Moms Behind the Magic
Moms Behind the Magic
Moms Behind the Magic Podcast
We are 5 Disney-loving Moms sharing tips, tricks, and a whole lot of Disney Magic! Come plan your Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise vacations with us! Fun, love, and joy on every episode! From budgets to dining to rides to resorts and everything in between! These 5 Moms love to share their lives and Disney experiences as parents as well as travel planners as they come from different experiences and opinions! You'll have fun and learn so much more about planning a Disney vacation while you're at it!
33.1 Disney Springs Fantasyland Draft (Magic Version)
We are excited to bring you re-imagined MAGIC VERSIONS of some vintage podcast episodes from Aly, Becki, Karla, Katie, and Stacy's early days! These "Magic Versions" may sound familiar, but the information stands the test of time and we want to make sure our M&M listeners continue to have access to this great collection!We’ve taken you all through so many Fantasyland Drafts but we think this one might be THE MSOT INFORMATIVE of them all! SO many great things to love and experience at Disney Springs and many of them are not very well known. Take a listen and use this for your next Disney World vacation preparation!PLEASE SHARE our podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on your Spotify or favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Karla Steward, Stacy WalkerEdited: Stacy Walker & Mackenna SmedleyWe also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations!⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠@getawaywithaly⁠ on InstagramBecki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on InstagramKarla - @‌magicmomma_travels - on InstagramKatie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on FacebookStacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on FacebookAny reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.
Aug 6
50 min
33. Hollywood Studios Fantasyland Draft
Check out both our AUDIO AND VIDEO VERSIONS of this episode on Spotify!PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Karla Steward, Stacy WalkerEdited: Stacy Walker⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast Facebook Community⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠FRIENDS LIKE ME⁠Family Vacations with Kayla: Disney, Universal, Cruises, Hawaii & More⁠Kayla Nix⁠Doing Disney Deluxe Style⁠ - Maureen Porqueddu⁠@‌houseofmouseandbeyond - Monica Gutierrez-Altenhof_________________________________________________BABYQUIP⁠https://www.babyquip.com/⁠ Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!GUIDESMoms Behind the Magic Podcast GUIDES! ⁠Shop here⁠ at ⁠MomsBehindtheMagicPodcast.com⁠MERCHNOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month!⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast Merch Shop⁠ Shop for MERCH HERE!Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠@‌getawaywithAly⁠ on InstagramBecki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on InstagramKarla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠- on InstagramKatie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on FacebookStacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on FacebookJoin us as we dive into the Hollywood Studios park, sharing our top picks for rides, shows, dining, and more. Whether you're a Disney veteran or planning your first visit, these insights will help you soak in the magic and create unforgettable memories.Disney, Hollywood Studios, theme park, rides, shows, dining, Disney tips, family vacation, Disney World, park planningKey topics:Park strategy and planningTop rides and attractionsBest shows and entertainmentDining options and experiencesFamily-friendly activities Hollywood Studios Top Picks: Rides, Shows & DiningUltimate Guide to Hollywood Studios at Disney"Rise of the Resistance is a must-see""Frozen Sing-Along is hilarious and fun""Tower of Terror is my favorite Disney ride"Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:53 Our park strategy and category choices05:05 Top ride: Rise of the Resistance14:05 Favorite show: Frozen Sing-Along22:08 Best dining: Hollywood Brown Derby29:51 Babies and toddlers: Mickey's Runaway Railway35:03 Lounge options: Ogas Cantina and Brown Derby Lounge44:59 Wildcards: Galaxy's Edge and Tower of Terror59:58 Final picks and reflections01:12:51 Memories and soaking in the magic01:19:47 Voting and community engagement ResourcesFamily Vacations with Kayla - https://facebook.com/groups/familyvacationswithkaylaMaureen - Doing Disney Deluxe Style - https://facebook.com/groups/doingdisneydeluxestyleMonica - House of Mouse and Beyond - https://instagram.com/houseofmouseandbeyond
Aug 4
1 hr 10 min
32.1 Best Time To Go To Disney World WINTER EDITION (Magic Version)
We are excited to bring you re-imagined MAGIC VERSIONS of some vintage podcast episodes from Aly, Becki, Karla, Katie, and Stacy's early days! These "Magic Versions" may sound familiar, but the information stands the test of time and we want to make sure our M&M listeners continue to have access to this great collection!“When is the best time to go to Disney World?” is probably one of THE MOST common questions a traveler asks their travel agent and the various wants and needs of the various types of people and families makes this an extremely personal decision. But we are here to break down all the options and tell you why WINTER may be the BEST TIME to go to Disney World!PLEASE SHARE our podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on your Spotify or favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Karla Steward, Stacy WalkerEdited: Stacy Walker & Mackenna SmedleyWe also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations!⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠@getawaywithaly⁠ on InstagramBecki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on InstagramKarla - @‌magicmomma_travels - on InstagramKatie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on FacebookStacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on FacebookAny reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.
