Disney DIStracted Life : Trip Reports and News
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsWalt Disney World trip planning and trip reports from listeners and friends. We will also include Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and other central Florida and Anaheim destinations.
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Episodes
Magic Kingdom Trip Planning
January 13, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBAngie and Kim share their trip planning strategies for Magic Kingdom.
Animal Kingdom Trip Planning
January 06, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBAngie and Kim share their family's trip planning strategies for Animal Kingdom.
Day 10 - WDW Trip Odd Happenings
December 31, 2018 23:19 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBThis is day 10 of the WDW trip report. I just recall odd things I saw and heppenings over the vacation. Happy 2019!
Day 9 WDW Christmas Trip Report - Magic Kingdom
December 31, 2018 01:41 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBDay 9 WDW Christmas Trip Report - Magic Kingdom The Slusher family spent the morning at Magic Kingdom and then the afternoon at our resort.
Day 8 WDW Trip Report - Ralph Breaks VR Experience
December 30, 2018 10:44 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBDay 8 WDW Trip Report - Ralph Breaks VR Experience and Animal Kingdom morning.
Day 7 WDW Trip Report - Epcot and Candlelight Processional
December 29, 2018 04:10 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBDay 7 WDW Trip Report - Epcot and Candlelight Processional
Day 6 WDW Christmas Trip Report
December 28, 2018 13:12 - 24 minutes - 20 MBDay 6 WDW Christmas Trip Report. Today we spent the morning at Hollywood Studios and then the evening around our resort.
Day 5 WDW Christmas Vacation Trip Report
December 27, 2018 12:41 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBDay 5 WDW Christmas Vacation trip report Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian and an evening at Animal Kingdom.
Day 4 WDW Christmas 2018 Trip Report
December 26, 2018 01:10 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MBDay 4 of the Slusher family vacation. Today we ate lunch at Art Smith's Homecomin and hung around the resort.
Day 3 WDW Christmas 2018 Trip report
December 25, 2018 04:26 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBDay 3 WDW Christmas 2018 Trip report for the Slusher family. Today we spent at Hollywood Studios with dinner at Sci-Fi Dine In and the Jingle bell Jingle Bam Dessert Party.
Day 2 Walt Disney World Christmas 2018 Trip Report
December 24, 2018 04:09 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBDay 2 of the Slusher family Walt Disney World Vacation. Magic Kingdom Day with lunch at Cinderella's Royal Table and an evening at Epcot.
151 Christmas Pre-Trip Report
December 16, 2018 17:00 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBThe Slusher family is traveling to Walt Disney World for the busiest time of the year. Hear all about our plans.
150 Epcot Trip Planning
December 09, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBAngie and Kim share their Epcot trip planning strategies.
Day 1 WDW Christmas Trip Report
December 03, 2018 00:13 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MBDay 1 (Dec 22) of Kim's family's Walt Disney World Vacation. Today should include: Travel Hoo-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Visit the Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
149 Hollywood Studios Trip Planning
December 02, 2018 22:48 - 45 minutes - 21 MBAngie and Kim share their Hollywood Studios trip planning approaches. Visit the sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
148 - Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Trip Report
October 28, 2018 04:14 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week we share the Slusher family's Grand Tetons and Yellowstone trip report. The travel dates were Saturday July 21st to Sunday July 29th in 2018. We spent 3 nights in Jackson Wyoming and 4 nights in West Yellowstone Montana.
147 - New York City Trip Report
September 30, 2018 22:52 - 2 hours - 57.2 MBAngie and Abby’s New York City trip report. They traveled in July 2018. Read Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/new-york-city-trip-report-july-2018/
146 - WDW & Universal Orlando Trip Report
September 03, 2018 02:24 - 2 hours - 66.5 MBUniversal Orlando / Walt Disney World trip report for a June 15th -23rd 2018 vacation with Angie. Full Show Notes- http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-and-universal-orlando-trip-report-june-2018/
145 Universal Orlando WDW Pre Trip Report June 2018
August 18, 2018 20:06 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBUniversal Orlando / Walt Disney World pre-trip report for a June 2018 vacation with Angie.
