Disney's BoardWalk (Inn and Villas) opened in the EPCOT Resort area in 1996 and remains one of the most highly-coveted deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World. With its convenient access via Friendship boat, walkway, and Disney Skyliner to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios (buses are offered to Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs), Disney's BoardWalk is perfect for EPCOT festivals and beyond. From standard resort rooms to garden room suites and grand villas, the resort offers accommodations for families of all sizes, and its promenade provides a wide range of dining and shopping options, plus daily entertainment and recreation.

 

In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about staying at Disney's BoardWalk, reveal Imagineering details that make this property noteworthy, share reasons why you might want to stay here, and offer suggestions about how to make the most of your stay.

 

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The Disney Wish set sail with Disney Cruise Line in 2022 and became the largest ship in the fleet (the same size as its 2024 sister ship the Disney Treasure and soon the 2025 Disney Destiny). With spaces dedicated to the fantastic worlds of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar, this ship offers Disney's signature service experience, luxurious amenities, spacious staterooms, and delectable dining. Whether you're dining in the enchanting Kingdom of Arendelle, sipping on a beverage in the Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge, retreating to the Senses Spa, having your young kids enjoy the action-packed Kids Club, viewing Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular, or enjoying Disney's first ever attraction at sea (AquaMouse), the Disney Wish offers fun and relaxation for the entire family.

 

In this episode, we review a four-night Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Wish, offer advice for traveling on Disney Cruise Line with infants and toddlers, and discuss how Disney Cruise Line might be a perfect vacation for all family members, Disney fan or not.

 

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Island Tower opened at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows on December 17, 2024. As a modern addition to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and the newest Disney Vacation Club property at Walt Disney World, Island Tower brings the adventurous spirit of Polynesia to life with some of the best views available of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom.

 

In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about staying at this Disney Vacation Club resort, reveal Imagineering details that make this property worth visiting, share reasons why you might want to stay here, and offer suggestions about how to make the most of your stay.

 

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort opened at Walt Disney World on October 1, 1971, making it only one of two opening day hotels on property (the other is Disney's Contemporary Resort; Fort Wilderness Campground opened at a month later). Inspired by the South Pacific, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort feels like its own tropical oasis on Seven Seas Lagoon (a short monorail or boat ride away from Magic Kingdom). With world-class restaurants and lounges ('Ohana, Kona Cafe, Trader Sam's and more), iconic pools, breathtaking views, a wide range of unique room options (including honeymoon suites and Bora Bora Bungalows), and a rich history at Walt Disney World, Polynesian is a fan-favorite resort.

 

In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about staying at this deluxe-level resort, share reasons why you might want to stay here, and offer suggestions about how to make the most of your stay. And stay tuned because our next podcast episode will feature more information specifically about Island Tower, the newest addition to this resort and part of the Disney Vacation Club portfolio of hotels.

 

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Noel MacNeal is a puppeteer, writer, and Emmy award winning director whom many Disney fans will recognize as Bear from the Playhouse Disney series, Bear in the Big Blue House (now on Disney Plus). In addition, Neal has performed on such series as Sesame Street, Eureeka’s Castle, Little Shop of Horrors, Between the Lions, Blue’s Clues, The Muppets Take Manhattan, The Book of Pooh, and more. In this episode, we chat about Neal's career and his upcoming show, "Hey, This Was Really Fun", taking place on March 24, 2025.

 

Buy tickets to Neal's March 24th show on the 54 Below website to attend in person in New York City or watch online from the comfort of home. You can also follow Neal on Instagram and TikTok.

 

Neal mentioned on the show that his wife (Susan Elia MacNeal) has new books available. You can learn more about them on Amazon.

 

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Disney Imagineer Daniel Joseph has been developing Disney Parks illusions and special effects for Walt Disney Imagineering since 2006. As a part of the Illusioneering Lab, Daniel has created effects used in The Haunted Mansion (including the Hatbox Ghost installations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World), Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Trader Sam's, Space 220, and Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast (Tokyo Disneyland), among countless others. In this episode, we chat about his work at Walt Disney Imagineering, his admiration for Imagineer Yale Gracey, and his thoughts about the future of Disney Parks.

 

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Disney Lorcana by Ravensburger is a trading card game that gives players the ability to build decks around their favorite Disney franchises. Teaming up with your favorite Disney characters, heroes and villains, players will strategically compete to collect lore, challenge other players, and complete quests. Whether wielding legendary items, singing iconic songs, or visiting familiar locations, this game offers Disney fans of all ages an exciting adventure. In this episode, we unbox our first ever Disney Lorcana decks, review the rules, play our first match, and share our initial thoughts. Learn more about the game at https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US.

 

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Joanna and I have been traveling to Walt Disney World together since 2011 when we were still under a year into our relationship. Over the course of our courtship, engagement, and marriage, we've amassed a growing list of Disney travel memories. From a pair of young Disney adults to a family with kids, we discuss some of our favorite personal stories over the last 15 years (and counting) of Disney travel memories.

 

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Joanna and I have been traveling to Walt Disney World together since 2011 when we were still under a year into our relationship. Over the course of our courtship, engagement, and marriage, we've amassed a growing list of Disney travel memories. From a pair of young Disney adults to a family with kids, we discuss some of our favorite personal stories over the last 15 years (and counting) of Disney travel memories.

 

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, "The Wildest Ride In The Wilderness", has been delighting Disney fans at Disneyland since 1979, with other versions created for Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Imagineer Tony Baxter, carrying forward an idea from Imagineer Marc Davis called Thunder Mesa and Western River Expedition, led a team to create this pivot storytelling roller coaster, setting a new standard for Disney mountain attractions (previous ones included Space Mountain and Matterhorn Bobsleds) that have resulted in such iconic attractions as Expedition Everest and Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars.

 

In this episode, we discuss the history, story, mythology, lore, and Imagineering details for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. Be sure to follow Kelly Washington on Instagram.

 

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