Simplifying The Magic

By Megan & Jessica

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Megan and Jess are two Disney enthusiasts sharing their love for travel! Each episode is packed with valuable information about visiting various Disney destinations. What should you pack? What are the best rides? Where is the best food? Have fun as they explore the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resorts, Disneyland, Universal Studios and more exciting travel destinations. Join Megan and Jess on Simplifying the Magic for tips and tricks to help simplify your next vacation!

Episode Date
Hot Topic: Ride Refurbs
Jun 04, 2026
Would You Rather: Travel Edition
May 28, 2026
Would You Rather: Universal Edition
May 21, 2026
Would You Rather: Cruise Edition
May 14, 2026
Would You Rather: Disney World Edition!
May 07, 2026
Live from WDW: Girls Trip!
Apr 30, 2026
Our Disney Pre-Trip Report & Life Catch Up!
Apr 23, 2026
Live from Florida: Jess' Travels!
Apr 16, 2026
Live From Florida: Megan's Family Vaca!
Apr 09, 2026
Things We Refuse to do on Vacation
Apr 02, 2026
Which Disney Cruise Ship is Right for You
Mar 26, 2026
15 Reasons to go to Disney World this Summer!
Mar 19, 2026
Flower & Garden Festival Favorites
Mar 12, 2026
Live from Puerto Rico: Megan's Family Vacation!
Mar 05, 2026
Overcoming Travel Anxiety
Feb 26, 2026
Live from the Parks: Universal Mardi Gras!
Feb 19, 2026
Parks or Cruise? Choosing the Right Disney Vacation
Feb 12, 2026
Bon Mardi Gras - Universal Style
Feb 05, 2026
Unpopular Opinions: Travel Hot Takes
Jan 29, 2026
What I Wish I Knew Before My First Disney Trip
Jan 22, 2026
Festival of the Arts Favorites
Jan 15, 2026
2026 Travel Dreams & Reality
Jan 08, 2026
What to Expect at Disney in 2026
Jan 01, 2026
Think Disney Won't Work for You? Let's Talk!
Dec 25, 2025
Disneyland & DCA Easter Eggs
Dec 18, 2025
Live from the Parks: Jess Goes to Disneyland!
Dec 11, 2025
Festival of the Holidays at Disney!
Dec 04, 2025
Live From the Parks: Jess goes to Jollywood & Food and Wine Festival!
Nov 27, 2025
Megan's National Geographic Adventure!
Nov 20, 2025
Disney Movie Easter Eggs
Nov 13, 2025
Universal Studios Orlando Easter Eggs
Nov 06, 2025
Live from the Parks: An EPIC Birthday Weekend!
Oct 30, 2025
Adventure Awaits: Pre-Trip Reports
Oct 23, 2025
Disney World Parks Easter Eggs: Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios
Oct 16, 2025
Disney World Parks Easter Eggs: Magic Kingdom & Epcot
Oct 09, 2025
Live from the Parks: A brief moment at Disney & HHN!
Oct 09, 2025
Halloween in the Parks
Sep 25, 2025
Live From Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady
Sep 18, 2025
Disney Park Favorites Ride Showdown
Sep 11, 2025
Disney Thrill Ride Showdown!
Sep 04, 2025
Classic Disney Ride Showdown
Aug 28, 2025
Please Excuse the Interruption to Our Normal Programming!
Aug 21, 2025
Live From the Parks: Mother/Son Trip at Disney!
Aug 14, 2025
Jess' Disney Pre-Trip Report: Mother/Son Edition!
Aug 07, 2025
Jess is Live From Beaches Turks & Caicos!
Jul 31, 2025
Preparing for An All Inclusive Vacation
Jul 24, 2025
Getting Ready for the Holidays at Disney!
Jul 17, 2025
Doing a Split Stay at Disney
Jul 10, 2025
Disney Dream Tour Recap!
Jul 03, 2025
Live from the Parks: Megan Goes to Disney!
