We’re back with another round of Banter with Your Besties! 💬✨ After diving deep into Disney magic in our first two installments — Disney Deep Dives and Behind the Disney Podcast — we’re turning the spotlight on ourselves for a little behind-the-mic fun! In this episode, your favorite besties spill a bit more tea about who we are outside the parks, our Disney quirks, favorite memories, and what really makes Bibbidi Bobbidi Besties sparkle. Expect plenty of laughs, stories, and maybe a few...

Are Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass really worth it? For us — absolutely! 💫 In this episode, we’re breaking down why we always purchase Lightning Lanes during our Walt Disney World trips and how it completely transforms our park days. From skipping long lines for our favorite attractions to freeing up time for snacks, photos, and spontaneous fun, Lightning Lanes have become one of our must-have trip essentials. We’ll share: ⚡ Our honest thoughts on when Genie+ is and isn’t wor...

The magic continues! ✨ In Part 2 of Chelsea and Mike’s unforgettable Disney Land & Sea Honeymoon, we’re back on land and diving into the next chapter of their two-week adventure — this time featuring favorite resorts, festival fun, and those perfect Walt Disney World park days! 🌺🌴 In this episode, Chelsea shares highlights from: 🏝️ Returning “home” to an old favorite — Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort 🌋 Discovering a new favorite — the iconic Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 🌸 St...

The wait is over — Chelsea and Mike’s dream Disney Land & Sea Honeymoon has officially set sail! 💍✨ In Part 1 of this magical trip report, we’re diving into the first half of their two-week adventure, starting with the wild beauty of Animal Kingdom Lodge and continuing all the way to their very first Disney Cruise Line experience aboard the Disney Wish! Highlights include: 🦒 Waking up among the savanna views at Animal Kingdom Lodge 🎨 Purchasing a special Festival of the Arts p...

We’re celebrating a very special milestone — it’s Chelsea and Mike’s one-year wedding anniversary! 💍 To mark the occasion, we’re finally sharing the details of their long-awaited Disney Land & Sea Honeymoon, originally planned for Spring 2025 after their magical October 2024 wedding. In this pre-trip episode, Chelsea takes us through all the excitement and planning for their two-week adventure that combines the best of Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line: 🏨 Resort hopping dreams ...

We’re back for Part 2 of Chelsea’s anniversary Land & Sea adventure! 🌊🏰 After saying goodbye to the Disney Wish (😭), Chelsea headed straight to Walt Disney World for some Halloween magic. 🎃 In this episode, we are debriefing on all the details from debarkation day, our night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, plus more tasty stops at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. And of course, we wrapped it all up with a dreamy anniversary dinner at Topolino’s Terrace 🍝✨ Grab a pumpkin spice l...

It’s time for another magical trip report! In this special anniversary edition, Chelsea kicks off her first wedding anniversary celebration with a fabulous Land & Sea adventure — and you’re coming along for the ride! In Part 1, we check into the charming Port Orleans French Quarter and dive right into the food, drinks, and festive vibes. Hear all about: 🍗 A fun and flavorful snack at Beak & Barrel (after riding Pirates of the Caribbean, of course) 🌞 A long-awaited visit to Summe...

It’s spooky season, salty seas, and sweet celebrations! 🎃⚓✨ In this episode, we’re counting down to Chelsea’s first wedding anniversary in the most magical way possible — a Land & Sea Disney vacation during Halloween time! From pumpkin-spiced plans in the parks to pirate-packed fun on the high seas, we’re dishing all the details on our pre-trip plans. 👰‍♀️💍 First anniversary magic 🧳 Pre-trip Itinerary 🎃 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Plans 🏰 Park days, Lightning L...

Hold onto your Minnie ears—Jess is back from an October 2025 Disney adventure packed with thrills, treats, and just a little bit of chaos! In this jam-packed trip report, she breaks down a magical (and slightly spooky) few days that included: 👻 An enchanting evening at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party—costumes, candy, and castle projections galore! 🎬 A Hollywood Studios night that ended with some unexpected All-Star Music pixie dust ✨ 🎢 A whirlwind 3-park day—can Jess conquer EPCOT, Magi...

In this pre-trip episode, we’re diving into Jess’s and her bestie, Annmarie’s, spooky strategy behind their very quick Halloween-themed Disney World adventure! They’re staying at All-Star Music Resort and planning a wild itinerary — including hitting three parks in one day, and capping it all off with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. From Lightning Lane plans and must-eat treats to costume ideas and their park-hopping game plan, they’re packing a lot into just two night...

