Some trips are quick getaways…
And some trips?
They become part of your story.
In Episode 662 of the Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Podcast, I’m joined by one of our longtime Geeks — Kevin Curtis Allen — for Part 1 of an incredible three-week Walt Disney World trip report.
And if you’ve been around this community for a while…
You already know Kevin brings a unique perspective, great stories, and plenty of laughs every time he joins the show.
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🎢 Featuring in This Episode (Part 1)
🇬🇧 A 3-Week Disney Adventure
Kevin and Deborah’s trip was built around something really special:
🎂 Celebrating BOTH of their birthdays during the same trip
✈️ A full 21 days / 21 nights in Florida
🌴 A mix of relaxing time + Disney immersion
This is Disney at a completely different pace.
🏨 Resort Hopping & Strategy
Kevin breaks down a smart split-stay approach:
- Old Key West (7 nights)
- Saratoga Springs (7 nights – home resort)
- Copper Creek at Wilderness Lodge (final 3 nights)
And shares some real-world insights like:
👉 Why Old Key West surprised him (location + walking path)
👉 How Saratoga’s layout actually works once you understand it
👉 Why that final resort stay at Wilderness Lodge feels like a “reward” at the end
🚶 Hidden Gem: Walking to Disney Springs
One of the best tips in this episode:
👉 The Old Key West nature walk to Disney Springs
- About a half-mile walk
- Scenic river views
- Connects directly to Saratoga Springs and Disney Springs
A simple thing… but a huge upgrade to how you experience the resort.
🧠 DVC Real Talk (After 10 Years)
Kevin brings a ton of value here:
- Owning DVC for nearly a decade
- Why he says it has “paid for itself time and time again”
- The realities of buying resale vs. today’s prices
- How he uses points to maximize longer stays
If you’ve ever considered DVC — this is real, honest insight.
❄️ February at Disney… Isn’t What You Think
One of the biggest surprises of the trip:
👉 The weather
- Cold mornings and evenings
- Wearing jackets in the parks
- Big temperature swings throughout the trip
And maybe even more surprising…
👉 The crowds
Kevin makes a great point:
There really isn’t a “slow season” anymore.
🤝 Geek Meet & Disney Coincidences
This is where the magic of the community shows up…
- Running into friends all over property
- Meeting up without even planning it
- And one incredible moment:
👉 Talking about meeting someone in the past…
👉 Turning around…
👉 And they’re sitting right there again
That’s Disney magic you just can’t plan.
🍽️ Kevin’s Food Reviews (Unfiltered 😄)
You knew this was coming…
Highlights include:
🍔 The Boathouse
- Great food… but pricey
- “Thimble-sized” sliders for $26 😅
🍰 Cake Bake Shop
- Beautiful… but overpriced
- Honest take: not worth the hype
🥪 Big takeaway:
👉 Portion size vs. value matters more than ever
💬 Shout-Out & Wrap-Up
Kevin —
This is exactly what the show is all about.
Not just Disney tips…
But hearing how trips evolve over time…
How traditions build…
And how Disney becomes part of your life story.
And the best part?
👉 We’re just getting started.
🎧 Coming Next Week…
In Part 2, we’ll dive into:
- More Geek meet moments
- More park stories
- More food takes (you’ve been warned 😄)
- And even more of what makes these trips so special
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like 2–3 weeks —
and experienced the parks in a totally different way?
I’d love to hear about it.
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