Tours at WDW January 2018 Trip Report
July 04, 2018 17:28 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBJanuary 2018 trip report focusing on some amazing tours you can take around the property with listener Dennis. Visit the Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
143 - Pre and Post WDW April 2018
June 16, 2018 03:18 - 2 hours - 79 MBAngie is sharing both a pre and post trip report. Hear all about her planning strategies for before the vacation and then what actually happened on vacation. Skip to the 54 minute mark to only listen to the post trip report. Full Show Notes at: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/pre-and-post-walt-disney-world-trip-report-april-2018/
142 - WDW April 2018 Trip Report
May 30, 2018 00:14 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBBrent shares an April 2018 Walt Disney World vacation staying at the Polynesian resort and on the dining plan. This episode has tons of great information on traveling with groups and fun snacks to eat! In this episode: Using the dining plan in 2018 since it includes an alcoholic beverage for those over 21 - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disney-dining-plan/ Going to Guest Services at Disney Springs Prioritize tickets if you have multiple ones on your account ...
141 - WDW November 2017 Trip Report
May 13, 2018 19:55 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBWalt Disney World trip report with Tracey during November 14-21, 2017. She traveled with her husband and her two boys that were 7 and 9 at the time of the vacation. Read Full Show Notes and see pictures: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-november-2017-trip-report/ Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
140 - Walt Disney World and Universal
April 29, 2018 23:21 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWalt Disney World and Universal Orlando trip report with Virginia. Topics for this week: Resort on this vacation: Royal Pacific, Port Orleans French Quarter, and Pop Century Touring Universal Orlando with a 7-year old Losing a backpack in Magic Kingdom Dessert parties – Star Wars and Happily Ever After Tons of great dining around the world Purchasing Disney Vacation Club while on vacation New childcare offering – Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
139 - WDW Pre-Trip Report
February 11, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBWalt Disney World and Universal Orlando pre-trip report with Virginia. This is a fun trip planning episode with stays at Royal Pacific Resort, Port Orleans French Quarter, and Pop Century. Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-pre-trip-report/ Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
138 - Beauty and the Beast
January 28, 2018 16:49 - 39 minutes - 18 MBThis week I thought it would be nice to try something a little different. Today’s episode is a version of Beauty and the Beast and see how it was changed from an older version to the Disney version we know and love. The version we hear is from Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont who adapted her version from Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve. Audio is from LibriVox - https://librivox.org/ Read by Tina Tilney. Check out Craftlit.com and Disney Story Origins Podcast.
137 - Disneyland at Christmas
January 21, 2018 22:27 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBDisneyland at Christmas is this week’s episode with Ryan Slusher. Full Show Notes at: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/disneyland-at-christmas/ Visit the Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
136 - WDW Fall 2017 Trip Report
January 07, 2018 22:05 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBWalt Disney World Fall 2017 trip report with Miriam Molloy. Some highlights are: 4 parks in one day, Family Magic Tour at Magic Kingdom, and sharing some pixie dust to other guests. Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-fall-2017-trip-report-4-parks-one-day/ Show Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
135 - 2018 Vacation Plans
January 01, 2018 16:18 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBAngie and Kim share their 2018 vacation plans and what they are looking forward to in the upcoming year. Links mentioned in this episode: The Void - Star Wars Secrets of the Empire Attractions Magazine YouTube Universal Orlando Resort DIStracted Life Facebook Page Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/ Website: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/
134 - Star Wars Guided Tour at Hollywood Studios
December 26, 2017 00:44 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBPop Century trip report in October 2017 with Amy Rivers. The family experienced the Star Wars Tour at Hollywood Studios. Read Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/star-wars-guided-tour-hollywood-studios/ Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
133 Universal Orlando Trip Report
December 18, 2017 01:02 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBUniversal Orlando trip report with Kristy Hertz on this week’s podcast. She traveled with her six-year-old son and they stayed at Loew’s Royal Pacific Resort for access to Express Pass. Kristy was on episode 125 to share her family’s Disneyland vacation if you want to check it out. Read Full Show Notes - http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/universal-orlando-trip-report/ WDW December 2018 Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/134416263911625/ Sponsor -...
