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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Follow Marianne on Instagram and TikTok Join the Laid-Back Magic® community If you love talking about Disney deluxe resorts and want real, honest insight into Disney club level and how to rent DVC points without stress, this episode is for you. I’m joined by my friend […]

Staying Disney Club Level, Buy vs. Rent DVC, and a Disney-Inspired Lake House w/ Marianne Southerland

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Join the Laid-Back Magic® community If you have ever scrolled through forums before your Disney trip, you already know that Disney mornings are a huge topic. Everyone seems to have an opinion on Disney early entry, rope drop, and what counts as the right way to […]

Disney Mornings Q&A: Rope Drop, Early Entry, and Realistic Strategy

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music If you’ve ever Googled “Disney World tips,” you know the feeling of being ripped and pulled in a million different directions. Some of that advice used to be helpful, but a lot of it is either outdated… or just plain wrong. So here’s my list of […]

Disney Myths and Outdated Advice I Wish I Could Delete Off the Internet

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Dining, Disney Planning, Podcast, Transportation

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Follow our sponsor, Magic Mornings Vacations Get a quick quote from Magic Mornings Vacations If you’ve ever wondered how someone can go from performing under bright stage lights to making magic at rope drop — today’s guest proves it’s possible. I sat down with Nikki Lloyd, […]

Disneyland Tips From a Disney Expert (And Mom of 3) on What Makes a Magical Disney Experience

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music Planning a Disney World vacation? You’ve probably already tallied your resort, tickets, food, and a souvenir or two—but what about the sneaky costs that don’t make it onto your spreadsheet, yet somehow always show up on your credit card? If you’re anything like me, you’re okay […]

How Much Does Disney Cost? The Hidden Expenses No One Warns You About

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music If you think Disney World is just a theme park, you’re already starting off on the wrong foot. It’s not a park—it’s practically a city. Between figuring out transportation, park reservations, Lightning Lanes, dining, and resort logistics, it’s no wonder most first-timers feel overwhelmed. But as […]

What Most People Get Wrong When Planning a Disney Trip

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music This list is all about APPS–not necessarily websites or tool for Disney World planning. Because believe it or not, the combination of these can help you: You don’t need ALL of these, but even just 1-2 added to your arsenal is a great place to start. […]

The 2025 Tech Stack for Disney World (Mom Edition)

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music So, is the Disney Skyliner the dreamy, breeze-through-the-sky transportation Disney moms pin to their trip boards… or is it an actual anxiety-inducing gondola of doom? (Spoiler: For me, it was both.) In this live-from-the-trip episode, I’m giving you my unfiltered, real-time reaction to riding the Disney […]

I Had an Anxiety Attack on the Skyliner (Here’s What Happened)

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Disney Planning, Podcast, Transportation

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Spring break is coming, and if you’re heading to Disney World, I just want to be real with you—it’s going to be crowded. Like, picture a lot of people and then picture more people, right? Ideally, you’d be skipping this time of year altogether, but I know that’s not always possible when you’re working around […]

Disney World Crowds Are No Joke—Here’s How to Survive Busy Days

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Disney Planning, Podcast, Resorts, Transportation

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Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music When I was planning our first Disney trip as parents, I wasn’t researching the best snacks, but on our main form of transportation: STROLLERS IN DISNEY WORLD. In this post, I’m covering everything you need to know about strollers in Disney World. Let’s get to it! […]

All You Need to Know About Strollers in Disney World

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One of the most significant changes in Walt Disney World is the Magical Express, the free shuttle at Orlando Airport (MCO) is kaput. This leaves us standing on the sidewalk with a toddler on our hip, bags under our eyes — and in our hands — wondering how we’re getting to our hotel room. If you’re […]

How to Get from Orlando Airport to your Disney World resort

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