Me and the Magic
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 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...
Episode 036: What are Disney Genie and Disney Genie+?
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! What are Disney Genie and Disney Genie+? Disney recently introduced a new Disney Genie service for guests, coming this fall for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland California. The Disney Genie service will be a free service for all parks guests, offering personalized itineraries based on your preferences, as well as other features designed to enhance your visit to the parks. Disney also announ...
Episode 036 - What are Disney Genie and Disney Genie+?
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! What are Disney Genie and Disney Genie+? Disney recently introduced a new Disney Genie service for guests, coming this fall for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland California. The Disney Genie service will be a free service for all parks guests, offering personalized itineraries based on your preferences, as well as other features designed to enhance your visit to the parks. Disney also announ...
Episode 035: Top 10 Things We Can’t Wait to Experience on the Disney Wish
August 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! From the DCL Podcast, Steve Kreise and Christy Pudyk join me to share our top ten things we can’t wait to experience on the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, scheduled to first set sail in June 2022 and open now for bookings. What are you most excited to experience on the Disney Wish, and when are you planning to sail on the Wish? The DCL Podcast features trip reports on D...
Bonus Episode: Introducing Healthy Disney
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! I am introducing a new aspect into Disney Travel for All - introducing Healthy Disney! Healthy Disney offers reviews of healthy food and drink options at Walt Disney World’s parks and resorts, as well as reviews of resorts from a health-related perspective. What are the best pools at each resort for swimming laps? What’s the fitness center like? Is there a spa? Are any activities offered, like su...
Episode 034: Best Walt Disney World Resorts to Stay Solo - Part 2
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Have you considered a solo vacation to Walt Disney World? Or maybe you’ve stayed solo at Walt Disney World and are looking for a different resort than your last stay. Today, I review each deluxe Disney resorts and the deluxe villas / Disney Vacation resorts at Walt Disney World. Plus, I share my top 5 picks for where to stay solo at Walt Disney World for all resort categories. What topics would...
Episode 033: How to Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Dawn Niebling is back as we share our top tips for planning a Walt Disney World vacation during the hotter months. We go through each of the four parks and discuss which attractions are the best when the heat is too much or when storms pop up. Dawn also shares her family’s strategy for enjoying a full day in a park, from rope drop to park close. Plus, we share our pick for the best park for a hot...
Episode 032: Moving to the Magic: Find Your Dream Home
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Mike Collier, a central Florida realtor and the leader of The Ambassador Team at EXP Realty, joins me to share how to find your dream home in the Orlando area. Mike is a former Walt Disney World Ambassador. He shares his story of working in the Disney College Program and being selected to be one of two Walt Disney World Ambassadors in 2006. Then, we dive into the housing market,...
Episode 031: My First Stay at Disney's BoardWalk Villas
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Have you stayed at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas at the Walt Disney World Resort? I recap my first stay at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, along with my first visit to Trattoria al Forno for a delicious breakfast. Thanks to Craig D’Amico for gifting me this night at the BoardWalk Villas! Craig shared his experience and insights into being a Disney Vacation Club owner in Episode 017. You can connect wit...
Episode 030: Travel and Disney Destination Updates
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Beci Mahnken, founder and CEO of MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel, joins me to share the latest general travel updates. We then discuss planning for your next visit to Walt Disney World and Disneyland California, when to visit other Disney resorts, what’s next for Adventures by Disney, and of course the status of Disney Cruise Line and when to book your next cruise! Many thanks t...
Episode 029: Walt Disney World News and Dining Reviews
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! This week, I discuss some recent Walt Disney World news and then share what it’s been like to adjust to living so close to Walt Disney World. I’ve been fortunate to meet friends who have been here on vacation, as well as local friends, for some great meals. I’ve also enjoyed some meals solo on property. I share some dining reviews of The Boathouse brunch, Il Mulino dinner, The Wave dinner, Ale & ...
Episode 028 - Moving to the Magic: I did it!
May 03, 2021 05:11 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Have you ever thought of moving to the magic? I have dreamed of living near Walt Disney World for years, and now I have made it happen! This week, I moved from Tampa to Windermere, just north of the Magic Kingdom, and I am thrilled to share with you all the details! Even more, I’m so excited to share my joy with you and to be so close to Walt Disney World to help you even more with your Disney dr...
Episode 027 - Best Walt Disney World Resorts to Stay Solo - Part 1
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Have you considered a solo vacation to Walt Disney World? Or maybe you’ve stayed solo at Walt Disney World and are looking for a different resort than your last stay. Today, I review each value and moderate Disney resort, then share my top picks for where to stay solo at Walt Disney World. What topics would you like to hear us discuss this year? Do you have Disney travel questions? Our Facebo...
Episode 026: Our 21 Picks for Disney Entertainment in 2021
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! There are so many great movies, TV series, documentaries, and more coming out in 2021 under the Disney entertainment umbrella, and we are here for it! Brad Bauner and Josh Fiedler join me as we present our 21 picks for Disney entertainment in 2021. Connect with Brad Bauner and Josh Fiedler on Instagram. Read more about our 21 picks for Disney entertainment in 2021 at Disney Travel for All. ...
BONUS EPISODE - Celebrating our One-Year Anniversary
January 21, 2021 16:11 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! The Disney Travel for All podcast is officially one year old, and we are celebrating! My good friend and frequent guest, Dawn Niebling, joins me to reminisce as we each share our top 5 episodes from this first year of the podcast. We also talk about what’s to come for Year 2 of the podcast. What topics would you like to hear us discuss this year? Do you have Disney travel questions? Our Face...
Episode 025: Top 10 Reasons to Stay at Walt Disney World's Swan and Dolphin
January 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Today, we are sharing our Top 10 reasons to stay at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort. I am thrilled to have Lou Mongello, host of the WDW Radio podcast and so much more, join me for this fun discussion on why we love the Swan and Dolphin Resort. If you would like to connect with Lou, you can find him at WDWRadio.com, and also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Do you have Disney...
Episode 024: Top 10 Ways to Bring Disney Magic Home for the Holidays
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Right now, we could all use a little more Disney magic at home! So this week, we are sharing our Top 10 ways to bring Disney magic home for the holidays! Many thanks to Beth Haurseperger, creator of The Collectionears Club, and Amy Kehs, owner of Kehs Communications, for joining me and sharing so many wonderful ideas to bring Disney magic home for the holidays! Do you have Disney travel ques...
Episode 023 - A Guide to Disney Dining Crawls
November 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Lindsey Schmidt from We Do the World (or WDW) Getaways joins me as we provide you with a guide to three different dining crawls around Walt Disney World! We share our tips for you to have a progressive dining experience at the Walt Disney World resorts, every evening of your vacation if you’d like! You can connect with Lindsey on Instagram, and you can find WDW Getaways on Facebook and Instag...
Episode 022 - The Theatrical Allure of the Disney Experience
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Craig D’Amico joins me again to discuss how Disney creates an immersive experience for us all, in the Disney Parks and Disney Resorts. This unique experience creates emotional responses in us that keep us coming back for more magic! Do you have Disney travel questions? Our Facebook community has the answers! Join our conversations about our love of Disney travels. You can connect with Craig ...
Episode 021: Solo Dining Tips, Concerns, and Misconceptions
November 09, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this follow-up episode to Episode #012, about the benefits of dining solo at Walt Disney World, Beth Strickland joins me to share our experiences dining solo at Walt Disney World. Beth and I discuss common misconceptions about dining solo, and possible concerns that someone may have who has never dined solo before at Walt Disney World. We discuss the various types of dining at Walt Disney Worl...
Episode 020 - Relaxing at Disney's Riviera Resort
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this episode, I am filling you in on my recent (and my first) stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World. I also share my experiences at EPCOT, where I spent an evening enjoying the Taste of Food & Wine Festival; and at the Magic Kingdom, where I celebrated Walt Disney World’s 49th birthday on October 1st. Do you have Disney travel questions? Our Facebook community has the answers! Join our conversations about our love of Disney travels...
Episode 019: Disney Halloween Fun
October 05, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Beth Hauersperger, creator of The Collectionears Club and the Boo Ball, joins me to discuss how to enjoy Disney Halloween fun, both at home and at Walt Disney World. Beth started The Collectionears Club to share her love of Disney collecting with other collectors and enthusiasts online. Every Disney fan will appreciate the creativity and the love of Disney that Beth displays in...
