Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Pre-Trip Report: Heather & Mike’s Universally Magical Vacation (April 2026)

Heather and Mike, longtime Disney enthusiasts, are driving to Orlando from North Carolina for a spring break vacation with their daughter Autumn (12). Before heading over to the Yacht Club, they will be visiting the three Universal Studios parks for the first time with a stay at Endless Summer! They will be planning to enjoy the Mardi Gras offerings while at Universal and the Flower & Garden Festival during their Epcot time. Of course, since they have decided to stay at Yacht Club, they will have to dip their toes in Stormalong Bay at some point. 

• Trip Dates: April 2-13, 2026
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/29/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Heather and Mike’s page - @disneymountaineers 
• Endless Summer Resort
• Drury Hotel in Pooler, GA
• Video - GEO-82 (Adults Only Bar at Epcot)
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette

 

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Post-Trip Report: Danielle’s First Annual Passholder Trip (April 2026)

Welcome back to Danielle! This was, in Danielle’s words, the “perfect” trip. Danielle, her husband Danny, and her mom and dad enjoyed their time in Disney and are brand new annual passholders. If you want to hear about their dinner at Victoria and Albert’s, taking mom on Tiana’s and Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time, and how it went taking over as the family tour manager (after learning from her mom all those years ago), tune in!

• Trip Dates: April 1-6, 2026
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/19/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Your Go-To Resource for All Things Disney - askthemouse.com
• Follow Danielle on Instagram (@askthemouse) and listen to her previous episodes of Where I Long To Be!
• Holiday Inn Orlando (Disney Springs Area)
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette

 

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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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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: Danielle’s First Annual Passholder Trip (April 2026)

Danielle, also known as the main mouse at Ask The Mouse dot com, is back on the show! This time, she is planning a trip she will be taking with her husband Danny and her mom and dad (who haven’t been since 2022). And the best part is, all four of them will be becoming annual passholders for the first time. They have so much to look forward to, like a reservation at Victoria and Albert’s and staying at a good neighbor hotel they have enjoyed in the past. But Danielle is most especially looking forward to hopefully getting her mom on Guardians of the Galaxy finally! 

• Trip Dates: April 1-6, 2026
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/22/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Your Go-To Resource for All Things Disney - askthemouse.com
• Follow Danielle on Instagram (@askthemouse) and listen to her previous episodes of Where I Long To Be!
• Holiday Inn Orlando (Disney Springs Area)
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Elizabeth - episode about Victoria and Albert’s

 

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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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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: Mike’s Nearly Perfect Polynesian Vacation (March 2026)

Mike and his family are back from the Polynesian and it was nearly perfect. Practically perfect as Mary Poppins might say! There were one or two bumps in the road, but nothing these Disney veterans couldn’t handle.

• Trip Dates: March 25-31, 2026
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/8/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Mike on Instagram (@disneydadofone) and TikTok (@disney.dad.of.one)
• Gluten Free Disney World and the accompanying Facebook Group
• Buena Vista Urgent Care (near CVS by World Marriott
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Miranda - @bippityboppitybenfields

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Mike’s Nearly Perfect Polynesian Vacation (March 2026)

Mike and his family are planning a trip to their home DVC resort, the Polynesian! As DVC members and Annual Passholders, this family of three are frequent WDW guests. This trip will be a little different because daughter Madison was recently diagnosed with Celiac, so this will be their first time exploring the parks and paying attention to all the gluten free options for her. She’s also just passed 40 inches and may be able to ride Rise of the Resistance for the first time! In addition to all the usual fun, Mike has gifted his wife Christina a spa treatment at the Grand Floridian Spa.

