WDW Traveling Home

On this week's episode we discuss the news over the last month to include Genie+, Lighting Lanes, Fast Passes, Space 220 and more.

On this week's episode we discuss our top 10 Disney rides. Blog: www.wdwtravelinghome.com

On this week's episode we discuss doing a Disney vacation on a budget. We discuss ways that you can stretch your budget, so you get the most out of your vacation.   Blog: www.wdwtravelinghome.com

On this week's episode we talk about our thought on all the news coming out from Disney about their food resorts and parks.   Blog: www.wdwtravelinghome.com

On this week's episode we discuss some our Disney planning advice and tips. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we discuss our stay at the Villas at the Grand Floridian and our thoughts and experience at the parks.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we discuss what we are looking forward to on our upcoming Disney World trip.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we talk about buying into Disney Vacation Club (DVC).  We give our advice on what you need to consider before you purchase DVC to include buying Direct versus Resale.   Here are the other episode numbers were we discuss buying DVC: 1, 15, 33 and 37.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we talk about some of the pitfalls new DVC buyers can make if they do not do their research. We didn't think of all of these when we first purchased and want to help future buyers avoid these pitfalls. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we talk about what we would like to splurge on at Walt Disney World. This includes rooms, food and the parks. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we play This or That Tomorrow Land edition. Listen and see if you agree with our pics.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we discuss our tips for planning your next Disney vacation with all of the new rules in place. We are currently planning our second trip sense the parks reopened and wanted to share what we have learned. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On this week's episode we discuss the advantage and disadvantage of buying Disney Vacation Club direct versus Resale. We also discuss how to determine the number of points you need to purchase. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

After owning DVC for a year, we share some of our advice we would give someone considering purchasing DVC.Beginner's Guide to DVC https://wdwtravelinghome.com/dvc-guide/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Show Notes =============================== Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/ 1. Involve teens  in planning your Disney trip. - They can do some online research, read a guidebook or talk to friends who have visited. Encourage them to write a ranked wish list of attractions and activities. 2. Broaden your dining horizons. -  Most older kids will be open to trying new foods with flavors from around the world in the Epcot World Showcase restaurants 3. Split up if traveling with younger siblings. 4. Give teens and tweens some freedom to explore. 5. Let kids be kids. - Teens and tweens should be allowed to act like kids at Disney World. It's one of the only places where they can let their guard down and stop worrying about being cool.

On this episode we discuss our thought on our December trip. We discuss our overall impression of the parks and Disney Springs.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

We stayed in a one-bedroom villas at Kidani Village, Animal Kingdom lodge, right before Christmas 2020. On this episode we give our thoughts on the resort and room.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Disney Vacation Club, DVC, Disney Land, Disney World

It's not the trip we thought we'd be taking in 2020 but, soon, we'll be at the parks...and for CHRISTMAS!  What are we looking forward to?Magic at HomeAdvent calendar from Disneyland Paris. https://athome.disneylandparis.com/en/?CMP=ILC-DPFY21Q1wo1126200002A Holidays at the Parks book  https://amzn.to/3mYIziR   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

As we look ahead to 2021 & (hopefully) a more open WDW, what are our best tips for planning your next trip?  Let's talk! Disney Magic at Home:What's on our Christmas Disney+ Watchlist: https://wdwtravelinghome.com/familychristmas/Gingerbread Swirl Muffins  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/disneymagicmoments-cooking-up-the-magic-celebrate-national-gingerbread-day-with-our-gingerbread-cream-cheese-muffin-recipe/

On this week's episode we discuss our top 5 attractions at Disney's EPCOT.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Lots of things are happening around the World, so today we're catching up on some of theat news.   www.wdwtravelinghome.com instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome

Show Notes =============================== 1) Which mountain would you rather conquer? - Space or Big Thunder 2) Which new land would you rather visit? - Galaxies Edge or Toy Story 3) Which Epcot attraction would you rather try? - Sorin or Test Track 4) Which show would you rather watch? - Happily ever after or Fantastic   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

This week we discuss our perfect day at Walt Disney World. We go from breakfast to the end of the day. Money and transportation are not taken into account as we move from park to park. Join us as we talk about our perfect Disney day.  Disney-themed pumpkins:  https://www.facebook.com/awomanssoul/posts/178286613873924 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

