Ears to the Kingdom : Navigating the Magic with ConciEARS

In Episode 25, Annie is joined by fellow Travel Planner Jamie Kekaualua, for a deep dive into Lightning Lanes at Disneyland! Listen to learn all about the program, our tips and tricks, and some great strategies for your days at Disneyland.  EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners at ConciEARS share tips to help you prepare for your next magical...

In Episode 24, Annie is joined by Senior Travel Planner James Hall, to discuss all things Universal Studios Florida! Listen for a ton of pro tips on how to visit this exciting park in Orlando. We also discuss the highly anticipated new park: Universal Epic Universe! EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners at ConciEARS share tips to help you prep...

In Episode 23, Annie is joined by ConciEARS client Sherri Martinez to hear all about her family's recent visit to Disneyland! Sherri and her family had a multi generational, 6-day visit to the parks during Halloween Time. Listen for lots of tips from her trip and details about their experience at Oogie Boogie Bash!  EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Trave...

In Episode 22, Annie is joined by ConciEARS Travel Planner Lindsey Fronzak to discuss dining at the Walt Disney World Resort. In this high-level conversation, Annie & Lindsey touch on the various dining options, mobile ordering, and some of their favorite spots to eat! Listen to the end for our latest episode of ConciEARS kids when Lindsey's daughter Cara shares her favorite spots to eat at the Mo...

In Episode 21, Annie is joined by fellow ConciEARS Travel Planner Christy Kelsch to walk our listeners through the Lightning Lane program at Walt Disney World. We hope this will help guests have a better understanding of this important system. Listen to learn all about the program, our tips and tricks, and some great strategies for your days at Walt Disney World.  EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast...

In Episode 20, Lyndsey takes over as host to interview Annie and learn all about her recent Disney Cruise to Alaska! This episode is full of great information for travelers thinking about sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder. And be sure to listen all the way to the end for another installment of 'ConciEARS Kids', when Annie's three boys share their best tips for a Disney Cruise. EARS to the Kin...

In Episode 19, Annie is joined by ConciEARS Travel Planner and Learning the Magic podcast host Hannah Hood to discuss dining at the Disneyland Resort. In this high-level conversation, Annie & Hannah touch on the various dining options, mobile ordering, and their favorite places to eat at Disneyland! Plus, they have a detailed discussion about the Character Dining and Event Dining options in the pa...

In Episode 18, Lynn and Annie discuss all things Universal Studios Hollywood! Listen for all our pro tips on how to visit this exciting park in California.   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners at ConciEARS share tips to help you prepare for your next magical vacation. Follow along for trip reports, travel news, touring hacks and lots of Dis...

In Episode 17, Lynn and Annie are joined again by ConciEARS President Lyndsey Wells for a dive into Adventures by Disney - a leader in guided group travel for families. Learn all about how you can explore the world with Disney! We discuss some of our favorite itineraries, why we think Adventures by Disney is the best group guided vacation option for families, and how you can learn more.   EARS to...

In Episode 16, Annie shares with Lynn and our listeners all about her recent family trip to Disneyland! She had a 4-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance (one of our favorite Good Neighbor hotels!) and 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets with Genie+. Her and her husband's 3 boys kept them very busy! Don't miss the end of the episode for our 2nd installment of "ConciEARS Kids"!...

In Episode 15, Lynn and Annie are joined again by fellow ConciEARS Planner, Marie Walker, to discuss the steps we take after we've booked a Walt Disney World Vacation. We cover all the elements guests should consider when planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Including tips on dining reservations, stroller rentals, airport transportation, and more!   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disn...

In Episode 14, Lynn and Annie are joined by fellow ConciEARS Planner, Marie Walker, to discuss the steps we take when booking a trip to Walt Disney World. Including tips on when to go, how many days to visit for, our thoughts on Disney Dining Plans, and more!   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners at ConciEARS share tips to help you prepare f...

In Episode 12, Lynn and Annie are joined by ConciEARS President Lyndsey Wells to hear all about her recent Disney Cruise to the Western Caribbean on the Disney Dream. This episode is full of great tips for travelers thinking about a Disney Cruise!   The hosts also catch listeners up on some important Disney news and many exciting current and upcoming promotions! Click here for a full list of avail...

In Episode 11, Lynn and Annie discuss Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. They'll guide listeners through all the features of this amazing resort, including pools, beaches, restaurants, guest rooms and more!   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners at ConciEARS share tips to help you prepare for your next magical vacation. Follow...

In Episode 10, Lynn and Annie are joined by fellow ConciEARS Senior Travel Planner Bethany Ghilardi for a discussion about the Moderate and Value Resort Hotels at Walt Disney World. We hope this conversation will help guests learn more about these properties and discover which is the best fit for their family!   The hosts also catch listeners up on some important Disney news and many exciting curr...

In Episode 9, Lynn and Annie discuss the steps to take when booking and planning a trip to Disneyland. Including tips on when to go, how many days to visit for, strategies for booking theme park reservations, dining reservations, and more!   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners at ConciEARS share tips to help you prepare for your next magical...

In Episode 8, Lynn and Annie are rejoined by ConciEARS President Lyndsey Wells for an overview conversation about the Disney Cruise Line.  We'll discuss the 5 Disney Ships, their destinations, and why we think cruising with Disney is worth every penny!   The hosts also catch listeners up on some important Disney news and many exciting current and upcoming promotions! Click here for a full list of...

In Episode 7, Lynn and Annie are joined by fellow ConciEARS Senior Travel Planner Bethany Ghilardi for a discussion about the eight Deluxe Resort Hotels at Walt Disney World. We hope this conversation will help guests learn more about these properties and discover which is the best fit for their family!   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners...

In Episode 6 we hear all about Lynn's recent trip to Disneyland, including his stay at The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel!   The hosts also catch listeners up on some important Disney news and many exciting current and upcoming promotions! Click here for a full list of available promotions, organized by destination.   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Tra...

In Episode 5, Lynn and Annie discuss some of the over 50 Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels. If you're thinking about a trip to Disneyland this is a great summary of the various options for off property hotels in Anaheim. Specifically, they'll highlight a few of their favorite spots to stay when visiting the parks: Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Pa...

In Episode 4, Lynn and Annie welcome the President and Co-Owner of ConciEARS, Lyndsey Wells, for a discussion about Walt Disney World. We'll give listeners an introductory overview of the theme parks, hotels, and more at the Orlando Disney resort.   Also listen in for some important Disney news and updates from the world of Disney travel. You can also click here for a full list of available promot...

In Episode 3, Lynn and Annie go over the 3 Disneyland Resort Hotels: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel (soon to be Disney's Pixar Place Hotel). Staying on property provides guests with some special perks - join us as we discuss the benefits of staying at a Disney hotel at Disneyland!   EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel...

Episode updated in March, 2026 In this episode Annie and Lyndsey discuss all things Disneyland! Listen for a 101 lesson on the resort, including a walk through of each of the lands, Downtown Disney, and the three Disney resort hotels. This is a great summary of Disneyland, especially for first-time visitors! EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Listen to hear our ConciEARS Tra...

In this episode we get to know the hosts Lynn and Annie. In our main segment we talk with the owner and founder of ConciEARS Michael Renfrow. EARS to the Kingdom is a podcast all about Disney travel! Twice a month, our Travel Planners at ConciEARS share tips to help you prepare for your next magical vacation. Follow along for trip reports, travel news, touring hacks and lots of Disney fun. From th...