Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Listener Questions - March 6, 2026 - Big 5th Birthday, Last Day Options, Daddy/Daughter Day, More - BOGP 2854

Mike & Pam are back in the Studio today as we are answering your Listener Questions on a Friday! We discuss options for Lighting Lanes over Spring break between Epcot and Animal Kingdom Park and best usage based on crowds lately. Also, we talk about celebrating a big 5th birthday at Walt Disney World and how to make that celebration unique! We also give some thoughts on Easter Sunday at Walt Disney World, as well as ideas on how a dad can have some fun with his two daughters outside the theme parks, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Mike & Scott Tell Stories From Trips Over The Years - BOGP 2853

We are taking a break from Listener Questions again on this Wednesday as Mike & Scott are here sharing some stories from trips together over the years! From how we first met at the Magic Kingdom to an epic win in the Amazing Race: Cozumel to epic runDisney experiences to fun times at Disneyland in boats, we share lots of laughs and many memories that are special to us and hope you enjoy as well! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

What's Your Disney Story - Getting To Know Listener Zach - BOGP 2852

Today we are trying somewhat of a new concept here on the show with "What's Your Disney Story?" This came to me over Marathon Weekend, as the theme of the weekend was different genres of stories. runDisney announcer Riley was out in the corrals each morning interviewing folks before the races asking simply, "What's Your Story? Why are you here?" and the answers were amazing! I thought this would be a great way to get to know some members of our community! Today, I ask how Listener Zach from Connecticut first became a Disney fan, memories of his first Disney trip, first encounters with the Disney online community, thoughts on being a "Disney Adult" and why he keeps coming back! We share lots of laughs and memories along the way! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

More Hit The Gas or Pump The Brakes? - BOGP 2851

Today, Mike, Scott & Rikki are here to start the weekend with another round of "Hit the Gas or Pump the Brakes?" From mega-cruise ships in the DCL fleet to more AP magnets to seating areas in Epcot to even more booths at festivals at Epcot, would you Pump the Brakes on these things or Hit the Gas? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Tips For Taking 1st-Timers to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, & on a Disney Cruise - BOGP 2850

Join Mike and Scott today as we take a short break from Listener Questions to discuss some "best practices" when it comes to bringing friends or family to a Disney destination for the first time! We discuss planning, dining choices, resort options, touring strategies, ship and itinerary choices with Disney Cruise Line, onboard activities, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Boulder Ridge Villas, Surviving Cold Snap @ WDW, Amazing Character Dining, Celebrating a Princess - BOGP 2849

Today we are headed down to Alabama with Listener Nicole (and also Addison!) as we hear about a very special 3rd birthday trip to Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! Nicole's extended family visited during that historic cold snap at Walt Disney World, but made the best of it! We hear about times in all four theme parks, first experiences to Addison, amazing character dining, visiting the Tri-Circle-D ranch, and even riding an attraction with Alice herself! This and much more on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Comparing Experiences Apples-to-Apples at Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World - BOGP 2848

Today, Mike and Scott are back with a topic that was suggested by Listener Craig from Louisville during the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! He heard a few people mention that if there was an experience that was on both coasts (Walt Disney World and Disneyland), the experience was always better at Disneyland! Do you agree? Scott and Mike go around and compare attractions, snacks, hotel experiences, the "bubble" feel and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Listener Questions - February 18, 2026 - Making Lightning Lane Reservations, Destiny Thoughts, Kids Free Dining - BOGP 2847

Join Mike , Rikki, and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! Today we get a question from a listener who is having issues linking her tickets via the My Disney Experience App to make her Lightning Lane reservations. We give some advice with that. We also give our thoughts on the Disney Destiny, and how they might have changed since the ship debuted in December. We give Listener Sean lots of ideas and recommendations for his first "Palo experience" this weekend on his first cruise! We also talk about the "Kids Free Dining" offer for a DVC Member. This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Return to Magic - Back to Show Family Where International Program Memories Were Made - BOGP 2846

We are excited to have Rebecca from Ontario back on the show with us today to share her trip to Walt Disney World with us! We hear about her experiences on the International College Program back in the day, and how this was a thread during this trip with her family! We discuss her stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort with her husband and daughter (who had never been to Walt Disney World), time in all four theme parks, a day at Typhoon Lagoon, great meals at places like Cinderella's Royal Table, Yak & Yeti, Ohana, and more! We also talk some Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney, and other stuff from days gone by! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

runDisney Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend 2026 Recap - Beignets, Friends & Miles of Fun - BOGP 2845

Mike is back (recording this show within hours of landing from Disneyland) to recap his 2026 Disneyland Half-Marathon trip! He will discuss traveling to LAX, staying at the Howard-Johnson Hotel & Water Playground, running the 5K, 10K & Half-Marathon as part of the Dumbo Double Dare and Coast-to-Coast Challenge! Also, hear about great food at Blue Bayou, Tiana's Palace, and more! Mike also gives his review of Paint the Night, using Lightning Lanes at Disneyland and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!