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Things That Make You Go Hmm... Disney Parks Edition

While the differentiating quality about Disney Parks is the Imagineering attention to detail, not everything about Disney Parks makes perfect sense. Sometimes, Disney Imagineers just plain get it wrong and sometimes there are other factors at play beyond their control.

10 Very Odd and Puzzling Things About Disney Parks

From Turkey Legs, to non-sensical lines, to hair elastics and popcorn prices at Disneyland Paris, we cover 10+ things about Disney Parks that really make us scratch our heads every time we visit. What the what?! Sometimes Disney Parks just don't make sense.

Sometimes Disney Imagineers Just Plain Get it Wrong

Join us for a little tongue-in-cheek fun in Episode 35 of 1923 Main Street: the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast. 30 minutes of Disney Magic every week.

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

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Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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How to Get that Disney Vacation Experience at Home All Year Round

The end of Disney vacation to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or any other Disney resort can be a sad time, but the good news is that you don't have to leave that Disney vacation experience behind. In Episode 34 of 1923 Main Street: The Disney Travel Podcast, we share our tips for how you can get that Disney vacation experience at home all year round.

The Disney Home or the Disney Backyard

From very simple to more advanced, we cover it all. We share how to start with some very simple and refined decor strategies and go from there into our experience in creating a fully immersive Disney experience at home. We share how we turned our backyard into Disney Resort North, a truly immersive Disney magical destination that we visit everyday.

How to Bring the Disney Magic to Your Home

From decor, to kitchen, to aroma, Disney-inspired creations and much more, there's no limit to what you can do to bring the Disney magic home with you. The key is to think like an Imagineer.

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

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Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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Disney After Dark: Favorite things to Do at Walt Disney World When the Sun Goes Down

Disney after dark is a completely different experience than Walt Disney World at any other time of day.

From theme parks, to resort hotels and more, Disney after dark is one of the most fun ways to experience a Walt Disney World (or Disneyland) vacation. In Episode 33 of 1923 Main Street, the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we cover some of the best and most unique things to do when the sun goes down at Walt Disney World. 

You will hear our top recommendations on:

• the best Walt Disney World park rides and lands after dark
• the best resort hotel grounds after dark
• the best places to go beyond parks and resorts

and much more.

For More Information:

• Disney After Dark: Five Fun Things to Do at Night at Walt Disney World

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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The Best Lobbies for Hanging Out at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Vacation Club Destinations

Like everything created by Disney Imagineers, Disney hotel lobbies are not like any other hotel lobbies.

Disney Hotel Lobbies Are a Lot More Than Just a Space to Check In or Wait for Your Room

Every Disney hotel lobby contains a little extra magic compared to other hotels, but the best-of-the-best Disney hotel lobbies are a destination in their own right, definitely worth checking out and spending a bit of time.

In Episode 32 of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, find out why Disney hotel lobbies are unlike any other and what to look for next time you're there.

For More Information:

• The Best Walt Disney World Luxury Hotel Lobbies for Hanging Out
• Kids Just Wanna Have Fun (Outside the parks at Walt Disney World)

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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Find Out What Type of Disney Traveler You Are and How it Affects Your Disney Travel DNA

There are six types of Disney travelers at Walt Disney World. Your Disney Travel DNA is your unique mix of these six Disney traveler types.

In this interactive episode of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we take you through the six types of Walt Disney World traveler, so that you can self assess to determine your unique mix of Disney Travel DNA.

Why It's Important to Know Your Disney Travel DNA

Some of the Disney travel types are very different from one another, so it can make a difference if two people in a travel group have very different Disney travel DNA profiles.

The Six Types of Walt Disney World Travelers

1. The Park Buster

• the most classic of all Disney Traveler types. Disney Parks fanatic. 
• Would love to do all four Walt Disney World Parks in one day. 
• Doesn't mind the crowds, can stand waiting in line (to some degree) and loves being inside Disney Parks.
• Even on busy park days, the Park Buster will be in his or her element, likely having a few tricks up their sleeve to work through the crowds or knowing when to call it a day and tap out before things get too crazy. 
• high energy and if you can keep up with them, they’ll probably guide you through a very fun 

2. The Disney Planner

• loves to plan and believes a well-planned Disney vacation leads to a successful Disney vacation.
• is happiest when all meals and all FastPasses are locked in as early as Disney allows them to do so. 
• They live with their My Disney Experience app by their side and love the comfort of knowing exactly what is going to happen this afternoon, tomorrow and the next day. 
• doesn’t enjoy leaving things to chance or having any unscheduled time (unless they planned for having unscheduled time). 
• If someone wants to change any plans on the fly, this will cause great stress for the Disney Planner. 
• But secretly they'll enjoy the challenge of having to rejig their carefully-planned itinerary and will find great accomplishment when they come up with a new plan that resets things back into some sense of order.
• Most travel groups will benefit from having a Disney Planner. 

