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Mountains of Magic - A Walt Disney World Tips Podcast for Newbies
Your Disney planning podcast with tips and tricks to navigating Walt Disney World and other adventures like Universal, Cruising, and more! Add a little magic to your day as you plan your next trip!
Episodes
312 episodes
Ep 307 - Things to do in Disney's Animal Kingdom that aren't rides - Walt Disney World tips for Animal Kingdom
What can you do in Animal Kingdom while waiting for your Lightning Lanes? This Walt Disney World park has so many wildlife trails to explore as well as animal encounters, top notch stage shows, roaming characters, and a whole Conservation Stati...
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Episode 307
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Ep 306- Things to do in HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS that aren't rides - Walt Disney World tips for Hollywood Studios
What can you do in Hollywood Studios while waiting for your Lightning Lanes? Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World has tons of places to play, explore, catch a show or meet a character. There are also interactive games on the Play Disney app, ...
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Episode 306
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Ep 305- Things to do in EPCOT that aren't rides - Walt Disney World tips for EPCOT
What can you do in EPCOT to kill time between rides and Lightning Lanes? Outside of an EPCOT festival with lots of food and fun, there are tons of places to play, explore, catch a show or meet a character. Find out all the hidden gems thr...
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Episode 305
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Ep 304 - Walt Disney World and Universal Combo Trip Itinerary. From 6 days to 13!
How should you plan the perfect vacation to Disney World and Universal Orlando? In today's episode I'm sharing how I would plan a trip to both Orlando locations if I had 6 nights or 13. Whether you want to see a little bit of each destination o...
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Episode 304
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Ep 303 - Comparing Disney's Private Island Destinations - Lookout Cay vs Castaway Cay on Disney Cruise Line
I have been able to visit both of Disney Cruise Line's private island destinations so it's time to compare. Lookout Cay at Lighthouse point and Castaway Cay both have a lot to offer guests, but which island is easier to navigate, who has the be...
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Episode 303
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Ep 302 - 10 Tips for Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
You get FREE entry to Disney World water parks this year on your check in day, so definitely plan a visit to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon Water parks on your next visit. After visiting a few weeks ago, I have my top tips for you when visiti...
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Episode 302
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Ep 301 - Everything I ate on my last Walt Disney World Trip - Cake Bake Shop, Boathouse, Trattoria Al Forno and dining at Typhoon Lagoon.
Let's talk dining in Disney World. Today I'm sharing everything I ate on my last pre and post cruise trip. First stop the Riveria Resort and some amazing quick service, then dinner at Trattoria Al Forno and a stop at the new Cake Bake shop on t...
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Episode 301
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Ep 300 - My Disney Cruise Line Trip Report and Pre and Post Cruise Walt Disney World Stay. Sailing on the Disney Magic, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Riviera Resort, Typhoon Lagoon and More!
Let's go on a Disney Cruise for episode 300! Today I'm sharing my pre and post cruise stay at the Riviera Resort and All Star Music resorts at Disney World, a 4 night sailing on the Disney Magic over the 4th of July, lots of tips for transporta...
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Episode 300
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Ep 299 - Navigating Walt Disney World with NO LIGHTNING LANES
Today I'm sharing my best strategies for tackling the Disney theme parks with NO LIGHTNING LANES. I've got tips for rope dropping, knowing which rides to head to first, tips for when lines are the shortest, and lots of ways to save time waiting...
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Episode 299
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Ep 298 - Disney World Halloween and Christmas Parties. ALL you need to Know for party and non party guests! Mickey's Not So Scary and Mickey's Very Merry.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER OF 2025, YOU NEED THIS EPISODE! Today I'm breaking down how the after hours Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom will affect your trip. From early closures, to party gue...
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Episode 298
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Ep 297 - Navigating SPLIT STAYS at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. Stay at multiple hotels on your Disney Vacation.
Want to stay at multiple hotels during your next Disney trip. Then a split stay is for you. But there is a lot to navigate between packages, park tickets, packing and more. In this episode, I have all my best tips for doing a split stay includi...
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Episode 297
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Ep 296 - What to pack for your Disney Cruise and uncommon items to bring! DCL packing list.
Planning a Disney Cruise or dreaming of setting sail? I'm sharing my packing list for a Disney cruise as well as some lesser known items you'll want to bring. Did you know you can bring alcohol onboard, decorate your door, and trade gifts with ...
