Adventures of a Disney Dad: A Walt Disney World Trip Planning Podcast
Planning your dream Walt Disney World vacation? You’ve come to the right place! Adventures of a Disney Dad is your go-to podcast for expert tips, reviews, trip planning advice, and the latest updates to help you maximize the magic on your next Disney World vacation. In each episode, Matt from Adventures of a Disney Dad and Chip host the best podcast for planning your next Walt Disney World vacation. This show is dedicated to helping you learn how to get the most out of your Disney World vacation with the latest strategies and information. Each we share must-know strategies for multipass, Lightning Lanes, dining reservations, crowd predictions, and more! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney pro, we’ve got you covered with: ✅ Plans to minimize wait times for any budget ✅ Budget-friendly Disney tips for tickets, hotels, and dining ✅ Honest restaurant & attraction reviews ✅ Seasonal events & festival guides (Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT Food & Wine, and more!) ✅ Breaking Disney news & updates to stay ahead of the crowdsd We frequently feature creators and other Disney Parks enthusiasts for fresh perspectives on everything Walt Disney World. Subscribe now and let’s make your next Walt Disney World vacation stress-free. 🎧 New episodes weekly! For even more tips, visit www.adventuresofadisneydad.com
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
In this episode of The Adventures of a Disney Dad podcast, Chip returns from his Disney Cruise Line vacation and shares highlights of the trip, including experiences on the Disney Magic ship and family activities on Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point.
Matt discusses his recent experience staying offsite and the challenges encountered, such as heavy traffic and difficulties booking Multipass rides. They also touch on current Disney discounts and considerations for booking Disney Cruise Lines, comparing the benefits of staying onsite versus offsite.
00:39 Disney's New Discounts
06:21 Chip's Disney Cruise Line Adventure
09:29 Private Islands: Castaway vs. Lighthouse Point
10:33 The Reality of Beach Vacations with Kids
13:43 Disney Cruise Highlights and First Disney Race
16:36 Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Booking Tips
19:45 Challenges of Staying Offsite at Walt Disney World
23:15 Navigating Disney's Lightning Lane System
31:36 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
In this episode of The Adventures of a Disney Dad podcast, Matt takes on a solo mission while Chip is away on a Disney Cruise. He covers the latest updates and promotions from Walt Disney World, including significant room discounts and the nuances of the free Disney Dining Plan offer. He also touches on upcoming refurbishments and new shows at various Disney parks.
In addition, Matt provides insights into the pros and cons of staying off-property and answers various listener questions about the best times to visit, nighttime shows to prioritize, and tips on becoming a Disney travel agent. There's also discussion on how Universal's Epic Universe might impact Disney tourism.
00:31 Evaluating Disney Promotions
00:52 Charity Opportunities for Disney Marathon
02:01 Disney Resort Promotions and Comparisons
05:55 Universal Studios and Epic Universe Updates
07:41 Disney Ride Refurbishments and New Shows
11:34 Listener Questions: Best Time to Visit Disney
14:13 Listener Questions: Nighttime Shows to Prioritize
17:14 Listener Questions: Staying Off Property at Disney
22:53 Listener Questions: Most and Least Booked Resorts
25:49 Listener Questions: Impact of Epic Universe on Disney
29:01 Becoming a Disney Travel Agent
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Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
In this episode of the Adventures of a Disney Dad Podcast, Matt and Chip dive into a variety of Disney-related topics including Chip’s week out planning for his family Disney Cruise and Matt’s recent experiences at Walt Disney World's Flower and Garden Festival, highlighting favorite topiaries and food offerings.
They also touch on new developments at Disney World, including the Frontier Arcade's replacement and the upcoming adults-only Epcot lounge. The episode wraps up with thoughts on Disney's live-action Snow White film, comparisons between Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World Facebook groups, and nostalgic reflections on popular bands performing at Disney parks in the past.
