Me and the Magic
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -Me and the Magic provides solo travel and vacation planning tips, dining and resort reviews, and much more. Join Amanda Bauner on her travels around the United States and different parts of the world, including Disney destinations and Disney cruises.
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Episode 084: Holiday Gift Ideas… Experiences!
December 19, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 69.1 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, I share Samantha Brown’s article, “100 Experience-Based Holiday Gift Ideas”, adding my commentary and more ideas for gift-giving. Resources Read through the full article that inspired this episode, 100 Experience-Based Holiday Gift Ideas by Samanatha Brown. Learn more about Samantha Brown. Follow Samantha Brown on Instagram. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Ma...
Episode 083: Accessibility Tips for Disneyland
November 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Andrew Prince and Vanessa Prince return to share accessibility tips for Disneyland and to share what they most enjoyed about their time at Disneyland and at the D23 Expo. Resources Check out the Disneyland Park Guide for Guests with Disabilities. Check out the Disney California Adventure Guide for Guests with Disabilities. Vanessa and Andrew enjoyed their stay at the...
Episode 082: My Fabulous Fall Road Trip, Part 2
November 14, 2022 23:00 - 48 minutes - 70 MBIn this episode… My fabulous fall road trip took me through 8 states, 8 hotels, and 2,500 miles of driving over the course of 16 days. I share the highlights, where I want to go back for a return visit, and what I’d do differently next time. Resources from this episode We had a great breakfast at Wild Eggs, a restaurant chain in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. I’ve been attending concerts at the Ruoff Music Center (it will always be Deer Creek to me) since it opened in 1988. This is a ...
Episode 081: My Fabulous Fall Road Trip, Part 1
November 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode… My fabulous fall road trip took me through 8 states, 8 hotels, and 2,500 miles of driving over the course of 16 days. I share the highlights, where I want to go back for a return visit, and what I’d do differently next time. Resources from this episode In Episode 062, we discussed first visit tips from a Dollywood Insider. In Episode 077, I shared my top 10 tips to travel solo without feeling lonely. Visit Buc-ees on your next road trip! The Biltmo...
Episode 080: A Review of EPCOT’s Festivals
October 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode… Conor Brown, creator of WDW Opinion and former Cast Member, is here with me to review each of EPCOT’s Festivals - the International Festival of the Arts, the International Flower and Garden Festival, the International Food and Wine Festival, and the International Festival of the Holidays. We share our favorite parts of these festivals and what we would change if we could. Connect with Conor Connect with Conor Brown at WDW Opinion and on Facebook, Instagram, and You...
Episode 079: How to Best Use Genie+ at Walt Disney World
October 03, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 70.8 MBIn this episode… Serena Lyn, creator of Living by Disney, shares her expertise in Disney’s Genie system. Learn how to maximize your time in Walt Disney World parks using Genie+ in each park. Serena also shares her recommendations for each individual Lightning Lane attraction. Resources from this episode Disney’s How-to Guide to Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane Serena’s Guidebooks for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Connect with Serena Connect with Serena Lyn ...
Episode 078: How Smells Enhance the Magic at Walt Disney World
September 26, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 74.6 MBIn this episode… Have you ever noticed certain smells as you walk around the Disney parks? Or maybe a certain scent hits you as you enter your favorite Disney resort. Today, we are talking about how smells and scents enhance the magic at Walt Disney World. Resources from this episode Why Disney Water Rides Smell Different Connect with Erin Connect with Erin King on Facebook and Instagram. Check out Inspired Education, Erin’s website, with information on the Happy Teacher Confere...
Episode 077: Top 10 Tips to Travel Solo Without Feeling Lonely
September 22, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode… One of the biggest concerns people give when asked why they don’t travel solo is that they don’t want to feel lonely. Here are my top 10 tips to traveling solo without feeling lonely. Resources from this episode Explore the new Me and the Magic website! Solo Traveler World has an excellent article with additional resources on how to travel alone without being lonely. Solo Traveler World also has this great article: The Hostel Experience: Sleeping with Strange...
