Let's Go to the Parks! Podcast

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. In today's episode we're covering the highly anticipated Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, set to open in 2025! We'll explore everything we know about this incredible new park, from its exciting new lands and attractions to its dining options, entertainment and hotels. We'll do a deep dive into Celestial Pa...

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. In today's episode, we're covering the latest magic to hit Walt Disney World! We'll get into all the exciting updates that have greeted the parks so far in 2024, as well as what's on the horizon for the rest of the year and into 2025. We'll cover the newest attractions, dining experiences, entertainment as well...

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Let’s Go To Disney! Podcast. In today’s episode we’ll cover the specifics of the dining landscape at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ll also share our best tips for making reservations and how it differs from making dining reservations at Walt Disney World. We’ll be ranking the table service restaurants at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and City Walk...

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Wands at the ready! In this episode, we're taking you on an enchanting tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. From thrilling attractions to delicious snacks, we'll share all the details you need to make the most of your visit. We'll cover the different shows and entertainment, some fun food and...

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Ready to embark on a delicious journey around the world? In this episode, we're taking you on a tour of EPCOT's World Showcase and highlighting the best snacks you can enjoy year-round - even outside of the popular EPCOT festivals! From sweet treats to savory delights, discover hidden gems and fan favorites that are available...

Welcome to Epsiode 42 of the Let’s Go To Disney! Podcast. Get ready! This week, we're diving into the latest changes to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Disney World. Say hello to the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass! Confused? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. In this episode, we’ll break down everything you need to know about these updates, how they affect your park plans, and ti...

Welcome to Episode 41 of the Let’s Go To Disney! Podcast. In today's episode, we're diving into the magic of Disney’s seasonal celebrations throughout the year! From the spooky fun of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the festive cheer of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, we’ll guide you through what to expect and how to prepare. Discover the culinary delights of Epco...

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Let’s Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we're diving deep into Genie+ — Disney's tool for making the most out of your visit. Join us as we share our insider tips and advice to help you navigate Genie+ like a pro. From booking the most popular attractions, to optimizing your schedule and avoiding common mistakes, we’ll give you our best strategies! Whether you&apos...

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. In today’s episode, we'll get into the strategies of rope dropping Early Entry versus arriving at park opening without it! We'll explore each of the Walt Disney World Parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, sharing insider tips, key attractions to hit first and how to make the most of your magical d...

Welcome to Episode 38 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. In today’s episode, we dive into everthing you need to know to plan your perfect trip to Walt Disney World! From choosing the best time to visit, to finding the ideal place to stay! We'll cover the best times to visit and the pros and cons of the different seasons, the considerations of staying on or off property, the different ti...

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll be taking you on a culinary journey and revealing our top restaurant picks in each of the four parks at Walt Disney World. Fine dining, family-friendly options or great dining atmospheres, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a foodie looking for the next great meal or planning your perfect Disney trip, we’ll...

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’ll be following up our ranking the attractions at Universal Orlando Resort series, this time at Universal Studios Florida! This park has some stellar attractions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley was so well executed, the Gringotts bank with the dragon is a phenomenal photo op! We'll go over every attrac...

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Let’s Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’ll be doing a recap of our most recent trip to Walt Disney World! We’ll cover the parks in the order we did them, where we ate, how we utilized Genie+, Individual Lightning Lanes and Virtual Queues to maximize our time in each park. We’ll share some of our best tips and tricks for tackling the parks and beyond! This should help giv...

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’ll be ranking the attractions at Islands of Adventure Park at Universal Orlando Resort! Islands of Adventure has some phenomenal attractions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was so well executed and it is on par with the best lands in the Disney Parks in our opinion! We'll go over all the attractions in the park and s...

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’ll be sharing some of our best packing tips for your trip to Walt Disney World!  We'll go over some considerations to keep in mind whether you're driving or flying. We'll also go over some considerations when picking your park bag and what you should consider bringing with you in the parks during your park days!...

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’ll be sharing some of Magic Kingdom's hidden gems and secrets! Magic Kingdom has a rich history and the thought and effort that went into designing the park is unbelievable. Some of these details are obvious and in plain sight and some are much more subtle! Next time you're in the park, see how many you can spot and...

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’re wrapping up our ranking attractions series with Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom is a unique park and there are so many great attractions and shows here. It's home to the World of Pandora, possibly the most beautiful land in Walt Disney World and it's definitely worth your time and dollars! We'll share details...

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’re continuing our ranking attractions series, this time at EPCOT! EPCOT is so different than the other parks and it has so much to offer! We'll share details about each attraction which will give you a better idea of which ones you may want to prioritize during your trip! Disney is also non-stop with the news recently and...

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we'll be sharing some of our best money saving tips for your Walt Disney World Trip. Transportation, accommodations, dining, tickets, Genie+ and more! There are so many ways to save money during your vacation and these tips will help you keep some of that money in your pocket!  Also, there was some major news out of Universa...

Welcome to Episode 28 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we’re continuing the topic of ranking attractions, this time at Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios has a much smaller number of attractions, but it’s got some heavy hitters! It’s small but mighty! We'll share details about each attraction and this will give you a better idea of what each attraction has to offer and which o...

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we'll be ranking all of the Magic Kingdom attractions from worst to best! We love most of the attractions in Magic Kingdom but some are way better than others.  We'll share details about each attraction and why we we ranked them in this order! This will give you a better idea of what each attraction has to offer and whi...

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we'll be going over some Do's and Don'ts for Walt Disney World vacations! We'll share some insights that we've learned over many trips to Walt Disney World. This will help you plan a magical vacation for you and your party! This should also help you avoid common mistakes people make when planning and visi...

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we'll be ranking our Top 3 Walt Disney World Resorts for each Category: Value, Moderate and Deluxe! We'll go over the pros and cons of these resorts and what makes them unique. We'll also highlight important details like location, amenities, dining and transportation options. This will help you decide where you and...

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we'll be covering EPCOT's International Flower and Garden Festival! We'll go over the offerings available during the festival like the topiaries, the entertainment and activities and of course, the food! This will help you decide what you and your party may want to prioritize and experience at the festival during y...

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Let's Go To Disney! Podcast. Today we'll be covering the differences and similarities between Walt Disney World and Disneyland! This should help you decide which resort you'd like to visit first or which one you'd like to visit next! There's lots of great things unique to both coasts and we'll go over all those details with you! We’ll also...