{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Family Style Magic","home_page_url":"https://www.familystylemagic.com","feed_url":"https://www.familystylemagic.com/json","description":"Welcome to Family Style Magic, your ultimate guide to creating unforgettable family adventures! Hosted by passionate Disney enthusiasts, each episode is packed with tips, tricks, and enchanting stories that bring the magic of family vacations to life. Whether you're planning your first trip to Walt Disney World or looking for new ways to add a sprinkle of magic to everyday moments, we've got you covered. Join us as we explore the best destinations and celebrate the joy of family travel. Get ready to embark on a journey of wonder and excitement—one magical adventure at a time!","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Serving up magical adventures for the whole family!","pubdate":"2024-09-06T03:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2025 by Emily Hatfield","owner":"Robert \u0026 Emily Hatfield","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/73afd07c-301b-4a54-88e0-e1d1c1f49747/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"5f2eb59e-0b63-44d7-8a76-06c53b61e569","title":"Episode 4: Navigating Epcot With Kids","url":"https://www.familystylemagic.com/4","content_text":"In this episode of Family Style Magic, we dive into the world of Epcot at Walt Disney World and share tips and tricks for exploring this park with your little ones. Epcot is known for its futuristic flair and world showcases, but it can also be a challenge to navigate with kids. We’ll guide you through the must-see attractions, hidden gems, and strategies for keeping everyone in your family entertained and happy throughout the day. Whether you’re traveling with toddlers or teens, this episode is packed with advice to ensure your Epcot adventure is magical for the whole family!\n\n\n\nShow Highlights:\n\n• Understanding Epcot’s Layout: Tips for getting familiar with the park’s unique layout, including the two main areas—Future World and World Showcase—and how to plan your day around them.\n\n• Kid-Friendly Attractions: A rundown of Epcot’s top attractions for kids of all ages, including rides, shows, and interactive experiences that are sure to captivate young minds.\n\n• Best Places to Eat with Kids: Our recommendations for family-friendly dining options within Epcot, from quick-service spots to sit-down restaurants that cater to younger palates.\n\n• Fun and Educational Activities: Discover the educational opportunities at Epcot, including hands-on exhibits, cultural experiences in the World Showcase, and scavenger hunts that turn learning into fun.\n\n• Staying Cool and Comfortable: Strategies for beating the Florida heat, finding rest areas, and keeping your family comfortable during a full day at the park.\n\nFeatured Segments:\n\n\nTop 5: Educational Experiences at EPCOT: From world cultures to agriculture, there are SO MANY things to learn at EPCOT! We break down our favorite spots.\nOne Last Question: Do I need a stroller at Walt Disney World?\n\n\nThanks for Stopping by Our Happy Little Podcast!\n\n\nSubscribe \u0026amp; Review: If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to Family Style Magic on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us create more magical content for families.\nReady to Travel?: Contact emily.hatfield@wondermakerstravel.com for expert help. She can customize a trip to Walt Disney World especially for your family. Best of all, her services are completely FREE! Request a quote today, and Emily will be in touch very soon!\nStay Tuned: In our next episode, we’ll be exploring Epcot with kids—what to do, what to eat, and how to make the most of your visit to this unique park.\nSponsored By:Ready to Book Your Trip to Walt Disney World?: Are you ready to book your trip to Walt Disney World? Contact Emily for a FREE, no obligation quote!Links:Rider Switch Service | Walt Disney World ResortEPCOT Theme Park | Walt Disney World ResortKidcot Fun Stops | EPCOT Attractions | Walt Disney World ResortTwin Umbrella Stroller (affiliate link)Stroller Fan (affiliate link)Stroller Rain Cover (affiliate link)Stroller Hook (affiliate link)","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of \u003cem\u003eFamily Style Magic,\u003c/em\u003e we dive into the world of Epcot at Walt Disney World and share tips and tricks for exploring this park with your little ones. Epcot is known for its futuristic flair and world showcases, but it can also be a challenge to navigate with kids. We’ll guide you through the must-see attractions, hidden gems, and strategies for keeping everyone in your family entertained and happy throughout the day. Whether you’re traveling with toddlers or teens, this episode is packed with advice to ensure your Epcot adventure is magical for the whole family!