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Hey Reader!

I wanted to share a little reflection from our last Disney trip ( I can't believe we were there this time last year!)—because sometimes the best planning tips come from what didn’t work quite as expected.

As you know, traveling with a toddler means you’re always balancing that precious “happy window” of time before the meltdown clock runs out. 😅 One thing I’d definitely do differently next time? Make fewer dining reservations.

On paper, it sounded great: a couple of sit-down meals where we could rest and recharge. In reality? Those reservations ate into the little window of time our son was happy in the parks. By the time we got through the meal, we’d lost precious exploring time.

Looking back, I would have loved to use that chunk of time to wander through Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. It’s interactive, beautiful, and toddler-friendly—exactly the kind of unstructured experience that fits this stage of life better than a long sit-down meal. And on our Epcot day we had a lunch reservation at Via Napoli as soon as they opened- but it took forever. It's a great restaurant, but that day it just wasn't the right decision. Having a quick service meal at
Pizza al Taglio (the pizza window) probably would have been better.

So here’s my takeaway:
✨ If you’re traveling with little ones, consider just one table-service meal per day (or even every other day), and keep the rest flexible. Quick-service meals or snacks on the go can give you more time to enjoy those unique experiences that only Disney can deliver.

What about you? Have you ever come home from a Disney trip thinking, Next time, I’d…? Hit reply—I’d love to hear your lessons learned, too!

The Latest Disney News

Candlelight Processional Narrators have been announced! While you don't have to have the dining package to see the shows, the dining packages come a reserved seating badge for their reserved package showtime, but it's still recommended to arrive early to grab your seat. Bookings for dining packages open on October 14. Here's a list of the narrators for 2025!

P.S. Planning a trip and wondering how to balance dining reservations with park time? That’s exactly the kind of thing I can help with as your Travel Agent specializing in Disney. You can get started with a free vacation quote here.

That wraps up this newsletter! Have a magical week!

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