We've been waiting for this movie for FOR-E-VER it feels like!  And since our tickets to the theater-version for the week after quarantine were canceled, we've been keeping a close eye on the actual release.  Now that i's here, was it worth the wait?  Is it worth the $30 to watch it now or should die-hard Disney fans just wait until it's free on Disney+ this December? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Traveling to Walt Disney World with littles is magical...and a little maddening!  But with a few tips & tricks, a trip with littles can be your best trip yet. Disney Parks masks  https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/?start=0&sz=24Rohdes Less Traveled (Animal Kingdom series)  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/author/joe-rohde/Mickey Tie-Dye shirts https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/disneymagicmoments-how-to-make-a-popular-mickey-tie-dye-shirt-at-home/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

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Road tripping to Walt Disney World can make for a LONG start to the vacation.  But with some tips & ideas to make it more fun, it can also make for a GREAT start to your next vacation.  Want more ideas?  Check out our blog post. https://wdwtravelinghome.com/roadtriptowdw   Kermit's Interview: https://www.npr.org/2020/08/02/898274943/kermit-and-the-gang-return-in-new-disney-show-muppets-now Baby Yoda comes to Amazon's Alexa  https://amzn.to/33pkRFc Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

If money was no object, what would be on your Disney bucket list?  A trip on the Grand One yacht?  A private tour guide? Grand Floridian concierge stay?  Let's imagine money grows on trees and build an extravagant Disney bucket list. The World....At Home The new shows coming to Disney Plus in August are out!  We're especially excited to watch...Galaxy's Edge: Adventure Awaits, The Peanuts Movie, Howard (died in 1991 before Aladdin could come out), Greatest Showman, One & Only IvanTwo jewelry lines have announced collaborations with Disney.  The Origami Owl will bring Disney to their catalog & Baublebar will feature their Disney lines on shopDisney.com as well as in the parks. http://www.origamiowlnews.com/introducing-the-officially-licensed-disney-and-origami-owl-collection/ Baublebar https://disneyfashionista.com/new-disney-parks-baublebar-collection-coming-soon/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Walt Disney World (and Disneyland) offer some generous discounts for military personnel, better than most of their discounts. While the resort offerings vary from year to year and the ticket discounts are not permanent, both have been around for a long time and are probably here to stay.  And where else in the Orlando-area have military discounts?Full show notes & links can be found at: https://wdwtravelinghome.com/episode-16/So how can military families save? Let's chat! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

It's easy to convince yourself that DVC is perfect for you. Beautiful resorts, all those booths around the park, your longtime love of Disney. But it's not right for everyone. (It wasn't right for us until recently.)In this episode, we'll talk about three types of people that Disney Vacation Club (Probably) Isn't ForComplete show notes & links:  https://wdwtravelinghome.com/episode15/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Do you remember your first trip to WDW as a child?  As an adult?  What do you wish you had known, what would have made your trip better if you had only known?  Complete show notes are on our blog. https://wdwtravelinghome.com/episode14/ Build Main Street, USA at home with these plans from Disney Imaginnering. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disney-parks-blog-presents-disney-paper-parks-designed-by-walt-disney-imagineering-part-1/ Ready for another art lesson?  This time, Disney is teaching you to draw the castle!  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/disneymagicmoments-learn-to-draw-a-disney-castle/   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Let's play a game of "This or That?".  And we'll also talk about our experiences using the new park reservation system (hint: it wasn't great!).  Find the game card on our Instagram.  We'd love to see your answers, so grab the card & tag us!Trailer for Soul -- https://twitter.com/Disney/status/1277012860682428416The next Pirates of the Caribbean has a female lead!  https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2020/06/26/pirates-caribbean-margot-robbie-star-new-disney-film/3266745001/Hamilton is coming to Disney+ Friday...July 3 -- https://youtu.be/DSCKfXpAGHc Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

The parks are opening!  What doe we know about the new park reservation system? We'll chat about Disney's new system and then chat about 8 easy ways to have some Disney magic at home.   Disney's Eye Found It card game https://amzn.to/3euu3uG   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Most resorts are closed, most activities at the resorts have been canceled.  So where are the best places to stay with the most opportunities? But first.... The Dole Whip kits from Amazon are fantastic!  Missing Home?  Grab a bag. https://amzn.to/2UQpzqp You can now get TeePublic designs as masks.  Check out some fun Disney-themed masks for your upcoming trip...or while you wait.  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wdw-traveling-home?ref_id=12325 (affiliate) Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/  

Every day at WDW is the Best Day Ever.  But what if you could design YOUR perfect day?  No costs, no logistics, and no calories?  Today, Jim takes us through the World for his Best (Father's) Day Ever!  We'll also talk a bit about reopening news. Jedi Temple Challenge (June 10) https://www.youtube.com/StarWarsKids Artemis Fowl (June 12)  https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/artemis-fowl/7GHUkgt7iSgR Quote of the Week “The important thing is the family. If you can keep the family together — and that's the backbone of our whole business, catering to families — that's what we hope to do.”   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

