Disney Solo Magic: The podcast about the *magic* of going to Disney World solo! – Details, episodes & analysis

In 2024 Matt Richardson, @mattrichardson, went solo to Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Tokyo DisneySea and he tells us all about it! We talk about what wowed him, what underwhelmed him, and what park he thinks is best to explore solo! And spoiler: He says that language at these parks isn't as bit of a barrier as one might think! Does this entice you to go?!

Connect with Matt on his website: https://mattrichardson.com/  

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Spotify → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

REPOSTED! Where can you eat with characters at Disney World and how can you have the best experience when you dine with characters solo? In this episode, I talk about all the character dining locations and provide tips for dining solo!

☕ Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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🎧 Listen on:

Apple → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎵 A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI⁠

TECH ISSUES - WILL BE REPOSTED Where can you eat with characters at Disney World and how can you have the best experience when you dine with characters solo? In this episode, I talk about all the character dining locations and provide tips for dining solo!

☕ Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌟 Connect with me:

Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/Disney_Solo_Magic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Threads → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@Disney_Solo_Magic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DisneySoloMagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎧 Listen on:

Apple → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎵 A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI⁠

Where can you meet characters at Walt Disney World and what are some tips for seeing them solo? The first tip: lean in to how awesome it is to meet characters! Listen for more!

☕ Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌟 Connect with me:

Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/Disney_Solo_Magic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DisneySoloMagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎧 Listen on:

Apple → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎵 A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI⁠

Seeing characters is an essential part of the Disney World experience, but you may feel hesitant to see the characters when you're there solo. In this episode, I identify four ways to see the characters and encourage you to just go for it!  Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast/  Connect with me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneySoloMagic  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney   A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI

What are your favorite things to do solo at Walt Disney World? This episode is a list of 10 things that I love to do solo! This episode is meant to invite you to have your own sensory experiences thinking back to your times at Walt Disney World and your future trips, as a way to avoid some of the political stress happening right now. What are your favorite things to do solo?  Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast/  Connect with me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneySoloMagic  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney   A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI

What is Disney Bounding and how can you 'Disney Bound' in ways to tap into your own solo magic? I talk about how special Disney Bounding is for accessing your solo magic in and out of the Parks and invite you to test it out this Halloween week!  Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast/  Connect with me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneySoloMagic  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney   A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI

Are there things that you shouldn't do when you are going to Disney World solo? Generally no, but there are a few things you might want to find replacements for to maximize your spending! In this episode, I talk about five things that might not be great to do solo and five alternatives to those things!  Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast/  Connect with me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneySoloMagic  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney   A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI

Three of the Walt Disney Parks offer behind the scenes tours, which are great opportunities for solos to appreciate Walt Disney World even more! In this episode, I talk about the Enchanting Extras at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom. I also talk about the Keys to the Kingdom tour at Magic Kingdom – but don't worry, I offer a lot of warnings before I provide spoilers!  A Disney #SoloMagic Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2037lyooXAH66Uxme6lfWr?si=pveUEG0AQuaV_h_TocCCWA&pi=u-o8A3HfkZRLqI  Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/solo_magic_podcast  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast/  Connect with me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@Disney_Solo_Magic_Podcast Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneySoloMagic  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-magic-the-magic-of-going-to-walt-disney-world-solo/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3auobJdzZ8UUy4fRm8ewwX Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoloMagicDisney

I'm going to pause this week and Florida braces for Milton. Back next week.