Moms Behind the Magic

We are excited to bring you re-imagined MAGIC VERSIONS of some vintage podcast episodes from Aly, Becki, Karla, Katie, and Stacy's early days! These "Magic Versions" may sound familiar, but the information stands the test of time and we want to make sure our M&M listeners continue to have access to this great collection!

You think you might want to do EVERYTHING at Disney World but the reality is, that’s pretty tough to do! So if you’re going to skip things, which should you skip? Listen as our co-hosts debate which are the 7 WORST rides at Disney so you can know THEY are the ones to skip!

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on your Spotify or favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Stacy Walker

Edited: Stacy Walker & Mackenna Smedley

We also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations!

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠@getawaywithaly⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on Instagram

• Karla - @‌magicmomma_travels - on Instagram

• Katie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on Facebook

• Stacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

We love talking about Disney dining and all of the delicious food you can eat at Disney World and this week Aly, Becki, and Karla are tackling the task of giving Hollywood Studios quick service dining options awards that could be very helpful for you when planning your Disney World vacation!

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Karla Steward, Becki Smedley

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

Doing Disney Deluxe Style - Maureen Porqueddu

@DisneyWithJoJo - Instagram - Jordan Frandsen

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

BabyQuip: Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

PopSole: Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

We are excited to bring you re-imagined MAGIC VERSIONS of some vintage podcast episodes from Aly, Becki, Karla, Katie, and Stacy's early days! These "Magic Versions" may sound familiar, but the information stands the test of time and we want to make sure our M&M listeners continue to have access to this great collection!

Hollywood Studios is a favorite park among our hosts but there are also LOTS of opinions! Take a listen!

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on your Spotify or favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Stacy Walker

Edited: Stacy Walker & Kenna Smedley

We also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations!

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠@getawaywithaly⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on Instagram

• Karla - @‌magicmomma_travels - on Instagram

• Katie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on Facebook

• Stacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

Things are changing at the Disney World Resort ALL OF THE TIME! Check out our Park Pulse episode for the Summer of 2026 to learn the latest in Disney World’s parks and resorts.

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Karla Steward, Katie Boone

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

Doing Disney Deluxe Style - Maureen Porqueddu

Disney Vacations Designed for Toddlers, Kids, & Teens - Kate & Laura

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

BabyQuip: Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

PopSole: Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

We are enjoying this Favorite Things format for talking through really important and fun areas of vacationing at Walt Disney World. Listen as Aly, Karla, and Katie wrestle with figuring out which of these amazing Disney resort options are their favorites!

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Karla Steward, Katie Boone

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

Doing Disney Deluxe Style - Maureen Porqueddu

Disney Vacations Designed for Toddlers, Kids, & Teens - Kate & Laura

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

BabyQuip: Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

PopSole: Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

Since the popularity of the EPCOT Quick Service Awards Episode, we decided to jump on the next version with Magic Kingdom! What a fun way to talk about all of the great food options available during your Disney World vacation!

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Stacy Walker, Becki Smedley

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

https://www.instagram.com/houseofmouseandbeyond/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianstalkdisneyworldvacations - Kim Denis

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

BabyQuip: Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

PopSole: Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

A favorite Disney event with a favorite episode style! Join us for a Fantasyland draft of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Aly, Katie, and Becki make tough decisions for their draft board. Find us on socials and VOTE for who you think won!

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Becki Smedley

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

https://www.instagram.com/houseofmouseandbeyond/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianstalkdisneyworldvacations - Kim Denis

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

BabyQuip: Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

PopSole: Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

You’ve asked and we are answering! A Deep Dive into the possibly perfect Yacht & Beach Club Resorts! Transportation (and not needing it!) dining, entertainment, a view… this resort has it all! Listen during your Disney research or to reminisce a past Disney World Vacation.

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Stacy Walker

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

https://www.instagram.com/houseofmouseandbeyond/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianstalkdisneyworldvacations - Kim Denis

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18E5VgHkCo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

BabyQuip: Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

PopSole: Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

We are awarding 7 Quick Service Awards at EPCOT! Such a fun way to figure out which of these many options you need to try on your Walt Disney World Vacation! Aly, Katie, and Stacy discuss all of the reasons why these 7 quick service restaurants are award-worthy!

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Becki Smedley

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

Canadians Talk Disney World Vacations | Facebook - Kim Denis

Brianna ✨Travel Planner✨ (@bethemagictravelswithbri) Brianna Hill

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1344722737691862 Lindsey Pickering

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

We also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations\

- Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.

It’s another Favorite Things episode and this time it’s Hollywood Studios! Aly, Karla, and Katie work through what they’re loving about Hollywood Studios to help you know how to best plan your visit to this awesome Disney World theme park.

PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!

Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Karla Steward, Katie Boone

Edited: Stacy Walker

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠

• ⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠

FRIENDS LIKE ME

Canadians Talk Disney World Vacations | Facebook - Kim Denis

Family Vacations with Kayla - Kayla Nix

Disney Facebook Group - Maisie Rash

Whole New World With Q Instagram - Laura Quillen

We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:

• Aly - ⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠ on Instagram

• Becki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on Instagram

• Karla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠ - on Instagram

• Katie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on Facebook

• Stacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook

We also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations\

- Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!

NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠

Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.