Mountains of Magic - A Walt Disney World Tips Podcast for Newbies

Want to head to Disney but want to beat the crowds? In this episode, I share 10 tips to help the parks feel less "peopley." Whether you are strategic about when during the year you visit, or just make some some small tweaks to your daily timeline, these tips can help you avoid the masses and get more out of your time in the parks.

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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Need somewhere a little quieter in the middle of a busy park day? In this episode, I share a few places off the beaten path in each of the 4 theme parks that you can visit to sit down and escape the busy for a moment. If you need to reset before you get back to park fun, these places can be hidden gems to save you from having to head back to your resort, which is also an option for a midday break!

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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If you are heading to Disney with a larger group, there are some different ways you may want to navigate the planning and fun having process. In this episode, I share my personal experience of traveling with a group of 12, and how I reserve rooms, dining, and enjoy time together in the parks while also going our separate ways sometimes. If you are going to WDW with a big group, listen in for tips.

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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Disney has dropped a ton of news to start off 2023. From returning fireworks shows, ride openings, free perks, new races and more, you won't want to miss these changes coming to Walt Disney World if you are traveling in 2023!

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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Traveling to Walt Disney World? Here are 10 things to do before you go that will make your vacation go a bit smoother and save you some time. From loading up your My Disney Experience account, having portable chargers, and online check in, I've got 10 tips to help the start of your magical vacation go smoothly.

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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Wanna run a race at Walt Disney World? Run Disney gives you the option to run a variety of race distances through your favorite theme parks. But there are some things they don't tell you when you sign up. Today, my special guest Alex and I are chatting all about our first RunDisney races, and what we learned along the way. We chat about what to pack, registration, and things we didn't know!

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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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Want a fun way to count down the days to your Walt Disney World vacation? I share fun things that I have done to count down the days to the magic with my whole family. From banners, to chains, to eating around the world, listen in for some fun ideas on how to announce the trip and prepare for it.


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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How to use Genie + for park hopping. If you are planning to visit multiple parks in a day, how can you use Genie Plus to maximize your time? In today's episode, I share my strategies for "stacking" lightning lanes at your second park, and the quality or quantity strategy to decide what rides to choose.

Be sure to go back and listen to episode 40 for all my Genie Plus tips!


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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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

What do my kids think about Disney? Today we get the perspective from a 10 and 7 year old about what they love at Walt Disney World. It may not be what you think. As a parent we can strive to give them magical experiences when sometimes, the magic is simple. Listen in, and let me know some favorites that you and your own kiddos love.


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Genie + has gone through a lot of changes in its short life, and I'm sharing how I plan to use it at Walt Disney World in the coming year. What parks should you purchase it for? What's the timeline? What rides should you book first? I answer all those questions and more in this episode. If you are new to Genie plus, be sure to go back to episodes 2 and 19 of this podcast to learn the basics. 


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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