Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast
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We Have MOVED! Come find us at Moms Behind the Magic!
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Best Time to Go to Disney World Series - WINTER
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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EPCOT: Embrace or Replace?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Hollywood Studios -This Not That
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)In this epis...
Budgeting for Disney: Souvenirs
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ranking Disney World's Resort Lounges
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Larger Families & Groups at Disney World
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Magic Kingdom Attractions: Embrace or Replace at Disney World?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Disney Dining at Bus Resorts
02 Sep 2025
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EPCOT - This Not That
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort Deep Dive
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Disney Dining at Monorail Resorts
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Animal Kingdom: Embrace or Replace?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we think Disney is PERFECT but the reality is that sometimes things need to change and improve. Join us as we look at some of the theme park...
Holidays at Disney World
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Let’s talk...
Magic Kingdom - This Not That
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got your ideas about Magic Kingdom - of course you do, it’s iconic and known for so many wonderful things! But do you know about THIS in ad...
Disney Dining at Skyliner Resorts
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got an exciting new series where we are rating & ranking the best Resort dining experiences in Disney World, and we are starting here with...
Fall Season at Disney World - Is it the Best Time to Go?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are some questions we hear as travel agents over and over and over again. “When is the best time to go?” is one of them! We are moving to ou...
Underrated & Overrated at EPCOT
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Definitely some differences of opinion in some parts of EPCOT but overall the feelings about EPCOT as a park experience for your vacation ring true ac...
Hollywood Studios Shows Ranked
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back in Hollywood Studios and LOVING this episode! We have SO MUCH affection for this park and even though the rides are super-fun here, they a...
Am I The Villain? Disney Reddit Stories
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Am I the Villain?” Today’s episode dives into the Reddit culture of sharing those crazy stories we all enjoy reading and giving our first and t...
Best Things at Hollywood Studios: Fantasyland Draft
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been so patiently waiting and now the wait is over! We finally have our Hollywood Studios Fantasyland Draft! Who will win? Aly? Katie? Becki?...
Disney Planning Made Simple - Don't Believe the Myths!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This fun conversation runs the field of so many things from school day themes to first dates but still points you to the great Disney Planning informa...
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Should You Go?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trick or Treat! It’s time to start your planning for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and we know the number one question you have…. “Is ...
Universal's EPIC Universe - Our First Visit
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of anticipation, we have FINALLY EXPERIENCED Universal Studios EPIC Universe! 4/5 of the Podcast Co-hosts were able to visit this awesome ...
EPCOT Snacks Ranked: World Showcase
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are WAY TOO MANY SNACKS at EPCOT to break this down individually but since you are wondering about eating and drinking around EPCOT’s WORLD SH...
Split Stays at Disney World
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have dreams of staying at more than one Disney World resort? Is there a dream stay you think might be possible if you strategize with multiple ...
Difficult Disney Decisions
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are bringing you another informative Disney planning episode wrapped up in a very fun game we call Kiss, Crown, or Curse! (You might have played a ...
Summer at Disney World - Is It The Best Time To Go?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer at Disney World gets talked about A LOT but are all of the assumptions and presumptions accurate? Has Summer at Disney changed over the past fe...
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Deep Dive
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disney’s Polynesian Resort is a top-choice vacation destination for so many families and has a long history of being one of the most sought after ex...
This Not That - Disney Dining
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not uncommon for families who are planning a Disney World vacation to have some basic ideas about what they want to do, based on what’s popul...
Lightning Lane Overview & Pre-Selections : Fantasyland Draft
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to bring you up-to-date information on Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multipass and Lightning Lane Single Pass while also giving you real...
Things We Only Do At Disney World
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had the best time laughing over and discussing what things we only do at Disney World and whether or not it would be socially acceptable anywhere e...
Lightning Lane Strategy at Hollywood Studios
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The last park in our Lightning Lane Itinerary series - Hollywood Studios. This is a fun one with some reminiscing and excellent planning. Find out how...
7 Worst Rides At Disney World
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You think you might want to do EVERYTHING at Disney World but the reality is, that’s pretty tough to do! So if you’re going to skip things, which ...
Animal Kingdom: What's Overrated & Underrated?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Animal Kingdom can bring out lots of opinions & emotions in people & we think this episode discussing the overrated and underrated things at t...
Magic Kingdom Snacks Ranked
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going to Disney just for the snacks? Then you definitely need to listen to this episode where we rank Magic Kingdom’s TOP TEN Snacks that are unique...
Disney World With Babies & Toddlers
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking your children to Disney World is a rite of passage for many families but deciding about taking them as babies or toddlers can be a little scary...
Caribbean Beach Resort Deep Dive
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caribbean Beach Resort is a very popular moderate resort at Disney World Resort and you may be wondering if it’s right for you! Or maybe you’re ju...
Lightning Lane Itinerary For EPCOT
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We know the Lightning Lane process with Multi-pass and Single Pass are often confusing to Disney World Guests. Here we have another episode of our Lig...
Disneyland Resort- What You Need To Know
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve asked and we’ve listened! More Disneyland episodes coming in 2025, starting with this basic overview of this amazing resort that started it...
Rating Animal Kingdom Table Service Dining
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This series of rating Table Service dining options has been SO FUN and this episode’s big question is: Does Animal Kingdom have what it takes in Tab...
Planning A Spring Break Trip To Disney World
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nervous or even afraid of planning a Spring Break to Disney World? Is there a fear that the crowds are just too much? Can you even have fun during a s...
Best Things at Disney Springs - Fantasyland Draft
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We love Disney Springs and know it is bustling and booming with all sorts of dining, shopping, activities, and entertainment but what are the best thi...
Disney Parks And The Movies That Inspire
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For most of us, our love of Disney didn’t start in the parks but started on the BIG and small screens of our theaters and homes. Join our episode th...
Rating EPCOT Table Service Dining
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is EPCOT the best park for FOODIES?! One piece of the argument comes from the wide variety of Table Service dining available at EPCOT. But which ones ...
Time Saving Strategies for Planning A Disney Vacation
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIME IS MONEY! And WASTED time at Disney is costly in many ways! Listen to this episode to prepare for your vacation in an efficient way that ultimate...
Water Parks at Disney World
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited about the year-long promotion Disney World is offering to on-site guests in 2025! Water park visits are included on check-in day and...
Lightning Lane Strategy at Disney's Animal Kingdom
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Animal Kingdom is a tricky one with the new Lightning Lane Multipass system, even causing some people to think they don’t need to use the Lightning ...
What's Overrated and Underrated at Hollywood Studios?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood Studios is such a GREAT Disney park but some things there are OVERRATED! What do our podcast hosts say those things are? And what about the ...
Ranking The Festivals At EPCOT
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most days of the year, EPCOT has a celebratory FESTIVAL included with your park visit and they cycle through these festivals annually while gaining mo...
Rating Hollywood Studios Table Service Dining
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re deciding which restaurant is the best choice for your Disney vacation while at Hollywood Studios, consider the grades we discuss here so...
Lightning Lane Itinerary For Magic Kingdom
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass, and Virtual Queue are all helpful tools to make sure you get the most magic out of your Disney ...
Disney Debates: MagicBands, Memory Maker, Park Hopper, and More!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So many decisions to make about all of the little details of your Disney vacation. Listen to our co-hosts debate those important options you are proba...
Christmas at Walt Disney World
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)So many Christmas events...
Rating Magic Kingdom Table Service Dining At Disney World
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Magic Kingdom is not oft...
Mailbag Episode: Disney World Planning Tips & Opinions - Ask Us Anything!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)On this very special epi...
7-Day Disney World Itinerary
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)When planning for a magi...
What's Overrated At Magic Kingdom And What's Underrated?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)As much as we all love M...
How To Use The My Disney Experience App
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)The My Disney Experience...
Lightning Lane Strategies For Disney World
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)You might be nervous abo...
Disney Dining Plan Experiences
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)The Smart Moms Plan Disn...
Top 10 Things You Need To Know About Disney Dining
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Don’t let this super ...
Disney Cruises - What You Need To Know
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Disney Cruises are...
Best Quick Service Dining At EPCOT in Disney World
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EPCOT is often considered a great place to have a unique dining experience or to eat and drink around the world at food booths but did you know EPCOT’...
Disney's Lightning Lane Replaces Genie+
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATES ARE ON THEIR WAY! Say bye-bye to Genie+Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Karla discuss what we know so far about Disney World’s change from Genie...
Disney World's Luxury Upgrades
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about some of the really great ways you can level up your Disney World experience with some Enchanting Extras and deluxe luxury options!H...
Top Rides at Disney Without Height Requirements Part 2
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SO MANY RIDES at Disney World that ANYONE CAN RIDE!!Listen to Part 1 : Top Rides At Magic Kingdom Without Height RequirementsOur co-hosts Aly, Becki, ...
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a Review from Karla & Katie’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Previews!(YES There are some spoilers!)Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Karla S...
Best Quick Service Dining At Animal Kingdom
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that Animal Kingdom Quick Service Dining is a little known or misunderstood gem of Disney World and we are here to help you know more about t...
What You Wish You Knew Before Going To Disney World
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Aly, Becki, and Karla walk us through a very “Moms helping Moms” episode of important but not always well-known tips that are really helpful...
Disney World's Top 10 Shows
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your time in the Disney World Parks should definitely include seeing top-notch shows, in addition to riding rides and enjoying delicious dining! But w...
Disney Characters At EPCOT
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you take your kids to EPCOT or will it be boring for them? Is there anything for children at EPCOT? Listen and get excited about how many amazi...
Part 2 - Disney World Resort Pools
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear part two with the second half of our Resort Pools report card! Disney World’s Resort Pools are a huge part of our Disney vacations so make sure...
Disney World Resort Pools
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast knows you’re ready to make a splash at Disney World, but do you know enough details about the resort pools to mak...
Using Disney World's Park Hopper - Includes 4 Park Challenge
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Park Hopper add-on to Disney World’s tickets seems pretty straight forward but do you know all of the power it really holds to make your vacatio...
Quick Service Dining At Magic Kingdom
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many strong opinions about the table service dining options in Magic Kingdom but where do the opinions flow when it comes to quick service d...
Disney World's Thrill Rides Ranked
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill rides might not be your first thought when picturing a vacation at Walt Disney World but after this week’s episode, that might change! Listen...
FREE Things At Disney World!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 of the podcast kicks off with an exciting episode about all of the FREE THINGS you can do at Disney World!People love to say “Disney is exp...
Disney Park Bag Packing Episode
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you need in your DISNEY PARK BAG? Let’s talk about it!Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy share all the things you need and don’t need!Read...
Disney Dining: Hollywood Studios Quick Service
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ready to eat but don’t want to take the time for a sit-down restaurant, where should you go?Our co-h...
Rest Day Itinerary For Your Disney World Vacation
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DO YOU NEED A REST DAY? WHAT TO DO ON A REST DAY?Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy discuss great & personalized ways to spend your rest day at Di...
Top Rides At Magic Kingdom Without Height Requirements
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SO MANY RIDES at Magic Kingdom that ANYONE CAN RIDE!!Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy explore and RANK the 14 (!) rides at Magic Kingdom that do not...
Crowd Control - How To Have A Successful Trip, Even With Crowds
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the only time you can make it to Disney is during some of the more crowded park times? Don't be nervous! The Smart Moms are here to help!O...
Meeting Characters at Magic Kingdom
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's Who among Disney's Magic Kingdom characters and where can you meet them?Our co-hosts Aly, Becki, and Stacy had the best time sharing ...
Animal Kingdom Itinerary
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rounding out our 4 park itineraries is Animal Kingdom! If you’re planning to visit Animal Kingdom during your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll d...
Strategies To Save On Disney
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disney World Within Reach Author & Smart Moms Plan Disney Owner LJ Johnson joins co-hosts Aly & Katie to discuss strategies for saving on ways...
Popular Disney Snacks Ranked
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast is RANKING POPULAR SNACKS at Disney World! Think you know what will come out as Number One? It might surprise you!L...
Disney Dining Plan Hacks featuring Military Discounts
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Disney’s return of the...
Hollywood Studios Itinerary with Bonus Agent Interview About Cruising During The Holidays!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast is BACK FROM THE HOLIDAYS and ready to get YOU on vacation! Today’s episode walks you through a SMART PLAN of Hol...
Year In Review 2023 With All Hosts!
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SUCH A FUN EPISODE! For the very first time, all of our Pod hosts hopped on an episode TOGETHER to talk and laugh about how great this year has been o...
Art of Animation Deep Dive Featuring Food Allergy Conversation
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Art of Animation is a super popular, super immersive Value Resort at Disney World and your podcast hosts Aly, LJ, and Stacy take a good look at the de...
EPCOT Itinerary
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EPCOT is a big park (big enough for 2 entrances in fact!) and can sometimes feel a little overwhelming! But with the information in this episode, you&...
Pop Century Resort Deep Dive
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pop Century Resort is a VERY POPULAR Value Resort at Disney and for good reason! Listen to Aly & Becki take a deep dive on all the things you need...
Disney Character Meals Ranked
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people would like to experience at least one character meal on their Disney World vacations but if you're only picking ONE out of the twelve ...
Magic Kingdom Itinerary
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our new season of the podcast kicks off with one of our most frequent questions from clients : How do I build my itinerary for Magic Kingdom?We hear y...
Planning An Adults Only Trip To Disney World - Fantasyland Draft
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for another super-fun Fantasyland Draft competition? This time it's between Aly, Becki, and Karla and they're drafting the very best ver...
Top 7 Strategies for Planning Disneyland
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Disneyland Park Edition of our 7s! In this episode, Aly, LJ, and Kris walk you through the ins and outs of planning at Disneyland with ou...
Universal Studios or Disney World?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Hosts as they tackle that OTHER theme park! Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, a...
Top Mistakes Made At Disney World : Dopiest - Mailbag Episode
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Such a funny episode whe...
Top 7 Disney World Vacation Planning Strategies - Doc-est
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)The Mega 7 Episode...