The Cerca Guide to Disney World

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.

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Whether visiting Disney is your dream vacation, or you’re just making someone you love’s dream come true, there’s a lot to consider as you plan your trip. With four theme parks and two water parks to explore, over 25 resorts to stay at, and dining options that range from upscale to gnawing on a turkey leg, you could visit everyday for a year and still experience something new. But since most of us can’t do that, expert Disney trip planner Lauren Passell is here to help. In this guide you’ll get a lay of the land, hear some insider tips, and get the info you need to make sure you see the best shows, eat the best food, and avoid the longest lines in the park. This Start Here episode is approved for ALL ages.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

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At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.

Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.

Download the Cerca App for free now.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.

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There is no theme park in the world quite like EPCOT center. Envisioned by Walt Disney as a utopian city of the future, it would be home to 20 thousand people, parks, gyms, schools, monorails and people movers, where all car traffic would move on underground roads, and the businesses would showcase American ingenuity. But the state of Florida demanded that Walt build the Magic Kingdom first - and when Walt dies 5 years before the Magic Kingdom opened, the executives at Disney decided they didn’t really want to run an entire city without his guidance.

So its true that the ambitions for EPCOT were scaled down quite a bit - but still at the time it was the largest construction project on eart. And Earth was exactly what it was created to showcase.

So In this episode we’re journeying under the seas, blasting off to Mars, visiting countries as far flung as Japan and Italy, testing cars, sipping margaritas, and even guarding the galaxy with some familiar friends.

There’s only one place you can do all that - EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.

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At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.

Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.

Download the Cerca App for free now.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.

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What if there was a place that combined Disney magic with living, breathing, animals that you can get so close to you can (almost) touch them. Well that place exists - Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Opened in 1998 and spreading out over 500 acres, Animal Kingdom is a one of a kind celebration of the natural world centered around a massive artificial tree - the Tree of Life - with over 300 animal carvings on it.

So in this episode, we’re answering the call of wild and exploring Discovery Island, Pandora, The World of Avatar, Africa, Asia, and DinoLand U.S.A. Get ready for an adventure where fantasy and nature converge in perfect harmony.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.

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At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.

Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.

Download the Cerca App for free now.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.

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From sweet to savory to spicy, with flavors from around the world and signature snacks you can only find here, Disney World has a LOT to offer in the way of dining. Throughout its parks and resorts, you’ll find options to please foodies, finicky kids, and every type of diner in between. There are upscale options for sitdown dining, restaurants in one of a kind settings where you can dine like a Disney character - and alongside them - and snacks and sweets designed with the same craft and attention to detail as the Magic Kingdom’s rides. In this Guide, Lauren will give you the scoop on the restaurants and dishes you must try, what you can skip, plus plenty of tips and tricks to make sure you always get a seat when you want one. And, with all this delicious info, let’s just say, you might not want to listen on an empty stomach.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.

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When you close your eyes and picture Disney World, chances are you see a castle - Cinderella’s to be exact. This incredible, 189-foot tall, structure that looks like it was pulled right out of one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics, is the centerpiece of Disney World. It’s an symbol of all the magic that’s waiting for you.

The Magic Kingdom was the first of four theme parks to be built at Walt Disney World and it transports visitors to a world of fantasy and imagination across over 40 attractions and six enchanting lands. It’s been captivating visitors for decades and there’s always something new to discover.

So if you’ve never been, or if it’s been awhile, buckle up, buttercup. Consider this your pixie dust sprinkling.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.

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At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey.

Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower.

Download the Cerca App for free now.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.