Q&A with a Disney Dapper Dan, Stage Performer

Are you planning a Disney wedding, vow renewal, anniversary party or another special life event? In this episode, Leslie interviews Fairytale Weddings Guide author Carrie Hayward, host of The Disney Wedding Podcast. Carrie breaks down what you need to know to plan a Walt Disney World wedding in 2021 - 2022, money-saving tips, and recommendations for choosing a WDW venue for your big day.  Also included are tips by Disney bride Vanessa Ferguson, who planned both an Epcot wedding and vow renewal. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.

Leslie and Andrew welcome back Jim and Dan for a family Disney trivia night! Do you know these 12 Walt Disney World fun facts? Play along with the group and follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter.

How do you prioritize which Disney attractions to tackle if you're visiting the Magic Kingdom with children under six-years-old? Leslie and Andrew review survey results polling Disney fans' picks for the top 10 must-ride Magic Kingdom attractions, and they share their "Ride it" and "Skip it" lists of Magic Kingdom attractions for young kids. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.  

In the seventh edition of "Steps to the Castle," Leslie interviews Rob Lott about his 20-year career as a stage performer and puppeteer at Walt Disney World and Tokyo DisneySea. Currently a Dapper Dan at the Magic Kingdom, Rob shares memories about his experiences performing in numerous stage shows and tips for aspiring Disney cast members and park travelers.  Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.

Leslie welcomes her husband, Andrew, and brothers, Jim and Dan, for a fun "Disney Dads" trivia game in celebration of Father's Day. Do you know these 12 Disney fun facts? Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content. https://www.instagram.com/polkadotpodcast/

Hello Disney fans! We are exploring new platforms and new ways to add value to our listeners, and so Polka Dot Podcast will temporarily be moving to a biweekly format. We look forward to taking more time between episodes to research new topics and to find new ways to deliver helpful Walt Disney World vacation planning tips for listeners. We also will be working to broaden the scope of guest insights on the show, so if you are interested in being a guest or if you'd like to request an episode topic, email Leslie at [email protected] or follow and message her on Instagram and Twitter @PolkaDotPodcast. Join us here on Saturday, June 19 for a special "Disney Dads Trivia" episode in celebration of Father's Day. Thank you for subscribing and listening to Polka Dot Podcast! We'll see you next week.

In the sixth edition of "Steps to the Castle," Leslie interviews former Disney cast member and Imagineer Podcast host Matthew Krul. Matt shares stories from his college internship working at Animal Kingdom's Kilimanjaro Safari and lessons learned from his professional internship with Disney Vacation Club's marketing team. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.

Leslie welcomes back cousin Jennifer to discuss Disney's news and park updates for May, including COVID-19 safety rules changes, construction delays, the benefits of baby care centers, and Magic Kingdom's 2021 Disney After Hours Boo Bash. Plus a round of "Would You Rather?" featuring select menu items from Taste of Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival, running through July 5, 2021. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter.  

Leslie and Andrew discuss six considerations for planning a Walt Disney World vacation and share three sample itineraries for spending one week at the Orlando resort.  Before planning your week's stay at WDW, consider: 1) The ages of people in your party 2) How you prioritize Disney's four theme parks 3) How active or relaxing you'd like your vacation to be 4) Rank what's most important to you: Eating good / ethnic food Seeing animals Thrill rides Visiting as many places / parks as possible Relaxing at a resort Meeting characters 5) Your family's favorite Disney characters / movies  6) Prioritize destinations outside Disney theme parks, including: Disney Springs Disney water parks Resort hopping SeaWorld Orlando Universal Studios Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.

In the fifth edition of "Steps to the Castle," Leslie interviews former Disney cast member Ron Fox on his experience in more than a dozen roles at the company, including working as a stunt performer in Hollywood Studios' "Lights, Motors, Action!" show. For more information about Ron Fox, visit www.RonFoxMedia.com. Follow @PolkaDotPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for related content.