Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast

We’re building our ultimate Walt Disney World meal — pulling our favorite picks from all across property to create one perfect dining experience. From the location and atmosphere to the drink, appetizer, entrée, and dessert, we’re drafting the best bites Disney has to offer right now.

We last did this episode awhile back, and let’s just say… a lot has changed. Over the years, we’ve tried new restaurants, revisited longtime favorites...

We’re breaking down everything you need to know about using gift cards at Walt Disney World and why they might be one of the most underrated tools for planning and budgeting your vacation.

Whether you’ve received a Disney gift card as a gift, plan to purchase them ahead of your trip, or are just looking for a smarter way to manage spending in the parks, gift cards can make a huge difference. We walk through exactly where Disney gift...

We’re sharing our full review of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, one of our favorite and most creative festivals of the year. Running from January 16 through February 23, 2026, this festival blends food, visual art, and live entertainment in a way only EPCOT can — and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before you go.

We start with the basics, including when to visit, how long to plan for, and why this is o...

We’re breaking down our full VIP Tour experience and putting real numbers behind one of Disney’s most talked-about (and most expensive) offerings. We go far beyond the “it was amazing” review and dig into the math, comparing VIP Tours directly to Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass, Lightning Lane Premier Pass, After Hours events, and seasonal party tickets.

You’ll hear how much we actually accomplished during our ...

We’re setting the table for EPCOT’s most creative festival and getting you ready for opening weekend. Before we head into the parks for our full review next week, we’re taking a step back to talk expectations, favorites, and a whole lot of food. First, we break down where EPCOT Festival of the Arts ranks for us among EPCOT’s four annual festivals and why it continues to punch above its weight despite being the shortest of the bu...

We’re taking a look at how our Disney opinions have changed over time — from the way we plan and tour to how we handle crowds, dining, resorts, and even souvenirs. Some of these shifts came from experience, some from necessity, and some from simply realizing that what worked years ago doesn’t always work now.

We talk through big-picture topics like how much planning is actually too much, whether rope drop is always worth it, and how...

We’re putting Disney’s Old Key West Resort head-to-head with Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to see which laid-back villa resort comes out on top.

Both resorts offer spacious accommodations, boat access to Disney Springs, and a slower, more relaxed pace than your typical theme park hotel—but they go about it in very different ways. Old Key West brings Florida Keys charm, oversized villas, and that “this feels like home” energ...

I’m joined by my friend Sean from But Mostly Disney, and we’re putting Walt Disney World’s wait times officially on trial. Using real guest data — including polls, reviews, ratings, historic wait times from Thrill Data, and actual ride length — we break down the top fifteen Walt Disney World attractions to answer the question every Disney fan has asked while standing in a long line: is this ride actually worth the wait?

This isn’t j...

We’re hitting pause, looking back, and taking stock of just how big 2025 was for Disney — before turning our eyes forward to what 2026 has in store for Walt Disney World and beyond.

From emotional goodbyes to major park areas, to brand-new lounges, shows, and even a brand-new Disney park announcement overseas, 2025 delivered some of the most impactful Disney news we’ve seen in years. We break down the biggest announcements from the ...

We’re diving into Disney behaviors that should absolutely be socially accepted everywhere, because somehow the parks figured out how humans actually want to function… and then we all had to go back home. From skipping lines like a pro to paying for everything with your wrist, Disney has quietly raised our expectations for daily life — and we’re not mad about it.

We’re counting down our favorite habits, systems, and quirks that feel ...

We’re breaking down our full experience using the Candlelight Processional dining package at Garden Grill Restaurant, capped off with an unforgettable performance narrated by Gary Sinise.

We walk you step-by-step through how the dining package works, what’s included with the prix-fixe meal, and why Garden Grill continues to be one of the better overall choices when it comes to Candlelight dining packages. From the rotating restauran...

This episode is a little different — because it was recorded live, unfiltered, and full of holiday chaos. No edits, no do-overs, just festive fun with the Main Street Magic community from start to finish.

We kick things off by catching up and diving straight into Would You Rather: Disney Holiday Edition, letting the live chat decide between some tough holiday-themed Disney choices. From there, things get even more festive as we set ...

We’re spending a full day exploring Universal’s Epic Universe to see if it really does live up to the hype. From the moment you step into Celestial Park, it’s clear this isn’t just another theme park — it’s a massive leap forward in immersive storytelling, ride technology, and atmosphere.

We break down each world we explored, starting with Celestial Park and its stunning design, headlined by the thrilling Stardust Racers coaster. Fr...

We’re checking into Universal Helios Grand Hotel to see if this Celestial Park stunner truly lives up to the hype. From gorgeous views and modern rooms to breezy pool vibes and a rooftop bar that practically begs you to stay all night, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Universal’s newest Signature resort.

But before we get too relaxed, we do the exact opposite of relaxing… and launch ourselves straight into the U...

We’re back and diving headfirst into the whirlwind that was our Thanksgiving weekend—because what better way to jump back in than with a little chaos, a little sparkle, and a whole lot of Disney?

We kick things off at Disney Springs with a quick update on the brand-new Disney Drop Shop, a permanent addition to the Marketplace Co-Op that’s basically a treasure chest for collectors. Blind boxes, Cosbi figures, Pop Mart surprises… if i...

We're kicking things off at the IAAPA Expo 2025, the global meeting place for theme-park creators, innovators, and anyone who thinks fun should come with seat belts and safety restraints. With more than 1,100 exhibitors and endless new ride concepts, animatronics, VR demos, and snack samples, the Expo is always an overload of creativity — in the best possible way. We’ll break down what caught our eye, the coolest booths we explored...

We’re diving head-first into another wildly fun round of Resort Wars, and this time the battle is big, bold, and packed with classic Disney history. We’re putting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort into the ring, and trust us… this showdown is a monorail-line heavyweight match. 

If you’ve been following our Resort Wars journey, you know we’ve taken on some iconic battles — Pop vs. Art of Animation, R...

We’re cracking open another round of our Listener Q&A series, where your questions take center stage and we get to time-travel, daydream, debate, and laugh our way through the wild world of Walt Disney World. From Back to the Future-style time hopping to EPCOT engineering, this one covers a little bit of everything—so buckle up, because the flux capacitor is… well, metaphorically humming.

We kick things off with a big one: If you ha...

We’re diving headfirst into another round of our Main Street Magic Mailbag: Listener Q&A — one of our favorite series because we truly never know what questions are coming. They’re funny, thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes just delightfully odd… which makes them perfect. 

We kick things off with a question about the biggest Disney purchase we regret.We break down the decisions we would absolutely not make again. Next up, we get h...