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My main goal as a Disney-specialized travel agent and podcaster is to be honest with you, the listener. This week, a friend and client shares her very honest trip report about her recent Walt Disney World vacation. Listen as we talk about the great, the good, and the bad about all of the latest happenings in the Walt Disney World theme parks.

If you've ever stayed in a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, you probably feel like you know this week's guest! Stacey J. Aswad is the host of "Must Do Disney" on Disney's Resort TV and has been for over a decade! This week, Stacey and I talk all about her history with the Disney company, how she got her long-running gig as a Disney host, and her show VO Buzz Weekly, which recently celebrated it's 2...

With Summer already in full swing, now is the perfect time to look ahead to the Fall season at the Walt Disney World Resort. Guest Johnny Shortsleeve and I talk about our favorite fall festivities that will be returning to WDW in 2016 including Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival! To hear more from Johnny Shortsleeve, stop by  johnnyshortsleeve.co...

Ron Defore stops by this week to talk all about what it was like "growing up" in Disneyland in the late 1950's & 1960's. Ron's father, Hollywood actor (with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame) Don DeFore was a close friend of Walt Disney's and to this day is the only "real life" person to ever have a restaurant named after him in Disneyland, Don DeFore's Silver Banjo Barbecue! Ron talks all abou...

What separates a good Disney attraction from a truly unforgettable one? The music, of course! This week, my guest Chuck Rodriguez and I take a look at the Best Walt Disney World Attraction Music. From Splash Mountain to Spaceship Earth, listen along to see if your favorite music made the list!

Ever wonder why there are so many screaming children and exhausted adults walking around Walt Disney World? WDW can be overwhelming for little ones and for parents who don't know how to deal with a lot of the surprises that the long days in the parks and resorts will provide. This week, two magnificent moms join me to talk about how to tackle the Disney parks with young kids. Thanks so much to my...

Yehaa Bob Jackson has been delighting guests at the River Roost Lounge at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort for almost 20 years! His action-packed, family-friendly show plays to a full house four nights each week and if you've ever seen him live, you know that no one has more fun than him! This week, Bob took a little bit of time out of his very busy schedule to talk about his life and career...

Just like the food in Walt Disney World isn't all burgers and chicken tenders, the beer selection in the vacation capital of the world isn't all big breweries served in stands around the theme parks. Believe it or not, Walt Disney World has several fantastic locations where an adult can responsibly drink some pretty amazing Varsity Shirley Temples! This week's episode of the podcast explores the B...

When you think of the Disney theme parks, you probably think of the amazing sights and sounds that they are famous for. What you might not think of, however, are the amazing smells of the parks and resorts. Yes, Walt Disney World goes after all four senses, and in this episode of the podcast, we talk about the Best Smells In Walt Disney World! *FYI: In this podcast, there are a few remarks/jokes a...

You're on the clock! You have 10 seconds. You have the first overall pick in the Magic Kingdom Attractions Draft! Which attraction in the MK is the best and would be your first choice? That is the question that I gave my guests on this week's episode of the podcast. If you had to build your top four team of Magic Kingdom attractions, what would your strategy be? Listen in as Aly Miller, Johnny Sho...

Since Walt Disney released his company's first ever full-length feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, the name "Disney" has become synonymous with high-quality family entertainment. You've heard of Aladdin, The Lion King, & Mary Poppins, but what about those Disney movies that weren't huge hits? On this episode of the podcast, my guest Chuck Rodriguez and I talk about those movies...

Walt Disney World is known as a place where parents and children can have fun together. It is a magical place where dreams come true, where fairytales are real, and where dudes can go and have an amazing "man-cation." Yes, you read that last part right! In this episode of the Ear To There Podcast, my guest Johnny Shortsleeve and I talk about the often overlooked experiences that real, manly men (o...

Over the last 22 years, the Walt Disney World and runDisney events have gone from very humble beginnings to some of the best distance races on the entire planet. On this episode of the Ear To There Podcast, I'm joined by fellow runDisney race participants and Disney fans Patty Holliday, Nancy Cullen, Chris Yansick and Alyson Miller. We talk about our race experiences, running through the Disney th...

Walt Disney never intended for Disneyland to become a museum. He knew that the park would keep moving forward, and in order to do that certain things had to be lost along the way. In this episode of the Ear To There Podcast, guests Herb Leibacher, Johnny Shortsleeve and myself talk about the attractions, shows, & food we still miss in Walt Disney World. (RIP Buffalo Chicken Waffle from Sleepy Holl...

A vacation to the Disney theme parks is fun, exciting, and a whole lot of fun! But if you're not careful, you might feel like you need a vacation from your vacation after your trip! In this episode of the Ear To There Podcast, guests Aly Miller, Lauren Gaggioli, Jen Hoffman and I talk about how to stay healthy and injury-free on your next trip to the Disney theme parks. Thanks so much for listenin...

Walt Disney World is famous for a lot of things, but one thing people don't always talk about is the food! In this episode of the Ear To There Podcast, guest Chris Yansick and I talk about our top restaurants in the resort hotels in Walt Disney World. We'll give you our favorite casual, character, and signature restaurants. Thank you so much for listening! I hope you enjoy the first "real" episode...

In this short introductory podcast episode, I talk a little bit about myself, my history with the Disney Company, my business, Ear To There Travel, and what I plan to talk about in future podcast episodes. The Ear To There Podcast will offer Disney Travel and planning advice, money-saving tips, restaurant and attraction recommendations, fun stories and much more from Disney experts and fellow Disn...

Water and Sports Drinks can do the trick to keep you hydrated during your days in the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts, but what about those days when you need a little something extra? On this episode of the podcast, guest Patty Holliday and I talk about our Best Places to Get an Adult Beverage in Walt Disney World! Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy this week's episode of the...

A true Legend of the Disney Company, Rolly Crump worked on some of the greatest memories of everyone's childhood. He was an animator on Peter Pan and other Disney Animated Classics, helped create The Haunted Mansion and it's a small world (and many other Disneyland and WDW attractions), and has his own window on Main Street U.S.A. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Rolly about some of th...

The Disney theme parks are full of moments that amaze, astound, and amuse guests 365 days a year. But what particular moments are the best "on ride" moments in the parks? From awe-inspiring beginnings to phenomenal finales, check out the Best On Ride Moments in the Disney Parks! Find Alyson Miller over at  cmautocare.com    Lauren Gaggioli's site can be found at  higherscorestestprep.com

Can Cinderella Castle really be taken apart and put into storage if a hurricane is coming? Is Walt Disney's cryogenically frozen head on ice somewhere under Pirates of the Caribbean? We explore these topics and more in an episode that could have been titled "Things I've Heard A Disney Bus Driver Say." There are so many false rumors that surround the Disney theme parks and resorts that there's no w...