Where I Long To Be: A Magical Trip Report Podcast

Virginia
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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    LOOK BACK EPISODE: Rebecca’s Disneyland Paris Voyage d'Anniversaire (November 2024)

    Today, we are taking a look back at Rebecca’s trip to Disneyland Paris. She is the person who inspired me and my Disney Dames to plan a trip ourselves and she is actually our travel agent for that upcoming trip! Rebecca travelled to Disneyland Paris November 6-11, 2024 for her birthday. Her travel partner was her friend Amber. They stayed at the Disneyland Paris Hotel and spent time at both of the two Paris parks, Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park. Trip Dates: November 6-11, 2024 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 10/17/24 Post Trip Interview: recorded 11/26/24   Episode Specific Links: Looking to plan your next magical vacation?  Rebecca is ready to help!  You can reach out to her through Instagram at @90s_travel_mom Listen to Rebecca’s previous appearances on Where I Long To Be! Disneyland Hotel in Paris Val d'Europe Shopping Centre Hotel d'Elysee Val d'Europe Video: POV Crush’s Coaster Ride Through Video: Mickey and the Magician Full Show People mentioned in this episode: Maria - @mrsbobo428 Jeanette - @pixiejeanette Ashlee - @ashlee_ever_after   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 56m

  2. MAY 11

    Post-Trip Report: Heather & Mike’s Universally Magical Vacation (April 2026)

    Heather and Mike have wrapped up their Universal Studios/Disney vacation with their daughter, Autumn, and are ready to sit down and relive it all with Virginia. They did a split stay between Universal’s Endless Summer Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Trip Dates: April 2-13, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/26/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Heather and Mike’s page - @disneymountaineers  Drury Hotel in Pooler, GA How to leave a cast compliment at Disney World People mentioned in this episode: Janel from Disney Parks with Love - YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram   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 45m

  3. MAY 11

    Pre-Trip Report: Heather & Mike’s Universally Magical Vacation (April 2026)

    Heather and Mike, longtime Disney enthusiasts, are driving to Orlando from North Carolina for a spring break vacation with their daughter Autumn (12). Before heading over to the Yacht Club, they will be visiting the three Universal Studios parks for the first time with a stay at Endless Summer! They will be planning to enjoy the Mardi Gras offerings while at Universal and the Flower & Garden Festival during their Epcot time. Of course, since they have decided to stay at Yacht Club, they will have to dip their toes in Stormalong Bay at some point.  Trip Dates: April 2-13, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/29/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Heather and Mike’s page - @disneymountaineers  Endless Summer Resort Drury Hotel in Pooler, GA Video - GEO-82 (Adults Only Bar at Epcot) People mentioned in this episode: Jeanette - @pixiejeanette   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

    55 min

  4. MAY 4

    Post-Trip Report: Danielle’s First Annual Passholder Trip (April 2026)

    Welcome back to Danielle! This was, in Danielle’s words, the “perfect” trip. Danielle, her husband Danny, and her mom and dad enjoyed their time in Disney and are brand new annual passholders. If you want to hear about their dinner at Victoria and Albert’s, taking mom on Tiana’s and Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time, and how it went taking over as the family tour manager (after learning from her mom all those years ago), tune in! Trip Dates: April 1-6, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/19/26   Episode Specific Links: Your Go-To Resource for All Things Disney - askthemouse.com Follow Danielle on Instagram (@askthemouse) and listen to her previous episodes of Where I Long To Be! Holiday Inn Orlando (Disney Springs Area) People mentioned in this episode: Jeanette - @pixiejeanette   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

    58 min

  5. MAY 4

    Pre-Trip Report: Danielle’s First Annual Passholder Trip (April 2026)

