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WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast
***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.
Episodes



WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastKim's Route 66 road trip to Disneyland - PREP 528
Kim and her family spent three weeks driving historic Route 66 from Chicago to Disneyland, balancing quirky roadside stops, national parks, family traditions…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAlicia's big Ft. Wilderness trip - PREP 527
Alicia's family Disney trip was an ambitious adventure with 11 people, three dogs, and two campers driving over 1,000 miles from Pennsylvania to Fort…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastSara H.'s First Disneyland trip - PREP 526
Sara H., a Disney World regular from Virginia, visited Disneyland with her dad for their birthdays, enjoying four park days with highlights including…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastMissy's rocky July WDW trip - PREP 525
Missy and Solomon's late-July Disney World trip mixed a fun split stay at Fort Wilderness and the Grand Floridian, with Fort Wilderness standing out thanks to…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAshley's July WDW Birthday Trip - PREP 524
Ashley shared details of her July 15–20 Disney World trip celebrating her 30th birthday with her girlfriend and brother. They stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastSarah V.'s July Destiny/WDW trip - PREP 523
Sarah shared highlights from her July Disney vacation, including a Disney Destiny cruise from Fort Lauderdale and a stay at Disney's Beach Club. Their family…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAlley's 3 resort WDW trip - PREP 522
Alley's family adapted to weather and itinerary changes during their June 25–July 3 Disney World split-stay trip. Highlights included the Contemporary…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastBeth's European land/sea trip - PREP 521
Beth celebrated her 40th birthday with a 10-person family trip that included stays in Amsterdam and Rome before boarding a Disney Dream Mediterranean cruise…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastMatt L.'s 1st WDW family trip - PREP 520
Matt shared highlights from his family of six's first Walt Disney World vacation (June 13–21), covering their stay at Disney's Beach Club, transportation…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastKelly F.'s June WDW trip - PREP 519
Kelly, her husband, and their two daughters spent June 4–12 at Walt Disney World, enjoying multiple resorts, character meals, water parks, and all four Disney…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastStacey and Stefanie's Mega WDW trip - PREP 518
Stacey and Stefanie planned a Disney World trip for 22 relatives from the U.S. and England, using detailed scheduling, apps, and ride-planning tools to keep…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastRecapping my May/June WDW trip - PREP 517
In this episode, I recap my May 26–June 3 trip to Walt Disney World, highlighting new attractions, entertainment, dining experiences, and summer offerings…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastDisney World for Introverts (w/Steven from Dintroverts) - PREP 516
I spoke with Steven from Dintroverts about how introverts can enjoy Walt Disney World by managing energy, taking breaks, using sensory tools, and finding quiet…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastMy Alaskan Cruise on the Magic - PREP 515
I recap my five-night Alaska cruise on the Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic, highlighting Vancouver sightseeing, onboard experiences like Glacier Viewing Day…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastHali's May family WDW trip - PREP 514
Hali shared highlights from her family's May Disney World trip, where they stayed at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, visited all four parks, used the…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastChristine's BIG April WDW trip - PREP 513
Christine shared details from her Apr. 17–25 Disney World trip for 16 relatives, including coordinated park plans, Lightning Lanes, dining, and transportation…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastJacki's April WDW trip - PREP 512
I interviewed Jacki before and after her week-long Disney World trip to talk through her plans vs. how everything actually went. She and her husband built a…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastMy Disneyland Land & Sea Trip - PREP 511
A 4-night Disney Wonder Baja cruise plus Disneyland trip was fun but chilly, with Catalina a highlight and Ensenada skippable. Disneyland was low-key with…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastMonique's Disney Adventure cruise - PREP 510
Monique from Perth took her husband and three sons to Singapore for a Disney Adventure cruise, enjoying top attractions, smooth concierge boarding perks, and…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastCameron & Holly's London/Paris trip - PREP 509
Cameron and Holly traveled March 25–April 6 with their daughters from Minneapolis to London, Disneyland Paris, and Paris, covering major sights, food…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastCameron & Jessica's March WDW trip - PREP 508
Episode 508 of WDW Prep To Go follows Cameron and Jessica's late March Disney World spring break trip with their daughter, featuring a split stay, heavy…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastJordan's quick March WDW trip - PREP 507
Jordan's March Disney trip with her daughter, niece, and sister was fast-paced but successful, staying at Pop Century, hitting all four parks with smart…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastBlair Lamb does WDW while pregnant - PREP 506
Blair Lamb shares her experience visiting Disney World at 23 weeks pregnant, discussing energy limits, pelvic pain, ride choices based on comfort, and how…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAmy's sister + kids WDW trip - PREP 505
Amy visited Disney World the first week of March with her 11-year-old twin sons, sister, and 6-year-old niece, staying at All-Star Movies and using services…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastGionni's big group WDW trip - PREP 504
Gionni planned a late February multi-generational trip for 13 people to Walt Disney World Resort, coordinating dining, Lightning Lanes, and logistics while the…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastTony's hopping Disney World trip - PREP 503
In this episode, I talk with Tony about his family's February trip to Walt Disney World, featuring heavy park hopping, a split stay at Disney's Polynesian and…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastCrystal's family WDW trip - PREP 502
Episode 502 with Crystal covers using Disability Access Service for the first time at Walt Disney World, dealing with cold weather, traveling with three young…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastKrysta's land/sea trip w/her sister - PREP 501
In this episode, I chat with Krysta about her sisters-only land and sea trip that combined Disney World and a Disney Cruise on the Fantasy. They stayed at the…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastIt's the 500th episode! - PREP 500
