Living By Disney

Join Serena and Louisa in this fun and informative audio-only episode as they discuss the latest breaking Disney news, including a brand-new villain show at Disney's Hollywood Studios set to debut in the summer of 2025. They also dive into the returning After Hours parties across three parks, offering exclusive night-time experiences with fewer crowds and complimentary snacks. Additionally, they share exciting updates about Disney's upcoming cruise ships, the Disney Destiny and Disney Treasure, and talk about their VIP tour experience at Disney World, providing tips on making the most out of a premium Disney day. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Chat 02:31 Breaking News: New Disney Villain Show 05:23 Speculations and Hot Takes 09:50 After Hours Parties Return 13:00 Disney Destiny Cruise Details 18:48 Upcoming Disney Cruise Line Ships 20:17 Disney VIP Tours: The Ultimate Experience 21:24 VIP Tour Logistics and Benefits26:05 Cost Breakdown of VIP Tours 33:07 Maximizing Your VIP Tour Experience If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning!

In this special catch-up episode of the Living by Disney podcast, Serena and Louisa ditch the video for an old-school audio experience. They dive into their recent experiences, starting with an upgraded experience at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, details of their trip to California, including a magical tour of Disney Animation Studios in Burbank and memorable moments at Disneyland. To cap things off, they provide insider insights from the D23 Expo and the exciting announcements that are shaping the future of Disney parks. Join us for a casual, coffee-style chat with friends! 01:03 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 03:50 Villains Take Over the Halloween Party 09:57 Entertainment Highlights at the Halloween Party 20:43 California and D23 Expo 29:13 The Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island Debate 33:58 Liberty Square and Future Changes 40:44 Touring Walt Disney Animation Studios If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning!

Straight from the D23. the Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we're diving into all the major announcements from the U.S. Disney Parks. Join us as we rank the top eight reveals, counting down to the one that left us absolutely amazed! To book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links: ⁠⁠livingbydisney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ livingbydisney.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ tiktok.com/@livingbydisney⁠⁠⁠⁠ instagram.com/livingbydisney⁠⁠

In today’s podcast, Serena sits down with friend and longtime Disney guru Lou Mongello from WDW Radio. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by Lou’s story of taking the leap to pursue his love of Disney and amazed by the tales of Disney legends he’s gotten to interview over the years. Find links to Lou’s weekly show and online communities: https://www.wdwradio.com/ Have Lou help you follow your own dreams: https://www.loumongello.com/mini-course/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Early days of Disney podcasting & media 08:04 Taking the leap to leave a day job 12:08 Importance of a positive mindset 14:53 Building community is key 19:20 Friendship with legend Richard Sherman 21:36 Interviewing Julie Andrews 22:45 First meeting with Kevin Feige 28:26 The current state of Disney parks 30:33 Projections for what's to come for Disney 36:30 Advice for those who want to take the leap

Buckle up because we've got a lot to cover this week as we review all the top news stories of the past two weeks for Disney World, Disney Cruise, and Universal Orlando! In today's show you'll learn: Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow the show and check us out on YouTube where you can leave us comments and feedback on this show! https://youtu.be/GT_mNS76Gx0

Some huge changes are coming to the way you’ll plan your Disney World vacation. Starting July 24th Genie+ is no more and Lightning Lanes are changing to Multi Pass and Single Pass. In today’s show Serena will break down everything you need to know. How we got here, what the new system will be, and then answer all your questions about how this will work in the parks. And finally, she’ll give her thoughts on whether these changes are good. Let’s get to it! If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning! 🔗 Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingbydisney/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingbydisney

In this video we're joined by seasoned Disney expert and author Gavin Doyle of MickeyVisit, along with the rest of the Living By Disney team, and giving a full review and our honest thoughts on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We got an exclusive first look at the newly reimagined Country Bear Jamboree and our must-have merch that will be available when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens. We’ll also share our experience at a special cast celebration before the park opened. Plus, we discuss the new Encanto Sing-Along and give our honest opinions on EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall. This video is packed with insider insights and expert opinions, so don’t miss it! If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning! Watch the show on YouTube here! 🔔 Make sure to subscribe for more Disney news and reviews 🔗 MickeyVisitInstagramTikTok

Want to simplify the process of planning your visit to Disney World? Vacation strategies have changed a lot in the last few years but in today’s show Serena will share for the first time her newly revised 4-step process to simplifying the process. 4-3-2-1 to the perfect Disney World vacation! If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning!

Disney's new drone show is a huge hit! But it's also gotten huge crowds. In today's show, we'll talk about why the show is worth seeing, and what's working now to avoid those crowds. We'll also have kids review the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, tell you about Disney's summer glow party, and give you a full rundown of everything new debuting in the next few months. If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning!

Looking to book a Disney trip but trying to decide between Disney Cruise Line or a visit to Disney World's theme parks? In today's episode of the Living by Disney podcast Serena and Louisa will take you through a true comparison of the pros and cons of each type of Disney vacation. You'll be able to see which one fits you best! If you want to learn more about Disney Cruise Line check out our video Disney Fantasy Cruise SECRETS! 30 Pro Tips Before You Go Remember to book your trips with MickeyTravels! They can book any type of Disney vacation. Serena uses them to book all her vacations.

