The Laid-Back Magic® Way: A Disney World Planning Podcast

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90: Is DVC Worth It? A Disney DAD’s Honest Story (With the Dis Dad Dude)

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Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Follow Marcus on Instagram Follow Marcus on TikTok Would you buy Disney Vacation Club points before ever setting foot i

Oct 26
1 h 01 min

89: Disney World Girls’ Trip Tips: Where to Eat, What to Ride & What to Skip

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Follow our sponsor, Fairy Tale Films Book your keepsake film Visit the Fairy Tale Films website Ever wonder what Disne

Oct 19
42 min

88: Disney World for Homebodies: How to Make It Feel Like Home

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Rent baby gear with our sponsor, Alexa and Eric ✨ Use code VACATIONTOTSMAGIC to save 10% If you would happily stay home

Oct 12
50 min

87: My Honest Review of Beak & Barrel AND Garden View Lounge

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Thanks to our sponsor, Whit's Whimsy - Use code LAIDBACK for 15% off your first order! 🛍️ Two of the Disney World experi

Oct 5
36 min

86: Listener Q&A: Disney World Lightning Lanes, Crowd Calendars & Fantasmic Dining

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Sometimes the best Disney World questions are the ones that don’t fit neatly into one category. So for this episode, I op

Sep 28
37 min

85: My Honest Review of Disney's Grand Floridian Villas by Renting DVC Points

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Get a quote from DVC Rental Store Shop "confirmed reservations" Choosing where to stay can have a bigger impact on your

Sep 21
31 min

84: Is the Magic Kingdom Dessert Party Worth It...Still?

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Thanks to our sponsor, Whit's Whimsy - Use code LAIDBACK for 15% off your first order! 🛍️ The Magic Kingdom dessert part

Sep 14
31 min

83: Why 22% of People Regret Their Disney World Trip (REPLAY)

Start your free quote with A Mouse and A Beach 🏖️ Follow A Mouse and a Beach 🏖️ on Instagram Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Planning a Disney trip sho

Sep 7
17 min

82: EPCOT and a Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom: My Disney Trip Report, Part 3

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Book with our sponsor, Away We Go 🚙 Part 3 of my Disney trip report is here, and we're wrapping up six days at Disney Wo

Aug 31
36 min

81: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Laid-Back Night

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Grab our 2026 guide to MNSSHP here Listen to the Halfway to Halloween episode here Headin

Aug 24
38 min

80: Starlight Parade with Dessert Party and Bluey's Wild World Tips: My Disney Trip Report, Part 2

Start your free quote with A Mouse and A Beach 🏖️ Follow A Mouse and a Beach 🏖️ on Instagram Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Part 2 of my Disney trip r

Aug 17
41 min

79: Our Arrival Day and Hollywood Studios with Standby Skipper: My Disney Trip Report, Part 1

Thanks to our sponsor, Whit's Whimsy - Use code LAIDBACK for 15% off your first order! 🛍️ Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! After months of planning, we'r

Aug 10
45 min

78: Playground vs. Home Base: Rethinking Your Disney Resort with Marianne of The Resort Mom

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! When you plan your Disney trip, how do you decide where to stay? Is your resort simply a place to sleep, or could it beco

Aug 3
46 min

77: Your Last-Minute Checklist for Disney World

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Subscribe to Mackenzie's Youtube channel Start a free quote Follow on Instagram Visit the website The day before you

Jul 27
25 min

76: A Real Family's Disney Split Stay: Wilderness Lodge, Riviera, and the Polynesian

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Thanks to our sponsor, Whit's Whimsy - Use code LAIDBACK for 15% off your first order! 🛍️ Have you ever wondered if a Di

Jul 20
52 min

75: My Pre-Trip Report (Part 2): The Exact Itinerary I'm Using for Our Disney World Trip

Start your free quote with A Mouse and A Beach 🏖️ Follow A Mouse and a Beach 🏖️ on Instagram Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! This is Part 2 of my compl

Jul 13
17 min

74: My Pre-Trip Report (Part 1): The Exact Itinerary I’m Using for Our Disney World Trip

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Rent baby gear with our sponsor, Alexa and Eric ✨ Use code VACATIONTOTSMAGIC to save 10% If you listened to my "sketch"

Jul 6
20 min

73: 10 Questions for a 10-Year-Old Disney World Expert

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! What happens when you hand the microphone to a 10-year-old who has been visiting Disney World for most of her life? In t

Jun 29
27 min

72: Disney World in July: Everything I'm Packing for Our Summer Trip

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Start your free quote with A Mouse and A Beach 🏖️ Follow A Mouse and a Beach 🏖️ on Instagram If you're headed to Disney

Jun 22
20 min

71: Disney Trip Report: How Jessie Did Disney World in 2 Park Days Without Feeling Rushed

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Join Laid-Back Magic for 40% off with code MAGIC4 🎉 Jessie only had two park days, a family visit planned afterward, and

Jun 15
36 min

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What listeners say

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I came across The Laid-Back Magic Way during my trip planning several months ago. I was hooked after the first episode and listened to every single one leading up to my trip and became a Laidback Back Member. I recommend both the podcast and membership to everyone I know visiting Disney. I’m a n the airport now, on my way home from our first ever trip. Thanks to this podcast, I felt confident and now accomplished during our time at Disney World. My husband even complimented me on our preparedness and knowledge, which I wouldn’t have without Dana’s information!

Rebecca Shelly · Sep 2026

I love listening to Disney podcasts, but this is one of my favorites! Dana is really detailed and informative. I am also a mom of 3, and Dana goes into tons of detail of how she makes trips work as a family of five. I am planning our family’s first trip to Disney and hearing the nitty gritty details is so helpful in figuring out what could work best based on our own family’s needs. I like how she shares about how to make rides and experiences work when the whole family can’t or doesn’t want to do them together, while also having joint experiences as a family. Dana’s laid back tone is a lovely touch as well!

abavon · Sep 2026

I love Disney and love listening to Disney podcasts. They really help prepare me and give me lots of tips before our trips… Dana’s podcast is my favorite and I have binge-listened to tons of episodes over the past two months. I really thought I knew all the tips and tricks but I’ve actually learned a lot from her. Side note, her voice is so calming that some days when I’m stressed I just listened to her podcast because she gets me in a calm state of mind… Thank you, Dana!!

jkallen824 · Jul 2026

I feel like Dana and I are on the same wavelength when it comes to visiting Disney Parks. Listening to this show is constant “hey, me too!” energy. Dana’s approach is the perfect reminder that Disney does not have to be stressful. Whether it’s packing tips or park hopping strategies, her advice is essential listening, whether you’ve been visiting for 30 years or it’s your very first trip. If you want a more laid back approach to your magic, this is the podcast for you!

jess haskill · Jul 2026

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