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

Monday May 19, 2025

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

Monday May 19, 2025

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

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Amy on Instagram (@amy.harrington.20/) and listen to Amy’s previous podcast appearances!
Gear Fusion (Amy’s Recommended Car Service)
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
Virginia’s DVC Referral Link
Behind the Seeds Tour
Learn How to Taste Wine with THE George of Wine Bar George

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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Monday May 12, 2025

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

Monday May 12, 2025

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

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Katie on Instagram - @loveforalldisneymagic
Katie booked her trip with the assistance of Suzanne Asbury from Designer Travel. She comes highly recommended so if you’d like to reach out to Suzanne, tell her Katie sent you!
Hotels
- Sotetsu Fresa Inn
- Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay (Katie booked the hotel for her Disney days through Booking.com)
Points of Interest
Katie’s Recommendations
- Klook App (Universal and Disney park tickets) - iOS and Android
- JR Pass (for all metro and JR train lines)
- Portable Wi-Fi
Cosbi Collectible Toys
Make Your Own Japanese Souffle Pancakes
Video - Tokyo’s Futuristic Underground Bike Parking
Looking for more Tokyo episodes? Check out the previous podcast episodes from my friends Jeanette and Kristina!

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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Monday May 12, 2025

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

Monday May 12, 2025

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

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Katie on Instagram - @loveforalldisneymagic
Katie booked her trip with the assistance of Suzanne Asbury from Designer Travel. She comes highly recommended so if you’d like to reach out to Suzanne, tell her Katie sent you!
Hotels
- Sotetsu Fresa Inn
- Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay (Katie booked the hotel for her Disney days through Booking.com)
Points of Interest
Looking for more Tokyo episodes? Check out the previous podcast episodes from my friends Jeanette and Kristina!

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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Monday May 05, 2025

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

Monday May 05, 2025

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

Episode Specific Links:

Video - Tour of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve
Is PhotoPass Worth It
BitBelt Magic Band Locks
People mentioned in this episode:
- Nanci - @nancibat3
- Maria - @mrsbobo428

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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Monday May 05, 2025

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

Monday May 05, 2025

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:

Ghost Town in the Sky
Land of Oz (currently paused for 2025 for Hurricane Helene reconstruction)

Food and Wine App (works for all festivals) - iOS or Android
Landry’s Select Club
Video - Having a Serious Conversation in a Rainforest Cafe
People mentioned in this episode:
- Amanda - @amanda.does.disney16

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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Monday Apr 28, 2025

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

Monday Apr 28, 2025

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:

Follow the Loaded Tots on Instagram:
- Amber - @performativept (Runners and aspiring runners…check out Amber’s page for her tips as a running coach!)
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
- Maren - @marenmouse
Brooks x runDisney Collab
Video - Check Out a Mobile Carillon (the type of instrument they heard during the 10 Miler!)
People mentioned in this episode:
- Mariah - @mariahrow (listen to Mariah’s episodes of the podcast!)

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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Monday Apr 28, 2025

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

Monday Apr 28, 2025

Jeanette and Maren have returned, and this time they have their friend Amber with them to take part in the podcast fun. These three ladies, along with their friend Mariah, have deemed themselves “The Loaded Tots”. If you want to know why, you have to listen to the show! You’ll also get to hear all about the plans they have for their upcoming April trip for the runDisney Springtime Surprise. In addition to the runs, they have a number of dining reservations planned and there will be several attractions Amber will be planning to try for the very first time.

Trip Dates: April 3-7, 2025
Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/26/25

Episode Specific Links:

Follow the Loaded Tots on Instagram:
- Amber - @performativept (Runners and aspiring runners…check out Amber’s page for her tips as a running coach!)
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
- Maren - @marenmouse
Brooks x runDisney Collab
runDisney Springtime Surprise
Video - Jambo House’s Uzima Pool
People mentioned in this episode:
- Mariah - @mariahrow (listen to Mariah’s episodes of the podcast!)

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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Monday Apr 21, 2025

Post-Trip Report: Mariah’s DVC Welcome Home Stay (March/April 2025)

Monday Apr 21, 2025

Mariah’s trip is sadly over, but there’s still some fun to be had as she walks through all the details with Virginia. Also in this episode, Hallie makes a special appearance!

Trip Dates: March 29 - April 5, 2025
Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/7/25

Episode Specific Links:

Check out Mariah on Instagram - @mariahrow
Review: Sebastian’s at Caribbean Beach Resort
Video - Riviera Deluxe Studio
Virginia’s DVC Referral Link (for transparency, Virginia gets some sort of surprise gift if you end up joining…no idea what!)
People mentioned in this episode:
- Kayla - @strokeofmidnightmama

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: