Episodes
Planning a trip to the happiest place on earth? Whether you're traveling with a baby, a spirited toddler, energetic kids, teens looking for thrills, adventurous adults or seniors seeking a bit of nostalgia, I've got you covered! In this episode, I dive into essential tips and tricks to make your Disneyland vacation magical for visitors of all ages. Discover the best rides and attractions for different age groups, insider advice on navigating the parks with ease, and practical suggestions for...
Published 06/14/24
On this episode of Mix In Some Magic, my husband and I are on a road trip and sharing our magical memories at Disneyland! He talks about visiting in high school and his futile attempts to impress the cheerleaders and I talk about the time he made me furious on one of our trips. Of course, he has no memory of it at all. Disney is a great place to create magical memories! I'd love to hear about yours! If you'd like to submit your memories for a chance of being featured on my podcast, YouTube...
Published 06/07/24
On this episode of Mix In Some Magic I'm talking about the best and worst bathrooms at the Disneyland Resort! I polled my Instagram community and the results are in! Did your favorite bathroom make the cut? I also talk about Disneyland's huge ticket sale that's going on now! Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!):...
Published 06/01/24
On this episode of Mix In Some Magic, i'm talking about my experience at Star Wars Nite at Disneyland! I skipped all the Star Wars stuff and just focused on rides to see how many I could get done! Here's my full report! Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click the link for the Disney...
Published 05/24/24
On this episode I'm recapping my latest visit to Disneyland! I got to check out Pixar Fest and we had our Utah Disney Crew event at the Disneyland Resort! I'm sharing all the details, including my favorite food from Pixar fest! I also talk about the hidden Pizza Planet trucks around the resort. Grab a link to my printable so you can find them all! Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!):...
Published 05/17/24
Are you ready to maximize your time at Disneyland? Disneyland is like the ultimate in theme park magic. It offers a ton of experiences and attractions. But it can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. Whether you're planning a once in a lifetime trip or you're a regular guests looking to squeeze every drop of fun out of your visit. This episode is for you. We're going to talk about tips, insider secrets. Strategic planning advice all to ensure that you have the...
Published 05/10/24
What if you were asked to plan a day at Disneyland for your worst enemy. What would you have them do? Paddle the canoes? Eat a turkey leg? Ride the teacups 10 times in a row? On this episode, I'm joined by my cousin Mandy and we're playing a little game. We're pretending that we're planning a Disneyland trip for our worst enemy! We're having them do all the wrong things so they'll have a terrible time. :). Of course this is all in good fun and we would never really do this! But, it was fun...
Published 05/04/24
On this episode I'm talking about visiting Disneyland in the summer! Is it worth it? Is it more crowded? Is it hot? What about Grad Nites at Disneyland? How about the new Pixar Fest? We're covering everything you need to know! Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠ Just Meats Co:...
Published 04/26/24
On this episode, I'm joined by Shantelle, Magical Tour Guide to talk about the difference between planning a Disney World vacation and a Disneyland vacation. These parks are similar, but also have some huge differences, especially when it comes to planning. Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠https://patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠ Join...
Published 04/19/24
Is waiting in long lines just part of visiting the Disney parks? It doesn't have to be! On this episode I'm sharing 12 ways to help you skip the lines! I'm also talking about Pixar Fest at Disneyland. And the new changes to the DAS system and the abuse of the current system and the problems that it's caused. Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!):...
Published 04/12/24
Universal Orlando is incredible! You need to visit!  They have a ticket add-on called the express pass which essentially lets you skip to the front of the line, anytime you want, on almost every single attraction.  No making return times or being glued to your app; you just show up, skip the long line, and enjoy the ride.  It’s amazing! But, it comes with a significant cost. I recently teamed up with some friends to test it out and see if the express pass at Universal Orlando is worth the...
Published 04/05/24
Once upon a time, there was a fun ride at Disney’s California Adventure park called Goofy’s Sky school. Today, we’re going to talk about the history, storytelling and fun facts inside this exciting attraction! Do you like Goofy's Sky School or do you find it to be marginally terrifying like I do? :) Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Audible:...
Published 03/29/24
There's an undeniable magic all over the Disney parks that makes them irresistible to millions of visitors worldwide. But, hold on to your Mickey ears and your wallet, because there's a reality check coming your way. Not everything sold within the enchanted walls of the Disney parks is worth your money. In this episode, we're going to talk about 20 things. You should never buy at the Disney parks. Become A Patreon Member(Add Free Listening. Disney Book Club Included With Membership!):...
