The Pixie Dust Fan Podcast - A Disney Parks Podcast

We don't always have the fondest memories of things on our Disney trips. On this episode we share the things that we probably won't do again! Show Notes: Find Cheryl's Etsy store:   https://www.etsy.com/shop/LetsMakeSomeMagic Cheryl on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/ShopLetsMakeSomeMagic Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www. PixieDustFan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

You may know Elantrice from her blog or her social media channels as 'dizthrubrowneyes'.  Carrie and I got a chance to talk to Elantrice about how she started this journey of sharing her passion for all things Disney.  She shares the joy that it brings to her, her fun with 'mean muggin Mondays', some of her experiences at the Disney Expos, runDisney and more! Show Notes: Find Elantrice on Instagra...

Disney announced a LOT of news this week, it was hard to keep up.  There was the news that 2022 would see the end of the Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours had been replaced and there were no more Annual passes.  What does all of these changes mean for Disney fans?  How will it change your vacation experience?  On this week's episode of the podcast Carrie and Fran are sharing their speculations an...

Disney Plus has become such a great source of entertainment for us all, but sometimes we all struggle with what to watch next.  On this weeks episode Carrie and I are sharing our top 3 Pixar movies and why we love them.  We have very different criteria for what makes a good movie, you might be surprised how different our lists are! Show Notes: Pixar theory YouTubers that Carrie talked about - Supe...

This week it's all about Hollywood Studios and Carrie and I are taking a hard look at some of the attractions and food options.  As we go through them we share our opinions if they are overrated or underrated. Given that Hollywood Studios is so popular right now with the new reservation system, we thought it was a good time to offer opinions about what's inside the park.  With all the hype - is St...

I think we can all agree that 2020 is not the year we originally planned.  We started off the year with big dreams, and it's safe to say that meany didn't turn out the way we hoped.  What is it they say about best laid plans?  Even if things didn't go according to plan, there were many things that brought us Pixie Dust that we should be thankful for.  On this weeks episode (and the last of the yea...

We asked YOU to share how you bring some Disney in to your holidays and we're sharing the ideas you sent in and our own.  There's also some chat about the Disney news of the week, the difference between a puppet and a Muppet and our new show art work. From our families to yours, wishing you a magical holiday season. Show Notes: YouTube of the fan reactions to the Mandalorian finale.  If you haven'...

The Walt Disney Company did not disappoint fans during it's Investor Day presentation for 2020.  The 3.5 hour long webcast was jam packed with announcements about upcoming films, series, and plans for Disney Plus that had Disney fans everywhere looking forward to the magic.  From Marvel to Star Wars, Indiana Jones to Hocus Pocus - there was something for everyone.  On this episode Carrie and I are...

On this episode of the podcast we start out covering the latest Disney news.  We first reflect on the stay at home order in California that is impacting Downtown Disney and California Adventure.  After that we dive in to Joe Rohde's retirement and this new mobile shopping experience that I think might save us some money?  Then it's on to a review of Disney's Boardwalk resort where we share what we...

We are playing "This or That" - Epcot edition.  We choose between 2 things in the categories of food, drinks, attractions and strategies.  Hear how different the thoughts are between Francine & Carrie (who traditionally do Disney with adults only) vs Chris from the We Like Theme Parks Podcast who travels with kids. Find Chris at  We Like Theme Parks Podcast Find Francine and Carrie online: Website...

On this episode of the podcast there are a lot of topics to cover.  We first dive in to the controversy surrounding the Mandalorian before sharing our reactions to Disney's California Adventure opening.  We talk about all the vlogs we watched and why Carrie watches all of them and Fran only watches some.  Then it's on to the park hopping discussion now that this option is returning to Walt Disney...

On podcast episode 71 Carrie and Francine share their top Disney news stories of the week, and why they mean so much to them.  Carrie reviews the virtual pin event and shares what it was like to attend online.  They review and examine the pros and cons of the online event vs the previous years of attending in person. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: www. PixieDustFan.com Facebook: www.fac...

On podcast episode 70 Carrie and Francine explore the Disney Renaissance era, did you know this was a thing?  This 10 year period between 1989 and 1999 brought about a whole new generation of Disney fans who were first introduced via movies like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin  and The Lion King. According to Wikipedia "The Disney Renaissance is the period from 1989 to 1999 durin...

