Welcome to the very first episode of Elevated Escapes – A Luxury Travel Podcast. Hosts Mike and Kristen introduce the show and share their passion for discovering the world’s most unforgettable travel experiences. If you love luxury travel, bucket-list destinations, and discovering the best ways to experience the world, you’re in the right place.

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Join us for the most epic monorail loop day ever as we take you on a thrilling adventure filled with food, excitement and relaxation. Mike talks about his perfect monorail loop day (adults only) while Gary takes a different approach (family). Let us know what your monorail loop day would consist of. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.

0:00 Introduction

11:42 A Perfect Monorail Loop Day

13:08 Mike's Perfect Monorail Loop Day

20:08 Gary's Perfect Monorail Loop Day

36:04 Wrap-Up

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Join us for a magical culinary adventure as we put your Disney knowledge to the test - Can You Guess the DISNEY Restaurant? It's one of our favorite topics....Mike will read 1-Star Google Reviews and Gary will try to guess which restaurants they are. How many restaurants to you get correct? Leave us a comment below. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.

0:00 Introduction

9:53 Can You Guess That DISNEY Restaurant?

10:38 Restaurant #1

16:05 Restaurant #2

20:31 Restaurant #3

28:18 Restaurant #4

33:32 Restaurant #5

44:50 Wrap-Up

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This week, Gary and Mike talk about the Disney 3-2-1 Rule. What is it and how would we use it at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments how you would apply the 3-2-1 Rule to your EPCOT visit. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike

0:00 Introduction

13:10 Disney's 3-2-1 Rule.....Attractions

20:40 The Shows

29:28 The Meals

37:40 Wrap-Up

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The Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge is FINALLY reopening. It's been a long time coming. Gary and I talk about the price points, menu whether or not we think we may try this place. We open the show talking about the new Chase Disney Inspire VISA Card. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.

0:00 Introduction

3:08 Chase Disney Inspire VISA Card

17:18 Garden View Lounge

36:28 Wrap-Up

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Join us as we explore the vibrant and colorful world of the FLOWER and GARDEN Festival, where food meets art and culture. We'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the delicious and unique dishes that make up the festival's food menu. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.

0:00 Introduction

6:30 Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths

32:35 Wrap-Up

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News recently broke about the 2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT during EPCOT's International Flower and Garden Festival. Mike has been a harsh critic over the past couple of years. What are his thoughts for this years series? Who are you looking forward to see? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.

0:00 Introduction

10:13 The 2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup

41:37 Wrap-Up

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Join us as we dive into the ultimate showdown between two of Disney's most iconic water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Gary's daughters join us for a discussion on which water park is best for their family. Thanks for listening, Gary, Mike, Jurgina and Jurgina Jr.

0:00 Introduction

6:37 What DVC Resorts Are The Kids Favorites?

7:36 Which Water Park Should The Arruda Family Go To?

23:20 Are The Umbrella Rentals Worth The Money?

36:20 Wrap-U

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Discover the magic of Disney's summer incentives and find out if they're worth the hype. In this video, we'll dive into the details of Disney's summer offers, exploring the benefits, discounts, and exclusive experiences that come with them. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike

0:00 Introduction

14:27 Disney's Summer Incentives

24:31 New Happenings

25:35 Wrap-Up

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Get the latest updates on what's happening at Disney right now. From the Sprinkles closure to restaurants not participating in the Disney Dining Plan, we've got you covered. We finish with what we want to do with the show moving forward in 2026. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.

0:00 Introduction

10:51 Sprinkles Closure

12:26 Leve 99 Coming In

15:19 New Gideon's

17:48 Disney Dining Plan Participants

33:40 Ideas for the Podcast Moving Forward

39:50 Wrap-Up

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