{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/692f66d9d6bc23eda20eecd8/697c82d51a0c6114b8883fd3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep3 Disney vs. Efteling: The Ultimate Theme Park Battle 🎢 + The Holiday We’ve Taken for 30","description":"<p><br></p><p>We are back for Episode 3 and beating the February blues!&nbsp;After a chaotic start to the year juggling kids' activities and work, April and Aoife are sitting down to debate the heavyweights of European family travel.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, April shares her recent New Year's trip to&nbsp;<strong>Efteling</strong>&nbsp;in the Netherlands. Is it really a budget-friendly alternative to Disney?&nbsp;We discuss the fairytale forest that inspired Walt Disney himself&nbsp;, the surprising lack of queues in winter&nbsp;, and a cautionary tale about a&nbsp;<strong>very</strong>&nbsp;expensive bottle of water.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, Aoife reveals how she convinced her \"Disney-allergic\" husband to visit&nbsp;<strong>Disneyland Paris</strong>.&nbsp;She breaks down her \"hack\" for a stress-free trip: taking the ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg in an executive suite&nbsp;and staying in the Davy Crockett cabins for that crucial Magic Hour access.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Plus, our Question of the Week:</strong>&nbsp;<em>\"Is there anywhere in the world you would go back to over and over?\"</em>.&nbsp;Aoife opens up about her family’s deep connection to&nbsp;<strong>Barbados</strong>&nbsp;dating back to 1977&nbsp;, while April tries to figure out how to finance another dream Christmas trip to&nbsp;<strong>Orlando</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Pack your bags (and your snacks)—it’s time for Two Gas Tickets to Anywhere!</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>🗓️ New episodes drop every Thursday!</strong></h3><h3><br></h3><p><br></p><h3><strong>⏱️ Chapter Timings</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong>&nbsp;– Welcome Back: The struggle of the January juggle.</li><li><strong>01:30</strong>&nbsp;– Words of the Year: April chooses \"Prevention\" &amp; Aoife forgets hers!.</li><li><strong>03:22</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<strong>April’s Trip:</strong>&nbsp;Inside Efteling, the Dutch fairytale theme park.</li><li><strong>04:30</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<strong>Aoife’s Trip:</strong>&nbsp;How to do Disneyland Paris if you hate flying (The Ferry Hack).</li><li><strong>08:00</strong>&nbsp;– Emily in Paris vibes: Combining Disney with the Eiffel Tower.</li><li><strong>12:45</strong>&nbsp;– Did Efteling inspire Walt Disney?.</li><li><strong>14:50</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<strong>The Comparison:</strong>&nbsp;Costs, crowds, and sensory-friendly options.</li><li><strong>18:40</strong>&nbsp;– The €7.50 Water Bottle Incident.</li><li><strong>21:40</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<strong>Question of the Week:</strong>&nbsp;The destinations we return to forever.</li><li><strong>22:00</strong>&nbsp;– Aoife’s love letter to Barbados &amp; the Irish connection.</li><li><strong>26:30</strong>&nbsp;– April’s Orlando obsession &amp; the Santa dilemma.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Show Notes</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Destinations Mentioned:</strong></li><li><strong>Efteling (Netherlands):</strong>&nbsp;The \"Winter Efteling\" experience and the new Grand Hotel.</li><li><strong>Disneyland Paris:</strong>&nbsp;Staying at the Davy Crockett Ranch for free parking and Magic Hours.</li><li><strong>Barbados:</strong>&nbsp;The Cassina Beach Club and the island's Irish history.</li><li><strong>Paris:</strong>&nbsp;Doing a Tuk-Tuk tour of the city.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Travel Tips:</strong></li><li><strong>Ferry Travel:</strong>&nbsp;Irish Ferries from Dublin to Cherbourg for a relaxed start.</li><li><strong>Flights:</strong>&nbsp;Ryanair/Aer Lingus into Eindhoven or Amsterdam for Efteling.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a trip! See you next Thursday.</strong>&nbsp;🎙️</p>","author_name":"Two Gas Tickets To Anywhere"}