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Welcome to the Magical Map Podcast, with your host, Nicole Fong, I will be sharing Disney tips and tricks sprinkled with some magical memories. Each week we will cover various topics to help with Disney travel and trivia for Disney nerds around the world.


    • May 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 46 EPISODES


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    Dapper Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 8:27


    Dapper Days! This is another fun event that happens at Disney parks. Let's explore this together and all the wonderful things that go along with it. 

    How to Stay Cool in the Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 17:31


    Going to Disney parks in the summer can be fun, but the added element of the heat can make it challenging! Here are some tips for how to stay cool in the parks! 

    Downtown Disney Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 15:07


    We are covering all the news Disney recently released on DTD in California. Including new shopping, restaurants, and hotel updates! 

    One day at Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 16:56


    If you had one day at disneyland what would you do, how would you plan. Come with me as I share what I have done in the past, ideas that could work for you and your family, and some things that I have seen others do. 

    Date Night at Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 11:23


    Who doesn't love date night at Disneyland! I share some of my fav date night tips! 

    RunDisney- Virtual and in Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 40:57


    In this episode we review run disney events from signing up to finishing the race. We have a nice perspective of both the in person event and the virtual one. 

    Night Time Shows Return to Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 8:50


    I am so excited that the night time shows are returning to Disneyland. In this episode we cover the updates on them and the dates of them returning! 

    Park Hoppers- Are they worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 12:25


    In this episode I give you my thoughts on park hoppers, how you can utilize the systems and are they worth it? 

    Neurodiversity at Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 29:50


    I have a special guest with me to share what I hope will be a helpful episode for many. We are talking about some tips, tricks, and offerings you can tap into if you are a parent taking a child to Disneyland who is on the spectrum.  Some things to keep in mind- I am not a doctor, I am sharing my experience with my daughter and things that worked for us. Kara is a trained behavioral therapist, but she is not giving you specific advise for you or your child. Please seek out a professional to help you with any specific questions you have. 

    Disney's Storyliving

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 9:13


    In this episode I share some Disney news outside of the parks. We are exploring the new development by Disney and talking about what their plans are. Would you live here? I am excited to learn more as this project develops! Check it out. 

    My own Magical Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 14:03


    Welcome back! I am kicking off the return of the show with a little bit about me and then sharing some of my own magical memories with you all. 

    Under Utilized Guest Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 17:39


    There are so many services disney parks has to offer it is hard to find the ones for you. I am sharing some that I think are under utilized and should be used more! 

    Magical Memories with Franli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 15:35


    Welcome back to our first Magical Memories of the year! Franil share some of her fun adventures through both Disneyland and Disneyworld. 

    Lunar New Year Celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 9:52


    It is the time of year where DCA had it's special Lunar New Year Celebration. I share a quick update on all the fun things going on and some tips on where to find some special characters. 

    Visiting During the "Off" Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 19:02


    When is the best time to visit the parks? I go over some of the "off" seasons and the positives and negatives of going during these times! Enjoy! 

    Experience with Disney Genie+

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 35:00


    We made it to episode 30!! Thank you for following along with me on this journey. Today we have a fun episode with two of my very good Disney friends to talk about our experience using Genie+. We all had a difference experience and I think we cover good ground to help you all decide if it is for you. 

    Disney Proposals- With a Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 29:25


    This has been a highly requested episode where we explore some wonderful proposal spots in Disneyland and I share a very special story of my own with a special guest. 

    Magical Memories with Cristina

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 25:54


    Another Magical memory this week with Cristina. She shares with us her first experience at Disneyland and the magic that was created. 

    Hidden Mickeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 12:01


    In this episode we explore hidden mickeys. Their history, how they started, what they are, and fun ways to try and spot them! 

    Disney Parks- Fun Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 14:39


    In this episode we dive into some fun Disney parks trivia and facts that you can learn look for on your next Disney vacation! 

    What is Disney Bounding?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 11:30


    In this episode we dive into the fun of Disney Bounding. What it is, how to do it on a budget and all the fun you can have with it. I would love to see your Disney Bounds after you listen to this episode so make sure to share them and tag me on Instagram! @disnyegirlnf 

    Magical Memories with Allexa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 23:32


    We have another Magical Memories! Today Allexa shares with us a wonderful story of how Disney magic was created by some lovely cast members!

    Holidays at Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 8:20


    Continuing on the holiday adventure! We go over things happening at the WDW resort during the holidays and all the fun yo can have with the family! 

    Holidays at Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 10:25


    The holidays are coming up and I am sharing all the fun things going on at the Disneyland resort! 

    Update: Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lighting Lanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 10:02


    UPDATE- We have new news on Disney Genie and I am sharing it all with you. For my WDW fam this one is for you! 