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/l183oQdPpkM?si=rjgtBaFNLZY6MOUf\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShow Highlights:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Understanding Epcot’s Layout:\u003c/strong\u003e Tips for getting familiar with the park’s unique layout, including the two main areas—Future World and World Showcase—and how to plan your day around them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Kid-Friendly Attractions:\u003c/strong\u003e A rundown of Epcot’s top attractions for kids of all ages, including rides, shows, and interactive experiences that are sure to captivate young minds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Best Places to Eat with Kids:\u003c/strong\u003e Our recommendations for family-friendly dining options within Epcot, from quick-service spots to sit-down restaurants that cater to younger palates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Fun and Educational Activities:\u003c/strong\u003e Discover the educational opportunities at Epcot, including hands-on exhibits, cultural experiences in the World Showcase, and scavenger hunts that turn learning into fun.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Staying Cool and Comfortable:\u003c/strong\u003e Strategies for beating the Florida heat, finding rest areas, and keeping your family comfortable during a full day at the park.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Segments:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 5: Educational Experiences at EPCOT:\u003c/strong\u003e From world cultures to agriculture, there are SO MANY things to learn at EPCOT! We break down our favorite spots.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Last Question:\u003c/strong\u003e Do I need a stroller at Walt Disney World?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThanks for Stopping by Our Happy Little Podcast!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubscribe \u0026amp; Review:\u003c/strong\u003e If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to Family Style Magic on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us create more magical content for families.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Travel?:\u003c/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:emily.hatfield@wondermakerstravel.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemily.hatfield@wondermakerstravel.com\u003c/a\u003e for expert help. She can customize a trip to Walt Disney World especially for your family. Best of all, her services are completely FREE! \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026c=0\u0026w=1\u0026flr=0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRequest a quote today, and Emily will be in touch very soon!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay Tuned:\u003c/strong\u003e In our next episode, we’ll be exploring Epcot with kids—what to do, what to eat, and how to make the most of your visit to this unique park.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026amp;c=0\u0026amp;w=1\u0026amp;flr=0\u0026amp;usp=mail_form_link\"\u003eReady to Book Your Trip to Walt Disney World?\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026amp;c=0\u0026amp;w=1\u0026amp;flr=0\u0026amp;usp=mail_form_link\"\u003eAre you ready to book your trip to Walt Disney World? Contact Emily for a FREE, no obligation quote!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rider Switch Service | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/rider-switch/\"\u003eRider Switch Service | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EPCOT Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot/\"\u003eEPCOT Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kidcot Fun Stops | EPCOT Attractions | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/kidcot-fun-stops/\"\u003eKidcot Fun Stops | EPCOT Attractions | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Twin Umbrella Stroller (affiliate link)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://amzn.to/3XpHNjb\"\u003eTwin Umbrella Stroller (affiliate link)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stroller Fan (affiliate link)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://amzn.to/4dM1bNb\"\u003eStroller Fan (affiliate link)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stroller Rain Cover (affiliate link)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://amzn.to/3X6ftB7\"\u003eStroller Rain Cover (affiliate link)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stroller Hook (affiliate link)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://amzn.to/4dZ3Cfi\"\u003eStroller Hook (affiliate link)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-09-06T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/73afd07c-301b-4a54-88e0-e1d1c1f49747/5f2eb59e-0b63-44d7-8a76-06c53b61e569.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32305237,"duration_in_seconds":2018}]},{"id":"8e512ac8-4993-4449-b348-720c7874762f","title":"Episode 3: Navigating Magic Kingdom with Kids","url":"https://www.familystylemagic.com/3","content_text":"In this episode of Family Style Magic, we're diving into the heart of Walt Disney World—the Magic Kingdom! Navigating this iconic park with kids can be an unforgettable experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. We're here to help you along the journey, from transportation to the park and managing the downtime to finding places to wait out the Florida rain, we’ve got the tips you need to make your family’s day at the Magic Kingdom as magical as possible.\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Learn:\n\n\nThe six lands that comprise Magic Kingdom: We'll break down Magic Kingdom into its six divisions to help you get around without taking a million steps!