Disney Alumni: Recent Episodes
Ally Cummins and Lindsey Farmer
It all started with a Disney College Program and here we are 3 years later. Two best friends living 5 minutes from each other in the sunshine state. We are bringing the Disney magic to you every Monday morning. Park tips, debates, our favorites, and all things Disney.
Which old school Hollywood park is the superior? We are comparing attractions, character experiences, entertainment, food/drink, and of course ambience!! These are personally our favorite parks, so this was a huge challenge!
Frozen 3, Zootopia 2, and Toy Story 3.... we are so excited!!! Well for two of them lol What do we want to see happen? What characters will come back? and a CROSSOVER?!?!?! We are just making speculations and talking about all the things we wanna see!
We also are doing a quick review of TRON Light Cycle Run since we both had our previews!
This has been a highly requested topic! If you are planning your first Disney vacation with your partner who honestly doesn't care for Disney, this is the episode for you! Lindsey's bf Tony is on today to give his honest feelings about the Disney parks and we are giving advice on what to plan and maybe what to avoid!
Words of Affirmation, Physical Touch, Acts of Service, Quality Time, and Receiving Gifts! Do you know what love language your partner is?? YOU SHOULD! lol We are putting a Disney spin on the love languages with some date ideas and what characters would be each love language!
Disney is for everyone! Especially couples! We came up with some amazing date ideas for all kinds of couple here at Walt Disney World! We left the parks out of these ideas , so these are for everyone!
Love is in the aaaiiiirrrrrrrr! With the month of love on the horizon, we are starting to get in our feels over here! Kicking off the Valentine's season with talking about our favorite Disney couples and some of our picks might surprise you! And of course we mention some classic couple we can't stand!
Some Disney characters are written to be heroes or best friends, but....... we disagree lol
Ally is back for the first time this year! We are reflecting on all Disney things that still haven't returned since the COVID shut down but more importantly talking all things coming in 2023, sharing our bucket lists, and making some fun predictions.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We are starting the new year with a bonus episode! Camille is back and we are playing a bunch of Disney games! Grab your favorite snack and play along with "Finish That Disney Lyric, First Two Words, and Just Pick One"
We finally made it to the most magical night of the year! We had the best time at MVMCP this year! We are recapping the whole event... what's worth it? what did we skip? and what surprises did we find? Thanks for such a great year guys! We are excited to see our little family grow next year!
There has been so many HUGE Disney announcements the past few weeks, we can't seem to wrap our brain around it! On a merrier note, there are so many fun overlays that happen at the Disney Parks like Haunted Mansion Holiday and the Frozen Sing Along, but what else could they do?
We all know about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Festival of the Holidays but there are so many other magical things to do around Walt Disney World during the holidays!
Hot chocolate flights, Santas from around the world, and SNOAP!! There are so many things to do at Walt Disney World during the holiday season. We know it can be overwhelming so, every year we always make a bucket list of everything we HAVE to do!
We arfe sharing some tips and fun ideas if you are ever in the Disney Parks for Thanksgiving! We also have some special shoutouts. We love you guys!
Ally and Dom just got back from their vacation on the Disney Dream! They are talking all about their trip and how Disney cruises compare to other cruiselines. Is a Disney cruise worth all the money? What offerings do they have? and then.... FANTASMIC IS BACK AT HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS!!!! Spoiler warnings about the new segments!
We are bringing Halloween Horror Nights to Magic Kingdom and turning all the lands into scare zones and haunted houses! Living dolls, k*ller clowns, and so much more!
What did you think of the sequel 30 years in the making? As usual, we are on two different sides lol
We all love Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party but none of the other Disney World parks get any love for Halloween! We are creating our own events and ideas to bring some fall love to all the parks!
Would you rather get pumpkin spiced lattes with Yzma or pumpkin beer with Gaston? Play along with one of our most popular games from last year!
Ohhhhhh boy! We are doing basic Walt Disney World trivia with two people that know almost nothing about the Disney Parks lol. Lindsey's boyfriend Tony and our good friend Maddie go head to head and yes... it's a train wreck!
Get ready for A LOT of laughs but there are some profanities dropped so just be ready!
The parks panel came with some pretty interesting announcements. Some we were shedding tears over and some we really couldn't care less. We are talking all about the Disney Parks D23 announcements so pour yourself some tea and let's do this
THE VOICE BEHIND OUR THEME SONG IS HEREEEEEE!! We are making a list of the top 5 Disney songs of all time (yes it was super stressful), We also discuss who has the best villain song and what is the best Disney soundtrack overall.
