Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast

There are many strong opinions about the table service dining options in Magic Kingdom but where do the opinions flow when it comes to quick service dining? Listen as the podcast hosts run through the top options and narrow it down the BEST QUICK SERVICE DINING option in all of Magic Kingdom! Hosts: Aly Thomas, Becki Smedley, Karla Stewart Editing: Stacy Walker Ready to plan your magical Disney va...

Thrill rides might not be your first thought when picturing a vacation at Walt Disney World but after this week’s episode, that might change! Listen to our hosts rank all of Disney’s THRILL RIDES and learn which ones need to be at the top of your list! Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Karla Stewart Editing: Stacy Walker Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out...

Season 5 of the podcast kicks off with an exciting episode about all of the FREE THINGS you can do at Disney World! People love to say “Disney is expensive!” (we know!) but there REALLY ARE FREE THINGS at Disney World! Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Karla Stewart Editing: Stacy Walker The Hidden Mickey didn't make the final cut so those looking for the Hidden Mickey it is: "Wish" Re...

What do you need in your DISNEY PARK BAG? Let’s talk about it! Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy share all the things you need and don’t need! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? 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 more resources and access to...

If you’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ready to eat but don’t want to take the time for a sit-down restaurant, where should you go? Our co-hosts Aly, Karla, and Stacy discuss and argue out which Quick Service restaurants at Hollywood Studios are the best to integrate into your park day! TELL US WHAT'S IN YOUR PARK BAG FOR OUR UPCOMING MAIL BAG EPISODE! We need your submissions. Tell us ab...

DO YOU NEED A REST DAY? WHAT TO DO ON A REST DAY? Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy discuss great & personalized ways to spend your rest day at Disney World! Even Park Warriors need a break every now and then. This could very well be one of your favorite itineraries of your whole vacation! TELL US WHAT'S IN YOUR PARK BAG FOR OUR UPCOMING MAIL BAG EPISODE! We need your submissions. Tell us...

SO MANY RIDES at Magic Kingdom that ANYONE CAN RIDE!! Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy explore and RANK the 14 (!) rides at Magic Kingdom that do not have a height requirement! Even BABIES can ride these rides! But which ones are worth the time and effort? Listen to our co-hosts find the BEST in Magic Kingdom! TELL US WHAT'S IN YOUR PARK BAG FOR OUR UPCOMING MAIL BAG EPISODE! We need your su...

What if the only time you can make it to Disney is during some of the more crowded park times? Don't be nervous! The Smart Moms are here to help! Our co-hosts Aly, Karla, and Katie know that it's not always possible to plan a Disney vacation during dates that have lower park crowds (and low park dates are getting harder and harder to find anyway!) Don't let the idea of CROWDS scare you...

⁠Who's Who among Disney's Magic Kingdom characters and where can you meet them? Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy had the best time sharing lots of info, including where you can find characters at Magic Kingdom, in the form of SUPERLATIVES! Yes! Like from your High School yearbook! Listen to find out who is Best Dressed, Friendliest, Most Likely to Get In A Fight, and more! Ready to plan...

Rounding out our 4 park itineraries is Animal Kingdom! If you’re planning to visit Animal Kingdom during your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll definitely want to listen to the hosts' strategies for making a park itinerary! This will help you have a great park day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! What’s In Your Park Bag? Join the show with your input for an upcoming episode! Share your stories and...

Disney World Within Reach Author & Smart Moms Plan Disney Owner LJ Johnson joins co-hosts Aly & Katie to discuss strategies for saving on ways that can get you to Disney! Hosts: Aly Thomas, LJ Johnson, Katie Boone Editing: Stacy Walker Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out⁠ our  ⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ and we’ll be in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR PATREON!⁠⁠...

The Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast is RANKING POPULAR SNACKS at Disney World! Think you know what will come out as Number One? It might surprise you! Listen and learn which snacks you should definitely add to your list to try and maybe which snacks you can scratch off your list! Hosts: Aly Thomas, Becki Smedley, and Karla Steward Editing: Stacy Walker Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation wit...

(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel )Disney’s return of the Dining Plans has gotten everyone excited but many people are a little nervous and confused about how it all works. Don’t be worried or confused! Listen to this episode to learn more about how it works and how to hack the system for your best dining p...

The Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast is BACK FROM THE HOLIDAYS and ready to get YOU on vacation! Today’s episode walks you through a SMART PLAN of Hollywood Studios! Get a .pdf document guide of this episode or one of our other awesome guides monthly when you become one of our ⁠⁠PATREON members!⁠⁠ (Paid Patreon members get to see a video of this episode recording RAW & UNCUT!) Hosts: Aly Thomas,...

SUCH A FUN EPISODE! For the very first time, all of our Pod hosts hopped on an episode TOGETHER to talk and laugh about how great this year has been on the pod! Get your Disney fix with a little dose of "hahaha" and "awww" as the Pod Moms share some behind the scenes info AND some hints at what's to come in 2024! Get a .pdf document guide of this episode or one of our other...

Art of Animation is a super popular, super immersive Value Resort at Disney World and your podcast hosts Aly, LJ, and Stacy take a good look at the details as well as the overall perspective of whether or not this resort is a good fit for the Disney-loving, budget minded family! In addition, this episode features a new segment with a guest Smart Moms Agent speaking on her experiences with food all...

EPCOT is a big park (big enough for 2 entrances in fact!) and can sometimes feel a little overwhelming! But with the information in this episode, you'll be planning your EPCOT day like a Smart Mom! 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!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Pop Century Resort is a VERY POPULAR Value Resort at Disney and for good reason! Listen to Aly & Becki take a deep dive on all the things you need to know to enjoy your stay at this nostalgically fun resort! 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!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Most people would like to experience at least one character meal on their Disney World vacations but if you're only picking ONE out of the twelve available, how do you know which one to choose? Today's episode ranks all the Character Meal options at Disney World to help YOU make an informed decision that best fits your family! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team...

Our new season of the podcast kicks off with one of our most frequent questions from clients : How do I build my itinerary for Magic Kingdom? We hear you! Magic Kingdom is huge in size and huge in focus, and we don't want you to be overwhelmed! So we took to the podcast booth and put together an awesome step by step plan on HOW TO PLAN YOUR DAY AT MAGIC KINGDOM! Ready to plan your magical Disn...

Ready for another super-fun Fantasyland Draft competition? This time it's between Aly, Becki, and Karla and they're drafting the very best version of an Adults Only Disney Vacation! Who do you think drafted the best trip? 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!⁠...

It's the Disneyland Park Edition of our 7s! In this episode, Aly, LJ, and Kris walk you through the ins and outs of planning at Disneyland with our favorite and fun discussion tool - the 7s! 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 Patre...

Join the Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Hosts as they tackle that OTHER theme park! Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay are the topics of this week's podcast! 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 w...

(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel ) Such a funny episode where we read listener submissions as they share their most Dopey mistakes at Disney World. Laugh and learn with us! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we’ll be in touch:...

(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at ⁠Smart Moms Travel⁠ ) The Mega 7 Episodes are focusing on the wisdom needed for a magical Disney experience! Do you agree with our hosts Aly, LJ, and Katie? Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we’ll be in touch...