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Megan's big family WDW trip - PREP 467

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have a two-bedroom at Kadani. Okay. And are you DVC owners or did you rent points? How did that work? We are DVC owners.

We booked a cabana. They're called the Polar Patios. So, we booked one of those to have as well for that trip, for that day.

We do split up the dining. We generally kind of so my sister-in-law and I will kind of talk ahead of time about any you know we'll kind of we'll talk with the group about any particular things that people want to try.

I would say in my experience, 90% of the time we all end up at one table together.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use rider swap to maximize ride access for groups with children of different ages and heights.
Book cabanas at water parks for a home base and easier logistics with a large group.
Take photos of kids with toys they want as a way to acknowledge their interest without immediate purchase.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating Lightning Lanes and dining reservations for a large groupSplit reservations into groups of five and four, and have one person check in early to request seating together.
Managing rider swap with the new systemBe aware that rider switch now has a return time in the app, which may require planning around it.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to plan a multi-generational family trip to Disney World?
QWhat are the logistics of traveling with a large group?
QHow to use Lightning Lanes and rider swap effectively?

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YouTube Video Description

Megan and Madison's Annual Disney Family Adventure In this episode of WDW Prep To Go, host Shannon Albert chats with Megan and her daughter Madison about their annual extended family trip to Disney World. From logistics of driving and flying, to golf outings, character dining experiences, and visiting various parks, Megan details their itinerary and the fun, memorable moments shared by the nine family members. Special highlights include staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in a three-bedroom villa, exploring Walt Disney World through various transportation methods, enjoying rides like Avatar, and even a couples' night out at the Four Seasons' speakeasy, Epilogue. Megan also shares the importance of flexibility, the benefits of ride switching for families, and some unique experiences like dining deals and hidden tips for making the most of a Disney vacation. The episode also mentions the additional content and community perks available on their Patreon. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:24 Meet Megan and Madison 04:48 Travel Plans and Logistics 05:53 First Day at Disney: Animal Kingdom Lodge 08:37 Blizzard Beach and Dinner Plans 12:56 Epcot Adventures and Dining 17:16 Golfing and Hollywood Studios 22:39 Rest Day and Dinner at Jiko 24:49 Magic Kingdom and Late Night Fun 29:17 Animal Kingdom and Annual Pass Activation 30:19 Ticketing Strategies and Park Hopping 31:56 Animal Kingdom Day Plans 33:31 Departure Day and Golfing Plans 34:40 Late Breakfast and Departure Logistics 36:45 Staying at Port Orleans French Quarter 38:36 Travel Back Home and Car Service 39:33 Groceries and Annual Passes 40:47 Couples Night Out and Epilogue Reservation 41:26 Trip Recap and Return Home 42:02 Flight to Orlando and Arrival 46:29 First Day at the Pool and Dinner Plans 51:49 Moving to Jambo House and Waterpark Day 01:01:32 Dinner at Boma and Room Setup 01:04:19 First Park Day at Animal Kingdom 01:06:27 Morning at Epcot: Garden Grill Breakfast 01:09:57 Exploring Epcot: Rides and Attractions 01:11:39 Afternoon at Epcot: Snacks and More Rides 01:16:38 Evening at Epcot: Dinner and Fireworks 01:25:41 Golf Day at Magnolia 01:28:35 Morning Activities: Horse Riding and Transportation Fun 01:34:02 Afternoon at Hollywood Studios: Rides and Shows 01:49:45 Unexpected Favorite Memories 01:50:04 Golfing Adventures Begin 01:50:46 Mini Golf and Ticket Troubles 01:53:03 Rainy Day Golfing 01:54:53 Relaxing Evening at Jiko 01:58:13 Couples Golf at Shades of Green 02:01:25 Lunch at Geyser Point 02:04:32 Magic Kingdom Extra Magic Hours 02:05:12 Tiana's and Mind Train 02:14:15 Evening Fun at Magic Kingdom 02:18:41 Late Night at Magic Kingdom 02:24:58 Animal Kingdom Day 02:26:07 Arriving at Animal Kingdom 02:26:16 Gorilla Falls Trail and Wilderness Explorers 02:27:36 Lunch at Tusker House 02:29:27 Character Experiences and Avatar Ride 02:32:29 Safari and Afternoon Plans 02:33:45 Evening at Animal Kingdom 02:39:26 Epilogue Speakeasy Experience 02:42:38 Final Day and Departure 02:45:32 Travel Challenges and Reflections 02:58:24 Future Travel Plans