In this episode, we dive into our full review of Utopia of the Seas, from its dining options and cabin designs to onboard activities, pools, and entertainment. How does this mega-ship compare to the magic of sailing with Disney? Whether you’re a loyal Disney cruiser or considering a Royal Caribbean adventure, we break down everything you need to kn…

We're headed to Tokyo Disneyland in spring 2025 and trying to make sense of all of the options has been A LOT. In this episode we break down the basics of how to experience both Disneyland and DisneySea, booking vacation packages and hotels, and why some options may be better than others. NOTES:We did get a few things wrong with the new vacation pa…

Is Disney’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass the ultimate way to skip long lines or just another costly add-on? In this episode, we dive deep into Disney’s new Multi Pass system, breaking down how it works, who it’s for, and if it’s worth the price. We’ll compare it to the old Genie+ system, discuss the business behind Disney’s decisions, and explore tips…

Are you first in line to ride a new ride, or buy the latest iPhone, or play the newest game? You may be an early adopter! In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of being an early adopter, how our willingness to try new things has shifted over time, and how valuable early adopters can make or break something really groundbreaking - like Galac…

We recently visited Nashville to complete all of the rooms The Escape Game has to offer and they offered us a tour of their headquarters, The Adventure Factory! We loved seeing everything that went into storyboarding, designing, and installing these rooms so we sat down with the Senior Manager of Install, Ricky Timmons of The Escape Game, to explai…

Wowza! There was a LOT of theme park news announced at D23 2024! Some of it was confirming blue sky ideas aka "on the horizon", and some came completely out of left field. We give our opinions on all of the changes, what it means for the parks, and how we're embracing the changes that may replace some of our favorite parts of the parks. SHOP OUR TR…

Ever wonder how Mosh Eisley came to be and what goes on behind the scenes? We talk to our Mosh partner, Nick Ghanbarian from Bayside and the Thank the Maker podcast, about the history of Mosh Eisley, how it's improved and grown into Grogu crowdsurfing, the series of unfortunate events that led up to the San Diego event, and what's next. http://link…

What is an immersive experience and what impact could it have on you? We had the absolute honor of discussing this with Mikhael Tara Garver, who is the founder of Culture House Immersive and was the Director of Immersive Experience of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. She dives into her background with creating immersive interactions, why it’s i…

No matter what franchise you love, you’re bound to have different opinions than other people in that fandom…and that’s okay. We talk with our friend Isabella Kayolan (aka Isabella Amidala) about her career as a Star Wars content creator, what happened when the fandom turned their negativity on her, and how she turned that negative into the best pos…

We were among the first guests to visit Disney Cruise Line's newest island destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! We discuss what it was like as a family with young kids visiting the island and some things you may want to consider - the long walk to the island, what to bring (or not to bring), and planning out your day to take advantage of a…

Summer vacations are upon us and we're taking it back to the good ol' days of roadtripping to see national landmarks...with a twist. What if there was a Mt. Rushmore in the Star Wars galaxy? Who would be up there? We go head-to-head to build the ultimate founding figures of the galaxy. Who would you include in your Star Wars version of Mt. Rushmore…

Ever been to a comic convention and wanted to experience more camaraderie? Perhaps you voyaged aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and long for other experiences to connect closely with fellow fans? We sit down with our friend and spooky pro Aaron Sagers (from Netflix’s 28 Days Haunted, and Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught on Camera) to talk a…

Sara hurt her neck trying to milk a wild Bantha so Steven takes the reigns in this episode. He sits down with our good friend, Dan-O from The Dan-O Channel to talk about becoming a content creator, what to do when you feel pigeon-holed, and pivoting to making new content that brings you joy. GAIN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS ON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon…

Did you know there are scavenger hunts and interactive games at each of the Walt Disney World parks? They aren't advertised very well so we're breaking each of them down in this episode, from the defunct Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom to the Ducktales World Showcase Adventures and even the Seek and Find at Disneyland's Star Wars Seasons of the Forc…

Curious about what's it's really like to do a VIP Tour at Walt Disney World? We got to do a "plaid vest" tour recently with a big group of people and we're breaking down the rides we rode, the wrinkles we encountered, and if it's really worth the cost for you and your crew. Join us as we deep dive into Disney VIP Tours! GAIN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SC…

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is closed but it left behind an even bigger legacy than Disney could have ever anticipated. We recently journeyed with over 200 Starcruiser fans on the Disney Wish to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Halcyon opening and one thing was very evident - Starcruiser fans still crave a space to get together (as one)…