Once again, we go head to head becuase there are just some Disney characters that we canNOT agree on! Some you'll know and some will surprise you lol! ALSO, D23 is around the corner and we make some predictions on what we think is gonna happen!
There are so many Disney characters and movies that aren't represented in the Disney parks. We are talking all about what movies we think need to turned into a Disney attraction! (Even though Lindsey is always rips on IPs lol)
On today's episode, we are playing the game Buy or Sell! Dom is giving us some controversial Disney opinions and we have to either buy it (agree) or sell it (disagree)! We have to argue whatever side we take! Ready to play with us? We are talking Galaxys Edge, The Contemporary Resort, and many more debates in the Disney community.
Lindsey went to the very first Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party so up first is a mini review! As always, we have some Disney updates for you and then GAME ON!! We are doing the most random Disney trivia quizzes online. Some were easy, some were hard, and some even surprised us. Have fun and play along with us!
Summer weather is still here and oh boy is it HOT!! A few weeks go, we talked about how to escape the heat in the parks but an even better way to escape the heat is the resorts!! Guys there are so many fun things to do at the resorts and it is such a fun way to avoid the crowds too!
We are still survivng the summer weather here in Florida and we have not given enough love to the Disney water parks! Blizzard Beach is still closed but Typhoon Lagoon is such a fun place to beat the heat! We are having some fun and creating our ideal water park for Disney World. Food, drinks, characters, slides, and MORE!
In celebration of Ally's engagement, we are talking all about Disney proposal ideas based on your partner's favorite park! These are mostly free ideas (well free after you pay for park tickets lol)! Featuring a fun surprise and life updates!
starting things off at Toy Story 3 and going all the way to the year 5000 (close enough) to Monsters Inc! There is so much to cover in part 2!
Our Pixar girl is back! Lindsey and Ryan are talking all about the Pixar Theory! If you didn't know, there is a WHOLE Pixar universe and all of the movies are connected. Between storylines, easter eggs, and the same evil corporation, there are so many interesting things that connect all these movies together!
Last week, we talked about what to pack on your summer trip to Walt Disney World... this week we are talking about how to escape the heat! There are so many attractions and shows that are inside with air conditioning! We are gonna tell you where to go and the BEST times to go!
Packing for a Disney vacation is defintely stessful, especially in the summer! We are here to give you a guide!
Everything we talk about today is on Ally's amazon storefront so definitely go check it out on her link tree!
This is a mini episode about whats going on in the Disney Parks this week and what Lindsey & Ally have going on for the summer! Life happens and we can never thank you guys enough for all the support!
We open this episode with a mini review of Multiverse of Madness so SPOILER ALERT if you have't seen it yet! It certainly wasn't Ally's cup of tea but Lindsey is obsessed!
We are wrapping out our mental health series with how to bring the magic of Disney to everyday life! This was our saving grace during the COVID shut down.
It's the Lindsey birthday special! We are celebrating in one of our favorite places on property! Believe it or not, Disney has some super fun night life! We are talking about the best spots on property to have a great time with some friends!
Another episode to celebrate mental health awareness month! We are focusing on social media this week. We love creating Disney content but as with all social media, it comes with stress and anxiety. We are talking about how social media has impacted our mental health and some ways we have been able to grow a positive mind set.
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Licensed councelor and fellow Disney aduly, Ashton is joining us to talk about the negative sterotypes the Disney community faces, the reason we all love Disney as much as we do, and most importantly how to prioritze your mental health.
Can you believe there's 11 countries in the world showcase but there is room for over 20?!?! We are getting ready to take a trip around the world and we can;t help but think about what countries we want to see in EPCOT!!
Plus a spoiler free review of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Time for a HOT TAKE!! We are ranking the lands of Magic Kingdom from worst to best! We always have some fun facts and some of these lists honestly may surprise you cuz we definitely surprised each other lol!
"A dollar is a dollar" is what we like to say! We have some simple tips to save some money while you're spending the day in the parks!
He is one of the most iconic Disney characters of all time but yet kind of a total a**. We talk about the way he treats Wendy, Tinkerbell, and how all the other characters fit into this! PSA this is just another perspective on a classic, please don't take this all too seriously :) love you guys!!
We do have a trigger warning before the episode about toxic behavior.
What would our perfect Disney park have? It may surprise you! Lands, rides, food, all that magical stuff. Be ready for lots of fun facts and side tangents lol
We are with the tips and tricks of our favorite EPCOT festival this year! Which booths are a must do? Which are the best bang for your buck? And which are not worth even looking at? We also have some fun info on activities and souvenirs!
