Listen Now

Carrie and Fran are talking about all sorts on this episode.  From Leukemia and bone marrow transplants to Muppet Lego and Disney news - it's an episode full of laughs, information and fun.   Show Notes: Fran's blog about what's going on in her life can be found on her blog Pixie Dust Fan Muppet Lego is available on Amazon Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite  

Carrie and Fran sat down with Anita Schaengold to get the inside scoop on Dayton Disneyana.  Anita shares how she got involved with the foundation and her love of planning this event.  From the community connections to the speakers and shopping, the ladies cover all the reasons they are excited about this upcoming epic weekend. Show Notes: Dayton Disneyana https://daytondisneyana.org Find Dayton Disneyana on Facebook @DaytonDisneyana  Support the Pirate Packs charity by attending Dayton Disneyana or contribute directly on the website https://piratepacks.org The blog that Gary wrote for the Pixie Dust Fan site was a review of the 2019 event Find Tom Nabbe's book "From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe" on Amazon The NC Disneyana event is in Raleigh and can be found at https://www.ncdisneyana.com/#/ Carrie's pixie dust was her bed, the same one Fran bought was the Beautyrest Unity Beach Mattress Fran shared her excitement about her new air fryer accessories from a brand called Tinmix on Amazon. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

The ladies are joined by listener Rebecca who has a fun game of Fact or Fake to test their Walt Disney World knowledge.  How many questions can they get right?  And can they work together to answer them all? Show Notes Find Rebecca on Instagram at @bex.93 Haunted Mansion website they discussed is called Doom Buggies Pixie Dust Fan Haunted Mansion episodes: 1.  Fan theories was episode 68 2.  Muppets Haunted Mansion review was episode 119 3.  Discussing the Muppets Haunted Mansion with co-writer Kelly Younger was episode 120   Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

Carrie didn't just go to Disneyland while she was in California! She has adventures to share from all over the place including Universal and Knott's Berry Farm!  Of course she made it over to Disneyland AND met up with a podcast listener too.  It was quite the adventure and she's sharing all of the details. Show Notes Knott's Berry Farm - as Carrie said they call out on their website that they are California's original theme park Mrs Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaraunt has a menu online to view Francine's new discovery is Booster Juice Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

In an effort to mimic the game shows you hear on the radio, Carrie and Fran try to stump each other with Disney questions.  They found 29 random questions online and they're taking turns answering 5 at a time, in under 30 seconds.  Could you answer them all?? Show Notes: Fran's chilli chicken was from Hakka Legend Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

If you're visiting Walt Disney World for the first time, you might want to know where the comfy seats are - and where they aren't!  Based on personal experience, Carrie and Fran are sharing their favorites and the seats they avoid. Show Notes The Nintendo Lego that Carrie talked about is available on Amazon Fran's new lamp from Amazon with 8 light bulbs! Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

So you're a big Walt Disney World fan who is planning your very first trip to Disneyland - what do you need to know before you go?  On this episode Carrie and Francine are sharing the 12 things that you need to know to avoid being disappointed! Show Notes: Carrie's stickers were from Stickii.  The other ones she has and has mentioned before is Pipsticks Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

Turning in to a giant red panda makes for a great premise for a movie, but setting it in Toronto adds some extra appeal to Carrie and Francine!  The ladies are sharing their thoughts on the Pixar film Turning Red and what it was like for them see their city in an animated film. Show Notes: The printer Fran bought was the EcoTank from Epsom. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

Carrie and Francine are talking all about OTHER podcasts!  They're sharing the shows that they listen to and why they love them.  Don't miss their prime times for listening and where you can share YOUR favorite podcasts with them. Show Notes Geek 4 podcast - Carrie shared how much she enjoys this show and the variety of topics that are covered The Feed - A great resource for podcasters Bobsleds and Banthas - Sharing fandom of Star Wars, theme parks and all sorts of fun Disneyland for Designers - Perfect description from their site:  "Fall in love with the Disneyland story all over again" WDW Radio - Everyone loves Lou Mongello and he is the king of Disney podcasts!  He was on episode 94 of the Pixie Dust Fan podcast. We Like Theme Parks - a fun Disney and Universal focused podcast 1923 Main Street - a great Disney podcast with a father and daughter perspective! Pop Culture Happy Hour - sharing pop culture current hot topics Just B with Bethany - fascinating guests talking about business, success and life Gary Vaynerchuck - a great listen for some straight talk about all things business, motivation and LIFE lessons Miyam Bialik's Breakdown - Sharing personal experiences and diving in to mental health issues with fascinating guests Smartless - a really fun one with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnett Sofa Cinema Club -  fun movie reviews from some fantastic actors from Coronation Street Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