132 - Vero Beach and WDW Trip Report
November 27, 2017 03:24 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBVero Beach and Walt Disney World at the Polynesian Resort with Sandy Symianick and her mom, Susan. They traveled August 15 – 27, 2017 for 12 nights total. Read Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/vero-beach-resort-walt-disney-world-trip-report/ Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
131 Fort Wilderness and Pandora July 2017 WDW 2017 Part 2
November 11, 2017 23:31 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBJuly 2017 Walt Disney World vacation with Abby and Angie Muma. This episode is part 2 with a focus on Fort Wilderness fun and the new World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom. Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/ Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
130 Walt Disney World July 2017 Trip Report Part 1
October 29, 2017 20:27 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBJuly 2017 Walt Disney World vacation with Abby and Angie Muma. This episode is part 1 with a focus on the Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing. WDW From Down Under Facebook Group Read Full Show Notes with pictures: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/walt-disney-world-july-2017-trip-report-part-1/ Visit the Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/
129 - 5 Parks in 3 Days - Adventure is Out There
October 08, 2017 13:56 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week Kevin and Leanne Vogel from Explorking.com share their Walt Disney World vacation from December 2016. This was Kevin’s first trip to Disney. On this trip, they hit all 4 Disney theme parks and Universal Orlando in only 3 days! They had some ups and down, but overall had a great vacation. We also chat about Kevin and Leanne’s love of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. This week’s links: 10 Things You Should Never Do At Disney Explorking.com - Follow Kevin and Leanne in their RV ...
128 BoardWalk Inn and Grand Floridian for Pre and Post Cruise Stay
September 20, 2017 16:12 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBStaying at the Boardwalk Inn before a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Then a post cruise stay over at the Grand Floridian Resort. To hear more about the cruise itself check out the DCL podcast – Episode 18 See the videos from the vacation over at Travel Agent Dad YouTube Channel This episode has our day at Epcot, the stay at the BoardWalk Inn before the cruise. After the cruise, we had a day at the Magic Kingdom and a stay at the Grand Floridian. Listen to Episode 126 to hear mo...
127 Letters A to G of the ABCs of Walt Disney World Favorites
September 02, 2017 21:38 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBThe ABC’s of Walt Disney World. Angie, Abby, and Kim chat about their favorites around the Walt Disney World resort (and beyond). Congratulations to Brandon for winning the Stitch fidget spinner. Read Full Show Notes http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/letters-g-abcs-walt-disney-world-favorites/ Sponsor Travel Agent Dad Voicemail 855-700-9990
126 June 2017 Walt Disney World Trip Report
August 23, 2017 02:13 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBJune 2017 Walt Disney World trip report with Ella Hanes. In this episode, Ellas shares great tips for traveling while pregnant and staying off site. If you want to hear Ella’s week after Thanksgiving 2016 trip report check out episode 103. Don’t forget to visit the sponsor. – http://travelagentdad.com/ Read Full SHow Notes at: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/june-2017-walt-disney-world-trip-report/ Chicago / Milwaukee area folks should check out Disney Pub Triv...
Bonus - 7-Night Disney Cruise Line to the Eastern Caribbean
August 16, 2017 22:00 - 117 MBThis episode Steve Kriese from the DCL Podcast had Kim come on to share her family's vacation on his podcast. He is letting me put the episode in this feed so that you all will definitely not miss the vacation fun.
