Disney World Trip Report: Lightning Lane Wins, Resort Reviews & a 13th Birthday Adventure (Ep 108)

This week on Wanderlust & Wishes, we're sharing a very special Walt Disney World trip report as we celebrate our daughter Ella's 13th birthday! As part of a family tradition, Ella's grandparents take each grandchild on a trip of their choice for their 13th birthday, and for the final grandchild's big adventure, she chose Walt Disney World. Ella even brought her lifelong best friend Sofia along for the fun. Join us as we recap our split stay at Disney's Riviera Resort and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, discuss our Park Hopper strategy, and share the highlights (and frustrations) from Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom. We'll talk about using Wait Magic for Lightning Lane planning, riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure twice, experiencing the newly reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, discovering an unexpected new favorite restaurant at EPCOT's San Angel Inn, and surviving a challenging day at Hollywood Studios. Plus, hear the unbelievable story of how a brand-new Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket turned into a memorable and surprising moment of the trip. Most importantly, Ella joins us to share her perspective on the vacation, her favorite rides, resorts, snacks, and memories from this milestone birthday celebration. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368118/su...) Connect with us on Instagram:   / wanderlustandwishespodcast   Facebook:   / wanderlustandwishespodcast   For interest in vacation planning email us at: [email protected] Or fill out this quote request form: https://forms.gle/ZmN8C2akheQabF7B7