Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Pre-Trip Report: Sav & Piff Celebrate Piff’s Birthday (August 2024)

It’s another fantastic birthday pre-trip episode with the luminous Sav and Piff of the Pixie Dust with a Twist podcast!  Virginia had the pleasure of sitting down with these two for Sav’s birthday in July, and now it’s Piff’s turn for some birthday fun.  The ladies are planning to stay at All-Star Movies and will be having some Halloween fun by attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!  Since this trip is all about Piff, she is also anticipating an appointment at Savi’s Workshop to build a lightsaber.  

• Trip Dates: August 22-25, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 8/12/24

 

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
• Divine at Animal Kingdom
• Disney Villains Spirit Jersey
• Snow White Ears
• Convert a Spirit Jersey to Short Sleeves
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Nanci - @nancibat3

 

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: Krista’s Spectacular Summer Split Stay (August 2024)

In this episode, Krista from @canuckswhodisney shares all the details from her recent family trip to Walt Disney World where she enjoyed a split stay between Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village and the Polynesian.  This trip included lots of special touches, like doing the Up Close with Rhinos experience at Animal Kingdom, attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and a DVC Moonlight Magic Party, and meeting up with friends while in the parks.

• Trip Dates: August 16-29, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 9/8/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Krista - @canuckswhodisney (and follow her backup account at @canucksthatdisney)
• MIckey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
• Official Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Foodie Guide 2024
• Review of the Creme Brulee Croissant - @jerendelle_official
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Stacey - @stacey.to.the.magic
  • Cate & James - @ever.after.adventures
  • Kristina - @worldshowcaseadventures
  • Daina - @999happyhauntshere
  • Arielle - @simply.meant.to.be.at.disney
  • Mark - @willoftheparkside
  • Kelly - @mission.magic
  • Kelley - @kelley_society1955
  • Dawn - @peoplemovertohogwarts
  • Brian - @great_hambino84
  • Sachi and Fordy - @manhattan_to_mainstreet
  • Jyll - @plandisneywithjyll
  • Catt - @catt_inthekingdom

 

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: Krista’s Spectacular Summer Split Stay (August 2024)

Krista (aka @canuckswhodisney on Instagram) and Virginia sit down to talk through all the fun details Krista is planning for her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.  There are so many things she has to look forward to, including meeting up with some special friends in the parks, attending at least one party (possibly two parties…crossing her fingers), and hopefully getting to enjoy some resort time at Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Polynesian.  This DVC family is ready to get back to the magic!

• Trip Dates: August 16-29, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 7/27/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Krista - @canuckswhodisney (and follow her backup account at @canucksthatdisney)
• Room Tour - Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani DVC Studio
• Room Tour - Polynesian Village Resort DVC Studio
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Sachi and Fordy - @manhattan_to_mainstreet

 

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: Sav & Piff Celebrate Sav’s Birthday (July 2024)

Sav is back solo today to give Virginia all the fun details from her recent birthday trip with her podcast co-host, sister-in-law, and bestie Piff.  While they stayed at the budget friendly All-Star Movies resort, they splurged on Lightning Lane Multi Pass and the Animal Kingdom Wild Africa Trek.  

• Trip Dates: July 26-29, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/12/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Subscribe to the Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
• Pixie Dust with a Twist is on Instagram and TikTok
• Guide to Festival of the Lion King
• Tikki Mugs from Oga’s Cantina
• Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind - Sav and Piff Finally Get September
• People mentioned in the episode:
  • Tinker Kory - @tinker_kory (TikTok)

 

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: Sav & Piff Celebrate Sav’s Birthday (July 2024)

Season 3 begins!  Today, Virginia sits down with Sav and Piff of the Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast to discuss the plans they have in July to celebrate Sav’s birthday at Walt Disney World.  This episode will have a companion episode in two weeks time when the ladies will be back to discuss an August trip in honor of Piff’s birthday.  Two birthday trips and two lovely ladies…the best!

• Trip Dates: July 26-29, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 7/15/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Subscribe to the Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
• Pixie Dust with a Twist is on Instagram and TikTok
• Disney Corkcicle Bag
• That Park Life Podcast - episode on new Lightning Lane Multi Pass strategies
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Blake - @blakespopnook (Instagram) and @blakespopnook (TikTok)
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
  • Jon - @thewdwrunner
  • 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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Post-Trip Report: Elizabeth’s Disney/Universal Extended Family Trip (July 2024)

It’s the 100th episode of the podcast!!! On this Season 2 finale, Virginia welcomes back Elizabeth to discuss all the fun that she had on her recent trip to Orlando.  This trip includes some time at Universal Studios Florida before heading over to Walt Disney World to join her extended family (all together, 13 people) at the All-Star Resorts.  Once at Disney, Elizabeth enjoyed a date night with her husband at the one and only Victoria & Albert’s.  It was the dining experience of a lifetime, so you don’t want to miss it!

• Trip Dates: July 21-28, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/6/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Elizabeth’s Travel Agent is Previous Podcast Guest Amy Belfi!
  • Follow Amy on Instagram: @thetravelingdisnerd or reach out to her at Amy Does Disney
  • Listen to Amy’s pre-trip and post-trip episodes of Where I Long To Be Podcast
• Loews Royal Pacific Resort
• Victoria & Albert’s
• Video Short: A Look Inside Victoria & Albert’s

 

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: Elizabeth’s Disney/Universal Extended Family Trip (July 2024)

Elizabeth comes to the podcast via referral from her travel agent, Amy Belfi (a previous podcast guest!).  In this episode, Elizabeth shares all of the details about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World with her extended family (13 people in total) and her excitement about a coveted reservation at Victoria & Albert’s!

• Trip Dates: July 21-28, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 7/16/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Elizabeth’s Travel Agent is Amy Belfi
  • Follow Amy on Instagram: @thetravelingdisnerd
  • Need a Travel Planner? Amy Does Disney
  • Amy’s pre-trip and post-trip episodes of Where I Long To Be Podcast
• Loews Royal Pacific Resort
• DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios

 

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: Kristina’s Trip to Tokyo (July 2024)

Buckle up, because we’re headed to Tokyo!!!  Kristina is back and sharing all the info on her trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.  If you are thinking of traveling to these parks, you’ll want to have your pen and paper ready.  

• Trip Dates: July 15-26, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/1/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Kristina: @destinationclub33
• Tokyo Disney Resort
• Toy Story Hotel
• Google Translate
• Fantasy Springs
• Video POV: Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure in Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs
• Lotso Garden Cafe
• Ikspiari
• Mitsui Garden Hotel - Otemachi

 

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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