Mother Daughter Disney Podcast

What are your top tips for going to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park? Amanda shares unique tips for Disneyland and DCA that she wished she knew when she went to Disneyland in April 2026. From ensuring you have the right app downloaded to tips about food to tips about random things like restaurant layout, Amanda shares a few tips of things she learned when she visited Disneyland. Com...

Is the American Pavilion in Epcot one of your favorite pavilions in Epcot's World Showcase? To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Janette and Amanda deep dive into the American Pavilion, reviewing its history, attractions and entertainment, food options and shopping. As Sam Eagle says, a salute to all nations, but mostly America! Sources: https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/epws-unitedst...

Have you ever considered becoming a Disney Vacation Club member but are unsure what it is or if it's worth it for you? Janette breaks down all there is to know about being a DVC member, including how the confusing point system works, how much you would need to use it in order for it to be financially worth it, and what perks you get by being a DVC member. She also shares why she ultimately became...

Amanda and Janette discuss the second four movies in the Disney Animation Era of the Bronze Era! In this episode they cover the first four movies including the The Fox and the Hound, The Black Cauldron, The Great Mouse Detective, and Oliver and Company. Some consider the latter half of the Bronze Era to be the Dark Ages of the Disney Animation studio, as the studio was still looking for their foot...

Amanda and Janette discuss the first four movies in the Disney Animation Era of the Bronze Era! In this episode they cover the first four movies including the Aristocats, Robin Hood, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and The Rescuers. This era of Disney animated movies takes place right after Walt Disney's passing in 1966, so for the first time ever the animation studio had to navigate withou...

Have you been to Cake Bake at Disney's Boardwalk yet? Amanda and Janette give a full in-depth review of the Cake Bake restaurant incuding some history of the restaurant, what they ordered, what food they liked, and ulitimately if they'd recommend the restaurant and its high price tag! Sources: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/boardwalk/cake-bake-shop-restaurant/ https://thecakebakeshop.com...

On this special episode of the podcast, Amanda is joined by her Dad to talk about the new Star Wars movie, Mandalorian and Grogu! They ventured to the theaters its opening weekend, and discuss if they'd recommend the movie. They also walk through the general plot, including what they thought on the overall plot and characters. Complete Disney Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...

How much would you spend on food and drink in Epcot? Amanda and Janette analyze the Walt Disney World menus for Epcot to determine the most expensie food, treats and drinks available in Epcot! This does not include the festival booth menus, as not all those menus are officially on the Disney website. So according to the Disney website, here are the most expensive food and drink! Would you spend $3...

Do you remember the Disney World ride Stitch's Great Espcape that used to be located in Magic Kingdom? Amanda and Janette deep dive into the history of Stitch's Great Escape, discuss their own memories of the ride, and theorize why the ride closed and what could replace it's empty space in Tomorrowland. Complete Disney Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAV493rjM8bIOviKdC7VCqR82...

Amanda recaps her April 2026 trip to Disneyland! She celebrated her birthday on Main Street of Disneyland. She shares the rides they rope dropped, differences between Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, and shares various tips and tricks she picked up along the way while she navigated the park. She also highlights many rides that are only in Disneyland (not in Disney World) such as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride,...

Amanda recaps her April 2026 trip to Disney California Adventure Park! In this episode Amanda recaps her first day in Disneyland where they spent the whole day in DCA. From rope dropping mistakes to multi-pass Lightning Lane tips, she shares everything they did in DCA as well as some things she learned along the way. In Part 2 she will share her day and thoughts in Disneyland! Check out the vlog f...

Which of the 4 Animal Kingdom table service restaurants are your favorite - Rainforest Cafe, Tiffins Restaurant, Tusker House or Yak and Yeti? Janette and Amanda deep dive into all four restaurants, sharing what they'd order, meals they've had at each, and which one is ultimately their favorite. They also share their surprise that there is only four table service restaurants in Animal Kingdom. Con...