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Episode 296
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Ep 295 - Magic Kingdom tips for my WORST ENEMY - Avoid these Magic Kingdom mistakes!
Heading to Disney World and Magic Kingdom this year? Don't miss this episode where I break down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. You'll hear...
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Episode 295
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Ep 294 - Hollywood Studios tips for my WORST ENEMY - Avoid these Hollywood Studios mistakes!
Planning a Disney World trip in 2025 to Hollywood Studios? This real talk episode breaks down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. You'll ...
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Episode 294
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Ep 293 - Animal Kingdom tips for my WORST ENEMY - Avoid these Animal Kingdom mistakes!
Planning a day at Animal Kingdom in 2025? This real talk episode breaks down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. You'll hear what rides to rope...
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Episode 293
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Ep 292 - Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas: LA to Ensenada Cruise Recap with Katie!
Thinking about cruising from Los Angeles on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas? In this fun trip report episode, I’m joined by my friend Katie as we spill all the details from our recent cruise to Ensenada, Mexico aboard one of...
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Episode 292
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Ep 291 - EPCOT tips for my WORST ENEMY - Avoid these Epcot mistakes!
Planning a day at EPCOT in 2025? This brutally honest episode breaks down the exact advice I’d give my worst enemy before they stepped foot in the park—and why you should absolutely listen in. From what rides to rope drop, wha...
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Episode 291
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Ep 290 - Disneyland 70th Anniversary and Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas out of Port Los Angeles ON THE GO
Come ON THE GO with me as a spend a day at Disneyland and California Adventure celebrating Disneyland's 70th birthday and then hop on board Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. Find out all there is to do at Disneyland for the 70th, and every...
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Episode 290
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Ep 289 - Disney World Unpopular Opinions - Magic Kingdom edition. Rides to skip, how to watch the fireworks, expansions and more
I've got unpopular opinions around Magic Kingdom today that may ruffle some Disney feathers. I'll share which restaurants are one and done for me, where to watch the fireworks, rides to skip and more. Check out my earlier episodes for hot takes...
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Episode 289
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Ep 288 - Disneyland and Royal Caribbean Cruise Pre Trip Report - Ovation of the Seas, Disneyland 70th celebration and more
Today I'm giving you a sneak peek into my upcoming trip to Disneyland to celebrate the 70th Anniversary, and a Royal Caribbean Cruise on the Ovation of the Seas out of Los Angeles. Come hear more about this 3 night itinerar...
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Episode 288
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Ep 287 - Epic Universe and Motion Sickness - Ride Guides and Must-See Attractions
Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has officially opened, and it's a game-changer! In this episode, I'll provide a comprehensive breakdown of each attraction across the park's five immersive lands - Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harr...
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Episode 287
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Ep 286 - Disney World Unpopular Opinions - Hollywood Studios edition. What restaurants to skip or visit - My thoughts on Fantasmic - Rides not worth the wait and more!
I've got unpopular opinions around Hollywood Studios today that may ruffle some Disney feathers. I'll share which restaurants are one and done for me, the nighttime show I'm fine to miss, why Pixar needs more of a presence and the Star Wars are...
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Episode 286
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Ep 285 - Disney World Unpopular Opinions - EPCOT edition. Where not to eat, why Epcot is for kids, and what time to leave the park.
I've got unpopular opinions around EPCOT today that may ruffle some Disney feathers. I'll share why you want to leave Luminous early, why I'm skipping Space 220 and heading to Akershus, and the top reasons Epcot is for kids and you don't want t...
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Episode 285
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Ep 284 - Epic Universe Trip Report: Rides, Food & Helios Grand Hotel Review at Universal Orlando"
Planning a trip to Universal Orlando's Epic Universe? In this episode, I give you my full Epic Universe trip report — from my stay at the luxurious Helios Grand Hotel, to the best snacks I tasted, to the most exciting rides...
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Episode 284
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Ep 283 - Disney Cruise Line Trip Report on the Disney Fantasy with Courtney
Today's Disney Cruise trip report takes us on the Disney Fantasy with Courtney a first time Disney cruiser. She shares how embarkation went at Port Canaveral, a pre cruise stay at Coronado Springs resort, dinner at Palo, Pirate Night fireworks,...
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Episode 283
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