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Ever wondered if the Lighting Lane Premier Pass is worth it? Recently, our very own Michelle had the opportunity to purchase the Premier Pass and give it a try at Magic Kingdom. Join us this week as we hear about her experience and her thoughts on if she'd buy it again!

If you're looking for a Walt Disney World resort that has Moderate pricing but feels like it's Deluxe, we have just the resort for you! Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is the perfect blend of affordability and upscale amenities. With theming inspired by Spanish, Mexican and Southwest American cultures, you will feel like you stepped into a tropical paradise the minute you walk through the doors. Join us this week as we break down what this unique resort has to offer. Whether amazing food options is your jam (they have some of the most offerings on property) or an awesome pool featuring a 50-foot Mayan pyramid is more up your alley - this resort has something for everybody.

With Summer just around the corner, we wanted to highlight a couple of the lesser known parks at Walt Disney World - the water parks! In this episode, we chat about all there is to do at Disney's two water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach! Whether you're looking for wave pools and lazy rivers, or water coasters and body slides, there is so much fun to be had at both!

One of us (*cough* Michelle *cough*) was recently gifted an annual pass to Walt Disney World! When one has an annual pass, there is a certain responsibility to use it - so we've started a new series for this special occasion called the "Passholder Diaries". We'll follow along from time to time over the next year as Michelle makes some visits down to the Most Magical Place on Earth! In this week's episode we chat about the plans she has coming up to utilize her pass!

Ever wondered what Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT is all about? We've got you covered! In this week's episode, we break down everything there is to do and see at this amazing Springtime festival! It's definitely a must-see if you have never been!

All in all, it was a successful girls trip to Disney World, and boy do we have some stories for you! The first 24-hours alone could have been it's own episode if we're being honest, but we wanted you to have the full story altogether in one extravagant episode! This one is a little longer than usual, but we promise it's worth it to hear all the craziness that ensued!

Get ready for some pixie dust… and a little bit of chaos. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into some Disney hot takes! Some of these are our honest opinions - others we thought would just be fun to stir the pot a little bit! Get ready to agree, disagree, and maybe even gasp - and definitely get ready to laugh!

What’s in our park bags? From must-have essentials to extra ‘just in case’ items, we’re spilling everything we pack for a magical day at the parks. Whether you’re a minimalist or an over-packer, get ready for tips, laughs, and maybe a few surprises you’ll want to toss in your bag before your next trip!

Surprise, surprise! We're going back to Disney World, and this time we're going for a quick girl's trip! Producer Logan has to stay home and work, but that means Michelle, Jordan, Producer Courtney and Michelle's other daughter, Katie, are taking a girl's weekend! Tune in to hear what all they have planned for their time at the Most Magical Place on Earth!

We're back with some more vague ChatGPT descriptions of Disney movies and characters, and this time we'll even try our luck at guessing vague descriptions of a few Disney rides! Will we do better than last time? Maybe...maybe not. You'll have to tune in to find out! What we can tell you is that this episode is filled with lots of mysteries and laughs! Play along and see if you can guess correctly!

One. Year. We blinked and somehow we have officially been podcasting for one whole year! In honor of our 52nd episode, we wanted to do a special "Behind the Mic" feature taking you guys through the last year of our lives recording this podcast! From learning how to actually record a podcast, to creating a family and a happy space for us all to enjoy each week - it has been an amazing first year! We can't wait to see what the next year brings!

In this week's episode, we are missing our co-hosts Michelle and Producer Courtney, so we wanted to take the opportunity to get to know Producer Logan a little better and hear about his journey of becoming a Disney adult, having not experienced the Disney parks until he was in his 30s!

Our 50th episode brings us to Animal Kingdom Lodge! This week we dive into all there is to do (and see) at this amazing Disney World resort! With incredible dining options, Savanna view rooms where you can see giraffes, zebras, and so much more from your balcony, and a cozy lodge-like design - this resort has so much to offer.

In this week's episode, we talk all about Festival of the Arts at EPCOT. In our opinion, this is one of the best festivals that Disney puts on! From the art to the food, there is so much to do and see at this unique festival! It's not one to be missed!

Not even Snowmageddon could keep us from getting to Walt Disney World! Tune in this week to hear all about how our first trip of 2026 went! Did we have to pivot our plans at all? Did we catch one last ride on Dinosaur? Did Logan FINALLY get to go on Rock 'N Roller Coaster? You'll have to give Episode 48 a listen to find out!

