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Sarah E.’s family WDW trip at the Swan - PREP 367

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👁️ 124 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:15:41
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Occasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I found a really good rate to use points at the Disney World Swan so I went ahead and booked it

the location of the Resort is amazing because I mean it definitely you know it's not as expensive as the deluxe Resorts

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use the Sunshine Flyer for transportation from the airport to the Swan Resort
✓Walk to the Boardwalk to take buses to Magic Kingdom for early entry
✓Use Genie Plus to maximize time, especially on busy days
✓Link your Swan Resort reservation in the My Disney Experience app to ensure on-site benefits

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Heat tolerance in July — Plan for midday breaks, use pool time, and stay hydrated.
Transportation differences at Swan vs. Disney resorts — Research shuttle options, use Boardwalk buses, and consider walking to parks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow was the experience staying at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort in July?
QHow did the family fare with July heat and crowds?
QWhat are the benefits of staying at the Swan Resort compared to Disney-owned resorts?

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Sarah, her husband, and their sons traveled to Walt Disney World for a summer family vacation. Listen as she shares with Shannon about the benefits of staying at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort and how they fared with July heat and crowds. Post trip begins: 23 minutes   Links: • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin (https://swandolphin.com/) • Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar (https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-crowd-calendar/) • Complete Guide to Disney World Dining (https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-dining/)   • Disney World Touring Strategies (https://wdwprepschool.com/touring-plans-genie-plus/) • 7 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. 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) • Listen on Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=37988&refid=stpr) Follow on social media • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wdwprepschool/) • Twitter (https://twitter.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) 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/) Podcast Episode Finder (https://wdwprepschool.com/podcast-episode-finder/) 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%