Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

A Disneyland Paris Trip Report with Julian from the United Kingdom - BOGP 2189

Today we have a big treat for you! It was an exciting show for me to get to record as I got to speak with Listener Julian from the United Kingdom about his recent trip to Disneyland Paris with his family! We start off by talking about what it's like growing up as a Disney fan in Europe, then discussed how this particular trip came together. We talked about him driving from England to Paris, what the hotel situation is like at this destination, attraction experiences, dining, character interactions, and more! We also discussed his trips over to the States and what we loves about both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort! Such a fun show today! 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!

A First-Timers Guide to Disney Cruise Line - BOGP 2188

Pam and Mike are headed out to sea today with Disney Cruise Line! We discuss why you might want to consider a Disney Cruise for your next Disney adventure if you feel that a Walt Disney World vacation is too complex right now. We hit all of the basic for anyone who has never sailed with Disney Cruise Line before to get the show started, discussing the booking process, stateroom types, dining options, entertainment onboard, and much more! We also give pro-tips that would helpful to veteran cruisers 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!

BOGP Open Line - November 6, 2022 - BOGP 2187

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 6, 2022.  Scott took a last-minute flight down to Walt Disney World on Friday to cheer on the BOGP Lizards, so Mike is flying solo tonight!  No worries, though!  We had a TON of great calls!  We discussed a first-timers dilemma of if she should stay on-site or off-site at Disneyland  and we got other calls to give perspectives on this question!  We also had callers give feedback from trips this past weekend from the runDisney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon races, Kona soft-opening, Food & Wine Festival at Epcot, and much more!  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 - November 9, 2022 - BOGP 2186

Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss if you need Genie Plus combined with the DAS system on your Walt Disney World trip, getting over to the Boardwalk from off-site for a party of 13 who will be dressed up in formal wear for some pictures, the differences between a room-only and package booking, ideas for parents that have never been to Walt Disney World who are arriving before the rest of the travel party and don't want to go into the theme parks alone, 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 Polynesian Villas, VIP Tours, Driving When Flight Canceled, Genie+, More - BOGP 2185

Happy Monday, everyone! Today we head right across the river to Edwardsville, Illinois to speak with Listener Diana (who is a college friend of Rikki's!) about her trip to Disney's Polynesian Villas with extended family this past spring. Hear about how the trip got off to a rough start when their flight was canceled - WHILE THEY WERE AT THE AIRPORT - so they drove down to Walt Disney World instead! We also discuss her thoughts on the Polynesian Villas, having a VIP Tour Guide, using Genie Plus, great meals at places like Cinderella's Royal Table, Chef Mickeys, Topolino's Terrace, Beaches & Cream, Sci-Fi Dine Inn, 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!

Ranking Various Walt Disney World Experiences - BOGP 2184

Scott, Rikki, and Mike are here today to get this weekend started by ranking various experiences around Walt Disney World! We took our inspiration from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee and gave 4 experiences that were related, and then ranked them, plus added a 5th and 6th place entry at the end. What did we get right today with some Walt Disney World Resorts, roller coasters, and counter-service dining locations? What did we totally miss? Let us know! 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 30, 2022 - BOGP 2183

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 30, 2022!  Scott joins Mike as we spend the hour taking your calls discussing the upcoming runDisney Wine & Dine Race Weekend, talking about how best to see the awesome Walt Disney World resorts during your trip,  where to stay at Disneyland Resort during Christmas, as well as a review of Mears Connect from last week!  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 - November 2, 2022 - BOGP 2182

Mike, Scott, and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss how to maximize your time at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, great places to see your loved one during the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon this weekend, thoughts on ADRs for Marathon Weekend 2023, the best Mexican restaurant (and fajitas) on property, seeing as many of the holiday storytellers in World Showcase at Epcot 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!

Things That Legit Scare Us at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2181

Happy Halloween, everyone! We hope that you have a fun day with your family today and get all of that candy! Rikki, Pam, and Mike are here to share a few things that legitimately scare us when it comes to Walt Disney World! From resort assignments to ADRs to electrons (or lack thereof), we have some fun here with the holiday and hope we share a few laughs today! 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!

Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, Growing Up ”DVC”, Vintage Disney T-Shirt Collecting, More - BOGP 2180

We are switching things up a bit with a trip report here on a Friday and then on Monday, Pam and Rikki join me for our Halloween special! Today we head to New York City to speak with Listener Brett about his recent trip to Disney's Boardwalk Villas where he stayed with his family in a 2-Bedroom villa! We discuss why he loves this resort as well as how the accommodations worked for them. Also, we discuss fun times in all four theme parks, especially a love for Galaxy's Edge, and then also talk about dining and Brett's fascination with vintage Disney t-shirts! 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!