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Ric and Gina are joined by Bruce Beil to discuss his experience taking the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World! This tour is a 5 hour walking tour filled with the rich history of the Magic Kingdom. Gina and Bruce compare their tour experiences without spoilers for Ric, who hasn't gotten to take this fantastic tour for himself yet! Enjoy episode 132 of Spill the D!  Spill the D is the...

After a short Disney news update, Ric and Gina talk all about their most recently trip to Walt Disney World with their whole family! They talk about what they did each day in the parks, their stay at Disney's Old Key West Resort, and how different a trip can be with a large group and with some energetic kiddos. Stay tuned for their full review of Old Key West in a future episode! Enjoy episode...

While Walt Disney World is the most magical place on earth, there are many days it feels like it could be the most hot and humid too. Orlando, Florida is anything but cool in the summer. The temperatures can easily reach the high 90s and even over 100 degrees. Ric and Gina have compiled a list of their tips and tricks to help you beat the Florida heat on your next vacation! Enjoy episode 130 of Sp...

Whether you're a first timer, or you've been to Walt Disney World 50 times, sometimes we all have questions regarding our Walt Disney World vacation! Luckily some of the 407 and Beyond Vacation Co. vacation planners sent in their clients most frequently asked questions for Ric and Gina to answer. This week, they cover the extras and miscellaneous questions related to Walt Disney World Reso...

Days at the Disney Parks can be long and exhausting! Whether or not you are prepared with a perfectly packed park bag can absolutely make or break your day. Ric and Gina are discussing everything you need for a magical day. They cover it all, from travel pharmacies to emergency snacks and everything in between! Ric and Gina also discuss the newest cruise ship coming to the Disney Cruise Line fleet...

What truly makes someone a Disney Adult? Let's find out! Ric and Gina are reading listener submitted signs of being a Disney Adults and discussing their takes on each. Be sure to keep track of how many times you hear a little bit of yourself in the "You may be a Disney Adult if..." prompt! Ric and Gina are also joined by Bruce Beil to discuss some magical Disney discounts, new food items at EPCOT'...

Grab a snack, you're going to be very hungry by the end of this episode! This week, Ric and Gina are drafting their lists of top 5 snacks at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios. From the tochos (tater tot nachos) to the sweet sweet cookies, they cover them all! Ric and Gina also discuss Disney news including changes to Genie+ (AGAIN) and some fan favorite movies returning to the theaters...

A baby on the way and a trip to Disney... what an exciting time of your life! No need to be stressed about your trip to Walt Disney World while expecting, Ric and Gina have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you have the most perfect trip possible. Our vacation planner tip of the week comes from Ashley Charton https://407vacations.com/ashleycharton/ Enjoy episode 125 of Spill the D!  Spill...

On this episode Ric and Gina live out every one's childhood dream of becoming imagineers! They give their best and brightest ideas for new and reimagined Walt Disney World rides, lands, hotels, and so much more! Ric and Gina also discuss some holly jolly holiday news and changes to a fan favorite meet and greet. Our vacation planner tip of the week comes from Caroline Sibley- https://407vacati...

Walt Disney World can be absolutely exhausting! With the average guest walking around 10 miles a day, it's no wonder kids and adults alike experience total exhaustion! Luckily, you don't have to leave the park to take a load off and relax in the air conditioning for a little while. This week, Gina and Ric discuss the best and worst locations to take a break in Disney's Animal Kingdom....

Whether you're a first timer, or you've been to Walt Disney World 50 times, sometimes we all have questions regarding our Walt Disney World vacation! Luckily some of the 407 and Beyond Vacation Co. vacation planners sent in their clients most frequently asked questions for Ric and Gina to answer. This week, they cover questions related to the dining and resort options while at Walt Disney...

Whether you're a first timer, or you've been to Walt Disney World 50 times, sometimes we all have questions regarding our Walt Disney World vacation! Luckily some of the 407 and Beyond Vacation Co. vacation planners sent in their clients most frequently asked questions for Ric and Gina to answer. This week, they cover questions related to the theme parks and transportation options while at...

Hope you have your stress ball ready. Ric and Gina are discussing some of the most frustrating things guests experience while at Walt Disney World. While some of these Disney park pet peeves are just down right funny, some of them will really get your blood boiling. Ric and Gina also discuss Disney parks news including the newest ticket deal and the closure of Walt Disney World's newest resort...