Episode 018: Why We Love Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
August 31, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 58.1 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, we are sharing our love for Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, one of four moderate Disney resorts at Walt Disney World. My friend, Dawn Niebling, is back as we discuss our fantastic stay at Port Orleans French Quarter on our last girls’ trip. The Magical Mention in this episode is PortOrleans.org, my top source for information about both Port Orleans French Quarter a...
Episode 017: Disney Vacation Club Benefits and Info
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Craig D’Amico joins me to discuss Disney Vacation Club benefits and info. Craig is a long-time DVC owner. He shares his family’s DVC story and his passion for traveling to Disney destinations. We cover the ins and outs of DVC ownership, including buying a DVC contract directly from Disney versus a third party and how to determine how many points to buy. We get into the details ab...
Episode 016: The Magic of runDisney Events
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Lisa DiNoto Glassner from The Castle Run joins me to talk about the magic of runDisney events! We cover everything you need to know if you plan to participate in a runDisney race, either in person or virtually. We also discuss the latest updates for the November 2020 Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend, and the pros and cons of doing this virtual event. Lastly, for running newbies ...
Episode 015: Disneyland Tips for a Magical Vacation
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 174 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, we are sharing our best Disneyland tips to help you have a magical vacation! Whether it's your first time or your fiftieth time going to the Disneyland Resort, we have you covered. Beci Mahnken, founder and CEO of MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel, joins me to discuss how to plan the perfect vacation to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Many thanks to Beci for sharin...
Episode 014: Favorite Places to Take a Break from EPCOT
July 21, 2020 23:09 - 1 hour - 93 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Jason Canapp from Here with the Magic joins me again, as we share our favorite places to take a break from EPCOT at Walt Disney World. Whether you want a midday park break, somewhere to go for brunch before EPCOT, or somewhere to enjoy a delicious dinner after a day at EPCOT, we have you covered with a variety of options. Jason shares high-quality videos of Disney destinations, perfect to enjo...
Episode 013: When Things Don't Go As Planned
July 05, 2020 22:48 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! What happens when things don’t go as planned? This year has been the ultimate test in throwing out our plans and accepting the current reality. In this episode, I share my thoughts about what we can do and how we can approach events that don’t go as planned, and still find opportunities and blessings along the way. Do you have Disney travel questions? Our Facebook community has the answers! Jo...
Episode 012: Benefits of Going Solo to Walt Disney World
June 14, 2020 23:12 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWe are discussing all the benefits to going to the Disney parks solo! Fred Aebli (AKA Mr. Fred) joins me as we share the benefits and our favorite solo tips to visit the Walt Disney World parks. Fred is the creator of Get Me Coding. Fred is also an educator, a Disney aficionado, and an all-around wonderful guy! You can find Fred and Get Me Coding online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you would like to connect with Fred directly, email him at [email protected]. Have you ever ...
Why We Love Disney's Art of Animation Resort
May 28, 2020 11:53 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! This episode is the first in the Disney Resorts series, and we are starting at Walt Disney World with our favorite value resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort! Join me and Josh Fiedler as we share why we love Disney's Art of Animation Resort! Thank you for listening! You can find my friend, Josh Fiedler, on Instagram at @fiedlerontheruf. Josh and his husband are wonderful father...
Episode 011: Why We Love Disney's Art of Animation Resort
May 28, 2020 11:53 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! This episode is the first in the Disney Resorts series, and we are starting at Walt Disney World with our favorite value resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort! Join me and Josh Fiedler as we share why we love Disney's Art of Animation Resort! Thank you for listening! You can find my friend, Josh Fiedler, on Instagram at @fiedlerontheruf. Josh and his husband are wonderful father...
Episode 010 - Listener Questions about Walt Disney World
April 26, 2020 21:59 - 39 minutes - 55.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Today, we are discussing your listener questions all about Walt Disney World! What are not-to-be-missed adult experiences at Walt Disney World? I discussed with Lou Mongello on WDW Radio Episode #557 the top 10 overlooked experiences for adults, inside and outside of Walt Disney World. Definitely check that out for great suggestions for adult experiences. One of my absolute f...
Episode #010 - Listener Questions about Walt Disney World
April 26, 2020 21:59 - 39 minutes - 55.3 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Today, we are discussing your listener questions all about Walt Disney World! What are not-to-be-missed adult experiences at Walt Disney World? I discussed with Lou Mongello on WDW Radio Episode #557 the top 10 overlooked experiences for adults, inside and outside of Walt Disney World. Definitely check that out for great suggestions for adult experiences. One of my absolute f...
