Join Disney experts and Disney fans as we talk about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Aulani, Adventures by Disney and even Universal Orlando. This award-winning podcast features Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shows that focus on Disney resorts, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, dining, runDisney, vacation tips and much more. Join hosts Mike Rahlmann, Rikki Niblett, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning. Send in your vacation planning questions and have them answered on one of the shows. Join us for this usually informative, somewhat quirky, but always fun podcast.
Hide & Snack @ Walt Disney World - BOGP 2579
Today Mike, Pam and Rikki get the show topic from a suggestion from Listener Craig in Louisville to discuss our favorite places to escape the crowds in the four Walt Disney World theme parks during the busiest seasons of the year and what snacks we would enjoy during that time! Craig, here is your show! From sweet-cream cheese pretzels to ice-cream & more, what would you pick and where are your little "hideouts" in the parks? 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!
10/25/2024 • 39 minutes, 48 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 20, 2024 - Lighting Lane Premier Pass, Brooks runDisney Collab, Halloween at WDW - BOGP 2578
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 20, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a blast taking your calls for the hour! The password to tonight's show was your favorite Halloween candy and we almost came to a consensus on the best choice! We discussed our thoughts on the newly-announced Lightning Lane Premier Pass coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland this coming week with many of our callers, the value and pricing of certain dining experiences, the runDisney/Brooks collaboration coming for the 2025 season and much more! 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!
10/24/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Listener Questions - October 23, 2024 - Converting MYW Tix to APs; Big Thunder Refurb, LL Premier Pass Impacts - BOGP 2577
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we start with a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of when to upgrade a Magic Your Way ticket to an Annual Pass - at the beginning or end of a trip. We also discuss the upcoming Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment and if a guest should move their trip, with Marathon Weekend crowds in mind. Pam and Rikki also give their thoughts on the newly-announced Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuting at Walt Disney World and Disneyland as well! Please 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!
We couldn't have a more current or topical show as today we speak with Listener Stephanie from Idaho about her Disneyland trip that she JUST returned from less than 24 hours ago (as of the time of recording). We discuss how her daughter had to escape Hurricane Milton at Walt Disney World (where she is a Cast Member) to join them, thoughts on the newly-announced Lightning Lane Premier Passes, and then talk about their weekend trip to the Disneyland Villas, experiencing the Oogie Boogie Bash with a dessert party in the mix, fun meals at Flo's v8 Cafe, using Lighting Lanes, the Happiest Haunts Tour, 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!
10/21/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 2 seconds
This Experience Is Better When? - BOGP 2575
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back today with a show suggestion from Listener Carl about which attractions (and other experiences) are better during different times of the day (and we added different times of the year as well!) Hear us discuss how certain attractions, Disney transportation systems, and even Disney restaurants absolutely do have a totally different feel depending on WHEN you experience them! 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!
10/18/2024 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 13, 2024 - Cake Bake Shop Review (From Indy Location), Coronado Springs Thoughts, Paint The Night Return - BOGP 2574
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 13, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and did we have the calls tonight! It was wall-to-wall callers for the entire hour! We discussed a $10.00 PB&J at the Studios way back in 1990, that might have been the grandfather of what is coming to the Cake Bake Shop! Then, Alexis gives us a review of the Cake Bake Shop experience in Indianapolis, so that we can have some context as to what might be coming to the Boardwalk! We also discuss Coronado Springs, best treats around Epcot, and Paint the Night returning? 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!
10/17/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Listener Questions - October 16, 2024 - Relaxing Over NYE Trip, To Add Park Hopper or Not, Where's Tony? - BOGP 2573
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, Scott is in for Pam and we get a great question about possibly meeting Tony at Tony's Town Square at the Magic Kingdom! Then, we get a question from a true friend who wants to cheer her friend on at the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon and is looking for logistical help to get from place-to-place! We also discuss if adding a Park Hopper makes sense to take advantage of the Magic Kingdom before a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and much more! Please 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!
10/16/2024 • 47 minutes, 51 seconds
Disney's Pop Century Resort, Mickey's Halloween Party, Character Dining, Family Fun - October 2024 - BOGP 2572
We are headed to Pennsylvania to speak with Listener Katelyn today about her trip to Disney's Pop Century Resort less than two weeks ago! Hear about how this trip came together, including how her parents decided to drive down from South Carolina for part of the trip, and why this trip was so special! We talk about times in all four theme parks, a soggy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, using Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Single Pass) to make the most of their time, great character dining at places like Tusker House , Garden Grill, Cape May Cafe, and 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!
10/14/2024 • 54 minutes, 47 seconds
Best Value In Walt Disney World Dining - 2024 - BOGP 2571
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today with a show to counter the menu prices that we saw released earlier this week over at the Cake Bake Shop coming to Disney's Boardwalk. While this place looks to be on the more expensive side of things (and we share our thoughts on this), we give our current assessment on the best value in dining on Walt Disney property right now! Did your favorite restaurants make the list? 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!
10/11/2024 • 47 minutes, 44 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 6, 2024 - Cake Bake Shop Menu, Wine & Dine Resort Availability, Hawaii/Aulani Thoughts - BOGP 2570
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 6, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a lot of fun during this show! First, we had a great discussion of the newly-released Cake Bake Shop menu coming to Disney's Boardwalk. $28 cake slices? $8 Cokes? $11 orange juice? Will it be worth it? Hear our thoughts! We also discuss availability at the resorts this fall/winter and what might be driving this scarcity and talk about reasons to get out to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa! 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!
10/10/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Listener Questions - October 9, 2024 - Wine & Dine After-Party, Best ADRs at Disneyland, Theory on Favorite DCL Ships - BOGP 2569
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we start off with a very quick discussion about the Cake Bake Shop prices (which we will talk more about on Friday), and then answer questions about what to expect at the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Post-Race Party at Epcot, give suggestions for ADRs at Disneyland for a first-time trip on New Year's Eve, talk making Candlelight Processional Dining Package plans, and read an email with a theory on why a certain Disney Cruise Line ship might be your favorite! Please 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!
10/9/2024 • 52 minutes, 43 seconds
Bonnet Creek Resort, 50th Wedding Anniversary, Extended Family, Disneyland vs. WDW, More - BOGP 2568
Today we are headed out to Colorado to speak with Listener Vanessa about her special trip to Walt Disney World with extended family to celebrate her in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary last spring! We discuss the planning of this trip, being someone who is more familiar with Disneyland and also hear about an epic road trip where she drove to Disneyland right out of high school for a taping of "The Price is Right!" We also discuss her thoughts on Bonnet Creek Resort, two fun days at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and unexpected surprises along the way! 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!
