Price For Paradise: Recent Episodes
Lauren Hawkins: Travel Agent specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations
This is a safe space to talk all things money and travel! We dive into trips from Disney, Universal, and beyond to find out exactly how much people paid for their vacation.
Episode 26 – Come along with me on my friends trip to Walt Disney World! This episode includes all the fun at Magic Kingdom on Day 5 of my trip.
- Park Hopping & Transportation
- Lightening Lane at Magic Kingdom
- Ohana’s Bread Pudding
- Mears Connect
- First time riding It’s a Small World
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
Intro Music "Beach Party" by Kevin MacLeod
Episode 25 – Come along with me on my friends trip to Walt Disney World! This episode includes all the fun at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios on Day 4 of my trip.
- Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Behind the Scenes Rhino Tour
- Yak & Yeti Quick Service
- Brown Derby Restaurant
- Oga’s Cantina
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 24 – Come along with me on my friends trip to Walt Disney World! This episode includes all the fun of Dapper Day at Epcot 2022 on Day 3 of my trip.
- Flower & Garden Festival Booths
- San Angel Inn Restaurante
- 50th Anniversary Chocolate Fiesta Pyramid
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 23 – Come along with me on my friends trip to Walt Disney World! This episode includes my arrival Day 1 and a full day of activity on Day 2.
- Sanaa quick service breakfast
- Universal Orlando parks in a day
- Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show
- Line Etiquette
- Bubba’s first time riding Velocicoaster and E.T.
- Disney Springs Polite Pig
- Salt & Straw Ice Cream
- Ping Pong View Room at Animal Kingdom Lodge
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 22 – Our quick guide to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park! We give you all our tricks to experience the top restaurants, attractions, shopping, kids activities, and adult lounges. Even if you have more than one day at Magic Kingdom, this episode is a must listen!
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 21 – Join me through daily updates during my Thanksgiving 2021 trip to Disney World! Hear my live reactions of:
- Staying offsite at Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando - International Drive South
- Trying Genie+ and using Lightening Lanes for the first time
- Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
- Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
- Magic Kingdom Resorts Christmas Crawl
- Fun with the Mickeyphiles!
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 20 – PART TWO! Disney Cruise Line fanatics Brian & Sam from the DCLDuo podcast join me to dive into their 2020 Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Dream. Being Gold Castaway Club members, they are expert cruisers and share tons of their tips and tricks for DCL guests during this episode!
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 19 – PART ONE! Disney Cruise Line fanatics Brian & Sam from the DCLDuo podcast join me to dive into their 2020 Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Dream. Being Gold Castaway Club members, they are expert cruisers and share tons of their tips and tricks for DCL guests for their next cruise!
- Stateroom suggestions
- How to maximize your alcohol budget on a Disney cruise
- The famous Palo brunch
- Excursion tips
- Tune in next week for part two of their amazing trip!
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
Intro Music "Beach Party" by Kevin MacLeod
Episode 18 – Dave and Toni-Ann from The Disney Crush Podcast guest star on this episode to give you a quick guide to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom theme park! These experienced Florida locals explain all the top restaurants, attractions, shopping, kids activities, and adult lounges. Even if you have more than one day at Animal Kingdom, this episode is a must listen!
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant
- Nomad Lounge
- Satu’li Canteen
- Pandora – The World of Avatar
- Flight of Passage
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Experiencing Disney parks as a local
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 17 – Chef Chris from Disney Done Differently dishes about all the amazing food on his recent Mother Son trip to Disney World!
- Best quick service in each park
- The must do restaurants in Disney Springs
- Why Chris thinks Hollywood Studios is “the place where food goes to die”
- Check out Chris' YouTube Channel
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 16 – We have a blast talking with our Moms about our adults only Mother’s Day trip to Universal Orlando Resort! They went for the first time and share all their tips for people over 65 or with limited mobility. We discuss:
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
- Universal’s Endless Summer Dockside Inn and Suites – staying in a 2 bedroom family suite for under $150/night
- Volcano Bay
- Renting scooters
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- The many delicious food options at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
Intro Music "Beach Party" by Kevin MacLeod
Episode 15 – We explore all the MUST DO things at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. If you only have one day at Hollywood Studios, this is your guide to all the best:
- Attractions
- Restaurants
- Merchandise Locations
- Kids Activities
- Lounges for Adults
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 14 – Amanda shares her family of five’s first trip as Universal Orlando Annual Passholders! They went on a tight budget and this thrifty mom shares all the best tips for theme parks on the cheap! Including:
- The Element Hotel on International Drive
- Reading all the Harry Potter books to get ready for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Mythos & Green Eggs and Ham
- Butterbeer!
