WDW 4 Families

In this episode we are excited to tell you about our favorite foods at Walt Disney World that do not require a table service reservation. These could be quick service dining locations, food carts, etc. One of our favorite things to do at WDW is eat! There are so many options and you do not have to make a reservation in order to have some really good food. Unlike many theme parks, Disney is known t...

Perhaps you have never stayed in a deluxe resort at WDW and are thinking, "it's too expensive and I could never afford to stay at the deluxe resorts." Or, maybe you've always wanted to go to the deluxe resorts and have just never ventured over there. Today we are talking about various ways you can stay at a deluxe resort and not break the bank. There are a number of different opt...

Welcome to WDW 4 Families and today we are talking about our favorite restaurants in each of the four Walt Disney World Parks. These are table service meals which means you will have a server. With various opinions on the topic, you'll hear a variety of answers and may be surprised by some of our thoughts. As always, we'd love to hear what your favorite WDW restaurants are at each park. Pl...

Disney changes a lot. In fact, Walt Disney himself said that the parks would never be complete. And with change comes a lot of feelings. Many Disney fans are nostalgic and remember things a specific way. And yet, Disney will inevitably change that and attractions, shows, entertainment, hotels, and more will evolve. In this episode we talk about what changes we have really liked and those we don&#3...

In this episode we introduce a new cast member to our crew, Kristin! We know you will get to know and love her as we do. We are talking about the things we'd tell a first time guest of Walt Disney World. It's a big place and there's a LOT to do, so what is our best advice when you are going for the first time. Now, this is good advice for any guest as well, but it can definitely be dau...

In this episode of WDW 4 Families we are going to give you an in-depth look at our experience at the infamous Space 220 restaurant at EPCOT. This is a tough restaurant to get a reservation for and we are going to answer the question of whether it's worth going to. Also, Charity gives us a report on Jollywood Nights. And we also have some trip reports to share. Overall, this is a fun episode an...

Every year we put out an episode related to the WDW Marathon weekend. This year was seemingly "back to normal" but had a few twists and turns along the way. We invite you to listen as we talk about characters, interactions, expectations, and more. If your ran any of the marathon weekend races, we'd love to hear your feedback as well. This is always a fun time to be in Walt Disney Wor...

For years we have told you how much we love the moderate resorts at Walt Disney World. And, who doesn't love the deluxes? But, what about those value resorts? Some of them have gotten a significant upgrade in transportation, and others have gotten a major refurbishment. Todd has recently stayed at one of the value resorts and is giving you a full review of his experience. As always, thanks for...

We're back! And today we are going to be discussing a few new things at Walt Disney World, including Tron, and a few other new attractions. Plus, we are giving an in depth review of halloween and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We'd love to hear what you have experienced recently regarding the halloween season and if you've ridden Tron, let us know what you thought! As alway...

Kevin recently visited Walt Disney World and had an adult trip! That's right, no kids on this one! It was a 3 day trip, but he covered all 4 parks during that time and this episode gives you all of the details. There were new dining experiences, new attractions, and even a new resort stay. Lots of information is given and we hope this is a fun episode as you follow Kevin along his journey into...

You have submitted your questions and it's time for us to give you our answers. This episode is filled with a host of questions that are brought in by you, the listener. With our wide array of experiences we set out to answer your questions and give you some Disney insight along the way. If you ever have a question, you can submit those to us on our Facebook page, WDW4Families. As always, we w...

You might not want to splurge and stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, but you'd also rather not stay at a Value Resort either. So you land on a great option, the Moderates! But, which one is the best? And which one should you choose? In this episode we dive deep and give you our opinions on which Moderate Resort is the best based on a set of criteria that we came up with on our own. That's rig...

We all have those days at Walt Disney World where we just didn't get to the parks early. Some of us never arrive early at all. Others of us have good intentions, but, hey, we watched the fireworks the night before and we slept in. So, instead of arriving at the park at rope drop, we get there 2-3 hours after the park opens and there are already crowds in the park. You zig, we zag. In this episode,...

Todd and Randy have recently come back from Walt Disney World and Disneyland respectively. In this episode we give you a full report on where they stayed, what they ate, and what new attractions they got to enjoy. With the parks changing rapidly and often, it's always good to hear about the new things that are coming and what you can expect on your next trip for you and your family. We hope you en...

It's become an annual tradition that we do a show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Marathon. Each year Todd runs the Dopey challenge which is the 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon, in 4 consecutive days. In this episode we talk about this year's race and what you might experience if you choose to do a WDW  Marathon. It's amazing how much of a fan favorite the runDisney races have be...

In this episode we go through a Disney version of "Would You Rather?" One of the amazing things about Disney is all the things you can do, see, eat, and experience. And as you can imagine, there are a wide variety of opinions on what you should do. We each take 3 things and ask the question, what would you rather? There are obviously no wrong answers, but some sure are better than others! Either w...

For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! You may have heard that Walt Disney World does an amazing job of brining the Christmas season to their parks. And those rumors are true! Disney does a tremendous job of bringing the job of Christmas to each park. But the question is - should you bring your family for a vacation during the Christmas holidays? In this episode we are...

We all have our favorite things to do in the parks. Maybe it's because of nostalgia or perhaps it's the story you love. Some of us have a favorite food or restaurant we have to have every time we visit Walt Disney World. The amazing thing about WDW is the many different offerings available for everyone. In today's episode we discuss our must do attraction, food item, and show in each park. We'd lo...

Unlike most theme parks, Walt Disney World has some amazing dining locations. Whether you're looking for something quick, or a dining experience, or anything in between, the Disney parks has something for everyone. In this episode we each take a park and give our favorite character meal, quick service meal, and table service meal. And because we are the original family-friendly WDW podcast, you ca...

This week we have an evil podcast where we go through a fun little game. The game goes like this - how would you plan a day in a Walt Disney World Park for your worst enemy? What would you have them ride, where would they eat, and what would their day ultimately look like? We all know there are amazing things about each Disney World park. And, there are those things that we might choose to skip. I...

This week our crew goes overseas all the way to Paris, France as we talk with Stephanie about her recent trip to Disneyland Paris. When planning a trip of this magnitude with your family there are many things to consider. It all begins with good planning. From there it's important to get a game plan in order and get the trip booked. Where are you going to stay, how many days do you need, and what...

This week we dive in to all things Disney Cruise Line. Without a doubt, Disney Cruise Line is the number one cruise line for families. Most of our cast members have been on multiple Disney Cruises and give some amazing tips about what you can expect on a Disney Cruise. Believe it or not, there are many things you need to be aware of before you cruise with Disney. We also answer some questions rela...

We're back! This week we have a trip report from Randy and a new cast member. Since we've been away there have been many new changes at Walt Disney World including new rides like Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure . Along with that many things have come back online at WDW including restaurants, less restrictions, and much more. Randy gives us his report of thing...

This week, we talk about the highs, the lows, the joys, and sometimes... The frustration of bringing extended family or a large group to Walt Disney World. We all love our families, but we all have that uncle or aunt that can be difficult. Managing a group is no easy task, but this episode will give you the tools and tips to make your next WDW Trip Magical, even for that uncle, so sit back, faceti...

This week we talk about Walt Disney World's Ridiculously long lines and how to beat and/or tolerate them. With attendance high pretty much all year now, we will give you several tips to make your time spent in lines shorter, and how to enjoy the time you do stand in lines. The wait is over, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's show. Thank you to our loyal listeners, we appreciate your continu...