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Designed for Adventure is a practical family travel and parenting podcast about planning meaningful experiences — from Disney trips and destination races to museum day trips and everyday adventures — without losing yourself or your sanity.
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15 Years of runDisney: Essential Tips, Corral Hacks, and Race Day Secrets (opens the original)
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In this episode of Designed for Adventure , Ellie and her mom return to share their ultimate insider guide to surviving and thriving during a runDisney weekend. Drawing from 15 years and 11 race weekends of experience, they cover critical logistics every runner needs to know—from navigating unexpected flight delays to beating the dreaded "balloon ladies". Key Highlights: The 2-Day Arrival Rule: Why you should always fly in at least two days before your race to account for travel delays, weather
Sparkle, Sweat, and Safety Pins: The Ultimate runDisney Costume Guide (opens the original)
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In this episode of Designed for Adventure , Jesse is sitting this one out as Ellie welcomes her favorite running partner—her mom, Nana—to the show. Together, they look back at 15 years of running Disney races together across 13 different race weekends to share their best secrets, hacks, and lessons learned from designing and running in various costumes. From the genius method of securing Mickey ears to the painful reality of scratchy tutus, this episode is a must-listen for anyone planning to dr
Coasters, Waiting in Lines, and Delayed Gratification: Navigating Amusement Parks with Kids (opens the original)
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In this episode of Designed for Adventure , Ellie and Jesse dive into the sensory-rich, thrilling world of amusement parks with young kids. While Ellie grew up running from ride to ride at Cedar Point, Jesse’s rural Missouri childhood looked a bit different, leading to some hilarious family compromises. Together, they break down why amusement parks are more than just a day of fun—they are actual learning environments where kids can build independence, conquer fears, learn patience, and even prac
Chief Chaos Coordinator: Lessons from a Stay-at-Home Dad (opens the original)
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In this episode of Designed for Adventure , Jesse takes the lead to pull back the curtain on his role as the "Director of Domestic Survival". After nearly three years as a stay-at-home dad , Jesse shares the honest reality of transitioning from a professional teaching career to managing "small but very emotional humans". We discuss the events that led to this shift—including a non-discriminatory biting habit that got our son kicked out of daycare—and how we navigated the financial and social ins
Disney Planning 101: Water Parks, Disney Springs, and the Great Ticket Debate (opens the original)
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In this episode of Designed for Adventure , Ellie and Jesse conclude their comprehensive Disney World planning series by exploring everything outside the four main theme parks. They dive into the immersive themes of Disney’s two water parks, discuss whether the massive Disney Springs shopping district is worth a visit, and break down the complexities of ticket pricing. The couple also engages in a spirited debate regarding the "value per hour" of a Disney vacation compared to major concerts and
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