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Jessica shares a detailed recap of her week-long Disney World trip with her husband and three kids, including Lightning Lane strategies, Park Hopping, "foot saver mode," and how they adapted their plans along the way. She also reflects on what worked and didn't, her husband's first family Disney experience, the trip's total cost, and what she'd change next time. Links:
Amy took a 36-hour Walt Disney World trip from Nashville with coworker Shan, staying at Saratoga Springs and visiting Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and EPCOT. They had minimal rain, low waits, successful Lightning Lane/single-rider use, and spent $996 total, including transportation, food, lodging, tickets, and flights. Links:
Henry's 13th birthday trip to Disney World was packed with rides, shows, food, Halloween fun, and high step count days. Despite rain and delays, it was an unforgettable adventure. Links:
I recap my solo Walt Disney World trip (Aug. 25–Sep. 1), praising Gran Destino Tower, sharing heat/rain and dining tips, and reviewing Keys to the Kingdom and Sangria University. I also detail completing Hollywood Studios and Epcot without Lightning Lanes, plus Halloween party and Food & Wine highlights and a few hotel-service frustrations. Links:
Mallory shares her family's unique Disney World trip, centered around her daughter's theater group performing at Disney Springs and attending a Disney-led workshop. She also discusses balancing a large group itinerary with family time, multi-resort stays, low crowds, skipping Lightning Lanes, and memorable behind-the-scenes and dining experiences. Links:
Kim and her family spent three weeks driving historic Route 66 from Chicago to Disneyland, balancing quirky roadside stops, national parks, family traditions, and two days at Disneyland. She shares practical planning tips, creative ways to keep kids engaged, unexpected highlights, favorite foods and attractions, and lessons learned from adapting to changes along the way. Links:
Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone)Alicia's family Disney trip was an ambitious adventure with 11 people, three dogs, and two campers driving over 1,000 miles from Pennsylvania to Fort Wilderness. She shares what worked, what didn't, and practical lessons on Lightning Lanes, park breaks, camping, road-trip challenges, and making the most of a multigenerational Disney vacation. Links:
Sara H., a Disney World regular from Virginia, visited Disneyland with her dad for their birthdays, enjoying four park days with highlights including Guardians, Indiana Jones, Paint the Night, and Wondrous Journeys while comparing the experience and logistics with WDW. She found crowds manageable, questioned the need for Lightning Lane, and encountered a few ride hiccups. Links:
Missy and Solomon's late-July Disney World trip mixed a fun split stay at Fort Wilderness and the Grand Floridian, with Fort Wilderness standing out thanks to the cabins, activities, and relaxed atmosphere. Missy's 40th birthday plans were disrupted by crowds, heat, and hotel issues before ending on a high with a spa day and special dinner, though the vacation was cut short when two of their kids got sick and they headed home early. Links:
Ashley shared details of her July 15–20 Disney World trip celebrating her 30th birthday with her girlfriend and brother. They stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Pop Century and enjoyed highlights across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and a bonus visit to Animal Kingdom. Despite crowds, rain, a forgotten ID, and summer heat, they stayed flexible with spontaneous plans, discovered that "just ask" often paid off, and finished with both resorts as favorites. Links:
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