Fantastical Vacations by Hollie

09/05/2026

Planning an EPCOT festival day can feel like there’s a LOT to figure out. 🎨🌸🍷🎄

Which festival should you visit?
What should you prioritize?
Do you focus on rides or festival booths?
When should you arrive?
And how do you actually enjoy the day without trying to do everything?

The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out yourself.

In Episode 23 of The Planning Behind the Magic, I’m sharing my top 10 EPCOT festival planning tips to help you create a day that works for your family.

Because the best Disney day isn’t about checking everything off the list. It’s about knowing what matters most to your family… and having a plan that leaves room for the magic. ✨

🎧 Listen to The Planning Behind the Magic wherever you listen to podcasts. See link in bio!

Looking for support as you plan your family’s Disney trip? I’d love to help! DM me and trade your decision fatigue for a completed checklist.

09/02/2026

Brian and I are celebrating our 20 year anniversary this week 🧡.

I can’t believe we are already here!
We have traveled so many places together, beginning with our honeymoon in Sedona, AZ. Yes, we did choose to visit a desert not a beach for our honeymoon, lol.

We began our marriage with a new adventure, 📍a place we’d never been and we continue to find new places to experience together. It is for sure our favorite thing!

For anyone saying...you only go to Disney...well...we do LOVE Disney ✨. Everytime we visit, we do find NEW things we have never done before. This could be a new dining reservation, resort, new ride or attraction.

We are already planning some new fun for our upcoming getaway in October.

We’ve never...
🔸Stayed at Coronado Springs Resort
🔸Had drinks at Beak and Barrel
🔸Traveled around the Food and Wine festival in EPCOT
🔸Visited 3-Parks in one day 👏

I cannot wait for this new adventure!

08/29/2026

Today, I am sharing the “Top 10 Things I will Always do on a Disney party Night”. These 10 things I have learned through trial and error and in anticipation for the upcoming holiday parties I will be attending with my family later this year. Learn how to make the most out of your Walt Disney World party night.

🔗in bio and listen today!

Want more party details?
See The Planning Behind the Magic 🎙️podcast
🎃Ep.19 for MNSSHP
🎄Ep. 20 for MVMCP

08/27/2026

Today, on the podcast, I am sharing the “Top 10 Things I will Always do on a Disney party Night”. These 10 things I have learned through trial and error and in anticipation for the upcoming holiday parties I will be attending with my family later this year.

🎧 You can listen to episode 22 on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Amazon Music.

🔸 what time to arrive
🔸 what to wear
🔸 what rides to prioritize
🔸 what to eat
🔸 and so much more!

The Planning Behind the Magic podcast🎙️✨
🔗 in bio

08/23/2026

A Trip Worth Waiting For

Disney vacations are special. And then there are the ones that carry a little more meaning. This was one of those magical trips. ✨

Meet this amazing family of four, who had been dreaming about a Walt Disney World vacation to celebrate the adoption of their youngest.

But before they could pack their bags and head to the magic, they had one very important thing to wait for: the finalization of their adoption.

So we waited.
And waited.
And adjusted their vacation dates… more than once.
Until one day, I got the happiest message:
The adoption was complete. They were going to Disney World! 🥹🏰✨

And suddenly, all those date changes were worth it.
Because this wasn’t just a vacation.
It was a celebration of their family growing once more.

My favorite part of helping families plan Disney vacations isn’t simply finding the right resort or figuring out which park to visit on which day. It’s knowing that when they arrive, they don’t have to carry the weight of figuring it all out.

They can be present.
They can slow down.
They can soak in the little moments—the smiles, the hugs, the magic, the memories they’ll talk about for years.

And for this family, we made their time in the parks stretch even further by taking advantage of the summer Buy 4, Get 6 promotion, giving them six days of park fun for the price of four.

Because when you’re celebrating something this big, you want plenty of time to enjoy it. ❤️

It was such an honor to play a small part in helping this family create a trip that was about so much more than Disney.
It was about celebrating them.
And that is exactly why I do what I do.

If the thought of planning Walt Disney World feels overwhelming—choosing the right resort, figuring out your park days, making a strategy that doesn’t leave everyone exhausted—I can help.

Because even magic needs a plan ✨

See 🔗 in bio for more details.

08/20/2026

How many days does your family need at Walt Disney World? I’m answering this question today on the Planning Behind the Magic podcast.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast 🔗 in bio.

08/12/2026

If you’re thinking of heading to Disney World during the holidays do NOT miss this week’s episode on The Planning Behind the Magic✨.

It’s never too soon to talk about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Your feed may be full of Halloween, so here’s a little holiday cheer to mix up your day!

For those planning to attend this year’s Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom don’t miss today’s episode on 🎧 The Planning Behind the Magic✨.

I’m answering all the fun party questions about what to expect and how to enjoy all of the party exclusive entertainment and snacks.

🎄2026 Party dates
🎄What’s included with your party ticket
🎄How to add 3-hours to your party time!
🎄How to prioritize your party time to take in all the Christmas cheer

Are you headed to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? What are you most excited about? Leave a comment below 👇

Listen to all the party planning details on Episode 20 of The Planning Behind the Magic podcast today!

Podcast Episode · The Planning Behind the Magic: Disney Podcast / Disney World / Universal / Cruise Vacations · August 12 · 34m

08/08/2026

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has officially begun. Join me on The Planning Behind the Magic to hear all the spooky details🎃✨.

🎧The Planning Behind the Magic
Listen Here➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-planning-behind-the-magic-disney-podcast-disney/id1884142126?i=1000778867845



Walt Disney World Planning / Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party / Disney Party tips / First Timer’s Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

08/07/2026

Are you headed to Walt Disney World for this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?

I’m sharing all you need to know on 🎙️The Planning Behind the Magic✨

🔸best arrival time
🔸what to bring
🔸costumes yes or no?
🔸trick or treating FAQS
🔸overview of ALL the nighttime shows

Plus so much more! You can listen today on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Amazon Music🎧. http://fantastical-vacations-by-hollie.kit.com/

08/02/2026

Spooky season is just around the corner at Walt Disney World🎃. Get ready for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party with me!

Episode 19 covers
🔸What to expect
🔸 What is there to do?
🔸 What rides are open?
🔸 Are there special treats?
🔸 Which characters will be there?
🔸 Is it worth the party price for lower wait times?

This party is so much fun and full of Disney magic! Join the conversation on The Planning Behind the Magic so you are fully prepared to attend this year!

🎧 Link in bio to listen on Apple Podcast / Spotify / Amazon Music