On episode 69 Carrie and Fran sit down to chat with Julie and Mike, two furloughed Disney cast members who are making magic outside of the parks.  They share their unique story with us about how they met, where they used to work in the parks and what inspires them to keep going.  Their positivity and determination is infectious and their new musical adventure is not to be missed. Show Notes: The S...

On podcast episode 68 Carrie and Fran discuss all sorts of details about Disney's Haunted Mansions.  There are some differences between the Walt Disney World one and Disneyland and they debate a very specific fan theory about the attraction. Show Notes: My Haunted Mansion blog  Shop for the Haunted Mansion Dooney on Shop Disney Buy your Funkos on Amazon or Pop In A Box Find us online: Website: www...

On podcast episode 67 Carrie and Fran discuss all sorts of Disney news. They share their thoughts on the rally at Disneyland, the disclaimers on Disney Plus movies and the new Walt Disney World 50th logo. There is some talk about the best Haunted Mansion merchandise out there, Carrie and Fran are both debating if they should BUY! Show Notes: Shop for the Haunted Mansion Dooney on Shop Disney Buy y...

Is Disneyland opening?  How are we staying positive?  This years pin event is virtual? We have all sorts of opinions, discussion and information on this episode of the podcast.  From how to support cast members to Carrie's theory about the Governor of California working for Disney, we talk about it all! Show Notes: Blog with information on how you can help Disney Cast Members:   How to thank and s...

Would you rather? Carrie and Francine are taking a BuzzFeed quiz that is titled "The Hardest "Would You Rather" Quiz A True Disneyland Fan Could Ever Take"  .  In this episode they share the 'why' behind their answers to all 13 questions. The questions to "Would you rather" Never ride Splash Mountain again? Or never ride Space Mountain again? Have fastpasses to every single ride for a month? Or me...

What is a theme park warrior? A theme park warrior visits the parks with intent and energy for a FULL day every day!  They waste no time sitting around like Carrie and Francine do! On this episode we explore Disney's Magic Kingdom with a real park warrior, our friend Anna. Show Notes and References: Find Anna on Facebook  We talked about the Astro Orbiter - for a glimpse inside see our post here T...

We had too many questions that we had to do a second episode to get through them all. How many t-shirts in my collection? We answer that and more! Questions: Dustins' questions that we answered: 1) Just a guess...how many dole whips or LeFous brews have you had? 2) Ultimate disney dining day...Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and dessert. 3) Favourite Walt quote 4) Worst financial decision on a Dis...

You asked and we answered! We are reading your questions and sharing our thoughts. Anything from where to eat Thanksgiving dinner to how we met! Questions: Jessica asked:   Maybe you guys already said this but how did you and Carrie meet? What brought on the friendship? Nikki asked:   My question is, have you ever done the parks on Super Bowl Sunday? I have been told the park is practically empty...

On this episode of the podcast we have narrowed our bucket lists down to 5 'achievable' things.  These are things we believe we can make happen in the future, it's just a matter of the right planning.  As a bonus, we have thrown in a couple of things that would require miracles for us to make happen, but we're still dreaming! Show Notes and References: Disney bucket lists with Dustin is on Episode...

The title makes sense when you listen to the episode because there are a variety of topics covered.  Carrie and Francine share their thoughts on limited edition Disney merchandise, the borders still being closed and a  Disney+ pick.  Daniel LaRusso - remember him?  There are some laughs and discussions about him too. Show Notes and References: Find Pixie Dust Fan merchandise at Enchanted Collector...

On this episode of the podcast, Carrie and Francine have a conversation with Disney legend and Imagineer Bob Gurr.  Bob shares stories from his time working with Walt Disney, how Roy Disney solved a dispute at the company and how he HAD to ride a roller coaster before working on the Matterhorn.  He has incredible insight and opinions on leadership, creativity and resourcefulness that he tells thro...

On this episode of the podcast we chat with musical guests Soul Duo about life at sea and working on board Disney Cruise Line. Sonia and Paul have been delighting audiences on the Disney ships for over 5 years until the recent suspension of cruising.  For now they are entertaining virtually from home until they can get back on board to sail again.  They are sharing all sorts of fun information fro...