Once Upon a Castle Podcast

Episode 025: The Magic of D23-A Disneyland Adventure with Steph PART 1

Gini introduces part one of a two-part crossover with Steph from Magic Key Adventures, previewing that part two (Sept. 1) will cover the D23 convention floor and the Hond

Episode 024: Farewell to Bayou Country: A Disney Journey with Joee Benson

In the final Bayou Country episode of Once Upon a Castle, Gini has a personal conversation with her close friend Joee Benson, who grew up visiting Disneyland frequently i

Episode 023:Feasting Through Disneyland’s Bayou Country: A Tasty History

The episode of Once Upon a Castle traces the dining history of Disneyland’s Bayou Country, arguing that food is a key part of themed storytelling. It begins with the Gold

Episode 022: Bayou Country Chronicles: Entertainment Through the Decades

Gini continues a Bayou Country series by focusing on entertainment history in the land’s footprint, while also announcing she’ll attend D23 with friend Steph Sanchez and

Episode 021: Bayou Adventures: Tales of Disneyland’s Enchanting Corner

Gini returns to the Once Upon a Castle podcast after an unexpected month-long hiatus and begins a new series on Disneyland’s Bayou Country, formerly Bear Country and Crit

Episode 020: A Disney Historian’s Tale with Michael Holland

The Once Upon a Castle podcast welcomes Disney historian and storyteller Michael Holland, author of The Year Before Disneyland and host of From Out of the Past at Holland

Episode 019: Unveiling Disney Magic: A Couple’s Guide to The Happiest Place on Earth

Host Gini brings on her husband, Jason West, to recap a packed two-day Disneyland Resort trip after discussing his limited Disney background, first impressions, and prefe

Episode 018: Exploring the Magic of New Orleans Square with Teresa

In the finale of a four-part Once Upon a Castle series on Disneyland’s New Orleans Square, the host Gini recaps prior episodes on attractions, entertainment, and dining,

Episode 017: Taste the Magic: Exploring New Orleans Square’s Culinary Delights

Episode three of the Once Upon a Castle four-part New Orleans Square series focuses on food, covering restaurants, snack spots, and exclusive dining while highlighting Wa

Episode 16: Beyond the Rides: The Musical Heartbeat of New Orleans Square

In part two of a four-part Once Upon a Castle series on Disneyland’s New Orleans Square, Gini focuses on how live entertainment and street atmosphere make the land feel l

Episode 015: New Orleans Square: Magic, Mystery, Details

Gini begins a four-part series on Disneyland’s New Orleans Square, shares podcast stats (869 downloads) and listener locations (United States, Hong Kong, India, Canada, I

Episode 14: Once Upon a Solo Trip: A Budget Birthday at Disneyland

Gini shares her first solo Disneyland birthday trip—minute-by-minute—plus whether she pulled off a $1,000 budget challenge. Expect listener tips, ride/food highlights, fi

Episode 013: The Heart of Disneyland: An Insider’s Look with Lynn Barron

The interview features Lynn Barron, host of the Sweep Spot Podcast, Disney historian, and former Disneyland custodial cast member. He discusses his journey from a childho

Episode 012: Exploring Adventureland: Stories, Secrets, and Skipper Tales

In this episode of the Once Upon a Castle podcast, host Gini concludes a four-part series on Adventureland with special guest Freddie Martin, a former jungle cruise skipp

Apology, Clarification, and Disneyland Updates

The speaker issues a sincere apology for mistakenly stating that the Adventureland Veranda is a dining location in Disneyland, clarifying that it is actually in Disney Wo

Episode 011: Savoring Adventureland’s Culinary Story

In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle Podcast,' Gini takes listeners on a culinary journey through Disneyland's Adventureland, focusing on the history, flavors, and memo

Episode 010: The Entertainment Evolution: Unveiling Adventureland’s Stories and Performers

In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' we delve into the rich entertainment history of Disneyland's Adventureland. Continuing from the previous episode which explored t

Episode 009: Into the Wild: Exploring the Magic of Adventureland

In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' Gini takes listeners on an immersive journey through Disneyland's Adventureland. The episode begins with a listener review, givin

Episode 008: Walt Disney’s Timeless Christmas Vision: From the 1950s to the Present”

In this episode of the Once Upon a Castle Podcast, the focus is on the enchanting experience of Christmas at Disneyland. The host delves into the rich history and traditi

Episode 007: Unlocking Main Street Magic with Steph Sanchez

In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle', the host Gini guides listeners through the final installment of the Main Street, USA series, focusing on the history, attractions