That Disney Hustle

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Take it down to Radiator Springs, we’re talking about one of Caleb’s favorite rides, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree located in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. You don’t want to sleep on this ride, it is a lot of fun! It’s got some great tunes and lots of charm. As well as being a fun ride. You also want to check out the holiday overlays. A Christmas overlay, Mater&#3...

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2024 It’s that time of year to dig into all the amazing tastes and smells and sights of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. We share some of the new items that have debuted in 2024 and break down all the fun there is to be had. We also give some of our favorite dishes over the years. Don’t miss this episode! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort & Gran Destino Tower Today we share about our home away from home, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This moderate level resort feels like a category of its own with its deluxe amenities and vibes. It has more restaurants and lounges than you’ll be able to choose from, including Toledo, El Mercado de Coronado, and Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del La...

Music of Disney Parks Today we’re breaking down the music and thematic elements that help to make the Disney parks so immersive and magical. We share our favorite sounds, songs, and noises in the parks that just go to make it such a special place for us. Whether it’s the songs of Soarin', Main Street USA, and Impressions de France or it’s the sounds that make Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Pandor...

That Vacation Co – Camping at Letchworth State Park We have a special edition episode for you today, returning to our roots of That Vacation Co. We recently went camping at the cabins at Letchworth State Park and we’re sharing all the adventure with you today. Hiking, playgrounds, dining, cabins, and more! As well we’ll highlight the Autism Nature Trail and the Humphrey Nature Center. Don’t miss i...

Bonus Episode – D23 Parks and Experiences Updates Reaction Check out this special bonus episode with Caleb’s reaction to the D23 Parks and Experiences event, “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase.” There were lots of announcements and thankfully they’re not blue-sky dreams. We’ll go through each of them and give a little feedback. Hear about all things coming to Disney Parks including Monster’s I...

San Angel Inn Restaurante Today we’re talking about one of our favorite restaurants, San Angel Inn located inside the Mexico Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot. Learn about the history of this and many of the Mexican inspired dining locations at Walt Disney World. This restaurant has some of the best ambience, but its food sometimes gets low marks. Is it deserved? Give a listen and find out our t...

Inside Out 2 the Parks Today we talk about Inside Out 2! We give our spoiler free reviews and ratings and then dig into some ways that Disney Imagineers could bring the characters of the Inside Out universe into Disney Parks in new ways. All we’ll see here is that I think if they would just use a little figment of their imagination they could do great things. We are also joined by our daughter, Ol...

Toy Story Mania! Today we’re talking about Toy Story Mania! This 4-D midway style attraction, featuring our favorite Toy Story characters like Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Hamm, Mr. Potato Head and more, is found at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We share some of the history of this attraction and what makes it so fun. As well, you’ll hear all about how Chanel and Olive and pretty much everyo...

Disney’s Pop Century Resort We’re jumping back in a time machine for this episode to explore the second half of the 20th century. Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a value resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida that celebrates the 1950’s through the 1990’s and all it’s fads and fashion. But is it the right resort for you and your family? Maybe… that’s what we’re chatting about in this episod...

Casey’s Corner Today we’re talking about Casey’s Corner hosted by Coca Cola located in Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom. This quick service location is serving the most delightful corn dog nuggets and glizzys (hot dogs) you can find. Don’t forget to add the melty cheese! You can also find a deliciously refreshing Frozen Mint Julep here. Whether you need a snack or a meal this is a must eat dining...

Satu'li Canteen Deep in the jungles of Pandora lies a spectacular quick service dining location, Satu'li Canteen. Here you will find amazing bowl creations with so many options you’ll have to make many jungle excursions just to try them all. It also features what is perhaps mankind’s greatest achievement, the Pandoran Sunrise. Join us as we share a big Disney hot take... which noodles are...

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Join us on the bayou once again, this time as we hop on over to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. Caleb and Chanel share their experience and thoughts of this beautiful moderate level resort. Along Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter this is Disney’s largest resort and the only resort to offer princess themed rooms. With all sorts of dinin...

