It All Starts With A Wish

When preparing for a Disney Trip, it is easy to be overwhelmed my all of the hyper-specific terms and acronyms that only a Disney expert would understand. MDE, LL, ADR, MCO, DVC, and the list goes on....In this episode, we help you decode all of the specialized language to ensure you can "talk Disney."

One of our favorite FREE things to do at Walt Disney World is search for the illusive Hidden Mickey. Hidden Mickeys are all over the theme parks and resorts. Listen as we discuss how you and your family can get in on the fun. We highly suggest purchasing Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secret - https://hiddenmickeyguy.com/buy-the-book/[NOTE: Our dog decided to join in on our recording session. She is a loud snorer. We apologize for her snoring in the background (sounds like heavy breathing). We didn't realize this was being picked up by our microphone until we were editing the video. I tried adding a Noise Gate, but the Noise Gate needed to be so high it made the rest of the recording sound abnormal. SOOOO, we apologize for the background sound, but there was nothing we could do to fix it. Our dog has officially been banned from all future recordings.]

Well, after a brief hiatus, we have returned. Listen as we catch you up on all of the happenings in our life and at Walt Disney World.

This week we'll be tackling the question of would you rather. Listen and find out what we would rather do on our Disney vacation.

Walt said the parks are always in a state of "becoming." Well, 2026 will be no different. Listen as we discuss some of the changes coming to Disney World in 2026.

We've been asked by a lot of people, if Christmas festivities in Disney end on Christmas Day. Well, most things don't. Listen as we discuss what there is to see and do in Walt Disney World the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2026? Listen as we discuss the best times of year to plan your next trip.

We often post episodes about our favorite things in Walt Disney World. Well, this week we're doing the opposite.Listen as we discuss our "bottom" five least favorite attractions in Walt Disney World.

Where's Rachel??? Well, she's not feeling too well this week, so listen as Mark answers some questions that we have been asked about Walt Disney World in the past.Will Mark survive this solo episode? Listen and find out!

There are certain things on our Disney trips that are just non negotiable. Listen as we discuss the things that we must do on every trip to Walt Disney World.NOTE: We have re-uploaded the audio. We accidentally muted the audio tracks when uploading. Sorry everyone!

Merry Christmas? Well, Halloween has come and gone, so you know what that means..... it's Christmas! I guess? In this episode we discuss updates to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and we give some tips and tricks if you are planning on attending a party this year.

You ever think to yourself, man I really miss that ride, or food item, or show at Walt Disney World? Well, Mark has been feeling nostalgic lately, so this episode is about all of the things we wish Disney would bring back to Walt Disney World.Listen to find out if the things you wish Disney would bring back are the same as ours!

On our last trip, we ate at Chef Art Smith's in Disney Springs, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Listen as we review this excellent dinning option in Disney Springs.

While walking up to a ride at Walt Disney World, we are often posed with the question: to wait or not to wait?In this episode, we will give you the amount of time that we think is how long you should wait for each ride in Magic Kingdom. Listen as we answer the question - should I stay or should I go? Oh, wait, that's not the question...

Folks have been asking us to do more "Top 5" episodes - well, you got your wish. Listen as we discuss our Top 5 Walt Disney World Resorts. Which resort will win the crown? Listen and find out

Traveling to Walt Disney World with a party of 8 or more people can be tricky. But we're here to tell you, it is not as complicated as it might seem!Listen as we give you some tips and tricks to make traveling with a larger party easy!

On our last trip to Walt Disney World, we got breakfast at Topolino's Terrace. This artfully good restaurant is located at the top of Disney's Riviera Resort.How did Topolino's measure up? Listen and find out.

If you or your child has a food allergy, traveling can be stressful. Nothing is worse than eating out and not knowing if you can trust the restaurant to keep you and your family safe.Our son has several severe food allergies, so we know first hand just how stressful it can be. In this episode, we discuss important things to know when traveling to Walt Disney World with a food allergy

Although in the past July 4th has been one of the busiest days in Walt Disney World, things seem to be changing. Wait times were down this year from previous years, and it seems like summer might be a quieter time to visit Walt Disney World. If you're planning on celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country's founding next year in Walt Disney World, here are the things we think all patriotic Americans should do when visiting Walt Disney World

Have you ever been watching a Disney movie and thought to yourself: "That would make an awesome ride!"Well that was the very thought we had when we were thinking about what we should talk about this week. Listen as we discuss what movies we think should have a ride at Walt Disney World.

It is common place to see couples getting engaged in Magic Kingdom on Main Street in front of the castle. But COME ON FOLKS! This is so boring.Listen as we discuss great places to pop the question in Walt Disney World.

There is much happening at Walt Disney World this summer. Listen as we discuss all of the exciting things that are coming soon to Walt Disney World.

More people are thinking of Walt Disney World when it comes to planning their bachelor/bachelorette party. What things should you see you do? What things should you prioritize?

