http://speedplanner.podbean.com Quick Tips and Tricks to Planning the Ultimate Disney World Vacation Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:43:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When a friend arrived back from a recent trip to Disney World I couldn't wait to see how it went. I ran up to her office only to see a rather disappointed face. She looked exhausted. Now, don't get me wrong, Disney World can be tiring- especially without a good plan ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2009/06/13/five-tips-to-a-trouble-free-trip/ This special episode goes out to Jessie and is a tour of Epcot made especially for her. I promise my regular listeners will enjoy this one day tour of Epcot as well. http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2009/01/17/one-day-in-epcot-for-jessie/ There are so many options, so many choices, so much that over stimulates that I often see adults and kids alike melt down. OK, I'm probably preaching to the choir, but let me clarify two things. Planning does not take the place of spontaneity - spontaneity happens everywhere in Disney. ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/11/16/why-planning-matters/ So we are dining our way around Epcot and our next stop is Morocco. In this podcast will move through Restaurant Marrakesh, the Coral Reef, Garden Grill and finish off in London and Canada. Nothing like a trip around "the world" to satisfy your every taste http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/10/10/disney-dining-epcot-take-two/ So now we are talking dining! And you can't talk about dining at Disney World without talking about Epcot. The choices are overwhelming- where do I start? I plan at least a few nights at the World Showcase for dinner and evenings during our stay. http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/09/03/disney-dining-epcot-take-one/ Ahhhh- sweet gratification. One article in the New York Times and my parents finally understand there is more to Disney World than chicken nuggets and It's A Small World. This article by Florance Fabricant is perfectly timed as we begin discussions about dining at Disney. Here's the link for those who would ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/07/30/disney-dining-im-a-snob/ A few years ago Disney World began its new dining option- the Disney Dining Plan. I'm going to be honest- when it comes to planning- dining at Disney is where we turn up the heat. You can get away with winging if you have a hotel, plane tickets and a general ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/06/21/the-disney-dining-plan-is-it-right-for-you/ Our guest this week is Kallie who introduces a Disney podcast just for kids! This weeks topic - keeping busy while your parents check in! http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/06/15/travel-girl-introduces-kid-chat/ If you think that you will be stuffing yourself with junk food at Disney World, you're in for a very pleasant surprise! You don't have to! Disney offers and incredible selection of snack, walk up, and sit down restaurant choices in both its parks and resorts. Before we get started ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/06/01/intro-to-dining-at-disney-world-a-pleasant-surprise/ Due to the Memorial Day Holiday (U.S.), Travel Girl will continue podcasting next week. See you then! http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/05/26/enjoy-the-holiday-weekend-see-you-next-week/ So I have to think about checking in? Is it not enough that I have planned for hours, reserved dining, memorized the maps, pre-purchased the park tickets? I know, sounds crazy, but you have to trust me on this one - checking in the right way can make the difference ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/05/18/the-art-of-a-smooth-check-in-at-disney-world/ So what's the big hype about Disney's Magical Express and how does it work? Magical Express was introduced a few years ago. At first, most Disney fans thought it was a nice free promotion that would soon turn into another way for Disney to snag up a few bucks. But, ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/05/11/magical-express-at-disney-world/ So you've decided to forgo the rental car and you're ready for Disney's greatest adventure - transportation!  I like to think of the buses, boats and monorail as rides in themselves! So how do they work and what's the most efficient way to use them? http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/05/04/making-the-most-of-disney-worlds-onsite-transportation/ To Rent or Not to Rent - Do You Need a Car at Disney World? The dilemma of whether to rent a car can be a tough one. Find out what travel girl recommends in this week's episode. http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/04/27/should-you-rent-a-car-at-disney-world/ As you know staying at Disney is not exactly a cheap vacation. If you're listening to this podcast you are most likely pretty web savvy. You've already jumped from Orbitz to Priceline to Disney World.com with not much luck getting a great deal. Well, you're not alone and obviously Disney ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/04/21/hotel-savings-how-to-catch-a-deal-at-disney/ Holy hotel choices! There are many excellent onsite hotel choices at Disney World. Let's make your life easier by talking about two key concepts- categories and location! http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/04/13/heck-of-a-lot-of-hotels-disney-worlds-onsite-choices/ Confused about whether to stay on Disney World property or off? Take a listen to get Travel Girl's opinion. http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/04/03/travel-girl-asks-onsite-or-offsite-at-disney-world/ Worrying about planning the perfect Disney World vacation? Overwhelmed by the millions of websites, books and choices that you have to make?Let me take the worry out of planning. As author of Passporter's Disney Speed Planner, I have many trips and tips under my belt. Let's break the "World" down ... http://www.travelgirlplans.com/2008/03/30/welcome-to-travel-girls-podcast-with-quick-tips-for-disney-world/