We are back for Episode 3 and beating the February blues! 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.

In this episode, April shares her recent New Year's trip to Efteling in the Netherlands. Is it really a budget-friendly alternative to Disney? We discuss the fairytale forest that inspired Walt Disney himself , the surprising lack of queues in winter , and a cautionary tale about a very expensive bottle of water.

Meanwhile, Aoife reveals how she convinced her "Disney-allergic" husband to visit Disneyland Paris. She breaks down her "hack" for a stress-free trip: taking the ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg in an executive suite and staying in the Davy Crockett cabins for that crucial Magic Hour access.

Plus, our Question of the Week: "Is there anywhere in the world you would go back to over and over?". Aoife opens up about her family’s deep connection to Barbados dating back to 1977 , while April tries to figure out how to finance another dream Christmas trip to Orlando.

Pack your bags (and your snacks)—it’s time for Two Gas Tickets to Anywhere!

• 00:00 – Welcome Back: The struggle of the January juggle.
• 01:30 – Words of the Year: April chooses "Prevention" & Aoife forgets hers!.
• 03:22 – April’s Trip: Inside Efteling, the Dutch fairytale theme park.
• 04:30 – Aoife’s Trip: How to do Disneyland Paris if you hate flying (The Ferry Hack).
• 08:00 – Emily in Paris vibes: Combining Disney with the Eiffel Tower.
• 12:45 – Did Efteling inspire Walt Disney?.
• 14:50 – The Comparison: Costs, crowds, and sensory-friendly options.
• 18:40 – The €7.50 Water Bottle Incident.
• 21:40 – Question of the Week: The destinations we return to forever.
• 22:00 – Aoife’s love letter to Barbados & the Irish connection.
• 26:30 – April’s Orlando obsession & the Santa dilemma.

• Destinations Mentioned:
• Efteling (Netherlands): The "Winter Efteling" experience and the new Grand Hotel.
• Disneyland Paris: Staying at the Davy Crockett Ranch for free parking and Magic Hours.
• Barbados: The Cassina Beach Club and the island's Irish history.
• Paris: Doing a Tuk-Tuk tour of the city.

• Travel Tips:
• Ferry Travel: Irish Ferries from Dublin to Cherbourg for a relaxed start.
• Flights: Ryanair/Aer Lingus into Eindhoven or Amsterdam for Efteling.

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