Soarin' Around WDW

Happy Wednesday, Flight Crew! 🎃👻 We're back from our Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party adventure, and this time my cousin Latoya is joining me to recap ALL the spooky fun!

We're talking all things Halloween party, from the parade and attractions to our favorite moments of the night. But this entire trip didn't go exactly as planned! Between unexpected phone calls, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and plenty of family memories, we have a lot to catch you up on.

Latoya and I are breaking down our entire trip, sharing what surprised us, what the kids loved, and what adventures we found ourselves getting into along the way. We also look ahead to what's next for our Disney adventures and tackle one BIG question: Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party still worth it with that ever-growing ticket price?

And you won't want to miss the end of the episode when Latoya drops her HOTTEST Disney take! 👀 Will we agree, or is this one going to stir up some Flight Crew debate?

Grab your favorite Halloween treat and come relive the magic, happy haunts, and unexpected adventures with us!

Happy Halloween, Flight Crew! 🎃 It’s time for another Nostalgic Nights, and this week we’re heading back to the early 2000s for some classic Disney Channel Halloween episodes!

But first, Madi and I are taking a trip down memory lane as we look back on our 18 Halloweens together, sharing some of our favorite costumes over the years and reminiscing about our Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party memories! 👻

Then we’re diving into three iconic Disney Channel shows: Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens, and That’s So Raven. We’re breaking down the plots, revisiting the main casts, and ranking each Halloween episode from best to worst. Along the way, we’re getting into some early Disney Channel drama, the infamous Rule of 65, and which show actually broke it!

From Day of the Dead to eye exams and, yes, cows, these episodes are bringing back all the nostalgia, and we have plenty of opinions about which one deserves the crown. Will our rankings agree, or are we about to have a little Disney Channel drama of our own? Of course there is some general Madi and Olivia yapping too.

Grab your favorite Halloween candy and join us for a spooky trip back to the Disney Channel days! 🎃📺🍬🍫

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Happy Wednesday, Flight Crew! 🎃👻 We’re getting ready for a spooky Disney adventure, and this time, we’re heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with the whole crew!

In this pre-trip episode, we’re talking all about our plans for a Halloween trip that looks a little different from our usual Disney vacations. We’ll be staying off property, driving to Walt Disney World, and focusing our trip around Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party instead of spending additional days in the parks!

My mom, my cousin, and our four kids will be joining us for the fun, and we’re chatting about everything we’re hoping to experience, from the parade and coasters to all the Halloween treats and spooky party magic. We might even squeeze in some time at Disney Springs and a visit to The Happiest Market!

Will we be able to fit everything into this trip? What are we most excited about at the party? And how will this off-property, drive-to-Disney adventure compare to our usual trips?

Tune in as we count down to a little Halloween magic, family fun, and plenty of candy!

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WE DID IT! After coming so close on our previous attempts, we finally completed all 49 rides across all four Walt Disney World parks in a single day, and did it in the fastest time of anyone to complete the challenge!

This week, Reegan and Cole join me on the mic to recap our wildest EveryRide Challenge attempt yet. We’re getting into all the details of the day, from our strategy for tackling four parks to the hilarious stories, unexpected moments, and points when we genuinely weren’t sure we were physically going to make it to the finish line. Plus, Reegan managed to secure an incredible 24 Lightning Lane Multi Passes along the way!

How did we pull it off? What were the biggest challenges of the day? And what moments will we still be laughing about long after this adventure? We’re answering all of your questions submitted over on instagram. Breaking it all down, ride by ride, as we relive the day we finally conquered the EveryRide Challenge!

Grab your favorite Disney snack and join us for all the chaos, laughs, and Disney magic. Trust me, this is one recap you don’t want to miss!

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I’m back from another Disney World adventure, and today we’re recapping my fall trip! After four nights, five days, four park days, and plenty of park hopping, it’s time to talk about some of my favorite moments from the trip, including getting some much-needed solo time in the parks.

I finally checked a long-standing Disney goal off my list, tackled some BIG rides, spent way too much time standing in lines, and made plenty of time for one of my favorite things at Disney: eating! I’ll share some of my favorite Food & Wine Festival finds, including one sweet treat that ended up being the surprise favorite of the entire trip.

Plus, we’re talking about some Disney merch and accessories that made the trip extra fun, my stay at Pop Century, and all the little moments that made this trip feel so special.

Next week, Reegan, Cole, and I are taking you behind the scenes of our EveryRide Challenge: four parks, one day, and A LOT of rides. Let’s just say…you definitely don’t want to miss this one 👀

So grab your favorite Disney snack and come recap the trip with me!

