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On today’s Disney podcast, we’re talking about everything we’ve planned so far for our 20th Anniversary Vow Renewal on the Disney Wonder to Alaska this coming June and then the Northern Europe Disney Dream Cruise we just booked for July! From shore excursions to how we budgeted, this episode is dedicated to 2023 Disney Cruising. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We […] The post Planning Our 2023 Disney Cruises to Alaska and Northern Europe appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney podcast, we’re talking about everything that has changed in Walt Disney World since before the shutdowns in 2020. From no more Fastpasses or Magical Express to needing park pass reservations in addition to theme park tickets, there is a lot to know if you haven’t been to the most Magical Place on Earth in the last few years. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in […] The post Every Major Change in Planning Disney World After Covid appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s podcast, we’re experiencing Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida and loving every minute of it. There are more food booths and drink offerings than every before, not to mention incredible performances from artists such as 3 Doors Down, Patti LaBelle, and Goo Goo Dolls. To cap it off, 2023 Mardi Gras has one of our favorite parades in any theme park, where guests can actually ride the floats and toss beads into the […] The post Mardi Gras 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort | On the Go appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney podcast, we’re tackling a question we get quite a bit. If you can’t do four full days at Disney World and you don’t plan on park hopping…which theme park do you eliminate from your vacation. We talk about the pros and cons of Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom and then make a decision on which one we would eliminate and why. Do you agree? Enjoy! This episode is sponsored […] The post How to Decide Which Disney World Park to Eliminate appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s podcast, we’re headed over to Universal Orlando Resort where we are ranking all of the rides from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Whether it’s thrills you are seeking or fun for the whole family, we’re covering which rides are the best (in our opinion of course), the next time you’re visiting Universal. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We […] The post Ranking All Rides at Universal Orlando Resort appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about everything we would consider when it comes to buying Park Hopper tickets at Walt Disney World. From costs to how to maximize value through transportation and staying close to the parks, this is how to develop the best strategy for park hopping at Disney World. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you […] The post Developing Your Park Hopping Strategy for Walt Disney World appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about the problems Lightning Lanes pose when it comes to trying to create an itinerary for your trip to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The best way to deal with them is to have options for things to do based on how you’re feeling and where you are in the park while you’re waiting for your next Lightning Lane reservation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For […] The post What To Do Between Lightning Lane Reservations At Magic Kingdom? appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re going over something that we recently learned from one of you. We don’t use Genie+ very often at all here at Walt Disney World, so we don’t have a ton of personal experience in coming up with strategies. We love this new Genie+ strategy that you can use to stack Lightning Lanes at the park you’re hopping to later in the day and still enjoy a wonderful and relaxing touring […] The post Absolute Best Genie+ Strategy for Park Hopping at Disney World appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about the problems Lightning Lanes pose when it comes to trying to create an itinerary for your trip to Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The best way to deal with them is to have options for things to do based on how you’re feeling and where you are in the park while you’re waiting for your next Lightning Lane reservation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For […] The post What To Do Between Lightning Lane Reservations At Animal Kingdom? appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are ranking our favorite buffets at Disney World as well as character meals, where you can meet Winnie the Pooh, Disney Princesses, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and so many more. We’re talking about all of the meals that have returned, those that have come back partially since the shutdowns, and those that still haven’t reopened at all. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing […] The post Ranking Buffets and Character Dining in Walt Disney World appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we went to Epcot’s 2023 Festival of the Arts for Opening Day to experience all of the Food and Beverage offerings, art booths, performances, and more. This event is short-lived, but truly fantastic and we can’t wait to go back with the kids very soon. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us […] The post 2023 Festival of the Arts Opening Day | On-the-Go appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

The last few days have brought so many announcements from the Walt Disney Company. On today’s podcast, we’re talking about all of the news from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and everything new you can expect to experience, from saving money to cool new features on your next vacation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us […] The post So. Much. Disney. News. appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about RunDisney events, our Marathon Weekend experience running the 10k together, and a new dining promotion that cause quite a stir. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. Thanks so much for listening!  If you like what you hear, please subscribe and […] The post New Disney Dining Promotion and Our RunDisney Marathon Weekend Experience appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about the problems Lightning Lanes pose when it comes to trying to create an itinerary for your trip to Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. The best way to deal with them is to have options for things to do based on how you’re feeling and where you are in the park while you’re waiting for your next Lightning Lane reservation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For […] The post What To Do Between Lightning Lane Reservations At Hollywood Studios? appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

Happy New Year! This is one of our favorite episodes we have published. On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about what is most important in our business and personal lives – as parents and Disney fans – and how the Walt Disney Company inspires that in us. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks […] The post How Disney Inspires Us With What is Most Important appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about everything we are most excited about that is coming next year to Disney and Universal theme parks, where we are traveling, and things that we just aren’t sure about yet. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. Thanks so much for […] The post Everything We’re Excited for That’s Coming in 2023 appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are sharing our family’s favorite Christmas traditions that we have made over the years along with new things we have done this year that we think will become traditions for years to come. Merry Christmas Everyone!!! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. Thanks […] The post Our Family’s Favorite Christmas Traditions appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we are looking back at the last twelve months and reflecting on all of the major happenings at Disney and Universal theme parks as well as all of the incredible adventures we have shared as a family this year. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting […] The post Reflecting on Everything That Happened in 2022 appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’re talking about the problems Lightning Lanes pose when it comes to trying to create an itinerary for your trip to Disney World. The best way to deal with them is to have options for things to do based on how you’re feeling and where you are in the park while you’re waiting for your next Lightning Lane reservation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, […] The post What To Do Between Lightning Lane Reservations At Epcot? appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

On today’s Disney Podcast, we’ve got several exciting news stories to talk about and then we are headed to Epcot to talk all about the 2023 Festival of the Arts, coming to Disney World on January 13, 2023. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations.  For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. Thanks so much […] The post Dreaming About Epcot’s 2023 Festival of the Arts appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.