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Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort Deep Dive Aug 19, 2025

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We are so excited to bring you another resort deep dive! This time Aly & Stacy bring all the important information you need about the amazing Deluxe resort Wilderness Lodge!

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Disney Dining at Monorail Resorts Aug 12, 2025

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We are continuing our series of ranking the different dining options available to us outside of Disney World’s four theme parks. This week’s episode provides great reviews of the dining options easily accessible by monorail. Listen to see if you agree with our assessments! Only 1 point separates the top of the list!

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Animal Kingdom: Embrace or Replace? Aug 05, 2025

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Sometimes we think Disney is PERFECT but the reality is that sometimes things need to change and improve. Join us as we look at some of the theme park elements of Disney’s Animal Kingdom as we discuss which ones we should EMBRACE and which ones we think Disney should REPLACE. Our co-hosts can’t always agree but what about you?

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Holidays at Disney World Jul 29, 2025

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Let’s talk about Holiday parties during the jolly-est time of the year at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Are the Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets “worth it” and are these something you should include in a Disney vacation? Listen to us rank all the things as “naughty or nice!” Spending the Christmas holidays at Disney World is a wonderful way to make memories that you will cherish for a lifetime!

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Magic Kingdom - This Not That Jul 22, 2025

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You’ve got your ideas about Magic Kingdom - of course you do, it’s iconic and known for so many wonderful things! But do you know about THIS in addition to OR as an alternative to THAT? Here’s a fun episode taking you through this incredibly classic park and making sure you know ALL of the things!

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Disney Dining at Skyliner Resorts Jul 15, 2025

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We’ve got an exciting new series where we are rating & ranking the best Resort dining experiences in Disney World, and we are starting here with those you can reach by Skyliner! We never shy away from controversy and this episode definitely has our co-hosts wondering if the numbers pointed to the right decision in the end.

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Fall Season at Disney World - Is it the Best Time to Go? Jul 08, 2025

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There are some questions we hear as travel agents over and over and over again. “When is the best time to go?” is one of them! We are moving to our next season; FALL! Is it the best time to go for your family? Listen as we break down all of the things you should consider when making your decision!

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Underrated & Overrated at EPCOT Jul 01, 2025

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Definitely some differences of opinion in some parts of EPCOT but overall the feelings about EPCOT as a park experience for your vacation ring true across the board!

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Hollywood Studios Shows Ranked Jun 26, 2025

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We are back in Hollywood Studios and LOVING this episode! We have SO MUCH affection for this park and even though the rides are super-fun here, they are not the only reason for our strong affections! We think you’ll start including more shows in your Hollywood Studios days after listening to this one!

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The Hidden Mickey didn't make the final cut so those looking for the Hidden Mickey it is: "Glitter"

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Am I The Villain? Disney Reddit Stories Jun 17, 2025

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“Am I the Villain?” Today’s episode dives into the Reddit culture of sharing those crazy stories we all enjoy reading and giving our first and then second and third thoughts! This is a fun one!