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Clay's August Disney World trip - PREP 426

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👁️ 381 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 2:40:24
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Occasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was nervous it actually I changed everything around that I woke up what early 60 days ago which was before all this they still was t plus then and they hadn't even announced the the switch yet

I think that's a great tip too because we are telling people to book their most intense days first and then go back and animal kingdom is definitely last

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Have a backup credit card ready when booking Lightning Lanes to avoid fraud alerts
✓Use standby Skipper for hard-to-get Lightning Lanes, especially when park hopping
✓Check for dining reservations for six people even if you have five, as there may be more availability
✓Take advantage of the free dining promotion by booking directly through Disney

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Learning the new Lightning Lane system — Listen to podcasts and watch YouTube videos to feel confident, but be prepared for last-minute changes
Managing August heat with young children — Plan for breaks, use in-park strollers if needed, and stay at resorts with walking options to parks
Getting good parade and fireworks viewing spots — Arrive early for better positions, but even partial views are enjoyable; consider dining reservations with parade views

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does the new Lightning Lane system compare to the old FastPass+ system?
QIs it worth purchasing Lightning Lanes for a family trip to Disney World?
QHow can you manage a Disney World trip with young children in August heat?
QWhat are the best strategies for booking Lightning Lanes and dining reservations?
QHow does the free dining promotion work and is it worth it?

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Clay, his wife, and their three kids braved the August heat and spent a week at Walt Disney World. Taking advantage of the free dining promotion, they stayed at Beach Club Villas for their second family trip. Clay shares what went as planned - and what didn't. Post trip begins: 37 minutes Links: • Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar (https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-crowd-calendar/) • Quicksilver Tours and Transportation (https://www.quicksilver-tours.com/wdwprepreservations_01.asp) • Standby Skipper (https://www.standbyskipper.com/) • 6 Step Disney World Planning Process (https://wdwprepschool.com/planning-and-tips/) 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 Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) • Subscribe in iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wdw-prep-to-go-a-disney-world-planning-podcast/id689854999) (and please leave a review!) • Subscribe in Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93ZHdwcmVwc2Nob29sLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz) Follow on social media • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wdwprepschool/) • Facebook (http://facebook.com/wdwprepschool) • Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/wdwprepschool) • TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@wdwprepschool?lang=en) • YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/wdwprepschool) Ways to support us • Become a Patron (http://patreon.com/wdwpreptogo) • Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations (https://wdwprepschool.com/get-quote-now/) • Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter (https://wdwprepschool.ck.page/551d0be961) • Podcast Episode Finder (https://wdwprepschool.com/podcast-episode-finder/) • WDW Prep Merch (https://wdw-prep-merch-shop.printify.me/products) • Visit the site (https://wdwprepschool.com/) • Things we recommend (https://wdwprepschool.com/things-we-recommend/) Affiliate Links: Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/wdwprepschool/list/5ADXHH2L6RQB) DVC Rentals (https://www.dvcrequest.com/partner/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=151) Quicksilver Tours and Transportation (https://www.quicksilver-tours.com/wdwprepreservations_01.asp) Small World Vacations (https://www.smallworldvacations.com/affiliates/?quoteform=wdw&affiliate=wdwprepschool) Designer Park Co (https://designerparkco.com/) - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%