Disney Distracted Life : Trip Reports And News

Rob Walch and his family traveled to Walt Disney World in early April 2016 and stayed at Port Orleans Riverside.  On this vacation they share their experiences at the Polynesian Resorts Luau and Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. I want to congratulate Rob on his induction into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame this summer at Podcast Moment 2016.  He is the Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn.   You can find Rob at: Today in iOS - Podcast all about iPhone and Apple products. The Feed - Podcast all about the podcasting community. Twitter - @podcast411   Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Learn about the many offerings over at www.TouringPlans.com including what you can access for free on the basic account, the history of how Touring Plans came about and how long it takes to photograph every hotel room view at Walt Disney World.    Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad   Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast   Subscribe to the Newsletter

  Stars Wars Cruise trip report with Pat Bennett.  His family sailed Disney Cruise Line in Feb 2016 on a Western Caribbean itinerary.  He shares his family vacation and we talk about the Stingray City Shore excursion in Grand Cayman.     If you would like to contact Pat send me an email at distractedlifepodcast@gmail.com   Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Disneyland trip planning for a Walt Disney World veteran.  Dave Tupper joins me to help plan my upcoming Disneyland vacation.  We discuss some difference between the 2 resorts and strategies for planning early morning entry at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.     You can find Dave on Twitter at  : @DDave808​ Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Magic Kingdom trip planning advice with Angie Muma.  We discuss our strategies for FastPass+ selections, dining, and parade viewing locations.   You can find Angie on Twitter at  : @atmuma​   Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad   Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast   Subscribe to the Newsletter

If you have ever thought about upgrading to concierge on Disney Cruise Line then this is the episode for you.  You will learn about the benefits of concierge and upgrading at the port. My guest is Christy Pudyk from VacationsByChristy.com and Pack Your Pixie Dust. You can find her on social media at: Facebook - Vacations By Christy and Pack Your Pixie Dust Twitter - @VBChristyMI and Pack Your Pixie Dust Instagram - @PackYourPixieDust In this episode Christy shares 2 blog posts with her experiences upgrading at the port and her room she mentions in this podcast.  Upgrading at the Port Disney Fantasy Room 1200 Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

This week I needed to care for my son so I used a phone-a-friend to help me out with this podcast episode.  Bob Collins from the WDW Pensieve podcast graciously is letting me share some his amazing park audio with you.  We have a listener question and my weekly DIStractions.   ​ ​You can find more information about the WDW Pensieve podcast at: Twitter   @wdwpensieve Website    WDW PensieveFacebook WDW Pensieve   Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Walt Disney World  snacks are the topic of the day.  Jen Pease joins me to countdown our top 5 snacks, include some over-hyped snacks and ones we want to try.  Jen also has a book that came out earlier this year and she shares some of her trip planning tips from the book. ​You can find more information about Jen at: Twitter   @irishvixen21 Book    My love of Disney: A personal account of how one Disney lover caught the Disney fever and how she became a Disney lifer Pinterest Board with pictures from her vacations.   Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Katie Miller joins us to share her Disney Cruise Line sailing from Vancouver to Hawaii.  Then we will spend some time with Disney news this week.   ​ ​You can find more information about Katie at: www.mostdelightfulplace.com Or you can email her at katie@mouseworldtravel.com Twitter @DelightfulPlace   Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter  

There are a ton of things to do a Walt Disney World without even stepping into a theme park.  In this week's episode Angie Muma returns to tell us about her stay at Wilderness Lodge, eating at Whispering Canyon, and going over to Fort Wilderness for archery, horseback riding and wagon ride. You can find Angie on Twitter at  : @atmuma​ Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Angie Muma shares her stay at the Royal Pacific Resort for her Universal Orlando vacation.  She is a huge Harry Potter fan and spent 4 days checking out the 2 Universal Orlando theme parks, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. ​You can find Angie on Twitter at @atmuma​ Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Katie Miller joins us to share her November 2015 Disneyland trip.  ​You can find more information about Katie at:www.mostdelightfulplace.comOr you can email her at katie@mouseworldtravel.comTwitter @DelightfulPlace   Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Christy Pudyk and her husband sneak away for a quick adults only vacation to experience the Osborne Lights for one last time and the Food and Wine festival.   My guest is Christy Pudyk from VacationsByChristy.com and Pack Your Pixie Dust. You can find her on social media at: Facebook - Vacations By Christy and Pack Your Pixie Dust Twitter - @VBChristyMI and Pack Your Pixie Dust Instagram - @VBChristyMI Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

