Future sisters-in-law Beth and Leoni are back and spoiler alert, they had a fabulous trip! These ladies did it all, from the four Disney parks and Disney Springs, to Universal’s three parks, to Kennedy Space Center, to all the shopping centers. Along the way they had several moments of Pixie Dust which were so appreciated and made their holiday all the more special.

• Trip Dates: September 16-30, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/15/24

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• Follow Beth (@elizabethclifford_) and Leoni (@leonibarker) on Instagram!
• Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites International Drive
• Florida Tix Deals for UK Customers
• Boma Breakfast Review
• Using a Disney Wristlet Gift Card at Festivals
• Vinted -second hand marketplace in the UK
• Article - The Cheesecake Factory Knows What You Want
• Make the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls at Home - Recipe by Spoonful of Flavor
• People mentioned on this episode:
  • Caroline Bernier-Dionne, Drawn to Life performer - @carolinebernierdionne (Instagram) and @CarolineBernierDionne (YouTube)

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Beth and Leoni are planning a two week holiday from the U.K. to visit Walt Disney in Orlando, Fl. Tune in to hear all about their plans which include an off-site stay, some amazing tickets that will give them access to both the Disney and Universal Parks (not for those of us in the U.S.), a visit to Kennedy Space Center, and checking out Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. While Beth has been multiple times before, this will be Leoni’s first trip to a U.S. Disney Park.

• Trip Dates: September 16-30, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/3/24

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• Follow Beth (@elizabethclifford_) and Leoni (@leonibarker) on Instagram!
• Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites International Drive
• Florida Tix Deals for UK Customers

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Daina and Kristina are fresh off their trip to California and their first stop was to sit down with Virginia to spill all the details. Their trip included Oogie Boogie Bash, taking part in sunrise yoga in the park before it opened, so many cold brew coffees, Halloween Horror Nights, visiting Super Nintendo World, and more!

• Trip Dates: September 21-28, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 9/29/24

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• Follow Daina (@999happyhauntshere) and Kristina (@worldshowcaseadventures) on Instagram!
• Daina and Kristina used the travel services of Hannah Hood (@hannahlearningthemagic) with ConciEARS Travel.
• Hotels for this trip:
  • Grand Legacy at the Park (good neighbor hotel)
  • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
  • Hilton Universal City
• Disney+ Holiday Magic Special (the transformation of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday begins at 21:31)
• Video: POV Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
• Sunrise Yoga
• Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout: POV Monsters After Dark Version
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
  • Kat - @notsowickedstepmom
  • Tina - @the.alt.disney
  • Becca - @beccs_in_the_parks
  • Carra - @carramander

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Virginia chats with Orlando locals Daina (@999happyhauntshere) and Kristina (@worldshowcaseadventures) who have been planning a trip to the West Coast to visit Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. While Kristina has been before, this will be Daina and her family’s first time! The group of five has plans for Oogie Boogie Bash and Halloween Horror Nights, so Halloween will be a major theme for this trip. Tune in to hear all about it.

• Trip Dates: September 21-28, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/19/24

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• Follow Daina (@999happyhauntshere) and Kristina (@worldshowcaseadventures) on Instagram!
• Daina and Kristina used the travel services of Hannah Hood (@hannahlearningthemagic) with ConciEARS Travel.
• Hotel plans for this trip:
  • Grand Legacy at the Park (good neighbor hotel)
  • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
  • Hilton Universal City
• Sunrise Yoga
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Jeanette - @pixiejeanette
  • Hannah - @hannahlearningthemagic

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Kelly is back to share all the details of her stay at Saratoga Springs and their time in the parks, including their night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Unfortunately, Kelly was not feeling 100% during the trip, but she 100% does not regret going anyway and making the best of the situation!

• Trip Dates: September 26-29, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/6/24

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• Follow Kelly on Instagram - @mouse_rules
• If you are looking for a travel agent, Kelly would love to help you plan your own magical vacation! You can find her at wishlisttravel.net
• “Snack Around the World” tattoos - Park Aesthetic Co (use code VIRGINIA10 for a 10% discount)

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On this episode, Virginia is joined by Kelly who is planning a trip to Walt Disney World in September to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party with her wife, Colby and daughter, Esme. Also coming on the trip are family friends, the Quinns (another family of three), including mom and dad, Julie and Pat, and son, Conner. The two families will be staying together at Saratoga Springs and are planning to enjoy some time at Animal Kingdom and Epcot, as well as visits to the Character Warehouse and Disney Springs for some shopping.

• Trip Dates: September 26-29, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/16/24

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Kelly on Instagram - @mouse_rules
• If you are looking for a travel agent, Kelly would love to help you plan your own magical vacation! You can find her at wishlisttravel.net
• DVC Rental Store
• “Snack Around the World” tattoos - Park Aesthetic Co (use code VIRGINIA10 for a 10% discount)
• People mentioned in this episode:
  • Beccy - @a_hufflepuff_in_disney
  • Megan - @parkaestheticco

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Virginia welcomes back Aly to share all the fun from her extended family Walt Disney World vacation. Joining Aly for this Grand Floridian stay were her mom and dad, and her brother (along with a surprise appearance by another of her brothers!). Since Aly is a longtime Disney Vacation Club Member, she was able to make sure that they had the accommodations they needed for a group that included two wheelchair/scooter users. Overall, the trip went smoothly for the family in spite of some humid post hurricane weather and the unexpected death of one of the rental scooters on the last day.

• Trip Dates: September 23-30, 2024
• Post Trip Interview: recorded 10/2/24

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• Follow Aly on Instagram (@captivate_magic) and TikTok (@captivate.magic)
• Listen to Aly’s previous Where I Long To Be episodes!
• The Main Street Dish - episode on whether dining plan is worth it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Scooter Bug
• Video - Tour of the China Pavilion at EPCOT
• Review - Pretzel Bread Pudding
• Video - Great Moments in American History (Declaration of Independence version)
• Video - New Menu and History of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

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Aly is back on the podcast for the third time! This time, she is joining Virginia to talk through all of the plans (or in some cases lack of plans!) for her September trip to Walt Disney World she will be taking with her mom, dad, and brother. The group is planning to stay at the Grand Floridian in two separate DVC resort studios which will give them plenty of space and proximity to both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT via monorail. Since there will be two scooters in the group, this will hopefully make the trip a little easier.

• Trip Dates: September 23-30, 2024
• Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/17/24

Episode Specific Links:

• Follow Aly on Instagram (@captivate_magic) and TikTok (@captivate.magic)
• Listen to Aly’s previous Where I Long To Be episodes!
• Owner’s Locker
• People mentioned on this episode:
  • Kristen - @wrightdownmainstreet

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