Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Listener Questions - September 10, 2025 - ADRs with Split-Stay, 1st "Empty-Nest" Trip, Cookie Alternatives - BOGP 2760

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we discuss a Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World for the Wine & Dine Races and talk about some things to do after the runs to celebrate! We also talk about making ADRs with a split-stay, give some thoughts on what a "1st Empty Nest" escape to Walt Disney World can be like after the kids head off to college, and have a long discussion on cookies around Walt Disney World! This and more on today's show! 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!

Ranking World Showcase Pavilions on 4th of July, Pop Century Stay, Trader Sam's & Oga's Cantina Fun Too - BOGP 2759

We are excited to have Listener Brad from Atlanta joining us today to talk about his trip down to Walt Disney World over the 4th of July Weekend! We start with a discussion of his running background and his experience at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend last year! Then, we hear about this very last-minute trip, staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort, driving from Atlanta, using the 3-park pass (non-Magic Kingdom), eating at Kona Cafe, Teppan Edo, enjoying the fireworks each night, 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!

Destination D23 Announcements & Thoughts - BOGP 2758

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to discuss the announcements from last weekend's Destination: D23 event at Walt Disney World that pertained to the Walt Disney World theme parks! We discuss the changes coming to the Carousel of Progress, including the addition of a Walt Disney audio-animatronic! We also talk about a "new" color palette coming to Cinderella Castle, Nine Inch Nails and red lights coming to Tron, and your last chance to "catch that Dino" over at the Animal Kingdom! 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 - August 31, 2025 - Walt Disney to Carousel of Progress, Castle Paint Job, Destiny Themed Experiences - BOGP 2757

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 31, 2025!  Mike was in the Studio solo this time as Scott was out at sea on the Disney Dream this weekend!  No worries!  We had some great conversations with the callers and chat!   We discussed the D23 announcements from Walt Disney World over the weekend, including a Walt Disney audio-animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress, an overlay coming to Tron with a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, a new color scheme coming to Cinderella Castle and more!  Plus, we talked with Dennis about his thoughts on the Disney Destiny and how this ship could take themed-experiences to the next level!  This and much more on today's show!  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 - September 3, 2025 - Playgrounds for Toddlers, Booking DCL for Holidays, Dining Outside Parks - BOGP 2756

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we discuss locations around Walt Disney World for toddlers to burn off that extra energy during the trip, some great dining options outside the theme parks for lunch and dinner during the holidays, when to book those holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line sailings, celebrating 25 years at Walt Disney World with a special dinner at California Grill during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more! 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!

A Love Story - The Riviera, The Castle, and Happily Ever After - BOGP 2755

Today we are so excited to have our friend Ally from Pennsylvania (and The Clubhouse) join us to share her trip from just a couple of weeks ago! This was a special trip because she got engaged while staying at Disney's Riviera Resort! We talk about the planning of the trip, how Jacob popped the question, some great dining at places like the Edison, the Cake Bake Shop, and Cinderella's Royal Table, times in all four theme parks, building droids at Hollywood Studios 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!

Comparing More Walt Disney World Experiences to Chain Restaurants, Hotels, and Retail - BOGP 2754

Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get that Labor Day Weekend started with some fun Disney talk! We are continuing the discussion we had last Friday about finding comparisons to chain restaurants around Walt Disney World! However, we wanted to get Pam's thoughts on this topic and today, we added hotels and retail locations into the mix! Where would your Walt Disney World equivalent for Baskin-Robbins be? Chi-Chi's? Wal-Mart? Cracker Barrel? Hear these and many more! 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 - August 24, 2025 - Trip-Planning Tips from Scotland; Walt Disney World at Thanksgiving; Disneyland Changes - BOGP 2753

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 24, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  Tonight was another great show because of our callers!  We start the show talking about Scott's upcoming cruise on the Disney Dream this week and all of the things he has planned!  Then, we get some great calls from Mohawk in Scotland (from the Clubhouse) talking about his amazing slate of ADRs and experiences for his upcoming trip, a fun call from Mark in Maryland discussing his 11-night stay this Thanksgiving, and then Shawn calls in from Cleveland to talk about airport choices when headed to Disneyland!  This and much more on today's show!  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 - August 27, 2025 - To MNSSHP or Not; Animal Kingdom AM; Importance of Spaceship Earth - BOGP 2752

Join Mike, Scott, and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we discuss best strategies on getting to Animal Kingdom for rope drop from Saratoga Springs and what to do for your first few experiences once inside the park! We also talk a listener through a decision about going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (or not) before an early morning flight home the next day (and the logistics involved), and also have a lengthy discussion on why attractions like Spaceship Earth are really important! This and much more on today's show! 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!

1st On-Property Stay at Port Orleans Riverside; Lightning Lane Premier Pass; Mother/Daughter Make Memories - BOGP 2751

We are so lucky to have the dynamic mother/daughter duo of Leah and Audra joining us today from northeast Ohio to talk about their Walt Disney World trip from this past February! We start by hearing about a very interesting background for both of them as to why this trip was so special. We talk about their first on-property stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, staying in Alligator Bayou, using the Quick-Service Dining Plan, having Lightning Lane Premier Pass for the Magic Kingdom on Valentine's Day, 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!