Latest Familyvacation Podcast Episodes
All About Planning Walt Disney World Weddings
Polka Dot Podcast - August 15, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAre you planning a Disney wedding, vow renewal, anniversary party or another special life event? In this episode, Leslie interviews Fairytale Weddings Guide author Carrie Hayward, host of The Disney Wedding Podcast. Carrie breaks down what you need to know to plan a Walt Disney World wedding i...
Disney Trivia Night
Polka Dot Podcast - July 30, 2021 16:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie and Andrew welcome back Jim and Dan for a family Disney trivia night! Do you know these 12 Walt Disney World fun facts? Play along with the group and follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter.
Why we LOVE Woodloch Pines Resort in the Poconos
Family Vacation Podcast - July 21, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWoodloch Pines has a special place in our hearts. I have been going there since I was a kid, and it continues to be the ultimate family vacation resort. Listen here to find out why! You CAN make an achievable vacation budget! The Family Vacation Budget & Planner is here. To grab your copy, hea...
Best / Worst Magic Kingdom Attractions for Kids Under 6
Polka Dot Podcast - July 18, 2021 14:09 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHow do you prioritize which Disney attractions to tackle if you're visiting the Magic Kingdom with children under six-years-old? Leslie and Andrew review survey results polling Disney fans' picks for the top 10 must-ride Magic Kingdom attractions, and they share their "Ride it" and "Skip it" l...
Q&A with a Disney Dapper Dan, Stage Performer
Polka Dot Podcast - July 03, 2021 22:21 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn the seventh edition of "Steps to the Castle," Leslie interviews Rob Lott about his 20-year career as a stage performer and puppeteer at Walt Disney World and Tokyo DisneySea. Currently a Dapper Dan at the Magic Kingdom, Rob shares memories about his experiences performing in numerous stage sh...
What's your TRUE family vacation style?
Family Vacation Podcast - June 23, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEver have big dreams of flying across the world but then realize you'd rather do a quick flight to relax on the beach? Yea, we totally get that. Today, Cory joins me to talk about our TRUE family vacation style! Want to find out your vacation style? Take the quiz here. You CAN make an achiev...
Disney Dads Trivia
Polka Dot Podcast - June 18, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie welcomes her husband, Andrew, and brothers, Jim and Dan, for a fun "Disney Dads" trivia game in celebration of Father's Day. Do you know these 12 Disney fun facts? Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content. https://www.instagram.com/polkadotpodcast/
Family vacation points hacking with Rob Duglarian from @travelpointsrob
Family Vacation Podcast - June 16, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThis week, travel points guru @travelpointsrob is giving his best tips on how to use travel reward points for even large families (he has 5 kids)! You CAN make an achievable vacation budget! The Family Vacation Budget & Planner is here. To grab your copy, head to: Grab the planner via digit...
Special Announcement From Polka Dot Podcast
Polka Dot Podcast - June 11, 2021 19:39 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHello Disney fans! We are exploring new platforms and new ways to add value to our listeners, and so Polka Dot Podcast will temporarily be moving to a biweekly format. We look forward to taking more time between episodes to research new topics and to find new ways to deliver helpful Walt Disne...
3 Travel Budgeting Hacks That Actually Work
Family Vacation Podcast - June 08, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEver wonder how you can save even more for your vacations? Here are my top 3 travel budgeting hacks that actually work! To grab your copy of the Family Vacation Budget & Planner click here or search on Amazon! I am so glad you're here and ready to start thinking about and planning your fami...
Steps to the Castle: Q&A with Former Disney Cast Member Matthew Krul
Polka Dot Podcast - June 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn the sixth edition of "Steps to the Castle," Leslie interviews former Disney cast member and Imagineer Podcast host Matthew Krul. Matt shares stories from his college internship working at Animal Kingdom's Kilimanjaro Safari and lessons learned from his professional internship with Disney Vaca...
How Instagram can help and hurt your travel planning and budgeting
Family Vacation Podcast - June 01, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHave you ever looked at Instagram and seen a glorious vacation but wondered how that family can afford it? Me too. This episode talks about how Instagram can both help and hurt your budget! To grab your copy of the Family Vacation Budget & Planner check back in the show notes or search on ...
Disney's May News and Park Updates
Polka Dot Podcast - May 30, 2021 12:35 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie welcomes back cousin Jennifer to discuss Disney's news and park updates for May, including COVID-19 safety rules changes, construction delays, the benefits of baby care centers, and Magic Kingdom's 2021 Disney After Hours Boo Bash. Plus a round of "Would You Rather?" featuring select menu...
What is travel hacking? Travel hacking for beginners and why I am interested in travel hacking
Family Vacation Podcast - May 25, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsI am learning about travel hacking! As a newbie to the travel hacking community, I have been teaching myself the ins-and-outs of welcome bonuses. If you're getting into it too, take a listen to this episode, and let me know what you think! My recommendation is to check out the Chase Sapphire P...
3 Itineraries for 1 Week at Walt Disney World
Polka Dot Podcast - May 22, 2021 12:33 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie and Andrew discuss six considerations for planning a Walt Disney World vacation and share three sample itineraries for spending one week at the Orlando resort. Before planning your week's stay at WDW, consider: 1) The ages of people in your party 2) How you prioritize Disney's four...
