Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Pre-Trip Report: Cate and James’ Simple Plan for Vacation Fun (May 2024)

Cate is back and this time, her husband James is joining in on the podcast fun to talk through all the plans for their upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.  For this trip, they will be doing a split stay between Pop Century, Saratoga Springs, Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Port Orleans Riverside.  In the middle, they plan to do a beach weekend in Clearwater.  And since it’s Cate and James, you know they will be in Hollywood Studios for May the 4th…but was that always the plan?  You’ll have to listen to find out.

• Trip Dates: May 2-19, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 4/30/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Cate and James: Instagram and YouTube
• For this trip, Cate and James used the travel services of Stacey Plans Adventure
• Cate is now a travel agent!  If you’d like to have her plan your next magical trip, reach out today!
• New York Trip Vlog
• Toronto to Clearwater Road Trip Vlog
• Simply Capri in Winter Garden
• Friends mentioned:
  • Daina - @999happyhauntshere
  • Mark - @willoftheparkside
  • Ariel - @simply.meant.to.be.at.disney  
  • Kristina - @worldshowcaseadventures
  • Bryan - @great_hambino84
  • Beccy - @a_hufflepuff_in_disney
  • Krista - @canuckswhodisney

 

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Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.

 

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Post-Trip Report: Keziah’s Very First Solo Trip (May 2024)

Virginia’s colleague and friend Keziah is back to chat through everything she did on her recent solo trip to Walt Disney World.  As a first time solo traveler, will this style of Disney touring be for her?  You’ll have to listen to find out!  Keziah stayed at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and visited all four parks in her four days.  She also managed to have time for a massage at the Grand Floridian…peak relaxation!

• Trip Dates: May 1-5, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 5/9/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Another Broken Egg
• The Main Street Dish - on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Staying Hydrated at Disney World
• Liquid IV
• The Grand Floridian Spa

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Keziah’s Very First Solo Trip (May 2024)

This week, Virginia sits down to chat with Keziah about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. She is a long time Disney Parks goer, but this will be her very first solo trip! As a DVC member, Keziah is planning to stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort (one of her favorites!). There are lots of fun plans like taking in everything the Flower & Garden Festival has to offer, a hot stone massage at The Grand Floridian Spa, and trying some classic attractions for the first time in years.

• Trip Dates: May 1-5, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 4/25/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
• EPCOT International Food & WIne Festival
• Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen in Germany
• Friends mentioned:
  • Sachi - @manhattan_to_mainstreet
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette

 

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Post-Trip Report: Molly’s Mother/Daughter Journey of Water Adventure (May 2024)

If you listened to Molly’s recent mother/son trip report and think you are going to hear basically the same trip, boy are you ever wrong!  This time, Molly is back to recount her recent mother/daughter trip with 8 year old daughter Lyra.  Every time I thought I had a handle on what Lyra was up for in terms of rides, she would surprise me.  One thing I know for certain…Lyra loves the water, and even though there are some Belle moments sprinkled in, I think she is a Moana at heart.

• Trip Dates: May 2-6, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 5/7/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Molly: Instagram and Facebook
• Molly would love to help you plan your vacation: Magic Memories with Molly
• Video: Port Orleans Riverside Royal Room Tour
• Kidcot Fun Stops in EPCOT
• Reservation Finder Apps:
  • Stakeout on Apple or Android
  • Magic Table on Apple or Android
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (including info about tips!)
• Video: Fun Frantz the Uber Driver

 

Be Our Guest:

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Pre-Trip Report: Molly’s Mother/Daughter Journey of Water Adventure (May 2024)

Virginia welcomes Molly back to the show, this time to talk about her upcoming mother/daughter trip with her 8 year old daughter, Lyra!  For this trip, they plan to stay in the lap of luxury in a Royal Room at Port Orleans Riverside.  Lyra will also be getting the royal treatment with a makeover at the legendary Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.  Capping off their plans are several anticipated dining experiences, including Topolino’s Terrace, Space 220, and 1900 Park Fare. So buckle up and pull on the yellow strap, this is a fun one!

• Trip Dates: May 2-6, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 4/28/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Molly: Instagram and Facebook
• Molly would love to help you plan your vacation: Magic Memories with Molly
• POG Gelato at Hollywood Studios
• Friends mentioned:
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
  • Nanci - @nancibat3
  • Jon - @thewdwrunner

 

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Post-Trip Report: Ashlee’s Dapper Disneyland Trip (April 2024)

Virginia welcomes back Ashlee of @ashlee_ever_after to spill the teacups on all the details from her recent trip to Disneyland for Dapper Days.  While there, she and her husband Nathan also got to experience Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival, meet up with some Disney friends, and try out Nintendo World over at Universal Studios Hollywood.

• Trip Dates: April 4-8, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/16/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Ashlee: @ashlee_ever_after
• The Alpine Inn
• Dapper Day
• Video: Mario Kart Bowser’s Challenge
• Abandoned Popeye Village
• Voodoo Doughnut
• Pasta Sisters Restaurant in LA
• Friends mentioned:
  • @the_three_main_street_gals
  • @mickey.with.the.minis
  • @kingdomdreamz

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Ashlee’s Dapper Disneyland Trip (April 2024)

Virginia welcomes Ashlee of @ashlee_ever_after to the show to talk about her upcoming trip to California!  Ashlee and her husband Nathan will be visiting Universal Studios Hollywood and participating in Dapper Days at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.  Ashlee is known for her Disney bounds, so you know her dapper attire is “bound” to be brilliant!  While they are there, they will also be partaking in Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

• Trip Dates: April 4-8, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 4/1/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Ashlee: @ashlee_ever_after
• The Alpine Inn
• Dapper Day
• Palm Breeze Bar at Disneyland Hotel
• Mobile Checkout: Disneyland and Walt Disney World
• Holiday Movie Virginia Mentioned: 8-Bit Christmas
• Friends mentioned:
  • @the_three_main_street_gals
  • @mickey.with.the.minis
  • @kingdomdreamz
  • @pixiejeanette
  • @dadslovedisney: Rides the "Wheel of Death"

 

Be Our Guest:

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Post-Trip Report: Adam’s Park Hop to Disneyland (March 2024)

Adam is back from Disneyland and ready to share all the details with Virginia and all the listeners!  If there’s one thing you can take away from his interview, it’s just how much you can get done in the California parks when you use Genie+.  Don’t forget to head over to Instagram to participate in his Dis or That polls to let Adam know if you agree with him!

• Trip Dates: March 23-27, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/7/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Adam: @_disorthat
• City Stroller Rentals
• Using Genie+ at Disneyland

 

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