It’s the glitziest holiday party in Hollywood Studios! In this episode, we’re diving into Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 — from the dazzling entertainment and rare character meet-and-greets to this year’s all-new foodie offerings and party tips. 💃🍸
We’ll break down:
🎟️ Event dates & ticket info
🎭 New shows, character experiences, and returning favorites
🍤 The complete foodie guide (and what’s worth trying!)
📸 Exclusive photo-ops, merch, and must-see vibes
🎅 Our best planning tips — and whether we think the event’s worth the splurge!
So grab your Santa hat and your sparkliest outfit, and join us as we talk all things Jollywood Nights — Hollywood glam meets holiday magic! 🌟
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We’re diving into the most luxurious stays at Walt Disney World! 💫 In this first part of our Deluxe Resort overview, we explore the Magic Kingdom area resorts — from the timeless elegance of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, to the tropical vibes of the Polynesian Village Resort, the sleek modern design of the Contemporary Resort, and the cozy rustic charm of Wilderness Lodge. 🏰🌺🌲
Join us as we talk about the history, theming, restaurants, and our favorite details that make each of these resorts a Disney classic! Whether you’re planning your next stay or just dreaming of a Deluxe getaway, this episode’s got you covered.
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We’re back with a snack-tastic episode of Enchanted Escape Pod! 🍿✨
First up, we catch you up on the latest Disney news — including some big EPCOT updates:
🎬 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is officially switching to 2D!
🎨 The 2026 Festival of the Arts dates have been announced.
🌎 And Disney has revealed new details about the upcoming Soarin’ Across America!
Then it’s time for the main course: the best Disney snacks at every Walt Disney World park. From the classics at Magic Kingdom to hidden gems in Animal Kingdom, we’re ranking, debating, and drooling our way through our favorite treats across all four parks.
Which park truly has the best snack lineup? Which famous treat is totally overrated? And what’s the one snack we can’t skip on any trip? Tune in and find out!
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There’s a ton happening across Walt Disney World right now — from major price hikes and new refurbishments to sneak peeks at upcoming lands like Monstropolis and Zootopia: Better Zootogether! 📰
We’re breaking down all the latest updates including:
💸 Ticket and Annual Pass price changes
🏗️ Closures and demolitions around the parks
🎢 The Muppets taking over Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster
🌴 The future of Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom
🚢 The arrival of the Disney Destiny cruise ship
🍰 Holiday dining events & new restaurants
Grab a Dole Whip and join us as we catch you up on everything new, rumored, and exciting at the Most Magical Place on Earth! ✨
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🎃✨ Our Disney Halloween Trip Recap
We’re back from our magical (and spooky!) Disney trip — and we’ve got so much to share! In this episode, we’re recapping every highlight from our time at Walt Disney World, from amazing food to festive frights.
Here’s what we cover:
🍽️ Dinner at Raglan Road — live music, great food, and cozy Disney Springs vibes
🐾 A quick Animal Kingdom stop to kick things off
🌟 The brand-new Disney Starlight Parade lighting up Magic Kingdom
🌍 Our favorites (and not-so-favorites) from this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
🏴☠️ Our first-ever visit to Beak & Barrel and what we thought of it
🎃 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 — rides, snacks, Boo-To-You Parade & fireworks
🏨 Our stay at Pop Century Resort and how it fit perfectly into the trip
It’s the perfect mix of food, fun, and frightful Disney magic — all wrapped into one epic Halloween adventure.
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😈🩸 Our very first Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is in the books — and we’ve got a lot to say!
In this episode, we:
🏚️ Rank and review every haunted house (we went through houses 13 times in one night!)
💀 Walk through the scare zones and share which ones gave us chills (and laughs)
🎭 Talk about the live shows, from pyrotechnics to pure chaos
🍗 Dish on the event food we tried (and what we’d get again)
🧟 Share our overall first-timer impressions — what lived up to the hype, and what surprised us most
Whether you’re an HHN pro or just curious what the event is like, this one’s packed with spooky fun and honest takes.
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🎃👻 Halloween season is officially here — and we’re diving into the ultimate spooky pre-trip report!
In this episode, we cover all the latest Disney news, then break down our plans for a jam-packed mini-trip that includes Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
📰 News roundup
🐾 Our arrival plans at Pop Century + first day at Animal Kingdom & Disney Springs
🍷 Our EPCOT Food & Wine must-eats
🎃 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Party strategy — rides, treats, parades, fireworks & Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
👻 Halloween Horror Nights hype — 10 haunted houses, 4 scare zones, 2 shows, and Death Eaters in Diagon Alley!
It’s Disney, Universal, and spooky season all rolled into one. If you’re planning a fall trip to Orlando, this is the perfect episode to get you in the mood.
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✨ Planning a Walt Disney World trip? We’ve got you covered with our 10 best tips to make your vacation smoother, more magical, and a lot less stressful.
In this episode, we cover:
🗓️ Why having a plan (but not a rigid one) is key
🍴 How to snag those hard-to-get dining reservations
🏨 The surprising perks of staying on-site
🌅 Rope drop strategies that actually work
💧 Hydration + packing hacks that will save your trip
🚎 How transportation can be part of the fun
🌟 And so much more
Whether it’s your first trip or your tenth, these tips will help you maximize the magic without burning out.
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We’re back from the West Coast with so much to share! In this episode, we:
🌟 Recap our magical days at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
🎢 Talk about rides, snacks, and those little moments that made the trip special
🏃♀️ Share the highs (and sore legs) from running our very first Disney race
💡 Give tips for anyone thinking about mixing park days with runDisney fun
Whether you’re curious about planning your own Disneyland adventure or just want to hear how our first race went, this one’s packed with stories, laughs, and plenty of pixie dust.
