A Disney podcast Dole Whips & Double Doubles is a uniquely Canadian perspective on all things Disney! Your hosts are two Disney-obsessed couples, both named Ryan & Lauren, known as the Double Doubles. Join them every other week for insider tips, what’s new in the world of Disney, trip planning infor…
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This week, we tackle the tricky world of Resort Hopping. How do you get from one resort to another? What are the best ones to visit?
It's a glorious time of year, as we share the news of Canadian Resident Tickets for Walt Disney World. We dive into the details, how it compares to previous years, and whether it should help you if you're on the fence.
This week, we tackle the question of whether it is worth fighting the crowds to get the ideal viewing spot for nighttime spectaculars in Magic Kingdom and Epcot
It's Halloween, and this week we are taking a deep dive into the History of the Haunted Mansion. The origins and development in Disneyland, and then it's explosion into a worldwide phenomenon.
This week, we explore the current array of Dessert Party offerings at Walt Disney World, as well as fireworks dining packages. We ask the usual questions, what is the cost? What do you get? And most importantly, is it worth the price?
This week, we make the case for stepping back from planning every last detail of your trip and opening yourselves up to a more off-the-cuff style of exploring Walt Disney World.
This week, we take a look at the best Quick Service, Table Service and Character breakfasts that Walt Disney World has to offer.
This week, we take a look at our favourite souvenirs in the parks. Which ones are worth budgeting for?
This week, we take a look at all of the park announcements to come out of D23 in 2023, covering new and updated attractions coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland and the parks worldwide.
This week, we take a look at the major ways that Disney employs dynamic pricing models when it comes to resort rooms, tickets, cruises and Genie+
Back from our Summer Break, we're exploring the pros and cons of Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa...the rooms, the dining, the pools and more!
This week, Ryan and Lauren share their experience with virtual queues for Tron at Magic Kingdom, and Guardians of the Galaxy in Epcot.
When it comes to cruise lines, what are the pros and cons of a Disney cruise versus the other cruise lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, etc...)?
This week, we take a look at the things that can impact your travel to your destination and what you can do if you're suddenly faced with a delayed or cancelled flight.
From Trails End to Tron, new things are happening at Walt Disney World!
This week, Ryan shares his experience taking a trip to Florida and staying off-property, trying different 1-day experiences in and around the Orlando area.
This week, Ryan and Lauren share their thoughts and experiences on a Very Merrytime Cruise.
This week, we're taking a look at Walt Disney World's flagship resort, the Grand Floridian. What are the rooms like? What kind of dining is there? And is it really worth the price?
This week, Ryan and Ryan take a look at the present Epcot, the past Epcot and the future Epcot as the park celebrates it's 40th anniversary!
This week, we're looking at two beautiful Moderate Resorts and comparing all they have to offer. Which is best...Riverside or French Quarter? We do our best to make that decision.
This week, we take a look at the differences between Halloween and Christmas at Walt Disney World. Why would you choose one over the other and how do you plan a party within your vacation week?
This week, Ryan and Lauren share the benefits of booking a trip on Disney Cruise Line without kids in tow.
This week, we're taking a look at the basics of one of the Deluxe Magic Kingdom resorts, Wilderness lodge. From the rooms, to the pools and dining, we give you an overview of the resort
This week, we're discussing the latest announcement for the re-theming of Splash Mountain, soon to become Tiana's Bayou Adventure, opening in 2024.
This week, Ryan and Lauren are taking a look at attraction priorities for using Genie+ at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
This week, the Ryans are discussing the value of Disney Genie+ at Hollywood Studios, including their strategies for making lightning lane selections.
This week, Ryan and Lauren share their experience in Epcot both with and without Genie+, weighing the options of whether it's worth it and how Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind plays into the park strategy
This week, the Ryans are chatting about using Genie+ at Animal Kingdom. Who would find value in it and whether the average guest needs it.
Ryan and Lauren share how easy it is to add a trip (or trips) to Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon during your stay at WDW and why more people should try it.
We're celebrating a Dole Whips & Double Doubles birthday this week by talking about all the things you can do to celebrate your special day (or week, or month)
Ryan and Ryan talk about the release date of vacation packages for 2023 and when would be a good time to visit WDW. Plus, Genie+ has some updates.
This time, Ryan and Lauren from Hamilton have come back from WDW and they're ready to share their trip highlights
Ryan and Lauren, back from WDW give you their take on which is best, California Grill or Steakhouse 71 at the Contemporary.
This week, we take a look at all of the major pros and cons to renting Disney Vacation Club points to stay at a DVC resort.
This week, the Double Doubles talk about Disney's announcement of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opening in Epcot. What does the opening of a new attraction look like and what can we expect from the newest attraction to open at Epcot?
Ryan, Lauren and Ryan discuss tips for saving money on your next Disney trip
As Character Meet and Greets return with restrictions phasing out, Ryan, Lauren and Ryan look at the impact on crowds, the overall experience and dining!
Ryan and Lauren in London have just come back from their March Break trip to Walt Disney World and they share their experiences of everything new in the parks.
Ryan and Lauren take a look at Disney's latest announcements of new DVC Resort construction and what kind of impact it will have on the guest experience
This week, Ryan and Lauren share their experience at Disney's most prestigious restaurant, Victoria & Albert's.
We're pitting Quick Service Restaurants against one another. Listen in as we take a list of 32 of the best Quick Service Restaurants in the Walt Disney World parks and crown a champion.
This week, Ryan and Lauren share their tips for seeing the Festival of Fantasy parade, now that it's making its return to the Magic Kingdom.
This week, the double doubles look at the pros and cons of booking a VRBO. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
This week, Ryan and Lauren take a look at what goes into a good proposal at Walt Disney World. Location. Location Location!
This week, all four Double Doubles weigh in on their picks for which Adventures By Disney itinerary they would most like to experience.
This week, we're taking a look at all the things we have missed while we've been unable to travel. Now that there are trips on the horizon, we talk about what we're excited to experience that we have missed out on over the past 2 years.
With special guest Laura Moull from Click The Mouse, Ryan and Ryan ask her all about her experience in Disney's Cultural Representative Program. Working as a Canadian in Epcot, the people she met and the experiences she had, Laura shares it all, leaving Ryan and Ryan to wish that they had experienced the program too.
Ryan and Ryan are looking at the first Epcot festival of the year, full of visual, performance and culinary art forms.
In 2022, Disney's Magical Express was retired, but there are still plenty of options to get you and your family from MCO (Orlando International Airport) to Walt Disney World. This week, Ryan, Lauren and Ryan weigh the options, the pros and cons and give you the insight you need to make an informed decision about traveling to and from the airport.
In celebration of the new year, Lauren and Ryan take a look back at 2021 and review the highlights at Disney, followed by a look ahead to 2022 and what's in store for Walt Disney World.