Mountains of Magic - A Walt Disney World Tips Podcast for Newbies

 IF YOU ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER OF 2025, YOU NEED THIS EPISODE! Today I'm breaking down how the after hours Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom will affect your trip. From early closures, to party guests entering, when to make dining reservation and when to visit Magic Kingdom during these months, I've got my top tips for party and non party goers!

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Want to stay at multiple hotels during your next Disney trip. Then a split stay is for you. But there is a lot to navigate between packages, park tickets, packing and more. In this episode, I have all my best tips for doing a split stay including where you should stay, what nights to stay where for the most perks, and how to group your tickets. Reach out today, and let's plan your split stay! Get A Quote 

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Planning a Disney Cruise or dreaming of setting sail? I'm sharing my packing list for a Disney cruise as well as some lesser known items you'll want to bring. Did you know you can bring alcohol onboard, decorate your door, and trade gifts with other passengers? Plus, I've got other items to pack that will make your home away from home on your Disney Cruise a little bit easier to navigate. 

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Heading to Disney World and Magic Kingdom this year? Don't miss this episode where I break down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. You'll hear what rides to rope drop, what restaurants to skip, and when to head to fireworks. 

🎧 Listen in as I share about Be our Guest, TRON, Happily Ever After, Peter Pan's Flight and more. 

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Planning a Disney World trip in 2025 to Hollywood Studios?  This real talk episode breaks down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. You'll hear what rides to rope drop, where to get your Star Wars fix, and where the hottest spot in the park is. 

🎧 Listen now for all my best Hollywood Studios tips, and find out what ride you MUST do early in the d...

Planning a day at Animal Kingdom in 2025? This real talk episode breaks down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. You'll hear what rides to rope drop, what restaurants to skip, and while you'll want to go at the beginning of your Disney Vacation. You'll get all my best Animal Kingdom tips. 

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Thinking about cruising from Los Angeles on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas? In this fun trip report episode, I’m joined by my friend Katie as we spill all the details from our recent cruise to Ensenada, Mexico aboard one of Royal’s most high-tech ships.

From embarkation at the Port of Los Angeles to tacos in Ensenada, we’re sharing what surprised us, what we loved, and what we’d definitely skip next time.

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Planning a day at EPCOT in 2025? This brutally honest episode breaks down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. From what rides to rope drop, what food to skip, and when to leave the park, I've got all my best EPCOT tips and tricks!

Whether you're visiting for the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, hitting up Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic ...

Come ON THE GO with me as a spend a day at Disneyland and California Adventure celebrating Disneyland's 70th birthday and then hop on board Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. Find out all there is to do at Disneyland for the 70th, and everything you'll find on the Ovation of the Seas plus a fun stop in Ensenada Mexico. Reach out today for help planning your next Disney or Royal Caribbean vacation!

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I've got unpopular opinions around Magic Kingdom today that may ruffle some Disney feathers. I'll share which restaurants are one and done for me, where to watch the fireworks, rides to skip and more. Check out my earlier episodes for hot takes on Epcot and Hollywood Studios. 

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Today I'm giving you a sneak peek into my upcoming trip to Disneyland to celebrate the 70th Anniversary, and a Royal Caribbean Cruise on the Ovation of the Seas out of Los Angeles. Come hear more about this 3 night itinerary that stops in Mexico, all the onboard activities this ship has to offer, and all my pre cruise plans with a day park hopping Disneyland and California Adventure and staying at Pixar Place hotel for the fir...

Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has officially opened, and it's a game-changer! In this episode, I'll provide a comprehensive breakdown of each attraction across the park's five immersive lands - Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe

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I've got unpopular opinions around Hollywood Studios today that may ruffle some Disney feathers. I'll share which restaurants are one and done for me, the nighttime show I'm fine to miss, why Pixar needs more of a presence and the Star Wars area that has to go. Come back for more unpopular opinions of Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. 

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I've got unpopular opinions around EPCOT today that may ruffle some Disney feathers. I'll share why you want to leave Luminous early, why I'm skipping Space 220 and heading to Akershus, and the top reasons Epcot is for kids and you don't want to skip it. Come back for more unpopular opinions of Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. 

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Planning a trip to Universal Orlando's Epic Universe? In this episode, I give you my full Epic Universe trip report — from my stay at the luxurious Helios Grand Hotel, to the best snacks I tasted, to the most exciting rides I experienced. I share honest opinions, tips, and what you need to know before you go.

Whether you're a theme park fanatic or prepping for your first visit, this episode is packed with practical insight...

Today's Disney Cruise trip report takes us on the Disney Fantasy with Courtney a first time Disney cruiser. She shares how embarkation went at Port Canaveral, a pre cruise stay at Coronado Springs resort, dinner at Palo, Pirate Night fireworks, lots of Broadway shows, a day at Castaway Cay and more. Plus a secret room type she found on the Fantasy. Listen in for lots of Disney Cruise Line tips!

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Want tips for Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World? Today I'll go through every ride and attraction and tell you if I would rope drop it (head to it first thing in the morning) get a lightning lane single pass or lightning lane multi pass for it, or just wait in the standby line. I'll share my strategy for rides like TRON, Peter Pan's Flight, 7 Dwarfs Mine Train and more. Use this episode as your guide to Magic Kingdom...

Want tips for EPCOT in Walt Disney World? Today I'll go through every ride and attraction and tell you if I would rope drop it (head to it first thing in the morning) get a lightning lane single pass or lightning lane multi pass for it, or just wait in the standby line. I'll share my strategy for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Frozen Ever After, and Test Track once it reopens. Us...

Here are my top tips for Epic Universe and things I'll skip or can't do without. If you are planning a trip to Universal, don't miss this episode! Come hear about Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, How to Train your Dragon Isle of Berk, Celestial Park and more. I have lots more to share about Epic Universe, so come back for more episodes. 

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