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Living the KG Life

Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast. KG is a lifelong Disney fan and frequent visitor of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Over the years, she has turned a trip to Disney into a well-oiled machine. She knows all the tips and tricks to maximize your trip as much as possible. KG, as well as many guests, are going to share their stories, tips, must-dos, and favorite magic moments as they deep dive into all things Disney. This magical mixture of segments will give you all the tools you'll need to prepare for your next Disney trip. KG is also an avid RunDisney participant, DVC member, and annual passholder. Stick around, it's gonna be great!
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Episodes

December Catch Up with KG

Send us a text Hi friends! It's been a minute since we've chatted here on the podcast. Let's take a minute to catch up, talk about where we've been over the past few months, KG's upcoming runDisney schedule, upcoming podcast episodes, and what's coming up in 2025.

Dec 02, 20249 minEp. 135

Character Spotting with Erin

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Erin about all things character meet & greets in the Disney parks. Erin is an Orlando local, WDW AP, and Magic Key Holder who visits US and international parks all year round! She has the tips, tricks, and great mindset about what makes the character interactions so special at parks. Stick around, it's gonna be great! Follow Erin on Instagra...

Dec 02, 20241 hrEp. 136

How to PR in Fun with the Slackers

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Jared, Jesiree, and Lindsey about their runDisney journey, their group The Slackers, and how they PR in fun at runDisney races. We talked about how the group started and has grown over time. They also share about their PR in fun mindset and how they run in such amazing and fun group costumes. Stick around, it's gonna be great! Check out the YouT...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 134

July 2024 Trip Recap Pt 2: Our Nephews’ Surprise Trip, Our Day at Universal Studios

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with her nephew Sam about their recent trip to Disney World. It was their first auntie, uncle, and nephew trip to Disney World, and it was a SURPRISE! He found our 4 days before take off that they would be running around the parks for a couple of days. In this episode, we recap our full day at Universal Studios to do all things at the Wizarding World...

Jul 15, 202427 minEp. 133

July 2024 Trip Recap Pt 1: Our Nephews’ Surprise Trip, Our Disney Days

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with her nephew Sam about their recent trip to Disney World. It was their first auntie, uncle, and nephew trip to Disney World, and it was a SURPRISE! He found our 4 days before take off that they would be running around the parks for a couple of days. There were a few additional surprises to the trip and we had the BEST time. Stick around, it's gonn...

Jul 11, 202442 minEp. 132

KG's July Catch Up & What's Next

Send us a text Hi friends! It's been a minute since we've chatted here on the podcast. Let's catch up talk about where we've been and what's coming up through the rest of 2024.

Jul 09, 202412 minEp. 131

Walt's Main Street Story Tour at Disneyland

Send us a text On this week's episode, KG recaps checking off one of the big items on her Disney fan bucket list... visiting Walt's apartment in Disneyland. With a spoiler-free review, KG talks about the price, how to book, and at a high level what's covered in the 90-minute tour. Spoiler alert: You should do it. :) For more details or to book the tour visit the Disneyland Events page: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneyland/walts-main-street-story-tour/...

May 13, 202420 minEp. 130

128th Boston Marathon Recap!

Send us a text This week, Producer Jimmy and KG recap their experience running the 128th Boston Marathon with Dougie's Team for the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism in honor of their nephew, Nate.

Apr 29, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 129

Disney, Aulani, and Running Oh My! with Greg from the Rise and Run Podcast

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Greg from the Rise & Run Podcast! Greg and KG chat about Greg's recent trip to Disney's AULANI Resort in Hawaii, his running journey, and of course, his experience with the Rise and Run podcast. Below you can find links from the episode, including a link to donate and help Greg ride some great rides during Springtime Surprise and fundraise f...

Apr 06, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 128

2024 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this weeks episode, KG recaps her 2024 runDisney Princess weekend. She talks about everything from the themes and outfits to what's up next in her race weekend schedule for the rest of 2024 and maybe even into 2025. Stick around, it's gonna be great! If you'd like to, you can donate to KG's Boston Marathon fundraising for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism here: Don...

Mar 30, 202433 minEp. 127

KG & Jimmy Take on the Boston Marathon!