10/7/2024 • 52 minutes, 45 seconds
You Wouldn't Believe This! - BOGP 2567
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today to have a fun conversation (after discussing their favorite kind of candy apple here in October!) about what changes to the Walt Disney World Resort over the past 15 years would be the most shocking to guests back in 2009! We look at things (both positive and negative) that have played a significant role in how we experience our favorite destination! From technology to resorts to dining and more, we have some fun conversations! 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!
10/4/2024 • 45 minutes, 37 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 29, 2024 - Things That Would Shock Guests 20 Years Ago, DCL Vs. RCCL, Concierge Experiences - BOGP 2566
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 29, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a question for the listeners! What things (both positive and negative) would shock a guest in a theme park 15-20 years ago that is true right now? Things like Lightning Lane Multi Pass, no Magical Express, lights on Spaceship Earth, Disney's Skylner, etc, all came up! We also compare Disney Cruise Line to Royal Caribbean experiences, talk Concierge on the Disney Wish, and much more! 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!
10/3/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Listener Questions - October 2, 2024 GKTW 6-Hour Show News, Alien Encounter, DCL Kids Clubs, Vero Beach, More- BOGP 2565
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we start off with some exciting news about the 2025 6-Hour Live Show to benefit Give Kids the World and how you can be a part of the fun to help kids and families in need! Then, we get some great questions about After Hours events at the Magic Kingdom, tips for dining with special dietary restrictions, a fun conversation about Alien Encounter/Stitch's Great Escape, the Kids' Clubs/Nursery on the Disney Cruise Line ships, Disney's Vero Beach Resort and much more! Please 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!
10/2/2024 • 46 minutes, 17 seconds
Daddy/Daughter Trip, Port Orleans Riverside, 4 Parks, 25 Rides, Friendship Bracelets, Cast Member Memories, More - BOGP 2564
We are headed down to Atlanta, Georgia today to speak with Listener Kevin about his Daddy/Daughter trip to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for the weekend just 2 weeks back today! Hear about how this trip came together, his thoughts on staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside, visiting all 4 parks with a goal of experiencing at least 25 attractions, meals at Space: 220, Flame Tree BBQ and more! Also, we hear touching Cast Member interactions and how guests can also make magic in the other direction FOR the Cast Members! 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!
9/30/2024 • 45 minutes, 2 seconds
Easily-Avoidable Major Mistakes to Avoid During Your Disney Parks Day - BOGP 2563
Mike and Pam are here to start your weekend with a few things to think about to make your day a bit better in the Disney theme parks (or even as you sail the Disney Cruise Line or have a fun Port Adventure!) From making sure you don't leave the room without an important prescription to thinking about your hydration for the day to technology advice to make the most of your day, we talk about how to get through your day in the parks with as little stress as possible! 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!
9/27/2024 • 53 minutes, 4 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 22, 2024 - Disneyland Halloween Race Recap, Unique WDW Drinks, Cosmic Rewind Song Additions - BOGP 2562
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 22, 2024! Tonight, Mike hosted the show with our callers as the co-hosts since ScottyG had a last-minute emergency at work and couldn't join us. During the show, Holly called in from Petaluma, California to review her first runDisney race weekend from September at Disneyland, running the 10K, staying at the Pixar Place Hotel with fun times in the parks! We also hear from Ella ahead of her Disney College Program and brainstorm some unique drinks around property! Paul calls in from New Jersey as well as we add to the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Playlist! What would YOU add? 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!
9/26/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes
Listener Questions - September 25, 2024 - Halloween to Christmas at WDW, Aulani Views, Disney Dining Plan Strategies - BOGP 2561
Mike and Pam are here today answering a bunch of great Listener Questions brought to us by our live chat and from our inbox! We discuss the transition from Halloween to Christmas at Walt Disney World this year, how early you should arrive for a MNSSHP if you don't have a ticket to the Magic Kingdom that day, strategies for using your Disney Dining Plan credits throughout your stay, looking back to the 2019 Halloween Party "seasonal pass" and much more on today's show! Please 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!
9/25/2024 • 51 minutes
First Disney Cruise on the Wish, Pop Century & Coronado Springs, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, More - BOGP 2560
Today we are headed down to Louisville, Kentucky to speak with Listener Justin about his first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish in early September 2024! He just returned from this amazing cruise, so it's a great show to learn about what is going on with Disney Cruise Line right now! We discuss thoughts on planning a cruise vs. a Walt Disney World trip, embarkation, arrival at the Port, his stateroom, dining experiences, entertainment, Castaway Cay, and much more! We also talk about his pre-cruise stay at Coronado Springs and post-cruise stay at Pop Century and experience at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
9/23/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Random WDW Questions for 500, Alex! - BOGP 2559
Mike, Rikki, & Pam are back today with a bunch of random questions that we ask of each other to learn a bit more about each other's Walt Disney World likes and dislikes. From what song we would add as a 6th track to Cosmic Rewind that fits the theme (and our favorite current track), to our go-to order at Columbia Harbor House, to favorite restroom on-property to best on-ride Photopass location, and more, you will learn a lot more about the BOGP crew today! 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!
9/20/2024 • 48 minutes, 42 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 15, 2024 - Disney College Program Thoughts, Scares in the Parks, "Fancy" Meal Recs, Skyliner Tips - BOGP 2558
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 15, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and got lots of great calls during the hour! We heard from Abby down at Walt Disney World who is just starting her Disney College Program and gave us some thoughts on how things are going and the best item to get currently at Pecos Bills! We also discuss times we have scared others or have been scared in the Disney theme parks (and Scott shares a story where Mike scared Mallory and Emmalee and it led to a Cast Member moment we will never forget!) We also talk "fancy" dining recommendations and 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!
9/19/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Listener Questions - September 18, 2024 - Best Snacks at WDW This Fall, Best Mini-Golf, Epcot at NYE, Skyliner at Riviera - BOGP 2557
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, we get a great question from Chris about getting to mini-golf from the Contemporary (and which course is "the best" in our opinion), celebrating his daughter and wife's birthdays during the trip, and the best snacks to enjoy this fall! We also discuss tips for enjoying Epcot at New Years Eve for the first time! We get some Lighting Lane Multi Pass questions too for a nice discussion as well as talk about boarding the Skyliner from Disney's Riviera Resort at park opening! This and much more on today's show! Please 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!
