Episodes

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! Danielle is breaking it all down for you and sharing some thoughts about how these changes might change your experience in the parks. Confused? Scared? Anxious? If these changes are stressing you out, you need a travel advisor! Reach out to Danielle at daniellegriggs@fantastica...

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 own Disney adventure? Reach on out to Danielle at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and let's get planning! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 up into two on-the-go's. Today's will cover Tuesday through Friday, and on Tuesday of next week we'll release the on-the-go's for Saturday (our four-parks-in-one-day day!) and Sunday (our fairly epic travel day!). This is our first ever on-the-go effort, so we hope the soun...

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 airs we will officially be in Disney World doing our four parks in one day challenge!)... You name it, if it's souvenirs, we're chatting about it. Want to go to Disney and go shopping there? Danielle can help you out! Reach out at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to...

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's get planning! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 without minis? Reach out to Danielle at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and we'll get your next trip booked! NOTE: This episode was published before Southwest enacted major changes to its policies in mid-2025. Make sure to check the airline's website for the most...

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 and let's get planning! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and let's get you booked! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 DanielleGriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and Danielle will get you booked! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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, Danielle applied all her Disney skills to planning this trip, so it's relevant to your interests, either way! See below for a list of the businesses Danielle calls out in this episode. Interested in planning your own adventure? Reach out to daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.c...

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 need to try at Disney" list? Reach out at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and Danielle will get you started! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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! And hey, if you get serious and want to book Disneyland (or anything else for that matter!), Danielle is your girl! Reach out at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to get started! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 Minis podcast outro music

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 driving somewhere fun for vacation? Danielle can help! Reach out at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to get started for free! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to get started for free! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 concierge experience. If you want to check out Sara's pre-trip report first, that's back at episode 48. Want to plan your own adventure? Reach out at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and Danielle will do all the heavy lifting for you for free! Mickey with Minis podcast out...

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 her and Hayley's tried and true methods for saving on your Disney vacation. Want to get a trip on the books? Reach out to Danielle at DanielleGriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and get started for FREE! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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) Universal. Want to choose your own Disney adventure? Reach out to Danielle at DanielleGriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to get started planning for free! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 about Disney's Disability Access Service (DAS) Disney's Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities Disney's Attraction Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities Want to book a trip? Danielle's your girl! Reach out at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and let's...

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. Want to book your own high-seas adventure? Reach out to Danielle at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and let's get you booked! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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. Want Danielle to be up at midnight booking Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for you? Shoot her an email at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com and let's get you bibbidi bobbidi booked! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

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 fun! Email Danielle at DanielleGriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to get sailing! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

Part one of Hayley's big post-trip repot is up! Today we get to hear all about her family's adventures in Disney World before their first ever Disney Cruise. Want to have your own Disney adventure? Reach out to Danielle at daniellegriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to get started! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music

It's our 50th episode!! Thank you for being with us on this journey, folks. In celebration of our stick-to-it-ive-ness, we are having the ultimate March Madness battle between all the major attractions at Walt Disney World. And there are some major surprises along the way... Want to experience these attractions for yourself? Email Danielle at DanielleGriggs@fantasticalvacations.com to get planning! Mickey with Minis podcast outro music