Need your cup filled by a Disney World conversation? This episode is for you!
Tune in to hear the strange but true tales of refillable mugs, Magic Bands, geckos, and Salvador Dali with Steve's sister, special guest Mary Kate (MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram).
We also recap the parts of her August trip that Steve and family did not join, including a topic we have shamefully yet to cover on the Magic Kings podcast: Universal!
Ready to plan your next trip to Disney World and/or Universal? Get in touch with Steve!
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On this week's episode, the winner of the first annual Magic Kings Podcast Fantasy Draft is revealed. Tune in for the SHOCKING results!
And the Great Big Beautiful Dads, aka the Beverly Boys, play a little game of Blind Rankings with the rides/shows/restaurants/resorts that, like Hall of Famers Kurt Warner and Ben Wallace, went undrafted.
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IT'S GAME TIME!
The Great Big Beautiful Dads welcome podcast legend Also Steve for an extremely fun episode. We went head-to-head to pick our own little Disney Worlds in a fantasy sports-style draft!
We pick rides, shows, restaurants, snacks, other attractions, and more to create our own mini-Walt Disney World.
Did someone steal the Tiki Room from Mike? Tower of Terror from Also Steve? The cheeseburger spring rolled from original Steve? Tune in to find out!
Then we need YOU, the listeners, to tell us whose park is best!
Send your vote to Steve@JustAddMagicTravel.com, or leave a comment/send a message to @steve_justaddmagictravel on Instagram or @steve_justaddmagic on TikTok.
And while you're at it, get in touch with Steve to book your next Disney vacation!
The Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by the one and only Jenn, Mike's sister-in-law and Steve's college classmate, to talk about her experience sailing the Disney Dream!
We talk about sailing Disney Cruise Line on a multigenerational trip, sailing with toddlers, Pirate Night, gluten-free dining options, and much much more!
Can Jenn and Steve convince Mike to try a Disney cruise? Tune in to find out!
Are you a Disney Parks person who's curious about Disney Cruise? Or sailed a different cruise line and want to know what DCL is all about? This episode's for you!
Ready to set sail? Get in touch with Steve! Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel who will help you create the perfect Disney Cruise Line vacation for you and your family -- all at no cost to you!
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One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation!
Mike and Steve take you through some of their best ideas for possible new rides, shows, resorts, and much more at Disney World. Come along on our journey into imagination and see if you think our dreams can come true with just that spark from us to you!
Have your own Imagineering ideas for Disney World? We would LOVE to hear them!
Email Steve@JustAddMagicTravel.com and we'll share your ideas on a future episode!
Get in touch to get started planning your family's dream Disney vacation -- and see what we can imagine together!
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The Great Big Beautiful Dads are joined by the one and only Also Steve and Ashlee, legendary podcast guests, who recap their fabulous 10-day trip!
Split stay at Beach Club and Polynesian! (which Also Steve called a dump?!?!?!)
Monorail crawl!
Saying good-bye to Dinoland USA!
Cake Bake Shop Review!
4 PARKS IN 1 DAY!
And much, much more!!
Tune in to feel like you're at Disney World. We sure did.
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If you're anything like us Great Big Beautiful Dads, you've heard about a lot of new things coming to Disney World. On this episode of the Magic Kings podcast, Steve and Mike break down what's new at Disney World, what's coming down the pike, and even speculate a little bit about what could be coming farther into the future.
Why did Dinoland USA and Muppet Vision 3D close? What's this you've heard about a Villains land? Is Aerosmith possibly replaceable on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster? Tune in to find out!
Work with Steve to book your next Disney World trip to see all the new things coming to the parks and beyond!
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Steve is joined by old friends Benjy and Sofya to discuss their trip from back in April. They took their three girls for the first time and had an amazing trip -- with some help from a certain great big beautiful guy.
This trip has everything -- Flower and Garden Festival! Lightning Lane Prowess! More snacks than you can possibly imagine! Tune in!
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Steve is joined by special guest, none other than another guy named Mike, to get to the bottom of an important question: What does it mean to be a Disney guy?
The other Mike once recoiled when Steve referred to him as a "Disney guy". In this episode/therapy session, we get to the bottom of why the other Mike had that reaction, what Disney means to dads like us who love it, and much more!
Ready to plan your family's dream vacation? Let a certified Disney guy help you!
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Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion to Steve's trip recap!
Steve and family went back to Hollywood Studios, this time with Mary Kate (@MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram) and her family. We talk Akershus, Round Up Rodeo BBQ, the new Little Mermaid and Villains show in Hollywood Studios, and yes, EVEN MORE about Club Cool. Shout out to Club Cool!
Steve also unveils his newly revamped and reconsidered top 10 rides list!
In the mood to plan your next dream Disney vacation? Let Lightning Lane Legend Steve help you out -- for FREE!
