Geek Meet Magic & a 3-Week Disney Adventure with Kevin Curtis-Allen (Part 1) – Ep. 662

Some trips are quick getaways…

And some trips?

They become part of your story.

In Episode 662 of the Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Podcast, I’m joined by one of our longtime Geeks — Kevin Curtis Allen — for Part 1 of an incredible three-week Walt Disney World trip report.

And if you’ve been around this community for a while…

You already know Kevin brings a unique perspective, great stories, and plenty of laughs every time he joins the show.

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Featuring in This Episode (Part 1) A 3-Week Disney Adventure

Kevin and Deborah’s trip was built around something really special:

Celebrating BOTH of their birthdays during the same trip
A full 21 days / 21 nights in Florida
A mix of relaxing time + Disney immersion

This is Disney at a completely different pace.

Resort Hopping & Strategy

Kevin breaks down a smart split-stay approach:

• Old Key West (7 nights)
• Saratoga Springs (7 nights – home resort)
• Copper Creek at Wilderness Lodge (final 3 nights)

And shares some real-world insights like:

Why Old Key West surprised him (location + walking path)
How Saratoga’s layout actually works once you understand it
Why that final resort stay at Wilderness Lodge feels like a “reward” at the end

Hidden Gem: Walking to Disney Springs

One of the best tips in this episode:

The Old Key West nature walk to Disney Springs

• About a half-mile walk
• Scenic river views
• Connects directly to Saratoga Springs and Disney Springs

A simple thing… but a huge upgrade to how you experience the resort.

DVC Real Talk (After 10 Years)

Kevin brings a ton of value here:

• Owning DVC for nearly a decade
• Why he says it has “paid for itself time and time again”
• The realities of buying resale vs. today’s prices
• How he uses points to maximize longer stays

If you’ve ever considered DVC — this is real, honest insight.

February at Disney… Isn’t What You Think

One of the biggest surprises of the trip:

The weather

• Cold mornings and evenings
• Wearing jackets in the parks
• Big temperature swings throughout the trip</