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Disneyland: Ride or Skip?

August 22, 2023 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.

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Disneyland – Make it Your Vacation Destination

April 22, 2019 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.

: Canoe ride in Disneyland

: Disneyland Hotel pool area

: Disneyland Hotel

: Mad Tea Party – outside location

: ToonTown town square

: Chip ‘n Dale Treehouse in ToonTown

: Gadget’s Go Coaster in ToonTown

: Radiator Spring Racers from inside the car

: Radiator Springs at Cars Land

: Goofy hanging out in Toon Town during Christmas season

: Mater’s Petting Zoo photo spot in Cars Land

: Radiator Springs Racers

: it’s a small world Christmas overlay

: it’s a small world Christmas exterior lights

: Pixar Pier entrance

: it’s a small world Christmas

: it’s a small world Christmas

: it’s a small world Christmas

: Elasti-girl at Pixar Pier meeting with guests

: Angry Dog (and “Slightly Annoyed Dog”) stand at Pixar Pier

: Pal-A-Round at Pixar Pier at California Adventure

: Chip checking in at the Disneyland Hotel

: Goofy watching TV with the kids at Disneyland Hotel

: Dream Designers with My Mickey Vacation Travel at our Disneyland conference

: Red Rose Tavern in Fantasyland

: Haunted Mansion – Nightmare Before Christmas overlay exterior

: Haunted Mansion – Nightmare Before Christmas overlay

: Haunted Mansion – Nightmare Before Christmas overlay – doom buggy loading area

: Haunted Mansion – Nightmare Before Christmas overlay

: Oogie Boogie in Haunted Mansion

: Haunted Mansion – Nightmare Before Christmas overlay

: Cruella De Vil just being herself on Main Street U.S.A.

: Karen and Jeff inside Walt Disney’s apartment on Main Street in Disneyland

: Jesse, Woody, and Bullseye in it’s a small world

: Sleeping Beauty Castle walk through tour

: Sleeping Beauty Castle accessible experience

: Alamo car rental right on Disneyland resort property

: Peter Pan being silly in Fantasyland

: Fantasyland Snow White’s Scary Adventures

: Fantasyland Pinoccio’s

: Fantasyland

: Frontierland

: Pluto hanging out in ToonTown

: Paradise Pier Hotel

: Paradise Pier Hotel room

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Disney Park Tours – Beyond the Attractions

August 14, 2018 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.

: Flowers inside the Lilly Belle

: Our guide in the Lilly Belle

: We saw archive videos on this large tablet

: Exhibit of Walt’s love of trains

: Picture of Walt and Lillian on the LIlly Belle

: My name tag for Walk in Walt’s Footsteps tour

: My dad learning from the tour guide

: Inside Walt’s apartment.

: Lilly Belle sign

: Our breakfast and “bling” before the tour

: Inside the LIlly Belle

: The beautiful Lilly Belle furniture

: Our guide outside the train station

: The wireless ear monitor we used to hear the guide as well as Walt’s voice

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Pixar Pier and PixarFest Trip Report to Disneyland

August 4, 2018 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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Episode 8 – Adventures by Disney

June 6, 2018 00:48:17

Adventures by Disney is a unique vacation experience with a guided tour where you and your family become part of the story. Become immersed in the cultures, the places, and the people of wherever your Adventure takes you.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dream Designer Lauralee Hartz as we chat about how amazing an Adventures by Disney vacation truly is. From the specially trained – and local – Adventure Guides, to the “Disney Difference”, listen in as we describe the benefits of this type of vacation travel.

Karen and Lauralee will share their story of their recent Costa Rica adventure. Their experience included amazing Adventure Guides, ziplining, a river float, and great memories.

Jeff and Karen also describe some amazing experiences during their Disneyland and Southern California Adventure including a visit to the Walt Disney Studios and the Walt Disney Imagineering studios.

Adventures by Disney will take you across the U.S., and around the world to destinations such as New York City, San Francisco, Southern California, Italy, Japan, Greece, Viet Nam, China, and so much more.

Contact the Dream Designers at My Mickey Vacation Travel to learn more about an Adventures by Disney vacation experience.

: Costa Rica Volcano

: Costa Rica Sloths

: Adventures by Disney – Costa Rica

: Ziplining with Lauralee

: Costa Rica Hotel

: Costa Rica

: Transportation

: Costa Rica Wildlife

: AbD Arrival in Costa Rica

: Adventures by Disney – Costa Rica

: River Float

: Karen and Lauralee in Costa Rica

: Paddle of Power on the AbD bus

: Walt Disney Studios Water Tower

: Walt Disney Studios – Frank Wells Building

: Walt Disney Studios – Legends Handprint

: Walt Disney Studios – Headquarters

: Walt Disney Studios – Archives

: Karen with the Walt Disney’s Academy Award

: Walt Disney Studios – Archives Animators Desk

: Walt Disney Studios – Archives memorabilia

: Jeff with Imagineer Tony Baxter

: Walt Disney Studios – Walt’s Office

: Walt Disney Studios Courtyard

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Episode 5 – VIP Tours at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

May 14, 2018 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 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.