Disney Trip Report Podcast

What's it like to be a physical therapist living just minutes from Walt Disney World? Today, we sit down with Dr. Stephen, author of Disney Ready: Your Pain Free Parks Survival Guide, to talk about how to get your body ready for the magic! From staying hydrated and choosing the right shoes to packing smart and preparing for all those miles of walking in the parks, Dr. Stephen shares practical tips to help make your next Disney vacation more enjoyable. Plus, we chat about what it's like to be a local, live so close to Walt Disney World, and have the magic right in your backyard!

Be sure to pick up a copy of his book, Disney Ready: Your Pain Free Parks Survival Guide, and get yourself ready for your next Disney adventure!

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Today, we welcome one of our good friends and Patreon supporters, Vanessa, to the show! She recently took her family to Walt Disney World and had to move up their trip after finding out she was pregnant with baby number five. From changing plans to navigating Florida's unpredictable September weather, Vanessa shares how they made the most of their Disney vacation.

We talk about the benefits of hiring a Disney nanny service to help with their toddler, staying at Disney's Beach Club Resort, experiencing some incredible redemption rides, and attending Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Plus, our very own Madison headed down to join the fun, help with the kids, and catch Yellowcard performing at EPCOT!

It's a fun-filled episode about family vacations, Disney magic, and learning to roll with the changes when traveling to Walt Disney World!

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Today, we welcome back Melissa from Melissa Does Disney, who first joined us on Episode 13! Melissa is back to share all the details of her family's Walt Disney World vacation during Cool Kids' Summer. From achieving Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin to experiencing the newly reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, there's plenty of Disney fun to discuss!

We also talk about the broccoli at Docking Bay 7 in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, why Living with the Land wasn't available during Extended Evening Hours, and how Melissa surprised her boys with an unforgettable day at Universal Epic Universe! Join us for Disney tips, family vacation memories, and plenty of theme park talk.

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Can't believe it's been 100 episodes! To celebrate, we headed back to Walt Disney World for a special adults-only Disney trip!

Derek and Maddie joined Kristen and Mike for 2½ days of Disney fun, packed with great food, drinks, attractions, fireworks, and plenty of laughs. We kicked things off by celebrating Walt Disney World's 55th anniversary, then dressed up as Powerline fans for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

We also experienced the incredible GEO-82 fireworks, enjoyed dinner and drinks, Derek ate a corndog, grabbed a bite at Biergarten in EPCOT, dove into some Star Wars fun, and Derek evan became Galactic Hero!

This was such a fun and memorable trip, and we're so excited to share our 100th episode with you. Thanks for being part of the journey for the last 100 episodes, we can't wait for you to hear all about it!

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Today we welcome our friend Zoe, aka Practically Ariel on Instagram, to the podcast! Zoe recently took an adults-only trip to Walt Disney World, and we're talking about why it's so important for adults to let their inner child out and remember how to play.

Disney is the perfect place to forget about being an adult for a little while, have some fun, and embrace being a Disney adult! We also talk about how much fun it is meeting other Disney adults, creators, and influencers who share the same love for the magic.

Zoe stayed at Disney's Pop Century Resort, enjoyed plenty of Disney dining while navigating a gluten-free diet, and shares some of her favorite moments from the trip. Plus, we have some fun at Derek's expense with yet another discussion about his hot dog issues!

It's an episode full of Disney magic, food, friendship, and a reminder that sometimes you just need to be a kid again.

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Today we welcome our good friend Ashley from Wackadoo Patch Co. Ashley is one of our Patreon supporters and recently took her family on a magical vacation to Disneyland!

Her son loves Spider-Man, so Disneyland was the perfect destination to experience WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, where guests can actually sling webs alongside Spidey. They also had a special magical moment with a Cast Member that led to them becoming honorary citizens of Disneyland!

Join us as Ashley shares her family's Disneyland adventure, all things Spider-Man, and the memories that made this trip so special.

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Today, we welcome our friend Sarah from Disney Magic Everyday and The Magic Everyday Podcast! Living in London means Disneyland Paris is just a short trip away, and this time, she's celebrating her 38th visit.

Join us as Sarah shares the magic of enjoying champagne on Main Street, walking through the new Frozen Land, and exploring what makes Disneyland Paris such a special destination. We'll also learn more about Disney Adventure World, Disney's upcoming second park, and what guests can look forward to.

It's another magical trip report filled with Disney memories, European park fun, and plenty of reasons to add Disneyland Paris to your bucket list!

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Today we welcome our friend Kelsey, who just returned from a family trip to Disneyland! Kelsey never considered herself a Disney adult—but after this trip, she might officially be on her way.

Hear about her wild experience getting evacuated from Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin TWICE, seeing the new Pirates of the Caribbean animatronic faces, enjoying dinner at Blue Bayou, sipping mocktails at Oga's Cantina, and experiencing Paint the Night. Plus, she managed to sneak in a baseball game for her husband's birthday. It's a fun Disneyland trip report packed with food, attractions, entertainment, and plenty of Disney magic!

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Today we're joined by our friend Sarah, who just returned from a Walt Disney World family vacation that was designed to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip—and she decided to go ALL OUT!

With so much they wanted to experience, Sarah booked TWO VIP Tours to make sure the family could see and do as much as possible. But as magical as Walt Disney World can be, the trip wasn't perfect. Sarah opens up about some of the challenges they faced, how emotions and morale can shift during a Disney vacation, and what happens when the pressure to have the "perfect" trip starts to take over.

She also shares her experience staying at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, including the perks of Club Level, the food, and whether the upgraded experience was worth it.

It's a fun, honest look at what happens when you go all out for a Disney World vacation!

