Just Your Average Disney Travelers: Recent Episodes
Sariah and Aurora
A weekly podcast featuring: Just your average mother-daughter duo that loves to talk about Disney travel!
This is our 100th episode and we have a fun activity that we wanted to share. Also, a BIG announcement! Listen to the very end!!
This week, I've got a special guest... My mom! We took a Disney cruise up to Alaska and recorded this episode while we were sitting on our verandah near the end of our cruise. We share some of the great things we did in the ports and on the ship, as well as a few tips!
It's an oldie but a goodie! We are playing another round of Would You Rather this week! Play along with us!
We've just returned from another great Disneyland vacation and have some new things to share with you! New things we tried, new experiences to share, and new tips!
We are getting ready for another Disney trip, this time for Disneyland! So we made a pre-trip prep list to share with all of you! If you're planning a trip to Disneyland, here is an idea of what you want to do to be sure you're ready!
The Mad Tea Party is a classic whirlwind ride on spinning tea cups and we're talking all about it on this week's episode. We've got lots of fun facts, including how many actual cups of tea it would take to fill one of these giant tea cups, and some helpful tips. So join us for another Attraction Spotlight!
No matter how many times you go to Disney, there are still going to be some things you haven't done. This week, we share a list of things we still have not done at Disney. Some, we may never do. But many are things we hope to do at some point!
If you're paying attention, you might hear some pretty funny things at Disney. Sariah visited a site dedicated to sharing some of these quotes, and in this episode she reads some of them to Aurora to see her reaction.
If you missed last week's episode (#90) about 20 things you probably don't know about WDW, go check that out! This week, we are back on the West Coast, talking about things most people don't know about Disneyland! There's a lot of fun facts in here! Things even we didn't know about - and we love reading up on interesting unknown pieces of Disney park info. So we bet you'll learn something new about Disneyland this week when you listen to this episode. Have a listen and find out!
Do you love learning fascinating little tidbits of information about Disney? If so, this week's episode is going to be perfect for you! We've dug up 20 facts about Walt Disney World that most people are not aware of. We may even debunk a very popular myth!
Who doesn't like a fun water ride on a hot summer day? This week, we are highlighting Grizzly River Run, a rip-roaring water ride in Disney California Adventure Park! We've got some ride info for you, and of course fun facts and tips to share.
This week we are revisiting Disney Cruise Line and talking about what to expect in their staterooms, what the differences are in their different types of rooms, etc. Cruise lines are notorious for having super small rooms, so how can you take a family on one? Disney thought of that! And everything we talk about in this episode are the solutions Disney came up with.
We are playing another round of Is It Worth the Wait this week! Play along with us and see if your answers are similar to ours - there's no right or wrong! And if you are curious about what wait times are like in the parks on a summer weekend, this will give you a good idea. It also may help you figure out if you will want to use Genie+ during your visit.
Let's take a look at the Disney Dads this week, in honor of Father's Day! Just as we did with the moms for Mother's Day, we are listing the Disney Dads we think best fit into a variety of categories. Which Disney Dads would you have chosen?
The Disneyland Monorail is such a unique attraction!! It serves as an attraction, as well as transportation from one location on property to another. There is so much history with it and lots of fun facts we are excited to share and talk about this week!
Last episode, Walt Disney World got all the love from us and this week it's Disneyland's turn. This time we share the 14 things we think Disneyland does better than Walt Disney World.
We love both Walt Disney World and Disneyland; one is not better than the other, they are just very different destinations each with their own pros and cons. This week, we are focusing on the pros at WDW and we've made a list of 14 things that we think WDW does better than DLR.
We are playing a new game that we're calling Three to One. During this game, we discuss things we like, and don't like, about various attractions/locations/etc at Disneyland Resort. Play along with us!
This Disneyland Attraction Spotlight is all about the "ninth wonder of the universe"... That's right, we're talking about Dumbo the Flying Elephant! We've got some fun facts and helpful tips for riding this classic. And check in with our Instagram and Facebook accounts later this week, we'll share a cute video from Aurora's very first Dumbo ride.
For Mother's Day, we are highlighting some of the Disney moms this week! Who is the strongest? Who is the funniest? Which one do you definitely not want to make mad? We'll give you our answers in this episode.
A few weeks ago, in Episode 72, we talked about ways to splurge at Disney. But we know that most people (ourselves included) are looking for ways to save at Disney! So in this episode, we share a long list of ways that you save money during your Disney parks vacation.
Let's talk about the wildest ride in the wilderness! This week, we are spotlighting Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We're sharing some info, history, fun facts, and a few tips for this fan favorite!
Spring is here! And with it comes a renewal for many things in nature. This week, we are listing our picks for what attractions at Disneyland could use an update themselves.