Jun 26, 2025
Rope Drop Strategies at Disney World: Part Two
Jun 19, 2025
Expansions coming to Disney!
Jun 12, 2025
Rope Drop Strategies at Disney World: Part One
Jun 05, 2025
Live from the Parks: Jess at WDW!
May 29, 2025
Are You Disney Obsessed? Take the Quiz!
May 22, 2025
Summertime at Disney
May 15, 2025
Hot Topic Happy Hour: Disney News Drops and what we REALLY thought of Epic Universe
May 08, 2025
LIVE FROM EPIC UNIVERSE!!!
May 01, 2025
Live from Naples: Jess Spring Break!
Apr 24, 2025
Excited for Epic!
Apr 17, 2025
Let's Catch Up!
Apr 10, 2025
Live From Megan's Spring Break Vacation
Apr 03, 2025
Hot Topic Happy Hour
Mar 27, 2025
Jess is LIVE from Florida!
Mar 20, 2025
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2025!
Mar 13, 2025
Fantastical Vacations Meeting 2025
Mar 06, 2025
FV Agency Meeting Pre-Trip Report!
Feb 27, 2025
Life as a Travel Agent
Feb 20, 2025
Simplifying Disney Cruise Ships
Feb 13, 2025
Let the Good Times Roll!
Feb 06, 2025
Ask Us Anything!
Jan 30, 2025
2025 Marathon Weekend Recap
Jan 23, 2025
Live From the Parks: WDW Marathon Weekend!
Jan 16, 2025
Best Snacks on the Disney Dining Plan!
Jan 09, 2025
Our 2025 Travel Plans
Jan 02, 2025
Hot Topic Happy Hour Episode #9: A Year in Review
Jan 01, 2025
Best Times To Go To Disney In 2025
Dec 26, 2024
10 Must See Movies Before Your WDW Vacation
Dec 19, 2024
Epcot Holiday Kitchens
Dec 12, 2024
Holiday Travel Gift Guide
Dec 05, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour # 8: BIG Changes Coming!
Dec 01, 2024
Live From The Parks: Jess Goes to Disney!
Nov 28, 2024
200 Reasons That We Love Disney!
Nov 21, 2024
Plan a Trip Series: Vacations Under $10,000
Nov 14, 2024
Plan a Trip Series: Vacations Under $5000
Nov 07, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour # 7: Lightning Lane Premier Pass
Nov 01, 2024
Santa and Snope
Oct 31, 2024
Epic Universe is COMING!
Oct 24, 2024
Jess Takes on the Index Card Challenge!
Oct 17, 2024
RunDisney 101
Oct 10, 2024
WDW Index Card Challenge
Oct 03, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour #6: WDW Pet Peeves
Oct 01, 2024
Live From the Parks: Megan Takes on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal!
Sep 26, 2024
Why We Love Disney Springs
Sep 19, 2024
The Disney Destiny
Sep 12, 2024
Disney FAQ’s with Chat GPT
Sep 05, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour # 5: Breaking Down the D23 Announcements!
Sep 01, 2024
Catching Up On....Everything!
Aug 29, 2024
Live From Vacation: Jess' Universal SURPRISE and Disney Cruise!
Aug 22, 2024
Trip Report: The Ewald Family
Aug 15, 2024
Would You Rather: Disney World vs. Universal Orlando Edition!
Aug 08, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour #4: Lightning Lane Multipass
Aug 01, 2024
Cruising 101
Aug 01, 2024
All Inclusive Resorts 101
Jul 25, 2024
Disney Trivia!
Jul 18, 2024
Simplifying the NEW Lightning Lane System!
Jul 11, 2024
Live From The Parks: 2024 FV Agency Meeting at WDW!
Jul 04, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour # 3: Tough Topics
Jul 01, 2024
Dark Universe & a TON of Disney News!
Jun 27, 2024
Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Jun 20, 2024
Disney Firsts
Jun 13, 2024
Live From The Parks: Jess in Disneyland!
Jun 06, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour # 2: Standby Skipper, New Lands & More!
Jun 01, 2024
Disney DAS - Update
May 30, 2024
Lightning Lane and Virtual Queue 101
May 23, 2024
Most UNDERrated Things at Disney!
May 16, 2024
Powerups & Pumpkins: ALL the News!
May 09, 2024
HEADS UP: Disney Edition!
May 02, 2024
Hot Topic Happy Hour #1: Taking Kids Out of School For Vacation!
May 01, 2024
Live From Florida! Jess & Megan's Beach Vacays
Apr 25, 2024
Animal Kingdom is NOT Just a Zoo!
Apr 18, 2024
Magic Kingdom is NOT Just for Kids!
Apr 11, 2024
ICYMI: What's New at the Parks!
Apr 04, 2024
Hollywood Studios is NOT Just for Star Wars Fans!
Mar 28, 2024
EPCOT is NOT Just for Grownups!
Mar 21, 2024
Disney Dining Reservation Strategy
Mar 14, 2024
Megan’s WONDERful Cruise!
Mar 07, 2024
For the Love of Music
Feb 29, 2024
Would You Rather: Flower & Garden Edition
Feb 22, 2024
What's In Your Park Bag?
Feb 15, 2024
LIVE: Jess Takes on Festival of the Arts and the Four Park Challenge
Feb 08, 2024
Best of the Lands: Universal Orlando Edition
Feb 01, 2024
Live From The Parks: Universal Orlando with Jess!
Jan 25, 2024
Making Smart Choices with the Disney Dining Plan
Jan 18, 2024
Epcot's Festival of the Arts 2024
Jan 11, 2024
Resolutions, Wishes & Travel Plans for 2024
Jan 04, 2024
Share The Magic: Jon Bardelli
Jan 01, 2024
Recap of the Biggest News of 2023
Dec 28, 2023
Live From The Parks: Jess' Birthday Trip!
Dec 21, 2023
Top 10 Tips for a Stress Free Disney Vacation
Dec 14, 2023
Our Dream Theme Park
Dec 07, 2023
Share The Magic: Danielle Cook
Dec 01, 2023
Disney Holiday Foodie Guide!
Nov 30, 2023
Disneyand Recap and is the Disney Dining Plan Right for You?
Nov 23, 2023
Live From Disneyland!
Nov 16, 2023
Disneyland Trivia!
Nov 09, 2023
Holidays in the Parks!
Nov 02, 2023
Share The Magic: Natalie & Victoria Queen
Nov 01, 2023
So, You Want to Go on a Disney Cruise?
Oct 26, 2023
4 Parks In 1 Day!
Oct 19, 2023
What We Are Looking Forward to Eat & Drink at Disneyland!
Oct 12, 2023
Advanced Genie+ Tips
Oct 05, 2023
Share The Magic: Katie Hatcher (Again)
Oct 01, 2023
Live From the Parks: Megan & Jess take on Disney AND Halloween Horror Nights!
Sep 28, 2023
This or That? Universal Orlando Edition
Sep 21, 2023
Disney's New Treasure
Sep 14, 2023
Halloween At The Parks
Sep 07, 2023
Share The Magic: Victoria Hartwig
Sep 01, 2023
10 Reasons To Go To Disneyland!
Aug 31, 2023
Recap of Jess' WDW Trip
Aug 24, 2023
Jess’ Family WDW Vacation
Aug 17, 2023
Jess Pre-Trip Report
Aug 10, 2023
Must-DON'TS For Disney First Timers
Aug 03, 2023
Share The Magic: The Vaughn Chronicles
Aug 01, 2023
Must-Dos For Disney First Timers
Jul 27, 2023
WDW If You Can’t Do This, Do That
Jul 20, 2023
Highlights of Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival 2023
Jul 13, 2023
Favorites By Land: Drink Edition
Jul 06, 2023
Share The Magic: Megan Rom
Jul 01, 2023
Live From The Parks: Megan's Universal Family Trip!
