Magic Kindgom at WDW and Panama City Beach

Where did you stay and how did you get there?

Disney World & Panama City Beach. (We drove to both).

How was your overall experience during the trip?

We loved every minute!

What were the highlights of your journey?

Disney World - Dinner at Beast’s Castle and watching our 4 year old get turned into the Princess of her dreams at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is literally the stuff dreams are made of.
Panama City Beach — The location was perfect and had direct ocean/beach access as well as pool and splash pad options to keep a 4 year old entertained all day and the local shopping/restaurant scene was only a mile or two away which was helpful after long days in the sun but still wanting to have a nice dinner or cocktail to end the day.

Did everything go smoothly, or were there any challenges you faced during the trip?

Everything was pretty smooth — the only thing that required some effort was acquiring the reservation for BBB at Disney World, but using Mouse Tracker as our agent recommended and being patient paid off in the end.

What surprised you the most about the destination you visited?

The weather. It was still very much summer weather at the end of September in Florida. Which was a benefit for the beach, but not as fun on the Disney day. Also surprising was the crowd size at Disney. September is normally a little slower, but the park still seemed very full during the time we were there.

Is there anything you would have done differently or any recommendations you have for future travelers to that destination?

Plan. Plan. Plan. It may seem tedious at the beginning especially when you are farther out from your trip, but all the planning and researching will help you maximize your days there and really get the full experience.