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Matt L.’s 1st WDW family trip - PREP 520 (part 2)

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What This Creator Said

4½ Happy Bacon

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)First-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was everything and more than I could certainly hope for.

For the money we were paying for the entire trip, paying a little bit more for convenience was certainly well worth it.

I'm proud of our decision-making. So, wish we would have done some things differently, but I'm proud of our decision-making.

I'd say we saved 845 minutes with our Lightning Lanes. That's 14 hours. That's a full park day or more for some.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Lightning Lanes are worth the cost to save significant time and mental strain in the heat.

✓Consider using Weight Magic to modify Lightning Lane windows to better fit your schedule.

✓If staying at Beach Club, take advantage of the proximity to walk to parks.

✓For character breakfasts, check if the dining plan math works for your specific family size.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Managing a large family in theme parks — Use car services for convenience and utilize Lightning Lanes to minimize time in lines.

Heat and exhaustion — Schedule midday breaks, use air-conditioned restaurants, and keep snacks/water handy.

Cost of Lightning Lanes — While expensive, the time saved (up to 14 hours) reduces mental strain and maximizes park time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it worth paying for Lightning Lanes for a large family?

QHow much time can you actually save with Lightning Lanes?

QIs the Disney dining plan worth it for a family of six?

QIs a car service better than ride-sharing for large families at Disney?

QHow much walking/steps should you expect during a Disney park day?

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Orlando (MCO)

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YouTube Video Description↓

(The video file was too big for upload in 1 part, so this episode is in 2 parts on YouTube.) I interviewed Matt about planning and taking his family of six on their first Walt Disney World trip (June 13–21), staying one night at SpringHill Suites then Disney’s Beach Club, using Away We Go car service with stroller delivery, and relying heavily on Lightning Lanes (about $1,700). We reviewed each day’s plans which included: 1900 Park Fare, Blizzard Beach, Beaches & Cream, a long EPCOT day with Guardians and extensive character time, a packed Hollywood Studios day featuring Star Wars characters, Oga’s, Rise, and Fantasmic, two Magic Kingdom days with character meals, Tron, Tiana’s, extended evening hours, and a Beach Club cabana day that became a fave. Animal Kingdom included Bluey, Flight of Passage, Tusker House, characters, and multiple Everest rides. Matt shares lessons learned, favorites (Hollywood Studios; 1900 Park Fare), and a total trip cost over $21,000. Links: - Summer Travel Tips - https://wdwprepschool.com/best-disney-world-summer-travel-tips/ - Review: Wait Magic and Standby Skipper - https://youtu.be/Yq6Qg0BLtEo?si=fLsxcJrGaN-OzhA2 - WDW Prep Toolkit - https://wdwprepschool.com/wdw-prep-toolkit/ - All About Lightning Lanes - https://wdwprepschool.com/planning-and-tips/lightning-lane-passes/ - Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request - https://www.smallworldvacations.com/affiliates/?quoteform=wdw&affiliate=wdwprepschool - Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar - https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-crowd-calendar/ Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/wdwprepschool/ https://www.facebook.com/WDWPrepSchool/