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WDW 4 Families - A Disney World Travel Planning Podcast

WDW 4 Families - A Disney World Travel Planning Podcast

By Walt Disney World For Families

The Original , Family Friendly, Walt Disney World Trip Planning Podcast, helping you plan your Disney Vacation. Our panel of Disney Veterans talk all things WDW Resort and beyond. From Counter Service to Character Dining, Campground to The Contemporary, Rides, Reviews, Shows, Shopping, and More. We even cover a little Universal Studios and other Orlando area theme parks and attractions. So please join us, as we talk Disney, and take the “stress” out of planning your next Disney Vacation.
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Episode 214 - KEEP or BOOT. What WDW Covid changes would we Keep, what would we Boot.

WDW 4 Families - A Disney World Travel Planning Podcast Mar 11, 2021

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35:59
Staying at the Deluxe Resorts - 278

Staying at the Deluxe Resorts - 278

Perhaps you have never stayed in a deluxe resort at WDW and are thinking, "it's too expensive and I could never afford to stay at the deluxe resorts." Or, maybe you've always wanted to go to the deluxe resorts and have just never ventured over there. Today we are talking about various ways you can stay at a deluxe resort and not break the bank. There are a number of different options and we feel you should at least consider the idea. We are giving you our best tips and tricks to staying at a deluxe resort.


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Mar 25, 202434:28
Can't Miss Restaurant at Each WDW Park - 277

Can't Miss Restaurant at Each WDW Park - 277

Welcome to WDW 4 Families and today we are talking about our favorite restaurants in each of the four Walt Disney World Parks. These are table service meals which means you will have a server. With various opinions on the topic, you'll hear a variety of answers and may be surprised by some of our thoughts. As always, we'd love to hear what your favorite WDW restaurants are at each park.


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Mar 18, 202439:32
WDW Changes We Love and Ones We Hate - 276

WDW Changes We Love and Ones We Hate - 276

Disney changes a lot. In fact, Walt Disney himself said that the parks would never be complete. And with change comes a lot of feelings. Many Disney fans are nostalgic and remember things a specific way. And yet, Disney will inevitably change that and attractions, shows, entertainment, hotels, and more will evolve. In this episode we talk about what changes we have really liked and those we don't. Which changes do you love and hate?


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Mar 04, 202445:50
Advice for First Timers - 275

Advice for First Timers - 275

In this episode we introduce a new cast member to our crew, Kristin! We know you will get to know and love her as we do. We are talking about the things we'd tell a first time guest of Walt Disney World. It's a big place and there's a LOT to do, so what is our best advice when you are going for the first time. Now, this is good advice for any guest as well, but it can definitely be daunting when you've never been before. We've packed this episode with a lot of great information and we hope you love it.


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Feb 26, 202436:09
Space 220, Jollywood Nights, and Trip Reports - 274

Space 220, Jollywood Nights, and Trip Reports - 274

In this episode of WDW 4 Families we are going to give you an in-depth look at our experience at the infamous Space 220 restaurant at EPCOT. This is a tough restaurant to get a reservation for and we are going to answer the question of whether it's worth going to. Also, Charity gives us a report on Jollywood Nights. And we also have some trip reports to share. Overall, this is a fun episode and we hope you enjoy listening.


As always, we encourage you to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for downloading today's episode!

Feb 19, 202445:04
2024 Disney Marathon Weekend - 273

2024 Disney Marathon Weekend - 273

Every year we put out an episode related to the WDW Marathon weekend. This year was seemingly "back to normal" but had a few twists and turns along the way. We invite you to listen as we talk about characters, interactions, expectations, and more. If your ran any of the marathon weekend races, we'd love to hear your feedback as well. This is always a fun time to be in Walt Disney World but it is definitely something you want to be prepared for because the crowds may be a little different. So, sit back and enjoy this episode.


