Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 11. In this episode, we are answering questions about keeping your kids safe while on vacation. Questions this week include:

• One of the first things parents with children at the Disney Parks may worry about is getting separated from their child. What precautions can be taken to prevent something like this from happening?
• If a child does get separated from their parents at the Disney Parks, what steps can the parents take to find their child as quickly as possible?
• If a child gets hurt while at your resort or while visiting one of the parks, how and where can they get medical attention if needed?
• When using Disney transportation at Walt Disney World, what can you do to make sure kids stay safe on the monorail, watercraft and buses?
• With so many pools and water play areas at the Disney parks, resorts and on the Disney ships, what safety precautions should be taken when kids will be in or around the water?
• Sometimes a family with older children will allow them to break off from the family for a few hours for a little bit of freedom. What should parents and older children know about how to stay safe when separated?
• Many families take a Disney vacation during the summer when the kids off from school. Temperatures can rise very quickly during that time of year. What can parents do to protect their children from too much sun exposure/heat exhaustion while on vacation?
• What would you say are your top 5 tips for keeping your children safe while on a Disney vacation regardless of their age?

Appearing this week are Dawn Gosdin, Rich Grady, Amy Leto, Kate Melody, and Marci Smith.

To submit a question for the show, please go to the MouseQuest Podcast website, or send an email to question@mqpodcast.com.

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Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 6. In this episode, we discuss when to visit the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Throughout the year the crowds fluctuate as different events take place and we hope to share some of that information with you. Questions this week include:

• • There are many factors that come into consideration when planning when to visit the Walt Disney World or Disneyland parks. One of those factors is the weather. What are the best months of the year to visit WDW and Disneyland just in terms of having the best possible weather?
  • A major factor that guests consider when making plans to visit are the crowds. Thinking just about Walt Disney World, which months are the least crowded to visit?
  • Just looking at the crowds for DLR, when would be the best time to visit SoCal?

• Although most people would prefer to visit during the least crowded months of the year, many aren’t able to get off work or take their kids out of school for vacation. So, assuming that someone would have to go during the summer or a scheduled break during the school year, what are their best options?
• If a couple without kids were planning a trip to Walt Disney World, when during the year could they go and experience some special events that adults would enjoy?
• Something else that everyone thinks about when planning a trip is the cost. What time of year is the least expensive to visit WDW? How about Disneyland?
• What advice would you give to a non local family planning their first trip to Dianeyland about when to go?
• As a parent, are there any specific events during the year that that appeal to the entire family?

Appearing this week are Marge Gerwels, Dawn Gosdin, David Smith, and Marci Smith.

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Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 5. In this episode, we discuss the various transportation options available at Walt Disney World. Questions this week include:

• What are some of the options available for getting from Orlando International Airport to a Disney Resort?
• In what scenarios would Magical Express not be the best option?
• What are the different types of watercraft transportation available at WDW?
• What are the important things that every guest should know about using Disney Watercraft?
• How does the Walt Disney World bus system “work?”
• Where do (and don’t) the monorails go?
• Are the monorails safe?
• Can guests who are staying at a hotel or timeshare off Disney property still use Disney transportation?
• I have an early breakfast at Crystal Palace. How can I get there from my resort?
• What options are available if there are no buses running or if we need to be somewhere quickly?

Appearing this week are Rich Grady, Dawn Gosdin, Amy Leto, Taylor Martina, and Marci Smith.

To submit a question for the show, please go to the MouseQuest Podcast website, or send an email to question@mqpodcast.com.

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Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 2. In this episode, we answer questions that come up when you first begin planning a Disney vacation.  Questions this week include:

• When planning to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, how do you decide where to stay?
• When looking to stay at a Disney Vacation Club Resort, how is using vacation club points different than booking a Magic Your Way Package?
• How do you begin planning your Walt Disney World vacation?
• Where do you start when planning a Disney Cruise?
• When planning a trip to WDW during the winter months, what type of things should you pack?
• What should you pack for a runDisney event?
• When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, the first thing many people think about is budget. What is the average cost of a Disney vacation and how can families set a practical budget?
• If a family wants to visit Disney’s newest vacation club resort, Aulani, what should they know about setting a budget that is different from budgeting for a vacation at Walt Disney World in Florida?

Appearing this week are James Cameron, Rich Grady, Dawn Gosdin, Amy Leto, and Marci Smith.

To submit a question for the show, please go to the MouseQuest Podcast website, or send an email to question@mqpodcast.com.

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