Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Pre-Trip Report: Kristina’s Trip to Tokyo (July 2024)

Kristina (@destinationclub33) joins Virginia to share all of the plans for her upcoming trip to Tokyo where she will get lots of time in Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.  For this amazing, maybe once in a lifetime trip, she and her husband will be staying at Tokyo Disney’s Toy Story Hotel, a colorful resort full of prime photo opportunities.  They are hoping to take advantage of the unique things these global Disney parks have to offer, as well as spending a few days checking out some destinations around Tokyo.

• Trip Dates: July 15-26, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 6/10/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Kristina: @destinationclub33
• Tokyo Disney Resort
• Toy Story Hotel
• Fantasy Springs
• Mitsui Garden Hotel - Otemachi
• Ikspiari
• People mentioned on the podcast:
  • TDR Explorer - @tdrexplorer (Instagram) or @tdrexplorer (YouTube), or look at his free guides on his website https://tdrexplorer.com/

 

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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: Kim’s Party of Five WDW/Vero Beach Split Stay (June 2024)

Kim is back and has so much to share about her June 2024 triple split stay between Bay Lake Tower, Vero Beach Resort, and Boardwalk Villas.  She and her husband and three boys enjoyed time in the Disney parks, on the Florida coast, and even had a day at Universal Studios.  You’ll also get to hear about the differences between the disability access services between Disney and Universal.

• Trip Dates: June 8-22, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 7/13/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Kim - @disdreamingkim
• Universal Studios Attractions Assistance Pass
• Kidcot Fun Stops in EPCOT
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Beccy - @a_hufflepuff_in_disney
  • Kerry - @kerrysglitterinitiative
  • Katie - @2plus3travelers
  • Daina - @999happyhauntshere
  • Arielle - @simply.meant.to.be.at.disney

 

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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.

 

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: Kim’s Party of Five WDW/Vero Beach Split Stay (June 2024)

Kim, aka @disdreamingkim, sits down with Virginia to talk through all of the plans for her upcoming split stay.  As Disney Vacation Club members, this family of five will be enjoying stays in two bedroom villas at Bay Lake Tower, Vero Beach Resort, and Disney’s Boardwalk Villas.  In addition to their time at Walt Disney World, they also have a day planned for Universal Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure.  To get as much done as possible, they will be taking advantage of the Universal Express Pass.

• Trip Dates: June 8-22, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 6/2/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Kim - @disdreamingkim
• Learn about the new Disability Access Service (DAS) rules
• Discounted Tickets: Undercover Tourist, Getaway Today, Tickets at Work
• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Beccy - @a_hufflepuff_in_disney
  • Kerry - @kerrysglitterinitiative
  • Miranda & Corey - @bippityboppitybenfields
  • Nanci - @nancibat3

 

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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: Virginia & Alex’s Long Awaited Mother/Son Trip (June 2024)

Virginia and Alex are back and reporting on their recent mother/son trip to Walt Disney World.  There were some things that did not go according to plan (a flight cancellation and dining changes come to mind), but other things went perfectly according to plan.  By the end of the trip, they successfully completed a four park challenge and were looking forward to another chance in the future to share some more one on one time in Disney together.

• Trip Dates: June 6-9, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 6/23/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Standby Skipper
• Locker Rental at Walt Disney World
• Video: Virginia and Alex’s private Big Thunder ride!
• Stakeout App: on Apple or Android
• Virginia’s product recommendations:
  • Cute Athletic Dress
  • Portable Charger with Built In Cables
  • NOTE: The above are Amazon Associate links.  There’s no additional cost to you, but you get to help support the podcast by helping Virginia earn commission.  Thank you!
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Molly - @magicmemorieswithmolly
  • Ryan - Virginia’s friend from high school who she ran into at Disney Springs!  He is now a travel planner, so please check out his page: @summersvacation24, or over on Facebook at Summers Vacation
  • Beccy - @a_hufflepuff_in_disney
  • Emma - @emmaenchanted999
  • Cassandra - @adventures_with_flowers
  • Jon - @thewdwrunner

 

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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: Virginia & Alex’s Long Awaited Mother/Son Trip (June 2024)

Virginia and Alex sit down to talk through all the plans for their upcoming mother/son trip to Walt Disney World. They will be staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort this time, and will be trying to pack as much fun as possible into this short trip! Plans include: spending time at Epcot, riding Cosmic Rewind and crossing our fingers we get our song choices, eating at The Hollywood Brown Derby, visiting Oga’s Cantina, and wrapping up the trip with a four park challenge.

• Trip Dates: June 6-9, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 6/2/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• La Crêperie de Paris
• Video: Create Your Own Popcorn at the Confectionary

 

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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: Kelcey’s Graduation Girls’ Trip (June 2024)

Kelcey is back to fill in all the details on her recent trip to Walt Disney World with friends Jennifer and Deana.  While Deana is an experienced Disney-goer, Jennifer is a complete newbie, so they were very excited to show her everything Disney has to offer.  This particular trip was in celebration of Kelcey’s graduation and they stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter.  Will it become an annual tradition?  Will Kelcey finally ride Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind?  Listen to find out!

• Trip Dates: June 3-7, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 7/8/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Kelcey - @kelcey_dunn
• Looking for a travel planner for your next magical vacation?  Kelcey would love to help you so reach out today!
• Disney’s New Lighting Lane Multipass System (Genie+ replacement as of July 24)
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Uber Steve - Steve told Kelcey that anyone who would like to arrange ground transportation with him should reach out with a text 407-466-9598 (TEXT ONLY PLEASE AND MAKE SURE YOU MENTION THAT YOU WERE REFERRED BY KELCEY VIA WHERE I LONG TO BE PODCAST!!!)
  • Tonya - That Crazy Disney Lady

 

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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: Kelcey’s Graduation Girls’ Trip (June 2024)

Virginia and Kelcey chat about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World in celebration of her recent graduation! Also joining in the fun for this trip will be Kelcey’s friends Deana (a Disney veteran) and Jennifer (a first timer). The trio is planning to stay at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort and have plans to visit all the parks. There’s so much Kelcey and Deana want to show Jennifer, so they will be trying to squeeze in as much as they can before it’s time to head back to Oklahoma!

• Trip Dates: June 3-7, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 5/18/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Kelcey - @kelcey_dunn
• Looking for a travel planner for your next magical vacation?  Kelcey would love to help you so reach out today!
• Yeehaw Bob at Port Orleans - Riverside Resort
• Disney’s New Lighting Lane Multipass System (Genie+ replacement as of July 24)
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Uber Steve - Steve told Kelcey that anyone who would like to arrange ground transportation with him should reach out with a text 407-466-9598 (TEXT ONLY PLEASE AND MAKE SURE YOU MENTION THAT YOU WERE REFERRED BY KELCEY VIA WHERE I LONG TO BE 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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Post-Trip Report: Karla’s Pixar Fest Fun (June 2024)

Karla is back to share everything she did during her trip to Disneyland for Pixar Fest.  While some of the itinerary went according to plan, Karla and her family also did some pivoting, and the result was a fun-filled vacation for all!  

• Trip Dates: May 31 - June 7, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 6/11/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Karla - @le_disneyteacher
• Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel
• Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure
• Pixar Fest at Disneyland
• Chihuahua Tap Room in Newport Beach, CA
• Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Angels Flight Railway
• TikTok: Converting a Spirit Jersey to Short Sleeve
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Erick - @beastlyappetite
  • Megan - @themagicalmillennial_
  • Sarah - @cheerstearsandears
  • Krissy - @disneylandsinglerider
  • Undercover Tourist - @themeparkfrog

 

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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