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The Laid-Back Magic® Way: A Disney World Planning Podcast

Dana Stanley

Planning a Disney vacation shouldn’t leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or questioning if you’re “doing it right.” You want a trip your family will remember for years—but between endless online advice and all the moving parts, it’s…

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83: Why 22% of People Regret Their Disney World Trip (REPLAY) 2026-09-07 · 17m
82: EPCOT and a Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom: My Disney Trip Report, Part 3 2026-08-31 · 36m
81: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Laid-Back Night 2026-08-24 · 39m
80: Starlight Parade with Dessert Party and Bluey's Wild World Tips: My Disney Trip Report, Part 2 2026-08-17 · 41m
79: Our Arrival Day and Hollywood Studios with Standby Skipper: My Disney Trip Report, Part 1 2026-08-10 · 46m
78: Playground vs. Home Base: Rethinking Your Disney Resort with Marianne of The Resort Mom 2026-08-03 · 47m
77: Your Last-Minute Checklist for Disney World 2026-07-27 · 26m
76: A Real Family's Disney Split Stay: Wilderness Lodge, Riviera, and the Polynesian 2026-07-20 · 52m
75: My Pre-Trip Report (Part 2): The Exact Itinerary I'm Using for Our Disney World Trip 2026-07-13 · 18m
74: My Pre-Trip Report (Part 1): The Exact Itinerary I’m Using for Our Disney World Trip 2026-07-06 · 20m
73: 10 Questions for a 10-Year-Old Disney World Expert 2026-06-29 · 27m
72: Disney World in July: Everything I'm Packing for Our Summer Trip 2026-06-22 · 20m
71: Disney Trip Report: How Jessie Did Disney World in 2 Park Days Without Feeling Rushed 2026-06-15 · 36m
70: The Tradeoffs No One Talks About for a "Laid-Back" Disney Trip 2026-06-08 · 21m
69: Disney World Planning for Little Kids: Strollers, Sleep, and Travel Day Survival with Alexa from BabyQuip 2026-06-01 · 39m
68: Disney World Q+A: Real Answers to Your Disney Planning Questions Part 2 2026-05-25 · 34m
67: She Planned the Ultimate Disney Cruise and Disney World Combo… Here’s What Surprised Her 2026-05-18 · 50m
66: Disney World Q+A: Real Answers to Your Disney Planning Questions Part 1 2026-05-11 · 28m
65: My Perfect Laid-Back Day at Hollywood Studios (What I’d Actually Do) 2026-05-04 · 30m
64: Bailey’s Disney World Trip Recap: Premier Pass, No Mid-Day Breaks, and Real Disney World Tips 2026-04-27 · 43m
63: 1% Better at Disney: The Small Things That Make Your Trip Feel Easier 2026-04-20 · 31m
62: Halfway to Halloween: What to Know Before Planning a Fall Disney World Trip 2026-04-13 · 33m
61: How I’m Planning Our Summer Disney World Trip (Without Overplanning) 2026-04-06 · 22m
60: If This Is Your First Time to Disney World, Don’t Do This [Replay] 2026-03-30 · 23m
59: I Picked the "Uglier" Room at Grand Floridian, Here's Why 2026-03-23 · 19m
58: The 16 "Silly Little" Disney World Tips We Actually Use 2026-03-16 · 42m
57: Disney Dining Plan 2026: Sarah from The Main Street Mom Explains When It’s Worth It and When to Skip It 2026-03-09 · 35m
56: Listener Q&A: What To Do on a Disney World Rest Day 2026-03-02 · 28m
55: What a Laid-Back Disney Trip Actually Looks Like (A Member Trip Report at Disney Riviera) 2026-02-23 · 38m
54: My Favorite Disney World Park Day Combos and the Magic of 3 for Disney Trip Planning 2026-02-16 · 25m
53: Disney World Hacks for Blood Sugar and Energy with Ashley of Magic & Wellness 2026-02-09 · 47m
52: The 20% of Disney Planning That Can Make or Break Your Trip 2026-02-02 · 19m
51: A Moderate Resort Girl Tries a Disney Value Resort (January Trip Review with Whitney) 2026-01-26 · 41m
50: The 7 Things I Will ALWAYS Skip at Disney World 2026-01-19 · 23m
49: Inside the Disney Destiny Cruise: First Impressions of DCL’s Newest Ship with Melissa McGill 2026-01-12 · 38m
48: Everything I’m Excited to See Coming to Disney World 2026 2026-01-05 · 20m
47: My 2025 Year Review: What I Nailed & What I Failed, Disney World Planning Edition 2025-12-29 · 22m
46: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (Eleuthera Plans and Getting My Energy Back) 2025-12-22 · 21m
45: 10 Subtle, Thoughtful Disney Gift Ideas for Every Disney Fan 2025-12-15 · 17m
44: Navigating Food Allergies in Disney World - A Conversation with Seely of Safe Disney Foods 2025-12-08 · 36m
