Francine

Carrie and Fran share their plans for the year and their hopes for the Disney parks.  From Zootopia to RunDisney - you don't want to miss this chat.

Carrie and Fran are sharing the recap of their final days on board the MSC Meraviglia.  They ponder the comparisons to other cruises (like Disney) and how that kept them busy!  From Love It or List It to spas, Griswolds and puzzles, they share the details and the laughs.

It's time to CRUISE!  Carrie and Fran have decided they need a vacation to "do nothing" and they've decided to cruise on the MSC Meraviglia.  The ladies are sharing their first few days on board.  From spa visits to the lack of butter - they're covering it all!

Needing a change of scenery, the ladies decide to try a new cruise line! 8 days together to do 'nothing' - this can only be good right?

On this episode of the podcast Carrie and Fran are sharing their thoughts about the characters, the interactions and some fun details that you might not know about Once Upon A Studio

Carrie has been talking about this puzzle competition for MONTHS!  Now Carrie and Glenda are sharing their experience at their very first puzzle competition. 

The ladies are joined by their friend Jay who is sharing some great tips for brand new Disney pin traders.  His tips are exactly what you need to get started!

After all the challenge and excitement of getting their tickets, the Destination D23 event was finally here!  Carrie and Fran travelled to Walt Disney World for all of the fun, announcements, gifts and "Disney Celebrity" sightings! 

Carrie and Fran aren't going to make it! Find out why and what they're up to on this episode

Carrie and Francine are both going to experience an 3 night sailing on the Disney Wish - but not together!  Find out how they are approaching the packing process and what things they make sure to bring!

In part two of this solo Walt Disney World trip report, Francine shares her experience with Genie Plus, Steakhouse 71 takeout and a dining experience that she was very nervous about.

It's time to buckle down and start talking about this trip!  Francine is sharing the details of her solo trip to Walt Disney World in July 2023.  From an Air Canada flight being oversold to her search for a fuel rod location, there are some great travel tips inside this episode.

Francine is back from another visit to Walt Disney World in July.  The ladies have some catching up to do before the trip report and Carrie has some stories to tell. From the Cobra Kai celebration turned disappointment to the puzzle story you won't believe - it's a wild ride of fun on this episode!

Happy Anniversary!  It has been 4 years of the Pixie Dust Fan Podcast and the ladies are celebrating!  They talk about how they are still learning every day - and how amazed they are that they are still enjoying it.  

Carrie and Fran are discussing their thoughts on overrated Walt Disney World attractions.  Using lists published on 2 popular Disney fan sites, the ladies share their opinions and struggle to agree with almost all of them.  There's some great advice for first time visitors!

Fran has done it again, she needed a little pixie dust so she booked a trip.  Can you really book a Walt Disney World vacation and take off a couple of weeks later?  Carrie and Fran are sharing their thoughts about how easy (and hard) some things are when you don't have time to plan.

Fran hasn't seen Indiana Jones - but she is well aware of the treats being offered!  The ladies discuss the holiday parties, how the Oogie Boogie broke the internet and the new Hollywood Studios party.

Picture it - Sicily 2023!

Carrie and her Mum are off on an epic adventure in Sicily and she's sharing the details.  From the hotels to the food, the sights and the cats - the first few days are incredible.

It was time for the weekend road trip to Dayton Disneyana.  While this was only Fran's second time at the event, we can see how this is becoming an annual tradition.  From traffic jams and "too many" stops to Big Lots and ice cream, it's a wonder they slept!

Carrie is good at keeping secrets and this time it was an EPIC sized one!  This isn't a little run away to Disneyland, she has been planning it for a year and she's sharing ALL the details.

Travelling is full of stress– scheduling your vacation, the process of flying, and booking everything can really take a toll! In this week’s episode, Carrie and Fran try to alleviate some of that tension with a list of 5 unnecessary stresses when booking your Walt Disney World trip!

Carrie and Fran catch up with their friend Katie to talk about the ins and outs of solo travel to Walt Disney World.  They cover eating alone, people watching and thoughts around safety.  If you're thinking you'd like to try vacationing to Walt Disney World solo - this is the episode for you.

It's all about Disneyland Paris and the Star Wars celebration in London on this episode!  Carrie and Fran are joined by their friend Stan (from the Solo Show and the Grand Circle Tour Podcast) and he's recapping his epic vacation experience!

The Muppets Mayhem was released on Disney Plus and of course the ladies had to review it!  With the resident Muppet fan leading the way, Fran had to ask Carrie some questions about this band and their history.
The ladies also cover the recent news from Disney Parks about the dining plan return and how they feel about it all.

Well, the cruise was nothing like Disney Cruise Line!  Hear how Fran enjoyed this adults only cruise including the food, the party, the passengers AND the adventures getting to the Port of Miami!  

The family arrives to join Francine in Walt Disney World for part 2 of this adventure.   It's Becky's official return to Disney and she's super excited.  There were dining reservations crashed and late night runs to the Magic Kingdom!

Francine is back in Walt Disney World and experienced TRON in the Magic Kingdom for the first time!  Find out if it was a "one and done" or if she might go back on it again!

Carrie and Francine are joined by Jessica and Landon who founded Vacation Grocery Delivery after working as Disney Cast Members. This duo are charming, entertaining, genuine and fun!

On this episode Carrie and Fran give a rundown of the 7 essentials of Disney preparations. Many things can be overlooked or forgotten amid the excitement of Disney, but these tips will have you traversing the parks like a pro in no time!

On this episode of the Pixie Dust Fan Podcast we have... well, nothing! But trust that Fran and Carrie have enough on their minds to make this an exciting episode.