Insights Into Things

Join husband-and-wife hosts Michelle and Joe on Day Six of their Disney cruise as they recap a relaxing sea day filled with a sold-out Moana stage show, a Haunted Mansion scavenger hunt, bingo wins and quiet adult-only deck discoveries.
They share practical travel tips (vacuum bags = lifesaver), sweet moments with crew and fellow guests, and honest reactions — equal parts cheer for Disney magic and critiques when things miss the mark.
Listen for packing hacks, character show impressions, onboard dining highlights, and plans for their island stop and travel home.

Join husband-and-wife hosts Michelle and Joe on Day Six of their Disney cruise as they recap a relaxing sea day filled with a sold-out Moana stage show, a Haunted Mansion scavenger hunt, bingo wins and quiet adult-only deck discoveries.
They share practical travel tips (vacuum bags = lifesaver), sweet moments with crew and fellow guests, and honest reactions — equal parts cheer for Disney magic and critiques when things miss the mark.
Listen for packing hacks, character show impressions, onboard dining highlights, and plans for their island stop and travel home.

Missing the Magic hosts Michelle and Joe share a relaxed day-five cruise update: a canceled Tortola excursion, lounging at the Quiet Cove pool deck, and lots of new friends and dining camaraderie.
Highlights include poolside chats, the Haunted Mansion lounge and bartenders, an Indiana Jones comedy show, a standout singer, and a sweet moment giving Star Wars ducks to kids.
Practical tips cover how excursion cancellations and waitlists work, Quiet Cove timing, and why sitting at the Haunted Mansion bar is a must. More recaps to come as the cruise continues.

Missing the Magic hosts Michelle and Joe share a relaxed day-five cruise update: a canceled Tortola excursion, lounging at the Quiet Cove pool deck, and lots of new friends and dining camaraderie.
Highlights include poolside chats, the Haunted Mansion lounge and bartenders, an Indiana Jones comedy show, a standout singer, and a sweet moment giving Star Wars ducks to kids.
Practical tips cover how excursion cancellations and waitlists work, Quiet Cove timing, and why sitting at the Haunted Mansion bar is a must. More recaps to come as the cruise continues.

Michelle and Joe recap day four of their Disney cruise: a St. Thomas shore excursion with narrow, winding roads, hot sun, local vendors, and a notable accessibility annoyance when disembarking.
They also share pirate night festivities, character photos, rum-flavored treats, and a calm, near-empty Haunted Mansion experience — honest takeaways and travel tips with their trademark mix of cheer and critique.

Michelle and Joe recap day four of their Disney cruise: a St. Thomas shore excursion with narrow, winding roads, hot sun, local vendors, and a notable accessibility annoyance when disembarking.
They also share pirate night festivities, character photos, rum-flavored treats, and a calm, near-empty Haunted Mansion experience — honest takeaways and travel tips with their trademark mix of cheer and critique.

Michelle and Joe recap Day Three of their Halloween-themed cruise: Haunted Mansion PhotoPass shoots, disco bingo with a snowball jackpot, and arts-and-crafts for adults.
They talk about crowded decks, a chaotic karaoke, a fun dinner with tablemates, costume parties, trick-or-treating, and giving away Spider-Man ears and 3D-printed surprises.
The episode mixes warm laughs and honest critiques as they wrap the night at Scat Cat, share pixie-dusted moments, and look ahead to a St. Thomas excursion.

Michelle and Joe recap Day Three of their Halloween-themed cruise: Haunted Mansion PhotoPass shoots, disco bingo with a snowball jackpot, and arts-and-crafts for adults.
They talk about crowded decks, a chaotic karaoke, a fun dinner with tablemates, costume parties, trick-or-treating, and giving away Spider-Man ears and 3D-printed surprises.
The episode mixes warm laughs and honest critiques as they wrap the night at Scat Cat, share pixie-dusted moments, and look ahead to a St. Thomas excursion

We battled a 24‑hour train delay to reach Cape Canaveral, then boarded the ship early—only to run into luggage hiccups, pushed crowds, cramped elevators, and mixed service moments. Highlights include great food at Marceline Market, a thoughtful cast member helping with mobility, and a peek into the Haunted Mansion lounge and Periscope Club.
Despite congestion and a few annoyances, we settled into our cabin, met friendly neighbors, and teased upcoming episodes on our Amtrak adventure and an inspiring interview with Preston. Short, honest takes and travel tips shape this first-day recap.

We battled a 24‑hour train delay to reach Cape Canaveral, then boarded the ship early—only to run into luggage hiccups, pushed crowds, cramped elevators, and mixed service moments. Highlights include great food at Marceline Market, a thoughtful cast member helping with mobility, and a peek into the Haunted Mansion lounge and Periscope Club.
Despite congestion and a few annoyances, we settled into our cabin, met friendly neighbors, and teased upcoming episodes on our Amtrak adventure and an inspiring interview with Preston. Short, honest takes and travel tips shape this first-day recap.