Jun 29, 2023
Favorites By Land: Food Edition
Jun 22, 2023
Why You Need to Visit Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay
Jun 15, 2023
Disney Dining Plan: Is It Worth It?
Jun 08, 2023
Share The Magic: Joey Marczewski
Jun 01, 2023
Favorites By Land: Attraction Edition
Jun 01, 2023
Live from Disney: Jess' Solo Trip!
May 25, 2023
Tips for a Solo Trip to Disney
May 18, 2023
BIG Changes for WDW 2024!
May 11, 2023
Your Guide to Drinking Around the World!
May 04, 2023
Share The Magic: Karen Kovach
May 01, 2023
WDW Character Meals
Apr 27, 2023
Universal Orlando Resorts
Apr 20, 2023
My Perfect Disney Day
Apr 13, 2023
Comparing the Disney Dream & Disney Wonder
Apr 06, 2023
Share The Magic: Carrie Vajko
Apr 01, 2023
Live From The Disney Dream!
Mar 30, 2023
Best Hacks to Simplify Your Disney Vacation
Mar 23, 2023
Disney Wonder Trip Report
Mar 16, 2023
Live From The Disney Wonder!
Mar 09, 2023
Live From Universal!
Mar 02, 2023
Share The Magic: Dan and Leslie Lowry
Mar 01, 2023
Disney Cruise Tips & Tricks!
Feb 23, 2023
Universal’s Mardi Gras
Feb 16, 2023
Genie+ Explained: UPDATED!
Feb 09, 2023
Universal Orlando Fun Facts!
Feb 02, 2023
Share The Magic Episode 1: Katie Hatcher
Feb 01, 2023
Live from Disney: Festival of the Arts!
Jan 26, 2023
Jess' Post Cruise Trip Report
Jan 19, 2023
Live from Disney: Marathon Weekend!
Jan 12, 2023
Top 10 Tips for Planning a Disney World Vacation in 2023!
Jan 05, 2023
Disney: A World of Change in 2022
Dec 29, 2022
Share The Magic!
Dec 22, 2022
Disney Holiday Trivia!
Dec 15, 2022
Jess' Post Trip Report & Disney News Catch Up!
Dec 08, 2022
Jess' Pre-Trip & Holidays at Disney
Dec 01, 2022
Thankful for Disney
Nov 24, 2022
Megan's Universal Post Trip Report
Nov 17, 2022
Battle of the Resorts: Bus Resorts
Nov 10, 2022
Battle of the Resorts: BoardWalk Resorts
Nov 03, 2022
Battle of the Resorts: Skyliner Resorts
Oct 27, 2022
Battle of the Resorts: Monorail Resorts
Oct 20, 2022
Dreaming of Future Trips
Oct 13, 2022
The WORST Disney Advice
Oct 06, 2022
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Post Trip Report!
Sep 29, 2022
Ultimate Guide to Halloween at Disney World!
Sep 22, 2022
Disney Parks Announcements from D23!
Sep 15, 2022
The Best Disney Snacks Under $10
Sep 08, 2022
Attractions YOU May Want to Skip!
Sep 01, 2022
Everything Disney Lately
Aug 25, 2022
Live From Disney: Jess' Family Trip!
Aug 18, 2022
Enchanting Extras & Jess’ Pre-Trip Report
Aug 11, 2022
Marvelous Moderates
Aug 04, 2022
Live From WDW: Our Fantastical Vacations Trip!
Jul 28, 2022
Fantastical Vacations Pre-Trip Report
Jul 21, 2022
Take it or Leave it: Disney Parks Edition!
Jul 14, 2022
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!
Jul 07, 2022
Ranking Disney Pools!
Jun 30, 2022
Showdown Time! Disney vs. Universal
Jun 23, 2022
Disney Shouldn't Be This Hard!
Jun 16, 2022
I Bet You Didn’t Know This About Animal Kingdom!
Jun 09, 2022
I Bet You Didn't Know This About EPCOT!