125 Disneyland May 2017 Trip Report
August 13, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBKristy Hertz shares a Disneyland trip report this week on the podcast. She was on a 12-day vacation with 7-days in the Disneyland Resort area in May 2017. Read Full Show Notes http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/disneyland-trip-report-may-2017/ Visit the Sponsor http://travelagentdad.com/ Podcast voicemail line – 855-700-9990
124 May 2017 Walt Disney World Trip Report
August 04, 2017 03:55 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWalt Disney World trip report with Rena Ciotti for a 9-day vacation in early May 2017. Find Rena at DISTravelMoms.com or you can reach her via Facebook or email [email protected] Read Full Show Notes at http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/may-2017-walt-disney-world-trip-report/ Visit the Sponsor - http://travelagentdad.com/ Leave a voicemail for the podcast 855-700-9990
123 - Walt Disney World Trip Report Fall 2016
July 23, 2017 22:03 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBThis week Clare joins us all the way from Australia to share her Walt Disney World vacation. She traveled with her 2 daughters husband in September 2016 and was at Walt Disney World for 2 weeks. Read Full Show Notes at http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/walt-disney-world-fall-2016-trip-report/ Visit the Sponsor - http://travelagentdad.com/ Leave a voicemail for the podcast 855-700-9990
122 D23 Expo 2017 Recap from the Parks and Resort Panel
July 16, 2017 20:40 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week Christy Pudyk joins me and we discuss the news coming out of the D23 Expo 2017 for Walt Disney World. Find Christy on social media: https://packyourpixiedust.com/ https://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust/ https://twitter.com/PackYrPixieDust DCL Podcast Read Full Show Notes - http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/d23-expo-2017-parks-resort-recap/
121 Hawaii - Maui and Oahu and Disney's Aulani Trip Resort
July 15, 2017 02:02 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBThis week Sally Portera shares her family’s Hawaii vacation to Maui and Oahu where she stayed at Disney’s Aulani. You can listen to Sally’s Walt Disney World vacation at Thanksgiving in Episode 102 . You can find Sally at her Facebook page for her travel agent work Wish Upon a Star With Sally:https://www.facebook.com/wishuponastarwithsally/ Read Full SHow Notes at - http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/maui-oahu-stay-aulani/ Visit the Sponsor - http://travelagentdad.com/...
120 Harmony of the Seas Trip Report Part 2
July 06, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBApril 2017 cruise on Harmony of the Seas with Angie. Angie sailed with her daughter on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. This is part 2 with a focus on the shore excursions and entertainment onboard. Check out part 1 of the vacation on this episode – http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/harmony-seas-trip-report-eastern-caribbean/ You can hear about Angie’s previous Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise on these episodes: Episode 92 – http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/92-travel-d...
119 Harmony of the Seas Eastern Caribbean Trip Report
July 01, 2017 01:16 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBApril 2017 cruise on Harmony of the Seas with Angie. Angie sailed with her daughter on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Check out Angie's pictures at this week's show notes - http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/harmony-seas-trip-report-eastern-caribbean/ You can hear about Angie’s previous Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise on these episodes: Episode 92 – http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/92-travel-drama-happens/ Episode 93 – http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-...
118 WDW Dining Plan
June 18, 2017 23:28 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week Angie and I are joined with Miriam Molloy to chat about the Walt Disney World dining plans. The Slusher Family vacations are up on Ryan’s YouTube Channel from our recent WDW-DCL vacation. Read full show notes at http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-dining-plans-information-tips/ Visit the sponsor at http://travelagentdad.com/
117 Disneyland Trip Report
June 08, 2017 02:12 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBA Disneyland trip report with Miriam Molloy on this week’s podcast. Miriam’s family traveled in January 2017, stayed offsite at the Howard Johnson, and dealt with some challenging weather. Read the Full Show Notes at: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/disneyland-trip-report-staying-howard-johnson-anaheim/ Visit The Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/ Ryan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3O4hnguPdIXKbKbWleTN3Q
116 Bachelorette Party Trip to Walt Disney World
May 30, 2017 01:29 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBThis week Alicia Lugo shares a bachelorette party trip from April 2017 in Walt Disney World. She shares the planning and fun of getting people from all over the US to Walt Disney World for a vacation. If you want to hear about Alicia’s September 2016 you can find it on episode 113 – http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-dining-pool-fun-september-2016-trip-report/ Read Full Show Notes - http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/bachelorette-party-trip-walt-disney-world/ ...
115 Traveling with a High School Group to Walt Disney World
May 22, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBThis week Trisha Daab shares a trip report from a high school cheerleading trip with her son to be a part of the Varsity Spirit Spectacular, a cheerleading group experience. Trisha is the author of the book, The Not-So-Evil Stepmother in the Most Magical Place on Earth: Planning Your Walt Disney World Family Vacation. Please check out the book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Evil-Stepmother-Magical-Place-Earth-ebook/dp/B06X94G1CG You can follow Trisha on Instagram @notsoev...