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Calling all our Military families! This one is for you! Gina is joined by Caroline Sibley, a 407 and Beyond Vacation Planner with a life long military background, to break down the military discounts and deals announces for 2024. The pair discusses discounts at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani- A Disney Resort and Spa, and Universal Studions Orlando. Disneyland 2024 military discounts...

Hey night owls, this episode is for you! There is so much to do at Walt Disney World after the sun goes down and this week Ric and Gina are covering it all. They discuss some of their favorite activities to do at night while on your Disney vacation and the best spot for some late night fun.  Enjoy episode 145 of Spill the D!  Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., star...

With over 100 options for table service dining at Walt Disney World, it can be hard to pick a favorite. Rather than narrowing down their favorite meal, Ric, Gina, and special guest Bruce decided to build the best meal possible using options from throughout Walt Disney World property. Their courses include appetizer, entree, desserts, and of course their favorite drinks! Enjoy episode 144 of Spill...

While everyone has a different definition of splurging, we can all agree that Walt disney World is full of optional vacation upgrades! Ric and Gina are giving you some ideas regarding the best ways to splurge on your next Disney vacation. Part 1 includes splurging ideas at your resort hotel and dining options. Ric and Gina also discuss Disney news including a new race on the RunDisney schedule and...

You've heard of girl math, you've heard of boy math, Spill the D is bringing you Disney math! This episode, Ric and Gina are reading some listener submitted examples of Disney math. They discuss a few of their favorites and help justify spending an entire paycheck at the parks. Results may vary. Enjoy episode 142 of Spill the D! Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacatio...

Walt Disney World is so much more than just a theme park. It is a full vacation destination! There is so much to do with more and more additions being added regularly. Ric and Gina are discussing five things you probably didn't know you could do while visiting Walt Disney World on your next vacation! Enjoy episode 141 of Spill the D!  Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacat...

Grab a snack, you're going to be hungry by the end of this episode! This week, Ric and Gina are drafting their lists of top 5 snacks from across Walt Disney World resort. Their talking about all the icon snacks from around the parks, from the Mickey ice cream sandwiches to the famous Disney popcorn! Ric and Gina also discuss Disney news including price increases and the removal of park hopping...

Wait... Spill the D is doing ANOTHER Universal episode? Yep! Ric and Gina recap days 2 and 3 of their short but action packed trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. From doing 3 parks in one day to enjoying a relaxing afternoon in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, they got to do a little bit of everything with their friends from 407 and Beyond! Enjoy episode 139 of Spill the D! Spill the D i...

So. Much. News!!! The Walt Disney Company recently hosted their Destination D23 Convention, AKA the biggest Disney fan event of the year! While at D23, the Walt Disney Company made a plethora of announcements pertaining to the future of Walt Disney World. This week, Ric and Gina are breaking down each and every announcement about Walt Disney World and sharing their thoughts, opinions, and hope for...

Wait... Spill the D is doing a Universal episode? Yep! Ric and Gina are joined by Bruce to recap day 1 of their short but action packed trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. The group discusses their day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and their night at Universal's Halloween Horror Night. They rank their favorite houses, talk about their favorite eats, and give their recommendation...

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom has over 30 attractions within it's gates. This week, Ric and Gina are discussing their top 5 favorite attractions including rides and animatronic shows! They also discuss their 2 least favorite and sometimes just totally skippable attractions at the park. Enjoy episode 136 of Spill the D! Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co.,...

Hope you brought a snack, your stomach will most definitely be growling after this episode! Ric and Gina are joined by Bruce to discuss Ric's top 10 favorite eats he had during his vacation at Walt Disney World. Ric's list covers everything from snacks to meals both sweet and savory! Bruce, Ric, and Gina also discuss Disney Cruise Line's newest ship and changed to the Disney Dining Pla...

Grab a snack, you're going to be 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 EPCOT. From the maple popcorn to the loaded fries, they cover them all! Ric and Gina also discuss Disney news including a chance to stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite! Enjoy episode 134 of Spill the D!  Spill the D is the official podc...

With over 30 hotels on Walt Disney World property, it can be completely overwhelming to pick a resort for your vacation. Don't worry, Spill the D has you covered! Ric and Gina are rating every single Walt Disney World resort, and this episode's feature resort is Disney's Old Key West Resort. The two rate the resort on everything from transportation to dining and of course price the hel...

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...