Travel Tips Tuesday
By John Rogers
On the podcast, you will hear some personal stories as well as get some great tips on how to plan a stress-free trip to Disney, Universal, cruises, worldwide destinations, and more!
Travel Tips TuesdayJun 08, 2022
Episode # 189 - Tis the Season for Holiday Planning at Disney!
It is the most wonderful time of the year. Disney Parks has released some exciting information about their 2023 holiday celebrations!
Join John and Tanya tonight as they dig into some Disney Holiday updates, party ticket information, new things coming, and more.
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Episode # 188 - Disney Dining Plans Reviewed: Will they be worth it?
One of the biggest pieces of news to drop in the past few months is that Disney Dining Plans are back in 2024 for bookings from January 9, 2024 and forward. In the past the dining plans have been a great way to get that "all-inclusive" feel at Disney knowing most, if not all, of your food has already been paid for.
In this episode, we will talk about how they work and take a look to see if they are worth it.
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Episode # 187 - We're Back! - Disney News and Tanya's Jamaica Trip Report!
It has been a while and we have missed you all! In this episode, John and Tanya will be covering a bit of Disney news and Tanya's recent trip to a fantastic resort in Jamaica!
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Episode # 186 - 2023 Travel Updates, Disney News, and What's Been Happening!
Join John and Tanya for a recap of Disney news over the past couple of weeks and all the latest from the wonderful world of travel!
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Episode # 181 - Bob News - 2022 Travel Memories + Top Five Family Travel Destinations of 2023!
In this episode, join John and Tanya as they talk about some HUGE news that recently dropped, plus a holiday update at Walt Disney World, and their top family travel destinations for 2023!
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Episode # 180 - Disney changes ticket pricing again + All Things Allure of the Seas!
Join John, Tanya, and their pal David as they dig into John and David's recent experience opening a brand new cruise terminal in Galveston, TX and their experience sailing on the Oasis-Classon Allure of the Seas!
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Episode # 179 - Pick 3 for the Perfect Day at Disney + a Private VIP Tour Review!
Have you ever dreamed of what the perfect day at Disney would be like? In this episode, we are going to talk all about it!
Join John and Tanya as we chat about what our dream day at Walt Disney would be like, plus holiday food #nomnom.
Episode # 178 - Exploring the NCL Prima + Travel News!
Join John and Tanya in this episode as John revisits his recent experience on board the brand-new NCL Prima! Plus they will dig into a few travel news updates!
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Episode # 177 - Don't Leave Without This!
Join John and Tanya in this episode as they talk about some of those must-haves whenever you travel!
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Episode # 176 - Disney News Updates / A Remembrance & Future Travel Plans!
Join John and Tanya in this episode as they chat a bit about what has been happening at Disney over the past week, chat a little about future travel plans, and remember some of the greats of film and tv.
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Episode # 175 - Tanya's Trip Report: Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸 !
Join Tanya and John in this episode as Tanya gives a quick rundown of some amazing places to eat in Alexandria, VA and a few fun sites she experienced around Washington, D.C.!
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Episode # 174 - Top Tips: Traveling with children + a live update from Disneyland!
Join John and Tanya for some top tips on traveling with children. Plus, a special guest will join them live from the Disneyland Resort with an update on some current happenings!
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Episode # 173 - Cast Member Hurricane Stories, Crazy Travel Moments, & Travel News!
In the fall of 2004, John and Tanya were both cast members at Walt Disney World. That happened to be the same time 4 hurricanes hit the state of Florida in the span of just a few weeks.
Join John and Tanya tonight as they recount what it was like to evacuate from a hurricane and hunker down for some. Plus they will chat a little bit about some other crazy travel moments that some of you have shared!
*To our friends in Florida in the path of Hurricane Ian right now, we are with you. Stay safe. We are thinking and praying for you all.
Episode # 172 - Bridaly Party Takeover of Walt Disney World + D23 news!
Tanya is back! After a fun few days celebrating with some friends at Walt Disney World, she is here talking about her trip to Walt Disney World over the past few days and her personal experience at Mickey's No So Scary Halloween Party!
Episode # 171 - Don't do this at Walt Disney World + we kill a spider on the show
Join John and Tanya for a conversation about those things that maybe we should not do while on a Walt Disney World vacation and how we can help each other have a magical vacation! Plus, we laugh at some pretty silly things and we welcome some of our favorite Disney people in the comments!
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Episode # 170 - Tanya Takes Over - Mommy/Daughter Birthday Trip Report to Universal Orlando!
Join Tanya and John/Tanya's oldest daughter Evelyn on the show as they talk about their recent trip together to Universal Orlando to celebrate Evelyn's 10th Birthday!
