Castle Talk Radio

Disneyland or Disney World? Which to choose for your vacation

Which Disney vacation is right for you? Today we talk about choosing between Disneyland and Walt Disney World for your vacation. If you want more help choosing, be sure to take the quiz at https://castletalkradio.com/freebies.
Disneyland may seem like the smaller resort (which technically it is) but that doesn't mean it is the lesser of the two options in the United States. check out this episode to learn what type of vacationer might enjoy Disneyland and which might prefer Walt Disney World.
 
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AMAZING Fandom Costumes with Toy Story Dad!

October is here, which means Halloween is only a few short weeks away. Whether you are heading to a Halloween party, Oogie Boogie Bash, or Mickey's Not So Scary OR just trick or treating in your home town, this episode is full of inspiration and fun costume ideas.
Tucker from Toy Story Dad is famous for his group costumes. You know the two little kids dressed as slinky dog - yeah, that is his kid and niece. Or maybe you saw when his family went as Tangled and tons of them went as the lanterns that actually light up! Tucker loves creating costumes and is sharing his best tips.
Bonus- did you know when they started this, Tucker and his wife didn't know how to sew. So they have lots of no-sew costume tips as well.
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OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio
Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:
Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110
About Becca & Jessica
Becca Robins is your Theme Park Tips Gal! She has been helping families make memories  for 13 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle.
Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.
Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 11 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth.
Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.

Jessica in the hot seat! Her favorite Theme Park rides, foods and more!

It's Jessica's Birthday Week! To celebrate we are putting her in the hot seat and asking her her favorite rides at Disney Parks, Universal, her favorite Disney foods, biggest pet peeves, and more! Reel showing Jessica's lack of Harry Potter knowledge: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnfke7gpE50/
 
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Uncover Anaheim's Best Hidden Eats with Visit Anaheim

Are you a foodie planning a Disneyland vacation? Want to know some of the most unique local dining options? Today Jessica chats with Visit Anaheim about some of the best and most unique dining in Anaheim, California.
All just a short distance from the Happiest Place On Earth. Foodies will love the Anaheim Packing District, rooftop lounges, and much more.
 
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Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio
Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:
Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110
About Becca & Jessica
Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 12 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.
Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.

Universal Studios - Is Express Pass Worth it?

Jessica revisits Universal Studios Hollywood after over a decade and shares her experience. "There is no way that I would go back without express pass."
Jessica returns to Universal Studios Hollywood after more than a decade away from the LA theme park. She is sharing her best tips and takeaways from her visit.
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Takeaways
Purchase discount tickets and express passes for a successful day at Universal Studios Hollywood. Visit https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk to get EXCLUSIVE discounts.
Consider waiting until you can afford the express pass if it's out of your budget.
Early access for Super Nintendo World is worth purchasing.
Utilize the express pass to avoid long lines for most rides.
Try frozen butterbeer and experience the attractions in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Enjoy a meal at the Three Broomsticks.
Universal Studios is a great add-on, but Jessica will always be a Disney fan.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Jessica's Visit to Universal Studios Hollywood02:16 The Importance of Discount Tickets and Express Passes03:22 Exploring Super Nintendo World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter07:52 The Hollywood Studio Lot Tour and 60th Anniversary Experience09:22 Wand Magic and Butterbeer: A Magical Experience13:05 Universal Studios vs. Disneyland: A Comparison
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Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio
Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here:
Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110
About Becca & Jessica
Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 12 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.
Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.
 
 

The Rundown on RunDisney

Tania from Lola Lambchops joins us this week to try and convince Jessica that she should do a runDisney event. From costumes, to photo ops, to being a chEARleader we cover the basics of runDisney.
To learn more about runDisney events visit https://runDisney.com
Be sure to check out Tania's site for more runDisney and travel fun at lolalambchops.com
 
Get EXCLUSIVE Disneyland deals at https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk
(We may earn money but you still get an exclusive extra discount. Must use our link for discount to show)
Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:
Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!
Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk
OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio

Disneyland Insider Secrets to Elevate Your Vacation

This Disneyland secret will help you skip lines on rides - even if they don't offer Lightning Lane. And no, it isn't DAS (please don't abuse the DAS system). This week we are sharing some insider secrets.
We, as Disneyland Insiders, do things differently than most park guests. But don't worry, these tips come from NON-LOCALS who travel to the parks just like you.
Want even more of our secrets? Visit https://castletalkradio.com/freebies to get our list of 20 things (some included in this episode) that Disneyland insiders do differently for their vacations.
Don't forget, that we have an EXCLUSIVE discount for our community on Disneyland tickets. Visit https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk to see this super secret deal. 
(We may earn money but you still get an exclusive extra discount. Must use our link for discount to show)
Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:
Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!
Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk
OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio
Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142
About Becca & Jessica
Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 12 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.
Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.

Disneyland Halloween 2024 - new and old favorites, and a new rule!

This is Halloween at Disneyland in 2024! It is the most spooktacular time of year at Disneyland and we talk about some of our returning favorites including the fan fave - Haunted Mansion Holiday, which you can't ride unless you know this one thing!
 
From Disneyland's Halloween food offerings, to ride overlays, new offerings and more we cover it all PLUS we have a FREE printable for you to help you plan all the things you must-do during this BOOtastic season.
 
Get your free planning sheet at https://castletalkradio.com/freebies
 
Get EXCLUSIVE Disneyland deals at https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk
(We may earn money but you still get an exclusive extra discount. Must use our link for discount to show)
Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:
Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!
Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk
OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio
Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142
About Becca & Jessica
Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 12 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.

Biggest D23 Walt Disney World Announcements

It's the fan event that had so many announcements, we had to do TWO episodes to cover it all. In our second episode for this Double D23 Event coverage, we are covering Walt Disney World... the clear winner of the D23 Announcements.
We got announcements on multiple new lands, shows, lounges, new attractions and so much more... including one that Disney fans have been BEGGING for! We are covering it all in this special BONUS episode for D23. 
 
Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:
Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!
Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk
OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio
Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142
About Becca & Jessica
Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 12 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.
Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.

Biggest D23 Disneyland Announcements - Double Episode Week

This is part one of our special DOUBLE EPISODE WEEK covering all of the announcements at D23 for the Disney Parks in the United States. In this episode we are discussing everything coming to Disneyland Resort.
 
From a Walt Animatronic, to a surprise ride nobody new was even in the works, and a Coco Ride... we cover everything, and make some educated guesses on where we think these new additions may go. We also talk about why we think a group of people are WRONG about a location for a new land.
 
After listening, be sure to check out the Walt Disney World D23 recap that is live at the same time as this one!
 
Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Keep Reading:
Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals!
Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk
OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing.
Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio
Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/214142
About Becca & Jessica
Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 12 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States.
Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.