Lindblad

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Episode Description

Joe recently was invited to check out the Arctic Circle with National Geographic/Lindblad expeditions. We talk about expedition cruising, what makes it a bit rough yet still comfortable, polar bears, beautiful scenery, beach landings, and a whole lot more. Greenland, I was unfamiliar with your game.

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

03:45 - What is a National Geographic/Lindblad Expedition?

10:56 - Does Lindblad work for less active folks?

15:41 - Cruise itinerary

19:05 - A Typical Expedition Day

27:25 - What was the National Geographic Explorer vessel like?

30:18 - Seasickness?

32:50 - Equipment needed for expedition cruising

34:42 - Who should consider trying National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions?

37:57 - Lindblad vs. Adventures by Disney

42:47 - Overall National Geographic/Lindblad review

44:27 - Disney dos and don'ts

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D23 2026

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Episode Description

D23 had a bunch of announcements - we discuss all the parks news worth knowing!

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

02:36 - Animal Kingdom announcements

09:10 - Hollywood Studios announcements

11:32 - EPCOT announcements

13:33 - Magic Kingdom announcements

17:43 - International Parks announcements

19:11 - Disney Cruise Line announcements

22:08 - Disney's California Adventure announcements

26:18 - Disneyland announcements

28:37 - Closing Thoughts

33:47 - Disney dos and don'ts

If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content!

You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link.

If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram!

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01:23 Avengers Campus background 02:25 Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout background 04:02 Queue and Attraction 10:40 Who is Mission Breakout for/not for? 12:39 Lightning Lane and Line strategies 15:47 Tier ranking 18:04 Spiderman: WEB Slingers background, queue, and attraction 25:51 Lightning Lane and Line strategies 28:00 Tier Ranking 30:33 Disney dos and don'ts

01:13 Things disney is already updating/will never update

02:33 Magicband+

05:20 Epcot lighting

06:23 Closed counter service areas

08:06 Naming conventions

10:05 Animal Kingdom at night

11:44 My Disney Experience app

12:58 Attraction fixes

17:55 Guest experience

21:36 Creativity from Imagineering on new attractions

22:31 More transportation options

25:30 Disney dos and don'ts

01:21 Disney Springs bus changes

06:52 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is no more

11:18 Carousel of Progress changes

13:56 Holiday announcements

16:31 2 Day Discounted Ticket

18:32 Disney Cruise Line promotions

21:26 Disneyland Discounts

25:04 Oogie Boogie Bash sales lagging

27:01 Disney dos and don'ts

Leslie's Sister

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Episode Description

Leslie's sister, a relatively casual Disney fan, joined the podcast to discuss her recent trip to Disney World (and Universal). We discuss why she chose to stay off-site, her impressions, and whether she'd go back!

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Episode Notes

(all timestamps are approximate)

02:08 - Disney background

04:29 - Why offsite?

07:21 - Both Disney AND Universal?

08:50 - Disney considerations

16:55 - Magic Kingdom highlights

19:46 - EPCOT highlights

21:55 - Extending the Disney magic

24:26 - Universal

30:23 - Disney vs Universal

33:27 - Disney dos and don'ts

If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content!

You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link.

If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram!

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Leslie tried things some different ways and we're here to talk about it!

3:45 - Beak and Barrel! 5:10 - Fantasmic! 7:53 - Muppets! 11:04 - Grogu! 13:52 - Soarin! 15:43 - Test Track! 17:14 - Disney Starlight! 18:50 - Buzz! 21:18 - Big Thunder! 22:52 - Animal Kingdom - good? 24:42 - Bluey! 28:22 - Zootopia 29:23 - Goofy Core 30:09 - Disney dos and don'ts

If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content!

You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link.

If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram!

Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.