Sail to Alaska with Steve Kriese and his family with Disney Cruise Line. This episode is full of great tips if you are thinking of an Alaskan cruise vacation. ​Find Steve on Twitter at: @WestCoastMouseCheck out his new website WestCoastMouse.com Don't forget the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad Read the Full Show Notes at : DIStracted Life Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter

You've got questions!  We've got answers!.  Angie Muma joins me as we do a questions and answers about the basics of planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Visit the sponsor at: Travel Agent Dad Visit the website at : DIStracted Life Podcast   In this episode the questions we cover are:  - How do you pick the time of year to travel to WDW? Many websites offer crowd calendars for free if that is important to you.  http://www.easywdw.com/ http://wdwprepschool.com/step-1-pick-a-date/ www.touringplans.com offers premium information and is great (and I think most reliable).  - What is Magical Express?  Who can use it?  - What are your thoughts for picking a resort (think pre and post DVC)?  - What is My Disney Experience?  - What are Magic Bands?  - Do you book FP+ at 60 days?  - What is FastPass+?  - Do you book dining at 180 days?  - What is Memory Maker and do you think it is worth it?  - What is your one planning tip? Thank you for listening!.  Don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter.

This episode is to let you know they winner of the $25 gift card.  Don't forget that the podcast will be coming back in Feb 2016 with a re-launch from all the valuable feedback you have provided.  Wesbite is DIStractedLifePodcast.com Visit the Sponsor Travel Agent Dad.

  This episode is a celebration of International Podcast Day on September 30th.   View Full Show Notes at: www.distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/disney-podcast-celebration   Visit the Sponsor Travel Agent Dad.   Support Give Kids The World by supporting Angie Muma in the 5K Gingerbread Run.  Here is the link to support this great cause.  

Learn about Disney's Aulani Resort located on the island of O'ahu from Hawai'i resident Dave Tupper.   You can follow Dave on Twitter at @DDave808. Visit the Sponsor Travel Agent Dad.   Support Give Kids The World by supporting Angie Muma in the 5K Gingerbread Run.  Here is the link to support this great cause.   In this episode Dave tells us his favorite things around the island of O'ahu and Aulani. Top 5 Off Property Places to Go For a Day Trip Shark's Cove Haleiwa Town - You should stop by Matsumoto Shaved Iced.   Dole Plantation Turtle Beach -  walking distance from Aulani Paradise Cove At Aulani, you should not miss the Starlit Hui.  

The focus of this episode is on my family's decision making process on traveling during times of years when we need to pull our children out of school. Check out the Sponsor : Travel Agent Dad This week I mention a couple of new items I love. Disney Story Origins Podcast - Excellent podcast telling you about the stories behind Disney's classic movies. WDW Pensieve Podcast - Great Park audio Waze social navigation app. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out DVC Welcome Home for Disney Vacation Club information.

A last minute vacation for my guest Christy Pudyk as she traveled on the Disney Fantasy for a July 2015 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.  She shares all about her vacation. My guest is Christy Pudyk fromVacationsByChristy.com. You can find her on social media at: Facebook - Vacations By Christy Twitter - @VBChristyMI Instagram - @VBChristyMI   Read full show notes at : DIStractedLifePodcast.com Please leave a review in iTunes . Email at distractedlifepdcast@gmail.com