It has been awhile since our last round of Would You Rather, so let's play another round. And you can play along, too! What would you rather? Do you agree with our answers?
Last week, we talked about items that are banned from Disney parks. This week we are going over items that you CAN take into the parks. Knowing what you can (and cannot) bring into the parks will help you prepare for a successful day at Disney.
This week's episode is a list of items that are BANNED at Disney parks. Don't bring them! For an official and complete list, view the Disneyland and Walt Disney World websites.
Come on, everybody, here we go!!! Off to Neverland! This week's episode highlights the classic Disneyland attraction: Peter Pan's Flight. It's a crowd favorite - is it one of yours?
There are some times when you have a special occasion or have a little extra room in your budget that you just want to splurge during your Disney vacation. Here is a list of ideas of how to plus up your trip!
There's a lot you really want to know before you head to the Disney parks. Here is our list of tips to help with that! These tips will help you plan and have a smoother, more enjoyable vacation!
Like it or not, sometimes it just happens. Sometimes it rains at Disney. So are you going to stay at home and miss your trip? Or worse, are you going to be on your trip and stay in your hotel? No! In this episode, we talk about ways to prepare for a rainy day at Disney, and tips on where to go/what to do when it's raining in the parks.
It's time for another Attraction Spotlight and this time we head over to Sariah's favorite attraction: Pirates of the Caribbean! There are a lot of great fun facts about this attraction and a lot of things we love about the ride!
In honor of the THE Big Game taking place this weekend, this week, Aurora and Sariah rank their top Disney Games to play as a family.
We just welcomed a new baby into our family so this week, Aurora and Sariah discuss some of the Disney babies we know and love. Which ones are our favorites? Which are the cutest? Which is best represented in the Disney parks? Hear our answers in this episode!
We are playing a new game this week... Remove, Refurb, or Retain: Disneyland Resort attraction ride edition. Play along with us and tell us what you would choose.
We are back from our Disney cruise and can't wait to share all the details! In this episode, we talk about how the boarding process went, what changes (due to COVID) we saw on board, and of course share some of the experiences and activities we participated in.
There is so much involved with a Disney vacation; so many things that most people wouldn't know they need to know/plan for before they take their trip. In this episode, we take a look at all the things you want to know about and prepare for once you book a Disney Cruise.
We are starting a new series where we highlight a different Disneyland Resort attraction each month. We'll share it's history, description, details, fun facts, and some of our memories/experiences from each one. And we're starting with Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!
Happy New Year! It's the start of a new year, so we decided to talk this week about how we start our Disney days. We have different preferences on how to start our days. Which do you relate to more? Or do you have a completely different preference?
As we welcome in the new year this week, we're looking at what's coming to the Disney parks this year. There is a lot to be excited for! What are you most excited about?
Merry Christmas! This week, we share some of our favorite things at the Disneyland Resort during the holidays. We also had a bit of news to catch up on so we cover some of that, too.
We are back from another great Disneyland trip! This week's episode is a review of our trip, including some takeaways and tips for anyone planning to travel there soon.
This week, our special guest, 11 year old Naomi, is sharing with us how she and her brothers took a complete Disneyland vacation from home!! This is such a cute and clever idea that anyone can do themselves, so we asked her to share with us what they did and how it worked for them. Listen to all of her fun ideas and ways that made their Disneyland experience real and magical for them - all without ever leaving home!
We are playing a new game! We're pulling up live wait times for Disneyland and Walt Disney World and then decide whether we feel that attraction is worth the current wait.
This is a continuation of our discussion from last week, episode 55, about things that sometimes go wrong while at Disney. We finish off the list this week and try to offer suggestions on how to prevent, and/or handle, these common issues that occasionally come up during a trip.
We all want to have a perfect trip when we go on vacation, but the truth is, sometimes things don't go according to plan. We made a list of things that sometimes go wrong when you're at Disney and try to offer suggestions on ways to prevent them, or how to handle them if they occur. Our list ended up being a bit long, so this is part one and we'll follow up next week with More Things That Sometimes Go Wrong at Disney. ;)
This week is our podcast's one year anniversary! So we invited Ryan to join us playing a game of Verses. We compare several similar attractions and pick our favorites! Play along with us! Thank you for listening for this past year!
Happy Halloween!! This week, we're discussing Disney Villains! Who is the most evil? Who has the best side kick? Which is our favorite? Listen to find out!
Disney Genie is up and running at Walt Disney World and we have more information about how it's going and how it works! We go over the free Disney Genie portion, as well as the paid Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane options. The big question is: "Is it worth it?" That's going to depend on you! Listen to all the details and then decide if this will be right for your trip.
