WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast Shannon Albert
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***Voted "Most Informative Podcast" in the Disney Podcast Awards***
A Disney World planning show covering topics that include touring plans, packing tips, travel with kids, Disney Dining Plan, which rides to ride, Disney resorts, magical touches to add to your trip + lots more. Visit WDWPrepSchool.com for even more tips.
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Tips for Summer 2024 travel
Heading to Disney World this summer? Listen for what is new, what is changing, and tips to help your summer trip go smoothly.
Links:
Summer 2024 at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar 6 Step Disney World Planning Process
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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)
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Ways to support us
Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder WDW Prep Merch Visit the site Things we recommend
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Nicole’s group offsite trip to Disney World
Nicole traveled with 15 people in her family to Walt Disney World - that includes nine children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years old! They stayed for a week in an offsite home they rented so they could all stay together. Their park time was often with their nuclear family, which gave Nicole and her husband plenty of time to navigate the parks with their 6-month-old daughter. She shares about their trip and her new perspectives as a parent.
Post trip begins: 38 minutes
Links:
Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Ultimate Guide for visiting Disney World with Toddlers Baby Care Centers at Disney World 6 Step Disney World Planning Process
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)
Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Podcasts
Follow on social media
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Ways to support us
Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder WDW Prep Merch Visit the site Things we recommend
Affiliate Links:
Amazon
DVC Rentals
Quicksilver Tours and Transportation
Small World Vacations
Designer Park Co - Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10% -
Matt’s runDisney and extended family trip
Matt’s late February trip to Disney World that included Princess weekend for runDisney was “amazing, beautiful weather, mix of family and friends, and a mix of ‘go’ and ‘hold back.’” Listen as he shares about new experiences and seeing familiar attractions through his 4-year-old daughter’s eyes.
Financials:
Hotel $4700 (with 40% cast member friend and family discount)
Flight: $950
Rental Car: $450 (includes car seat rental)
Food: approximate $700
Matt redeemed Disney Visa points to help offset the cost of the hotel, and used gift cards that he accumulated to help with meals and souvenirs. The costs above are totals before discounts. Actual out-of-pocket dollars spent for food and hotel were less because of the discounted gift cards.
Post trip begins: At an hour
Links:
Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Disney World 101: The Ultimate First Timer's Guide Complete Guide to Disney World Dining Disney World Touring Strategies 6 Step Disney World Planning Process
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)
Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Podcasts
Follow on social media
Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok YouTube
Ways to support us
Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder WDW Prep Merch Visit the site Things we recommend
Affiliate Links:
Amazon
DVC Rentals
Quicksilver Tours and Transportation
Small World Vacations
Designer Park Co - Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10% -
Flower and Garden Festival 2024
Our favorite festival is back at Epcot and we were there for the opening days! Listen for our favorite food and drink items at the 2024 Flower and Garden Festival as well as how to enjoy the many extra offerings from topiaries to gardens to special merch and musical acts.
Links:
Complete Guide to Flower and Garden Festival 2024 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar 6 Step Disney World Planning Process
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)
Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Podcasts
Follow on social media
Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok YouTube
Ways to support us
Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder WDW Prep Merch Visit the site Things we recommend
Affiliate Links:
Amazon
DVC Rentals
Quicksilver Tours and Transportation
Small World Vacations
Designer Park Co - Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10% -
Erin’s DCL cruise out of NOLA
Erin and her husband surprised their two children with a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise departing from New Orleans on the Disney Magic. She said their vacation was, “The best time - the trip I had been dreaming we would have for years.” Listen as she shares tips on how she helped make her first family cruise a fantastic one.
Post trip begins: 33 minutes
Links:
DCL Primer for WDW peeps How to do embarkation day How disembarkation works DCL packing list
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)
Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Podcasts
Follow on social media
Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok YouTube
Ways to support us
Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder WDW Prep Merch Visit the site Things we recommend
Affiliate Links:
Amazon
DVC Rentals
Quicksilver Tours and Transportation
Small World Vacations
Designer Park Co - Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10%
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Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan in 2024
What is the Disney Dining Plan? Who can purchase it? How do the credits work? What has changed with the Disney Dining Plan? And, most of all, is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? Listen for the answers to all of that and more in-depth analysis.
Links:
Disney Dining Plan Small World Vacations Complete Guide to Disney World Dining 6 Step Disney World Planning Process
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)
Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Podcasts
Follow on social media
Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok YouTube
Ways to support us
Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder WDW Prep Merch Visit the site Things we recommend
Affiliate Links:
Amazon
DVC Rentals
Quicksilver Tours and Transportation
Small World Vacations
Designer Park Co - Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10%
Customer Reviews
My go to Disney podcast
I will still give this podcast a 5 but sometimes the short delay that happens between each guest sentence is frustrating to listen to. It doesn’t always happen but it was very noticeable on Matt’s RunDisney podcast.
Best Disney podcast for trip planning
I have been listening to Shannon since the before times and absolutely fell in love with her trip reports. They are my favorite part. A few years ago I went back and listened to all the past trip reports and now cannot wait for a new episode to release on Tuesdays. I get super excited when they are extra long (2.5 to 3.5 hrs) because I listen to and from work. They help me to pass the time and I have gained so much planning knowledge that I have put to good use in several of my recent trips. Thank you WDW Prep and Shannon!!
Best trip reports
Give me a 3 hour trip report and I am completely in. Full disclaimer, I usually don’t listen to the non-trip report episodes.