The Worst: Beyond the Magic
The Worst: Beyond the Magic is a travel podcast breaking down the best and worst of Disney, destinations, and vacations people actually book.
Hosted by travel professionals Pete Morrison and Jamie McMahon, the show goes beyond the highlight reels and hype to talk about real expectations, real costs, and real experiences. From Disney planning mistakes and dining myths to destination travel insights, each episode delivers honest conversations and practical advice you can actually use.
If you’re planning a Disney trip, researching travel destinations, or tired of advice that ignores reality, this podcast helps you make smarter decisions, avoid common mistakes, and get more out of your vacation.
New episodes weekly.
The Worst: Beyond the Magic
Latest Episodes
Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Worth It in 2026?
You can call it “a Halloween party for kids” right up until you’re quietly plotting how to out-position a seven-year-old for a better view of the Headless Horseman. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is expensive, it can be ...
The WORST Rides At Walt Disney World
If Disney handed you a bulldozer and said, “Pick one ride to remove tomorrow,” could you actually choose? We do, and we don’t make it easy on each other. We each secretly pick the worst ride in every Walt Disney World park, then defend our hot ...
Disney World Has Changed: Is the Magic Gone?
Disney isn’t what it used to be. Neither are we. That’s the uncomfortable starting point for a real conversation about “Disney magic” and why so many Disney World trips feel harder to enjoy now, even when the parks are bigger, newer, and packed...
Disney World Is Always Under Construction: Should You Go Now or Wait?
Disney just announced a flood of changes for Walt Disney World and it triggered the same question we keep hearing from friends, clients, and anyone trapped in the D23 scroll: “Should we wait until the new stuff opens?” We’re going to save you m...
Disney Dining Roulette
One wrong click and you’re stuck with it, which is basically the Disney dining reservation experience, so we turned that stress into a game. We blind rank Walt Disney World restaurants from one star to five stars, but there’s a catch: once a ra...