Wanderlust & Wishes
By Julie & Krystle
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Episodes: 112
Description
Planning your next Disney, Universal, cruise, or all-inclusive vacation and feeling overwhelmed?
Welcome to Wanderlust & Wishes, the weekly travel podcast hosted by travel advisors Krystle and Julie. We help families, couples, and Disney-loving adults plan smarter vacations without stress.
From Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando to Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and all-inclusive resorts around the world, we share tips, honest reviews, hidden gems, and strategy you can actually use. Learn how to tackle rope drop, master Lightning Lanes, pack smart for cruises, and discover must-see experiences for every destination.
Whether you’re planning your first Disney trip, an adults-only getaway, or your next big adventure, Wanderlust & Wishes helps you travel like a pro and make unforgettable memories along the way.
New episodes every week- subscribe now and start planning your dream trip today!
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Epic Universe Rope Drop Strategy 2026 (Ep 103)
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May 13, 2026 |
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2026 EPCOT Rope Drop Plan | Front Entrance vs International Gateway (Ep 102)
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May 06, 2026 |
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Alaska Cruise 101: What You Need to Know Before You Book (Ep 101)
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Universal Orlando Wand Experience Explained - Spells, Locations, and Tips (Ep 100)
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Disney World with Toddlers: Real Tips for Strollers, Naps, Rope Drop & Meltdowns (Ep. 99)
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Magic Kingdom Rope Drop Strategy 2026: Beat the Crowds & Get the Most Out of Your Morning (Ep 98)
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort: Which Vacation Is the Most Valuable for YOU? (Ep. 97)
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Princess Cruises 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Booking Your First Princess Cruise (Ep 96)
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Disneyland vs Disney World: What’s Different and What Might Surprise You (Ep. 95)
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Surviving Spring Break at Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando (Ep 94)
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Universal Studios Rope Drop Strategy — What to Ride First & What to Skip for Shorter Waits (Ep 93)
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Disney Fantasy Birthday Cruise Surprise — Calder’s 10th Birthday at Sea (Bonus Episode)
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Pixar Day at Sea on Disney Fantasy — First-Time Disney Cruise Line Recap (Ep 92)
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Best Cruise Lines for Adults Only Vacations — Top Child-Free Sailings Compared (Ep 91)
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Best Couples Trips to Reconnect — Romantic Getaways Without Overplanning (Ep 90)
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Adults-Only Walt Disney World Trip — No Kids, Just Vibes & Luxury (Ep 89)
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Islands of Adventure Rope Drop Strategy — Hagrid’s vs VelociCoaster & Real Arrival Times (Ep 88)
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Disney Cruise Line 101 — How to Book a Stress-Free Disney Cruise from Start to Sail (Ep 87)
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Walt Disney World Lightning Lanes 2026 — How They Work & When to Skip Them (Ep 86)
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Universal Orlando for Beginners — How to Plan Your First Trip Like a Pro (Ep 85)
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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2026 Travel Trends — 2025 Recap & What’s Changing in Travel This Year (Ep 84)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Disney Trivia Game — Fun Disney Facts & Family Challenge (Ep 83)
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Charleston Travel Guide — Beaches, Biscuits & Bucket-List Experiences (Ep 82)
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Walt Disney World Transportation Guide — Buses, Skyliner, Boats & Monorails Explained (Ep 81)
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Best Travel Tips — How to Travel Like a Pro & Avoid Rookie Mistakes (Ep 80)
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Virgin Voyages Greece Cruise — Dining, Entertainment & Adult-Only Vibes (Ep 79)
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Castaway Cay vs Lookout Cay — Which Disney Cruise Island Is Better? (Ep 78)
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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EPCOT Strategy Guide — How to Tackle the Park Like a Pro (Ep 77)
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Disney California Adventure — If You Could Only Choose One, Is It Worth It? (Ep 76)
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Disney Split Stay Guide — Is Staying at Two Resorts Worth It? (Ep 75)
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Disney Cruise Halloween on the High Seas — Full Trip Recap Part 2 (Ep 74B)
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Disney Cruise Halloween on the High Seas — Full Trip Recap Part 1 (Ep 74A)
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Recap — What to Expect & Is It Worth It? (Ep 73)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Disney & Universal Park Bag Essentials — What to Pack for the Parks (Ep 72)
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Disney Cruise Pre-Trip Report — What We’re Excited & Nervous About (Ep 71)
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Universal Studios Orlando — If You Could Only Choose One, Is It Worth It? (Ep 70)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Adventures by Disney Peru — Full Experience & What It’s Really Like Part 2 (Ep 69B)
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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Adventures by Disney Peru — Full Experience & What It’s Really Like Part 1 (Ep 69A)
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Hollywood Studios Strategy Guide — Best Rides & Touring Plan Tips (Ep 68)
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Perfect Day at CocoCay Guide — What to Do & What to Skip (Ep 67)
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Islands of Adventure — If You Could Only Choose One, Is It Worth It? (Ep 66)
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Walt Disney World Holidays — A Jolly Holiday Planning Guide (Ep 65)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Disneyland — If You Could Only Choose One (Ep 64)
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Spooky Season at Disney & Universal — Halloween Events Compared (Ep 63)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Universal Orlando with Kids — What Families Need to Know (Ep 62)
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Animal Kingdom — If You Could Only Choose One, Is It Worth It? (Ep 61)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Walt Disney World Rest Day Ideas — Fun Things to Do Outside the Parks (Ep 60)
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort — Is This Hidden Gem Worth It? (Ep 59)
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Royal Caribbean 101 — What to Know Before You Cruise (Ep 58)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Magic Kingdom Strategy Guide — How to Tackle the Park Efficiently (Ep 57)
