Chaos and Carry-ons Podcast

This week on Chaos & Carry-Ons, we're continuing our Summer of Chit Chat series with a deliciously controversial topic: Disney snacks! 🍿🏰We're sharing our picks for one overrated and one underrated snack from each Walt Disney World park. From iconic favorites that may get a little too much hype to hidden gems we think deserve way more love, we're serving up some serious Disney food hot takes.Will we agree? Probably not. Will we offend someone's favorite snack? Almost definitely.Join us as we debate: 🍦 The snacks we think are overrated 🍪 The hidden gems you need to try 🍿 Our favorite sweet and savory treats 🏰 Which park has the best snack lineup overallThen head over to our social media and let us know: What are your most overrated and underrated Disney snacks?✨ Plus, we're still in our Summer of Chit Chat and looking for more guests! If you'd love to be featured on the podcast or know someone we should invite, send us a message!Follow, rate, and review Chaos & Carry-Ons wherever you listen to podcasts.May your flights be on time and your luggage never lost… but if it's not, that's where the fun begins. ✈️🧳✨

In this Valentine’s Day episode of Chaos & Carry-Ons, we’re talking about real love—the kind that survives long travel days, airport stress, kids, and vacation chaos. From early marriage expectations to what love looks like after 10+ years, we break down how travel reveals the most honest side of marriage.We share hilarious stories about packing styles, forgotten passports, travel stress, parenting on vacation, and the not-so-romantic moments that actually mean the most. Plus, our husbands join the conversation to revisit early trips, chaotic honeymoon memories, and one unforgettable travel moment that happened less than 24 hours after getting married.If you’ve ever wondered how marriage, parenting, and travel collide—or why travel becomes a love language over time—this episode is for you. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a trip, a date night, or just surviving the day, come laugh with us through the chaos.

Planning a Disney vacation in 2026 and wondering if the Disney Dining Plan is actually worth it? In this episode of Chaos & Carry Ons, we break down everything you need to know about the Disney Dining Plan 2026, including what’s included, how credits work, and which families benefit the most.We cover the differences between Quick-Service vs. Table-Service dining plans, explain one-credit vs. two-credit restaurants, and share real-world tips on maximizing value—especially when traveling with babies, toddlers, and kids. Plus, we talk snacks (because Disney snacks deserve their own segment), budgeting tips, and common mistakes that can cost you both money and time.Whether you’re a first-time Disney family or a seasoned park pro, this episode will help you decide if the Disney Dining Plan fits your travel style and how to use it like a pro in 2026.

Welcome to one of the first Mondays of 2026, and the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves. ✨In this episode of Chaos & Carry Ons, Shelby and Stephanie sit down for a relaxed, conversational “get to know us” chat. We’re sharing fun facts, behind-the-scenes stories, travel preferences, and how this podcast came to be; without the formal, scripted introductions.Whether you’re brand new to the podcast or you’ve been listening since season one, this episode gives you a deeper look into who we are, how we travel, what we’ve learned along the way, and what you can expect from Chaos & Carry Ons in 2026.We talk about:How Chaos & Carry Ons started and how it’s evolvedOur travel styles, favorite experiences, and biggest lessonsLife outside the podcast and what this season looks like for usThe energy, goals, and topics we’re bringing into the new yearIf you love honest conversations, real-life travel talk, and a little chaos mixed in with your carry-ons, then you’re in the right place.🎧 New episodes drop every Monday.✈️ May your flights be on time and your luggage never lost, but if it's not, that’s where the fun begins.

It’s our first video episode uploaded to Spotify; so get ready to see the expressions behind the answers! To celebrate Derek and Stephanie’s 20th anniversary, Shelby and Jordan host a fun “Not-So-Newlywed Game” where the couples quiz each other with questions about favorite things, quirks, and memories. Laughter, surprises, and maybe a few wrong answers guaranteed.