This week, Curtis welcomes first-time guest Jessica Oden to the podcast for a fun, heartfelt family trip report from Walt Disney World.
Jessica had not been back to Disney World since 2006, so this trip felt like a return to the magic with fresh eyes — and this time she brought her husband Ryan and their two kids, Amelia and Hank, along for the adventure.
They stayed at All-Star Music, visited during spring break, and still managed to have a fantastic trip thanks to smart planning, Lightning Lanes, Wait Magic, midday naps, and a great attitude. Jessica shares how her family handled the crowds, why the value resort worked so well for them, and how planning ahead helped them enjoy the trip without being buried in their phones.
This episode is full of great family Disney moments, including:
- Mirabel and Donald making Hank feel special because of his bright green glasses
- Amelia declaring the family “VIPs” on a nearly empty Nemo ride
- A surprise front-row parade moment at Magic Kingdom
- The kids getting pulled into the finale of Festival of the Lion King
- Big character dining wins at 1900 Park Fare, Akershus, Tusker House, Ohana, and Topolino’s Terrace
- Honest reviews of school bread, Ronto Wraps, Polite Pig, Woody’s Lunch Box, Columbia Harbour House, and more
- Jessica’s thoughts on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy, Flight of Passage, and Frozen Ever After
At the heart of the episode, this is a story about how Disney changes when you experience it with your kids. Jessica shares what worked, what surprised her, what her family loved most, and why some of the best moments were the ones they never could have planned.
If you’re planning a Disney trip with younger kids — or returning to Walt Disney World after many years away — this episode is packed with practical tips, sweet family moments, and plenty of Disney Geek fun.
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