The Pixie Dust Fan Podcast - A Disney Parks Podcast

Ali Diane is a singer/songwriter from Seattle who had some big dreams come true with Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings on Disney+ On this episode, we explore when her love for Disney started, how she became a cast member and met her friend and how that ALL led up to her singing on Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings!  She offers a behind the scenes look at the production of the show and what it meant to her t...

It has always been important to me that I call it Walt Disney World.  It became a pet peeve of mine when I would see blogs and social media posts referring to it as 'Disney World' - I always want to comment "don't forget WALT"!  When I saw some top Disney executives call it 'Disney World' I started to doubt myself, is it really supposed to be Walt?  Who could I ask to clear this up for me?  The be...

Disney bucket lists - we all have one!  On this episode of the podcast Dustin Fuhs and I talk about our bucket list items and what's important to each of us.  We may have gone off topic a few times, but it was a lot of fun so I left it all in!  You have to let me know if you have some of the same bucket list items! Show Notes and References: Find Dustin on his podcasts: We Like Theme Parks The Uni...

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes on a cruise ship?  I always do!  On this episode of the podcast I'm chatting with my friend Matt who used to work on some pretty big cruise lines.  He's filling us in on his thoughts on the Disney Cruise he just took against the backdrop of his experience as an engineer on other lines.  Some funny stories AND he reveals what the number one gues...

The seasonal parties at Disney are incredibly popular - but what happens at these parties?  We're covering all the details of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.  Here's all the details you need to know! Show Notes and References: Carrie's cat documentary find on Netlix  #Cats_the_mewvie   Pixie Dust Fan Online: Website: www. PixieDustFan.com Facebook: ww...

Staying at the newest Disney Vacation Club resort - I have a full review.  Should you stay here?  Find out what I thought on my first visit.   Aside from the Riviera Resort I have some other tidbits of Disney chat to share too! Show Notes and References: Pixie Dust Fan Online: Website: www. PixieDustFan.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Instagram:   www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Join ou...

A look back at my January vacation including: - Rise of the Resistance boarding groups - Bathroom breaks in the Rise of Resistance line! - Carrie's first ride on Rise of the Resistance - The Pixie Dust Fan cruise - Experiencing a Disney Cruise with first timers Show Notes and References: Pixie Dust Fan Online: Website: www. PixieDustFan.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Instagram:   www....

Are the Disney Dining Plans worth getting? Visiting Walt Disney World it's difficult to navigate all of the components.  Do you buy the dining plan?  Will it save you money?  Is it more hassle than it's worth? On this episode of the podcast we review the 3 dining plans and talk about the pros and cons of each.  We also go over some of our favorite snacks and places to USE the dining plans if you g...

Cruising is always more fun with friends, that's how the Pixie Dust Fan cruise came to 'be'.  Just some friends talking about how it would be awesome if we all cruised together again. Before long - we had a whole plan for a cruise and a BUNCH of friends joining us!  Now I've tacked on some park time before and after and I can't wait to get started. In this episode I talk about all of the cruise pl...

You want your wedding day to be magical, special, memorable.  So what do you do when it's 2 Disney fans getting married?  You plan the wedding in Walt Disney World of course! Scott shares on the podcast how the wedding plans are coming along, what he's looking forward to and how the trip is all coming together! Show Notes and References: Find Scott on Facebook and instagram @PMV_Scott Scott on Fac...

It's the start of a new year, and a new decade! In this episode we explore what we're most excited about for Disney in 2020! Show Notes and References: Lense Cleaning Wipes HERE Join our Facebook group:   Pixie Dust Fans Visit our Amazon store for items we talk about on any of the podcast episodes, or to support Pixie Dust Fan shop here    

It's gift giving season, so Carrie and Pixie Dust Fan chat about what gifts Disney gave us this year that brought us the most joy! Show Notes and References: Blog post about the Disney Pin event Fairy Tails Carrie and I talk all about pin trading on episode 4 Join our Facebook group:   Pixie Dust Fans Visit our Amazon store for items we talk about on any of the podcast episodes, or to support Pixi...

I get asked all the time "how do you afford to go to Disney so often?".  It's a bit uncomfortable - but I know that some of you are curious and are looking for your own ways to get to the magic more often!!  Here I'm discussing my top 10 things I do to afford my Disney vacations. Show Notes and References: Blog post I refer to on the same topic How I Afford Disney My new Alexa Alarm Clock Join our...

