Get ready for your next Walt Disney World vacation with this jam-packed 2025 Disney World Packing Guide! In this episode of Disney Hour Express, Abbie and Rob share their must-have travel essentials, new packing hacks, and real-life tips for staying cool, comfortable, and organized at the parks.

They reveal what they’re bringing to conquer the Florida heat—including cooling patches, Disney-themed Owala water bottles, power banks, and body glide—and explain why good sneakers and the right socks can make or break your trip. You'll also hear about their full itinerary: staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort, using the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass system, visiting Typhoon Lagoon, and making the most of the 2025 Disney Dining Plan promo.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a Disney pro, this episode offers practical advice for packing smart, avoiding common mistakes, and planning a smooth Walt Disney World vacation. Listen now to discover how to pack smarter, save money, and plan your most magical Disney trip yet! To get in touch with Abbie and Rob: 📸 Instagram: @DisneyFamilyTravelPlanner 🎥 TikTok: @FamilyTravelPlanner ▶️ YouTube: Family Travel Planner 👍 Facebook: Disney Family Travel Planner Website: https://familytravelplanner.com Grocery Delivery Service That We Used This Trip: https://www.vacationgrocerydeliveryfl.com Use code DISNEYHOUREXPRESS for $5 off Chapter List 00:00 – Intro: Packing chaos, margaritas & barking dogs 01:00 – Why we record a packing episode every year 02:20 – Extension cords & outlet hacks: charging tips for Disney hotels 04:10 – Aerosol sunscreen rules for JetBlue & TSA 05:42 – Power bank packing tips & airline restrictions 07:55 – Amazon & grocery delivery to Disney resorts (yes, even alcohol!) 09:47 – Overpacking vs underpacking: socks, sleep shorts & outfit planning 13:05 – Topolino’s dinner outfit dilemmas & hotel A/C complaints 15:30 – New Disney water bottles & hydration strategy 17:35 – Free water in the parks & refill station tips 18:50 – Cooling patches, neck fans & Prime Day finds 21:00 – Waterproof phone bags gone wrong + buying them before Disney 23:35 – Water shoes, slide rules & what not to wear at Typhoon Lagoon 26:12 – Pajama overload & t-shirt hanger shortages 28:00 – Fans, bags & kids carrying their own stuff 30:00 – Cooling patches for heat relief & surviving sunstroke 32:00 – Our footwear plan: water shoes + New Balance sneakers 35:00 – Body Glide: our secret weapon to stop the chafing 36:20 – Why comfy shoes matter: 30,000-step days at Disney 38:00 – Disney Dining Plan 2025: why we chose the free dining promo 40:35 – Lightning Lane Multi Pass vs Genie+: what's different now 42:10 – Animal Kingdom to Epcot park hopping strategy 44:20 – Multi Pass in action: booking Test Track & Soarin’ 46:00 – Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes: Tiana, Pirates & Haunted Mansion 47:40 – Hollywood Studios & Tower of Terror kid dilemma 49:30 – Ohana breakfast, pool day & grocery delivery link 50:40 – Why we’re excited for Disney’s Riviera Resort 52:30 – Relaxing more with Multi Pass & enjoying hidden gems 54:05 – Club Cool soda challenge, sticky floors & yelling at dogs 55:00 – Final thoughts: trip hype, relaxing vibes & live episodes ahead

Want the inside scoop on Disney’s Wish cruise ship and Universal’s Epic Universe? In this episode of the Disney Hour Express Podcast, hosts Abbie and Rob chat with FTP Travel Specialist, Megz, about her recent Orlando adventure packed with first-hand experiences and practical travel tips.

Invited by Disney for a special agent workshop, Megz explored Saratoga Springs and the Grand Floridian, sharing why Grand Floridian might surprise families looking for kid-friendly touches. She also recaps her evening at the Fantasmic Dessert Party, complete with unique bites like maple buttercream Whoopie Pies and Dole Whip cream puffs.

