Kristen Granara

Living the KG Life

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Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast. KG is a lifelong Disney fan and frequent visitor of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Over the years, she has turned a trip to Disney into a well-oiled machine. She knows all the tips and tricks to maximize your trip as much as possible. KG, as well as many guests, are going to share their stories, tips, must-dos, and favorite magic moments as they deep dive into all things Disney. This magical mixture of segments will give you all the tools you'll need to prepare for your next Disney trip. KG is also an avid Ru...

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Doing Disney World as a Local with Courtney (Part 2) 20.11.2023 43:30

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Courtney from the Living Magically Podcast. Courtney and KG had such a great chat that they split their chat up into 2 parts. In these episodes, they chat about how to do Disney World as a local. Courtney lives just behind the Magic Kingdom and...

Doing Disney World as a Local with Courtney (Part 1) 16.11.2023 56:17

Running Disney (and Chicago!) with Natasha 07.11.2023 1:27:21

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Natasha about her runDisney journey. We talked about how a sudden loss kicked off her running journey and brought it full circle as she just completed the Chicago marathon as well. Natasha is a positive, energetic force at runDisney race weeken...

A Quick 15 Min Catch Up with KG 01.11.2023 16:14

Send us Fan Mail It has been a crazy few weeks! This week we have a quick catch up with KG about all that's been going on, what she's looking forward to, what's causing her Disney FOMO, and a few shops she's made some great purchases from lately. If you're enjoying Living the KG Life, be sure to leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on your favorite podcast platform...

Preparing to Run Disneyland with Kristin W. 17.10.2023 1:06:59

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Kristin (@RunFitMama) about all things Disneyland, including the comeback of the runDisney race weekend. This will be KG's first trip to Disneyland, so Kristin shares her pro tips for Disneyland and some predictions of what we'll see...

Sept. 2023 Trip Recap: Adult Only Girls Trip 09.10.2023 1:19:06

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG is joined by her friends, Jen, Jen, Meg, and Emily to recap their September 2023 Girls Trip to Disney World. We had the absolute best time over this quick weekend trip with just the girls, no kids, no spouses, and so much magic. We laughed the entire tri...

Running Disney with Kristen T of Running In Makeup 02.10.2023 1:19:36

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Kristen T. from Running In Makeup about her runDisney journey. The two Kristens talk about Kristen T's incredible costumes at runDisney race weekends, her Instagram and YouTube channel: Running In Makeup, and her inspirational Facebook gro...

Drinking Around Disney with the Disney Day Drinkers Club 28.09.2023 39:35

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Skip Sher, the founder of the Disney Day Drinkers Club. Skip talks about how Club D3 was started, the events they host, and some of his favorite drinks and spots around Disney. Stick around, it's gonna be great! Follow the Disney Day Drin...

Cruising Disney: KG's First Disney Cruise 18.09.2023 30:22

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG shares about her first Disney Cruise Line cruise on the Disney Fantasy in our newest segment: Cruising Disney. She gives a high level overview of the cruise she went on from the itinerary and special events to talking about what you can expect from futur...

Backstage Magic with Lexie Smith from the Rise and Run Podcast 12.09.2023 59:46

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Lexie Smith of the Rise & Run Podcast and Passport to Run YouTube Channel. Lexie talks about her experiences in her TWO Disney College Programs, working at the Bippidi Boppidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom, working as a character attendant at...

Disney Dining Review: Fantasmic Dining Package at Hollywood & Vine 07.09.2023 23:40

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG gives a review of the Fantasmic Dining Package at Hollywood & Vine, located inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. In this weeks episode, KG gives her thoughts on the restaurant, the character dining experience, how the dining package works for the...

July 2023 Surprise Auntie/Niece Trip Recap 29.08.2023 1:04:35

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with her niece Josie about their recent trip to Disney World. It was their first auntie/niece trip to Disney World, and it was a SURPRISE! She found our 3 days before take off that it would be just the two of them running around the parks for a cou...

