Wanderlust & Wishes
Welcome to "Wanderlust and Wishes," where two adventurous moms, Julie and Krystle, take you on a global journey, sharing their passion for travel, theme parks, cruising, and more!
Join us as we uncover hidden gems, explore bucket-list adventures, and dive into the sights, sounds, and stories of our favorite destinations. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your next getaway, let Julie and Krystle be your guides as we embark on this adventure together!
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of "Wanderlust and Wishes." Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Until next time, happy travels!
Episodes
53 episodes
Episode 48: Animal Kingdom Quick-Service Restaurants
On this episode, Krystle and Julie continue the quick-service series in Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom definitely flies under the radar with some underrated quick-service options that you won't want to miss!
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Episode 47: Cruising on a Budget
Cruising continues to be one of the top travel trends in 2025. There are more and more cruise ships getting added to fleets across all cruise lines. This week Krystle and Julie talk cruising and keep the cost under $5000. Listen in to find out ...
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Episode 46: Adventures by Disney - Greece Edition
Opa! Let's go to Greece! On this episode, Krystle and Julie welcome Jacob and Lindsay to cover their incredible Adventures by Disney trip to Greece. With most meals and excursions included and all logistics covered, Adventures by Disney is trul...
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Bonus Episode: Kennedy Space Center
Krystle's family had the opportunity to visit the Orlando area for a non-Disney visit. As part of their adventure, they visited the Kennedy Space Center. To all the space nerds and non-space nerds, this place is a definite 'Yes!' to add to your...
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Episode 45: Travel Etiquette Dos and Don'ts
During our travels, we've all experienced that person that has zero idea that there are others living in the world around them. On this episode Krystle and Julie talk about travel etiquette. If you're a new traveler or have been around the worl...
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Bonus Episode: On the Go - Krystle's Earmark Gold WDW Trip
Krystle has the wonderful opportunity to attend an Earmark Gold training at Walt Disney World. Listen in to her on-the-go experiences while there!
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Episode 44: Magic Kingdom Quick-Service Restaurants
In this episode, Krystle and Julie continue their series discussing top picks for quick-service in the parks. This week, they're talking Magic Kingdom!
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Episode 43: Krystle and Julie's Lotto Win Trips
We've all dreamed of winning the lottery. If you won, what would your Walt Disney World trip look like? Krystle and Julie reveal what their WDW trips would look like if the budget is thrown out the window. They also talk about a second Disney d...
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Episode 42: Top Ten Mistakes When Planning Your Disney Vacation
Planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming and it is easy to miss things. Listen in as Krystle and Julie talk through the top ten mistakes when planning a Disney vacation. You don't want to miss this episode!
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Episode 41: Who does it better? Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando?
On this episode, Krystle and Julie discuss a showdown between the two major theme parks in the Orlando area, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Although both grew up on Disney, you may be surprised at some of their answers. Listen in to f...
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Episode 40: Is it worth it? Walt Disney World Edition
We all know that Walt Disney World is magical, but it can also be hard on your budget. This week, Krystle and Julie talk through the extras at Walt Disney World and are they worth the cost?
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Episode 39: 2025 Universal Orlando Pre-Trip Report
The Fantastical Vacations 2025 Agency Trip is at Universal Orlando. Krystle and Julie talk about their agency agenda, park plans, and what they are most excited to experience. Be sure to join in on Instagram pages @theproperwaytogo, @dorso.mous...
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Episode 38: Disney Hollywood Studios Quick-Service
In this episode, Krystle and Julie continue their journey of reviewing quick-service restaurants, this time in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. There are not a ton of quick-service restaurants in Hollywood Studios, so this is a quick one...
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Episode 37: Rope Drop Strategies for Walt Disney World
One of the best ways to get the most out of your park day is to rope drop. But, what does rope drop mean? What rides get you the most bang for your buck? There are common rides to target during rope drop, but the strategy can vary depending on ...
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Episode 36: Let's Talk Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
This week, Krystle and Julie discuss Universal Orlando Resort Hotels. With three tiers, three brand new hotels, and Epic Universe coming, Universal Orlando is the place to be in 2025!
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Episode 35: Disneyland Parks Quick-Service
This week Krystle and Julie cover their quick-service picks in each land of both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. There are so many great options between the two parks. We hope you have a few favorites to try on your next trip by the...
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Episode 34: All Things Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World
On episode 34, Krystle and Julie cover all things Lightning Lanes, including pre-trip, in the parks, and strategy. This one is a keeper!
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Episode 33: Tips to make your travel day go smoothly
Happy New Year Everyone! With 2025 travel plans on everyone's minds, Krystle and Julie discuss tips that can make your travel day go more smoothly. Travel days can be stressful, so pack some of these tips in your back pocket to kick off your va...
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Episode 32: Everything coming to Disneyland for the 70th Anniversary Celebration
Happy New Year Everyone! The year 2025 is going to be a big year, especially for Disneyland as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary. In this episode Krystle and Julie discuss some Disneyland history and everything we know so far about the 70th Ann...
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Bonus Episode: Recapping 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025
In this bonus episode, Krystle and Julie recap Wanderlust and Wishes stats for 2024, favorite episodes, 2024 travel, and look forward to 2025 with travel trends and planned travel. Leave a review through mid-January and you may just get some sw...
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Episode 31: You Can Only Choose One - Hollywood Studios
Happy Holidays Everyone! In this episode, Krystle and Julie finish off the year with choosing one ride, food, snack, and attraction from each section of Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios can be tricky because of the limited number of rides, ...
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Episode 30: What to Pack and Not Pack for your Cruise
Cruising is on everyone's mind and is the top travel choice for 2025! On this episode, Krystle and Julie discuss things that you should bring with you and also things that are not necessary or absolutely prohibited on cruise ships. Listen in an...
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Episode 29: Guests of Mickey . . . Taking Toddlers to Disney
On this episode of Wanderlust and Wishes, Krystle and Julie share tips and tricks for traveling with toddlers to Disney World and Disneyland. We are both huge proponents of traveling with littles, especially allowing them to experience the magi...
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Episode 28: You're obsessed with WHAT? Disney fan obsessions non-fans don't understand
Oh, Disney fans! We're such a fun and quirky group, aren't we? On this episode, Krystle and Julie review almost 40 things that Disney fans obsess over. In most cases, you have to be a Disney fan to understand it.
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