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Dreaming of your next Disney trip but not sure where to start? In this episode, I’m joined by Disney content creator and author Becky Gandillon, who blends her love of the parks with her background in data analytics to help travelers plan smarter, save money, and skip the overwhelm.
Becky is the co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Disney World and shares insider tips on:
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2026 by Becky Gandillon with Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa
The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger — Leadership lessons & behind-the-scenes at Disney
Women of Walt Disney Imagineering by the Imagineers — Stories of 12 groundbreaking women
Dream It! Do It! and Travels with Figment by Marty Sklar — Insights from a Disney legend
[00:00] Welcome & introduction to Becky Gandillon
[02:00] How Becky got started with Disney + data
[05:00] Disney trip planning made simple (budget + strategies)
[08:30] Saving on resorts: Priceline, Airbnb, and DVC rentals
[13:00] Dining at Disney: Why the Dining Plan doesn’t add up
[16:00] Food & Wine Festival + new restaurant & parade updates
[20:00] Beacon Barrel lounge opening at Magic Kingdom
[21:00] Becky’s Disney book recommendations
[24:00] Why Disney content creators make the parks more fun
[25:00] Where to follow Becky online
✨ Follow Becky:
Instagram → @raisingminniemes
Blog → Touring Plans: Disney Data Dump
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