Everything you ever wanted to know about the FastPass system at Walt Disney World

Traveling to Walt Disney World with a multi-generational party can be an incredible way to make memories with loved ones of all ages. Granted, there is important planning to consider when bringing along grandma and grandpa. 

Annie Frey and Erika Murphy walk through the details accommodating the dynamic circumstances you will face. They walk through suggestions on how to ensure that travelers of all ages get the most out of their WDW trip. Transportation, room accommodations, Disability Access Services (DAS), scooter usage--these are just a few of the topics covered in this edition of the Pixie Dust Podcast.

Staying on-property at Walt Disney World is a wonderful way to grow the magical experience leaps and bounds. Walt Disney World has a very wide variety of hotels and accommodations to meet your needs and style and budget. Value, Moderate, and Deluxe accommodations offer guests budget-conscious pristine reservations through high-end elegant rooms and villas.

Not sure where the right location might be for your next Walt Disney World vacation? Annie Frey and Erika Murphy walk you through the different options, benefits, and drawbacks to staying in each of Disney's locations. Where will you stay in the magic next?

Any Walt Disney World vacation is going to be a great vacation, but sometimes you want to go the extra mile. Annie Frey and travel agent Erika Murphy go over the many different ways you can access unique ways to unlock even more magic on your next WDW vacation. 

VIP Tours, princess makeovers, Star Wars experiences, photo sessions, and more. What will make YOUR next vacation the most magical? Listen to this episode to see.

Annie Frey and Erika Murphy walk you through the calendar year at Walt Disney World to highlight some of the biggest events that may draw you to vacation at a specific time at WDW, as well as some of those events that you may want to avoid.

Going month by month, Annie and Erika discuss high and lower traffic times, festivals, race weekends, holidays, and more. If you're trying to pick a time to go, or are curious about the time you've already chosen, enjoy this conversation that gives you a high level view of the calendar. 

And, while it likely goes without saying, any day at Walt Disney World is a great day. Let's get planning!

Planning a Disney World vacation can almost be as much fun as the vacation itself. But if you're just embarking on the process, sometimes it is hard to even understand all the words associated with planning out the vacation!

Park hopping, virtual queues, lightning lanes, magic bands, advanced dining reservations, and a whole alphabet soup of acronyms--all the unchartered lingo can make you scratch your head and wonder if all the learning is even worth it.

Annie Frey and Erika Murphy are back to tell you it is ABSOLUTELY worth it! And they are ready to get you fully up to speed on all the terms, acronyms, and vocabulary you need to know to plan the absolutely most magical time at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World implemented a concierge service for guests called Genie. As a part of the My Disney Experience app, the Genie service is intended to be your guide through your Walt Disney World trip. Even more, Disney Genie is free!

But did you know there is a way to plus up your Genie experience, and ultimately, your Walt Disney World experience? Genie+ is a somewhat controversial option for parkgoers, but in the right scenario and with the right tips, we think Genie+ can be the asset you need to really improve your overall satisfaction with your Walt Disney World vacation.

Annie has used Genie+ many times in the WDW parks and has all of the advice you need to become a Genie+ master for your trip. Erika is an expert level vacation planner and can help you map out exactly how to maximize your usage of Genie+ for your next vacation.

Enjoy the episode, and be sure to drop by the Pixie Dust Podcast Facebook page to highlight your thoughts, trips, and tricks on how to best implement Genie+ into your Walt Disney World trip. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it and subscribe!

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be cumbersome. But once you get into the swing of things, it can be almost as fun and exciting as the trip itself. Annie Frey and Erika Murphy are here to help you navigate some of those first-timer questions you may have to get the ball rolling on a magical vacation. How long should we vacation? Can I do it on a budget? Should we visit all four parks? Should we stay on property? We answer these questions and more! Start dreaming that Walt Disney World vacation into existence with the Pixie Dust Podcast. Contact Erika Murphy at Erika@magicexpeditions.com with questions on booking your trip.

Annie Frey and Erika Murphy are back! Let the Walt Disney World planning begin. 2023 will be an exciting year for Walt Disney World vacationers, but we know very well that starting the planning process can be a bit overwhelming. If you're looking to plan your very first trip, or just the first trip in quite a while, Annie and Erika are excited to help you navigate this exciting and albeit it confusing process.

What's new in 2023 in Walt Disney World? What's gone? What's a Lightening Lane? Where's Fast Pass? What about the Dining Plan? And more. We've got answers! Thanks for listening.

Have you heard the latest news updates from Walt Disney World? We'll break down the latest stories, updates, and openings/closures which include NEW PROMOS for bookings through December 25! And Tony Colombo joins us LIVE from the Polynesian Resort AT Walt Disney World!

Annie returned Monday from an 11-day trip to Walt Disney World! What was it like? Did she feel safe? Did her kids wear masks? Was the magic still there? We answer these and all of your questions with co-host Erika Murphy and special guest, Tony Colombo!