A Disney Life

About A Disney Life

Whether you're a Disney newbie or a seasoned fan, we're here to share stories, tips, and that Disney magic that brings us all together!

Publisher

Rachel Metzger and Missy Bonnice

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   A Disney Life Episode 70: Celebrating 40 at Walt Disney World — Resort Tips, Halloween Party & Family Vacation Strategies

   In A Disney Life Episode 70, Rachel celebrates her 40th birthday with a memorable Walt Disney World vacation and shares a detailed look at the trip from start to finish! From choosing Disney’s Beach Club Resort and taking advantage of a Disney Cruise Line promotion to navigating the parks with young children, Rachel shares the planning decisions, memorable moments, and lessons learned along the way. Rachel covers Disney park strategies, ride planning, dining experiences, character meet-and-greets, transportation, merchandise shopping, festival food, and managing crowds and wait times. She also shares her family’s experience attending a Disney World Halloween party, including costume planning and making the most of the event. The episode also dives into practical family travel tips, including long-drive logistics, Disney resort and pool experiences, luggage transfers, traveling with kids, and strategies for creating a smoother Walt Disney World vacation. Whether you’re planning a Disney birthday trip, family vacation, or your next Walt Disney World adventure, this episode is filled with real-trip experiences, Disney planning tips, and ideas to help make your own vacation more enjoyable!

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   A Disney Life Episode 69: Disney World News & Updates — Festivals, Entertainment, Discounts & Planning Tips

   In this episode of A Disney Life Podcast, Rachel and Missy cover the latest Walt Disney World news and updates, including extended festival dates, new entertainment, upcoming events, Disney dining, and practical tips for planning a Disney vacation. They discuss changes and announcements surrounding the Festival of the Arts, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Candlelight Processional, and other upcoming Disney festivals. The episode also explores Disney resort and ticket discounts, Disney Cruise Line bookings and popular sailings, new entertainment and character appearances, Disney After Hours events, and changes to Disney merchandise shipping. Rachel and Missy share planning tips for booking popular events before they sell out and making the most of a Walt Disney World vacation. Whether you’re planning a Disney World trip, considering a Disney cruise, or simply want to stay up to date on the latest Disney news, this episode is packed with helpful information, vacation-planning tips, and updates for Disney fans.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   A Disney Life Episode 68: Universal Orlando Resort Hotel Hopping, Express Pass & Budget-Friendly Planning

   In Episode 68 of A Disney Life Podcast, Katie shares highlights from her recent family trip to Universal Orlando Resort with her daughter, including stays at three different hotels and visits to the parks. She discusses hotel choices, transportation strategies, park planning, and ways to maximize the experience while managing vacation costs. Katie takes a closer look at Universal’s Portofino Bay Hotel and Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, along with the benefits of staying at hotels near Epic Universe. She explains how the Unlimited Express Pass included with stays at Universal’s Signature Hotels—Portofino Bay, Royal Pacific, and Hard Rock Hotel—can make a major difference when navigating the parks, especially during delays and busy periods. The episode also covers room sizes and amenities at Portofino Bay, using water taxis and bell services for hotel transfers, packing efficiently during a hotel-hopping trip, and checking hotel rates before final payment. Katie shares strategies for extending the value of Express Pass, planning park days around hotel benefits and crowd levels, and using the Universal Orlando app to monitor ride status and make adjustments throughout the day. Whether you’re planning a Universal Orlando vacation with teenagers, considering a stay at Portofino Bay, or looking for cost-saving theme park travel tips, Episode 68 offers practical advice for creating a smoother, more efficient, and budget-conscious trip.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

25,226

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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