Disney with Toddlers (tips and tricks for Disney with toddlers)
Family Vacation Podcast - May 17, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDisney with toddlers is the best! I researched every article about traveling to Disney with toddlers and preschoolers – and these are the things that actually worked. I am so glad you're here and ready to start thinking about and planning your family's next vacation. For all the links menti...
Steps to the Castle: Q&A with Former Disney Cast Member Ron Fox
Polka Dot Podcast - May 14, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn the fifth edition of "Steps to the Castle," Leslie interviews former Disney cast member Ron Fox on his experience in more than a dozen roles at the company, including working as a stunt performer in Hollywood Studios' "Lights, Motors, Action!" show. For more information about Ron Fox, visit w...
Disney Moms Trivia Game
Polka Dot Podcast - May 08, 2021 20:24 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn a special Disney moms episode, Leslie is joined by her mother, Nancy; sister, Denise; and sister-in-law, Mary, for a Mother's Day game of Disney trivia. Fun facts cover Disney moms, Disney movies, Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related c...
Disney's April News and Park Updates
Polka Dot Podcast - April 30, 2021 03:08 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsCousin Jennifer joins Leslie to talk about Disney's April news and park updates. They cover the reopening of Disneyland and California Adventure, Walt Disney World's safety protocols and ride construction updates, cast member news, and WDW ride mishaps. The Disney moms also talk about ways to en...
12 Disney's Animal Kingdom Attractions
Polka Dot Podcast - April 17, 2021 02:24 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn another edition of "Keep it. Plus it. Toss it.," Leslie and Dan talk about what they would do with 12 attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Pandora's Avatar Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey; Dinoland USA's Dinosaur, TriceraTop Spin and The Boneyard; Wildlife Express Train and Affec...
Navigating Magic Kingdom with Kids Under 6 in 2021
Polka Dot Podcast - April 10, 2021 21:38 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie and Andrew share tips for navigating Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom while traveling with children under six in 2021. They address listener questions: Should I spend one or two days at Magic Kingdom? Should I rent a stroller? Where should I eat at the park? How do I efficiently plan my...
Autism Awareness: Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Tips
Polka Dot Podcast - April 02, 2021 11:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn honor of Autism Awareness Day, Leslie welcomes back Caitlin to talk about her early experiences visiting Walt Disney World as a child with autism. Caitlin shares her advice for planning and preparing for Disney family vacations, and her top picks for Disney rides, resorts and restaurants. Che...
Autism Awareness: Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Tips
Polka Dot Podcast - April 02, 2021 11:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn honor of Autism Awareness Day, Leslie welcomes back Caitlin to talk about her early experiences visiting Walt Disney World as a child with autism. Caitlin shares her advice for planning and preparing for Disney family vacations, and her top picks for Disney rides, resorts and restaurants. Che...
California Adventure's A Touch of Disney Event
Polka Dot Podcast - March 28, 2021 01:18 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie and cousin Jennifer discuss Disney's news and updates for March, and Leslie welcomes guest Christina (IG: @QueenOfAllMickeyThings), who shares tips on how to make the most of your trip to California Adventure's A Touch of Disney event. Plus Jennifer and Leslie play a round of "Would You R...
12 Women Who Influenced Disney Animation and Attractions
Polka Dot Podcast - March 20, 2021 03:16 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn celebration of Women's History Month, Leslie welcomes longtime friend and Disney fan Hollis, founder of the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, to discuss 12 women who influenced Disney animation and attractions. From star performers in Walt Disney's animation studios in the 1920s to imagine...
What To Do With These 10 Epcot Attractions
Polka Dot Podcast - March 13, 2021 03:12 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn another round of "Keep it. Plus it. Toss it.," Leslie, Andrew and Dan talk about 10 more Epcot attractions. Would you keep them as they are, plus them or toss them?: Test Track; Soarin' Around the World; Reflections of China; The American Adventure; Coral Reef/The Seas with Nemo & Friends; Br...
Steps to the Castle: Q&A with Former Disney Cast Member Sarah
Polka Dot Podcast - March 05, 2021 20:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn the fourth edition of "Steps to the Castle," Leslie interviews former Disney cast member Sarah Odien about her experience working at Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise, Disney's Reservations Center and Disney Cruise Line. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.
Disney's February News and Updates
Polka Dot Podcast - February 26, 2021 23:48 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie welcomes back cousin Jennifer to discuss Disney's news and park updates for February, including California Adventure's upcoming food and wine "experience," WDW resort openings, and new details about Magic Kingdom's 50th anniversary celebration. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twi...
Disney Couples Trivia
Polka Dot Podcast - February 20, 2021 02:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie welcomes back Andrew, Dan, Jimmy and Mary for a family game of Disney Couples Trivia in celebration of Valentine's Day. The teams compete to answer "Disney couples" inspired trivia questions, while winners and losers choose between food, drink and dessert items from Epcot's International ...
10 Romantic Things To Do at Disney; Top 12 Most Romantic WDW Restaurants
Polka Dot Podcast - February 12, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLeslie and Andrew share tips for couples celebrating Valentine's Day, honeymoons, anniversaries or a romantic getaway at Disney, and list 10 romantic things to do at Walt Disney World. Plus, they discuss survey results for Disney fans' 12 "Most Romantic Restaurants" at WDW. Follow @PolkaDotPodca...
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