It All Starts With A Wish

One of our favorite Disney Resorts is Disney's Riviera Resort. Listen to find out how this resort ranks when it comes to location, theming, rooms, food, and amenities.

Five years ago, we celebrated our honeymoon at Disney's Aulani Resort on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Listen as we recount some of the most magical, adventurous, and funny moments from one of our favorite vacations.

A frequently asked question we get from folks is: should we go to Disney Springs? Listen as Mark tries to convince Rachel why people should highly consider spending time at Disney Springs on their next trip to Walt Disney World.

This week, Mark decided to do something dangerous: look up crazy stories people have shared about Walt Disney World on Reddit. Listen as we read and discuss some funny, disturbing, and heart-warming stories that people have shared about their Walt Disney World vacation. Be warned: this episode will probably make you laugh. Well.... at least we laughed pretty hard.

Disney recently announced a pilot program where guests staying at select resorts can purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass. What is this new add on and is it worth it? Listen as we discuss the benefits and pitfalls to this new system.

What is the absolute worst time to visit Walt Disney World? Listen as we discuss some of the times of year we think you should avoid if you want to make the most of your trip. Can we agree on what time of year is the worst time of year to visit? What do you think?

There are 9 rollercoaster-type-rides in Walt Disney World. Listen as we rank all 9 rides. Which ride will be our favorite?

People either think the Disney Dining Plan is the a great deal or a not so great deal - but what do we think? In this episode, we break down how to beat the Disney Dining Plan. We're going to discuss how to maximize the value of the Dining Plan, and what things you should keep in mind to make sure you're not losing money if you purchase it.

One of Rachel's favorite things to do in Walt Disney World is to snack (okay - well she likes to snack all the time too). Listen as we discuss our favorite snacks. Maybe you'll give them a try on your next Disney vacation!

There are dozens of vloggers who regularly post on YouTube their experiences in Walt Disney World. The question we're discussing in this episode: is it worth watching the vloggers? Or are they just ruining your experience? Listen as we discuss the world of vlogging and who we suggest you watch before your next Walt Disney World vacation.

There are 32 different resort hotels and villas at Walt Disney World... You might be wondering how the heck do we decide where to stay? Listen as we walk through the things that we consider when trying to find the right resort for our next vacation.

In celebration of our one year anniversary of this podcast, we have a BIG announcement. Listen as we discuss our plans for year 2 of the podcast.

We have been DVC members since 2017, and there has not been a day that we have regretted that investment. Disney Vacation Club is a flexible timeshare that allows you to stay at the very best Disney Resorts at an affordable price. Listen as we discuss how DVC works, and why we think you should consider purchasing.

It's not a mystery to most the a Walt Disney World vacation can be expensive. But there are ways you can save some money before and during your next trip. Listen as we discuss some of our best ways for you to save some money and still have a magical vacation.

Holy Moly there were some earth-shattering announcements at the D23 Expo this year! Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios expansions, Animal Kingdom re-themes, and much more. Listen as we discuss some of the amazing things to come at Walt Disney World.

"The Ultimate Disney Fan Event" is happening this weekend. D23 is an annual expo where Disney pulls back the curtain, and lets all the Disney fanatics know about all of the exciting things that are to come. Listen as we discuss what we think might get announced at this year's conference!

If traveling to Disney World with an infant or toddler, you don't have to pay for a park ticket. But when you travel to Disney with a preschooler, you're going to have to pay for a park pass. With this added financial cost, you might be feeling pressure to get the most out of your visit. Listen as we discuss the things you should do with a preschooler that will guarantee a great time!

Sometimes you just want to go for a swim! One of the most frequent questions we get is about the pools at each of the resorts. Especially when traveling with a family, you want to make sure you pick a hotel with a pool that will make your stay extra magical. Listen as we discuss our favorite pools at Walt Disney World Resorts so you can pick where you want to go to take a swim.

It can get HOT in Walt Disney World. Lucky for us, there are two amazing waterparks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Listen as we discuss why you shouldn't overlook these two amazing waterparks on your next Disney vacation.

Sometimes, you just need a coffee. Whether you're looking for a nice iced coffee to start the day or you want to latte to keep you going, these are some of Rachel's favorite places to stop and get that much needed pick me up.

We've been waiting for this moment.... Genie+ is going away!!! In this episode we'll discuss Disney's new Lightning Lane system. This system is a paid service that will allow you to skip the line at Walt Disney World. How do you use this system? What is the things you should know before using it? Listen and find out!

Of all of Disney's Value resorts at Walt Disney World, Art of Animation is our favorite. Listen as we review the resort's location/transportation options, theming, rooms, food options, and pools/amenities. How will Art of Animation match up against our other resort reviews? Listen and find out.

I know... I know... Everyone says, "You NEED to be at the Parks first thing in the morning!" Although we don't disagree with this, we also think that one of the best times to visit the theme parks at Walt Disney World is after the sun has set. Listen as we discuss some of our favorites rides, things to do, and places to see in Walt Disney World after the sun has gone down.

You show up to the Parks with the perfect plan..... and then - your infant decides it's nap time! Now what?! Sometimes things don't always go as expected. In this episode we discuss some of the unexpected things that happened to us on our last trip, and how we would suggest you best prepare yourself for that unexpected turn of events. Although unexpected things are often not the best, sometimes yo...

Most people know that you can ride across the African Safari or ride on the back of a Banshee at Disney's Animal Kingdom, but fewer know about these magical extras. Dinning on the Savannah, getting specialty photos by the Tree of Life, or our favorite - The African Wild Trek, are just some of our favorite magical extras at Animal Kingdom. Listen as we review and discuss these extras you should con...