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37: What Real Moms Know About Laid-Back Disney World Planning
Episode 3720th October 2025 • The Laid-Back Magic® Way: A Disney World Planning Podcast • Dana Stanley
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If you’ve ever wondered how to plan a Disney vacation that feels calm instead of chaotic, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing what real moms inside the Laid Back Magic® community know about creating a Disney family vacation that actually works in real life. What started as one mom’s simple mindset question turned into a goldmine of advice on Disney World planning from managing expectations to finding joy in slower moments.

You’ll hear why mindset, not just spreadsheets, matters when learning how to plan a Disney vacation that truly fits your family.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

  • How to balance the once in a lifetime pressure during Disney World planning
  • The 3-2-1 reflection method for simplifying your park days
  • Why the best Disney family vacation memories come from unscripted moments
  • How to plan a break that helps everyone reset (including you)
  • The mindset quote every mom should remember before hitting book now

By the end, you’ll see that mastering the 3-2-1 reflection and taking a laid back approach to Disney World planning doesn’t mean giving up on magic, it means making space for it.

If you’ve been craving a Disney family vacation that feels calm, connected, and real, you’ll find it here.

What about you? Let me know your thoughts over on IG: @somewhereworthwhile.

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