Jul 30
47 min
32. Animal Kingdom Quick Service Awards
Here’s our last Awards episode where we go through Animal Kingdom’s Quick Service Restaurants and Booths. As usual, it can get a little heated at times!PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Stacy WalkerEdited: Stacy Walker⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast Facebook Community⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠FRIENDS LIKE ME⁠Family Vacations with Kayla: Disney, Universal, Cruises, Hawaii & More⁠Kayla Nix⁠Doing Disney Deluxe Style⁠ - Maureen Porqueddu⁠@‌houseofmouseandbeyond - Monica Gutierrez-Altenhof_________________________________________________BABYQUIP⁠https://www.babyquip.com/⁠ Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more! GUIDESMoms Behind the Magic Podcast GUIDES! ⁠Shop here⁠ at ⁠MomsBehindtheMagicPodcast.com⁠ MERCHNOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month!⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast Merch Shop⁠ Shop for MERCH HERE! Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes. We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts: Aly - ⁠@‌getawaywithAly⁠ on InstagramBecki - ⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠ on InstagramKarla - ⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠- on InstagramKatie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on FacebookStacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook
Jul 28
1 hr 10 min
31.1 Disney Cruises - What You Need To Know (Magic Version)
We are excited to bring you re-imagined MAGIC VERSIONS of some vintage podcast episodes from Aly, Becki, Karla, Katie, and Stacy's early days! These "Magic Versions" may sound familiar, but the information stands the test of time and we want to make sure our M&M listeners continue to have access to this great collection!Disney Cruise Line is an EXCELLENT way to experience Disney MAGIC in a way that brings up so many questions! Listen to find all of your answers and be sure to join us in our online communities to be part of the conversation! Ask us questions! We want to help you!PLEASE SHARE our podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on your Spotify or favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Becki Smedley, Karla StewardEdited: Stacy Walker & Mackenna SmedleyWe also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations!⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠@getawaywithaly⁠ on InstagramBecki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on InstagramKarla - @‌magicmomma_travels - on InstagramKatie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on FacebookStacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on FacebookAny reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.
Jul 23
1 hr 16 min
31. Magic Kingdom Non-Height Restricted Rides
There are SO MANY rides at Magic Kingdom without a height restriction, and we put ourselves to a challenge of making a limited list of those with a little bit of luck and a whole lot of arguing! hahaha Listen as Aly, Karla, and Katie fuss through this fun episode of “Keep or Cut” list of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic and everyone-friendly rides!PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Stacy WalkerEdited: Stacy WalkerMoms Behind the Magic Podcast Facebook CommunityMoms Behind the Magic Podcast on InstagramFRIENDS LIKE MEFamily Vacations with Kayla: Disney, Universal, Cruises, Hawaii & MoreKayla NixDoing Disney Deluxe Style - Maureen PorquedduPlanning A Disney Cruise 2026-2027 - Jill Jones_________________________________________________BABYQUIPhttps://www.babyquip.com/ Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!GUIDESMoms Behind the Magic Podcast GUIDES! Shop here at MomsBehindtheMagicPodcast.comMERCHNOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month!Moms Behind the Magic Podcast Merch Shop Shop for MERCH HERE!Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - @‌getawaywithAly on InstagramBecki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on InstagramKarla - @‌magicmomma_travels- on InstagramKatie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on FacebookStacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook
Jul 21
1 hr 14 min
30.1 Wilderness Lodge Deep Dive (Magic Version)
We are excited to bring you re-imagined MAGIC VERSIONS of some vintage podcast episodes from Aly, Becki, Karla, Katie, and Stacy's early days! These "Magic Versions" may sound familiar, but the information stands the test of time and we want to make sure our M&M listeners continue to have access to this great collection!This really fun deep dive into the often underrated Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will go over all the things you need to know about this amazing resort and whether or not it’s a perfect fit for you and your family’s Disney World Vacation!PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on your Spotify or favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Becki Smedley, Karla StewardEdited: Stacy Walker & Mackenna SmedleyWe also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations!⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠@getawaywithaly⁠ on InstagramBecki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on InstagramKarla - @‌magicmomma_travels - on InstagramKatie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on FacebookStacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on FacebookAny reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.
