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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 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Season 3 begins! Today, Virginia sits down with Sav and Piff of the Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast to discuss the plans they have in July to celebrate Sav’s birthday at Walt Disney World. This episode will have a companion episode in two weeks time when the ladies will be back to discuss an August trip in honor of Piff’s birthday. Two birthday trips and two lovely ladies…the best!
- Trip Dates: July 26-29, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 7/15/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Subscribe to the Pixie Dust with a Twist Podcast - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
- Pixie Dust with a Twist is on Instagram and TikTok
- Disney Corkcicle Bag
- That Park Life Podcast - episode on new Lightning Lane Multi Pass strategies
- People mentioned in this episode:
- Blake - @blakespopnook (Instagram) and @blakespopnook (TikTok)
- Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
- Jon - @thewdwrunner
- Amanda - @amanda.does.disney16
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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- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
- Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
It’s the 100th episode of the podcast!!! On this Season 2 finale, Virginia welcomes back Elizabeth to discuss all the fun that she had on her recent trip to Orlando. This trip includes some time at Universal Studios Florida before heading over to Walt Disney World to join her extended family (all together, 13 people) at the All-Star Resorts. Once at Disney, Elizabeth enjoyed a date night with her husband at the one and only Victoria & Albert’s. It was the dining experience of a lifetime, so you don’t want to miss it!
- Trip Dates: July 21-28, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/6/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Elizabeth’s Travel Agent is Previous Podcast Guest Amy Belfi!
- Follow Amy on Instagram: @thetravelingdisnerd or reach out to her at Amy Does Disney
- Listen to Amy’s pre-trip and post-trip episodes of Where I Long To Be Podcast
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- Victoria & Albert’s
- Video Short: A Look Inside Victoria & Albert’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
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Elizabeth comes to the podcast via referral from her travel agent, Amy Belfi (a previous podcast guest!). In this episode, Elizabeth shares all of the details about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World with her extended family (13 people in total) and her excitement about a coveted reservation at Victoria & Albert’s!
- Trip Dates: July 21-28, 2024
- Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 7/16/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Elizabeth’s Travel Agent is Amy Belfi
- Follow Amy on Instagram: @thetravelingdisnerd
- Need a Travel Planner? Amy Does Disney
- Amy’s pre-trip and post-trip episodes of Where I Long To Be Podcast
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios
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
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Buckle up, because we’re headed to Tokyo!!! Kristina is back and sharing all the info on her trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. If you are thinking of traveling to these parks, you’ll want to have your pen and paper ready.
- Trip Dates: July 15-26, 2024
- Post Trip Interview: recorded 8/1/24
Episode Specific Links:
- Follow Kristina: @destinationclub33
- Tokyo Disney Resort
- Toy Story Hotel
- Google Translate
- Fantasy Springs
- Video POV: Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure in Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs
- Lotso Garden Cafe
- Ikspiari
- Mitsui Garden Hotel - Otemachi
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
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 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/
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
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 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
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
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 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
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:
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- Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 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
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