Not our favorite topic, but a necessary one! This week Danielle is breaking down the details of what happens if you need to cancel your Disney World vacation. And although we hope you never have to do this yourself, it's not as bad as it sounds! Want to book and NOT CANCEL a Disney vacation? Reach out at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle will get you booked! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Dec 22, 2023•22 min
This week we're talking about one of our favorite topics: places you can set your kids loose at Disney World! We're chatting about all of the spots where you can let your kids go a little wild. Disney asks a lot of kids - waiting in lines, walking carefully through the crowds, sitting in restaurants - taking a little time for free play can be HUGE for little ones, and we're letting you know all the best places to do it. Want to plan your own trip? Danielle can help you out, for free! Email us at...
Dec 15, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week we're doing a deep dive on strollers at Disney World. Did you think you could have a whole podcast episode just about strollers? Because you certainly can! Do you need a stroller? How can you rent one? What do you need to think about in advance? We're breaking it all down for you! Want to plan a trip? Danielle's your girl! Reach out at mickeywithminis@gmail.com to get started for free. Mickey with Minis podcast outro music...
Dec 08, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Hayley did something a little insane and is headed for Disney World mid-December! This week she's sharing all her family's plans for Christmas magic at Disney. Danielle sincerely apologizes for any construction noise that makes it through... Want to plan your own little Disney getaway? Reach out to us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle will get you started for FREE! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Dec 01, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Coming in a little late (is it possible we have a turkey hangover?) on this Black Friday, but this week we're talking about all the ways we love to get psyched up for a Disney trip. From ways to tell the kids, to content we like to binge, to super nerdy books you've possibly never heard of, this is the stuff going on in our houses like... most of the time. Quick shout out to the Fantastical Vacations podcasters and YouTubers from Danielle's fabulous agency! Check these guys out, there's not a du...
Nov 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week Danielle and Hayley are rummaging through their packing lists for Disney trips with just themselves and with the whole crew. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the final list! Want some help planning your vacation? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle will sort you right out! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Nov 17, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week Danielle and Hayley are chatting about plans for their next sister trip to Walt Disney World for the Fantastical Vacations agency meet up in June. Will they go to Oga's more times than days in their trip? Will they change hotels every day? Will they conquer four parks in one day? Yes, yes, and yes. Dreaming about your own Disney trip? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle will get you started planning! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music...
Nov 10, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week we're talking crawls: monorail crawls, Skyliner crawls, and... boat crawls? Tune in to find out where we're headed! Want to build your own crawl? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle can help plan your trip... for FREE. Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Nov 03, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Hayley's still fighting the plague, so it's another solo Danielle episode! This time she's chatting about ways you can save money on food at Disney World if you opt to skip the dining plan. Want to get planning? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle can help you out! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Oct 27, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Thanks for your patience and sorry to be late getting an episode out to you this week! We've both been sick, but Danielle bounced back enough today to get you a run down of the HUGE number of Disney updates that have come out in October. Keep in mind she's had a lot of medicine and please forgive the moment where she calls "PizzeRizzo" "Pizzafari." We promise she knows the difference. Planning a trip? Baffled by price increases versus deals? Not sure what you're eligible for or what your best op...
Oct 22, 2023•20 min
This week we're battling it out over the Quick Service Dining Plan at Disney World. Who will be the victor? Will Hayley eat theme park fish yet again? Will Danielle live to fight another day? Tune in to find out! Thinking about a trip? Shoot us an email at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle will make sure you get the most bang for your buck! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Oct 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 26
OK, we realized we might have been overwhelming folks with our incredible nerdiness about dining plans, so we're mixing it up this week with a post-trip report about our FABULOUS sisters' birthday trip in February. Tune in for shenanigans and a few interruptions from Danielle's kids. We promise she'll be behind a locked door next week. Want to take your own sisters' trip and live your best lives? E-mail us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com to start planning with Danielle! Mickey with Minis podcast ou...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Smackdown feels... aggressive, but that's what this is! This week we're doing a deep dive on the Disney Dining Plan and trying to beat each other - and the Mouse - by getting the most value out of our day. Spoiler alert: it gets a little weird, and Danielle's kids make several unplanned appearances. Want to make sure you get the most out of your Disney vacation? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and let Danielle plan your trip! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Sep 29, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Anyone hungry? This week Danielle and Hayley are getting into the nitty gritty on dining plans at Disney (which come back 1/9/24) - and specifically the Disney Dining Plan. What's new, what the best strategy for maximizing the plan's value, what do we love about it? Follow us on social media, leave us a like or review on Apple Podcasts, and hey, shoot us an email at mickeywithminis@gmail.com if you'd like to work with Danielle as your fantastical travel advisor! Mickey with Minis podcast outro m...
