Be Our Guest WDW 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!

BOGP Open Line - October 23, 2022 - BOGP 2179

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 23, 2022! It's Scott's birthday!  Tonight Mike was flying solo as Scott was visiting New York City with the family for the weekend!  Mike hits the news about the Fantasmic! return (with dates!), discusses the reopening of Restaurant Akershus, changes coming to Tusker House and the return of Kona Cafe!  Also, we take your calls and discuss more obscure Walt Disney World characters you love and talk with a first-time runDisney runner headed to Wine & Dine Race Weekend in 2 weeks!  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 26, 2022 - BOGP 2178

Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today Mike and Pam discuss the naming of the Be Our Guest Podcast Lizards (our running team) to start off today show, then we dive into our thoughts on the new Virtual Queue coming to the Expo at the runDisney Wine & Dine Race Weekend, great entrees at the Grand Floridian Cafe, best margaritas outside of the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot, thoughts on Genie+ and it's continued evolution, transportation on Thanksgiving morning to the Magic Kingdom, 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!

Sailing the Disney Wish During Hurricane Ian, Coronado Springs Pre-Cruise, Family Adventures - BOGP 2177

We are excited to head down to Atlanta, Georgia today to speak with Listener Courtney about her stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and then her extended cruise on the Disney Wish in September! This was the cruise that was extended due to Hurricane Ian! Hear first about "cramming" 4 parks and all of the adventures into two short days, having nice meals at places like Satuli Canteen and Brown Derby, and then we discuss her Disney Wish cruise! We talk embarkation, sail away, dining experiences, kids' clubs, adult areas, bars & lounges, shows, staterooms, and why sailing with friends is such a treat! 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!

Unexpected Frights in Walt Disney World Experiences - BOGP 2176

Rikki, Pam, and Mike are back to get you in the Halloween spirit today by discussing where you might find some unexpected scares and frights in common Walt Disney World experiences! From places like Tom Sawyer Island, Soarin', Pirates of the Caribbean, and even Journey Into Your Imagination, we talk about where you could get a little jolt of adrenaline when you least expect it! 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 - October 16, 2022 - BOGP 2175

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 16, 2022! It's Scott's birthday!  Scott and Mike take your calls over the next hour discussing how the new variable pricing structure for Genie Plus at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland might impact your future trips.  We also continue the conversation about favorite obscure Walt Disney World characters from around the resort that could actually be connected?  We share lots of fun stories and discussion with many callers tonight!  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 19, 2022 - BOGP 2174

Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today Mike and Pam discuss possible tours for Rhonda Lee's husband to take while she tackles the Dopey Challenge in January, transportation options from the Magic Kingdom to and from Disney's Riviera Resort, ideas for a large family celebration that aren't super-expensive (thinking wagons and pontoon boats!), drinks on the observation decks, 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!

Grand Floridian Villas, Extended Family, Toddler Adventures, Family Fun - BOGP 2173

Today we are joined by friend of the show Matt from New Jersey to discuss his recent trip to Walt Disney World last month! We discuss traveling with his wife, daughter who is 17 months old, mother and sister! His mother and sister had not been to Walt Disney World in over 15 years, so hear what they thought of all of the changes! We also discuss meals such as Be Our Guest, Citrico's, Geyser Point, and more! Finally, Matt gives lots of practical tips for traveling with both extended family and a toddler! 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!

Favorite Obscure Walt Disney World Characters - BOGP 2172

We have a great time on today's podcast to get the weekend started a bit early! Pam, Rikki, and Mike discuss their favorite Walt Disney World characters that never get mentioned! From characters that you might see for 3-5 seconds every trip that have been around since a theme park opened to newer audio-animatronics that never get mentioned to characters that are so "bad they are good", we talk about characters we love but never hear anyone else talk about! Who are yours? Let us know on Sunday night! 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 - October 9, 2022 - BOGP 2171

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 9, 2022! Scott and Mike take your calls over the next hour discussing possible Christmas tunes that could be added to Cosmic Rewind's Holiday overlay this winter, talk with a couple of callers about recent trips including being at Walt Disney World during and right after Hurricane Ian and taking a trip with "the guys" and really seeing the "magic of Disney" through a first-time guests' eyes, as well as get a review of Epcot40 experiences from Listener Ella!  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!