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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 Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Kelly is back to share all the details of her stay at Saratoga Springs and their time in the parks, including their night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Unfortunately, Kelly was not feeling 100% during the trip, but she 100% does not regret going anyway and making the best of the situation!
- Trip Dates: September 26-29, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/6/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Kelly on Instagram - @mouse_rules
- If you are looking for a travel agent, Kelly would love to help you plan your own magical vacation! You can find her at wishlisttravel.net
- “Snack Around the World” tattoos - Park Aesthetic Co (use code VIRGINIA10 for a 10% discount)
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: https://whereilongtobepodcast.com/
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
On this episode, Virginia is joined by Kelly who is planning a trip to Walt Disney World in September to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party with her wife, Colby and daughter, Esme. Also coming on the trip are family friends, the Quinns (another family of three), including mom and dad, Julie and Pat, and son, Conner. The two families will be staying together at Saratoga Springs and are planning to enjoy some time at Animal Kingdom and Epcot, as well as visits to the Character Warehouse and Disney Springs for some shopping.
- Trip Dates: September 26-29, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/16/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Kelly on Instagram - @mouse_rules
- If you are looking for a travel agent, Kelly would love to help you plan your own magical vacation! You can find her at wishlisttravel.net
- DVC Rental Store
- “Snack Around the World” tattoos - Park Aesthetic Co (use code VIRGINIA10 for a 10% discount)
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Beccy - @a_hufflepuff_in_disney
- Megan - @parkaestheticco
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: https://whereilongtobepodcast.com/
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Virginia welcomes back Aly to share all the fun from her extended family Walt Disney World vacation. Joining Aly for this Grand Floridian stay were her mom and dad, and her brother (along with a surprise appearance by another of her brothers!). Since Aly is a longtime Disney Vacation Club Member, she was able to make sure that they had the accommodations they needed for a group that included two wheelchair/scooter users. Overall, the trip went smoothly for the family in spite of some humid post hurricane weather and the unexpected death of one of the rental scooters on the last day.
- Trip Dates: September 23-30, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/2/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Aly on Instagram (@captivate_magic) and TikTok (@captivate.magic)
- Listen to Aly’s previous Where I Long To Be episodes!
- The Main Street Dish - episode on whether dining plan is worth it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- Scooter Bug
- Video - Tour of the China Pavilion at EPCOT
- Review - Pretzel Bread Pudding
- Video - Great Moments in American History (Declaration of Independence version)
- Video - New Menu and History of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
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 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Aly is back on the podcast for the third time! This time, she is joining Virginia to talk through all of the plans (or in some cases lack of plans!) for her September trip to Walt Disney World she will be taking with her mom, dad, and brother. The group is planning to stay at the Grand Floridian in two separate DVC resort studios which will give them plenty of space and proximity to both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT via monorail. Since there will be two scooters in the group, this will hopefully make the trip a little easier.
- Trip Dates: September 23-30, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/17/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Aly on Instagram (@captivate_magic) and TikTok (@captivate.magic)
- Listen to Aly’s previous Where I Long To Be episodes!
- Owner’s Locker
- People mentioned on this episode:
- Kristen - @wrightdownmainstreet
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 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Hailey is back to report on her recent triple split stay in Walt Disney World where she and her family enjoyed Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, Pop Century, and Port Orleans - French Quarter Resorts. While they did have to contend with some weather related to Hurricane Helene, Hailey’s family made the most of their time in the Disney bubble and can’t wait to get back for their next trip.
- Trip Dates: September 20-28, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 9/29/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Hailey - @happily.ever.hails or reach out to her for help with planning your magical vacation!
- Shop Hailey’s Etsy Shop - Wizard and Wishes Co
- Listen to all Hailey’s Where I Long To Be episodes!
- The coffee lounge/bar neither Hailey nor Virginia could remember the name of at Coronado Springs - Gran Destino Tower is called…Barcelona Lounge!!!
- Customizable Disney Headband
- People mentioned on this episode:
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- Tiffany - @tiffanyintomorrowland (listen to Tiffany’s previous Where I Long To Be Podcast episodes!)
- Amy - @bespokecraftbox
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 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Hailey is back once again and joins Virginia to talk through all her plans for her upcoming triple split stay in Walt Disney World. This will be Hailey’s first time doing a split stay ever, so she is looking forward to seeing how that goes. The last time Hailey was on the podcast, it was a kid free trip. This time, there will be kids galore since she will be traveling with her husband and their three kids, along with her best friend and her family (which includes a husband, two kids, and a mother-in-law). That’s a grand total of ten people!
- Trip Dates: September 20-28, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/15/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Hailey - @happily.ever.hails or reach out to her for help with planning your magical vacation!
- Shop Hailey’s Etsy Shop - Wizard and Wishes Co
- Listen to all Hailey’s Where I Long To Be episodes!
- Learn more about Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs
- Review - Storybook Dining at Wilderness Lodge
- People mentioned on this episode:
- Tiffany - @tiffanyintomorrowland
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 Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
This is a stand-alone trip report because it was so impromptu! Join Virginia as she talks through how this spontaneous July trip came to be and all the fun she and Charles had enjoying Disney for a weekend. As a bonus, Charles makes his first ever podcast debut in a mini interview at the end!
- Trip Dates: July 18-21, 2024
- Recorded: 8/6/24
Episode Specific Links:
- GO FUND ME LINK: Support the Pittillo Family After Hurricane Helene
- Port Orleans - Full Resort and Room Tour from Magical Hijinx
- Ducktails World Showcase Adventure
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
- Miranda and Corey - @bippityboppitybenfields
- The Mouselets - @themouselets
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
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Piff is back from her birthday trip with bestie, sister-in-law, and her podcast co-host Sav, and is ready to share all the details. This trip had some highs and lows. Mostly highs, but as you’ll hear, there was some debacle with their late night Mears journey from MCO to All-Star Movies. In the end, Piff made it home with a new lightsaber in hand and a touch of sadness that the birthday fun was over. For this year at least!
- Trip Dates: August 22-25, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 9/3/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Subscribe to the Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
- Pixie Dust with a Twist is on Instagram and TikTok
- Listen Sav’s birthday episodes: Pre-Trip and Post-Trip
- Lightsaber Mount (Amazon Associates Link…doesn’t cost you any more, but Virginia would earn a small commission if you purchase this item with this link!)
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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