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Theme Parks and Passports

Melissa Sanchez, Heidi Mackey

Booking Overview

A family travel and theme-park interview show focused on vacation planning, destination inspiration, and immersive travel experiences, typically featuring accessible niche professionals such as travel advisors, styling entrepreneurs, and tourism specialists. Credible pitches include destination experts, family-travel authorities, theme-park specialists, fandom-travel planners, and entrepreneurs with practical vacation expertise; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 41

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 50 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

themeparksandpassportspodcast@gmail.com

themeparksandpassports@gmail.com

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Host

Melissa Sanchez - Travel advisor and co-host focused on helping families plan theme-park and other vacations; founder of Spellbound Vacations, LLC.

Heidi Mackey - Travel advisor and co-host focused on family vacations, theme parks, and destination planning; founder of House of Mackey Travel.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical expertise in family travel, theme parks, destination planning, travel advising, themed experiences, or a closely related niche; founders and specialists with an established service or platform are suitable.
Required Achievements:  
Founded a travel, styling, or destination-focused business, Built specialized expertise in theme-park or immersive travel, Hosted or developed a relevant media platform, Designed itineraries or services for travelers

Recent Guest Discussions

Ashlie Henderson - Disneybounding, Themed Vacation Styling, Comfortable Park Outfits, And Creating Memorable Looks For Disney And Universal Trips.

Lauren Hoesley - Disneybounding, Themed Vacation Styling, Comfortable Park Outfits, And Creating Memorable Looks For Disney And Universal Trips.

Michele Schwartz - Set-jetting, Fandom Travel, Immersive Itineraries, Filming Locations, And Travel Inspired By Television, Film, And Books.

Recent Topics

Theme Parks, Family Travel, Travel Planning, Disney, Universal

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Theme Parks and Passports
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Salem at 400: Witches, History & Family Adventures

October 01, 2026

Salem may be famous for the witch trials, but there’s so much more to discover—especially as the city celebrates its 400th anniversary. In this episode, Heidi talks with Alicia Diozzi, former history teacher and founder of Salem Kids Tours, about how families can experience Salem’s fascinating history in a way that’s engaging, age-appropriate, and fun.From separating historical fact from spooky legend to uncovering Salem’s maritime, literary, and revolutionary history, Alicia shares the stori...

How to Choose the Right Walt Disney World Hotel

September 15, 2026

Choosing the right Walt Disney World hotel can completely change the way you experience your vacation. In this episode of Theme Parks & Passports, Heidi and Melissa break down Disney’s value, moderate, deluxe, and villa resorts and share what to consider when deciding where to stay, from budget and location to transportation, amenities, and overall vibe.Melissa also shares what she learned touring 10 Disney World resorts in two days, including the hotel that surprised her most, her favori...

5 Things to Know Before Booking a Holiday Cruise

September 01, 2026

Holiday cruises can turn Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s into a completely different kind of family vacation – but there are a few things to know before you book. In this episode, Heidi and Melissa share five tips for planning a holiday cruise, from choosing the cruise line that matches your celebration style and understanding higher holiday pricing to booking popular onboard experiences early, planning for holiday port closures, and packing something festive. Plus, they shar...

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Frequently asked questions

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Theme Parks and Passports
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How do I get in touch with Theme Parks and Passports?

Theme Parks and Passports is hosted by Melissa Sanchez and Heidi Mackey. Its publicly listed emails are themeparksandpassportspodcast@gmail.com and themeparksandpassports@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Theme Parks and Passports?

The publicly listed emails for Theme Parks and Passports: themeparksandpassportspodcast@gmail.com and themeparksandpassports@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Theme Parks and Passports have?

Podseeker estimates Theme Parks and Passports reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Theme Parks and Passports?

Theme Parks and Passports typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical expertise in family travel, theme parks, destination planning, travel advising, themed experiences, or a closely related niche; founders and specialists with an established service or platform are suitable. Common among recent guests: Founded a travel, styling, or destination-focused business; Built specialized expertise in theme-park or immersive travel; Hosted or developed a relevant media platform. Recent guests include Ashlie Henderson, Lauren Hoesley, and Michele Schwartz.

How hard is it to get booked on Theme Parks and Passports?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Theme Parks and Passports cover?

Recent episodes cover Theme Parks, Family Travel, Travel Planning, Disney, and Universal. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

themeparksandpassportspodcast@gmail.com

themeparksandpassports@gmail.com

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