
Episode #285
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 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 - E lizabeth’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 Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com . Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

