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The Holidays are here and that means the crowds are too - at least at Walt Disney World! On this month's episode, we're sharing our tips and strategies for managing the crowds and maximizing the magic if you're visiting the parks during the busier times of year - Christmas, Spring Break, 4th of July - if it's busy, we're here to help.

And in 3 Things, we're talking about our favorite parts of World Showcase at Epcot as well as some great ideas for "free fun" at WDW.

If you have a discussion topic or an idea for 3 Things, we'd love to hear from you! Just drop your idea in an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com. Thanks to all of our listeners, likers, and subscribers! Keep spreading the word :)

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With the reopening of Blizzard Beach, we decided it was time to give the Disney Water Parks some attention. And while this episode features plenty of opinions (especially when it comes to which water park is better), spoiler alert: we love the water parks. We're talking how to work them into your trip, best time of year to go, and how long to spend once you get there. If you've never added a water park day to your Disney vacation, maybe this episode will change your mind. Plus, in 3 Things, we're giving advice for WDW first-timers, with the help of Goofy Getaways Travel Consultants Amy Fisher and Kathryn Cyr-Lopez!

If you have a discussion topic or an idea for 3 Things, we'd love to hear from you! Just drop your idea in an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com. Thanks to all of our listeners, likers, and subscribers! Keep spreading the word :)

Ready to book a trip? Goofy Getaways would love to help! Head to goofygetaways.com/bookyourtrip to get started planning your next vacation!

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Our Disney Opinions is now a Goofy Getaways Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jason & Julie welcome guests Amy Fisher and Amy Blades to share their opinions on the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at Epcot. It spins, it launches, and it rocks out - but does our team love it? Give this episode a listen and find out. Plus, in 3 Things, we discuss some of our favorite Quick Service dining options at Walt Disney World, along with awesome-sauce and extra frosting!

If you have a discussion topic or an idea for 3 Things, we'd love to hear from you! Just drop your idea in an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com. Thanks to all of our listeners, likers, and subscribers! Keep spreading the word :)

Ready to book a trip? Goofy Getaways would love to help! Head to goofygetaways.com/bookyourtrip to get started planning your next vacation!

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Everyone knows about Disney's most popular restaurants. But what about those lesser-known hidden gems? We invite our friends Amy and Kayla to join us for a look at some of Disney's best food options that you may have forgotten about. Whether it's in the parks or at a resort, we cover lots of ground, find some new spots to try, and learn a few Mobile Ordering tricks along the way.

And on 3 Things, we get nostalgic as we each share 3 attractions, shows, or experiences we wish Disney would bring back. Did your favorite make the list? What would you add that we forgot?

If you have a discussion topic or an idea for 3 Things, we'd love to hear from you! Just drop your idea in an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com. Thanks to all of our listeners, likers, and subscribers! Keep spreading the word :)

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Hemphilly Ever After on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/hemphillyeverafter/

Hemphilly Ever After on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/HemphillyEverAfter

Amy Fisher on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/amy.runs.disney/

Amy Fisher on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Amy.Runs.Disney

Amy Fisher on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@amy.runs.disney

Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home
https://www.facebook.com/GoofyGetawaysWithJasonAndJulie

Our Disney Opinions on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ourdisneyopinions/

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When people hear that we're Travel Consultants, the first thing they want to talk about is "Disney Tips" - so we're here to deliver. This episode focuses on what we consider to be our BEST tip for a relaxing Disney vacation, so take a listen and see if you agree! Plus, we're back with two new rounds of 3 Things - what surprising attraction has Julie vowed never to ride again? Listen and find out!

Have an idea for a segment or a suggestion for a 3 Things topic? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram (links below). And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to share this podcast with your Disney-loving friends and family (and strangers if you want). Thanks for listening everyone!

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3 days in the Walt Disney World parks and we have lots to talk about. We're back from vacation and back behind the microphones. In this episode we're touching on our experiences staying in a Value Resort, why Early Entry and Genie+ are so important, and why we moved all of our table service meals to lunchtime.

