Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast

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Lightning Lane Overview & Pre-Selections : Fantasyland Draft Apr 01, 2025

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We continue to bring you up-to-date information on Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multipass and Lightning Lane Single Pass while also giving you real life simulated scenarios you might encounter. Our Lightning Lane Fantasyland Draft is a fun and helpful way for you to learn how you can strategize the best Lightning Lane pre-selections before taking your Magical Disney World vacation!

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Things We Only Do At Disney World Mar 25, 2025

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We had the best time laughing over and discussing what things we only do at Disney World and whether or not it would be socially acceptable anywhere else in our lives. Laugh and learn because our discussions will always shed more light on how you can make your Disney vacation the most magical it can be!

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Lightning Lane Strategy at Hollywood Studios Mar 18, 2025

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The last park in our Lightning Lane Itinerary series - Hollywood Studios. This is a fun one with some reminiscing and excellent planning. Find out how you can get the most value from your Lightning Lane Multipass at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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7 Worst Rides At Disney World Mar 11, 2025

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You think you might want to do EVERYTHING at Disney World but the reality is, that’s pretty tough to do! So if you’re going to skip things, which should you skip? Listen as our co-hosts debate which are the 7 WORST rides at Disney so you can know THEY are the ones to skip!

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Animal Kingdom: What's Overrated & Underrated? Mar 04, 2025

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Animal Kingdom can bring out lots of opinions & emotions in people & we think this episode discussing the overrated and underrated things at the park will, too! We think you’ll laugh and you might even cry!

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Magic Kingdom Snacks Ranked Feb 25, 2025

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Going to Disney just for the snacks? Then you definitely need to listen to this episode where we rank Magic Kingdom’s TOP TEN Snacks that are unique to this Disney World park! Our co-hosts are not easy on each other’s opinions so be ready to laugh at the debate!

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Disney World With Babies & Toddlers Feb 18, 2025

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Taking your children to Disney World is a rite of passage for many families but deciding about taking them as babies or toddlers can be a little scary! Today’s episode is going to ease your fears and answer your questions so you can feel confident in your decision to take your kids at any age!

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Caribbean Beach Resort Deep Dive Feb 11, 2025

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Caribbean Beach Resort is a very popular moderate resort at Disney World Resort and you may be wondering if it’s right for you! Or maybe you’re just dreaming about a Disney vacation and wanting to learn about all of your options! Whichever it is, this episode will teach you so many helpful things to make your vacation the best it can be!

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Lightning Lane Itinerary For EPCOT Feb 04, 2025

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We know the Lightning Lane process with Multi-pass and Single Pass are often confusing to Disney World Guests. Here we have another episode of our Lightning Lane itinerary and strategies for a fan favorite park - EPCOT!

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Disneyland Resort- What You Need To Know Jan 28, 2025

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You’ve asked and we’ve listened! More Disneyland episodes coming in 2025, starting with this basic overview of this amazing resort that started it all!

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