Come along with me and the family as we explore southern California and cities around San Diego. We hit the San Diego Zoo, beaches, La Jolla, Del Mar and more, and then finish out the week at Disneyland. Listen in to some trip highlights, and come back for Episode 122 where I'll start a full trip recap!


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A quick meal is my jam in Disney World and being able to mobile order and get back to the fun is a must! Today, I'm sharing my top 10 favorite quick service locations in the parks and Disney Springs. Don't settle for run of the mill theme park food when these great options may be just a few more steps away. We're eating BBQ at Polite Pig, fried chicken in Magic Kingdom, Mexican at Pecos Bills, and healthier options in Pandora. Come hungry, and let me know what your rankings would be.


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Epcot has food to offer from all around the world, but what dining reservation should you go for? Today, I'm sharing my experience with Space 220, Coral Reef Restaurant and more while also filling you in on all the table service restaurants that are available around the World Showcase. Listen in to get an idea of which ones may be right for you!


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Looking for some great food and good atmosphere and Disney's Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios? Today I'm ranking the table service restaurants at both parks and telling you which ones are at the top of my list. Whether you want a great burger and shake while watching a movie, or an upscale experience that's far from theme park food, there is something at these parks for everyone. So come hungry and get ready to plan out your next Disney meal. 


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Want to know what reservation to snag on your Magic Kingdom day? Today, I'm ranking the 8 sit down restaurants at Magic Kingdom and sharing what you can expect, price points, location, types of food, and where I've been and had a not so great experience. I hope you learn more about each of these restaurants so you can decide which will be best for your travel party. Be on the lookout for more future episodes ranking Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. 


I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at [email protected] or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote



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It's mouse minutes part 4 where I share my must have Disney tips and fun facts to make your vacation a bit more magical. In today's episode, I'm sharing about some fun out of the box experiences you might want to try like floating down a lake in a car and getting a pedicure in the middle of a busy Magic Kingdom day. There are lots of tips in this episode for snagging dining reservations, or a great backup if you can't get what you want and so much more.


I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at [email protected] or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote



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Welcome to the third episode in the mouse minutes series that highlights the tips I share daily on Instagram about the Walt Disney Resort.  Today I'm sharing what hotels your pets can stay at in Disney World, my favorite Magic Kingdom snack, how to save some time and money in the parks, and some fun bonus activities you can do on your trip. Be sure to listen in for a lot of tips packed in a little time.


I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at [email protected] or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote



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Taking your younger kiddos to Universal and want tips for how to navigate the theme parks? Check out today's episode where I chat with fellow TA Cassie about her recent trip with her young daughters. She shares what rides her girls enjoyed, how rider swap works at Universal, their Marvel character meal and meeting Spiderman, and the unfortunate letdown of not meeting a favorite character. She has so many great tips for doing Universal with young kids and you won't want to miss it.


You can connect with Cassie on Instagram at Fantastical Vacations by Cassie, on Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Cassie or email her at [email protected].

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Heading to Walt Disney World in the next year? There are lots of dates coming up that you will want to know about. When does Moana Journey of Water Open? When can I stop making park pass reservations? When can you meet Figment? I'm sharing all these dates and more in today's episode. I also share about some upcoming resort refurbishments, and a quick recap of all the new Disney news that was discussed at D23 last weekend. 


I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at [email protected] or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote



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Taking your teen to Disney for the first time, or maybe it's been awhile? Today I'm sharing the attractions your teen won't want to miss, and well as some technical things you can do to give them a little more freedom in the parks. I also share about the pros of doing a split stay over at Universal Orlando for this age group if they are looking for more thrills!


I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at [email protected] or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote



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