Published 03/22/24
Part 2 of Dear Disney is here! In this episode, my cousin Mandy and I continue our conversation about things we wish Disney would change. I also polled my Instagram audience to see what their "Dear Disney" items were and I'm sharing those results today. The results might surprise you! Discount Disney Vacations:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=7842⁠⁠⁠ Mix In Some Magic Touring Plans: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mixinsomemagic.com/downloadable-touring-plans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become A Patreon...
Published 03/14/24
Today, I'm talking about everything I keep in my Disney park bag.  There's a lot of essentials that I like to keep with me when I'm visiting Disneyland or Disney World.  My motto is, "it's better to have it than to wish you did."  I also talk about my visit to Knott's Berry Farm, and my day eating my way through the Food & Wine Festival!  Knott's Berry Farm Discounted Tickets: https://www.getawaytoday.com/tickets/disneyland-resort/knotts-berry-farm?referrerid=7842  Viv Hotel Discounted...
Published 03/08/24
Today, I’m talking about my visit to Universal Studios Hollywood! I’m sharing my experience with Express Pass, dining, getting there from Anaheim, all the attractions and who I think should visit this awesome park, and who should probably skip it. Become A Patreon Member(Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic⁠⁠ Join Audible: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.audibletrial.com/mixinsomemagic⁠ Westin Discounted Rates:...
Published 02/29/24
Have you ever wanted to write a letter to Disney and just complain for a bit? Maybe talk about about changes you’d like to see happen or things you think could be better at Disneyland? That’s exactly what’s happening in this episode! I'm joined by my cousin Mandy and we’re airing our grievances and have some proposed changes that we think would make the happiest place on earth even happier! Disneyland In March: https://mixinsomemagic.com/disneyland-in-march/  Become A Patreon Member(Disney...
Published 02/22/24
Today I’m going to transport you back to the past as we talk about Disneyland attractions that no longer exist.  Remember the Disneyland skyway? What about Country Bear Jamboree?  Have you heard of the flying saucers? Maybe? We’ll talk about all those and more! Thanks for listening!  Become A Patreon Member(Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic Join Audible: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.audibletrial.com/mixinsomemagic⁠ Once Upon A Time: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad...
Published 02/15/24
On this episode I'm joined by my brother Matt and his wife Deidre! We just got back from Disneyland with their four young kids.  We're talking about tips for visiting with young kids! They're telling us what it's really like to visit with young kids. We talk about being prepared, waiting in long lines and if they thought Genie Plus was worth the extra money. Thanks for listening!  Become A Patreon Member(Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/MixInSomeMagicJoin...
Published 02/08/24
On this episode, I'm recapping the Disneyland trip I just took! I visited with my brother, his wife and their 4 young kids.  I share everything, including how we handled rainy days, our experiences and wait times using Genie Plus VS not using Genie Plus and Lunar New Year at Disneyland!  Rainy Day Tips: https://mixinsomemagic.com/what-to-do-when-it-rains-at-disneyland/  Lunar New Year Info: https://mixinsomemagic.com/lunar-new-year-at-disneyland/  OC Baby Gear: Use code Use code mixin5...
Published 02/01/24
On this episode, I'm talking all about using Genie Plus at Disneyland! I'm covering how it works, what's included, tips, strategies and more!  Genie Plus at Disneyland can be amazing, if you know how to use it!  If you don't, you might be wasting your money.  I don't want you to waste your money, so make sure you listen to this episode before using it on your Disneyland vacation! Become A Patreon Member(Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): ⁠https://www.patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic...
Published 01/25/24
On this episode of Mix In Some Magic, I'm joined by my cousin Mandy to talk about our favorite things at Disney California Adventure!  We cover our favorite ride, favorite food and favorite hidden gem in each land in DCA.  We also talk about our top favorite hotels for patreon members! Thanks for your support! Become A Patreon Member(Disney Book Club Included With Membership!): https://www.patreon.com/MixInSomeMagic Join My Newsletter!:...
Published 01/18/24
On this episode of Mix In Some Magic, I'm joined by my cousin Mandy to talk about our favorite things at Disneyland!  We cover our favorite ride, favorite food and favorite hidden gem in each land at Disneyland.  She also drops a bombshell on me that I wasn't expecting!  Thank you to Smart Labels for sponsoring this episode! Check out their helpful labels here:...
Published 01/11/24
On this episode of Mix In Some Magic, I'm covering the top 20 + questions that I'm asked all the time about visiting Disneyland! We're talking about it all and there's lots of helpful info here.  If you're visiting Disneyland in 2024, this episode is for you!  Thank you to Smart Labels for sponsoring this episode! Check out their helpful labels here:...
Published 01/03/24