The Laid-Back Magic® Way: A Disney World Planning Podcast
Planning a Disney vacation shouldn’t leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or questioning if you’re “doing it right.” You want a trip your family will remember for years—but between endless online advice and all the moving parts, it’s easy to feel buried in details and unsure where to start.
Here’s the good news: It’s not your fault. The problem isn’t you—the rigid, one-size-fits-all strategies forget every family is different. That’s where I come in.
I’m Dana Stanley, creator of Laid-Back Magic® and a mom of three who knows exactly what it’s like to balance magical family dreams with real-life challenges.
After over 16 years of planning Disney trips, I’ve learned that success isn’t about chasing perfection or treating your vacation like a To Do list—it’s about finding what works for your family and leaving room for the magic.
On this podcast, I share simple, actionable tips, mindset shifts, and expert insights to help you plan Disney trips that feel even better than they look on paper. You’ll also hear real-life trip recaps, honest reviews, and guest perspectives to inspire your next vacation.
I know how important this trip is to you, and I’ve been there—balancing nap times, budgets, and the pressure to make everything perfect. But I promise you: Disney World can be manageable, magical, and most importantly, laid-back.
Subscribe now and join me every Monday as we plan your next favorite family memories together, the Laid-Back Magic® way. Your dream vacation is closer than you think—let’s make it happen!
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Previous Episodes
- 39: Disneyland Tips From a Disney Expert (And Mom of 3) on What Makes a Magical Disney Experience
- 38: How Much Does Disney Cost? The Hidden Expenses No One Warns You About
- 37: What Real Moms Know About Laid-Back Disney World Planning
- 36: The 2026 Guide to Disney World for First-Timers: How to Plan a Trip to Disney
- 35: POV: You're Stuck in Disney World During a Hurricane. What Happens?
- 34: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (Tacos, Dreamlight, and Hormones)
- 33: My Real-life Morning Routine at Disney World as a Mom of 3
- 32: Try These 11 Waterfront Dining Spots in Disney World
- 31: What Most People Get Wrong When Planning a Disney Trip
- 30: Your Hollywood Studios Questions, Answered: Fantasmic? Oga’s? Park Hopping??
- 29: EVERY Character Dining in Disney World, Rated by Me
- 28: The 2025 Tech Stack for Disney World (Mom Edition)
- 27: I Broke All My Disney World Planning “Rules” - What Actually Happened Might Surprise You
- 26: Part 2 LIVE FROM DISNEY: I Had an Anxiety Attack on the Skyliner (Here’s What Happened)
- 25: Part 1 LIVE FROM DISNEY: Is Disney’s Riviera Resort Worth It?
- 24: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (Matcha, Music, and Minimalist Disney Planning)
- 23: First Time to Disney World? What I'd Never Do On a First Disney Trip (and What I Definitely Would)
- 22: Unique Things to Pack for Disney World (That I Swear By as a Mom of 3)
- 21: 11 Things I’m Doing to Make This Disney Trip Feel Laid-Back
- 20: Real Disney World Questions from Moms (and My Honest Answers)
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