Disney Hour Express

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!!! We made it! We're taking a look back into the history that is the Disney Hour Express and going over some of fave (and not fave) episodes. There's also a round of "We Listen and We Don't Judge"- Disney Edition. We can't only talk about our little podcast, so we're going around the parks and looking at all the theme parks news. Plus, we reveal the 3rd and final Secret Wor...

We're back from our holiday break! It's time for our year in review of all things Disney! But we can't just look back! We're also looking into what 2025 will bring for not just Disneyland and Disney World, but also Universal Studios. Plus, we give out the much anticipated Secret Word #2 for our 100th Episode Giveaway! Thanks for listening! To enter the contest, please go to our website ( https://f...

A quick audio holiday good tidings to you all from Abbie and Rob.  https://familytravelplanner.com

This week, we've got cars (and Cars) on the mind, so we've decided to put the pedal to the metal and crank out an auto centric episode. Abbie and Rob share their experience about shopping for a new car and take a ride to California Adventure to breakdown Radiator Springs Racers. Plus, they share their reviews on Wicked and Make sure you listen to the full episode because Rob reveals the first of 3...

This week, we reveal the big surprise that we've been teasing to celebrate the approaching 100th episode. Plus, Abbie shares some of the most crowded times of year to go to WDW in 2025 and Rob breaks the biggest news story of the year. Murphy Bed Watch is over! Thanks for listening! To reach out to Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

This week, we saw Moana 2 and we're here to talk about it. Please be advised, we go heavy into SPOILERS, so you might want to wait until you see the movie for this one. What did Abbie and Rob think of the sequel to the beloved animated original? We also talk about Moana's footprint in the parks, the almost sticky situation that Abbie's lack of reading Netflix Christmas Movies synopses got her into...

Say it ain't so!! This week, we're talking about the late breaking news that revealed where the upcoming Monster Inc. Land will be placed in Hollywood Studios. If you're able to read the episode's title than you'll probably feel the arrow through your felt covered heart. Also, Abbie shares the deets on the newest addition to the Seven Seas, the Disney Treasure. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for li...

This week, Abbie goes down the rabbit hole of Disney on TV and Rob gets distracted while attempting to explain the Star Wars film schedule delays. We've got park news including Tiana's Bayou opening in Disneyland and resort decorations springing to life. You'll also find out why Abbie couldn't let Prince be in the same place as Elton John. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head...

Disney is in full holiday mode and we're checking on just how much tinsel is around the parks. We're covering all the new editions to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays...even though it hasn't started yet. Who doesn't like snope talk in November? We hope not you! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to th...

Abbie's back! This is a mostly news filled episode with a Abbie twist. We're talking holiday transitions, permits for dinosaurs, and horses walking on glass...and we even let Rob speak. As always, thanks for listening? To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Red Alert! Red Alert! Abbie is not in this episode, but you're saved from the much maligned Rob only episode by a special guest cohost. After taking a week off, we had a lot to catch up on, so this is a Disney/Universal news heavy episode. We're talking construction behind Thunder Mountain, ride heights in Epic Universe, and so much more on this week's episode. How many times can we use "episode"...

Would you rather listen to this podcast or...??? That's right! It's the return of "Would You Rather?" Abbie and Rob put each other to the test AGAIN to share what they would do when put in the Disney hot seat. Plus, we cover what happens when Disney World runs into extreme weather like the recent hurricanes. Here's hoping you didn't choose the "or"!!! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob,...

This is the theme park kumite you've been waiting for! Disneyland vs Disney World! We look at what makes both of these iconic theme parks unique and discover just how different they actually are. There hasn't been a beef this big since 2Pac and Biggie. Which park comes out on top? That's for you to decide. (and you'll hopefully let us know in the comments) Thanks for listening!

Get those olfactory glands ready because we're talking about the odors...err...fragrances of Disney. What does Disney do to make sure you can be transported back to The Magic even from the checkout line at the grocery store? What did the Imagineers come up with to delivery those scents at just the right time? All this, a talking recycling bin, and the news on this week's episode! Thanks for listen...

This week, we're going deep into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. If you've ever wanted some Bayou backstory (and lots of gumbo talk) this is the episode for you. Plus, we welcome in some new additions to Animal Kingdom and talk about a Marvel rumor that could the change the fate of both Orlando theme parks. As always, thanks for listening! To reach out to Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. http...

It's September so that means people are getting scared in theme parks in Florida. We covering Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 33 on this week's episode. We're breaking down the houses, scare zones, and Stay Puft S'mores. Throw on last year's costume and join us for a horrifyingly good time. Thanks for listening.  To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.c...

What happens when you put a Disney podcast host in Orlando on non-Disney business? They have to make their way to Disney property of course! Does Abbie have a new favorite Disney dining experience? Is it worth going to Trader Sam's with just two people? Should you go on any rides during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Answers to all these questions and more on this week's episode. Thanks fo...

We're taking a trip around the world as we go over the ins and outs of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. We're talking treats and the beats as we rundown the list of performers at this year's Eat to the Beat Concert Series in the American Pavillion at EPCOT. As if that wasn't enough, we're all treated to a live performance of an original as yet untitled song sung by our very own Abbi...

Is it spooky season already? Not really...unless you ask Disney... and the grocery stores. We're bouncing all around the parks with the latest news, but giving the Podineers a snack size portion of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We're talking about the newest treats and giving you some tricks about going on the rides during the limited capacity event. I did think we forgot to talk about El...

D23 Weekend just finished up and what a weekend it was! We're covering all the Fantasmic! news out of Anaheim. Disney dropped some major theme park news that will give us enough fodder to over speculate on for years to come. We've got Monsters on doors, Avatars in water, and Cars on Tom's Island. We're covering it all on this weeks episode! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head...

We've reached the end of the road for our family's trip to Disney, but fear not, (or maybe be really afraid) we're recapping the whole trip in one episode. We reveal some thoughts about the trip for the first time and we begin to talk about what we'd like to do for next year's family trip. We're talking highs, lows, and everything in between. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please he...

This is it. This is our last day of our Disney Family Trip. It's a doozy of a day at everyone's favorite park that's overseen by a big ball. That's right...we're talking Epcot. Did this land of tomorrow get the best of us again or did we get to new Stellarvator sized heights of fun. If you'd like to find out what happens when two travel agents have to scramble to find new lunch reserverations, thi...

Sivako! This week's episode all about our day at Animal Kingdom. Recorded from our balcony in a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's BoardWalk Inn, we're taking you from the elephant sized highs to the warthog sized lows of our day with the animals. Get ready for river journeys, snow capped expeditions, and some undersea swimming in this supersized ep. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please h...

This trip is moving right along onto our "Rest" and Magic Kingdom days. We talk about what we did on our day away from the parks and cover our long birthday-filled day at Magic Kingdom. Did a 4 year old beat everyone at bowling? Did we get on Tiana's Bayou? Did Abbie enjoy her birthday with a fever? All of this and more in this week's supersized ep! Thanks for listening! Special shout out this wee...

It's time for this year's DHE family trip to Walt Disney World Resort! This is a supersized episode! First up from a balcony of a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's Boardwalk Inn is a recap of our travel day and first impressions of the resort. Next up, from the Luna Park Pool at the Boardwalk, is our recap of our day at Hollywood Studios. We're going from Skyliner to Fantasmic! and bringing you along fo...