Well Hello Magic: A Disney Planning & Experience Podcast

Send us Fan Mail My best memories at Walt Disney World are going in large groups with my family and friends. But now, as an adult, I realize how tricky the dynamics of large groups can be if you are going with multiple families and all want to do different things. As we prep for our July Disney trip with my cousin, another family, and their family coming, we will have 15 - 17 people at any given t...

Send us Fan Mail It is halfway to the holidays, and we could not be more excited for this upcoming season at Walt Disney World. There are so many returning things, like Mickey's very merry Christmas party and the animal menagerie at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and we are thrilled to have all of those things back. It feels like since Covid. We always await pins and needles to see what events...

Send us Fan Mail And this podcast episode I go over what it is like to do an in person run Disney event. I have only done virtual races at home, which has been an awesome experience, but I had a friend who really pushed me to come in person because she wanted me to experience that run Disney events were like nothing else. And she was right!  I had an awesome time doing it in person event, so much...

Send us Fan Mail Summer in Disney is HOT HOT HOT! It is a wonderful time to travel to walk at Disney World, and crowds are higher but not holiday high. However, there are a few things to expect, daily rain, high heat, and using park strategy!!  In this podcast, I will give you all the tips and tricks for surviving and thriving in summer! Every summer, we head to Walt Disney World to squeeze one la...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Disney family!  Thank you for joining me for another podcast episode!  In this podcast, I'm going to be discussing my April trips to Walt Disney World. I made two trips in April. The first was made one trip over Easter weekend with my family, and the 2nd hosted trip from Undercover Tourist and Walt Disney World resort. I go over the pros and cons of the three different re...

Send us Fan Mail Walt Disney World has made so many new announcement about things coming in 2024. Today's podcast goes over all five of the big announcements from yesterday at the changes that are happening. All of this is speculation exactly how it's gonna go but we're going to revisit the way that it used to be ants, impossible predictions for what it will be in the future. 🎫 Dat...

Send us Fan Mail I know it's a bummer to pay to experience rides that were once free, but it is possible to have a magical vacation even if you do not use Genie+. Like everything at Walt Disney World, Strategy is essential.  This podcast will help you plan a day without using Genie+. I will give you tips and tricks to help you plan a more efficient day at the Walt Disney World Parks. I also t...

Send us Fan Mail Today I take you on my planning journey as I attempt to design our realistic Disney day for Hollywood Studios over Easter weekend for our toddler. This planning strategy can be used at any park, but I specifically gearing it towards my toddler and Hollywood Studios in the goals that we want to accomplish for her on a specific day. You can take every single one of these principles...

Send us Fan Mail Blog: Standby Skipper Tutorial and Review - Why you need it! Today I discuss one of my favorite apps at Walt Disney World resort, Standby Skipper. This app takes the stress out of booking Genie+ and will book it for you. Of course, many strategies are still involved, but the stress level of having to remember what time the book and which ride to book next is greatly diminished wit...

Send us Fan Mail Today, go over the top 10 mistakes people make regarding the Disney vacation. As a parent, it took me a long time to formulate my rhythm at Walt Disney World. When traveling to Walt Disney World as a child or a young adult, you aren't thinking about all the tools you need to have a smooth day at the park. That transition from Disney kid to Disney mom was tricky because all I...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, I talked about having mixed-age children and how to manage that at the parks. We will be potty training our youngest child while our oldest child will want to ride roller coasters. So there's a delicate balance and ensuring everyone has a great time while on vacation. 1. We'll talk about needing to know what resources are at your disposal in the...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, we go over what I consider the four Disney traps. These things make Walt Disney World different from any other kind of vacation you'll take with your family. Many people need help understanding Walt Disney World, so it initially feels overwhelming to plan a vacation.  Walt Disney World is 43 mi.², making it the size of San Francisco or twice the size of Manha...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, I discuss different strategies you can use at Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is one of the most laid-back Park days you can have. However, many people skip Genie+ on this day because they hear you do not need it. After all, there are only a few long lines. While that is true, I am here to tell you that having Genie+ at Animal Kingdom can make your day more enjoyab...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, I discuss different strategies you can use at Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios is a very tricky park for Genie+ for numerous reasons. First, it is the smallest of all Disney parks. It also has several high-demand rides with height requirements, which only allows a little room for families with toddlers or little ones that don't meet those height requireme...

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Send us Fan Mail Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia Support the show Hey Welcome to Well Hello Magic! Well Hell Magic Website Instagram YouTube   Pinterest Amazon Shop LTK Shop Ready to Plan your Disney Vacation? Free Planning Guide Join The Newsletter

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Send us Fan Mail Are you overwhelmed by the Genie+ Service? Then, join us for our Genie+ Series! Today is an introduction to the entire Genie Service. If you feel more confused after this, do not worry. We will break it down by each park; by the end, you will feel confident in your ability to use Genie+.  Let's dive into understanding Genie+. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to you will b...

Send us Fan Mail I had to re-record the episode I had scheduled for yesterday because we had immediate changes to Genie+. My Episode on Genie+ would be released the day there would be massive changes. So this episode focuses on if it is still worth it and other strategies you can use in the park to reduce stress and wait in shorter lines. In the episodes, I help you understand whether Genie+ is st...

Send us Fan Mail Can we stay over-stimulation? That is Walt Disney World in a nut shell. The overstimulation is a lot of children and adults.  It is important to have a game plan on how to resolve conflicts that may arise at the parks for exhaustion, dehydration and overstimulation.  In this podcast I cover what consequences of not having a game plan, pressuring kids to get on rides, how to preven...

Send us Fan Mail We had been planning a six-day Walt Disney World vacation for our family of 12 for more than six months. This was supposed to be the big trip of the year, complete with carefully booked dining reservations, Disney Genie+ strategies, and a resort stay we were all excited about. But sometimes, no matter how much you plan, things do not go the way you expect. In this episode, I share...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Disney Family! Here are all the announcements you may have missed at this year's D23 expo. Disneyland has a lot of information about projects that are going to happen.  We have previews for movies for the next two years.  Walt Disney World We did not get a lot of solid information. I am happy that Happily Ever After is coming back. Other than that, we don't have date...

Send us Fan Mail Can you plan your Walt Disney World trip in 15 minutes? You can, well, at least an outline for your trip in 15 minutes. Planning a Walt Disney World can feel overwhelming, and the most asked question I get is, "Where do I start?" So this podcast, I am going to cover my list to help you plan the outline of your trip in 15 minutes.  Pick a date Book your resort Buy Park ti...

Send us Fan Mail I am almost 60 days out from out Disney Dining window for our September Trip! I am so excited for this family vacation but making 12 people happy can be hard. I selected dining choices that will make the whole family happy. Let me give you tips on deciding how to book reservations, how many to book per day, and making sure the picks fit your families needs and wants. Its important...

Send us Fan Mail As we plan to head to Texas we are going going to add in a trip to Disney!! We are driving and will be spending 55 hours in the car.  We got great rates on hotels, and will be staying at a good neighbor hotel and a Sea World hotel.  We will share all the details of the trip while we are on it. We are using our water park passes since we have 4 each and we are lucky my mother is pl...