Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

BOGP Open Line - October 1, 2023 - Toy Story Football, WDW & Epcot Birthdays, Not Feeling The ”Magic”, More - BOGP 2366

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 1, 2023!  During this show, Mike and Scott start off by giving some thoughts on the Disney+ Toy Story football game that took place in "Andy's Room" in conjunction with the Jaguars/Falcon's NFL game on Sunday.  We also discuss the 52nd and 41st anniversaries of Walt Disney World and Epcot respectively.  Dennis from Indy calls in with memories from early Epcot and gives tips on visiting Aulani and his upcoming Disney adventures.   We also discuss Listener Julia's email about "not feeling the magic" as much for a "girl's trip" to Walt Disney World later this week.  We hope you enjoy today's show! 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 - October 4, 2023 - Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree, Epcot on NYE, 1st Disney Cruise Ship, Split Stays, More - BOGP 2365

Mike & Pam are here today with some great questions from our listeners! We discuss if a guest should go to Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios for their "one extra day" outside of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to keep the holiday vibe going on a November trip, practical tips for New Years Eve survival at Epcot, thoughts on when we might see the Christmas Tree at Wilderness Lodge this year, and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  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!

Family of Six Sails Disney Wonder to Mexico; Visits Disneyland For Rogers: The Musical & More - BOGP 2364

We are headed out to Salt Lake City today to speak with Listener Kate about her Disney Wonder cruise out of San Diego to the Mexican Riviera with her family of 6 on today's show! We discuss how having two staterooms (with verandahs!) worked out for them, thoughts on their first-ever Disney cruise as huge Disney parks fans, dining and live performance reviews and much more! We also discuss their visit to Disneyland in July that focused on seeing Rogers: The Musical, but we also talk about their stay at the Best Western, dining at Pym's Test Kitchen and more! 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!

Finding Spooky Places Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2363

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are getting you ready for the Halloween season as October arrives on the calendar this weekend! We look around the Walt Disney World Resort and find resorts, restaurants and attractions (outside of the obvious Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror) where you can find some spookiness on your trip this fall! Let us know what else you would add to our list!  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 - September 24, 2023 - Saratoga Springs, Boardwalk Villas, LIVE from Aulani, Cozumel Port Adventures, More - BOGP 2362

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 24, 2023!  During this show, Mike and Scott take a lot of calls for the hour!  We get a great trip report for Listener Paul where we discuss his solo visit to Batuu and stays at both Saratoga Springs and the Boardwalk Villas!  Then, we get a call from Alan who calls from the beach at Disney's Aulani Resort with tips for Scott's first visit to Aulani coming up in less than 3 weeks!  We also talk about things to do in Cozumel with Listener Dennis in Dallas on your next Disney Cruise!   We hope you enjoy today's show! 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 - September 27, 2023 - Date Night Outside Parks, Moana Management, Caribbean Beach Requests, More - BOGP 2361

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we get some awesome post-trip thoughts from Listener Alexa who just returned from her first solo trip with some tips that I think will help everyone headed down to Walt Disney World this fall! Then, we get a question about ideas for a date-night outside of the theme parks for a non-Disney-loving spouse. Next, Rikki gives an update on how the new Moana attraction is handling the previews this week. We also discuss updated to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, guests getting off the ship at Nassau, and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  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!

Orlando Local Staycation to Disney’s Contemporary Resort - Club Level & Coronado Springs - Amazing Adventures - BOGP 2360

Today we have a different show for you as we speak with Listener Shelley from Orlando about her recent "staycation" split-stay to Disney's Contemporary Resort (Club-Level) and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort! We talk about how she fell in love with Walt Disney World after her honeymoon and how she and her husband "moved to the Magic!" We also hear about how they keep the Disney magic alive with being locals now and fun times had during this trip like great meals at Toledo, Spice Road Table, Ale & Compass and more! We also hear about the Club-Level thoughts, a monorail pub crawl, fireworks and more! 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!

Trapped in Toy Story Land - BOGP 2359

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here today continuing a series of shows we started back in 2018!  Today, we are Trapped in Toy Story Land!  We discuss the dining, attractions, shopping, theme, and more of one of the newer lands at Walt Disney World!  We make sure you know what not to miss in this area of Disney's Hollywood Studios on your next trip to get the most enjoyment of your time with Andy's toys!  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 - September 17, 2023 - Indy In Dinoland, Animal Kingdom Lodge & Great Dining, Epcot & No Walls - BOGP 2358

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 17, 2023!  During this show, Mike and Scott jump right in to get your feel on what D23 theme park announcements got you excited for the upcoming years as a Disney fan!  Wade called in with some great points about the Pirate-themed tavern coming to Adventureland, changes to Test Track, and even the walls coming down at Epcot!  Next, Brandon spoke to his upcoming Animal Kingdom Lodge stay and why only having 4 day tickets for a 7-night stay has him so excited!  Also, we spoke with Paul about his thoughts on IP that could be appropriate for the South American-flair that is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park!  We hope you enjoy today's show! 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 - September 20, 2023 - Bears on the Prowl, Bib Delivery, Celebrity Sightings, Pizza Picks, More - BOGP 2357

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the live bear that was on the prowl at the Magic Kingdom on Monday causing half the park to not open until after lunch, things not to forget when planning for your first Marathon Weekend, the best pizza at Walt Disney World (both on and off-property), celebrity sighting over the years on our Disney vacations and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  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!