The Park Hopper Show - 057 - Family Trip Report with Lilly
Release Date: 06/27/2026
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The Park Hopper Show - 057 - Family Trip Report with Lilly
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Disney World Trip Recap with My Daughter Lilly | Water Parks, Savanna Views, Snacks & Pin Trading Join us for a fun-filled Disney World trip recap as Paul is joined by his daughter Lilly to relive an unforgettable family vacation packed with Disney magic, laughs, snacks, and honest reviews from a kid's perspective! In this episode of The Park Hopper Show, we break down our entire Walt Disney World vacation - from taking advantage of the Cool Kid Summer Perk at Typhoon Lagoon, staying in a Savanna View room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, rope-dropping Magic Kingdom, exploring...
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Special Edition - WED Talk - Marketing for Travel Agents
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The Park Hopper Show - 051 - Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay with Lilly
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Exploring Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay with My 9-Year-Old Daughter | Family Podcast **Editor's Note - I am aware that I misspoke and referred to Dollywood as "Dolly World" and apologies go out Ms Parton and everyone affected.*** Join us for a delightful episode as we chat with my youngest daughter, Lilly, about our adventures at Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay. From thrilling rides like the spinning squirrel and the terrifying triple bump slides to the refreshing lazy rivers, we cover all the fun and excitement this local theme park offers. Lilly also shares her thoughts on...
info_outlineDisney World Trip Recap with My Daughter Lilly | Water Parks, Savanna Views, Snacks & Pin Trading
Join us for a fun-filled Disney World trip recap as Paul is joined by his daughter Lilly to relive an unforgettable family vacation packed with Disney magic, laughs, snacks, and honest reviews from a kid's perspective!
In this episode of The Park Hopper Show, we break down our entire Walt Disney World vacation - from taking advantage of the Cool Kid Summer Perk at Typhoon Lagoon, staying in a Savanna View room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, rope-dropping Magic Kingdom, exploring Hollywood Studios, discovering why EPCOT has become our favorite park, and wrapping it all up with adventures at Disney Springs.
Along the way we discuss:
- Our honest review of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Kidani Village
- Rope drop strategies and Lightning Lane tips
- Magic Kingdom favorites including Peter Pan's Flight, Haunted Mansion, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, TRON, and Country Bear Musical Jamboree
- Toy Story Land, Rise of the Resistance, and the new Disney Villains show at Hollywood Studios
- EPCOT highlights including Soarin', Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, the Japan Pavilion, and World Showcase
- Animal Kingdom favorites like Kilimanjaro Safaris, Flight of Passage, and Na'vi River Journey
- Disney pin trading tips for beginners
- Gideon's Bakehouse cookies, Mickey Ice Cream Bars, Boma breakfast buffet, Disney snacks, and Disney Springs shopping
- What it's really like taking kids to Walt Disney World during the summer heat
You'll also hear hilarious stories about giant waves at Typhoon Lagoon, Mickey Ice Cream disasters, Disney resort life, favorite attractions, Disney food, hidden magical moments, and why every Disney trip creates memories you'll never forget.
Whether you're planning your next Walt Disney World vacation, searching for Disney travel tips, deciding where to stay on property, or just love hearing Disney fans talk about the parks, this episode is full of practical advice, family stories, and plenty of Disney magic.
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00:00 Trip Recap Kickoff
00:40 Road Trip and Deals
02:44 Typhoon Lagoon Day
05:47 Animal Kingdom Lodge Stay
07:51 Room Tour and Rest Day Talk
11:26 Magic Kingdom Highlights
16:00 Rides and Drop Fears
19:28 Snacks and Mickey Bar Magic
21:51 Hollywood Studios Favorites
25:28 Shows and Villains Debate
28:22 Puppy Coat Debate
29:31 Sephora Haul Storytime
30:54 Hotel Pool and Painted Toes
32:03 Gideons Cookies and Line Drama
34:17 Art of Disney and Holiday Shop
36:21 Boma Buffet and Nutella Chaos
39:54 Animal Kingdom Avatar and Safari
43:59 Epcot Rides and Japan Pavilion
46:38 Pin Trading Deep Dive
53:35 Favorites and Farewell