In honor of our visit to Walt Disney World this week, we thought it would be fun to test our knowledge on trivia about the parks! Tune in and play along as Producer Logan puts Jordan, Michelle, and Producer Courtney's Disney knowledge to the test!

Well, we're only three week's into 2026 and we just couldn't stay away from Disney World! Our whole podcast crew is headed to "The Most Magical Place on Earth"! We have a couple of attractions we wanted to say good-bye to, some new experiences to see, and Festival of the Arts to attend! Tune in to hear all about what we have planned for our quick trip to Orlando!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit New York City at Christmas time? In our very first "Beyond" episode, we recap Jordan and Logan's recent trip to NYC at Christmas! Hear all about what they did, how the crowd levels were, and any tips they have if you're wanting to plan your own trip to New York around the holidays!

Planning a Disney trip in 2026? From ride closures and refurbishments to exciting new additions, we cover what’s changing in the parks and what guests can expect in the year ahead!

2025 is coming to a close and in this week's episode we reflect on our first year as a podcast! We talk about some of our favorite memories from the year and what we're looking forward to most in 2026! Thank you all for joining us on this journey! Here's to the adventures and all things Disney and beyond next year will bring!

We’re wrapping up our 12 Days of Disney Christmas countdown with a heartfelt finale celebrating the magic of the season. In this episode, we explore Walt Disney’s Christmas traditions, share our own Disney holiday favorites, and talk about why Disney and Christmas share so many of the same timeless values—hope, family, wonder, and belief.

It’s the perfect way to close out the countdown and celebrate the season Disney-style. Thanks for listening, and happy holidays! 

Our 12 Days of Disney Christmas countdown continues! Join us this week as we talk Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the festive fun of Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios, and the heartwarming Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. From parties and parades to timeless traditions, this episode is packed with Disney cheer to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Our countdown to Christmas continues! Join us for part two as we talk through days 9, 8, and 7 of Disney Christmas! This week we are bringing Disney to YOU! We know it's not always feasible to hit up the parks at Christmas time, so for those of us who can't travel to Disney this time of year, we cover some various ways that you can bring Disney to your household this holiday season!

Welcome to Part 1 of our magical 12 Days of Disney Christmas Countdown, where we unwrap the very best holiday experiences across Disney! In today’s episode, we’re setting the stage for a festive four-part series filled with sparkling lights, seasonal snacks, merry shows, and can’t-miss traditions that make Christmas at Disney truly unforgettable. For the first three days of the countdown, we discuss some of the Christmas things to do at Disney Springs/Downtown Disney, Disney Resorts, and Disney Parks!

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! In this week's episode, we talk about all the Disney related things that we are thankful for! Some of it is sappy, some of it is silly, all of it is straight from our hearts! Most importantly, we're incredibly thankful for YOU - our listeners! Thanks for coming on this journey with us!

Ever wanted to snack around the world? How about immersing yourself in some of the world's most beautiful architecture? Well at EPCOT's World Showcase, you can do just that and so much more! One of the coolest aspects of visiting EPCOT is easily the World Showcase area which consists of 11 different countries. In this week's episode, we break down each of the countries you can visit and all that you can experience while doing so!

We're back with another fun round of Disney related mystery questions! What are some of our earliest Disney memories? What changes coming to Disney are we least excited about? Who are our favorite Star Wars characters? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode!

To stay or not to stay (on Disney property)!? That seems to be the big question when planning a trip to Disney! In this week's episode, we discuss the pros and cons to both options. You can't go wrong either way - just depends on what's best for your family!

The Halloween season is such a fun time to be at both Disney World and Disneyland, as each one throws such a great Halloween party! At Disney World you will find Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and at Disneyland you'll experience Oogie Boogie Bash! In this week's episode we break down what you can expect to see at these awesome events, and let you in on some of our favorite parts of each!

We've dabbled with some Disney themed "Would You Rather..." questions as part of some episodes in the past, and we have had such a good time with those that we thought it would be fun to do a whole episode with them! We brought back our special guest - Michelle's daughter Katie, who helped write a lot of these questions - to be a part of the episode too!