Have an idea for a segment or a suggestion for a 3 Things topic? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram (links below). And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to share this podcast with your Disney-loving friends and family (and strangers if you want). Thanks for listening everyone!

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home

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Jason and Julie invite special guests Amy and Kayla from the Goofy Getaways Team to break down everything we know about Genie+. When to use it, how to use it, what it costs to use it, and why you might not always need to use it. If you're still calling it FastPass, you need to check out this episode!

And on our first 4-person round of 3 Things, Julie asks for the group's 3 favorite Disney Resorts. Who comes out the big winner? Listen and find out!

Have an idea for a segment or a suggestion for a 3 Things topic? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram (links below). And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to share this podcast with your Disney-loving friends and family (and strangers if you want). Thanks for listening everyone!

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Hemphilly Ever After on Instagram

Hemphilly Ever After on YouTube

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Amy Fisher on Facebook

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home

Our Disney Opinions on Instagram

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Our Disney Opinions returns for the new year and we're taking a look at all of the attractions, shows, and experiences that are (supposedly) going to be opening in 2022 and beyond at Walt Disney World. From Galactic Starcruiser to Guardians of the Galaxy to the ongoing upgrades at Epcot, we'll tell you what we're most excited about and what we think may still be quite a ways off.

And on a new round of 3 Things, we discuss our favorite themed areas across Walt Disney World property and Julie asks Jason to look back on his time as a Cast Member and share some memories.

Have an idea for a segment or a suggestion for a 3 Things topic? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram (links below). And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to share this podcast with your Disney-loving friends and family (and strangers if you want). Thanks for listening everyone!

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home

Our Disney Opinions on Instagram

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

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Episode 8 is here and we are in review mode - talking all about our recent Walt Disney World vacation. Galaxy's Edge, Art Smith's Homecomin', Disney's Skyliner, Stormalong Bay at Yacht and Beach Club, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway - we weigh in on it all! Our trip was packed full of Disney fun and this episode is packed full of Disney talk. Plus, our 13-year-old son "Simba" joins us to add his opinions to the mix!

And 3 Things is back again - we're spotlighting our 3 favorite new experiences from our trip as well as 3 Disney Parks moments we don't mind having on repeat. Have an idea for a segment or a suggestion for a 3 Things topic? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram (links below). And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to share this podcast with your Disney-loving friends and family (and strangers if you want). Thanks for listening everyone!

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Stormalong Bay at Yacht and Beach Club

Disney's Skyliner

Morimoto Asia

Capture Your Moment

Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home

Our Disney Opinions on Instagram

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The World's Most Magical Celebration is underway to celebrate 50 years of Walt Disney World and we're talking with someone who was there on Day 1. Amy Fisher, Social Media Manager and Travel Planner for Goofy Getaways joins us to share her experiences from the opening weekend of the 50th. From special treats to special events to brand new daytime and nighttime shows, Amy breaks it all down for us. And in 3 Things, we're talking favorite desserts and underrated attractions. So take a listen to our longest episode OF ALL TIME!

Have an idea for a segment or a suggestion for a 3 Things topic? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram. And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to share this podcast with your Disney-loving friends and family (and strangers if you want). Thanks for listening everyone!

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Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop

50th Anniversary Celebration Details

Amy Fisher on Instagram

Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home

Our Disney Opinions on Instagram

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Our 3-part Trip Planning Series comes to a close as the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World gets ready to kick off. We're breaking down some of the different kinds of trips you can take to WDW and what goes into planning each one. Plus, Disney Genie(+) has been unveiled (sort of) and we share what we know. Or think we know. Or think we will know when there's more to be known. Just listen - we might know stuff! And there's time for another round of 3 Things - our favorite rides for families with pre-school aged kids and reasons why nighttime is the best time for Disney Parks.

Have an idea for a segment or a suggestion for a 3 Things topic? We'd love to hear from you! Send an email to ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram. And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to share this podcast with your Disney-loving friends and family (and strangers if you want). Thanks for listening everyone!

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home:
https://www.facebook.com/GoofyGetaway...

