Can you train for 48.6 miles and still plan a magical Disney World family vacation?

In this episode, Jenn chats with Haley Ragsdale of Academy Travel — runDisney veteran, Dopey Challenge finisher, and mom — about how to plan a successful runDisney weekend when toddlers are coming along.

From 2 a.m. race wake-ups to stroller-packed finish lines, Haley shares practical tips for making race weekends work for families — including when to bring grandparents, where kids can cheer, and how to balance marathon training with mom life.

Plus, the conversation shifts to Dollywood vs. Disney — including why Dollywood’s coaster lineup rivals Universal-level thrills, how it compares to Disney’s family-friendly rides, and whether the cinnamon bread really beats Magic Kingdom’s cinnamon rolls.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
• How to plan a runDisney trip with toddlers
• Where families can cheer during race weekend
• Postpartum training tips for busy moms
• Water park differences: Disney vs. Dollywood
• Why Dollywood is an underrated family theme park

Snowed in and dreaming of sunshine? In this episode of Kids Travel Tales, Jenn and Mia dive into the world of family-friendly all-inclusive resorts with Melissa from M&J Luxury Getaways. From Beaches Turks & Caicos to Dreams and beyond, we’re breaking down what “all-inclusive” really means — and whether it’s a smart alternative to a Disney vacation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Hidden fees some brands charge — and how to avoid them
• The difference between Luxury, Club Level, and Butler suites
• Why room layout matters more than you think for families
• Best ages for an all-inclusive vacation

Picking the right Walt Disney World resort can feel just as overwhelming as planning the parks themselves.

In this episode, Tracy (Trace of Magic Travel) breaks down how to actually choose the best Disney resort for your family — based on your kids’ ages, travel style, and budget.

From stroller-friendly transportation to club level perks and hot takes on which resorts to skip, Tracy shares the real advice Disney parents wish they had before booking.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What families should prioritize first when choosing a Disney resort
• The real differences between Value, Moderate, and Deluxe resorts
• Best Disney resorts for toddlers, elementary kids, preteens, and grandparents
• When staying off Disney property does make sense

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In this episode, we chat with Ashleigh Rainey, a former Disney cast member turned family travel advisor, to break down how to actually choose the best Disney cruise for your family.

Ashleigh shares insider tips from her viral “Which ship should I choose?” series — plus practical advice Disney parents wish they knew before booking.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What matters more when booking: the ship vs. the itinerary
• Which Disney ships are best for toddlers, elementary kids, preteens, and grandparents
• Port Canaveral vs. Fort Lauderdale (and how it affects cost and logistics)
• Planning tips for flights and disembarkation day

In Part 2 of Lauren and Wyatt’s family travel story, Jenn dives into their unforgettable trip to Italy with kids — complete with missed flights, lost luggage, and a "purr-fect" way to make wineries kid-approved.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A wild missed-flight story involving Rome, AirTags, nuns, and the week of the conclave
• How cats, snacks, and prosciutto fat turned winery visits into Wyatt’s favorite part of the trip.
• Family-friendly wins across Rome, Tuscany, and Venice — including boats, gondolas, and kid-first meals

Is a Disney Cruise or Royal Caribbean sailing a better fit for your family vacation?

In this‬ episode, Jenn & Mia sit down with‬‭ Alyssa‬‭, creator of‬‭ @dishingondisney‬‭, a family vacation advisor with‬‭ We‬ Do Travel Right‬‭, and a Disney superfan who recently tried out RC’s‬‭ Utopia of the Seas‬‭.‬

We’ll talk about where her family’s Disney love story began, what she thought of her recent‬ Royal Caribbean cruise, and how her daughters’ travel preferences have evolved as they’ve‬ grown.‬

Alyssa will also share how working with a travel agent can save busy parents time AND money.‬

Type-A moms, this one’s for you! What happens when you take two energetic boys across France, Italy, Switzerland and onto a Carnival cruise? Kristin, a multilingual mom of two, shares her best packing tips, how she balances wine tasting with Disneyland Paris, and why Switzerland might be the ultimate kid-approved destination.

In this episode:
🧳 Europe family travel hacks — trains vs. cars, packing, and heat survival
🍫 Why Switzerland’s chocolate, boats, and trains are ideal for family travel
⛴️ The honest truth about a Carnival Cruise out of Baltimore
🚗 How an upstate New York road trip became an unexpected favorite

Produced by Kids Travel Tales.

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