Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Listener Questions - February 23, 2022 - BOGP 2042

Pam, Rikki and Mike are back today answering your listener questions! Today we have questions about our thoughts on when Annual Pass sales might return, getting to the parks for Early Entry - should you take an Uber or rely on Disney Transportation, what is the "Disney etiquette" when it comes to just ordering drinks and appetizers to enjoy the atmosphere of a restaurant, snacks you can "bring back" on the plane, 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 Villa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs, 1 Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Blizzard Beach, Parks, Great Dining, More - BOGP 2041

Happy Monday, everyone! Today we head up to Michigan to speak with Listener Sarah about two trips she recently took to Walt Disney World! First, we discuss her stay in a 3 bedroom Grand Villa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort! She discusses amazing dining at Disney Springs and visiting Blizzard Beach on the 4th of July during this trip! Then, we talk about her trip to both Disney's Beach Club Resort and Disney's Riviera Resort in October. During this trip, we discuss her first experiences with Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lanes in the parks, getting groceries delivered via Instacart, more fun meals and a lot 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!

 

Our Top 3 Experiences in Each Walt Disney World Theme Park - BOGP 2040

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are back today and we are heading into the Walt Disney World 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 of the four theme parks with only three experiences per park. It could be an attraction, show, 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!

Listener Questions - February 16, 2022 - BOGP 2039

Pam, Rikki and Mike are back today answering your listener questions! Today we start off with news on how you can (could) get your Figment Popcorn bucket again, Disney's change in their mask policy, and more and then we get into lots of listener questions! We discuss the value of Capture Your Moment Photo Sessions with the price increase and availability in all four theme parks, if you should add a Park Hopper to your tickets to take advantage of the Deluxe Resort Extra Evening Hours, give our opinion on if a Polynesian Village Resort or Disney Wish stay is more romantic, 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!

Is This Romantic? - (2022) - BOGP 2038

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! We are switching things up a bit today, as Pam and Rikki join Mike for a BOGP tradition - Is This Romantic? You give us situations at Walt Disney World that could or could not be romantic, and we give our thoughts. Showing up at Victoria & Alberts all decked out in your finest on the wrong night? A Skyliner dessert stroll? Pin trading with a loved one? Sacrificing yourself as the "child swap" parent? A proposal at the top of Spaceship Earth? Hear our thoughts on these and MANY more on today's show! 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 Polynesian Village Resort, Extended Family of 12, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Genie Plus, More - BOGP 2037

We are mixing it up here on a Friday with a Trip Report from Listener Nikki! We talk about her recent vacation to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with her extended family of 12 this past October. Hear about how she planned this trip with a large group, touring all four theme parks, amazing dining at locations like The Plaza, 50's Prime Time Cafe, Coral Reef, and more! Also, we discuss using a grocery delivery service and items that are helpful to have in the room! 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 - February 9, 2022 - BOGP 2036

Pam, Rikki and Mike are back today answering your listener questions! Today's questions include how long a Gideon's cookie should last if you can get it home (without eating it!), thoughts on if you should purchase Magic Bands for your trips (and where are Magic Bands 2?), seeing the best WDW Resort Christmas decorations in just a 4 night trip, thoughts on how to experience July 4 both at Walt Disney World and 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 pod

Disney’s Copper Creek Grand Villa with Extended Family, Ultimate Thanksgiving, Theme Park Fun, More - BOGP 2035

It's time to start another awesome week with a fun trip report from Walt Disney World!  Today Listener Matt joins us from down in Dallas, Texas!  We start the show with a very sweet engagement story from Walt Disney World - after Matt ran the Walt Disney World Marathon!  Talk about a full day!  Then, we discuss his trip over Thanksgiving 2021 with his extended family in both a 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom Grand Villa at Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, fun times at the theme parks, thoughts on Genie Plus and dining with a larger group, and the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving!  You have to hear this to believe 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! 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!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, & Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - BOGP 2034

We had so much fun last Friday looking at the Epcot Area Resorts that we decided to do it again this Friday, but we are breaking down the Monorail Loop Resorts! Today we discuss Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney's Grand Floridan Resort & Spa, and Disney's Contemporary Resort! We discuss the rooms, dining options, lounges, pools, transportation, theming, shopping 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 - January 30, 2022 - BOGP 2033

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 30, 2022! During this show, Mike and Scott take your calls on topics such as the changing of the iconic purple road signs around Walt Disney World property, the addition of the Galactic Starcruiser to the bus stops at Disney Springs (and what this could mean to the overall experience at this resort), thoughts on your favorite theme park at Disneyland Resort, news on a meet-up over the runDisney Springtime Surprise Race Weekend 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!