Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Tony is back to share the details of his August 2026 trip to Walt Disney World with his daughter Cece. As always, they had a fantastic time and didn’t even let a sprained ankle get in their way!

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Tony and his daughter Cece are heading back to their happy place, Walt Disney World! They are excited to be planning this trip and will be enjoying Pop Century Resort once again for easy access to the skyliner. They got a vacation package which includes the quick service dining plan “for free”. 

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RE-RELEASE: ORIGINALLY AIRED IN MAY 2025 (note: the chapter time stamps below will be about 1min 20sec off based on the added re-release intro)

On this special episode, Virginia talks through what steps you should consider if you are planning your own Walt Disney World vacation. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll hear tips and tricks from some of the wonderful travel agents that have been previous podcast trip report guests. If you like this episode and want to hear any deep dives into other related topics, please reach out through the podcast website whereilongtobepodcast.com!

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Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Disney Dames (All-Star Music Family Suite stay) - Disney Dames Budget to Bougie Trip

Elizabeth (Victoria and Albert’s - Elizabeth’s Disney/Universal Extended Family Trip

Molly (Dolphin Encounter) - Molly’s Mother/Son Trontastic Birthday Trip

Amy (Behind the Seeds Tour) - Amy’s Spring Break at the Boardwalk

Krista (Up Close with Rhinos Tour) - Krista’s Spectacular Summer Split Stay

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Heather is excited to report on her recent trip to Walt Disney World she took with her mom and her two kids, Vivian and Ethan. They had the pleasure of attending the very first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the year along with four full days of park fun. While things didn’t go exactly according to plan, they had a lot of magic along the way, proving that being able to pivot and go with the flow (as Crush likes to say) is probably the best Disney skill to have!

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Heather is planning a trip to WDW with her daughter, son, and mom for some Disney fun! They plan to stay at All-Star Movies and have tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (the very first night of the party season). 

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Beth and Alex’s monumental trip to Japan has come to a close, and while that’s sad, it’s happy for the rest of us because we finally get to hear all about it. They had a wonderful time in both the Disney and Universal portions of their stay, but also got to see a lot of the country and culture of Japan.

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Beth is returning to the podcast, this time with her husband Alex, to discuss the trip they have planned for Japan! They will be traveling for about three weeks, along with Beth’s mom, to tour the country with stops at Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea, as well as Universal Studios Japan.

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It’s finally time for Alex’s Greece trip report! Not sure that you’ll get too many planning tips out of this one, but if you are an Alex fan, you’ll definitely get some laughs!!!

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The Polynesian looked perfect on paper - but after their stay, Kim and her husband Tom will be looking for other options for their next visit after some real customer service let downs. Listeners can expect an honest conversation about Kim’s experience that did not live up to the expectations all of us have when it comes to staying in a Disney resort…especially at a deluxe price. But not to worry, this isn’t all complaints! Kim and Tom had a magical week that proves the best vacations are the ones that leave room for flexibility, good food, and a little people-watching.

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Kim is planning a trip to celebrate her and her husband Tom’s 10th wedding anniversary! After Tom said he would really like to stay at the Polynesian, she decided to make it happen. What Tom doesn’t know, is that instead of being a triple split stay between the Polynesian Resort, the Polynesian Tower, and Coronado Springs, Kim has made a sneaky switch-a-roo for this to be only split between both sides of the Polynesian. They will have two days of park time, so much of their week will be spent visiting other resorts, heading to Disney Springs, and enjoying some rest and relaxation at the pool, which they don’t usually do. The perfect plan to celebrate 10 years!

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