Episode 384 · Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
Pretty Basic takes Disney World!!!
25 Sep 2026 · 44 min
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Disney lovers, assemble. ✨ We’re coming to you straight from Disney Springs for a VERY magical BONUS episode of Pretty Basic! We’re recapping our Disney World adventure, from all the shopping and the best Disney food we ate to the rides we survived (and maybe didn’t survive 😅) and a very special blind box unboxing… Disney style.It really is the most magical place on earth! Visit Disney Springs: Disney Springs Seasonal Link: https://www.disneysprings.com/fallDisney Springs: https://www.disneysprings.com/Thank you Disney Springs for sponsoring this episode! See Privacy Policy at…
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Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
Dear Media · Society & Culture · English
Welcome to Pretty Basic, a weekly podcast hosted by digital creators and best friends, Alisha Marie and Remi Parsons. From TMI conversations about dating to big sister chats on how to feel more confident to the dark reality of influencing; each week you'll be left wanting more "content, baby, conten
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