Jun 02, 2022
BONUS Episode 69: Live in the park with Jess
May 29, 2022
BONUS Episode 70: Live in the parks with Megan
May 29, 2022
Disney News & Post Trip Reports
May 26, 2022
Where Can I Hug Mickey?!
May 19, 2022
Our Pre Disney Trip Reports!
May 12, 2022
This one is for all the Princesses!
May 05, 2022
Did You Know? Hollywood Studios Edition
Apr 28, 2022
How to get EPIC family photos at Disney World!
Apr 21, 2022
Disney World One on One Trips!
Apr 14, 2022
Surprise! You’re Going to Disney!
Apr 07, 2022
Megan's Universal Vacation!
Mar 31, 2022
Our Top Disney Quick Service Spots!
Mar 24, 2022
Our Other Love (AKA Universal)
Mar 17, 2022
Our Top Disney Tips
Mar 10, 2022
Food, Flowers, and Fun! Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival
Mar 03, 2022
Help! Disney is so crowded!
Feb 24, 2022
How in the world do I use Genie+?!
Feb 17, 2022
The Happiest Place on Earth
Feb 10, 2022
East Coast VS. West Coast
Feb 03, 2022
An Epic Voyage
Jan 27, 2022
Take It or Leave It
Jan 20, 2022
Ahoy!
Jan 13, 2022
We Jumped on the Bandwagon
Jan 06, 2022
Our Top 10 Disney Moments of 2021
Dec 30, 2021
Disney World Vacations for Every Budget
Dec 23, 2021
Magic Kingdom Fun Facts
Dec 16, 2021
Jess' Post Trip Report
Dec 09, 2021
Jess' Pre-Trip Report & Planning Your 2022 Vacation
Dec 02, 2021
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Nov 25, 2021
Rides & Experiences for All Ages
Nov 18, 2021
Our 1st Annual Agent Trip!
Nov 11, 2021
How to SAVE at Disney World!
Nov 04, 2021
First Annual Agency Pre-Trip Report
Oct 28, 2021
Disney, Please Bring This Back!
Oct 21, 2021
Disney Genie Explained
Oct 14, 2021
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary
Oct 07, 2021
Splurges at Disney World
Sep 30, 2021
Virgin Voyages & Disney News!
Sep 23, 2021
Top 10 Takeaways
Sep 16, 2021
Live from Disney!
Sep 09, 2021
Kids Talk Disney Edition
Sep 02, 2021
Simplifying Disney Genie
Aug 26, 2021
Jess' Walt Disney World Post Trip Report
Aug 19, 2021
Meet Megan’s Sister!
Aug 12, 2021
Jess' Pre-Trip Report
Aug 05, 2021
When Kids...
Jul 29, 2021
Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Jul 22, 2021
Disney News
Jul 15, 2021
Brainstorming a Disney Trip
Jul 08, 2021
Getting Dressed for Disney
Jul 01, 2021
Simplifying EPCOT
Jun 24, 2021
Simplifying The Magic Kingdom
Jun 17, 2021
Would You Rather? Disney Edition
Jun 10, 2021
Inclusivity & Accommodations at Disney
Jun 03, 2021
The Mountains Are Calling
May 27, 2021
Exploring The Disney Wish
May 20, 2021
Disney Cruise Line Breakdown
May 13, 2021
Megan's Post-Trip Report
May 06, 2021
Why To Use A Travel Agent
Apr 29, 2021
Megan's Disney Pre-Trip Report
Apr 22, 2021
Disney Trivia!
Apr 15, 2021
Welcome Back! Our Trip Reports
Apr 08, 2021
How to Choose a Walt Disney World Resort
Apr 01, 2021
Road Trips & Plane Rides
Mar 25, 2021
Universal Overview & Jess' Pre-Trip Report
Mar 18, 2021
2021 Spring Festivals
Mar 11, 2021
Our Simplified Packing List
Mar 04, 2021
What's Happening at Walt Disney World Right Now
Feb 24, 2021
Our Favorites at Disney World
Feb 24, 2021
Welcome to Simplifying The Magic!
Feb 23, 2021