This episode is all about our recent Disney World trip. We tried some new restaurants, tested my touring tips, and survived the Orlando summer heat! The notes here are for quick reference. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear all the details.

These are the show notes for episode 32. Listen to the episode for lots more detail about this topic.

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Tips From My June Disney World Trip

On this trip, we visited both Universal Orlando and Disney World

To hear about our Universal Orlando visit, be sure to listen to episode 31.

For my tips about visiting both Disney World and Universal Orlando in the same trip, read this post.

Orlando in June is Hot

As always during the summer in Orlando, the weather was a big factor in our park touring. This week was really hot, with temperatures in the 90’s every day.

Make sure you are prepared for the weather before you go.

Listen to the episode to hear the top tips we used most often.

Here are my other episodes and posts about Orlando weather:

Top 5 Orlando Summer Weather Tips – Go Informed Podcast Episode 028

Disney World and Universal Orlando Summer Gear Guide – Go Informed Podcast Episode 024

Weather at Universal Orlando: 5 Cool Tips for the Heat and Rain

Disney World Weather Tips and Why August is a Great Time to Visit Orlando

This is my post about what to do if you experience extreme weather on your trip, including soaking wet shoes.

Here’s a link to the video of the rainstorm we experienced on our ride to the Orlando airport.

Get This Shirt

OK, I already mentioned this shirt on the last episode and on episode 28. But in case you missed it, I can absolutely recommend it for your trip. It was comfortable, it never wrinkled, and it never got sweaty or stinky. Plus it looked better than just a t-shirt.

It’s called the Club Ride Bandara Plaid Bike Jersey and you can find it on Amazon here.

Yes, they make shirts like this for guys too. Here’s a link.

Disney World Rain Tips

A couple of quick tips for rain at Disney World –

Cover your stroller every time you go inside, even if there isn’t a cloud in the sky. Rainstorms can start very suddenly and your stroller can get absolutely drenched.

If you see dark clouds, pay attention when the wind starts blowing. The wind seems to always precede an imminent downpour.

I talked more about the Orlando rain on the last episode.

Other Episodes and Posts Referenced on this Episode

How to use a Disney World Dining Reservation to Get an Entire Theme Park to Yourself – Go Informed Podcast Episode 027

10 Days to a Better Disney World Vacation

Get the Right Room and the Perfect Table at Disney World – Go Informed Podcast Episode 029

Morning Extra Magic Hours

Not everything is open at early Extra Magic Hour, but usually the big headliner rides are operating.

If you’re planning to use that early hour to get on Flight of Passage without a FastPass, be sure to listen to this episode: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tour – Go Informed Podcast Episode 016

Use Uber as an Alternate to Disney World Transportation

Uber still worked really well for us to get around when we didn’t want to use the Disney transportation. Be sure to set up your Uber account before you get to Disney World.

If you’ve never used Uber before, here’s a promo code for a discount on your first ride: 5YJ9X

A Few More Disney World Restaurants We Recommend

We tried a few new places on this trip, and I highly recommend these restaurants.

Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom – great for lunch, especially if you get there right when it opens at 11:30am.

Monsieur Paul in Epcot – This special restaurant takes you to Paris. An excellent choice for a special meal while you’re in Disney World.

The Edison in Disney Springs – A really great atmosphere, and we had delicious food and drinks here.

Disney Springs

Believe it or not, this was our first-ever visit to Disney Springs. We really liked the unique shopping choices here.

The store we especially enjoyed was called Cherry Tree Lane, located in the Marketplace Co-op.

Mobile Ordering at Disney World

You can use a feature in the My Disney Experience app to pre-order food and drinks at most of the quick-service restaurants in the Disney World parks. This is another way to skip lines, and you can set up your order while you’re waiting to get on a ride.

But, funny thing, you can’t currently use mobile ordering at the Starbucks in Disney World.

Make Sure You Go Through the Correct TSA Checkpoint at the Orlando Airport

Something we never noticed before is that there are two sides to the Orlando airport. If you go through the security checkpoint on one side, but your gate’s on the other side, you’ll be stuck. This is exactly what happened to us!

Before you get in line for the TSA checkpoint, be sure that this is the security check that will get you to your gate.

And be sure to leave yourself lots of time to navigate the maze that is the Orlando MCO airport.

