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festival of the holidays

Festival of the Holidays Event and Food Recap

January 2, 2024 California Adventure, Disneyland Resort 0:15:47

The Festival of the Holidays at Disney’s California Adventure Park integrates all the seasonal diversity into one incredible festival.

In this episode, Renee shares her experience at this year’s festival.  In particular, we walk around the park with her as she visits all the wonderful food booths.  

This is a festival you do not want to miss.

For information on booking your next Walt Disney World vacation, visit the Dream Designers at My Mickey Vacation Travel.  For a complimentary quote or consultation, visit https://mymickeyvacation.com/quote.

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disneyland

Disneyland: Ride or Skip?

August 22, 2023 California Adventure, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort 00:18:08

Welcome to a thrill-filled episode that takes you right into the heart of Disneyland’s enchanting world! With countless attractions and rides, how do you decide which ones to experience and which ones to pass by? Renee, Bridget, and Nicole are here to unravel the mystery!

In this exciting episode, we’ll journey through Disneyland’s iconic attractions, sharing our honest insights and personalized recommendations on what to ride and what to skip. Join us as we dive into:

  • The Must-Rides: From timeless classics to adrenaline-pumping thrill rides, we’ll highlight the attractions that you simply cannot miss, tailored to your unique tastes and preferences.

  • The Skippable Experiences: Not all attractions are for everyone. Our expert hosts will reveal which rides might not be worth the wait, saving you valuable time for more magical experiences.

  • Insider Tips and Tricks: Our seasoned travel advisors, with insider knowledge and first-hand experience, will share exclusive tips that help you navigate the park like a pro.

Tune in to “Disneyland: Ride it or Skip it?” for an unforgettable exploration of the magic that awaits you at Disneyland.

For information on booking your next Walt Disney World vacation, visit the Dream Designers at My Mickey Vacation Travel.  For a complimentary quote or consultation, visit https://mymickeyvacation.com/quote.

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not so scary

Not So Scary Already? We’re Halfway to Halloween

May 8, 2023 California Adventure, Disneyland Resort, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World 00:30:31

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is right around the corner.  Believe it or not, this year’s party begins on August 11, so it’s time to start making your plans now.  Tickets are on sale, and it’s time to make your resort and park reservations now.  Oh, and don’t forget the costumes.

In this episode, our hosts give you all to scoop on how to enjoy the party, some great tips on “when” to do all-the-things, and we even dip our toes into Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash.

So join in the fun as we talk about all things Not So Scary.

For information on booking your next Walt Disney World vacation, visit the Dream Designers at My Mickey Vacation Travel.  For a complimentary quote or consultation, visit https://mymickeyvacation.com/quote.

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Disneyland

Disneyland – Make it Your Vacation Destination

April 22, 2019 California Adventure, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Planning 00:50:54

Disneyland has become our favorite vacation destination.  Without question.

So many of our guests ask these questions, though…… Isn’t it so far away?  Isn’t it just a small park?  Isn’t is just a ‘one day’ vacation?

NO, no, no, no, and no.

In this episode, we explain why Disneyland is the perfect family destination.  From having 2 full theme parks within walking distance of each other, to having 3 onsite resorts you can walk to as well, Disneyland is the perfect vacation destination for families.

Imagine not having to deal with buses, boats, monorails, or cars.  

And if you’ve traveled to Walt Disney World before, there are so many differences that you may not be aware of.  

Join us as we discuss all the great vacation opportunities that await your family in Disneyland Resort.

And then reach out to the wonderful Dream Designer travel professionals at My Mickey Vacation Travel to get started planning your vacation.

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Disney park tours

Disney Park Tours – Beyond the Attractions

August 14, 2018 Animal Kingdom, California Adventure, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World 0:25:06

Disney Park tours are an amazing way to experience even more while on your family vacation.  Whether you are a Walt Disney history buff, enjoy behind the scenes access, or just want to experience something new, tours are a fun way to bring these to life.

In this week’s episode, I chat with my dad, Tom Wunder, about our 5 favorite tours….

  • Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World
  • Walk in Walt’s Footsteps at Disneyland Park
  • Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World
  • Grand Circle Tour learning about Walt’s love of trains at Disneyland.
  • VIP Tours at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park

While Disney offers these and many other tours, there are over 100 other Enchanting Extras available to make your vacation experience even more magical.

I’ve added as many pics as I could, but please keep in mind that backstage and Walt’s apartment are off limits for general public pics.

Please enjoy my conversation with my dad.

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pixar pier

Pixar Pier and PixarFest Trip Report to Disneyland

August 4, 2018 California Adventure, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort 00:55:19

Pixar Pier opened recently at Disneyland Resort in the California Adventure theme park.  We were excited to be invited by Disney for a special media event to celebrate and explore the opening of the Pier.

We also explored Disneyland park as well as the summer-long event Pixar Fest is in full swing.

Karen, Danny, Stacey, and Jeff take you on a virtual tour of the pier including the attractions, shopping, and of course, the food.  

Enjoy and be sure to share this episode with your friends.

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disney dining

Disney Dining for Foodies – and not so Foodies

July 10, 2018 California Adventure, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Resorts, Walt Disney World 00:56:24

Disney dining is such a huge part of the vacation experience, we felt it was necessary to give dining it’s own episode.  

This week, we invited Renee Burger, a trained chef as well as a Dream Designer with My Mickey Vacation Travel to discuss the elevated dining options at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Honestly, we could spend about 10 episodes on Disney dining, so today we are focusing on the “foodie” experiences…..those that would really speak to those that appreciate and have a fondness for the dining experience.

Renee brings a special perspective to the Disney dining experience as a professionally trained chef who also teaches the culinary arts to others.

In this episode we discuss the elevated experiences at Disney Springs, the resorts, and the parks.  We also spend time chatting about the ultimate foodie experience, the Epcot International Food and Wind Festival.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and please share your comments below about your favorite dining experience.

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vip tours

Episode 5 – VIP Tours at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

May 14, 2018 Animal Kingdom, California Adventure, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World 00:35:30

VIP Tours are an amazing way to have a personalized experience at the Disney parks.  

Imagine having your own guide taking you through the parks.  Unlimited access to your favorite FastPass rides and attractions and special seating for performances highlight the benefits of a VIP tour.

In this episode, Bridget Morgan, a Dream Designer travel agent with My Mickey Vacation Travel joins us to share her expertise and experience on the VIP services offered by Disney.

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Episode 2 – Pixar Fest and Disneyland Trip Report with Joe Pardo

April 20, 2018 California Adventure, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort 00:49:32

Pixar Fest is now open at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.  Your podcast friends, Karen, Danny, Stacey, and Jeff all share their thoughts and excitement of Pixar Fest.  

In this episode, Jeff also interviews his good friend Joe Pardo, a fellow podcaster, just returned from his family’s trip to Disneyland, and he shares not only his thoughts on Pixar Fest, but delves deep into the challenges of taking a 2 year old across the country.

Joe also shares his thoughts on dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, staying offsite at a Good Neighbor hotel, and some of the merchandise available.

Joe Pardo is an award-winning podcaster, business coach, and author. Here’s how you can follow Joe…..

Website:  superjoepardo.com

Podcast:  The Business Podcast

His new book:  Sales Won’t Save Your Business