Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast

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$500 Gift Card Giveaway! Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ! And don’t forget there are additional ways to enter here!!! In this episode, we debate whether winter is the best time to visit Disney World — from lighter crowds and festive magic to weather and park perks. Tune in as we decide if the cooler season truly makes for the best of the best for your Disney trip. Ready to plan your magical Disne...

$500 Fall Gift Card Giveaway! ⁠⁠⁠ Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE! Don’t forget you can enter more ways by visiting our podcast website and completing 1 of the many ways available! In this Embrace or Replace episode, the hosts debate which of EPCOT’s classic attractions should be preserved and which deserve a modern update. They explore how the park’s evolution—from Spaceship Earth to World Showca...

(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at ⁠⁠Smart Moms Travel⁠⁠ ) In this episode, we break down the basics of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, from must-see attractions to insider tips for navigating the park. We dive into a “This, Not That” discussion, helping you choose the best experiences while avoiding common time-waste...

LAST CHANCE: $500 Gift Card Giveaway! ⁠⁠⁠ Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ⁠⁠⁠ ! And don’t forget you can enter more from ⁠⁠⁠other episodes archived in our Spotify library⁠⁠⁠ ! Join us as we discuss all things souvenirs! How much should you budget? What should you splurge on? What should you skip or maybe bring from home? We discuss strategies and must know info when it comes to planning and purcha...

$500 Gift Card Giveaway! ⁠⁠⁠ Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ⁠⁠⁠ ! And don’t forget you can enter more from ⁠⁠⁠other episodes archived in our Spotify library⁠⁠⁠ ! Join us as we rank the best Disney lounges across Walt Disney World Resorts, highlighting both adult-friendly spots and family-inclusive locations with cocktails, mocktails, tasty eats and more. Discover where to find the most magical at...

$500 Gift Card Giveaway! ⁠⁠ Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ⁠⁠ ! And don’t forget you can enter more from ⁠⁠other episodes archived in our Spotify library⁠⁠ ! In this episode, the Smart Moms share expert tips on planning a Disney trip with groups of five or more, covering everything from ride logistics to dining reservations and resort/room recommendations. They dive into strategies for keeping la...

$500 Gift Card Giveaway! ⁠ Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ⁠ ! And don’t forget you can enter more from ⁠other episodes archived in our Spotify library⁠ ! Is Magic Kingdom a polarizing park? You might not think so but opinions can be quite extreme when we start breaking it down. Work through the opinions with us as we discuss what we should Embrace and what we would Replace at Walt Disney’s Magic...

$500 Gift Card Giveaway! ⁠ Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ⁠ ! And don’t forget you can enter more from ⁠other episodes archived in our Spotify library⁠ ! Dining at any of the bus-only resorts takes a little planning and effort so which ones are really worth that time and energy? We rank the best and believe you should definitely give them a try! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a p...

$500 Gift Card Giveaway! Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ! And don’t forget you can enter more from other episodes archived in our Spotify library ! EPCOT - is it the most misunderstood park at Disney World? Listen to learn the way to do EPCOT and how you might need to think of this amazing park like THIS, not THAT! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ o...

$500 Gift Card Giveaway! Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ! And don’t forget you can enter more from other episodes archived in our Spotify library ! We are so excited to bring you another resort deep dive! This time Aly & Stacy bring all the important information you need about the amazing Deluxe resort Wilderness Lodge! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fi...

$500 Gift Card Giveaway! Submit your Hidden Mickeys HERE ! And don’t forget you can enter more from other episodes archived in our Spotify library ! We are continuing our series of ranking the different dining options available to us outside of Disney World’s four theme parks. This week’s episode provides great reviews of the dining options easily accessible by monorail. Listen to see if you agree...

Sometimes we think Disney is PERFECT but the reality is that sometimes things need to change and improve. Join us as we look at some of the theme park elements of Disney’s Animal Kingdom as we discuss which ones we should EMBRACE and which ones we think Disney should REPLACE. Our co-hosts can’t always agree but what about you? Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member?...

(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at ⁠⁠Smart Moms Travel⁠⁠ ) Let’s talk about Holiday parties during the jolly-est time of the year at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Are the Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets “worth it” and are these something you should include in a Disney vacation? Listen to us...

You’ve got your ideas about Magic Kingdom - of course you do, it’s iconic and known for so many wonderful things! But do you know about THIS in addition to OR as an alternative to THAT? Here’s a fun episode taking you through this incredibly classic park and making sure you know ALL of the things! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute f...

We’ve got an exciting new series where we are rating & ranking the best Resort dining experiences in Disney World, and we are starting here with those you can reach by Skyliner! We never shy away from controversy and this episode definitely has our co-hosts wondering if the numbers pointed to the right decision in the end. Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member?...

There are some questions we hear as travel agents over and over and over again. “When is the best time to go?” is one of them! We are moving to our next season; FALL! Is it the best time to go for your family? Listen as we break down all of the things you should consider when making your decision! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute f...

Definitely some differences of opinion in some parts of EPCOT but overall the feelings about EPCOT as a park experience for your vacation ring true across the board! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we’ll be in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with...

We are back in Hollywood Studios and LOVING this episode! We have SO MUCH affection for this park and even though the rides are super-fun here, they are not the only reason for our strong affections! We think you’ll start including more shows in your Hollywood Studios days after listening to this one! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minu...

“Am I the Villain?” Today’s episode dives into the Reddit culture of sharing those crazy stories we all enjoy reading and giving our first and then second and third thoughts! This is a fun one! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we’ll be in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast with Patreo...

You’ve been so patiently waiting and now the wait is over! We finally have our Hollywood Studios Fantasyland Draft! Who will win? Aly? Katie? Becki? Don’t forget to cast your votes on our socials! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we’ll be in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast with Pat...

This fun conversation runs the field of so many things from school day themes to first dates but still points you to the great Disney Planning information you’ve come to know and trust! You’ve listened to us talk about Disney planning from a Smart Moms Travel Agent’s perspective for a while now, but do you believe in some of the MYTHS surrounding our work as Smart Moms Travel Agents? Let’s get tho...

Trick or Treat! It’s time to start your planning for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and we know the number one question you have…. “Is it worth it?” So come listen to Aly, Karla, and Stacy break down all the different ways this specially ticketed holiday event can be either a TRICK or a TREAT! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minut...

After years of anticipation, we have FINALLY EXPERIENCED Universal Studios EPIC Universe! 4/5 of the Podcast Co-hosts were able to visit this awesome new addition to the parks for Preview Days and Aly was the one who didn’t so she’s asking all the questions! Becki & Katie answer with all the things learned on this first visit! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team memb...

There are WAY TOO MANY SNACKS at EPCOT to break this down individually but since you are wondering about eating and drinking around EPCOT’s WORLD SHOWCASE, we decided to rank those pavilions so you can know WHICH pavilions are the BEST (and worst!) for SNACKS! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we’ll be in touch...