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Dan and Leslie from Addicted to the Mouse are parents of two boys who have fallen in love with Walt Disney World so much that they moved their family to Orlando to be close to the magic! They often hear friends and family say that Disney is only for kids, but couldn’t disagree more. The couple hopes to guide families on ways to experience and enjoy Disney destinations either with or without kids. Disney can be amazing as a couples only destination as well! Join Dan and Leslie as they take yo ...
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are wrapping up our Walt Disney World Resort Guide with a deep dive into the Value Resorts. From all three All Star Resorts, to Pop Century and Art of Animation – here are the pros, cons, and why you would want to consider these resorts on your next vacation to Walt Disney World. This episode is sponsored by Fantastica…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts, the pros and cons to staying in one, and why you would want to book one of these hotels on your next trip to Disney World. This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, v…
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On Today’s Disney Podcast we are diving back into Disney Cruise Line. We have 12 Questions that will help narrow down which sailing is perfect for your ideal Disney Cruise, what stateroom is best for you, ideal budget, and more. We love taking Disney Cruises and these are the questions we use to decide what we will book with DCL next. Enjoy! This e…
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On today’s Disney World Podcast, we are talking about the new changes coming to Disney World and Disneyland DAS Pass System (Disability Access Service) and how that might affect guests who are applying starting next month. We are also talking through tips and tricks to get the most out of Disney’s Genie+ system and scheduling those Lightning Lanes …
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Thrill rides aren’t for all of us…there are definitely a couple that we avoid when going to the parks (looking at you, Mission Space). Whether you’re unable, unwilling, or with little kids who don’t meet the height requirements, it’s important for everyone to enjoy themselves while on vacation and that means finding options throughout your day. On …
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are so excited to dive into Adventures by Disney, from what it is to destinations and costs of these spectacular, small-group tours across the world. We’re also talking all about the AbD trip we are taking with the kids in July, which has been a bucket list for us for years….and we can’t wait to take all of you with us…
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This week we got another huge announcement from Universal Orlando Resort about a new land coming to Epic Universe next year – How to Train Your Dragon, Isle of Berk. From meeting Toothless and eating in Mead Hall, to riding on the back of a Dragon and shooting water canons from a Viking Boat, this land looks AMAZING. We are also talking about the t…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, the pros and cons to staying in one, and why you would want to book one of these hotels on your next trip to Disney World. This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, vis…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking all about the new announcements for everything coming to Walt Disney World this Summer, including the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. From a drone show in Disney Springs to the opening of CommuniCore Plaza and a new Encanto Show in Epcot, we are so excited for all the news things happen…
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Disney Cruise Line just announced their newest ship launching next year, the Disney Destiny. A sister ship of the Disney Wish, the Destiny will be themed to Heroes and Villains and we are here for it!! We love anything Disney Villains themed and can’t wait to find out more about this ship as it gets closer to sailing in 2025. This episode is sponso…
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Have you thought about taking a Disney Cruise to Alaska? What about sailing the Mediterranean or experiencing a Norwegian Fjord? On today’s Disney Podcast, we are discussing all of the offerings Disney Cruise Line has for 2025 and when they are available to book this week. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free […] The …
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are dreaming of hot, Florida weather. As we come into the warmer months, we’re talking about how to plan a Summer Vacation in Walt Disney World. From how the weather can impact your travel plans to what you should pack to bring into the parks, these are all our favorite […] The post Best Tips for a Summer Vacation at D…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about the Disney World traditions we developed when we lived in Oklahoma and would come down for a week at a time and the new traditions we have made living next door to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free […] The post Our Favorite Disney Trad…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about what it would be worth to us to ride each ride at Disney World in all four parks. We look at these rides from what we would pay now and what we would have paid if we were first time visitors to the most magical place on […] The post What We Would Pay for Every Ride in Disney World – Time & Money appea…
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It never fails…you plan for months for your vacation to Walt Disney World, you arrive and before you know it, you have to leave to head home. On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about how time flies when you’re having fun at Disney World and what you can do to make that not happen […] The post Time Flies at Disney World … How to Make it Stop …
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are heading into Epcot for the Opening Day of 2024 Flower & Garden Festival and we’re taking you along with us to taste as much festival booth food and special beverages that we can. While we’re there, we check out the new merch and also talk about Walt Disney World […] The post Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Opening…