02:30 Preparing for a Disney Cruise
07:39 Premier Pass Debate
13:18 New DVC Lounge at Magic Kingdom
15:06 Snow White Live Action Remake
19:12 Box Office and Disney Controversies
21:40 Flower and Garden Festival Highlights
29:59 Epcot's New Developments
33:22 Nostalgia and Live Performances at Disney
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Matt and Chip are finally back after a short break, and this episode is packed with first-hand experiences, hot takes, and Disney news! Matt just returned from Walt Disney World, and he’s got plenty to share—including a surprising revelation about After Hours events at Magic Kingdom. Plus, Chip is gearing up for his upcoming Disney cruise, and Matt got an exclusive tour of the Disney Fantasy—will he become a cruise guy? 🤔
[00:00:00] - Catching up: Where have Matt & Chip been?
[00:01:00] - Magic Kingdom After Hours: Worth the Price? Matt’s unexpected love for it
[00:03:40] - Why Magic Kingdom’s After Hours is WAY better than Hollywood Studios’
[00:07:00] - RunDisney Marathon Weekend Sells Out! How to still get in
[00:08:00] - Starlight Parade Predictions – How will it fit with fireworks?
[00:10:55] - The Ultimate Fireworks Challenge: Could you see all five nighttime shows in one night?
[00:11:20] - Spring Break Crowds Have Arrived! What Matt didn’t expect
[00:14:40] - Touring the Disney Fantasy: Will Matt become a cruise guy?
[00:18:26] - Inside the New Polynesian Island Tower: First Impressions & Hidden Details
[00:22:00] - Best Burger at Disney? Matt’s take on the Wayfinder Burger vs. Steakhouse 71
[00:24:40] - Next Week: Flower & Garden Festival Review + Smucker’s Story Tease 🍓🥪Looking for a free Travel Agent to plan your next trip? Want to plan with us? Fill our a quote form at https://www.adventuresofadisneydad.com/get-a-quote
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
In this episode of 'The Adventures of a Disney Dad Podcast,' Matt and Chip respond to listener questions and discuss significant Disney updates. They dive into the big news about the elimination of virtual queues at Walt Disney World, specifically for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy. This leads to a comprehensive discussion on how this change will impact rope drop strategies and ride wait times.
Following this, they address listener queries on split stays between Universal Studios and Disney, rank enchanting extras like the Keys to the Kingdom tour, and debate between staying at the Contemporary or the Grand Floridian.
01:06 Big News: Virtual Queues at Walt Disney World
01:43 Rope Drop Strategies for Tiana's Bayou Adventure
02:10 Impact on Other Attractions and Rope Drop Strategies
07:27 Guardians of the Galaxy: Rope Drop or Lightning Lane?
10:46 Epcot Rope Drop Strategies
15:17 Rivers of America and Future Changes
18:21 Listener Questions: Split Stays and Enchanting Extras
27:36 Resort Battle: Contemporary vs. Grand FloridianLooking for a free Travel Agent to plan your next trip? Want to plan with us? Fill our a quote form at https://www.adventuresofadisneydad.com/get-a-quote
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Ranking Walt Disney World Dining and Listener Questions with Main Street Tourist and Kingdoms & Co
In this episode of The Adventures of a Disney Dad Podcast we are joined by guests Athina from Kingdoms and Co and Lauren from Main Street Tourist. They discuss their recent Disney trips, covering everything from Festival of the Arts, Disney cruises, to navigating the parks with kids.
The group ranks Disney dining experiences and tackles listener questions about how to plan low-key Disney vacations, the ideal number of park days, and choosing between Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios for young kids.
00:35 Athina's Disney Small Shop Journey
02:15 Lauren's Disney Cruise Experience
03:42 Disney's Magical Express Controversy
06:09 Transportation Options to Disney Resorts
11:25 Festival of the Arts and Trip Recaps
21:02 Disney Dining Blind Ranking Game
36:46 Listener Questions: After Hours Events
41:20 Ideal Length for a Disney Vacation
45:16 Disney World vs. Disney Cruise: Which is More Relaxing?
