The Fairy PodMothers: Recent Episodes
Amber, Rachel, and Stephanie
The Podmothers are back from their WDW trip and are dishing on their four park challenge. Listen in to see how it went!
In this special episode, Amber is joined by her kids Ben and Isabelle to talk about their recent Disneyland trip!
If you have ever wanted to be a fly on the wall to listen to some Disney experts plan their trip, this is your chance! Listen in as the Podmothers plan their 4 park challenge weekend!
It's trip report time! Tune in to see which Podmothers have been traveling and how their trips went!
In this episode, our Resort Showdown Series continues with Disney's Riviera Resort going against Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. Who will win? Tune in to find out!
Dining plans are back at Disney, and with them comes all of the questions: Should we get the dining plan? What will we get with it? And most importantly - Can we use it for MICKEY BARS??? Tune in as we answer all of your burning dining plan questions.
In this episode, Suzanne, Sarah, and Amber continue the Resort Showdown Series. This week it's Wilderness Lodge vs. Old Key West. Who will win? Listen to find out!
Universal recently announced a third park coming to Orlando - Epic Universe! Listen in as the Podmothers talk about the different areas of this new park and what is expected to be there!
In this episode, the Podmothers dish on all the things you need to know when sailing with Disney!
In this episode, our resort showdown series continues as we pit the All Star Resorts against Pop Century!
As our Resort Showdown series continues, the Grand Floridian is facing off with Animal Kingdom Lodge. Who will win this round? Listen to find out!
Happy New Year! In this episode, the Podmothers visit their 2023 resolutions to see if they were met and make new ones for 2024!
Sarah and Bethany just returned from some trips (to Disney, Universal, and beyond)! Tune in to hear how they went!
Podmother Abbie along with some other agents with Main Street and More Travel took on the Castle to Castle Challenge, visiting Disney World in Florida AND Disneyland in California in just one day! Listen to find out how it went!
The Battle of the Resorts continues! This time we have Yacht & Beach Clubs facing Boardwalk! Who will win? Tune in to find out!
Amber just returned from Disney and Suzanne just returned from Universal! Tune in to hear about what they did, who they saw, and most importantly - what they ate!
In this episode, the Podmothers chat about what would make a Perfect Disney Day for our big kids (7 - 12 years old).
Our "Perfect Disney Day" series continues, and this time, we're talking babies and toddlers. Tune in for ideas to make your Disney trip with this age group the best ever!
In this episode, the Podmothers plan their perfect Disney day with a significant other!
In our first installment of our "Perfect Disney Day" series, we chat about what we would do around the Disney parks with our girl friends!
Which Podmother is just like Mother Gothel? How about the Evil Queen? Listen in to this special episode of the Fairy Podmothers where we assign Disney villains to each other - all in good fun, of course!
As Halloween approaches, the Podmothers give you a run-down of some of the most haunted places in America.
In this episode of TFP, our Resort Showdown continues with Art of Animation going head to head with the cabins at Fort Wilderness. Who will win this epic showdown? Tune in to find out!
In this episode, the Podmothers share fun tidbits and information about the different versions of the Tower of Terror found in the Disney Parks.
Join the Podmothers as they chat about all of the different Halloween events in the Orlando area including Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld!
Join the PodMothers as they delve into all the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (at Universal Studios) and all it has to offer!
Join the Podmothers as they chat about the Haunted Mansion variations in each of the Disney parks!
Attention all Marvel fans! In this episode, we cover where you can experience your favorite Marvel-themed rides, characters, and even restaurants around the parks both in the US and abroad - and even on cruise ships!
It's the next round in our resort showdown series, and this time it's the Battle of the Orleans (Port Orleans, that is) Resorts! Tune in to see who wins!
It's time for some trip reports! Amber chats about her visit to California and CLUB 33, Abbie dishes on her Sandals Barbados trip, and Suzanne spills the tea on her very first Disney Cruise!
On this episode, we welcome Rob Lott back to the show to chat about his role as the Director of Dolphin Presentation at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi!
You've heard us say that we talk about Disney, Universal, and beyond....Well THIS is the beyond! Tune in to see where besides Disney and Universal the Podmothers are going and sending their clients!
Abbie and Amy went to Disneyland! Listen in as they tell us about it and share some tips for YOUR future Disneyland trip!
Today we welcome Stephanie back to the pod to dish on her recent Alaska sailing with Royal Caribbean!
Do you have an Epcot day planned for your next Disney trip? Listen in for the best of everything from restaurants to restrooms!
Our Resort Showdown series continues with Caribbean Beach Resort going up against the Polynesian! Who will win? Listen to find out!
Join the Podmothers as they discuss their favorite places to get ice cream at Walt Disney World!
