Episode 136: Global Solo Travel Tips
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Join host Amanda Bauner as she chats with travel expert Linda King about global solo travel tips. Discover money-saving strategies, safety tips, and how to blend group and solo travel experiences for a well-rounded adventure. Learn about hybrid travel, utilizing AI technology, and uncovering the magic of exploring the world on your terms. Tune in to elevate your solo travel game and start planning your next unforgettable journey! Connect with Linda at website and on , , , , and . Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new...
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Episode 135: How to Make Travel a Financial Priority
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Danielle Desir Corbett shares her expertise from traveling to 27 countries while being financially savvy. Learn practical tips to manage your finances, so you can afford to travel more while also building wealth. Connect with Danielle at for great tips in the blog and podcast. Also, enjoy about , with guest Amanda Bauner. Also, listen to the with Danielle Desir Corbett and Christoper Rudder. Find Danielle on , and . Resources helps you plan road trips, including auto navigation and points of interest along the way. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of...
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Episode 134: 50 Travel Bucket List Ideas
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Get ready to explore the world with these 50 travel bucket list ideas for each continent, including adventure travel ideas, cruises, city explorations, and tranquil vacations. Plus, learn why creating your own travel bucket list helps you turn your travel dreams into a reality. Resources Learn more about New Orleans from the . Explore the and the world’s first-ever underwater hotel residence. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!...
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Episode 133: How to Set Long-Term Travel Goals
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Do you have lofty travel goals? Learn how to set long-term travel goals so that you can make your dreams a reality! Plus, don’t miss Amanda’s big announcement of her major travel goal for 2025! Resources Check out to find the best places in the world to work remotely. Explore for route and itinerary ideas for your next road trip. Visit one of the many in the US for more travel inspiration! If you’re a U.S. citizen planning international travel, use to look up visa requirements for your destination. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel,...
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Episode 132: Why Disney’s Aulani Resort Is So Special
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Come visit with us Aulani, a Disney Resort on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Learn from our guests why this resort is so special to so many people who return again and again to Aulani. Connect with Angie Connect with Angie Robinson on or , and check out Angie’s to see what Angie offers as a leadership development coach. Also, listen to Angie’s podcast, , Resources for more information about Disney’s Aulani Resort. Listen to with Josh Fiedler for a first-timer’s review of Aulani. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel,...
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Episode 131: Why You Need to Visit Universal Orlando Resort
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Today, we are talking about Universal Orlando Resort! We dive deep into the parks and their rides, shows, and dining. We discuss the different hotel categories and which ones we recommend. We share upcoming special events and seasonal offerings. And of course, we talk about Epic Universe, the new park that will open in 2025! Connect with Angela Batista at , on and on . Explore and all it has to offer! Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the...
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Episode 130: Best Places to Visit in the United States in Spring
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In this episode, we are heading to the United States to discuss the best places to visit in spring. Resources See when the cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom in Washington, D.C., and learn more about the . Learn more about the and the second largest art market in North America. Learn about Breckenridge, Colorado’s . Explore more than . Visit the in April. Check out the gorgeous tulips at the in Woodburn, Oregon. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and...
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Episode 129: Best Places to Visit in Mexico in Spring
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Discover spring destinations in Mexico that are not the typical touristy, party places. Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at . Are you on Instagram? Follow to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. Subscribe to the for exclusive content, including solo travel tips! Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC...
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Episode 128: Best Places to Visit in Canada in Spring
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In this episode, we explore the best places to visit in Canada, particularly in the spring when the snow is melting, the flowers are blooming, and the maple syrup is being harvested! Resources Learn more about Iceberg Alley, icebergs and draw an iceberg to see how it floats at . Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community! Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at . Are you on Instagram?...
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Episode 127: 2024 Spring Events in North America
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From theme parks to March Madness, we are talking about various spring events in North America this year. Learn about the spring offerings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Dollywood. Find out how you can experience college basketball’s most exciting time of the year with March Madness. Discover the best locations to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8th that will traverse across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Resources Listen to for a review of all EPCOT festivals, and listen to for my first impressions from last year’s EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. For...
info_outlinePrepare to be hungry, as Amanda shares her list of the best restaurants in Walt Disney World. There are restaurants on the list in each of the four parks, around the Disney resorts, and of course at Disney Springs. See if your favorite restaurants made the list, and discover new places to dine on your next visit to Walt Disney World!
Resources
Check out these past Me and the Magic episodes that Amanda references in this episode:
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Episode 7 - Top 10 Walt Disney World Restaurants to Dine Solo Outside of the Parks, with guest Lou Mongello, host of the WDW Radio podcast.
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Episode 048 - Toledo and Dahlia Lounge at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
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Episode 038 - Boma Buffet Reviews at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
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Episode 090 - Top 10 Meals at Disney Springs, with guest Lou Mongello
Also, listen to the WDW Radio podcast Episode 726 for our Nomad Lounge Review.
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