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In this episode, we are heading to the United States to discuss the best places to visit in spring. RESOURCES See when the cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom in Washington, D.C., and learn more about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Learn more about the Santa Fe Society of Artists and the second largest art market in North America. Learn about Breckenridge, Colorado’s live music scene and performance schedules. Explore more than 60 wineries in the Texas Hill Country. Visit the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in April. Check out the gorgeous tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
Discover spring destinations in Mexico that are not the typical touristy, party places. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
In this episode, we explore the best places to visit in Canada, particularly in the spring when the snow is melting, the flowers are blooming, and the maple syrup is being harvested! RESOURCES Learn more about Iceberg Alley, icebergs and draw an iceberg to see how it floats at NewfoundLabrador.com. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP BUY SOME FUN TRAVEL AND POP CULTURE SHIRTS AND MORE, AT OUR ONLINE SHOP!
From theme parks to March Madness, we are talking about various spring events in North America this year. Learn about the spring offerings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Dollywood. Find out how you can experience college basketball’s most exciting time of the year with March Madness. Discover the best locations to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8th that will traverse across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. RESOURCES Listen to Episode 080 for a review of all EPCOT festivals, and listen to Episode 093 for my first impressions from last year’s EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. For Dollywood information, listen to Episodes 062, 085, and 102 for tips on when to visit and how to plan your trip there. Find out more about the 2024 total eclipse on April 8th. Discover regional events at NationalEclipse.com. See when the cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom in Washington, D.C., and learn more about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
Learn why you need to visit Hong Kong Disneyland. Julie Voris shares her recent trip to Hong Kong Disneyland with her family, including details on the recently opened World of Frozen and the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. Julie also shares recommendations for other activities to do around Hong Kong and how she prepared for the long trip from Orlando to Hong Kong. RESOURCES Listen to Episode 044 with Julie Voris, How Healthy Habits Improve Your Vacation. Listen to Episode 105 with Jessy Voris, Disney Cruise Insider Tips from a Crew Member. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
Come along for this review of the book “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World”, and find new Disney adventures to add to your wish list! RESOURCES Read the book discussed in this episode, “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World” by Marcy Carriker Smothers. Join us for our next group trip together, the Adventures by Disney Southern California and Disneyland trip, September 15-20, 2024. Read more about the details and pricing here. Also, listen to Episode 064 for a recap of this exact itinerary by Kim Buckley, and listen to Episode 104 to find out what makes an Adventures by Disney vacation so special. Listen to Episode 065 to hear more about Walt’s - An American Restaurant at Disneyland Paris. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
What is a microadventure? Learn about this type of local travel that just may be a perfect fit for someone traveling solo for the first time, or for those who want some wonder and awe in their lives without traveling a long distance and spending a ton of money. RESOURCES Read the full New York Times article, “Who Needs the Grand Canyon? Try a Microadventure” by Emily Pennington. Read the book Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes by Alastair Humphries. Also, check out Alastair Humphries’ website with great inspiration and resources for microadventures. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
Why is solo travel beneficial for you to experience? In this episode, Amanda gets vulnerable as she shares how solo travel benefits both you and others in your life. RESOURCES Listen to Episode 089, My Big Secret, to find out what I really think about traveling solo. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
Explore with me the Top 10 travel trends in 2024. Learn about astro-tourism, find the latest wellness travel offerings, and discover off-the-beaten-path destinations in this fun episode about what’s trending this year for travel. You may find yourself inspired by one of these travel trends! RESOURCES Listen to the Me and the Magic podcast Episode 113, “Why You Need to Experience Small Group Adventure Travel” with Jackie Nourse to learn more about JUMP Adventures and rewilding trips. Listen to the Me and the Magic podcast Episode 120, “Our 2025 Alaska Cruise on the Celebrity Edge” with Grace Korba from MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel, to learn more about our Me and the Magic group cruise. Read the full Conde Nast article, The Biggest Travel Trends to Expect in 2024, December 30, 2023. Read the full article from Business Insider by Jennifer Greene, “9 Underrated Travel Destinations that will be popular this year, according to a travel planner”. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this special episode highlights various destinations along the United States Civil Rights Trail. Discover new places to visit, to learn more about the US Civil Rights Movement. RESOURCES Click here https://www.stlukesumc.com/ to learn more about St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Click here to watch the January 14th contemporary service that I discuss in this episode. Explore the United States Civil Rights Trail. Learn more about the Zinn Education Project here. Learn more about Nashville’s Witness Walls here. Visit the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. Visit the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Explore the Mississippi Freedom Trail. Learn more about the Gullah Geechee Corridor. Read the Travel and Leisure article, “Meet the Women of Color Remaking One North Carolina Town Into a Destination That Celebrates Diversity” by Alex Temblador. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
In this episode, we are sharing all about our Me and the Magic 2025 group trip, an Alaska cruise from Seattle on the Celebrity Edge! We will sail July 11-18, 2025 on this 7-night cruise. The cruise includes 2 sea days, a stop in Ketchikan, sailing through Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, a stop in Skagway, sailing through the Inside Passage, a stop in Juneau, and then a stop in Victoria (British Columbia), before disembarking back in Seattle. Learn more about this cruise and request a free quote here. Thanks to Grace Korba, with MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel, for sharing her expertise on Alaska and Celebrity cruises. Connect with Grace online on Facebook, or email Grace at grace.korba@mei-travel.com to plan your next trip. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