Our Resort Showdown series continues with Coronado Springs going against the Grand Floridian!
There's so much to do at Disney World besides the parks! Listen in to learn about some of our favorite Enchanting Extras!
Are you heading to Animal Kingdom soon? Check out this episode for some of our favorite things to do there!
Have you ever thought about which Disney sidekick you most identify with? Listen in as the Podmothers discuss!
This week kicks off a new Podmother series, the Disney Resort Showdown! Listen in as we declare a winner as Caribbean Beach faces off with the Contemporary Resort!
If you have a Disney World trip in your future, listen in to learn where you can meet your favorite characters!
Join the Podmothers as they disuss their tried and true park strategies for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Epcot.
One of the questions we get most is - When is the best time to visit WDW? Listen in as the Podmothers give their opinions on this multi-layered question.
In this episode, the PodMothers share some hot takes and unpopular opinions. Special thanks to PodHubby Brandon for joining us on this one!
Listen in as the Podmothers discuss their favorite rides, shows, and places to eat at Hollywod Studios!
In this episode, the Podmothers give an overview of Universal Orlando - including Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Universal Resorts.
Happy 100th Episode to the Fairy Podmothers! Since our 100th episode coincides with the Disney 100 Celebration, we decided to share our 100 favorite things about the Walt Disney Company!
In this episode, the podmothers delve into the dark side of Disney! Who is your favorite Disney witch?
There is something for kids of all ages at Disney - Listen in to find out what some of our favorites for each age group is!
In this episode, Amber tells about all of the offerings at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
In this episode, the Podmothers discuss all things cruising - from choosing the right cruise line to activities to ports of call!
In this episode, the Podmothers dicuss their favorite things at Magic Kingdom from best snacks to best restrooms!
Where would you go and what would you do on your perfect Disney Date night? Listen to our ideas, then tell us yours!
In this episode, Amy challenges us with some crazy Disney questions! Play along and let us know how you would answer!
Join the PodMothers as we talk about our favorite things to do on a break day at Disney!
In this episode, Abbie tells us about her RunDisney races, including the Dopey Challenge that she just completed and answers all of our RunDisney questions!
Happy New Year! In this episode, the Podmothers talk about what we'd like to do at Disney this year. What are your Disney resolutions?
In this episode, Bethany shares valuable information about disability services at Disney, Universal, and even airports.
In this episode, the Podmothers discuss our favorite money saving tips for Walt Disney World!
In this episode, Autumn shares her tried-and-true itinerary for first timers visiting Walt Disney World!
This episode is brought to you by WISHing! Amber will discuss her recent voyage on Disney's newest ship, the Wish, then the Podmothers dish about what they have on their wish lists for Disney's new (but not so new) CEO, Bob Iger.
It's like Would You Rather, but Disney Style! Get to know the Podmothers with this fun game!
Abbie and Autumn each recently visited WDW - What did they like? What did they love? Listen to find out!
In this episode, we welcome Mark and Tony from the Mouse and More Podcast to talk about their experience aboard the Galactic Starcruiser!
In this episode, the Podmothers give tips on what to bring into the parks as well as some other tips to help your Disney vacation go smoothly!
In this episode, the PodMothers explain how to mobile order at Disney as well as some tips and tricks they've learned along the way!
In this episode, the Podmothers dish on their strategies for hitting all four Disney World parks in one day.
In this episode, the Podmothers can talk about what to expect during the fall and winter holidays at Walt Disney World!
In this episode, Rachel and Amber share the news that came from this year's D23, Disney's annual expo!
In this episode, Rachel and Amber discuss the ins and outs of booking a vacation on Disney Cruise Line!
Join the PodMothers as they go off script and gab about Rachel's Alaskan sailing on the Wonder and Stephanie and Amber's VIP tour at WDW!
Rachel is back from her preview sailing on the Disney Wish and here to tell us all about it!
He's been a Royal Magic Maker at Disney World, helped open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal in Japan, and performed at Universal Orlando. She's been a friend of Belle and Drizella at Disney World and has starred in several performances at Universal in Japan, including Elphaba in a condensed version of "Wicked."
Together, they married and formed the duo Gilly and the Girl, where they have performed in many venues and even performed on Celebrity Cruise ships for three years.
They can now be found in various locales around Orlando including the Margaritaville Resort and Hard Rock - as well as on TikTok, where they have amassed a following of over over 383,000.
Join Amber and Rachel as they chat with this fun and immensely talented husband and wife team and stick around for a sampling of their music at the end of the show!
Tune in to hear about how you can win a trip to Universal Studios for yourself and your family!
In this episode, the ladies continue their discussion of their Disney Bucket List items!
Believe it or not, there are some Disney things that the Podmothers have not experienced yet - Join us as we gab about some that are on our bucket lists!
