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Is Too Much Disney Branding a Bad Thing? I think so and here's why. Obviously Disney branding is going to be prominent (if not everywhere) in Disney Parks. After all, their Intellectual Property (IP) is what fans love and what drives the Disney economic engine. But there is an increasing threat on the horizon that ironically the new Disney IP is displacing many historic Disney Parks icons that hea...

Did You Know that Disney Has Three Oceanfront Beach Resorts? When you think of a Disney vacation, chances are you'll picture theme parks, long lines and a fast pace. But not every Disney vacation is built around theme parks and major attractions. One of the best kept secrets of Disney travel are Disney's three amazing oceanfront properties without a theme park in site. We're not talking about Imag...

Believe it or not, Walt Disney World has Some Excellent Fine Dining Restaurants Over the past 10 years or so, Walt Disney World has become better known for some unique and special dining options. With over 100 restaurants from which to choose, there is something for everyone at every price point. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, however, the list is much shorter. Still, not all Dis...

What Does Disney Have in Store for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World? On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary. That will kick-off an 18-month celebration of festivities at Walt Disney World. So far, Disney hasn't given us much about what they're actually planning for this significant milestone. Beyond dressing up the park icons and coming up with a new logo...

A Guide to Shopping at Walt Disney World In our last episode we talked about dining in the parks at Walt Disney World, but dining isn't the only popular pastime on a Disney vacation. In Episode 62 of 1923 Main Street: The Disney Travel Podcast , we explore the almost endless shopping possibilities that you can find across all of Walt Disney World Resort. From resort hotels, to theme parks, to Disn...

Which Park has the best dining at Walt Disney World (and which has the worst)? Do you know which Walt Disney World park has the most dining options and which has the least? Or more importantly, which parks have the best dining options and which should be avoided? In Episode 61 of the Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street, we go in-depth on the very best of Disney dining options inside the park...

Unique Recommended Experiences Not To Be Missed at Walt Disney World It's easy to become overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Disney Parks at Walt Disney World. With so many things to experience, is there any way to be sure you're not missing out on some of the best experiences that Disney Parks have to offer? In Episode 60 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we cut...

How to Pick a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel With 31 resort accommodation options over four categories, picking the perfect Walt Disney World hotel is not as easy as it seems. From Value Resorts, to Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villas, each category has multiple options and various themed properties. Each Walt Disney World Resort category also offers different price structures, amenities and more....

What to See and Do When You Only Have One Day at Walt Disney World Ideally, most guests would like to enjoy a week-long vacation at Walt Disney World. With four theme parks, two water parks, a massive dining and entertainment district and much more, Walt Disney World has a ton of things to see and do. Even with a full week-long visit, you still can't see and do everything. The Best Strategies for...

Popular Disney Guest Perks are Being Retired or Altered by Disney What will it mean to you when Disney retires the Magical Express at Walt Disney World at the end of 2021? How will you get from MCO Orlando Airport to your Disney hotel? In this episode of the Disney Travel Podcast we discuss how this may impact your vacation and what options you may have. We Predict that There Will Be Options Plus,...

The Magic of Disney in a Magical Moment A Disney vacation is a magical experience all on its own. But every now and then, your Disney vacation magic can be elevated to the next level through a Magical Moment experience. Disney Magical Moments are given out by Disney Cast Members at their discretion as a way of sharing a little extra magic with guests of their choosing. Magical Moments can be given...

Disney's Fabulous Beachfront Resort Hotel on the Florida Coast Disney's Vero Beach Resort in Florida is part of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) group of Deluxe Disney Resort Hotels. The hotel is located directly on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean on Florida's Treasure Coast. This hidden gem offers everything that you could want in an oceanfront beach resort, including the magical Disney approach t...

The Magic of Walking to the Parks at Walt Disney World Sometimes things get get a little crowded at Disney parks and when that happens, it's a great option to be able to walk back to your hotel and avoid all the hassles of crowds, lines and Disney transportation. Three of the four Disney parks at Walt Disney World have hotels within walking distance of the park gates. In Episode 54 of the Disney T...

