The Magic Kings Podcast

Special guest THE OTHER MIKE is back to recap his epic one-day trip to Magic Kingdom! Mike teased the possibility of this trip we back on his first appearance way back on episode 23. And it finally came to fruition this past March! We talk about banging out Magic Kingdom with a little one in one day, staying onsite, and meeting more characters than it seems possible to meet. Mike is also a bit of...

Magic Mike is at the helm taking us through a strategy for tackling Hollywood Studios in one park day! We're going rope drop to close, doing all the rides, finagling Lightning Lanes, eating, taking in shows, and having a ball. Come along with us! Ready to try these strategies for yourself? Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel and can help your family create the perfect Disney vacatio...

It's back to school season here on the Magic Kings Podcast, and the Great Big Beautiful Dads are teaching Disney World planning 101. What are the basics you need to know before planning a Disney World vacation? We talk staying onsite, Disney transportation, dining, packing your park bag basics, and basically all basics! Raise your hand and let us know what we missed or if you disagree! Leave a com...

This week we have our old buddies Also Steve and Ashlee talking about their second Disney World trip of the summer...and they're joined by the friends they went on the trip with, Ed and Danielle! We talk Gran Destino Tower at Coronado, impromptu Disney PhotoPass photo shoots, going to Geo 82 with your buddy while your wives take care of the small children in pouring rain, and much more! Plus, a ma...

The D23 Conference, the official Disney fan club event of the year, rocked the Disney World back in August. At the urging of our devoted listeners, Steve and Mike break down all the announcements at Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and more! But before we get into that...Magic Mike reveals that he built an app! What?! Ask WALLT is here to help you plan your Disney day! Listeners: plea...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are talking goofball scenarios! What's a goofball? Something that throws a wrench in your plans at Disney World, that forces you to pivot. Steve and Mike give each other some tough situations that you might face on your Disney World trip, and some great ways to roll with the punches! Ready to try these out for yourself? Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Trave...

The Disney resorts on both coasts share many similar attractions. Space Mountain, Tiana's, the Tiki Room, and much more can be found in Florida and in California. So we got the Disneyland gang back together to ask a simple question: among those things that both coasts have, which one is better? Melanie and George join Steve and Mike to go through the many attractions at both Land and World and giv...

THE BUNGALOW BUNCH IS BACK The Great Big Beautiful Dads are turning their attention back to their home base of Disney World after a little time Anaheim dreamin'. Also Steve and Ashlee had their first of two summer Disney World trips back in June, and they're in the house to tell us all about it! Did they love Steve's favorite Disney World restaurant, Boma? Did they hit Rock 'n' Roller Coaster star...

Steve's marathon Disneyland trip recap is finally coming to a close! This Anaheim dream had to come to an end some time..... We go through Steve's big takeaways from Disneyland, and go through what's better at Disneyland vs. what's better at Disney World. Also, Steve reveals his top 10 Disneyland rides......might be some shockers in there! Tune in to find out! Ready for an Anaheim dream come true?...

We can't stop Anaheim Dreamin' on the Magic Kings Podcast! Steve is back to talk all about his family's jaunt down to San Diego to visit the world-famous zoo, his return to Anaheim, his stay at the Disneyland Hotel, and finishing off his Anaheim dream come true! Tune in to the next episode for Steve's takeaways, maybe some hot takes, and more about Disneyland! Subscribe wherever you listen to this...

Steve's Anaheim dreams have finally come true! At long last, here is Part 1 of Steve's trip recap of his family trip, along with Steve's cousin and podcast guest Melanie and her family, to the original Disney park! We talk staying offsite (Courtyard Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance ftw), a FULL (and I do mean FULL) day at each park, Lightning Lanes, new experiences, snacks, and everything!!! C...

Steve's trip to Disneyland is right around the corner! Mike and Steve discuss the plans, what Steve's most looking forward to, planning differences between Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and some Anaheim dreamin'. Tune in for Mike's sendoff -- an exclusive, never-before-heard artistic expression that sends Steve off to Anaheim on the wings of a dream. Ready for your own Anaheim dreamin'? Steve...