Episode 076: Introducing… Me and the Magic
September 19, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode… Welcome to Me and the Magic! I’m excited to share with you the reasons behind this reimagining from Disney Travel for All to Me and the Magic, and more importantly, how this will benefit you and others. Resources from this episode Explore the new Me and the Magic website! I share in this episode solo travel statistics and more. Here’s where you can find those studies and articles: Solo Travel Statistics: 2022 from Travel.RadicalStorage.com 7 things I learnt from...
Episode 075: Our Girls’ Trip on the Disney Wish
September 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn this episode… Dawn Niebling and I share our experience aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, after our 4-night Bahamas cruise with stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay. We give a full review of the Disney Wish and all it has to offer. Resources from this episode Be sure to listen to Episode 073, if you haven’t already, for our pre-cruise activities before we sailed out of Port Canaveral. Connect with Dawn Connect with Dawn on Facebook and Instagram. Cruise wit...
Episode 074: Fall and Holiday Dining and Delights at Walt Disney World
September 09, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… Julie Tran Deily, owner and creator of The Little Kitchen blog and food expert, joins me to share what fun fall and Halloween foods and drinks we are most looking forward to. And since the holidays are only a couple months away, we also share what delicious delectables we are most excited to taste around Thanksgiving and Christmastime. Resources Be sure to check out The Li...
Episode 073: What to Do Before Your Cruise
September 01, 2022 10:18 - 33 minutes - 47 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… My friend and I recently sailed for 4 nights on the Disney Wish! Before we dish on the Wish, we are sharing what to do before your cruise, including our the fun adventures we had before our cruise out of Port Canaveral. Plus, we share what you must do before you check in at the terminal. Resources In Episode 051, I shared the top 10 planning tips for your next Disney cruis...
Episode 072: Remembering Loved Ones in Your Happy Place
August 19, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… Tim Bigonia, creator and podcast host of Journey to Grateful, joins me today to talk about what it’s like to return to your happy place, be that a Disney destination or another special place, after a loved one has passed. This is one of my favorite conversations I’ve ever had on the show. Everyone can relate to either grief from a loved one’s passing or supporting friends an...
Episode 071: My Staycation at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… I recently did a summer weekend staycation at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. I really enjoyed my stay at this resort. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is one of four moderate category resorts at Walt Disney World. In this episode, I’ll discuss the best locations to stay at this resort, transportation available to the parks, dining options, and more! Resources Learn more a...
Episode 070: Scandinavian Cruise on the Celebrity Apex
August 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… Jason Canapp, creator of Here with the Magic and host of the Soundscapes by Here with the Magic podcast, is back! Jason shares his family’s recent experience in Amsterdam and then aboard the Celebrity Apex on a 12-night Scandinavian cruise. Resources from this episode Learn more about the Celebrity Apex! Check out Here with the Magic. Enjoy the Soundscapes by Here wit...
Episode 069: Our 2023 Group Cruise on the Disney Fantasy
July 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… We share all the details of our first group cruise with the Disney Travel for All community! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Go to DisneyTrav...
Episode 068: Planning for an Epic Road Trip
July 20, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… After many road trips with friends and family, I am planning my first solo road trip for this fall. I’ve been researching, as I love to do, because I am planning for an epic road trip! Angie Robinson joins me this week to share her best road trip tips. Angie and I discuss the necessary pre-road trip tasks to complete, packing tips, and of course travel tips. Resources from...
Episode 067: My Favorite Orlando Restaurants for Delivery
July 11, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.9 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… This week, I'm highlighting local restaurants around the Orlando, Windermere, and Winter Garden areas that will deliver to Walt Disney World resorts, Universal Studios resorts, area hotels, and houses in the Orlando area. My Favorite Orlando Restaurants to order food for delivery include: Hawkers Asian Street Fare Keke’s Breakfast Cafe A Vegan Spot The Mexican Camel...
Episode 066: Your Disney Cruise Questions
June 28, 2022 17:11 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Welcome the Disney Wish! Wednesday, June 29th is the Christening Day for the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship! The christening sailing, Wednesday through Saturday, will be a very special one. Be sure to follow WDW Radio with Lou Mongello and Beci Mehnken with MEI Travel and Mouse Fan Travel as they embark on this exciting sailing! The Make-a-Wish children, past, present, and...
