Are you following Disney World advice that actually makes your vacation worse?

In this episode of the Adventures of a Disney Dad Podcast, Matt and Chip break down the most overrated Walt Disney World planning advice we see all over social media, Facebook groups, and TikTok. From crowd calendars and rope dropping every day to overbooking dining and paying extra for hotel views, we’re calling out what families really don’t need to stress about.

We’re sharing real, experience-based advice that helps you plan a Disney vacation that actually works for your family, not an influencer’s spreadsheet.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by Disney planning or pressured to “do it all,” this episode is for you.

🎢 What We Cover in This Episode

Why crowd calendars are wildly overrated

When paying extra for a hotel view is (and isn’t) worth it

Why you don’t need dining reservations every day

The truth about Disney transportation vs Uber/Minnie Vans

Why rope dropping every day can backfire for families

Why your Disney resort is more than just a place to sleep

When Skyliner and Monorail resorts are not the best choice

Whether park hopping is actually worth the money

Why EPCOT is absolutely for kids (and Animal Kingdom is not “just a zoo”)

⏱️ Episode Chapters

01:45 Why online Disney advice can be misleading

02:30 Hotel room upgrades and views

05:20 Why crowd calendars don’t matter

09:40 Disney transportation myths

14:40 Overbooking dining reservations

17:20 Rope dropping every day

22:55 Your resort is part of the vacation

25:40 Skyliner and Monorail resort myths

28:15 Is park hopping worth it?

30:00 EPCOT for kids and Animal Kingdom misconceptions

33:40 Final thoughts and listener questions

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