Have you heard of third spaces? They've evolved from what they used to be, thanks to the shutdown. We explore what a traditional third space is, how the shutdown erased and then reinvented them, and why it is so critical that YOU have a third space to call your own. GAIN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS ON: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Sara sailed on the inaugural sailing of the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, and she’s back to tell us all about it. From Thrill Island to Chill Island, the entertainment, and of course the drink package. Come along while she breaks down what made the inaugural voyage so special and what you can expect if you sail on…

Have you ever wondered what it is about your favorite stores, companies, or--ahem, theme parks-- that keeps you coming back for more? It's usually not the products they're selling. We explore this across multiple companies like Chick-Fil-A, Buc-ees, Amazon, Apple, and the Disney Parks that disrupted their industries with one simple thing--excellent…

We took a month off to revamp the podcast and now we’re back! We talk about what we did in our time off, including the studio updates, how we fared on our 2023 intentions/resolutions, and what we have in store for 2024.GAIN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS www.patreon.com/PrincessandScoundrel CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Stressing about the holidays? Us too. In this episode, we talk about why gift giving seems so much harder now in this digital age, the pressures we put on ourselves to do ALL the holiday traditions, and putting the season back into perspective...oh, and why Thanksgiving is the best. CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

We talk with our friend, Peter Sciretta from @OrdinaryAdventures, about the difficult task of retelling the story of the now-closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Their recently released 4-hour video is the closest thing we have to the full story but there’s still so much that didn’t make the cut. We also discuss other formats that could be used …

In this "everything in between" episode, we discuss all the ways to celebrate the Spooky Season aka Halloween. We talk about haunted houses, scary movies, couple costumes (we have THOUGHTS there), Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Oogie Boogie Bash, and our very first visit to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

We reached out to the Starcruiser community to learn how the Halcyon changed your life. Did you learn a new craft or start a business? Did you gain new friends or confidence? We discuss this along our friends and community members, Martin and Kristine from Heroes of the Halcyon. Join the Galaxy’s Edge/Starcruiser community and read more of these st…

We switch things up and play 20 Questions: Walt Disney World Edition! We each selected three things frrom Disney World that the other person had to guess and the game quickly turned competitive. Play along and see if you can guess the right answer before we do! CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INTER…

With the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser closing at the end of September, we discuss the void it will create for Starcruiser fans in the Disney Parks. Will they bring back Star Wars attractions they use to have in the park? Will they add something new to the parks to allow guests to immerse and play even more? Or will Starcruiser fans start going e…

We talk to our good friend @Dan-O from The Dan-O Channel about the differences in the difference theme park bands: Power-Up Bands from Super Nintendo World, MagicBand+ and MagicBand 2 from the Disney Parks, and Magic Mobile. We discuss price, set up, ease of use, and functionality. Which do you think is best? AFFILIATE LINKS* MENTIONED IN THIS EPIS…

We visited Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood for the first time ! We're spilling all of the details on if Early Entry is worth it and what to prioritize if you want to accomplish everything in the new land. CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book wit…

We attended San Diego Comic Con for the first time! Since we were new to the SDCC world, we sit down with our friends, Martin and Kristine from Heroes of the Halcyon, who are SDCC veterans to walk us through all of the elements of attending the con. We even talk to them about being on their first SDCC panel this year! Find their podcast/channel her…

We talk to our friend and Disney tips guru, Serena Lyn, from Living by Disney about what it takes to turn your hobby into a business. She walks us through how she was compelled to start sharing tips and tricks online, the surreal moments she's had along the way, and how to keep going when the hustle feels hard. Serena elaborates on the advice share…

Looking for immersive experiences near you? We dive into the immersive experiences that we love: escape rooms! We explore our history with escape rooms, the new Great Movie Escape at Universal Studios Orlando, and our time at Omega Mart by Meow Wolf in Las Vegas.Links: theory11 Box ONE Board Game Presented by Neil Patrick Harris (affiliate link)htt…

We went on our first (real) cruise aboard the Disney Wish! We had a lot of hesitations about taking a cruise which we lay out in this video, along with the highs and lows of our full cruise experience and whether or not we will cruise again. CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book with S…

Disney recently announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser would have its final sailing on September 28, 2023. We discuss what the booking process was like for each of the "drops" and how even we were shocked by this final date drop. Watch the livestream for our full thoughts about the Starcruiser closure:https://www.youtube.com/live/1f1dOO…

We organized one of the largest groups to journey on the Galactic Starcruiser and the energy around the ship was ELECTRIC. We discuss the lead-up to the voyage, including some struggles we had, along with the extra magic that the fellow passengers, crew, and cast brought along. CONNECT WITH US! ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ INTERESTED IN BOOKING A …

Is it possible to make Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser more attainable to the masses? Or maybe there's a way to enhance Galaxy's Edge? We discuss both including bringing back the Trials of the Jedi temple, more characters in Batuu, and a Star Wars-version of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! Join our Facebook groups here: https://linktr.ee/galacticbound CO…

