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The Disney Parks Icons: The Story Behind Some of the Best-Known Disney "Wienies" Every Disney Park has its iconic symbol. These are often the most well know images associated with the parks. In most cases, the icon is something that you can see as soon as you enter the park. Walt Disney called these "wienies." Listen to the episode to hear the reason why. The idea was that the wienie or icon shoul...

Disney's Magic Kingdom and EPCOT: What, Where and Why? We discuss the park theming, favorite attractions (and not-so-favorite attractions), in-park dining and other magical things that make these parks the Disney classics that they are. As the first two of the four parks that comprise Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT share a few things in common. At the same time, however, the...

Likes, Dislikes and Future Hopes for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is a classic original Walt Disney World hotel. So what's great about it? What's not so great about it? And what should we hope to see in the future? Disney has announced that the Polynesian is undergoing a (much needed) refurbishment and is expected to reopen in the summer of 2021. The refurb...

What Would You Do to Make Walt Disney World Even Better? Have you ever wanted to change something at Walt Disney World, or maybe even add (or remove) an attraction or something else? In Episode 38 of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we are Disney dreaming as we share our thoughts on what we would do if we had complete control over the future of the Most Magical Place on...

Five Fun Historical Tales from Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort Walt Disney World and Disneyland have a lot of history and there are many fun stories to share. In Episode 37 of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we share five of our favorite tales from Disney history at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Disney History from Walt Disney World and Disneyl...

An Authentic Original Walt Disney World Resort Hotel At 50 Years of Age, Disney's Contemporary Resort Continues to be a Disney Classic. As the very first hotel at Walt Disney World to welcome guests back in 1971, the Contemporary has had a long and storied past. If you're considering staying at Disney's Contemporary Resort, join us for Episode 36 of the Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street®....

Things That Make You Go Hmm... Disney Parks Edition While the differentiating quality about Disney Parks is the Imagineering attention to detail, not everything about Disney Parks makes perfect sense. Sometimes, Disney Imagineers just plain get it wrong and sometimes there are other factors at play beyond their control. 10 Very Odd and Puzzling Things About Disney Parks From Turkey Legs, to non-se...

How to Get that Disney Vacation Experience at Home All Year Round The end of Disney vacation to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or any other Disney resort can be a sad time, but the good news is that you don't have to leave that Disney vacation experience behind. In Episode 34 of 1923 Main Street: The Disney Travel Podcast, we share our tips for how you can get that Disney vacation experience at ho...

Disney After Dark: Favorite things to Do at Walt Disney World When the Sun Goes Down Disney after dark is a completely different experience than Walt Disney World at any other time of day. From theme parks, to resort hotels and more, Disney after dark is one of the most fun ways to experience a Walt Disney World (or Disneyland) vacation. In Episode 33 of 1923 Main Street, the Daddy Daughter Disney...

The Best Lobbies for Hanging Out at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Vacation Club Destinations Like everything created by Disney Imagineers, Disney hotel lobbies are not like any other hotel lobbies. Disney Hotel Lobbies Are a Lot More Than Just a Space to Check In or Wait for Your Room Every Disney hotel lobby contains a little extra magic compared to other hotels, but the best-of-the-be...

Find Out What Type of Disney Traveler You Are and How it Affects Your Disney Travel DNA There are six types of Disney travelers at Walt Disney World. Your Disney Travel DNA is your unique mix of these six Disney traveler types. In this interactive episode of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast , we take you through the six types of Walt Disney World traveler, so that you can...

What Does is Take to Make the Perfect Disney Day at Walt Disney World? Should the perfect Disney day have a plan or no plan? What are some things to consider in order to turn an average Disney day (if there is such a thing) into the perfect Disney day. In Episode 30 of the 1923 Main Street Disney Travel Podcast, we discuss what to consider when you want to create the ideal Disney day on your Walt...

Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney World (and Beyond) Many Disney travelers love discovering a good Hidden Mickey at a Disney Park or Resort hotel, but how did Hidden Mickeys first get started and where are the best places to find them? In Episode 29 of 1923 Main Street: A Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we discuss the history of Hidden Mickeys, how they first began, and we share some of the best...

