Don't miss out on visiting the Disney hotels! There is so much fun to be had outside the parks. Today, I'm giving you 5 ideas for how to spend a day outside the theme parks by visiting a Disney resort. I'll give you options for dining, entertainment, and shopping, as well as some fun transportation options along the way. Come get some ideas for how…

Today we are taking at look back at Walt Disney World room and ticket pricing from over 20 year ago. I found my mom's old receipts, and share what the All Star Resorts cost in the summer of 2002, a New Years trip at Pop Century in 2004, and a 7 day park tickets in 2007. Come listen to how things have changed, and reach out to start planning your ow…

Today I'm sharing plans for my RunDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Will I actually get to run the races with my busted up foot? Who knows, but I'm going to have fun regardless. I'm sharing how we plan to get to our hotel, and the different options available for you, the free Disney perk we plan to utilize on check in day, our timeline for the…

Today we are talking RunDisney. Whether you are looking to run Dopey, do a Princess 5k, or knock out a Wine and Dine half marathon, I've got some must have tips for you to make your experience go smoothly. I'll share tips for registration and what to do if you don't get in, a common misconception when it comes to picking your hotel, and what you'll…

Looking to save money on your upcoming Disney trip? Today I have my 5 favorite tips for saving on your Walt Disney World vacation. I'll share the least expensive weeks to travel for the remainder of 2025, free perks to enjoy on property, how your form of payment can help you save on other parts of the vacation, and my favorite method, the BOUNCE BA…

Let's go back in time and take a look at Walt Disney World in 2002. Today I'm taking you through the Magic Kingdom Guide Map to share what was happening in the parks for the Disney 100 Years of Magic Celebration, as well as what attractions and restaurants you could find 20 plus years ago. Find out about what rides were still around, where you coul…

Let's go back in time and take a look at Walt Disney World in 2002. Today I'm taking you through the EPCOT Guide Map to share what was happening in the parks for the Disney 100 Years of Magic Celebration, as well as what attractions and restaurants you could find 20 plus years ago. Find out about what rides were in World Showcase, what you could do…

Come along as I recap my trip to Las Vegas and Zion National Park in Utah a few weeks ago. My husband and I did a walking food tour of Old Vegas and Freemont street, and had dinner at Chin Chin and the Citizen. Then we headed to Zion National park and stayed at the one rental property in the park, True North, and enjoyed the neighboring town of Spr…

Let's go back in time and take a look at Walt Disney World in 2002 (and that giant Sorcerer Mickey Hat). Today I'm taking you through the MGM Studios (Now Hollywood Studios) Guide Map to share what was happening in the parks for the Disney 100 Years of Magic Celebration, as well as what attractions and restaurants you could find 20 plus years ago. …

Let's go back in time and take a look at Walt Disney World in 2002. Today I'm taking you through the Animal Kingdom Guide Map to share what was happening in the parks for the Disney 100 Years of Magic Celebration, as well as what attractions and restaurants you could find 20 plus years ago. Come back next time for a look at MGM Studios, EPCOT and M…

If you are planning a Walt Disney World trip in 2025, don't miss this episode. I'm sharing my strategy for "rope dropping" Magic Kingdom, or what to ride as soon as the park opens. I have 2 completely different strategies for this based on your travel party. Today I'll share my suggestions if you are traveling with little kids or want to focus on c…

If you are planning a Walt Disney World trip in 2025, don't miss this episode. I'm sharing my strategy for "rope dropping" Magic Kingdom, or what to ride as soon as the park opens. I have 2 completely different strategies for this based on your travel party. Today I'll share my suggestions if you are looking to do more thrill rides like TRON and Se…

If you are planning a Walt Disney World trip in 2025, don't miss this episode. I'm sharing my strategy for "rope dropping" EPCOT, or what to ride as soon as the park opens. I'm suggesting you head to one of the 4 corners of EPCOT - Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, Soarin or Test Track (when it reopens). But a lot of this will depend…

If you are planning a Walt Disney World trip in 2025, don't miss this episode. I'm sharing my strategy for "rope dropping" Hollywood Studios, or what to ride as soon as the park opens. I'm suggesting you head to Slinky Dog Dash first thing, or Rock N Rollercoaster or Tower of Terror if you are a thrill seeker. I also share my top 3 picks for Lightn…

If you are planning a Walt Disney World trip in 2025, don't miss this episode. I'm sharing my strategy for "rope dropping" Animal Kingdom, or what to ride as soon as the park opens. I'm suggesting you head to Flight of Passage first, but that's not the case if you aren't staying on property. I also share my top 3 picks for Lightning Lane Multipass …

