You've done your research. You've planned for months, maybe even a year. You've been dreaming about the picture perfect Walt Disney World trip for so long, and then--something goes awry. Annie and Erika discuss the various things that inevitably may go "wrong" on your trip. They will help you anticipate how to zig when the plans zag. And most of all, they'll help you make it through better after all is said and done.
Aug 13, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Quick-service? Table-service? Signature dining? Annie Frey and Erika Murphy walk you through everything you need to know about eating and dining at Walt Disney World Resort. Budgeting time and money for food at WDW is important and we've got the lowdown you need to make the best plan for your vacation.
Jul 24, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Traveling to Walt Disney World takes a lot of planning. Sometimes, families require special accommodations due to physical, developmental, or other disabilities. Walt Disney World takes great care to ensure ALL people can enjoy the magic. Annie Frey and Erika Murphy go through the many ways that accommodations are made available and accessibility is prioritized at WDW.
Jul 17, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
One of the biggest unknown quantities when planning a Walt Disney World trip is--how do you get from A to B at such a large resort? Annie Frey and Erika Murphy have you covered. Monorails, boats, buses, Minnie vans, gondolas and more! Learn the different modes of transportation and how to maneuver your upcoming magical vacation!
Jul 10, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 9
There are many reasons why Annie Frey and co-host Erika Murphy recommend taking in a non-park day on your next Walt Disney World trip. Enjoy a relaxing conversation highlighting the many different ways to enjoy Walt Disney World Resort without stepping foot into one of the main parks.
Jul 03, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
When you're traveling to Walt Disney World, how do you prioritize what you do and what gets left undone? Annie Frey and Erika Murphy discuss their absolute must-dos for a trip to the most magical place on Earth. This quick discussion will highlight some of the crossovers Annie and Erika have, but also some places where they differ. What are your absolute can't-miss experiences?
Jun 27, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
While Walt Disney World is located in Central Florida, the timing of your vacation may present surprising packing challenges. We've traveled to WDW at all different times of year and we have the tips and tricks you need to be a confident packer for your upcoming magical trip. Listen as Annie and Erika discuss the various times of year and how to tackle filling your suitcase with the necessities. Yes, it's mostly warm in Florida, but it can get downright cold as well. We've got your back covered ...
Jun 20, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 6
When planning a trip to Walt Disney World world, certain times of year feature some of the coolest parties you can attend! Listen to hosts Annie and Erika walkthrough the announcement for the 2024 Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World in Magic Kingdom!
Jun 13, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What is new at Walt Disney World Resort? If you haven't been in awhile, maybe decades or maybe not since the pandemic, there's quite a lot waiting for you to explore. Hosts Annie Frey and Erika Murphy walk you through some of the new and exciting rides and attractions that just might have you looking to book your next magical vacation to Walt Disney World.
May 30, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 4
THREE PART SERIES--KIDS: You have been thinking about it! What would it be like to take the whole family to the most magical place in earth? But, we know you have some reservations, and we're not talking accommodations. Join broadcaster Annie Frey and travel agent Erika Murphy as they discuss what goes into having the absolute BEST generational Walt Disney World trip--focusing on the children of the travel party. Keeping the right place, avoiding the hangry, riding all the rides (or maybe not!),...
May 22, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
THREE PART SERIES--GRANDPARENTS: You have been thinking about it! What would it be like to take the whole family to the most magical place in earth? But, we know you have some reservations, and we're not talking accommodations. Join broadcaster Annie Frey and travel agent Erika Murphy as they discuss what goes into having the absolute BEST generational Walt Disney World trip--focusing on the grandparents or seniors of the travel party. Whether we are talking attractions, shows, accessibility, fo...
May 22, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
THREE PART SERIES--PARENTS: You have been thinking about it! What would it be like to take the whole family to the most magical place in earth? But, we know you have some reservations, and we're not talking accommodations. Join broadcaster Annie Frey and travel agent Erika Murphy as they discuss what goes into having the absolute BEST generational Walt Disney World trip--focusing on the parents or middle generation of the travel party. Whether we are talking attractions, shows, accessibility, fo...
May 22, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 Ser...
Apr 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 39
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 differe...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 39
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.
Mar 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 38
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...
Mar 03, 2023•47 min•Ep. 37
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 ...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 36
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 nee...
Feb 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 35
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 va...
Feb 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 34
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'...
Feb 03, 2023•43 min•Ep. 33
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!
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 32
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!
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 31
How might WDW be better now? Annie, Erika, and Tony discuss the reopening of Walt Disney World, what they think may be improved now that we have more information about new procedures, and future plans to travel.
Jul 09, 2020•48 min•Ep. 30
Park reservations, new bookings, dining changes, oh my! Annie and Erika go over all of the latest developments as WDW continues to release more news updates regarding the opening of the parks. Plus, 2021 bookings are now open. Ask your questions! We'll answer them in show!
Jun 24, 2020•45 min•Ep. 29
Park reservations, dining reservations, resort reservations, oh my! We got a ton of news about Walt Disney World opening for 2020 into 2021. Annie and Erika go through all of the updates, answer your questions, and look to the future.
Jun 19, 2020•53 min•Ep. 28
Annie Frey and Tony Colombo discuss their upcoming Walt Disney World vacations. While WDW has announced some precautions that will be in place, as well as modifications and cancellations, many families are trying to decide if it is worth it to still go.
Jun 02, 2020•31 min•Ep. 27
BREAKING NEWS Walt Disney World presents a phased reopening plan for approval. Tune in today at 3:00 as we discuss this morning’s presentation, including information on reopening dates and protocols we know so far!
May 28, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Disney World is the most magical place on earth! What concerns might you have when booking a Walt Disney World Vacation? We are here to help! In this episode, we discuss the biggest hesitations people often have when booking a WDW vacation. Concerns can span best and worst times of year, seasonality of the weather, crowd sizes and more. Some believe WDW is just for kids or looks too stressful for an enjoyable vacation. We wrap up the conversation with pending and possible restrictions moving for...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, we discuss some of the updates Disney has released on reopening the Shanghai park, and how we may see those protocols implemented here. We also discuss the reopening of Disney Springs on May 20, and what that may look like moving forward.
May 18, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Annie welcomes her husband, Jarrod, onto the podcast to discuss how they came to be what some may call "Disney People." What is it like traveling to Walt Disney World for the first time with three small kids? How does one go about planning a trip when they don't speak the WDW language? They share some of the Magic Moment stories, the happiness, some of the times things went wrong at WDW, and how they came to be so in love with their newfound happy place.
May 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 23
