Orlando Adventure Club

Magic Kingdom's firework and projection spectacular, Enchantment, has replaced the fan-favorite Happily Ever After. It's a visually stunning show, but we discuss why we're feeling so disenchanted by it.

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Epcot's new night time spectacular Harmonious, which replaced Illuminations in EPCOT, has been receiving so much negativity since it debuted in Sept. 2021...but is it the best show currently on WDW property? We’re sharing our real thoughts on this AMAZING show and why we think haters are just hating on it for no reason.

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Here's our really far out, groovy, and outta sight review of one of Walt Disney World's most popular value resorts...Pop Century! We cover the amenities, room, transportation, and in-your-face theming that this Disney resort features. 

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Lots of major changes have hit the Walt Disney World parks! We discuss the news and what you need to know for your upcoming trip including the updated mask policy allowing guests to enjoy outdoor Disney areas un-masked, the NEW legacy Dark Saber in Galaxy's Edge, and Festival of the Lion King's modified yet triumphant return to Animal Kingdom!

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Disney Spring's new cookie shop has people lining up for a 5+ hour virtual queue and their 1/2lb cookies are all over Instagram. Is Gideon's Bakehouse really worth the hype? We visit both the Disney Springs new flagship store and original East End Market shop to let you know what these black magic cookies are all about! We also share our first Captain's Dueling Pianos Brunch at The Boathouse in Disney Springs.

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There’s a reason Aulani tops the charts as one of Disney’s most beautiful resorts. We discuss the Resort’s design, entertainment, booking a room with a great view, dining options, pools, and activities available that we experienced during our 6 night stay!

Heading to Oahu? In the second half of the episode, we share everything we did around the island - from the North Shore, to the Windward side, down to Honolulu, and back to our home base in Ko’Olina. If you’re wondering what you should add to your Hawaiian to-do list - we’ve got you!

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All of the destinations we discuss & what you need to do to get to Hawaii!

Ever wonder what it's like to stay at a Disney Deluxe Villa? We're reviewing Saratoga Springs Resort at Walt Disney World so you'll know if it's worth your time & money. 

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Wondering if there's anything for you at the Magic Kingdom that isn't too kiddie? You bet your grown-up buttons there are! We'll take you through some of the many ways you can enjoy Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom as an adult. 

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We're sharing our favorite parts of EPCOT's Taste of Festival of the Arts 2021 (the BEST FEST!), our take on SUSURU - a Japanese Gastropub, and what we really thought of Leu Garden's Dazzling Nights.

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We're talking T-T-Trash in this Sidecar Episode, naming our top 5 Walt Disney World WORST rides & attractions of both past and present. These are our opinions on what you can keep off of your agenda for your trip to the Parks...as some just deserve a Twisted Tea to the face. 

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In this special Sidecar Episode, we discuss where you can still get your hands on those coveted Hot Chocolate bombs, Universal's surprising must-see attraction, and that Mandalorian Season 2 finale tho. All these things and more...so Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!

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2020 can't cancel the Holiday spirit, here's how you can enjoy Christmas cheer across the Disney Parks and Orlando. We also share our experience back to Universal Orlando after taking advantage of the FL Resident Tickets deal.

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What's it like getting married during a global pandemic in the City Beautiful? We share our experience, recommendations for some AMAZING Orlando wedding vendors, and we recap our Honeymoon stay at the Polynesian! 

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We're back at EPCOT letting you know what's worth eating at the modified 2020 Food and Wine Festival, and admiring the return of the Pylons in front of Spaceship Earth! Magical Dining returns to Orlando, check out what new restaurants are now participating. We also share some more Orlando Halloween events, because we love Halloween.

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Let's get spooky! We talk about Howl-o-Scream and Creative City Project moving forward this season, and many more details about The Haunted Road drive-thru Halloween experience coming to Central FL. We also share what to get at City Works in Disney Springs and how much busier Magic Kingdom is getting.

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How to Korean Barbecue in Orlando! If you've ever felt intimidated about trying K-BBQ, fear no more! We walk you through what meats you should order, how to cook and eat them, what you should avoid doing, and how to eat KBBQ like a pro! We give you our full guided review of Izziban, where you can try it yourself. We also share some recent Walt Disney World Park hour updates starting this Fall, and Spirit Halloween moving full force ahead this Halloween season.

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We're gearing up for spooky season with information on a new drive-thru Halloween experience coming to Orlando in lieu of HHN, some major updates to Universal ticket prices for FL residents in 2020, and our review of four Asian spots in Central FL: Chi Kin, Matcha Tea House & Creamery, Aji, and The Wave.

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Is the Disney magic still alive in the Parks? We share our first experience back at Magic Kingdom, the crowds, the lines, the new experiences, safety implementations, and how that new pink castle really made us feel. Everybody put your ears on, put your mask on, have a good time!

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It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we share with you our honest experience at Disneyland Paris. We go over the highs, the lows, and why this park should still be on your post-COVID bucket list. We also discuss some not-too-sweet pastries and amazing mousse tea from Light On the Sugar in Winter Park.

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What's it like inside the reopened Walt Disney World Parks, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom? We share our experience from the Passholder Preview, what you can expect on your next visit to Disney, and uh...fly!

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Hear ye, hear ye, these little-known facts about Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square and EPCOT's America Pavilion! Did Hamilton live up to the hype? We're not throwing away our shot to discuss Hamilton on Disney+ and share hidden details & history that you may not have known about the two American lands here at Walt Disney World. Grab onto your fireworks, we're in for a good time!

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Huge updates this week from Disney, including Splash Mountain undergoing a complete overhaul to Princess and the Frog, the Park Pass reservation system opens for all ticket holders, and a new donut shop comes to Disney Springs! We also discuss Bite30 in Orlando, a 30 day restaurant week running from July 15th - August 16th 2020!

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We discuss 11 of our most noteworthy Walt Disney World attractions that are now extinct in this Sidecar Adventure with our resident WDW-ologist Alisa! We briefly cover updates on Seaworld's not so socially distanced reopening. 

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A huge update on Walt Disney World Resorts - Find out what resorts are opening June 22nd and what experiences are suspended! We share our pandemic date night experience at Seito in Baldwin Park,  and our eating tour around Orlando from the past weekend. We also reminisce on the small Disney magic moments we miss while at the Parks.

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We discuss opening weekend of World of Disney and Market Place Co-Op at Disney Springs, and detail each of our top 5 Disney Bucket List items we're ready to start knocking off when the parks reopen. Rides, experiences, events that we've put off because we thought "eh, we'll do it next time," back when we lived in different times. To close, an adventure in Monteverde, FL led us to Coffee Shop of Horrors which is a great place for any horror fan!

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What is Disney Springs is like now that it is open in the Covid-19 era? Here's what to expect from our visit on Memorial Day Weekend and we end the episode with a tasty treat.

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Is Disneyland better than Magic Kingdom? In this Sidecar Adventure episode, we discuss what each coast's park does better as we await the re-opening of our beloved Disney Springs.

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How could Disney Parks reopen in the coming months? We talk about the steps that could be taken within phase 2 guidelines, and reminisce about our stormy Star Wars Run Disney 5k as we try to stay active during Quarantine.

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In this first ever episode of Orlando Adventure Club, Freddy and Rebecca speculate Disney re-openings, discuss ways you can support the Orlando food scene during Quarantine, and why we began this podcast. We hope to share ways for you to make the most of your time in Orlando, whether you’re here for a week long Disney vacation, a convention, or even if you have called Orlando your home for a while now.

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