Emily Millsaps

12/02/2026

Just wanted to give you a peek into what we do in Magic Dreamers Club 💫. (See the post 👇 ) Today, we’re talking about planning even in a busy season at Disney World.

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Power Planning Thursday 📋

Presidents’ Day is coming up, and it made me think about busy seasons and higher crowds at Disney.

Any time schools are out — like many are next week — there’s a good chance crowd levels will be higher.

For many families, school breaks may be the only time you can go. And that’s okay. There’s no reason to be discouraged. With the right planning and a willingness to be flexible, you can still build a strategy that helps your family get done what matters most to you.

Just keep this in mind: when schools are out, crowds are usually up — so planning ahead becomes even more important.

👉 Are you traveling during a school break, or do you prefer off-peak times?

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08/02/2026

If the idea of carrying a backpack at Disney doesn’t sound fun… hear me out 🎒😅

Wearing a backpack to hold your essentials is actually way easier than carrying things in your arms for 6–8 hours because you didn’t bring one.

A few things that make it more doable 👇
✔️ Choose a lightweight backpack (you don’t need a huge one)
✔️ Skip overpacking — only bring what you’ll actually use
✔️ Share the load — we’ve always rotated who carries the backpack so one person isn’t stuck with it all day
✔️ Once my kids were a little older, they even helped carry it too

A backpack doesn’t have to be miserable with the right setup, it actually makes park days easier ✨

👉 What do you do to keep your park bag light and manageable?

04/02/2026

Do you know the perks of staying at a Disney Resort? 🏰✨

Staying on property comes with some built-in benefits that can make your trip smoother and less stressful 👇

🏰 Early Entry — Enter the parks 30 minutes early, giving you a head start on popular rides
🚝 Free Transportation — Skyliner, boats, Monorail, and buses included your entire stay
🅿️ Free Parking — Save $35 per day at the parks
🚗 No Interstate Traffic — You’re already on Disney property, which makes park days easier

These perks can be a big help when planning park days with kids 💛

👉 When you visit, do you usually stay on property or off property?

03/02/2026

Did you know they’re painting the castle at Magic Kingdom? 🏰🎨

To do this, Disney is using cranes which means they might show up in your photos if you’re snapping pictures earlier in the day 📸

The good news? Disney has shared that the cranes should be down by noon each day. So if you’re visiting Disney World in 2026 and want that classic family castle photo, plan to take it after noon for a crane-free shot ✨

Just a little heads-up to help you plan your day and your photos better 💛

👉 What do you think about them painting the castle?

02/02/2026

You have permission to skip rope drop 💛

Yes, we rope drop now — but when my kids were little, we didn’t do it every day. Early mornings plus long park days would’ve left them completely exhausted.

If rope drop feels like too much for your family right now, that doesn’t mean you’re doing Disney wrong. There are other ways to make your day work, like:
✨ using Lightning Lane passes
✨ riding rides during fireworks
✨ staying later instead of starting early

You know your kids best. Do what works for your family — that version of Disney is still magical 🏰✨

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26/01/2026

If you haven’t been to Disney Springs in a while, here’s an important update you might not know 👇

At the end of 2025, Disney made a change to security at Disney Springs.
Before, security checks mainly happened if you arrived by car.

Now everyone is checked, including guests arriving by:
🚌 Disney resort buses
🚤 Disney boats

I just wanted to give a heads-up so you’re not surprised and can be prepared when you arrive. It’s not a big deal at all but knowing ahead of time can save confusion and help things go smoother with kids 💛

👉 Had you heard about this change?

25/01/2026

Disney doesn’t have to be all or nothing 💛

Before you write Disney off completely, it helps to slow down, get real numbers, and see what’s actually doable for your family. A shorter trip, fewer parks, or a different season might be exactly what works right now — and that still counts ✨

That’s why I created a FREE 3-Day Disney Savings Plan — to help parents stop guessing and start planning with clarity, confidence, and less stress.

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25/01/2026

Calm Disney days start the night before 🌙✨

A little prep the night before can make the difference between a smooth park morning and a chaotic one 😅

Here’s what I always do to prep 👇
👕 Clothing — lay out outfits for the next day, from Disney tees to Minnie ears
🔌 Charge everything — phones, MagicBands, portable chargers (future-you will thank you)
🎒 Park bag — I pre-pack as much as possible so nothing gets forgotten ask me how I learned this lesson 😬

Anything you can knock out the night before means less rushing, fewer forgotten items, and a calmer start to your park day 🌅

👉 What’s something you do the night before to prep for Disney park days?

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24/01/2026

The first things I unpack when we get to our Disney World hotel room 👇

Before I worry about anything else, I set us up for a smooth first night — especially after a long travel day. 🌙

💡 Nightlight — so we can see those middle-of-the-night bathroom trips without turning on bright lights
😴 Pajamas — to help everyone settle in and wind down
🥨 Snacks — because someone is always hungry after traveling
🪥 Toiletries — toothbrushes and toothpaste so bedtime is easy

Getting these things unpacked first helps the room feel calmer and more organized right away ✨

👉 What’s the first thing you unpack when you get to your hotel room?

23/01/2026

Thinking about a Disney trip with little one but worried they’ll be exhausted? 💛

A long, packed 7-day trip to a brand-new place can be a lot for young kids — especially if every day is planned from morning to night.

When my kids were little, we chose smaller Disney trips instead:
✨ 1–2 parks
✨ shorter stays
✨ rest days in between

And it made such a difference. They enjoyed it more, had fewer meltdowns, and we actually got to enjoy the trip too.

There’s nothing wrong with waiting on the big, blowout Disney trip until your kids are a little older and can handle more. A smaller trip right now can still be magical and meaningful 🏰✨

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23/01/2026

Disney hotels can be louder than you expect 😅

Even after you’ve settled in for the night, people may
heading back to their rooms and that extra noise can make it harder for kids to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Here’s what you can do to help drown out the noise and make bedtime smoother 👇

🔈 Bring a portable sound machine — like an Echo Dot or your favorite white noise machine
🪭 Bring a fan — one mom shared she found a small, compact one on Amazon, or you can ask the front desk if they have one available

Anything you can do to make the room sound more like home helps your family feel comfortable and sleep better through the night 💛

👉 What’s something you do to help your family sleep better at Disney hotels?

23/01/2026

If you’re heading to Disney Springs, here’s a quick tip to help you get through security faster 👇

You may not realize this ahead of time, but there are security checks to enter Disney Springs, including metal detectors. If it goes off, your bag will likely be checked — and I’ve seen families have to step aside or even walk back to their car because they weren’t expecting it.

Here’s what helps 👇
🔑 Empty your pockets — keys, phone, anything metal
✋ Hold items out in front of you — like umbrellas or glasses cases so they can clearly see what’s setting it off
🎒 Double-check your bag — umbrellas, magnetic glasses cases, and even portable chargers can sometimes trigger the detector

I’ve personally set it off with an umbrella and a glasses case with a magnet 😅
Knowing this ahead of time can save you time and keep your Disney Springs visit off to a smoother start ✨

👉 What’s something you do to move through the security line faster?