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Today we're joined by our Patreon friend Corey, who just returned from an incredible 9-day Walt Disney World trip with his family! They stayed at Disney's All-Star Resorts and spent nine full days enjoying the parks. Corey shares all about their character dining experiences, plenty of Star Wars adventures—including what happens when you have no pilots on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run—and how they ended up getting a surprise bonus ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. It's a fun-filled Disney World trip report with lots of great stories, tips, and family memories!

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Today we're joined by our good friend Kristen from Main Street Minniesota, who recently took her husband and two kids on a family adventure to Disneyland! As a Walt Disney World-loving family, they got to experience firsthand all the differences between Disney's original park and its Florida counterpart.

Hear about everything from the unique version of it's a small world and Disneyland-exclusive attractions to giant milkshakes, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, incredible food options, and all the little details that make Disneyland feel so different. Plus, we have some laughs along the way, including a running joke about hot dog pictures that you'll have to hear to understand.

If you've ever wondered how Disneyland compares to Walt Disney World, this episode is for you!

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Today we're heading to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder with our friend Areeka, who just returned from a week-long Disney cruise with her 2-year-old and father-in-law. This was their second Disney cruise, so we're diving into what they loved, what they learned, and what it's really like cruising Alaska with a toddler and extended family.

Hear all about their glacier day, port adventures, spotting bears, and everything else that made this Alaska cruise an unforgettable family vacation!

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Today we're joined by our friends Christine and Nick to relive their unforgettable holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. With Christmas booking season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your own magical trip, and they share why visiting Disney during the holidays is unlike any other time of year.

From coordinating a vacation with extended family to the surprise of their parents arriving a day early, they offer plenty of tips and stories about navigating a multi-generational Disney vacation. They also stayed at multiple Disney resorts, including Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, and discuss what made each stay unique.

Plus, don't miss one of the funniest stories of the episode: how a fear of heights turned an innocent ride on Peter Pan's Flight into an unforgettable Disney memory.

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This week, we're sharing our own Disney vacation with a magical land and sea adventure! Derek and Maddie kick things off with a two-night stay at Disney's Old Key West Resort and take on the ultimate challenge, visiting all four Walt Disney World parks in a single day. Along the way, we experience the new Muppets overlay, tackle the latest The Mandalorian mission, enjoy the return of Soarin' Over California, and become Galactic Heroes on the updated Buzz Lightyear attraction at Magic Kingdom.

Then it's time to set sail aboard the Disney Wish for a three-night Disney Cruise with a stop at Disney Castaway Cay. From Pirate Night and Disney trivia victories to incredible dining, Broadway-style entertainment, and plenty of magical moments, we're recapping every highlight from our unforgettable Disney land and sea vacation.

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Today we're joined by our good friend and Patreon supporter, Allison, who recently traveled to Southern California to celebrate a graduation. And like any Disney fan visiting the Los Angeles area, she couldn't pass up a trip to Disneyland!

Hear all about her latest adventure, including her time at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Alison also shares why the Candy Cane Inn has become her new favorite off-property hotel near Disneyland. After experiencing it firsthand, it's now her top recommendation for clients looking for a convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay just minutes from the parks.

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Today we're joined by our friend Steph, who recently returned from an unforgettable 11 day Walt Disney World vacation with her kids and her entire extended family, a group of 15! We talk about the challenges and rewards of traveling with a large family, including when it's best to stick together and when it's okay to split up so everyone can enjoy the parks their own way. As the family's resident Disney expert and chief planner, Steph shares the strategies that kept the trip running smoothly. Plus, she tells us what it was like to be among the first guests to experience the brand-new Bluey meet-and-greet at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Today we're joined by our friend Ceci, whose love for Disney was so strong that she and her husband eventually moved closer so they could visit more often. What started with one unforgettable trip ended up changing their relationship, and she says Disney played a huge role in saving their marriage.

In this episode, Ceci shares how they plan their frequent Disney getaways, why they love taking shorter trips throughout the year, and all the highlights from their most recent Memorial Day weekend vacation. From staying at Disney's All-Star Resorts to enjoying their favorite attractions, food, and magical moments, this is an inspiring trip report you won't want to miss.

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Today we're joined by best friends Amanda Marshall and Lucy McGowan, the creators of Magic Mahjong Moments. They share the story of how an unforgettable best friends trip to Walt Disney World sparked the idea for their business.

Their adventure? Fly in first thing in the morning, hit rope drop, tackle multiple parks, enjoy great food and drinks, and catch a flight home after park close, all in one day, with no luggage. It's a fast-paced, unforgettable Disney trip that turned into a thriving Disney business.

Tune in to hear how they made it happen, the magic behind their whirlwind trip, and how you can shop their beautiful handmade mahjong tiles at http://magicmahjongmoments.com/

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Today we're joined by our friend Melissa, who last year set sail on a Disney Very MerryTime Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder from Galveston. She shares everything that made this holiday sailing so magical, from festive character meet-and-greets and Christmas entertainment to the incredible Broadway-style shows, delicious dining, and all the seasonal touches that make a Disney Christmas cruise unlike any other. If you've ever considered celebrating the holidays at sea, you won't want to miss this trip report!

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Today we are joined by our friend Jayden aka WDW_Jedi, who recently celebrated his 30th birthday with an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World. When you have an Annual Pass, you have to use it—and Jayden and his wife definitely made the most of theirs! From favorite attractions and memorable moments to delicious dining and an amazing new coffee discovery that we now have to try ourselves, they share all the details of their magical, adults-only Disney adventure. Join us as we relive the fun and celebrate turning 30 Disney style!

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