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.

Episodes

Jan 26, 2026

Post-Trip Report: Jon’s runDisney Marathon Weekend Trip (January 2026)

Jan 26, 2026

1hr 20 min

Jon, aka The WDW Runner, is back and of course, he has unintentionally set another PR (that’s personal record for those who don’t know). If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to do a trip built around runDisney, this is the episode for you! It’s always inspiring to hear Jon talk about his training and how he does a running trip while also still building in some Disney fun.

Trip Dates: January 5-12, 2026
Post Trip Interview: recorded 1/15/26

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Jon on Instagram (@thewdwrunner) and listen to his previous appearances on the podcast!
runDisney
Three Hour Lightning Lane Perk
Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular Incident
People mentioned in this episode:
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette

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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Jan 26, 2026

Pre-Trip Report: Jon’s runDisney Marathon Weekend Trip (January 2026)

Jan 26, 2026

50 min

The WDW Runner is back for another Dopey Challenge! Jon joins Virginia to sit down and talk through the details for his upcoming runDisney Marathon Weekend. This year, he and his wife are planning to forgo the deluxe resort for a stay at All-Star Sports and will once again be tackling the half-marathon together. They have some specific food plans (the buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich, for one) that they will be trying to weave in with their running and will plan to visit all four parks in their spare time.

Trip Dates: January 5-12, 2026
Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 12/29/25

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Jon on Instagram (@thewdwrunner) and listen to his previous appearances on the podcast!
runDisney
Runkeeper App by Asics
Be Our Guest Podcast
The Jeff Galloway Method

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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Jan 19, 2026

Post-Trip Report: Carmen’s Trip to Disneyland Paris & Efteling (December 2025)

Jan 19, 2026

1hr 49 min

Carmen is back and ready to share all the details of her family’s trip to Europe. Stops included Disneyland Paris, Efteling, and a stop in London before returning home. Add these things to your bucket list!

Trip Dates: December 6-20, 2025
Post Trip Interview: recorded 12/26/25

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Carmen (@cj_of_lh_tx) on Instagram!
Easy Go Shuttle (Paris)
Disneyland Paris and Disney’s Sequoia Lodge
Mickey and the Magician Show
Bistrot Chez Remy
Disneyland Paris Sky Parade (the drones)
Learn more about Efteling and Carmen’s resort, Loonsche Land
The Ultimate Guide to Richmond, London

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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Jan 19, 2026

Pre-Trip Report: Carmen’s Trip to Disneyland Paris & Efteling (December 2025)

Jan 19, 2026

1hr 4 min

Carmen is planning a European vacation for her family! After picking up her daughter from Leipzig, Germany (where she has been studying abroad), they are planning to visit both Disneyland Paris (France, obviously) and Efteling (Netherlands). If you haven’t heard of Efteling before, it has been open since before the original Disneyland park in Anaheim and is said to have been an inspiration for Walt. An epic adventure for a Disney fan and theme park lover in general! Tune in as she sits down with Virginia to talk through all the plans.

Trip Dates: December 6-20, 2025
Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 11/23/25

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Carmen (@cj_of_lh_tx) on Instagram!
Disneyland Paris and Disney’s Sequoia Lodge
Learn more about Efteling and Carmen’s resort, Loonsche Land
Video - Flight Force Ride Through (Ironman coaster)
Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers Podcast - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
People mentioned in this episode:
- Jerendelle - @jerendelle_official

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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Jan 12, 2026

Off the Monorail Episode: Leoni’s “Cast Away” Life on the Disney Wish

Jan 12, 2026

1hr 8 min

Leoni (who you may remember from her September 2024 trip report that she did with her bestie, Beth) is booked and blessed to have been a cast member on the Disney Wish for four months! Join Virginia as she sits down with Leoni to discuss the anticipation of the upcoming cruise contract and then reconnects to hear how it all went.

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Leoni on Instagram(@leonibarker) and listen to her previous episodes of the podcast
Disney Traditions Training
Learn more about the Disney Wish
Learn more about the Disney Treasure
Disney Auditions
Mentioned in this episode:
- Beth - @bethclifford_
- Hannah - @h_clifford97
- Carmen - @cj_of_lh_tx

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.

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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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Jan 5, 2026

Post-Trip Report: Lisa’s More Means Merrier Girls’ Trip (December 2025)

Jan 5, 2026

1hr 21 min

Lisa is back to share everything that happened on her December girls’ trip! While not everything went as planned (hello weather on MVMCP night!), Lisa was prepared to pivot as needed and they still had a merry old time.

Trip Dates: December 4-9, 2025
Post Trip Interview: recorded 12/10/25

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Lisa on Instagram (@lmcazes) and if you are interested in connecting with her as a travel agent, you can reach out to her on Facebook
Lisa’s travel agent for this trip was Margie with All for Fun Travel
People mentioned in this episode:
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette

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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Jan 5, 2026

Pre-Trip Report: Lisa’s More Means Merrier Girls’ Trip (December 2025)

Jan 5, 2026

37 min

Lisa is preparing to go on a mother/daughter girls’ trip that has evolved into a larger girls’ trip, including Lisa, daughter Bekah, mom Cheri (who hasn’t been to WDW in 25 years), sister-in-law Randy, and niece Sarah. As they say, the more the merrier! This glorious group has plans to do three days of park-hopping and will be prioritizing the magic of the holidays with a Candlelight Processional dining package and tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Trip Dates: December 4-9, 2025
Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 11/9/25

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Lisa on Instagram (@lmcazes) and if you are interested in connecting with her as a travel agent, you can reach out to her on Facebook
Lisa’s travel agent for this trip was Margie with All for Fun Travel
Lego Star Wars Gingerbread AT AT

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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Dec 29, 2025

Post-Trip Report: Virginia and Jeanette’s Disney Day Trip (December 2025)

Dec 29, 2025

1hr 6 min

Virginia and Jeanette reunite to talk about their holiday day trip to Walt Disney World. Because Jeanette had limited time on December 5, she flew down the day before and got some solo time. Virginia arrived first thing on December 5 and after Jeanette had to head out, got some solo time of her own.

Trip Dates: December 4-5, 2025
Post Trip Interview: recorded 12/17/25

Episode Specific Links:

Follow Jeanette (@pixiejeanette) on Instagram and listen to Jeanette’s previous episodes of the podcast!
Kompose Hotel
Food and Wine App (works for all festivals) - iOS or Android

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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