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Mike and Gary discuss what's happening at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. Disney recently announced that the Treehouse Villas will be refurbished. We also talk about some of the recreational updates and the extensive Turf Club refurbishment. We give our opinions on what we would like to see. What improvements would you like to see? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

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9:09 Upcoming Saratoga Springs Refurbishments

16:36 Treehouse Villas Refurbishment

22:16 Turf Club Refurbishment

35:16 Wrap-Up

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Welcome back...This week, Mike and Kristen discuss day 3 of their Adventures By Disney - Barcelona Escape. It's travel day and we are on a bus leaving Barcelona city limits heading out to Montserrat. We conclude with our closing dinner. Have you ever thought about going on an Adventures By Disney? Let us know. Thanks for listening.

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1:57 Montserrat

17:50 Closing Dinner

29:34 Our Thoughts on this Adventures By Disney and What We'd Change

37:54 Wrap-Up

38:31 Ed Sheeran 'Barcelona'

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This week, Mike and Gary talk about a potential 3rd. contract for Mike and Kristen. They've been eyeing a Grand Californian contract to add to their portfolio. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

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10:50 Mike's potential 3rd Contract

27:30 Wrap-Up

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Welcome back...This week, Mike and Kristen discuss days 1 and 2 of their Adventures By Disney - Barcelona Escape. What exactly is Adventures By Disney? We talk about the arrival day and what we did for the remainder of the day. Day 2 was spent touring the Gothic Quarter, La Sagrada Familia, lunch at Con Travi Nou and a guided walking tour of Park Guell. Have you ever been on an Adventures By Disney? If not, would you like to go one one? Let us know. Thanks for listening.

0:00 Introduction

1:57 Adventures By Disney - Barcelona Escape (Day 1)

15:34 Adventures By Disney - Barcelona Escape (Day 2)

32:21 Wrap-Up

33:00 Blooper

33:09 'Barcelona' by Freddie Mercury Montserrat Caballé.

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This week, Gary drops a bomb on me and tells me he is heading down in a couple of months. He and Doc are doing an adult-only trip. Where are they staying, and what are some of their plans? What do you like to do on adult-only trips? Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

10:16 Gary's Anniversary Trip Preview

21:29 Turf Club Refurbishment

25:52 Food Options?

37:37 Wrap-Up

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Welcome to the very first episode of Elevated Escapes – A Luxury Travel Podcast. Hosts Mike and Kristen introduce the show and share their passion for discovering the world’s most unforgettable travel experiences. If you love luxury travel, bucket-list destinations, and discovering the best ways to experience the world, you’re in the right place.

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Discover the real cost of a DVC member cruise and make an informed decision about your next vacation. As a Disney Vacation Club member, you're likely aware of the exclusive perks and discounts that come with membership, but what about the costs associated with a member cruise? We'll talk about cash vs. using points. Have you ever been on a DVC Member Cruise? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for listening, and WELCOME HOME!

0:00 Introduction

7:48 2027 DVC Member Cruise COSTS

32:48 ABD - Disneyland Resort and Southern California Californian Escape

43:28 Wrap-Up

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