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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.
Episodes
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Virginia sits down with Beccy (@a_hufflepuff_in_disney) to walk through all the plans for her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World for Epcot’s Festival of the Arts. This trip will be a split stay with friends at Disney’s Pop Century Resort (with Danni of @danni.in.disney) and Coronado Springs Resort (with Cassy of @adventures_with_flowers) and will include a Disney on Broadway Dining Package at Garden Grill, a lot of time at Epcot, and plans to meet up with as many Disney friends as possible!
- Trip Dates: January 15-21, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/11/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Beccy on Instagram: @a_hufflepuff_in_disney
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
- Rain Covers for Shoes
- Instagram Friends Mentioned:
- Danielle, aka Danni - @danni.in.disney
- Rae - @disney_raenbow
- Cassy - @adventures_with_flowers
- Sachi - @manhattan_to_mainstreet
- Kerry - @kerrysohanalife
- Sarah - @spiritdaysarah
- Lyndsay - @dancing.to.disney
- Kevin - @dadslovedisney
- Emma - @emmaenchanted999
- Molly - @magicalmolly101
- Ashlee - @ashlee_ever_after
- Jon - @thewdwrunner
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Sensational sisters Maria and Chrissy chat with Virginia about their annual sister trip to Walt Disney World. Even a Skyliner down for maintenance couldn’t stop these two from having a fantastic time! Chrissy experienced her first ride on Tron and you can tell by the photo that she loved it. In addition to all the typical park activities, they also took some time to visit Disney Springs for a much anticipated visit to Gideon’s and indulged in some pedicures at the Grand Floridian Spa. By the end of this episode, you’ll be wanting them to adopt you too!
- Trip Dates: January 18-22, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 1/28/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Maria and Chrissy!
- Maria’s Favorite Cucumber Flavor Drops (to make your own Cucumber Sprite at home!)
- Instagram friends mentioned:
- Kevin - @dadslovedisney
- Emily - @enchantmentbyemily
- Jon - @thewdwrunner
- Nanci - @nancibat3
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- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Virginia sits down with Disney Dame, Maria and her sister Chrissy to talk all about the details of their upcoming annual sister trip to Walt Disney World! Their trip plans include a stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and a reservation at the new Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs.
- Trip Dates: January 18-22, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/14/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Maria and Chrissy!
- Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs
- Food and Wine App: Apple and Google
- Sneak Peek! New Country Bear Jamboree Music
- History of the Country Bear Jamboree
- Harmonious Album on Spotify
- Instagram friends mentioned:
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Virginia sits down with Jeanette and Maren to hear all about the return of runDisney to Disneyland. You may never hear a trip report with more cold brew consumption than this one! So which cold brew won “the battle of the Disneyland cold brews”? You’ll have to listen to find out. At this point, it’s safe to say Jeanette runs on cold brew. Maren may run on Brandy Alexanders…you’ll have to ask her!
- Trip Dates: January 12-16, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 1/19/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Jeanette (@pixiejeanette) and Maren (@marenmouse) on Instagram!
- runDisney
- Alpine Inn Anaheim
- Disneyland Hotel
- Top Coffee Drinks To Try at Disneyland
- About the El Capitan Theatre
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Virginia welcomes back dynamic duo Jeanette and Maren to talk about their upcoming trip to Disneyland for the return of runDisney to the West coast. In addition to running a half marathon and enjoying a stay at the Disneyland Hotel, they have dinner plans at Club 33!
- Trip Dates: January 12-16, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/8/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Jeanette (@pixiejeanette) and Maren (@marenmouse) on Instagram!
- runDisney and the Coast to Coast Challenge
- Disneyland Hotel and Disneyland Hotel’s Signature Suites
- The History of Disneyland’s Club 33
- Purple Dragon Fabrics
- Alpine Inn Anaheim
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Aly joins Virginia for a run down of everything she and her family did on her recent visit to Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. Joining Aly were her husband Brian, her son Sully, and Sully’s girlfriend, Sarah. The group enjoyed a stay at Universal’s Endless Summer Dockside Resort (staying in a two bedroom suite) and in the Copper Creek section of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (in two DVC deluxe studios). Because this was Sarah’s first trip to either Disney or Universal, Aly was excited to share the magic with her.
- Trip Dates: January 6-12, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 1/16/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Aly on Instagram!
- Owner’s Locker
- Universal’s Endless Summer Dockside Resort - 2 Bedroom Room Tour
- Copper Creek at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge - DVC Deluxe Studio Tour
- Virginia’s Perfect Park Bag
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
On this week’s pre-trip report, Virginia welcomes back Aly to the podcast to talk about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Joining Aly on this trip are her husband, her son, and her son’s girlfriend who is going to be a first time guest to both the Disney and Universal parks. Aly is excited to show this “whole new world” to her and let her experience the magic. Their plans include a stay at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites, and Copper Creek in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, a character meal at Chef Mickey’s, and taking advantage of things like Genie+, Individual Lightning Lanes, and deluxe after hours.
- Trip Dates: January 6-12, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/1/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Aly on Instagram!
- Universal’s Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
- Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- TSA PreCheck vs Clear: What to Know
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Virginia welcomes back Miranda and Corey of @bippityboppitybenfields on Instagram about their December 2023 getaway to Disney’s Hilton Head Resort! This laid back property is the perfect place to enjoy many of the things they love about visiting a Disney property like outdoor movies, s’more making, trivia, and of course the cast members, while also getting to explore the community of Hilton Head Island. This trip involved lots of bike riding, board game playing, and some good chats with cast members.
- Trip Dates: December 8-10, 2023
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 12/28/23
Episode Specific Links:
- YouTube: Miranda & Corey’s January 2023 Hilton Head Trip
- Disney’s Hilton Head Resort
- Coligny Plaza at Hilton Head Island
- Restaurant Recommendations:
- Corey’s Book Recommendation (Free Kindle Download): Be Our Guest - Perfecting the Art of Customer Service
- Babe and Butcher (Charlotte, NC charcuterie board mentioned)
- Interested in connecting with Miranda to plan your dream vacation? You can use this Linktree to fill out a trip inquiry or email Miranda directly at miranda@101-vacations.com.
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- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
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