Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

BOGP Open Line - April 23, 2023 - BOGP 2276

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 23, 2023!  During this show, Mike was flying solo as Scotty G was out in Washington, DC for the weekend!  Mike gets lots of great calls tonight about experiences purchasing new Annual Passes last week, discussion on "Murphy the Dragon" at Fantasmic at Disneyland catching on fire, the Cabins at Fort Wilderness becoming DVC properties, and a great trip report discuss a Tower Studio at Disney's Riviera Resort along with 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! 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 26, 2023 - BOGP 2275

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We are back in Halloween season at Walt Disney World with tickets to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party going on-sale for on-site guests tomorrow, so we get a question about touring strategies for the Magic Kingdom while the parties are happening in the fall, we discuss stroller strategies for a family with a child who is old enough to not need a stroller at home, but might just need one at Walt Disney World, to cruise or go to Walt Disney World for a family with the grandparents in February 2024, best decks and locations around the Disney Cruise Line ships, thoughts on DVC coming to Fort Wilderness, 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!

Running All Walt Disney World Resorts, Hitting All WDW Theme Parks, Rides, Snacks, 26.2+ Magical Miles - BOGP 2274

We are headed out to Baltimore, Maryland today to speak with Listener Eric about a very unique solo trip he took late last summer for a unique challenge he thought of while lying in bed one night! We start off talking about how his love of Walt Disney World started in 2018 and has just grown since then. Next, we talk about this amazing challenge where he ran over 26.2 miles in one day, while running at least a mile at each Walt Disney World Resort and visiting each of the four theme parks, riding at least one attraction and "enjoying" a snack in each park as well! Hear about how he accomplished this in August, interactions with other guests, and what he would change if he did this again! 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!

Tron, Happily Ever After, Narcoossee’s New Menu, New Rooms at Sports, Grand Floridian, runDisney Springtime Surprise, More - BOGP 2273

Pam and Mike are both just back from Walt Disney World and share some great tips to make your next Walt Disney World vacation even better! We discuss experiencing Tron and tips with both riding this awesome coaster and getting through the virtual queue process! Pam also talks about staying in the newly-refurbished rooms at Disney's All-Star Sports and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Also, Pam gives a quick review of the newly re-opened Narcoossee's restaurant at the Grand Floridian, and we also talk about what it felt like to be in the Magic Kingdom for the first-night that Happily Ever After was back in the skies! Also, we discuss the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend as well! 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 - April 19, 2023 - BOGP 2272

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off the show today with some questions about virtual queues!  What happens if your virtual queue time opens up while you are enjoying your ADR that you have waiting so long to experience?  Also, how do virtual queues work for those Deluxe Resort Extra Evening Hours?  We also discuss a best itinerary for a first-time guest with Disney Cruise Line who wants to spend time at Walt Disney World too, and also tackle best areas and views for Disney's Old Key West Resort, Pam's favorite lounges right now, 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!

Southern California Adventures by Disney Trip - Disneyland, Walt Disney Studios, Muppet Studios, Hollywood, Much More - BOGP 2271

Today we have a very special show for you! We are headed out to Ohio to speak with Listener Jean about her Southern California Adventures by Disney Trip to celebrate her 50th Wedding Anniversary! Hear about the planning and preparing for an Adventures by Disney vacation, arrival and VIP pick-up at LAX, spending time in Hollywood and VIP access at the Muppet Studios and the Walt Disney Studios! Next, they headed to the Disneyland Resort where they stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, had VIP access to the theme parks, including behind-the-scenes tours of Radiator Springs Racers and Indiana Jones, great meals at The Plaza, Lamplighter Lounge, 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!

The Best Dark Rides, Meals at Walt Disney World, & Souvenir Locations - Disney Draft Style - BOGP 2270

Good luck to all of the BOGP Lizards who are participating in the Springtime Surprise events at Walt Disney World this weekend! We are proud of you! Today, Rikki, Scott and Mike draft the top dark rides at either Walt Disney World or Disneyland, meals at Walt Disney World, and Souvenir locations around Walt Disney World! Hear what made our list and let us know who won each round on social media! Also, what would YOU add to your draft picks? Let us know on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike, @Epscot, and @RikkiNibs! 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 9, 2023 - BOGP 2269

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 9, 2023!  During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the news of the week including the debut this summer of DisneyBand+ on select sailings of Disney Cruise Line!  This looks very much like a Magic Band+, so we try to find the differences!  We also discuss the return of Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales April 13 (DVC Members) and April 20 (General Public) and what this means for future trips, as well as registration for Marathon Weekend 2024 and Springtime Surprise Weekend this weekend at 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 - April 12, 2023 - BOGP 2268

Mike, Rikki and Scott are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about making ADRs for split-stay trips (even with Galactic Starcruiser), if you should put in a room request if you are arriving super-early and just hoping for a bed to catch a nap, dining at California Grill with a young child, tours at Disneyland, 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!

Father’s Day Surprise - First Time Visit to Disneyland @ Grand Californian Resort, VIP Tour, More - BOGP 2267

We are headed out to North Carolina today to speak with Listener Justin about the ultimate Father's Day surprise! Last year, his wife gifted him a family vacation to Disneyland for the first-time! Being veteran Walt Disney World visitors and DVC Members, they are very comfortable with the Florida parks and hotels, so hear Justin's thoughts on traveling across the country with his wife and 2 young daughters, staying at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Club Level), doing a VIP tour, enjoying some character dining, and much more! Today's show is what the magic of Disney is all about! 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!