Grab a snack, you’re going to be very hungry by the end of this episode! This week, Ric and Gina are drafting their lists of top 5 snacks in Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom. From the savory to the sweet, they cover them all. Ric and Gina also discuss Disney Parks news including a new 4-Park Magic Ticket and the removal of Ric’s favorite eye sore.  Our vacation planner tip of the week comes...

Let’s talk about an unsung hero this week. Disney’s Expedition Everest has been a staple at Walt Disney World since the attraction’s opening day in 2006. Ric and Gina are giving you the full Distory (disney+history=Distory) of Expedition Everest as well as explaining the not-so-hidden story behind the attraction!  Ric and Gina also discuss some exciting Walt Disney World news including the return...

Whether is it your first or fiftieth visit to Walt Disney World, mistake can be made! This episode, Ric and Gina are listing some of the biggest mistakes guests make while at Walt Disney World resort and how to avoid them. Bruce joins Ric and Gina to discuss a few pieces of Disney news including a Disney Cruise Line update and special photo opts for Star Wars day! Our vacation planner tip of the w...

Walt Disney World is a place of magic and wonder. However, sometimes the decisions people make while there just cause you to wonder what they could have been thinking. Ric and Gina are joined by Megan Torrez (@meganinthemagic) to share some of the most interesting stories about how guests have gotten kicked out of the Disney Parks. They also read some submissions from the listeners about what they...

With over 25 hotels on Walt Disney World property, it can be hard to decide where you want to stay for your dream Disney Vacation! Ric and Gina are here to give you their opinions on the best of the best and the worst of the worst when it comes to Walt Disney World Resorts.  Gina and Ric also discuss the latest Disney news including a new Disney Vacation Club resort and a pretty big discount to ma...

Morgan Stark, host of Just Some Magic Podcast, joins Gina and Ric to talk about some of the most magical moments at the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World! They read through magical moments sent in from the listeners and discuss some of their own along the way. Ric and Gina also discuss some Disney park news including the closure date for a cult classic Disney attraction and the return...

Gina and Ric are joined by Bruce Beil to give a full recap of Bruce and Gina's experience at Walt Disney World for the second annual 407 Week! 407 Week is a week celebrating the 407 and Beyond Vacation Co. community. Many of the community members were in attendance and spent the week celebrating their travel destinations, clients, and team! Ric and Gina also discuss the very small amount of Di...

Spill the D hosted their first ever live episode this week. With the help of the listeners on Instagram Live, Ric and Gina pick the best Walt Disney World ride. From the Haunted Mansion to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, they cover all the fan favorites! Ric and Gina start off with some exciting Disney news ranging from 2024 Disney Cruise Line itineraries to some amazing Walt Disney World...

Grab a snack, you’re going to be very hungry by the end of this episode! This week, Ric and Gina are drafting their lists of top 5 snacks in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. From the savory to the sweet, they cover them all. Ric and Gina also discuss Disney Parks news including the addition of a new Mickey Mouse and Friends meeting area as well as some discounts to help make your dream Disne...

What would you do in Walt Disney World if you had no budget? Who needs to save money, right? This week we find out exactly what Ric would do if he had all the money in the world to spend on his Walt Disney World vacation. Listen along as he plans out his perfect 14 day trip, complete with multiple golf courses and a few private tours!  Ric, Gina, and Bruce also discuss some exciting Disney ne...

Alright Disney fans, it’s time to mix it up. This week we are talking all about Universal Orlando Resort! Ric and Gina are joined by Megan Walsh and Libby Garcia to hear all about their recent Travel Advisor Training at Universal Orlando. Megan and Libby share all there is to know about the planning process, booking your trip, and enjoying your vacation at Universal Orlando Resort! Ric and Gina al...

Walt Disney World can be absolutely exhausting! With the average guest walking around 10 miles a day, it's no wonder kids and adults alike experience total exhaustion! Luckily, you don't have to leave the park to take a load off and relax in the air conditioning for a little while. This week, Gina and Ric discuss the best and worst locations to take a break in Magic Kingdom. Ric and Gina also disc...