Disney Hour Express
It’s a tale as old as time. Two lifelong Disney and theme park fanatics found each other and created a travel agency. Now, we’ve decided to share our knowledge in a podcast. Grab a drink and hang with us as we talk queue times, rope drops, and the best place to grab a Mickey pretzel.
Episodes
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Episode 59:Typhoons and Blizzards and Tacos...Oh My
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
If you're reading this description, you've probably have been to a Disney Theme Park, but...have you been to one of Walt Disney World's Water Parks? We take a dive into the wave pool and talk about the oft forgotten Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach. Do these parks have lightning lanes? Are they both all ages parks? How's the food? We answer these questions, share some new Disney deals, and review some theme park news in this week's episode. Thanks for listening!
To reach Abbie and Rob or any of the Travel Specialists, head on over to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Episode 58: This Is Not a Disney Story...
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
You read that right. This week's episode ain't a Disney story, but it's a travel story that all parents should hear. We're talking about our family trip to New Orleans. We're talking babies. We're talking kids stuck in things. We're talking about eating some beignets! The younger duo of the aforementioned family also join us at the end for a little q&a and we have some theme park news. As always, thanks for listening!
Got questions about this episode or just travel tips in general? Please use our linktree to reach us through our website or any of our socials. https://linktr.ee/familytravelplanner
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Episode 57: Nikki Goes to College With Mickey
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
We have our first full episode in studio guest on this week's episode. We interviewed FTP Travel Specialist Nikki about her time in the DCP (Disney College Program). Need more acronyms! Nikki shares what it was like to work in the Disney parks and gives us the behind the scenes (or seeds) scoop on her experience. Find out what's behind the screen at the theater in the Land Pavillion in Epcot! Find out that the Land Pavillion has a theater! Find out what the Land Pavillion is! Just listen and discover it all! Thanks for listening!
You can find Nikki on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nikki.ftp or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/898751924976095/
To reach Abbie or Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Episode 56: Skunkin' Through the Weird Stuff
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
From a fragrant filled DHE Studio, this week's episode is going over some of the "weird, but true" occurrences that happen in the Disney Parks. Headless robots, pools on Main St, and more lie ahead for your aural pleasure. Abbie & Rob also share about their skunk filled week and Rob sings some of the world's worst song parodies from the performers of the 2024 Garden Rocks Concerts in Epcot. Thanks for listening!
To reach Abbie and Rob and find their socials, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Episode 55: We Come From a Land That's Missing
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
This week, we're on a search for the Disney lands that were never meant to be. These theme park plans are just gleams in the Imagineers' eyes. Discover what happened to the dragon in the Animal Kingdom theme park logo. Did Disney almost invade the US capitol? Why did Rob need to take a shower after the show? Answers to these hot button questions and more on this week's ep! Thanks for listening!
To contact Abbie and Rob, please head to their website https://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Episode 54: Yeah, Baby, Let's Cruise...
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
This is R&B artist D'Angelo's favorite episode of the year because we're talking all about Disney Cruising (aka Cruisin'). We give you the full rundown of the Disney Cruise experience and share why Disney is considered a "high end" cruise line. We also go over what's included/not included during your travels on the seven seas. On top of all that, we compare pricing for a trip in the Disney Parks vs a Disney Cruise. Which vacation is more costly? Listen now to find out! Thanks for listening!
To contact Abbie, Rob, or any of the FTP Travel Specialists, head on over to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Episode 53: Universally Epic Dole, Whips, and Rides
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
This week's DHE takes a trip over to Universal Studios to look at the Universal's present situation and what lies ahead, specifically Universal's coming soonish theme park, Epic Universe. How will this park stack up to the other two* Universal parks? Did Abbie go off script and surprise Rob with something in a box? When will Disneyland guests be able to see the Haunted Mansion again in its original form? Listen now to find out these answers and more. Thanks for listening!
If you'd like to reach Abbie and Rob, please head over to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Episode 52: Planning to Dine with a Plan
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Since everyone is buzzing about the return of the Disney Dining Plan, we figured we could give the people what they want and take the ol' DHE deep dive into the plan. The big question is...is it worth it? We answer this and give you some news. Plus, did Rob fully pay attention to everything Abbie said or was he distracted by one of his "bits" during the episode and she's currently looking for a new cohost? Tune in now to find out! Thanks for listening!
If you'd like to reach Abbie or Rob, please head on over to their website. http://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Episode 51: Predictably Reviewing With Predictions
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
And we're back! After surviving the holidays, we wanted to take a look back at the Disney year that we just kicked to the curb. We also take out Madame Leota's crystal ball and make some predictions about things to come. Which one of us had more predictions that were grounded in reality? Did we just book a large online dating site to be our first sponsor? Listen now to find out! Thanks for listening!If you'd like to reach Abbie and Rob, please head over to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Episode 50: Cinematic Mistletoe
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
This week, we get a report from FTP Travel Specialist, Nicole, about her holiday trip to Walt Disney World Resort outside of the ticketed events. We also reveal our top Christmas movies on and off Disney+. If you want to find out when is the only acceptable time to watch Ernest Saves Christmas and what it's like to be dumped during the holidays, this is the podcast for you.
You can reach Abbie, Rob, or any of the FTP Travel Specialists through their website. https://familytravelplanner.com
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