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Additional Resources for Planning Your Trip to Disney World and Universal Orlando

55 Things To Know Before You Visit Disney World

33 Things to Know Before You Visit Universal Orlando

Adding a Visit to Universal to Your Disney World Trip

The Go Informed Podcast

Find all the episodes in the series 10 Days to a Better Disney World Vacation here.

Find all the episodes in the series 7 Days to a Better Universal Orlando Vacation here.

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Today’s episode is a guide to some of the best Disney World podcasts. These shows are on my personal playlist, and I’m sharing them here so you can check them out too.

These are the show notes for episode 22. Listen to the episode for lots more detail about this topic.

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Add These Podcasts to Your Disney World Playlist

WDW Radio Podcast

Click here for the Itunes link for the WDW Radio podcast.

Here’s the link to the WDW Radio website.

WDW Prep To Go Podcast

Click here for the Itunes link for the WDW Prep To Go podcast.

Here’s the link to the WDW Prep School website.

Here’s the Go Informed episode I mention that’s all about Disney World Commonly Used Words and Phrases.

Disney Every Week With The Passporter Moms Podcast

Click here for the Itunes link for Disney Every Week With The Passporter Moms podcast.

Here’s the link to the Passporter website.

Update: The Disney Every Week With the Passporter Moms podcast has stopped creating new episodes. But you can still find the archived episodes on your favorite podcast app. And co-host Sara Varney has started a new show called Disney Park Princess!

Disney Travel Secrets Podcast

Click here for the Itunes link for the Disney Travel Secrets podcast.

Here’s the link to the Disney Travel Secrets website.

The Disney Hack Podcast

Click here for the Itunes link for the Disney Hack podcast.

Here’s the link to the Disney Hack website.

One Little Spark Podcast

This show has gone on hiatus. We’ll miss you One Little Spark!

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The Disney Dish Podcast

Click here for the Itunes link for the Disney Dish podcast.

Here’s the link to the Touring Plans website.

Theme Park Films Podcast

Click here for the Itunes link for the Theme Park Films podcast.

Here’s the link to the Theme Park Films Podcast Facebook page.

If you’re interested in theme park movies, check out my post about the movies that inspired the rides at Universal Orlando.

Go Informed Podcast

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What podcast would you recommend?

Please take a minute and leave us your suggestion in the comment section below!

Looking for more resources to help you get ready for Disney World and Universal Orlando? Be sure to check out my recommended reading list on episode 36.

Leave a Rating or Review on Itunes

Here’s a link to the Go Informed podcast on iTunes. Thanks for listening, and for your review!

Additional Resources for Planning Your Trip to Disney World and Universal Orlando

55 Things To Know Before You Visit Disney World

33 Things to Know Before You Visit Universal Orlando

Adding a Visit to Universal to Your Disney World Trip

The Go Informed Podcast

Find all the episodes in the series 10 Days to a Better Disney World Vacation here.

Find all the episodes in the series 7 Days to a Better Universal Orlando Vacation here.

Find all episodes of the Go Informed podcast here.

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Today’s episode is a short introduction to the Go Informed podcast. The aim of the podcast is to share tips and advice to help you ‘know before you go’ so you can have a better vacation.

These are the show notes for episode 8. Listen to the episode for more detail about this topic.

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What To Expect From The Go Informed Podcast

Theme park travel will be a hot topic in upcoming episodes, including the next ten episodes: Ten Days to a Better Disney World Vacation. These episodes will be posted over ten days in January 2018.

Other things we’ll discuss in future episodes will be vacation destinations like Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Bora Bora.

Once the Ten Days to a Better Disney World Vacation are published, a new episode of the Go Informed podcast will come out every other week.

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Posts mentioned in this episode

33 Things to Know Before You Visit Universal Orlando

55 Things To Know Before You Visit Disney World

Diving Into a Volunteer Vacation on the Island of Bonaire

Giddy Up! Exploring the World of Seahorses at Kona, Hawaii’s Seahorse Farm

7 Days to a Better Universal Orlando Vacation

More From the Go Informed Podcast

Coming up next on the podcast is 10 Days to a Better Disney World Vacation. Be sure to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t miss an episode.

Listen to all the episodes in the series 7 Days to a Better Universal Orlando Vacation here.

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