Show Notes – Hey Hannah Podcast
Episode Title: Disney World with Kids: Our Honest Review of Rides, Character Dining & Park Favorites (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our Disney vacation recap, I’m sharing our favorite park experiences from our recent Disney World trip with the boys! From thrill rides and character dining to fireworks and practical family tips, this episode is packed with honest thoughts to help parents planning their own Disney vacation.

We visited Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT, and I’m breaking down what we loved, what surprised us, and what we’d recommend for families traveling with kids.

✨ Our favorite rides at Hollywood Studios
✨ Why Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster was a surprise family favorite
✨ Honest review of Tower of Terror with kids
✨ Why Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a must-do
✨ Ronto Wrap review — worth trying?
✨ Hollywood & Vine character dining experience
✨ Character meet-and-greets (including Darth Vader!)
✨ Why I don’t consider Hollywood Studios a full-day park

✨ Magic Kingdom highlights
✨ TRON Lightcycle / Run review
✨ Was the Magic Kingdom Dessert Party worth it?
✨ Tips for fireworks viewing with kids

✨ EPCOT favorites
✨ Why staying at BoardWalk makes EPCOT even better
✨ The famous Disney “Birkin” bag review
✨ Maple popcorn (yes, it deserves its own mention!)
✨ Garden Grill character dining review
✨ Why Garden Grill became one of our favorite meals

🍴 Ronto Wrap
🍴 Hollywood & Vine
🍴 Garden Grill
🍿 Maple Popcorn at EPCOT
🍿 Blue Popcorn at Hollywood Studios

• Plan ahead—but don’t overplan

• Prioritize your family’s must-do experiences

• Character dining can be worth the splurge

• Special add-ons can reduce stress with kids

• Leave room for spontaneous magic

Sometimes the best Disney memories aren’t the big-ticket rides—they’re the unexpected moments: late-night swimming, character interactions, and watching your kids experience pure joy.

• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

• Hollywood Studios

• Magic Kingdom

• EPCOT

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

• Tower of Terror

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

• TRON Lightcycle / Run

• Hollywood & Vine

• Garden Grill

• Magic Kingdom Dessert Party

🎧 Next Episode: Disney Tips, Hacks & What I’d Do Differently Next Time

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