Want to save money on your next Disney World or Disney Cruise Line trip? Today I'm sharing all the deals that have been released for 2025 for Disney destinations and Universal. There are discounts on rooms, half off deposits, free park tickets and free dining plans! Don't miss this episode and let's start planning your 2025 Disney vacation or next …

Worried about motion sickness at Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure? Today I'm sharing what rides get a green light from me as someone who suffers with motion sickness. I'll go through each ride in the parks, tell you what to expect, and which ones I have personally ridden and not had motion sickness issues. Want to experience Universal Orla…

Today I'm sharing my honest and unfiltered thoughts on Universal Orlando’s holiday offerings. From breathtaking décor to amazing character interactions, I dive deep into what I loved—and what left me scratching my head. I’m spilling the tea on my hot takes and unpopular opinions, revealing which holiday experiences truly stood out and which ones di…

Join me as I reflect on my top travel memories from 2024! From the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to the charming vibes of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and of course, the magical moments at Walt Disney World, this episode is packed with unforgettable experiences. I’ll also share my first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wish, offering a glimpse into this i…

New to Walt Disney World and taking your first Disney trip in 2025? This is the episode for you. Today I am sharing the top 10 experiences a first timer has to try! These aren't super specific, so you can make them work for your family or travel party. I share where to stay, where to eat, what park you've got to visit and a reminder to slow down an…

Today I am answering your questions about Disney World and Universal. I'm sharing my thoughts on when to visit Epic Universe, how to get between Disney World and Universal, the different between after hours events, parties, and extended evening hours and more tips for navigating the parks. Saving Money with Bounce Back Offers Ep 223 - How my client…

Today I am answering your questions about Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. I'm talking Park Pass Reservations and who needs them, modifying lightning lanes, building droids, memory maker, rider swap and more. Come back next week for Part 2 and more Disney World and Universal questions. Saving Money with Bounce Back Offers Ep 223 - H…

Want to save time and money on your Universal, Walt Disney World, Cruise Line or All Inclusive vacation in 2025? Today I've got tips to save on everything from park tickets to airfare as well as travel trends to look for in 2025 and when you may want to book that vacation. Let's start planning your next adventure today! Saving Money with Bounce Bac…

Just because the All Star Resorts, Pop Century and Art of Animation are the lowest cost resort hotels in Walt Disney World doesn't mean they don't have a ton to offer guests. Today, I'm sharing 10 perks of staying at the value resorts on Disney property and why you don't want to skip over them. I share about early entry perks, great shopping and di…

Today I'm sharing my strategy for using Lightning Lanes in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World so that you don't have to run all over the park to skip the lines. I'll share the 3 rides I booked in advance, the importance of that midday break, and how I stacked lightning lanes, and broke a few rules to make the most of my day. I've got tips you can u…

If you are familiar with how things work at Walt Disney World, but planning to head to Universal Orlando for the first time, this is the episode for you. I'm sharing 10 things the Universal does differently than Disney that the new visitor will what to know. I share about paper tickets, what you WON'T want to bring into the parks, a big perk of the…

Want 15 tips for your next Universal Orlando or Walt Disney World vacation? Check out this trip report from my recent long weekend celebration, and learn tips and tricks to make the most out of your next trip. I share tips for getting tickets and visiting the new Dream Works Land in Universal, rope drop tips and magical extras in EPCOT, and info on…

Come along on our EPIC long weekend trip to celebrate my mom's birthday. We are park to park hopping at Universal and trying all the things, eating around the world at EPCOT, and having a truly magical day using Lighting Lane Multi Pass in Magic Kingdom! Come escape to Florida for a while today! Want my podcast library sorted by topic? Join my emai…

Come plan a Christmas Disney World trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a hotel, ticket type, and any add ons we need for a trip and look at prices and tickets for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to …

Come plan a Disney Cruise Line trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a cruise itinerary and port, room type, and any add ons we need. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to start thinking about your Disney Cruise Line budget! Want my podcast library sorted b…

Come plan a Disneyland trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a hotel, ticket type, and any add ons we need for a trip and look at prices and tickets for the Halloween event Oogie Boogie Bash. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to start thinking about your D…

Come plan a Universal Orlando trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a hotel, ticket type, and any add ons we need for a trip and look at prices and tickets for the new EPIC Universe. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to start thinking about your Universal …

Come plan a Disney World trip with me. Today I'll take you through the booking process as we pick a hotel, ticket type, and any add ons we need for a trip. I'll share the real numbers and break down the cost for each choice. This is a great episode to start thinking about your Disney World budget! Want my podcast library sorted by topic? Join my em…

