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Lindsay Pietroluongo & Michael Bizzaco
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Disney for Couples
đ Should You Stay at an All-Star Resort? | 23
Lindsay and Mike discuss the pros and cons of staying at one of Disney's budget-friendly All-Star Resorts (they've stayed at 2), and they offer a couple of tips for eeking out a bit more romance even when you're battling oversized cartoon characters, screaming children and giddy pre-teens.All-Star Topics MentionedBigger-than-life decorCustomer serviceFood court yays and naysNoise levelsPools (or lack of pool time)Pricing hacksRooms (spoiler: they're fine)Transportation failsWalkabilityEven More MentionsKona Cafe at the PolynesianSteakhouse 71 at the ContemporaryTrader Sam's Tiki Terrace at the PolynesianShop These...
2025-11-07
35 min
Disney for Couples
đą 21 Times Disney World Scared the Pixie Dust Out of Us | 22
In this Halloween episode, Lindsay and Mike discuss the times when theyâve been scaredy cats at Walt Disney World. Lindsay also has a couple of adult-world realizations on the topics of Jurassic Park and Disney sharks. We all have to grow up sometime.Creepy, Unsettling and Uncomfortable Mentions Include:Blast-from-the-past rides we wish would come back (lookinâ at you, Alien Encounter)Queues, pre-shows and ride features that made our hair stand on endUmm, the Skylinerâs going to stop, right?Trying to pretend that Animal Kingdom doesnât really have animals (Lindsayâs in denial...
2025-10-31
43 min
Disney for Couples
đ˘ Disney Cruise Recap â Part 2 | 21
Lindsay and Mike absolutely, totally, completely loved their Halloween-themed Disney cruise to the Caribbean. This podcast is part 2 of a love letter to the Disney Treasure and the new friends they made on board. Topics MentionedDining on the Disney Treasure, including buffets, rotational dinnertime dining and room serviceHow much fun it was to be around kids and teens on the shipPort days in Tortola, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay (including a port excursion fail and a customer service win)Disembarkation day smoothnessWhat we would do differently on our next cruiseEven M...
2025-10-24
46 min
Disney for Couples
đ˘ Disney Cruise Recap â Part 1 | 20
Lindsay and Mike absolutely, totally, completely loved their Halloween-themed Disney cruise to the Caribbean. This podcast is part 1 of a love letter to the Disney Treasure and the new friends they made on board. Topics MentionedGetting from the Hyatt at MCO to Port Canaveral and onto the cruise shipOur cozier-than-it-had-business-being interior stateroomOverview of the ship, including art, bars, pools, shows and moreThe unexpected pleasure of having a poor internet connectionCommunity and social life surprisesAlso DiscussedOur not-great fall foliage train ride in the CatskillsIncredible service from the Disney c...
2025-10-18
43 min
Disney for Couples
đ˘ Best and Worst Ride Queues at Walt Disney World | 19
Lindsay and Mike pick their favorite and least-favorite ride queues from each park and do a bit of reminiscing about rides from Disney days gone by. đĽšBest Queuesđ Expedition Everestđ Frozen Ever Afterđ Jungle Cruiseđ It's Tough to Be a Bug!đ Soarin' Around the Worldđ Tiana's Bayou Adventuređ Tower of Terrorđ Toy Story ManiaWorst Queuesđ Astro Orbiterđ Avatar Flight of Passageđ ...
2025-10-11
55 min
Disney for Couples
đ˘ All the Mistakes We Made When Booking a Disney Cruise | 18
Lindsay and Mike booked a Disney cruise on the Treasure during hurricane season which wasâŚa choice. Hear about everything they didnât know they didnât know. Cruise-planning growing pains are real, everyone.  Getting to a Disney cruise is, like, really hard TSA + DCL paperwork chaos Planned excursions have cancellation policies, who knew?! The âdonât pack listâ has everything we love Gratuity do's and don'tsAlso Discussed: What weâre actually looking forward to if we didnât mess up too much and weâre still allowed to board.Connect With Us đ Chec...
