Disney Revival (2009-2021) films include The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Winnie the Pooh, Wreck It Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Frozen 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Encanto. These 12 films span a range of just 12 years and represent some modern favorites in Disney history. LikeContinueContinue reading “Music of the Disney Revival Era”
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Disney Vacation Club Basics
Disney Vacation Club offers Disney fans the opportunity to unlock years of magical vacations at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani and beyond. This year, my family finally made the decision to become Disney Vacation Club Members, buying directly from Disney with our home resort set to the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian. In this episode,ContinueContinue reading “Disney Vacation Club Basics”
EPCOT Mexico Pavilion, Gran Fiesta Tour
The Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT (including Gran Fiesta Tour and its predecessor, El Rio Del Tiempo) is full of authentic details that speak to the culture, history, music and cuisine of Mexico. Opening in 1982 with the park, the pavilion now features two table-service restaurants (San Angel Inn Restaurant and La Hacienda de San Angel),ContinueContinue reading “EPCOT Mexico Pavilion, Gran Fiesta Tour”
Solo Trips to Walt Disney World
Taking a solo trip to Disney can sometimes seem intimidating, especially if we’re used to traveling with our family and friends. In today’s episode, we discuss some of the reasons you might want to consider a solo trip to Walt Disney World, whether it be an add-on to a local conference for work, a soloContinueContinue reading “Solo Trips to Walt Disney World”
Expedition Everest (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
Expedition Everest opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 7, 2006 and is one of the highest rated Disney Park attractions. At 199 feet 6 inches tall, it’s the tallest attraction at Walt Disney World and a thrilling Vekoma-manufactured roller coaster. Complete with a highly detailed Imagineering backstory, authentic story-driven details (many directly purchased inContinueContinue reading “Expedition Everest (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)”
London, Paris, and Disneyland Paris [Trip Preview]
At the beginning of this year, I announced that our family would be embarking on a 10-day journey to Europe, recreating a trip that Joanna and I took back in 2018, this time with a bit more travel experience under our belt AND our 20-month-old daughter in tow. Although our trip plans aren’t fleshed outContinueContinue reading “London, Paris, and Disneyland Paris [Trip Preview]”
Disney Trip Planning Advice 2023
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland this year (2023), this podcast episode is for you, but the advice we offer is not strictly limited to this year alone, as several points we offer can be applied to any Disney vacation. In this podcast episode, we share some advice about what’sContinueContinue reading “Disney Trip Planning Advice 2023”
I’ve Successfully Traveled Over 100K Miles with Flight Anxiety
For those with flight anxiety, few things cause more stress than boarding a plane. I know the feeling because I’ve been personally dealing with flight anxiety since I was young. I’ve always loved to travel, but getting on a plane makes my heart pound, my stomach clench, and my breathing accelerate. Despite these fears, myContinueContinue reading “I’ve Successfully Traveled Over 100K Miles with Flight Anxiety”
Best Attraction Ride Vehicles at Disney
Ride vehicles at Disney Parks are more than just a form of transportation. In every instance they are an integral part of the story. Disney’s Imagineers work to create ride vehicles that fit within the theme of the attraction, efficiently transport guests to keep wait times low, and provide a safe and comfortable journey throughContinueContinue reading “Best Attraction Ride Vehicles at Disney”
Music of the Disney Renaissance
Disney Renaissance films include The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, and Tarzan. They span a range of just 10 years but include some of the most beloved films of all time. Arguably, the music is perhaps the mostContinueContinue reading “Music of the Disney Renaissance”