Stand-Alone Episode: Trip Planning Tips for Walt Disney World

2025-05-27

On this special episode, Virginia talks through what steps you should consider if you are planning your own Walt Disney World vacation. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll hear tips and tricks from some of the wonderful travel agents that have been previous podcast trip report guests. If you like this episode and want to hear any deep dives into other related topics, please reach out through the podcast website whereilongtobepodcast.com! Episode Chapters: Intro (00:00:10) Travel Agent Tip: First Timers (00:01:58) Travel Agent Tip: Travel Agent Fit (00:03:45) Step 1 Decide When to Take Your Trip (00:05:00)

Episode Chapters:

Intro (00:00:10)
- Travel Agent Tip: First Timers (00:01:58)
- Travel Agent Tip: Travel Agent Fit (00:03:45)
Step 1 Decide When to Take Your Trip (00:05:00)
- Travel Agent Tip: Deciding When to Travel (00:06:26)
Step 2 Make a Budget (00:08:06)
Step 3 Decide on the Type of Ticket (00:09:05)
- Travel Agent Tip: When to Cruise (00:14:10)
Step 4 Choose a Resort (00:15:10)
- Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:52:19)
- Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:53:34)
- Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:55:47)
Step 5 Consider Transportation (00:57:17)
Step 6 Book Your Dining Reservations (00:58:52)
- Travel Agent Tip: Dining Plan Value (00:59:45)
- Travel Agent Tip: Saving Money on Food (01:07:30)
- Travel Agent Tip: Saving Money on Food (01:06:47
Step 7 Book Add On Experiences (01:08:53)
Step 8 Consider Whether You Want to Use Lightning Lanes (01:10:18)
Step 9 Order Things You Need for the Trip and Get Packed (01:22:53)
- Travel Agent Tip: Things to Bring (01:33:01)
- Travel Agent Tip: Things to Bring (01:33:34)
Step 10 Enjoy Your Trip (01:34:24)
- Travel Agent Tip: Carrying on the Magic (01:35:23)
- Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with a Group (01:36:35)
- Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with Kids with Different Needs (01:37:15)
- Travel Agent Tip: Slow Down (01:39:12)
- Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with Young Kids (01:39:45)
- Travel Agent Tip: Beating the Heat (01:41:12)
Closing Words

Travel Agent Episode Collaborators:

Hailey with Smart Moms Travel
Kate with Playcation Travel
Kelly with Wish List Travel
Kristen with Mickey World Travel
Miranda with 101 Vacations Travel
Molly with Magic Memories with Molly
Renee with Main Street Travel Agency

Episode Specific Links:

Tickets

Disney Ticket Offers for Veterans
OrlandoAttractionTickets.co.uk
Undercover Tourist

Resorts

David's DVC Rental
DVC Rental Store
Touring Plans Room Finder

Dining

Main Street Dish Episode on the Disney Dining Plan (with statistics!) - Listen on Apple or Spotify
Stakeout - dining reservation finder (ios or android)
Mouse Dining - dining reservation finder
Touring Plans - dining reservation finder

Amazon Recommendations (no affiliate links)

MagicBand Protector (12 pack)
Anti-Theft Crossbody Phone Lanyard
Collapsible Bins
Big Binder Clips
Dot Stickers
Electrolyte Packets
Sunflower Lanyards

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Disney Dames (All-Star Music Family Suite stay) - Disney Dames Budget to Bougie Trip
Elizabeth (Victoria and Albert’s - Elizabeth’s Disney/Universal Extended Family Trip
Molly (Dolphin Encounter) - Molly’s Mother/Son Trontastic Birthday Trip
Amy (Behind the Seeds Tour) - Amy’s Spring Break at the Boardwalk
Krista (Up Close with Rhinos Tour) - Krista’s Spectacular Summer Split Stay

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