Which of the 9 rides in Hollywood Studios are your favorite? Janette and Amanda rank their top 5 rides in Hollywood Studios, which means its mainly Amanda ranking them as Janette only goes on 2 rides in Hollywood Studios! Amanda shares her controversial opinions on popular rides like Slinky Dog Dash and Rock N Roller Coaster, and Janette shares why she only likes 2 rides in Hollywood Studios to be...

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Would you rather be trapped for a full 24 hours in Pandora and the blue people are actually real walking around with you, OR in Galaxy’s edge and the Star Wars characters are actually real walking around with you? Would you rather in order to get off Pirates of the Caribbean, you must sword fight Captain Jack Sparrow (you don’t have to win, you just have to sword fight) OR walk through the Haunted...

What are your top tips for going to Magic Kingdom? Janette and Amanda share specific Magic Kingdom related tips for going to the park and how to maximize your time and efforts in the park to get the most out of it! Complete Disney Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAV493rjM8bIOviKdC7VCqR82JmLlU99S   Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostamandax/ TikTok: https://ww...

Which Disney World renovations were worth it, and which ones weren't? Janette and Amanda deep dive into the history and construction of two major Disney World renovations: New Fantasyland and Pandora. They review what the renovations replaced in the parks, and if the new things the renovations brought were worth it in comparison to what was previously there. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa...

Are you going to see the new Disney Pixar animated film, Hoppers? Janette and Amanda ventured to Hoppers opening weekend, and give their full review of the movie! The deep dive into its development, plot and characters, and discuss whether the new Pixar film is worth seeing or not. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoppers_(film) Complete Disney Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?l...

If you could create your perfect Disney World resort, how would you craft it? Inspired by the Disneyville podcast, Janette and Amanda craft what they would consider to be their perfect Disney Resort. They consider: Location/Distance to the park, 2 modes of transportation, Quick service, Table service, Gift shop, Pool, Overall theme, Room type, Resort layout, and Extra magic. Complete Disney Vlog P...

Janette and Amanda saw Beauty and the Beast On Tour on February 15 at 1pm at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA! They give their full review of the musical, including what they liked, what they didn't like, and ultimately if they would recommend you go see Beauty and the Beast when it visits a city near you. From what they thought of the costumes, to what fell flat in choreography, to which sce...

Never have I ever...been on the Aerophile hot air balloon in Disney Springs! Janette and Amanda read through a list of popular Never have I ever Disney World edition and discuss if they have or have not experienced these things in Disney World. What popular things in Disney have you never done? Link: https://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/never-have-i-ever-disney-edition/ Complete Disney Vlog P...

The Enchanted Tiki Room was the first attraction in Disneyland to feature audio-animatronics and was an original idea from Walt Disney himself. Janette and Amanda deep dive into the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room, reviewing its different iterations across the world, and why this show remains such a classic years and years later. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney%27s_Enchanted_Ti...

Janette and Amanda recap their Disney long weekend over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend! They went to Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, and review which rides they went on, the Festival of the Arts in Epcot, restaurant reviews like Cake Bake and Tony's Town Square, and how the weather affected their trip. They also discuss some of their favorite treats, shows, and how they utilized lightning...

What unique things in Disney Springs do you like to do? Janette and Amanda share unique experiences, food and shopping that you can do in Disney Springs. From specific foods to try, to shopping experiences exclusive to Disney Springs, Janette and Amanda dive into unique things to do in Disney Springs that should be on your next list when you visit. Complete Disney Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtub...

What do you know about the Silver era of Disney movies? The Disney Silver era is officially between 1950 to 1967, producing eight films total. In part 2 Amanda and Janette cover the second four movies in the era, in detail, and discuss how these movies define the Silver era. These movies include Sleeping Beauty (1959), One Hundred and One Dalmations (1961), The Sword in the Stone (1963) and The Ju...