It was Lindsay’s turn to pick the topic this week — and Brian had absolutely no idea what she had planned. 😂

The challenge: Build your perfect Disney World day.

Choose when you’re going, who you’re traveling with, where you’re staying, what park you’re visiting, what you’re eating, what you’re riding, and where you’re spending a little extra money.

But, of course, Lindsay came prepared with a few rules.

Brian has to build his dream Disney day while staying within the challenge — and Lindsay is here to make sure he doesn’t find an easy way around it.

How did he do?

Play along while you listen and build YOUR perfect Disney day. Then let us know what you would choose!

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Thanks for hanging out with us in The Planning Lounge!

You gave us your Disney hot takes…and we have THOUGHTS. 😂

This week on The Planning Lounge, we’re taking your unpopular Disney opinions and putting them up for debate.

Which park is actually the best for seeing princesses? Which Disney World resorts are worth the hype? Is one of Disney’s most popular forms of transportation completely overrated? And are there some Disney “must-dos” that you can absolutely skip?

Some takes we agreed with. Some we definitely did NOT. And a few might have changed our minds. 👀

Have a Disney hot take we need to debate? Send it our way — it might make a future episode!

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This week in The Planning Lounge, we’re hitting the road to Walt Disney World!

We’re talking everything you need to know about driving to Disney — especially if you’re coming down the East Coast and tackling I-95. From the all-important Buc-ee’s stop 🦫 to surviving the long haul, we’re sharing our road trip tips, stories, and a few things that surprised even us.

Including…did you know you can bring your DOG to select Walt Disney World Resort hotels?! 🐶🏰

Brian’s dog is basically a seasoned Disney traveler at this point, so we’re talking about what it’s actually like to vacation at Disney with your four-legged family member.

Whether you’re planning your first Disney road trip or you’ve driven that I-95 stretch more times than you can count, grab a drink and pull up a chair in The Planning Lounge. 🍹✨

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EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026: What We’re Eating & Drinking 🍷🍴

It’s Food & Wine season at EPCOT! 🌐🍷

This week, Lindsay and Brian are talking all things 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival—the food, the drinks, the returning favorites, and what’s making our must-try lists.

Brian is defending the infamous Pickle Milkshake 🥒🥤 while Lindsay has her eyes on the Shimmering Mimosa Flight ✨🥂. We’re talking about what we’re excited to eat and drink, our festival favorites, and how we like to tackle Food & Wine without trying to do EVERYTHING in one day.

Grab your festival passport and pull up a chair in The Planning Lounge!

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Brian: @brianplansthemagic
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Wine & Dine Medals + HUGE Disney Cruise Line News! 🚢🏅

Disney dropped a LOT of news, so obviously we needed an emergency trip to The Planning Lounge. 😂

In this special episode, Lindsay and Brian are breaking down the newly revealed runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend medals 🏅 and then heading out to sea for all the latest Disney Cruise Line announcements for 2027 and 2028.

We’re talking new itineraries, new opportunities to sail, and one announcement we’re especially excited about: Disney Cruise Line is returning to New York City! 🗽🚢

Whether you’re planning your next runDisney weekend, dreaming about your next Disney cruise, or just want to geek out over the latest Disney news with us, pull up a chair!

✨ The Planning Lounge is presented by A Kind of Magic Travel.

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Brian: @brianplansthemagic
Lindsay: @mermaidandthemouse
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We’re breaking down the Disney news from D23! 🎉

This week in The Planning Lounge, we’re talking Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, and some of the announcements that have us most excited about what’s coming to Disney.

Then we head to Disney Cruise Line to talk about Disney Believe aboard the Disney Destiny — including Lindsay’s excitement over Moana in the Grand Hall. 🚢🌊

And somehow, we end up exactly where Brian wants to be: talking about Dreamfinder. 😂

Come hang out with us for Disney news, reactions, opinions, and the kind of Disney conversations you’d have with your friends after a park day.

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Spooky season has entered The Planning Lounge! 🎃👻

This week, Lindsay and Brian are talking all things Halloween—from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal!

We’re sharing what makes each event different, what we love, and what you should know if a Halloween trip is on your list.

PLUS… Brian casually met Uncle Jesse himself, John Stamos. 😱😂 Obviously, we need the full story.

Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us in The Planning Lounge!

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In Episode 2 of The Planning Lounge, Lindsay and Brian break down everything you need to know about Disney World’s Lightning Lane system. We explain the differences between Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and Premier Pass, share our favorite booking strategies, discuss whether they’re worth the cost, and help you decide when to skip them altogether. If you’re planning a Walt Disney World vacation, this episode will help you spend less time waiting and more time making memories. ✨🏰

Welcome to the very first episode of The Planning Lounge, presented by A Kind of Magic Travel!

In this episode, Lindsay and Brian chat about their experiences celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World. We cover:

✨ What the holiday crowds were really like

🎆 Fireworks and nighttime strategies

🏨 Why where you stay matters on busy holidays

🚐 Minnie Vans vs. walking back to your resort

🏰 Some of our favorite Disney memories

…and plenty of Disney planning tips along the way.

Whether you’re planning your first Disney vacation or your fiftieth, grab your favorite drink and join us in The Planning Lounge!

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