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.

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Post-Trip Report: Bianca’s Anniversary Trip to WDW (October/November 2023)

Nov 20, 2023

Nov 20, 2023

1hr 18 min

Virginia welcomes back Bianca to talk about all the details from her recent trip to Walt Disney World with her husband Louis!  During this visit, they celebrated their wedding anniversary, snacked their way across the parks (definitely foodies!), and met up with friends who happened to be visiting at the same time.  This episode has it all: car rental troubles, snacks galore, and a wildlife encounter that did NOT happen in Animal Kingdom. 

  • Trip Dates: October 30 - November 3, 2023
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 11/10/23

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Bianca’s Anniversary Trip to WDW (October/November 2023)

Nov 20, 2023

Nov 20, 2023

58 min

Virginia sits down with fellow New Yorker, Bianca Siani to chat about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World with her husband, Louis.  They have two full park days (and a little park time on arrival night) planned along with some time visiting with family in Florida.  This Disney loving couple is excited to enjoy the transition from Halloween to Christmas decorations in the parks and will be celebrating their wedding anniversary on this trip!  Since they have a home in Daytona, they will rest their heads there and then make the commute to Orlando for their park time. 

  • Trip Dates: October 30 - November 3, 2023
  • Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 10/19/23

 

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Post-Trip Report: Jessica’s Mother/Daughter Disneyland Trip for Spooky Season (October 2023)

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

1hr 19 min

It’s post-trip report time for Jessica’s Disneyland mother/daughter trip to check out the Halloween decor for spooky season.  Jessica Mesa, from Martin Magical Travels, is a travel agent who specializes in Disney vacations.  This trip included an off-site stay at the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel, a last minute Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique appointment, and dealing with the heavy crowds that resulted from their trip overlapping with the 100th anniversary of the Disney company.

  • Trip Dates: October 16-19, 2023
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/22/23

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Jessica’s Mother/Daughter Disneyland Trip for Spooky Season (October 2023)

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

50 min

Let’s talk about Disneyland trip planning with Jessica Mesa from Martin Magical Travels, also known as @jessica.m.martinmagicaltravels on Instagram. Jessica, a travel agent who specializes in Disney trips and hails from Colorado, is planning a mother/daughter trip to Disneyland to check out the Halloween decorations and enjoy some one on one time together. They will be staying at a Disneyland Good Neighbor hotel called the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel.

 

  • Trip Dates: October 16-19, 2023
  • Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 10/8/23

 

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Post-Trip Report: Catt’s Short, But Sweet Saratoga Stay (October 2023)

Nov 6, 2023

Nov 6, 2023

1hr 2 min

Virginia welcomes back Catt from @catt_inthekingdom over on Instagram to give all the details of her recent short two night stay at Saratoga Springs.  Catt is a DVC member already, but when you win two free nights…how can you not say yes?  This trip report includes shopping at Disney Springs with a much anticipated visit to Gideon’s Bakeshop, pool time with the kiddos, revisiting Soarin’ Over California during its limited run at Epcot, a surprise chance to enjoy the new Moana, Journey of Water attraction, and some Food and Wine offerings.  A short, but certainly sweet trip!  PS: If you are looking for a travel planner for your own Disney trip, you can reach out directly to Catt since she’s a travel planner who specializes in all things Disney.

 

  • Trip Dates: October 13-15, 2023
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/16/23

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Catt’s Short, But Sweet Saratoga Stay (October 2023)

Nov 5, 2023

Nov 5, 2023

47 min

On this pre-trip episode, Virginia sits down with Catt from @catt_inthekingdom over on Instagram to talk through the plans for her upcoming October trip.  Catt is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has taken her love as far as becoming a Disney Vacation Club member and an annual passholder, and then took it a step further by becoming a travel planner.  For this trip, Catt’s family won a two night stay at Saratoga Springs and will be driving down from NC and packing as much as they can into the limited time they have.

 

  • Trip Dates: October 13-15, 2023
  • Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 10/1/23

 

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Post-Trip Report: Maria’s Goal Oriented *Get Hubby to Like Disney* WDW Trip (September/October 2023)

Oct 29, 2023

Oct 29, 2023

1hr 24 min

On this episode, Maria checks back in with Virginia to talk through her recent WDW trip.  This goal oriented trip included (spoiler alert) getting pixie-dusted to a family suite at Art of Animation, missing a flight due to NYC traffic, and enjoying all of the amazing foods and drinks Epcot has to offer.  The specific goal of this amazing trip was to show Maria’s husband Mike an amazing time.  Maria visits WDW annually with family or friends, but is hoping to bring Mike into the Disney parks fandom so that they can look forward to future trips as a couple!

 

  • Trip Dates: September 28 - October 2, 2023
  • Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/5/23

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Maria’s Goal Oriented *Get Hubby to Like Disney* WDW Trip (September/October 2023)

Oct 29, 2023

Oct 29, 2023

1hr 4 min

On this week’s episode, Virginia talks with Maria about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.  The goal of this trip is to show Maria’s husband Mike how much fun a Disney vacation can be in hopes that he will agree to future visits!  This trip includes plans for a stay at Pop Century Resort, an umbrella reservation for a day at Typhoon Lagoon, using a DAS Pass, and checking out Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival.

  • Trip Dates: September 28 - October 2, 2023
  • Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/18/23

 

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