In this special episode, we have part of our group who sailed together on our first Me and the Magic group cruise. We recap the cruise, sharing our favorite memories as we talk about the Disney Fantasy ship, the Eastern Caribbean itinerary, excursions at Tortola and St. Thomas, activities on board the ship, and what it was like to sail on a Very Merrytime cruise. Thanks to everyone for being on the show today, and a special thanks to Beci Mahnken and Grace Korba, with MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel, for sailing with us. And thanks to Grace for being part of this episode recap.Connect with Grace online on Facebook, or email Grace at grace.korba@mei-travel.com to plan your next trip. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH AMANDA Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
Do you love to travel and want ideas for your holiday gift wish list? Or maybe you have a friend or family member who is planning a special trip next year, and you need some gift ideas to help their trip be even more special. In this episode, I share my top 10 travel gifts to give and receive. These travel gifts are for various types of trips, starting with general travel, and then covering international trips, cruises, theme parks, and road trips. Want more travel gift ideas? Here is my list of the 30 best travel gifts to give and receive, with links to all items that I discussed in this episode. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
Do you want to plan a trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota? This travel guide to the Twin Cities will help both first-time visitors and returning travelers plan a wonderful visit to this area of Minnesota. We share what is famous about the Twin Cities, the best month to visit Minneapolis, the foods Minneapolis is famous for, and what to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Plus, learn what to expect when you visit the Mall of America, and much more! Connect with Angie Robinson on Facebook or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angierobinsoncoaching/, and check out Angie’s website to see Angie’s many offerings as a life and leadership coach. Also, listen to The Practically Perfect Leader Podcast (on Apple Podcasts and Spotify). JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! PODCAST Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. ONLINE SHOP Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!
Prepare to be hungry, as Amanda shares her list of the best restaurants in Walt Disney World. There are restaurants on the list in each of the four parks, around the Disney resorts, and of course at Disney Springs. See if your favorite restaurants made the list, and discover new places to dine on your next visit to Walt Disney World! RESOURCES Check out these past Me and the Magic episodes that Amanda references in this episode: __ __ Also, listen to the WDW Radio podcast Episode 726 for our Nomad Lounge Review. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH AMANDA Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. UPCOMING EVENTS In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Follow along on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meandthemagic/ as we cruise together! And join us on November 10th at Disney Springs for our meet-up! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! ONLINE SHOP Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/!
Are you going on a Disney cruise, but you’re not sure what to pack? Join Amanda as she shares the ultimate Disney cruise packing list, cultivated from lessons learned on her several Disney cruises and from interviewing cruise experts and others who love sailing on Disney cruises. Want more details? Visit Me and the Magic for an in-depth article about this Disney Cruise packing list, and also explore the ultimate Disney Cruise planning checklist. Download your free Disney Cruise packing list PDF. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. UPCOMING EVENTS We have two upcoming group trips! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Follow along on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meandthemagic/ as we cruise together! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! ONLINE SHOP Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/!
There’s a lot that goes into planning a Disney cruise. This ultimate Disney Cruise checklist will help you plan your next cruise vacation. Learn the steps to be ready for booking activities and excursions. Listen as Amanda shares her lessons learned for the online check-in process. Want more details? Visit Me and the Magic for an in-depth article about this Disney Cruise checklist. Download your free Disney Cruise planning checklist PDF. RESOURCES: LIsten to previous episodes about planning for a Disney cruise: Episode 073: What to Do Before Your Cruise Episode 051: Top 10 Planning Tips for a Disney Cruise Episode 005: Planning a Disney Cruise - Solo and Family Look up your departure port in the Disney Cruise Line ground transportation page. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. UPCOMING EVENTS We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! ONLINE SHOP Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
What is it like to experience small group adventure travel? Have you considered overseas adventure travel but weren’t sure where to go or how to make that trip happen? Owner and founder of JUMP Adventures Jackie Nourse, also known as Traveling Jackie, shares how she plans small group adventure trips and why these types of trips are ideal for solo travelers. So if you are looking for solo adventure travel, this is the episode for you! Jackie and Amanda also have a great discussion about the benefits and challenges of solo travel and why we believe solo travel is so important. Plus, Jackie shares what nomadic living is like! This episode is packed with information, tips, and inspiration for your next adventure! Connect with Jackie at JUMP Adventures and on Instagram. Listen to the JUMP with Traveling Jackie podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Want to learn more about the Northern Patagonia JUMP Adventures trip? Check out the itinerary here, and use code AMANDA for $100 off when you book your trip! Explore how JUMP Adventures is taking important steps toward Sustainability in travel. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. UPCOMING EVENTS We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! ONLINE SHOP Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
Grace Korba and Jaime Williams are back to share their top tips for saving money as you plan your next trip, and how to travel on a budget. We all share money-saving tips specifically for solo travelers as well. Connect with Grace online on Facebook, or email Grace at grace.korba@mei-travel.com . Connect with Jaime online at Journeys by Jaime Leigh and on Facebook. Also, you may contact Grace and Jaime through MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. RESOURCES: Google Flights is great for comparing flight prices and itineraries for your next trip. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. UPCOMING EVENTS We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! ONLINE SHOP Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/!
