LOOK BACK EPISODE: Trip Planning Tips for Walt Disney World (original aired in May 2025)

RE-RELEASE: ORIGINALLY AIRED IN MAY 2025 (note: the chapter time stamps below will be about 1min 20sec off based on the added re-release intro)

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)
  • 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 Imagination Vacation Travel Co
• 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

 

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