On our recent trip, we ate Roundup Rodeo BBQ for the first time. This BBQ restaurant is located in Toy StoryLand at Hollywood Studios. This restaurant is controversial - some like it while others don't. Learn what we thought about this restaurant and whether we think you eat here on your next trip.

One of the worst things is when something doesn't go as planned from the beginning. A smooth entry into a Disney Park ensures you get your visit started on the right foot.Listen as we discuss the ins and outs of how to get into a Walt Disney World theme park.

This is not your average Minnie van. These red with white polka-dotted vehicles are a great way to get around the Walt Disney World Resort.Listen as we discuss what, how, and why, and how expensive of Minnie Vans.

Well, now that you've heard all about our trip, in this episode we'll chat about our key takeaways from our trip. What things should you prioritize and what things should you avoid on your next trip.

In this, our third and last episode about our 2025 Walt Disney World trip, we highlight our last few days at Disney. How many time will Mark cry while talking about our last few days?Listen as we discuss how we spent the end of our trip.

In this episode, we pick up where we left off last week. There were more laughs, great memories, and we may or may not have got caught in a mini hurricane...... Listen and find out!

Well, we have returned from our trip, and what a magical time we had. Listen as we recap the first few days of our 2025 trip. We got off to a little bit of a rocky start - listen as we discuss some lessons learned.

This is not your normal episode. Mark recorded this one live while he was selecting our Lightning Lane Passes. Listen to find out how we did, and what the game plan is for our upcoming trip.

The other day, someone asked Rachel what rides would be good for the whole family. And that's how this episode was born. Listen as we discuss what rides are good for the entire family.

We often talk about the things you should bring with you to Walt Disney World. Well, today we're talking about what you should never bring. Listen as we run down the list of prohibited items at Walt Disney World.

When you're packing for your next Disney World trip, there are some things you want to be sure you pack. Listen as we discuss the 5 most important things to remember to pack when you're getting ready for your vacation.

Well, we didn't really have a topic of this week's episode, but we did talk about some Walt Disney World updates, trip planning for our upcoming vacation, and we had some laughs.

One of the questions Rachel gets a lot is, "How many days should we go to the parks on our vacation?"It's a question that doesn't have one simple answer, but we will discuss what we think is the optimum number of days for your next Disney vacation.

Rachel has been getting a lot of questions from folks about whether they can stay at multiple Disney hotels on the same vacation. The answer is yes!In this episode we discuss why you might want to consider a "Split Stay" on your next trip.

Listen as we discuss our strategy for our upcoming Disney World vacation. When will we be going to each park? Will we be purchasing Multi-pass or Single Pass Lightning Lanes? And why is this episode called "Strategery?"

Well our 60 day mark has come and gone, and we know what you're wondering: did we get all the dining reservations we planned for our next trip?You'll have to listen to find out.Note: We originally intended to record this experience live, but the technology didn't want to cooperate. If you don't want to hear Mark complaining about technology you can skip to 5 minutes in to hear how we did with reserving our dining locations for our upcoming trip.

Sometimes we forget that not everyone is obsessed with Walt Disney World... If that is you, this episode is for you. In this mini series, we will focus on one park per episode, and give you a break down on all there is to see and do. In this episode, we will focus on Magic Kingdom. So, get your notebooks and pens ready as we go back to the basics.

Sometimes in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, you just need a quiet spot to regroup as a family. Disney Parks can be overstimulating places and younger members of your family may still need a place to take a nap.Listen as we discuss some of our favorite quiet spots in the four Walt Disney World theme parks.

This is when we start to get really excited! We are about three weeks out from when we get to pick our dinning reservations. Listen in as we discuss where we want to eat on our upcoming trip, and what strategies we use to try to get those reservations we really want.

Last episode, we talked about the best and worst counter service. This episode we'll talk about the best and worst table service restaurants. Which restaurants can't you miss? And which ones do we think you should definitely skip? Listen to find out!

With so many counter service options at the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks, it can be difficult to choose which to eat at and which to skip.In this episode, we discuss which counter service restaurants are the Best and Worst (in our opinion).

Christmas time is one the most magical times of the year to visit Walt Disney World. Listen as we discuss all of the specialty experiences you can check out if you visit the happiest place on earth during the most wonderful time of the year!

Well, we went on a trip and Rachel got sick..... So, no episode this week, but we'll be back at it next week!

Thanksgiving might not be the first holiday you think you want to spend in Walt Disney World, but we are here to tell you that you'll be thankful if you do. Listen as we discuss all the ways you can have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day in Walt Disney World.

One of our favorite Disney Resorts is Disney's Riviera Resort. Listen to find out how this resort ranks when it comes to location, theming, rooms, food, and amenities.

Five years ago, we celebrated our honeymoon at Disney's Aulani Resort on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Listen as we recount some of the most magical, adventurous, and funny moments from one of our favorite vacations.

A frequently asked question we get from folks is: should we go to Disney Springs?Listen as Mark tries to convince Rachel why people should highly consider spending time at Disney Springs on their next trip to Walt Disney World.