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.
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Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
On this episode, I answer all of your AMA questions! To celebrate one year of doing this amazing podcast, I asked you to submit your questions to me. And you guys didn't disappoint! Thank you for allowing me to do this for the past year. It's been an amazing ride, and it's all because of you. And check out our Cat Prank here!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!Never 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 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
On this episode, I talk about everything you need to know about Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios. Is it worth visiting the land? How should you tour it? Who will get the most out of it? I talk about all of these things and more on this episode.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 LearnDetails on the new Star Wars land at Hollywood StudiosHow to tour this new landWho will get the most out of this landMy review on rides, shops, restaurants, etcNewsOne year podcast episode is next week! Submit your AMA questions hereNew Beauty and the Beast lounge opening at Grand Floridian. Get the details hereEnter to win Minnie Mouse Magic Kingdom Ears hereResourcesYour complete guide to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge can be found hereEverything you need to know about Extra Extra Magic Hours at the parks can be found hereStar Wars Galaxy's Edge - The land in photos can be found hereMy Master List of all things coming to Disney World 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 Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
On this episode, I review my time spent at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party. I talk about crowds, rides, shows, activities, and more. As well as my tips for getting the most out of the party.
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 Learn
How I spent my evening at the Halloween Party
How crowds looked at an early weekday party
How to meet characters with lower wait times
How to get the most out of the party
News
All things coming to Epcot can be found here
Resources
Photos from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Information on the Character Couture Makeovers I talked about can be found here
Master list of all new things coming to Disney World can be found here
My video trip report (including a condensed version of last weeks podcast, videos from my trip, and photos from my trip) can be found here
My guide for visiting Star Wars Galaxy's Edge can be found here
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Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
On this episode I share with my husband (and you guys) all of the details from my August 2019 trip report. This includes opening day at Galaxy's Edge, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Character makeovers, crowd levels, and so much more. Watch this episode with photos on videos on [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqdksr9J9oE&feature=youtu.be)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 LearnCrowds at the parks during Star Wars openingAll about opening day at Star WarsMickey's Not So Scary Halloween PartyNever 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 Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
On this episode, I talk about ways to plan a Disney World vacation when you are traveling solo. I discuss why I think Disney is a great place to travel all by yourself, where you should stay, tips for dining alone, and more.
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!
News
There were tons of D23 Expo announcements over the weekend. Not all made it in to the podcast, but as promised here are the links for all of the updates:
Disney Genie service
Star Wars Hotel Updates
Tons of changes to Epcot
Moana attraction
You'll Learn
Who would love a solo Disney trip
Where can you stay?
What are the perks?
How to tour
Resources
This is the BEST hack for getting more FastPass at the parks: https://youtu.be/wFCVSEmND9g
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Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
On this episode, I talk about new ticket options, Disney special events, and free before and after hours events... all with very similar names. Here we go over all of them, what is included, what they cost, and more.
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!
News
Disney's NBA Experience is now open at Disney Springs. Get tickets here
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party has begun. Get all of the details and updates here.
Mid-Day Magic Tickets now available here
You'll Learn
What are Extra Magic Hours
What are Extra Extra Magic Hours
What is Early Morning Magic
What is After Hours
What is Mid-Day Magic
Resources
Learn all about Extra Magic Hours here
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
On this episode, I talk about the questions that I am asked most frequently. I talk about everything from how to do laundry when you are at Disney World, to nighttime shows at Hollywood Studios, and crowd predictions for Star Wars land (in and out of the new land)
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!
News
Make reservations for Oga's Cantina here
Make reservations for Savi's Workshop here
Make reservations for Droid Depot here
You'll Learn
Where you can do laundry at Disney World
What are the nighttime show options at Hollywood Studios, and can you do both in 1 night
Crowd predictions for the rest of the year. Including Star Wars Land, the rest of Hollywood Studios, and all of the parks
Resources
Disney's website on laundry on-site
Laundry View is the website you can use to find open machines, set up text message alerts, and more
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Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
On this episode, I sit down with my husband to have a candid talk about how we deal with Disney World haters. Not everyone loves Disney like we do (which is fine), but what do you do when people judge your decision to vacation at Disney World year after year? We talk about ways we handle Disney haters and more this episode
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News
Universal Studios has announced a new park called Epic Universe. Get the details here
New Magic Shots available for Tower of Terror. See the new shot here
The new bounceback offer at Disney World is for free dining. Learn all about the dining plans here
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Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
On this episode, I talk with Robin about her July 2019 trip to Disney World. Robin was a guest back in May after a family vacation to Disney World. This time she was at the parks as a part of a work conference. She discusses going solo to some of the parks, adults only at Disney World, the differences between traveling with family and traveling with adults, and so much more.
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News
So many new things coming for the holidays. Find out what's new at the Christmas Party, The Festival of the Holidays, and Hollywood Studios Flurry of Fun.
Get the details on Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party here
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Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
On this episode, I talk about Epcot with small kids. So many people with small kids think that Epcot wont be fun for little kids. I'm here to set the record straight!
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News
Free dining is back! Get a free quote here and get more information on free dining here.
Kylo Ren is being replaced by Darth Vader at Hollywood Studios
Tony's Christmas Party is back at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Get more information here.
You'll Learn
What characters can you find at Epcot?
What character meals are available?
What rides are good for kids?
What free things are there to do at Epcot?
What is there for kids to do at festivals?
**Resources **
Complete Epcot ride list here
Epcot Restuarant list here
Toddler touring suggestions for Epcot here
Where to find characters here
Fesitval of the Arts information here
Flower and Garden Festival information here
Food and Wine Festival information here
International Festival of the Holidays information here
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