Raised on the Dis! - One Family's Guide to a Successful Disney World Trip

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Raised on the Dis! - One Family's Guide to a Successful Disney World Trip

Traveling to Disney World with kids is tough, and magical, all at the same time. There's nothing like seeing your children's passion come to life right in front of your eyes. We are Nick, Zoleanne, Christian, Claire and Carter - a family passionate about awesome vacations in Walt Disney World! Join us as we discuss tips for first time travelers, what it is really like to stay at a Disney World resort, theme park strategy, dining experiences and more! We are not experts and no Disney trip is the same! However, we hope you find something that makes your next trip extra special!

  1. 08/19/2023

    Inside Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

    We're back from our year-long hiatus with a bag full of memories and tips to share. In this episode, we are taking a close look at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. With exclusive stage shows, fireworks, parade and more - is this after-hours event at the Magic Kingdom worth your time? Join us as we answer that question! Follow us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RaisedontheDis Find us on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/RaisedontheDis If you love our podcast, leave us ...

    24 min

  2. 07/12/2022

    Reviewing EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind and Virtual Queue Tips to Make Sure You Ride It!

    We are back! After a bit of a hiatus, Raised on the Dis is reviewing EPCOT's latest attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind! No spoilers here, but we cover everything from whether you should be concerned about motion sickness on this new ride, what to expect while you are waiting in line and tips on how to secure your spot in the 7 a.m. virtual queue. Plus, we tell you how to make sure you can ride Cosmic Rewind, even if you miss that early wake up call! Follow us...

    23 min

  3. 01/08/2022

    Summer or School Year? When Should You go to Disney World With Kids?

    Should you take your kids out of school to go on vacation to Disney World? It is a vacation that might be more educational than you think! In this episode, we are listing the steps you need to take in order to responsibly take your kids out of school for a big Disney vacation. Also, we are listing the different educational opportunities in every Walt Disney World theme park. Read This Before Filling Out Your Child's Vacation Excuse: https://mickeyblog.com/2021/08/25/5...

    27 min

  4. 01/01/2022

    Making Dining Reservations for Large Travel Groups at Disney World

    Are you traveling to Disney World soon with a really big travel group? Whether you are traveling with eight, ten or even 12 people - Raised on the Dis can give you an advantage in reserving all of the table service meals on your wishlist! We are headed to Disney World soon with a group of ten - so we have real world advice to pass along! Follow us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RaisedontheDis Find us on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/RaisedontheDis If you love our podca...

    25 min

  5. 11/29/2021

    The Top 7 Tips for Reserving Walt Disney World Dining

    Do you want to make sure you score the hottest reservations at Walt Disney World, including Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom and Space 220 at Epcot? Just follow our top 7 tips for reserving dining for your next Walt Disney World vacation - and make sure you're ready to wake up bright and early to do it! Our tips include making multiple reservations each day (that you can cancel later!) and how to take advantage of someone else's dining cancellations. Follow us on Facebook: www...

    23 min

  6. 11/22/2021

    Analyzing the "Top 10 Mistakes" Made by Disney Travelers

    Walt Disney World vacations can been very rewarding, and very stressful, all at the same time. Are you making common mistakes when planning your Disney trips? In this episode, Nick and Zoleanne analyze the "top 10 mistakes" made by vacationers when planning a Disney trip. Original article on Insider.com: https://www.insider.com/things-youre-doing-wrong-at-disney-world-2021-11 Follow us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RaisedontheDis Find us on Instagram: www.Instagram.c...

    26 min

  7. 11/03/2021

    Our Top Five Resorts for Disney World's 50th Anniversary

    Are you headed to Disney World for celebration of its 50th anniversary? In this episode of "Raised on the Dis," Nick and Zoleanne are counting down their top five resort picks for the 18-month celebration, including deluxe, moderate and value options. Follow us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RaisedontheDis Find us on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/RaisedontheDis If you love our podcast, leave us a review! Feel free to ask a question and we'll answer it on our next episo...

    28 min

  8. 10/18/2021

    Our Park-by-Park Guide to Disney Genie Plus!

    In this episode of "Raised on the Dis," we are sharing our park-by-park recommendations for Disney Genie Plus, which begins on Tuesday, Oct. 19th. Should you pay $15 per park, per day to bypass standby lines at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom? And - should you pay extra to ride very popular rides such as Star Wars Rise of the Resistance, Avatar Flight of Passage? One note, the basic Disney Genie will be available through the My Disney Experience app for ...

    28 min
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Traveling to Disney World with kids is tough, and magical, all at the same time. There's nothing like seeing your children's passion come to life right in front of your eyes. We are Nick, Zoleanne, Christian, Claire and Carter - a family passionate about awesome vacations in Walt Disney World! Join us as we discuss tips for first time travelers, what it is really like to stay at a Disney World resort, theme park strategy, dining experiences and more! We are not experts and no Disney trip is the same! However, we hope you find something that makes your next trip extra special!

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