2025-09-26
24 min
Disney for Couples
đ Underrated Hidden Gems at Walt Disney World | 17
Lindsay and Mike list their favorite underrated experiences in each park, and then Lindsay has a very difficult time moving past all of the crazy Disney World news of the week and weeks past.Experiences MentionedMagic Kingdom:Â Swiss Family Treehouse + WDW RailroadEpcot:Â Mexican Folk Art Gallery + Disney & Pixar Short Film FestivalHollywood Studios:Â Walt Disney Presents (watch our TikTok) + Star ToursAnimal Kingdom:Â Discovery Island Trails + Na'vi River JourneyEven More MentionsMickey Mouse shorts on Disney+Portable chargers at WDWV...
2025-09-19
36 min
Disney for Couples
đ Disney World 101: Security Checks, Lockers, and Lost + Found | 16
Lindsay and Mike talk about security and security-adjacent Walt Disney World must-knows, including what to expect at security checks in the 4 WDW parks and Disney Springs, plus where the lockers and Lost and Found services are in each park.Also DiscussedTips for getting through security checks fasterDisney lockers 101: How much they cost, sizes, etc.Magic Kingdom's Baby Care CenterEven More Mentions + Shout-OutsAllEarsWDW Lost and Found services page and formWDW property rules + prohibited itemsExtra Segment:Â Random Disney Lost and Found Info.R...
2025-09-12
35 min
Disney for Couples
đ§đťââď¸ Secrets to a Stress-Free Disney Vacation | 15
Your Disney vacation should be an incredible trip you enjoy looking back on â not a mind-numbing, adrenaline-packed exercise in quantity over quality. In this week's discussion, Lindsay and Mike share advice on how to make the most of your Disney trips without feeling overwhelmed (which is easier said than done, friends!). There's also a round of Would You Rather where Mike makes it abundantly clear how much he dislikes Santa. đ Also DiscussedOur hate for the BarnstormerLightning Lane pro tipDisney influencer failsExtra Segments⨠Would You Rather: Epcot festivals we'd ge...
2025-09-05
25 min
Disney for Couples
âď¸ Survival Guide: Magic Kingdom in the Rain | 14
Rain at Magic Kingdom? Itâs your lucky day! Lindsay and Mike share tips and tricks for having a fantastic time even when Mother Nature is trying to rain on your parade (pun very much intended). You'll also get to hear Mike do pretty OK at this week's Disney Parks trivia.Places Mentioned:⨠Adventureland: Pirates of the Caribbean + Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, Walt Disneyâs Enchanted Tiki Room⨠Fantasyland: Big Top Souvenirs, Gastonâs Tavern, Itâs a Small World, Pinocchio Village Haus, Under The Sea - Journey of...
2025-08-29
31 min
Disney for Couples
âď¸ Disney Coffee Break: Our Favorite Coffee at Disney World | 13
Lindsay and Mike talk about the many types of coffee spots youâll be able to find at Walt Disney World, including some of their favorites. Youâll also get to hear Mike do a mediocre Ghost Host impression while Lindsay looks something up. đťCoffee Mentionsâď¸ Cold Brew Black Caf at Kat Sakaâs Kettle in Galaxyâs Edgeâď¸ Gideonâs Bakehouse peanut butter cold brewâď¸ Mickeyâs Really Swell Coffeeâď¸ Joffreyâs at The Landing in Disney Springs + their latte artâď¸ Joffreyâs by the Tower of Terror exit in Hollywood S...
2025-08-22
26 min
Disney for Couples
𦺠Navigating Disney World's Construction Zones | 12
Be sure to put on your hard hat, because this week on the Disney for Couples Podcast, Lindsay and Mike talk all about construction at the Disney Parks and resorts. They go over the pros and cons of these types of projects, whether itâs as simple as a ride re-theme or constructing a brand-new building. They also talk about the opening of The Beak and Barrel and the new Disney stores they'd open in WDW.Also DiscussedAttraction facades vs. show buildingsBest construction cover-upsGo Away Green paint colorInspirational Imagineer failsNever getting a reservation at...
