Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce

Episode 43: Kylie & Donna Kelce on Girls Meeting Minnie Mouse, Best Disney Rides & Untold Jason-Travis Story
Date: November 6, 2025
Host: Kylie Kelce
Guest: Donna Kelce (Kylie’s mother-in-law)
Location: Walt Disney World

Episode Overview

In this “very magical episode” of Not Gonna Lie, Kylie Kelce brings listeners into the whirlwind of her family's Disney World trip. Broadcasting straight from Disney, Kylie shares heartfelt, hilarious, and honest reflections on parenting at the parks, offers her top Disney hacks for families (especially those with “a litter of children”), dish out her “doom scroll of the week,” and welcomes her much-requested guest: mother-in-law and “Disney expert” Donna Kelce. Together, they swap stories about raising Kelce boys and granddaughters, reveal never-before-shared Jason and Travis tales, and delight as their kids meet Minnie Mouse live on air.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Magic of Disney with Kids (00:00–10:00)

• Disney Trip Anticipation: Kylie describes how her daughters (especially Wyatt) hyped themselves up for the trip, including packing their own Cinderella Mickey ears.
  • “Wyatt surprised us all this morning when she packed her own Mickey ears. That's right. The Cinderella ears went in her own carry on bag. And that's on being responsible.” (00:00)
• Letting Kids in on the Surprise: Kylie chooses to tell her kids about trips in advance to spread out the excitement, noting how it fuels family conversation for weeks.
• The Sentimentality of Disney as a Parent:
  • “Bringing your children to Disney World...it's for me. It is selfishly for the parents. ... When you see your kid's face light up at the magic that this place creates, it cannot be topped. And I stand by that.” (03:32)
• Emotional Moments: Kylie's favorite memory is Wyatt telling Ariel, “You're my favorite princess,” which made Kylie cry covertly behind sunglasses.
  • “Wyatt took a moment with Ariel in her cove and turned back around as we were all getting ready to leave and said, 'you're my favorite princess.' And I promptly had to put my sunglasses back down so that I could cry in peace.” (02:54)

2. Disney Parenting Hacks (10:30–15:00)

Kylie’s official “not so pro tips” for Disney as a parent:

• Every Butt Needs a Seat: Even six-year-olds get tired—bring a collapsible stroller for every child.
• Stay on Property: Disney resort transportation makes transit effortless; memories from Coronado Springs highlighted.
• Bring Grandparents or Friends: More hands, more eyes; “man to man coverage” ensures no moments are missed.
• Shout Out to the Rapunzel Bathrooms: This is their family’s potty break spot.
• Plan a Special Ride (or Experience) for Each Child: So every kid feels included and excited.
• Treat Yourself: If possible, sneak away for self-care at the Grand Floridian spa—“Maybe I’ll see you at the spa, guys. That would be so messed up. I’d do it though.” (13:21)

Favorite Rides/Experiences:

• Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid (watch out for the eels!)
• Journey of Water (Moana): “One of the most underrated.”
• Frozen Sing-Along: The Arendelle historians are “hilarious.”
• Kilimanjaro Safaris: “For me,” with a hidden Mickey at the flamingos.

3. Doom Scroll of the Week (15:00–24:00)

Social Media Moments Analyzed:

• Philly Gender Reveal Gone Wrong:
  • “My favorite reaction, though, is the little girl who immediately says that she doesn't want a brother and rolls her eyes. Those eyes shot to the sky so fast. She's a real one in the making.” (15:15)
• Kylie’s Take on Gender Reveals: Not a fan—doesn't like surprises or filming disappointed reactions.
• Bob Ross Pregnancy Announcement: Called “pleasant surprise” and praised for adding humor to big news.
• Elizabeth Banks on Women Supporting Women (20:24):
  • Quote:
    • “Somebody comes in and goes, my kid. I gotta go see my kid in the play. And it's like, we're gonna figure that out for you, you know? ... I think people feel comfortable coming to women and saying, I need something and I'll do my job better if you help me figure it out.” —Elizabeth Banks, ESPNW Summit (20:24)
  • Kylie agrees, emphasizing work-life balance and the culture of moms supporting moms on her show.
• Disney Channel Throwback Club Night: Kylie enthusiastically contemplates clubbing to “This is What Dreams Are Made Of.”
  • “I'm going clubbing. I think I'm going clubbing. Emma, we're going clubbing.” (22:09)

4. Welcoming Donna Kelce (24:51–29:00)

• Donna’s Arrival & Disney Love: Donna, Kylie’s mother-in-law, is a self-proclaimed Disney expert and now a Florida resident.
  • “Every time you walk in the gate, it's just like you feel like you believe in magic all over again.” —Donna (25:22)
• First Meeting Story: Donna recalls meeting Kylie (and being impressed by her height and sophistication) at an Eagles game, noting Jason didn’t bring many girls home.