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Today we are heading back over to Universal Orlando Resort for Part 2 of talking all about how to plan a trip to one of our favorite places in Florida. We are covering in depth Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing […] The post U…
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Today we are heading over to Universal Orlando Resort to talk all about how to plan a trip to one of our favorite places in Florida. From the eight resorts on property to Express Pass to transportation around property, we start off by talking about the basics of Universal Orlando. Then, we go in-depth with […] The post Universal Orlando Beginner’s …
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On today’s Disney podcast, we’re going through the 2024 Epcot Foodie Guide for Flower and Garden and getting very excited for opening day in less than two weeks! Listen as we discuss the food and drinks we definitely want to try, everything that is new for this year and all of our returning favorites. If […] The post Epcot’s 2024 Flower & Garden Fe…
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On today’s Disney podcast, we are celebrating Valentine’s Day by talking about all of our loves at the Most Magical Place on Earth. From our favorite rides to characters to date-night locations, this is everything we love at Walt Disney World. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializ…
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Happy Super Bowl Sunday! On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about the latest Disney News and catching up on everything that is going on in our lives, from our latest home improvement project to upcoming travel, to Universal’s Mardi Gras. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, speciali…
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On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking about everything we’ve learned after eating at every table service restaurant at Walt Disney World. From what we loved to what we hated and even what we were most surprised by, this is everything you need to know before making your next advanced dining reservations for Disney. Enjoy! […] The post Thoughts A…
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On today’s Disney podcast, we are talking all about the trends in travel for this upcoming year. From new purposeful trips centering on sustainability to traveling to cold destinations in hot months, this is everything that is hot and everything that is not in travel for 2024. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For […] The p…
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We have been waiting for this for years! Yesterday, Universal made the first official announcement for what we can expect to see in Epic Universe, the brand new theme park coming to Universal Orlando Resort in 2025. To say we are excited is an understatement and today we’re talking about everything we know that’s coming […] The post Epic Universe –…
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Leslie and I just got back from our 3-night preview cruise on Icon of the Seas this week, before the ship’s official launch and we have so much to share about the newest, largest cruise ship in the world from Royal Caribbean International. Today we’re talking all about Icon of the Seas and everything we […] The post Icon of the Seas by Royal Caribb…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Hollywood Studios theme park in Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into categories our most asked questions. We looked at all the options and are giving you our top picks on what we would choose if we were planning a […] The post Hollywood Studios Made Simple appeared…
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Today is all about Royal Caribbean Cruising and their newest ship, which launches in six days – Icon of the Seas. Icon will be the largest cruise ship in the world at launch, with a guest capacity of over 7,000 people! Leslie and I have been invited to a 3-night preview cruise on Icon of […] The post We’re Getting on the Largest Cruise Ship in the …
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The Disney Dining Plan has returned! We are looking at how the past week of guests being able to fully use both the Disney Dining Plan and Quick Service Dining Plan at Walt Disney World and talking about all of the differences, pros, and cons to both. Then we look at what has to occur […] The post Not So Fast…the Disney Dining Plan May Not Be Worth…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we went to Epcot’s 2024 Festival of the Arts for Opening Weekend to experience all of the Food and Beverage offerings, art booths, performances, and more. This event is short-lived, but truly fantastic and we can’t wait to go back with the kids very soon. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical […] The post 2024 E…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking all about our recent experience staying in an Oceanview Concierge Stateroom for a 3-Night Disney Wish cruise. From the Concierge Lounge to the private cabana on Castaway Cay, we’re giving your our thoughts, experiences, and whether or not we would do it again. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical …
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about everything coming to the 2024 Festival of the Arts in Epcot later this week on January 12, 2024. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you …