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Feb 12, 202440:00
Revisiting the Value Resorts - 272

Revisiting the Value Resorts - 272

For years we have told you how much we love the moderate resorts at Walt Disney World. And, who doesn't love the deluxes? But, what about those value resorts? Some of them have gotten a significant upgrade in transportation, and others have gotten a major refurbishment. Todd has recently stayed at one of the value resorts and is giving you a full review of his experience. As always, thanks for supporting WDW 4 Families and feel free to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

Nov 14, 202335:51
Tron and Halloween Talk - 271

Tron and Halloween Talk - 271

We're back! And today we are going to be discussing a few new things at Walt Disney World, including Tron, and a few other new attractions. Plus, we are giving an in depth review of halloween and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We'd love to hear what you have experienced recently regarding the halloween season and if you've ridden Tron, let us know what you thought! As always, thanks for downloading today's episode!

Nov 07, 202341:42
Kevin's Trip Report - 270

Kevin's Trip Report - 270

Kevin recently visited Walt Disney World and had an adult trip! That's right, no kids on this one! It was a 3 day trip, but he covered all 4 parks during that time and this episode gives you all of the details. There were new dining experiences, new attractions, and even a new resort stay. Lots of information is given and we hope this is a fun episode as you follow Kevin along his journey into the World! With WDW changing so often, there are always new things to see, eat, experience. As always, we hope that you will take a moment to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star rating and review!

May 18, 202345:01
Answering Listener Questions -269

Answering Listener Questions -269

You have submitted your questions and it's time for us to give you our answers. This episode is filled with a host of questions that are brought in by you, the listener. With our wide array of experiences we set out to answer your questions and give you some Disney insight along the way. If you ever have a question, you can submit those to us on our Facebook page, WDW4Families.

As always, we want to thank you for downloading this episode and ask you to take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review!

Mar 30, 202337:02
Breaking Down the Disney Moderate Resorts - 268

Breaking Down the Disney Moderate Resorts - 268

You might not want to splurge and stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, but you'd also rather not stay at a Value Resort either. So you land on a great option, the Moderates! But, which one is the best? And which one should you choose? In this episode we dive deep and give you our opinions on which Moderate Resort is the best based on a set of criteria that we came up with on our own. That's right, it's our opinion and we're sticking to it! In all seriousness, choosing which resort to stay at is a big decision. And this decision is likely determined by your family size, dynamic, life stage, and more. We hit on each of these things and bring you our opinions on which Disney Moderate Resort you should choose!

We appreciate you downloading the episode today and encourage you to subscribe if you have not already, and please go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star rating and review.

Mar 23, 202342:05
You Zig, We Zag - Navigating Late Arrivals at the Parks - 267

You Zig, We Zag - Navigating Late Arrivals at the Parks - 267

We all have those days at Walt Disney World where we just didn't get to the parks early. Some of us never arrive early at all. Others of us have good intentions, but, hey, we watched the fireworks the night before and we slept in. So, instead of arriving at the park at rope drop, we get there 2-3 hours after the park opens and there are already crowds in the park. You zig, we zag. In this episode, we talk about what we would do if we had to zag after everyone else who arrived earlier than us zigged. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star rating and review. 

Feb 16, 202326:37
Trip Report from Todd and Randy - 266

Trip Report from Todd and Randy - 266

Todd and Randy have recently come back from Walt Disney World and Disneyland respectively. In this episode we give you a full report on where they stayed, what they ate, and what new attractions they got to enjoy. With the parks changing rapidly and often, it's always good to hear about the new things that are coming and what you can expect on your next trip for you and your family. We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple podcasts.