\nThe best places to find relief from the weather: It's Florida; of course it's going to rain at least a little each day! And you know it's going to be HOT. Find out our favorite places to go to beat the heat and the downpours.\nOur favorite food: From quick snacks to sit-down dining, we're dishing out our favorite spots in Magic Kingdom!\nWhen you gotta go...: Be prepared for when ... ahem nature calls ... by scouting out the restrooms in advance. You'll thank us later!\n\n\nFeatured Segments:\n\n\nTop 5: Queues in The Magic Kingdom for Kids: Waiting at Magic Kingdom is inevitable, but some of the lines are more fun for kids than others are!\nOne Last Question: Is it worth the cost to add Memory Maker so you can have all of those PhotoPass pictures from Walt Disney World's photographers?\n\n\nThanks for Stopping by Our Happy Little Podcast!\n\n\nSubscribe \u0026amp; Review: If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to Family Style Magic on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us create more magical content for families.\nReady to Travel?: Contact emily.hatfield@wondermakerstravel.com for expert help. She can customize a trip to Walt Disney World especially for your family. Best of all, her services are completely FREE! Request a quote today, and Emily will be in touch very soon!\nStay Tuned: In our next episode, we’ll be exploring Epcot with kids—what to do, what to eat, and how to make the most of your visit to this unique park.\nSponsored By:Ready to Book Your Trip to Walt Disney World?: Are you ready to book your trip to Walt Disney World? Contact Emily for a FREE, no obligation quote!Links:Casey's Corner Pianist | Walt Disney World ResortWhat is Memory Maker | Memory Maker FAQ | Walt Disney WorldMemory Maker at Walt Disney World","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of \u003cem\u003eFamily Style Magic,\u003c/em\u003e we\u0026#39;re diving into the heart of Walt Disney World—the Magic Kingdom! Navigating this iconic park with kids can be an unforgettable experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. We\u0026#39;re here to help you along the journey, from transportation to the park and managing the downtime to finding places to wait out the Florida rain, we’ve got the tips you need to make your family’s day at the Magic Kingdom as magical as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/v1IfHcLOSvY?si=Yr25kHNdFfSb2OI_\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You\u0026#39;ll Learn:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe six lands that comprise Magic Kingdom\u003c/strong\u003e: We\u0026#39;ll break down Magic Kingdom into its six divisions to help you get around without taking a million steps!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best places to find relief from the weather:\u003c/strong\u003e It\u0026#39;s Florida; of course it\u0026#39;s going to rain at least a little each day! And you know it\u0026#39;s going to be HOT. Find out our favorite places to go to beat the heat and the downpours.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur favorite food:\u003c/strong\u003e From quick snacks to sit-down dining, we\u0026#39;re dishing out our favorite spots in Magic Kingdom!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you gotta go...:\u003c/strong\u003e Be prepared for when ... \u003cem\u003eahem\u003c/em\u003e nature calls ... by scouting out the restrooms in advance. You\u0026#39;ll thank us later!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Segments:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 5: Queues in The Magic Kingdom for Kids:\u003c/strong\u003e Waiting at Magic Kingdom is inevitable, but some of the lines are more fun for kids than others are!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Last Question:\u003c/strong\u003e Is it worth the cost to add Memory Maker so you can have all of those PhotoPass pictures from Walt Disney World\u0026#39;s photographers?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThanks for Stopping by Our Happy Little Podcast!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubscribe \u0026amp; Review:\u003c/strong\u003e If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to Family Style Magic on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us create more magical content for families.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Travel?:\u003c/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:emily.hatfield@wondermakerstravel.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemily.hatfield@wondermakerstravel.com\u003c/a\u003e for expert help. She can customize a trip to Walt Disney World especially for your family. Best of all, her services are completely FREE! \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026c=0\u0026w=1\u0026flr=0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRequest a quote today, and Emily will be in touch very soon!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay Tuned:\u003c/strong\u003e In our next episode, we’ll be exploring Epcot with kids—what to do, what to eat, and how to make the most of your visit to this unique park.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026amp;c=0\u0026amp;w=1\u0026amp;flr=0\u0026amp;usp=mail_form_link\"\u003eReady to Book Your Trip to Walt Disney World?