The Family Vacationer

Rob and Danny take a look at Las Vegas and consider it as a family travel destination. Yes or no? There is a surprising amount of family activities in Sin City, but that is obviously not the only consideration. Can a city marketed for its excesses be a family destination? Listen and decide. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23091574)

Hello everyone and welcome to show number six of the family vacation, on this episode we're talking about traveling by RV. We'll get you all the insight information, tips and tricks for a successful road trip and we'll interview the Williams family who take regular trips by RV with their two boys, ages 10 and five and still managed to maintain their sanity. That's all coming up on this episode of the family vacationer right now. I'm Rob and I'm Danny and welcome to the family vacation or if you're an RV traveler or you've ever considered traveling about RV, this is your episode. RV travel is a rapidly growing trend across the US with more and more people selling their homes in favor of a mobile permanent residence that allows them to set out on a permanent site seeing adventure. But even if you're not wanting a permanent change, RV travel is great for hitting the road with a plan or just playing it by ear. And so they were talking about how to make the most out of your RV vacation. So, Rob, my question is, have you ever traveled in an RV? I have Dan. We had, we had an RV as a young teenager. I think it was, I don't remember a lot of the trips What about you? I've never owned one, but I have been able to travel in one a little bit. You know, I've done a few hours here. I actually stayed overnight and in one several times and they're really cool. But I mean this is a growing trend, man. People are selling their homes and doing this. It's just really getting to be popular. It seems like every time I turn around I'm hearing about somebody else that has just sold everything and hit the road. Okay. So we thought we'd bring in the experts for RV travel. Today we have with us, Rick and Mitzi Williams. Rick and Mitzi have an RV and they travel every year to multiple destinations where their two boys ages 10 and five and best of all, they make lots and lots of memories. Ric and Mitzi welcome to the show. Thank you. Glad to be here. Okay, so let's start with what got you guys interested in RV travel? I think just enjoying traveling to start off with early on in our marriage we figured out that we could tolerate riding in the car together for extended periods of time without needing to see a counselor afterward. Yeah. We figured out, most people can't do that. I guess it was a strong marriage, which is really cool. And then not too long after we got married, we got our first camper and we figured out, Hey, it's even cooler to travel when you've got a kitchen and a bathroom behind you. And then we moved up to the motor home. It's even closer to you. So it just makes things easier. Yeah. So we've, we've experimented through, I think now for campers at various sizes and types, but, uh, the motor home, once we decided we were going to take long trips with two boys, um, and then, you know, the woman's side of me loves the fact that I know who last cleaned the bathroom. I know that those are my sheets. I know when the sheets were washed, I know who cleaned the kitchen, things like that. So just, that's kind of the, the mom slash wife part of me that likes kind of controlling that part of our travel too. So. So tell us about your RV. What all does it have on it? For more on the show....listen to the episode! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23091574)

We talk to Paul Price about his experiences visiting Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando. Information on Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party HERE Information on HHR 29 HERE Pictures from both events, click HERE to be taken over to our Instagram page @thefamilyvacationer.live I would love to help you plan your next vacation! Please click HERE and let's get started planning your next vacation today! Halloween or otherwise. You can also contact me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23091574)

On a recent trip to Universal Studios, Rob interviewed Lynette Granger, a travel industry sales representative to talk about some of the exciting things happening at the resort. For more park information on Universal Studios Orlando, contact your local travel agent or click here https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/usEndless Summer resort information here https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/places-to-stay/universals-endless-summer-resortHalloween Horror Nights information here https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/events/halloween-horror-nightsOur website and social media pages are powered by Koinology. https://koinology.com/If you need help planning your next vacation, please click on this address and fill out the travel questions and we can start planning your vacation today! My travel agent services are always free to my clients! https://thefamilyvacationer.live/travel-questions/Pictures from my tour of some of the Universal Studios Orlando resorts here https://www.instagram.com/thefamilyvacationer/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23091574)