The conversation then shifts to Universal Orlando’s highly anticipated Epic Universe. Megz dives into the details of Wizarding Paris, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park, offering helpful advice for avoiding peak crowds and calling out must-ride attractions like Stardust Racers and Monsters Unchained. Food lovers will want to hear about her visit to Pizza Moon and her take on the park’s custom soda flavors.

For fellow travel planners and Disney enthusiasts, Megz also shares highlights from Disney’s boutique agency workshop and explains how it’s shaping the way agents support their clients. She even reviews the Drury Hotel at Disney Springs, noting its complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails as a budget-friendly perk.

If you’re planning a Disney or Universal vacation, this episode delivers practical insights and thoughtful advice to help you make the most of your trip. To get in touch with Megz: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganolenatravel/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MeganOLenaTravel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meganeolenatravel To get in touch with Abbie and Rob: 📸 Instagram: @DisneyFamilyTravelPlanner 🎥 TikTok: @FamilyTravelPlanner ▶️ YouTube: Family Travel Planner 👍 Facebook: Disney Family Travel Planner Website: https://familytravelplanner.com Chapter List 00:00 – Welcome & Meet Megz from Family Travel Planner 03:27 – How Megz Became a Disney Travel Planner & Joined FTP 11:00 – Park Strategies: Rope Drop vs. Evening Hours & Epcot Favorites 17:45 – Fireworks Arrival, Saratoga Springs Review & Haunted Door Story 26:21 – Grand Floridian Surprises & Universal’s Bar Helios Dining Review 39:50 – Animal Kingdom Morning & Disney Agent Workshop Insights 46:01 – Hollywood Studios: Brown Derby Dinner & Fantasmic Dessert Party 54:47 – Disney Wish Tour: Concierge Suites, Oceaneer’s Club & VIP Tips 1:25:09 – Epic Universe Review: Lands, Rides & Foodie Highlights 1:49:36 – Final Thoughts & Megz’s Travel Planning Tips for Disney & Universal

Join Abbie, Rob, and Family Travel Planner Specialist, Dylan, on this magical episode of Disney Hour Express. Dylan shares her unforgettable Walt Disney World adventure, including an exclusive Disney VIP tour, solo park days, and staying at deluxe resorts like the Grand Floridian and Contemporary.

Hear about:

• Behind-the-scenes Disney perks at the Disney Destinations Workshop

• Tips for Typhoon Lagoon, extended evening hours, and navigating summer crowds

• VIP tour secrets: skipping lines, park-hopping in style, and hidden fun facts

• Dining highlights like churro waffles at Crystal Palace and Italian classics at Trattoria al Forno

Whether you’re dreaming of a luxury Disney vacation or planning your first trip, this episode is packed with Disney travel hacks, hilarious stories, and insider tips.

✨ Listen now and find out what it’s like to experience Disney like a VIP! To get in touch with Dylan, follow her on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylan.familytravelplanner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dylandoesdisney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylanfamilytravelplanner You can reach Abbie and Rob: 📸 Instagram: @DisneyFamilyTravelPlanner 🎥 TikTok: @FamilyTravelPlanner ▶️ YouTube: Family Travel Planner 👍 Facebook: Disney Family Travel Planner Website: https://familytravelplanner.com Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Disney Hour Express

00:53 – Fourth of July at Magic Kingdom: Fireworks & Lightning Lanes

07:46 – Staying at Saratoga Springs: Best Sections & Pool Tips

18:54 – Typhoon Lagoon: Mini Donuts, Rainstorms & Bus Transfers

27:59 – VIP Dining: Akershus Princess Dinner at Epcot

35:48 – Solo Park-Hopping Tips & Extended Evening Hours at Epcot

43:19 – Disney’s Grand Floridian: Room Hacks & Brunch Review

52:10 – Disney VIP Tour: Skipping Lines & Hidden Secrets

1:03:16 – Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Strategies & Songs

1:20:20 – Resort Life: Pools, Hot Tubs & Deluxe Perks

1:32:19 – Crystal Palace Breakfast & Churro Waffle Review

1:40:01 – Lessons from Disney Destinations Workshop & Agent Networking