The Magic Kings Podcast

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by the one and only Jenn, Mike's sister-in-law and Steve's college classmate, to talk about her experience sailing the Disney Dream! We talk about sailing Disney Cruise Line on a multigenerational trip, sailing with toddlers, Pirate Night, gluten-free dining options, and much much more! Can Jenn and Steve convince Mike to try a Disney cruise? Tune in...

One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation! Mike and Steve take you through some of their best ideas for possible new rides, shows, resorts, and much more at Disney World. Come along on our journey into imagination and see if you think our dreams can come true with just that spark from us to you! Have your own Imagineering ideas for Disney World? We would LOVE to hear them! Em...

The Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by the one and only Also Steve and Ashlee, legendary podcast guests, who recap their fabulous 10-day trip! Split stay at Beach Club and Polynesian! (which Also Steve called a dump?!?!?!) Monorail crawl! Saying good-bye to Dinoland USA! Cake Bake Shop Review! 4 PARKS IN 1 DAY! And much, much more!! Tune in to feel like you're at Disney World. We sure did....

If you're anything like us Great Big Beautiful Dads, you've heard about a lot of new things coming to Disney World. On this episode of the Magic Kings podcast, Steve and Mike break down what's new at Disney World, what's coming down the pike, and even speculate a little bit about what could be coming farther into the future. Why did Dinoland USA and Muppet Vision 3D close? What&#39...

Steve is joined by old friends Benjy and Sofya to discuss their trip from back in April. They took their three girls for the first time and had an amazing trip -- with some help from a certain great big beautiful guy. This trip has everything -- Flower and Garden Festival! Lightning Lane Prowess! More snacks than you can possibly imagine! Tune in! Want to have a fantastic trip just like these guys...

Steve is joined by special guest, none other than another guy named Mike, to get to the bottom of an important question: What does it mean to be a Disney guy? The other Mike once recoiled when Steve referred to him as a "Disney guy". In this episode/therapy session, we get to the bottom of why the other Mike had that reaction, what Disney means to dads like us who love it, and much more!...

Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion to Steve's trip recap! Steve and family went back to Hollywood Studios, this time with Mary Kate (@MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram) and her family. We talk Akershus, Round Up Rodeo BBQ, the new Little Mermaid and Villains show in Hollywood Studios, and yes, EVEN MORE about Club Cool. Shout out to Club Cool! Steve also unveils his newly revamped and re...

Steve is BACK from his recent trip to Disney World and still basking in the glow of a fantastic trip. In Part 1 of this trip recap, Steve and Mike sit down to recap the first part of Steve's trip. Buckle up for some of the most legendary Lightning Lane action you'll ever hear. Plus, Steve's review of Mickeys' Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! The good, the bad (and sometimes, it's...

Steve and Mike discuss Steve's trip on the very eve of his departure. The excitement is palpable. Listen in as Mike expresses himself artistically to wish Steve well on his Disney World journey. We also talk arrival day plans and traditions, park day packing, preparing for summertime in Disney World, and much more! Want to be just as excited as these guys? Get in touch with Steve to plan your...

We are planning a trip to Walt Disney World! Steve's sister Mary Kate, aka @MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram, is planning a trip with her family. And she has a very special great big beautiful guy and his family tagging along.... We talk dining reservations, Lightning Lanes, and all things Disney trip! Get your Disney juices flowing and listen to this episode! Ready to plan your own trip? Get...

Who's ready for some hot takes about Disneyland Paris? Sacre bleu! Andres of Real Dads of Boston (@realdadsofboston) on Instagram is back by popular demand to take us across the sea to the City of Lights. But it's not all in the language of love.... Find out where Andres says Disneyland Paris shines and where it fell flat as a crepe for him. And learn about the improvements and expansions that are...

Who better than the Great Big Beautiful Dads to take you through the ultimate guide to Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World?! Steve's 6-year-old daughter (the famous Fran) has been into princesses for most of her life, so Steve's gotten to know a thing or two about meeting and interacting with princesses at the parks. Mike's sons aren't big into princesses, but now with a baby daughter, Steve th...