Feb 03, 202338:38
2023 Marathon Show -265

2023 Marathon Show -265

It's become an annual tradition that we do a show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Marathon. Each year Todd runs the Dopey challenge which is the 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon, in 4 consecutive days. In this episode we talk about this year's race and what you might experience if you choose to do a WDW  Marathon. It's amazing how much of a fan favorite the runDisney races have become over the years. In fact, they have become so popular that it can even be challenging to get in to the races. We also discuss strategies to ensure you get signed up for the races. As always, we hope you enjoy our podcast and encourage you to leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Jan 27, 202338:48
Would You Rather Disney Edition - 264

Would You Rather Disney Edition - 264

In this episode we go through a Disney version of "Would You Rather?" One of the amazing things about Disney is all the things you can do, see, eat, and experience. And as you can imagine, there are a wide variety of opinions on what you should do. We each take 3 things and ask the question, what would you rather? There are obviously no wrong answers, but some sure are better than others! Either way, we found this episode to be fun and we'd love to hear what you would choose. As always, thanks for downloading the episode and please don't forget to go leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! 

Jan 10, 202343:02
Christmas at Disney - To Go or Not To Go? - 263

Christmas at Disney - To Go or Not To Go? - 263

For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! You may have heard that Walt Disney World does an amazing job of brining the Christmas season to their parks. And those rumors are true! Disney does a tremendous job of bringing the job of Christmas to each park. But the question is - should you bring your family for a vacation during the Christmas holidays? In this episode we are going to give you our top reasons to go to Disney during the holiday season, as well as our top reasons to not go during the holiday season. There are a lot of things to consider in this decision and we want to ensure that you're well informed and make the best decision for your family. Thanks for downloading today's episode and we'd love to have you leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. 

Dec 25, 202248:30
Must-Do's in Each Park for Families - 262

Must-Do's in Each Park for Families - 262

We all have our favorite things to do in the parks. Maybe it's because of nostalgia or perhaps it's the story you love. Some of us have a favorite food or restaurant we have to have every time we visit Walt Disney World. The amazing thing about WDW is the many different offerings available for everyone. In today's episode we discuss our must do attraction, food item, and show in each park. We'd love to hear what your must-do's are at each park too. As always, thank you for downloading today's episode and don't forget to go on iTunes and rate our show. 

Dec 16, 202232:53
Dining In The Parks for Families - 261

Dining In The Parks for Families - 261

Unlike most theme parks, Walt Disney World has some amazing dining locations. Whether you're looking for something quick, or a dining experience, or anything in between, the Disney parks has something for everyone. In this episode we each take a park and give our favorite character meal, quick service meal, and table service meal. And because we are the original family-friendly WDW podcast, you can be sure that our selections are made with kid-friendly options and a family atmosphere. We appreciate you support and hope you'll choose to subscribe to our channel and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast.  

Dec 03, 202250:54
Planning A Trip For Your Worst Enemy - 260

Planning A Trip For Your Worst Enemy - 260

This week we have an evil podcast where we go through a fun little game. The game goes like this - how would you plan a day in a Walt Disney World Park for your worst enemy? What would you have them ride, where would they eat, and what would their day ultimately look like? We all know there are amazing things about each Disney World park. And, there are those things that we might choose to skip. In this episode we explore those things we'd skip, but would have our enemies do! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Thank you for being a supporter of WDW 4 Families and for downloading today's episode.

Nov 17, 202233:40
Disneyland Paris Trip Report - 259

Disneyland Paris Trip Report - 259

This week our crew goes overseas all the way to Paris, France as we talk with Stephanie about her recent trip to Disneyland Paris. When planning a trip of this magnitude with your family there are many things to consider. It all begins with good planning. From there it's important to get a game plan in order and get the trip booked. Where are you going to stay, how many days do you need, and what are the differences from the Unites States parks? We answer all of these questions in more in this episode of WDW4Families. Thanks for downloading today's podcast and don't forget to go leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Nov 10, 202246:51
Disney Cruise Line For Families - 258

