When You Want to Travel Somewhere New, but Still Want a Little Bit of Disney Inspiration

These Five Destinations will Appeal to Both the Disney Traveler and Non-Disney-Traveler

Sometimes a Disney traveler may be looking for an alternative to a typical Disney theme park vacation, but may have a hard time actually breaking away from their usual Walt Disney World vacation. Or, you may have someone in your party who has been know to say: "can we please go somewhere other than Walt Disney World this year?!" If either of these scenarios ring a bell for you, then be sure to listen to Episode 9 of our 1923 Main Street Disney Travel Podcast. 

We offer five excellent and traveler-tested Disney-inspired vacation destinations that don't include a Disney theme park. For the non-Disney traveler, any of these five will be welcome vacation spots, as they all stand on their own as world-class places to visit. For the Disney traveler, each of these five upscale vacation destinations has something about it that will appeal to even the most avid of Disney travelers. So if you're looking to expand your Disney travel horizons, see how each of these five exceptional family travel spots are well worth considering for your next vacation.

Five Disney-Inspired Destinations with Not a Theme Park in Sight

Here are the five travel destinations that we cover in Episode 9 of our Disney travel podcast (in no particular order):

1. Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii
   Home of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Combine a Hawaiian vacation with a touch of Disney magic to satisfy both the Disney traveler and non-Disney traveler alike.
2. Nice, France
   A favorite destination for Walt Disney and a big part of the inspiration for Disney's Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World. We suggest a stay at Hotel Le Negresco.
   
3. Coronado Island, San Diego, California
   Stay at the picturesque and historic Hotel Del Coronado, a beautiful beach front resort and the inspiration for Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.
4. Vero Beach, Florida
   Many Walt Disney World travelers are unaware that Disney has a laid-back beach front resort in Florida!
5. San Francisco, California
   A top travel destination in its own right, but did you know that San Francisco is also home to the Walt Disney Family Museum?

For More Information, Read the Following Posts from the Luxury Disney Travel Blog

• Five Disney-Inspired Vacations that Don't Include a Theme Park
• Where to Stay in Nice, France: Le Negresco
• Disnay Aulani, A Hawaiian Paradise

Listen to the full podcast episode to hear us discuss more details about each of these vacation destinations, including tips and advice for each location.

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or whichever app you choose to listen. A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

Contact us at 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

Walt Disney World Travel Podcast: Episode 8

How to Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation:
What You Need to Know and Do

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is a big undertaking. There is so much to consider and so many choices to be made. Disney vacation planning can easily overwhelm even the most experienced travelers.

Before you begin booking your Walt Disney World vacation, it helps to have a plan. These five tips will help even the novice Disney World traveler to have the confidence it takes to plan and book the best possible Disney vacation for you and your family.

As a bonus, be sure to listen to the full podcast (Episode 8 of 1923 Main Street: A Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast) to hear two important mistakes to avoid when planning your Walt Disney World vacation.

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Top Five Tips for Successful Walt Disney World Vacation Planning

1.  Stay Onsite at Walt Disney World Resort
   There are many great reasons why this makes sense and we discuss them all.
2. Book Your Trip as Early as Possible
   If you're one of those travelers who prefers to wait (for whatever reason): don't! We'll tell you why it's important to book your Walt Disney World vacation as early as possible.
3. Book Your Dining as Soon as You are Allowed
   The early bird gets the worm and that has never been more true than it is with respect to booking your Walt Disney World dining. Find out why in Episode 8 of the 1923 Main Street Disney Travel Podcast.
   
4. Book Your FastPasses as Soon as You are Allowed
   It isn't just Disney dining that needs your attention. Knowing your FastPass booking date can make or break your Walt Disney World vacation.
   
5. Get to the Park 30 Minutes Before Opening
   Yes, the early bird is back again. Getting to the park early can have a major impact on the enjoyment of your entire Disney day. Amelia and I fill you in on exactly why this is the case.

With a little knowledge and awareness, anyone can be on their way to booking a well structured and thoughtfully planned Walt Disney World vacation. These five tips (and two key mistakes to avoid) will help you get started on a positive note.

For More Information, Read the Following Posts from the Luxury Disney Travel Blog

• Seven Steps to Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation
• The Five Golden Rules of Walt Disney World Vacation Planning

Listen to the full podcast episode to hear us discuss more details about each of these tips, including a couple of important mistakes to avoid!

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode of our 1923 Main Street Disney travel podcast, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you found this episode useful and informative, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or whichever podcast app you choose to listen. A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes of our Disney travel podcast for release every Tuesday.

Contact us at 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

Walt Disney World Travel Podcast

Where to Meet Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World Resort

Meeting Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World is one of the most popular itinerary items for just about every Walt Disney World traveler. There are several ways to meet Disney Princesses, including meet and greets, dining experiences and a special attraction.

In this episode of our Disney Travel Podcast, we'll tell exactly where you can meet Disney Princesses at Disney World, which ones are worth your time -- and even which ones you might want to skip.

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Listen to the full episode for the inside scoop and all recommendations!