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It’s time to get back to imagining the Parks of the Future! In Part 6, we’re stepping away from resorts and attractions and heading straight to the dining table. This time, Dad and I are dreaming up two completely different restaurant concepts that we think could bring some serious storytelling, character, and entertainment to the Disney Parks.

Dad has a Haunted Mansion-inspired restaurant featuring character dining with some familiarv (and maybe slightly spooky) faces, while I’m bringing the Snuggly Duckling from Tangled to life with character dining, live music, and a piano bar atmosphere.

From ghosts and ruffians to food, music, and immersive entertainment, these restaurants are about much more than what’s on the menu. We’re imagining dining experiences where the characters and theming are just as important as the food itself.

Which restaurant would you want to step inside? And would you rather dine with ghosts or hang out with a few ruffians? 👻🎹

It’s time for another Disney World pre-trip, and I am SO ready to be back in Florida! Even though I was just at Disneyland Paris, that Disney itch is already kicking in, and this trip is a little different from my usual family vacation.

I’m heading to Walt Disney World for four park days, including my third attempt at the EveryRide Challenge with my brother Reegan and our friend Cole! We’ll be tackling all four parks in one very long day while raising money for Give Kids the World, followed by a few extra park days to meet up with friends, eat ALL the things, and hopefully accomplish a few Disney goals along the way.

In this episode, I’m breaking down all of my plans for the trip, including where I’m staying, how I scored my park tickets, my Lightning Lane strategy, our EveryRide game plan, and what I’m hoping to accomplish during my extra days in the parks. Plus, I’m sharing my very long Disney snack list, because apparently one of my biggest trip goals is just eating my way through Food & Wine Festival 😂 I also have FIVE goals for this trip! Some completely within my control and a few that are definitely going to require a little Disney magic.  And of course, we have a brand-new Disney hot take from our friends at West of Wonderland!

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There’s one thing almost every Disney Park has in common: a castle! But have you ever wondered why each Disney castle looks so different, or how they’ve evolved over the years?

This week, we’re taking a journey around the world to explore the history of Disney Parks castles, starting with the original Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland and making our way through Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, and even Disney’s future castle concepts.

We’re talking hidden details, fascinating construction stories, Imagineering decisions, castle transformations, dragons hiding underneath castles, and how Disney has turned these iconic structures from simple park landmarks into attractions and immersive storytelling experiences.

And of course, because we can never just talk about something without ranking it, we’ll finish the episode by ranking our favorite Disney castles! Which one will come out on top?

So sit back, Flight Crew, and join us for a little Disney castle history… because there’s a LOT more to these castles than meets the eye! 

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EveryRide is about so much more than simply checking every attraction off the list! In this episode of Soarin’ Around WDW, Reegan joins us to break down everything we’ve learned from taking on the EveryRide Challenge at Walt Disney World over the years.

We’re talking about what has changed, what has stayed the same, and how our strategy has evolved as we’ve taken on the challenge again and again. We also dive into listener questions, including what you actually get for finishing EveryRide, whether we’d do it all over again, and how much physical training goes into preparing for the big day.

But the biggest lesson? EveryRide is just as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Plans change, rides go down, crowds happen, and sometimes you have to throw Plan A out the window and be ready to pivot.

So grab your park map and buckle up as we share our EveryRide strategy, lessons learned, and what it really takes to ride it all at Walt Disney World!

We are also doing this in support of Give Kids the World Village! Use this link to help support our fundraising efforts: https://give.gktw.org/SoarinAroundWDWPod

Welcome back, Flight Crew, and welcome to our final Nostalgic Nights of the summer! 🎬

This time around, we’re talking about the movie YOU voted for… Flubber! And with 41% of the vote, Madi officially got his wish 😂

We’re diving into the history behind this 1997 Disney classic, including its connection to The Absent-Minded Professor, the surprising famous writer connection, the cast full of familiar faces, where the movie was filmed, its box office and critical reception, and plenty of fun facts and Disney connections you may have missed.

But of course, we can’t just talk about Flubber without getting into everything that had us questioning this movie. From the absolutely wild mob storyline and some serious plot holes to Weebo’s tragic fate, the squirrel mascot, the basketball scenes that had us thinking about Space Jam, and the question of WHO exactly thought a 6:30 AM wedding was a good idea… we have thoughts. 

And as always, Madi and I are up to our usual yapping, debating, and general antics throughout the episode.

Plus, we’ve got a hot take from Amanda of Happily Everett After to wrap things up! Follow them and give them a listen @happilyeverettafter

So grab some popcorn, revisit Flubber, and come yap with us about one of Disney’s weirdest ’90s movies. 💚

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