The Pixie Dust Fan Podcast - A Disney Parks Podcast

We asked AI to tell us what Disney fans love to argue about, then did what we do best: gave our opinions! In Round 1 of our 'This or That' series, Fran and Carrie take on 10 of the biggest debates in the Disney fandom. A few answers were no surprise (you can probably guess where we landed on Disneyland vs Walt Disney World), but the "Disney adult" question turned into a conversation we didn't see coming.

In this episode we debate:

• Disneyland or Walt Disney World?
• Magic Kingdom or EPCOT?
• Rope drop or stay until close?
• Park hopping or one park per day?
• Plan every minute or wing it?
• Pay for Lightning Lane or skip it and wait?
• Deluxe resort or value resort plus extra park days?
• Summer heat or holiday crowds?
• Disney with kids or Disney as adults only?
• "Disney adult": proud label or cringe?

Coming up in future rounds: food fights, ride wars, fan etiquette and more.

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On this podcast Francine is sharing all of the details of her 10 day solo Walt Disney World trip with Carrie. When the temperature hits 44 degrees and the storms are fierce, how do you spend the day? Hear about visiting a pool solo, old friends and new restaurants - all on this episode.

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Carrie is sharing her perspective of the D23 Fan Expo this year. As a frequent D23 Expo attendee, her thoughts are always interesting. Hear about the 2 hotels she stayed at, how much time she spent in the parks and what it was like to be IN the Honda Center as the announcements were made. She's got lots of thoughts about the event to share!

Find Francine and Carrie online:

Website: https://PixieDustFan.com

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It's part 2 of the 7 year anniversary celebration and Carrie and Fran are walking down memory lane.

Some of the episodes we look back on:

Podcast 142 – Fast 5 Disney questions, how well would you do?

Podcast 152 – Getting to know Carrie and Fran

Podcast 154 – Paul Bottos – the man with 10,000 Mickeys

Podcast 163 – On our way to Disneyland

Podcast 188 – Disney fake news – how funny is it?

Podcast 199 – Carrie's Secret Adventures

Podcast 206 – It's been 4 years of the podcast!

Podcast 211 – We're not gonna make it!

Podcast 229 – The Disney Community And What It Means To Us

Podcast 141 – The Solo Show Disney Sounds Tournament Canadian Edition

Podcast 257 – Francine and Carrie's EPIC Adventure

Podcast 274 – It's All About WDW Bathrooms

Podcast 282 – Carrie and Fran Road Trip!

Find Francine and Carrie online:

Website: https://PixieDustFan.com

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Carrie and Fran are celebrating! It's been 7 years of the Pixie Dust Fan podcast and it's time for a look back!

Some of the episodes we look back on:

Podcast 3 - Top 5 Disney Souvenirs

Podcast 14 - Where Disneyland Has An Edge Over Walt Disney World

Podcast 34 – The Parks Are Closed And We Are At Home. Keeping The Pixie Dust Alive

Podcast 36 – Social Distancing Week 2

Podcast 43 – Virtual Hide and Seek at Walt Disney World

Podcast 59 – Conversation With Disney Legend Bob Gurr

Podcast 88 – A conversation with Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin

Podcast 119 – Fans rejoice at the Muppets Haunted Mansion

Podcast 120 – Inside the Muppets Haunted Mansion with Kelly Younger

Podcast 133 – Epcot attractions – love it or leave it!

Find Francine and Carrie online:

Website: https://PixieDustFan.com

Instagram: @PixieDustFan

Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy

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Carrie and Fran are sharing their opinions about the Grand Floridian Gingerbread house not coming back to Walt Disney World this year. They talk about the last time they saw it, the craziness of the monorail and what they think about the new rules to board a bus from Disney Springs.

Find Francine and Carrie online:

Website: https://PixieDustFan.com

Instagram: @PixieDustFan

Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy

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It's the end of an era, the final Dayton Disneyana. Carrie and Fran are sharing their experience at the event. They share what they bought, who they saw and how much FUN they had. If you want to know more about Dayton Disneyana you can listen to episode 145 where we sat down with Anita Schaengold to get the scoop.

Carrie and Fran are headed to the very last Dayton Disneyana and they're taking you with them! On this episode the ladies start the long drive and turn their microphones on to let you in on their conversations! From debates about working in a motorhome to gas station bathrooms and their first Buc-ee's visit, you're hearing it all almost real time!

Carrie and Fran FINALLY got to try the afternoon tea at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and they're sharing the 'tea'. Did they love it? Was it worth the money? Would they do it again?

Also - a day at the pool AND flipping a coin to decide on a park? Yep, THIS is how these ladies do vacation!

Find Fran's blog (with pictures) on the Afternoon Tea experience here: https://pixiedustfan.com/afternoon-tea-at-disneys-grand-floridian-resort/

Carrie and Fran are sharing part 2 of their trip to Walt Disney World! On this episode they are recording "on location" from their kitchen at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. They talk about the arts and crafts they did, the parks they visited and BINGO! They did some different things on this trip and they're sharing what is worth doing on your next trip!