Peri Park Hoppers

In this episode, Antonia Nelson and her Kiersten Cooke discuss their upcoming trip to Disney, sharing personal anecdotes about their dogs, travel preparations, and experiences with family. They also touch on the importance of planning for comfort and health during their travels, including tips on packing and managing kids' needs.

Takeaways

• Travel preparation tips
• Importance of family experiences

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcoming the Episode and Pets Introduction
• 03:00 The Joy of Dogs in Family Life
• 05:55 Grooming Challenges and Solutions
• 08:47 Preparing for the Disney Trip
• 12:05 Health and Hygiene Essentials for Travel
• 15:05 Stroller Strategies for Family Travel
• 19:12 Fashion and Footwear for Disney Adventures
• 21:47 Sponsorships and Travel Gadgets
• 25:08 Family Stories and Memories
• 30:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

In this episode of Peri Park Hoppers, we’re talking about all the little things that somehow become very big things when you’re planning a Disney vacation.

We start with one of our favorites: surprising your kids with a Disney trip. From creative reveals to kids who absolutely do NOT want to know when they’re going, we share our own experiences with making that first moment of Disney magic happen.

Then we get into another Disney family obsession: the outfits. Matching family shirts, Etsy finds, Cricut projects, costumes, and why what you wear to the parks can become a surprisingly big part of the fun. We’re also dreaming up Halloween costumes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — including Minnie Mouse, Sorcerer Mickey, Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, and one extremely ambitious Spaceship Earth idea.

And because no Disney trip goes exactly according to plan, we’re revisiting a Halloween party that got absolutely soaked. We talk rain, thunder, flooded walkways, parade strategy, what happens when Florida weather takes over your carefully planned night, and our experience with Guest Services afterward.

It’s Disney planning mixed with family stories, questionable creative ambitions, lessons learned the hard way, and the kind of park talk that happens when two longtime friends can discuss Disney for entirely too long.

Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fiftieth- Welcome! We'll see you in the parks!

Welcome to the first episode of Peri Park Hoppers! Join Antonia and Kiersten as they embark on a journey filled with parks, life, and adventure. In this episode, they reminisce about their 21-year friendship that started back in their NYU orchestra days. Discover how their shared love for Disney and family shaped their journey.

Kiersten shares her first solo Disney trip with her husband, reflecting on the nostalgia and joy of experiencing the magic without kids. From crowded holiday trips to leisurely hand-holding strolls, it's a heartfelt exploration of love, family, and fun.

Stay tuned as they reveal their stories, experiences, and adventures that make Peri Park Hoppers a unique blend of friendship and exploration. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join in on their adventures! See you in the Parks!