9/18/2024 • 47 minutes, 29 seconds
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Multi-Generational Trip, Cinderella-bration, Memories Made Forever - BOGP 2556
We are so excited to have both Listener Amber and Doug joining us today to discuss their trip to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! This was a multi-generational trip where grandma got to travel with the family to see the great-grandkids see Cinderella Castle for the very first time! We talk about how Doug has been going to Walt Disney World since 1972 and why it is so special to his family and how this trip came together as well! We hit fun times in the theme parks, amazing meals at Crystal Palace, Cinderella's Royal Table, Tusker House, and more as well as just the small moments that make trips like this so special! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
9/16/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Tips For Setting Up Walt Disney World Resort Room - BOGP 2555
Mike & Pam are back today sharing tips to setup your resort room to make it feel like an extension of home. What
"stuff" do you need to make sure you pack (and how should you pack it) before you leave home so that you can quickly get your room setup efficient to start enjoying your trip? We give items and tools that we use to make our rooms more comfortable and livable during our stay, even with our entire families traveling with us! We also discuss thoughts on Food & Wine Festival and why we can't have nice things! 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!
9/13/2024 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 8, 2024 - Value of TTC, Fort Wilderness at Christmas, First Disneyland Trip, More - BOGP 2554
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 8, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and discussed a tradition at Emmalee's high school where the Seniors paint their parking spots for the year. Then we asked our chat - how would YOU decorate your parking spot to show your "Disney Side?" We also got a great call from Jason in Florida discussing everything happening with Food & Wine at Epcot and the TTC situation for locals! Mike calls in from New Jersey as well to share his excitement for his first Disneyland trip here in just three weeks! This are 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!
9/12/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 57 seconds
Listener Questions - September 11, 2024 - Top 2025 Tips, Hoop Dee Doo Revue, Castaway Cay in December, Cheer in May - BOGP 2553
Mike and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, we start off the show with a fun question about the top things to do for a 2025 Walt Disney World vacation! We also spend some time with our initial thoughts on TRON moving to a traditional queue from the old Virtual queue this week. We discuss how much the Hoop Dee Doo Revue has changed over the years, how cold the water is at Castaway Cay in December, and if you can still have a great stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort in May with the cheerleaders! This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
Today we are excited to head back to Southern California to speak with Listener Tanya about her trip to Walt Disney World earlier this year to attend the U.S. Olympic trails for the Marathon! Hear about this awesome experience and how she combined this with her stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort! She visited all 4 theme parks, ate vegan at places like Teppan Edo, Cape May Cafe, Sanaa, Sebastian's Bistro, and more! They also had some nighttime fun at Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall and more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
9/9/2024 • 46 minutes, 50 seconds
Trapped in the Crescent Lake Area - BOGP 2551
Mike & Pam are back today with a show to virtually take you to Walt Disney World to get this weekend off to a great start! Today, we spend a "virtual" day around Crescent Lake at Walt Disney World. We can only spend time at Disney Yacht, Beach, and Boardwalk Resorts, plus the Swan and Dolphin and surrounding areas! What activities would we enjoy? What snacks would be eat? Where would we go for breakfast, lunch and dinner? What about entertainment, etc. ? Hear our ideas on today's show! 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!
9/6/2024 • 48 minutes, 25 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 1, 2024 - Oogie Boogie Bash, runDisney Halloween Races at Disneyland, Ghosts with Scott - BOGP 2550
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 1, 2024! Tonight, Mike was in the Studio alone as Scott was visiting Nashville with some friends, but Scott does call-in to share some of his "ghostly" fun he is having in Music City this weekend, and we also talk about his upcoming trip to The Cabins at Fort Wilderness and why you shouldn't stress so much about ADRs! We also discuss the start to the runDisney season in Disneyland this weekend and the Oogie Boogie Bash at DCA with callers during the show as well! 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!
9/5/2024 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 42 seconds
Listener Questions - September 4, 2024 - Dining Solo at WDW, Early Morning ADRs at Magic Kingdom, Best Steak at WDW - BOGP 2549
Mike and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, we get a question about options for dining on a solo trip for the first time, getting to pre-park opening ADRs at the Magic Kingdom, looking for the best steak on-property at Walt Disney World, thoughts on where to stay for first runDisney experience at Springtime Surprise Weekend, and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
9/4/2024 • 48 minutes, 53 seconds
First Disney Cruise on Wish, First Walt Disney World Stay at Pop Century, Coronado Springs, Multi-Generational Fun - BOGP 2548
We are headed out to Southern California today to speak with Listener Amanda about her first trip to Walt Disney World and her first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish today! We hear about her stay pre-cruise at Pop Century and post-cruise at Coronado Springs, with fun times at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney Springs in there too! We also discuss her thoughts on her Bahamas sailing on the Disney Wish including their two staterooms, dining, kids' clubs, entertainment, Castaway Cay, and much more! We even play a mini-Disney Stock Watch today too! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
9/2/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 1 second
Memories From Walt Disney World Experiences Long Gone - BOGP 2547
Today Mike & Pam are getting your long weekend started by thinking about how we can experience attractions that might not be "long for this world" one more time and get some closure in the next year or so. We also share our stories of final experiences with places like Pleasure Island, the last IllumiNations, World of Motion, Universe of Energy, The Great Movie Ride, Rivers of Light, and more! How do you say "goodbye" to an experience that you loved for years and years? 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!
8/30/2024 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 25, 2024 - Hot Take New WDW Commercial, Traveling From Scotland, Disney Wonder Alaska Feedback - BOGP 2546
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 25, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! Mike starts the show with some thoughts on a new commercial for Walt Disney World that aired during college football this past weekend that he feels sets a dangerous precedent for guests in the parks. Then, we get some awesome feedback from Julie in Scotland regarding her recent Walt Disney World vacation during Tropical Storm Debby, Listener Jodie and family calls in to give amazing feedback from their recent Disney Wonder cruise to Alaska, and more! 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!
8/29/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Listener Questions - August 27, 2024 - Pam Quick Trip Report, Traveling in September Pros/Cons, Disney Destiny Thoughts, More - BOGP 2545
Mike and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, Pam starts the show off with some thoughts on her quick visit to Walt Disney World last week, including a couple of spins on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a Mickey Waffle at Sleepy Hallow, and some ideas on the "new" Country Bear Jamboree! Then we get a "Start, Bench, Trade" from Listener Francois with Walt Disney World Resort snacks, discuss the pros and cons of traveling in September, and discuss getting down to Walt Disney World to experience things that might not be long for this world one last time. This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
8/28/2024 • 50 minutes, 34 seconds
Traveling From the UK To Yacht Club - Seeing It All At a Slower Pace, Disney Dining Plan, Unexpected Surprises - BOGP 2544
Today's show could have gone on for three hours at Listener Tim from the United Kingdom was such a delight to speak with about his passion for the Disney Parks and specifically his recent trip to Disney's Yacht Club Resort with his wife Helen! We talk about growing up as a Disney fan in England and how he even wrote to Disney and get got a response in a Disneyland map, and that really sparked his imagination for the theme parks! Then, we dive into this trip to the Yacht Club, discussing time in all four theme parks, great dining experiences using the Disney Dining Plan, slowing down but seeing just about everything, experiencing an After Hours event 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/discord! 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!
