Journey To The Magic

Walt Disney Travel Company

Hey there! And welcome to Journey to the Magic... The Official Walt Disney Travel Company Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher’s new, star-studded podcast about all the things that make Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disney Cruise Line oh so magical.

Tune in to our first season and each week you’ll hear from celebrity guests as they share their most magical memories, funny stories and family traditions from their Disney holidays. Giovanna will then ask them what their Perfect Disney Day would be if they could go anywhere and do absolutely anything Disney – we’re talking breakfasts on a private Caribbean island, an afternoon exploring a galaxy far, far away and an evening enjoying a magnifique romantic meal at a restaurant run by a rat. No two days are ever the same, that’s for sure. If, like Giovanna, you’ve been a diehard Disney fan since, well, forever, or have kids (and a partner) who go mad for the magic, then this is well worth your Mickey ears. You’ll certainly smile, learn a tip or two and get some great ideas for you next Disney adventure.

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28 episodes
Updated Nov 1, 2023

Episodes28

Newest first

Nov 1, 2023 · 1 min
Introducing 'Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature'
A Sneak Peak
Jun 14, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Series 3 Episode 7: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Special featuring Disney Fans
In the final episode of the series, our attention turns to celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary. And what better way to do this than by featuring some of our amazing Disney fans and podcast listeners? Nine fans have joined us on this special bumper episode, alongside Gi and both of our Disney Insiders, to share their magical memories and top tips from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland® Paris and Disney Cruise Line. You’re going to want to grab a cuppa, as this is our longest episode yet and quite the magical extravaganza. You’ll hear from our recently crowned UK’s Biggest Disney Fan – and all about her once-in-a-lifetime stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite! There are heart-warming stories of first words, marriages and moving to a new country with the help of a Disney cruise. And, of course, amazing hints and tips that our fans wished they could have kept to themselves. Make sure you stay tuned until the very end, as Disney Insiders Elkie and Jamie share what Disney means to them in a special version of Lightning McQueen’s Quick-Fire Round. Watch now on Disney UK YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQphRgAhj5UxktrQNP3WF5g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 · 26 min
Series 3 Bonus Episode: Best Bits
Being the Disney podcast Gi-nie that she is, Giovanna thought you’d love a bonus episode packed full of the most magical moments from series 3. So sit back, relax and prepare to be whisked away to a world of magical memories, top tips and lots of LOLs with Amy Hart, Kate Garraway, Ruth Madeley, Frankie Bridge, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Romesh Ranganathan. You never know, with each guest conjuring up their Dream Disney Day, you may even feel inspired to start planning your next big Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland® Paris or Disney Cruise Line holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023 · 52 min
Series 3 Episode 6: Romesh Ranganathan
Actor, comedian and all-round legend Romesh Ranganathan admits he’s a natural cynic who often looks unimpressed with, well, pretty much everything. Yet he does recall once cracking a smile after riding Ratatouille: The Adventure and being surprisingly thrilled by The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ at Disneyland® Paris. The magic gets us all, eventually! Later this year, Romesh and his family are jetting off to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. And as he’s not a planner. At all. Gi has decided to put together his Dream Disney Day for him. So tune in to hear about some Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge must-dos, a new MARVEL attraction Gi says is the best experience of her life, and because Romesh is vegan, lots and lots of tasty vegan food. We can’t wait to see photos of Romesh living his best Jedi life. May the Force be with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 5, 2023 · 44 min
Series 3 Episode 5: Carrie Hope Fletcher
