It All Starts With A Wish
by Rachel and Mark
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116. Special Guest Appearance!
116. Special Guest Appearance!
About this podcast
When it comes to Disney vacation destinations, there is so much to know before you head out on your family adventure! We're Rachel & Mark and we are here to share all our knowledge and love for Disney destinations. We have been traveling to WDW at least every other year, sometimes more, and are seasoned Disney vacationers. We will cover Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney...and so many more wonderful vacation spots! Join in on the magic with us!
Episodes
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- 116. Special Guest Appearance! · 34 minThis week, we are joined by some special guests.... my nieces and nephew. They are getting ready to go on a trip to Walt Disney World. Listen as we chat about their upcoming…
- 115. You NEED to Know about these Free things for Kids at Disney World · 39 minListen as we discuss some of the free offerings you get at Disney World Resorts and the Parks. These FREE resources will make your stay much more enjoyable without worrying about…
- 114. There's a Great Big Beautiful Update to Carousel of Progress · 41 minOne of Rachel's favorite attractions is the Carousel of Progress. While that sinks in, give this episode a listen. We discuss the upcoming changes and improvements that are…
- 113. Horsing Around at Whispering Canyon Cafe · 40 minOne of Mark's favorite restaurants in Walt Disney World is Whispering Canyon Cafe. Listen as we review our past experiences eating at this BBQ-style restaurant with a flare for…
- 112. Decoding Disney · 46 minWhen preparing for a Disney Trip, it is easy to be overwhelmed my all of the hyper-specific terms and acronyms that only a Disney expert would understand. MDE, LL, ADR, MCO, DVC…
- 111. Where's Mickey??? · 44 minOne of our favorite FREE things to do at Walt Disney World is search for the illusive Hidden Mickey. Hidden Mickeys are all over the theme parks and resorts. Listen as we discuss…
- 110. We're Back! · 32 minWell, after a brief hiatus, we have returned. Listen as we catch you up on all of the happenings in our life and at Walt Disney World.
- 109. Would You Rather - Disney Edition · 42 minThis week we'll be tackling the question of would you rather. Listen and find out what we would rather do on our Disney vacation.
- 108. Coming in 2026 · 41 minWalt said the parks are always in a state of "becoming." Well, 2026 will be no different. Listen as we discuss some of the changes coming to Disney World in 2026.
- 107. What's Happening in Disney the Week after Christmas? · 36 minWe've been asked by a lot of people, if Christmas festivities in Disney end on Christmas Day. Well, most things don't. Listen as we discuss what there is to see and do in Walt…
- 106. When Should We Go to Disney in 2026? · 40 minAre you planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2026? Listen as we discuss the best times of year to plan your next trip.
- 105. Our LEAST Favorite Attractions in Walt Disney World · 31 minWe often post episodes about our favorite things in Walt Disney World. Well, this week we're doing the opposite. Listen as we discuss our "bottom" five least favorite attractions…
- 104. WHERE'S RACHEL: Q & A with Mark · 32 minWhere's Rachel??? Well, she's not feeling too well this week, so listen as Mark answers some questions that we have been asked about Walt Disney World in the past. Will Mark…
- 103. It's Non Negotiable · 49 minThere are certain things on our Disney trips that are just non negotiable. Listen as we discuss the things that we must do on every trip to Walt Disney World. NOTE: We have…
- 102. Merry Christmas? Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 · 46 minMerry Christmas? Well, Halloween has come and gone, so you know what that means..... it's Christmas! I guess? In this episode we discuss updates to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas…
- 101. DISNEY, BRING IT BACK! · 44 minYou ever think to yourself, man I really miss that ride, or food item, or show at Walt Disney World? Well, Mark has been feeling nostalgic lately, so this episode is about all of…
- 100. Home Cooking at Chef Art Smiths · 37 minOn our last trip, we ate at Chef Art Smith's in Disney Springs, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Listen as we review this excellent dinning option in Disney Springs.
- 99. To Wait or Not to Wait? Magic Kingdom Edition · 39 minWhile walking up to a ride at Walt Disney World, we are often posed with the question: to wait or not to wait? In this episode, we will give you the amount of time that we think…
- 98. Our Top 5 Walt Disney World Resorts · 45 minFolks have been asking us to do more "Top 5" episodes - well, you got your wish. Listen as we discuss our Top 5 Walt Disney World Resorts. Which resort will win the crown? Listen…
- 97. Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Large Parties · 44 minTraveling to Walt Disney World with a party of 8 or more people can be tricky. But we're here to tell you, it is not as complicated as it might seem! Listen as we give you some…