• Trip Dates: March 25-31, 2026
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/15/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Mike on Instagram (@disneydadofone) and TikTok (@disney.dad.of.one)
• Gluten Free Disney World and the accompanying Facebook Group
• The Cake Bake Shop
• PieCaken Bakeshop (not Disney related, but a cake worth splurging on!)
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette

 

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: Elizabeth’s Aloha to Aulani Vacation (March 2026)

Elizabeth sits down with Virginia to talk about all things Kauai and Aulani from her recent visit with her family. Joining her for the Kauai portion of the trip were her husband, Pat, daughter Hope, and son, Dean, along with Elizabeth’s parents and her sister. The immediate family then continued on to Aulani (surprise for the kids) while the extended group chose to go to Waikiki to explore Pearl Harbor.

• Trip Dates: March 12-23, 2026
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/4/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Listen to Elizabeth’s previous episodes of the show!
• Aloha United Way Community Relief Fund
• Hanapepe Swinging Bridge
• Kauai Coffee Estate
• Captain Andy’s Sailing Adventures
• Elizabeth’s Podcast Recommendations for Researching Aulani:
  • DCL Duo Podcast: Living Aloha: Highlights from Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
  • Addicted to the Mouse: Beginner's Guide to Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
  • Make It Magical: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Part 1 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) and Part 2 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
  • The DVC Show: Pros & Cons of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
• Elizabeth’s YouTube Recommendations for Researching Aulani:
  • Our Z Roll - Our Z Roll's Aulani Playlist (Elizabeth said: Adorable family YouTubers-- they went to Kauai before their Aulani trip, too! They didn't give us that idea, but they were fun to watch before we left for our trip.) In addition to their playlist, they have an Aulani Pros and Cons video and an “Ultimate” Walkthrough of Aulani that are worth checking out.
  • DFB Guide - DFB Guide's Aulani Playlist
  • All Ears - All Ears' Aulani Playlist
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette

 

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 Aloha to Aulani Vacation (March 2026)

Elizabeth, a podcast fan favorite, is back to chat about her upcoming trip to Hawaii. She and her extended family plan to visit Kauai (home of Stitch), and then her immediate family will be wrapping up the fun with a visit to Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa. Between these two destinations, Elizabeth and her family were in for some fun. In addition to exploring the rich culture of Hawaii and learning about its history, things they were most looking forward to were whale watching, eating Hawaiian shave ice, and seeing lots of their pal, Stitch. Oh, and by the way, the kids don’t know they are going to Aulani yet (it’s a secret!!!!).

• Trip Dates: March 12-23, 2026
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/5/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Listen to Elizabeth’s previous episodes of the show!
• Aloha United Way Community Relief Fund
• Kuhio Shores (Elizabeth’s exact unit)
• Hanapepe, Hawaii
• Elizabeth’s Podcast Recommendations for Researching Aulani:
  • DCL Duo Podcast: Living Aloha: Highlights from Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
  • Addicted to the Mouse: Beginner's Guide to Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
  • Make It Magical: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Part 1 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) and Part 2 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
  • The DVC Show: Pros & Cons of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
• Elizabeth’s YouTube Recommendations for Researching Aulani:
  • Our Z Roll - Our Z Roll's Aulani Playlist (Elizabeth said: Adorable family YouTubers-- they went to Kauai before their Aulani trip, too! They didn't give us that idea, but they were fun to watch before we left for our trip.) In addition to their playlist, they have an Aulani Pros and Cons video and an “Ultimate” Walkthrough of Aulani that are worth checking out.
  • DFB Guide - DFB Guide's Aulani Playlist
  • All Ears - All Ears' Aulani Playlist
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Miranda and Corey Benfield - @bippityboppitybenfields

 

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: Samantha’s “Grand” Land and Sea Vacation (March 2026)

With six nights at the Grand Floridian and a three night Disney cruise…Samanatha has so much to share about her magical vacation! Joining her were husband, Colin, and daughter, Grace, who is 3 and was treated to her first appointment at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! To maximize the fun, the family took advantage of lightning lanes and used Standby Skipper.

• Trip Dates: March 14-23, 2026
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 3/25/26

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Samantha on Instagram!
• Away We Go Car Service
• Kingdom Strollers
• Harmony Barbershop
• Standby Skipper
• Happily Ever After Magic Kingdom Dessert Party

 

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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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