2025-08-15
31 min
Disney for Couples
đď¸ Grown-Ups Guide to Disney World Shopping | 11
Today on the Disney for Couples Podcast, Lindsay and Mike go over some of the best places to shop at Walt Disney World and Disneyland for kid-free couples. It's Disney â thereâs no shortage of shops to spend your money in. đ¤Shops MentionedArribas Brothers locations (here are our engraved mugs)Art of Disney locationsLa Bottega Italiana â see our TikTokCanadian Trading Post â see our TikTokThe Crown and CrestDie Weihnachts EckeMarketplace Co-Op â see our TikTokMitsukoshi Department StorePlaza de los AmigosPlume et PaletteThe Tea CaddyVolkskunst ShopWorld of DisneyEven More MentionsChocolatey-Dipped Coconut Patti...
2025-08-08
35 min
Disney for Couples
𼾠Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World | 10
Let's talk about the excruciating heat and humidity of Central Florida (and Anaheim) â and most importantly, what you can do to avoid it. Here's how Lindsay and Mike make grueling-hot Disney days as manageable as possible.P.S. Listen to episode 5 for more tips to eat healthier and lighter in WDW!Shop These FavoritesCooling towelsInsulated Hydro Flask and Yeti bottlesMickey Mouse travel fanRead More8 Things To Do at the Disney After Hours Event in Hollywood StudiosHow To Find the Disney World Lockers in Each ParkStaying Cool at...
2025-08-04
34 min
Disney for Couples
đď¸ Is the Incredi-Pass Worth the Price Tag? | 9
In this week's discussion, Lindsay and Mike get real about Walt Disney World's most expensive Annual Pass â the Incredi-Pass. They go over the many conveniences and discounts of the Incredi-Pass to answer the ultimate question: Was it worth the cost, even though it didn't save them money? Extra Segments⨠Disney Parks Trivia: How much does it cost?⨠Overrated / Underrated: Disney World resort refillable mugsConnect With Us đ Check out DisneyForCouples.com for more đď¸ Shop for Disney-inspired stickers at MagicalStickerShop.com đą Join us on TikTok @disn...
2025-07-25
26 min
Disney for Couples
đ Best and Worst of Hollywood Studios Dining | 8
Looking for good grub at Disney's Hollywood Studios? Or want to know which eateries to avoid? In this week's discussion, Lindsay and Mike give you the inside scoop on what DHS food to indulge in and which places to steer clear of. They also talk about the remodeling and expansions going on throughout Walt Disney World. đ DHS Dining YaysABC CommissaryBaseLine Tap HouseHollywood Brown Derby (restaurant)KRNR The Rock Station (food truck)Ogaâs CantinaWoody's Lunch BoxGet our Outer Rim sticker here â cheers!đ DHS Dining Nays50's Prime Time...
2025-07-22
41 min
Disney for Couples
đ Disney Date Night in Animal Kingdom's Asia | 7
Lindsay and Mike's Animal Kingdom date night in Asia includes liquid courage at the Thirsty River Bar before boarding Expedition Everest and indulging in Walt Disney World's best ice cream.Also DiscussedNewfound love for Animal Kingdom and its impressive landscapingRide timing for Expedition Everest to avoid long waitsChatGPT's not-great suggestions for a Disney news sectionđł Get our Tree of Life sticker here!Even More MentionsAMC movie theater at Disney SpringsAnadapur Ice Cream TruckDiscovery River TheaterFeathered Friends in Flight!Jammie Dodgers at The Crown and Crest gift shop...
