Magical MeandEars
Honest Disney World vlogs, resort reviews, and practical travel guides for grown-ups. Magical MeandEars helps Gen X and Millennials find the magic without the madness through "no sugarcoating" reviews, lounge guides, and relaxed itineraries.
Hey there, Meanderers! I’m Ashley—a new Orlando local, lifelong Disney fan, and Gen X content creator. As a "recovering over-planner," I’m learning to travel slower and smarter, sharing real-world strategies to help you plan better trips without the burnout.
This channel is all about:
🌴 Resort reviews, room tours & chill planning tips
🍷 Lounge guides, adult-friendly experiences & hidden gems
🎢 Disney World (and beyond) with less rope drop, more relaxation
📸 Destination Deep-Dives beyond the parks
If you’re Gen X (or just Gen Exhausted) and want to meandear through this next chapter—one cocktail and chill itinerary at a time—you're in the right place.
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🎥 New video alert!
Honest question: is Raglan Road a must-do… or a bit of a tourist trap?
The live music and dancers were fantastic, but the food didn’t quite land for us so I broke it all down in my latest video.
👇 Watch & tell me what your experience has been
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I mentioned in the video that I wanted to see the Haunted Mansion tree during the day and I’m glad I did.
At night, it’s all mood.
In the daylight, it’s all story.
Which version do you gravitate toward?
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Is $50 enough for a full meal at Epcot? 🤔
Everyone says Disney food is expensive (and they aren't wrong). So I took $50 to the Festival of the Holidays to see if I could actually get full—drink and dessert included—without breaking the bank.
We found some winners... and one very weird strawberry bun. 🍓
Come see the full menu and the final receipt!
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I wandered over to Disney Springs “just for lunch”… and somehow ended up with waterfront views, sliders, a mojito, and a pistachio affogato that made me rethink my whole life. 😂
If you love easy, delicious Disney Springs food days, this one’s for you.
Come see what we tried at The Boathouse and Vivoli Il Gelato, and tell me YOUR go-to spot so I can keep adding to my ever-growing “must eat” list. 🍤🍨✨
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Today at Animal Kingdom felt… magical in a weird way.
Cold air, animals running around, and Pandora glowing long after closing time.
It honestly didn’t feel like a typical Disney day at all — in the best way.
If you need a peaceful little escape with a dash of “what is happening,” this is your vibe.
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🎥 New video alert! Link to watch is in the comments ⬇️
The holidays have already begun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and I couldn’t resist heading over to see what decorations are up just five days after Halloween! ✨
Hollywood and Sunset are twinkling and the holiday merch is rolling in fast. It’s not quite full Christmas yet, but the magic is definitely starting. 💫
Come wander with me through one of my favorite parks this time of year and see what’s new (and what’s missing 👀).
🎄 What’s your favorite thing about Hollywood Studios during the holidays?
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EPCOT after dark = calm, cocktails, and cosmic surprises. 🌌
I tried GEO-82’s caramelized leek martini (10/10 recommend), rode Cosmic Rewind, and ended the night with an unexpected bit of Disney magic.
🌙 Watch my new vlog here → https://youtu.be/4dq7tAFDnxo
What’s your go-to EPCOT night tradition?
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Sometimes the best Disney days are the ones with absolutely no plan.
I spent the day wandering Animal Kingdom, talking to the camera (finally 😅), and chasing good vibes — and it ended up being one of my favorite days ever.
🎥 Check it out → https://youtu.be/jibtRShpNGw
Do you prefer to plan every detail or just wing it when you’re at Disney?
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After a whirlwind of unpacking and settling in, I finally made it back into the parks — this time as a Florida resident! 🏰🌴
I hit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, tried out the new Beak & Barrel Pirates Lounge, rode Haunted Mansion (of course 😉), and wrapped it all up at the adults-only lounge inside Spaceship Earth.
That vlog will be out in the next few days...can’t wait to share my first adventure as a local with you all! 💫
👉 In the meantime, tell me: what’s the first thing you’d do if you moved to Orlando and could just pop over to Disney?
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Hey friends! 👋 I promise I haven’t vanished...I’m just in the middle of a huge move (and fighting off a summer cold 🤧), so videos have been a little slower to roll out. I’ll be back soon, but in the meantime… let’s have a little fun! 📦
Which video should I finish editing next?
🎶 A deep dive into Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (history + music + some zingers)
🍗 Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen in Pigeon Forge
🍔 Sunliner Diner in Pigeon Forge (retro vibes and jukebox burgers)
🏨 Disney’s Grand Destino Tower resort tour (Coronado Springs)
Your votes will help me decide what to work on first once things settle down...
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