Disney Hour Express

Episode 64: Testing Expansions through Horrifying Seasons

You might love it! You might not even like it! You might not care either way! In classic DHE style, we covered the news happening round the parks! We're racing over to the temporary closure of Test Track...into something greater? We're taking guesses as to what expansion could be happening at the Magic Kingdom. What's that? You wanted to know the deets on the just announced Halloween Horror Nights 33? We got them! Much to Rob's chagrin, we talk about what's happening over in the Disneyland exclusive Star Wars celebration known as "Season of the Force". Thanks for listening!To reach Abbie and Rob, please head over to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Episode 63: Not Too Cool To Be Cool

With the summer months (and the heat) fast approaching, we wanted to talk about how you can beat the heat during your trip to Walt Disney World. We give some tips and share what are the coolest rides and attractions are to get out of the sun. Plus, Abbie talks about the return of Pin Trading to WDW and some news from the swamp about Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Thanks for listening!To reach out to Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Episode 62: The Diz Biz They Call Show

We usually go on and on about the rides, but this week's episode is all about the shows you'll find in the parks. There are too many to give them all the time they deserve, so Abbie and I each picked three to cover. We share some facts, tell you whether these shows are kid appropriate, and if you should use a Genie + Lightning Lane on them. We also begin to delve deep into the weeds to try to figure out a name for our listeners. The Podcastees? The DHE-ers? (pronounced "deers") I see a poll in our future. Regardless of your collective names, thanks for listening!
 
To get in touch with Abbie and Rob, please head over to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Episode 61 - Disney Trip Prep: 120 Days Out

What's that? Your trip to Walt Disney World is about 120 days out and there's not a bit of planning for you to do??? Lies!!! This week, we're giving some advice about the decisions that you and your family should be making with about 4 months to go on your trip. For example, you can't book your dining yet, but you can book a stroller (praying hands for adult strollers). We're also taking a look at the Disney activities known as the Enchanting Extras and covering some theme park news. Thanks for listening!If you'd like to reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Episode 60: In Pursuit of Trivia

Due to overwhelming demand from our listeners, this week's ep features another round of Disney Parks Trivia. Who came out of top? Did Daylight Savings somehow make our IQ's drop? Also, Abbie covers some important cancellation info if you're traveling with the new CDC guidelines in place. Also, we cover some park news and talk about being ranked as one of the Top 80 1-Hour Podcasts. Thanks for listening!To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.com 

Episode 59:Typhoons and Blizzards and Tacos...Oh My

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

Episode 58: This Is Not a Disney Story...

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!
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Episode 57: Nikki Goes to College With Mickey

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

Episode 56: Skunkin' Through the Weird Stuff

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

Episode 55: We Come From a Land That's Missing

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