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Aubrey’s ASL-focused WDW trip - PREP 489

WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast

Release Date: 11/25/2025

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In episode 489 of WDW Prep to Go, Aubrey discusses her family’s ASL-focused Disney World trip designed for her hard-of-hearing son. She shares how their stay at Port Orleans Riverside, park visits, and interactions with cast members made the experience inclusive.
 
Post trip begins: 31 minutes
 
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