Escape to the Magic Podcast

We like food...shocker. If you're like us, stuffing your snack hole at Disney World is ever bit as important as grabbing lightning lanes. On the show this week, we talk about our favorite quick service restaurants at the parks. 🧀 What’s On the Menu: Our top quick service picks in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom ( plus a resort or two that snuck in ). Hidden gems that d...

On this episode, we discuss six things that sometimes get overlooked when visiting EPCOT and why you should definitely give them a shot on your next visit! We'll see you on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts or drop us a comment on Spotify! It helps others find the show and lets us know wha...

On the show this week, we dish a little on Universal’s newest park, Epic Universe. Plus, magical scenario! We'll see you on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts or drop us a comment on Spotify! It helps others find the show and lets us know what you love (or what you want more of). Thanks for...

On the show this week, Ryan and Dack discuss their most recent trips to Disney World! We follow up with Ryan on the details of his big family trip to see how good Randy and Dack’s advice was from episode 81, AND, Dack recaps his last minute surprise solo trip where he pontificated life while strolling down Main Street! We hope you enjoy the show!

On the episode this week, Ryan takes the mic all by his onesies to give his thoughts on the current state of Hollywood Studios. We'll see you on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts or drop us a comment on Spotify! It helps others find the show and lets us know what you love (or what you want...

On this week's episode, we take a dive into the "area audio loop," the music you'll hear in the background as you walk from area to area within Disney World. Links: We'll see you on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts or drop...

This episode was recorded BEFORE Disney's recent announcement that they are removing the virtual queues from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure. We reference the queues once or twice, but we do know they no longer exist :) We hope you enjoy this episode! Ryan needed a little advice on how to best manage his upcoming 2-day park hopper trip to Disney World, because wi...

The Walt Disney Company has grown from a small animation studio into a global entertainment empire, but that success didn’t happen overnight. It took the leadership of several key people to navigate the company through innovation, expansion, and even near-collapse. In this 2-part series, we’re breaking down the history of Disney’s leadership —exploring how each leader shaped the company, from Walt...

The Walt Disney Company has grown from a small animation studio into a global entertainment empire, but that success didn’t happen overnight. It took the leadership of several key people to navigate the company through innovation, expansion, and even near-collapse. In this 2-part series, we’re breaking down the history of Disney’s leadership —exploring how each leader shaped the company, from Walt...

There’s just something special about Disneyland. From the moment you step onto Main Street, U.S.A., you can feel the history, the charm, and the unmistakable Disney magic. In this episode, We dive into just a few of the many reasons why Disneyland is so awesome—from its one-of-a-kind attractions and timeless nostalgia to the hidden details that make it the Happiest Place on Earth. We talk about wh...

Disney Parks are always evolving, but not every change is met with open arms. In this episode, we dive into why some Disney fans get upset when classic attractions are re-themed, or even completely replaced (for example Ryan's bitterness over The Great Movie Ride) Is it nostalgia? A fear of change? Or something more? We’ll discuss some of the most controversial attraction overhauls, from Splash Mo...

Welcome to the show! On this episode, we take a look at the many different types of Disney park goers (the planners, the noobies, the fanatics, etc...). Which category do you fall in? Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ Get 15% off your total order when you use the promo code ESCAPE at...

Welcome to the show! On this episode, we talk about some of the things we are most excited about coming to Disney World and Disneyland in 2025. Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ Get 15% off your total order when you use the promo code ESCAPE at the Magic Candle Company. Click on the l...

On this week's episode, Dack takes the mic and give us his one-shot episode. We hope you enjoy the show! Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ Get 15% off your total order when you use the promo code ESCAPE at the Magic Candle Company. Click on the link below! https://magiccandlecompany.c...

On this episode, Ryan and his wife Holly reminisce on their very first family trip to Disney World! Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ Get 15% off your total order when you use the promo code ESCAPE at the Magic Candle Company. Click on the link below! https://magiccandlecompany.com?sc...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! We hope you enjoy our little game this week. Play along and see how many of these questions you can get right! Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ Get 15% off your total order when you use the promo code ESCAPE at the Magic Candle Company. Cl...

First things first, pardon the audio. We tried something different during the recording and it came out...ok, not the best, but ok enough for this short episode, lol. With that said, we keeps things chill and discuss our favorite rides to do at night at Disney World! We hope you enjoy the show! Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https:...

We're back! After a one week hiatus, Dack and Ryan get together to chat a little bit of everything. We're not calling it a trip recap, honestly not sure what to call it, but we hope you enjoy it!! Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ Get 15% off your total order when you use the promo co...

To Walt, ‘plus’ was a verb—an action word—signifying the delivery of more than what his customers paid for or expected to receive. He constantly challenged his Imagineers to see what was possible, and then take it a step further … and then a step beyond that. On the show this week, Randy shares his thoughts on "plussing," and why Walt's belief in this this concept may be more important now than ev...

Not all Disney World dining experiences are magical! In this episode, we’re taking a look at the not-so-top 10 quick service restaurants that may leave you feeling a little less than enchanted. Don't worry, however, we aren't totally negative! Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094053018516 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapetothemagicpodcast/ Get 15%...

Welcome to the show! On the show this week, we discuss a few of our Disney non-negotiables, or in other words, those rides, foods, and/or attractions that we absolutely can't miss each time we go to the parks. Be patient with us. We tried out a new recording format and Dack sounds a little weird at first, lol. Trust us, he's not recording from his bathroom. We hope you enjoy the show! Links: Follo...

In this episode, we "escape to the past" as we uncover some unforgettable attractions, special traditions, and unique details that no longer exist but live on in our hearts. We’ll talk about the little things that added up to create that Disney magic—whether it was arriving to Disney on the Magical Express, or taking the Magic of Disney Animation tour and show at Hollywood Studios, plus many more!...

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Welcome! On the show this week, we're diving into a topic every Disney fan can relate to—those long lines! Listen in as we count down the top 10 Disney World attractions based on wait times, and discuss how those wait times can shape your experience. Do you still love that favorite ride after standing in line for over an hour? Does a shorter wait make an attraction seem even better? We’ll break do...

Can A.I. really plan the perfect Disney trip, or will it send you straight to 'It's a Small World' on repeat? In this episode, we put A.I. to the test by asking it to create a 4-day Disney World itinerary that balances rides, food, and all the pixie dust in between. Listen in as we discuss the results and hand out our final grades. Links: Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph...