Disney Distracted Life : Trip Reports And News

This episode we discuss my family's May vacation and the trip planning we have done.  I share our planning strategies with our budget and the starting of making the daily itinerary.   Show Notes are at www.distractedlifepodcast.com

This episode is a continuation of the trip reports with Angie Muma on her 4-Night and 7-Night cruise vacations. In this episode we continue learning about all the fun things there are to do on a Disney ship.     Navigators A daily guide with your information for the day of all the activities.  It is delivered the night before so you can plan ahead.  It includes all your information from the theme for the day and what the times are for all of the activities and shows.  Tip is to bring highlighters so you can mark the items you really want to do for the day. Daily Activities often include: Alcohol Tastings, Towel Animal Creation, Movies, Shopping, Character Meet and Greet, Magicians, Trivia, Officer Pin Trading Funnel Vision is a great way to be in the pool and watch a movie they project on one of the ships funnels.   Nightime theatrical shows are in the Walt Disney Theater.   Midship Detective Agency A game that is played on the ship, where you need to solve a mystery.  You sign up at kiosks.   You receive a c

This episode continues the trip report from Angie Muma's Disney Cruise vacations.   We focus on the staterooms and the many dining options on-board the ships.  This is part 2 of what is anticpated to be a 4 part series.   DIStracted Life Podcast Email me at : distractedlifepodcast@gmail.com Call the show at : 262 417 7235

I share my family's trip report to the Disneyland Resort.  We are Walt Disney World veterans and this was our first Disneyland vacation.  We stayed at the Grand Californian Resort.    Find more information the show notes at : DIStractedLifePodcast.com    

In this Episode you get an overview of Disney Cruise Line.  Angie Muma tells us about her experiences from her 2 recent cuises.  She was on a 4 night Bahamian cruise and a 7 night Western Caribbean. This is part 1 of a 3 part interview with Angie. You can read the full show notes at: http://www.distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/disney-cruise-line-basics-dlp13   Contact me at: DIStractedlifepodcat@gmail.com 262-417-7235

Planning a trip, you’ve got your 4 big expenses.  Transportation, lodging, food, and park tickets.  This episode we are going to talk about lodging and specifically the difference between offsite and onsite hotels and resorts in Orlando Florida. Show notes over at: http://www.distractedlifepodcast.com/show-notes/onsite-vs-offsite-walt-disney-world-resort-stays

Check out the main show notes at www.distractedlifepodcast.com Dinner Show over at Fort Wilderness.  Guest: Angie Muma  Visit our sponsor at www.TravelAgentDad.com    

Guest Bridget Stoiber tells us about her 5 night trip and the runDisney events. Show notes are over at www.distractedlifepodcast.com  

Guest:  Tara Schoenfeld    We discuss the Walt Disney World dining plans.   Don't forget to go to TravelAgentDad.com for main show notes.   

Guest:  Angie Muma   We take a look at the past year of the Frozen phenomenon.   Don't forget to go to TravelAgentDad.com for main show notes.     

Episode 5  Why We Go To Disney  TravelAgentDad.com for main show information. With Thanksgiving approaching this week, I wanted to take time to talk about one of things I am thankful for and that is my family has been able to take many Disney vacations. I realize how blessed we are and that for some families this is a once in a lifetime trip.   When I got my first  “grown-up” job, you know with actual benefits and a living wage, my supervisor prided herself that she vacationed at the same place every year and at the same hotel.  At the time I thought that was so bizarre.  Not only bizarre, but BORING!  Why would you want to take a similar vacation every year?   Now I get the questions asked of me about our Disney trips.  Why do you want to go to theme parks for vacation?  Why Disney?  We can ride roller coasters at Kings Island, Great America, Cedar Point (insert any other non-Disney theme park) for much less.  How do you afford it? That is a topic for another show!   It is expensive and there are ways to kee

Episode 4 Nov 17th, 2014 Guest : Ryan Slusher   Disney’s Magical Express Part 2   Disney’s Free transfer service.  Follow-up on items we forgot to talk about on Episode 2. Setup your ME when you book, or you can call in to reserve later if you haven’t booked your flights yet.    Website  www.disneysmagicalexpress.com If you arrive at Orlando International past 10pm, you will need to pick your luggage up at baggage claim.  It will not be automatically transferred to your resort.   Another tidbit if you do not receive your yellow baggage tags before your trip, keep your baggage claim tags from your airline and you can provide that information to the Magical Express staff upon arrival.  Your luggage could be transferred with that information to your resort.    For departure after your vacation, the night before you check out they will leave a letter for you on your room door.  You will need to give the letter to the bus driver, so keep it with you.  Magical Express pick-up is in designated areas at the front of

Episode 3 - Nov 10th, 2014 www.TravelAgentDad.com   Today’s guest is Lee Ann Sampson.   Mickey’s Backyard BBQ Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort – Pavilion area. Disney Dining Plan it is 2 credits or costs $59.99 per adult and $36.99 for 3-9 years old. Official Disney link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/cabins-at-fort-wilderness-resort/mickeys-backyard-barbeque/  Operates Thursdays and Saturdays March through December.  Food: Ribs, Smoked Chicken, Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob, watermelon.  Drinks included (lemonade, soda, ea) including wine and beer. Dancing with Disney friends. Tip: Take the boat from Magic Kingdom to get to the dinner .  Nice ride and you can avoid using the internal bus at Fort Wilderness to get back to the Pavilion.  The boat will let you off within walking distance to the Pavilion.  This was the highlight of Lee Ann’s trip several years ago.  She enjoyed the food and the character interaction.   Parasailing at the Contemporary  We have a blog on our website. http://www.t

www.TravelAgentDad.com Guest: Ryan Slusher tells us about his trip in October 2014. POV Videos on Youtube.  Point of View videos to see an attraction before you travel.  Helpful for those who may be intimidated by some rides.  Aid in FastPass + selections. Our favorite from this past summer. http://youtu.be/nR6a3yTvKIA   Disney’s Magical Express Disney’s Free transfer service. Setup your ME when you book, or you can call in to reservations later if you haven’t booked your flights yet.   website disneysmagicalexpress.com Airport side B located 2 levels down on same level as Car Rental counters. Port Orleans Riverside Food Court – Riverside Mill  Get a taste of New Orleans at this food court by the big mill wheel that powers a working cotton press. Six stations satisfy any craving: bakery, grill, pizza & pasta, specialties, salads and a carving station. Grab ’n’ go items are available.  Boat Wrights – Table Service  Recreation  Carriage Rides Surrey Bikes and regular

In this episode I explain more about who I am, why I started this podcast, and where you can join me if you also have a DIStracted Life.   You will find me, my blog posts, and the main show notes over at www.TravelAgentDad.com