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Your Guide to the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Mar 07, 2024

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Join us as we share our honest thoughts on everything we ate at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. Serena shares her pro tips on navigating the festival, must-try dishes from new offerings to old favorites along with what's next for the Living By Disney podcast.

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Follow us on Instagram
We are having a ball on Tiktok
We're now on YouTube!
Listen to the Podcast!

NEWS: Is Disney World In Trouble? The Epic Universe Impact, Tiana's Bayou Adventure Updates, Character Meal Makeover & More Feb 22, 2024

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Join us for an insightful dive into the latest Disney news as we dissect the impact of Universal's Epic Universe on Walt Disney World. Serena, Louisa, and Drew bring you candid discussions, offering their unique perspectives, observations, and predictions. From new details revealed about the eagerly anticipated Tiana's Bayou Adventure to intriguing updates on a beloved character meal, tune in as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Disney magic.

Disney Fantasy Cruise Trip Report from Pixar Day at Sea! Feb 15, 2024

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Today Serena is joined by her daughter Chloe as they recap their latest family trip aboard the Disney Fantasy for the Western Caribbean cruise. It was also one of the Pixar Day at Sea cruises too. They'll give a full trip report of the itinerary and what they most loved about this cruise (it's Serena's favorite!)

4 Steps to Planning to Perfect Disney World Trip! Feb 01, 2024

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Feel overwhelmed planning your Disney World vacation? Serena is breaking down her exact planning process to conquer Disney World like a pro! This will walk you through each step along the way from start to finish. We'll get actual quotes for a trip and take you step by step through it all. It doesn't have to be so overwhelming once you listen to this!
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Thanks to Rachel Carl from MickeyTravels for the quotes! Find her on Insta:

The 24 Adventures in 2024 Challenge! Jan 25, 2024

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Adventure is out there! We're planning 24 adventures in 2024 - adventures big and small - and we want to take each of you along with us. Regardless of where you live, we have ideas for you of how to be intentional about planning a little more magic in the year ahead.
If there's one thing the last few years have taught us it's that we need plan time for joy and what better way to do that than together. That's why we want your feedback on what you think some of our adventures should be, and we want to hear about yours, too! Be on the look out on Instagram and Facebook for ways we can share and celebrate each others adventures.
Some links to ideas mentioned in the episode:

Disney's After Hours Parties - Are they worth it?? Jan 18, 2024

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In this episode, we delve deep into the perks, experiences, and overall worth of Disney's After Hours events.
Join us as we explore the enchanting world that unfolds when the park closes at the most magical place on Earth. From access to iconic attractions to the allure of shorter lines and of course, free snacks, we'll unravel what these parties are meant for and if it's worth it.
A huge thank you to Matt from Disney Coffee Blog for hanging out with us and sharing your experience. Follow Matt on Instagram here!
Learn more about Disney's After Hours events here.

Day in the Life of a Theme Park Reporter Jan 11, 2024

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Can you really get paid to go to Disney? Today Serena interviews two full-time theme park reporters to find out what it's like to report news and updates from Disney parks each day. Jared and Miranda and reporters for MickeyBlog which is quickly rising to become one of the best and most reliable Disney news sources online.
We'll discuss:

How they got their start in this competitive industry
What is a day in the life of a theme park reporter?
What would surprise people about this job?
What advice for others hoping to get into this work?

Visit their website: https://mickeyblog.com/

Changes Coming to Disney World in 2024 Jan 04, 2024

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In our latest episode, we're breaking down all the essential updates at Disney World for 2024. Join us as we talk about what's up with the reservation system, a long-awaited announcement about dining, important ride closures, and all the changes that could impact your vacation.

Top 5 Disney Resorts for 2024 (and the ones to avoid!) Dec 14, 2023

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In today's episode Serena is breaking down the best Disney World resorts to choose for your 2024 vacations to Orlando! Things are always changing here, and construction projects as well as discounts available can change which resorts have the most to offer you. You'll hear about the best picks for 2024, including resorts in each price category. She'll also talk about which resorts didn't make the list and why you may want to avoid those next year.
Let next year's vacation planning and dreaming begin!

The Best Way to Experience Universal! Dec 07, 2023

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In this episode, we dive deep into Universal Orlando and explore Orlando Informer's after-hours event, the Orlando Informer Meet-Up.

Join us as we dissect this ticketed experience, analyzing its worth in the larger scheme of Universal Orlando's other ticket offerings. Hear what we love and what we would have done differently.
Is the Orlando Informer Meet-up the quintessential Universal Orlando experience you've been seeking?
If you missed it, listen to our interview with Orlando Informer's CEO Taylor Strickland about the fascinating and humble beginnings of this now thriving brand.

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