    Danielle, also known as the main mouse at Ask The Mouse dot com, is back on the show! This time, she is planning a trip she will be taking with her husband Danny and her mom and dad (who haven’t been since 2022). And the best part is, all four of them will be becoming annual passholders for the first time. They have so much to look forward to, like a reservation at Victoria and Albert’s and staying at a good neighbor hotel they have enjoyed in the past. But Danielle is most especially looking forward to hopefully getting her mom on Guardians of the Galaxy finally!  Trip Dates: April 1-6, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/22/26   Episode Specific Links: Your Go-To Resource for All Things Disney - askthemouse.com Follow Danielle on Instagram (@askthemouse) and listen to her previous episodes of Where I Long To Be! Holiday Inn Orlando (Disney Springs Area) People mentioned in this episode: Elizabeth - episode about Victoria and Albert’s   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

  6. APR 27

    Post-Trip Report: Mike’s Nearly Perfect Polynesian Vacation (March 2026)

    Mike and his family are back from the Polynesian and it was nearly perfect. Practically perfect as Mary Poppins might say! There were one or two bumps in the road, but nothing these Disney veterans couldn’t handle. Trip Dates: March 25-31, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/8/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Mike on Instagram (@disneydadofone) and TikTok (@disney.dad.of.one) Gluten Free Disney World and the accompanying Facebook Group Buena Vista Urgent Care (near CVS by World Marriott People mentioned in this episode: Miranda - @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

    57 min

  7. APR 27

    Pre-Trip Report: Mike’s Nearly Perfect Polynesian Vacation (March 2026)

    Mike and his family are planning a trip to their home DVC resort, the Polynesian! As DVC members and Annual Passholders, this family of three are frequent WDW guests. This trip will be a little different because daughter Madison was recently diagnosed with Celiac, so this will be their first time exploring the parks and paying attention to all the gluten free options for her. She’s also just passed 40 inches and may be able to ride Rise of the Resistance for the first time! In addition to all the usual fun, Mike has gifted his wife Christina a spa treatment at the Grand Floridian Spa. Trip Dates: March 25-31, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/15/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Mike on Instagram (@disneydadofone) and TikTok (@disney.dad.of.one) Gluten Free Disney World and the accompanying Facebook Group The Cake Bake Shop PieCaken Bakeshop (not Disney related, but a cake worth splurging on!) People mentioned in this episode: Jeanette - @pixiejeanette   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

    38 min

  8. APR 20

    Post-Trip Report: Elizabeth’s Aloha to Aulani Vacation (March 2026)

    Elizabeth sits down with Virginia to talk about all things Kauai and Aulani from her recent visit with her family. Joining her for the Kauai portion of the trip were her husband, Pat, daughter Hope, and son, Dean, along with Elizabeth’s parents and her sister. The immediate family then continued on to Aulani (surprise for the kids) while the extended group chose to go to Waikiki to explore Pearl Harbor. Trip Dates: March 12-23, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 4/4/26   Episode Specific Links: Listen to Elizabeth’s previous episodes of the show! Aloha United Way Community Relief Fund Hanapepe Swinging Bridge Kauai Coffee Estate Captain Andy’s Sailing Adventures Elizabeth’s Podcast Recommendations for Researching Aulani: DCL Duo Podcast: Living Aloha: Highlights from Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) Addicted to the Mouse: Beginner's Guide to Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) Make It Magical: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Part 1 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) and Part 2 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) The DVC Show: Pros & Cons of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) Elizabeth’s YouTube Recommendations for Researching Aulani: Our Z Roll - Our Z Roll's Aulani Playlist (Elizabeth said: Adorable family YouTubers-- they went to Kauai before their Aulani trip, too! They didn't give us that idea, but they were fun to watch before we left for our trip.) In addition to their playlist, they have an Aulani Pros and Cons video and an “Ultimate” Walkthrough of Aulani that are worth checking out. DFB Guide - DFB Guide's Aulani Playlist All Ears - All Ears' Aulani Playlist People mentioned in this episode: Jeanette - @pixiejeanette   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

    55 min
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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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