8/26/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 37 seconds
The Walt Disney World Theme Park Stock Watch (Not What You Are Thinking) - BOGP 2543
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back to have some fun with a new concept for the show - the Walt Disney World Theme Park Stock Watch! This show has nothing to do with Wall Street, the S&P, or money; we are talking about trends around our favorite places! What experiences would you buy or sell stock in currently at Walt Disney World? Hear our thoughts on today's show (and be nice to Scott with one of his picks!) 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!
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here answering your Listener Questions! Today, we start off by having a discussion on the newly-released concept art for the Disney Adventure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Hear why Rikki is very high on this design! We also discuss your best chance at getting room requests on your next Walt Disney World trip, thoughts on things to do for 1/2 day solo before a friends arrives to meet up, and some new benefits of staying at an on-site Walt Disney World hotel! This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
8/21/2024 • 36 minutes, 23 seconds
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea - Planning, Theme Park Experiences, Dining, Culture, Fun Around Tokyo & Duffy! - BOGP 2541
Today I'm very excited to have my friend Faizan back on the show from up in Seattle, Washington! We take some time to discuss his recent trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea with his family on today's podcast! We discuss all of the pre-trip planning and how it differs from our domestic experiences as Disney fans. We also get into the travel and adjustment to the culture and time zones in Japan. Then, we dive into the hotel, dining, and theme park experiences during his trip, including how Duffy is still a "rock star" in Japan! this and much more on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
8/19/2024 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
D23 Expo Parks Panel Reactions Part 1- Excitement, Fear, Anticipation, & All the Emotions - BOGP 2540
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back to get you ready for a great weekend with our thoughts and reactions to the D23 Expo announcements regarding Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World from last weekend! We start off by giving our "sleeper hits" from an animatronic surprise to a new parade and then discuss the possible impacts of bringing Cars, Villains, and Monsters to the theme parks! This is just the beginning of the conversation on today's show! 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!
8/16/2024 • 58 minutes, 41 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 11, 2024 - D23 Reactions - DCL Expansion, Cars and Villains to Magic Kingdom, Monsters in DHS - BOGP 2539
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 11, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo again as Scott was a bit under the weather, but this wasn't a problem as we had lots of calls during the hour! Of course, we were taking instant reactions to the D23 Expo Parks Panel reactions from less that 24 hours before this show! We talked about Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion to 13 ships by 2031, Cars and Villains coming to Magic Kingdom, Monsters, Inc coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure getting Avatar, more Avengers, and Coco, and lots more! 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!
8/15/2024 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Listener Questions - August 14, 2024 - Halloween Party Strategies, Parties of 6 at Disneyland, Jollywood Nights - BOGP 2438
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here answering your Listener Questions! Today, we start off by answering some questions about this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and how to get the most out of this experience for a listener who is going for the very first time with a multi-generational party! Then, we talk about options for a family of 6 for their first trip to Disneyland both on and off-site. We also discuss some special events at this year's Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios and if they are "worth it" for certain guests. This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
8/14/2024 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort; Vets & First-Timers, Amazing Cast Member Stories, Slow Down & See It All - BOGP 2537
We are very excited to get to speak with Listener Kara from Fort Worth, Texas today about her trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort where she took her friends along as well who had never visited! We discuss the planning that went into this special trip, a review of the resort stay, great meals at places like Cinderella's Royal Table pre-park opening, 50's Prime Time Cafe' and Tony's Town Square, and making the most of 4 days at Walt Disney World! Plus, Kara shares some amazing stories from her time in a very unique position as a Cast Member with the Disney company! We all wish we could have this experience! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
8/12/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 9 seconds
3 Topics In 10 Minutes: DCL Too Niche With New Ships, Animal Kingdom at Night, Next WDW Resort as Deluxe Resort - BOGP 2536
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back to get you ready for a great weekend with some thoughtful Disney conversation today! Each of us brings one Disney topic to the table to discuss for 10 good minutes! We debate if Disney Cruise Line is getting too "niche'" with their ships after seeing the renderings of the Disney Destiny this past week, think about if Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will finally be open later in the night after the proposed South America expansion in the future, and Pam says that the next Walt Disney World resort that is built should be a Deluxe Resort. Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
8/9/2024 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 4, 2024 - Stormy WDW, Is DCL Getting Too Niche', Adult's Halloween WDW Trip, More - BOGP 2535
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 4, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo as Scott was making an airport run during tonight episode! Mike took some fun calls including a call about an upcoming "girls trip" to Walt Disney World to enjoy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and some Epcot fun! We talk about what they are really looking forward to, as well as what Disney is doing well and could improve upon right now. Also, Jason calls in from Celebration, Florida to share his thoughts on Tropical Storm Debby and if the Disney Cruise Line ships should become more or less niche' in the future! 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!
8/8/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Listener Questions - August 7, 2024 - Fireworks at Disneyland, Embarkation Strategies DCL, Evening Extra Hours Deluxe Resorts - BOGP 2534
Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here answering your Listener Questions! Today, we address a couple of Disney Cruise Line questions regarding linking reservations for dining and then making the most of that embarkation day! Next, we talk about getting the most out of the Extra Evening Hours for Deluxe Resort guests! We also give some itinerary advice for a Walt Disney World veteran visiting Disneyland for the first time who is wanting to maximize her chance at seeing the fireworks during her Halloween visit! This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
8/7/2024 • 48 minutes, 12 seconds
Traveling from Australia, "Final"-ly Starcruiser, Caribbean Beach, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Wild Africa Trek, Great Dining, More - BOGP 2533
Today we are excited to head down to Sydney, Australia to speak with Listener Natalie about her amazing holiday to Walt Disney World last fall where she got to be on one of the last voyages of the Galactic Starcruiser! We discuss her thoughts on this experience and what Disney did right and how it might have been saved! We also hear about her stay at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort as well as staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge! We discuss how a doctor's visit to the resort saved the trip for her husband too! Dining was of course talked about with some amazing dining experiences you might want to add to your next vacation as well! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
8/5/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Scott Visits Disneyland Paris - Thoughts on Attractions, Drones, Food, & More - BOGP 2532
Mike & Scott are back to wrap-up your work week with a trip to Disneyland Paris today! We have been seeing Paris on our TVs with all of the Olympic coverage, and Scott was just there a few weeks ago at the very end of his more than 2 week European tour! We discuss his on-site hotel stay, initial impressions of Disneyland Paris, attraction experiences that are both unique to Paris and comparisons to those we have stateside, talk dining options, the amazing drones that fly over the castle in Paris and so much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
8/2/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 28, 2024 - More WDW Olympic Events, Initial Thoughts on Lightning Lane System, Lighthouse Point Review - BOGP 2531
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 28, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are here tonight to have a fun hour talking Disney with you! We started the show by taking a call from Patrick up in Wisconsin where he shared another event that would qualify for our "Walt Disney World Olympics" that involved the new Lightning Lane system, and speaking of that system that just took over from Genie+ this past Wednesday, Mike and Scott give our thoughts on what we saw in the first days of the new roll-out and some strategies shared by our listeners in the BOGP Clubhouse! Eean also calls in from Pittsburgh to share her great experience on the Disney Magic last week sailing to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point as well! 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!
