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61: How I’m Planning Our Summer Disney World Trip (Without Overplanning)
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- Apr 6, 2026
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Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Get a free quote from DVC Rental Store Shop confirmed DVC reservations If you’re planning a summer Disney World trip and already feeling overwhelmed, this episode is going to help you take a deep breath and zoom out. I’m walking you through exactly how I plan your Disney vacation (especially for summer) using my “sketch” method so you can map out your days without overplanning every second. Because here’s the truth: a summer Disney World trip comes with its own challenges. The heat, the crowds, the late fireworks… it all hits differently. And if you don’t account for that early, your Disney World itinerary can start to feel exhausting instead of magical. In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how I’m sketching our upcoming July trip, including how I’m thinking about park days, breaks, and what actually matters for our family right now. We’ll also talk about how to stay cool at Disney World, why your daily rhythm matters more than you think, and how to build a plan that actually works in the middle of summer. Inside this episode: How I sketch a flexible Disney World itinerary without overplanning The biggest mistakes people make when planning a summer Disney World trip How I use crowd calendars to plan your Disney vacation without overthinking it Simple ways on how to stay cool at Disney World (that actually make a difference) How I prioritize rides, breaks, and pool time for a realistic summer Disney World plan If you’ve been trying to plan your Disney vacation and feel stuck between doing too much or not enough, this will help you find that middle ground. So your trip doesn’t just look good on paper, it actually feels good while you’re in it. What part of planning your summer trip feels the most overwhe…