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DISNEY WORLD, THE LAID-BACK MAGIC® WAY
Welcome to Laid-Back Magic®, where I’ll walk you through my easy method to plan your dream Walt Disney World vacation with exactly what your family loves in mind, step-by-magical-step.
WANT A TRIP THAT’S AS MAGICAL AS YOU IMAGINE IT TO BE?
(Mickey ears not required.)
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Two types of moms plan to go to Disney World
Mom Type A
You’re the “planner of the family,” which means nobody else is worried about the trip because they believe you’ll handle it. And you probably will.
But right now you’re buried in details, wondering how you’ll keep it all straight, please everyone, and MAYBE even have a good time yourself?
Mom Type B
You’re hoping the magic of the parks will carry the experience, but you’ve never been as an adult and you have no idea what to expect.
Do you need to reserve things? How do you know what your kids will love? How soon should you start on this? (You leave in a month-ish.) 🥴
I know it can be tempting to just hire a travel agent to do it for you (aren’t they free?) so you can stop wading through foggy deets -- or worse:
you expect to just show up and wing it.
Whether you identify more with Mom A or Mom B…
which one are you?
The thing is:
When you continue to plan by yourself with the Wild West internet’s free “guides” that are really just lists of stuff to do…
...you'll be missing out on:
- customizing your trip to what your family really loves
- wallet-soothing savings
- being able to troubleshoot in the moment to get the most out of the experience.
And no matter which of these moms you are...
you can set yourself up for an enjoyable, unique-to-your-fam Disney experience and LIFELONG memories (the good kind) when you decide to plan The Laid-Back Magic® Way.
Imagine this for a minute.
The driver pulls up to your resort (that you didn’t pay full price for) and you drop your bags off before heading to the pool. You’re on Get-the-Kids-in-Swimsuits Duty while their dad does the important work: GET MARGARITAS.
You juuuust take that first salty sip when your phone blips that your room is ready. Nice.
Remembering you have a 6pm dinner with Snow White, you smile. It’s all working. Sliding your sunglasses up the bridge of your nose, you get it.
You weren’t looking for some grand, *magical* vacation, you were looking for this feeling.
if you know you need...
SOMETHING FAST
Like step-by-step instructions and tools that save time, from choosing the right resort to making dining reservations (sry Google.)
PEACE OF MIND
Knowing the best park experiences, dining options, and time-saving tricks so you feel confident in your plans without the FOMO.
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
Get ongoing support from a gal who GETS Disney (hi, me!) and her community of moms to help you feel confident in every decision along the way.
Then, STOP. ✋🏼
literally before you do anything else.
Before deciding your dates...
booking your stay...
or dream about your kids’ faces lighting up when they meet Elsa or see Woody…
let me introduce you to...
Laid-back Magic®
I've taken everything I've learned, tried & tested from our family vacations the past 16 years and packaged it into a simple, organized, tutorial-loaded guide that's focused on doing Disney World The Laid-Back Magic® Way, so you can have the vacation that actually FEELS like the one you dreamed of (instead of just looking like it on paper).
HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE
01
Pre-planning guide
I'll walk you through the basics: from choosing your resort (and getting it for LESS than on Disney's website), how to "sketch" (the key step to a Laid-Back Magic® Disney Trip!), using Disney's tech (without being glued to your phone), making dining reservations, and how to get around the property quickly + easily.
02
THE PARK GUIDE COLLECTION
It may seem like Disney guides come a dime a dozen (and some are free). But these guides are infused with the pixie dust of being THROUGH THE LENS OF FAMILIES. These will guide you around the parks, telling you how to navigate Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom in a way you can enjoy and *actually* breathe (even with little kids!!)
03
LIGHTNING LANE TOOLKIT
Your key to unraveling the secrets of the Multi Pass service (so you can ride more rides in less time) with expert insights and families-with-kids-proof-tips. I’ll help you navigate the app like a pro, skip long queues and still soak up those precious moments with your family instead of feeling like you’re missing the experience while you plan your next ride. Even if Disney decides to change the name and shift all the rules, you’ll get up-to-date, in-real-time instructions to maximize your trip no matter what’s going on in the Disneyverse.
Don’t you believe in magic? Here’s why it works.
Because hooooooldddd on. I can practically hear you saying, “BUT, DANA. We don’t want a laid-back Disney trip. We want to milk the HECK out of going to Disney World, we want to do it ALL."
But the truth of the matter is that you can’t possibly do it all (seriously, I've tried.) And the mistake I see again and again?
Thinking that tickets and a few dining reservations are all you need.
But you’ll also know exactly what to do with downtime in between so you’re not wandering around, killing time, or #heavenforbid missing any magic.
My fam does Disney the Laid-Back Magic® Way,
but don’t get it twisted.
We ride TONS of rides, we make it to pretty much everything each family member wants to do, including margaritas for mom and beers for dad.
But we also factor in rest time, transportation, all of the things that make a trip one you want to REPEAT instead of something you’ll remember, but never want to do again.
"LAID-BACK" DOES NOT EQUAL LAZY.
When you follow The Laid-Back Magic® Planning Method, you’ll be able to know that you’ll get to the things you REALLY want to do each day.
spoiler alert
HOW IT WORKS
no. 01
Print Your Checklist
Like the start of every epic adventure, you're going to need a list showing you what to do (and when!). This checklist isn’t one you’ll find anywhere on Pinterest, it’s specific to planning your Disney trip the right way I mean, The Laid-Back Magic® Way.
no. 02
Craft Your Vacation
As Walt Disney himself said: "While the worriers are worrying, the planners are planning." My unconventional approach means you can plan your essential priorities while getting the most out of the in-between.
no. 03
Relish In Your Greatness
Hear your husband utter the words: “I don't know how your mom does it” drop your mic, and walk into the Floridian sunset with your margarita as you hear the vibey music making mems in the brains of everyone you love while you roam EPCOT.
You're a few clicks away from crafting a trip your family will
talk about for years.
Craft a vacation you're excited about, tailored to your family's own needs and interests.
Never feel alone, second-guessing at 5:59am if you should book this or that.
Have planning sheets and itineraries to keep you streamlined. Yay, organization!
Chat with other like-minded Moms who are planning their trips alongside you.
Enjoy time with your kids, not glued to your phone checking details.
Experience the adventure and "magic" you remember feeling as a kid.
"I don't think there is any other resource that can walk you through the process so concisely."
"Plus, I arrived at the parks feeling like a Lightning Lane master! We got to ride all the rides we wanted and never waited longer than 15 minutes. It was such a good experience that we already started planning our trip for next year!!"
— NELLY
"I told my husband the other day how I can't imagine planning without Laid-Back Magic."
"I told him that between us, you should absolutely be charging way more for that guide. It's that good!"
— JENA
"Our kids were able to ride everything they wanted & didn't wait more than 5 minutes in line all day."
"Your Magic Kingdom guide was a LIFE saver for our last minute trip to Disney with our toddlers! I'm not necessarily a 'Disney person' and your guide made it so easy to tackle the park in the most efficient way."
— BROOKE
MEET THE CREATOR
About Dana
Very into: owning too many books, spicy margaritas, and the belief that planning for Walt Disney World can be thoughtful, inspiring, and laid-back.
i can help because i've been there
Eight years ago, I searched for an easy-to-follow "planning guide" ...with no luck.
Even though I've been visiting Disney World for years, it wasn't until my daughter was born that I shifted gears and learned the importance of planning THE RIGHT WAY.
I made a lot of mistakes (I'm looking at you, matching tee shirts), tried new things, and - 3 kids later - feel like I've cracked the code when it comes to bringing kids to Disney.
Now I can help you, too.
is different than other guides you'll find because it's a full-blown system that changes the way your brain sees Disney.
I get that heading to Pinterest and immediately searching "best snacks in Disney" and shopping for toddler outfits is exciting and really stinkin' cute, but it's not the place to start.
And planning your stay, what days you’ll be at the parks, and whether or not to get a dining plan or make any reservations does NOT equate to knowing exactly how to make the most out of your time and know the route to grab the perfect cocktail when you have 90 minutes before your next Lightning Lane and squeezing that princess your kid adores.
...this way of planning actually helps you to be MORE FLEXIBLE, and helps you milk as much as you want out of your trip (or know exactly when taking a break at the resort pool is the superior decision).
BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Laid-Back Magic®
Because YOU WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME to figure those things out when you feel CONFIDENT that the foundation you’ve “sketched” for your trip means it will actually FEEL as much like a dream as you imagine it to be.
I get that heading to Pinterest and immediately searching "best snacks in Disney" and shopping for toddler outfits is exciting and really stinkin' cute, but it's not the place to start.
And planning your stay, what days you’ll be at the parks, and whether or not to get a dining plan or make any reservations does NOT equate to knowing exactly how to make the most out of your time and know the route to grab the perfect cocktail when you have 90 minutes before your next Lightning Lane and squeezing that princess your kid adores.
& it's the only place you can ASK questions without logging into Facebook.
Once you're inside Laid-back Magic®, you can stay put to ask specific questions about resorts, dining, Lightning Lanes, park things, transportation, and anything else you might be wondering.
This is where I hang out the most, giving more personalized feedback in a safe, non-overwhelming place. AKA - you don’t have to worry about Karen talking you out of going to Disney altogether because “the lines were atrociously long” when your family is REALLY STOKED ABOUT IT, and you know there’s a better way.
If you're looking for the fastest and easiest way to:
✓ Have every logistical step thought of.
✓ Know the best tips for visiting with little kids.
✓ Avoid the long lines by mastering the new Multi Pass skip-the-line system.
✓ Get the best dining reservations, not just the most popular ones that everyone goes to.
✓ Add the finishing touches, like MagicBands, putting in a room requests, and more.
✓ Craft a vacation your entire family is stoked about, not just the kids.
This is for you if:
You've never been to disney world
it's YOUR kids' first time
YOU CRAVE MORE TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY
It's probably not for you if...
YOU'RE NOT GOING TO DISNEY WORLD
YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO DO *some* WORK
you ALREADY CONSIDER YOURself an expert
YOU’VE DOWNLOADED FREE GUIDES, THINKING… “THIS IS IT?”
YOU’RE OKAY WITH NOT “MAKING THE MOST” OF YOUR TRIP
Oh, and did I mention you'll get access and updates for 1 full year so you don't feel rushed or have outdated information??
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Let’s do this thing.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Is this a subscription? WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I JOIN?
Nope, this is NOT a subscription. You'll only be charged one time.
Sign up once with your email and password, and get instant access to everything inside.
I already booked my trip. Will this still help me?
Yes! I'd skip over Chapter 1 and continue on. This will still help you with dining reservations, learning Disney World's transportation, and especially on how to use Multi Pass.
Are you a travel agent? Can't you just plan my trip for me?
I'm not a travel agent or affiliated with an agency., but I can put you in touch with one! While I don't offer 1:1 planning, you'll have access to me inside the community to seek advice.
MY TRIP isn't until next year. How long will I have access to everything?
When you join, you'll have access for 1 full year. If you need more time, you'll have the option to extend your plan at a discount.
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