3. The Carefree Disney Traveler

• is relaxed about how they approach their Disney vacation.
• takes things as they come and doesn’t get too stressed about things that don’t go as planned
• If a ride is down, or they miss a reservation, no worries. 
• is easygoing and will usually be able to enjoy themselves no matter what happens.
• the most rare of all Disney Traveler types, but they can have a great calming affect on those around them 
• so it's nice to have a Carefree Disney Traveler in your group.

4. The Disney Historian

• loves soaking up all of the Disney history that surrounds them.
• notices the small details that most travelers miss. 
• advance research on what to watch for and inspiration behind rides, attractions and Imagineering throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts. 
• great appreciation for how it all ties together -- loves the historical tours. 
• Hidden Mickeys to windows on Main Street, the Historian views it as a significant part of the magic.
• quite at home wandering Disney Parks with a camera and an eye for detail and never stepping on a ride. 

5. The Luxury Disney Traveler

• loves the finer side of Disney travel 
• prefer to experience Disney as part of a VIP Tour, or other exclusive level of Disney service.
• loves any pay-for-play opportunity and prefers all types of VIP Walt Disney World. 
• sees the value in opportunities to pay for magical extras on their Disney vacation. 
• at home paying for things that most other Disney travelers don’t know about or don't budget for. 

6. The Disney Adventurer

• likes to chart their own path 
• discovers things the average Disney traveler isn’t even aware of. 
• has a bit of Disney Planner in them, but not to the point of becoming obsessive about it. 
• want to know the off-the-beaten-track side of Disney and go where the crowds usually don’t.
• would rather spend time surfing in Typhoon Lagoon at 6:45 a.m. than rushing off to a park. 
• ideal Walt Disney World vacation would include archery at Fort Wilderness, hot air balloon ride at Disney Springs, trail rides, Chip'n'Dale campfire show etc.

How to Determine Your Disney Travel DNA

Listen to the full episode as we explain how to determine your unique Disney Travel DNA. It's a fun and interactive episode of our Disney Travel Podcast that you won't want to miss!

For More Information:

• What Type of Disney Traveler Are You? Know Your Disney Travel DNA

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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What Does is Take to Make the Perfect Disney Day at Walt Disney World?

Should the perfect Disney day have a plan or no plan? What are some things to consider in order to turn an average Disney day (if there is such a thing) into the perfect Disney day.

In Episode 30 of the 1923 Main Street Disney Travel Podcast, we discuss what to consider when you want to create the ideal Disney day on your Walt Disney World vacation.

From Morning to Evening at Walt Disney World

Everyone is different, so what are some things to consider when you want to create the perfect Disney day? How you start your day can have a big impact on how it all unfolds. Do you like to hit the Disney Parks first thing in the morning? Or do you prefer to have a leisurely breakfast or walk around your resort before things really get going.

We discuss some of our favorite things to do at Walt Disney World in the morning, afternoon and evening, all of which combine to make for a perfect Disney day at Walt Disney World Resort.

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney World (and Beyond)

Many Disney travelers love discovering a good Hidden Mickey at a Disney Park or Resort hotel, but how did Hidden Mickeys first get started and where are the best places to find them?

In Episode 29 of 1923 Main Street: A Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we discuss the history of Hidden Mickeys, how they first began, and we share some of the best surefire places to look for them. We also share some of our personal favorites to get you started and highlight a few that you may want to see while you can, before they disappear.

Secret Surprises Beyond Hidden Mickeys

Hidden Mickeys aren't the only fun Imagineering secrets that you can seek out at Disney Parks and Resorts. We also share a couple of other great Disney Imagineering works of art that can add to your fun when visiting a Disney theme park or resort hotel.