    Magical Memories with Kara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 20:37


    We go another magical memory journey with my wonderful sister, Kara. We share memories of of Disney journeys past! 

    Navigating Walt Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 13:02


    We are exploring how WDW is set up, how hotels are set around each park and helping you get started when planning your trip. This episode should start to help take the overwhelming pieces out of the planning process. 

    Restaurant Series: Disneyland Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 14:34


    We are going to Paris folks! This episode is a little different as I share some of our challenges finding places to eat at Disneyland Paris and how to be more prepared than we were! 

    Restaurant Series: Walt Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 16:29


    Let's talk about food at WDW! I share some of y favorite places to eat, area in the park to go and how to get food quickly! 

    Restaurant Series- Disneyland Resort

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 14:30


    Diving back into our restaurant series we talk all about Disneyland resort restaurants. I will go into the different options there are, reservations, and tons more! 

    Magical Memories with CJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 28:50


    Welcome to another Magical Memories Episode! This week we have special guest CJ, who is a lovely human and a former cast member. She shares some amazing stories of how she created magic for guests and some of her own memories as a child. 

    Restaurant Series- Disney Foodie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 22:20


    In this very special episode I have asked my own resident Disney foodie to join me and kick of this restaurant series by sharing all their favorite places to eat at Disney Parks! 

    Disney Genie and Lighting Lanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 20:55


    In this episode I share all that we know so far about the new Disney Genie and lighting lanes. I will also share my personal thoughts on this update and what I think it means for the future of Disney Parks. 

    Halloween Time at DL and WDW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 15:50


    In this episode we will go over al the fun Halloween time activities at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. There are so many exciting events, treats, and spooky haunts for everyone to enjoy! 

    Magical Memories with Garit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 22:49


    In this episode we hear from Garit who shares many magical Disney moments with us. Even some of his experiences visiting Disneyland Hong Kong, Tokyo Sea, and other parks. 

    Bonus Episode: Magic Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 21:48


    BONUS! With all the buzz around the new AP program- Magic Key, I wanted to update you all on what we know so far. I will go in depth on each pass and what it looks like, as well as some important notices that I feel like are important. 

    Virtual Boarding Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 17:54


    In this episode I will share about my recent trip to Disneyland, our experience with virtual boarding groups and review SWGE and Avengers Campus. 

    Disney World Food and Wine Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 11:14


    In this episode I share details about the Food and Wine festival in Walt Disney world. I explore the food options as well as some fun events happening this year! 

    Best Age to Bring Your Kids to Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 12:50


    In this episode I will share some guidance around when is the right time to take your kid to Disney. I will share my own experience with my daughter and some tips to help you decide what is best for your family. 

    Magical Memories with Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 11:32


    In this episode Austin shares a magical memory with us from Disneyland. Here are some additional details for listeners that want more information-    From the Disneyland Website- Savi's Workshop is OPEN!  This is located in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge- Batuu  Reservations Reservations for Savi's Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers can be made up to 60 days in advance. To make a reservation, please check availability on this page or with the Disneyland app. Savi's Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers is subject to availability and reservations are highly recommended as walk-ins will be limited. Separate valid admission and park reservation for same park on same date required. Reservations are nontransferable and may not be sold or bartered. Checking In Guests should check in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their reservation time at the check-in location in front of Savi's Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers. Each person in your party must be present upon check-in and admission to Savi's Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Please be prepared to present your reservation confirmation, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking.

    Disneyland Hotel Series- Rental Houses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 15:59


    In this episode we cover all things rental houses when going to Disneyland. I will share my experience with rental homes and why this is my preferred stay when going to Disneyland. 

    Disneyland Hotel Series- Disneyland Resort Hotels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 17:58


    In this episode we are looking at the 3 Disneyland Resort Hotels. I will share my thoughts on each one, their value, and some of the perks when staying at a resort. 

    Disneyland Hotel Series- Good Neighbor Hotels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 12:59


    In this episode we dive into our first hotel series focusing on Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels! Join me on this Journey and discover some of the great places to stay close to the park! I also have a special treat for you all with some discount codes! Be sure to listen in to find out how to get them!    20% off Disneyland Legacy Pass Discount - Corp code: 1000025935 15% off Discount for everyone! Corp code: 1000022077 Book through my link: https://www.hojoanaheim.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=magicalmappodcast

    Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 16:04


    In this episode you will hear my thoughts on the sometimes controversial topic of Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World. I will share some of the magical things about both parks and what my go to park is and why. 

    Top 5 Tips and Tricks for your Disney Parks Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 11:14


    In this episode I share with you my top 5 easy trip tips to help make your vacation magical. These tips can be used for people with or without kids, and will help you save a little money as well! 

    It all Started with a Mouse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 10:53


    This episode I introduce myself and what started my love for Disney. Come along with me on this magical adventure and find out how it all started. 

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