We are all back from our Spring Break trips and ready to share the good, the bad, and the ugly from Disney Cruise Line and the parks!
Join the Fairy Podmothers as we welcome Melodi, a former Cast Member through the Disney College Program! Melodi made magic at Living with the Land and as a friend of Cinderella. Enjoy this fun conversation with her!
In this episode, the Podmothers dish on some goings-on at Disney World, Universal, and Disney Cruise Line!
Listen in as the Podmothers chat about some lesser known attractions, shows, and experiences at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure!
Join the PodMother as we discuss some of our favorite things to do about a Disney Cruise and some tips to help a great sailing!
In this informative episode, the Podmothers discuss important next steps and tips to consider as you're planning your Disney vacation!
Did you know that in addition to their world-famous theme parks, Disney offers VIP tours in cities around the world? Listen in to learn about Adventures by Disney with our special guests!
Epcot has some exciting new attractions and even more on the horizon! Listen to this episode to learn why we love Epcot and why you shouldn't skip it!
Join the Podmothers as we hear all about Rachel's Southern California and Disneyland adventure!
In this episode, special guest/certified Disney Adult goes to Universal. Tune in to hear what he thought about it!
In this episode, Amber and Stephanie chat about their recent Disney trips and give their reviews Genie+, Disney's new line skipping service.
In this episode, the Podmothers dish on what to skip, skimp, and splurge on while at Disney!
Tune in to find out the winner of our 2021 World Showcase Showdown! Hint: It's not Morocco.
In this episode of the Fairy PodMothers, we have a Battle of the Epcot pavilions to see which one is the best!
In this episode, the Podmothers discuss the pros and cons to visiting Disney World during various seasons of the year.
In this episode, we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly with Genie+ and dish on some current Disney news items!
Rachel's family just took a Disney Cruise, so on this episode, her kids Reid and Claire tell us all about it from their perspectives!
On this episode, the Podmothers welcome a very special guest, Austin Carroll. Austin is a former Disneyland Cast Member and the author of "Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland."
Join us as Austin shares some of her firsthand knowledge of the very first Disney Park!
In honor of Disney World's 50th anniversary, we bring you the Podmothers' 50 things we love about WDW!
In this episode, Amber, Rachel, and Melanie give their final cruise report on location and share what they wished they'd known before sailing.
In this episode, we are LIVE from the Disney Fantasy! What is cruising like in the "new normal"? Tune in to find out!
This episode is Part 1 of our "Live from the Fantasy" series. Part 2 will be coming soon!
Many families will schedule a break day for some R and R in the middle of their trip. In this episode, the PodMothers, discuss some things to do around Disney and the Orlando area on your rest day!
In this episode, we’re discussing some things that are lesser known in Hollywood Studios. These are some things to keep in mind for when Slinky Dog has a 90 minute wait or you want to try something that you may not have tried in that park. After we talk about our lesser knowns, we also have some tips that are exclusive to this park.
Listen in as we answer your Disney questions and discuss Genie+, Disney's new pay-to-use line passing system!
In this episode, the Podmothers prepare and sample dishes from Epcot's Food and Wine festival and dish on some recent Disney news. Pull up a chair...and maybe even some food and wine of your own...and join us!
In this episode, we take an old game and Disney-fy it. The rules are simple. With three given rides, which do you FastPass, which do you standby, and which do you skip? Are your answers the same as ours?
In this episode, the Podmothers venture of the World of Disney and into some relaxing all-inclusive resorts! Listen in as we talk about some of our favorites!
Our mission: Plan a Disney-style progressive dinner with stops for apps, salads, main courses, desserts, and drinks. Where are the Podmothers going? Listen to find out!
Hip Hip Hooray! The Port Orleans resorts (French Quarter, Riverside) are re-opening soon after their covid closures. In this episode, we discuss what we love about these sister resorts.
We all want to capitalize on our time while in the Disney parks. In this episode, the Podmothers chat about how to do just that!
In this episode, the PodMothers discuss the return (and possibly end) of Happily Ever After, RunDisney news, and Amber's kid-free Disney trip.
We are so thrilled to welcome Heather Shepherd to the show! Listen in as she reveals what it's like to be a Disney animator!
In this episode, Amber gives a trip report from her family's recent Disney trip and we discuss some Disney news!
In this episode, Rachel recaps her family’s Disney and Universal trip and we cover some Disney news!
Many of our clients ask "how soon is too soon" to bring their kids to Disney. In this episode, we discuss this question and other tidbits about bringing babies and toddlers to the parks!
You're probably familiar with Epcot's headliners like Soarin and Test Track, but have you experienced the hidden gems around the park that was originally planned as a "City of Tomorrow"? Join the Podmothers as they dive in and discuss some lesser known Epcot experiences!
Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to miss Disney :) In honor of Mother's Day, Amber, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss a few of their favorite Disney things and give tips for other mamas to enjoy the parks...with or without their kids.
Happy Star Wars Day! In this episode of the Fairy Podmothers, we are talking all about Galaxy's Edge and other Star Wars experiences at Hollywood Studios!
It breaks our hearts when clients say they want to skip Animal Kingdom...Listen in as we explain why! And remember - Don't call it a zoo!
In this episode, we chat with Mike Brassell, the narrator of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover and Living with the Land, and composer of the music from Space Mountain!
Last week, Amber's family made the trek down I-4 to visit SeaWorld. How did it compare to Disney? Tune in to find out!
When you want to maximize your time in the parks, you may want to head to a quick service restaurant so you can get in and out in a hurry. If you're planning a trip to WDW, this episode can help you choose which quick service restaurant to dine at in each park!
In this episode, we dish (get it?) on our favorite table service restaurants in each park and beyond!
In this episode, we wrap up our March Madness picks and determine our bracket winner and discuss some current Disney news!
This week on The Fairy Podmothers, we continue our Disneyfied March Madness showdown as we move to the right side of the bracket. Do you agree with our choices? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram!
Carousel of Progress vs PeopleMover...Haunted Mansion vs. Spaceship Earth - Join the PodMothers as we debate and discuss our top picks from these matches and others in Round 1 of our Disneyfied March Madness smackdown...we mean friendly competition.
In this episode of The Fairy Podmothers, Rachel gives us a report from her family's recent Disney trip and we bring you some news from 'round the World!
Join the Podmothers and their spouses as they go toe to toe in a Disney version of the Newlywed game! For added fun, play along with your significant other to see how well you really know each other when it comes to your Disney likes, dislikes, and favorite things! Special thanks to Bridget and Mark from the Mouse and More Podcast as well as to our spouses for playing along!
Join the Fairy Podmothers as we discuss the best places to eat, shop, and have fun at the Springs!
Join us as we welcome a special guest! His resume is longer than a CVS receipt! Perhaps you saw him in the Festival of the Lion King, Pocahontas and her Forest Friends, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, on the Disney Junior stage, on Main Street as a Dapper Dan, or at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! In this episode, Rob Lott shares his experiences with the Walt Disney Company - And he's got some stories!
Let's head down the street to the "other" Orlando theme park! In this episode, we dish about our favorite things to do at Universal Studios from resorts to rides to restaurants. Thanks to our agency's resident Universal guru, Rachel Robinson for joining us for this episode!
Are Chef Mickey's, Dole Whips, and Rise of the Resistance worth the hype? Join us as we chat about these and other unpopular Disney opinions, then head to the Facebook page to tell us yours!
On this episode, we welcome a very special guest, Jacquie, who was a cast member at Disney World as a friend of Belle! Join us as she remembers some special memories and spills a little backstage tea!
Lose weight? Eat clean?
Nah!!
Our 2021 Resolutions are much more fun than that!
Join the Fairy Podmothers as we talk about what Disney things we'd like to try this year - Our 2021 Disney Resolutions!
Last week, the Podmothers discussed some tips and tricks to use when planning your Disney vacation; this week we bring you our favorite tips for when you're in the parks!
If you're planning a Disney World vacation, one of the first questions is WHERE WILL WE STAY?
Join the Podmothers as they break down the perks of staying on Disney property and some of their favorite resorts!
If you can't get to the parks right now #because2020 but need some Disney magic, listen up! The Podmothers are dishing about ways to bring the parks home to you!
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In this episode of the Fairy Podmothers, we discuss some news items and reflect on the career of Joe Rohde, who recently announced his retirement. Answer the trivia question and keep the conversation going on our Facebook and Instagram pages! Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! For every review we get from now til December 31, we'll be donating $1 to the Make a Wish Foundation! (Reviews, not just stars) :)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! PodMother Amber is on location from Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, and we're talking about one of our favorite times of year - The Holidays! From our favorite snacks to the decorations we all love, we're talking about all of the Disney holiday things on this episode of the Fairy Podmothers!
In this episode, we talk about all things Disney Cruising with our guest, Tony! Also: Why are there 800,000 handicapped turkeys this year? Listen to find out!
Quick! You can just pick one! What's it going to be? Join us for this discussion of our favorite Disney meal, ride, snack, and show. Do you agree? Let us know in the Facebook group!
Wizards and Muggles and Butterbeer, oh my! Join us as we talk about some Universal basics! On this episode, Rachel joins us live from Orlando to report on what she's seeing and doing and experiencing in the parks this week.
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