Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

BOGP After Dark Open Line - October 23, 2024 - Spookiest Restaurants, Impacts of Lightning Lane Premier Pass, Casual Sit-Down Dining - BOGP 2580

We had to call an audible today as we had some connection issues with our scheduled guest, so we went live and took calls from our audience for the hour! We discussed some of the "spookiest" restaurants around Walt Disney World (and why) with Halloween this week, had a deep discussion about why the Lightning Lane Premier Pass has its place in the ticketing hierarchy, and also discussed thoughts on how sports and causal dining can bring people together and Disney might be missing the boat on this right now. 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!

Hide & Snack @ Walt Disney World - BOGP 2579

Today Mike, Pam and Rikki get the show topic from a suggestion from Listener Craig in Louisville to discuss our favorite places to escape the crowds in the four Walt Disney World theme parks during the busiest seasons of the year and what snacks we would enjoy during that time! Craig, here is your show! From sweet-cream cheese pretzels to ice-cream & more, what would you pick and where are your little "hideouts" in the parks? 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!

BOGP Open Line - October 20, 2024 - Lighting Lane Premier Pass, Brooks runDisney Collab, Halloween at WDW - BOGP 2578

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 20, 2024!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a blast taking your calls for the hour!  The password to tonight's show was your favorite Halloween candy and we almost came to a consensus on the best choice!  We discussed our thoughts on the newly-announced Lightning Lane Premier Pass coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland this coming week with many of our callers, the value and pricing of certain dining experiences, the runDisney/Brooks collaboration coming for the 2025 season and much more!  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 - October 23, 2024 - Converting MYW Tix to APs; Big Thunder Refurb, LL Premier Pass Impacts - BOGP 2577

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we start with a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of when to upgrade a Magic Your Way ticket to an Annual Pass - at the beginning or end of a trip. We also discuss the upcoming Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment and if a guest should move their trip, with Marathon Weekend crowds in mind. Pam and Rikki also give their thoughts on the newly-announced Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuting at Walt Disney World and Disneyland as well! Please 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!

Disneyland Villas, Oogie Boogie Bash, Happiest Haunts Tour, October 2024 - BOGP 2576

We couldn't have a more current or topical show as today we speak with Listener Stephanie from Idaho about her Disneyland trip that she JUST returned from less than 24 hours ago (as of the time of recording). We discuss how her daughter had to escape Hurricane Milton at Walt Disney World (where she is a Cast Member) to join them, thoughts on the newly-announced Lightning Lane Premier Passes, and then talk about their weekend trip to the Disneyland Villas, experiencing the Oogie Boogie Bash with a dessert party in the mix, fun meals at Flo's v8 Cafe, using Lighting Lanes, the Happiest Haunts Tour, 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!

This Experience Is Better When? - BOGP 2575

Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back today with a show suggestion from Listener Carl about which attractions (and other experiences) are better during different times of the day (and we added different times of the year as well!) Hear us discuss how certain attractions, Disney transportation systems, and even Disney restaurants absolutely do have a totally different feel depending on WHEN you experience them! 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!

BOGP Open Line - October 13, 2024 - Cake Bake Shop Review (From Indy Location), Coronado Springs Thoughts, Paint The Night Return - BOGP 2574

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 13, 2024!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and did we have the calls tonight!  It was wall-to-wall callers for the entire hour!  We discussed a $10.00 PB&J at the Studios way back in 1990, that might have been the grandfather of what is coming to the Cake Bake Shop!  Then, Alexis gives us a review of the Cake Bake Shop experience in Indianapolis, so that we can have some context as to what might be coming to the Boardwalk!  We also discuss Coronado Springs, best treats around Epcot, and Paint the Night returning?  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 - October 16, 2024 - Relaxing Over NYE Trip, To Add Park Hopper or Not, Where's Tony? - BOGP 2573

Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, Scott is in for Pam and we get a great question about possibly meeting Tony at Tony's Town Square at the Magic Kingdom! Then, we get a question from a true friend who wants to cheer her friend on at the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon and is looking for logistical help to get from place-to-place! We also discuss if adding a Park Hopper makes sense to take advantage of the Magic Kingdom before a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and much more! Please 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!

Disney's Pop Century Resort, Mickey's Halloween Party, Character Dining, Family Fun - October 2024 - BOGP 2572

We are headed to Pennsylvania to speak with Listener Katelyn today about her trip to Disney's Pop Century Resort less than two weeks ago! Hear about how this trip came together, including how her parents decided to drive down from South Carolina for part of the trip, and why this trip was so special! We talk about times in all four theme parks, a soggy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, using Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Single Pass) to make the most of their time, great character dining at places like Tusker House , Garden Grill, Cape May Cafe, and 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!

Best Value In Walt Disney World Dining - 2024 - BOGP 2571

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today with a show to counter the menu prices that we saw released earlier this week over at the Cake Bake Shop coming to Disney's Boardwalk. While this place looks to be on the more expensive side of things (and we share our thoughts on this), we give our current assessment on the best value in dining on Walt Disney property right now! Did your favorite restaurants make the list? 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!