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In this episode… I am sharing, with the help of Tim Bigonia, my first impressions of the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, my favorite of EPCOT’s four seasonal festivals.   Connect with Tim The Journey to Grateful website, newsletter, and podcast help people navigate the pathways of grief. Check out Bigonia Creative for branding, photography, and any graphic design needs. Listen again to Episode 072 about remembering your loved ones when you visit your happy places. Tim penned this wonderful blog post for Me and the Magic, about his family’s decision to become Disney Vacation Club members. Resources Here’s all the info about the 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. The Disney Food Blog always has great coverage of the EPCOT festivals. If you missed Episode 080, a review of all EPCOT Festivals, listen now! Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy Me and the Magic merchandise, along with fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!

In this episode… My personal travel planner, Grace Korba, returns to share her passion and expertise for cruises, and for sailing solo. We discuss the options for solo travelers on various cruise lines and why cruises make wonderful vacations for solo travelers. Connect with Grace Connect with Grace online on Facebook, or email Grace at grace.korba@mei-travel.com . Also, you may contact Grace through MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

In this episode… Aloha! Josh Fiedler is back to share details from his first visit to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Josh shares his planning tips, and then we dive deep into all that Aulani has to offer, including dining, activities, recreation, the beach, and more. We also discuss other activities to do around Oahu.  Connect with Josh Connect with Josh online on Instagram and Facebook. Resources Click here for more information about Disney’s Aulani Resort. Check out the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

In this episode… Lou Mongello, host of the WDW Radio podcast, is back, as we share our Top 10 Meals at Disney Springs. Warning: You will be hungry after listening to this episode! Connect with Lou Connect with Lou Mongello at WDWRadio.com, and also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Resources The Disney Springs website links to all dining, shopping, and more! Check out Episode 007 for Lou’s and my Top 10 Restaurants to Dine Solo at Walt Disney World Outside of the Parks. Lou was also my guest on Episode 025. We shared our Top 10 Reasons to stay at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin.  Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Amanda Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Me and the Magic now has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

Subscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, I share my big secret, and it’s related to my honest thoughts and feelings about solo travel. Spoiler alert: you may be surprised!  Resources Want to talk with a life and leadership coach who can work with you on limiting beliefs, how to be a stronger leader, and much more? Contact Angie Robinson for a free Discovery call!  Also, check out Angie’s podcast, The Practically Perfect Leader, for wonderful tips on leadership and life in general.  Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Leave a voicemail or send a text to me at 1-347-74-MAGIC (1-347-746-2442) with feedback on this episode, ideas for future episodes, or to simply say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

In this episode… Have you ever wondered how the artists prepare for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts? Are you interested in starting a Disney art collection but have no clue where to start? Melanie Jones, an inside guide and creator of Chapter Three Art, shares her expertise and passion for Disney art as we discuss our love of the Festival of the Arts. Connect with Melanie Connect with Melanie Jones on Instagram, or email Melanie at melanie@chapterthreeart.com.  Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

Subscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, I ask you to identify your travel style. I define different travel styles and what those may mean for your ideal travel destinations.  Resources  “How to Plan Your Perfect Solo Adventure Based On Your Travel Style” by Chizoba, Travsolo.com.  “Solo Travel Planning Guide with 2023 Trends, a Checklist, and Insider Tips” by Janice Waugh, SoloTravelerWorld.com.  Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!

In this episode… Conor Brown, creator of WDW Opinion and former Disney Cast Member, is back as we discuss why you need to visit Disneyland! Conor recently visited Disneyland for the very first time, and he shares his experiences. We preview the special events this year at the Disneyland Resort for the Disney100 Celebration. We also discuss various options for where to stay near Disneyland. Connect with Conor Connect with Conor Brown at WDW Opinion and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

Subscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Kris Banas from the Grand Circle Tour podcast joins me to discuss when to visit Dollywood! Kris shares all about her new hometown of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and her new home park, Dollywood! We break down the four seasonal festivals, what to expect with the weather, and whether you should consider purchasing a season pass. We also discuss Kris’ favorite activities around the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas.   Connect with Kris  Listen to or watch the Grand Circle Tour podcast! Join Walt Disney Maniacs to share your love of all things Disney! Check out Kristi’s Kreations Facebook page and Etsy store. Resources Here is a great article with more information on Dollywood’s festivals throughout the year.  Learn more about Dollywood season passes here!   Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

Subscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, I share Samantha Brown’s article, “100 Experience-Based Holiday Gift Ideas”, adding my commentary and more ideas for gift-giving. Resources  Read through the full article that inspired this episode, 100 Experience-Based Holiday Gift Ideas by Samanatha Brown. Learn more about Samantha Brown. Follow Samantha Brown on Instagram. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!

Subscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, Andrew Prince and Vanessa Prince return to share accessibility tips for Disneyland and to share what they most enjoyed about their time at Disneyland and at the D23 Expo.   Resources  Check out the Disneyland Park Guide for Guests with Disabilities. Check out the Disney California Adventure Guide for Guests with Disabilities. Vanessa and Andrew enjoyed their stay at the Hyatt House near the Anaheim Convention Center. Connect with Andrew and Vanessa Connect with Andrew Prince through his Linktree, and subscribe to Andrew’s YouTube channel. Andrew is also an author of the Disney on Wheels series featured on the WDW Radio website. You can also email Andrew at arprince@bex.net.  Connect with Vanessa Prince at veprince@bex.net and on Instagram. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

In this episode… My fabulous fall road trip took me through 8 states, 8 hotels, and 2,500 miles of driving over the course of 16 days. I share the highlights, where I want to go back for a return visit, and what I’d do differently next time.  Resources from this episode We had a great breakfast at Wild Eggs, a restaurant chain in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. I’ve been attending concerts at the Ruoff Music Center (it will always be Deer Creek to me) since it opened in 1988. This is a great venue for concerts! I also highly recommend the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center, within walking distance of Deer Creek.  If you are traveling through west-central Indiana, stop in at the Old 55 Distillery in Newtown, Indiana for a tasting and tour the facilities. My church is in Indianapolis, Indiana, but I participate online from Orlando in worship services, classes, and on a committee. If you’re looking for a church that is open and inclusive and is doing important work to eradicate racism and discrimination, check out St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.   One of my favorite activities in Nashville is to attend the Grand Ole Opry! Franklin, Tennessee has a delightful downtown area with shops and restaurants. I had a delicious lunch at Puckett’s Restaurant. In Birmingham, I stayed at the beautiful Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. The buffet breakfast in particular is divine! Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see my latest travel escapades.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

In this episode… My fabulous fall road trip took me through 8 states, 8 hotels, and 2,500 miles of driving over the course of 16 days. I share the highlights, where I want to go back for a return visit, and what I’d do differently next time.  Resources from this episode In Episode 062, we discussed first visit tips from a Dollywood Insider.   In Episode 077, I shared my top 10 tips to travel solo without feeling lonely.   Visit Buc-ees on your next road trip!   The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is definitely worth a visit!   The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is not to be missed!   Dollywood and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort lived up to my every dream, and I will be back!   Connie Viglietti is offering discounts to Me and the Magic podcast listeners! Book an intuitive healing session with Connie at ConnieViglietti.com.    The Human Condition has a great description of Reiki and long-distance Reiki.    Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see my latest travel escapades.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

In this episode… Conor Brown, creator of WDW Opinion and former Cast Member, is here with me to review each of EPCOT’s Festivals - the International Festival of the Arts, the International Flower and Garden Festival, the International Food and Wine Festival, and the International Festival of the Holidays. We share our favorite parts of these festivals and what we would change if we could.  Connect with Conor Connect with Conor Brown at WDW Opinion and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Disney Travel for All (soon to change to Me and the Magic) to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop! 

