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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 38 MIN

Girls Weekend Done Right: 4 Days at Disney World with Kids, Lightning Lane Tips & Hidden Gems

from One Man’s Dream: A Disney Travel Podcast | Expert Tips for Disney, Universal, Cruises, and Other Dream Vacations · host Andrew & Ashley Chikes

Ashley is recapping her recent girls weekend getaway to Walt Disney World, kids in tow and magic all around. From a perfectly located room at Saratoga Springs to a packed EPCOT day with Frozen, Guardians, and a long lunch at Via Napoli, this episode is your blueprint for a girlfriends trip that works for the whole crew. She's walking through every detail: the Cake Bake Shop experience (plus the transportation lesson learned), a Magic Kingdom day loaded with Lightning Lane rides and character meets with Pooh, Tigger, Peter Pan, and Wendy, resort hopping over to the Grand Floridian for drinks at The Perch, late-night pool slides and Disney Springs dinner at Frontera Cocina. Whether you're planning a girls trip with littles, a multigenerational getaway, or just want to know how to maximize four days in the parks, this episode is packed with real tips, honest reviews, and proof that a girls weekend with kids can absolutely deliver. In this episode: Why Saratoga Springs is an underrated base for a girls trip Lightning Lane strategy for EPCOT and Magic Kingdom Honest reviews of Cake Bake Shop, Via Napoli, The Plaza, and Frontera Cocina Resort hopping to the Grand Floridian, and why you should always do it Character meets worth seeking out and a few surprise encounters ✨ Want more Disney magic? Follow along on Instagram @ashleyc_mousecounselor. Got an idea for a future episode? Send me a message or comment. I love hearing from listeners! 🌟 Dreaming about your next trip? Whether it’s Walt Disney World, Disneyland, a Disney Cruise, Universal, or somewhere else, I’ll take care of the details so you can just enjoy. Email me at [email protected] for a complimentary quote. My services are always included when you book with me. More magic, no added expense!

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