Disney Cruise Line For Families - 258

This week we dive in to all things Disney Cruise Line. Without a doubt, Disney Cruise Line is the number one cruise line for families. Most of our cast members have been on multiple Disney Cruises and give some amazing tips about what you can expect on a Disney Cruise. Believe it or not, there are many things you need to be aware of before you cruise with Disney. We also answer some questions related to a Disney Cruise that will help give you some insight into what you need to be thinking about as you plan your next Disney Cruise Line trip with your family. Thanks for downloading today's podcast and don't forget to go leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Nov 03, 202241:19
We're Back with a Trip Report and New Cast Member - 257

We're Back with a Trip Report and New Cast Member - 257

We're back! This week we have a trip report from Randy and a new cast member. Since we've been away there have been many new changes at Walt Disney World including new rides like Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Along with that many things have come back online at WDW including restaurants, less restrictions, and much more. Randy gives us his report of things he experienced and what you can experience on your upcoming trip with your family. We also welcome our newest cast member to our podcast. You'll get to hear from him and learn more about him as well. So buckle up and get ready as we bring you our newest episode of WDW 4 Families!

Oct 27, 202235:39
WDW Tips for Extended Family Large Group Trip - 256

WDW Tips for Extended Family Large Group Trip - 256

This week, we talk about the highs, the lows, the joys, and sometimes... The frustration of bringing extended family or a large group to Walt Disney World. We all love our families, but we all have that uncle or aunt that can be difficult. Managing a group is no easy task, but this episode will give you the tools and tips to make your next WDW Trip Magical, even for that uncle, so sit back, facetime your family, and enjoy this weeks show. As always, Thank You for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a good review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to subscribe on you Podcast platform, and Share our Podcast on Social Media.
Mar 10, 202251:34
WDW How To Beat The Lines. - 255

WDW How To Beat The Lines. - 255

This week we talk about Walt Disney World's Ridiculously long lines and how to beat and/or tolerate them. With attendance high pretty much all year now, we will give you several tips to make your time spent in lines shorter, and how to enjoy the time you do stand in lines. The wait is over, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's show. Thank you to our loyal listeners, we appreciate your continued support. Welcome all our new listeners, be sure to like subscribe and leave us a five-star review on Apple iTunes or whatever podcast platform you use. You make this possible. Thank you.
Mar 02, 202232:12
WDW Trip Report, Club 33, Listener Questions. - 254

WDW Trip Report, Club 33, Listener Questions. - 254

This week, Stephanie talks about her Walt Disney World trip, Todd talks about his major birthday surprise trip to Disneyland, eating at Club 33, and we will end with answering some of our loyal listeners Questions. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this weeks show! As always, we want to thank all our loyal listeners for their continued support. We are humbled everyday by the growth we are experiencing and truly appreciate our listeners. You make this possible. If you haven’t already, hit that Subscribe button, Like, Follow, and share us on Facebook with your friends, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast.
Feb 17, 202242:40
WDW Couples/Romantic Trip - 253

WDW Couples/Romantic Trip - 253

This week, Valentine's week, we each plan a romantic trip to Walt Disney World. We talk about where to stay, what to eat and some romantic ideas to take your couples trip to the next level. So sit back, grab your significant other, and enjoy this weeks show. As always, we want to thank all our loyal listeners for their continued support. We are humbled everyday by the growth we are experiencing and truly appreciate our listeners. You make this possible. If you haven’t already, hit that Subscribe button, Like, Follow, and share us on Facebook with your friends, and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast.
Feb 11, 202234:27
WDW Trip Report - 252
Feb 03, 202234:38
WDW RunDisney Marathon Week -251

WDW RunDisney Marathon Week -251

This week, we talk about RunDisney and Marathon Week at Walt Disney World. Todd, just completing his 9th Disney Dopey Challenge, tells us all about Marathon Week, crowds, the courses and more! If your a runner, walker, run/walker or Disney Fan, or if you have ever thought about running a 5k, 10k, half or full marathon, this is the episode for you so sit back, relax and enjoy this weeks show. As always, we want to thank all our loyal listeners for their continued support. We are humbled everyday by the growth we are experiencing and truly appreciate our listeners. You make this possible. If you haven’t already, hit that Subscribe button, Like, Follow, and share us on Facebook with your friends, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast.
Jan 23, 202242:43
WDW Resorts, ALL OF THEM! Walt Disney World for Families Episode - 250
Dec 11, 202101:02:34
Disney World or Disney Cruise? Walt Disney World for Families Episode - 249
Dec 01, 202131:27
WDW Christmas Season Table Talk, Walt Disney World For Families Episode - 248