New in June on Disney + brings us some throwback shows for us Gen Xers and Disney Springs has two new food treats awaiting you on your arrival.  And before we get into today's big topic, Magic Kingdom counter-service restaurants, we'll also discuss Disney's big reopening news. Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Disney-Loving Dad https://wdwtravelinghome.com/disney-gift-ideas/ Welcome Back drink at Disney Springs https://touringplans.com/blog/2020/05/21/review-disney-springs-welcome-back-drink-from-starbucks/ What's Coming to Disney + in June https://whatsondisneyplus.com/whats-coming-to-disney-in-june/ Disney Quote of the Week "... there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it." Pollyanna Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Chit-Chat & News =============================== 1) Target rugs -- Prices start at $79.99 -- https://www.target.com/s/disney+rugs?sortBy=relevance&Nao=0&category=5xtq9   2) Totchos from Woody's Lunch Box https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disneymagicmoments-cooking-up-the-magic-first-time-on-disney-parks-blog-recipe-for-totchos-from-woodys-lunch-box-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-yeehaw/   3) If your faovrite father also loves Disney, we put up a blog post this week with more than a dozen gift ideas.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Yep.  This week was supposed to be our *FIRST* DVC vacation and we were bringing along a special guest with us.  So, today, that's what we're chatting about--the Magical experiences we were most looking forward to, along with a bit of Disney News. Halfway to Halloween celebration https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/topics/magic-moments/ Disney Springs re-opening guidelines https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/welcome-back-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-phased-reopening-of-disney-springs-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ Jungle Cruise game pre-order https://amzn.to/3dTZxK5 (aff link) Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Big news this week with the reopening news from Shanghai Disney & Disney Springs!  We'll also talk about the updated release dates for upcoming Disney movies.  And then we'll dig into Use Year & DVC.  What does it mean & why does it matter? Happy listening! Disney Use Year: What is it & why does it matter. https://wdwtravelinghome.com/dvc-use-year/ Updated Disney Movie Dates  https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/3/21207227/black-widow-mulan-release-date-artemis-fowl-marvel-cinematic-universe Tonga Toast Recipe https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disneymagicmoments-tonga-toast-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort-the-ultimate-mothers-day-breakfast-treat/ Shanghai Disney guidelines https://www.facebook.com/themeparkreview/posts/10158355650353566   Disney Springs reopening https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disney-springs-begins-phased-reopening-on-may-20/   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Welcome back!  This week we're talking about those lovely places we rest our weary bodies at the end of a long park day.  We'll explore three resorts we love...and one that we don't.   Disney News =============================== Disney has face masks for pre-order.  4-pack for $19.99.  The expected ship date, though, isn't until the end of July. https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/   Prop Culture is getting RAVE reviews from Disney+ viewers.  8 episodes. Prop Culture https://www.disneyplus.com/series/disney-prop-culture/3vXywewCCYr5   30 Virtual Tour Rides Take a virtual ride on Disneyland attractions https://www.countryliving.com/life/g32121995/virtual-disneyland-rides-tours/   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

On April 28, Orange County, Florida released its initial guidelines for the reopening of large theme parks, including Disney World. We share our thoughts on these guidelines.   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/   Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

While we (eagerly) await Disney's grand reopening, there's a lot of speculation floating around. Today we'll chat about what changes may be made and what we think the post-quarantine Disney World may look like. The survey from Universal Studios https://twitter.com/AllCentralFla/status/1251315868790853632 Where can you buy Disney-themed face masks? Here's a great list!https://noguiltlife.com/disney-face-coverings-and-masks/

Join us as we talk about PhotoPass & Memory Maker. It's a great service to capture the highlights of your trip. But Memory Maker comes at a hefty price. What is it and is it really worth buying for your next trip? Visit our blog post for more thoughts:https://wdwtravelinghome.com/photopass/ Disney's PhotoPass & MM information https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/photopass/ Disney's Military Discount https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/special-memory-maker-pricing-for-u-s-military-members/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/

Are you considering buying into the Disney Vacation Club (DVC)? There is so much to know & a lot of confusion. As a brand-new DVC family, we're excited about our purchase and eager to share what we've learned. Join us as we break it all down and talk about the pros & cons. Read our blog post for more information. https://wdwtravelinghome.com/dvc-guide Our Favorite DVC blog https://dvcfan.com/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wdwtravelinghome/ Visit us on our blog http://wdwtravelinghome.com/