5. Kelce Family Stories: Boys vs. Girls & Legendary Childhood Antics (29:00–37:00)

• Differences Raising Boys & Girls:
  • Donna: Boys are wilder; girls “sit down and do a craft...not my experience.” (30:20)
  • Boys broke crayons, wrestled, started up the car at age three.
• Notorious Jason Stories:
  • Knife Incident: Jason (as a child) found a hidden knife and was throwing it in the front yard. Donna came running out in her shorts and bra to stop him! (32:23)
  • Headbutting Grandma: Jason thought headbutting was fun, accidentally almost knocking out his grandmother. (33:38)
  • Hairdryer to the Head: Jason hit Donna with a hairdryer—at two months old! “He wasn't doing it to be mean...just thought it was funny.” (34:14)
• Travis’s Escapades: Travis, at age three, figured out how to get the car keys and start the car, nearly driving through the garage door. (35:05)
  • “I always had to have my keys on my person. I could not hide them.” —Donna (36:36)
• Motherhood Advice:
  • “Every once in a while, let them fight. That's how you learn to negotiate, to do different things.” —Donna (37:18)
• Watching Jason as a Dad: Donna is awed by Jason’s “gentle” side and how deeply he loves his daughters.

6. Grandparenting Wisdom & Donna’s Disney Guide (38:00–44:00)

• Grandmotherly Approach:
  • “Let them do whatever they want — it’s terrible!” (38:31) (with reason and always checking with parents)
• Donna's Disney Guide:
  • "If it's adults, definitely, you know, you gotta go to Epcot. If it's children, you definitely have to come to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios." (41:48)
  • Favorite thing to eat: “Caramel apples.”
  • Favorite ride: “Guardians of the Galaxy — I could ride that over and over again.” (42:26)
  • Favorite park: Epcot — for its travel theme, Soarin’, and international food.
  • Disney’s timeless magic: “It just feels like home to me... you’re just free of all the strife and things that are happening in your life.” (43:17)

7. The Kelce Family’s Emotional Intelligence (44:00–45:46)

• Kylie credits Donna and Ed (her father-in-law) for Jason and Travis's emotional depth.
  • “I think that's just in their DNA... they just feel things very deeply.” —Donna (45:00)
  • Kylie: “I'm a big fan of your work. Because he's great and I love him and I appreciate that you raised him very good.” (45:29)

8. The Girls Meet Minnie Mouse (46:00–49:00)

• The episode’s highlight: Kylie's daughters join the show, excitedly meet Minnie Mouse in person, and chatter about their day.
  • Wyatt: “I want to see Jasmine.” (46:47)
  • Minnie gives hugs, blows kisses, and confirms (through gestures) she’s wearing mascara and lipstick, to the girls’ delight.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Why Disney is For Parents:

  • "When you see your kid's face light up at the magic that this place creates, it cannot be topped. And I stand by that." —Kylie (03:32)

• On Gender Reveal Reactions:

  • "Those eyes shot to the sky so fast. She's a real one in the making." —Kylie (15:15)

• Elizabeth Banks on Women Supporting Women:

  • “Somebody comes in and goes, my kid. I gotta go see my kid in the play. And it's like, we're gonna figure that out for you, you know? … I think people feel comfortable coming to women and saying, I need something…” —Elizabeth Banks (20:24)

• On Brothers Negotiating/Fighting:

  • "Every once in a while, let them fight... that's how you learn to negotiate." —Donna (37:18)

• On Jason's Gentle Dad Side:

  • “I'm just totally amazed that he can be as gentle as he can, but then he still throws them up in the air on the couch, but that is a softer side of him that I don't think I've ever seen before.” —Donna (38:02)

• On Epcot as Favorite Park:

  • "I love to see all the different, you know, countries and go around the park and see all the different types of food. It's just...you can't beat it." —Donna (43:04)

• On Emotional Intelligence:

  • "I think both Ed and I are very emotional at times, and we do cry at movies… They just feel things very deeply. They do." —Donna (45:00)

Timestamps: Important Segments

• 00:00–03:30: Introduction, trip build-up, and why Disney is magical for parents
• 10:30–15:00: Kylie’s Disney hacks and top rides/experiences for young kids
• 15:00–24:00: Doom scroll of the week: gender reveal fails, viral pregnancy announcement, Elizabeth Banks on work-life balance, clubbing with Disney Channel music
• 24:51–29:00: Donna Kelce joins — first meeting, family stories begin
• 32:23–36:51: Iconic Kelce boyhood misadventures (knives, headbutts, car thefts)
• 37:18–38:20: Donna’s parenting/negotiation philosophy
• 41:39–44:06: Donna’s Disney Guide (must-sees, foods, rides, personal favorites)
• 46:00–49:06: Girls meet Minnie Mouse — parade of cuteness, live reactions

Tone & Atmosphere

Light-hearted, candid, family-focused, self-deprecating, and warm. Kylie balances humor about the chaos of motherhood with genuine emotional insights. Donna’s nurturing and unvarnished storytelling shines, offering both practical and sentimental perspectives.

Summary

This episode is essential listening for Disney-loving parents, Kelce family fans, and anyone who loves candid family stories. Kylie Kelce brings her signature honesty and warmth to parenting and Disney planning, and Donna Kelce’s anecdotes offer exclusive glimpses into raising NFL legends — as well as her own “Disney queen” status among the grandkids. The episode wraps with a heart-melting family moment, as the girls meet Minnie Mouse on air, embodying the “magical” theme to the fullest.