Matching family shirts, Mickey ears, Disneybounding and solo trips! In Round 4 of our This or That series, Fran and Carrie take on 10 Disney fan culture and etiquette debates. We agree on more than you’d think, but a few split us right down the middle.
It’s Ride Wars! In Round 3 of our ‘This or That’ series, Fran and Carrie take on 10 of the biggest attraction debates in the Disney fandom. Haunted Mansion or Pirates? Rise of the Resistance or Flight of Passage? Is Cosmic Rewind a must-ride or a one and done? And is It’s a Small World charming or torture? We agree on the classics... but the thrill rides split us right down the middle.
Food fight! In Round 2 of our ‘This or That’ series, Fran and Carrie take on 10 of the tastiest debates in the Disney fandom. Dole Whip or churro? Mickey waffles or Tonga Toast? Is Cinderella’s Royal Table worth the splurge, and is the grey stuff really all that? We agree on more than you’d think... until we don’t.
You'll get a lot of advice online, but is it really enough? Is it good advice? Beware of the pitfalls of booking your trip without the help of a professional travel advisor.
When you're looking for a Disney travel agent, how do you find a good one? I've got 6 questions you should ask them before you book.
There's a very specific kind of heartbreak that happens at your favourite theme park. It's the moment you're strapped into a ride you've loved your whole life, grinning like a kid, and about halfway through you think: ummm....this was a mistake, I'm too old for this!
The Beak and Barrel at Magic Kingdom: An Honest Solo Review (Go In With the Right Expectations) It was one of those Florida days where the heat feels like you’re walking on the surface of the sun. I don’t do…
Is Disney's Coronado Springs Resort worth it? Here's my honest take on preferred rooms, pools, food, and bus transportation after multiple stays. (
Podcast Episode 289 – This or That – the Disney Debate We asked AI to tell us what Disney fans love to argue about, then did what we do best: gave our opinions! In Round 1 of our ‘This or…
I've done a lot of solo Disney things over the years, but for some reason a solo pool day intimidated me.
Is There a Primark Near Walt Disney World? What to Know Before You Go If you’re Canadian like me, you’ve probably heard your UK friends rave about Primark and wondered what all the fuss was about. We don’t have Primark…
Fran’s Solo Walt Disney World Trip Report 2026 On this podcast Francine is sharing all of the details of her 10 day solo Walt Disney World trip with Carrie. When the temperature hits 44 degrees and the storms are fierce,…
Carrie’s Disney Fan Expo Adventure Carrie is sharing her perspective of the D23 Fan Expo this year. As a frequent D23 Expo attendee, her thoughts are always interesting. Hear about the 2 hotels she stayed at, how much time she…
Happy Podcast Anniversary to Us – Part 2! It’s part 2 of the 7 year anniversary celebration and Carrie and Fran are walking down memory lane. Some of the episodes we look back on: Podcast 142 – Fast 5 Disney…
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 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…
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…
Pixie Dust Fan Podcast Episode 281 Afternoon Tea and a Pool Day Carrie and Fran FINALLY got to try the afternoon tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and they’re sharing the ‘tea’. Did they love it? Was it worth the…
Zootopia 2 Quotes – The Best Lines from the Sequel I have a confession. When Zootopia 2 was announced, I did a little happy dance. The first movie holds such a special place in my heart and if you’ve read…
Afternoon Tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort An Honest Review of this Alice in Wonderland themed experience As a BIG fan of the original afternoon tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, I couldn’t WAIT to experience the Alice in Wonderland…
Pixie Dust Fan Podcast Episode 278 What We Don’t Do On Vacation Carrie and Fran are sharing what they don’t do on their Walt Disney World vacations. As they get older and really do what they WANT to do instead…
Disney’s Grand Floridian Room Review: The Standard Guest Rooms I have stayed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa multiple times through hosted travel agency events, cash bookings, and using my Disney Vacation Club points. I’ve stayed in a variety…
Is the 1900 Park Fare Disney Character Breakfast Worth It? An Honest Review Character meals at Walt Disney World is one of the ways to get some character interactions without waiting in line. But is it worth the money? My…
Is Cinderella’s Royal Table Worth It? My Honest Review of Dining Inside Cinderella Castle Cinderella’s Royal Table is worth it if: • You want the once-in-a-lifetime experience of dining inside Cinderella Castle• Meeting several Disney princesses is important to you•…
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…
Getting Sick at Walt Disney World: My Urgent Care Experience Yep, it finally happened – I had to go to urgent care while visiting Walt Disney World. After all of these years visiting the parks it was bound to happen.…
What is it really like to stay at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Disney Springs? Is there really free food?
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…
