{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"1923 Main Street: Snow Skate Surf and Travel Style","title":"Trip Report: Disney's Vero Beach Resort and the Grand Floridian Resort","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/16901fe2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1405,"description":"Is the Grand Floridian Orchestra returning to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort? This story plus tips for the Tron Virtual Queue, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and our take on the new DVC building at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.Trip Report: Disney's Vero Beach Resort and Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Resort Every August we do a split-stay Disney trip with three nights Disney's Vero Beach Resort (this year in an oceanfront studio villa) and four nights at Walt Disney World (this year in a two-bedroom Villa at the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort). We had 100% success with room requests on this trip and we share our approach for how to get the exact room you want any Disney hotel. Trams were still not running in every parking lot at Walt Disney World parks, but the good news is that they're coming back to all parks in September 2023. In this episode, we share our views on the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Hear our take on whether this one is a hit or miss for Disney Imagineering. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2023 We have lots of news to share from this year's Halloween party in the Magic Kingdom. Topics we cover in this episode include: ·      The issues with new queuing system to enter Mickey's Not So Scary Holloween Party (and how to avoid them)·      What's different with how they're handing out candy at trick or treat stations (and whether it's good for you as a guest)·      What ride wait times were like during the party (and how to maximize your time)·      And what is still one of the best tips we can offer for anyone attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. General Tips and Experiences Don't believe that narrative that Disney World parks are empty. It's not true and we share our first-hand experiences to back it up. Plus, we cover our experiences and tips for Disney's digital bus sign times and one great way for how to use Disney Gift Cards to really optimize your Walt Disney...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/96nuWMtlb8j2Whcd3k25A0e2xUe6VDpoTjwKAhvZrI8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTJj/N2MzZTVhZGU0M2Iz/ZTFmMjQwNDcxZjE2/MjJhOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}