Happily Everett After - A Disney, Travel, & Family Podcast

Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club but not sure whether to buy direct or resale? In this episode, our friend Trey joins us to share his family's journey of purchasing a DVC resale contract. He walks us through the entire process—from researching resorts and choosing the right home resort to deciding how many points made the most sense for the way his family vacations. We also dive into on...

What does it really mean to be a Disney Dad? In this episode, we're celebrating the dads who help make the magic happen. We discuss whether being a Disney Dad is a personality, a hobby, or a full-blown lifestyle, and share how becoming parents has completely changed the way we experience Disney. We also look back on some of our favorite memories with our kids, talk about the rides and character in...

In today's episode we continue the conversation with Melissa about her and her families trip to Walt Disney World with their toddler. We discuss how quickly plans change and how a sleep deprived toddler can change EVERYTHING. 🗣️Join us on Patreon for weekly bonus shows and exclusive content: Patreon Community   🌳Linktree (Shop & More): Links to Everything 🔴YouTube: YouTube Page 📸Instagram:...

In this episode, we're joined by Melissa as she shares about her recent trip to Walt Disney World with her husband, Max, and their toddler, Miles. We discuss the planning that went into their vacation, the challenges and excitement of traveling with a toddler, and how their first day in the parks unfolded. Melissa shares some of her favorite moments, lessons learned, and what it was like experienc...

In this episode, we discuss how we like to start our day at each of the four parks at Walt Disney World. Rather than focusing on a single strategy, we look at each park from three different perspectives: how we typically do it, traveling with kids, and an adults-only trip. We share our favorite ways to begin the day at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom,...

In this episode, we’re talking through the final chapter of our Disney vacation as we recap our last night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and everything that came with wrapping up another unforgettable trip. 🎬✨ We start by discussing our experience with the new Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and our thoughts on it. Then we talk about making sure we got one last ride on Mickey & Minnie’s...

In this episode, we’re talking through another fun day at EPCOT — and honestly, this one had a little bit of everything. ✨🚝 Before we even make it to the park, we discuss taking a full monorail loop around Walt Disney World because Jackson loves the monorail. Then we get real about what our first “attraction” of the day actually was… the baby changing station 😂  From there, we dive into one of...

In this episode, we’re talking through the perfect ending to a full day at Magic Kingdom and why nights like this are what make Disney feel so special. ✨🏰 We discuss finding the perfect spot for Happily Ever After and what it's like navigating the crowds for food before they start.  We also recap sticking around for the Starlight Parade and one of our favorite moments of the entire trip: Daisy n...

In this episode, we’re talking through another full day at Magic Kingdom filled with some of our favorite Disney traditions, classic attractions, and some really sweet family moments. We start by discussing a couple special milestones from the morning,  Jackson getting a brand-new hat and Stella getting her very first Mickey Ears. Then we head down Main Street, U.S.A. to get silhouette portraits d...

In this episode, we start by discussing our relaxing morning at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, including breakfast at Olivia’s Cafe, which is one of our favorite spots on property. From there, we talk about spending time at the pool, Jackson living his best life on the slide, and taking a much needed afternoon nap to recharge. Later in the day, we walk through getting ready for the night ahead and...

One year ago, we hit “publish” on our very first episode not knowing who might listen, or where this journey would take us. Today, we’re celebrating our 1 year podcast anniversary, and it’s all because of you! Thank you for every stream, every message, every shared episode, and every moment you’ve spent listening along with us. It truly means more than we can put into words. We hope this first yea...

After a full day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we wind things down with a little more pin trading before hopping aboard the Disney Skyliner to Disney’s Riviera Resort. From there, it’s back to Disney’s Old Key West Resort to get the kids settled in… because tonight, it’s parents night out! With some help from family, we sneak away to EPCOT for a rare kid-free date night in the parks. We kick thin...

In this episode, we’re talking through everything that happens in our Hollywood Studios vlog as we spend the day taking on some big rides and even bigger surprises  at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 🎬✨ We kick things off by discussing our start on Alien Swirling Saucers before getting into a huge milestone moment... Jackson riding Slinky Dog Dash for the very first time! From there, we head to Mick...