Epcot Transformation Hot Takes! Warning, this episode is full of opinions… some we hope you might like. We’re talking all about the Epcot transformation as the walls are finally down. From 2019 to 2024 Epcot has been undergoing pretty big changes but it seems that not everyone is a fan. We chat about getting our hopes up, and what add some thoughts to why that might happen. We also share some of t...

Going Down the Bayou! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure We are super excited about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening soon in the Disney Parks! Disney just released a full ride-through video of the ride, and it looks incredible. Disney imagineers have hit a homerun with this attraction and we are so ready to ride it. Join Tiana and Louis as they assemble a great jazz band for Mardi Gras! Have a little bayou ad...

Disney Cast Members are the Best! Today we’re showing a little love and appreciation for the amazing Cast Members that make Disney parks so magical. Cast Members are the wonderful employees in all areas on and off stage at Disney Parks. We share some of our favorite Cast Member stories from our Walt Disney World and Disneyland trips, shout out to Skipper Shelby! We also talk about how easy it is f...

Memorial Day at Walt Disney World Happy (Belated) Memorial Day! Are you planning a wonderful trip to Walt Disney World in 2025 and wonder what goes on at the parks for Memorial Day? Well, this episode will give you a taste of what you can expect. We’ve got some tips for a great patriotic itinerary for the next Memorial Day with stops at Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Check out the American Adventure in...

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros We love these three happy chappies, the Three Caballeros! Join us today as we share our love of the Gran Fiesta Tour in the Mexico Pavilion, Chanel's favorite pavilion in World Showcase, at Epcot. This attraction is full of fun and vibrant colors, and if you are a fan of Mary Blair, or Donald Duck, you don’t want to miss it. One of our favorite at...

Columbia Harbour House Lobster rolls, fish, shrimp, chicken, hush puppies, and more! Join us today as we review Columbia Harbour House found in Liberty Square in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This is one of our favorite quick service dining location in all of Walt Disney World and is loaded with all sorts of Disney magic and New England charm! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram at...

Walt Disney World Gift Shops There are lots and lots of gift shops at Walt Disney World. From resorts, to Disney Springs, to all four parks there are lots of souvenirs and merchandise to be purchased. On this episode we’ll give some tips for how to navigate all the shops. You don’t have to blow the budget in order to get some magical keepsakes. We’ll also share our favorite gift shops and favorite...

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Today we are digging into the Disney’s All-Star Movie Resort which is located in Walt Disney World – Orlando, Florida. This value resort has a lot to offer, especially for those guests travelling with little ones. We’ll talk about the theming, the eats, the recreation, and more. We’ll also give our review and rating for this resort. Is this resort a good fit for you...

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad It’s the wildest ride in the wilderness! All aboard as we talk about one of our favorite attractions, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This ride, located in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, is a blast! (Pun intended…) Though it is a family friendly coaster it still packs a whole lot of fun. We’ll share our thoughts about this ride found in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, T...

Reintroducing Ourselves Hi, we’re Caleb and Chanel… and it’s about time we reintroduced ourselves. We’ve been doing this podcast for nearly four years and our Instagram page for nearly 7 years. We just want to share a little bit of our story and who we are. We’ll even do a brief rapid-fire round of what our favorites at Disney Parks might be. We’re so happy you’ve taken the time to listen to our p...

Disney Down Time Things won’t always go to plan. So what do you do when you experience some down time? Perhaps a ride has gone down, you get some inclement weather, or your plans just fall apart. Join us today as we give some basic tips on how to adjust and roll with the punches so that you don’t lose out on the magic even when you lose out on some of your plans. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Magic Kingdom Town Square Today we explore the often passed over Town Square area of Magic Kingdom, which is sad because it is the entrance! We’ll give a brief explanation of all there is to do is this lovely area. From haircuts to shopping to treats to meet and greets, hop aboard your favorite railroad and join us! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠That Disney Hustle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....