Get ready for a techy treat and a tasty twist! In this episode, we dive into the app-ilicious world of Disney mobile apps — from games and park planning tools to magical AR experiences that bring the Disney magic right to your phone. Whether you're planning your next trip or just looking for a little pixie dust at home, we’ve got the app recommendations you need! But that’s not all — we’re also serving up a sizzling French Fry Face Off! Which fast food fries reign supreme? We taste, debate, a...

In this fairy tale of friendship, we take you inside a whirlwind bachelorette adventure where three parks were conquered in one magical day! From rope-dropping like pros to crying (yes, actual tears) over corn dog nuggets, this day had it all — surprise sentimental tears, last-minute lightning lanes, and more pixie dust than we ever imagined. Join us as we relive every laugh, every teary eyed, grateful meltdown, and every magical moment with our besties. Spoiler Alert: dreams really do ...

Pack the ears, pop the champagne, and pray to the Disney gods — it’s almost time for the most magical bachelorette bash of the century! In this pre-trip episode, we’re spilling all the pixie dust (and probably some Prosecco) as we get ready to take over Caribbean Beach Resort and attempt the ultimate fairytale feat: 3 parks in 1 day... with a bride in tow. From coordinating 4 princess Disney bound outfits, surviving the group chat chaos, to emotionally preparing for rope drop and fireworks in...

Hey Besties! 👑 In this episode, we’re diving wand-first into the ultimate Magic Kingdom touring plan for park-goers who are all about the rides, thrills, and magical moments—no table service reservations needed! We’re breaking down: 🚀 How to maximize Lightning Lanes and skip those long standby lines🗺️ A full ride-focused itinerary that lets you hit the must-dos and some hidden gems🎆 Some of our favorite viewing tips for the dreamy Happily Ever After fireworks🌠 All the pixie-dusted thoughts ab...

Pack your Minnie ears and get ready to spill some pixie dust! In this episode, Chelsea & Jess dive into all the highlights from Destination D23, sharing their favorite reveals, hot takes, and magical moments. Your besties break it all down with their signature mix of insight, humor, and fangirl energy. Plus, we're unpacking the latest Disney news and what it could mean for fans, families, and future trips. Grab your crispy Diet Coke and let’s chat magic! ✨ ✨ Socials: BB_...

In this magical (and slightly chaotic) episode, we’re throwing it back to Chelsea & Mike's June/July 2024 Disney trip — complete with last-minute changes and surprise twists -- all to celebrate their engagement that previously happened a year before! 💍✨ Disclaimers: This episode is from our Disney Vault and has references to the previous Genie+ System. Chelsea and Mike got married in October 2024, so you will hear her refer to him as her fiancé in this episode - same person! Rem...

In this episode, we’re throwing it back to Chelsea & Mike's June/July 2024 Disney trip — complete with last-minute changes and surprise twists -- all to celebrate their engagement that previously happened a year before! 💍✨ We kick things off with some never-before-heard pre-trip planning clips “from the Disney vault” (recorded before we hit the parks), then dive into how our carefully laid plans took a few unexpected turns once we arrived - listen to that info in Episode 28 dropping...

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of Bibbidi Bobbidi Besties? 👑✨ In this special episode of Banter with your Besties, we're flipping the script and giving YOU an inside look at the magic (and mayhem!) that goes into creating our Disney-filled podcast. From late-night planning sessions and voice memo brainstorms to the hardest parts of podcasting that no one warns you about—we’re spilling it all. 💬🎧 So grab your Mickey ears and a cup of pixie dust (or coffee 😉) and join us fo...

Welcome back to our Disney Vault, besties!! Join us for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it weekend full of pixie dust, power-walking, and a whole lot of magic! In this Vault episode, we're throwing it back to Chelsea’s super speedy April 2024 trip to Walt Disney World—where nothing went according to plan, but everything turned out practically perfect anyway. We’re talking: ✈️ A delayed Friday night flight that had us wondering if we’d make it at all 🎢 A perfect rope drop strategy that scored us...

Welcome back to our Disney Vault, besties!! 🏡 🌟 Once upon a recently-signed closing document... After months of paperwork, packing tape, and property showings, my fiancé (now, husband 💍) finally sold his house — and what better way to mark the occasion than a spontaneous weekend escape to the Most Magical Place on Earth? ✨ 🔑 With the house keys officially turned in and a few days to spare, we booked a quick trip to Walt Disney World for April 2024. Just a weekend — but in true Dis...