Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

From Australia to Walt Disney World & Disneyland - Boardwalk, Bay Lake Tower, Solo Fun, Shopping, Dining, More - BOGP 2286

Today, we head to the other side of the planet to speak with Listener Sandra from Australia about her trip to Walt Disney World (and Disneyland) last summer!  We talk about how she grew up a Disney fan "down under" and some of the logistics of traveling to Walt Disney World from such a distance!  We also hear about her purchase of DVC, 10+ night stay at Walt Disney World, staying at the Boardwalk & Bay Lake Tower, attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, spending a day at Typhoon Lagoon, and doing some major shopping!  Also, she hit Disneyland on the way home with a night at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel too!  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 - May 12, 2023 - BOGP 2285

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We of course have a bit more information discussing the 2024 package release coming up on May 31, 2023 and then answer some questions about making ADRs for trips longer than 10 nights, booking ADRs for larger groups and trying to sit together, traveling with children that aren't biologically yours with Disney Cruise Line, the pros and cons of early and late dining on Disney Cruise Line, 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!

BOGP Open Line - May 7, 2023 - BOGP 2284

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 7, 2023!  During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the upcoming Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise on the Disney Wish July 3-7, 2023 and talked about our pre- and post-cruise stays.  We also talked about the excitement every Disney fan gets at this point of about 60 days prior to a trip when the vacation really starts to feel "real" and you can start making concrete plans!  We also get calls about taking a toddler to Walt Disney World and where they can burn off some energy in the theme parks, getting some "bonus" time in Disney's Hollywood Studios after the first Fantasmic performance, and visiting Trader Sam's on Mother's Day with a group of 11 for a very special birthday!  Great calls and fun Disney talk coming your way!  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!

2024 WDW Package Details, Disney Dining Plans, Theme Park Reservations Changing, More - BOGP 2283

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here with a show packed full of Walt Disney World news for you today! We discuss the 2024 Walt Disney World Package release, which will happen on Wednesday, May 31, 2023! We also discuss the 2 Disney Dining Plans that will be able to be booked, Theme Park Reservations going away for date-based tickets on January 9, 2024, changes to Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lanes, room view changes at Deluxe Resorts, "Good-to-Go Days" for Annual Passholders, and much 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!

runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge, Dolphin, Blue Zoo, Il Mulino, Tron, HEA, More - BOGP 2282

We are excited to head to Baltimore, Maryland today to speak with Listener Michelle about her experience from last month at the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend! She traveled down with her husband and met some friends and stayed at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. We hear about her two days just "vacationing" before the race weekend events started, including great meals at Topolino's Terrace, Ale & Compass, Woody's Backyard BBQ, and more! We also talk about why the Skyliner isn't for everyone and Minnie Vans are a great options for folks on ECVs! Lots of fun times all over Walt Disney World on today's show! 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!

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2281

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are all here today giving some tips and memories for celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World! We tell you what you can expect if you plan to be at the Mexico Pavilion on this holiday, especially when it lands on a weekend like this year! We also discuss great restaurants (both table and counter service) to get Mexican-inspired dishes! We have a discussion as to where to get a nice Margarita today (and some places that are off the beaten path!) and live entertainment and attractions not to miss! 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 30, 2023 - BOGP 2280

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 30, 2023!  Tonight's show was dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Shannon, Cardinal broadcaster and player for over 60 years who brought so much joy to the folks around St. Louis.  During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the news of the week including a story that is going around social media about Walt Disney World being the world's biggest scam, with $800 lightsabers, crazy-expensive character meals, unrealistic use of Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lanes, souvenir spending that is wild, and more!  We also get a story from Sarah (who called in from Walt Disney World but is from South Korea) about being at Beach Club when the resorts actually shut down for COVID and an incredible moment that happened to them, a great review from Rob of the new Little Mermaid rooms at Caribbean Beach, and we talk Pickleball coming to Walt Disney World!  This and much more coming your way on today's show with some great calls!  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 - May 3, 2023 - BOGP 2279

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off the show about how some social media folks can really get your blood boiling, then answer some questions about not getting overwhelmed on your first Walt Disney World trip in the heat of the summer, suggestions for a great 25th Anniversary dinner, one tip each for 1st time guests with Disney Cruise Line, scheduling your first and last day at Disneyland with a 5 Day ticket, 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!

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter, Storybook Dining, Niece’s 1st Trip, Halloween Fun, More - BOGP 2278

Today we are headed up to New York City to speak with Listener Tori about her trip to Walt Disney World with her mother and 8 year old niece! This was her niece's first trip to the World, so this was super-special for everyone involved! Hear about how this trip came together quickly, staying at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, dining at The Boathouse, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', Storybooking Dining at Artist's Point at Wilderness Lodge, Be Our Guest and more! Also, we discuss using Genie Plus and visiting the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Finally, we talk about their experience with Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party because it was August of last year, and we are "halfway to Halloween!" 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!

Getting The Most From The My Disney Experience App - BOGP 2277

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are all here today and we dive deep into the My Disney Experience app so that you get the most out of this useful tool on your next Walt Disney World vacation! We start quickly with the basics like linking your resort reservation, tickets, and making ADRs, but then we give some "pro tips" like using Mobile Order check-out, Car Locator, AdventHealth Doctor Finder, photo filters to share on social media, powerful filters to find nearby dining, restrooms, Photopass photographers, and much 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!