Carrie felt was time to give our California parks some love!  On this episode the ladies are discussing all of the attractions at Disney's California Adventure park and sharing what they love and what they leave when they're there. Show Notes: The cat litter that was Carrie's pixie dust was Pretty Litter The neck massager that Francine was talking about is on Amazon The cloud slides were also on Amazon Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

The adventures have begun with the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel in Walt Disney World.  On this episode Carrie and Francine are sharing their first thoughts on the experience and if it has delivered what it promised.  Is it good for a Star Wars fan?  Is it something Carrie and Fran would ever experience together?  Or will they skip it?  Find out on this episode of the podcast. Show Notes: Ordinary Adventures is the vloggers that had the video the ladies enjoyed The fan event we are attending is Dayton Disneyana Gary's blog post about Dayton Disneyana 2019 Carrie's Pixie Dust was from No White Space Stickers Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram: @PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram: @MuppetCrazy Facebook: Pixie Dust Fan  Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group: PixieDustFanGroup Support Pixie Dust Fan by shopping our affiliates Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube: PixieDustFanSite

If you went to Walt Disney World in 1985, you had to buy the Birnbaum Guide.  On this episode Carrie and Fran are reviewing some of the changes and the tips that were given back then for planning!  Hear some of the funniest tips including why Disney didn't answer the phones! Show Notes: The Birnbaum Guide is available on Amazon Carrie's Air Fryer is available on Amazon here Find the Disney Blueland soap kit on Blueland.com Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Carrie and Fran are taking a Buzzfeed quiz that said it would stump all the Disney fans out there! Well, these two fans don't agree! Show Notes: Find the quiz "Don't Hate Me But These "Would You Rather" Questions Would Stump All The Disney Fans Out There" on Buzzfeed The podcast Fran talked about in the "We don't talk about Bruno section" was Bobsleds and Banthas Bakery where Carrie got the goodies for her Aunt was Lamanna Bakery The cleaning product Fran loves is Mr Clean Clean Freak   Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Carrie and Fran are taking a virtual stroll through Epcot where they discuss the attractions and how they feel about them.  Which ones do they love and what do they skip?  AND - as always the ladies share their "pixie dust of the week", the thing that brought them joy or made them happy.  Let's just say Carrie's pixie dust was a bit confusing and a LOT hilarious! Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Carrie and Fran have a LOT to cover in this episode!  They're sure Disney execs are listening to the podcast since some of the latest news about the Disney parks are exactly what they've been asking for!  Then it's time to discuss what is so special about their favorite Epcot festival and what's the deal with the popcorn bucket?  Would they stand in line for one?  AND - it has finally happened, they have a 'review' of a Marvel movie.  Well, their version of a review anyway! Show Notes: Devious Maids available on Disney Plus Watch any of the Marvel Movies on Disney Plus Toronto restaraunt Salad King Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

The D23 Expo is the ultimate Disney fan event being held in September 2022 and Carrie and Francine will be there!  On this episode they are sharing their plans and their experience at past events.  PLUS - Carrie has watched a whole bunch of Marvel films and attempts to provide some insight.  It's an episode that will have Marvel fans scratching their heads for sure! Show Notes: Listen to Episode 83 "Marvel Universe - we clearly aren't experts" for some insight in to the ladies past discussions. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

The ladies intended to do a "12 Days of Christmas Disney wishes" over the holidays but it didn't happen.  Since they already had their lists prepared, they decided to share them on this episode.  Tune in to hear Carrie and Francine share 12 of  their Disney wishes, these are wishes they both agree on.  You might agree with some, and some you might find surprisingly controversial for these two. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Carrie and Francine are "putting it out there" and talking about the podcast guests they want to talk to in 2022! Some of these could happen - and some might be dreams, but they're sharing the full list! Show Notes: Check out what happens at Dayton Disneyana 2019 review here https://pixiedustfan.com/dayton-disneyana-2019/ Dayton Disneyana website https://daytondisneyana.org Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Carrie and Francine have returned from a break over the holidays to start the new year with a look back.  They talk about the journey of the podcast during 2021 including some of their favorite guests that had them really nervous! Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite  

Carrie and Francine are joined by their friend Dustin who had some questions about their recent travels.  Then he challenges them to a game of  "this or that" based on where they would shop in Walt Disney World.  It's an episode full of fun, especially when Dustin calls the ladies brilliant - it's a good giggle! Show Notes: Find Dustin at Steps to Magic https://stepstomagic.com Dustin appeared on epsidode 30 of the podcast where talking about Disney bucket lists. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite