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The Travel Ehgent: Disney and Beyond

The Travel Ehgent: Disney and Beyond

著者： Stephen Payne
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Welcome to The Travel Ehgent: Disney and Beyond — your Canadian connection to theme park news, travel tips, vacation planning, and money-saving travel deals.


Hosted by a Canadian travel agent and lifelong theme park enthusiast, this weekly podcast helps families, couples, and adventure seekers turn their travel dreams into reality without breaking the budget.


Each episode delivers the latest news from Disney Parks, Universal destinations, Canada's Wonderland, and other popular theme parks, along with cruise insights, practical travel advice, and value-packed vacation opportunities from a Canadian perspective.


Whether you're planning your first Disney vacation, considering a family cruise, searching for the best travel deals, or simply dreaming about your next adventure, you'll find helpful information, insider tips, and inspiration to help you travel smarter.


New episodes every Tuesday at 6:00 a.m.


What you'll hear each week:
• Mouse Minutes – the latest Disney Parks news and updates
• Park Pulse – news from Universal, Canada's Wonderland, and beyond
• Cruise Contemplations – cruise news, planning tips, and destination inspiration
• Canadian Compass Travel Tip of the Week – practical advice for Canadian travellers
• Deals Dish – great vacation offers and money-saving opportunities


If you love theme parks, cruising, family travel, and finding the best value for your vacation dollar, The Travel Ehgent: Disney and Beyond is for you.


Until next time, keep dreaming, keep planning, and keep exploring.


TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022045



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  • Disney’s Piston Peak, What’s The Best Ride at Universal Studios Florida?, and Norwegian’s New Water Park

    Disney’s Piston Peak, What’s The Best Ride at Universal Studios Florida?, and Norwegian’s New Water Park
    2026/09/22
    Send us Fan MailEpisode #10: Disney’s Piston Peak, What’s The Best Ride at Universal Studios Florida?, and Norwegian’s New WaterparkRelease Date: September 22, 2026 | Duration: 34:29 minutesEpisode SummaryWhat’s the best attraction at Universal Studios Florida—and does Revenge of the Mummy deserve the top spot? Stephen Payne takes a close look at some of the park’s most memorable attractions and explains why this classic indoor coaster ultimately gets his vote.Plus, get a first look at Piston Peak National Park, Disney’s upcoming Cars-themed area coming to Magic Kingdom, including Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spinoff and the Cars-themed racing attraction planned for the new land.On the cruising side, explore Great Tides Island Water Park at Norwegian’s Great Stirrup Cay, featuring water slides, cliff jumps, a lazy river, a children’s splash area, and more.You’ll also get a practical Canadian travel tip: how the Government of Canada’s travel advisories can help you check entry requirements, health information, safety advice, local laws, and other important details before leaving home.And finally, Stephen highlights the upcoming Holland America Explorer Sale, with potential onboard credit, a reduced deposit, and crew appreciation included on qualifying bookings.Whether you're planning a theme-park vacation, a cruise, or your next adventure, this episode is packed with ideas, information, and inspiration to help you keep dreaming, planning, and exploring.Timestamps[00:00] Intro[04:10] Mouse Minutes: Piston Peak[10:04] Park Pulse: What is the Best Ride in Universal Studios Orlando?[20:02] Cruise Contemplations: Norwegian’s Great Tides Island Water Park[25:43] Canadian Compass Travel Tip of the Week: Government of Canada Travel and Tourism Page[29:01] Deals Dish: Holland America Explorer Sale[32:47] OutroKey Takeaways🏎️ Explore Disney’s upcoming Piston Peak National Park — Get an early look at the new Cars-themed area coming to Magic Kingdom, including its planned attractions and immersive national-park setting.🎢 Discover Stephen’s pick for the best Universal Studios attraction — Hear how Revenge of the Mummy, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Men in Black Alien Attack, E.T. Adventure, and Transformers compare—and why the Mummy ultimately comes out on top.🌊 Dive into Norwegian’s new Great Tides Water Park — Learn about the slides, cliff jumps, lazy river, kids’ area, dining, and additional costs at the new attraction on Great Stirrup Cay.🇨🇦 Use Canada’s travel advisory resources before you leave — Find out how the Government of Canada’s travel website can help you research entry requirements, safety, health, local laws, and climate for your destination.🚢 Learn about the upcoming Holland America Explorer Sale — Get the details on potential onboard credit, reduced deposits, and crew appreciation benefits available during the promotional period discussed in the episode.🎠 Hear about Stephen’s recent visit to Canada’s Wonderland — Get a firsthand look at rides including Dragon Fyre and the Great Canadian Minebuster, plus Halloween Haunt preparations and a new deep-dish pizza location.🧭 Get practical travel inspiration and planning tips — From theme parks to cruises, this episode offers ideas and information to help you plan your next adventure.Relevant LinksThe Travel Ehgent WebsiteThe Travel Ehgent InstagramThe Travel Ehgent FacebookThe Travel Ehgent Email: stephen@thetravelehgent.caDisney Parks Blog: Two Piston Peak RidesUniversal Studios FloridaNorwegian Cruises: Great Stirrup CayGovernment of Canada: Travel and TourismStephen Payne’s Expedia Cruises WebsiteCalls to ActionIf you want more information about cruising and travel, including the latest cruise promotions and limited time offers, subscribe to my Expedia Cruises personalized email newsletters. Simply click on “fan mail”, and send me your name and email address and I’ll add you to my mailing list for the newsletter as well as for show updates and information. You can also email your name and email address to the following email: stephen@thetravelehgent.ca. If you’re enjoying the information and inspiration provided in this show, please leave a review on Apple podcasts or any other podcast reviewing platform. Links to the show’s page and to Apple podcasts can be found in the show notes. Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram, just search up @thetravelehgent. If you want to respond to anything I’ve talked about on the show or if you want to offer topic suggestions or ideas, please send an email to stephen@thetravelehgent.ca. You can be a part of building the content for our community.Apple Podcasts: The Travel Ehgent: Disney and BeyondSpotify: The Travel Ehgent: Disney and BeyondYou Tube: The Travel Ehgent: Disney and BeyondNext EpisodeNext week I’ll let you know about the upcoming Tropical Americas part of the Animal ...
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  • Monstropolis Is Coming! Plus the Best Ride at Islands of Adventure & Solo Cruising

    Monstropolis Is Coming! Plus the Best Ride at Islands of Adventure & Solo Cruising
    2026/09/15
    Send us Fan MailEpisode #9: Monstropolis Is Coming! Plus the Best Ride at Islands of Adventure & Solo Cruising Release Date: September 15, 2026 | Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutesEpisode SummaryWhat’s coming to Walt Disney World in 2027, and is it worth planning your next trip around? In this episode of The Travel Agent Disney and Beyond, Stephen Payne takes a closer look at the upcoming Monstropolis land inspired by Monsters, Inc., including the new experiences, restaurants, shopping, entertainment—and the highly anticipated Door Coaster still to come.Then it’s off to Universal Orlando as Stephen settles a personal debate: What is the best attraction at Islands of Adventure? From Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and VelociCoaster to Jurassic Park, Skull Island and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, he makes the case for his ultimate winnerPlus, hear from Alex Skene about his first solo cruise aboard the Celebrity Beyond. Alex shares what it was like, from the solo stateroom and dining experience to meeting new people, exploring the ship, and discovering that solo cruising can offer both independence and unexpected friendships.And there’s more: Stephen explains why “rope dropping” can dramatically improve your theme park—and travel—experience, and shares details of a Canadian resident Walt Disney World offer that could save eligible travellers up to 25% on room and ticket packages, with Memory Maker included.Whether you’re planning a Disney vacation, considering a Universal adventure, dreaming about a solo cruise, or simply looking for smarter ways to travel, this episode is packed with ideas, opinions and practical tips for your next trip.Timestamps[00:00] Intro[02:08] Mouse Minutes: Monstropolis[09:20] Park Pulse: Best Ride in Islands of Adventure[24:10] Cruise Contemplations: Traveling Solo on the Celebrity Beyond[56:20] Canadian Compass Travel Tip of the Week: Rope Dropping[1:05:45] Deals Dish: Disney’s Canadian Resident Sale[1:12:36] OutroKey Takeaways🏙️ Mouse Minutes: MonstropolisDiscover what Disney has revealed about Monstropolis, the upcoming Monsters, Inc.-inspired land coming to Walt Disney World in 2027. Learn about the new story behind the land, themed dining, entertainment, shopping, and what we know so far about the future Door Coaster.🎢 Park Pulse: Best Ride at Islands of AdventureWhich attraction deserves to be called the best ride at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure? Stephen narrows down his favourites—including Hagrid’s, VelociCoaster, Spider-Man and more—to reveal his top choice.🚢 Cruise Contemplations: Solo on Celebrity BeyondIs cruising solo lonely—or liberating? Alex Skeen shares his experience sailing solo on Celebrity Beyond, including the solo stateroom, dining solo, finding quiet spaces, meeting new people, and why solo cruising gave him more freedom than he expected.⏰ Canadian Compass Travel Tip: Rope DropWant to spend less time waiting in line and more time enjoying your vacation? Discover why rope dropping—arriving before opening and getting ahead of the crowds—can be one of the smartest strategies for theme parks and other popular attractions.🍁💰 Deals Dish: Disney's Canadian Resident OfferCanadian travellers planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2027 can learn about a special offer featuring up to 25% savings on eligible room and ticket packages, plus the inclusion of Memory Maker on qualifying bookings.Relevant LinksThe Travel Ehgent WebsiteThe Travel Ehgent InstagramThe Travel Ehgent FacebookThe Travel Ehgent Email: stephen@thetravelehgent.caDisney Parks Blog: Monstropolis at Disney WorldUniversal's Islands of Adventure ParkCelebrity Cruises: Single StateroomsDisney World Canadian Resident DiscountStephen Payne’s Expedia Cruises WebsiteCalls to ActionIf you want more information about cruising and travel, including the latest cruise promotions and limited time offers, subscribe to my Expedia Cruises personalized email newsletters. Simply click on “fan mail”, and send me your name and email address and I’ll add you to my mailing list for the newsletter as well as for show updates and information. You can also email your name and email address to the following email: stephen@thetravelehgent.ca. If you’re enjoying the information and inspiration provided in this show, please leave a review on Apple podcasts or any other podcast reviewing platform. Links to the show’s page and to Apple podcasts can be found in the show notes. Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram, just search up @thetravelehgent. If you want to respond to anything I’ve talked about on the show or if you want to offer topic suggestions or ideas, please send an email to stephen@thetravelehgent.ca. You can be a part of building the content for our community.Apple Podcasts: The Travel Ehgent: Disney and BeyondSpotify: The Travel Ehgent: Disney and BeyondYou Tube: The Travel Ehgent: Disney and ...
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  • Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, Cedar Point Review, Canadian Cruises & Travel Safety

    Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, Cedar Point Review, Canadian Cruises & Travel Safety
    2026/09/08
    Send us Fan MailEpisode #8: Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, Cedar Point Review, Canadian Cruises & Travel Safety Release Date: September 8, 2026 | Duration: 45:56 minutesEpisode SummaryWhat’s new at Disney World, how does Cedar Point compare with Canada’s Wonderland, and can you take a cruise without leaving Canada?In this episode of The Travel Agent, Disney and Beyond, Stephen Payne takes a closer look at Disney’s upcoming Lakeshore Lodge, including its unique nature-inspired rooms and villas, the October booking dates, and what we know so far about this highly anticipated new resort.Then it’s time for a Park Pulse review of Cedar Point. Stephen shares his firsthand experience at the park, including the impressive theming, food, hotel experience, and an ambitious attempt to ride 15 of the park’s 16 adult roller coasters. He also reveals which coaster he and his wife chose as their favourite.For cruise fans, Cruise Contemplations explores the surprisingly limited selection of all-Canadian cruise itineraries, including luxury options from Silversea and Seabourn and a Holland America itinerary that offers a more accessible alternative.Stephen’s Canadian Compass Travel Tip focuses on staying safe while travelling, with practical advice about situational awareness, protecting your valuables, securing your backpack, and keeping a digital copy of your passport.And finally, Deals Dish looks at Labour Day cruise promotions, MSC’s latest offers, and some potentially significant savings available through Expedia Exclusive Staterooms.Plus, there’s a little personal news about a new four-legged member of Stephen’s household—and some very unexpected kittens on the way!Tune in for practical travel advice, Disney updates, theme park insights, cruise ideas, and ways to make your next vacation a little better—and potentially a lot less expensive.Timestamps[00:00] Intro[03:05] Mouse Minutes: Lakeshore Lodge Rooms and Timelines[09:10] Park Pulse: Cedar Point Review[26:21] Cruise Contemplations: Canadian Itineraries[32:16] Canadian Compass Travel Tip of the Week: Safe Traveling[49:47] Deals Dish: Labour Day Sales and Expedia Exclusive Staterooms[44:56] OutroKey Takeaways🏨 Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is coming in 2027 — Learn about the new Bay Lake resort, its nature-inspired rooms and villas, and the different Disney themes featured throughout the accommodations.📅 Know when you can book Lakeshore Lodge — Disney Vacation Club members can book beginning October 6, annual passholders on October 7, and all guests beginning October 8.🎢 Cedar Point delivers a standout theme park experience — Stephen shares his firsthand review, from the park’s impressive setting and attention to detail to its food and enormous roller coaster lineup.🚀 Siren’s Curse was the favourite coaster — The combination of the tilting track, immersive audio, smoke effects, and smooth ride made it Stephen and his wife’s top choice.🍔 Cedar Point scores high for food — From wood-fired steak and Brussels sprouts to fish and chips, tropical fried rice, pulled pork, and cornbread, Stephen found the food noticeably better than at Canada’s Wonderland.🚢 All-Canadian cruises are surprisingly limited — Stephen explores Canadian-only itineraries from luxury cruise lines including Silversea and Seabourn, along with a Holland America option.🧭 Stay alert when travelling — Situational awareness can make a difference, especially in busy tourist areas and public transportation. Keep valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings.🎒 Protect your belongings — Front pockets, zipped bags, and wearing backpacks or small bags in front of you can make it harder for pickpockets to access your valuables.📱 Keep a digital copy of your passport — Having a secure, cloud-backed copy can be extremely useful if your passport or phone is lost or stolen while travelling.💰 Look beyond the advertised cruise fare — Labour Day promotions, reduced deposits, onboard credits, and Expedia Exclusive Staterooms may offer significant savings on selected sailings.🐱 There’s a new addition to Stephen’s household — Willow, a rescued stray cat, is expecting kittens, adding a personal—and adorable—twist to this week’s episode.Relevant LinksThe Travel Ehgent WebsiteThe Travel Ehgent InstagramThe Travel Ehgent FacebookThe Travel Ehgent Email: stephen@thetravelehgent.caDisney Parks Blog: Lakeshore Lodge UpdatesSix Flags: Cedar PointSilver Sea: Canada and New England Voyages Seabourn: Canada and New England CruisesHolland America: Canada and New England CruisesMSC Flash SaleStephen Payne’s Expedia Cruises WebsiteCalls to ActionIf you want more information about cruising and travel, including the latest cruise promotions and limited time offers, subscribe to my Expedia Cruises personalized email newsletters. Simply click on “fan mail”, and send me your name and email address and I’ll add you to my mailing...
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