Jul 16
57 min
30. Breakfast at Disney World Fantasyland Draft
Where are you going to eat the most important meal of the day when you’re on your magical Disney World vacation? Enjoy this fun episode where Aly, Becki, and Stacy hash out the best breakfast options in the parks, in the resorts, and even at Disney Springs!PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Stacy WalkerEdited: Stacy WalkerMoms Behind the Magic Podcast Facebook CommunityMoms Behind the Magic Podcast on InstagramWe would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠@getawaywithAly⁠ on InstagramBecki - ⁠@soundslikeanadventure⁠ on InstagramKarla - ⁠@magicmomma_travels⁠- on InstagramKatie - ⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠ on FacebookStacy - ⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on FacebookFRIENDS LIKE MEFamily Vacations with Kayla: Disney, Universal, Cruises, Hawaii & More - Kayla NixDoing Disney Deluxe Style - Maureen PorquedduDisney Vacations Designed for Toddlers, Kids, & Teens - Kate Fleminghttps://www.babyquip.com/ Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!https://popsole.com/ Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month!Moms Behind the Magic Podcast Merch Shop Shop for MERCH HERE!Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.
Jul 14
1 hr 41 min
29.1 Best Time to Go to Disney World - FALL (Magic Version)
We are excited to bring you re-imagined MAGIC VERSIONS of some vintage podcast episodes from Aly, Becki, Karla, Katie, and Stacy's early days! These "Magic Versions" may sound familiar, but the information stands the test of time and we want to make sure our M&M listeners continue to have access to this great collection!I would make a wager that one of the most common questions a travel agent hears is “What’s the best time to go to Disney World?” Well we are happy to take you into that discussion with our “Best Time To Go” series where today’s episode discusses the FALL SEASON and why it may (or may not) be the best time for your family to vacation in Disney World!PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on your Spotify or favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Becki Smedley, Karla StewardEdited: Stacy Walker & Mackenna SmedleyWe also have these places to hang out with us on social media! Come join the fun & conversations!⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠BabyQuip⁠⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠We would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠@getawaywithaly⁠ on InstagramBecki - @‌soundslikeanadventure on InstagramKarla - @‌magicmomma_travels - on InstagramKatie - Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on FacebookStacy - Disney Planning Made Simple - A Disney Blues Support Group on FacebookAny reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.
Jul 9
58 min
29. Thriving With Babies & Toddlers at Disney World
It’s so easy to slip into the worry about “surviving” Disney World when there are babies and toddlers in tow but we believe so much that taking young children to Disney is a way to truly THRIVE in the Magic that comes from vacation time at the Most Magical Place on Earth!PLEASE SHARE our new podcast with your Disney-loving friends, leave us 5-star reviews wherever you are listening, and click those FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE buttons on Spotify or your favorite listening platform!Co-Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Stacy WalkerEdited: Stacy Walker⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Moms Behind the Magic Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠FRIENDS LIKE ME⁠Doing Disney Deluxe Style⁠ - Maureen PorquedduDisney World for Big Families - Amelia DickWe would also love to have you follow & support our Co-Hosts:Aly - ⁠⁠⁠@getawaywithaly⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramBecki - ⁠⁠@‌soundslikeanadventure⁠⁠ on InstagramKarla - ⁠⁠@‌magicmomma_travels⁠⁠ - on InstagramKatie - ⁠⁠Disney Planning with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers⁠⁠ on FacebookStacy - ⁠⁠Disney Planning Made Simple⁠⁠ - A Disney Blues Support Group on Facebook⁠BabyQuip⁠: Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code MAGIC to get $30 off an order of $150 or more!⁠PopSole⁠: Air-bubble insoles for personalized foot pain relief, adjustable support & better comfort in everyday shoes. Use code MAGIC for a discount!NOW OPEN: Moms Behind the Magic Shop to help your Disney and Beyond planning go even further with digital planning guides! At least one new guide is added to the shop per month! ⁠⁠⁠https://moms-behind-the-magic-2.myshopify.com⁠⁠⁠Any reference to pricing is meant for entertainment purposes.
Jul 7
1 hr 33 min
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