It's all fun and games until a hurricane appears in the forecast and now your trip feels like it's in jeopardy. In this week's episode, we cover what happens at the Walt Disney World Resort whenever a hurricane comes through the area and what the options might be. Michelle also shares her story of when she ended up being at Disney World during hurricane Milton in 2024.

In this week's episode, we continue to recap our wonderful Disneyland trip! We chat about our experience at California Adventure, Oogie Boogie Bash, and a couple of surprises we did for Producer Courtney's birthday!

We had the absolute best time visiting Disneyland! Come along with us as we recap part one of our journey! We'll discuss details about the Disneyland Hotel, exploring Downtown Disney, and our first day at the original park: Disneyland!

There are so many moving pieces to consider when taking a trip to Walt Disney World, and some of the most common questions we get asked are about the transportation! In this week's episode, we cover all of your options for transportation around Disney World - including airport options, getting from resorts to the parks, driving your own vehicle, and much more!

Since we're visiting the one and only Disneyland this week, we wanted to share with you some of the history of Disneyland - where did the inspiration come from? How did opening day go? What rides were there when it opened? There are so many fun things we wanted to share with you, so enjoy this little trip through the history of Disneyland!

The moment is finally here! Our podcast crew is going to Disneyland! Tune in to hear this pre-trip episode where we chat about all the plans for our upcoming trip to "The Happiest Place on Earth"!

Finding seats at Walt Disney World for fireworks, shows, and dining can be intimidating! In this week's episode we'll give you some tips and guidelines for finding the best spots at the parks. We even brought in our resident "Seat Vulture" - Katie - as a special guest to share her thoughts on finding the best places to sit!

Producer Logan had a fun idea to spontaneously challenge us all to come up with "Would You Rather" Disney questions to ask each other! Tune in to hear what questions we came up with and what answers we chose!

Are you going on a trip to Walt Disney World and wondering where you should stop in to grab a quick bite to eat? We've got you covered! In this week's episode, we each rank our top 5 quick service restaurants throughout Walt Disney World!

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Oogie Boogie Bash. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. What are these? Should you go? How do you get tickets? In this week's episode we break down some of Disney's holiday parties and discuss what you can expect if you do (or don't) go!

We took on Chat GPT and asked it to create vague descriptions of Disney movies and characters to see if we could guess what they were! It turns out...it's harder than it seems! Tune in to hear how we fared, and play along to test your own abilities to guess correctly!

We may live in Tennessee, but some of our crew marked off a bucket list item and spent a year with annual passes to Walt Disney World! Hear all about how their year went and how many trips they managed to squeeze in!

We had so much fun with our first mystery questions episode, that we had to do another one! Enjoy listening along as we get asked another round of random Disney questions that Producer Logan put together, and learn a little more about all of us!

In our Disney Lingo 101 episode, you may have learned about the term "Pixie Dust" - moments where something magical and unexpected happens on a trip. In today's episode, we share some of the moments we've been Pixie Dusted on various Disney trips, and maybe even a time or two we've been "uni-dusted" on Universal trips!

Our first ever Universal motion picture review! Universal and DreamWorks came out with their very first live action remake, so we figured we go and check it out! Listen to this week's episode to hear our thoughts on the How to Train Your Dragon, live action remake!

What are our favorite rides at Disney World you ask? Well, you've come to the right podcast! Check out this week's episode to learn about which rides are our favorite at each of the Disney World parks.

Let's face it, these days when talking about Disney or Disney World it seems like there's a whole new language to learn. Lightning Lanes? MDE? Pixie Dust? The list goes on! In this episode, we break down some of the key terms you may hear when planning a Disney World trip!

Y'all loved our last review of the live action Snow White, so we are back with another one! Hear our thoughts on the newly released, live action Lilo & Stitch! ***There are spoilers in this episode, so please keep that in mind before listening!***

Michelle recently went on a big group trip to Disney World! Hear all about how this group of 11 (including 3 kids under 3) conquered a week long vacation with the Mouse! There may have been lost luggage, lost phones, and rain...but there were also fun times and amazing core memories made along the way!

What is Rope Drop? What are some tips and tricks for a successful Rope Drop? Here at To the Magic and Beyond, we have dubbed Michelle the "Rope Drop Queen"! She's got all the strategies for you if you'd like to Rope Drop on your next visit to Disney World! Plus, hear a few memorable stories of our experiences Rope Dropping!