Disney World Planning Secrets: The Exact Steps to Take After You Book
475 - Just Booked Your Disney World Vacation? Here's Everything You Need to Do Next
You've booked your Disney World vacation — now what? In this episode, Disney travel experts and best-selling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart walk you through every essential step to take after you hit confirm on your reservation. From setting up your My Disney Experience account to snagging the most coveted dining reservations before they disappear, this is the Disney trip planning checklist you didn't know you needed.
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In this episode, you'll discover:
- How to set up My Disney Experience and link your reservation the right way (avoid the most common mistake families make!)
- The critical 60-day booking window for Disney dining reservations, character dining, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and VIP tours — and exactly how to prioritize them
- Why the 7-day Lightning Lane planning window can make or break your park days
- The Memory Maker photo package trick that saves you $25 (don't miss the 4-day deadline!)
- Online check-in vs. front desk — which one actually gets you a better room
- How to lock in the Disney bounce-back offer before you even leave the resort
- The 30-day Memory Maker photo download reminder most guests completely forget
- Why Rob & Kerri say skip the expensive 200-page Disney planning guides — and what to do instead
Whether you're planning a Disney World vacation with toddlers, teens, or as adults only, this episode breaks down the planning timeline so you never miss a booking window again. Plus, don't forget to celebrate National Wear Your Ears Day on March 31st — a holiday Rob & Kerri founded in 2020!
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