Living By Disney

In today's episode Serena is breaking down the best Disney World resorts to choose for your 2024 vacations to Orlando! Things are always changing here, and construction projects as well as discounts available can change which resorts have the most to offer you. You'll hear about the best picks for 2024, including resorts in each price category. She'll also talk about which resorts didn't make the list and why you may want to avoid those next year. 

Let next year's vacation planning and dreaming begin!

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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In this episode, we dive deep into Universal Orlando and explore  Orlando Informer's after-hours event, the Orlando Informer Meet-Up.

Join us as we dissect this ticketed experience, analyzing its worth in the larger scheme of Universal Orlando's other ticket offerings. Hear what we love and what we would have done differently.


Is the Orlando Informer Meet-up the quintessential Universal Orlando experience you've been seeking?


If you missed it, listen to our interview with Orlando Informer's CEO Taylor Strickland about the fascinating and humble beginnings of this now thriving brand. 

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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This week Serena is joined by Drew and Louisa to discuss:

• Does Disney's latest movie Wish miss the mark? 
• Why is there a naked man on It's a Small World?
• Inexpensive gifts for Disney fans
• No Park Ticket? How to Resort Hop
• Serena's Perfect Monorail Resort Tour 
  
  

Here's the link to  30 gifts under $30 for Disney Fans

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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Serena is joined this week by her daughter Chloe as they chat about their recent family vacation to Moon Palace. Learn more about the pros and cons of all-inclusive resorts, and then stick around for tips on traveling with multi-generation family members. How to plan ahead, and what to do before you go help things go smoothly. 

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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Join us as we dive into the whirlwind of opinions surrounding Jollywood Nights, the recent Disney Hollywood-themed holiday extravaganza. While the event faced its share of criticism, we're here to sift through the hype and share our genuine experiences. Discover why, despite its imperfections, it offered magical moments and a delightful time worth exploring in this episode. We'll talk about what went wrong, what went right, and whether this party is for you. 

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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This episode of the Living By Disney Podcast Serena sits down with  Nick @thethemeparkdad for an insightful  conversation about how to relax and be in the moment while you’re at Disney with your family. Nick, a Disney Dad and enthusiast shares his favorite Disney resort experiences, and his unique vacation style, as well as how he’s used his Disney park time to bond with his two young boys. 

Nick also shares his heartfelt adoption journey and how he introduced his son Ethan, who has autism, to the world of Disney. Listen as he discusses the unique challenges and joys of bringing Disney magic to families of all backgrounds and abilities.

Follow Nick here for more. 

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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Get ready to sprinkle some enchantment into your holiday season as Serena shares her ultimate Christmas bucket list for a truly magical holiday experience. In this special episode we you on a journey through can't-miss attractions throughout Walt Disney World during the most wonderful time of the year.

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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One of the most misunderstood perks that so many people don't know how to use to the full is Early Entry.  This is how you start your Disney day like a pro! Today Serena will break down all the details for early and evening bonus park time including:

• Who can use it?
• How it works?
• When to show up?
• What rides to prioritize?

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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I'm so excited to share all about the Adventures by Disney experience! This will be a trip report of my week in Italy but also talk about:

What is Adventures by Disney?
Who's it for? 
How many can go?
How does it work?
What is the cost?
Is it worth it?
What's the Disney difference? 
My review and honest thoughts

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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Disney Cruise Line has been super busy designing and building two more ships and we just got tons of exciting details revealed for the next ship The Treasure! Parks fans will love how they are incorporating attractions into the design too.  Today Serena is joined by Disney Cruise Line expert Wes, The DCL Dude to share everything we learned and when we can start booking this new ship.

Follow Wes on Instagram @thedcldude
You can listen to The DCL Dude podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.

We mention the last DCL episode we did that covers all the ships in DCL's current fleet and what we can expect in the future. Check that one out here.

Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!

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