Francine

Francine

I'm Francine, a Canadian Disney superfan, travel agency owner, and the writer, podcaster, and enthusiast behind Pixie Dust Fan. I've been a Disney fan my whole life and have been sharing honest reviews, real trip reports, and practical planning tips for years. I always try to keep things positive while still giving you the real scoop so you know exactly what to expect before you go.

Podcast 285 – Happy Anniversary To Us!

Pixie Dust Fan Podcast Episode 285 Happy Podcast Anniversary to Us! Carrie and Fran are celebrating!  It’s been 7 years of the Pixie Dust Fan podcast and it’s time for a look back! Some of the episodes we look back…

How Much Is A Disney Cruise?

How much does a Disney Cruise cost?

How much does a Disney Cruise cost? If you’ve started pricing out a Disney cruise, you’ve probably noticed there’s no single answer to “how much does it cost.”  Two families sailing on the same ship in the same month can…

Podcast 282 – Carrie and Fran Road Trip!

Pixie Dust Fan Podcast Episode 282 Carrie and Fran Road Trip! Carrie and Fran are headed to the very last Dayton Disneyana and they’re taking you with them!  On this episode the ladies start the long drive and turn their…

Podcast 270 – Our 2026 Bingo Card

Pixie Dust Fan Podcast Episode 270 Our 2026 Bingo Card It’s the start of a brand new year and Carrie and Fran are making plans!   Carrie has seen these “Bingo Cards” all over her socials and decided they need to…

Podcast 269 – The November Disney Adventures

The November Disney adventures 269

Pixie Dust Fan Podcast Episode 269 The November Disney Adventures Carrie and Fran had a lot of adventures inside one month!  First the pair were off to the EarMarked conference in Disneyland.  At the conclusion of the conference, Carrie headed…

Podcast 257 – Francine and Carrie’s EPIC Adventure

Francine and Carrie EPIC adventure Podcast

Carrie and Francine were invited to the opening ceremonies of Epic Universe, Universal Orlando's newest park.  The ladies had the opportunity to explore the park with virtually no one in it before walking the Blue Carpet that night to enjoy the grand opening.  Hear what suprised them about the portals, the stars they saw and their thoughts on the night.  It really was a historic event and they're sharing all the details!