Episodes

This week we're running through ten big takeaways from our whirlwind trip to Disney World. We're talking about weather, Skyliner pros and cons, Standby Skipper, table service and lounges, four parks in one day, split stays......

Today Danielle and Hayley are running through all the things that surprised them at Universal Orlando from their recent trip! Spoiler alert: it's a lot and they loved it! Want to book your own Universal adventure? Danielle's ...

It's finally happening, folks! Disney is changing up the way you'll purchase Lightning Lane access and the way you'll use it in the parks. Goodbye Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes, hello Multi Pass and Single Pass! Danie...

Today we're finishing up the on-the-go's for our sister trip to WDW, beginning with our epic Four-Parks-in-One-Day challenge!! Follow along as we absolutely drive ourselves into the ground with Disney magic. Want to have your...

We meant to put this out on Tuesday, but Danielle got the worst Florida souvenir ever: the Rona. So she needed a couple of extra days to put this together, and as it turns out, we had a lot to share! We're breaking this trip ...

This week we're talking merch! What are our favorite Disney souvenirs, what are our kids' favorite Disney souvenirs, how we handle buying souvenirs with the kids, what we're shopping for this week (because when this episode a...

This week we're reviewing all of the character dining experiences currently available at Disney World. Want to have breakfast with Mickey or Cinderella? Reach out to Danielle at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and let...

This week Hayley's flying solo (see what we did there?) and running through her ranking of the best airlines for flying with kids. Also check out our episode all about flying with kids ! Hoping to take to the skies, with or w...

This week we're doing a little overview of the Universal Orlando parks, since we're headed there in just a few weeks! Want to take a little trip of your own? Reach out to Danielle at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com an...

OK, we've been teasing this enough, and this week we're finally getting down to the nitty gritty on our plans for our upcoming trip. Want to plan your own totally out of control Disney adventure? Reach out to Danielle at dani...

This week Danielle and Hayley are getting down to brass tacks and figuring out the structure of their four parks in one day challenge for their upcoming trip. Want to plan your own Disney challenge? Reach out at DanielleGrigg...

OK, we're taking a bit of a detour here, but Danielle just had a fabulous adults-only weekend in Portland, ME (her other happy place!), and we figured we'd share in case some of you are into travel more generally. Plus, Danie...

This week Danielle and Hayley are getting a little silly and playing "Never Have I Ever" about the stuff they have somehow not done at Disney World. Tune in and play along! Want to knock some things off your "stuff I still ne...

This week, Danielle is basically just freaking out about how different some things are at Disneyland. If you're a Disney World pro and have ever been curious about visiting the mouse on the West Coast, this episode is for you...

This week, we're letting you peek inside the curtain to see our utterly deranged planning process for Walt Disney World. Want to plan your own adventure? Reach out at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com ! Mickey with Mini...

Sorry for the delay, folks! We had a little editing snafu, but never fear, your content is here. This week Hayley is schooling us all about ways to survive a long road trip - to Disney perhaps! - with little kids. Thinking of...

This week Danielle's talking about some of her and Hayley's favorite ideas for a date night at Disney World. Want to have your own date night at Disney? You book the sitter, Danielle will do the planning. Reach out at daniell...

You guys. Buckle up. This is an amazing post-trip report from Danielle's fabulous client, Sara, whose family spent a few days in Disney World (complete with a VIP tour!) before their first ever Disney Cruise and first concier...

Sorry for the delay, folks! Danielle had some technical difficulties with our editing software. This week Danielle is giving you the low down on recently announced changes to Disney's Disability Access Service and giving you ...

This week Hayley is torturing Danielle by making her choose between her favorite Disney experiences. Will Haunted Mansion ever forgive her? Plus, a quick update on our upcoming sisters trip to Disney World and (spoiler alert)...

We celebrated Autism Awareness Day this past Tuesday, so this week Danielle is chatting about strategies for visiting Disney World with neurodivergent folks, and kids more specifically. Some resources for you: Our episode abo...

Sneaking in a couple hours later for Hayley's Disney Cruise Line Post-Trip Report, but we promise it's worth it! This week we're talking all about Hayley's first ever Disney Cruise on the Wish, and you don't want to miss it. ...

This week we're recapping Hayley's recent Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique adventure and giving you the low down on this super in demand Enchanting Extra - plus some options for what you can do instead, if you can't get a reservation...

This week Danielle's flying - ok, sailing solo and bringing you up to speed on the latest from Disney Cruise Line. Summer 2025 sailings are now open to the general public, so reach out if you want to get in on the nautical f...