8/1/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Listener Questions - July 31, 2024 - Planning Post-Cruise Day at WDW, Lightning Lane Feedback, Golfing at WDW, More - BOGP 2530
Today, Mike & Scott are answering your Listener Questions! We get a great question from a listener in Canada about planning a day post-Disney Cruise and possibly using the free Water Park perk that is available in 2025, or just planning a "pool day" at a Walt Disney World resort! We discuss how quickly you can get off the ship and what resorts might be perfect for this plan! We also read some feedback from the first few days using the new Lightning Lane systems that have replaced Genie+ and answer a question about split stays with Annual Passes! Also, Len has a question about booking a verandah stateroom as a first-time guest on Disney Cruise Line and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/31/2024 • 48 minutes, 14 seconds
Rafiki's Planet Watch, Blizzard Beach, Pick-A-Pearl, Ale & Compass, Different Experiences for Veteran Disney Families - BOGP 2529
We are excited to head down to Austin, Texas today to speak again with Listener Rebecca about her trip down to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort this past Spring Break! We talk about why they always chose this location for their stays and then discuss how they made this trip special with many "new to them" experiences like "Pick a Pearl" in Japan at Epcot, the Character Animation Academy at Rafiki's Planet Watch in Animal Kingdom, a day at Blizzard Beach Water Park, and more! Plus, we hear about a proposal gone wrong at a signature dining location as well, so you definitely don't want to miss that! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/29/2024 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
The Spirit of the Olympics - Walt Disney World Style - BOGP 2528
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here to kick-off the weekend with some fun conversation as to where you can find the spirit of the Olympics around the Walt Disney World Resort! With the Olympic opening ceremonies taking place in Paris this evening, we were caught up in the spirit of international friendly competition. From serious runDisney fun to family competitions on famous WDW attractions, to just survival of the fittest around the Walt Disney World property, you have probably won a gold medal in a few of these events without even knowing it! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
7/26/2024 • 44 minutes, 20 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 21, 2024 - Strategies for DCA, Free Disneyland Hotel Tour, Blessings That World Travel Offers, More - BOGP 2527
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 21, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are here tonight to have a fun hour talking Disney with you! We had a bit of trouble with the phone lines initially so we discussed items from the chat, including strategies to get around Disney California Adventure at rope drop, and also what not to miss at this theme park! Then, Eric calls in from Connecticut to give a nice trip report from his Disneyland trip last week! Mike & Scott also have a discuss about the benefits and joy that traveling the world brings to our lives and how technology like podcasts and vlogs really can make the world a smaller and friendlier place! 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!
7/25/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Listener Questions - July 24, 2024 - 4 Park Challenge Thoughts, Lightning Lane Changes, Universal & WDW, More - BOGP 2526
Today Mike, Scott and Rikki are here to answer your Listener Questions! We get some great questions asking about where to "drop" a couple of days at Universal in to a 10 night Walt Disney World vacation, thoughts on how the new Lightning Lane system will work starting today in the theme parks, strategies on a 4 Parks challenge this February, ziplining in Tortola, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/24/2024 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Disney's Beach Club Resort, Getting Ready for Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Great Tips for Traveling with Kids - BOGP 2525
Today we are very excited to have Alex from Second Dad to the Right on the show to discuss some great tips for traveling to the Disney destinations with kids! We hear his backstory as to how he started this awesome blog (in an unexpected way!) and how he now can't get enough of his Disney trips! We also discuss recent trips to Disney's Beach Club, Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter, a few sailings with Disney Cruise Line, and his upcoming first trip to Disneyland later this month! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/22/2024 • 55 minutes, 5 seconds
Mike's Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Cruise Recap - July 2024 - BOGP 2524
Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Scott and Rikki are back together as Mike recaps his 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy last week! Hear about his pre-night stay at Disney's Old Key West Resort, getting to the Port via limo, thoughts on their Family Verandah stateroom, dining experiences, including Palo Brunch and dinner, entertainment for teens and adults, tastings, Port Adventures in Tortola, St. Thomas, and Castaway Cay, and more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
7/19/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 44 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 14, 2024 - Plans for NYE Outside Parks, Live from Caribbean Beach, Solo MNSSHP Tips, Cruise Talk - BOGP 2523
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 14, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together after a combined 21 days at sea on their cruises over the past month! We have some fun giving a few highlights from our trips and then take your calls! We discuss ideas of what to do for a large family for New Year's Eve outside the parks at Walt Disney World, get a great call LIVE from Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and our friend Simon from the UK calls in to discuss what to do with his time at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party as a solo traveler since he won tickets to the party today! 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!
7/18/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Listener Questions - July 17, 2024 - Hidden Gems on DCL, Dining/Snacking at MNSSHP, Other Disney Shows, runDisney Resorts - BOGP 2522
Today Mike, Scott and Rikki are here to answer your Listener Questions! We get some great questions asking about how to spend your time either snacking or dining at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We also get asked about "hidden gems" not to miss on the Disney Fantasy for an upcoming cruise! Also, we discuss a great app to hear audio with your personal phone for TVs around property if you would like to watch sports at the lounges around Walt Disney World and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/17/2024 • 47 minutes, 32 seconds
Disney's Polynesian Village - Club-Level & Caribbean Beach Resorts, Traveling with Toddler, Amazing Dining, May 2024 - BOGP 2521
We are headed down to Tennessee today to speak with Listener Angela about her trip just back in May down to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort & ending with a fun stay Club-Level at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! We hear the fun things they were celebrating on this trip and why they chose these two particular resorts! We discuss amazing times in all four theme parks as well as Disney Springs, tips for planning with a toddler and using Genie+ (Lightning Lanes) to your advantage, great dining review of places like Raglan Road, Topolino's Terrace, Crystal Palace, and more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/15/2024 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 27 seconds
The BOGP Time Capsule: Caller's Thoughts on Genie+/Lightning Lane Multi Pass/Single Pass System Changes - BOGP 2520
We are trying something new today that Mike has been wanting to do for years! It's a new concept called the "BOGP Time Capsule." This is a show where we open the phone lines immediately after some big Disney news to capture the thoughts of our listeners on how a change will affect our future trips! Today, we discuss how the MAJOR changes to Genie+/Lightning Lane Multi Pass/Single Pass system will change our trips starting on July 24, 2024! We get some great calls and even better points made during this discussion! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
7/12/2024 • 52 minutes, 50 seconds
Best Ways To Cool Down at Disney Destinations: Mike Vs. Listeners In LIVE Call-in Draft - BOGP 2519
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today's show is a bit different as Mike is currently sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy, so he recorded this one a bit early with the help of the BOGP Listeners! Today, we have a Live Call-in Draft where Mike goes head-to-head against the audience in the "Best Ways to Cool Down at the Disney Destinations!" Hear all 6 rounds of the draft and then vote for who has the best overall list in the BOGP Clubhouse 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!