In this episode… Serena Lyn, creator of Living by Disney, shares her expertise in Disney’s Genie system. Learn how to maximize your time in Walt Disney World parks using Genie+ in each park. Serena also shares her recommendations for each individual Lightning Lane attraction. Resources from this episode Disney’s How-to Guide to Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane Serena’s Guidebooks for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Connect with Serena Connect with Serena Lyn at LivingByDisney.com and on Instagram and Tiktok. Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Disney Travel for All (soon to change to Me and the Magic) to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!    Thank you so much for listening! Until next time, keep dreaming! Amanda

In this episode… Have you ever noticed certain smells as you walk around the Disney parks? Or maybe a certain scent hits you as you enter your favorite Disney resort. Today, we are talking about how smells and scents enhance the magic at Walt Disney World. Resources from this episode Why Disney Water Rides Smell Different Connect with Erin Connect with Erin King on Facebook and Instagram. Check out Inspired Education, Erin’s website, with information on the Happy Teacher Conference. Also, check out the Teachers Pep Rally podcast here. Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Disney Travel for All (soon to change to Me and the Magic) to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!    Thank you so much for listening! Until next time, keep dreaming! Amanda

In this episode… One of the biggest concerns people give when asked why they don’t travel solo is that they don’t want to feel lonely. Here are my top 10 tips to traveling solo without feeling lonely. Resources from this episode Explore the new Me and the Magic website! Solo Traveler World has an excellent article with additional resources on how to travel alone without being lonely.   Solo Traveler World also has this great article: The Hostel Experience: Sleeping with Strangers. Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Disney Travel for All (soon to change to Me and the Magic) to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!    Thank you so much for listening! Until next time, keep dreaming! Amanda

In this episode… Welcome to Me and the Magic! I’m excited to share with you the reasons behind this reimagining from Disney Travel for All to Me and the Magic, and more importantly, how this will benefit you and others. Resources from this episode Explore the new Me and the Magic website! I share in this episode solo travel statistics and more. Here’s where you can find those studies and articles: Solo Travel Statistics: 2022 from Travel.RadicalStorage.com 7 things I learnt from traveling without my partner from Flashpack.com Solo Travel Statistics and Trends from SoloTravelerWorld.com  Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Find all the details at Me and the Magic, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.   Are you on Instagram? Follow Disney Travel for All (soon to change to Me and the Magic) to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  Online Shop Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!    Thank you so much for listening! Until next time, keep dreaming! Amanda

In this episode… Dawn Niebling and I share our experience aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, after our 4-night Bahamas cruise with stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay. We give a full review of the Disney Wish and all it has to offer.  Resources from this episode Be sure to listen to Episode 073, if you haven’t already, for our pre-cruise activities before we sailed out of Port Canaveral. Connect with Dawn Connect with Dawn on Facebook and Instagram. Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we shared all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Go to DisneyTravelforAll.com/Fantasy2023 for all the details, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Disney Travel for All Facebook community to share your love of Disney travels with new friends, and share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@disneytravelforall.com.  Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on iTunes. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  We’re having a lot of fun on Instagram! Follow Disney Travel for All to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Buy some fun Disney shirts and more, at our online shop!  Thank you so much for listening! Until next time, keep dreaming! Amanda

Subscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or iHeartRadio! In this episode… Julie Tran Deily, owner and creator of The Little Kitchen blog and food expert, joins me to share what fun fall and Halloween foods and drinks we are most looking forward to. And since the holidays are only a couple months away, we also share what delicious delectables we are most excited to taste around Thanksgiving and Christmastime.  Resources Be sure to check out The Little Kitchen for some great recipes and food tips. One of my favorite recipes from The Little Kitchen is the One-Pot Lasagna! Connect with Julie Connect with Julie on Facebook, Tiktok, and Instagram. Be sure to check out The Little Kitchen for some great recipes and food tips! Cruise with Us! In Episode 069, we share all the details of our first group cruise! We will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy, November 11-18, 2023, for a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops at Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), and Disney’s Castaway Cay (Bahamas). Join us for this special cruise! Go to DisneyTravelforAll.com/Fantasy2023 for all the details, and request a free quote.  You must book with the official group to be part of all the group activities (and surprises!). Join Our Community Join the Disney Travel for All Facebook community to share your love of Disney travels with new friends, and share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@disneytravelforall.com.  Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!  If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on iTunes. The reviews help other people find this podcast.  We’re having a lot of fun on Instagram! Follow Disney Travel for All to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV.  Buy some fun Disney shirts and more, at our online shop!  Thank you so much for listening! Until next time, keep dreaming! Amanda