Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

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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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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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!!!)

 

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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: 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

 

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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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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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