Going Beyond The Castle

About Going Beyond The Castle

Going Beyond The Castle is your ultimate travel podcast that takes you beyond the magical gates of Disney. Join hosts Fred, Lori and Ashley as they explore a world of vacation possibilities, diving into the best experiences from Universal Studios, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Virgin Cruise Line, Sandals Resorts, and so much more. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just dreaming of your next getaway, tune in for expert tips, in-depth reviews, and insider secrets to make your vacation truly unforgettable.

Publisher

Fred Briley, Lori Talamo, and Ashley Rude

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2024

Latest episode

24 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Dec 2025

   Secret Santa: Holiday Fun with a Disney Twist

   It’s Episode 55 of Going Beyond the Castle and it’s pure holiday chaos — because we’re playing Disney’s Secret Santa! Fred shows up totally unprepared (as tradition), Ashley brings the chaos wheel, and Lori tries her best to keep things somewhat sensible… but the gifts get ridiculous fast. We spin a wheel of Disney characters and decide what gift we’d give them — from practical to hilarious — featuring Belle, Stitch, Hades, Jack Sparrow, Donald Duck, Figment, Mickey Mouse, and more. We also squeeze in a few quick Disney World updates, including the plan to repaint Cinderella Castle, Trader Sam’s opening earlier at the Polynesian, and chatter about parade updates. If you love Disney podcasts, Disney World talk, and holiday Disney humor, this one’s for you. What we cover in this episode: Disney’s Secret Santa: spinning for characters + gift ideas Disney World news: Cinderella Castle repainting + Polynesian updates Trader Sam’s changes and why we’re excited Rapid-fire character gift picks (some wholesome… some chaotic) Next week preview: Listener Awards (and the bribes are apparently open)

2. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Lori’s Magical Trip Report: MVMCP, tour of the Disney Treasure, and more!

   Pack your bags and grab your mouse ears! This week on Going Beyond the Castle, we are sitting down with Lori for an action-packed trip report that covers the best of Disney on land and at sea. From the snowy streets of Magic Kingdom to the high seas on Disney’s newest fleet member, this episode is bursting with first-hand insights, "must-dos," and holiday magic. ♥️🖤 Welcome to Going Beyond the Castle! Please be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes! 👀 New to the Podcast? Start with our favorite episode: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://youtu.be/kC0jwcLCc7M (https://youtu.be/kC0jwcLCc7M) 💫 Join the Going Beyond the Castle family: Website: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://openinapp.link/f2pv1 (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1) Facebook: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://fb.openinapp.co/pc7hw (https://fb.openinapp.co/pc7hw) Instagram: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://insta.openinapp.co/ywmh5 (https://insta.openinapp.co/ywmh5) TikTok: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://openinapp.link/v7tyw (https://openinapp.link/v7tyw) ✨ Planning a trip to a Disney park, Disney Cruise, or other destination? Have Fred and Lori book your trip for you (for free) and save you the time of getting those hard-to-get dining reservations, and ensuring you’re getting the best deal on your trip! Start planning your magical trip completing our travel request form: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://openinapp.link/321qm (https://openinapp.link/321qm) 👂Prefer to listen to the podcast? Apple Podcast: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://apple.openinapp.link/jrzz9 (https://apple.openinapp.link/jrzz9) Amazon Podcast: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://amzn.openinapp.co/he4g3 (https://amzn.openinapp.co/he4g3) Spotify Podcast: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://spotify.openinapp.co/jhy3y (https://spotify.openinapp.co/jhy3y) Pandora Podcast: (https://openinapp.link/f2pv1)https://openinapp.link/9xi39 (https://openinapp.link/9xi39)

3. 

   11 Dec 2025

   BEST Holiday Attraction Overlays

   Fred and Ashley break down the best holiday ride overlays at Disney and Universal, plus Fred recaps his 20-hour NYC trip to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with Tom Felton. From Haunted Mansion Holiday and Jingle Cruise to Grinchmas, Living with the Land, and Epic Universe holiday potential, this episode is packed with Christmas cheer, park news, and chaos. 🎄 New episodes every Thursday 🔗 Find all our links at beacons.ai/goingbeyondthecastle (http://beacons.ai/goingbeyondthecastle)

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

22,681

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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