We took to our Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Facebook groups to see what wishlist items or areas you thought the Halcyon could improve upon. We discuss the cabins, MagicBand+, the characters (more droids!), costuming, and the biggest area for improvement - MERCH!Join our Facebook groups here: https://linktr.ee/galacticbound CONNECT WITH US! ⁠Inst…

We went to Walt Disney World during spring break this year and went in fulling expecting to just survive but it ended up being our best trip yet! We discuss things you can do at the parks that don't have wait times, things to do outside of the theme parks to entertain you and the family, and our pro tips for reducing wait times for those popular ri…

We talk to our good friends, Adam Russell (from Story of the Year) and his wife Jill, about their recent trip to Walt Disney World and how that's spurred a cross-country move to be closer to the Mouse. CONNECT WITH US! ⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ INTERESTED IN BOOKING A TRIP WITH SARA? ⁠Book with Sara⁠ If you like the RSVLTS gear you see us wearing occas…

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has officially been open for a year and we're reviewing all of the things that have changed since it debuted: new offerings, cancelled voyages, story changes and more. CONNECT WITH US! Instagram TikTok INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MAY 3RD VOYAGE? Book with Sara If you like the RSVLTS gear you see us wearing occasionally…

If you're planning a Walt Disney World trip and trying to figure out which resort to stay at, this is the episode for you! We discuss the differences of the pools, transportation, location and food of the Value, Moderate, and Deluxe resort types and why the absence of one particular food could sway your decision on one Deluxe resort. CONNECT WITH U…

We have a "friendly" debate with our friend @Dan-O about the differences between Batuu-West and Batuu-East - there's talks of food, characters, merch, and who has the best third entrance. CONNECT WITH US! Instagram TikTok INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? Book with Sara If you like the RSVLTS gear you see us wearing occasionally in our videos, c…

We take a look at the changes that have been made since Bob Iger has returned as Disney CEO and discuss if there is real or perceived value behind each one. These include the opening date for TRON, Character returns to Magic Kingdom, and the lastest Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser promo. Shout out to our fellow Carry on the Magic travel agent, Mira…

We explain why we don't set resolutions and what we do instead to set ourselves up for growth in the new year. We also explain what areas we want to focus on for 2023. CONNECT WITH US! Instagram TikTok INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? Book with Sara If you like the RSVLTS gear you see us wearing occasionally in our videos, check out their fanta…

Come along with us as we discuss our Top 3 moments of 2022! CONNECT WITH US! ttps://www.instagram.com/princessandscoundrelshow/ INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? Book with Sara - https://linktr.ee/sarajaymac If you like the RSVLTS gear you see us wearing occasionally in our videos, check out their fantastic Star Wars, Disney and other collection…

We're making our Disney wish list and checking it twice. We discuss the top ten most expensive Disney Park souvenirs and their budget-friendly alternatives. Check out the Ord-ament Project over at: https://www.instagram.com/hondosupply/ CONNECT WITH US! ttps://www.instagram.com/princessandscoundrelshow/ INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? Book wit…

Is Starcruiser closing? Has your Disney vacation lost its value? We discuss what the latest Disney news means for the parks and potential plans for the future. CONNECT WITH US! Instagram - @princessandscoundrelshow INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? Book with Sara - https://linktr.ee/sarajaymac If you like the RSVLTS gear you see us wearing occas…

We talk to Mike Forester from our sister podcast, Armor Party, in a head-to-head discussion about Disney costuming versus cosplaying and where each group stacks up in terms of accuracy, quality, and creative freedom. Want to learn more about the ORD-AMENT PROJECT Mike is running? Check out https://www.instagram.com/hondosupply CONNECT WITH US! http…

SPOILER-FREE: We crowdsourced people’s biggest Galactic Starcruiser regrets and how to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes. These answers will really surprise you! Interested in joining some of these Facebook groups? Check them out below! Galactic Starcruiser Tips and Planning: For general Starcruiser information. https://www.facebook.com/group…

We dive deep into why your last vacation to the Disney parks wasn't as perfect as you were hoping. Is it Disney's doing? Is it your fault? Or is social media to blame?CONNECT WITH US! Instagram - @princessandscoundrelshow INTERESTED IN BOOKING A DISNEY TRIP? Book with Sara - https://linktr.ee/sarajaymac Check out RSVLTS for their fantastic Star War…

Are IPs overtaking the Disney Parks? We discuss the latest news to come out of D23 Expo 2022 and the history of intellectual properties at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney California Adventure, and other Disney parks around the world.CONNECT WITH US! Instagram - @princessandscoundrelshow Tiktok - @princessandscoundrel INTERESTED IN BOOKING A D…