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Double Your WDW Podcast is your ultimate resource for planning and enjoying a magical trip to Disney World. Hosted by a lifelong Disney fan and expert, the show offers practical tips, insider secrets, and candid advice on every aspect of your vacation, from choosing the right resort and tickets to maximizing your time and money in the parks. Join us on our weekly episodes and let us help you double the fun and memories on your Disney World vacation.

Double Your WDW: The Disney World Planning Podcast Julie Elster, a Disney World obsessed mom

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 166 Ratings

Double Your WDW Podcast is your ultimate resource for planning and enjoying a magical trip to Disney World. Hosted by a lifelong Disney fan and expert, the show offers practical tips, insider secrets, and candid advice on every aspect of your vacation, from choosing the right resort and tickets to maximizing your time and money in the parks. Join us on our weekly episodes and let us help you double the fun and memories on your Disney World vacation.

    Unveiling Disney World Hacks: A Deep Dive with Author Susan Veness

    Unveiling Disney World Hacks: A Deep Dive with Author Susan Veness

    This week I talk to author, journalist, and travel writer, Susan Veness. Her new book Disney World Hacks 2nd Edition just dropped in book stores. We talk her history with Disney, how she gets her behind the scenes "secrets" and we pick her brain about all of her amazing Disney World Hacks.
    Resources
    Find Susan's NEW book Disney World Hacks here
    The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World (book by Susan Veness)
    The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World TRIVIA (book by Susan Veness)
    Double Your WDW Amazon Shop
    Get a quote on a Disney Vacation here
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    Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

    • 58 min
    My Biggest Disney World Mistakes

    My Biggest Disney World Mistakes

    We're BACK! We took some time off for Spring Break, but we're back and talking about some of the biggest mistakes we've made over the years on our Disney World trips. Learn from our hilarious mistakes and have a stress free vacation.
    Resources
    Products I've tested to help prevent sweat at the parks
    Double Your WDW Amazon Shop
    Our packing checklist
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    Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

    • 34 min
    Top Tech Tips for Disney (with Tech Nasty)

    Top Tech Tips for Disney (with Tech Nasty)

    This week we talk about our favorite tech tips for Disney World. This includes things like Disney World and third party apps, must have products for our park bags, and how to get the most out of our smartphone in the parks.
    Resources
    See great photo spots on Disney maps here
    See photos here
    Apps Discussed in This Episode
    Standby Skipper
    Add More Magic
    VideoStill App (Apple)
    DeShake App (Apple)
    DeShake App (Google)
    Products Discussed in This Episode (Some may contain affiliate links)
    Keep Going first aid kit
    Sweat prevention products
    White noise machine
    Anker battery pack
    DJI Osmo action camera (GoPro similar camera)
    Apple Airtag
    Airtag keychain (to attach to your child!)
    More Disney Links
    Get a quote on a Disney Vacation here
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    Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

    • 54 min
    Alyssa's Disney and Sea World Trip:Part 2

    Alyssa's Disney and Sea World Trip:Part 2

    This week I chat with Alyssa about her 20 day trip that included both Disney World and Sea World.
    Resources
    See photos from Alyssa's Trip
    Disney with large groups
    Staying off property
    Booking dining (and hard to get dining reservations)
    Pirate Dinner Adventure
    Get a quote on a Disney Vacation here
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    Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

    • 1 hr
    Alyssa's Disney and Sea World Trip: Part 1

    Alyssa's Disney and Sea World Trip: Part 1

    This week I chat with Alyssa about her 20 day trip that included both Disney World and Sea World.
    Resources
    See photos from Alyssa's Trip
    Disney with large groups
    Staying off property
    Booking dining (and hard to get dining reservations)
    Pirate Dinner Adventure
    Get a quote on a Disney Vacation here
    Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?
    Never Miss an Episode

    Subscribe on iTunes
    Join Julie's newsletter
    Help the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!
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    Let's Connect
    Do you have tips you want to share with other listeners?
    Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?
    Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.
    Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

    • 57 min
    Melissa's Solo Disney World Adventure: Part 2

    Melissa's Solo Disney World Adventure: Part 2

    This week I chat with Melissa about her solo Disney World adventure. She traveled from Ireland to Florida alone and came back with some amazing tips for ANY Disney World traveler.
    Resources
    Disney's Boardwalk Resort
    Disney's All Star Movies Resort
    Walking Paths at Disney World
    Get a white noise machine here for noisy resorts
    Space 220 Restaurant
    Standby Skipper
    Get a quote on a Disney Vacation here
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    Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
166 Ratings

166 Ratings

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Awesome

Julie is a fantastic host, just love this podcast… the trip reports are detailed, fun, and positive… one of FAVORITE podcasts for Disney!

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It’s amazing

I like all the episodes

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Love the show!

The trip reports get me through to my next visit. Thank you!

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