The Colonel & the Kid Podcast - "Trippin' With Cat" - Orlando, FL Part 1
The Colonel & the Kid · Gregory L Heitmann
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Show Summary
Catalina Sandoval joins The Colonel & the Kid Podcast with host Greg Heitmann for her recurring segment...."Trippin' With Cat," a vacation review.
The Ultimate Travel & Experience Podcast: Disney, Universal & Road Trips
Dive into a behind-the-scenes look at a family trip to Disney World and Universal Studios, featuring personal stories, funny mishaps, and detailed park reviews. This episode also shares insights into travel logistics, favorite rides, food adventures, and travel tips.
In this episode:
- Catalina recounts her trip to Orlando, including travel prep, airport experiences, and overcoming a green chili mishap.
- Detailed breakdown of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Avatar, and Harry Potter attractions, with honest reviews and ride ratings.
- Exploring Universal Studios, including Marvel, Harry Potter, and classic rides like The Mummy & Simpsons Land.
- Food highlights including themed restaurants like Flame Tree Barbecue, Voodoo Doughnuts, and Toothsums Chocolate Emporium.
- Travel logistics: parking tips, ride wait times, and using fast passes effectively.
- Humorous anecdotes about trip mishaps, such as lost keys, hot tub issues, and hilarious late-night podcast recording struggles.
- Bonus: The importance of capturing memories through photos and the value of simple traditions like airport breakfast burritos.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome, intro to Catalina and the trip purpose02:04 - Trip background & travel prep chaos04:56 - Airport drop-offs and delayed start07:06 - Family introduced, podcast restart due to audio issues09:27 - Flying from Santa Fe to Orlando, layover details12:52 - Arrival in Orlando, Airbnb exploration17:01 - Day 1 at Animal Kingdom, rides and attractions overview20:36 - Exploring Everest, Africa safari, and themed zones30:14 - Food stops and restaurant reviews33:33 - Park ticket prices and food costs summary36:25 - Universal Studios day, Harry Potter, Marvel, and Simpsons Land45:44 - Dining and special merchandise, ride ratings56:33 - Day 4: Hagrid’s ride, Velocicoaster, and more attractions66:39 - Final dinner at Toothsums, Lenten food reflections, and trip wrap-up73:08 - Podcast wrap-up, future plans, merch ideas, and closing thoughts
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