Extinct Rides and Attractions at Walt Disney World Join us on a walk down memory lane as we reminisce about some of our forgotten favorites at Walt Disney World. With the recent announcement of the reimagining of Splash Mountain into a Princess and the Frog theme, we thought it was a great time to look back at lost attractions over the past 50 years at Walt Disney World Resort. We discuss more tha...

How to Keep Cool (and keep your cool) at Walt Disney World Knowing how to keep cool and beat the heat at Walt Disney World can really add to the enjoyment of your Disney vacation, especially in the hot Florida summer months when temperatures can climb into triple digits. In Episode 27 of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we cover all of the very best ways to keep cool at...

What Does the Future Hold for Walt Disney World Vacation Planning? With all that's happening in Disney Parks these days and with the Disney Genie planning app supposedly coming our way (possibly later in 2020 or even 2021), what will the Walt Disney World vacation planning process be like and how will it be different? Walt Disney World Vacation Planning will Never Be the Same As Disney explores ne...

How and Where to Get Away from it all at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World isn't usually considered to be a place to go to get away from it all, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible to find places within Walt Disney World where you can do just that. Sometimes a Walt Disney World vacation can feel a little overwhelming, or perhaps you're just the type of traveler who enjoys a little oasis of r...

Getting Around Walt Disney World: The Disney Transportation System Whether you are a first time visitor to Walt Disney World, or a seasoned traveler who visits many times each year, you'll likely have to rely on Disney's elaborate transportation system as part of your stay. With so many options from which to choose, how do you know which methods are best for you, or best for where you're going? It...

Is Disney's Grand Floridian Resort a Good Hotel for Kids? In Part 1 of our two-part podcast series on Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, we focused on the history of the Grand Floridian, along with what makes it a must-see resort hotel at Walt Disney World. In Part 2 of our Disney Travel Podcast on the Grand Floridian, we look at whether the resort is a good spot for kids, along with a True or False...

Everything You Want to Know About Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is the Crown Jewel of all Disney hotels at Walt Disney World. In this episode of the Disney Travel Podcast we uncover the mystique of the Grand Floridian and take a look inside Disney's most desirable resort at Walt Disney World. There's More to the Grand Floridian than Meets the Eye Whether y...

What to Do on an Adults Only Walt Disney World Vacation The Secret Disney Vacation is an adults-only Walt Disney World vacation where the kids stay at home and the adults sneak away for a covert Disney vacation. In Episode 21 of the Disney Travel Podcast, hear how to craft a Secret Disney Vacation and everything to do with Walt Disney World for adults. What is a Secret Disney Vacation? Walt Disney...

There's a World of Fun and Adventure Beyond the Rides at Walt Disney World While most visitors to Walt Disney World tend to spend most of their time and vacation planning energy working on park plans and ride strategies, there is a whole world of other fun and exciting recreational activities and events at Walt Disney World. Whether it's your first Disney vacation or your 20th, it's worthwhile add...

From Rides, to Shows, to Attractions and Snacks, We Cover it All in This or That: Disney Parks Edition Disney Parks are loaded with amazing and entertaining things to see and do. From rides and attractions, to snacks and icons, there is something for everyone in every Disney Park. In Episode 19 of 1923 Main Street: A Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast , we put popular Disney theme park must-dos...

How to Take Amazing Photos on Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation Walt Disney World is consistently one of the most photographed places on earth, and with very good reason. Not only does it check all the boxes when it comes to content that makes for a perfect photo, but its visited by a huge number of vacationers and photographers every year. Capturing the most memorable Disney travel photos is w...

Top Picks for Table Service Dining at Walt Disney World What would any Disney vacation be without great dining? But with over 100 table service restaurants from which to choose, it can be a little overwhelming to make the right choices (especially if you have never been to Walt Disney World). No worries, we are here to help at 1923 Main Street: A Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast. How to Pick t...