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Want the inside scoop on Disney’s Wish cruise ship and Universal’s Epic Universe? In this episode of the Disney Hour Express Podcast, hosts Abbie and Rob chat with FTP Travel Specialist, Megz, about her recent Orlando adventure packed with first-hand experiences and practical travel tips.
Invited by Disney for a special agent workshop, Megz explored Saratoga Springs and the Grand Floridian, sharing why Grand Floridian might surprise families looking for kid-friendly touches. She also recaps her evening at the Fantasmic Dessert Party, complete with unique bites like maple buttercream Whoopie Pies and Dole Whip cream puffs.
The conversation then shifts to Universal Orlando’s highly anticipated Epic Universe. Megz dives into the details of Wizarding Paris, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park, offering helpful advice for avoiding peak crowds and calling out must-ride attractions like Stardust Racers and Monsters Unchained. Food lovers will want to hear about her visit to Pizza Moon and her take on the park’s custom soda flavors.
For fellow travel planners and Disney enthusiasts, Megz also shares highlights from Disney’s boutique agency workshop and explains how it’s shaping the way agents support their clients. She even reviews the Drury Hotel at Disney Springs, noting its complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails as a budget-friendly perk.
If you’re planning a Disney or Universal vacation, this episode delivers practical insights and thoughtful advice to help you make the most of your trip.To get in touch with Megz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganolenatravel/Facebook: https://facebook.com/MeganOLenaTravelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meganeolenatravelTo get in touch with Abbie and Rob:📸 Instagram: @DisneyFamilyTravelPlanner🎥 TikTok: @FamilyTravelPlanner▶️ YouTube: Family Travel Planner👍 Facebook: Disney Family Travel PlannerWebsite: https://familytravelplanner.comChapter List00:00 – Welcome & Meet Megz from Family Travel Planner03:27 – How Megz Became a Disney Travel Planner & Joined FTP11:00 – Park Strategies: Rope Drop vs. Evening Hours & Epcot Favorites17:45 – Fireworks Arrival, Saratoga Springs Review & Haunted Door Story26:21 – Grand Floridian Surprises & Universal’s Bar Helios Dining Review39:50 – Animal Kingdom Morning & Disney Agent Workshop Insights46:01 – Hollywood Studios: Brown Derby Dinner & Fantasmic Dessert Party54:47 – Disney Wish Tour: Concierge Suites, Oceaneer’s Club & VIP Tips1:25:09 – Epic Universe Review: Lands, Rides & Foodie Highlights1:49:36 – Final Thoughts & Megz’s Travel Planning Tips for Disney & Universal