Finishing up our series of episodes all about the Walt Disney World Resort, this week we talk about the rest of the world! Shopping districts, spas & salons, golfing, fishing, and other recreational activities... there is just so much available to do! And that's on top of all the theme parks, water parks, and amazing hotels. We haven't done most of the things we discuss today, but we'll do our best to give you an overview of each one. In doing so, we've added some to our list of what we'd like to do during our next visit. Maybe you will too!
There is so much to do at Walt Disney World, not just the 4 main theme parks that you probably think of first. There are also two water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Both are lots of fun and both are the focus of our discussion this week.
We are finishing up our series about the Walt Disney World main theme parks, talking this week about Animal Kingdom. It is the newest of the WDW theme parks, and the biggest! In this episode, we share some Animal Kingdom fun facts, park info, and of course, some of our favorite things there.
Continuing on with our series about the Walt Disney World theme parks, this week we are talking about Disney's Hollywood Studios. This park has seen lots of changes, including recently, and we talk about some of that. Plus, of course, some of our favorites!
Last week, we talked about the Magic Kingdom and this week we're staying on the subject of Walt Disney World parks, talking all about EPCOT. We'll share some info, a few fun facts, and of course, our favorites from this park!
A few weeks ago, we did a couple of episodes about the parks at the Disneyland Resort. Now we're heading over to Florida to talk about the parks at Walt Disney World, starting with the Magic Kingdom!
Not everyone likes to get an early start in the parks. And sometimes, even those who do, for some reason or another, may have times when they just get a later start than normal. This week, we discuss late starts in the parks. Why we might have them, what the benefits can be, and some tips on how to manage your time best in that situation.
It's obvious that the Disney parks are a fun place to go with kids. But what about when you are going without kids? In this episode, Sariah is joined by special guests Debi and Lucas to discuss how their Disney park trips change when they go without kids. They share experiences and tips for others who may also be planning an adult only Disney trip.
We have all been waiting for over a year to hear when and how FastPasses would return to the Disney Parks. We have watched a new system in place at Disneyland Paris and wondered if that would be the future here in the US, too. And now we know! We are getting our own new system (well, kind of new) at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland Resort! In this episode we explain (or at least try to explain) Disney Genie and Disney Genie +, and talk about how we think it will work.
Disney cruising has returned but there is a lot you need to know before you go! This week, we're sharing all the info on how cruising has changed, what policies you need to be aware of, etc if you plan to cruise in 2021.
Last week we highlighted the Disneyland Park. This week, we are crossing the esplanade to visit Disney California Adventure Park. Join us as we share a few tidbits of info on this park and then our list of favorites.
We're talking about the Happiest Place on Earth this week - Disneyland Park! In this week's episode we do a quick Disneyland Park overview and then share our favorites: restaurants, rides, shows, memories, etc.
With news of Disneyland Paris' new paid pass system, which replaces their FastPass system, we are wondering if this is going to be the same or similar as what will be coming to the US parks. This episode explains the two systems Disneyland Paris has announced, what we like about each and what we're concerned about. Will either of these systems come to the US parks? Time will tell!
We are back from our Disneyland trip! We had a great time and made a video diary from it which is posted on our YouTube channel. But in this week's podcast episode we go over some of the things we experienced, polices/procedures in place right now to let you know what to expect at the Disneyland parks this summer.
Happy Fourth of July! This week we share the top 10 Patriotic attractions in the Disney parks. These attractions are available every day of the year and are a different side to the Disney parks than we usually talk about.
The ADTs are heading to Disneyland this week! But before we go, we discuss some of the new (or new to us) attractions, food, etc. that we'll encounter while there and decide whether it's on our list to experience this trip or not.
For Father's Day, we invited Aurora's dad to join us. He shares a guy's thoughts on a variety of Disney vacation questions. We hope all of the Disney Dads out there are having a wonderful Father's Day this weekend!
Whether you're driving or flying, chances are, you're traveling in some form when you're heading to Disney. Some love the travel to and from. Others, not so much. In this episode we share some travel tips to help make your travel smoother and more enjoyable for everyone.
Avenger's Campus is open at Disneyland!! So this week, Sariah and Aurora talk all about the Marvel movies - sharing their favorites, thoughts, etc.
It's summer! And that means it's getting hot in the parks. So this week, Sariah and Aurora share their tips on how to keep cool while at Disney.
It's part of just about any vacation - souvenir shopping! And it's true, souvenir pricing can be a bit higher at places like Disney. This week, Aurora and Sariah share some free souvenirs you can get during your Disney vacation, as well as some (nearly free) inexpensive options, but they also share what souvenirs they regret getting, which souvenirs have been the most useful, and of course what souvenirs have been their favorites.