Episode 065: Solo in Disneyland Paris and France
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Have you dreamed of exploring France, including Paris, wineries, and the French countryside? If you’re like me, you’ve also dreamt of going to Disneyland Paris! Jaime Williams just returned from nearly a month in France, and she’s here to share all about her solo trip to Disneyland Paris. Jaime also shares more of her favorite places in France, and she shares some great international solo travel ...
Episode 064: Adventures by Disney: Los Angeles and Disneyland
June 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Have you ever wanted to go on an Adventures by Disney trip? In this episode, Kim Buckley shares her recent magical trip going to Los Angeles and Disneyland with Adventures by Disney. Find the trip highlights and itinerary details here. Explore 2022 and 2023 itineraries with Adventures by Disney here. Join the Disney Travel for All Facebook community to share your love of Disney travels wit...
Episode 063: EPCOT’s Latest and Greatest
June 02, 2022 18:14 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! EPCOT is undergoing a major transformation, and we are starting to see new attractions, eateries, and shops opening. In this episode, I review EPCOT’s latest and greatest! Space 220 Here are reviews from Disney Food blog for Space 220’s lunch, dinner, and lounge. Lunch Review Dinner Review Lounge Review Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind AllEars has a great article titled “...
Episode 062: First Visit Tips from a Dollywood Insider
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Katie Smith is back to share her best tips for your first visit to Dollywood. Katie is a Dollywood Insider and has been frequenting Dollywood since she was a kid. Her love of Dolly Parton, Dollywood, and eastern Tennessee shines in our fun talk about all that Dollywood has to offer. We cover everything from recommendations on where to stay to Dollywood rides and entertainment. We share some mo...
Episode 061: Moving to the Magic... One Year Later
May 18, 2022 13:28 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Wanna know what it’s like to move to the magic and live close to Walt Disney World? In April 2021, I moved to the Orlando area, and I live just north of Magic Kingdom. People ask me all the time if living this close to Walt Disney World diminishes the magic, so I’m sharing that answer. Plus, my friends, Bill and Melanie Jones, are joining me to share our experiences after moving to the magic… one...
Episode 060: Summer Highlights at Walt Disney World
May 12, 2022 00:45 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! If you are planning your vacation between May and August, here are summer highlights at Walt Disney World that you won’t want to miss! Join the Disney Travel for All Facebook community to share your love of Disney travels with new friends, and share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@disneytravelfor...
Episode 059: 9 Ways to Pack Light for Your Trip
April 25, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! I recently went on a 9-day trip to New York State. I stayed in 4 different places in those 8 nights, and I traveled several hours by plane, train, bus, and car. It was essential that I packed light for this trip, to make all my travels easier. In this episode, I share 9 ways to pack light for your trip. Some of these tips are my personal preferences, and some are tried and true packing tips. I...
Episode 058: The Most Epic Day at Walt Disney World
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Many people have done the all 4 parks in one day challenge at Walt Disney World. But have you ever heard of people flying into and out of Orlando on the same day that they go to all 4 parks? Sisters Stephanie Long and Danielle Storvik flew from Nashville to Orlando early one February morning, then went to all 4 parks at Walt Disney World before flying back to Nashville that night. Listen to he...
Episode 057: Accessibility Tips for Walt Disney World
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Did you know that 1 out of every 7 Americans has mobility issues? We want every person to experience the magic of Walt Disney World! In this episode, two experts in this area, Andrew Prince and Vanessa Prince, share their best accessibility tips for Walt Disney World. Andrew and Vanessa Prince, along with the rest of their family, have been enjoying the Disney parks and resorts, as well as Di...
Episode 056: Best Tips for Going Solo to Walt Disney World
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Jeffrey Wale, co-host of the Southern Charmed Magic podcast, joins me as we share our best tips for going solo to Walt Disney World. We discuss staying solo at the resorts, dining solo, our favorite attractions to experience solo, and tips for watching shows and fireworks solo. Connect with Jeffrey and Southern Charmed Magic online for their podcast, Facebook page, Instagram, and TeePublic ...
