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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
Aug 29, 2023
Aug 29, 2023
1hr 25 min
Lauren was living the dream this summer, spending almost 5 weeks near Disney in a vacation rental. During that time, she visited the parks frequently and got to do multiple staycations at Disney resorts. On this episode, Lauren shares the details of one of those staycations to Disney’s Boardwalk Inn for her husband’s birthday weekend!
- Trip Dates: July 28-30, 2023
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 7/23/23
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/1/23 (starts at 00:32:48)
Episode Specific Links:
- Lauren’s Website
- Boardwalk Inn
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
- Sci-Fi Dine-In
- Pet Paradise in Lake Buena (the one Lauren used!)
- Best Friend’s Pet Care (another option)
- Tatooine Traders (affordable lightsaber building near exit to Star Tours)
- Roundup Rodeo BBQ
- Virginia's Recommended Body Wipes (not an affiliate link)
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Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
1hr 30 min
Virginia chats with Melissa about her recent trip to California with her son who wanted to attend VidCon. After loving her first visit to Disneyland in December, Melissa was anxious to get back and since the convention center is right across the street from Disneyland…how could she say no? A mom of four, Melissa got to spend one on one time with her eldest kiddo while also getting some solo park time (thanks to VidCon) to soak up the Disneyland magic!
- Trip Dates: June 20-27, 2023
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 6/15/23
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 7/17/23 (starts at 36:44)
Episode Specific Links:
- Melissa’s Instagram and Facebook
- Orange Grove Travel Company
- Clarion Hotel Resort - a good neighbor hotel
- VidCon
- Genie+ Comparison: WDW vs DL
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Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
1hr 59 min
Virginia welcomes Leslie to talk about her June 2023 trip. Leslie and her family stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and this trip incorporated a dance performance for her 7 year old daughter, Kelsey. During their magical stay, they enjoyed 50’s Primetime Cafe with the Fantasmic Dining Package, saw lots of Epcot, and used Disney’s Car Care Center. Leslie’s husband, Jim (a major Star Wars fan), also got to visit Galaxy’s Edge for the first time!
- Trip Dates: June 11-17, 2023
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 6/10/23
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 6/25/23 (starts at 38:26)
Episode Specific Links:
- Pop Century
- Disney College Program
- Fantasmic Dining Package
- Biergarten Restaurant at Epcot
- Uber/Lyft Drop Off Spots at Disney Springs
- Disney Car Care Center
- Positively Apex (Leslie’s NC business!)
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Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023
2hr 23 min
Virginia chats with Kevin from @DadsLoveDisney about his family's recent June 2023 trip to Walt Disney World, including a stay at the Grand Floridian, an appointment at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and some travel challenges.
- Trip Dates: June 18-22, 2023
- Pre Trip Interview: recorded 6/7/23
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 6/24/23 (starts at 58:08)
Episode Specific Links:
- @DadsLoveDisney
- Grand Floridian Resort
- Mears Express Option
- Touring Plans Crowd Calendar
- Standby Skipper App
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Guide to Tron Virtual Queue
- Rodeo Roundup BBQ
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Jun 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
2hr 27 min
Virginia talks about her recent May 2023 solo (first time solo!) trip to Walt Disney World, including stays at Pop Century, Boardwalk, and Grand Floridian resorts, a massage at the Grand Floridian spa, and trying out the Standby Skipper app for the first time.
- Trip Dates: May 12-18, 2023
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 5/6/23
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 5/24/23 (starts at 20:10)
Episode Specific Links:
- Pop Century Resort
- Boardwalk Inn Resort
- Grand Floridian Resort
- Grand Floridian Spa
- Vineland Outlets
- Standby Skipper App
- How to Have Groceries Delivered to Disney
- Missing Photopass Photo Form
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May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
1hr 59 min
Virginia interviews Dana about her recent April 2023 visit to Walt Disney World. This trip was a split stay at Pop Century and Animal Kingdom Lodge and was a combination solo trip and work trip (for her job as a Disney Travel Planner). It includes a Keys to the Kingdom tour and lots of pivoting!
If you are looking for a Disney Travel Planner, Dana would love to help you create a magical vacation. No matter what kind of Disney trip you are planning…Dana’s services are free! Reach out to her for a free vacation quote at dana@unlockthemagicllc.com and don’t forget to follow her on Instagram (@dana_plans_disney).
- Trip Dates: April 21-26, 2023
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 4/13/23
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 5/4/23 (starts at 00:45:45)
Episode Specific Links:
- Pop Century Resort
- Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort
- About Flower and Garden Festival
- Flower and Garden Festival Menus
- Happily Ever After Fireworks Show Video
- Keys to the Kingdom Tour
- WDW Annual Pass
- Cheeseburger Spring Roll Recipe
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May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
2hr 27 min
Virginia interviews Jeanette and Maren about their April 2023 trip to Walt Disney World, including a stay in a Cars family suite at Art of Animation, participating in the RunDisney Springtime Surprise Toy Story 10 Miler, enjoying Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, and much more.
- Trip Dates: April 14-18, 2023
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 4/3/23
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/20/23 (starts at 42:28:00)
Episode Specific Links:
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- About Flower and Garden Festival
- Flower and Garden Festival Menus
- Happily Ever After Dessert Party
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
- About Genie+
- runDisney
- Jeanette’s runDisney Spotify Playlist
- Gertie Hirsch Vintage Sewing Patterns
- Carlye Wisel: Disney Journalist and Founder of the Facebook Foamily Group
- Feetures Socks (Maren’s Dad’s favorite socks for running and the parks!)
- Rice to Riches
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Apr 9, 2023
Apr 9, 2023
23 min
On this episode, Virginia explains her Disney backstory including how she came to love the Disney Parks, the decision to buy into the Disney Vacation Club, and the inspiration for this podcast.
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Episode Links:
- Year of a Million Dreams
- VIP Tours at WDW and Disneyland
- Disney Vacation Club
- Copper Creek at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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