43: Expectation vs. Reality: A Real-Life Magic Kingdom Itinerary for First-Time Disney Planners 2025-12-01 · 30m
42: Staying Disney Club Level, Buy vs. Rent DVC Points, and a Disney-Inspired Lake House with Marianne Southerland 2025-11-24 · 43m
41: Disney Mornings Q&A: Rope Drop, Early Entry, and Realistic Strategy 2025-11-17 · 26m
40: Disney Myths and Outdated Advice I Wish I Could Delete Off the Internet 2025-11-10 · 21m
39: Disneyland Tips From a Disney Expert (And Mom of 3) on What Makes a Magical Disney Experience 2025-11-03 · 42m
38: How Much Does Disney Cost? The Hidden Expenses No One Warns You About 2025-10-27 · 23m
37: What Real Moms Know About Laid-Back Disney World Planning 2025-10-20 · 18m
36: The 2026 Guide to Disney World for First-Timers: How to Plan a Trip to Disney 2025-10-13 · 26m
35: POV: You're Stuck in Disney World During a Hurricane. What Happens? 2025-10-06 · 39m
34: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (Tacos, Dreamlight, and Hormones) 2025-09-29 · 26m
33: My Real-life Morning Routine at Disney World as a Mom of 3 2025-09-22 · 20m
32: Try These 11 Waterfront Dining Spots in Disney World 2025-09-15 · 24m
31: What Most People Get Wrong When Planning a Disney Trip 2025-09-08 · 23m
30: Your Hollywood Studios Questions, Answered: Fantasmic? Oga’s? Park Hopping?? 2025-09-01 · 24m
29: EVERY Character Dining in Disney World, Rated by Me 2025-08-25 · 39m
28: The 2025 Tech Stack for Disney World (Mom Edition) 2025-08-18 · 25m
27: I Broke All My Disney World Planning “Rules” - What Actually Happened Might Surprise You 2025-08-11 · 29m
26: Part 2 LIVE FROM DISNEY: I Had an Anxiety Attack on the Skyliner (Here’s What Happened) 2025-08-04 · 15m
25: Part 1 LIVE FROM DISNEY: Is Disney’s Riviera Resort Worth It? 2025-07-28 · 23m
24: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (Matcha, Music, and Minimalist Disney Planning) 2025-07-21 · 26m
23: First Time to Disney World? What I'd Never Do On a First Disney Trip (and What I Definitely Would) 2025-07-14 · 23m
22: Unique Things to Pack for Disney World (That I Swear By as a Mom of 3) 2025-07-07 · 23m
21: 11 Things I’m Doing to Make This Disney Trip Feel Laid-Back 2025-06-30 · 21m
20: Real Disney World Questions from Moms (and My Honest Answers) 2025-06-23 · 31m
19: I Booked a Last-Minute Disney Trip: Here’s What I’m Doing Differently 2025-06-16 · 19m
18: Hidden Gems: My Most Underrated Disney World Restaurants 2025-06-09 · 16m
17: Disney World Planning "Propaganda" I'm NOT Falling For 2025-06-02 · 21m
17: Disney World Planning "Propaganda" I'm NOT Falling For 2025-06-02 · 22m
16: What to Know About Strollers in Disney World (That Actually Matter!) 2025-05-26 · 28m
15: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (DVC Reservations, Spring Activities, and What to Watch on Disney) 2025-05-19 · 13m
14: Surviving Disney in the Summer Heat: What I Actually Do (as a Mom of 3) 2025-05-12 · 18m
13: Are You Overplanning Your Disney Trip? Here are the Signs Your Disney World Itinerary Is Too Packed 2025-05-05 · 23m
12: 7 Ways to Stay OFF Your Phone on a Disney World Trip 2025-04-28 · 17m
11: Planning a Family Trip to Disney World? Here’s What No One Warns You About 2025-04-21 · 19m
10: Why Eleuthera, Bahamas Is the Best-Kept Secret for Family Vacations 2025-04-14 · 33m
9: Dining in Disney World: Your Questions, Answered! 2025-04-07 · 24m
8: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (Ina Garten, Favorite Luggage, a Sleep Hack & More) 2025-03-31 · 14m
7: Disney World With a Baby: Here’s Everything I’ve Learned 2025-03-24 · 25m
6: Why We Can't Stop Booking Disney's BoardWalk Resort 2025-03-17 · 18m
5: Disney World Crowds Are No Joke—Here’s How to Survive the Busiest Days at Disney World 2025-03-10 · 13m
4: Avoid These 5 1/2 Disney World Planning Mistakes 2025-03-03 · 16m
3: My (Very) Unexpected Path to Disney Content Creator 2025-02-24 · 19m
2: Is the Magic Kingdom Dessert Party Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Plan Your Disney Trip 2025-02-24 · 31m
1: Why 22% of People Regret Their Disney Trip (and How to Plan a Trip to Disney That Actually Feels Magical) 2025-02-24 · 15m
Introducing… The Laid-Back Magic® Way Podcast! 2025-02-04 · 2m
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