Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Pop Century Magic For 2+ Weeks From UK, Missing Magic Band + Shoe, Conquering Cosmic Rewind, Pixie Dust Abundant - BOGP 2474

Today Listener Simon from the United Kingdom stays up really late to tell us about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Pop Century Resort for over 2 weeks! Hear about a first haircut for his two sons at the Harmony Barbershop, first meal of the day at Crystal Palace, tips for using Genie+ and Parent Swap, tips for traveling from the UK with young children, and many, many heartwarming stories from the vacation!  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!

Right Now At The Disney Destinations... - BOGP 2473

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! We go back to a show that we did over 5 years ago that goes along with a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign where they are showing small moments around property that could be happening at any moment in time. So, today, we do a visualization exercise to take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and even the Disney Cruise Line ships to imagine situations and places where guests are experiences familiar and unique things right now - at this moment! What would you add? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!

BOGP Open Line - April 14, 2024 - Beyond Big Thunder Thoughts, Josh D'Amaro Encounter, Tiana's Opening Date? - BOGP 2472

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 14, 2024!  Tonight, Mike was flying solo on the show, but the calls ruled the hour!  We discussed lots of thoughts on what should happen with the "Beyond Big Thunder" land at the Magic Kingdom and how this process should take place!  We also hear from AJ about his "almost-encounter" with Josh D'Amaro at Topolino's Terrace on his recent trip, as well as highlights from a fun vacation with the family!  We also played some "Before or After" with the opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure during the show, setting the date at July 4, 2024.  What would you pick?  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Listener Questions - April 17, 2024 - Nice Meal Before Epcot After Hours, Tipping Around WDW/DCL, Polynesian Tips, More - BOGP 2471

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about where to have a nice meal after a pool day but before Epcot After Hours for a guest staying at the Grand Floridian. We also have an awesome question about tipping and the many situations around Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line where this can be questionable, so we discuss! Another listener has an awesome tip for guests staying at the Polynesian Village Resort that could be staying with rooms that are on the beach, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord!  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!

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Epcot After Hours, Rope Drop 'til Park Close, Make The Most of Every Moment - BOGP 2470

We are excited to head out west today to speak with Listener Andrew in Utah about a unique trip down to Walt Disney World where he split time watching his daughter in a soccer showcase tournament and celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! Andrew and his wife went non-stop for the better part of a week visiting all four theme parks, using Epcot's After Hours Event (with a great review of this exclusive party) to their advantage! We discuss advantageous usage of Genie+, fun snacks and meals around the parks, Andrew's first Dopey Challenge experience in 2019, and much, much more!  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!

Tough Disney Choices - BOGP 2469

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! First, Mike brings up a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign and he notices a few things that he thinks are very interesting about who and how Disney is targeting their audience. Then, we go to our BOGP Clubhouse to get some "Tough Disney Choices" and pick our favorites on-the-spot! Wilderness Cabin at Copper Creek or Polynesian Bungalow? Fireworks Cruise at Epcot or Magic Kingdom? Popcorn with Fantasmic or Corn Dog Nuggets on the Hub Grass? So many fun questions on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!

BOGP Open Line - April 7, 2024 - Takumi Tei Review, Resort Character Meet & Greets, Pixie-Dust Resort Upgrades, More - BOGP 2468

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 7, 2024!  Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics!  We discussed an amazing upgrade for a listener from Caribbean Beach Resort to Yacht Club Resort and had a though on why this might have happened, got a great review of the "fancy" Japanese restaurant Takumi Tei in Epcot from Eean in Pennsylvania, and also discussed some amazing character interactions that take place outside of the theme parks!  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Listener Questions - April 10, 2024 - "Classic" Vs. "New" DCL Ships, Aerophile at Disney Springs, "Extra Experiences" at Disneyland - BOGP 2467

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about the difference in experiences between the Disney Wish and Disney Wonder, talk about traveling to Walt Disney World for the first time with a baby after many years of "couples trips", give our experiences with Aerophile at Disney Springs, talk about "extra experiences" outside the theme parks at Disneyland, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord!  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!

Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaska Cruise Review - Pre-Cruise, Port Adventures, Dining, Staterooms, More - BOGP 2466

Today we are headed to Virginia to speak with Listener Kara about her 7-night Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder last May! We know a lot of our listeners are either getting ready to sail to Alaska this summer or are very curious about this itinerary, and Kara really has so much great information in this show! We discuss the pre-cruise logistics like flying to Seattle and taking the train to Vancouver, staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel, thoughts on the Disney Wonder, stateroom review, dining thoughts, in-depth Port Adventure reviews, Sea Day activities, and much more!  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!

Our Best Walt Disney World Character Experiences - BOGP 2465

Today Mike, Rikki and Listener Thomas from Cleveland discuss our best character experiences around Walt Disney World, both current and a couple from the past. What makes the difference when it comes to meeting a character to you? Do you prefer "face" or "furry" characters? Do you think about who the "first" character your child will meet will be? This and much more coming on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!