Steve is joined not by a Great Big Beautiful Dad, but by a mom! Ashlee, the spouse of superstar special guest Also Steve, joins us to talk about navigating Walt Disney World with toddlers. What to pack, what to expect when they meet characters, and even planning a trip around getting your toddler's first haircut -- right on Main Street USA! Bottom line: Disney World is a fantastic destination for...

Special guest and special guy Also Steve is BACK to go over ROPE DROP strategies at Walt Disney World! We go over what rope dropping is, the reasons to rope drop (and reasons not to!), and then go park-by-park to talk rope drop procedure, strategy, and scenarios. Curious about rope dropping at Walt Disney World? Want to make the most of your mornings in the most magical place on Earth? Tap in! Rea...

Is there such a thing as "objective" when it comes to Disney World? Of course not -- but Steve tries his best anyway! Steve ranks the top 10 "objectively" best rides and attractions. Taking into account what makes Disney World unique and magical -- Imagineering, immersiveness, storytelling, efficiency, technology, nostalgia -- Steve tries to strip away any personal preferences...

Steve is joined by a real expert in the magic of Disney: his six-year-old daughter Fran. They go through the Lightning Lane Round questions and talk about how a Disney Cruise can be an amazing alternative (or addition) to a Disney Parks vacation. Ready to talk about your next family vacation? Get in touch with me and I will help you create the perfect vacation for your family! Steve@JustAddMagicTr...

Other Steve, aka Also Steve, is BACK to give us a Disney Adult's guide to Walt Disney World! We discuss the "Disney adult" phenomenon, and then Also Steve takes us through some of the best places to visit and things to do at Disney World as an adult. And yes, that involves lots of talk about alcohol -- drink responsibly! Ready to book your Disney adult trip? Couples trip, friends trip, solo trip?...

Mike has been asking for this episode for a long time. Steve takes us through Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World. What is a Lightning Lane? How do you get one? What is Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and Premier Pass? And what are some strategies to maximize your Lightning Lanes on your trip? Tune in to find out! Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel. Get in touch for FREE t...

We are joined again by special guest Mary Kate (@MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram), Steve's sister, to talk about the top 20 changes that have happened in Walt Disney World in the last 20 years. We take you back to 2005 and detail the new rides, shows, coffees, and more since then. Are you a parent who loved Walt Disney World as a kid but haven't been back in a while? Have you heard it's all diff...

It's graduation season around here, and what better way to tap into the celebratory season than to hand out some good old-fashioned senior superlatives to Disney World! We took your classic superlatives -- Most Likely to Succeed, Best Dressed, etc. -- and handed them out to some of our favorite things at Disney World. What's our Disney World Life of the Party? Most School Spirit? Tune in to find o...

Have some teenagers in your house who could use a little magic in their lives? Special guest Mary Kate (@MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram), Steve's sister, comes on to talk about what you need to know to make your Walt Disney World trip with teenagers the best that it can be. We magical moments, adjoining rooms, keeping their phones alive, and much more. Spoiler alert: today's teenagers think Dis...

You may be thinking about summer fun, but at Walt Disney World, fall is in the air! Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park is starting in August, and tickets are on sale! This episode features special guest Andres, Disney fanatic and half of The Real Dads of Boston on Instagram (@RealDadsofBoston), who has experienced this spectacular event and has many hot takes about it -- a...

Punch it, Chewie! We are heading at light speed to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios. Jedi master Mike takes Padawan Steve on a journey through the most immersive land in all of Walt Disney World, including firsthand accounts of building droids at Droid Depot and building your very own lightsaber at Savi's Workshop. If you're ready to go to a galaxy far, far away, let Steve...

Steve is joined in this episode by another Great Big Beautiful Dad, also named Steve -- might get a little confusing! They discuss some hiccups that can happen on your Disney World trip, and how you can deal with them. From rain to transportation issues to conflicting reservations, the Steves give you the tools you need to tackle some common hiccups and how to get rid of them. Done holding your br...

Magic Kingdom Park is Disney World's original park, with more rides and attractions than any other. If you and your family are going to Walt Disney World for a week, you probably want to go to Magic Kingdom for two of your park days. In this episode, Steve breaks down how to tackle two days at his favorite place. We get into Lightning Lanes (both Multi Pass and Single Pass), navigating all tha...