For More Information:

• Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney World: The Insider's Guide

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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Extinct Rides and Attractions at Walt Disney World

Join us on a walk down memory lane as we reminisce about some of our forgotten favorites at Walt Disney World.

With the recent announcement of the reimagining of Splash Mountain into a Princess and the Frog theme, we thought it was a great time to look back at lost attractions over the past 50 years at Walt Disney World Resort. We discuss more than 20 lost favorite Disney rides and attractions (and a few not so favorite). Everything from the House of Magic on Main Street U.S.A., to Epcot's Double Decker Buses and the Wishes fireworks, we cover a wide range of lost favorites and reminisce about what we loved most about them.

Hear more about Walt Disney World lost treasures, including:

• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
• Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
• Snow White's Scary Adventures
• Mickey's Toontown Fair
• ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
• Universe of Energy 
• Mickey Mouse Revue
• Body Wars
• Swan Boats
• and many many more.

Which were our favorites and which do we not really cry over their departure?

Plus, we also discuss reimagined attractions and whether the new versions are better than the old. Plus, we share our thoughts on a few current attractions that could really do with an overhaul and reimagining.

And, as always, Episode 28 contains a few hidden gems that you won't want to miss.

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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How to Keep Cool (and keep your cool) at Walt Disney World

Knowing how to keep cool and beat the heat at Walt Disney World can really add to the enjoyment of your Disney vacation, especially in the hot Florida summer months when temperatures can climb into triple digits.

In Episode 27 of 1923 Main Street: The Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we cover all of the very best ways to keep cool at Walt Disney World. From resort hotels, to Disney Parks and beyond, we cover a variety of fun and practical ways to keep the heat at bay.

Calm, Cool and Collected at Walt Disney World

Hear more about all of these great ways to stay cool at Walt Disney World:

• hotel pools
• Disney water parks
• misting stations
• frozen drinks and snacks
• water spitters
• freebies that will keep you cool
• splash pads
• A/C tips 
• and more fun ways

We share our favorite tips for ensuring that no one in your party will risk overheating in the Florida sun and heat. So be sure to join us!

For More Information

• The Top 10 Ways to Keep Cool at Walt Disney World

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

If you are interested in helping to support the our show, we have set up some great rewards for our supporters on Patreon. So feel free to drop by for a visit. Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated!

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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What Does the Future Hold for Walt Disney World Vacation Planning?

With all that's happening in Disney Parks these days and with the Disney Genie planning app supposedly coming our way (possibly later in 2020 or even 2021), what will the Walt Disney World vacation planning process be like and how will it be different?

Walt Disney World Vacation Planning will Never Be the Same

As Disney explores new ways to manage FastPasses, dining reservations and more, several factors are impacting how the entire Disney World vacation planning process will change (and hopefully progress) in the months ahead. Covid-19 summer rules at Disney Parks are affecting Disney's FastPass+ system and dining reservations (and more) and the impending release of the all-new Disney Genie planning app is on the horizon for release in later 2020 (although this date may no longer be in play). Plus, the Park Pass has now been launched, but will this be only temporary?

With all of these factors in play, one thing we know for sure is that the current mottled process of trying to plan a Walt Disney World vacation is going to change (and hopefully for the better). The current system can be very stressful, which is something that needs to be addressed as Disney looks for ways to enhance the overall guest experience.

Pay for Play at Walt Disney World

One thing that we think may become even more prominent is the pay for play model. We expect to Walt Disney World joining other theme parks (include other resorts of their own) in offering more paid upgrade options to get more FastPasses, extra access to events and so on. Where do we stand on pay for play? Listen to the show to hear our views.

How Will the Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Process be Different?

In Episode 26 of our Disney Travel Podcast, we take a look at what the future may hold for Walt Disney World vacation planning and how the process may be drastically different than it is today. 

• Will the Disney vacation planning process be better or worse? 
• Will travel agents still have a prominent role in planning Walt Disney World vacations? 
• Will the Disney Genie app fill the needs of all types of Disney travelers?

Join us for a look ahead at what the planning process might be like and what we hope to see as frequent vacationers to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

As promised in the episode, we have included a link to the official Disney announcement for the Disney Genie app from August 2019.

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

Contact 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

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