Send us a text This is a super exciting episode this week. KG and Producer Jimmy share their experience getting into, preparing and training for, the 128th Boston Marathon this April. KG and Jimmy are both running for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism in honor of their nephew, Nate, and all families in the autism community. Listen to this weeks episode to learn about their experience and you can sponsor their races at the links below. KG's Fundraising Page Producer Jimmy's Fundraising Pa...

Mar 04, 202433 minEp. 126

Bonus Episode: Mouse Madness 2024 Kickoff

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this weeks episode, Producer/Commissioner Jimmy joins KG to share the details of Mouse Madness 2024! Jimmy and KG share the theme, the seeding, and grand prize details for this years March Madness bracket style tournament. They talk about the ins and outs of the tournament and everything you need to know to participate. You can register today at www.livingthekglife.com Sti...

Mar 03, 202420 min

Backstage Magic with Former Walt Disney World Ambassador, Kerri MacPherson

Send us a text In this weeks episode, Kerri MacPherson joins us to talk about her time as a Walt Disney World cast member. Kerri has worked in numerous roles in her 20+ year career with Disney, from working ice cream wagon 2 in Magic Kingdom, to Club 33, to DVC, and today she's a podcast host and DVC Resale Market Sales Associate at the World of DVC. Follow the World of DVC: • Instagram : @worldofdvc Check out the World of DVC (Living the KG Life Affiliate Links) • Unlocked Magic • DVC Rental St...

Mar 02, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 125

From 5K to Dopey: Running Disney with Tony Rappel

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Tony about his runDisney journey. We talked about how he went from a 5K at his first runDisney race to running Dopey the following season. Tony talked about how he approaches everything from training and races to making new friends at a race weekend and costumes. Stick around, it's gonna be great! Follow Tony on Instagram: @gb_raps...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 124

Speculating & Spiraling with Amanda Part 2: Races, Lawsuits, and the Future, Oh My!

Send us a text In this weeks episode Amanda, from @OnceUponAMarathon, is back and we're doing one of our favorite things, we're speculating and spiraling! We split our chat up into 2 episodes and in part 2, we speculate and spiral about international Disney parks, lawsuits, the future of Disney, and more. Follow Amanda on Instagram: @OnceUponAMarathon Check out Amanda's website: Once Upon A Marathon...

Feb 15, 202449 minEp. 123

Composing Magic with AJ Sealy

Send us a text This week, KG chats with Adrian "AJ" Sealy. AJ is a composer, orchestrator and producer who also loves Disney! He's worked on some pretty magical projects, including the newest nighttime spectacular at EPCOT, Luminous the Symphony of Us. AJ talks about the entire project process (that he's allowed to share), writing with Scott Hoying of Pentatonix, and seeing Luminous with their song Heartbeat Symphony live for the first time. Check out the reactions of AJ, Scott, and their family...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 122

Speculating & Spiraling with Amanda Part 1: runDisney

Send us a text In this weeks episode Amanda, from @OnceUponAMarathon, is back and we're doing one of our favorite things, we're speculating and spiraling! We split our chat up into 2 episodes and in part 1, we speculate about what we think we'll see with runDisney this year and beyond. We also spiral about the things we want to see, we know a lot of what the runDisney community wants to see, and more. Follow Amanda on Instagram: @OnceUponAMarathon Check out Amanda's website: Once Upon A Marathon...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 121

KG's First runDisney Races in Disneyland

Send us a text In this weeks episode, KG recaps her first trip to Disneyland for the return of their runDisney races! She shares how the races went, how she worked through some challenges, what she'd like to see improve in future Disneyland races, and more. 10K Costumes by: Veronica (Instagram: @runs.on.pizza)

Jan 24, 202454 minEp. 120

Welcome to 2024!

Send us a text In our first episode of 2024, KG recaps the fomo she had from WDW Marathon weekend and does a look ahead at what's to come for this year. She's headed out to visit Disneyland for the very first time and running her first runDisney races through Disneyland! Stick around for another year of living the KG life, because you know it's gunna be great.

Jan 11, 202421 minEp. 119

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2023

Send us a text KG got to spend her big *38th* birthday in Walt Disney World. One of the things she loves to do when she visits Disney World at the end of the year, is attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! In this weeks episode, KG recaps what she did during the Christmas party and gives some tips on what you can do to get the most out of your time at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party the next time you go....

