Listen "7 Rookie Disney World Planning Mistakes That Ruin Vacations"
Episode Synopsis
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is exciting, but it is also way easier to get wrong than most families realize. After helping hundreds of families plan their trips, I see the same seven mistakes over and over, and they lead to stress, meltdowns, exhaustion, and a vacation that feels more like a survival mission than actual fun.
In this episode, I break down the 7 rookie mistakes most first-timers make at Walt Disney World and show you exactly how to avoid them so your trip is smoother, happier, and actually feels like a vacation.
You’ll learn:
• Why party nights and park hours can quietly wreck your plans
• The big reason you should never do Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios back to back
• How one extra resort night can transform the entire trip
• Why dining reservations can throw off your whole schedule
• When rope drop hurts families more than it helps
• Simple ways to recover, pace yourself, and avoid burnout
• The number one planning mistake that ruins Disney trips for most families
📩 Get a free vacation quote: www.adventuresofadisneydad.com/get-a-quote
📰 Join the weekly newsletter: www.adventuresofadisneydad.com
Plan smart, not perfect — and I’ll see you in the parks!
In this episode, I break down the 7 rookie mistakes most first-timers make at Walt Disney World and show you exactly how to avoid them so your trip is smoother, happier, and actually feels like a vacation.
You’ll learn:
• Why party nights and park hours can quietly wreck your plans
• The big reason you should never do Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios back to back
• How one extra resort night can transform the entire trip
• Why dining reservations can throw off your whole schedule
• When rope drop hurts families more than it helps
• Simple ways to recover, pace yourself, and avoid burnout
• The number one planning mistake that ruins Disney trips for most families
📩 Get a free vacation quote: www.adventuresofadisneydad.com/get-a-quote
📰 Join the weekly newsletter: www.adventuresofadisneydad.com
Plan smart, not perfect — and I’ll see you in the parks!
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18/09/2025
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