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✨ Big announcements, big plans, and big Disney vibes!
This week we’re diving into the news from D23 — from movie announcements, to park updates, and jaw-dropping surprises! PLUS we’re sharing our own pre-trip report for Disneyland, where we’ll be doing a full day at the parks & our first RunDisney!
In this episode:
🎤 Our reactions to the biggest D23 reveals
🏰 What’s coming soon to Disney Parks & beyond
✈️ Our Disneyland trip prep: plans, strategies & must-dos
💡 A few hot takes you won’t want to miss
🎧 Press play for all the Disney buzz and trip planning!
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Ever wondered what the ultimate Disney World job would be? With Labor Day around the corner, we thought it’d be the perfect time to celebrate work Disney-style. In this episode, we built a full bracket of iconic roles—from Jungle Cruise Skipper to Tinker Bell soaring through the skies—and battled it out until one dream job was crowned the winner 🏆.
At the news segment, we also share some very unfortunate updates from Disneyland before diving into the bracket fun.
Tune in for Disney park updates, plenty of laughs, and a game that just might spark your own Disney career daydreams. (Oh, and here, have a pig 🐷)
🎧 Press play and find out which job reigns supreme in the happiest bracket on earth!
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🍷✨ The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2025 is here — and we’ve got your full guide to eating around the world!
In this episode, we:
🥘 Go through the entire foodie guide booth by booth
🧀 Talk about Emile’s Fromage Montage (aka the cheese crawl + prize!)
🎶 Highlight the Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup
🔎 Break down the scavenger hunt fun around the festival
📖 Share our own past Food & Wine experiences from last year
🎧 Press play, grab a fork, and get ready to plan your tastiest Disney trip yet.
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🏝️✨ From hammocks on the beach to Mickey-shaped beignets to the largest hot tub at Disney — we’re stepping up the magic with a full breakdown of Walt Disney World’s Moderate Resorts. 🏨💫
In this jam-packed episode, we give you everything you need to know about all four Moderates:
🌴 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – Skyliner hub + tropical vibes
🎭 Port Orleans – French Quarter – Beignets & jazz charm
🏞️ Port Orleans – Riverside – Southern elegance & hidden gems
🏰 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – Stunning tower & top-tier dining
We’ll spill:
🔍 How Moderates stack up against Value & Deluxe resorts
🚡 The best ways to get around (including Skyliner & boats)
🍹 Which pools, dining spots & activities deserve your time
💡 Insider tips to help you pick the perfect resort for your trip
Planning a Disney vacation and wondering if a Moderate Resort is your sweet spot? We’ve got the scoop, the secrets, and maybe a few strong opinions.
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Boo to you — we’re diving head-first into the spookiest after-hours event at Walt Disney World: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom! This party is one of our absolute FAVORITES of the year — and in this episode, we’re giving you the full lowdown on how to make the most of every candy-filled, character-packed, fireworks-blasting moment.
We’re covering:
🍬 Trick-or-treat locations and how to maximize the candy haul
🧙 Top character meet-and-greets you can ONLY find at the party
🎃 Exclusive ride overlays and party merch
🌭 A full foodie guide of all the party exclusive treats
👗 Tips for costumes, crowds, and first-timers
✨ Full entertainment rundown — from the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, to the Boo-to-You Parade, to the Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks
🧠 What’s new in 2025 and how it compares to previous years
Whether you’re a Disney pro or a first-time ghoul, this episode is your go-to guide to having a frightfully magical night.
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🎙️ In this episode, we’re checking in to Walt Disney World’s Value Resorts — the best way to stay in the magic without breaking the bank. 🏨✨
We’re giving you the full breakdown of all five Value Resorts:
🎬 All-Star Movies
🎸 All-Star Music
🏈 All-Star Sports
🛼 Pop Century
🎨 Art of Animation
We’ll cover:
🌟 Theming and resort vibes
🛎️ What makes each one unique (besides the oversized statues)
🚡 Skyliner access (or lack of it)
🍟 Where to eat, chill, and maybe rope drop the arcade
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Get ready for our biggest theme park adventure yet! In this episode, we spill all the tea from our first-ever visit to Universal’s Epic Universe—yes, the brand-new park everyone’s talking about. From mind-blowing lands to jaw-dropping rides, we break it all down land by land.
And because one massive debut wasn’t enough… we also hit up Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT in Walt Disney World! Let’s just say: it looks amazing, feels fast, and yes—we were impressed. 👏🚗💨
We’ll chat vibes, rides, food (always food), and even share our thoughts on the new StellaNova Resort. This one’s full of firsts, fails, and favorites—and it might just make you want to book a trip immediately.
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In this episode, we’re skipping the ticket and still living our best Disney lives — resort-hopping, snacking like pros, riding the Skyliner for absolutely no reason, and maybe spending a little too long in gift shops we “weren’t buying anything from.” 🏰🍦🛍️
Whether you're planning a chill day, arriving late, or just refusing to give Bob Iger another $150 — we got ideas.
💡 Spoiler: someone talks about Sebastian’s bread pudding like it deserves its own character meet and greet. 🍞📸✨
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In this episode, we’re dreaming big and planning out our perfect Disney day at all four Walt Disney World parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom! 🎢🍦✨
We each share how we’d spend a full day in each park, from our favorite attractions and snacks to can’t-miss shows and magical moments. Whether you're building your own itinerary or just love hearing how others do Disney, this one’s for you.
🗺️ Spoiler: there may be some strong opinions, ride rivalry, and snack loyalty involved 👀
🎧 Thanks for listening!
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On this episode, we're introducing ourselves and exploring our top & bottom 3 rides at Walt Disney World!
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