Disney Alumni turns ONE!!! We cannot believe a year has already gone by! We are refelcting on this last year and oh boy has it been a whirl wind. We love you guys so much and hope you appreciate this episode!!
This has been a highly requested topic! We each get asked about this a lot. How to handle a quick trip to Disney! So many people only have a weekend and there is SO much to get done in just 2 days. Honestly, the options are endless so we are giving you some of our suggestions!
We have a magical guest this week! We are talking all about entertainment at Walt Disney World and then Aaron gives us some amazing insight about being a bird trainer at Animal Kingdom!
Inspired by the "smash or pass" tik tok trend, we are playing marry, kiss, kill with Disney characters! We try to keep it family friendly here so instead of kill, we are ghosting lol we have some cameos from the peanut gallery this episode lol play aklong with us!!
Happy Valentine's Day!! Plan a special date night for your SO based on their favorite Disney princess... we hear the wedding bells already!
We are calling this one the Ally special!
Yes, most people know that Disney World is very good with handling food allergies/sensitivities. There are always chicken finigers, popcorn, and the basics BUT... Ally knows the spots that are defitenly worth stopping at for things like gluten free calamari, lobster mac and cheese, and all the good stuff!
We are here to defend the underrated Disney characters!! There are some who put their friend's dreams above their own and their are some who are just hilarious!! We share your picks as well!!
We are still in shock over the loss of the Magical Express so.... NOW WHAT?! We have the replacement information for you. And now that we think about it, what is really the benefit of staying at Disney resorts anymore? I mean super cute theming DUH but there is so much more!
WE ARE BACK!!!! We had to say goodbye to alot of things in 2021 but there are so many magical things returning in 2022! We are talking about all the new things coming to Walt Disney World and even the old things that are finally returning!
PLUS an interesting change coming to Fantasmic!
Get ready for a Disney food review from a girl who is gluten free and a picky eater lol
This is our LAST episode of 2021!! We are taking a Christmas break to work, spend time with loved ones, and refuel for next year! We love you guys so much!
Surprise surprise, we LOVE Christmas! At some of the parks, there just isn't enough Christmas lights. What holiday stuff would you want to see at all of the parks?
We all love Beauty and the BEast Enchanted Christmas and Olaf's Frozen Adventure! But what if the other Disney princesses got holiday sequels? Rapunzel has her first Christmas in Corona, Ariel brings the holidays under the sea, and some other fun ideas!
Keep listening for a random rant about Spiderman lol
Would you rather eat Christmas cookies with Santa or drink hot chocolate with Olaf? Play another game of would you rather with us! We had so much fun making this episode!
We had a magicial staycation full of Christmas cheer and we are so happy we got to share it with you guys! We FINALLY got some live footage recorded and are giving you guys all the details for the Very Merry after hours event! Also, a food review from Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom. We know this restuarant gets a lot of hate but does it really deserve it?
We are SO THANKFUL for you guys this year!
This episode features a side rant about Genie Plus and a special ending from a special guest lol
We truly missed the holidays at Disney World and we are getting excited for the Very Merry After Hours! What if more rides at Disney got Christmas overlays? What would you do?
The holidays have ARRIVED in the most magical place on Earth! There are so many things returning to Disney World this holiday season and we are here to tell you about them ALL!!
We all know about the 999 happy haunts that reside in the Haunted Mansion but what about George? Mary? Mr. One Way? The Disney Parks have a lot more happy haunts than we knew about!!
Even villains need love too! This episode is inspired by our obession witht the Bachelor franchise! Which villains will get a rose?
There has been a lot of talk in the Disney Community lately about all of the changes that have come to the most magical place on Earth. The 50th anniversary celebration is here!! New fireworks, new food, and new merchandise... what's worth it and what's a waste of time? Join us for some real talk this week!
A lot of new experiences for both of us this week! Lindsey is back from California and which Halloween Party is the best... Oogie Boogie Bash, Not So Scary, or Boo Bash? Space 220 is now open! What's good and is it worth the money?
Halloween has arrived at the Disney Parks and we are playing a fun game to celebrate! LEt's start with this one... Would you rather trick-or-treat in Arendelle or Corona?
It's no secret that alot of things have been cut from the most magical place on Earth and our favorite Halloween treats were no exception! Our resident Disney snack expert has joined our table this week!
I mean those two things are the same right? No ones really happy with the new passholder program at WDW but we are breaking down the pros and cons for you! And then.... we all have that thing at Disney we know is a waste of money but we just can't help ourselves.
