Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is the Crown Jewel of all Disney hotels at Walt Disney World. In this episode of the Disney Travel Podcast we uncover the mystique of the Grand Floridian and take a look inside Disney's most desirable resort at Walt Disney World.

Listen Now: Part 1, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort - The Insider's Guide

There's More to the Grand Floridian than Meets the Eye

Whether you are a regular guest of the Grand Floridian, or you are considering staying there for the first time on your next Walt Disney World vacation, there's much more the Grand than meets the eye. With more recreation, dining, shopping and attention to detail than any other Walt Disney World hotel, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort has a lot to offer guests of all shapes and sizes.

We cover it all in Episode 22 of the Disney Travel Podcast to help you decide whether or not the Grand Floridian might be a good fit for you and your family.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Has a Fun and Colorful History

The history of the Grand Floridian is as colorful as the resort itself. From its inspirational beginnings in Southern California, to the Beach Boys, Full House and Pleasure Island, we share some of the fun past stories and events that marked the aura of the Grand Floridian in its earliest years.

If you are interested in staying at the Grand Floridian or if you just want to learn more about this majestic Disney resort hotel on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, join us for Part 1 of our two-part Disney podcast series on the Crown Jewel of the Vacation Kingdom of the World.

More Information About the Grand Floridian

To learn more about Disney's Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World, read these posts from the Luxury Disney Travel Blog:

• The Victorian Charm of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
• Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa: Hotel Profile
• Disney's Grand Floridian Resort: Why You Should Stay Here

And, as promised in the episode, here is a link to The Beach Boys' video for Kokomo, shot at Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort in 1988.

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, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

The Secret Disney Vacation is an adults-only Walt Disney World vacation where the kids stay at home and the adults sneak away for a covert Disney vacation. Visiting Walt Disney World with your kids is magical and all, but have you ever wanted to experience the adult side of Disney? Yes, there is one.

In Episode 21 of the Disney Travel Podcast, hear how to craft a Secret Disney Vacation and everything to do with Walt Disney World for adults.

Walt Disney World for Adults Podcast: Play Now

What is a Secret Disney Vacation?

Walt Disney World is super fun when you go with the kids, but sometimes you might wonder what it's like to experience the Disney magic without having the kids in tow. That's where the Secret Disney Vacation comes in. The Secret Disney Vacation is a term that I created many years ago when I was a Disney travel advisor. It started with one couple who wanted to plan a Disney vacation just for the two of them. So they needed everything to be covert so the kiddies wouldn't catch on. 

In this Episode, I ask 12-year-old Amelia to take on the role of hacker by telling us all the ways that a kid may find out about the Secret Disney Vacation, so that you can use this intel to avoid getting caught.

Walt Disney World for Adults: What to See and Do

Above and beyond the Secret Disney Vacation, most of Episode 21 is all about what to see and do on an adults-only vacation to Walt Disney World. We share the top picks and must-dos to help you plan the perfect Disney World vacation for adults, whether or not it's a Secret Disney Vacation.

Sometimes we have fun matching the episode numbers to the topic. Episode 13 was all about What to Do When Things Go Wrong on a Walt Disney World Vacation. We felt it fitting that Episode 21 should be all about Adult Disney Vacations.

For More Information:

• The Secret Disney Vacation: Walt Disney World for Adults

What Happens in Walt Disney World Stays in Walt Disney World

We hope that you enjoyed The Secret Disney Vacation. If you have tips or advice -- or a story about planning your own Secret Disney Vacation -- be sure to share it with us. We would love to hear from you.

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, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

While most visitors to Walt Disney World tend to spend most of their time and vacation planning energy working on park plans and ride strategies, there is a whole world of other fun and exciting recreational activities and events at Walt Disney World.

Play Now: Disney World Podcast Episode 20

Whether it's your first Disney vacation or your 20th, it's worthwhile adding something a little different to the mix. Disney offers a wide range of fun and exciting recreational activities, VIP tour and special events inside and outside of the parks. In Episode 20 of 1923 Main Street, A Daddy Daughter Disney Travel Podcast, we share our top picks and recommendations for what you can do to add a little unconventional Disney fun to your next Walt Disney World vacation.

Walt Disney World Recreational Activities: Something for Everyone

There's something for everyone when it comes to Walt Disney World recreational activities. If you're the sporting or adventurous type, then surfing at Typhoon Lagoon water park or heading out on a Wild Africa Trek are definitely some things to consider.

If you enjoy a more leisurely type of activity, then consider renting a bike and taking in the scenery at one of many exceptional properties that are ideal for a bike ride at Walt Disney World. If you prefer to be taken for a ride, then a horseback riding trail ride may be just the thing for you and your family.

Or, perhaps you would like to experience the magic of Disney through one of they many great Special Events or Dessert Parties that are offered at many locations across Walt Disney World Resort.

Join us as we discuss all of these options (and many more) to help you add to the magic on your next Walt Disney World vacation. Plus, we also share some insider trivia about the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground, along with our all-time favorite event and a couple of stories where things did not go exactly as planned.

We also share a little about our experience at Club Villain, the best Disney ticketed event that we ever attended.

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, Pinterest and Facebook.

Thank you for listening and have a magical day!

Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic