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Where I Long To Be is a podcast dedicated to bringing you trip reports from your favorite Disney (or Universal) destinations. Whether you are in the process of planning your own trip, or just want to keep the magic going when you can’t be in your happy place, join Virginia as she interviews guests about their magical adventures.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Jenn is back and ready to tell all about her recent getaway with husband Joe. Even though they ended up losing a day because of Hurricane Milton, they still had a wonderful trip. Their stay included two nights at the Polynesian and seven nights at Saratoga Springs. One of Jenn’s hopes was that she would have better luck with the food on this trip than she has had in recent visits. Thankfully, after a couple of misses (Food & Wine and the worst hot dog Jenn has ever tried), there were some hits (Trattoria al Forno and Topollino’s Terrace) that made the trip end on a high note.
- Trip Dates: October 12-21, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 11/5/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Jenn - @jennlauren__/
- Listen to all of Jenn’s appearances on Where I Long To Be Podcast
- Discovery Cove
- Trattoria al Forno
- Tri-Circle-D Ranch
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
4 days ago
4 days ago
Virginia welcomes back previous guest Jenn to talk about the plans for her upcoming Walt Disney World trip. This time, instead of the whole family, it will be a couple trip for Jenn and her husband, Joe. After cancelling a cruise, this has turned into a triple split stay between Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Polynesian (Jenn and Joe’s favorite resort), and Saratoga Springs. Plans include lots of pool time, a trip to Orlando’s Discovery Cove, trying some of the Food & Wine Festival offerings, and checking out Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
- Trip Dates: October 11-21, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/23/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Jenn - @jennlauren__/
- Listen to all of Jenn’s appearances on Where I Long To Be Podcast
- Discovery Cove
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Katherine and Renie have returned to real life and are back to sit down with Virginia to talk about all the details of this trip. Special highlights include checking out Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life, going on the legendary Keys to the Kingdom Tour in the Magic Kingdom, and doing a split stay between Pop Century and Caribbean Beach (which they hadn’t stayed at in more than 20 years).
- Trip Dates: September 28 - October 2, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/4/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Parents on Disney (Katherine’s Podcast) which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms! Don’t miss their episode where Virginia was a guest!
- Listen to Katherine’s other appearances on Where I Long To Be Podcast
- Lynx Bus - MCO to Disney Springs
- Cirque Du Soleil’s Drawn to Life
- Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Katherine (from the Parents On Disney Podcast) rejoins Virginia to discuss all the plans she and her mother, Renie, have for their upcoming trip to Walt Disney World in honor of Katherine’s birthday. They are planning to do a split stay between Pop Century and Caribbean Beach and are looking forward to trying some new restaurants and getting some kid-free Disney time before their next family trip.
- Trip Dates: September 28 - October 2, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/21/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Parents on Disney (Katherine’s Podcast) which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms! Don’t miss their episode where Virginia was a guest!
- Listen to Katherine’s other appearances on Where I Long To Be Podcast
- That Park Life Podcast
- Disney+ Video - Behind the Attraction “Pirates of the Caribbean”
- Lynx Bus - MCO to Disney Springs
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Future sisters-in-law Beth and Leoni are back and spoiler alert, they had a fabulous trip! These ladies did it all, from the four Disney parks and Disney Springs, to Universal’s three parks, to Kennedy Space Center, to all the shopping centers. Along the way they had several moments of Pixie Dust which were so appreciated and made their holiday all the more special.
- Trip Dates: September 16-30, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/15/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Beth (@elizabethclifford_) and Leoni (@leonibarker) on Instagram!
- Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites International Drive
- Florida Tix Deals for UK Customers
- Boma Breakfast Review
- Using a Disney Wristlet Gift Card at Festivals
- Vinted -second hand marketplace in the UK
- Article - The Cheesecake Factory Knows What You Want
- Make the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls at Home - Recipe by Spoonful of Flavor
- People mentioned on this episode:
- Caroline Bernier-Dionne, Drawn to Life performer - @carolinebernierdionne (Instagram) and @CarolineBernierDionne (YouTube)
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Beth and Leoni are planning a two week holiday from the U.K. to visit Walt Disney in Orlando, Fl. Tune in to hear all about their plans which include an off-site stay, some amazing tickets that will give them access to both the Disney and Universal Parks (not for those of us in the U.S.), a visit to Kennedy Space Center, and checking out Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. While Beth has been multiple times before, this will be Leoni’s first trip to a U.S. Disney Park.
- Trip Dates: September 16-30, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/3/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Beth (@elizabethclifford_) and Leoni (@leonibarker) on Instagram!
- Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites International Drive
- Florida Tix Deals for UK Customers
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Post-Trip Report: Daina & Kristina’s California Dream Trip (September 2024)
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Daina and Kristina are fresh off their trip to California and their first stop was to sit down with Virginia to spill all the details. Their trip included Oogie Boogie Bash, taking part in sunrise yoga in the park before it opened, so many cold brew coffees, Halloween Horror Nights, visiting Super Nintendo World, and more!
- Trip Dates: September 21-28, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 9/29/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Daina (@999happyhauntshere) and Kristina (@worldshowcaseadventures) on Instagram!
- Daina and Kristina used the travel services of Hannah Hood (@hannahlearningthemagic) with ConciEARS Travel.
- Hotels for this trip:
- Grand Legacy at the Park (good neighbor hotel)
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Hilton Universal City
- Disney+ Holiday Magic Special (the transformation of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday begins at 21:31)
- Video: POV Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
- Sunrise Yoga
- Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout: POV Monsters After Dark Version
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
- Kat - @notsowickedstepmom
- Tina - @the.alt.disney
- Becca - @beccs_in_the_parks
- Carra - @carramander
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Pre-Trip Report: Daina & Kristina’s California Dream Trip (September 2024)
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Virginia chats with Orlando locals Daina (@999happyhauntshere) and Kristina (@worldshowcaseadventures) who have been planning a trip to the West Coast to visit Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. While Kristina has been before, this will be Daina and her family’s first time! The group of five has plans for Oogie Boogie Bash and Halloween Horror Nights, so Halloween will be a major theme for this trip. Tune in to hear all about it.
- Trip Dates: September 21-28, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/19/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Daina (@999happyhauntshere) and Kristina (@worldshowcaseadventures) on Instagram!
- Daina and Kristina used the travel services of Hannah Hood (@hannahlearningthemagic) with ConciEARS Travel.
- Hotel plans for this trip:
- Grand Legacy at the Park (good neighbor hotel)
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Hilton Universal City
- Sunrise Yoga
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
- Hannah - @hannahlearningthemagic
Be Our Guest:
Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.
Get in Touch:
If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
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