Looking to add some holiday magic to your Disney World trip but don't want to pay extra for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party or Jollywood Nights? Today I'm sharing all the holiday happenings inside and outside of the theme parks that are included with your stay. Enjoy EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays, meet Santa, or take a Christmas Tree Stroll …

Looking to make your Disney World vacation more All Inclusive? Today I'm comparing going Club Level with your room at your Disney Resort Hotel vs adding the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan to your package. I'll talk about what's included with both, and give you some sample pricing if you added this upgrade to a Coronado Springs or Beach Club Stay.…

EPIC UNIVERSE reservations are live and can now be made for the opening date of May 22, 2025. Today I'm sharing about the pricing for Epic Universe, how ticketing will work when it first opens, and the room types and pricing for the 3 new hotels Stella Nova, Terra Luna and Helios Grand. I'll also share a sample quote for a family of 4 heading to ex…

What's the ideal way to plan out your Disney World days? Every travel party has their own flow, but today I'm sharing what my family does each day of a 7 night trip, when we visit the theme parks, the ideal order we do them in, and how we spend our rest days. If you are a first time Disney goer, this is the episode for you! Want my free help and se…

Disney has dropped another addition to their skip the line service that is available at both Walt Disney World and Disney Land. Lightning Lane Premiere pass is a premium service with a hefty price tag that simplifies your line skipping process. Today I'll share all the details of the service, talk about what's included, and talk pricing! Ep 192 - L…

Looking to save money on your next Walt Disney World vacation? Here is my tip, book another trip as soon as you get home! Bounce Back offers at Disney World allow you to save up to 35% on your hotel stay if you book another trip within 7 days of check out. I go into all the specifics and fine print in this episode, and share a real quote and how a …

Do you want to take a Disney Cruise but aren't sure which ship to pick? Today I'm sharing all about the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish Cruise ships, as well as the soon to sail Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. I'm sharing all about capacity, departure ports, length of cruises offered, itineraries, as w…

I've got 10 spots for you in Walt Disney World that you won't want to miss. Today I'm sharing where to ____ fill in the blank__ at Disney World. I'll share where to watch fireworks or the parade, get holiday feels without paying for an after hours party, where to get my favorite snack and coffee, a great character meet and greet and more! Looking f…

Do you know what you are allowed to bring into Disney theme parks, or what outdoorsy activities are available for your non Disney lovers? Today I'm sharing 10 things you may not realize you can do in the Walt Disney World. I'm sharing where to change your baby, how to get your cherished photos, skipping long lines when one child can't ride somethin…

Today I'm sharing my top 10 favorite things I did on my Disneyland trip. From rides that are better at Disneyland vs Disney World, my favorite foods and snacks, great theming in Cars Land and Avengers Campus and some awesome character interactions, Disneyland has something for everyone. Come get your mid week Disney fix! Looking for more Disney and…

Imagine you head to a Walt Disney World theme park and you only get to do 5 things? Will you choose a snack, a ride, a nighttime show or a character meet? Today I'm dropping in to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom and only choosing 5 experiences for my short stay. Do you agree with my choice? Head to social media and let m…

Today I tackle 4 different travel parties and share which Disney destination would be my top choice for them. You'll hear suggestions for families with teens or toddlers, multi-generational groups or adult only! My answers may surprise you, but I'm sharing all the pros and cons each group may find in Walt Disney World, Disneyland and on Disney Crui…

If you are headed to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, be sure to check out this episode. I share details about every ride, attraction, and show you can catch on the right side of the park as well as tips for wait times and what to use your Lightning Lane Multi Pass on. Add a little magic to your day, and don't miss the previous episode where I c…

If you are headed to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, be sure to check out this episode. I share details about every ride, attraction, and show you can catch on the right side of the park as well as tips for wait times and what to use your Lightning Lane Multi Pass on. Add a little magic to your day, and come back for the next episode as I chat …

Don't make these mistakes in Magic Kingdom. Today I'm sharing 5 things I regret doing in this OG Disney World park so that you don't make the same mistake. I share a Bibbidi Bobbidi Botique story, talk character dining with toddlers. share the downside of the Virtual Queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and a few things you won't want to miss on Main …

If you are headed to Disney's Animal Kingdom, be sure to check out this episode. I share details about every ride, like Flight of Passage and Dinosaur, give some tips for my motion sick friends, share about the Lion King and Finding Nemo shows and when you may want to line up, as well as tips for what attractions might close early. Get ready for yo…

Don't make these mistakes when you head to Disney's Animal Kingdom! Today I'm sharing 7 things I regret doing in this park from when I lined up for Flight of Passage to the place on property I'm sad it took me so long to get to! Looking for more Disney and Universal News as well as deals and promotions? Join my email newsletter I hope you enjoyed t…