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Welcome to Back to the Magic! This is not your typical family Disney podcast. Join Gina and Ric every week as they talk all things Disney from the view of two twenty-something year olds!

Back to the Magic is the flagship podcast of 407 and Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at www.407vacations.com
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With all of the snacks and dining options at Walt Disney World, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices. Ric and Gina are here to help make it a little easier for you. This week, they’re sharing their favorite and least favorite snacks at each of the Walt Disney World theme parks. They even include a few honorable mentions to make sure you don’t miss out on the best of the best while enjoying your Disney vacation.Back to the Magic is the flagship podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠⁠
Ric and Gina are back with part four of their deep dive into Walt Disney World's hidden gems—this time featuring your picks! From under appreciated attractions to must-try restaurants and secret spots to unwind, they’re sharing the most underrated experiences in Disney's Hollywood Studios, all submitted by our amazing listeners. Whether you're a Disney newbie or a seasoned park hopper, you're sure to find a few new favorites to add to your next trip!Back to the Magic is the flagship podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠⁠
With over 30 hotels on Walt Disney World property, it can be completely overwhelming to pick a resort for your vacation. Don't worry, Back to the Magic has you covered! Ric and Gina are rating every single Walt Disney World resort, and this episode's feature resort is Disney's Beach Club Resort. The two rate the resort on everything from transportation to dining and of course price the help you decide if the Beach Club is right for you!Back to the Magic is the flagship podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠⁠
In this exciting episode, Ric and Gina kick things off with a big announcement, the podcast has a brand new name! They share the story behind the change, what it means for the show moving forward, and what listeners can expect from here on out.Then, it's time for some theme park talk! Fresh off their trip to Universal Orlando, Ric and Gina recap the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between. From thrilling rides and must-have snacks to hilarious moments and travel tips, they’re spilling all the details.Whether you're a theme park fanatic or just here for the laughs, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in, catch up, and join the fun!Back to the Magic is the flagship podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠⁠
This week on Spill the D, Ric and Gina are serving up everything you need to know about character dining at Walt Disney World! They’re breaking down:• The different types of character dining experiences (buffet, family-style, prix fixe & more)• Which characters you can expect at each location—from Mickey and friends to princesses or Pooh• What it’ll cost you• Tips to help you decide if it’s worth it for your next tripWhether you're planning your first Disney vacation or just hungry for the latest Disney dining scoop, this episode is packed with tasty details and honest opinions.Enjoy episode 239 of Spill the D! Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠
The Walt Disney Company recently hosted their Destination D23 Convention, AKA the biggest Disney fan event of the year! While at D23, the Walt Disney Company made a plethora of announcements pertaining to the future of Walt Disney World. This week, Ric and Gina are breaking down each and every announcement about Walt Disney World and sharing their thoughts, opinions, and hope for the future! Enjoy episode 238 of Spill the D! Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠
After a short Disney news update, Ric and Gina talk all about their most recent trip to Walt Disney World with their whole family, all 15 of them! They talk about what they did each day in the parks, their stay at Disney's Beach Club Resort, and how different a trip can be with a large group and with some energetic kiddos. Stay tuned for their full review of Disney's Beach Club Resort in a future episode!Enjoy episode 237 of Spill the D! Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠
After a short Disney news update, Ric and Gina talk all about their most recently trip to Walt Disney World with their whole family, all 15 of them! They talk about what they did each day in the parks, their stay at Disney's Beach Club Resort, and how different a trip can be with a large group and with some energetic kiddos. Stay tuned for their full review of Disney's Beach Club Resort in a future episode!Enjoy episode 236 of Spill the D! Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠www.407vacations.com⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠
A day at Walt Disney World is just part of the adventure, the magic continues back at the hotel! In this episode, Ric and Gina share the strange but seriously useful things they always pack for their Disney hotel stay. From unexpected comforts to quirky space-savers and clever hacks you never knew you needed, they’re spilling all the secrets to making your room feel like a home away from home. You’ll never pack the same way again!Enjoy episode 235 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