WDW Christmas Season Table Talk, Walt Disney World For Families Episode - 248

This week, we chat about The Very Merriest Season Of The Year, Christmas. Will talk about our favorite things, Favorite Resort, Favorite Tree, Crowds, and if this is the best time for your family to travel to Disney World, so sit back, relax, grab a pumpkin spice something and enjoy this weeks show!

As always, we want to thank all our loyal listeners for their continued support. We are humbled everyday by the growth we are experiencing and truly appreciate our listeners. You make this possible. If you haven’t already, hit that Subscribe button, Like, Follow, and share us on Facebook with your friends, and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast.
Nov 23, 202141:43
Disneyland with special guest Kidron Cannon. Walt Disney World For Families - Episode 247
Nov 13, 202127:45
Update: Genie, Genie Plus, Lightning Lane. Walt Disney World for Families Episode - 246
Oct 29, 202156:30
WDW Round 2 of the Sweet and Savory 16 Iconic food bracket Walt Disney World for families Episode-245
Oct 22, 202147:17
WDW Moderate Resort Review. WDW For Families Episode - 244
Oct 16, 202157:53
WDW 50th Anniversary Oct. 1st 2021. WDW For Families Episode - 243
Oct 04, 202145:21
WDW Boo Bash Trip Report. Walt Disney World For Families Episode - 242
Sep 23, 202134:22
WDW EPCOT Strategies. Walt Disney World for Families Episode - 241
Sep 16, 202101:05:08
WDW Sweet and Savory 16 Iconic food bracket Walt Disney World for families Episode-240
Sep 11, 202139:35
WDW Incredi-Pass, The Annual Pass of Annual Passes- Walt Disney World For Families - Episode 239
Sep 04, 202131:55
WDW Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane. - Walt Disney World For Families Episode - 238
Aug 27, 202148:55
WDW Underrated Rides, Shows And Attractions. Walt Disney World For Families Episode - 237
Aug 22, 202139:35
Disney Hollywood Studios Strategies. Walt Disney World for families episode - 236
Aug 14, 202150:14
Milestones Make The Magic - Walt Disney World For Families Episode-235
Aug 05, 202143:52
WDW Animal Kingdom Strategies - Walt Disney World for Families episode 234
Jul 30, 202145:47
Fantasy 12th EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion. WDW 4 Families - Episode 233

Fantasy 12th EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion. WDW 4 Families - Episode 233

This week, we imagineer our own World Showcase Pavilion in Walt Disney World's Epcot. We will all Pick a Country and design Rides, Shows, Food Characters and more. Each Design will be Different and unique to say the least so sit back, relax and get ready to laugh.
As always, we want to thank all our loyal listeners for their continued support. We are humbled everyday by the growth we are experiencing and truly appreciate our listeners. You make this possible. If you haven’t already, hit that Subscribe button, Like, Follow, and share us on Facebook with your friends, and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast. Also, as a reminder, we record over Zoom and are working hard to improve our audio quality with new microphone, better internet connections, etc.
Jul 22, 202149:44
Top 10 Quick Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort. WDW for Families Episode -232
Jul 16, 202142:45
Disney World Rookie Mistakes. Walt Disney World For Families Episode - 231
Jul 08, 202138:10
What is the Best World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT - Walt Disney World For Families 230
Jul 02, 202154:19
Disney World's Best Table Service Breakfast - WDW 4 Families Episode 229
Jun 24, 202137:16