Castles to Cauldrons: A Family Travel Podcast
✨ Castles to Cauldrons is your go-to family vacation podcast for all things Disney Parks and Universal Studios Resorts. Hosted by Jason, Rachel, Terri, and Myka, we share insider tips, park news, dining reviews, and travel planning advice to help you create magical memories at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando. Whether you’re dreaming of castles, thrill rides, or cauldrons of Butterbeer, our episodes bring the magic straight to you. Proudly sponsored by Magical Travel, making your next Disney or Universal vacation stress-free and unforgettable.
Episodes
42 episodes
Hollywood Studios Overhaul
Do you believe that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is somewhat deficient? Although we appreciate the park, we thought of some enhancements to create a more fulfilling experience. Which suggestions do you resonate with the most, ...
•
Episode 42
•
57:44
Four Parks in a Day at Walt Disney World!
Join us as we welcome Allison and Siobhan while talk about our last days in Orlando, with a Trip to Walt Disney World and doing all four parks in a day. We were able to experience Beak and Barrel, and our thoughts on the atmosphere.
•
Episode 41
•
1:06:55
The One where we go to Universal
In this episode, the presenters revisit their latest holiday, talking about their time at Universal Orlando and attending the Candlelight Procession. They provide thoughts on the various attractions, accommodations, and distinctions among the U...
•
Episode 40
•
1:02:15
The HHN Episode
This is it! We have at last arrived at two of the events we have been eagerly looking forward to, recording live and, above all, Halloween Horror Nights! Heathe...
•
Episode 39
•
1:15:05
Destination D23 News with Renee
Today, Renee is here to discuss the updates from Destination D23. As always, our chat wanders into various related subjects. Will Villainsland become a reality? Did the red Lightcycle run make Tron Ares a hit at the box office? If ...
•
Episode 38
•
49:55
HHN Food and Prep!
This episode discusses Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, including ideas for creepy treats and useful tips for getting ready.
•
Episode 37
•
44:01
Star of the Sea with Glenn!
Magical Travel had the chance to be among the first to see Royal Caribbean's latest ship, Star of the Sea! Glenn and Jason felt privileged to represent Magical Travel and discover everything the Star has in store, including its din...
•
Episode 36
•
1:18:42
HHN Hype List with Heather!
With the announcement of all the houses, scare zones, and experiences, we are eagerly waiting for what excites us most about HHN 2025 at Universal Orlando. Today, Heather Collea joins us to share her thoughts on what she anticipates for this ye...
•
Episode 35
•
1:12:06
Back to School!!
The back-to-school season has arrived for kids! Today, we’ll discuss school timetables and what to bring in your backpack for theme parks, incl...
•
Episode 34
•
1:16:12
What do we do when we don't have theme park tickets
We are excited to have our six-time guests, Siobhan and Allison, with us. Together, we dive into a variety of casual chats about news from Disney and Universal, plus how we fill our days away from the theme parks. For those interes...
•
Episode 33
•
57:26
Very Jolly Scarezones
Today, we will discuss the holiday events at Walt Disney World, celebrate Disneyland's 70th anniversary, and, naturally, explore the scare zones from Halloween Horror Nights!
•
Episode 32
•
41:19
Unlimited Budget WDW Trip
In this episode, we have a great time as we plan a trip to Walt Disney World without worrying about money! We discuss the hotel to book, the restaurant to dine in, the attractions to enjoy, and we also pick a surprise activity!How would...
•
Episode 31
•
49:25
Let's Talk Moderate Resorts
Today, we're discussing the Moderate resorts at Walt Disney World! We'll cover topics like themes, transport options, and much more. Which Moderate resort do you like the most?
•
Episode 30
•
41:44
First Timers Shouldn't Miss with Allison
Today, we have Allison with us, and we will discuss the top three experiences at Walt Disney World that first-time visitors should not miss.
•
Episode 29
•
1:11:11
An Alaskan Adventure
Following a brief moment of silence for MuppetVision, we discuss the latest updates from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando. This includes the closure date for Rivers of America, new additions coming to Disneyland, and news ab...
•
Episode 28
•
1:21:24
Rachel’s Epic Adventure and Universal Value Resorts
Magical Travel received an invitation to the Media Event celebrating the launch of Universal Epic Universe. Rachel attended on our behalf, and she’s sharing her insights with us!Next, we discuss Universal’s Value and Prime Value resorts...
•
Episode 27
•
1:06:54
What do WDW Value resorts have to offer?
Today, we will discuss what the Value Resorts at Walt Disney World provide!
•
Episode 26
•
1:10:21
A lot of Disney News!
We have a lot of Disney News that hasn't been discussed yet, so we will talk about it now!
•
Episode 25
•
32:25
An EPIC Adventure with Magical Travel
Myka and Jason attended a sneak peek of Universal's Epic Universe. Magical Travel sent four fantastic agents to represent us and discover more about the park.If you're interested in contacting any of the agents, you can find their infor...
•
Episode 24
•
1:29:09
Beating the Disney Dining Plan with Torok.Coupon.Hunter
Today, we have Kiersti Torok with us, known to many as The Coupon Hunter. Last year, she visited Walt Disney World and outsmarted the quick service dining package. Now, she's here to show us how to take advantage of the Free Dining Promotion th...
•
Episode 23
•
46:24
An Epic Media Update
In this episode, we discuss the recent preview of Epic Universe Media, which gave us our initial glimpse of Universal's Epic Universe. We share our excitement about what to expect before our first visits to the park!
•
Episode 22
•
53:36
"March" Madness: Battle of the Bathrooms
Today, we are marking the conclusion of NCAA March Madness by creating our own bracket – the Best Bathrooms at Walt Disney World!
•
Episode 21
•
43:02
Sandals and Beaches with Siobhan
In this episode, we discuss the latest news and deals from theme parks. Then, we will explore what Sandals and Beaches provide for couples looking to escape to Sandals or families seeking fun at Beaches!If you want to get ahol...
•
Episode 20
•
1:01:52
