Travel Girl’s™ Tips for Disney World

So I have to think about checking in? Is it not enough that I have planned for hours, reserved dining, memorized the maps, pre-purchased the park tickets? I know, sounds crazy, but you have to trust me on this one - checking in the right way can make the difference between a smooth, problem free trip and one struck with issues.

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So what’s the big hype about Disney’s Magical Express and how does it work? Magical Express was introduced a few years ago. At first, most Disney fans thought it was a nice free promotion that would soon turn into another way for Disney to snag up a few bucks. But, fortunately and let’s hope permanently, this service is offered to all guests staying at Disney’s onsite resorts. So let’s walk through a typical trip with Magical Express.

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So you’ve decided to forgo the rental car and you’re ready for Disney’s greatest adventure - transportation!  I like to think of the buses, boats and monorail as rides in themselves! So how do they work and what’s the most efficient way to use them?

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To Rent or Not to Rent - Do You Need a Car at Disney World? The dilemma of whether to rent a car can be a tough one. Find out what travel girl recommends in this week’s episode.

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As you know staying at Disney is not exactly a cheap vacation. If you’re listening to this podcast you are most likely pretty web savvy. You’ve already jumped from Orbitz to Priceline to Disney World.com with not much luck getting a great deal. Well, you’re not alone and obviously Disney does this for a reason. They are in tight control of their room inventory and only cut deals on occasion. So let’s talk about some secret tricks for Disney deals.

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Holy hotel choices! There are many excellent onsite hotel choices at Disney World. Let’s make your life easier by talking about two key concepts- categories and location!

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Confused about whether to stay on Disney World property or off? Take a listen to get Travel Girl’s opinion.

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Worrying about planning the perfect Disney World vacation? Overwhelmed by the millions of websites, books and choices that you have to make?Let me take the worry out of planning. As author of Passporter’s Disney Speed Planner, I have many trips and tips under my belt. Let’s break the “World” down into short, easy to use pieces for you.  Enjoy, and thank you for listening to my weekly Podcast.   

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