53:15 Animal Kingdom vs. Hollywood Studios for Toddlers
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
In this episode of the Adventures of a Disney Dad podcast, Matt and Chip share their best tips and tricks for navigating Walt Disney World during spring break, or heavily crowded periods.
We dive into essential strategies such as setting realistic expectations, tips for character dining, utilizing Disney's multi-pass and lightning lanes, planning transportation, and making use of rope drop strategies. We also discuss the importance of mobile ordering food, enjoying resort amenities, and planning for emergencies. Additionally, we cover the benefits of ordering groceries to your resort and make suggestions for making dining reservations. Tune in for all this and more to make your trip to Disney as enjoyable and stress-free as possible!
00:20 Spring Break Survival Tips
01:27 Character Dining Strategies
03:16 Maximizing Your Time with Multipass
04:07 Rope Drop Tactics
08:08 Mobile Ordering and Resort Relaxation
12:04 Evening Shows and Sleeping In
13:09 Planning for Lost Children
15:35 Transportation Tips
18:56 Grocery Delivery and Final Tips
21:12 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview
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Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
In this episode of the Adventures of a Disney Dad podcast, Matt and Chip dive into listener questions about visiting Walt Disney World without a MultiPass, offering strategies and expectations for the experience.
They discuss prioritizing rides, planning around cost, and the convenience of MagicBands.
The episode also explores the best activities for non-park days, like Skyliner resort hopping or visiting Disney Springs. Additionally, they touch on the future potential of The Simpsons in Disney Parks and share reflections on underrepresented Disney movies like Zootopia and Coco.
00:00 Introduction and Listener Questions
01:11 Surviving Disney World Without MultiPass
08:06 Magic Bands: Essential or Optional?
14:29 Park Hopping Strategies with MultiPass
20:44 Underrated Disney Movies in the Parks
25:44 Non-Park Day Activities: Skyliner vs. Disney Springs
29:30 The Simpsons at Disney Parks?
32:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Planning the Ultimate Disney Dream Vacation
In this episode of the Adventures of a Disney Dad podcast, Chip and Matt take on a listener Colin’s suggestion to plan their dream Disney vacation with no budget restrictions (but within reason).
We discuss the ideal resorts, essential Disney experiences, and smart planning strategies. We cover the best room options, essential add-ons, favorite dining spots, and must-do attractions.
We also share advice about visiting during peak holiday times and the benefits of Disney VIP tours. Join us as we navigate through planning the ultimate Disney trip for a memorable family experience.
00:50 Holiday Recap and Disney Planning Tips
05:56 Discussing Room Categories and Ideal Rooms
09:37 Choosing the Perfect Disney Resort
14:38 Park Strategies and VIP Tours
20:26 Dining Experiences and Special Activities
31:41 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
In this episode of the Adventures of a Disney Dad podcast, we dive into listener questions covering a range of topics including the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, dining options, and the advantages of staying on versus off Disney property. We also discuss whether character dining is worth it for adults, and share tips on how to manage a Disney trip without dining reservations or Multi Pass. The session touches on the best moderate resorts for families with toddlers and offers a variety of strategies for making the most out of a Walt Disney World vacation.
00:00 Welcome to the Disney Dad Podcast
00:18 Is Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Worth It?
01:55 Tips for Booking Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
06:05 Dining Options at Hollywood Studios
10:26 Can You Visit Disney Without Dining Reservations?
14:18 Is the Polynesian Resort Overrated?
17:09 Top Moderate Resorts for Families with Toddlers
20:50 Is Character Dining Worth It for Adults?
22:46 Disadvantages of Staying Off-Site at Walt Disney World
26:02 Can You Enjoy Disney Without Multi Pass?
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