We've been dancing around this episode for the entire history of this podcast. We finally did it. THE SKYLINER The Disney Skyliner is the Great Big Beautiful Dads' (aka the Skyliner Squad's) favorite way to get around Walt Disney World. We talk about why we love it (as if we haven't done that on every episode already), what makes it the best transportation method in the bubble, and...

To celebrate July 4, the Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by Also Steve and Ashlee for a special Independence Day episode! We each came up with a bunch of categories of things at Disney World, and we chose our MOUNT RUSHMORES! What are the top 4 park essentials? Animals in Kilamanjaro Safaris? BATHROOMS?! Listen to the episode and then...come up with your own Mount Rushmore categories! Share wi...

Steve is joined by his cousin Jane (how many cousins does this guy have?) and her husband Andrew to talk about their first trip (as adults at least) to Disney World! They had a whirlwind of a trip with their 14- and 11-year-old kids -- hitting all 4 parks, rope dropping every day, Broadway, Beverly -- and even a blizzard?! Listen in to hear how Disney World hit with these first-timers...with a lit...

Happy Father's Day from the Great Big Beautiful Dads! This Father's Day, we're counting down the 10 types of Disney World dads that you see around the parks. To all the dads out there: which one (or ones) describe you? Are you a Disney World dad ready to book your next vacation? Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel and can help your family create the perfect Disney vacati...

This week, Magic Mike takes us on a trip around the world in a day! If you have one day in EPCOT on your Disney World vacation, and you want to make the most of it -- do all the major rides, take in the World Showcase, and leave room for some magical surprises -- listen in to this week's episode! Ready to put this strategy to the test? Get in touch! Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic...

Inspired by the news of the upcoming reimagining of the Carousel of Progress, The Great Big Beautiful Dads take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of our favorite things at Disney World that are no longer with us. Then we look into the crystal ball to see...what current WDW attractions could we be talking about as "gone but not forgotten" 20 years from now, and what could go in the...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Walt Disney World Cast Member? Who hasn’t?! We are thrilled to be joined by special guest Adam, a former Cast Member (and Team Member at Universal Orlando!). We learn about what it’s like to work in Magic Kingdom, the training that Cast Members go through, and learn a few secrets along the way. How are the shelves in Disney stores so full?! Don’t they get tired...

Steve's Disneyland trip is coming up!!!! Steve and Mike are joined by Steve's cousin and fabulous former guest Melanie and her husband George to talk all about planning their Disneyland trip! They talk dining, park strategy, and what rides are way better at Disneyland than Disney World (we shall see....) Ready to plan your next Disney vacation, whether it's Land, World, Cruise, Aulani, Adventures,...

THE RESULTS ARE IN!!! Thank you to everyone who voted to determine the winner of the 2026 May Madness final showdown between Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Joined by special guests Also Steve and Ashlee, we reveal the winner and break down the results. Then we dive into Also Steve and Ashlee’s upcoming trip! They’re set to jet in lane June. We talk dining reser...

Bracket season is not over yet! We had a busy March and April with planning Mike's trip, special guests, and lots of fun. We're coming to you this May with MAY MADNESS! We took the attraction rankings we did for each park and jumbled them up into a 64-attraction bracket. Our good friends Also Steve and Ashlee came along to help us choose the winners of all these exciting matchups! ⁠Fill ou...

The thrilling conclusion of Mike's trip recap is upon us! Join us as Mike and his crew of 13 traverse Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and more dining experiences than you can shake a stick at! We're talking Topolino's, Sanaa, Teppan Edo, and even a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Stick around to hear Mike's new top 10 attractions at Disney World. SOME SHOCKERS Ready to...

Drum roll please........... The most anticipated event in Magic Kings Podcast history has finally occurred. Magic Mike made his triumphant return to Walt Disney World. And now he's here give us just a brief recap of what he and his family did. We go on a magic carpet ride through Beach Club, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and much more! Mike's group of 13, including his dad (B...

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Aileen, the founder of ⁠Just Add Magic Travel⁠ !! Aileen took a trip to Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii last summer. We've gotten lots of questions about Aulani, and we're so excited to have an expert in the house! We talk all things Aulani, including the food (Spam FTW), activities, and even Duffy! (If you don't know who Duffy is...n...