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Episode # 169 - Disney News Updates, Birthdays, and on location from Universal Orlando!
Join John (and Tanya later on) in the show as we chat about what matters most about travel, news, and more!
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Episode # 168 - Disney Fall Foodie Guide + Disney Parks Get Into Potty Humor
The pumpkins are up at Magic Kingdom and the first Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is this week!
Join John and Tanya as we dig into the Fall foodie guide at Disney and talk all things Fall fooood!
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Episode # 167 -Cruising and Travel Updates
Join John and Tanya for a quick conversation about cruising and a few important travel updates!
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Episode # 166 - Disney News, Rain, Festivals, and Monkeys
John does not own the rights to the music played up front. This was from the amazing pianist at Casey's Corner on July 26, 2022, just after it had stopped raining. The piano player was on point and did an amazing job lifting the spirits of everyone around :-).
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Episode # 165 - Top Tips: How to make the best out of your Disney Parks vacation
We talk a ton about this idea here and there, but if we had to condense all of our advice into a 30-minute-ish conversation, this would be it. Join John and Tanya as we go over some of our top tips on how to make the best out of your next Disney Parks trip!
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Episode # 164 - Big News! + If you had one day at Disney . . .
Have you ever dreamed about what it would be like to spend one solid day (24 hrs.) at Disney? Join John and Tanya in this episode as we dig into some of your Disney dreams! Also, John shares some pretty big news!
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Episode # 163 - Disney News and Last Minute Travel Ideas
Join John and Tanya tonight for a quick conversation about some Disney news and some last-minute travel ideas! Oh and a guy gets heckled for never having seen Star Wars.
Episode # 162 - Top Tips: How to Beat the Heat At Walt Disney World
We talk about this almost every year . . . how do you beat the heat at Disney when it is warm all the time? So many can only travel to Florida in the Summer months. Should one even plan a trip? Is it really that hot? What's the deal with the 3 o'clock showers?
Join us in this episode as we get super practical and share how your next trip to Disney in the warmer months can be more pleasant!
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BONUS Episode - Live on Location---First Reaction of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind!
Join John in this special on-location bonus episode of Travel Tips Tuesday right after he rode Walt Disney World's newest attraction while it was still in previews! He gives you his hot takes on what he thinks about the theming, ride experience, who the ride would be good for, and more!
Episode #161 - Disney Food Updates + A Mini Trip Report
Join John and Tanya tonight as they dive into some delicious food updates at Disney's Hollywood Studios and a quick recap of John's recent travels!
Episode # 160 - The trip Tanya should have been on: Palace Resorts in Mexico!
Join John and Tanya for a little bit of life talk, travel news, and a chat about all things Palace Resorts in Cancun!
Palace and Le Blanc Resorts is a fantastic all-inclusive brand with relaxing adult-only options and family-friendly options. They were a true joy to experience!
Episode # 159 - Let's Talk Cruising!
Join John and Tanya as they dig into some important Disney News updates and the amazing world of cruising as they take a brief look at four different cruise lines!
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Episode # 158 - Hidden Secrets at Walt Disney World: Moderate Hotels
Join John and Tanya as we start a new series around hidden secrets at The Walt Disney World Resort. Tonight we will spend some time talking about the hidden secrets of the moderate hotels and hear from some of you about your favorite "hidden secrets" at Disney!
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Episode # 157 - Top Spots to Relax and Hang Out in the Walt Disney World Parks
Sometimes trips in the parks are not just about go go go all the time. Sometimes you need a place just to sit, relax, and take it all in. Join us in this episode as we look at the top spots to kick back and relax inside the parks!
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Episode #156 - Entering the Twilight Zone: Tanya's Non-Parks Trip Report
Join us for an in-depth look at Tanya's recent momcation to Walt Disney World. We talk a ton about food and how to have fun at Disney when you don't have a park ticket! We wrap the show up with a little about her experience running the Tower of Terror Ten Miler!
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Episode # 155 - Overrated: Disney Edition
Join us in this episode tonight as we explore a different side of Disney fandom!
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Episode # 154 - What in the Disney World is going on with travel right now?
Join us for a conversation this week on what guests have been booking for their next trip and why these are shaping up to be some amazing trips! Plus we chat about some travel news and talk about some memorable road trips some of you have had!
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Episode # 153 - A Walk Around Crescent Lake at Walk Disney World
Join John and Tanya as they dig into some of the best hotel options on Disney Property, just steps away from the International Gateway of Epcot!