\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026amp;c=0\u0026amp;w=1\u0026amp;flr=0\u0026amp;usp=mail_form_link\"\u003eAre you ready to book your trip to Walt Disney World? Contact Emily for a FREE, no obligation quote!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Casey\u0026#39;s Corner Pianist | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/caseys-corner-pianist/\"\u003eCasey's Corner Pianist | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What is Memory Maker | Memory Maker FAQ | Walt Disney World\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/photopass/memory-maker-product/\"\u003eWhat is Memory Maker | Memory Maker FAQ | Walt Disney World\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Memory Maker at Walt Disney World\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/memory-maker/\"\u003eMemory Maker at Walt Disney World\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In this episode of Family Style Magic, we're diving into the heart of Walt Disney World—the Magic Kingdom! Navigating this iconic park with kids can be an unforgettable experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. We're here to help you along the journey.","date_published":"2024-08-30T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/73afd07c-301b-4a54-88e0-e1d1c1f49747/8e512ac8-4993-4449-b348-720c7874762f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39909169,"duration_in_seconds":2494}]},{"id":"7775639a-be97-4260-a810-8d9146de5611","title":"Episode 2: Overviewing the Parks of Walt Disney World","url":"https://www.familystylemagic.com/2","content_text":"Are you planning your first trip to Walt Disney World? Wondering about how Orlando, Florida's Walt Disney World compares to Disneyland in Anaheim, California? Robert and Emily are dishing the basics of each park – family style!\n\n\n\nAre you ready to book your trip? Get a FREE no obligation quote here!\n\nWalt Disney World is comprised of six water parks: four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom) and two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon). Today we're focusing on the four theme parks, giving you an overview of each one. We'll give you a family-sized scoop of each park, dishing out the sections (or neighborhoods if you're in EPCOT) of each park, which characters you can meet and where, the general park hours, and the nighttime spectacular at each park!\n\nWe go into more detail in the episode, but here are a few high-level facts about each park.\n\nMagic Kingdom\n\nIcon: Cinderella Castle\n\nSections: Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Liberty Square, Frontierland, Adventureland\n\nRides: around 19 (plus shows!) [Note: Disney calls both rides and shows \"attractions,\" but we're splitting them out]\n\nCharacters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy at the Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel, Elena at Princess Fairytale Hall  + Country Bears, Peter Pan, Cinderella’s Step Sisters, Aladdin and Jasmine near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (this is likely NOT an exhaustive list)\n\nNighttime Spectacular: Happily Ever After\n\nEPCOT\n\nIcon: Spaceship Earth\n\nNeighborhoods: World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, World Showcase\n\nRides: 11 (at the time this episode is releasing, Test Track is under refurbishment)\n\nCharacters: Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy + Moanna around The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana + random others in the World Showcase (we’ve seen Donald around Mexico, Mary Poppins and Alice in UK, Belle in France, Mulan in China, Anna and Elsa in Norway, Aladdin and Jasmine in Morocco).\n\nNighttime Spectacular: Luminous: The Symphony of Us\n\nHollywood Studios\n\nIcon: Hollywood Tower Hotel\n\nSections: Hollywood Boulevard (at the park's main entrance), Commissary Lane, Pixar Plaza, Toy Story Land, Animation Courtyard, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Grand Avenue, Echo Lake, Sunset Boulevard\n\nRides: 9 (plus lots of great shows!)\n\nCharacters: Mickey, Minnie, Joy, Edna Mode, Olaf, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Rey, Disney Jr pals, Live-Action Ariel + lots of roaming characters!\n\nNighttime Spectacular: Fantasmic!\n\nAnimal Kingdom\n\n*Icon: * Tree of Life\n\nLands: The Oasis, Discovery Island, Pandora: World of Avatar, Africa, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Asia, DinoLand U.S.A. (soon to be closed and reimagined)\n\n*Rides: * 7 (plus some great shows!)\n\nCharacters: Mickey and Minnie, Kevin, Donald in DinoLand, Moana at Character Landing on Discovery Island\n\nNighttime Spectacular: NoneSponsored By:Ready to Book Your Trip to Walt Disney World?: Are you ready to book your trip to Walt Disney World? Contact Emily for a FREE, no obligation quote!Links:My Disney Experience Mobile App | Walt Disney World ResortVirtual Queues | Walt Disney World ResortMagic Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World ResortMagic Kingdom GuidemapEPCOT Theme Park | Walt Disney World ResortEPCOT GuidemapDisney's Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World ResortHollywood Studios GuidemapDisney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World ResortFantasmic Show and Fireworks | Walt Disney World ResortDisney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World ResortAnimal Kingdom GuidemapTree of Life | Animal Kingdom Attractions | Walt Disney World Resort","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAre you planning your first trip to Walt Disney World? Wondering about how Orlando, Florida\u0026#39;s Walt Disney World compares to Disneyland in Anaheim, California? Robert and Emily are dishing the basics of each park – family style!