Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 16. In this episode, we are answering questions about how to get to Walt Disney World. If you live outside of the state of Florida and are planning a trip to Disney you probably have a few different transportation options to choose from. Today we look forward to exploring some different methods of getting there and some tips to help you along the way. Questions this week include:

• For guests who live outside the state of Florida there may be several different travel options for them to choose from. What are some things they should take into consideration before deciding what mode of transportation to use?
• If a family decides to fly to WDW, what are some things they need to know about getting there by plane?
• Many people like to hop in their car and drive to Walt Disney World and there are a lot of benefits to having your own car while you’re on vacation. What are some things to think about when you’re planning a road trip to Disney?
• For a family who may not want to drive or fly to Walt Disney World, what other options are available around the country to get to Orlando?
• Speaking from your own experience, how does your family prefer to get to Walt Disney World and what kind of tips can you give to a family who may want to use the same mode of transportation?
• If a person is traveling by car, what are some thing visitors should know about getting around the Orlando area?
• When you’re traveling to Disney with young children, the flight or car ride can sometimes be long and tiring for them. What are some tips you can give to parents about how to make the travel experience fun and more comfortable for their kids?
• The most common mode of transportation to Walt Disney World is air travel. What are some things people should know about Orlando International Airport?
• What are the top 5 tips you would give to someone traveling to Walt Disney World regardless of how they get there?

This week, we also answer the following listener question:

• Laura from New York asks:
  My family will be heading to Disney World for Thanksgiving this year and I would love to know what to expect during this time of year. Any suggestions on where to eat Thanksgiving dinner? What else could we do besides the park on Thanksgiving Day with kids ages 6 and 8?

Appearing this week are Dawn Gosdin, Rich Grady, Amy Leto, Suzanne Nowicki, 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 15. In this episode, we are answering questions about bringing children to the parks. Questions this week include:

• For single parents, what do you think is the most challenging thing about visiting the parks on your own with the kids?
• For someone who is visiting WDW for the first time, the size of the parks can be overwhelming. How do you approach navigating the parks with your kids?
• We know that Disney is VERY family and kid friendly. What are some things that Disney offers or has done to make it easier for families to travel there?
• With older kids, how does your park strategy change from when they were younger?
• Many single parent families only have one income and a tight budget. Although Disney does not offer special discounts specifically for single parents, what are some ways to save money and still maximize your time at Disney?
• Many people with young children may want to wait and bring their kids to Disney when they’re older because they don’t think there is enough to do with kids who may not be over 40 inches tall. As a parent of younger children, do you agree with that?
• From the perspective of someone who lives outside of the state of Florida, what recommendations can you give about traveling to Disney with children whether that be by plane, car, bus, train…etc?
• Walt Disney World is huge. We know that on a five or even a 7-day trip it’s going to be impossible to do everything. Thinking about a family with older children like yours, what shows and attractions would you say are a ‘must see’?
• What is the best advice you could give to a single parent who wants to come to WDW?
• What is the best advice you can give a family with young children?
• What is the best advice you can give families with children who have a large gap in age?
• What is the best advice you can give to families with older children?

Appearing this week are Dawn Gosdin, Rich Grady, Amy Leto, Marci Smith, and from TouringPlans.com, Scarlett Litton.

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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.

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