The return to Walt Disney World was epic - but there was more to the vacation!  The last week of vacation Francine sailed with Disney Cruise Line to the private island of Castaway Cay.  In this episode Carrie and Francine talk about what the cruise was like and what precautions Disney took to make sure the guests were safe.  After the cruise, it's home to Canada and Francine shares all of the requirements and testing she needed to do to get home. Show Notes: Blog post about going to Orlando can be found here or on https://PixieDustFan.com Blog post on the return can be found here Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

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Podcast 113 - Returning to Canada from Orlando a Disney Cruise

As Haunted Mansion and Muppet fans, Carrie and Francine weren't sure what to expect from the new "Muppets Haunted Mansion" on Disney+.  In this episode the ladies are sharing their thoughts and some of the details that surprised them! Show Notes: Check out podcast episode 68 where they talked about the fan theory and why they love the Haunted Mansion https://pixiedustfan.com/disney-haunted-mansion-fan-theories/ Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 119 – Fans rejoice at the Muppets Haunted Mansion

Carrie and Francine are sharing some of their favorite spots to grab a bite to eat at the Walt Disney World resorts.  These are places that have great food AND resorts that you would want to wander around.  And yes, they have great gift shops too because the ladies do like to shop! Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 118 – Hidden dining gems at the Walt Disney World resorts

The reveal of the merchandise, food, drinks and treats for the 50th celebration of Walt Disney World were almost too much to handle! On this episode of the podcast Carrie and Francine are sharing their top 5 picks for food, treats and merchandise along with what they are so excited about for their upcoming visit. Show Notes: Thank you to WDWNT for always having every piece of merchandise, food and treats for us to sift through to make our picks. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 117 – Our top picks from Walt Disney World's 50th celebration

What's it like to travel to Disney solo when you normally go with a full family entourage?  What are the pros and cons when you compare the two experiences?  Jeremie is sharing his experience with Carrie and Francine on this episode. Show Notes: Find Jeremie online: Website: https://jeremieatpuremagicvacations.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremieatpuremagicvacations Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jeremieatpuremagicvacations YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuo6cMVP8RivFf9gzYybAog Carrie ordered her planner from Wonder Pens https://wonderpens.ca Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 116 – Going to Disney solo after travelling with a full entourage

Lightening lanes and cool drinks, outer space and retro dining, Carrie and Francine are sharing all of the updates and their opinions (and hopes) for their future trip.  Plus - what happened with the Finding Nemo news?  The ladies have a little soapbox moment about why it's important to them that they remain positive. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 115 – Latest Disney news and being kind in the community

Carrie and Francine are answering some of the questions that listeners sent in.   Some of the questions they answered: What would a non Disney fan say when they walked in to your house? Do you book through a travel agent?  What tours do you recommend?  Do you ever do meet ups?   The ladies are answering these questions and more on this episode of the podcast. Show Notes: Blog post about going to Orlando can be found here or on https://PixieDustFan.com Blog post on the return can be found here Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 114 - Answering your questions about our recent trips, opinions and our home decor!

There were a LOT of questions about Francine's return to Walt Disney World that were not covered in episode 111.  You asked and Carrie and Francine discuss it all - how did Francine go for so long?  How is she working from there?  Would she do a month long trip again?  All this and more on this weeks episode. Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 112 - Your MOST asked questions about my return to Walt Disney World

With the announcement of Disney's new Genie service, Carrie and Francine had to dive in and share their initial thoughts.  How will this change how people plan their vacations?  Will it make things better or worse?  And are you really going to have to buy a FastPass? Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 111 – Disney Genie, our first thoughts about this new service

In this episode Francine is sharing what it's like to travel to Walt Disney World for the first time in more than 18 months.  Carrie has some questions as the friends explore the airport arrival, flight and negative antigen test that was required for entry in to the United States. What did it feel like to be 'home' and when were the first tears shed? They cover it all this week! Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 110 - Traveling to Walt Disney World, the first time in 18 months

In this episode Carrie and Francine are joined by their friend Cheryl who is sharing some bad yelp reviews about Walt Disney World.  As Cheryl reads them, the ladies are trying to guess what attraction or restaurant is being reviewed.  It's quite comical to hear what they come up with! Show Notes: Find Cheryl’s Etsy store:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/LetsMakeSomeMagic Cheryl on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ShopLetsMakeSomeMagic Cheryl on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lets.make.some.magic/ Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 109 – Can you guess the bad Walt Disney World Yelp review?

It's the first trip back to Walt Disney World in over 18 months for Francine and there is a LOT to discuss.  From testing requirements for the airlines and CDC to resort and food plans, Carrie helps navigate all of the things to consider before Francine leaves.  Does PCR equal PCR?  The anxiety is pretty heightened for this trip, but as always - the episode is full of giggles and positivity! Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 108 – Planning our return to the magic at Walt Disney World

Most people plan their Walt Disney World vacation with great care and detail.  From resorts and restaurants to attractions and transportation, it's all been considered very carefully.  But the one thing that most people don't put a ton of thought in to is the weather!  Florida weather can be fickle, what do you do when you're there during extreme heat?  Or when it's cold?  How about during a hurricane?  Carrie and Francine are sharing their tips from their experiences during ALL the weather events that Florida has to offer. Show Notes: Irma preparations at Walt Disney World https://pixiedustfan.com/irma-disney-resorts/ The calm before the storm https://pixiedustfan.com/the-calm-before-irma-at-disney/ Things to do when it rains:  https://pixiedustfan.com/5-things-to-do-when-it-rains-at-disney/ Podcast episode 6 is where we discuss the hurricane that never was https://pixiedustfan.com/podcast-6-hurricanes-at-disney/ Waiting for Irma YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/Xl9ACiEhfqo Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Podcast 107 – Preparing for the weather at Walt Disney World

There was so much feedback about the top 5 Disney planning mistakes on episode 105 that the ladies had to share more!  Carrie and Francine are reading some of the comments that listeners sent in about the mistakes THEY made planning their trips.  It's a fun list with some excellent tips that you don't want to miss if you're planning a Disney vacation! Show Notes: Huff Post article of Mistakes Tourists Make Original blog post from Pixie Dust Fan on Top 5 Mistakes Find Francine and Carrie online: Website: https://www.PixieDustFan.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PixieDustFan Carrie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muppetcrazy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustFan Pixie Dust Fan Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pixiedustfangroup Support Pixie Dust Fan https://pixiedustfan.com/support-pixie-dust-fan/ Find Pixie Dust Fan on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Pixiedustfansite

Episode 106 - Disney planning mistakes part 2, don't do these things

Episode 105 - Top 5 mistakes people make planning a Disney vacation

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