Ric and Gina are back with part three of their deep dive into Walt Disney World's hidden gems—this time featuring your picks! From underappreciated attractions to must-try restaurants and secret spots to unwind, they’re sharing the most underrated experiences in Disney's EPCOT, all submitted by our amazing listeners. Whether you're a Disney newbie or a seasoned park hopper, you're sure to find a few new favorites to add to your next trip!Enjoy episode 234 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠
Ric and Gina are back for round two of their fast-paced Disney guessing game! One host gives five seemingly unrelated Disney clues—rides, characters, snacks, and more—while the other tries to figure out the hidden connection. Will they crack the code or get totally stumped? Play along and test your Disney knowledge in this fun and challenging episode! Enjoy episode 233 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
A day at a Walt Disney World park can be thrilling—but also tiring! Having the right items in your park bag can make all the difference. In this episode, Ric and Gina break down their must-haves for a smooth and magical Disney day. From rainy day must-haves to snack stashes and clever essentials you didn’t know you needed, they’ve got you covered!Enjoy episode 232 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
This week on Spill the D, Ric and Gina are diving into one of the tastiest debates in the parks: the best sandwiches at Walt Disney World! From sweet bites in EPCOT to mouthwatering handhelds in Magic Kingdom, they’re ranking their favorites and spilling all the delicious details.Whether you're craving something quick and classic or looking for a sandwich that's a full-on experience, Ric and Gina have you covered. Enjoy episode 231 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
If you could hang out with any Disney character while riding your favorite rides, who would they choose? Ric and Gina are taking on a “who would you ride with?” challenge set at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They're each picking their dream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars character companion for the park’s popular attractions!Enjoy episode 230 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
Thinking of changing resorts during your Walt Disney World trip? Ric and Gina dive into the ins and outs of a split stay—where you divide your vacation between two (or more!) Disney resorts. From maximizing your experience to the possible moving-day mayhem, they’re breaking down the pros, cons, and real-life tips to help you decide if this strategy is worth the move or planning overload.Enjoy episode 229 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
Ric and Gina are back with part three of their deep dive into Walt Disney World's hidden gems—this time exploring the wild wonders of Disney's Animal Kingdom, all based on the listener's top picks! From overlooked attractions and must-try treats to peaceful hideaways and secret nature trails, they’re uncovering the most underrated experiences submitted by the amazing Spill the D listeners. Whether you're a first-time explorer or a seasoned safari-goer, you're bound to discover a few new favorites for your next adventure!Enjoy episode 226 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠
Is there really a weather-controlling dome over Disney World? Will Buzz and Woody drop to the ground if you yell “Andy’s coming”? This week on Spill the D, Ric and Gina dive headfirst into some of the wildest Disney myths and urban legends floating around the parks. From secret tunnels to character shenanigans, they’re separating fact from fiction – with a sprinkle of Disney magic.Tune in as they laugh, debunk, and maybe even validate a few of your favorite Disney rumors.Enjoy episode 227 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
Ric and Gina are back with part two of their deep dive into Walt Disney World's hidden gems—this time featuring your picks! From underappreciated attractions to must-try snacks and secret spots to unwind, they’re sharing the most underrated experiences in Magic Kingdom, all submitted by our amazing listeners. Whether you're a Disney newbie or a seasoned park hopper, you're sure to find a few new favorites to add to your next trip!Enjoy episode 226 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠www.407vacations.com⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠
It's draft day! In this episode of Spill the D, Ric and Gina go head-to-head in a competitive draft to choose their top 5 attractions at Magic Kingdom. The rules? Once an attraction is picked, it's off the table for the other! Will Gina snag Haunted Mansion before Ric can claim it? Will Tiana's Bayou Adeventure cause a feud? And who ends up with the best lineup of Magic Kingdom must-dos? Tune in for strategy, laughs, a little bit of Disney drama, and plenty of pixie dust as they crown the ultimate Magic Kingdom draft champion.Enjoy episode 225 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
In this lively episode of Spill the D, Ric and Gina dive into a fun game where one presents five seemingly unrelated Disney themed elements, and the other must figure out the common thread connecting them all. From attractions and snacks to characters and experiences, the duo tests each other's Disney knowledge and quick thinking. Play along and see if you can guess the connections before Ric and Gina reveal the answers.Enjoy episode 224 of Spill the D!Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY
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