It All Starts With A Wish

EPCOT is one of our favorite parks at Walt Disney World Resort. There are so many amazing rides, world showcase pavilions, and don't get Mark started about Via Napoli. Throughout the course of the year, four special festivals also happen at EPCOT: Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden, Food and Wine, and Festival of the Holidays. Listen as we discuss all the amazing things to see and do at each...

The Christmas season is a time for family, fun, and giving. And there is no better gift than a family vacation to Walt Disney World! The holiday season is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. From specialty parties, celebrating the holidays around World Showcase, specialty food and beverage offerings, and Christmas decorations galore, there are numerous things to see and do. Listen as w...

Waiting in line doesn't sound like much fun, but in Walt Disney World it is part of the experience! Listen as we discuss some of the best ride lines that make you feel like you're immersed in the story from the time you enter until you leave the ride. It's all part of the master storytelling and attention to detail that the Walt Disney theme parks are known for.

They call them Value Resorts for a reason! They provide a great place to stay for a great price. But why do some people talk down about these resorts? This week we'll be discussing why your family should consider staying at one of Disney's five Value Resorts (Disney's All Star Sports, Music, and Movies, Pop Century Resort, and Art of Animation Resort) on your next Walt Disney World vacation. What...

Reach out and a find your Happily Ever After. Magic Kingdom's fireworks show is one of our favorites, and it's a must see while you're visiting Walt DISNEY WORLD. Listen as we discuss the best tips and tricks for watching the this mesmerizing show. Where should you watch if it's your first time? How do you beat that post show crowd? Where's our favorite spot to watch from? We discuss all of this a...

Just because it's the most magical place on Earth doesn't mean a Disney trip is not without aggravation. And that aggravation usually comes from other park guests... From people not watching where they're walking, leaving shows early, or "social media warriors," we discuss the things that grind our gears about other people while visiting Walt DISNEY WORLD.

Want to visit a tropical paradise sprinkled with some Disney magic? Then Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa on the island of Oahu, Hawaii is the place for you! We visited Aulani Resort on our Honeymoon in November, 2019, and Mark is still talking about it. This resort is one of our favorite Disney resorts. Give this episode a listen to find out why!

Which way to the pool where you can build a sandcastle, and is over an acre in size with a lazy river and waterfall features??? That's right. We're talking about one of our favorite resorts in all of Walt Disney World. What makes the Beach Club Resort so special? Join us as we discuss this great resort, and why we think you should stay here on your next trip.

What did we think of Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House? Would we stay there again? What are the must you see and do while staying here? Join us as we discuss our recent stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge. This beautiful resort offers fantastic views of African wildlife, great food options, and spacious rooms. We will rank the hotel based upon five criteria: 1) Location/Transportation, 2) Theming, 3) Room...

How did our trip change once Mimi, Grandpa, and Auntie arrived? What magical firsts were our favorites? Would we call the trip a success? Join us as we discuss how the second part of our 2023 family vacation to Walt Disney World went. There were a lot of firsts - first haircut, first ride on Dumbo, first character breakfast, and Luke even got to meet his favorite Disney character for the first tim...

Well, we're back, and what a rollercoaster ride of a vacation we had! Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of our recent trip. Taking an infant to Disney was worth it! Listen to why we think so.

How'd we do? In our last episode we chatted about what we were packing for our trip to Walt Disney World with our 1 year old son. Now that we're back (Mark crying in the background), we assess how we did. Did we pack everything we needed? Did we over pack? What tips or tricks do we have for you? A special guest even joins us to provide his commentary on the trip. Take a listen! Here are some helpf...

That’s right! We are taking our 10-month-old to Walt Disney World! We are so excited, but we also don’t know what to expect! Listen as we discuss what we plan on packing for this trip. How many toys should we bring? How can you order groceries while in Disney? Are we bringing our own stroller or renting one? What infant accessories are we bringing? We'll discuss all this and more. Be on the lookou...

The Halloween season in WDW is the perfect combination of thrill and fun for guests of all ages! Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party can add a delightful spook to your vacation and is one of our favorite parties offered at WDW. We will discuss what is included with your ticket to the party, as well as tips and tricks to make your experience fit your family! Let's BOO this!

Have you ever heard someone say this? Maybe you've been the one who said that your family was only going to Disney once time! Listen as we discuss the trouble families get themselves into by having this mentality. We will share some helpful strategies on how to make planning your next vacation a magical experience (even if you are only going one time!)

Hi! We're Rachel & Mark! We're not your average Disney family and we're here to use all our Disney love and knowledge to help you plan your next magical Disney Vacation! Listen as we reminisce about past family trips, discuss all Disney's wonderful destinations, and most importantly, WHY we go to Disney destinations on our family vacations.