So, Disney really is a huge subject. We will dive a little deeper on the different pieces to a Disney vacation at different times with this podcast, but now we’re focusing on the next two years. 2021 is the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and there are a ton of projects, big and small, going on around the resort. In this podcast, we hit major projects that are ongoing as the entertainment giant prepares for the anniversary celebration. We made light of the recent violent incidents at the Disney Parks on both coasts, but it’s truly sad that these things happen. It’s sometimes easier to laugh at these things because it’s surreal. We strongly condemn both occurrences. Obviously, both are against the very essence of why Walt built Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The fight at Disneyland was especially sad because it involved violence against women, the elderly, and family violence. None of that is ever ok. On to the episode. Here is what was covered in today’s episode: Epcot: Ratatouille Ride Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Reimagination of Epcot Entrance Hollywood Studios: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars Hotel Magic Kingdom: Tron Rollercoaster Resort Renovations New Resorts Gondola System Important things to remember about planning a Disney vacation: Resort (Room Only) reservations up to 499 days out Dining reservations up to 180 days out Fast Pass reservations up to 60 days out Mobile Ordering in the parks Play app for use in the parks Disney Dining Epcot Festivals Mickey’s Not so Scary, Mickey’s Christmas party. Again, we’ll cover Disney quite a bit in this podcast. Make sure and subscribe to see what we’ll cover next! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23091574)

Danny and I are excited to talk travel with you! The whole purpose of this podcast is to present you with information on new and exciting ways to take on family travel. We also hope to tell some stories along the way from families just like yours. So, the show notes will not be a verbatim transcription of what’s in each episode. Instead, think of it as the Cliff’s Notes version of the podcast. Some of you may have to google that and that’s ok! =) We’re going to have a lot of fun in this space and we hope you will, too. We know we’re going to goof up from time to time, we hope that you’ll hang in there with us for a while. Please subscribe to the podcast so that you can make sure and get the podcast every other week when they drop! Danny and I were in a band together a lifetime ago. Dan is a Spanish teacher and has another podcast and a YouTube channel where he helps people learn Spanish, English, and French. Check him out here. The Language Tutor is also the sponsor of this podcast, so please check him out! I also want to send a huge thank you to Kevin Gilbert and Koinology for his assistance with our website. Check out Koinology. Here is a list of the travel gadgets covered in this episode. Electronics Organizer, Jelly Comb Laptop Sleeve Electronic Accessories Travel Gadgets Carry Case for 13-14in Laptop, New MacBook, iPad 12.9’’, Cables, Power Bank and More (Black and Gray) $25.99 Amazon YAMIU Packing Cubes 7-Pcs Travel Organizer Accessories with Shoe Bag & 2 Toiletry Bags(Black) $19.86 Amazon Black Light UV Flashlight UV Light,Vansky Blacklight 12 LED Ultraviolet Urine Detector For Dog/Cat/Pet Urine & Dry Stains and Bed Bug On Carpets/Rugs/Floor,Matching with Pet Odor Eliminator $7.99 Amazon TwistieMag Strong Magnetic Silicone Twist Ties - Multi Color 10 Pack for Men & Women - Unique Gadgets for Cable Management and Organization, Hanging & Holding Stuff, Fidgeting, or Just for Fun $19.98 Amazon Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale, Portable Handheld Baggage Scale for Travel, Suitcase Scale with Rubber Paint, Temperature Sensor, 110 Pounds, Battery Included $10.89 Amazon Anker PowerCore II 20000, 20100mAh Portable Charger with Dual USB Ports, PowerIQ 2.0 (up to 18W Output) Power Bank, Fast Charging for iPhone, Samsung and More (Compatible with Quick Charge Devices) $59.99 Amazon NTONPOWER 3-Port USB Power Strip with 2 Outlets Wrap Winder Design Mini Travel Charger with Right Angle Flat Plug and 15 inches Short Extension Cord for Nightstand Conference Center Library - Black $16.99 Hey, look, Dan didn’t make these up! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23091574)

On this episode, we're going to talk to Amy, Keith, and Azilee Richardson. The Richardson's just got back from a three-week vacation to beautiful New Zealand. Stick around and hear all about the "Land of the Long White Cloud". Fun Facts about New Zealand: rugby is the national sport. The clearest lake in the world is Nelson's blue lake with the visibility up to 80 meters deep. Wellington is the southernmost capital city in the world, and there are nine sheep per each person making it the highest sheep to person ratio in the world. New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote all the way back in 1893 wow. And no matter where you live in New Zealand, you're never more than 128 kilometers from the seaside. All but one scene. The Lord of the Rings movies were shot in New Zealand. Listen now to hear all about the Richardson's three-week adventure! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23091574)