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Steve is BACK from his recent trip to Disney World and still basking in the glow of a fantastic trip. In Part 1 of this trip recap, Steve and Mike sit down to recap the first part of Steve's trip.
Buckle up for some of the most legendary Lightning Lane action you'll ever hear. Plus, Steve's review of Mickeys' Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! The good, the bad (and sometimes, it's not good to be bad) and the spooky!
Tune in next week for the thrilling conclusion in Part 2!
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Steve and Mike discuss Steve's trip on the very eve of his departure. The excitement is palpable. Listen in as Mike expresses himself artistically to wish Steve well on his Disney World journey.
We also talk arrival day plans and traditions, park day packing, preparing for summertime in Disney World, and much more!
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We are planning a trip to Walt Disney World!
Steve's sister Mary Kate, aka @MKReads26 on TikTok and Instagram, is planning a trip with her family. And she has a very special great big beautiful guy and his family tagging along....
We talk dining reservations, Lightning Lanes, and all things Disney trip!
Get your Disney juices flowing and listen to this episode!
Ready to plan your own trip? Get in touch with Steve! Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel and his services are FREE!
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Who's ready for some hot takes about Disneyland Paris? Sacre bleu!
Andres of Real Dads of Boston (@realdadsofboston) on Instagram is back by popular demand to take us across the sea to the City of Lights. But it's not all in the language of love....
Find out where Andres says Disneyland Paris shines and where it fell flat as a crepe for him. And learn about the improvements and expansions that are coming to DLP in the coming year!
Let Steve help you plan your next Disney vacation, whether it's stateside or across the pond! Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel and his services are no cost to you!
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Who better than the Great Big Beautiful Dads to take you through the ultimate guide to Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World?!
Steve's 6-year-old daughter (the famous Fran) has been into princesses for most of her life, so Steve's gotten to know a thing or two about meeting and interacting with princesses at the parks. Mike's sons aren't big into princesses, but now with a baby daughter, Steve thought it was time to initiate Mike into the world of Disney Princesses.
We talk princess meet-and-greets, character dining with princesses, the Bippity Boppity Boutique, and more!
Tune in if you're heading down with a Princess-obsessed kid (or kid at heart) and need the run-down of all things Disney Princess at WDW!
Want to have a royally awesome trip to Disney World for your family?
Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel and can help your family create the ultimate trip specific to your interests and needs. Get in touch!
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Steve is joined not by a Great Big Beautiful Dad, but by a mom!
Ashlee, the spouse of superstar special guest Also Steve, joins us to talk about navigating Walt Disney World with toddlers. What to pack, what to expect when they meet characters, and even planning a trip around getting your toddler's first haircut -- right on Main Street USA!
Bottom line: Disney World is a fantastic destination for toddlers...as long as you know what to expect!
Need help planning a Disney World trip with your toddler? Get in touch with Steve! Steve is a travel agent with Just Add Magic Travel and will create the perfect Disney World vacation for your family, no matter your ages and needs!
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Special guest and special guy Also Steve is BACK to go over ROPE DROP strategies at Walt Disney World!
We go over what rope dropping is, the reasons to rope drop (and reasons not to!), and then go park-by-park to talk rope drop procedure, strategy, and scenarios.
Curious about rope dropping at Walt Disney World? Want to make the most of your mornings in the most magical place on Earth? Tap in!
Ready to rope drop your dream Disney World vacation? Contact Steve to create the perfect Disney trip for you and your family -- whether that involves getting up before 6am on your vacation or not!
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Is there such a thing as "objective" when it comes to Disney World?
Of course not -- but Steve tries his best anyway!
Steve ranks the top 10 "objectively" best rides and attractions. Taking into account what makes Disney World unique and magical -- Imagineering, immersiveness, storytelling, efficiency, technology, nostalgia -- Steve tries to strip away any personal preferences and dig into what's objectively the best of the best. Does Mike go along with this, or does he flip out? Did your favorite ride make the top 10? (Spoiler alert: Steve's didn't)
Leave a comment! Is this your objective top 10? What are your top rides that you acknowledge aren't objectively in the top 10? (Carousel of Progress anyone?)
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Steve is joined by a real expert in the magic of Disney: his six-year-old daughter Fran. They go through the Lightning Lane Round questions and talk about how a Disney Cruise can be an amazing alternative (or addition) to a Disney Parks vacation.
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Other Steve, aka Also Steve, is BACK to give us a Disney Adult's guide to Walt Disney World!
We discuss the "Disney adult" phenomenon, and then Also Steve takes us through some of the best places to visit and things to do at Disney World as an adult. And yes, that involves lots of talk about alcohol -- drink responsibly!
Ready to book your Disney adult trip? Couples trip, friends trip, solo trip?
Get in touch!
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