Mountains of Magic - A Walt Disney World Tips Podcast for Newbies

Come plan a Disneyland trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a hotel, ticket type, and any add ons we need for a trip and look at prices and tickets for the Halloween event Oogie Boogie Bash. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to start thinking about your Disney budget! Want my podcast library so...

Come plan a Universal Orlando trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a hotel, ticket type, and any add ons we need for a trip and look at prices and tickets for the new EPIC Universe. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to start thinking about your Universal budget! Want my podcast library sorted b...

Come plan a Disney World trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a hotel, ticket type, and any add ons we need for a trip. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to start thinking about your Disney World budget! Want my podcast library sorted by topic? Join my email newsletter I hope you enjoyed today&...

Looking to add some holiday magic to your Disney World trip but don't want to pay extra for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party or Jollywood Nights? Today I'm sharing all the holiday happenings inside and outside of the theme parks that are included with your stay. Enjoy EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays, meet Santa, or take a Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs.  Want my po...

Looking to make your Disney World vacation more All Inclusive? Today I'm comparing going Club Level with your room at your Disney Resort Hotel vs adding the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan to your package. I'll talk about what's included with both, and give you some sample pricing if you added this upgrade to a Coronado Springs or Beach Club Stay. Want my podcast library sorted by...

EPIC UNIVERSE reservations are live and can now be made for the opening date of May 22, 2025. Today I'm sharing about the pricing for Epic Universe, how ticketing will work when it first opens, and the room types and pricing for the 3 new hotels Stella Nova, Terra Luna and Helios Grand. I'll also share a sample quote for a family of 4 heading to experience Universal next summer. Looking...

What's the ideal way to plan out your Disney World days? Every travel party has their own flow, but today I'm sharing what my family does each day of a 7 night trip, when we visit the theme parks, the ideal order we do them in, and how we spend our rest days. If you are a first time Disney goer, this is the episode for you! Want my free help and services when planning an upcoming cruise?...

Disney has dropped another addition to their skip the line service that is available at both Walt Disney World and Disney Land. Lightning Lane Premiere pass is a premium service with a hefty price tag that simplifies your line skipping process. Today I'll share all the details of the service, talk about what's included, and talk pricing! Ep 192 - Lightning Lane Single Pass and Multi Pass...

Looking to save money on your next Walt Disney World vacation? Here is my tip, book another trip as soon as you get home! Bounce Back offers at Disney World allow you to save up to 35% on your hotel stay if you book another trip within 7 days of check out. I go into all the specifics and fine print in this episode, and share a real quote and how a bounce back offer saved one of my clients $1200 on...

Do you want to take a Disney Cruise but aren't sure which ship to pick? Today I'm sharing all about the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish Cruise ships, as well as the soon to sail Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. I'm sharing all about capacity, departure ports, length of cruises offered, itineraries, as well as theming on each ship, so you...

I've got 10 spots for you in Walt Disney World that you won't want to miss. Today I'm sharing where to ____ fill in the blank__ at Disney World. I'll share where to watch fireworks or the parade, get holiday feels without paying for an after hours party, where to get my favorite snack and coffee, a great character meet and greet and more! Looking for more Disney and Universal N...

Do you know what you are allowed to bring into Disney theme parks, or what outdoorsy activities are available for your non Disney lovers? Today I'm sharing 10 things you may not realize you can do in the Walt Disney World. I'm sharing where to change your baby, how to get your cherished photos, skipping long lines when one child can't ride something, and how to get all that Disney m...

Today I'm sharing my top 10 favorite things I did on my Disneyland trip. From rides that are better at Disneyland vs Disney World, my favorite foods and snacks, great theming in Cars Land and Avengers Campus and some awesome character interactions, Disneyland has something for everyone. Come get your mid week Disney fix! Looking for more Disney and Universal News as well as deals and promotio...

Imagine you head to a Walt Disney World theme park and you only get to do 5 things? Will you choose a snack, a ride, a nighttime show or a character meet? Today I'm dropping in to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom and only choosing 5 experiences for my short stay. Do you agree with my choice? Head to social media and let me know what your 5 would be! Looking for more...

Today I tackle 4 different travel parties and share which Disney destination would be my top choice for them. You'll hear suggestions for families with teens or toddlers, multi-generational groups or adult only! My answers may surprise you, but I'm sharing all the pros and cons each group may find in Walt Disney World, Disneyland and on Disney Cruise Line! Looking for more Disney and Uni...

If you are headed to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, be sure to check out this episode. I share details about every ride, attraction, and show you can catch on the right side of the park as well as tips for wait times and what to use your Lightning Lane Multi Pass on. Add a little magic to your day, and don't miss the previous episode where I chat about attractions on the other side of th...

If you are headed to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, be sure to check out this episode. I share details about every ride, attraction, and show you can catch on the right side of the park as well as tips for wait times and what to use your Lightning Lane Multi Pass on. Add a little magic to your day, and come back for the next episode as I chat about attractions on the other side of the park! L...

Don't make these mistakes in Magic Kingdom. Today I'm sharing 5 things I regret doing in this OG Disney World park so that you don't make the same mistake. I share a Bibbidi Bobbidi Botique story, talk character dining with toddlers. share the downside of the Virtual Queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and a few things you won't want to miss on Main Street USA. Looking for m...

If you are headed to Disney's Animal Kingdom, be sure to check out this episode. I share details about every ride, like Flight of Passage and Dinosaur, give some tips for my motion sick friends, share about the Lion King and Finding Nemo shows and when you may want to line up, as well as tips for what attractions might close early. Get ready for your safari! Looking for more Disney and Univer...

Don't make these mistakes when you head to Disney's Animal Kingdom! Today I'm sharing 7 things I regret doing in this park from when I lined up for Flight of Passage to the place on property I'm sad it took me so long to get to! Looking for more Disney and Universal News as well as deals and promotions? Join my email newsletter I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd lov...

Today we journey around Hollywood Studios and talk about every ride, show, character spot and place to be entertained. If you are new to the Disney parks, or haven't been in a while, this is the episode for you. Come find out everything Hollywood Studios has to offer. I share tips for getting on Rise of the Resistance, how long you can expect to wait for Slinky Dog Dash, and where to find som...

I'm sharing the 5 things I regret doing in Hollywood Studios with you today! I talk Rise of the Resistance and why you want to ride it early, heading to Disney Jr shows earlier than you think, where to sit in the frozen sing-a-long, snacks to skip, and why you NEED Lightning Lane Multi Pass the most in this park! Get prepped for your Hollywood Studios day! Looking for more Disney and Universa...

Today we are headed to EPCOT in Walt Disney World to discuss every ride, show, attraction, meet and greet and bit of entertainment and learning you can find there. I'll walk you through what to expect on rides, what you should expect to wait a long time for, what you'll want to use your Lightning Lanes on, and which attractions are good fillers to escape the heat or kill time between rid...

Headed to EPCOT in Walt Disney World soon? Today I'm sharing my regrets when it comes to this park, and things I wish I hadn't done, or had tried sooner. I talk festival scavenger hunts, tackling the food booths with a family, what you'll want to make sure to pack in your park bag for an EPCOT day, and which hotels you might want to avoid! Looking for more Disney and Universal News...

There were a few things that surprised me during my first cruise on the Disney Wish. Today I'm sharing about the not so good parts of dining onboard, what you'll want to make sure you check before heading to an onboard activity, what you shouldn't expect to look cute, and while you'll want to bring a little more cash with you. First time cruisers, or those new to Disney be sure...