Sep 22, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Buckle up, folks! This week Danielle and Hayley are giving you the good, the bad, and the ugly about taking to the skies with littles in tow. Want to book a trip? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle will help you make it happen! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Sep 15, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It's a little bonus episode to start your week off right! Today Danielle and Hayley are breaking down all of the updates from D23. But don't worry, we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on Friday! Want to make sure you get to experience some of these changes for yourself? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle will hook you up! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Sep 11, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
It's our 20th episode, party party! This week, Hayley's reviewing her experience at the Happily Ever After Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom. Is it worth it? Who's it for? Would she do it again? Listen and find out! Plus, Danielle gives a quick rundown of all the big Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line news that has come out recently, including a sneak peek at Disney's latest cruise ship, the Treasure. Want to take advantage of any of an offer? Want to get yourself on the Treasure? E-mail Danielle ...
Sep 08, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Jumping the gun this week to get you The One About Hurricanes at Walt Disney World ASAP for anyone who is sweating out Idalia! This week Danielle and Hayley are sharing their experience with Hurricane Ian at Disney World last fall. Make sure you follow along on Facebook and Instagram for pics and video from Hurricane Ian! And if it's looking like a hurricane might impact your trip and you have any questions, feel free to email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com . Mickey with Minis podcast outro mus...
Aug 29, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What's a split stay, you ask? Why, it's a trip where you stay at more than one hotel, and it's basically Danielle and Hayley's favorite thing ever. We're breaking it all down for you in this week's episode. Liking the podcast? We would really appreciate a like or a review! Want to book a split stay, or any stay, really? Reach out to Danielle at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and she'll help you out! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music...
Aug 25, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week Hayley gives us a play by play of her adults-only Disney World trip with her husband. Tune in for the highs, the lows, and everything in between! Want to plan a trip? Reach out to us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle can help you out! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Danielle's flying solo on this week's episode, and she's sharing some of her tips for those of us who have a spouse with... let's say "less enthusiasm" for the happiest place on earth. Liking the show? Won't you kindly leave us a review on Apple podcasts? We'll read on a future episode and then you'll be Disney-famous. JK, but really, we'll read it on the pod. Interested in planning a vacation? Email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com to work with Danielle as your travel advisor, typically at no co...
Aug 11, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week we're breaking down some great princess interaction experiences available at Disneyland and Disney World. Plus, a special guest! Want to plan a trip? Reach out and Danielle will help you! Just email us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com . Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Aug 04, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week Hayley's giving us a sneak peek at the long weekend she has planned for herself and her husband at Disney World. Tune in and live your best life vicariously through them! Want to book your own amazing getaway? E-mail us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com and Danielle can be your travel advisor! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Jul 28, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week, Danielle and Hayley are running through their Disney bucket lists! Tune in for a hilariously hodgepodge list of big splurges we dream about and little moments we just haven't gotten around to yet. Ratings and reviews are very welcome - we'll read any five star reviews on a future episode! Interested in planning a trip with Danielle as your travel advisor? Reach out at mickeywithminis@gmail.com ! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music...
Jul 21, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week features Hayley's triumphant return, and she and Danielle are running through the newly release Epcot Food & Wine Festival menus for 2023. Want to support the show? Give us a like or a review wherever you like to listen to podcasts. You can also work with Danielle as your travel advisor at www.daniellebooksvacations.com . Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Jul 14, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week Danielle's chatting about ways she beats the heat at Disney World as a super wimpy lady. Interested in any of the products she talks about? Check out the links below (these aren't affiliate or sponsored links, just stuff she actually likes and uses). Want to support the show? Leave us a review or a rating, or let Danielle plan your next vacation! Reach out at mickeywithminis@gmail.com . Body Glide Anti-Chafing Balm Clip On Fan Mister Water Bottle Collapsible Cooler Giant Carabiner Cool...
Jul 07, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode ten! We made it! This week Danielle is talking all about Disability Access Service (or DAS). And special guest Ella joins to talk about her experience with DAS... and cats. Always cats. Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Jun 30, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Another big episode this week as we finally hear how Hayley's California trip went. Get ready for a plot twist! Interested in planning a vacation? E-mail us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com to get started with Danielle as your trusty travel advisor! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Jun 23, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Sorry for the technical difficulties folks! Sharing a better recording now. Buckle up, this is a big one! This week we're finishing up our resort showdown series with a battle of the deluxe resorts. Check it out, and leave us a review, if you feel moved to do so! Thinking of planning a Disney adventure? E-mail us at mickeywithminis@gmail.com to work with Danielle as your travel advisor! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week on Mickey with Minis we're getting punchy on too much coffee and battling it out with the moderate resorts. Mickey with Minis podcast outro music
Jun 08, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
