Learning the Magic Podcast

Its a Disney-tired episodes, friends! This week, Hannah breaks down her large family trip to Disneyland during Spring Break while also sharing tips on how to navigate the Parks during this season. Hannah & Elisa talk how crazy Disneyland got on the first day of Spring Break and also share the first bracelet winner! Don't forget to leave a five-star rating and review AND follow on the two on Instag...

The BEST strategies to ride the MOST rides at the Disneyland resort! We discuss exactly what rope dropping and park closing is, why YOU want to do it & why its the best tactic to get on the most rides in a single day. Hannah & Elisa are breaking down their favorite strategies for tackling rope dropping and park closing (though the re-opening of Toon Town has shaken things up a bit)! Enjoy this epi...

Elisa leads this week! She shares with Hannah (who is still sick) her experience at Disneyland's new After Dark Event: Princess Nite. This event was held only two nights this year and was a quick choice for many people to attend. But, was it worth it? Listen to hear all the details - & don't forget to send Hannah (@hannahlearning) and Elisa (@bashfullyeverafterco) a DM on Instagram if you have you...

This week we are joined by Bri from @darlingdreamco to discuss her experience with a reoccurring Disneyland After Dark Event: Sweethearts Nite. From the treats, dance party on Main Street, special characters & more, we hope you enjoy this episode we truly laughed our way through! The three of us will even dive into some other details for different events between Sweethearts details. Don’t forget t...

There is a copious amount of news this week, along with Hannah's tale of surprising her kids with a Disney trip! Learn about the TWO EPIC disasters of their trip, plus all the fun the two kiddos had with just mom at one of their favorite places on earth. Also, get insight to the craziness that is life and why Hannah sounds so sick (her turn from Elisa's 2-week sickness in February!). Don't forget...

Look at all the NEWS! This week we are diving into the shenanigans that was runDisney registration on Valentines Day, the two newest After Dark Events announced for Disneyland, and all the other news items. Hannah also dives in deep explaining the fundraiser for the CHOC Foundation through @podcastmicsformagic. This special fundraiser is turning the historic closure of Splash Mountain at Disneylan...

On February 4th, Hannah and her hubby (Austin!) competed in the Mice Chat Gumball Rally! This was the 16th year of the Rally, a competition against other Disney addicts to see who can ride the most rides at Disneyland in a single day! Hannah and Austin break down what the Gumball Rally is, what strategy they used to get through as many rides as possible in 10.5 hours, and they FINALLY reveal what...

This week Hannah is joined by Debbie, the owner of Designer Park Co! We dive into the amazing design features of her perfect park bag, while also out lining what we park for a Disney day! If you want one of these amazing bags, make sure you visit designerparkco.com and use ‘Hannah10’ at checkout to save 10% on your order!

We were feeling chatty... so let's talk about opening weekend for this episode! Because we are all about flexibility here! Elisa and Hannah discuss the rollercoaster ride that was Individual Lightning Lane sales for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, crowd levels throughout the weekend, and big news in Hannah's life. This is an unstructured, sit-down and chill episode. So get comfy, and get ready...

This Friday, January 27th 2022, marks the start of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary, and today we are talking about what we know SO FAR... Disneyland is hosting the celebration for the next 12-ish months and we are diving into the details! From new attractions, the how-to for virtual queues, decor, new parades, and SO much more...we are covering it all!

Have you ever walked around Disneyland and thought “if they would just refurb THAT, it would be amazing”?! Well this week, we are sharing our DREAM refurbs…with no limitations! We are joined by our fellow Disney Besties, Hayley & Bethany (@momswithmagic) for an in-the-parks episode! See what’s in our heads and see how connected the four of us truly are!

