Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Virginia
  • 5.0 (28)
  • PLACES & TRAVEL
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Where I Long To Be is a podcast dedicated to bringing you trip reports from your favorite Disney (or Universal) destinations. Whether you are in the process of planning your own trip, or just want to keep the magic going when you can’t be in your happy place, join Virginia as she interviews guests about their magical adventures.

  1. 2D AGO

    Post-Trip Report: Samantha’s “Grand” Land and Sea Vacation (March 2026)

    With six nights at the Grand Floridian and a three night Disney cruise…Samanatha has so much to share about her magical vacation! Joining her were husband, Colin, and daughter, Grace, who is 3 and was treated to her first appointment at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! To maximize the fun, the family took advantage of lightning lanes and used Standby Skipper. Trip Dates: March 14-23, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 3/25/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Samantha on Instagram! Away We Go Car Service Kingdom Strollers Harmony Barbershop Standby Skipper Happily Ever After Magic Kingdom Dessert Party   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    1h 52m

  2. 4D AGO

    Pre-Trip Report: Samantha’s “Grand” Land and Sea Vacation (March 2026)

    Samantha and her family (including husband, Colin and 3-year old daughter, Grace) are heading back to Walt Disney World for another magical trip. This time, they are tacking on a bit more magic as they plan to spend six nights at the Grand Floridian Resort before heading out on their first ever Disney cruise, three nights on the Disney Wish! On this adventure they will be taking advantage of Lightning Lanes, heading to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and might even be getting Grace’s first haircut at the Harmony Barber Shop. Trip Dates: March 14-23, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 3/8/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Samantha on Instagram! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Harmony Barbershop   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    52 min

  3. MAR 30

    Post-Trip Report: Chelsea’s Unpacking a 1st WDW Trip As a Family of Three (March 2026)

    Chelsea and her family have returned from Walt Disney World and may have fallen in love…with Animal Kingdom Lodge! This family of three had a fantastic time, even as die hard Disneylanders, and will definitely be back. Trip Dates: March 8-14, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 3/28/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Chelsea on Instagram (@chelseaunpacked) and reach out for a free quote if you are interested in her magical trip planning services! Koosh Ball   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    1h 38m

  4. MAR 30

    Pre-Trip Report: Chelsea’s Unpacking a 1st WDW Trip As a Family of Three (March 2026)

    Chelsea, whose family goes to Disneyland regularly, is excited to be heading to Walt Disney World for the first time as a family of three. This will be a first WDW visit for husband, Jed, and daughter, Olivia who is 8. They are planning a split stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge in Jambo House and at the Swan portion of the Swan and Dolphin. They will be getting Lightning Lane Multi Pass each day of the trip, and as self-declared rope droppers, will be trying to squeeze every drop of fun out of this family vacation that they can! Trip Dates: March 8-14, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/1/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Chelsea on Instagram (@chelseaunpacked) and reach out for a free quote if you are interested in her magical trip planning services! Virginia’s favorite light jacket for the parks (it has UV protection) Food and Wine App (works for all festivals) - iOS or Android People mentioned in this episode: Donna - Listen to Donna's trip report Pat - Follow on Instagram and listen to his trip report! Jon - @thewdwrunner   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    1h 12m

  5. MAR 23

    Post-Trip Report: Olivia’s Art of Animation Family Vacation (March 2026)

    Olivia’s trip is over (sadly), but she’s back to share all the details (happily). There were many new things tried on this trip, from snacks to the resort to Blake being tall enough to ride Slinky! Trip Dates: March 4-8, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 3/12/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Olivia on Instagram @soarinaroundwdwpod and subscribe to Soarin’ Around WDW: on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Check out Olivia’s Every Ride Challenge from Disneyland on YouTube Blacklane Car Service Landry’s Select Club Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast People mentioned in this episode: Katie - @2plus3travelers (Olivia’s travel agent)   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    1h 28m

  6. MAR 23

    Pre-Trip Report: Olivia’s Art of Animation Family Vacation (March 2026)

    Olivia, from Soarin’ Around WDW Podcast, is returning to the show. This time, she is planning a trip to Walt Disney World with her husband Madi, and daughters Aili (7) and Blake (3). While the girls don’t yet know all of the plans for the trip, Olivia is looking forward to surprising them with a stay at Art of Animation in a Little Mermaid room. They have plans to visit three of the four parks (sorry MK, they will have to catch you next time) and on two of their park days, they will have a variety of family members traveling to meet up with them for the day. Trip Dates: March 4-8, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 2/22/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Olivia on Instagram @soarinaroundwdwpod and subscribe to Soarin’ Around WDW: on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Blacklane Car Service Flower and Garden Festival Food and Wine App (works for all festivals) - iOS or Android People mentioned in this episode: Katie - @2plus3travelers (Olivia’s travel agent)   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    56 min

  7. MAR 16

    Bonus Trip Report: Virginia & Alex's Down and Back in One Day Trip (February 2026)

    Virginia is joined by Alex to discuss their February 28, 2026 trip to Walt Disney World. Because they were going down and back in one day, they decided to focus on Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Their priorities were to ride anything they were able to with Multipass Lightning Lanes, get Joffery’s of course, and soak in the vibes. Trip Dates: February 28, 2026   Episode Specific Links: Check out our Spaceship Earth photos in the Down & Back highlight bubble Video - Piña Ayada Kid People mentioned in this episode: Jeanette - @pixiejeanette Nanci - @nancibat3 Molly - @magicmemorieswithmolly   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    50 min

  8. MAR 9

    Post-Trip Report: Pat’s Welcome Home and Disney Fantasy Trip (February 2026)

    Virginia welcomes back Pat from his DVC welcome home visit to Bay Lake Tower and cruise on the Disney Fantasy. This trip included lots of park time, a date night at Narcoossee’s, a 4 park challenge, and one terrible sunburn. Thankfully, the fun outweighed that sunburn! Trip Dates: February 13-25, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 2/26/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Pat on Instagram The Challenger Series People mentioned in this episode: Kelly Gray - @wishlisttravel413 Jon - @thewdwrunner Jeanette - @pixiejeanette Donna - @donna_thomson05 Miranda and Corey - @bippityboppitybenfields   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

    2h 24m
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Where I Long To Be is a podcast dedicated to bringing you trip reports from your favorite Disney (or Universal) destinations. Whether you are in the process of planning your own trip, or just want to keep the magic going when you can’t be in your happy place, join Virginia as she interviews guests about their magical adventures.

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