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EOGvuSiLu58?si=eu7i0o1sQmWcKIgZ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to book your trip? \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026c=0\u0026w=1\u0026flr=0\u0026usp=mail_form_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eGet a FREE no obligation quote here!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalt Disney World is comprised of six water parks: four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom) and two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon). Today we\u0026#39;re focusing on the four theme parks, giving you an overview of each one. We\u0026#39;ll give you a family-sized scoop of each park, dishing out the sections (or \u003cem\u003eneighborhoods\u003c/em\u003e if you\u0026#39;re in EPCOT) of each park, which characters you can meet and where, the general park hours, and the nighttime spectacular at each park!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe go into more detail in the episode, but here are a few high-level facts about each park.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMagic Kingdom\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIcon:\u003c/strong\u003e Cinderella Castle\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSections:\u003c/strong\u003e Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Liberty Square, Frontierland, Adventureland\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRides:\u003c/strong\u003e around 19 (plus shows!) \u003cem\u003e[Note: Disney calls both rides and shows \u0026quot;attractions,\u0026quot; but we\u0026#39;re splitting them out]\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c/strong\u003e Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy at the Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel, Elena at Princess Fairytale Hall  + Country Bears, Peter Pan, Cinderella’s Step Sisters, Aladdin and Jasmine near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin \u003cem\u003e(this is likely NOT an exhaustive list)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNighttime Spectacular:\u003c/strong\u003e Happily Ever After\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEPCOT\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIcon:\u003c/strong\u003e Spaceship Earth\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeighborhoods:\u003c/strong\u003e World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, World Showcase\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRides:\u003c/strong\u003e 11 \u003cem\u003e(at the time this episode is releasing, Test Track is under refurbishment)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c/strong\u003e Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy + Moanna around The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana + random others in the World Showcase \u003cem\u003e(we’ve seen Donald around Mexico, Mary Poppins and Alice in UK, Belle in France, Mulan in China, Anna and Elsa in Norway, Aladdin and Jasmine in Morocco).\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNighttime Spectacular:\u003c/strong\u003e Luminous: The Symphony of Us\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHollywood Studios\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIcon:\u003c/strong\u003e Hollywood Tower Hotel\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSections:\u003c/strong\u003e Hollywood Boulevard (at the park\u0026#39;s main entrance), Commissary Lane, Pixar Plaza, Toy Story Land, Animation Courtyard, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Grand Avenue, Echo Lake, Sunset Boulevard\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRides:\u003c/strong\u003e 9 \u003cem\u003e(plus lots of great shows!)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c/strong\u003e Mickey, Minnie, Joy, Edna Mode, Olaf, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Rey, Disney Jr pals, Live-Action Ariel + lots of roaming characters!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNighttime Spectacular:\u003c/strong\u003e Fantasmic!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnimal Kingdom\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cem\u003eIcon: *\u003c/em\u003e Tree of Life\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLands:\u003c/strong\u003e The Oasis, Discovery Island, Pandora: World of Avatar, Africa, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Asia, DinoLand U.S.A. \u003cem\u003e(soon to be closed and reimagined)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cem\u003eRides: *\u003c/em\u003e 7 \u003cem\u003e(plus some great shows!)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c/strong\u003e Mickey and Minnie, Kevin, Donald in DinoLand, Moana at Character Landing on Discovery Island\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNighttime Spectacular:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNone\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026amp;c=0\u0026amp;w=1\u0026amp;flr=0\u0026amp;usp=mail_form_link\"\u003eReady to Book Your Trip to Walt Disney World?