Chad and Kirstyn Russell

Ports and Palaces

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Hey there - we're Kirstyn and Chad. Come along with us as we travel the world and visit every port and palace along the way! From Disney, Universal, Royal Caribbean, and around the world - we plan to see it all, eat it all, and experience it all. Join us while we tell you what you can't miss and what you should miss! If you are looking to plan a trip, please reach out! We use our personal experiences to help our clients build the vacation itineraries of their dreams. Our travel planning services are completely free to you. Message me at kirstyn.russell@portsandpalaces.vacations to book

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Chad and Kirstyn Russell

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EP07 - Rope Dropping Like a Pro at the Disney World Parks 20.07.2025 18:41

This week on Ports & Palaces, we’re breaking down the best rope drop strategies for each Walt Disney World park—whether you're staying on property, off property, or using Lightning Lanes. From Flight of Passage to Peter Pan’s Flight, we’ve got your early morning game plan covered! Got questions about rope dropping and Lightning Lanes? We’re here to help! This episode is sponsored by Ports...

EP06 - Top 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Disney World Adventure 20.07.2025 38:48

Top 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Disney World Adventure In this episode of Ports & Palaces, we share our top 10 tips for making the most of your Disney World vacation! From pre-trip planning and maximizing park time to saving money and capturing magical memories, we’ve got you covered. Plus, don’t miss our ultimate MEGA tip that will change the way you navigate the parks! Tune in and get ready fo...

EP05 - Embarkations & Disembarkations 20.07.2025 40:08

Smooth Sailing: Disney Cruise Embarkation & Disembarkation Tips Booked a Disney Cruise and wanting to know the process for getting on and off the ship? Look no further. We go through all the tips for a smooth embarkation and disembarkation. This episode is sponsored by Ports & Palaces Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney, Universal, and Royal Caribbean Va...

EP04 - How to skip the lines at Disneyland and Disney World 20.07.2025 46:40

Skipping the lines at Disney World and Disneyland Understand all the ways to get on an attraction? Join us today as we hash out all the options and which one might be the best option for your family? We also cover news from Universal and Disney that was distributed in the last week Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival at Disney World Disneyland’s Season of the Force Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Det...

EP03 - Disney Cruise Line 20.07.2025 1:01:46

On today’s podcast, we are talking about all the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. We will go into their similarities, differences, and what’s to come! Looking for some particular information? News - 00:16 Disney Cruise Line Overview and What They All Have - 4:14 Magic Class (Magic and Wonder) - 14:00 Dream Class (Dream and Fantasy) - 20:50 Wish Class (Wish, Treasure, Destiny) - 33:00 New Shi...

EP02 - Seasonal Events of Disneyland, Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line 20.07.2025 36:45

On today’s podcast, we are talking about all the festivals and special events at Disney World and Universal Studios in 2025. Wanna skip to the good stuff? The main topic discussion begins on 7:58 We also cover news from Universal and Disney that was distributed in the last week Event Timeline for Universal in 2025 Stella Nova Resort Premier Pass Changes Disneyland Resort Renovations Demolition Upd...

EP01 - Disney Destinations around the world 20.07.2025 31:44

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are talking about all the Disney destinations across the globe, what makes them unique, and what type of guests would be best suited to each destination. This episode is sponsored by Ports & Palaces Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney, Universal, and Royal Caribbean Vacations, visit www.trips.portsandpalaces.vacations. Thanks so...