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Christine’s BIG April WDW trip - PREP 513

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think having 16 people just adds a whole other layer of planning to what you know you would do for your own immediate family.

It was great. I mean, obviously traveling with 16 people has its own set of challenges, but overall, I mean, I I don't think it could have really gone better.

The paparazzi group is is going to meet Nick and Judy.

It was a highlight for me. I mean, that that sitting there with Hannah, you know, watching the show with nobody in the park, that was that was the highlight of the trip for me.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a color-coded spreadsheet to organize schedules for a large group.
Consider renting an ECV for older family members to manage park distances.
Book Lightning Lanes in advance to save time, especially for large groups.
Use Walmart Plus for food delivery to the resort.
Split dining reservations into smaller groups for easier booking.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Managing a newborn on a Disney tripPlan for flexibility; parents can switch off and on to handle rides and childcare.
Navigating the parks with a large groupStructure the day with group activities in the morning and evening, and allow flexibility in between.
Using Lightning Lanes for a large groupBook in advance and consider grouping people by thrill level or interests.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you plan a Disney World trip for 16 people?
QWhat are the logistics of managing a large group in the parks?
QHow can you make Lightning Lane bookings work for a big family?
QWhat are the best ways to handle transportation and dining for a large group?
QHow do you balance group activities with individual preferences?
YouTube Video Description

I talked to Christine about her recent Disney World trip (Apr 17–25) for 16 relatives (8 adults, 8 kids, ages 4 months to teens) staying in four All-Star Music family suites. She organized schedules with shared mornings/evenings, split groups, Walmart food delivery, mixed airport transport, an ECV for her dad, and extensive Lightning Lane bookings (about $3,300 for the group). The itinerary includes resort days, Animal Kingdom, Epcot (rope-drop delays at Test Track and long Frozen wait), Hollywood Studios (early-entry success, Fantasmic dining, a brief lost-child incident), and multiple Magic Kingdom days featuring Crystal Palace, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Cinderella’s Royal Table, parade, and an After Hours event with walk-ons and fireworks. Highlights include strong cast interactions, 1900 Park Fare, Guardians, and After Hours fireworks. Challenges included Disney Dining Plan confusion, character meal pacing, heat, group timing, and some transportation/service delays. Christine shares total costs for her family of six exceeding $20,000 and concludes the trip went very well overall. Links: - All Star Music Review - https://wdwprepschool.com/all-star-music-review/ - WDW Prep Toolkit - https://wdwprepschool.com/wdw-prep-toolkit/ - Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar - https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-crowd-calendar/ - Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request - https://www.smallworldvacations.com/affiliates/?quoteform=wdw&affiliate=wdwprepschool - April in Walt Disney World - https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-april/ Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/wdwprepschool/ https://www.facebook.com/WDWPrepSchool/ 00:00 Intro and Pre-Trip 33:47 Post-Trip Report