Walt Disney World Trivia Quiz Test your knowledge of Walt Disney World with our Disney World Trivia Quiz! I try to stump Amelia with 10 uncommon questions about Walt Disney World Parks and Resort Hotels. How well do you know Walt Disney World? Play along and test your Disney knowledge in Episode 53 of the Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street®. Three Little Known Disney Travel Tips But that's...

Christmas and Disney Go Hand-in-Hand It's as if the parks and resort were made to celebrate the holiday season. If you love the Christmas holiday season and you love anything to do with Disney culture, then visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland at this time of year can be a most magical experience. In Episode 52 of the Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street®, we share everything to do with t...

You May Not Know it Going In, But You'll Never Be the Same After Taking a Disney Vacation A Disney vacation is a funny thing. More than almost any other destinations on the planet, more people visit Disney Parks and Resorts than just about anywhere else. So what does that mean? As soon as you take your first Disney vacation, you become part of a global group of travelers who universally bond aroun...

The Insider's Guide to the Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World The Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort are some of the most exclusive accommodations available onsite at Walt Disney World. A single night here can cost you more than a week at many other Walt Disney World Resort hotels. And they're often fully booked. Are the Disney Polynesian Bu...

Uncovering The Magic of Disney at Disney Parks and Resorts What exactly is the magic of a Disney vacation versus any other vacation destinations -- including places like Universal and other theme parks. The Disney magic means much more than just rides and attractions. In fact, Disney Parks themselves build on nearly 100 years of history behind the Walt Disney Company. There is a foundational sense...

Decoration and Design Ideas for the Magic of Disney Christmas at Home Christmas is one of the most magical times of year for Disney. If you're a Disney fan, there's nothing like bringing the magic of the Disney Christmas experience to your own home for the holidays. In Episode 48 of 1923 Main Street®: The Disney Travel Podcast, we're talking Disney Christmas decor at home. We discuss the full rang...

How to Take the Stress Out of Disney Dining Planning Join us as we explore the world of dining at Walt Disney World -- and not in the typical sense. While planning your Disney dining is one of the most stressful parts of planning your WDW vacation, it really doesn't have to be. In Episode 47 of 1923 Main Street: A Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we take a fresh look at the entire Disney Worl...

Probably the Two Most Unique Disney Parks You Will Find Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Park are two very unique parks, but for very different reasons. They both have interesting histories that are much different than other Disney Parks. In Episode 46 of 1923 Main Street: the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we share the very interesting stories behind these parks (including whi...

Things to Do Outside the Parks at Walt Disney World (including free activities and rainy day activities) There's no question that the four main theme parks at Walt Disney World are the big draw, but many visitors may not know that there are a ton of super fun activities that you can do outside of the Disney theme parks to really enhance your Walt Disney World vacation. In Episode 45 of the Disney...

Exploring the Real Life Ghost Stories from Disneyland and Walt Disney World Every Disney fan is familiar with the 999 happy haunts that call the Haunted Mansions their home, but did you know that there may be real ghosts haunting The Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland) and The Most Magical Place on Earth (Walt Disney World)? In Episode 44 of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podc...

Putting the Two Disney Resort Giants Head-to-Head While Disneyland and Walt Disney World are quite unique and distinct Disney travel destinations, they do have a number of rides and attractions that are the same, or very similar. So which ones are best? In Episode 43 of 1923 Main Street®: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we put the two Disney North American resorts in a head-to-head battl...

Walt Disney World Rides, Restaurants and Resort Hotels that are Either Underrated or Overrated While most Walt Disney World rides, attractions, restaurants and events and are generally pretty good and consistent, there a few that we feel are either underrated or overrated. In Episode 42 of 1923 Main Street®: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we share our opinions on various Walt Disney Wor...