The Planning Lounge

Lindsay B.
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Welcome to The Planning Lounge! Join Lindsay (@MermaidandtheMouse) and Brian (@Brianplansthemagic) as we talk Disney destinations, cruises, Universal, travel tips, planning strategies, and the latest theme park news. Whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s make your next adventure even more magical.

  1. 4d ago

    Disney Dining Plans, Character Meals & College Program Stories!

    ✨ Welcome back to The Planning Lounge! ✨ This week, Lindsay and Brian are joined by a special guest, fellow travel planner Sarah from A Kind of Magic Travel! 🏰 We’re talking all things Disney dining! 🍽️ Is the Disney Dining Plan actually worth it? Which character dining experiences deserve a spot on your vacation itinerary? And how do you decide what’s right for your family? Plus, Sarah takes us behind the magic with stories from her time in the Disney College Program! From working for the Mouse to helping families plan their own magical vacations, she’s got some fun experiences to share! Whether you’re planning your first Disney vacation, trying to decide where to eat, or just love hearing a little behind-the-scenes Disney magic, pull up a chair and join us in The Planning Lounge! ✨ CONNECT WITH US! 🎙️ Your Hosts: Lindsay | @mermaidandthemouseBrian | @brianplansthemagic🌟 Special Guest: Sarah | @sarahs_magical_vacationsTravel Planner with A Kind of Magic Travel📩 Questions or podcast ideas?
Email us at theplanningloungepod@gmail.com 💬 Let’s Chat!
What’s your favorite Disney character dining experience? Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Planning Lounge for more Disney planning tips, travel conversations, and a little Disney magic every week! #ThePlanningLounge #DisneyDiningPlan #DisneyCharacterDining #DisneyCollegeProgram #DisneyWorldTips #DisneyPodcast #DisneyTravelPlanning

  2. Oct 14

    Disney Believe Cruise Ship News & Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

    🚢✨ A new Disney cruise ship AND holiday magic at Walt Disney World? We’ve got plenty to talk about! This week on The Planning Lounge, Lindsay and Brian are diving into the newly announced Disney Believe cruise ship and sharing our thoughts on the holiday ride overlays at Walt Disney World! Are we excited about Disney Cruise Line’s newest addition? Which holiday ride overlays are worth experiencing? And what should you add to your next Disney vacation itinerary? 🎙️ In this episode:
🚢 Our first thoughts on the new Disney Believe cruise ship
✨ What we’re excited to see from Disney Cruise Line
🎄 Holiday ride overlays at Walt Disney World
🎢 Our favorite seasonal attraction experiences
🏰 Disney vacation planning tips and plenty of opinions! 💬 We want to hear from you!
Are you excited about the Disney Believe? And what’s your favorite holiday ride overlay at Walt Disney World? ✨ Connect with The Planning Lounge 📧 theplanningloungepod@gmail.com Subscribe for weekly Disney Parks discussions, Disney Cruise Line news, vacation planning tips, and a little Disney magic! #DisneyBelieve #DisneyCruiseLine #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyHolidays #DisneyPodcast #ThePlanningLounge

  3. Oct 7

    Keith Coogan: 45 Years of The Fox and the Hound + His Disney Parks & Cruise Favorites

    🎙️ Keith Coogan joins The Planning Lounge! This week, actor Keith Coogan joins Lindsay and Brian to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Disney’s The Fox and the Hound and talk about his lifelong connection to Disney. Keith shares memories from The Fox and the Hound, and then we get into the questions every Disney fan really wants answered: What are his favorite Disney Parks attractions? What does he love to do in the parks? And what are his favorites aboard Disney Cruise Line? In this episode: 🦊 Celebrating 45 years of Disney’s The Fox and the Hound
🎬 Keith’s memories and connection to the film
🏰 His favorite Disney Parks experiences and attractions
🚢 His Disney Cruise Line favorites
✨ Disney nostalgia, stories, laughs, and more Whether you love classic Disney animation, Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line—or all three—pull up a chair and join us in The Planning Lounge. 🎧 Follow The Planning Lounge on Spotify so you don’t miss an episode! 📩 CONTACT THE PLANNING LOUNGE
Questions, episode ideas, collaborations, or just want to talk Disney? Email: theplanningloungepod@gmail.com Hosted by Lindsay of Mermaid and the Mouse and Brian of A Kind of Magic Travel.

