

WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast
Shannon Albert
***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.
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.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 9min
Jordan'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 planning and minimal waits. Despite crowds, high Lightning Lane costs, and a few hiccups, the strategy made the most of a short stay. Links: Pop Century Review Review: Wait Magic and Standby Skipper Lightning Lane Calculator Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request March at Disney World Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Mar 24, 2026 • 58min
Blair 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 tools like an ECV and a slower park pace helped her manage the trip. She also offers tips on navigating the parks, staying hydrated and nourished, budgeting with points, and setting realistic expectations while traveling with kids and creating content. Links: Blair Lamb on YouTube Blair's Instagram Blair's Shop Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Mar 17, 2026 • 2h 12min
Amy'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 like luggage transfer, grocery delivery, and a shared Quick Service Dining Plan. They mixed resort time and four park days, focusing on kid-friendly rides her niece loved. Links: Airport Luggage Transfer Program Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request March at Disney World Our All Star Movies Resort Review Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Mar 10, 2026 • 2h 18min
Gionni'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 group stayed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and visited several parks. Despite ride downtime, weather, and transportation challenges, the trip balanced park touring with resort time, with a few favorite meals. Links: Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request Lightning Lane Calculator Trip Cost Estimator Tool WDW Prep School Navigator Disney Dining Plan Calculator How to use Rider Switch and What to Do While Waiting Gear Fusion transportation February in Disney World Our review of Caribbean Beach Resort Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Mar 3, 2026 • 2h 11min
Tony'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 BoardWalk, and efficient planning with Lightning Lanes and extended evening hours. They enjoyed highlights like frequent Tiana's Bayou Adventure rides and multiple lounge stops, low early-week crowds that rose near Presidents Day, and big wins such as Frozen Ever After's reopening, Rise of the Resistance rope drop, Droid Depot builds, and the new Starlight parade. Links: Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request Review: Wait Magic and Standby Skipper How to rent DVC points (step-by-step guide) Why We Like Polynesian Deluxe Villas more than Standard Rooms February in Disney World Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Feb 24, 2026 • 2h 26min
Crystal'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 children, and staying at Disney's Beach Club Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort. Post trip begins: 22 minutes Links: Lightning Lane Calculator Guide to DAS at Disney World Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request February in Disney World Transportation with Strollers Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 58min
Krysta'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 BoardWalk, used Lightning Lanes at EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom, and sailed to Lookout Cay and Nassau with plenty of adult-area time and a Remy's brunch. We break down what worked, what surprised them, and what they'd do again. Links: Small World Vacations Disney Cruise Line Request Ultimate Disney Cruise Packing List How to do embarkation day on Disney Cruise Line How to do disembarkation on Disney Cruise Line Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Feb 10, 2026 • 38min
It'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 popular trip reports. The milestone highlights the strong community built over the years, especially during the pandemic, with listeners and Patrons sharing how the show has impacted their lives. Links: Podcast archive (all episodes) Leave a voicemail (SpeakPipe) Join Patreon Sharon's Bib and Tiara podcast Watch WDW Prep School on YouTube Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Feb 3, 2026 • 2h 59min
Jamison'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, itineraries, and park experiences at Disney and Universal. Despite a few logistical hiccups, the trip was a success thanks to smart planning, Premier Passes, and lessons Jamison learned from Disney-focused podcasts. Post trip begins: 50 minutes Links: Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request January in Disney World How to rent DVC points (step-by-step guide) All About Lightning Lanes Booking Dining for Large Groups at Disney World Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 37min
Emily'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, her family adjusted plans and enjoyed multiple parks, new experiences, and their stay at Caribbean Beach Resort. Post trip begins: 24 minutes Links: Our review of Caribbean Beach Resort Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request January in Disney World How to use Rider Switch and What to Do While Waiting Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe to the podcast Follow on social media Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube Ways to support us Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter Podcast Episode Finder Visit the site Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%