\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026amp;c=0\u0026amp;w=1\u0026amp;flr=0\u0026amp;usp=mail_form_link\"\u003eAre you ready to book your trip to Walt Disney World? Contact Emily for a FREE, no obligation quote!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"My Disney Experience Mobile App | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/my-disney-experience/mobile-apps/\"\u003eMy Disney Experience Mobile App | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Virtual Queues | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/virtual-queue/\"\u003eVirtual Queues | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Magic Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/\"\u003eMagic Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Magic Kingdom Guidemap\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/digital/parks-platform/parks-standard-assets/disney-world/guide-maps/magic-kingdom/MK_062824_EN_KM.pdf?2024-06-25T16:04:31+00:00\"\u003eMagic Kingdom Guidemap\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EPCOT Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot/\"\u003eEPCOT Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EPCOT Guidemap\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/digital/parks-platform/parks-standard-assets/disney-world/guide-maps/epcot/EPCOT-guidemap_061724_ENG_KM-.pdf?2024-06-17T13:46:14+00:00\"\u003eEPCOT Guidemap\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Disney\u0026#39;s Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/\"\u003eDisney's Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hollywood Studios Guidemap\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/digital/parks-platform/parks-global-assets/disney-world/guest-services/guide-maps/DHS_0224_EN.pdf?2024-02-29T18:25:56+00:00\"\u003eHollywood Studios Guidemap\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Disney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/disney-movie-magic/\"\u003eDisney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fantasmic Show and Fireworks | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/fantasmic/\"\u003eFantasmic Show and Fireworks | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom/\"\u003eDisney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Animal Kingdom Guidemap\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/digital/parks-platform/parks-global-assets/disney-world/guest-services/guide-maps/DAK-051224_ENG_KM.pdf?2024-05-10T16:04:57+00:00\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom Guidemap\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tree of Life | Animal Kingdom Attractions | Walt Disney World Resort\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/tree-of-life/\"\u003eTree of Life | Animal Kingdom Attractions | Walt Disney World Resort\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Are you planning your first trip to Walt Disney World? Wondering about how Orlando, Florida's Walt Disney World compares to Disneyland in Anaheim, California? Robert and Emily are dishing the basics of each park – family style!","date_published":"2024-08-09T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/73afd07c-301b-4a54-88e0-e1d1c1f49747/7775639a-be97-4260-a810-8d9146de5611.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39308979,"duration_in_seconds":2456}]},{"id":"2dfc229f-8748-465a-804d-d00887012278","title":"Episode 1: 8 Reasons Why Walt Disney World is the Perfect Family Vacation","url":"https://www.familystylemagic.com/1","content_text":"Welcome to Family Style Magic! For this inaugural episode, Robert and Emily explain why they believe Walt Disney World is the best, most ideal family vacation destination. Plus, this week's Top 5 is all about crowds and when is the best time to go to Walt Disney World.\n\n\n\nAre you ready to book your trip? Get a FREE no obligation quote here!\n\nWDW spans nearly 25,000 acres just southwest of Orlando. The complex is home to four theme parks, more than 25 resorts, over 200 places to eat, and MANY places to shop, including around 100 boutiques at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World’s very own outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.\n\nDisney’s theme parks were imagined by none other than Walt Disney himself. Walt had taken his children to zoos and carnivals, but he wondered why there weren’t more immersive experiences that entertained both children and adults. In 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, CA, debuting with classic rides such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Peter Pan’s Flight (which you can still ride today at both Disneyland and WDW). Disneyland was such a success on the West Coast that Walt began planning a new theme park on the East Coast which could provide a similar experience, but on a grander scale. Walt famously said, “Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland... the blessing of size. There's enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine.”