Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast
 

Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

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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

Stand-Alone Episode: Trip Planning Tips for Walt Disney World

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

1hr 43 min

On this special episode, Virginia talks through what steps you should consider if you are planning your own Walt Disney World vacation. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll hear tips and tricks from some of the wonderful travel agents that have been previous podcast trip report guests. If you like this episode and want to hear any deep dives into other related topics, please reach out through the podcast website whereilongtobepodcast.com!

 

Episode Chapters:

  • Intro (00:00:10)
    • Travel Agent Tip: First Timers (00:01:58)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Travel Agent Fit (00:03:45)
  • Step 1 Decide When to Take Your Trip (00:05:00)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Deciding When to Travel (00:06:26)
  • Step 2 Make a Budget (00:08:06)
  • Step 3 Decide on the Type of Ticket (00:09:05)
    • Travel Agent Tip: When to Cruise (00:14:10)
  • Step 4 Choose a Resort (00:15:10)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:52:19)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:53:34)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:55:47)
  • Step 5 Consider Transportation (00:57:17)
  • Step 6 Book Your Dining Reservations (00:58:52)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Dining Plan Value (00:59:45)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Saving Money on Food (01:07:30)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Saving Money on Food (01:06:47
  • Step 7 Book Add On Experiences (01:08:53)
  • Step 8 Consider Whether You Want to Use Lightning Lanes (01:10:18)
  • Step 9 Order Things You Need for the Trip and Get Packed (01:22:53)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Things to Bring (01:33:01)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Things to Bring (01:33:34)
  • Step 10 Enjoy Your Trip (01:34:24)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Carrying on the Magic (01:35:23)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with a Group (01:36:35)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with Kids with Different Needs (01:37:15)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Slow Down (01:39:12)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with Young Kids (01:39:45)
    • Travel Agent Tip: Beating the Heat (01:41:12)
  • Closing Words



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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.

 

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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.

 

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Post-Trip Report: Amy’s Spring Break at the Boardwalk (April 2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

48 min

Virginia sits down with Amy to hear all about her recent spring break trip (she’s a teacher) to Walt Disney World with husband, Joe.  These DVC members were staying at Disney’s Boardwalk Villas for easy access to Epcot because Amy is a Cosmic Rewind super fan.  They also wanted to enjoy the annual Flower and Garden Festival.

  • Trip Dates: April 22-26, 2025
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 5/8/25

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Amy’s Spring Break at the Boardwalk (April 2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

28 min

Amy rejoins Virginia on the podcast for her latest adventure: a spring break couple trip to Disney’s Boardwalk Villas with her husband, Joe. Amy and Joe are DVC members and annual passholders who get to WDW fairly frequently, so Amy has two goals for this upcoming trip. First, she wants to ride Cosmic Rewind as much as possible, and second, she wants to try and slow down a little this time. With a Behind the Seeds Tour, a wine tasting with Master Sommelier, George Miliotes of Wine Bar George, and plans for a monorail crawl, will she actually be able to slow down?

  • Trip Dates: April 22-26, 2025
  • Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 4/17/25

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Post-Trip Report: Katie’s Star Wars Celebration Trip (April 2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

1hr 39 min

Katie is back and has so much to share about her recent trip to Japan!  She, her husband, Adam, and her brother-in-law, Ryan enjoyed their two days at the Star Wars Celebration, a big expo devoted to all things Star Wars.  They also got to visit some other areas of the country like Kyoto and Osaka and ate so much good food.  Universal Studios Japan and the Disney parks were

  • Trip Dates: April 16-27, 2025
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 5/5/25

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Katie’s Star Wars Celebration Trip (April 2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

46 min

Katie is new to the podcast and coming to you all the way from the U.K. to talk about her upcoming trip to Tokyo with her husband Adam and brother-in-law Ryan.  This trip was initially planned to attend the big Star Wars Celebration expo that was scheduled to be in Japan in 2025, but of course it’s hard to think about traveling that far and not stopping by Toyko Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Sea, and Universal Studios Japan!  With so much to see and do in Japan, outside of their park and expo time they are prioritizing time in Kyoto, trying as much of the fresh Japanese cuisine as they can lay their hands on, and visiting at least one shrine.

  • Trip Dates: April 16-27, 2025
  • Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/30/25

 

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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.

 

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Post-Trip Report: Lizzie’s Family Spring Break Adventure (April 2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

1hr 40 min

Lizzie rejoins Virginia in the studio to discuss her recent trip to Walt Disney World.  Did everything go according to plan?  No!  Did they have a wonderful trip?  Yes!  Their stay at the Swan included a prologue at the Polynesian and an epilogue at Pop Century. 

  • Trip Dates: April 6-12, 2025
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/19/25

 

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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.

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Lizzie’s Family Spring Break Adventure (April 2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

1hr 3 min

Lizzie is planning a big trip with her kids Duncan (6) and Ginger (3), her sister Katie and nephews Walker (13) and Joe (10), and their mom Annie joining in for the fun.  The whole group will be staying at the Swan, but Lizzie is planning to tack on an extra day at the beginning of the trip at the Polynesian for some resort time with her little ones and wrapping up the trip with a night at Pop Century.  This large group plans to have one full park day together and otherwise will be coming back together at the end of their days to reconnect in the evenings.

  • Trip Dates: April 6-12, 2025
  • Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/30/25

 

Episode Specific Links:

 

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.

 

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Post-Trip Report: The Loaded Tots and the Most Alarming runDisney Trip Ever (April 2025)

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

1hr 50 min

Three of the four Loaded Tots, Amber, Jeanette, and Maren have finished their big Springtime Surprise trip and Animal Kingdom Lodge visit and have returned to the podcast studio.  There were several “maybes” that were discussed in the pre-trip interview, so you’ll have to listen in to hear what actually happened!

  • Trip Dates: April 3-7, 2025
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/13/25

 

Episode Specific Links:

 

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.

 

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