In this special 50th episode of Going Beyond the Castle, Fred and Ashley take the reins while Lori cheers from the sidelines (literally) at her daughter’s competition! This chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt episode dives into gratitude for the magic of travel — from meaningful family memories to cast members, community, and the Disney adults who make every trip unforgettable.

They also break down the latest Disney and Universal military promotions, swap personal stories, laugh about parenting chaos, dream about future meetups, and reflect on how far the podcast has come. It’s a perfect blend of humor, heart, and holiday-season thankfulness!

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode

• 🎖️ 2026 Disney & Universal Military Promotions — Freedom Pass, salute tickets, hotel rates & more

• 😂 Chaotic Cold Open — starting the episode completely off the rails

• 🧡 Why Travel Matters — family memories, stress-free moments & first-time magic

• 🏰 Cast Members & Team Members Appreciation — stories of kindness & pixie dust

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Favorite Family Travel Memories — Daisy hugs, Donald dances & unexpected magic

• 🚗 Road Trip Moments — glow-stick raves in the car & pre-trip excitement

• 🧼 Housekeeping Magic — towel animals, character setups & room surprises

• 🌐 Community Appreciation — Facebook groups, listeners, friends & supporters

• 🎤 Why They Love Podcasting — friendship, fun, and building something meaningful

• 🤣 Behind-the-Scenes Jokes — closets, Tonie boxes, stroller snacks & “future me problems”

• 🌟 Preview of Next Week’s Episode — Lori and Ashley’s “Did You Know?!” Disney fun-fact special