Soarin' Around WDW

Happy Wednesday, Flight Crew! 🎃👻 We're back from our Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party adventure, and this time my cousin Latoya is joining me to recap ALL the spooky fun! We're talking all things Halloween party, from the parade and attractions to our favorite moments of the night. But this entire trip didn't go exactly as planned! Between unexpected phone calls, off-the-beaten-...

Happy Halloween, Flight Crew! 🎃 It’s time for another Nostalgic Nights , and this week we’re heading back to the early 2000s for some classic Disney Channel Halloween episodes! But first, Madi and I are taking a trip down memory lane as we look back on our 18 Halloweens together , sharing some of our favorite costumes over the years and reminiscing about our Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party...

Happy Wednesday, Flight Crew! 🎃👻 We’re getting ready for a spooky Disney adventure, and this time, we’re heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with the whole crew! In this pre-trip episode, we’re talking all about our plans for a Halloween trip that looks a little different from our usual Disney vacations. We’ll be staying off property, driving to Walt Disney World, and focusing our t...

WE DID IT! After coming so close on our previous attempts, we finally completed all 49 rides across all four Walt Disney World parks in a single day, and did it in the fastest time of anyone to complete the challenge! This week, Reegan and Cole join me on the mic to recap our wildest EveryRide Challenge attempt yet. We’re getting into all the details of the day, from our strategy for tackling four...

I’m back from another Disney World adventure, and today we’re recapping my fall trip! After four nights, five days, four park days, and plenty of park hopping, it’s time to talk about some of my favorite moments from the trip, including getting some much-needed solo time in the parks. I finally checked a long-standing Disney goal off my list, tackled some BIG rides, spent way too much time standin...

It’s time to get back to imagining the Parks of the Future! In Part 6, we’re stepping away from resorts and attractions and heading straight to the dining table. This time, Dad and I are dreaming up two completely different restaurant concepts that we think could bring some serious storytelling, character, and entertainment to the Disney Parks. Dad has a Haunted Mansion-inspired restaurant featuri...

It’s time for another Disney World pre-trip, and I am SO ready to be back in Florida! Even though I was just at Disneyland Paris, that Disney itch is already kicking in, and this trip is a little different from my usual family vacation. I’m heading to Walt Disney World for four park days, including my third attempt at the EveryRide Challenge with my brother Reegan and our friend Cole! We’ll be tac...

There’s one thing almost every Disney Park has in common: a castle! But have you ever wondered why each Disney castle looks so different, or how they’ve evolved over the years? This week, we’re taking a journey around the world to explore the history of Disney Parks castles, starting with the original Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland and making our way through Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney...

EveryRide is about so much more than simply checking every attraction off the list! In this episode of Soarin’ Around WDW, Reegan joins us to break down everything we’ve learned from taking on the EveryRide Challenge at Walt Disney World over the years. We’re talking about what has changed, what has stayed the same, and how our strategy has evolved as we’ve taken on the challenge again and again....

Welcome back, Flight Crew, and welcome to our final Nostalgic Nights of the summer! 🎬 This time around, we’re talking about the movie YOU voted for… Flubber ! And with 41% of the vote, Madi officially got his wish 😂 We’re diving into the history behind this 1997 Disney classic, including its connection to The Absent-Minded Professor , the surprising famous writer connection, the cast full of fam...

Hey Flight Crew! ✈️ D23 2026 has come and gone, and Disney gave us A LOT to talk about! This week, we’re sharing our thoughts on the biggest announcements from the ultimate Disney fan event. And, of course, asking the question: Did D23 actually live up to the hype? There were exciting announcements, surprising reveals, a few moments that left us scratching our heads, and one very consistent theme...

In Part 2 of our Big Thunder Mountain Treasured Attractions series, we’re going behind the scenes to uncover what makes this attraction so much more than a roller coaster. We’re talking Imagineering tricks, hidden storytelling, sound design, forced perspective, ride mechanics, block zones, lift hills, braking systems, and all the engineering that makes this “runaway” mine train feel completely out...