- How families can save money on food at Universal Studios Orlando
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 13 - Eric and I dive into our fun May 2021 trip to Disney! So much was discussed in this episode including:
- Renting DVC points for Disney's Old Key West Resort
- Experiencing a sold out week at Disney's All Star Movies Resort
- Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
- Meetup with The Disney Crush & Mickeyphile podcasters and more friends at Disney Springs
- Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Nomad Lounge review
- Disney's Pandora - The World of Avatar
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant review
- Art Smith's Homecoming review
- Olivia's breakfast review
- Liberty Tree Tavern review
- Waiting 5+ hours for Gideon's cookies
- Doing laundry at a value resort
- and tons of budget hacks and tips for couples visiting Disney
I help busy adults HAVE FUN at Disney and Universal with their family and friends on a budget. Email me to get started planning your next magical trip: Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Come join the Pub Sub Club Facebook group!
You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my Travel Agent Facebook Page
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Episode 12 - Andy visits his daughter living in Hawaii and explores everything Kihei and Honolulu have to offer! From snorkeling to submarine tours to Dole Whips at Disney's Aulani, he had a fantastic time and got some great deals. We also learn about the luxurious Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and the incredible Road to Hana scenic drive.
Contact me to plan your next vacation! I specialize in Disney and Universal but would be happy to help with any destination you're interested in! Email me to get started Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsTravelAgent
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How much money can 2 adults spend on food and alcohol at Disney in 4 days? In this live episode we tried to figure out the answer! We go through our detailed plans for our May trip to Walt Disney World and calculate exactly how much to save for our food and drink budget. Watch for the post-trip follow up episode coming in the next couple of weeks where we find out how we did!
Contact me to plan your next vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsTravelAgent
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Contact me to plan your next vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsTravelAgent
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The legendary Kevin Curtis-Allen joins me to teach the U.S. audience all about the proper English way to make tea, drive, and vacation on this bonus outtakes episode. Check out his new podcast "Brits Guide to Disney Vacation Club" on Facebook!
Contact me to plan your next vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsTravelAgent
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The legendary Kevin Curtis-Allen joins me to talk all things G3 meetup, going to Disney from the UK, doing a split stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and tons of money saving tips for all!
Contact me to plan your next vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsTravelAgent
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Part 2 of a whirlwind post-college backpacking trip through London, Dublin, Rome, Venice, Bern, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The ladies talk all things safety while traveling, Angelina's famous Parisian Hot Chocolate, packing tips and much more!
Contact me to plan your next magical vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsTravelAgent
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A tale of 2 college friends, 7 countries, 5 weeks, and $6,000! From paying for public bathrooms to how to avoid creeps at hostels, these ladies took their first trip out of the U.S. and became travel experts. This is only part one of their budget vacation through the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Contact me to plan your next magical vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsTravelAgent
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Travis Detrick joins me to discuss all of the fun of the G3 Meetup in Walt Disney World! He is an annual passholder who shares all of his tips and tricks for doing a fun filled solo trip for under $1,000. From staying at Pop Century, to Nomad Lounge, to meeting all the Geeks from the Geekin on WDW podcast, we went FULL STINK on this episode!
Contact me to plan your next vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsFTC
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Amy Beckner shares her 2018 family vacation to Europe and shares how her family of 4 spent less than $6,000 for seven days of paradise. They traveled to Athens and Crete in Greece and we discuss museums, history, art, beaches, and, of course, food!
Contact me to plan your next vacation! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsFTC
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This week I am joined by my husband to talk about our September 2020 vacation at Walt Disney World. We saved over $1600 on our deluxe hotel stay by renting DVC points and give a ton of other great insight on the costs of our couples trip. We talk Food & Wine, Pop Century, Polynesian, Beach Club & Star Wars!
Contact me to plan your next WDW or Universal trip! My email is Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
You can also find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/priceforparadisepodcast/
Come join our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/414222396455648/
You can follow all the latest Disney and Universal travel updates on my travel agent FB page https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHawkinsFTC
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Come with us on a deluxe Halloween trip to Universal Orlando! We talk about HHN, MNSSHP, Royal Pacific, and all about military discounts!
Ready to plan your next magical getaway? Let's get planning! Email me Lauren@fairytaleconcierge.com
Join the conversation in our private Facebook Group and on our Instagram !
Want to share your vacation budget with our listeners? We'd love to have you on the show! Email me Lauren@priceforparadise.com
Thanks for listening!
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Sonya from Ohio tells us all about her December 2020 trip to Disney World for 8 people and how they spent under $8500 to make it happen. They visited Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Epcot during the holiday Christmas season. They stayed offsite at the Regal Oaks and used great tactics to stay on budget for their group!
Let me help plan your next vacation to Disney, Universal Orlando, and beyond! Contact me at lauren@priceforparadise.com
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