7/10/2024 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds
Mike's Disney Fantasy Pre-Trip Report - BOGP 2518
Happy Monday from the Disney Fantasy, everyone! Today, Mike shares everything he is looking forward to on his Disney Fantasy cruise with his family that he is on this week! (SPOILER: He recorded this one a few days prior to leaving home.) He discusses the weeks prior to the trip, his love of flying and airports themselves, transportation to the Port, a few obscure things he wants to do on the Fantasy, and big-picture thing that every person needs to do on every-single cruise! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/8/2024 • 48 minutes, 55 seconds
One Positive & One Negative For Each Disney Cruise Line Ship - BOGP 2517
Mike arrives at Disney's Old Key West today for a quick one-night stay before getting on the Disney Fantasy tomorrow for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with his family! In honor of this, we discuss one positive and one "thing to consider" for each of the 5 Disney Cruise Line ships! What do you think of what we brought up? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
7/5/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 12 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 30, 2024 - Genie+ Goes Away, Pre-Planning Returns, DAS Thoughts, Polynesian Redemption - BOGP 2516
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 30, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo again as ScottyG was wrapping up his epic European trip! Today, Mike leads the discuss about the elimination of the Genie+ branding by Disney, instead changing it to a system of Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Plan Single Pass options that can now be booked PRIOR to your trip! We get great calls discussing the pros and cons of this new system as well as how this system could affect those who use the DAS accommodations. Also, we get some feedback from guests just back from WDW with experiences on Tiana's Bayou Adventure and a great story of perseverance on a Polynesian adventure! 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!
Today the original crew is back as Mike, Pam, and Rikki answer your Listener Questions! We get some great questions such as where to watch the Olympics Opening Ceremonies near Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, thoughts on dining options for Marathon Sunday and Christmas Eve and Day near Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, ideas for a very cool Halloween overlay at Tiana's Bayou Adventure and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/3/2024 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Magic Kingdom After Hours, Vegan Dining Advice, Traveling Solo, More - BOGP 2514
Today we are headed out to New Jersey to speak with Listener Molly about her trip to Walt Disney World staying at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! Hear about her experience with the trip being half solo and half with her aunt, who has a vegan diet. We discuss how Disney accommodates those with special dietary requests and how this went during the trip. We also hear about her experience with the Magic Kingdom After Hours Event and tips for making the most of breaks during college to visit Walt Disney World! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
7/1/2024 • 48 minutes, 2 seconds
Stories From Entertaining on a Cruise Ship, Avoiding Spoilers, Looking Forward to Disney Trips with Simon - BOGP 2513
We are very excited to have Simon from the United Kingdom joining us once again on today's show as we wrap up the week! Today, we discuss Simon's unique perspective and experiences from entertaining on many cruise ships around the world! Hear some fun stories from rough seas, wild port adventures, and what it is like "behind the curtain" on these ships we love so much! We also discuss Simon's upcoming trip to Disneyland Paris, the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade turning into a DVC lounge, avoid spoilers before trips, and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
6/28/2024 • 48 minutes, 13 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 23, 2024 - Halloween at WDW, DCL Alaska Cruise Highlights, Looking Forward to Disneyland in 2025 - BOGP 2512
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 23, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo as ScottyG was on his cruise over in Norway! We lead-off the show with news that Disney will be announcing details on "Halfway to the Holidays" this week as well as new bookings opening up for late 2025 and early 2026 with Disney Cruise Line! Then, we get calls about things that we are looking forward to on future Walt Disney World trips that surprisingly, we have never done before! Also, a caller gives amazing details on her recent cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder! We also speak with Matt about his experience with the Adventureland game you can play at the Magic Kingdom and what he is looking forward to in 2025 during his first trip to Disneyland! 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!
6/27/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
Listener Questions - June 26, 2024 - Too Much Palo?, Taking Breaks with Magic Your Way Tickets, Mid-Fancy Dining Options/Fireworks - BOGP 2511
Today Mike is excited to have special co-host Simon from the United Kingdom joining him to answer your Listener Questions! We also open the phone lines and got calls from Scotland, Ohio and more! We discussed if three Palo experiences on one cruise was too much, strategized on how to purchase Magic Your Way tickets and still take breaks during your trip with Listener Kevin, talked with "Mohawk from Scotland" about a "not-too-fancy" dinner and fireworks combo for an upcoming trip, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
6/26/2024 • 47 minutes, 33 seconds
Disneyland at Halloween, Oogie Boogie Bash, Main Street Tour, Great Meals, Sisterly Fun - BOGP 2510
We are excited to have Silvia, Aly, and Ariel joining us today from Seattle, Washing to talk about their trip to Disneyland last fall specifically for the Oogie Boogie Bash! We hear about their journey down from the Pacific Northwest, the huge ordeal with securing these tickets, great meals at locations like Napa Rose, Goofy's Kitchen, Blue Bayou, Cafe Orleans, and more! We also discuss some off-site fun, shopping and dining at Downtown Disney and much more! Was Oogie Boogie Bash worth all of this trouble and would they do it again? Listen in to hear what they have to say! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
6/24/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 51 seconds
Pam's Inaugural Cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the Disney Magic - BOGP 2509
Today we have Mike, Rikki, and Pam back together for some fun Disney Cruise Line talk! Pam has just returned from the inaugural cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line's newest private island experience in the Bahamas! We talk about her thoughts on the Disney Magic, then discuss this new island paradise! We talk about the pier (that has been the talk of social media!), the beaches, dining options, cabanas, authenticity of the Bahamian experience, and more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
6/21/2024 • 41 minutes
BOGP Open Line - June 16, 2024 - Scott Leaves the USA, Palo or Remy 3-Night Cruise, International Travel Tips, AP Previews - BOGP 2508
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 16, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about these last couple of days before Scott heads off to Europe for his 19-day vacation! What is he worried about and most excited for on this epic trip? We also get a great call from Pennsylvania asking if they should do Palo or Remy on a 3-night Disney Dream cruise. Jenniffer calls in from St. Charles, Missouri to give lots of great international travel tips, as she had just returned from London within the last day! We also hear from Vero Mike down in Florida about his AP experiences with Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Communicore Hall, and more! 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!
