✈️🫧 In this magical episode, your favorite bestie duo is talking about their plans in the most magical place on Earth—Disney World! Join us as we take you along for the pre-trip details: from planning to use our Annual Pass perks to trying new lightning lane and standby queue strategies to giving new snacks and treat a shot - and, of course, giving a new deluxe resort a try!

🗓️💫 Whether you're a Disney Type A planner like ourselves or just here for the friendship vibes, this is one adventure planning session you don’t want to miss. Grab your Minnie ears and tune in!

⚡️🩵 Episode Mentions:

• Tweed New Haven Airport/Avelo
• All Stars Music
• Beach Club
• DVC Rental Store
• Capture the Moment in Magic Kingdom
• Podcast: Capture the Magic
• Office Episode: Launch Party, Season 4 - Episode 5/6
• Standby Skipper
• Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT

🎤✨ Disclaimer: Chelsea mentioned that her and Mike caught the end of Festival of the Arts and the beginning of the Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT during their honeymoon. The episode of Mike & Chelsea's Honeymoon has not yet dropped! It is marinating nicely in our Disney Vault, but STAY TUNED! The most magical honeymoon trip report - including a detailed debrief of this land / sea / land vacation - is coming to your (Minnie) ears this Fall!

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In this fun-filled episode, we’re heading straight to the most magical place on Earth — Magic Kingdom! Join your besties, Chelsea and Jess, as they go head-to-head in this draft style showdown to pick their ultimate lineup of rides in MK. From timeless classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion to thrill-packed favorites like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the competition gets heated! 🔥

You'll hear strategy, nostalgia, some hot takes (how does everyone feel about the Tomorrowland Speedway?), and plenty of pixie dust as we debate which attractions truly define the park. Whether you’re a Disney die-hard or a casual fan, this episode will have you wishing you were in the PeopleMover — or just arguing over which ride should’ve gone #1 overall.

✨ Meet us on Main Street USA in this week’s magical (and competitive) episode!

🩵 Do you want to play along?! Periodically pause the pod after each of our selections to make your own - send us your draft list on the socials!

P.S. the show that Jess refers to when talking about one of her draft picks is called Behind the Attraction and you can find two seasons of it on Disney+. We highly recommend!

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Let's see how the plan unfolded during Jess's April 2024 post-trip. Post trips generally include a pretty detailed account of the entire trip, including time stamps, wait times (posted vs actual), prices, commentary, and general tips/tidbits that can apply to any trip.

Here's a few updates based on the episode:

• Since recording this episode, Fastpass/Genie+ line skipping has been renamed Lightning Lane MultiPass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. The practice of booking and using lightning lanes has changed since this trip.
• Rider switch is an option guests can use when one or more in your party do not meet the height requirement and cannot ride a certain ride.
• If you want to upgrade your park tickets, you want to do this while you still have remaining dates on your ticket (so in my case, this would have been before I entered the park on our MK day). Typically guest services outside of the park can assist with ticketing questions/upgrades.
• Baby Centers
• Capture the Moment: This link is specifically for MK, but you can search on the disney app and the other parks will come up.

Mentions:

• Undercover Tourist: We use this paid subscription for crowd calendars, wait times (real time waits that can sometimes differ than posted wait), planning out your day, reminders of dining and multipass booking dates, and room requests.

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Welcome back as we dive into the pre-trip planning for Jess's April 2024 trip, aka Maxine's first trip to the castle. The planning only matches the trip sometimes, so let's see what was planned vs how it actually went.

Here's a few updates based on the episode:

• Glass etching can be done in Glaskunst, in the Germany pavilion in Epcot! This is a really fun and unique keepsake, souvenir, or gift that you can get to remember your trip. Jess bought champagne flutes etched Mr. and Mrs. for the soon to be engaged couple!
• Since recording this episode, Fastpass/Genie+ line skipping has been renamed Lightning Lane MultiPass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. The practice of booking and using lightning lanes has changed since this trip.
• Magic Kingdom rides that are safe for babies and pregnant women (have no height limit): Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Haunted Mansion, "it's a small world", Jungle Cruise, Liberty Square River Boat, Mad Tea Party, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan's Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, and all shows!
• Disney resort buses are typically running an hour before early entry begins.
• Rider switch is an option guests can use when one or more in your party do not meet the height requirement and cannot ride a certain ride

Note: The volume is a little low in the beginning, but corrects after a few minutes. Also, Jess's dog Quincy barks around 2 minutes in.

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New to Walt Disney World? Haven't been in a while? Or are you just feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the talk about Lightning Lanes? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down what you need to know about Lightning Lanes—from what they are, how to book them, and some of our favorite beginner tips and tricks. We’ll walk you through the basics, share tips for maximizing your park time, and help you avoid common rookie mistakes. Whether you're planning your very first trip or just need a refresher, this episode will help you navigate the system.

🏰 Topics covered:

• A bit of a "skip the line" history
• What are Lightning Lanes?
  • Multi-Pass
  • Single Pass
  • Premier Pass
• What is a virtual queue?
• Our Favorite Beginner Tips & Tricks

Topics to Come:

• Why we almost always buy Lightning Lanes
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for Magic Kingdom
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for Hollywood Studios
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for EPCOT
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for Animal Kingdom

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💌 Mentions:

• Earscouts
• WDW Prep School

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Episode 2: Why Your Bibbidi Bobbidi Besties Love Walt Disney World

In this heartwarming episode of BB Besties, we’re chatting through our magical “why” — the reasons Disney World holds such a special place in our hearts, in our lives and in our friendship. From nostalgic memories to laugh-out-loud moments to discussing meaningful moments, we're diving into what makes the parks pure joy for besties like us and even though the journey looks different, the appreciation of the magic has similarities. Whether you're planning your next trip or just need a little pixie-dusted escape, this one's for anyone who believes in friendship, fun, and a little bit of magic. ✨🐭🩵🫧

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💌 Mentions:

• Earscouts
• Disney Tourist Blog
• Addicted to the Mouse
• Fantastical Vacations
• Magic at Home Podcast
• Briana Tata Youtube

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Welcome to BB Besties Pod! Thanks for joining us as we dish all things Disney! This short episode is to introduce us to you and explains a little bit about our love for Disney World.

Please note: the volume is a little low on the first couple eps, but improves once we figured out how to do this!

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