Castle Talk Radio

Two hotels. Right next door to each other. Very different reasons to choose each one. In this episode of Castle Talk Radio, Becca and Jessica compare SunCoast and Element, two Disneyland-area hotels located about a 15-minute walk from the parks. Two Hotels Transcript We’re comparing the things that actually matter when choosing a hotel for a Disneyland vacation, including room layouts, how many pe...

Halloween Horror Nights is one of Universal Studios Hollywood’s biggest events of the year, but is it actually worth the hype, the price, and the scares? This week, Jessica is joined by her daughter Julian, who recently experienced Halloween Horror Nights for the first time. They talk about what it was really like for a total newbie, whether the 2 p.m. ticket was worth it, how they prioritized the...

Show Notes Disneyland raised ticket prices again on October 6, 2026... but this might be the most boring Disneyland price increase we’ve seen in years. In this episode of Castle Talk Radio, Becca and Jessica break down what actually changed, what surprisingly stayed the same, and why the headline “Disneyland raises ticket prices” doesn’t tell the whole story. We talk about the small increases to s...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation? Visit GetAwayToday.com/CastleTalk for discounts on tickets, hotels, and Orlando attractions. Carousel of Progress has always been about one thing: progress. Now, more than 60 years after Walt Disney and his Imagineers introduced the attraction at the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, Disney is preparing to move the story forward again. In this episode of Castl...

Disneyland in a Heat Wave: How to Survive the Heat Your Disneyland trip is booked, and then a few days before you leave, the forecast changes. Suddenly, it is going to be HOT. In this episode of Castle Talk Radio, Becca and Jessica talk about Jessica’s recent Disneyland trip during an extreme Southern California heat wave and what actually helped her group handle the high temperatures. We talk abo...

Planning a Disneyland vacation in 2027? In this episode, Becca and Jessica explain why now may be the best time to start booking, why waiting until Black Friday could actually cost you more, and how booking early can help you lock in better prices and hotel availability. They also compare real 2027 Disneyland vacation package pricing for Disney Resort hotels and nearby Good Neighbor hotels, includ...

Humans are finally being invited into Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! In this episode of Castle Talk Radio, Becca and Jessica explore the new Monsters, Inc.-themed land coming to Walt Disney World. Rather than simply recreating scenes from the movies, Disney is building an entire city where guests will visit as human tourists during H.U.M.A.N. Day. We discuss: • Why humans are now welc...

Jessica talks to Becca about her Oogie Boogie Bash experience and the kick-off to Halloween Time. From the new street party, to the low crowds, they talk about what Halloween time looks like in 2026. See Becca's Oogie Boogie Bash costume reveal: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcRwtrEykz-/   Want to visit Disneyland? Lock in the current pricing (plus our extra discount) for trips through 2027 at https...

Let's chat about D23... and why it felt like a letdown to many.  Book your vacation here and save: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk

Save on your vacation by booking through our partners here: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk   It is our final land in our 70th Solo Series where we deep dive into each land of Disneyland Park. Today we talk about Tomorrowland. The land that is most talked about every time people talk about what they want to happen at Disneyland.  Be sure to check out the full series from this summer and tune i...

Book your Disneyland vacation and save by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk   In this episode, Jessica takes you through Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, one of the biggest expansions of Disneyland Resort in recent history. She talks about the atmosphere, how the land has changed, the rides, the dining, and so much more!

Save on your Disneyland vacations by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk   Join us as we explore New Orleans Square in our land by land deep dive into Disneyland in celebration of the 70th Anniversary.

Save on your Disneyland vacations by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk (We are affiliates and may earn money when you book) This week we deep dive into Main Street USA in Disneyland. From how Walt's childhood hometown inspired it to the secrets hidden above eye level, we cover some of the best things about Main Street USA and some of the hidden details you may have missed.

Save on your Disneyland vacation by booking here: https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=9156   This week, Jessica deep dives into Mickey's Toontown as we continue our deep dives into the iconic Disneyland lands. 

Book these hotels and more at https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk Today we are sharing some of the best hotels that have access to the free shuttle service at Disneyland's Toy Story Lot. These hotels also happen to be fairly close to the Anaheim Convention Center - where much of D23 is held.   

Book your vacation here: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk Today we are exploring Frontierland. Jessica shares some hidden details, a re-gifted item, and why Frontierland is more than just Big Thunder Mountain.

Get all of my Disneyland Resort Rope Drop Strategies: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/720337/160288680833975828/share   Today we are walking through Fantasyland at Disneyland, sharing the rides, eats, and little details that make this the heart of Disneyland Park.    Save on Disneyland vacations by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk  

We paid for Disneyland's most expensive character dining - Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure. We are sharing about everything from the characters, to the food, and the small details that made it feel like you were royalty.  Want a visual look at the experience? Becca has a full youtube video here: https://youtu.be/5hfGPwuad5A Book your Disneyland vacation with our partners and save by visiting G...

In this episode we discuss everything new and returning this summer. Plus we talk about the amazing ticket deal you can get at our partners with Get Away Today .

Book your Disneyland vacations and save at https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=9156   This week we are exploring Bayou Country, with hidden details, tips and a little history! 

Today we explore Adventureland in Disneyland park. Hidden details, history behind different attractions, and ride guides.  Book your vacations by visiting our partners at Get Away Today  

To save on your next vacation visit https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk Today we are exploring the differences when staying offsite vs onsite at Walt Disney World Resort. Unlike Disneyland, this decision will make a huge difference in how your vacation plays out.  Becca has done both, and contrasts the experience staying offsite and onsite, shares who each option is best for, and what guests shoul...

This week we are back with Ashley talking about her trip to Orlando where she picked only 2 Disney World and 1 Universal park to visit during their family vacation.    Remember the best way to save on your theme park vacations is by visiting our partners at Get Away Today . 

Ashley recently went to Walt Disney World. She was able to get flights from California to Orlando for FREE (other than taxes). She also used points to get a FREE hotel stay! Listen in on today's episode for more information. Combining points travel with discounted tickets from our partners at https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk makes for an affordable vacation.

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