\n\nWalt Disney World opened October 1, 1971, five years after Walt Disney passed away. Though he never saw its completion, Disney’s fingerprints are all over Walt Disney World. When Roy O. Disney, Walt’s brother, opened Walt Disney World, he said: “Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney… and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place… a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together. Dedicated this 25th day of October, 1971.\"\n\nToday, over 50 years later, Walt Disney World is truly the most magical place on earth! That is because of Walt Disney's vision to create environments that both adults and children could enjoy – together!_\n\nOn this episode, Robert and Emily give eight reasons why they believe a trip to Walt Disney World is the perfect family vacation!Links:When to Go to Walt Disney World in 2024 — Looking for the best time to head to Walt Disney World? Check out the 2024 crowd calendar by Wondermakers Travel!WDW Quote Inquiry FormEmily's Travel Agent Instagram!Family Style Magic - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Family Style Magic! For this inaugural episode, Robert and Emily explain why they believe Walt Disney World is the best, most ideal family vacation destination. Plus, this week\u0026#39;s Top 5 is all about crowds and when is the best time to go to Walt Disney World.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/TraLgnE1Zu0?si=oJohGammGrXQNj0y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to book your trip? \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026c=0\u0026w=1\u0026flr=0\u0026usp=mail_form_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eGet a FREE no obligation quote here!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWDW spans nearly 25,000 acres just southwest of Orlando. The complex is home to four theme parks, more than 25 resorts, over 200 places to eat, and MANY places to shop, including around 100 boutiques at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World’s very own outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisney’s theme parks were imagined by none other than Walt Disney himself. Walt had taken his children to zoos and carnivals, but he wondered why there weren’t more immersive experiences that entertained both children and adults. In 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, CA, debuting with classic rides such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Peter Pan’s Flight (which you can still ride today at both Disneyland and WDW). Disneyland was such a success on the West Coast that Walt began planning a new theme park on the East Coast which could provide a similar experience, but on a grander scale. Walt famously said, “Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland... the blessing of size. There\u0026#39;s enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalt Disney World opened October 1, 1971, five years after Walt Disney passed away. Though he never saw its completion, Disney’s fingerprints are all over Walt Disney World. When Roy O. Disney, Walt’s brother, opened Walt Disney World, he said: “Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney… and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney\u0026#39;s dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place… a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together. Dedicated this 25th day of October, 1971.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, over 50 years later, Walt Disney World is truly the most magical place on earth! That is because of Walt Disney\u0026#39;s vision to create environments that both adults and children could enjoy – \u003cem\u003etogether!\u003c/em\u003e_\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn this episode, Robert and Emily give eight reasons why they believe a trip to Walt Disney World is the perfect family vacation!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"When to Go to Walt Disney World in 2024\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.familystylemagic.com/articles/2024crowds\"\u003eWhen to Go to Walt Disney World in 2024\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Looking for the best time to head to Walt Disney World? Check out the 2024 crowd calendar by Wondermakers Travel!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"WDW Quote Inquiry Form\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5LNUWrqUCIv7ErIxrxY2oR2bsWnR9skxjmcxIzdUwkNsQlQ/viewform?vc=0\u0026amp;c=0\u0026amp;w=1\u0026amp;flr=0\"\u003eWDW Quote Inquiry Form\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emily\u0026#39;s Travel Agent Instagram!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wondermakerstravel_emily?fbclid=IwY2xjawEWhN9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYtYB1Xh5fWfwLBPLC-dpBu_AluPAREpyY6Bp3FIXLupDXC7GT289tCBbA_aem_Bms3WL9Dzjy-FgMH59oY8g\"\u003eEmily's Travel Agent Instagram!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Family Style Magic - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyStyleMagic\"\u003eFamily Style Magic - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Why move your circus to a less convenient location for vacation? Go to Walt Disney World where there's something for everyone!","date_published":"2024-07-31T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/73afd07c-301b-4a54-88e0-e1d1c1f49747/2dfc229f-8748-465a-804d-d00887012278.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24409035,"duration_in_seconds":1476}]}]}