Ep 52: Katie's WDW Trip

Hear all about Kristina's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Pop Century! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * Kristina said that she found a lot of great information on Disney's Guest Services site (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/hearing-disabilities-services/) to prepare for her trip Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)! https://wdwprepschool.com/virtual-queue-rise-of-the-resistance/

Hear all about how Mackenzie helps plan trips in this unprecedented and unpredictable time! Mackenzie is my travel agent, and I asked her for a tl;dr version of how to plan a Disney trip these days and to help understand what has changed, and as always, she was super helpful! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * More details about reopening dates for the Disney resorts that haven't reopened yet (https://www.disneytouristblog.com/2021-disney-world-hotel-reopening-dates/) * Great overview of character experiences that are currently available (https://wdwprepschool.com/reopening/disney-world-cavalcades-and-characters/) * How to find Mackenzie: on Instagram (http://instagram.com/dreamsmagicadventure), Facebook (http://facebook.com/dreamsmagicadventure), and at the About the Memories Travel (http://www.aboutthememoriestravel.com/) site

Hear all about Katie's trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Art of Animation! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * Heads up that the boarding process for Rise of the Resistance (https://wdwprepschool.com/virtual-queue-rise-of-the-resistance/) has changed since last year, so be sure you're familiar with the new process before you go! Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)! https://wdwprepschool.com/virtual-queue-rise-of-the-resistance/

After a brief almost a year hiatus, I'm back :) Thanks for your patience during the dumpster fire that the last year has been! Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)!

Hear all about Sara's family trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Beach Club! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * Good information for people who aren't familiar with pin trading (https://www.disneytouristblog.com/pin-trading/) * It might be different next year, but the Festival of the Arts (https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-parks/epcot/special-events/festival-of-the-arts/) was great and totally worth the time! * It's not available right now, but hopefully once things calm down, Club Level accomodations (https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-club-level/) will be available again soon Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)!

Hear all about my family trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Disney's Riviera Resort! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * If you need anything while you're at the park, be on the lookout for the blue umbrella's with the Guest Experience Team (https://mouseearsforeveryone.com/?p=736)! * I highly recommend Kids Nite Out (http://kidsniteout.com) if you need an in room babysitter on your trip. * Definitely check out the Epcot Experience (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/a-closer-look-walt-disney-imagineering-presents-the-epcot-experience/) if you have some time to swing by! * We ate a lot of great food on this trip, like the s'mores cookie (https://www.popsugar.com/food/Disney-World-Smores-Cookies-Art-Animation-Resort-45970748) at Art of Animation, the cinnamon roll (https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016/08/16/onthelist-cinnamon-roll-at-gastons-tavern-in-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/) at Gaston's Tavern, the fruit and nutella waffle (https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2017/07/27/fyi-the-nutella-waffle-sandwich-at-magic-kingdom-is-still-stupid-good/) at Sleepy Hollow, the brie bread bowl (https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/03/10/theres-a-new-melted-brie-filled-bread-bowl-in-epcot-and-we-wanna-put-our-faces-in-it/comment-page-1/) at the Festival of the Arts pavillion in France (THIS WAS SO GOOD), the num num cookie (https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/tag/jack-jacks-cookie-num-nums/) in Hollywood Studios, the I Lava You float (https://touringplans.com/blog/2020/01/16/youll-love-the-i-lava-you-float-at-magic-kingdom/) at Sunshine Tree Terrace, and the Minnie Dessert Taco (https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=803) at the Cookie Dough food truck at Disney Springs. Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)!

Hear from me and three of my Disney-est friends to talk about why we're excited about Disney (and refuse to get caught up in the anxiety and "what ifs" right now)! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * Defunctland (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVo63lbKHjC04KqYhwSZ_Pg) is a "YouTube series discussing the history of extinct theme park and themed entertainment experiences" * Rob Plays (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdSV9iAybdQ1r5kcLcvsRw) is another great Disney youtube channel * Please go follow Joe Rohde (https://www.instagram.com/joerohde/) on Instagram, especially if you love Animal Kingdom * If you miss Disney at home, you should definitely make some Disney recipes, like the Garden Grill Sticky Buns (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/08/recipe-chips-sticky-bun-bake-from-garden-grill-restaurant-at-epcot/) or some Mickey Waffles (https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/how-to-make-mickey-waffles-at-home/) (especially if you're making mini-waffles using this Mickey waffle maker (https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-90th-anniversary-double-flip-waffle-maker-655772017307.html), which I totally own and love!) * Listen to Danny's podcast (https://www.averagedisnerd.com) and follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Averagedisnerd)! Plus, listen to his previous episodes where he told us all about being an Orlando local (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/3), and we discussed visiting Disney while avoiding kids (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/16-disney-without-kids). * Find Courtney's agency The Travel Ladies on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelLadies/), and check out her agent page here (https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyBrysonTTL/)! * Follow Lauren on instagram (www.instagram.com/lmnorris1221) to see her adorable puppies, or listen to her previous episodes about her Disney wedding (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/6-lauren-wedding), traveling to Disney while pregnant (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/15-lauren-wdw), and traveling to Disney with an infant (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/33-lauren-wdw)! Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)!

Hear all about Tracy's family trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Coronado Springs! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * More info about the Play Disney Parks app functionality (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galaxys-edge-play-app/) available in Galaxy's Edge * The Cheshire Cat Tail (https://www.themouseforless.com/blog_world/2017/08/snack-spotlight-cheshire-cat-tail-cheshire-cafe/) at Cheshire Cafe is a great use of a snack credit, and super yummy! (I also recommend a Wonderland Slushy if they're still available when you're there!) * A good overview of what Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom (https://wdwprepschool.com/how-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-works/) is * You can find Tracy's favorite cinnamon roll at Kusafiri (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/kusafiri-coffee-shop-and-bakery/) at Animal Kingdom! Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)!

Hear all about Andrea's family trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Saratoga Springs! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * They ate dinner at Jaleo in Disney Springs (https://www.jaleo.com/location/jaleo-disney-springs/), and if you don't know much about the chef José Andrés, he's a pretty (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/after-hurricane-mar-chef-jose-andr-s-fed-puerto-rico-n977271) cool (https://www.fastcompany.com/90410011/jose-andres-is-raising-50-million-to-take-his-revolutionary-post-disaster-food-operation-to-the-next-level) guy (https://thehill.com/changing-america/resilience/natural-disasters/483894-jose-andres-nonprofit-is-feeding-the-passengers). * Did you know you can use Resort Airline Check In (https://wdwprepschool.com/how-resort-airline-check-in-at-disney-world-works/) even if you aren't using Magical Express? It's a pretty cool service. Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)!

Hear all about Penney's Run Disney trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Port Orleans Riverside! Links to info mentioned in this episode: * If you want to find rooms that sleep 5 (and thus have the small bed that folds out from the wall), you can check out this list. (https://wdwprepschool.com/resorts-for-families-of-5-at-disney-world-from-least-to-most-expensive/) * Did you know that all 4 parks have a Starbucks somewhere? Here's some info on how to find them. (https://wdwprepschool.com/starbucks-at-disney-world/) * The Behind the Seeds (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/behind-the-seeds/) tour at the Land Pavilion at Epcot is a great option for a short and inexpensive tour. Do you have a Disney World or Disneyland trip coming up? Head over to my "Submit a Trip (http://www.tothemouseandback.com/submit)" page to find out how to send me your trip info! It's super easy, I promise. Come talk to me on twitter (https://twitter.com/mouseandbackpod) and follow me on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mouseandbackpod/)!