This is a news heavy episode, friends! This week we share all the big news that dropped for Disney parks, our girls trip during the last holiday weekend at Disneyland & a special surprise for YOU, our listeners! Lots of laughs today - you’ll love it!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! And with a new year comes new goals and updated bucket list items! This week, Elisa and I share our Disney Resolutions for 2023 and our ultimate Top 5 Disney bucket list items - as well as our Instagram followers top Bucket List items too! Throughout the episode, we share some major news for our 2023 and you get live updates on both of us attempting to get Disneyland reservations -...

This week Nichole (the disney_surgeon on Instagram) joins the podcast to talk about the 21 Royal Experience! With a group of friends, she was able to dine at the coveted 21 Royal apartment above the Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square. Biggest take away from this episode? YOU can do this experience too! Listen to find out all the details for this dining experience to see how you can do...

Austin, the husband, joins again this week to talk our week long trip to Disneyland! In this Part 2 episode, we discuss our last 3 days at the Disneyland Resort. Specifically: accidental rope dropping, seeing Stitch, Blue Bayou, Fantasmic, meeting Princesses and everything in-between! It’s a packed episode and you’re gonna love it even more than last week’s!

Austin, the husband, joins this week to talk our week long trip to Disneyland! In this Part 1 episode, we discuss our first 4 days in the park. Specifically: rope dropping, the importance of naps, strolling around the Disneyland hotels, Goofy’s Kitchen character dining, getting Disneyland candy canes, and everything in-between! It’s a packed episode and you’re gonna love it.

For my mom’s 60th birthday, I took her for her very FIRST Disneyland trip! This is a fun episode where we go over our 4-day trip and enjoy reminiscing on all the shenanigans we got into back during our trip in April. From Splash Mountain at 9:30 PM, to tricking my mom on to Guardians of the Galaxy, we go through it all! My mom even shares her recent bicycle ride on Route 66 this summer - yeah…you...

To celebrate Walt Disney's birthday, we have David, also known as @disneyfornia, on the podcast to discuss Walt's life and legacy! This episode, we discussed Walt's early childhood & formative years, how the Disney Company came to be, the opening of Disneyland and the legacy Walt left behind for us all. David and Hannah have so much fun and dig deep into the history of Walt. We hope you love learn...

BREAKING NEWS! Bob Iger comes back as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company after Bob Chapek was asked to step down. Today your HOSTS, Hannah and Elisa break down the background of the two Bobs, what could have spurned this decision by the Board, and our wish lists of potential changes in the parks due to this leadership change. Another fun surprise? Elisa is now a co-host for the Learning Disney Pod...

Minnie dive into the updates for both the Magic Key sale on Wednesday, 16 November [ALL PASSES NOW SOLD OUT] and the 2023 SALUTE ticket price increases for our military families.

This week I have one of my best friends, Elisa from Bashfully Ever After Co., to discuss a local’s perspective of the Disneyland Resort. We will compare the perspectives of a local versus out of town guest with a whole lot of off topic conversations in-between! Enjoy!

This week, I am so excited to have Mel, the Disney RN, on the podcast! Mel is going to share her favorite tips & magical spots in the park. She also is breaking down for us her must-dos and all the details behind the holidays in the Disneyland Resort! This is such a fun episode and I can’t for y’all to listen! You can follow Mel on Instagram at https://instagram.com/the_disney_rn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2...

I was able to do the NEW guided tour during my last trip to Disney. This is my overview and review of “Walt’s Main Street Story” - I’ll divulge some amazing facts that was shared while on the tour, how I was the ONLY guest, and the emotional moments I experienced in Walt’s Apartment. It was a magical morning and I can’t wait to share it with you!

We have a special guest on the pod today, my other half Austin! We are going to get the goose bumps and talk about the spooky legends and tales at Disneyland and even watch some creepy footage of some “ghosts”! I can’t wait for you all to hear this special episode in celebration of the Halloween week!

Brevity is not my strong suit in this week’s episode of my experience at Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash! I went with friends (some with their kids, others with no kids!) and report on everything we were able to experience during this after hours event! Listen to hear my take, learn some equine facts, and how the rain affected our experience (plus everything in between!).