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Volcano Bay Guide — Tips for Universal’s Water Park (Ep 56)
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Epic Universe — What We Know & Why It Changes Universal Forever (Ep 55)
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Disneyland 101 — How to Plan Your First Disneyland Trip (Ep 54)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Wanderlust & Wishes Anniversary Special — How It Started & What’s Next (Ep 53)
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May 28, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Krystle and Jon's Punta Cana Trip - On the Go
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May 24, 2025 |
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Disney Resorts Ranked — Our Walt Disney World Resort Rankings with a Twist (Ep 52)
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May 21, 2025 |
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Packing for an All-Inclusive Vacation — What You Actually Need (Ep 51)
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May 14, 2025 |
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Best Photo Spots at Walt Disney World — Where to Get the Perfect Shot (Ep 50)
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May 07, 2025 |
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All-Inclusive Resort Insider Tips — What Travel Agents Wish You Knew (Ep 49)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Animal Kingdom Quick-Service Guide — Best Budget Dining Options (Ep 48)
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Cruising on a Budget — How to Save Without Sacrificing Fun (Ep 47)
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Adventures by Disney Greece — Is It Worth the Price? (Ep 46)
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Travel Etiquette Tips — Dos & Don’ts for Every Trip (Ep 45)
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: On the Go - Krystle's Earmark Gold WDW Trip
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Magic Kingdom Quick-Service Guide — Best Budget Dining Options (Ep 44)
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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If We Won the Lottery — Our Dream Travel Splurges (Ep 43)
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Top 10 Disney Planning Mistakes — What NOT to Do at Walt Disney World (Ep 42)
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Walt Disney World vs Universal Orlando — Which Is Better? (Ep 41)
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Is Walt Disney World Worth It? — Honest Cost & Value Breakdown (Ep 40)
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Universal Orlando 2025 Pre-Trip Report — What We’re Planning (Ep 39)
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Hollywood Studios Quick-Service Guide — Best Budget Dining Options (Ep 38)
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Walt Disney World Rope Drop Strategy — How to Beat the Crowds (Ep 37)
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Universal Orlando Hotels Guide — Where to Stay & Why (Ep 36)
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Disneyland Quick-Service Guide — Best Budget Dining Options (Ep 35)
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Lightning Lane Guide — Everything You Need to Know for Walt Disney World 2025 (Ep 34)
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Travel Day Tips — How to Make Airport & Arrival Day Stress-Free (Ep 33)
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Disneyland 70th Anniversary Guide — Everything Coming to the Celebration (Ep 32)
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Recapping 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Hollywood Studios — If You Could Only Choose One, Is It Worth It? (Ep 31)
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Cruise Packing Guide — What to Pack & What to Leave Home (Ep 30)
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Taking Toddlers to Disney — What to Expect & How to Prepare (Ep 29)
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Disney Fan Obsessions — Things Only True Disney Adults Understand (Ep 28)
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii — Is It Worth the Splurge? (Ep 27)
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Kids Plan Our Disney Trip — What Happened When We Let Them Decide (Ep 26)
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Disneyland Hotels & Good Neighbor Hotels — Where to Stay (Ep 25)
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Cruise FAQ — Answering Your Biggest Cruise Questions (Ep 24)
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Guide — Tips for Universal Orlando (Ep 23)
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Magic Kingdom Part 2 — If You Could Only Choose One (Ep 22)
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Bonus Episode: Hurricane Season Travel Tips
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Resorts — Best Alternative Resort Options (Ep 21)
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Club Level at Walt Disney World — Is It Worth the Upgrade? (Ep 20)
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Bonus Episode: Krystle's Disneyland Trip On-The-Go
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts — Part 2 Review & Comparison (Ep 19)
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts — Part 1 Review & Comparison (Ep 18)
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts Guide (Ep 17)
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Value Resorts Guide (Ep 16)
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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How to Get Excited for Your Vacation — Countdown & Planning Tips (Ep 15)
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Traveling with Kids — How to Make Family Travel Easier (Ep 14)
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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D23 Recap — Biggest Disney Announcements & News (Ep 13)
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Overrated vs Underrated — Honest Opinions (Ep 12)
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Disney Character Dining Guide — Is It Worth It? (Ep 11)
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Magic Kingdom — If You Could Only Choose One Ride or Experience (Ep 10)
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Holidays Guide — Christmas at Disney (Ep 9)
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Universal Orlando Trip Recap — First Impressions & Tips (Ep 8)
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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All-Inclusive Mexico Trip Recap — Resort Review & Tips (Ep 7)
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Walt Disney World Trip Recap — What We’d Do Differently (Ep 6)
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Disney World Pre-Trip Report — Planning & Park Bag Essentials (Ep 5)
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Disney Cruise Line 101 — What to Know Before You Sail (Ep 4)
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Disneyland vs Walt Disney World — Key Differences Explained (Ep 3)
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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EPCOT World Showcase — If You Could Only Choose One (Ep 2)
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Meet the Hosts — Get to Know Wanderlust & Wishes (Ep 1)
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May 29, 2024 |