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Episode # 152 - Chatting All Things Starcruiser with special guest Jeffrey B. Scott (**Spoiler Alert**)
Join John, Tanya, and a special guest as we nerd out and chat all things Starcruiser--plus a little bit of Disney news!
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Episode # 151 - Previewing the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Join John and Tanya in this episode as they do a deep dive and take a look at this amazing four-month-long festival that is not to be missed!
We talk about concerts, merch, activities, and of course FOOD!
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Episode # 150 - What Makes Disney Travel Work
Join John and Tanya on this special Twosday for a top-tips look at family travel and a little conversation about things we wish we could do on vacation that we have never done!
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Episode #149 - Why Is it Important To Travel?
Join Tanya and John in this episode as they go over some breaking Disney News, what this means for you, and get down into why travel is important!
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Episode # 148 - Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
Bright Suns and Rising Moons! Join us in this episode as we continue our walk around Disney's Hollywood Studios as we explore part of a Galaxy Far Far Away!
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Episode # 147 - Live from Montego Bay, Jamaica!
Join me as I dive into my experience (so far) at Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica! This resort is the flagship resort for the Sandals brand and offers a fantastic luxury-inclusive experience that offers so much for their guests. Relax, unwind, have fun, and just be!
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Episode # 146 - The Travelmation Retreat and Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Join John and Tanya as we dig into what it was like to run The Dopey Challenge at the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and a brief chat all about the Travelmation Retreat!
Episode # 145 - New Cohost, Trip Report, Retreat, and More!
Introducing . . . Tanya Rogers, our cohost! Some may say she loves Disney and Star Wars more than me (John)! Is there any truth to it? Join us in this episode as we go over a recent trip we had, some Disney news, on-location updates, and more!
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Episode # 144 - Looking Back at 2021 Travel in 2021 & Adventures By Disney
Though the year is not quite over yet and some are still traveling even as I type this description . . . In this episode, we will take a look back and talk about where we have been in 2021! We also chase a couple of rabbits with the incredible Adventures By Disney and dig deep into some of YOUR travel memories from 2021!
Episode # 142 - Travel Curveballs: How to navigate travel frustrations
Long lines at the airport, delayed flights, bad weather, unexpected sickness, lost luggage, and more---the list could be endless on what causes frustrations for travelers.
In tonight's episode, we are going to take a look at some of those frustrations and how to stay focused on your why for travel all while setting the pace for a great trip!
Episode # 141 - Top Tips: Packing For Your Trip
It seems simple, right? Packing is down to a science for some, but it is not as easy as one might think. Join us tonight as we dig into some pros and cons of different styles of packing, what to lookout for, and a few travel hacks to help you bring what you need on your trip and keep it all together!
Episode # 140 - Let's Talk about Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of The Seas
Join us on this special crossover episode of Travel Tips Tuesday and Unrelated at Birth as we welcome friend of the show Dave Adams
Dave and his wife were recently on Royal Caribbean's newest ship and we are going to talk all about dining, their stateroom, Perfect Day at Coco Cay, excursions, and more!
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Episode # 139 - It's time for a #RunDopeyBy40 Update and a little bit of Disney/Travel News!
Remember way back when before the pandemic craziness when there was a crazy dream to run 48.6 miles at Walt Disney World over for days. Yep, I called it "RunDopeyBy40". Well, now --it is Run Dopey AT 40!
In tonight's episode, we will walk through some of the great things about Run Disney races, how a Run Disney vacation can happen, and give a brief training update!
Episode # 138 - Top Tips: What to put in your Disney/Universal park bag
One of the key questions or tips when going to a theme park is what do I bring with me. It is not as easy as one might think. For some, the question may be do I bring a bag at all?
In this show, we are going to cover all of the above and get super practical. For the majority of guests at Disney and Universal Theme Parks, they bring a bag. So what should we put in it? How do we pack light, but make sure we are prepared? What if I am there with my young kids and I just have a lot of stuff I have to bring? Tune in and we will answer all of these questions and more!
Episode # 137 - Disneyland Trip Report & Walt Disney World Holiday Treats!!
One of my most favorite times of year to travel to Walt Disney World is during the holiday season. One of the big reasons why are all the delicious holiday treats! Tonight we will chat a bit about the new treats and share a brief Disneyland trip report!
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Episode # 136 - A little Disney News and some Disney Confessions
Every Disney fan has their bucket list, but what about "those" Disney people? You know . . . the ones that always seem to slip something about Disney into any given conversation? The ones who wear Mickey Ears to the grocery store back home and try to use their AP discounts at Walmart . . . you know who you are. Well even "those people" have Disney Parks confessions - things that they have never done. Dive into this episode with us as we unpack Disney confessions and a bit of Disney news!
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