Where to Meet Disney Princesses in the Parks (without having to book a meal)

Park by Park, here is where you can meet each Disney Princess at a meet and greet or attraction

Magic Kingdom Park

• Ariel (Ariel's Grotto, Fantasyland)
• Belle (Enchanted Tales with Belle, Fantasyland)*
• Cinderella (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Elena (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Jasmine (Adventureland)
• Merida (Fairytale Garden)
• Rapunzel (Princess Fairytale Hall)
• Tiana (Princess Fairytale Hall)

*Note: This one is not a guaranteed princess greeting due to the nature of the attraction. At each performance a selection of audience members from each group will be selected to become active players in the production. All of the players will meet Belle. 

Epcot - World Showcase

• Anna & Elsa (Norway)
• Belle (France)
• Jasmine (Morocco)
• Mulan (China)
• Snow White (Germany)

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

• Pocahontas

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• No official meetings, but Sofia the First is here.

Where to Meet Disney Princesses at Disney Dining Experiences

Dining with Disney Princesses is another fun way to spend a little more quality time with your favorite Disney Princess. There are several Disney Princess dining options from which to choose at Walt Disney World.

• Cinderella's Royal Table, Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom Park
  You will meet Cinderella here, along with four other Disney Princesses. They tend to rotate/change from time to time so you never know exactly who you will meet in this Royal Dining Room. Available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a special fireworks and dessert add-on package.
• Akershus, Norway, Epcot
  Similar to Cinderella's Royal Table, you will meet five Disney Princesses here. These tend to include Belle, Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White and Ariel (subject to change). Available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner, 1900 Park Fare, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
  Cinderella is guaranteed meeting at this all-you-care to enjoy dinner. She is usually accompanied by any combination of the following: Anastasia, Drizella, Lady Tremaine, Prince Phiklip and the Fairy Godmother.
• Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast, Trattoria al Forno, Disney's Boardwalk
  At this breakfast experience you will meet Ariel with Eric, and Rapunzel with Flynn Rider.
• Storybook Dining, Artist Point, Disney's Wilderness Lodge
  If you are a fan of Snow White and here with select dwarf friends, this is a good Disney Princess dining experience to consider.
• Perfectly Princess Tea, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
  At this upscale royal tea party you will meet Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) at a decidedly upscale event.

Be sure to listen to the full Disney travel podcast episode for a very special tip!

Also, please note that any of these Disney Princess meetings are subject to change at any time, but at the time of recording this episode, the information contained here is accurate. Be sure to check online at DisneyWorld.com for the most recent information about which Disney Princesses are where.

For More Information, Read the Following Post from the Luxury Disney Travel Blog

• Where to Meet Disney Princesses in the Parks at Walt Disney World

Listen to our full Disney World travel podcast episode to hear us discuss more details about each of these Disney princess experiences.

Amelia and I Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. We continually aim to make 1923 Main Street the best Disney travel podcast out there (we aim high!). If you enjoyed this episode of the show, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or whichever app you choose to listen. A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

Contact us at 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

Disney Dining is a Big Part of Any Walt Disney World Vacation

Disney dining is one of the most important parts of any Walt Disney World vacation plan. But with literally hundreds of restaurants from which to choose, it can be a challenge for any Disney traveler to select the five or 10 that they'll visit during a week's vacation to Walt Disney World.

In this episode of our Walt Disney World travel podcast, we focus specifically on interactive dining experiences at Walt Disney World. We describe interactive dining as any Disney dining experience where there will be some part of interaction between you and Disney Cast Members -- beyond simply being served your food! Interactive dining can include dinner shows, character dining and everything in between.

Amelia and I (Mike Belobradic) each prepared our personal top five lists before the episode and remarkably, four out the five selections were the same. We each had one that was different. On top of that, while our orders were also different for the most part, our number one choice was also the same.

If you are planning a Walt Disney World vacation -- and particularly if it's your very first Walt Disney World vacation -- we recommend that at least one of these dining experiences is on your itinerary for the week.

Here are our respective picks for the top five interactive dining experiences at Walt Disney World.

Mike Belobradic's Top Five Recommendations for Interactive Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

1. Hoop Dee Doo Revue (Fort Wilderness Campground)
2. Cinderella's Royal Table (Disney's Magic Kingdom Park)
3. Whispering Canyon Cafe (Disney's Wilderness Lodge)
4. Chef Mickey's (Disney's Contemporary Resort)
5. Spirit of Aloha Luau (Disney's Polynesian Village Resort)
   

Amelia Belobradic's Top Five Recommendations for Interactive Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

1. Hoop Dee Doo Revue (Fort Wilderness Campground)
2. Whispering Canyon Cafe (Disney's Wilderness Lodge)
3. Chef Mickey's (Disney's Contemporary Resort)
4. Supercalifragilistic Breakfast (Disney's Grand Floridian Resort)
5. Cinderella's Royal Table (Disney's Magic Kingdom Park)

For More Information, Read the Following Post from the Luxury Disney Travel Blog

• Top 5 Interactive Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World

Listen to the full Disney World travel podcast episode to hear all the details (and more great Disney dining tips) about each of these Disney interactive dining experiences. We tell you the important reasons why we chose each Disney restaurant for our lists. We also make sure that we don't give away too many secrets, so we avoid spoilers wherever possible. Amelia and I agree that for any interactive Disney dining experience, the less you know about what happens, the more fun your experience will be.

Amelia and Mike Thank You for Listening

Thank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or whichever app you choose to listen. A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.

Contact us at 1923 Main Street

Thank you for listening to the Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes. So don't hesitate to contact us at our humble Disney vacation podcast.

Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic