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This week we are back with Ashley talking about her trip to Orlando where she picked only 2 Disney World and 1 Universal park to visit during their family vacation.    Remember the best way to save on your theme park vacations is by visiting our partners at Get Away Today. 

Ashley recently went to Walt Disney World. She was able to get flights from California to Orlando for FREE (other than taxes). She also used points to get a FREE hotel stay! Listen in on today's episode for more information. Combining points travel with discounted tickets from our partners at https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk makes for an affordable vacation.

Save on Disneyland vacations by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk    

Today we are sharing about the Women Who Make The Magic Guided Tour at Disneyland. This is a limited time tour but we hope it is extended. We also talk about what to expect with all guided tours at Disneyland Resort.    View a full video about this tour here: https://youtu.be/_4vwR4v7ukE?si=_isV-SYX5OQFfZs8   Get the best deals on your Disneyland and other theme park vacations at https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk  

Book your Disneyland Vacation and save: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk   Today, Josh D'Amaro takes on his new role of CEO of the Walt Disney Company. We look back at what Josh has done - both good and bad - in his past leadership positions, and look at what we hope he will bring to the Walt Disney Company moving forward.  

Save on Disneyland tickets and packages: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk  (We earn money when you book through our link) Today we are chatting about the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. From what were the big hits, to some major misses, and everything in between. We also talk about the diminishing number of food items at the Sip and Savor booths and what we would like to see change for next year. 

Book your vacation and save: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk   This week, Disney announced that the new Animation experience at Disney Hollywood Studios would not include live animators.  The announcement was hidden in the excitement of an Olaf animatronic welcoming guests... and then about Animators on pre-recorded videos doing the instruction.  We discuss the changes this makes to the experience, and how it affects guests and Cast Members alike.   Today's episode is sponsored by https://ariastranportation.com

Disney has announced that Monsters Inc, Mike and Sully to the Rescue will no longer be closing for good in 2026.  Jessica dives into this news and what it means for the future of Disneyland, the Avatar experience, and more.

In this episode we visit all of the ways to go Soarin' From the original - Soarin' Over California, to Soarin' around the World, and the incoming Soarin' Across America, we discuss the history and many versions of this staple in Disney California Adventure and EPCOT This episode is sponsored by AriasTransportation  Book your theme park vacations and save money by visiting our partners at Get Away Today 

Today we are looking at 25 years of California Adventure and how the Disneyland Resort is celebrating this milestone.  From viral popcorn buckets, to new characters, and so much more, we are sharing memories, tips and special deals. To get the best deals on Disneyland vacations visit our partners at Get Away Today.

Is Disneyland worth the cost in 2026? We break down what you get, and what has been taken away, plus we compare several other event prices to see if Disneyland is worth it. This episode is sponsored by Arias Transporation Save on Disneyland vacation by visiting our partners at Get Away Today 

Today we are being armchair Imagineers and adding to both Disneyland and California Adventure Theme Park with new experiences. Tell us what you would imagineer in the parks! Thank you to AriasTransportation for sponsoring this week's episode. Ready to book your own Disneyland vacation? Visit https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk to save on tickets, hotels and beyond.

The 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration is here! Ring in the Year of the Horse at Disneyland with Horace Horsecollar, Mickey, Minnie, and more! Get the best deals on Disneyland vacations by booking through our partners at https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk  

Hi friends!  While we are on our holiday break, we would love if you would look into some of our partners (we may earn money by sharing these links, you still get the same great deal).  Book your Disneyland and other travel through Get Away Today and get their amazing service, low prices, and more! Book here: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk Looking for transportation to and from one of the Southern California Airports? Check out our partners https://ariastransportation.com for all your transportation needs.  

We are on a holiday break but would love if you have found our podcast fun or helpful, if you could leave a review. It helps our podcast get recommended to more Disneyland and theme park friends. We want you to know we are thankful for you this season! Happy New Year!