2025-07-14
29 min
Disney for Couples
đ Holiday Magic or Madness? Vacationing in WDW on Xmas and NYE | 6
Hear what it was like to be in Walt Disney World on Christmas and New Yearâs Eve (and Halloween), including:A harrowing tale of being late to Cirque du Soleil on Christmas because Lindsay and Mike made some horrible assumptions about crowd levelsEpcotâs ridiculously amazing New Yearâs Eve bashDisney kinda doesnât celebrate Halloween at all unless youâre going to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyAlso DiscussedChef Art Smithâs restaurants in OrlandoDisney After Hours partiesDisney Springs holiday decorationsTaking impromptu WDW trips for the tiniest reasonsExtra Segmentsâ¨
2025-07-04
27 min
Disney for Couples
𼌠Healthy(ish) Eating at Epcot | 5
Lindsay and Mike discuss several healthy and healthy-ish eating options at Epcot, and youâll laugh at how many times they canât remember what something is called. đ Youâll also hear about Disney Worldâs exercise options in the Epcot area.đ Check out our Haunted Mansion Sticker Bundle and our Tower of Terror Sticker Bundle.Also DiscussedEating (or not eating) in the extreme heatDining at the Epcot festival standsDisney garbage pail historyHow our Disney vacation eating habits have changedGoing gluten-free and partially dairy-free at Disney WorldOrdering kids' meals instead of grown-up meals...
2025-06-27
40 min
Disney for Couples
đ Ride Recap: Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor | 4
Find out what it's like to be one of the crowd at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor show in Magic Kingdom, plus get an overview of the queue and how the attraction works.đ Get our Tomorrowland sticker bundle!Also DiscussedEpic Universe previewsGood fireworks viewing areas in Magic KingdomEven More MentionsDisney Dreamlight ValleyExtraterrorestrial Alien Encounter / Stitch's Great Escape!Frozen lemonadeThe Lunching PadPaging Mr. MorrowStar Tours in Walt Disney WorldStephen King (seriously)Tomorrowland Launch Depot gift shopTomorrowland SpeedwayTomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMoverExtra Segmentsâ¨...
2025-06-19
24 min
Disney for Couples
đ Disney World Challenge: PeopleMover Ride Crawl | 3
Lindsay and Mike have a new Disney World date night idea! Itâs the PeopleMover Crawl, and hereâs how it works: You arrive in Tomorrowland, ride the PeopleMover, then hit up all the attractions the PM runs through. Go crazy. đ Get our PeopleMover sticker here!The PeopleMover Crawl Rides (A to Z)Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger SpinMonsters, Inc. Laugh FloorSpace MountainTomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMoverWalt Disney's Carousel of ProgressAlso DiscussedMikeâs Hawaiian Holiday theme musicLightning Lane vs. no LL on our upcoming tripRide timing for low(er) wait t...
2025-06-12
19 min
Disney for Couples
â˛ď¸ Disney World 101: All About Disney Springs | 2
Does Disney Springs cost money? How big is Disney Springs? When is the best time to visit?Join Lindsay and Mike as they discuss everything you want to know about Disney Springs, including favorite shops and restaurants, the World of Disney souvenir shopping strategy, and how to use DS as a launching-off point for exploring Disney resorts. Also DiscussedDisney Springs entertainment options, incl. the Aerophile, AMC, Art Walk, Cirque du Soleil, and live music and performersRemembering the original Club Cool and Pleasure IslandThe best phone cases ever at the Marketplace Co-OpWhat w...
2025-06-06
43 min
Disney for Couples
đŤ Rookie Mistakes We Made at Epcot | 1
Lindsay and Mike are live from Walt Disney World! Join them as they dish about early vs. late arrival to the parks, Epcot rope drop hell and attempting to do Disney without Lightning Lanes. Also DiscussedApple Maps failsDisneyland rope dropEpcot rides that tell you how busy the park is that dayFeeling sad about not riding Cosmic RewindTiming strategies for the lowest ride wait timesEven More MentionsDisney Food BlogIncredi-Pass annual passSunshine SeasonsExtra Segments⨠Disney Thing of the Week: Fake Franceâs Garden Festi...
2025-06-04
23 min