Disney Hour Express

Say it ain't so!! This week, we're talking about the late breaking news that revealed where the upcoming Monster Inc. Land will be placed in Hollywood Studios. If you're able to read the episode's title than you'll probably feel the arrow through your felt covered heart. Also, Abbie shares the deets on the newest addition to the Seven Seas, the Disney Treasure. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

This week, Abbie goes down the rabbit hole of Disney on TV and Rob gets distracted while attempting to explain the Star Wars film schedule delays. We've got park news including Tiana's Bayou opening in Disneyland and resort decorations springing to life. You'll also find out why Abbie couldn't let Prince be in the same place as Elton John. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Disney is in full holiday mode and we're checking on just how much tinsel is around the parks. We're covering all the new editions to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays...even though it hasn't started yet. Who doesn't like snope talk in November? We hope not you! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Abbie's back! This is a mostly news filled episode with a Abbie twist. We're talking holiday transitions, permits for dinosaurs, and horses walking on glass...and we even let Rob speak. As always, thanks for listening? To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Red Alert! Red Alert! Abbie is not in this episode, but you're saved from the much maligned Rob only episode by a special guest cohost. After taking a week off, we had a lot to catch up on, so this is a Disney/Universal news heavy episode. We're talking construction behind Thunder Mountain, ride heights in Epic Universe, and so much more on this week's episode. How many times can we use "episode" in one podcast description? Apparently, five. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Would you rather listen to this podcast or...??? That's right! It's the return of "Would You Rather?" Abbie and Rob put each other to the test AGAIN to share what they would do when put in the Disney hot seat. Plus, we cover what happens when Disney World runs into extreme weather like the recent hurricanes. Here's hoping you didn't choose the "or"!!! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

This is the theme park kumite you've been waiting for! Disneyland vs Disney World! We look at what makes both of these iconic theme parks unique and discover just how different they actually are. There hasn't been a beef this big since 2Pac and Biggie. Which park comes out on top? That's for you to decide. (and you'll hopefully let us know in the comments) Thanks for listening!

Get those olfactory glands ready because we're talking about the odors...err...fragrances of Disney. What does Disney do to make sure you can be transported back to The Magic even from the checkout line at the grocery store? What did the Imagineers come up with to delivery those scents at just the right time? All this, a talking recycling bin, and the news on this week's episode! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to purchase any of the scents from our friends at Magic Candle Company (https://magiccandlecompany.com/), use code FTPMAGIC for 10% off.  If you'd like to reach out to Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

This week, we're going deep into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. If you've ever wanted some Bayou backstory (and lots of gumbo talk) this is the episode for you. Plus, we welcome in some new additions to Animal Kingdom and talk about a Marvel rumor that could the change the fate of both Orlando theme parks. As always, thanks for listening! To reach out to Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

It's September so that means people are getting scared in theme parks in Florida. We covering Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 33 on this week's episode. We're breaking down the houses, scare zones, and Stay Puft S'mores. Throw on last year's costume and join us for a horrifyingly good time. Thanks for listening.  To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

What happens when you put a Disney podcast host in Orlando on non-Disney business? They have to make their way to Disney property of course! Does Abbie have a new favorite Disney dining experience? Is it worth going to Trader Sam's with just two people? Should you go on any rides during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Answers to all these questions and more on this week's episode. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

We're taking a trip around the world as we go over the ins and outs of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. We're talking treats and the beats as we rundown the list of performers at this year's Eat to the Beat Concert Series in the American Pavillion at EPCOT. As if that wasn't enough, we're all treated to a live performance of an original as yet untitled song sung by our very own Abbie. It's a musical treat for your eardrums. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com With enough gumption and sheer will power, you can find the rest of Abbie's music on Spotify.

Is it spooky season already? Not really...unless you ask Disney... and the grocery stores. We're bouncing all around the parks with the latest news, but giving the Podineers a snack size portion of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We're talking about the newest treats and giving you some tricks about going on the rides during the limited capacity event. I did think we forgot to talk about Elvis Stitch, but it's still worth a download. Thanks for listening! To reach out to Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

D23 Weekend just finished up and what a weekend it was! We're covering all the Fantasmic! news out of Anaheim. Disney dropped some major theme park news that will give us enough fodder to over speculate on for years to come. We've got Monsters on doors, Avatars in water, and Cars on Tom's Island. We're covering it all on this weeks episode! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com   Looking for a frightfully good literary time that even your tweens will love? Check out our friend of the pod's website, https://www.lorienlawrence.com/

We've reached the end of the road for our family's trip to Disney, but fear not, (or maybe be really afraid) we're recapping the whole trip in one episode. We reveal some thoughts about the trip for the first time and we begin to talk about what we'd like to do for next year's family trip. We're talking highs, lows, and everything in between. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head over to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

This is it. This is our last day of our Disney Family Trip. It's a doozy of a day at everyone's favorite park that's overseen by a big ball. That's right...we're talking Epcot. Did this land of tomorrow get the best of us again or did we get to new Stellarvator sized heights of fun. If you'd like to find out what happens when two travel agents have to scramble to find new lunch reserverations, this is the episode for you. Thanks for listening...unless your name is Alice...yikes! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Sivako! This week's episode all about our day at Animal Kingdom. Recorded from our balcony in a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's BoardWalk Inn, we're taking you from the elephant sized highs to the warthog sized lows of our day with the animals. Get ready for river journeys, snow capped expeditions, and some undersea swimming in this supersized ep. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

This trip is moving right along onto our "Rest" and Magic Kingdom days. We talk about what we did on our day away from the parks and cover our long birthday-filled day at Magic Kingdom. Did a 4 year old beat everyone at bowling? Did we get on Tiana's Bayou? Did Abbie enjoy her birthday with a fever? All of this and more in this week's supersized ep! Thanks for listening! Special shout out this week to The Storybook Nannies. If you need someone to watch the kiddos while the parents get to play, Storybook Nannies are our go-to child care service in Orlando. You can reach them at their website. https://storybooknannies.com/ To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

It's time for this year's DHE family trip to Walt Disney World Resort! This is a supersized episode! First up from a balcony of a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's Boardwalk Inn is a recap of our travel day and first impressions of the resort. Next up, from the Luna Park Pool at the Boardwalk, is our recap of our day at Hollywood Studios. We're going from Skyliner to Fantasmic! and bringing you along for the adventure...with children. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

That's right! Our family trip to Disney is finally upon us! We're starting this year's trip series off with everyone's least favorite vacation activity...packing! That's right! Allow us to take you on an adventure filled with park day outfit choices, the amount of socks to bring with you, and Rob's slight obsession with cargo shorts. We also talk about the newly announced Lightning Lane Pass Program and how it came out ever so inconveniently during the week of our Genie+ episode. Thank you, Disney! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie or Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com