Somewhere Worthwhile by Dana Stanley

Somewhere Worthwhile by Dana Stanley Take your family somewhere worthwhile. I create guides designed for families traveling from out-of-state to Walt Disney World.

It’s a good day when your film from Disney World hits your inbox ✨We were able to stay at our one-day-we-will-stay-there...
09/22/2026

It’s a good day when your film from Disney World hits your inbox ✨

We were able to stay at our one-day-we-will-stay-there resort with the help of DVC Rental Store this summer:

The Grand Floridian Villas

…aaaand I put my entire review into a podcast episode (as a mom of 3 whose been traveling to Disney World for 18ish years). Like:

What I loved
What I didn’t love
And the things you should know if/when you’re staying here

Comment LISTEN and my lil robot will send you the link 👇🏼

Here’s how I do it 👇🏼because really, we never wait longer than 10 minutes for rides when we’re in Disney World.And it’s ...
07/25/2026

Here’s how I do it 👇🏼

because really, we never wait longer than 10 minutes for rides when we’re in Disney World.

And it’s not because we stay at a Disney resort.
Not by waking up at 6am and being first in line.
Not because we stay late.
Not with meticulous and complicated “strategies.”

It’s because I know Lightning Lanes REALLY well.

It’s crazy to think booking these things used to make my hands shake 😵‍💫

Now, it’s what keeps us away of the long lines.

I get the MOST out of the system by:

✨ Knowing how to read sell-out data

✨ Getting the soonest return time

✨ Being super fast on the Disney app

✨ Having everything written down in a planner

“Multi Pass” can be the best money you spend on the entire trip, but you have to know the rules and a few secrets.

This is exactly why I created the Lightning Lane Toolkit - so you get the most Lightning Lanes you can, with the least amount of work.

Comment the word “TOOLKIT” below and I’ll send you the link to grab it ✨

07/20/2026

There’s a version of Magic Kingdom that most people don’t know exists.

Not because it’s a secret, really.

Because most people are at the wrong place at the wrong time.

I’ve been going to Walt Disney World for close to two decades and one of the biggest things that’s changed the parks for us is just knowing *where to be* when the crowds do what they always do.

And they actually do predictable things. 🥴

Especially on nights when Magic Kingdom has parties, because we know the exact dates!!

Comment DATES and my robot will send you a list of them for 2026👇🏼

The single thing that changed what I was willing to spend on our resort in Disney World…was understanding how DVC rental...
07/14/2026

The single thing that changed what I was willing to spend on our resort in Disney World

…was understanding how DVC rental actually works.

Quick version: Disney Vacation Club = Disney’s timeshare program.

Members accumulate points.

Some of those members rent their points to “regular” 😅 people (like you and me) through a company called DVC Rental Store.

What this means:

→ You can stay in a Deluxe Disney resort at a price that’s A LOT lower than booking directly through Disney.

→ You get access to full villas - kitchen, washer/dryer (!)

→ You’re still on Disney property, so all the transportation and resort perks still apply.

I’m a partner with DVC Rental Store and have been for a while, because it’s genuinely how I book our on-property stays to save us a ton of $$.

Is it for everyone? No.

It takes some flexibility.

But if you’re planning a trip and you’ve been eyeing the Boardwalk or the Riviera or Beach Club or Grand Floridian and assuming it’s out of your budget

…it might not be!!

Comment DVC and my robot will send you my link with more info👇🏼

07/12/2026

Disney really needs to be more careful with these things!

Bringing kids to Disney World can be very hard...But very worth it 🥹Day 3 of our summer trip and these are just some of ...
07/09/2026

Bringing kids to Disney World can be very hard...

But very worth it 🥹

Day 3 of our summer trip and these are just some of the thoughts popping in my head -

New to Disney World? Comment "start" to learn more about my planning guide👇🏼

07/09/2026

Vacation with 3 kids = taking ANY form of alone time you can.

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