vacationplanning

Explore "vacationplanning" with insightful episodes like "Coming To Disneyland in 2022", "Special Announcement From Polka Dot Podcast", "The Park Hopper Show - 014 - Queues", "The Park Hopper Show - 012 - Adventures by Disney with Kathy" and "The Park Hopper Show - 011 - Family Times" from podcasts like ""Disneyland With Kids Podcast", "Polka Dot Podcast", "The Park Hopper Show", "The Park Hopper Show" and "The Park Hopper Show"" and more!

Episodes (16)

Coming To Disneyland in 2022

2022 looks to be a promissing year at Disneyland Resort. If you are wondering what you can look forward to when visiting Disneyland this year, the answer is... A LOT! From returning favorites, to new technology, and lands being overhauled. We talk about it all in this episode of the Disneyland with Kids Podcast.

What To Look Forward To At Disneyland in 2022

It seems hard to believe that it has been less than a full year since Disneyland reopened after a lengthy 14-month closure, but it is true. As we head into the first full calendar year since the reopening, we have a lot of exciting announcements already revealed for Disneyland.

(Photo Courtesy of Disneyland Resort)

Disneyland is finally getting new technology that Walt Disney World has had for a while, Nighttime Spectaculars are returning, Festival Season is back. It all feels so full of hope! So take a listen to what you can expect at Disneyland this year.

One super exciting announcement for 2022 is the all-new Disneyland with Kids Digital Magazine. The quarterly magazine will feature park planning tips, Disney activities, and so much more. And... our podcast listeners can save $5 off the Annual Subscription with code podcast.

In This Episode: 2022 - The Comeback Year?

In this episode Julie, from Mom Rewritten, and Jessica, from The Happiest Blog On Earth, talk about everything new and returning to Disneyland in 2022.

Is this the comeback year? Maybe. Take a listen and decide.

In This Episode: Show Notes

Upcoming launch of the Disneyland with Kids Digital Magazine
Disney Lunar New Year including a new character coming to the event in 2022
Details of the upcoming Disney California Food & Wine Festival
Three nighttime special ticketed events in early 2022
MagicBands coming to Disneyland, including speculation on what they might offer.
Disney Genie+ and what you need to know before you buy it.
Returning shows include Fantasmic!, World of Color, Disneyland Forever fireworks, and the one that won’t go away, the Main Street Electrical Parade!
Must-know changes to the popular return of the Southern California Resident ticket deal. Purchase tickets through our partner Get Away Today and upgrade to a Magic Key.
Toontown reimagining including details on when it’s closing for renovations (hint: very soon!)
Resort updates including Downtown Disney District and new tower at the Disneyland Hotel.
The fan club D23 Expo returns to Anaheim in September 2022.
Disneyland With Kids fall meet up details.

Special Announcement From Polka Dot Podcast

Hello Disney fans! We are exploring new platforms and new ways to add value to our listeners, and so Polka Dot Podcast will temporarily be moving to a biweekly format.

We look forward to taking more time between episodes to research new topics and to find new ways to deliver helpful Walt Disney World vacation planning tips for listeners.

We also will be working to broaden the scope of guest insights on the show, so if you are interested in being a guest or if you’d like to request an episode topic, email Leslie at polkadotpodcast@gmail.com or follow and message her on Instagram and Twitter @PolkaDotPodcast.

Join us here on Saturday, June 19 for a special “Disney Dads Trivia” episode in celebration of Father’s Day.

Thank you for subscribing and listening to Polka Dot Podcast! We’ll see you next week.

enJune 11, 2021

The Park Hopper Show - 014 - Queues

Welcome to The Park Hopper Show, the great big beautiful podcast. Disney enthusiast and vacation planner Jenna "Mono" Railey discusses all things Disney with her longtime friend and producer, Paul.

If you would like Jenna's FREE help planning your own dream vacation, click here: bit.ly/QuoteJenna

Follow Jenna on Facebook at: facebook.com/jennavisitmickey

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One of the things that makes the attractions at Walt Disney World and other Disney parks really stand out is the queue, the line before the ride. They make the potentially long wait times go by as fast as possible (Fastpass+ please come back!). Universal Studios has made strides in the area as well and today we're talking our favorites and most memorable lines. ***Paul here for a side note - Rock N Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith, get your act together!

enJune 07, 2021

The Park Hopper Show - 012 - Adventures by Disney with Kathy

Welcome to The Park Hopper Show, the great big beautiful podcast. Disney enthusiast and vacation planner Jenna "Mono" Railey discusses all things Disney with her longtime friend and producer, Paul.

