My Disney Brain Podcast
Episodes
12 episodes
Off-Property Hotels Near Disney World: The Best Options for 2026
Here's a truth most Disney resort marketing doesn't want you to know: some of the besthotels for a Walt Disney World vacation are NOT Disney resorts. In Episode 19 of MyDisney Brain, Kelly Bennett breaks down exactly which off-property ...
Best Value Disney Resorts: Maximum Magic on a Budget
Your resort is 30–40% of your Walt Disney World budget. That means this isn'tjust a comfort decision — it's one of the most important financial decisionsof your entire trip. In this episode, Kelly Bennett breaks down every Value and...
Animal Kingdom: Safari to Pandora — Your Ultimate Day Plan
Animal Kingdom is the most underrated park at Walt Disney World — and most guests only give it half a day. In Episode 13 of My Disney Brain, gives you the complete plan for making the most of Disney's largest park, from rope-drop strategy to th...
EPCOT Decoded: The Insider's Guide to Walt Disney World's Most Underrated Park
Most first-timers give EPCOT half a day and leave thinking it was fine. Guestswho know the park spend a full day — sometimes two — and call it their favorite.In Episode 11, Kelly Bennett breaks down everything you need to know to be in<...
"Disney After Hours & Early Entry: Are They Actually Worth It?
You've seen the options on the Walt Disney World website — Disney After Hours,Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, seasonal parties —and you've probably wondered whether any of it is actually worth the extra cost
Outsmarting Walt Disney World Logistics: The My Disney Experience App Decoded
Welcome back to My Disney Brain, the podcast bringing you "A Brown-Eyed perspective on All Things Disney". I’m your host, Kelly Bennett.Picture this: you've been planning your Walt Disney World trip for six months. You land in O...
Disney World vs. Disneyland — which should you choose?
My DisneyBrain gives a practical comparisoncovering scale, cost, rides, weather, crowds, and resort experience.Learn which rides are exclusive to each park, get a real costbreakdown for a family of four, and find out exactly who sho...
Stop Overpaying for Disney: How to Cut Your Walt Disney World Budget in Half
The average family of four spends $6,000–$12,000 on a Walt Disney World vacation. Most of it is optional.In this episode, I'm breaking down the Five Cost Buckets of every Disney trip — two are fixed, three are almost entirely negotiable ...
The Perfect 7-Day Walt Disney World Itinerary: Stop Winging Your Vacation!
Welcome back to My Disney Brain, where we bring you "A Brown-Eyed perspective on All Things Disney". I'm your host, V Kelly Bennett.Are you planning a week-long Walt Disney World vacation? The single most common mistake families...
Genie+ and Lightning Lane: Is It Worth the Money?
Podcast Description: Welcome to another episode of My Disney Brain, the podcast that brings you "A Brown-Eyed perspective on All Things Disney". Hosted by V Kelly Bennett, we are here to help you navigate complex vacation decisi...
Survival Tactics For Disney World First-Timers
Podcast Description: Welcome back to My Disney Brain, where we provide "A Brown-Eyed perspective on All Things Disney".Are you a family or couple feeling completely overwhelmed by planning your very first Walt Disney Worl...
Beating the Walt Disney World Gauntlet
Welcome to Beating the Walt Disney World Gauntlet, the ultimate travel planning companion for families and first-time visitors ready to conquer the most magical—and complicated—vacation on earth. If you've ever tried researching a trip...