WDW Prep to Go celebrates its 500th episode, with Shannon reflecting on its growth from a solo closet recording in 2013 to a beloved podcast centered on…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastJamison's 1st WDW trip (w/18 people!) - PREP 499
The podcast follows Jamison's first-ever Disney World trip, where he coordinated a group of 18 across ages and mobility needs, sharing planning strategies…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastEmily's January WDW trip - PREP 498
Emily shares how a stressful car accident delayed her January Disney World trip, but kindness from strangers helped them push through. Despite the rocky start…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAmy's big Disneyland trip - PREP 497
In episode 497 of WDW Prep To Go, Amy shares how she celebrated her 50th birthday with her husband and ten friends on a special group trip to Disneyland. Post…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastLaQuinta's WDW New Year's Trip - PREP 496
In episode 496 of WDW Prep To Go, LaQuinta shares how her family navigated a crowded post-Christmas Disney trip using smart planning tools and split resort…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastSarah's holiday Disneyland trip - PREP 495
Sarah shares a detailed recap of her family's holiday trip to Disneyland, covering planning, park experiences, rides, dining, and festive highlights like the…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastMegan's family holiday WDW trip - PREP 494
In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, I talk with Megan about her family's December Disney World trip, including park strategies, rides, dining, and park hopping…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastBeth's quick holiday WDW trip - PREP 493
In this episode of WDW Prep Go, I share a whirlwind Christmas Disney World trip with guest Beth, who adjusted travel plans to beat a snowstorm and packed in…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastHighs and lows of my Treasure cruise - PREP 492
I recap my Disney Treasure Cruise, highlighting smooth transportation, a beautiful ship, strong entertainment, and fun themed venues. I also note drawbacks…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastElizabeth's back-to-back Destiny cruises - PREP 491
Elizabeth recounts two back-to-back sailings on the Disney Destiny's maiden voyage, enjoying unique entertainment and special encounters despite logistical…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastRob's group trip to WDW - PREP 490
Rob recounts how his three-generation group of 11 planned a successful Walt Disney World trip using DVC, annual passes, Lightning Lanes, and well-timed dining…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAubrey's ASL-focused WDW trip - PREP 489
In episode 489 of WDW Prep to Go, Aubrey discusses her family's ASL-focused Disney World trip designed for her hard-of-hearing son. She shares how their stay…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastDanielle's Japan Adventure (w/Tokyo Disney) - PREP 488
Danielle describes a two-week trip across Japan where she and her husband explored major cities, cultural landmarks, hot springs, and Hiroshima's Peace…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastRecapping my holiday trip (w/tips) - PREP 487
Recapping the Ultimate Disney World Experience: Tips, Parties, and New Surprises In episode 487 of WDW Prep to Go, I recap my recent trip to Disney World…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastTiffany's 6 parks in 1 day challenge - PREP 486
In this episode of WDW Prep to Go, Tiffany shares how she and her 13-year-old daughter visited all six U.S. Disney parks in a single day. They discuss their…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastJessie's WDW/Universal trip - PREP 485
In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, Jessie recaps her family's Disney World and Universal Orlando trip, sharing their experiences across multiple resorts and…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastKristie's empty nester WDW trip - PREP 484
In this episode, Kristie shares highlights from her Disney World anniversary trip with her husband, their first as empty nesters, featuring favorite rides like…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAdam's WDW birthday trip - PREP 483
In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, Adam recaps his adults-only Disney World trip celebrating his 40th birthday, staying at the Swan and navigating the parks…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastKarla's mom/daughter WDW trip - PREP 482
In episode 482 of WDW Prep to Go, Karla shares her magical Disney World trip with her 6-year-old daughter, including stays at All-Star Music, visits to…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastKatelyn's 3 moms/3 kids WDW trip - PREP 481
In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, Katelyn shared highlights from her Disney World trip with friends and their 4-year-old kids, including their stay at Art of…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastRecapping my September 2025 trip - PREP 480
In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, I recap my Disney World trip, including a stay at Art of Animation Resort and highlights like Beak and Barrel, Halloween…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastNathan's Alaskan DCL trip w/16 people - PREP 479
In this episode, guest Nathan shares a trip report from a Disney Cruise Line Alaskan cruise taken with 16 family members to celebrate his in-laws' 50th…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastAlyssa's WDW trip with a toddler - PREP 478
In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, Alyssa shares insights from her Disney World trip with her husband and toddler, covering detailed planning, split stays, and…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastJenny's August WDW trip - PREP 477
In episode 477 of WDW Prep to Go, Jenny recapped her August Disney World trip with two teenagers, highlighting their stay at Caribbean Beach Resort and visits…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastSharon went to a wedding at MK! - PREP 476
Episode 476 of WDW Prep To Go features Sharon's relaxed Disney World trip, including a friend's wedding at Magic Kingdom, new dining experiences, and Club 33…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastJordan's August WDW trip - PREP 475
In Episode 475 of WDW Prep To Go, Jordan recaps her family's August Disney World trip, highlighting their stay at the Contemporary and traveling with…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastJessica S.'s 3 generation Disneyland trip - PREP 474
In Episode 474 of WDW Prep To Go, Jessica shares highlights from her multi-generational Disneyland trip with her husband, young daughter, and parents. Their…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastSara K.'s July land/sea trip - PREP 473
In episode 473 of WDW Prep To Go, Sara K shares highlights from her Disney land and sea vacation, including stays at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Boardwalk Inn…
WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcastTips for new Disney Starlight parade - PREP 472
We recently visited Walt Disney World for the debut of the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away nighttime parade. In this episode, I share tips for best…