Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Heather and Mike have wrapped up their Universal Studios/Disney vacation with their daughter, Autumn, and are ready to sit down and relive it all with Virginia. They did a split stay between Universal’s Endless Summer Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Trip Dates: April 2-13, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/26/26 Episode Specific Links: Follow Heather and Mike’s page - @disneymountaineers Drury Hotel in Pooler, GA How to leave a cast compliment at Disney World People mentioned in this episode: Janel from Disney Parks with Love - YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Virginia is joined by Alex to discuss their February 28, 2026 trip to Walt Disney World. Because they were going down and back in one day, they decided to focus on Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Their priorities were to ride anything they were able to with Multipass Lightning Lanes, get Joffery’s of course, and soak in the vibes. Trip Dates: February 28, 2026 Episode Specific Links: Check out our Spaceship Earth photos in the Down & Back highlight bubble Video - Piña Ayada Kid People mentioned in this episode: Jeanette - @pixiejeanette Nanci - @nancibat3 Molly - @magicmemorieswithmolly Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Pat is back for his second trip report on the podcast! This go around, he and his family, including wife Julie and son, Connor, are planning their “welcome home” stay as DVC members at the Contemporary’s Bay Lake Tower Resort. Joining them for that portion of the trip will be Julie’s sister, Christine! Since this is Pat, you know he’s planning a lot of park time, including another father/son 4 Park Challenge. As if that’s not enough, they are planning a five night cruise on the Disney Fantasy to wrap up their vacation! Trip Dates: February 13-25, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/27/26 Episode Specific Links: Follow Pat on Instagram Unlocked Magic (discounted tickets) Group Trip to Alaska with Kelly Gray People mentioned in this episode: Kelly Gray - @wishlisttravel413 Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Donna is planning a huge trip with her three younger kids, traveling from Australia to Orlando, Florida. They are planning to visit both Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World and will wrap up with a Disney Cruise Line sailing for a 7 night Western Caribbean adventure. During the on land portion of the trip, they are going to experience stays at the Hard Rock Hotel and the Grand Helios while at Universal, and Fort Wilderness, the Grand Floridian, and Animal Kingdom Lodge while at Disney World. Trip Dates: December 27, 2025 - January 19, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 12/20/25 Episode Specific Links: Follow Donna on Instagram YouTube Creators: Brogan Tate and Adam Hattan Droid Depot at Hollywood Studios Orlando Stroller Rentals People mentioned in this episode: Molly - @magicmemorieswithmolly Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Amanda, a longtime listener, joins the podcast for the first time! She and her husband Eddie will be taking their girls, Eloise and Elena to Walt Disney World for the very first time as a family of four and they couldn’t be more excited. Amanda’s mom and dad will be joining them on the trip to share the experience together. They have booked a two bedroom vacation villa at the Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando so that they will have access to a full-kitchen and space for the family to spread out. Trip Dates: February 1-8, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/17/26 Episode Specific Links: Amanda had assistance booking her trip from Beth from Unlocking the Magic Travel Hilton Mystic Dunes Orlando Capture Your Moment BabyQuip Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Miranda and Corey (also known as @bippityboppitybenfields on Instagram) are back on the podcast for another trip report. This time, they are planning a big trip that will include their first stay at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort (a DVC bucket list destination, for sure), followed by a three night cruise on the Disney Dream (with a group of 28 people), and wrapping up with a stay at Caribbean Beach for some time in the parks (because what else do you do when you are an annual passholder?). Trip Dates: January 22-26, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/12/26 Episode Specific Links: Follow all of Miranda and Corey’s adventures at Bippity Boppity Benfields on Instagram and YouTube Interested in connecting with Miranda to plan your dream vacation? You can use this Linktree to fill out a trip inquiry or email Miranda directly at miranda@101-vacations.com. Disney’s Vero Beach Resort RSVLTS Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Renée is back once again to talk about her upcoming trip. This time it’s a land and sea adventure! She and son Oakie will be joined by her mom, Michelle once again to have some Disney fun. First, they are planning to stay two nights at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House where they will enjoy a breakfast at Boma and take in all the things the resort has to offer. Then, they sail away on the Disney Destiny where they will get to visit both of Disney’s private islands: Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. After the cruise wraps, Renée will be getting two days of park time with Oakie. Trip Dates: January 19-30, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 1/10/26 Episode Specific Links: Follow Renée on Instagram (@magicaltravelsbymonty) and make sure you reach out to her at MagicalTravelsByMonty@gmail.com if you’re looking for help planning your own magical trip! Listen to Renée’s previous episodes of Where I Long to Be Amtrak Auto Train Video - Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House Tour Pin HQ Video - Animal Kingdom Lodge String of Memories Activity Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share? Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest. Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com