Season 7
Off the Monorail Episode: Greece is the Word (Alex's April 2026 Greece Trip Report)
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!!! Trip Dates: April 2-12, 2026 Recorded 4/19/26 Episode Specific Links: EF Tours Ramada Athens Attica Riviera Temple of Ath...
Post-Trip Report: Kim’s “Make That a Double” Polynesian Vacation (July 2026)
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...
Pre-Trip Report: Kim’s “Make That a Double” Polynesian Vacation (July 2026)
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 Towe...
Off the Monorail Episode: Becky Gandillon, Author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027
Virginia talks with Becky Gandillon, Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027, about her Disney origin story, how she turned a love of park planning and data into work with Touring Plans, and why she thinks Walt Disney World is in the middle of an exciting new era. They also get into...
Post-Trip Report: Virginia & Alex’s Disney and Universal Vacation (July 2026)
Sadly, Virginia and Alex have returned to real life after a magical July Disney/Universal trip. They got to check out Epic Universe for the first time and did two tours for the first time, including Caring for Giants and the Keys to the Kingdom tours. Trip Dates: July 3-13, 2026 Post Trip Interview:...
Pre-Trip Report: Virginia & Alex’s Disney and Universal Vacation (July 2026)
Virginia and Alex chat about the plans for their upcoming July vacation which includes finally getting back to Universal Studios in addition to Disney time! They are planning to split their time between the Hard Rock Hotel, Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village, and Boardwalk. Trip Dates: July 3-13,...
Post-Trip Report: Heather and Tim’s Go Big or Go Home Vacation (June/July 2026)
Heather is back (alone this time since Tim was called to parent duty!) to share all the details of their most recent magical trip to Walt Disney World. Tune in to hear all about how they enjoyed their first stay at their home DVC resort (Polynesian), how they enjoyed Stormalong Bay with their one ni...
Pre-Trip Report: Heather and Tim’s Go Big or Go Home Vacation (June/July 2026)
Heather and Tim, DVC owners at the Polynesian, are heading down to Walt Disney World on a large family trip in honor of the graduation of their oldest son. They have four kids ranging in age from 8 months to 18, plus grandparents coming along, so it’s sure to be a lively bunch. After one night at Be...
Post-Trip Report: Olivia’s L’aventure Magique à Disneyland Paris (June 2026)
Olivia’s trip to Paris is over and it’s time to reminisce about the good times (as well as the “I didn’t expect that to happen” times). Listeners thinking about a trip to Disneyland Paris will learn a lot from this episode. Making pivots for an international trip can be nerve-wracking, but Olivia wa...
Pre-Trip Report: Olivia’s L’aventure Magique à Disneyland Paris (June 2026)
Olivia, host of the Soarin’ Around WDW Podcast, has returned! She and her family are planning a trip to France for a wedding and if you’re in France anyway, you might as well visit Disneyland Paris. Right??? They are planning to stay at the Disneyland Paris Hotel and will also get some time in Paris...