Actor, author, singer-songwriter and Gi’s sister-in-law (Tom’s sister) Carrie Hope Fletcher is our first guest to have completed the Disney holiday hattrick of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland® Paris and Disney Cruise Line. Gi thinks Carrie is the biggest Disney fan she knows – hey, we thought that was Tom?! As it turns out, Carrie has chocolate scented Mickey ears, a wall covered in Loungefly bags and over 25 Disney holidays to look back on, so who are we to disagree? Tune in for an episode bursting with magical memories, dreams of Disney honeymoons and an appreciation of how it’s the little gestures, the sprinklings of pixie dust, that have made a big difference to every one of Carrie’s Disney trips. Oh, and look forward to our first ever Dream Disney Day at sea and, wait for it... more of that mouthwatering funnel cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023 · 37 min
Series 3 Episode 4: Frankie Bridge
TV presenter, author and Saturday’s singer Frankie Bridge is a 'Disney on Ice citizen of Arendelle' so she really knows her magic. She visited Walt Disney World Resort in Florida ‘for the first time in forever’ when she was nine and went back a few years ago with one of her best buds, our very own Gi! Prepare to hear all about Frankie’s Disney dreams – spoiler alert, she LOVES princesses and Christmas – a Dream Disney Day that features, yes, you guessed it, more funnel cake (Frankie just can’t get enough) and an embarrassing holiday story of Goofy proportions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023 · 37 min
Series 3 Episode 3: Ruth Madeley
Actor Ruth ‘Merryweather’ Madeley’s first holiday abroad was to Disneyland® Paris. And since that magical family trip many moons ago, she’s flown a little further to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida over and over again. Tune in and you’ll hear all about Ruth’s out-of-control Disney Pin collection, where to get the most indulgent of coffees in the Disney Parks – it sounds dreamy – and why Disney calories don’t count, which is handy during the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. As a wheelchair user, Ruth discusses the added stresses she faces when travelling and how the Guest Services at Walt Disney World take all these stresses away. It’s the perfect destination for wheelchair users. Her top tip – make the most of the Disability Access Service Pass! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023 · 35 min
Series 3 Episode 2: Kate Garraway
This episode Gi is joined by journalist, broadcaster and soon-to-be-MBE Kate Garraway. Congratulations, Kate! At the time of recording, Kate was patiently waiting for her invite to Buckingham Palace. But that’s not the only royal residence she will have visited this year – as she recently returned from seeing Sleeping Beauty Castle, and its scary dragon, at Disneyland® Paris. Kate cherishes the magical escapism Disneyland Paris has blessed her and her family with over the years, with Peter Pan’s Flight being a particularly happy thought. Yet there’s something new and super from their most recent visit that she can’t stop thinking about. Tune in to find out what it is! Kate’s top tip – never go anywhere without a cagoule. And get someone else to plan your holiday for you. We can’t disagree with that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 8, 2023 · 35 min
Series 3 Episode 1: Amy Hart
Giovanna kicks off series three chatting all things Disney with TV personality, vlogger and Tower of Terror-lover Amy Hart. Has there ever been a podcast guest who almost knows more about Walt Disney World Resort in Florida than Gi does? Amy certainly comes close, having been eight times with her family plus oodles of flying visits whenever she used to stop over in Orlando while working as cabin crew. As ex cabin crew, Amy has plenty of handy tips for long haul flights with kids. But it’s her Disney Park smarts that are really worth tuning in for, like how to get priority seating for her favourite show, Fantasmic, where to stand for all the parades and why the Disney Genie service really is a game-changer. As for Amy’s Dream Disney Day – she’s been planning it for 15 years! And she’s invited Gi along too. Lucky Gi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 · 2 min
Series 3 Trailer
Journey to the Magic: Series 3 Trailer
Sep 7, 2022 · 38 min
Series 2 Special Episode: Disney Wish
