Where I Long To Be is a podcast dedicated to bringing you trip reports from your favorite magical destinations around the globe, including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, the global Disney parks, Universal Studios, and more. Whether you are in the process of planning your own trip, or just want to keep the magic going when you can’t be in your happy place, join Virginia as she interviews guests about their magical adventures.
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Post-Trip Report: Danielle’s August Halloween “Trip” or Treat (August 2026)
Danielle shares all the fun details of her August trip to WDW for the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! Was it hot? Yes! Was it worth it? Also yes! If you’ve heard D
Oct 21 1 h 13 min
Pre-Trip Report: Danielle’s August Halloween “Trip” or Treat (August 2026)
Danielle, from AskTheMouse.com, is planning another trip to Walt Disney World for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. She and her husband Danny will be traveling Augus
Oct 21 47 min
Post-Trip Report: Tony’s Father/Daughter Pop Down to WDW (August 2026)
Tony is back to share the details of his August 2026 trip to Walt Disney World with his daughter Cece. As always, they had a fantastic time and didn’t even let a sprained
Oct 12 1 h 19 min
Pre-Trip Report: Tony’s Father/Daughter Pop Down to WDW (August 2026)
Tony and his daughter Cece are heading back to their happy place, Walt Disney World! They are excited to be planning this trip and will be enjoying Pop Century Resort onc
Oct 12 54 min
LOOK BACK EPISODE: Trip Planning Tips for Walt Disney World (original aired in May 2025)
RE-RELEASE: ORIGINALLY AIRED IN MAY 2025 (note: the chapter time stamps below will be about 1min 20sec off based on the added re-release intro)
On this special episode,
Sep 28 1 h 45 min
Post-Trip Report: Heather’s All-Star August Adventure (August 2026)
Heather is excited to report on her recent trip to Walt Disney World she took with her mom and her two kids, Vivian and Ethan. They had the pleasure of attending the very
Sep 21 1 h 23 min
Pre-Trip Report: Heather’s All-Star August Adventure (August 2026)
Heather is planning a trip to WDW with her daughter, son, and mom for some Disney fun! They plan to stay at All-Star Movies and have tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Hall
Sep 21 51 min
Post-Trip Report: Beth and Alex’s Journey to the Center of Japan (July/August 2026)
Beth and Alex’s monumental trip to Japan has come to a close, and while that’s sad, it’s happy for the rest of us because we finally get to hear all about it. They had a
Sep 14 1 h 37 min
Pre-Trip Report: Beth and Alex’s Journey to the Center of Japan (July/August 2026)
Beth is returning to the podcast, this time with her husband Alex, to discuss the trip they have planned for Japan! They will be traveling for about three weeks, along wi
Sep 14 47 min
Off the Monorail Episode: Greece is the Word (Alex's April 2026 Greece Trip Report)
It’s finally time for Alex’s Greece trip report! Not sure that you’ll get too many planning tips out of this one, but if you are an Alex fan, you’ll definitely get some l
Sep 7 42 min
Post-Trip Report: Kim’s “Make That a Double” Polynesian Vacation (July 2026)
The Polynesian looked perfect on paper - but after their stay, Kim and her husband Tom will be looking for other options for their next visit after some real customer ser
Aug 31 1 h 45 min
Pre-Trip Report: Kim’s “Make That a Double” Polynesian Vacation (July 2026)
Kim is planning a trip to celebrate her and her husband Tom’s 10th wedding anniversary! After Tom said he would really like to stay at the Polynesian, she decided to make
Aug 31 54 min
Off the Monorail Episode: Becky Gandillon, Author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027
Virginia talks with Becky Gandillon, Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2027, about her Disney origin story, how she turned a love of park planning and d
Aug 24 59 min
Post-Trip Report: Virginia & Alex’s Disney and Universal Vacation (July 2026)
Sadly, Virginia and Alex have returned to real life after a magical July Disney/Universal trip. They got to check out Epic Universe for the first time and did two tours f
Aug 17 1 h 16 min
Pre-Trip Report: Virginia & Alex’s Disney and Universal Vacation (July 2026)
Virginia and Alex chat about the plans for their upcoming July vacation which includes finally getting back to Universal Studios in addition to Disney time! They are plan
Aug 17 36 min
Post-Trip Report: Heather and Tim’s Go Big or Go Home Vacation (June/July 2026)
Heather is back (alone this time since Tim was called to parent duty!) to share all the details of their most recent magical trip to Walt Disney World. Tune in to hear al
Aug 10 1 h 22 min
Pre-Trip Report: Heather and Tim’s Go Big or Go Home Vacation (June/July 2026)
Heather and Tim, DVC owners at the Polynesian, are heading down to Walt Disney World on a large family trip in honor of the graduation of their oldest son. They have four
Aug 10 57 min
Post-Trip Report: Olivia’s L’aventure Magique à Disneyland Paris (June 2026)
Olivia’s trip to Paris is over and it’s time to reminisce about the good times (as well as the “I didn’t expect that to happen” times). Listeners thinking about a trip to
Aug 3 1 h 32 min
Pre-Trip Report: Olivia’s L’aventure Magique à Disneyland Paris (June 2026)
Olivia, host of the Soarin’ Around WDW Podcast, has returned! She and her family are planning a trip to France for a wedding and if you’re in France anyway, you might as
Aug 3 1 h 01 min
Post-Trip Report: Alex’s Gran Destino and Swan Summer (May/June 2026)
Alex is back and this trip involved a lot of pivots! So if you like hearing about how plans change, this is for you! They enjoyed three nights at Gran Destino Tower over
Jul 27 58 min
What listeners say
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Well-structured, genuinely interesting, and packed with useful tips and storytelling! I look forward to the new episodes every week (and appreciate the separation of pre- and post-trip), and Virginia’s questions always keep the conversation moving. My upcoming Disney trip is already benefiting from her guests’ ideas!
csmith2558 · Jul 2026
Where I Want to Be isn’t just a Disney podcast—it’s a little bit of magic, too! I’ve learned so much from Virginia and her guests, and it’s made a real difference in how I plan my own visits.
What makes this podcast special is the way it transports you through each trip report. Whether you're planning your next visit or just missing the magic, it brings the parks to life and reminds you that even the most magical moments often come with a few unexpected pivots.
Elk9980 · Apr 2025
Thank you Virginia! Your podcast is the perfect remedy for the Disney blues. The pre and post trip reports give great insight into the intricacies of trip planning for all sorts of adventures (solo trips, celebrations, family trips, adult trips, and RunDisney too!) I'm no runner, but have taken this podcast with me as a walking companion for many, many, many miles. Trip reports are my favorite form of Disney podcasting, and this one never disappoints.
JodyC82 · Mar 2025
Listening to Where I Long To Be is such a great way to feel like I’m still in the Disney bubble when I can’t be at the parks. I always learn a new tip or trick. Listening to Virginia’s podcast keeps the magic alive when I don’t have my own trip planned!
Meggymac76 · Jan 2025
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