“We Never Had Time for the Pool” — Full Stink Disney World Couples Trip with Kayleen – Ep. 669

Hey Disney Geeks!
This week, Curtis is joined once again by one of our favorite members of the Geekin’ family — Kayleen — as she shares a Walt Disney World trip report from a rare just-the-two-of-them Disney vacation with her husband Scott.
This trip had a little bit of everything we love around here…
Rope drop strategy
Split-stay resort talk
Disney food and drinks
Animal Kingdom stories
Magic Kingdom nostalgia
Lounge reviews
And that classic Disney Geek energy where “relaxing” somehow still means walking 10 miles a day.
Kayleen and Scott stayed at both Old Key West and Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village, tried several new experiences, and packed a TON into this couples getaway.
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In This Episode
Split Stay at Old Key West & Animal Kingdom Lodge
Kayleen shares thoughts on both resorts and why she and Scott wanted to try somewhere new this trip.
Highlights include:
The laid-back Old Key West vibe
Boat access to Disney Springs
Exploring both Kidani Village and Jambo House
Savannah-view room experiences
Why Animal Kingdom Lodge continues to impress Disney fans
And yes…
The debate continues:
How do you even PICK a favorite Disney resort anymore?
Animal Kingdom Adventures
This episode includes a really fun Animal Kingdom conversation featuring:
Active animals during a late-afternoon safari
Lions out on the rocks
Giraffes walking directly down the safari path
First impressions of Zootopia Together
Thoughts on Disney attraction re-themes and updates
Nomad Lounge hype finally becoming reality
Kayleen also shares a fantastic first visit to Nomad Lounge, including:
Churros
Wings
Great drinks
Excellent Cast Member interactions
And why the wait was absolutely worth it
Hardcore Magic Kingdom Strategy
Kayleen and Scott are NOT the “sleep in and relax” Disney couple.
These two are:
First bus people
Rope drop people
Lightning Lane people
“Let’s cross the park four times today” people
Their Magic Kingdom strategy includes:
Rope dropping Space Mountain
Pirates multiple times
Haunted Mansion multiple times
Tron via Lightning Lane
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
And averaging roughly TEN MILES of walking per day
That’s elite Disney Geek behavior right there.
Disney Food & Drinks Talk
As always… we geek out HARD over food.
This episode includes discussion about:
Summer House on the Lake
Lavender Haze cocktails
Tilefish specials
Boma
Wailulu
Pecos Bill
Columbia Harbor House lobster rolls
Flower & Garden snacks
And planning your meals around future meals because… yes… that’s what Disney Geeks do.
The Heart of the Episode
What makes this episode especially fun is hearing how Disney changes during a couples-only trip.
It’s slower in some ways…
Faster in others…
And full of those little moments where longtime Disney fans realize:
“Yep… this is OUR kind of Disney trip.”
There’s also a lot of nostalgia here…
From Main Street feelings…
To memories of early Disney vacations…
To conversations about classic attractions and reimagined favorites.
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