Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Talking Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Princess Races, Fine Dining, Transporation & More with Scott - BOGP 2052

It's Mike and Scott again on today's show as we dive into Scott's recent trip down to Walt Disney World to run in all three of the Princess Half-Marathon Weekend events! First, we spend time talking about why Scott enjoyed his stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House) so much this trip! We also go over the highlights of the Expo and races, and then discuss a "hit" meal at Citrico's and a "miss" meal at 50's Prime Time Cafe. We also talk about the hot weather, high crowds, higher-than-normal traffic on the roads and toll plazas, 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!

BOGP Open Line - March 8, 2022 - BOGP 2051

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Tuesday night, March 8, 2022! During this show, Mike is flying solo but having so much fun taking your calls!.   During tonight's show, Mike leads off with a great email from Listener Betsy about her recent trip to Walt Disney World for the Princess Half-Marathon Weekend celebrating her daughter's 10th birthday and first runDisney experience!  We talk about the Royal Guest Rooms over at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort as well as Capture your Moment with this great email!  We also get into a coversation about using Genie Plus with the DAS system, some awesome upcoming ADRs debate Coronado vs. Caribbean Beach for an adult's only trip, 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 - March 9, 2022 - BOGP 2050

Mike and Scott are here today to tackle your great Listener Questions! Today we discuss using Disney Gift Cards as a "dining plan replacement" option to cover your dining while down at Walt Disney World, luggage transfer when doing a split stay, transportation options to get to and around the Walt Disney World Resort, finding romance at Walt Disney World and on the Disney Wish with your 6 year old in tow, 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 Riviera & Old Key West Resorts, Universal’s Cabana Bay, Amazing Dining, More - BOGP 2049

Happy Monday, everyone! Today we head to New Jersey to speak with Listener Chris about a couple of recent trips he took to Central Florida! First we talk about his stay at Disney's Riviera Resort (where he actually like it so much he purchased DVC during the stay!) in October! During this trip, he experienced Boo Bash, had a fun meal at Liberty Tree Tavern, and visited Cabana Bay and did Halloween Horror Nights at Universal! Then, we talk about his trip over the New Year to Disney's Old Key West Resort, with fun meals at Space: 220, Olivia's, Homecomin', and 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!

How Did We Miss That On Our Last Walt Disney World Vacation? - BOGP 2048

Rikki and Mike are here today with a few news items from around Walt Disney World at the top of the show. Then, Rikki talks about what she is looking forward to seeing today as she visits Epcot for the first Day of the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival. Finally, Mike and Rikki discuss some things that we get a kick out of doing on our Walt Disney World trips, but don't do enough. We talk about things like visiting "The Traveler" at MCO, pre-dawn walks, non-vehicle attractions, etc. 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 - February 27, 2022 - BOGP 2047

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 27, 2022! During this show, Mike is flying solo tonight as Scott is down at Walt Disney World for the Princess Half-Marathon Weekend.   During tonight's show, Mike leads off with some Walt Disney World news, and then we open up the phone lines and the conversation quickly turns to calls regarding the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, the newest boutique hotel at Walt Disney World that opens to the general public next week.  We discuss thoughts on what we have seen in the first 72 hours of media coverage, things we think are "hits & misses" so far with the experience, who this will be geared towards, the future of experiences like this, 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 - March 2, 2022 - BOGP 2046

Rikki and Mike are back today answering your listener questions! Today we have questions about thoughts on choosing Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Savannah View or Bay Lake Tower for an upcoming trip, how "dressy" is the Palo Brunch onboard the Disney Fantasy, how the podcast crew came to meet almost 14 years ago, Disneyland's 50th vs. Walt Disney World's 50th celebrations,, 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 Boardwalk Villas & Caribbean Beach Resorts, Genie Plus Tips, Star Wars Experiences, More - BOGP 2045

Happy Monday, everyone! We are excited to talk with Listener Jennifer from Florida today about her split-stay vacation to Disney's Boardwalk Villas & Disney's Caribbean Beach Resorts. Hear how being a Florida resident does change how you think about planning a Walt Disney World trip too! We discuss this December vacation including their first time using Genie Plus in the parks, during the busiest time of the year with lots of tips that will help you on your next trip! Also, we talk dining at places like Coral Reef, Grand Floridian Cafe, Steakhouse '71, & 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!

Top 3 Experiences at Disney Springs, WDW Resorts, WDW Dining, More - BOGP 2044

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are back today and we are using last week's show topic, but heading outside of the theme parks and heading to Disney Springs, the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and the Walt Disney World Restaurants and "other experiences" outside the theme parks! We suppose that we are taking a first-timer with us (or someone who just doesn't "get" Disney the way we do) and we have to show them the "essence" of each location with only three experiences per destination. It could be an store, merchandise item, snack, meal, anything. What would YOU choose? Hear our thoughts and then share yours on social media using #WDWTop3! 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 - February 20, 2022 - BOGP 2043

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 20, 2022! During this show, Mike and Scott quickly recap the recent news with new mask policies at Walt Disney World, Capture Your Moment photo sessions being available in all four theme parks, making Cast Compliments via the My Disney Experience app, and more!  Then we take your calls about the upcoming Princess Half-Marathon Weekend, discussing your Top 3 Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios, thoughts on a split-stay vs. one hotel for the length of stay, unpacking vs. living out of your suitcase 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!