Goofy Getaways:
http://www.goofygetaways.com

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In this episode we take aim at balloons, dessert parties, and some dining options that we don't think are worth the money. Plus, Jason tries to explain why the Star Wars hotel isn't a hotel at all. And our trip planning series rolls on as we discuss resorts, tickets, dining options, and how it all affects your budget.

EDIT: At the time we recorded this episode, pricing had not yet been released for Disney's Galactic Starcruiser. But now it has, so take a listen and see how close our speculation was (hint: it was close!).

If you have questions, comments, a discussion topic idea, or a "3 Things" suggestion, we'd love to hear from you! You can email us ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com. If you like what you hear, please share this episode with other like-minded Disney fans.

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home:
https://www.facebook.com/GoofyGetaway...

Goofy Getaways:
http://www.goofygetaways.com

Galactic Starcruiser:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/overview/?int_cmp=INS-intWDWtoWDW-GSC

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The mics are back on - finally! Episode 4 kicks off our 3-episode series all about planning. We're starting with picking a time of year to visit Walt Disney World. There's also a lot of new things happening all over Disney property, so we've added a news segment called "The News As We Know It." Plus, another round of 3 Things!

If you have questions, comments, a discussion topic idea, or a "3 Things" suggestion, we'd love to hear from you! You can email us ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com. If you like what you hear, please share this episode with other like-minded Disney fans.

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home:
https://www.facebook.com/GoofyGetaway...

Goofy Getaways:
http://www.goofygetaways.com

Fantasia Fairways and Gardens:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/fantasia-gardens-fairways-miniature-golf/

Winter Summerland:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/winter-summerland-miniature-golf/

Disney After Hours Boo Bash:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/disney-after-hours-boo-bash/

Disney Very Merriest After Hours:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/disney-very-merriest-after-hours/

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The mics are on, Little Red is OK, and we have our first guest! This month's episode features a discussion of what it feels like to take a vacation at Walt Disney World in the current pandemic climate. From social distancing to wait times, what's new and what's the same, Jason's brother Josh breaks it all down for us after his family's recent visit. Plus, another round of 3 Things - Jason wants to know which 3 Disney hotels are on your bucket list and Julie is looking for your 3 favorite "non-ride" attractions.

If you have questions, comments, a discussion topic idea, or a "3 Things" suggestion, we'd love to hear from you! You can email us ourdisneyopinions@gmail.com. If you like what you hear, please share this episode with other like-minded Disney fans.

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home:
https://www.facebook.com/GoofyGetawaysWithJasonAndJulie/

Goofy Getaways:
http://www.goofygetaways.com

YeeHaw Bob:
https://www.facebook.com/Bob-Jackson-26642996067

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Episode 2 of Our Disney Opinions finds our hosts discussing their plans for a perfect day at the Magic Kingdom and what the number 7 has to do with it all. Plus, another round of "3 Things" - Jason wants to talk snacks and Julie issues a difficult ride challenge.

If you have questions, comments, a discussion topic idea, or a "3 Things" suggestion, we'd love to hear from you! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and share this episode with other like-minded Disney fans.

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This is the inaugural episode of "Our Disney Opinions" with Jason and Julie from Goofy Getaways. In this episode, we haul the mics up from the basement and plug them in, before talking about what we love and miss about the Disney experience. We also run through our first "3 Things" segment - Jason is looking for 3 great Disney meals (a breakfast, lunch, and dinner? maybe just 3 dinners?) and Julie wants to know about magical Disney memories.

If you have questions, comments, a discussion topic idea, or a "3 Things" suggestion, we'd love to hear from you - just comment below! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and share this episode with other like-minded Disney fans.

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Jason & Julie's Goofy Getaways Facebook Home:
https://www.facebook.com/GoofyGetaway...

Goofy Getaways:
http://www.goofygetaways.com

Satu'li Canteen Info Page and Menu
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/din...

Flying Fish Cafe Info Page and Menu:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/din...

Boma Info Page and Menu:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/din...

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/din...