In this episode, we’re talking through one of the most exciting days from our trip as we break down everything that happens in our vlog from EPCOT. ✨ We start by discussing breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort. From there, we head into EPCOT where we talk about Jack getting his very first pin trading set and starting a brand-new Disney tradition. The...

In this episode, we’re talking through our return to Magic Kingdom — this time for a late-night park adventure. ✨🏰 After a full day earlier in the trip, we discuss what it was like heading back into the park at night and how different the atmosphere feels once the sun goes down. There’s just something about Magic Kingdom after dark that hits differently, and we break down that whole experience....

In this episode, we’re talking through everything that happens in our Animal Kingdom vlog as we spend the morning exploring Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 🌿✨ We start by discussing breakfast at Tusker House Restaurant and why character dining is always such a highlight — especially for Jackson. From the food to the character interactions, this was the perfect way to kick off our day. We also discuss c...

In this episode, we’re talking through the final part of our Day 1 vlog at Walt Disney World and how the night unfolded after a full day at Magic Kingdom. ✨ We discuss heading back to Disney’s Old Key West Resort to get Stella settled and asleep while she stays back at the resort with Mitchell’s parents for the night. Then we talk about the last-minute decision to rush over to Disney’s Hollywood...

In this episode, we’re sitting down to talk through everything that happens in our first full park day vlog at Magic Kingdom. 🏰✨ Plus we discuss some upcoming Disney World trip planning tips and how to organize your Must Do's! We kick off the conversation with how the morning started at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, grabbing breakfast from Goods to Go before heading out for our first day in the...

Travel day is finally here and in this episode we discuss everything that happened in our travel day vlog as we officially kicked off our trip to Walt Disney World. ✨ We share what it was like waking the kids up bright and early (on very little sleep 😂) and heading to the airport for our Allegiant Air flight from Knoxville to Sanford. We talk about the mix of exhaustion and excitement, how the m...

In this episode, we’re talking all about what happens in our pre-travel day vlog as we get ready for our trip to Walt Disney World. We walk through the full day — officially introducing our family, sharing a little about who we are, and explaining why this Disney vacation means so much to us. We discuss heading out to grab our travel day snacks, the last-minute prep that always seems to pop up, an...

🍿Disney snacks are a huge part of any Walt Disney World vacation — and in this episode, we’re sharing the full list of Disney food we’re excited to eat on our upcoming trip. From iconic classics to new trending treats, we break down: Must-try Disney snacks Our traditional favorites we get every visit New items we’re adding to our snack list What makes certain snacks “can’t miss” Whether you’re pl...

In this episode, we’re talking all about the Disney food and drinks we’re most excited to enjoy on our upcoming trip! From must-have drinks to some amazing food we’ve been dreaming about, we share what’s at the top of our list and why we’re already counting down the days. We chat about favorites we’re excited to have again, new food and drinks we’re hoping to try for the first time, and how planni...

We’re finally sharing the news… our next Walt Disney World vacation is set for September 14–21! 🎉🏰 In this episode, we talk all about the excitement leading up to this trip, what we’re most looking forward to, and the things we really want to make sure we get done while we’re there. We also dive into the fun part of Disney planning—the pre-trip hype. From the little things we do at home to get i...

Today's episode Hannah joins us to walk through her entire RunDisney Half Marathon (13.1) experience, covering all the moments in between that make these races so special. From the energy at the start line to the magic along the course and the emotions at the finish, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at what RunDisney races are actually like, especially for those curious about registerin...

From feeding the masses at All Star Resorts to jumping into a cartoon with Goofy on a runaway train, Molly Katherine shares her Disney career! Find out how Molly started on the Disney College Program to making a career with Disney, and then to her dream job now... and no, it's not rat pizza🐀🍕.   🗣️Join us on Patreon to find bonus shows and our community chat: Patreon Community   🌳Linktree (Shop...