We're giving our review of Disney's Contemporary Resort - is it our favorite monorail resort? Welcome to Show 8 of the Living by Disney podcast! In today's show, we'll talk about the newest VIP experience at Disney World, Tiny Tourist kid reviews of Frozen Ever After, and then in our main segment, we'll review the pros and cons of staying at Disney's Contemporary Resort! If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: ⁠⁠⁠https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote⁠⁠⁠ Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life VIP Page to Stage Experience: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/or... Links: ⁠livingbydisney.com⁠⁠ livingbydisney.com/subscribe⁠⁠ tiktok.com/@livingbydisney⁠⁠ instagram.com/livingbydisney⁠ We also have this podcast in ⁠video form⁠ if you'd like to watch!

Want to get a peek behind the curtain at Disney Imagineering? In this week's episode of the Living By Disney Podcast show we take a look at the incredible technology they've been working on for Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening June 28th at Disney World + all the Halloween news to get you ready for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World. Thanks to our friend Gavin from MickeyVisit for joining us today! Check out the full details of Gavin's visit to Imagineering in his article. If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here.

Go Behind the Scenes at Animal Kingdom with us! Part adventure trek, part behind-the-scenes tour, we're going to tell you all about this Magical Extra you can add to make you vacation WILD. We'll also share our progress on "24 Adventures in 2024" challenge so far. If you want to hear more about our 24 in '24 click listen here! Check out our cool and foggy After Hours night (mentioned in the show). Links: ⁠⁠livingbydisney.com⁠⁠⁠⁠livingbydisney.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@livingbydisney⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/livingbydisney⁠⁠ If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: ⁠⁠https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote⁠⁠ They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning! We also have this podcast in ⁠⁠video form⁠⁠ if you'd like to watch!

Summer is just around the corner here in Orlando and if you plan to visit anytime in the next six months you'll need to be prepared. In today's episode, we will discuss what to change in your planning, what to wear, and what to bring to help you beat the heat. Link to our favs from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/livingbyd... Thanks to our special guest and friend Tonya for joining us today! You can find her here on YouTube at: / thatcrazydisneylady Make sure you subscribe and follow her on her weekly live streams from Disney World- every Monday- Friday. Links: ⁠livingbydisney.com⁠⁠livingbydisney.com/subscribe⁠⁠tiktok.com/@livingbydisney⁠⁠instagram.com/livingbydisney⁠ If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: ⁠https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote⁠ They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning! We also have this podcast in ⁠video form⁠ if you'd like to watch!

In today's episode our full review of dinner at 1900 Park Fare, how to get the best views of Disney World, and our top 5 overrated and underrated restaurants at Disney World! Links: livingbydisney.comlivingbydisney.com/subscribetiktok.com/@livingbydisneyinstagram.com/livingbydisney If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning! We also have this podcast in video form if you'd like to watch!

In today's show, we will ask the question Is visiting Disney World just too complicated? It's definitely changed over the years and today Serena and Louisa will share their best tips on what they've learned (the hard way!) on how to set yourself up for success on your next vacation.

Welcome to our second video podcast show! Serena Louisa and Drew will feature the Star Wars experience all fans need to try at Disney World, kid reviews of Slinky Dog (part 2!) and our main segment will review an amazing Magic Kingdom private tour that you can do too! If you want to book your next Disney World or other Disney vacation check out our partners at MickeyTravels! You can find them here: https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote They have an incredible team of agents who would love to help you with your planning!

There's lots of exciting news to discuss and 4 NEW limited-time events coming to Walt Disney World this summer! And we're breaking down what we know about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. We're also premiering a new format for the podcast including video on Youtube! Not much will change for you on the audio version, but we'll be discussing the future of the pod and how we're hoping to connect with all through this community and in real life! Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!If you enjoyed today's show please consider leaving us a review and let us know what you thought! The feedback would be so helpful and good reviews really help the show get more listeners.You can find more about us on our website and at the links below! Follow us on InstagramWe are having a ball on TiktokWe're now on YouTube!Get our latest Digital Guidebooks- be a WDW pro!Get our free weekly email with the latest newsListen to the Podcast!

Join Serena and Louisa as they dive deep into the magical realm of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. They’ll share the perfect itinerary for fans who can travel along Harry’s journey and create their own hero story! In this podcast, they share their expert knowledge on exactly how to have a true Harry Potter fan's most magical day. From the optimal order to experience attractions to prioritizing must-see locations and insider tips for making the most of your visit, Serena and Louisa guide you through every enchanting detail for an unforgettable experience. Get ready to unlock the secrets to a day filled with wonder and wizardry! Helpful links: Serena's Universal Orlando's favorite listOfficial Harry Potter Personalized robes Personalized Hogwarts Acceptance LetterWand carrier/hoster Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead! If you enjoyed today's show please consider leaving us a review and let us know what you thought! The feedback would be so helpful and good reviews really help the show get more listeners. You can find more about us on our website and at the links below! Follow us on Instagram We are having a ball on Tiktok We're now on YouTube! Get our latest Digital Guidebooks- be a WDW pro! Get our free weekly email with the latest news Listen to the Podcast!

Serena, our Disney park strategy expert offers a practical guide to making the most of your day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. With a focus on real data and hands-on experience, she shares valuable tips and tools to help you navigate the park efficiently, no matter what challenges you may encounter. Starting your day at Studios has changed a lot since Early Entry started. We’ll discuss the challenges of this park and talk about ways to navigate it successfully. Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead! If you enjoyed today's show please consider leaving us a review and let us know what you thought! The feedback would be so helpful and good reviews really help the show get more listeners. You can find more about us on our website and at the links below! Follow us on Instagram We are having a ball on Tiktok We're now on YouTube! Get our latest Digital Guidebooks- be a WDW pro! Get our free weekly email with the latest news Listen to the Podcast!