All About Virtual runDisney Races 21.08.2023 31:07

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode, KG talks all about the virtual runDisney races! She goes through why she loves virtual races, the runDisney virtual summer series, how you can run the in-person race weekends virtually, the newest runDisney virtual race challenge, and more. This weeks links: Check out the available runDisney Virtual Races runDisney 12Ks of Christmas 2023 Virtual Race Allied...

Running Disney with the Flutie Foundation 14.08.2023 1:12:15

Send us Fan Mail This week is a special one! KG chats with Mike Palmer and Ethan Michaud from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The Flutie Foundation has a strong presence each year at the Boston Marathon and their presence at the runDisney race weekends has been growing the past couple of years. Mike and Ethan chat with KG about their experience at the 2023 runDisney Marathon Weekend, ho...

Living the KG Life's 100th Episode! 07.08.2023 1:04:16

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. Episode 100 is here! In this HUGE milestone episode, KG answers questions submitted by listeners to celebrate 100 episodes of the Living the KG Life podcast. She also shares clips from interviews from the Disney night hosted at the Ford Tavern in Medford, MA! We were asked t...

Podcast Magic with the Rise and Run Podcast 31.07.2023 1:16:11

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Bob, Allie, Greg, Jack, and Lexi - 5 of the 7 co-hosts of the Rise and Run Podcast! They chat all about how they all got connected, what their podcast is all about, and some of their favorite runDisney race moments. They also talk about what go...

Backstage Magic with Irene 24.07.2023 48:23

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Irene. Irene talks about her experiences in the Disney College Program this past year, working in attractions at Walt Disney Word, her passion for art, and some of her favorite magic moments. Stick around, it's gonna be great! Follow Iren...

Creating Magic with Devon & Carrie of Zip-A-Dee Tees 18.07.2023 53:48

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Carrie & Devon from Zip-A-Dee Tees and they share what it's like working together as cousins, what's coming next for Zip-A-Dee Tees, and some of their Disney favorites! Stick around, it's gonna be great! Follow Zip-A-Dee Tees...

Welcome Home to Unlocked Magic with Paul Krieger 10.07.2023 58:59

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Paul Krieger from DVC Rental Store about all things Disney Vacation Club from Unlocked Magic and DVC Rental Store to DVC Fan and some of Paul's favorites. Paul also shares his experience at his first runDisney event and what he's most...

Running Disney with Allie from the Rise & Run Podcast 03.07.2023 1:12:50

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Allie from the Rise and Run Podcast about her runDisney journey. This week, Allie and KG talk about running a perfect runDisney season, running a portion of the WDW Marathon together, staying positive, how Allie trains & runs with Multiple...

The Ultimate runDisney Guide with Amanda from Once Upon a Marathon 26.06.2023 1:01:58

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Amanda from @OnceUponAMarathon about her new website, OnceUponAMarathon.com. On her new website, Amanda has put all her runDisney knowledge into one Ultimate Guide to runDisney. From training guides to important dates, Amanda has got you cove...

Backstage Magic with Jack Wiederman from the Rise and Run Podcast 19.06.2023 46:46

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Jack Wiederman of the Rise & Run Podcast and Passport to Run YouTube Channel. Jack talks about her experiences in the Disney College Program, working in attractions at Walt Disney Word, and some of her favorite magic moments. Stick around,...

Is a Walt Disney World Annual Pass Worth It If You Don't Live in Florida? 13.06.2023 25:31

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this weeks episode, KG talks about the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Program, specifically the Incredi-Pass that she has as someone who doesn't live in Florida. She covers why she bought her annual pass and some of her favorite benefits included in the pass. Sti...

Planning a Disney Fairytale Wedding with Ashley James 06.06.2023 1:21:11

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Ashley James about her experience planning her dream Disney Fairytale Wedding. Ashley talks about what it was like to work with the Disney Fairytale Wedding team, the planning process, and all the magical parts of her big day. Stick around, it...

Visiting The Walt Disney Family Museum and Yoda Fountain 30.05.2023 22:38

Send us Fan Mail Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this weeks episode, KG recaps her visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, CA. She walked through all 10 galleries, loved seeing all of the historical pieces, and hearing so many incredible stories throughout Walt Disney's life. She even made a quick s...