A royal suite, a fish tank, overnight safaris, and a joy ride with a car boat.... and that's only half of the story!
What's better than happy hour? Disney Happy Hour. If you love a good drink deal then this is the episode for you! Disney Springs is full of great happy hpur deals but we also throw in some other good drink deals across all of WDW!
4 Parks, so many drinks! Treat yourself to some of our favorite drinks on Disney Property!
Which Disney PIXAR movie is your favorite? RIGHT! It's impossible to pick just one so, we are talking about our top 5 favorite PIXAR movies! Some of our choices may surprise you but in true PIXAR fashion, the emotions got real. Real tears were shed during this episode.
(PS- during the episode someone makes a comment about the Toy Story release date, we know we made a mistake lol)
Lindsey nerding out here! I am talking all about the origin tales of The Little Mermaid and Frozen. Do you think they are going to be as dark as the Brother's Grimm tales?? How many similarities do you think there are?? Let's find out!
WE'RE BAACCCKKKKK!!! Summer vacation is over and we are talking all things Disneyland including AVENGER'S CAMPUS!! Some things we have to say about the new Marvel land may surprise and play a game of DL vs WDW with us!
Ally is going to Disneyland, Lindsey is visiting family, the girls are taking a summer break but there are some fun changes coming too :)
Three movies means three episodes! We took on the impossible task of deciding which HSM is truly the greatest. Honestly you might think we were solving a crime. The results may surprise you lol
Every movie needs a villain. If Sharpay is the victim, then who is the true villain of the greatest DCOM ever?
Ashley Tisdale said it best, "Sharpay was chasing her dream, Troy and Gabriella were chasing each other." But just wait there are SO MANY reasons why our fabulous queen deserved so much more than what she got
July 1st... Disney fireworks are back! We seriously cannot be more excited... watching the fireworks has always been our favorite part of the magic. So where are the best spots to see the fireworks? What should you avoid? We have the answers!
Between the randorm storms and the extreme heat, enjoying the Disney Parks becomes a bit tougher. Don't let the heat ruin the magic for you :) We have the do's and don'ts of surving the Florida summer!
We are putting a Disney twist on our favorite game from middle school lol. We are playing Keep, Retheme, Tear Down with Walt Disney World attractions. Trust me... it's harder than you think.
GUYSSSSSSS she is here! The third DCP roomie is here this week! The stars aligned and Disney announced the college program is returning! If you want to apply, we are talking all about the application & interview process, move in day, and all the craziness that comes with making magic!
In celebration of Lindsey's birthday coming up, we are talking all about ways to celebrate your birthday at the most magical place on Earth! Things that Disney provides and ideas you can do on your own! Cheers to another magical birthday!
Lindsey here.... Ally is away with family this week (miss youuuuuuuuu)! So I am giving a history lesson on the original tales of some of the Disney Princesses. This week I am talking about Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Tiana. What are the similarities? And what are the gruesome details we don't see in the Disney Classic versions.
A lot of people asked us what we wear to the parks and we were so excoted to talk about that with you guys this week! We are all about merging comfort and style together. Shoes, pants, shirts, even bras... we talk about it all this week. This was the most fun we had recording and we hope you have just as much fun listening!
Do you ever wish you could be an Imagineer? We definitely do! We Disney people love sharing all of our magical ideas. Some we love, some we hate but this week Ally & I talk about some re-theme ideas for lands in Disney World!
Disney fans stand by their attractions until the end of time, even for rides they don't truly enjoy. Did a certain attraction pop into your head as you read that? I am sure there is one. We are talking about the CLASSIC Disney attractions that everyone loves but secretly hates.
"What could be more important than a little something to eat?" Winnie the Pooh's words could not be more true. This week is all about FOOD! We are talking about our favorite quick service and table service spots in Walt Disney World. Listen for some allergy friendly options, light options for hot days, and unique snacks you can't find at other spots!
Hey, Lindsey here..... it's Ally's turn for the random question of the week and let me tell you, it hits heavy. BUT this episode is all about our favorite spots throughout the entire Walt Disney World Resort. This isn't about rides or resturants... it's about the places where we feel the most magic!
So last week, we introduced you to ourselves. Lindsey and Ally and how it all began. This week we talk about the cast member side of our program. What we loved, crazy guest stories, and the most important question of all..... did it ruin the magic?
"It all started with a mouse." For Ally and I, it all started with the Disney College Program. We wanted to start our podcast off the same way our friendship did! We talk about how we met, life during the college program, and how the program changed our lives. Enjoy our very first episode!