This week, Curtis welcomes Lisa to the podcast for the first time!

Lisa shares the emotional story of where her love for Disney began, why walking into the Magic Kingdom still reminds her of her dad and mother-in-law, and how her Disney vacations have changed over the years.

We also geek out about her trip to Disneyland Paris, including why she thinks Phantom Manor might actually be better than Haunted Mansion, an amazing Big Thunder Mountain, the value of upgrading your resort experience, and the fun of meeting Disney fans from all over the world.

Then we get into the heart of this week’s show:

Where are the best places to slow down at Walt Disney World?

We talk about:

👉 Relaxing upstairs at Columbia Harbour House

👉 Riding the PeopleMover when you need a break

👉 Exploring the quiet corners of World Showcase

👉 The gardens and koi ponds in the Japan Pavilion

👉 Baseline Tap House at Hollywood Studios

👉 Slowing down on Animal Kingdom’s trails

👉 Resort hopping for a midday break

👉 Taking a boat to Wilderness Lodge and relaxing at Geyser Point

👉 Enjoying EPCOT after the crowds have disappeared

👉 And learning that you don’t always have to race to the next attraction

Lisa also shares some of her Disney favorites, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Liberty Tree Tavern, Fantasmic, Peter Pan’s Flight, EPCOT festivals, character meets and Mickey Bars.

But underneath all of it is a great reminder:

Sometimes the best Disney memories happen when we stop worrying about how much we can accomplish and give ourselves permission to simply enjoy being there.

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