Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Pre-Trip Report: Karla’s Pixar Fest Fun (June 2024)

Join Virginia as she sits down with Karla (aka @le_disneyteacher on Instagram) to discuss her upcoming trip to Disneyland in celebration of her 35th birthday and her brother’s 30th birthday.  Tagging along on this trip are Karla’s mom and dad who couldn’t resist getting in on the fun.  Their primary focus for the trip will be enjoying all the fun Pixar Fest has to offer.  In addition to three days of Disney time, Karla and her family are all looking forward to some exploration of the L.A. area and trying to get in some time at the beach.    

• Trip Dates: May 31 - June 7, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 5/22/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Karla - @le_disneyteacher
• Pixar Fest at Disneyland
• Carnation Cafe

 

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Post-Trip Report: Catt’s Annual Family Summer Vacation (June 2024)

Virginia is joined by Catt (@catt_inthekingdom) to hear all about her annual family summer vacation.  This year, they were staying at their home DVC resort at the Polynesian for the first time (a surprise to her hubby!).  While Catt was looking forward to trying some new things this year and was hoping that the kids would feel a little more comfortable meeting characters, she also had some things on her must do list that were old favorites, like riding Pirates of the Caribbean, grabbing burgers at Steakhouse 71, and as always, stocking up on her Joffrey’s coffee beans!

• Trip Dates: June 2-7, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 7/1/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Catt - @catt_inthekingdom
• Reach out to Catt to get a free quote for your next vacation - Walt Disney World Quote Request or Disney Cruise Line Quote Request 
• Everything else including Catt’s blog and all her affiliate code discounts can be found here - https://linktr.ee/cattinthekingdom
• Catt’s previous episodes - “Catt’s Short, but Sweet Saratoga Stay (November 2023)”
  • Pre-Trip Report 
  • Post-Trip Report 
• Video Tour - Standard View DVC Studio at Disney’s Polyneisian Resort

 

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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: Catt’s Annual Family Summer Vacation (June 2024)

Catt from @catt_inthekingdom is back!!!  This time, she’s chatting with Virginia about her annual family summer vacation that is coming up in June.  Catt will be traveling with her family, including her husband, 7 year old daughter, and 4 year old son and they are excited to stay at the Polynesian for the first time (their DVC home resort).  If you know Catt, you know she is a die hard Disney parks lover who is happy to be in the parks as much as possible, however, her goal for this trip will be to go more with the flow and get her relaxation on.  Tune in to hear how she plans to do that!

• Trip Dates: June 2-7, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 5/28/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Catt - @catt_inthekingdom
• Reach out to Catt to get a free quote for your next vacation - Walt Disney World Quote Request or Disney Cruise Line Quote Request 
• Everything else including Catt’s blog and all her affiliate code discounts can be found here - https://linktr.ee/cattinthekingdom
• Catt’s previous episodes: “Catt’s Short, but Sweet Saratoga Stay (November 2023)”
  • Pre-Trip Report 
  • Post-Trip Report 
• New DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
• Gideon’s Refillable Tumbler

 

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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: Jennifer’s Week at Pop with Rope Drop Galore (May 2024)

Jennifer is back and hyped up (note: she’s the hype girl) to share all the ins and outs of her big family of five trip to Walt Disney World.  This visit included taking her family on the Skyliner for the first time, a much anticipated droid building session for son Nathan, and taking advantage of Standby Skipper to assist with Genie+ reservations.  And of course, rope dropping and more rope dropping!

 

• Trip Dates: May 25 - June 1, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 6/23/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Jennifer: @pinkpear82
• Standby Skipper
• Jennifer's Recommended Motion Sickness Patches

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Jennifer’s Week at Pop with Rope Drop Galore (May 2024)

Jennifer (the ultimate Disney hype girl), gives Virginia the outline of her plans for an upcoming vacation to Walt Disney World.  Joining Jennifer will be husband Jon, son Nathan, and daughters Lydia and Bethany.  The family of five has plans to stay at Pop Century Resort to take full advantage of the Skyliner.  Jennifer’s goal for this trip is to cater to the preferences of her family since she had her own solo trip not too long ago.  What won’t be sacrificed?  Rope dropping and making the most of the early hours of each park day!

• Trip Dates: May 25 - June 1, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 5/21/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Jennifer: @pinkpear82
• Thrill Data
• Standby Skipper
• Pirates Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas

 

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Post-Trip Report: Rebecca’s Suite Stay in a Good Neighbor Resort (May 2024)

Virginia welcomes back Rebecca (@90s_disney_mom on Instagram) to talk through all the details of her family’s recent trip to Walt Disney World.  This family enjoyed a stay at a good neighbor resort that gave them a three bedroom suite, did some pool time around their three day park tickets, and got to hang out with some family friends in the parks before heading to St. Augustine for a few days to meet up with other friends.  

• Trip Dates: May 27-31, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 6/20/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Rebecca - @90s_disney_mom
• Looking to plan your next magical vacation?  Rebecca is ready to help!  You can reach out to her through Instagram or via email at 90sdisneymom@gmail.com.  Her agency is Magic for Me Travel.
• Lake Buena Vista Resort
• Disney Dreams That Soar Drone Show: Information and Video
• Friends mentioned:
  • Morgan - @magicby_morgan
  • Taylor - @headsortaylz

 

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Pre-Trip Report: Rebecca’s Suite Stay in a Good Neighbor Resort (May 2024)

Rebecca (@90s_disney_mom on Instagram) chats with Virginia about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.  Rebecca will be traveling with her husband and two young boys and will be staying off property in a Disney Springs area resort that offers 3 bedroom options for her family.  With three day/three park tickets, they will have family friends meeting up with them at the parks each day, bringing their total group to 9 people.  Between the two families, they will have 5 boys who range from 1-5 years old. Talk about a handful!

• Trip Dates: May 27-31, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 5/20/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Rebecca - @90s_disney_mom
• Looking to plan your next magical vacation?  Rebecca is ready to help!  You can reach out to her through Instagram or via email at 90sdisneymom@gmail.com.
• Lake Buena Vista Resort
• Friends mentioned:
  • Lucy & Katherine - @parentsondisney
  • Katie - @2plus3travelers
  • Taylor - @headsortaylz

 

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Post-Trip Report: Hailey’s Jam-Packed, Kid-Free Trip (May 2024)

Virginia welcomes back Hailey to talk through all of the magical details of her recent trip to Walt Disney World with her husband for his 30th birthday.  They stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and enjoyed reservations at Topolino’s Terrace, Oga’s Cantina, and Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’.  Did Hailey fly home with Homecomin’ leftovers in her carry-on?  Spoiler alert…that’s a yes!

• Trip Dates: May 24-26, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 6/2/24

 

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Hailey - @happily.ever.hails and reach out to her if you’d like her to plan your next Disney vacation!
• Shop Hailey’s Etsy Shop - Wizard and Wishes Co 
• Disney Girlies Facebook Group
• Friends mentioned:
  • Tiffany - @tiffanyintomorrowland

 

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