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are excited to talk about the newest and best promotion Walt Disney World has released in years – FREE DINING HAS RETURNED!!! We’re also talking about what we are most excited to experience when we set sail in Concierge for the very first time aboard the Disney Wish in just […] The post Free Dining is BACK and Our Upco…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are getting a little personal. From our personal lives, content, travel, and business, this is everything we’ve done and are doing in the new year for 2024. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are having a bit of fun and stumping Leslie with 120 Questions of Disney Trivia from Parade. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of our favorite headlines coming from Disney this past year. From ride openings to announcements, these are all the best things of 2023 – Disney Style! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit ht…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Animal Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into categories our most asked questions. We looked at all the options and are giving you our top picks on what we would choose if we were planning a trip […] The post Animal Kingdom Made Simple appeared first …
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into categories our most asked questions. We looked at all the options and are giving you our top picks on what we would choose if we were planning a trip […] The post Magic Kingdom Made Simple appeared first on…
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On Today’s Podcast, we are finishing up putting Leslie in the hot seat with a Choose Your Own Adventure. Today she is planning out Part 2 of visiting Universal Orlando Resort and tackling how she would navigate a short couples’ trip, including Halloween Horror Nights. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge […]…
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On Today’s Podcast, we are once again putting Leslie on the hot seat with a Choose Your Own Adventure. Today she is planning out Part 1 of visiting Universal Orlando Resort and tackling how she would navigate a short couples’ trip, including Halloween Horror Nights. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge […] T…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are comparing and contrasting the five Disney Cruise Line ships. After having sailed on the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, and Wish, we have all of our Pros and Cons between them. We end with ranking the DCL ships and explain why our favorites win out. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored […] The post Which Disney Cruise S…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we went to Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays to experience all of the Food and Beverage offerings the holiday booths had to offer. We tried some of the Holiday Cookie Stroll, saw multiple different Storytellers in the World Showcase, and checked out some of the Christmas merch. Enjoy! This episode […] The pos…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into categories our most asked questions. We looked at all the options and are giving you our top picks on what we would choose if we were planning a trip to Disney World. From […] The post Disney World Made Simple appeared first on …
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We just got off the Disney Fantasy for Thanksgiving Week and spent seven nights sailing around the Western Caribbean for our first every Very Merrytime Cruise on Disney Cruise Line. From special meet and greets to Christmas decor and treats, this is everything we saw and did on our weeklong holiday cruise! This episode is […] The post Our Disney Fa…
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Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays opens in just a couple of days and we are covering everything there is to see, eat, and do. From the Cookie Stroll and Storytellers to the food booths and scavenger hunts, this is everything to look forward to at the 2023 Festival of the Holidays. This episode is sponsored […] The post Festival of the Holidays 2023 …
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We’re taking you with us today as we experience all of the 2023 Universal Holidays special offerings, from the Who-liday Spectacular and meeting the Grinch to the Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s and the Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle. We absolutely love Christmas in the them parks and Universal includes so many of these extras […] The post U…
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We are about to get on the Disney Fantasy for Thanksgiving Week and spend seven nights sailing around the Western Caribbean for our first every Very Merrytime Cruise on Disney Cruise Line. From special meet and greats to Christmas decor and treats, this is everything we are excited about doing on our weeklong holiday cruise! […] The post Our Very M…
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We spent last night at Hollywood Studios for the first ever, opening-night experience, at Disney’s Jollywood Nights. To be sure, there were some pros and also some definite cons. It did rain on us a bit, but that wasn’t the issue. There were many great ideas with this hard-ticketed event, but few of them were […] The post Disney Jollywood Nights: O…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of the wonderful spots to grab a drink and a snack, soak up some ambiance and theming, and relax as a couple or with the family in Disney World. Whether you’re looking for innovative cocktails or just a place to crash for an hour, we’ve got […] The post Our Favorite Lounges in Disney World and Wha…
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On today’s Disney Podcast, we are once again rambling on about nothing…we love these episodes! We are talking about our old Christmas traditions and new traditions we are making living in Orlando (along with other relevant and not-so-relevant topics along the way:) ). Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vac…
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Halloween is over, which means it’s Christmas in Orlando! On Today’s Disney Podcast we are talking about all about the brand new 2023 Holiday Foodie Guide for Mickey’s Verry Merry Christmas Party, other Christmas offerings at Walt Disney World, and Holiday festivities over at Universal Orlando Resort for the season. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored…
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