6/20/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Listener Questions - BOGP Cruise 7 Announcement, California Grill or Lounge, Cake Bake Shop Menu, More Drones - BOGP 2507
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! First, we finally make the announcement of the details for the BOGP Cruise 7! You have to visit the BOGP Clubhouse today initially to get the details! Then, we have questions about what we think will be offered on the menu at the Cake Bake Shop on Disney's Boardwalk, if the drone show at Disney Springs will be extended past this fall, cruising with toddlers, booking an ADR at California Grill or just going with the lounge experience, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
6/19/2024 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
Disney's Boulder Ridge Villas, VIP Tour Day, Vero Beach Experience, Family Memories - BOGP 2506
Today we are excited to head down to Tennessee to speak with Listener Ryan (and his three awesome daughters!) about his trip with extended family to the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort in a 2-Bedroom Villa and Deluxe Studio! We discuss his background with Disney and how he enjoys the "gamification" of a Disney trip, and I think that is something that most of us really like as well! We also hear about his day with a "VIP Tour Guide" and everything that goes into this very special experience! Finally, we talk about his final couple of days down at Disney's Very Beach Resort as well! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
6/17/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Queue-ing It Up at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2505
Happy Father's Day this weekend to all of our Disney dads out there! We hope it is a great weekend for you! Today, Mike & Scott are discussing various queues around Walt Disney World! Which are the hottest in the summer? Which are the longest? What is a queue we wish we could experience just one more time? Were interactive queues a success or failure? What are our Top 3 Queues at Walt Disney World right now? This and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
6/14/2024 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 9, 2024 - Closing Time at WDW Lounges, First Time Disney Cruiser Review, 4 Parks/1 Day at 8, More - BOGP 2504
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 9, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about the first-impressions of the new Communicore Hall space coming to Epcot and also memories of Innoventions from the former Future World! We then get some calls discussing closing times at the lounges around the Walt Disney World monorail resorts and some things that might surprise you! Rogers also calls in from Arkansas to give his thoughts on this first Disney Cruise on the Wish and we compare this ship to the others in the fleet, and he also lets us know how his daughter (at just 8 years old!) did 4 parks in 1 day! Incredible! Lots of other fun calls as well to round out 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!
6/13/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Listener Questions - June 12, 2024 - Documentation for Disney Cruise Line, Genie+ Strategy for 2-Day Trip, "Discovering" WDW - BOGP 2503
Mike and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! First, Scott gives an update on his 19-day European trip that will start just one week from today! Then, we have questions about booking accommodations at DVC resorts for Springtime Surprise Weekend, documentation needed to sail with Disney Cruise Line, planning to use Genie+ efficiently for a 2-day stay prior to a first-time Disney Cruise, "discovering" Walt Disney World for a guest who has been to Disneyland over 100 times, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
6/12/2024 • 46 minutes, 58 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 5, 2024 - Live WDW Trip Report from Coronado, Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Review, Genie+ Tips - BOGP 2502
This is a BONUS Live Call-in Show today as we had a last-minute cancellation for the Trip Report interview! We opened up the phone lines and got calls from Tricia LIVE from Disney's Coronado Springs with a review of her stay at French Quarter and her meal just an hour prior at Maya Grill! We also got a great review from Marco in South Carolina of his Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Cruise! Emily called in to discuss strategies for using Genie+ with Park Hopping on her upcoming trip awe well! Lots of other fun calls as well to round out 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!
6/10/2024 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Quick-Service Dining Highlights at the Walt Disney World Skyliner Resorts - BOGP 2501
Today Mike and Pam are here discussing some great Quick-Serving dining options at the restaurants along the Skyliner route between Disney's Art of Animation Resort/Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort/Disney's Rivera Resort! We break down the breakfast/lunch/dinner menus to give some highlights, as well as hit some snacks, drinks, and more! We also give tips as to how to get the most out out those Disney Dining Plan credits as well Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
6/7/2024 • 49 minutes, 3 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 2, 2024 - Tiana's Spoiler-FULL Videos, Days Before Your Disney Trip, Uber or Driving to Epcot, More - BOGP 2500
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 2, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about all of the spoiler-FULL videos that Disney is posting around Tiana's Bayou Adventure over the last week. What are their intentions with these? Did you watch them? What are your thoughts on these? Also, Mike is going crazy in these 30 days or so leading up to his cruise - what do YOU do to pass the time when it is too soon to pack but not much is left to do to get ready for the trip? We also talk solo trips to Walt Disney World, a DVC purchase, and much more! Lots of other fun calls as well to round out 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!
6/6/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Listener Questions - June 5, 2024 - Back-to-Back Cruise Logistics, 2024 WDW Discounts, Stroller Etiquette, More - BOGP 2499
Mike and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss the logistics of taking back-to-back cruises with Disney Cruise Line and why this might be something to consider over a traditional 7-night sailing! We also get a great question about "stroller etiquette" for Walt Disney World transportation and in the theme parks! Another question that comes up is about discounts for Walt Disney World for the remainder of 2024 and booking the end of 2025. This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
6/5/2024 • 46 minutes, 56 seconds
Disney Magic 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise & Disney Wish Concierge 3-Night Sailing - BOGP 2498
We have one more Disney Cruise Line show for you today as we head to Philadelphia to speak with Listener Sharon about a couple of cruises that she took within a month of each other! We spend the majority of the show discussing her sailing on the Disney Magic on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise out of Miami with her 2 young children and husband. We discuss the ports, rotational dining, onboard entertainment, kids' clubs, and more! Then, we talk about her experience two weeks prior sailing Concierge-level on the Disney Wish on a 3-night Bahamian sailing and compare the two ships a bit! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
6/3/2024 • 1 hour, 45 seconds
One Positive & One Negative for Each Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort - BOGP 2497
Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get the weekend started with some fun Walt Disney World Resort hotel talk! Today, we share one pro & con for each Deluxe Walt Disney World hotel! These are all things to think about before you decide where to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation. What would you add to our list? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
5/31/2024 • 58 minutes, 32 seconds
BOGP After Hours on Memorial Day 2024 - Mike, Scott & Jared from the BOGP Studios - BOGP 2496
Today we have something totally different for your Thursday! With the Memorial Day Weekend and terrible storms with power outages in the area this past weekend, we didn't have a Live Call-in Show on Sunday night. However, we did have ScottyG in town from Michigan, as well as our friend Jared from over in Illinois! While they were visiting here in the BOGP Studios later on Sunday evening, during our tour of the Studio, we went LIVE and interacted with well over 100 listeners and recorded it. Today, you get to hear 3 great friends just having fun on the holiday weekend sharing a love of Disney with friends from around the world. I know this isn't our typical show and hope you will allow this deviation from the format today, but also hope that maybe this will be a fun distraction to your normal work day as well! Have a wonderful Thursday! See you over in the BOGP Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord!
