We Did This to Ourselves is a Disney podcast from Jon and Stefanie, a married couple from Ohio with two teens and a thousand opinions. What started as a “we’ll probably only go once” family vacation turned into being casually obsessed. And now we’re spending our evenings ranking dark rides, rewatching Beauty and the Beast, and playing Disney soundtracks in the kitchen like it’s totally normal. And we know we're not alone. From the parks to the playlists, the movies to the Mickey bars, we’re ...
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Jon And Stef Married Casually Obsessed With Disney Podcasts
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011. Disney in the 90s: Movies, Music, and Magic
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The 90s weren’t just about neon scrunchies and boy bands. They were Disney’s golden age. In this episode, we dive into the movies and soundtracks that defined the decade, from unforgettable opening scenes (Circle of Life still gives us chills) to the bangers we still scream-sing in the car. We’ll talk forgotten gems, the best 90s soundtracks, and t…
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We’ve said it before but we’re here to eat our words. In this episode, we revisit some of our Disney hot takes that didn’t age well. From rides we once skipped to snacks we swore weren’t worth it, we’re breaking down the opinions that flipped after a more trips. Because sometimes Disney proves you wrong and sometimes you just needed to give Country…
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009. What If Fantasy Football Was Disney World?
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It’s draft day on the porch — but instead of quarterbacks and kickers, we’re picking Dole Whip, Guardians, and quick service spots. In this episode, we put Disney World through the lens of a fantasy football draft, building our own “Top 3” rosters of rides, snacks, and more. Who makes the first-round pick? Who gets stuck with the turkey leg? And wh…
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008. The Art of Dodging Disney Lines (with Lightning Lanes)
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Think you can outsmart the wait times at Disney World? We’re putting our Lightning Lane strategy to the test. From booking on the app before your morning coffee to modifying during the day, we share what worked, what didn’t, and why we’ll still never wait 15 minutes for Under the Sea in Magic Kingdom. Plus, we reveal a little-talked-about tool that…
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Want to stay at a deluxe Disney resort without selling a kidney? In this episode, we break down how we use the DVC Rental Store to book amazing stays for less — from finding availability to what to expect when you check in. We share our own experiences, tips for first-timers, and the pros and cons you should know before renting points. And while we…
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We’re back from our Disney trip... and deep in the post-vacation reflection. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to come down from the Disney high. The weird things we miss, the things we definitely don’t, and how quickly we found ourselves watching fireworks videos and texting about future trips. Plus: We anticipate the new book Disney A…
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005. Disney Departures and Progressive Dinners
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It’s the final stretch of our June Disney trip—and we went out in true We Did This to Ourselves fashion: sweaty and slightly overdressed. In this episode, we’re recapping our last day at Magic Kingdom, an eventful resort day, and a farewell tour that included trivia games, popcorn, and a progressive dinner across the Monorail and BoardWalk. We talk…
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004. From Galaxy's Edge to French Ice Cream
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This week, we’re tackling our Hollywood Studios and EPCOT days — where the snacks were strong, the heat was stronger, and our strategies mostly held up. We talk about what happens when two major rides go down, the disappointment of the Wookie Cookie, and our very first spin on Cosmic Rewind. Plus: a walk through the France pavilion, a MuppetVision …
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003. We’re Back...and Slightly More Competent
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We’re back at Disney World—and slightly more competent this time. In this episode, we kick off our most recent family trip with stories from our arrival day, our stay at Wilderness Lodge (yes, it lives up to the hype), our first Magic Kingdom day, and why your kids are flipping out in Disney World. We also reflect on how this trip felt different fr…
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This was supposed to be a one-and-done trip. You know—make the memories, take the photos, never go back. In this episode, we’re rewinding to our very first family trip to Disney World. How it got delayed (thanks, pandemic), what we thought we were getting into, and how it somehow turned us into people who now have a Disney podcast. We’re sharing th…
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We didn’t mean to become Disney people. But then we planned the trip. Paid for the trip. Walked 14 miles in 94-degree heat to ride Rise of the Resistance—and somewhere along the way, we became casually obsessed. In our very first episode, we (Jon and Stef) introduce ourselves, talk about how two moderately skeptical Ohio parents turned into slightl…
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