Planning your first Disney World vacation with kids? There are a few things I wish someone had told me before we went!

In this episode of The Work We Keep, I'm sharing our family's experience at Walt Disney World, what I would do differently, and my biggest Disney World planning tips for moms. From using a Disney travel agent to find better resort and ticket deals to choosing the best time to visit, navigating Lightning Lane passes, and surviving those incredibly long lines, we're talking about how to make your family vacation a little less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.

I'm also sharing why I would consider pulling my daughter out of school for a few days to avoid holiday crowds, how I used Disney park maps and the My Disney Experience app to plan our days, and why even being physically fit did NOT prepare me for that much standing and walking.

Because Disney World is magical, but let's be real, it's also exhausting.

Pixie Vacations | Disney Travel Planning

We used Pixie Vacations to help plan our trip, find resort and ticket discounts, and choose the best parks and experiences for our family. Their Disney vacation planning services are complimentary when booking through them.

https://pixievacations.com/

My Disney Experience App

Disney's official app for checking attraction wait times, viewing park maps, finding showtimes, making dining reservations, and managing Lightning Lane selections.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/my-disney-experience/mobile-apps/

Disney Lightning Lane Passes

Learn about Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and Premier Pass, including how reservations work, purchasing windows, and available attractions. Prices vary by park and date.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/lightning-lane-passes/

Walt Disney World Official Website

Explore park tickets, resorts, attractions, vacation packages, and current offers.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

Have you taken your kids to Disney World? What's one thing you wish you knew before your first trip?

I'd love to hear your best Disney World tips for families, especially when it comes to avoiding crowds, saving money, and keeping little kids happy.

Share this episode with a mom who's planning her first Disney vacation!

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If I had to start my photography business over from zero, these are the marketing strategies I would focus on first.

In this episode of The Work We Keep, Kayla shares how she would build a photography business today using SEO, AI search optimization, social media marketing, strategic networking, styled shoots, local partnerships, email marketing, and word-of-mouth referrals. From working with an SEO specialist to help your photography website rank on Google and appear in AI-driven searches, to building brand advocates, connecting with your ideal clients locally, and growing an email list you actually own, this episode is a practical roadmap for photographers and creative entrepreneurs who want to get found by the right people.

If you're a photographer trying to book more clients, grow your local business, improve your photography SEO, or build a marketing strategy that doesn't rely entirely on Instagram, this episode is for you.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

PLANN

My go-to social media planning and scheduling tool for organizing content and staying consistent across platforms.

https://www.plannthat.com/

Flodesk

What I use to build my email list, create opt-ins, and send newsletters that keep my business top of mind.

https://flodesk.com/c/HD4ZNM

Picture Perfect Rankings / Melissa Arlena

SEO support specifically for photographers to help optimize your website, improve Google visibility, and get found by the people already searching for what you offer.

https://pictureperfectrankings.com/done-for-you-seo/

Learn more about Kayla and her photography business at: https://kaylamariphoto.com/

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What photographs will you wish you had five years from now?

In this episode of The Work We Keep, Kayla reflects on how becoming a mother changed the way she approaches family, newborn, and Fresh 48 photography. After never having Fresh 48 or newborn photos of her own, she shares why she now finds herself documenting the ordinary details other mothers may not realize they'll miss yet, from hospital rooms and tiny newborn hands to pizza boxes, imperfect moments, and the way a baby fits against their mom.

It's a conversation about motherhood, memory, and why the photographs that feel insignificant today often become the ones we treasure most as our children grow.

If you're a mom in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ready to preserve what this season of your family actually feels like, book your own family, motherhood, newborn, or Fresh 48 photography experience at kaylamariphotography.com.

Learn more about Kayla and her photography business at: https://kaylamariphoto.com/

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