Episode 055: My Marvelous Cruise on the Disney Magic, Part 2
March 24, 2022 00:16 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, I’m sharing all the details of my Marvel Day at Sea on my marvelous cruise on the Disney Magic! Plus, I share what it was like to have a double dip on Castaway Cay, our excellent Palo brunch, and so much more! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Disney Travel for All Community is planning our first group cruise for November 2023! Since itineraries are not yet out for Fall 2023, we are sta...
Episode 054: My Marvelous Cruise on the Disney Magic
February 28, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, I am sharing all the joyful details of my marvelous cruise on the Disney Magic! And because there is so much goodness to share, this is only Part 1 of 2! I sailed in early February 2022 out of Miami on the Disney Magic for a 5-night Bahamas cruise, with one day being a Marvel Day at Sea! This episode goes into detail about my pre-cruise fun in South Florida and the Florida Keys, ...
Episode 053: Your Questions about Walt Disney World
February 01, 2022 16:11 - 32 minutes - 45 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! What questions do you have as you plan for your next visit to Walt Disney World parks, resorts, and Disney Springs? Today, I am answering your questions about Walt Disney World! From trip planning and choosing a resort to specific dining questions, I have you covered. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Disney Travel for All Community is planning our first group cruise for November 2023! Since itinerari...
Episode 052: 5 Places to Find Magic Outside the Disney Parks
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Today, I’m sharing 5 places to find magic outside the Disney parks at Walt Disney World! Maybe you couldn’t get a park reservation, or you just want a non-park day for your vacation. Or maybe you’re trying to save money or want a new experience. Where do you find magic outside the Disney parks? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Disney Travel for All Community is planning our first group cruise for ...
Episode 051: Top 10 Planning Tips for a Disney Cruise
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Today, I’m sharing my top 10 tips when you plan your next Disney cruise! In case you missed previous episodes about Disney cruises, make sure you check out these Episodes: Episode 005 - Planning a Disney Cruise - Solo and Family Episode 006 - Our 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruises on the Disney Fantasy Episode 008 - Our NOLA Cruise on the Disney Wonder Episode 035 - Top 10 Things We Ca...
Episode 050: Celebrating with the Disney Travel for All Community
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! It’s our 50th episode, and what better way to celebrate than with members of the Disney Travel for All Community! Join us as we reminisce on our favorite memories of the last 50 years of Walt Disney World and share what we are looking forward to in the next 50 years! Thank you for listening! I could not have reached this milestone without your ongoing support. I want to hear from you - what w...
Episode 050: Celebrating with the Disney Travel for All Community
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! It’s our 50th episode, and what better way to celebrate than with members of the Disney Travel for All Community! Join us as we reminisce on our favorite memories of the last 50 years of Walt Disney World and share what we are looking forward to in the next 50 years! Thank you for listening! I could not have reached this milestone without your ongoing support. I want to hear from you - what w...
Disney Travel for All Programming Note
December 29, 2021 15:23 - 2 minutes - 4.1 MBAmanda is here with an update and a wish for you in the new year. Look forward to much more content coming in 2022, starting on January 3rd!
Episode 049: Review of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
December 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Walt Disney World officially kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration on October 1st. This 18-month long celebration goes through April 2023. Jaime and Erin shared in Episode 039 how they were planning for their special vacations. In this episode, Jaime Williams and Erin Van Quill return to share their experiences during the start of the 50th anniversary celebration. We review the new offerin...
Episode 048: Toledo and Dahlia Lounge at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
November 29, 2021 18:19 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In Episode 041, I shared why I love Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Two of those reasons are the Toledo restaurant and the Dahlia Lounge atop the Gran Destino Tower. In this episode, join me for a review of these two beautiful spaces that also have outstanding service and delicious food and drinks. Join the Disney Travel for All Facebook community to share your love of Disney travels and mor...