Ahoy there, sailors! Giovanna Fletcher is back for a very special episode recorded on our newest cruise ship – the Disney Wish. She even took her husband, Tom Fletcher, and sister-in-law, Carrie Hope Fletcher, along for the ride! Now as you all know, the Fletchers are huge Disney fans, but they’ve never been on a cruise, let alone a Disney Cruise! So tune in and you’ll hear all about how they made magical memories at sea for the first time. How lucky are
Jun 29, 2022 · 27 min
Bonus Episode: Series 2 Best Bits
Wishing for an episode filled with the most magical moments from series 2? Well, you’re in luck, because Giovanna the podcast genie has made this wish come true.Buckle up and brace yourself for a dazzling journey powered on heartfelt stories, magical memories and lots and lots of laughs with Vogue Williams, Janette Manrara, Stephanie Beatriz, Alesha Dixon, Ronan Keating and Rob Beckett.Who knows, with each guest conjuring up their Dream Disney Day and sharing their top tips, you
Jun 22, 2022 · 40 min
Series 2 Episode 6: Rob Beckett
Comedian, TV host, actor and podcaster Rob Beckett has been lucky enough to travel all around the world with his mate Romesh. Yet his most cherished holiday moments have been with his wife and two little girls at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland® Paris. Sorry, Romesh. Tune in and you’ll hear all about how Rob, who doesn’t like big drops, and his fellow Walt Disney World ‘Boardwalkies’ took things slowly until they hopped on a Toy Story attraction he’d happily ride 15 times. Fin
Jun 15, 2022 · 43 min
Series 2 Episode 5: Ronan Keating
Superstar singer and TV and radio presenter Ronan Keating’s first visit to a Disney® Park was something special – he and his Boyzone bandmates opened Space Mountain at Disneyland® Paris in 1995! Since then, he’s travelled all over the world and seen all sorts of wonderful things. But his most magical moment was seeing his son first meet Goofy at Tokyo Disney Resort®. Tune in to hear where MARVEL-mad Ronan can’t wait to stay next and his top tip for travelling with children. <hr><p style='co
Jun 8, 2022 · 37 min
Series 2 Episode 4: Alesha Dixon
She knows how to sing, she knows how to dance and she knows when something has talent, so when Alesha Dixon says she loves the shows and parades at the Disney® Parks, they must be good. But which ones are her favourites? For Alesha, the faster the rollercoaster the better. She’s tried many during her trips to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland® Paris and Disneyland Resort in California. Yet she’s still to fly a banshee in Avatar Flight of Passage, despite Avatar being her favourite
Jun 1, 2022 · 41 min
Series 2 Episode 3: Stephanie Beatriz
Actor and singer Stephanie Beatriz’s dream job came true when she was asked to voice Mirabel for Disney’s Encanto. Yes, we have Mirabel on the podcast!A fan of the magic since the golden age of Disney animation, Stephanie has set foot in Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort – and has a plethora of Disney ornaments to prove it.In this episode, you’ll hear all about Stephanie’s Disney adventures, including a
May 25, 2022 · 45 min
Series 2 Episode 2: Janette Manrara
Professional dancer, choreographer and TV presenter Janette Manrara is a mahoosive Disney fan. Yep, even bigger than Tom Fletcher! How can this be? Well, Janette grew up a mere 253 miles (ish) from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (lucky!) and thinks she’s been there a whopping 42 times. This also means she really knows her magic. So much so, she once whizzed her husband around all four Theme Parks and both Water Parks in just three days – without a map. So prepare for a true Disney superfan’
May 17, 2022 · 41 min
Series 2 Episode 1: Vogue Williams
Giovanna kicks off series two chatting magic with television presenter, podcaster, Disney thrill-seeker, and planning and packing expert Vogue Williams.  Vogue grew up totally obsessed with Beauty and the Beast. So much so, she ended up marrying a real-life Gaston (sorry, Spencer, Vogue’s words, not ours!). Their first ‘holidate’ was to Disneyland® Paris. And they can’t wait to go back this year for the 30th Anniversary, as many goes as possible on The Twilight
May 12, 2022 · 3 min
Series 2 Trailer
The Official Walt Disney Travel Company Podcast
Oct 27, 2021 · 42 min
Series 1 Episode 3: Aston Merrygold
A true triple threat, musician, actor and dancer Aston Merrygold got his first taste of stardom as a seven-year-old Guest at, yes, you guessed it, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Since that unforgettable day on stage during Indiana Jones Epic Stun...