  4. Sep 30

    55 Years of Magic Kingdom: Disney Memories, Missing Attractions & THAT Cake Castle

    Magic Kingdom is turning 55! 🏰✨ In this episode of The Planning Lounge, Lindsay and Brian are taking a trip down memory lane to celebrate 55 years of Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World. We’re talking about the Disney we remember through the years — the attractions we miss, the things that have changed, favorite memories from the parks, and some of those wonderfully weird moments in Disney history. And yes…we HAVE to talk about the 25th anniversary castle. 🎂😂 Whether you’ve been visiting Walt Disney World for decades or you just love hearing about Disney Parks history, come hang out with us for some nostalgia, laughs, and plenty of “remember when?” moments. What piece of Walt Disney World history would YOU bring back if you could?

  5. Sep 16

    Lindsay's Choice - Build Your Perfect Disney Day… But There Are Rules!

    It was Lindsay’s turn to pick the topic this week — and Brian had absolutely no idea what she had planned. 😂 The challenge: Build your perfect Disney World day. Choose when you’re going, who you’re traveling with, where you’re staying, what park you’re visiting, what you’re eating, what you’re riding, and where you’re spending a little extra money. But, of course, Lindsay came prepared with a few rules. Brian has to build his dream Disney day while staying within the challenge — and Lindsay is here to make sure he doesn’t find an easy way around it. How did he do? Play along while you listen and build YOUR perfect Disney day. Then let us know what you would choose! ✨ Connect with The Planning Lounge 📧 theplanningloungepod@gmail.com
📸 Lindsay: @mermaidandthemouse
📸 Brian: @brianplansthemagic
▶️ YouTube: @theplanningloungepod Thanks for hanging out with us in The Planning Lounge!

  6. Sep 9

    Disney Hot Takes: Overrated Rides, Resort Debates & Unpopular Opinions

    You gave us your Disney hot takes…and we have THOUGHTS. 😂 This week on The Planning Lounge, we’re taking your unpopular Disney opinions and putting them up for debate. Which park is actually the best for seeing princesses? Which Disney World resorts are worth the hype? Is one of Disney’s most popular forms of transportation completely overrated? And are there some Disney “must-dos” that you can absolutely skip? Some takes we agreed with. Some we definitely did NOT. And a few might have changed our minds. 👀 Have a Disney hot take we need to debate? Send it our way — it might make a future episode! 🎙️ The Planning Lounge
Disney vacations, planning tips, hot takes & a little bit of chaos. 📧 Contact us: theplanningloungepod@gmail.com
📱 Follow Lindsay: @mermaidandthemouse
📱 Follow Brian: @brianplansthemagic
▶️ YouTube: @theplanningloungepod

  7. Sep 2

    🚗🐾 Road Tripping to Walt Disney World…with your DOG?!

    This week in The Planning Lounge, we’re hitting the road to Walt Disney World! We’re talking everything you need to know about driving to Disney — especially if you’re coming down the East Coast and tackling I-95. From the all-important Buc-ee’s stop 🦫 to surviving the long haul, we’re sharing our road trip tips, stories, and a few things that surprised even us. Including…did you know you can bring your DOG to select Walt Disney World Resort hotels?! 🐶🏰 Brian’s dog is basically a seasoned Disney traveler at this point, so we’re talking about what it’s actually like to vacation at Disney with your four-legged family member. Whether you’re planning your first Disney road trip or you’ve driven that I-95 stretch more times than you can count, grab a drink and pull up a chair in The Planning Lounge. 🍹✨ 🎧 Listen now! Follow your hosts:
✨ Lindsay: @mermaidandthemouse
✨ Brian: @brianplansthemagic 📧 theplanningloungepod@gmail.com

  8. Aug 26

    EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026: What We’re Eating & Drinking 🍷🍴

    EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026: What We’re Eating & Drinking 🍷🍴 It’s Food & Wine season at EPCOT! 🌐🍷 This week, Lindsay and Brian are talking all things 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival—the food, the drinks, the returning favorites, and what’s making our must-try lists. Brian is defending the infamous Pickle Milkshake 🥒🥤 while Lindsay has her eyes on the Shimmering Mimosa Flight ✨🥂. We’re talking about what we’re excited to eat and drink, our festival favorites, and how we like to tackle Food & Wine without trying to do EVERYTHING in one day. Grab your festival passport and pull up a chair in The Planning Lounge! ✨ The Planning Lounge is presented by A Kind of Magic Travel. Come hang out with us:
Brian: @brianplansthemagic
Lindsay: @mermaidandthemouse
📧 theplanningloungepod@gmail.com

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Welcome to The Planning Lounge! Join Lindsay (@MermaidandtheMouse) and Brian (@Brianplansthemagic) as we talk Disney destinations, cruises, Universal, travel tips, planning strategies, and the latest theme park news. Whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s make your next adventure even more magical.

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  • Creator
    Lindsay B.
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lindsay B.
  • Show Website
    The Planning Lounge