If you would like Jenna's FREE help planning your own dream vacation, click here: bit.ly/QuoteJenna

Follow Jenna on Facebook at: facebook.com/jennavisitmickey

We have another special guest this week, fellow Visit Mickey planner Kathy, who is telling us all about the amazing Adventures by Disney - which may be Disney's best kept secret. And in the second half, the ladies pitch a new ride idea to the CEO of Disney...with mixed results :)

enMay 24, 2021

The Park Hopper Show - 011 - Family Times

Welcome to The Park Hopper Show, the great big beautiful podcast. Disney enthusiast and vacation planner Jenna "Mono" Railey discusses all things Disney with her longtime friend and producer, Paul.

If you would like Jenna's FREE help planning your own dream vacation, click here: bit.ly/QuoteJenna

Follow Jenna on Facebook at: facebook.com/jennavisitmickey

Walt Disney World is the world leader in family vacations so today we're talking stories of going with our own families - both good and bad. While a solo trip is highly recommended, nothing quite beats the face of a child taking in all the magic.

enMay 17, 2021

The Park Hopper Show - 010 - Souvenirs

Welcome to The Park Hopper Show, the great big beautiful podcast. Disney enthusiast and vacation planner Jenna "Mono" Railey discusses all things Disney with her longtime friend and producer, Paul.

If you would like Jenna's FREE help planning your own dream vacation, click here: bit.ly/QuoteJenna

Follow Jenna on Facebook at: facebook.com/jennavisitmickey

In this week's episode, we are talking favorite and best souvenirs from our private stashes and also the best ways to bring home memories from Walt Disney World on a budget. There's hats and robots and shot glasses Maggie the Dog gets "hasapenyad"

enMay 10, 2021

The Park Hopper Show - 009 - Disney Cruises and Aulani with special guest Holly Rigsby

Welcome to The Park Hopper Show, the great big beautiful podcast. Disney enthusiast and vacation planner Jenna "Mono" Railey discusses all things Disney with her longtime friend and producer, Paul.

If you would like Jenna's FREE help planning your own dream vacation, click here: bit.ly/QuoteJenna

Follow Jenna on Facebook at: facebook.com/jennavisitmickey

It's a tropical getaway kind of day with today's episode. We're talking cruises beyond the Jungle Cruise, Disney's island Castaway Cay, and their Hawaiian resort Aulani. We're joined by special guest Holly Joi Rigsby of HollyJoiRigsby.com to hear tales of how fun these non-park vacations can be.

enMay 03, 2021

The Park Hopper Show - 008 - Disneyland 2021

If you would like Jenna's FREE help planning your own dream vacation, click here: bit.ly/QuoteJenna

Follow Jenna on Facebook at: facebook.com/jennavisitmickey

In today's episode, we're talking the newly re-opened Disneyland and what may and may not be available in 2021. Jenna recounts her family's trip in March 2021 and Paul makes wild speculation about a certain unnamed illness that she may have brought home with her. Will we ever stand sweaty shoulder to sweaty shoulder again to ride rides? Who knows? But it shouldn't keep you away from the Magic.

enApril 30, 2021

When was the last time you took a vacation? Research shows that travel is profoundly beneficial to our mental health and productivity—and according to Expedia's annual Vacation Deprivation study, Americans are not taking nearly enough vacation. Compounding matters, researchers noted that 60 percent of respondents canceled or postponed their travel plans in 2020.

January 26 is National Plan for Vacation Day, and even if you’re expecting to travel later in 2021, there's no time like the present to start dreaming up your next getaway. This episode of the California Now Podcast can help you get started: Host Soterios Johnson first talks to Expedia Vice President of Customer Marketing Nathan Lump about the many benefits of travel, including the joys of travel planning. Next, Johnson connects with Condé Nast Traveler West Coast Editor Rebecca Misner to discuss the latest travel trends, including “slow travel” and splurge-filled adventures. The third guest is author and illustrator Chandler O'Leary, who shares the many joys of road-tripping up and down the state.

California Now Podcast

enJanuary 25, 2021

Saying NO and Outsourcing with Brianna Glenn

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), we interviewed Brianna Glenn. We talked about designing your business to fit the lifestyle you want to lead and the joy of saying NO. Join our Amazing Travel Agent Community: Learn more about...

The Travel Agent Podcast

enDecember 03, 2020

4 Lessons on Taking a 4-Year-Old to Walt Disney World

Leslie and Andrew share tips and lessons learned about going to Walt Disney World with a four year-old. Plus their daughter weighs in on what she liked best about their vacation. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.

enJune 27, 2020