Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 27. This week on the show we will be answering questions about what to do when something unexpected happens on vacation. Have you ever lost your wallet at Disney? Gotten sick? Forgotten something at home? I know I have! Today we hope to share some valuable information that could help you on an upcoming trip if something just doesn’t go your way. Questions this week include:

• Let’s start with an issue that probably happens to more people than we realize – losing something at WDW. If you are at Disney and an item is lost inside the parks, resorts or on a ride, what can you do?
• Many people who go on a Disney vacation, wherever it may be, most likely has to do some travelling to get there. What can a person do if they leave something important on the airplane or at home?
• One of the worst things to happen while on vacation is when someone in your party gets sick. I know we’ve talked about this before, but what options do guests have if they get sick or have a medical emergency while on vacation?
• Another issue that could happen while on vacation is that your party gets separated. I know it’s not as big of a deal for adults, but when it happens to a child it can be very scary and traumatic for everyone. What can both parents and children do when something like that happens?
• The last thing I was thinking about for this show is when something goes wrong with your reservation or your room. I’ve had issues with both in the past and it can be anything from a maintenance problem in your room to lost dining reservations or park tickets not working. What should guests do when issues like this arise?
• What is one important thing every guest should know about unexpected things happening while you’re on a Disney trip?

Appearing this week are Marge Gerwels, Dawn Gosdin, Rich Grady, 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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Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 18. This week we will be answering questions about taking a solo trip to Walt Disney World. Many of us are used to traveling with friends or family but what happens when you have a chance to go to WDW by yourself? Should you do it? Well, of course you should! But, if you’ve never traveled there on your own you may have questions about what it will be like and we hope to answer some of those today. Questions this week include:

• If someone is presented with the opportunity to visit WDW on their own, they may be a little nervous or not think they would have fun by themselves. What can someone do to feel more comfortable and still have fun?
• For the person who may not be accustomed to traveling alone, is it safe to go solo to WDW?
• Many people may be apprehensive about eating alone in a restaurant or feel like people would be staring at them. What alternatives are there for dining without it being so noticeable that you’re by yourself?
• Are there any specific resorts you would recommend for solo travelers?
• What are some advantages and disadvantages to going solo?
• Which attractions are best for solo travelers?
• What can a person do at Disney to still feel connected to friends and family at home?
• If someone didn’t want to be alone during their entire trip, is there a good way to connect with other solo travelers?
• Finally, what advice can you give someone who is thinking of going to WDW solo?

This week, we also answer the following listener question:

• Lisa from Florida asks:
  How can we trade in our unused tickets for today?

Appearing this week are Dawn Gosdin, Rich Grady, Amy Leto, Denise Long, 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 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.

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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