Vacation Kingdoms - Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Universal Orlando Vacation Planning

Whether it’s the parks, the films, the streaming services or new opportunities, we’re going to make it happen in this totally hypothetical practice that will never actually come true.

Cold Open Story

• Jungle Cruise Boat at Magic Kingdom Takes on Water with Guests Aboard

News to Opinion Stories Discussed

• Disney CEO Bob Iger immediately steps down from CEO position
• Bob Chapek is Disney's new CEO 'effective immediately,' as Bob Iger steps down

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Ranking the Lands of the Magic Kingdom - WDW Opinion Ep. 74

When it comes to the lands that make up the Magic Kingdom each individual can have their favorite and least favorite. And since everyone loves a good power ranking we decided to do just that and rank the lands of the Magic Kingdom. We’ll each give our rankings and share why we ranked them so.

News to Opinion Stories Discussed

• Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort to Receive Royal Makeover
• Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Now Open at EPCOT

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Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member.

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Top Tips for Taking an Infant on a Walt Disney World Trip - WDW Opinion Ep. 73

Taking a three month old to Disney World might seem like a nightmare. But with a little planning you’ll realize that taking an infant to Disney can be one of your most memorable trips. We share those top tips in this episode.

News to Opinion Stories Discussed

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hosts Exciting Multi-Day Celebration for 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
• Price Increase on Walt Disney World Theme Park Ticket Options and Annual Passes

WDW Opinion Blogs Posts Mentioned in the Show

• The Hollywood Brown Derby Lunch Review

Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine”

Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member.

You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney.

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How to See the Super Bowl MVP Parade at Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 72

There were a lot of unique elements to my Mom's most recent trip to Walt Disney World, including seeing the Super Bowl MVP parade. We discuss it on this episode.

News to Opinion Stories Discussed

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Adds FastPass+ Service for Visits Beginning March 4
• City Works Eatery & Pour House Now Open at Disney Springs

WDW Opinion Blogs Posts Mentioned in the Show

• Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian - Review
• Kona Cafe at the Polynesian Village Resort Review

Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine”

Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member.

You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney.

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The Best Coffee in Disney World: Interview With Matt from the Disney Coffee Blog - WDW Opinion Ep. 71

On this episode we talk all about the best coffee drinks and best places to get coffee in Walt Disney World in an interview, with Matt, the creator of the Disney Coffee Blog.

News to Opinion Stories Discussed

• Spider-Man Swings into Action Above Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park
• The Epcot Experience Adds Indoor Seating and Now Serves Up Quick Sips and Bites

More Info on the Disney Coffee Blog

• Check Out The Webiste
• Follow Them On Instagram
• Follow Them On YouTube
• Learn More About Joffrey’s Coffee

Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine”

Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member.

You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney.

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What It’s Like Being a Cast Member at Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 70

As a former Disney World Cast Member, Conor is asked about his time working at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom. Plus, we discuss how Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run will be added to Hollywood Studios’ FP+ options and we potentially have an opening date for the Space 220 restaurant in Epcot.

News to Opinion Stories Discussed

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Added to FastPass+ Service Beginning Feb. 19 at Walt Disney World Resort
• Space 220 at Epcot to Open to Guests on March 30

Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine”

Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member.

You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney.

Learn more about the book and buy it here.

And if you're interested in the Disney College Program you can visit their website here.

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Rise of the Resistance Opening, Riviera Opening, New runDisney Club and More News Stories! - WDW Opinion Ep. 69

This week we’re catching up on some news stories including the opening of Rise of the Resistance and how the Riviera is changing the Disney World landscape.

Stories Discussed

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Now Open at Disneyland Park
• Disney's Riviera Resort Now Open
• Club runDisney Announced
• Free Dining Promotion Announced at Disney World
• Super Nintendo World Details Revealed for Interactive Power Up Band

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Listener Questions: Festival of the Arts, Best Times to Visit, Breakfasts at Disney, Character Dining, Love Bugs and More - WDW Opinion Ep. 68

This week we’ve got questions about overall trip planning, where to catch sporting events, character dining options, what time of the year to visit and even one about insects.

Stories Discussed

• Aunty Kau’I, a fixture at Disney’s Polynesian resort, has died
• Kona Cafe Dinner Review

Main Segment Mentions

• Restaurant Reservation Finder - Available Through Touring Plans
• Disney Programs Blog

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20 Disney Things We’re Excited for in 2020 - WDW Opinion Ep. 67

It is still an incredible time to be a Disney fan. Whether it's parks, movies, Disney plus, the Disney community...there’s so much to experience now and in the coming days, weeks, months and years. But for now here are my 20 Disney things I’m looking forward to in 2020.

Some of these items debuted in 2019 but they’ll be shaping our 2020 Disney plans in big ways. From the theme parks, to the film studios and Disney+, here are the 20 Disney things we’re looking forward to.

Stories Discussed

• New Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant Coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• New Regal Eagle Smokehouse Coming to Epcot Takes Its Inspiration from the Honorable Sam Eagle
• Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil® & Disney – Coming Spring 2020!

2 Books I’m Excited to Read in 2020

• The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
• Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career

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Disney Vacation Club Overview - Part 2 - WDW Opinion Ep. 66

In this episode we dive into the process of booking resorts and some of the rules you have to abide by in order to make reservations and what not. Then we share some what the room layouts of various resorts looks like, how you might vacation differently once you become a DVC member and we share some alternative ways to becoming a member and how these options can potentially be much more affordable. We wrap up the show by saying what it has meant to us being DVC members.

Even if you have no interest in joining DVC this will still be a very fun and informative episode for any Disney fan.

Stories discussed in News to Opinion

• New Details, Dates Revealed for Upcoming Disney Parks Experiences, including Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
• Magnificent Mosaics Revealed at Disney’s Riviera Resort

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