My full trip report from December 2019 including my first experience with Star Wars Rise of the Resistance (no spoilers).  Carrie and I are talking about it all from Epcot Forever and Tshirt shopping - it's all here! Show Notes and References: Podcast where Carrie and I talk about our first experience in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Episode 7 - Coast to Coast Disney Adventure Airport Taxi in Toronto I...

Thanksgiving week is busy at Walt Disney World. On this episode Katie and I catch up about the trip she was planning the last time she was on the podcast.  15 family members on a Disney vacation during peak season?  We cover where they ate, how they handled the crowds and how they made the most of their time! Show Notes and References: Katie's Most Delightful Thoughts Podcast here Katie's Most Del...

The holiday season is a really magical time at Walt Disney World. Here are 9 things you don't want to miss at Walt Disney World during the holidays! Show Notes and References: Join our Facebook group:   Pixie Dust Fans Visit our Amazon store for items we talk about on any of the podcast episodes, or to support Pixie Dust Fan shop here

Sometimes it's really difficult being a Canadian Disney Fan.  There are some special challenges for those of us that live outside of the United States.  On this episode Carrie and I explore all of the things that make it hard for Canadian Disney fans like us. Show Notes and References: Canadian Disney Addict Blog Video clip so you know who Walter is ! Off Duty Movers -  Facebook Page Join the Face...

10 Million people subscribed to Disney+ on November 12th - and of course I was one of them! I was overwhelmed and couldn't wait to share with you my first thoughts on the service.  What I didn't expect was what my nephew Andrew thought about the service and the new Star Wars show - Mandalorian. Show Notes and References: Join the Facebook group:   Pixie Dust Fans Visit our Amazon store for items w...

It's the great debate - Disneyland vs Walt Disney World.  Carrie and I always have this discussion... Her favourite is Disneyland and mine is Walt Disney World - but we both love them BOTH. In this episode we talk about the places where Disneyland has an edge over Walt Disney World! Show Notes and References: Carrie's Disneyland Vloggers:   Best Life and Beyond Our Facebook group:   Pixie Dust Fan...

Sometimes Disney fans can be over the top!  In this episode Carrie and I cover the craziness over the missing ketchup and Fuel Rod swapping charges. We also eventually get to talk about Fastpass+ at the Magic Kingdom and what 3 attractions we would pick if we could only get 3 Fastpasses for the week. Show Notes and References: What's a Fuel Rod Blog Charges for Fuel Rod swapping called off Bob Ige...

Not everyone is excited about going to Walt Disney World for the family vacation.  I know right?  Hard to believe? What do you do when you're visiting Walt Disney World with someone who maybe isn't as thrilled as you are to be there?  My friend Aydin and I share our top 5 suggestions of things to do that are a little 'less Disney'.   Show Notes and References: Find Aydin online:   Facebook  &  Ins...

Disney Springs is like a whole other destination at Walt Disney World!  In this episode Carrie and I talk about the stores that we absolutely don't want to miss when we visit Disney Springs. Oh... and Carrie spills the beans on her bucket list Shaquille O'Neal selfie! Show notes and references can be found at  https://www.pixiedustfan.com/ podcast-11-shopping-at-disney-springs /  

Eating quick service meals when you're visiting the Magic Kingdom can be overwhelming - how do you choose?  Here I'm sharing my favourite spots to grab a bite in the Magic Kingdom! Show Notes and References: Mobile Order Blog My Michael Iceberg YouTube video Leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts here Visit our Amazon store for items we talk about on any of the podcast episodes, or to support Pix...

Chatting with the delightful Katie about what it's like to live so close to Walt Disney World that you can drive there for the night!  Who doesn't dream of living that close to the parks? We also chat about what's it like to plan a Disney trip for 15 people - what activities to plan and what to avoid.   Show Notes and References: Katie's Delightful Podcast is here Find Katie on Instagram @katie_c_...

With all of the changes and developments at the parks it got me thinking about how much Walt Disney World has changed since I was a kid.  Looking back there are some attractions that for pure nostalgia I really miss - but there is one attraction that I am SO glad is gone!  It really was horrible! Show Notes:   https://www.pixiedustfan.com/ podcast-8-extinct-disney-attractions /