Disney Distracted Life : Trip Reports And News

Angie is sharing both a pre and post trip report.  Hear all about her planning strategies for before the vacation and then what actually happened on vacation. Skip to the 54 minute mark to only listen to the post trip report.   Full Show Notes at:  http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/pre-and-post-walt-disney-world-trip-report-april-2018/  

Brent shares an April 2018 Walt Disney World vacation staying at the Polynesian resort and on the dining plan.  This episode has tons of great information on traveling with groups and fun snacks to eat!   In this episode: Using the dining plan in 2018 since it includes an alcoholic beverage for those over 21 - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disney-dining-plan/ Going to Guest Services at Disney Springs Prioritize tickets if you have multiple ones on your account Traders Sam’s Flight of Passage - Is it the best theme park ride? Incorporating rest days in your vacation Dinner at The Wave Moonlight Magic at Animal Kingdom 1900 Park Fare for dinner ‘Ohana for dinner

Walt Disney World trip report with Tracey during November 14-21, 2017.  She traveled with her husband and her two boys that were 7 and 9 at the time of the vacation.   Read Full Show Notes and see pictures: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-november-2017-trip-report/   Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/    

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando trip report with Virginia.    Topics for this week: Resort on this vacation: Royal Pacific, Port Orleans French Quarter, and Pop Century Touring Universal Orlando with a 7-year old Losing a backpack in Magic Kingdom Dessert parties – Star Wars and Happily Ever After Tons of great dining around the world Purchasing Disney Vacation Club while on vacation New childcare offering – Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando pre-trip report with Virginia.  This is a fun trip planning episode with stays at Royal Pacific Resort, Port Orleans French Quarter, and Pop Century.   Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-pre-trip-report/   Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/  

This week I thought it would be nice to try something a little different.  Today’s episode is a version of Beauty and the Beast and see how it was changed from an older version to the Disney version we know and love.  The version we hear is from Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont who adapted her version from Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve. Audio is from LibriVox - https://librivox.org/  Read by Tina Tilney.   Check out Craftlit.com and Disney Story Origins Podcast.

Disneyland at Christmas is this week’s episode with Ryan Slusher. Full Show Notes at: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/disneyland-at-christmas/   Visit the Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/    

Walt Disney World Fall 2017 trip report with Miriam Molloy.  Some highlights are: 4 parks in one day, Family Magic Tour at Magic Kingdom, and sharing some pixie dust to other guests.    Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/wdw-fall-2017-trip-report-4-parks-one-day/   Show Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/  

Angie and Kim share their 2018 vacation plans and what they are looking forward to in the upcoming year.   Links mentioned in this episode: The Void - Star Wars Secrets of the Empire Attractions Magazine YouTube Universal Orlando Resort DIStracted Life Facebook Page   Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/   Website: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/  

Pop Century trip report in October 2017 with Amy Rivers. The family experienced the Star Wars Tour at Hollywood Studios.   Read Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/star-wars-guided-tour-hollywood-studios/   Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/  

Universal Orlando trip report with Kristy Hertz on this week’s podcast. She traveled with her six-year-old son and they stayed at Loew’s Royal Pacific Resort for access to Express Pass. Kristy was on episode 125 to share her family’s Disneyland vacation if you want to check it out.   Read Full Show Notes - http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/universal-orlando-trip-report/   WDW December 2018 Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/134416263911625/   Sponsor - http://travelagentdad.com/  

Vero Beach and Walt Disney World at the Polynesian Resort with Sandy Symianick and her mom, Susan.  They traveled August 15 – 27, 2017 for 12 nights total.   Read Full Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/vero-beach-resort-walt-disney-world-trip-report/   Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/  

July 2017 Walt Disney World vacation with Abby and Angie Muma. This episode is part 2 with a focus on Fort Wilderness fun and the new World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom.   Full  Show Notes: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/   Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/  

July 2017 Walt Disney World vacation with Abby and Angie Muma. This episode is part 1 with a focus on the Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing.     WDW From Down Under Facebook Group   Read Full Show Notes with pictures: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/walt-disney-world-july-2017-trip-report-part-1/   Visit the Sponsor: http://travelagentdad.com/  

This week Kevin and Leanne Vogel from Explorking.com share their Walt Disney World vacation from December 2016.  This was Kevin’s first trip to Disney.  On this trip, they hit all 4 Disney theme parks and Universal Orlando in only 3 days!  They had some ups and down, but overall had a great vacation.  We also chat about Kevin and Leanne’s love of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. This week’s links: 10 Things You Should Never Do At Disney Explorking.com - Follow Kevin and Leanne in their RV life! HealthfulPursuit.com - Ketogenic Diet Health and Wellness Resource    WDW From Down Under Facebook Group

Staying at the Boardwalk Inn before a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Then a post cruise stay over at the Grand Floridian Resort. To hear more about the cruise itself check out the DCL podcast – Episode 18 See the videos from the vacation over at Travel Agent Dad YouTube Channel This episode has our day at Epcot, the stay at the BoardWalk Inn before the cruise.  After the cruise, we had a day at the Magic Kingdom and a stay at the Grand Floridian.  Listen to Episode 126 to hear more about the Happily Ever After Dessert Party from Ella Hanes. If you want to follow along with my family’s health journey check out, Keto: A Family’s Journey to Health   Full Show Notes at: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/boardwalk-inn-grand-floridian-pre-post-cruise-stays/   Visit the Sponsor at : http://travelagentdad.com/  

The ABC’s of Walt Disney World.  Angie, Abby, and Kim chat about their favorites around the Walt Disney World resort (and beyond). Congratulations to Brandon for winning the Stitch fidget spinner.   Read Full Show Notes  http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/letters-g-abcs-walt-disney-world-favorites/   Sponsor Travel Agent Dad   Voicemail 855-700-9990  

June 2017 Walt Disney World trip report with Ella Hanes. In this episode, Ellas shares great tips for traveling while pregnant and staying off site. If you want to hear Ella’s week after Thanksgiving 2016 trip report check out episode 103. Don’t forget to visit the sponsor. – http://travelagentdad.com/   Read Full SHow Notes at: http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/june-2017-walt-disney-world-trip-report/   Chicago / Milwaukee area folks should check out Disney Pub Trivia in Lindenhurst IL at the Chances Bar Aug 27, 2017.  Link to the Facebook event page

This episode Steve Kriese from the DCL Podcast had Kim come on to share her family's vacation on his podcast.  He is letting me put the episode in this feed so that you all will definitely not miss the vacation fun.    

Kristy Hertz shares a Disneyland trip report this week on the podcast.  She was on a 12-day vacation with 7-days in the Disneyland Resort area in May 2017.   Read Full Show Notes http://distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/disneyland-trip-report-may-2017/   Visit the Sponsor http://travelagentdad.com/   Podcast voicemail line – 855-700-9990