Welcome back to another episode of Treasured Attractions ! This time, we're climbing aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to uncover the incredible story behind one of Disney's most beloved attractions. Long before the runaway mine trains raced through Frontierland, the story began with Walt Disney's lifelong love of trains, the original Rainbow Caverns Mine Train, and a canceled Front...

This week on Nostalgic Nights , we're heading back to 1989 to revisit one of Disney's most creative live-action adventures: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids ! 🐜🔬 For me, it's a childhood favorite, but for Madi, it's his very first time seeing this Disney classic. We discuss whether the movie still holds up, our favorite moments, the incredible practical effects that brought the oversized backyard to lif...

Ever wondered what it would be like to step inside the Haunted Mansion after the lights come on or watch Fantasmic! come to life from backstage? In this installment of our Parks of the Future series, we're each dreaming up the ultimate Disney behind-the-scenes tours we'd love to see become reality. From attraction-specific experiences and nighttime spectaculars to operational tours that re...

Join us as we wrap up our Parks of the Present series by exploring some of the most immersive and unforgettable tours currently offered at Walt Disney World! This week, Dad and I head to Disney's Animal Kingdom to take a closer look at experiences like Wild Africa Trek , Savor the Savanna , Caring for Giants , and Up Close with Rhinos before making our way to Magic Kingdom for the iconic Keys...

Our France adventure comes to a close 🇫🇷✨ In this final installment of our Disneyland Paris trip recap, I’m joined by my cousin Latoya to reflect on the second half of our unforgettable journey through France. From the magic of Disneyland Paris and Disney Adventure World to time spent exploring beyond the parks, we’re sharing all the memories, laughs, and surprises that made this trip so special....

Our France trip recap is finally here! Join us as we kick off our two-part recap with the unforgettable journey from North Carolina to Paris, including a last-minute flight change that completely altered our travel plans. From our first impressions of Paris and exploring iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, and the Seine River, to sharing our favorite food, transpor...

One hundred episodes later... what a journey it's been! In this special milestone episode, we're taking a look back at how Soarin' Around WDW got its start, sharing some of our favorite memories from the past 100 episodes, and reflecting on the moments that made this adventure so rewarding. From unexpected growth and unforgettable collaborations to behind-the-scenes challenges and some...

Welcome back, Flight Crew! ✈️ This week we’re continuing our Parks of the Past, Present & Future series by diving into all of the behind-the-scenes tours and Enchanting Extras currently offered at Walt Disney World. From nighttime safaris at Animal Kingdom Lodge to Segway adventures through Fort Wilderness, EPCOT greenhouse tours, scuba diving inside The Seas pavilion, and the ultra-expensive...

Join us as we break down all the details of our upcoming trip to France and Disneyland Paris! We're sharing our travel plans, where we're staying, how we're getting around, and what we're most excited to experience during our first visit to Disneyland Paris. From the iconic Disneyland Hotel and our park plans to character experiences, must-do attractions, and even champagne on Main...

Welcome back, Flight Crew! Today we're continuing our Parks of the Past: Behind the Scenes Tours series with Part 2, exploring even more discontinued Disney tours that gave guests exclusive access, fascinating stories, and unforgettable experiences throughout Walt Disney World. In this episode, we're diving into three fan-favorite tours: Marceline to Magic Kingdom – A storytelling-focused...

Today we’re kicking off a brand new section of one of your favorite podcast series: Parks of the Past, Present and Future! Over the past couple of years, we’ve explored extinct attractions, current offerings, and future hopes for every Disney park—and now we’re expanding the series even further by diving into Disney’s Behind the Scenes Tours. In Part 1 of our “Past” tours series, we’re looking bac...

What time is it? Summertime! Nostalgic Nights is back, and this week Madi returns to the podcast to continue our High School Musical journey with the iconic summer sequel, High School Musical 2, the movie that somehow made country clubs, baseball choreography, and dramatic golf course solos feel like the biggest event of 2007. Before the movie discussion, we catch up on some Disney news and trip u...

Jambo, Flight Crew! We are back for Part 2 of our deep dive into one of Disney’s most unique and immersive attractions: Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Last episode, we explored the origins of the attraction, the creation of Harambe, and the original poacher storyline. This week, we head back out onto the savanna to focus on what truly makes Kilimanjaro Safaris so special: the anim...