Packing for a cruise is very different from packing for a Disney parks trip. This week, we are sharing several items that we recommend you pack for your next Disney Cruise.
For Mother's Day, we are sharing 15 mom hacks to use in the Disney Parks. Things that will help your trip with the kids go smoother and be more memorable (for the right reasons) for everyone! Happy Mother's Day!
Planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming and sometimes it is hard to know where to start! This week, Sariah and Aurora talk about the 10 questions you should ask yourself when planning your trip to help make sure you're planning the best trip for your family.
When going to the Disney Parks one big question/debate that many people have is whether to stay on Disney property or off property. This week, Sariah and Aurora discuss the pros and cons to each and share what their preferences are and why.
As we get closer to Disneyland's reopening, we're learning more about what to expect when it does! We'll share some of that information. Then we battle it out as we answer some Disney Trivia questions. Play along with us!
This week, Aurora is joined by her cousins once again. This time, they each share what they would do if they were able to do whatever they wanted at Disneyland. Then they collaborate to create their ideal Disneyland Kids Day.
Happy Easter! Disney does have some special things they like to do to help people celebrate Easter while on their Disney vacation, Today we talk about that ... as well as some fun news about Disneyland!
Sariah sits down with her sister, Ruth, to talk all about taking your very young children to Disney. How young is too young? This episode is full of tips for planning, preparing for, packing for, and enjoying the Disney parks with an infant or young toddler.
This week, Sariah and Aurora talk about things you should know if you're planning on going on a Disney Cruise.
It's been a full year since Disneyland closed for COVID-19. Back then, we had no idea it would be for so long - no one did! And during this past year, if you're anything like us, you've had many days where you just MISSED DISNEY!! What did you do in those moments? In this week's episode, Sariah and Aurora share some of the things they've done this past year to get their Disney fix when they couldn't go to the parks.
Exactly one year ago, Sariah and Aurora took their last Disneyland trip. Not knowing at the time, that just a couple of days after getting home, Disneyland would close for more than a year!!! Join us as we look back on that trip!
In this episode, Sariah and Aurora discuss what you'd want to take with you into the parks - everything from what you'd need if you were going in bagless (is that a word?), to what you'd want if you had a larger bag, like a backpack or maybe a stroller. Not surprisingly, most of the time, we fall in the middle somewhere. ;)
We're talking about all the things that you should be aware of before heading out on your Disney parks vacation. Being familiar with these terms and procedures will help make your Disney trip more magical!
Happy Valentine's Day! Aurora takes a week off while Sariah is joined by her sister, Debi, and brother-in-law, Lucas, as they share their Disneyland proposal story with us.
So far, we've mostly talked about the Disney parks in our episodes, but this week we turn our attention to highlighting what's awesome about Disney Cruise Line.
This week Sariah and Rori talk about some of the latest announcements from Disney. Some we are excited about, some we aren't sure how we feel yet, but we discuss the pros and cons for each.
It's game time! Sariah and Aurora play a round of Would You Rather, Disney travel style. Play along with us - which would you rather?
Sariah and Aurora share the must-have items that make their packing list for a Disney park vacation.
Aurora takes this week off while Sariah is joined by her sister, Ruth. Ruth shares with us some great tips on how to take a Disney vacation with a large family, while staying within your budget, and also while providing a very fun and full vacation, creating magical memories for everyone in the family.
It's a new year and there is so much to look forward to! In this episode, Sariah and Aurora put the past behind us and focus on all the good that's coming to the Disney Parks this year.
This week, Sariah and Aurora discuss Disney Fireworks. What have been their favorite Disney fireworks shows, what are their favorite places to watch them, along with some tips and tricks.
Merry Christmas! This week, Sariah and Aurora talk about giving the gift of a Disney vacation! We discuss the pros and cons of visiting the Disney parks during the week between Christmas and New Years, give tips on preparing for a visit during that week, and some fun ways to "wrap" a Disney vacation.
Sariah and Aurora discuss which Disney destinations are currently closed, which are currently open and what to expect when visiting the open destinations during this time. Recorded and Published Dec 13, 2020.
Sariah and Rori are joined once again by Rori's cousins to talk more about their experiences with Disneyland.
This week, Sariah and Rori are joined by Rori's cousins to talk about their experiences with Disneyland.
In honor of Thanksgiving coming up this week, Sariah and Aurora discuss some of the food options at the Disney Parks.
One commonly asked question is: "Which is better? Disneyland or Walt Disney World?" In this episode, Sariah and Aurora discuss the differences between these two magical destinations and share some of their preferences.
Sariah and Aurora discuss several reasons why they (and many others) keep going back to Disney for their vacations.
Sariah and Aurora introduce themselves, share some of their Disney travel background, and reveal why they decided to start their podcast.