Episode 047: Holiday Highlights at Walt Disney World
November 22, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! The holidays have arrived at Walt Disney World’s parks, resorts, and Disney Springs! In this episode, I share my review from the Magic Kingdom’s Very Merriest after-hours event. Then, I share the holiday highlights at Walt Disney World this holiday season. I talk about details of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and Disney Springs’ Christmas tree stroll. Plus, I share my favorite ...
Episode 046: How Universal Studios Orlando Compares to Walt Disney World
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Josh Fiedler joins me once again to share his love for Universal Studios Orlando. Josh grew up going to both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. We both share our thoughts on the parks, resorts, food options, special events, and more! Connect with Josh online on Instagram and Facebook. Join the Disney Travel for All Facebook community to share your love of Disney travels and more...
Episode 045: Creating Goodness from Grief
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Katie Smith is training for runDisney events early in 2022 while raising money for Kellsies Hope Foundation, an organization that supports children with cancer and provides scholarships to nursing students. Listen to hear Katie’s story, and then donate to this worthy cause and help Katie meet her fundraising goal here. Connect with Katie on Instagram at @fairygodkatie and at The Girlfriends G...
Episode 044: How Healthy Habits Improve Your Vacation
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 44 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Do your healthy habits fall by the wayside when you go on vacation? In this episode, online fitness coach and fellow Disney enthusiast Julie Voris joins me to share how keeping healthy habits will help you enjoy your vacation even more! Connect with Julie at JulieVoris.com and on Instagram, where she shares videos, live talks, and inspirational posts daily. Join the Disney Travel for All Fa...
Episode 043: My First Stay at Disney's Vero Beach Resort
October 15, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, located about two hours southeast of Walt Disney World along Florida’s Atlantic Treasure Coast, offers rest and relaxation with some Disney magic. The resort is located right on the beach, steps from the pool area. Accommodations include rooms in the inn, as well as outer buildings with studios and villas with one or two bedrooms. Or go all out and reserve a three-bedr...
Episode 042: EPCOT Welcomes Remy and Crepes
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! EPCOT will open the France pavilion’s newest attraction and restaurant, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris, on October 1st to all park guests. Annual passholders have been fortunate to have special previews, and I am so excited for these fantastic additions to my favorite pavilion in the World Showcase! In this episode, I will discuss details of both the queue and the attra...
Episode 041: Healthy Disney Review of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, one of the moderate category resorts at Walt Disney World, offers fantastic health and fitness options, as well as healthy food options. The resort itself offers an astounding ten options for restaurants, bars, and lounges. The resort also features the Lost City of Cibola main pool and three leisure pools, two fitness centers, a volleyball court, and a 0.9-mile ...
Episode 040: New Annual Pass Options for Walt Disney World
September 08, 2021 13:34 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Walt Disney World has revamped its passholder program! Starting September 8, 2021, choose from four annual pass options for Walt Disney World. Disney Pixie Dust Pass (Florida residents only) Disney Pirate Pass (Florida residents only) Disney Sorcerer Pass (Florida residents and Disney Vacation Club Members only) Disney Incredi-Pass What do you think of the new annual pass system? Are yo...
Episode 039: Planning for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
September 01, 2021 19:33 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary, starting on October 1st! This 18-month long celebration is going to be epic! Today, I have two friends, Jaime Williams and Erin Van Quill, with me who are planning their vacations to be a part of the 50th anniversary celebration on October 1st. They share how they have been planning for this momentous occasion, and we discuss what ...
Episode 038: Boma Buffet Reviews at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! I couldn’t be happier that Boma - Flavors of Africa has reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. While several restaurants that used to serve buffets have reopened to serve family style for now, Boma is reopening with its breakfast and dinner buffets! I immensely enjoyed both my breakfast and dinner at Boma. In this episode, I am sharing with you my reviews, as well as the items that I think a...
Episode 037: Tips to Plan Your Vacation to Universal Studios Orlando
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Nikky from Theme Park Hipster joins me today to share her best tips to plan your next vacation to Universal Studios Orlando. Like me, Nikky lives in the Orlando area and frequently travels solo to both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. We answer all the questions you have about planning a fantastic vacation to Universal Studios Orlando. How is Universal Studios Orlando diff...