Learning the Magic Podcast

There is a copious amount of news this week, along with Hannah's tale of surprising her kids with a Disney trip! Learn about the TWO EPIC disasters of their trip, plus all the fun the two kiddos had with just mom at one of their favorite places on earth. Also, get insight to the craziness that is life and why Hannah sounds so sick (her turn from Elisa's 2-week sickness in February!). Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on both Apple and Spotify, plus follow and donate through @podcastmicsformagic!

Look at all the NEWS! This week we are diving into the shenanigans that was runDisney registration on Valentines Day, the two newest After Dark Events announced for Disneyland, and all the other news items. Hannah also dives in deep explaining the fundraiser for the CHOC Foundation through @podcastmicsformagic. This special fundraiser is turning the historic closure of Splash Mountain at Disneyland into an opportunity to raise money for the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Hannah and Elisa go over how YOU can help by becoming part of this team! The goal is to raise $50,000 for kiddos local to Disneyland and we know we can make it happen when we all come together as a team!

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On February 4th, Hannah and her hubby (Austin!) competed in the Mice Chat Gumball Rally! This was the 16th year of the Rally, a competition against other Disney addicts to see who can ride the most rides at Disneyland in a single day! Hannah and Austin break down what the Gumball Rally is, what strategy they used to get through as many rides as possible in 10.5 hours, and they FINALLY reveal what the Learning Disney Podcast Team placed in their first Rally! Plus, the couple share why this is a new, annual tradition for them because as Hannah said "come for the competition, stay for the people" <3

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This week Hannah is joined by Debbie, the owner of Designer Park Co! We dive into the amazing design features of her perfect park bag, while also out lining what we park for a Disney day! If you want one of these amazing bags, make sure you visit designerparkco.com and use ‘Hannah10’ at checkout to save 10% on your order!

We were feeling chatty... so let's talk about opening weekend for this episode! Because we are all about flexibility here! Elisa and Hannah discuss the rollercoaster ride that was Individual Lightning Lane sales for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, crowd levels throughout the weekend, and big news in Hannah's life. This is an unstructured, sit-down and chill episode. So get comfy, and get ready for some laughs!

This Friday, January 27th 2022, marks the start of the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary, and today we are talking about what we know SO FAR... Disneyland is hosting the celebration for the next 12-ish months and we are diving into the details! From new attractions, the how-to for virtual queues, decor, new parades, and SO much more...we are covering it all!

Have you ever walked around Disneyland and thought “if they would just refurb THAT, it would be amazing”?! Well this week, we are sharing our DREAM refurbs…with no limitations! We are joined by our fellow Disney Besties, Hayley & Bethany (@momswithmagic) for an in-the-parks episode! See what’s in our heads and see how connected the four of us truly are!

This is a news heavy episode, friends! This week we share all the big news that dropped for Disney parks, our girls trip during the last holiday weekend at Disneyland & a special surprise for YOU, our listeners! Lots of laughs today - you’ll love it!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! And with a new year comes new goals and updated bucket list items! This week, Elisa and I share our Disney Resolutions for 2023 and our ultimate Top 5 Disney bucket list items - as well as our Instagram followers top Bucket List items too! Throughout the episode, we share some major news for our 2023 and you get live updates on both of us attempting to get Disneyland reservations - we are a mess, friends.

This week Nichole (the disney_surgeon on Instagram) joins the podcast to talk about the 21 Royal Experience! With a group of friends, she was able to dine at the coveted 21 Royal apartment above the Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square. Biggest take away from this episode? YOU can do this experience too! Listen to find out all the details for this dining experience to see how you can do it and if you think it would be worth it!