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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
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Tanner is back from her mother/son trip and she can’t wait to share everything she and her son Griffin did on this trip, from parties like MNSSHP and an after hours event, to getting a personal tour of the trails at Animal Kingdom. If you hang on until the end, you’ll get to hear Alex’s interview with Griffin, teen to teen!
- Trip Dates: August 25-28, 2025
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 9/15/25
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Tanner - @trips_with_tanner (Instagram) and @NavigatingLifeWithTanner (YouTube)
- If you are looking for a magical travel agent to help you plan your next trip, please reach out to Tanner either through her website, Trips by Tanner, or by filling out a quote request form!
- Disney Freecycle Facebook Group
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Jon - @thewdwrunner
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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Tanner and her son Griffin are planning a mother/son trip to Walt Disney World, August 25-28. While Tanner goes to the parks somewhat regularly as a travel agent, this will be Griffin’s first time back in the parks in several years. They have reservations for Pop Century Resort, tickets to both Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and an After Hours Party, and they are looking forward to utilizing as many lightning lanes as they can to maximize their time.
- Trip Dates: August 25-28, 2025
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 8/11/25
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Tanner - @trips_with_tanner (Instagram) and @NavigatingLifeWithTanner (YouTube)
- If you are looking for a magical travel agent to help you plan your next trip, please reach out to Tanner either through her website, Trips by Tanner, or by filling out a quote request form!
- Hershey Park
- American Dream Mall (Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and Dream Works Water Park)
- Disney World After Hours Events
- Transportation by Mike
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Elizabeth - listen to Elizabeth’s previous episodes of the 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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Kate and Jess survived the heat of Orlando and are back to talk about everything they did on their recent trip to Walt Disney World. With this being Jess and her kids’ first Disney trip, Kate was instrumental in making their vacation as magical and seamless as possible.
- Trip Dates: August 16-24, 2025
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 9/7/25
Episode Specific Links:
- If you are looking for help planning your own magical trip, please reach out to Kate!
- Follow Kate and Jess on Instagram - @kate_at_playcationtravel and @jessamoonfeather
- Listen to Kate’s previous appearances on the podcast
- PGA Superstore Orlando
- Video - Pixie Dust at Sir Mickey’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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Kate, who was last on the show to talk about her resort only/golf trip to Disney, is back and this time she has brought her sister Jess along! They are planning a trip for their two families to head to Walt Disney World. They are going to be enjoying Old Key West Resort, celebrating Jess’ daughter Lili’s birthday, and taking advantage of all the fun there is to be had. While Kate and her crew are Disney veterans, this will be Jess and her kids’ first time ever!
- Trip Dates: August 16-24, 2025
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 8/9/25
Episode Specific Links:
- If you are looking for help planning your own magical trip, please reach out to Kate!
- Follow Kate and Jess on Instagram - @kate_at_playcationtravel and @jessamoonfeather
- Listen to Kate’s previous appearances on the podcast
- Mears Transportation
- Cooling Towels (Amazon link, not an affiliate link)
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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Molly is back to walk us through all the fun she and her family had on their recent trip to Universal Studios Florida. Spoiler alert: they absolutely loved their stay at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel!
- Trip Dates: August 10-17, 2025
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/19/25
Episode Specific Links:
- Molly would love to help you plan your vacation! Check out her page at Magic Memories with Molly and make sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook!
- Check out Molly’s previous episodes of the podcast!
- Universal Helios Grand Hotel
- Grayson Towncar Orlando
- Wicked Experience at Universal
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Ashlee - @ashlee_ever_after
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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Molly and her family are headed to Universal Studios Florida! They are planning a weeklong stay at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel with 6 day tickets. Obviously, since they are staying right outside of Epic Universe, experiencing Epic for the first time is a big part of this trip, so they will be splurging for two days in that park (yes, you have to pay extra for that right now) with one day of Epic Express Pass. It’s been since 2022 that they have gone to Universal as a family, so they are all super excited about this trip!
- Trip Dates: August 10-17, 2025
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 8/4/25
Episode Specific Links:
- Molly would love to help you plan your vacation! Check out her page at Magic Memories with Molly and make sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook!
- Check out Molly’s previous episodes of the podcast!
- Universal Helios Grand Hotel
- Video - Mythos Islands of Adventure: Still the Best Theme Park Restaurant?
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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Amy and her family had their VIP Disneyland experience and let’s just say, it did not go as planned. Thankfully, the trip was overall a success and the family would be happy to go back, but the VIP tour left a lot to be desired.
- Trip Dates: August 4-8, 2025
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/14/25
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Amy on Instagram (@amybdoesdisney) and if you need a travel planner, check out Amy Does Disney. You can also listen to Amy’s previous podcast episodes.
- Video - 3 Bedroom Family Connecting Suite Tour
- Storytellers Cafe
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Alex D. - listen to Alex’s episodes of the podcast
- Elizabeth - listen to Elizabeth’s episodes of the 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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Travel agent extraordinaire Amy Belfi is back on the show to share all the plans she and her family have for their upcoming trip to Disneyland! They will be staying at the Disneyland Hotel in a three bedroom suite since Amy’s mom and dad will be joining them. Mom and dad have generously offered to pay for a VIP tour and a cabana, making the trip all the more special. While Amy is a Walt Disney World expert and also books Disneyland trips for her clients regularly, it’s been a long time since she has been to the west coast herself so she’s especially looking forward to hitting the ground running!
- Trip Dates: August 4-8, 2025
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 7/30/25
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Amy on Instagram (@amybdoesdisney) and if you need a travel planner, check out Amy Does Disney. You can also listen to Amy’s previous podcast episodes.
- Video - 3 Bedroom Family Connecting Suite Tour
- Storytellers Cafe
- Disneyland VIP Tour
- Evelyn’s Lightning McQueen Bound
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Alex D. - listen to Alex’s episodes of the podcast
- Elizabeth - listen to Elizabeth’s episodes of the 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.
Follow:
- Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com