Double Your WDW: The Disney World Planning Podcast
Double Your WDW Podcast is your ultimate resource for planning and enjoying a magical trip to Disney World. Hosted by a lifelong Disney fan and expert, the show offers practical tips, insider secrets, and candid advice on every aspect of your vacation, from choosing the right resort and tickets to maximizing your time and money in the parks. Join us on our weekly episodes and let us help you double the fun and memories on your Disney World vacation.
Episodes
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
On this episode I talk with Emily about her November trip to Disney World.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnTraveling to Disney World when pregnantRenting a scooter from a third partyHow to do both the Halloween and Christmas partyJingle Bell Jingle Bam dessert party reviewResourcesRenting a stroller or scooter info hereMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party information hereMickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party information hereFood and Wine Festival Information hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
On this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of pulling your kids from school to visit Disney World, as well as my own dilemma with pulling my own kids and how I decided to handle it.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!NewsLe Cellier is hosting a brunch during the Festival of Arts. You can make reservations at Disney's website.Get info on the Festival of the Arts hereEarly Morning Magic is getting a Cinderella overlay in February and MarchYou can decline housekeeping in the Disney appGet info on the Festival of the Holidays hereYou'll LearnEverything related to:Why would you want to pull your kidsWho should you talk to before you do itWhat ages are the best/worst for pulling your kids from schoolResourcesGet month by month info (crowds, weather, and more) at Disney World hereGet a breakdown of the pros and cons hereGet historic resort discounts at Disney World hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
On this episode, I talk about the questions that I am asked most frequently. I talk about everything from Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Makeovers to getting the best deals on diningThis episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!NewsWatch a live stream of Jingle Bell Jingle Bam through Disney Parks BlogPass holders can get a discount at the NBA Experience at Disney SpringsFestival of the Arts dining packages are now openYou'll LearnThe types of makeovers you can get at Disney World and what they all includeHow to save money on resorts and take advantage of free diningDoes your entire group need a FastPass to meet charactersWhen are dessert party reservations openResourcesCharacter Couture info can be found hereGet dining plan information hereGet historic Disney World discounts hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
On this episode, I discuss my top ten tips for getting the most out of this extra ticketed event. There is so much to see and do at this party, so how do you decide how to manage your time? These tips will help you have the merriest evening at this extremely popular Christmas party at Magic KingdomThis episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnEverything related to:When to arriveWhen to buy ticketsWhere to get souvinersWhich characters have the longest waits, and when is the best time to meet themWhere to get your free cookies without waiting in long linesThe best place to shopAnd so much more (listen to the audio for all of the detailsResourcesGet an overview of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party hereFollow along on my next trip on Instagram hereDisney Photopass on Facebook hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
On this episode I talk with Drew about his October trip to Disney World.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnTraveling with a large groupReligious services in the areaMickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party reviewStar Wars Galaxy's Edge with and without kidsTips for saving moneyResourcesHere are my Tips for traveling with a large groupGet info on a Catholic Church near Disney World hereMickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party overview hereTips for touring Star Wars Galaxy's Edge hereMore tips on saving money on food at the parks hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
On this episode, I chat with Siera about all Disney World transportation options available to guests. We discuss where each transportation option goes, how often they run, how much time you should give yourself, and moreThis episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnEverything related to:Disney busesDisney ferry boatsThe Disney Skyliner gondolasThe monorailMinnie Vans and Ride Share optionsWalking to the parksResourcesFind an overview of all transportation options hereGet all of the information on Minnie Vans hereGet information on the Disney Skyliner gondolas hereFind walking paths from resorts to the parks (along with maps) hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
On this episode I talk with Terra about her September trip to Disney World.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnGetting extra gift cards at Disney through opting out of Mousekeeping and DVC ToursDisneyland vs Disney World discussedFastpass hacksMickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party discussedStar Wars and Oga's Cantina touringResourcesLearn about getting a gift card for DVC TourEverything you need to know about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween PartyDisneyland vs Disney WorldLearn the FastPass hack we discussYour guide to Star Wars Galaxy's EdgeNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
On this episode I talk with Mark about his September trip to Disney World.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnTips for traveling with a large groupFood and Wine Festival crowdsHalloween Party crowdsTraveling with small childrenResourcesTips for traveling with a large group can be found hereFind out how to rent DVC points hereTips for Disney World with a toddler can be found hereMickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party overview can be found hereFood and Wine Festival overview can be found hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
On this episode I talk with Mallory about her September trip to Disney World.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnWhat do you if you forget your sunscreen!?Traveling with a toddler and using baby care centers... especially if you are potty trainingAnnual pass vs buying ticketsTraveling with a large groupUsing rider switchFinding Facebook groups for your Disney resortWe discuss an issue with her family's FastPass reservations. We determined after the show that it was due to her extended family checking in 2 days after they checked in, but FastPass for EVERYONE was made when the earlier FastPass window opened. Listen to the audio at the end of the episode for more details.ResourcesMallory discusses a book she used to get her daughter excited. It was the Birnbaum Disney World planning book for kids. Get it hereLearn about rider switch hereTips for booking for a large group hereMickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party information hereTips for touring Star Wars Galaxy's Edge hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
On this episode, I talk about all of the changes coming to Epcot over the next couple of years, and discuss whether or not you should skip this park or wait to visit until the changes are complete.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnWhat are the big changes coming to Epcot?My thoughts on visiting over the next couple of yearsNewsThe gondolas are now open!Prices at Oga's Cantina have gone upResourcesFind all of the new things coming to Epcot hereFind an overview of all things announced at the D23 expo hereFind my master list of all things coming to the parks hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course