Episode 009: Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Disney Fun (and More!)
April 05, 2020 15:30 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! Many of us are feeling more stress and anxiety these days, during this COVID-19 crisis. Our normal routines have changed. Some people are experiencing job losses or health issues. Families are adjusting to parents working from home, and kids home schooling. People who live alone are very isolated. Fortunately, there are many resources to help reduce stress and anxiety, from the comf...
BONUS: Experience Disney Magic at Home
March 15, 2020 03:07 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio. I am Amanda Bauner. On a normal episode, I say that I want to help you have the best time on your Disney travels, to the parks, resorts, cruises, and more. And I still do. But as of the date of this recording, March 14, 2020, things are far from normal, in many ways. One major change is that Disney travels are mostly on hold due to the novel corona virus COVID-19. I say mostly on hold because at...
Episode 008: Our NOLA Cruise on the Disney Wonder
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 47.6 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! I recently returned from my first time sailing aboard the Disney Wonder. This was a very special cruise, for many reasons. It was Disney Cruise Line’s inaugural sailing out of New Orleans. It was my first time visiting New Orleans and Key West. It was also my first time sailing with a group. Our group was organized by Lou Mongello from WDW Radio and Beci Mahnken from MEI - Mouse Fan Travel. As...
SPECIAL UPDATE: Staying Healthy During Disney Travel
March 09, 2020 00:26 - 45 minutes - 37.1 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio. In this special update recorded on March 8, 2020, Jason Canapp from Here with the Magic joins me to discuss different ways that you can stay healthy during your Disney travel and vacations. We all want to stay healthy, especially when we have vacations coming up that we plan for and look forward to all year. A novel coronavirus, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is causing anxiety as it conti...
Episode 007: Top 10 Restaurants to Dine Solo at Walt Disney World Outside of the Parks
February 23, 2020 21:57 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBSubscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or GooglePlay! I often go to Walt Disney World solo. I enjoy solo time in the parks, and also at the resorts and Disney Springs. One question I am asked frequently is where to dine solo, with so many great options. In this episode, I am thrilled to have Lou Mongello (WDW Radio) join me as we share our favorite table service restaurants to dine solo at Walt Disney World outside of the parks. If you would like to connect wi...
Episode 006: Our 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruises on the Disney Fantasy
February 10, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn Episode #005, Dawn Niebling and I talked all about our plans for our upcoming Disney cruises. Dawn sailed with her family, and I sailed on my first solo cruise! This week, Dawn and I share details from our amazing 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy. We both had wonderful cruises, some magical moments, and some surprises. Dawn and her family sailed November 2-9, 2019, and I sailed November 16-23, 2019. Dawn’s cruise was not themed, while my cruise was a Very Merrytim...
Episode 006: Our 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruises on the Disney Fantasy
February 10, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn Episode #005, Dawn Niebling and I talked all about our plans for our upcoming Disney cruises. Dawn sailed with her family, and I sailed on my first solo cruise! This week, Dawn and I share details from our amazing 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy. We both had wonderful cruises, some magical moments, and some surprises. Dawn and her family sailed November 2-9, 2019, and I sailed November 16-23, 2019. Dawn’s cruise was not themed, while my cruise was a Very Merrytim...
Episode 005: Planning a Disney Cruise - Solo and Family
February 03, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBMy friend, Dawn Niebling, is back! Dawn and I discuss planning for our Disney cruises, both 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy, sailing two weeks apart. Dawn is sailing with her husband and children, while I am going on my first solo cruise! We discuss the various differences in planning a cruise for someone going solo versus a family. Do you have Disney travel questions? Our Facebook community has the answers! Join our conversations about our love of Disney travels...
Disney Travel for All Podcast
January 26, 2020 16:33Hi, it's Amanda. I fell in love with podcasts when I lived in New York City. I would listen to podcasts while getting ready for work, riding the subway to the office, walking around the city, doing dishes - you get the idea! Now, living in central Florida, I listen to podcasts a lot while driving. Join us for fun, relatable conversations with friends and Disney experts. Be inspired to take a solo Disney trip, or to plan a large family trip to a Disney destination. Learn tips for adults-o...