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The Business of Disney Vacation and the Guest Experience When you visit Walt Disney World, Disneyland or any other Disney resort around the globe you'll experience a very similar style of guest experience. This doesn't happen by accident and half the time you won't even notice how it shapes the world around you. In Episode 91 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we explore five key are...

Give Your Disney World Vacation a Little Luxury Makeover with these Simple Options If you want to do something a little extra special on your next Disney vacation, we're here to help. In Episode 90 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we share 10 easy ways that you can elevate your Disney World vacation with a little luxury. There's something for everyone no matter what your price rang...

Should You Stay in the Disney Springs Resort Area? The Disney Springs resort area at Walt Disney World is a very unique neighbourhood with a very different vibe than the other three major resort areas at Disney World. With a combination of onsite Disney Deluxe Villas and offsite Good Neighbour hotels from which to choose, there are many accommodation options in this area. You may not be able to wa...

Is Disney Doing Enough to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World? With less than a month to go before the kick-off of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebrations on October 1, we don't really know a lot about what Disney has planned to mark this momentous occasion. Or do we? With the big day almost upon us, Disney has release precious little details about what they may have plan...

Three Amazing and Rather Shocking Stories from our Disney World Vacation Our Walt Disney World vacation of August 2021 was challenging enough, as we visited WDW in the height of Covid and the Delta Variant. So to have all of this happen to us on top of dodging Coronavirus was definitely a challenged that tested our resolve. A Follow-Up to Our Trip Report in from Episode 86 In our last episode we l...

What's it Like Visiting Walt Disney World in the Midst of Covid? Visiting Walt Disney World during times of Covid-19 and the Delta Variant is very different than any experience we have ever had at Walt Disney World. Of course we knew that that would be the case and so we adjusted our trip planning accordingly (which we covered in Episode 85 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street ). In th...

Not Your Usual Walt Disney World Vacation Planning a Walt Disney World vacation during covid is very different. With no FastPasses, limited park hopping and a desire to keep safe and healthy during our stay, we had to do a lot of things differently. Plus, with not every resort hotel or restaurant fully available for booking, there are extra layers of things to consider. In Episode 85 of The Disney...

When Everyone is Telling You it Can't be Done, Try These Tips Sometimes at Walt Disney World, especially during very busy times, it can seem impossible to get a reservation that you really want, or the resolution to a problem that is really stressing you out. In Episode 84 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com we share our top tips for how to get the things that you really want, even...

Which Extra Add-Ons are Worth Paying for When You Book Your Walt Disney World vacation? As if booking a Walt Disney World vacation isn't challenging enough, there are several options that you'll have to decide whether or not these are a good investment...or not. In Episode 83 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we look at four popular add-on on items and share our experiences with eac...

The Best Disney Rides After Dark Night time is a completely different world inside the parks at Walt Disney World. Everything comes alive with the magic of light and sound. Just about every Disney ride is more fun after dark, but there a handful of Disney World rides that really come alive at night. In Episode 82 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street, we cover the very best Disney World...

Which Rides at Walt Disney World Should be Gone? Some Disney rides are eternal classics, but others may have a life span and simply become outdated. So which rides at Walt Disney World are past their prime and either need an update or should be ditched altogether? In Episode 81 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street® we go park-by-park and ride-by-ride at Walt Disney World to share our t...

Don't Let Non-Stop Timelines and Disney Theme Park Crowds Rule the Day For some travelers, the idea of relaxing on a Walt Disney World vacation may sound like the impossible dream. But the truth is, there are plenty of ways that you can kick back and relax even while vacationing amidst the sights and sounds of the most magical place on earth. In Episode 80 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main...

Does the Extra Magic of Nighttime Shows and Parades Make a Big Difference in Disney Parks? You don't have to watch a parade or night time show to enjoy a Disney Park, but do these in-park events add to the overall experience? Are they worth the effort with the crowds? For the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Disney has announced a whole new suite of events for The World's Most Magical Celebr...

Is a Special Approach Required When Packing for a Disney World Trip? What should you pack for a Walt Disney World vacation? Should you do anything different than packing for any other vacation? In Episode 78 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street, we share two very different strategies for Disney packing. What are must-have items? What are don't need items? What should you consider if yo...

The Glow of a Disney Vacation There's a certain glow you get with a Disney vacation to Walt Disney World, Disneyland or pretty much any Disney travel destination. In Episode 77 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we discuss the Pre-Glow and Post-Glow stages and just how long the glow will last. What Actually Creates the Disney Vacation Glow? The Disney vacation glow may be a little di...

The Very First Thing You Should Do on a Walt Disney World Vacation When it comes to Disney vacation firsts, we discuss some of the best options for many of the top firsts you will have. Whether it's your first Walt Disney World vacation or your twenty first, what is the first thing you should do when you: get to your Disney hotel enter your favorite Disney Park feel like sampling some Disney food...

From Cinderella to Pirates, Here's How to Theme Your Next Disney World Vacation Why just plan a regular Disney World vacation when you can easily take it to the next level by planning an immersive Disney-character-themed Walt Disney World vacation? In Episode 75 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we share details for how to plan seven character themed Disney World vacations covering...

Some Disney World Ride Entrances Draw You In, While Others, Not So Much Should the entrance to a Disney ride draw you in and make you want to see what a ride's all about? We think so. And what about the ride line itself? Is a basic utility line good enough or should Disney Imagineers spend more time upping the quality of even more ride queues in Disney Parks? In Episode 74 of The Disney Travel Pod...

Behind the Magic of Disney Attractions and Parks Before Disney had enough movies and other programs that they could use as inspiration for rides and attractions, they had to find other ways to create the magic. In Episode 73 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street, we explore the fun stories behind several classic Disney attractions. You may be surprised where some of these rides actually...

Craving Disney Treats? You're not alone. Everyone who visits a Disney Park or Resort hotel is likely to enjoy a Disney treat or two. With so many iconic Disney treats from which to choose, there's no shortage of snacks to try and Disney treats are a big part of any Disney vacation. In Episode 72 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we discuss the top 20 most craveworthy Disney snacks a...

Walt Disney World: Pick Your Paradise Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is both fun and challenging at the same time, especially when it comes to picking the right hotel. One way to make the whole process a little easier (and more fun) is to approach the Disney vacation planning process from a different angle. In Episode 71 of the Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we share our tips for...

Is a solo Disney vacation a good way to go? Have you ever wondered if a solo Disney vacation is a good way to experience Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort? In Episode 70 of the Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we explore three ways to approach a Disney vacation: Solo Disney Vacation Family Disney Vacation Group Disney Vacation We've done them all and share the pros and cons of each w...

The Insider's Guide to the Best Seating in Every Disney Park Trekking around a Disney Park for any amount of time can wear down even the best of us. So it helps to know where you can find the best places to find a seat to sit and relax for a few minutes. Top Tips for the Very Best Seating Locations In Episode 69 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street, we share our top tips for where to f...

There are a Few Important Things You Should Know About Visiting Walt Disney World in the Summer Any time of year is a great for a Walt Disney World vacation, but if you visit during the summer months of July and August, there are a couple of very important things to know. Visiting Disney World in the summer is unlike any other time of year and if you're not aware of the unique considerations of a...

Where to Find True Adventure at Walt Disney World (and it's not in Adventureland) Walt Disney World is well known for its amazing theme parks and resort hotels, but there is so much more to it than that. In fact, there's a whole side of Walt Disney World that many guests simply don't even know exists. If you are the type who seeks adventure on your vacations, then this episode is for you. In Episo...