Have you ever considered a staycation? There are many reasons why a staycation may be the perfect type of vacation for you! Learn different ideas for a staycation and how to make the most of your time off, even if you stay home. Resources New York Times: “How to Make a Staycation Feel Like an Actual Break” by Catherine Pearson, July 8, 2023. New York Times: “Reconsidering the Staycation” by Melissa Kirsch, July 15, 2023. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
IN THIS EPISODE… Air travel issues have been in the news a lot lately. We are going deep into everything you need to know to have the best experience possible in airports and with air travel overall. Connect with Angela Batista at AdventuresByAngela.com, on Facebook http://facebook.com/adventuresbyangelab and on Instagram. RESOURCES: Samantha Brown just released an excellent article, My Ultimate Airport Survival Guide. Learn more about the Clear Reserve program. Check out Timeshifter’s Jet Lag app. Frommers shared the The 10 Worst Airports in the U.S. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! CONNECT WITH ME Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. UPCOMING EVENTS We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! ONLINE SHOP Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/!
In this episode… Jim Smith is back, as we pick up with Part 2 of where to find Walt Disney’s influence around the Walt Disney World Resort. Connect with Jim Smith at Disney Facts and Figment. Enjoy Jim’s 2-part article, The Very Best Places to Appreciate Walt Disney in Walt Disney World, on the Me and the Magic website. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/!
In this episode… Come with us on this tour of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Part 1 of where to find Walt Disney’s influence around the Walt Disney World Resort. Connect with Jim Smith at Disney Facts and Figment. Enjoy Jim’s article, The Very Best Places to Appreciate Walt Disney in Walt Disney World, on the Me and the Magic website. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
In this episode… The Moving to the Magic series is back, this time with Amanda sharing her best moving and packing tips. Amanda has moved 4 times in the last 5 years, including a big move from New York City to Tampa, and a very recent move. Also, check out Amanda’s packing and moving essentials list for a smooth move. Resources Listen to the rest of the Me and the Magic series: __ __ Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
In this episode… Today, Lindsay Dollinger, host of The Purpose and Pixie Dust Podcast, joins me to share her experiences with both group travel and solo travel in Europe and South America. Enjoy this fun discussion, including several tips for women traveling solo. Connect with Lindsay at LindsayDollinger.com and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lindsdollinger, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
In this episode… Amanda is in the process of moving and will resume new episodes starting July 10th. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/!
In this episode… Today, we are sharing Disney Cruise insider tips from a crew member. That crew member is Jessy Voris, who recently worked on the entertainment team on the Disney Wish for several months. Enjoy this fun conversation about what it’s like to live and work on a cruise ship for months and Jessy’s recommendations for enjoying the Disney Wish. Plus, we discuss the ports of call for the Disney Wish and how you can make the most of your time at each port. Last but not least, Jessy shares great tips for solo time aboard the Disney Wish and in each of the ports. Connect with Jessy on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/jessyvoris/, and follow along on her next adventures. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!
In this episode… Beci Mahnken, founder and CEO of MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel, returns as we talk about Adventures by Disney and dive into the details of the Me and the Magic 2024 group trip, Adventures by Disney to Southern California and Disneyland https://meandthemagic.com/abd2024/ in September 2024. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/!
In this episode… It’s time to return to the Moving to the Magic series, as I prepare for yet another move! This time, I’m moving locally, happy to stay in the Orlando area and near my favorite happy place. I’m sharing my experiences and research on the Orlando area real estate market, the best places to live close to the magic, factors to consider when selecting a location, and the pros and cons of renting versus buying in today’s real estate market. Resources Listen to the rest of the Me and the Magic series: __ __ Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips and more! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations! In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here https://meandthemagic.com/cruise-2023/ to learn more and request a free quote! In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote! Online Shop The Loungewear: Parks Edition is here! Buy the Loungewear shirts and other fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at the Me and the Magic online shop! https://meandthemagic.com/promote-home/shop/
In this episode… Introducing the Loungewear: Parks Edition for fellow Walt Disney World fans like us who also love the parks’ more adult spaces, including the lounges, bars, and restaurants. Online Shop Explore the various designs of Loungewear: Parks Edition inspired by Me and the Magic! Buy the Loungewear shirts and other fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at the Me and the Magic online shop! Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com. Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips and more! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi! Podcast Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.
