Making the Magic - Disney & Universal Travel Planning Podcast

Ahoy there!  This week we're chatting about Disney Cruise Line.

Recorded a few weeks before Martin set sail on his very first Disney Cruise, Amanda helps to answer the most asked First Time Cruisers Disney Cruise Line questions.

First Time Cruisers FAQ Include:

• What's the food like onboard?
• How can you meet characters?
• What are the staterooms like?
• What is rotational dining with DCL?
• Are there kids clubs and what are they like?

This is a great podcast for anyone who is unsure whether a Disney Cruise is right for them.  And if we've tempted you to set sail, speak with our Magic Maker who will be happy to help you too.

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This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Disney's Pop Century Resort is one our favourite Value resorts at Walt Disney World in Florida.  Find out more about this brilliant value-for-money Disney resort with your hosts Amanda & Martin.

Your Fairytale Holiday Magic Makers will be chatting about:

• Getting around Walt Disney World
• What the rooms are like at Disney's Pop Century resort
• Where you can eat
• The 3 swimming pools
• Using the Skyliner to visit Epcot & Hollywood Studios
• The theming (is it too in your face?)
• And much more!

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
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This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

It's been a while since both Amanda & Martin recorded a podcast so we thought it would be a great idea for us to have a quick catch-up and let you know what we've been up to.

• Amanda tells us about her trip to Walt Disney World
• We discuss the new MagicBand+
• Some Genie+ tips
• Martin chats about Avengers Campus
• Plus his upcoming Disney Cruise
• Working with Instagram Disney Sensation Amy & Her Livvy Bird
• Plus, the podcasts we're going to be working on next

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Avengers Assemble!

Suit up for this weeks podcast all about Avengers Campus - the brand new land at Disneyland Paris.  

Our local Magic Maker Martin was invited to two sneak-peak previews and he chats with fellow Magic Maker Rebecca all about this new land.

We'll be chatting more about Avengers Campus including:

• How you can meet Marvel characters such as Spiderman and Captain Marvel?
• Where to eat including the Pym Test Kitchen?
• What's the atmosphere like?
• How good is the Spiderman ride?
• Does it live up to the hype?
• Are there any hidden extras and Easter Eggs in Avengers Campus?
• How to book a Super-Saver offer to Disneyland Paris

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Ahoy there! This week, Martin is joined the lovely Kirsty from Norwegian Cruise Line.  Adding a cruise to your trip to Orlando or even Los Angeles is a great way of adding some relaxation to your busy Disney trip.  

Combing a 7 night Caribbean cruise to a stay at Universal Orlando is becoming very popular now too.

We'll be chatting and answering some of your questions all about Norwegian Cruise Line:

•  Why taking a cruise is brilliant value
• The fantastic value for money free at sea add on
• How easy is it to add a cruise to your Orlando holiday?
• Who should go on a cruise?
• What makes NCL different from other cruise lines?
• How formal is it onboard?
• Do they have a private island and how can I visit?
• Where else does Norwegian sail?

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Welcome to one of Disney's most immersive hotels - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.  Feel like you're on safari whilst being minutes from the Disney parks.  But who should stay at this hotel?

Martin is joined by fellow Magic Maker Emma who tells us all about her experience staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

• How close is the lodge to the Disney parks?
• What can you do there?
• Who is Animal Kingdom Lodge perfect for?
• Is it worth upgrading to a Savannah view?
• What are the pools like?

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

This week, we're answering the questions you've asked us the most about going to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando & Disneyland Paris.

For a lot of people, it can very confusing to book a trip to Disney and even regular visitors can struggle too.  

• Where's the best place for your family to stay?
• How many days should you go for?
• How should the kids be?
• What happens if something goes wrong? 
• And many more

Amanda and Martin are here the help answer your burning questions.  If there's something we haven't covered!

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
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Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch is a great place to stay if you're visiting Disneyland Paris. It's located just outside the park gates, offers easy access to all of the attractions and it's a great way to get the most out of your visit to Disneyland Paris. In this podcast episode, we'll give you a tour of the ranch, and tell you about some of the amenities that are available there. We'll also let you know whether or not we think it's worth staying here during your visit to Disneyland Paris! 

On this week's podcast, we'll be chatting about:

• How close is the Ranch to Disneyland Paris?
• What are the cabins like?
• Is it a good place to stay for larger families?
• What's the pool like?
• Can I bring my own food?
• What's the breakfast basket like at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch?
• Where can I eat?
• And much, much more

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Disney is going to make a lot of changes in 2022.  In this week's podcast, Amanda and Martin break down what we know so far about the plans for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line.  Plus, what were looking forward to the most.


Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris are already two of the most magical places on Earth, but they're always adding new things to make them even better in 2022. Plus, the latest cruise ship will be setting sail too - The Disney Wish.

We're excited to share with you more information and our thoughts are:

• Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary
• Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris
• Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary
• Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot
• Disney Wish cruise ship
• Plus, lots more Disney magic

Take a sneak peek at the things we're most excited to see from Disney around the world in 2022.

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Season 2 of the Making the Magic podcast is nearly here.  Amanda and Martin preview what's coming up in season 2 and what they've been getting up to recently too.

Amanda chats about her trip onboard the Disney Magic whilst Martin lets us know all about Disneyland Paris.

Look out for Season 2 starting Mid-January 2022.  Don't miss an episode.  Subscribe now in your favourite podcast player.

Book your next trip to Disney and Universal with Fairytale Holidays
https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk

Support the show

This episode of Making the Magic is brought to you by Fairytale Holidays.  Based in the UK and Disneyland Paris, Fairytale Holidays will help you create the most magical trip ever.  Plus, our Magic Maker service is complimentary when you book your next trip with us.  Find out more at https://www.fairytaleholidays.co.uk