Dec 26, 202329 minEp. 118

Letting Instagram Plan My Birthday at Magic Kingdom

Send us a text KG got to spend her big *38th* birthday in Walt Disney World. One of the things she loves to do on solo trips to Disney is to put up a poll on the Living the KG Life instagram story and let our podcast listeners and Instagram friends plan her day in the parks. In this weeks episode, KG recaps how she celebrated her birthday in the parks and all of the great suggestions you all submitted....

Dec 18, 202330 minEp. 117

Disneyland Resorts Info and Tips with Producer Jimmy and Kelley

Send us a text This week Producer Jimmy and Kelley are here to chat all things Disneyland. They love Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, and all things Disney, so we were ready to hear it all. We chatted a lot about the Disneyland resort and hotel options for cash stays and DVC points, but also some of their favorite rides, snacks, and vibes at the park.

Dec 05, 20231 hrEp. 116

KG & Producer Jimmy Head to Rhode Island Comic Con 2023

Send us a text KG and Producer Jimmy spent a day at Rhode Island Comic Con 2023 in Providence, Rhode Island. They both met some pretty cool people, got some photos, got some autographs, and overall had a blast. Listen in to this weeks episode to hear all about their experience, and who in the Disney realm they got to meet.

Nov 27, 202341 minEp. 115

Doing Disney World as a Local with Courtney (Part 2)

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Courtney from the Living Magically Podcast. Courtney and KG had such a great chat that they split their chat up into 2 parts. In these episodes, they chat about how to do Disney World as a local. Courtney lives just behind the Magic Kingdom and she shares everything from her must dos and favorites to the things she skips or when she avoids the p...

Nov 20, 202344 minEp. 114

Doing Disney World as a Local with Courtney (Part 1)

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG talks with Courtney from the Living Magically Podcast. Courtney and KG had such a great chat that they split their chat up into 2 parts. In these episodes, they chat about how to do Disney World as a local. Courtney lives just behind the Magic Kingdom and she shares everything from her must dos and favorites to the things she skips or when she avoids the p...

Nov 16, 202356 minEp. 113

Running Disney (and Chicago!) with Natasha

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Natasha about her runDisney journey. We talked about how a sudden loss kicked off her running journey and brought it full circle as she just completed the Chicago marathon as well. Natasha is a positive, energetic force at runDisney race weekends and she shares her tips on staying motivated, running in costumes, and the best spot to regroup befo...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 112

A Quick 15 Min Catch Up with KG

Send us a text It has been a crazy few weeks! This week we have a quick catch up with KG about all that's been going on, what she's looking forward to, what's causing her Disney FOMO, and a few shops she's made some great purchases from lately. If you're enjoying Living the KG Life, be sure to leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on your favorite podcast platform to help get the show out there to new listeners....

Nov 01, 202316 minEp. 111

Preparing to Run Disneyland with Kristin W.

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Kristin (@RunFitMama) about all things Disneyland, including the comeback of the runDisney race weekend. This will be KG's first trip to Disneyland, so Kristin shares her pro tips for Disneyland and some predictions of what we'll see at the first race weekend back at Disneyland in January. Stick around, it's gonna be great! Links for this weeks ...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 110

Sept. 2023 Trip Recap: Adult Only Girls Trip

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG is joined by her friends, Jen, Jen, Meg, and Emily to recap their September 2023 Girls Trip to Disney World. We had the absolute best time over this quick weekend trip with just the girls, no kids, no spouses, and so much magic. We laughed the entire trip, rode some rides, ate all the food, drank all the drinks, and have the best time. Stick around, it's g...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 109

Running Disney with Kristen T of Running In Makeup

Send us a text Hey Friends! Welcome to Living the KG Life, a magic and pixie dust filled podcast about all things Disney. In this episode, KG chats with Kristen T. from Running In Makeup about her runDisney journey. The two Kristens talk about Kristen T's incredible costumes at runDisney race weekends, her Instagram and YouTube channel: Running In Makeup, and her inspirational Facebook group Dare to Dopey. Stick around, it's gonna be great! Follow Alex on Instagram: @runninginmakeup...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 108
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