5/30/2024 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Listener Questions - May 29, 2024 - Fireworks Dessert Parties, Solo Day Ideas, Disney Cruise Private Dining, Disney Dining Plan - BOGP 2495
Mike and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss a couple of questions about the fireworks dessert parties and if they are a good value and if so, which ones might offer the best option for different types of families. We also have a discussion about requesting a private table or dining with other families on Disney Cruise Line. The best values on the Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan are also discussed, as is the "Ultimate Solo Day" for a guest who is headed down a day before the rest of the family in October! This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
5/29/2024 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
4 Generation Trip to Walt Disney World - VIP Experiences, Capture Your Moment, Escape Room at City Walk, Lifetime Memories - BOGP 2494
We are headed to Wisconsin today as we kick-off Summer 2024 with a 4-Generation trip to Walt Disney World! Listener Sarah joins us to share an amazing trip detailing her off-site stay, the logistics of putting together a trip with so many moving parts, meals at Steakhouse 71, the Boathouse, Jiko, Morimoto Asia, Cowfish, and more! We also hear about a VIP Fireworks experience, a Back to the Future Escape Room at Universal City Walk and much more on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
5/27/2024 • 59 minutes, 37 seconds
One Positive & One Negative for Each Value & Moderate Walt Disney World Resort - BOGP 2493
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to get the 3-day weekend started with some fun Walt Disney World Resort hotel talk! Today, we each share one pro & con for each Value and Moderate Walt Disney World hotel! These are all things to think about before you decide where to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation. What would you add to our list? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
5/24/2024 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 19, 2024 - Disney Quest Memories, POFQ Mini-Review, MNSSHP Thoughts, Character Breakfast Options - BOGP 2492
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 19, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion that came from the BOGP Clubhouse on memories from the old DisneyQuest experience at Downtown Disney! What was your favorite thing to do there? Then, Brandon from New Hampshire shares some thoughts on his stay at Port Orleans French Quarter last month with us! We also have a fun discussion with a caller from Tennessee about his upcoming trip to focus on Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! Lots of other fun calls as well to round out 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!
5/23/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Listener Questions - May 22, 2024 - Brunch @ Disney Springs, Split Stay Options, MNSSHP & MVMCP 1 Trip, More - BOGP 2491
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss your best options for Brunch around Disney Springs, how to think about dividing your time between two resorts when you do a "split-stay" and give some options for two ideal resorts to consider, discuss some menu options for a nice ice-cream at Salt & Straw at Disney Springs, look at the calendar and try to figure out how to get both a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party & Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in one trip, and more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
5/22/2024 • 44 minutes, 49 seconds
Disney Fantasy 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise - 1st DCL Experience, Family of 5, Spring Break Fun Onboard & More - BOGP 2490
Today we are headed down to Dallas, Texas to speak with Listener Kelly about her first experience with Disney Cruise Line when her family of 5 sailed the Disney Fantasy to the Western Caribbean this past Spring Break! We discuss her stay pre-cruise at the Polynesian with some park time, nice meals, and pool time! Then, we talk embarkation, stateroom thoughts, dining, entertainment, port adventures, sea day experiences and much more! Lots of great tips for families sailing DCL on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
5/20/2024 • 52 minutes, 24 seconds
Disneyland 2024 Summer Preview - Pixar Fest, Pixar Place Hotel Review, New Dining, More - BOGP 2489
Pam has just returned from an exciting week at Disneyland where she had access to some amazing places around Disneyland! Hear about that "secret balcony" that you have probably noticed above Pirates of the Caribbean and what is behind those doors! Also, Pam reviews Pixar Fest, with it's new parades, fireworks, merchandise (including an amazing Pizza Planet popcorn bucket!), and more! She also gives an in-depth review of the newly-reopened Pixar Place Hotel. She also shares lots of amazing dining experiences that have just opened around Disneyland Resort too! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
5/17/2024 • 47 minutes
BOGP Open Line - May 12, 2024 - Tiana's Bayou Opening Date, Disney Fantasy Review, Polynesian DVC Tower & Monorail & More - BOGP 2488
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 12, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show discussing the "announcement" of the opening date of June 28, 2024 for Tiana' Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom and what this might mean for the park moving forward this summer. We also got calls from Jared in Illinois and Megan in Pennsylvania discussing some Disney Cruise reviews and previews! Scott and Mike also gave some advice on dining at Disneyland, impacts of the new Polynesian DVC tower on the monorail, and more! 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!
5/16/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
Listener Questions - May 15, 2024 - July 4 @ Epcot or Magic Kingdom, Staying Cool in the Summer, Tiana's Opening During Trip - BOGP 2487
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss the opening date being announced for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and have a discussion on if this will have a Virtual Queue. We also get a question from Rin down in Australia about how this is going to impact plans, as this opening happens right in the middle of their trip. We hit on best quick-servicing dining options on the monorail loop to "escape" the Magic Kingdom for a few hours on a hot day, booking Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
5/15/2024 • 47 minutes, 23 seconds
3 Week Trip from the UK - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Hard Rock Hotel, Off-Site House, Brilliant Meals and Fun Family Time - BOGP 2486
We are excited to have Ian from the United Kingdom on the show today to talk about his 3 week holiday to Central Florida from back last August! We discuss the planning that goes into such a long trip from overseas, as well as the excitement this can add to the overall experience! Then, we talk about staying in an off-site home rental, Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as Hard Rock Hotel at Universal. We dive into fun times at all four Walt Disney World theme parks, Volcano Bay, Disney Springs, 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/discord! 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!
5/13/2024 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 18 seconds
What Not To Miss at Walt Disney World Resorts - BOGP 2485
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back today and we are discussing things not to miss when you stay at certain Walt Disney World Resorts! For example, when you stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort, don't miss an early morning walk around Hourglass Lake, or a photoshoot with the Cars characters over at Art of Animation, or even doing the "Hustle" in the food court! We hit about 6 other Disney Resorts on today's show with ideas to make your resort stay a lot more fun! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
5/10/2024 • 45 minutes, 24 seconds
BOGP Open Line - Coronado Spring Club-Level Surprise Trip, Jimmie LIVE from Disneyland, Halfway to Halloween, More - BOGP 2484
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 5, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We spoke with Trisha from Iowa who is headed down to Coronado Springs with her sister and staying Club-Level in the Gran Destino Tower and looking for tips to make the most of her stay as well as ideas for when to take Disney transportation and when you use their rental car. We also speak with Jimmie from Texas LIVE from Disneyland as he is enjoying an evening at Disney California Adventure! Scott and Mike also discuss thoughts on the upcoming "Halfway to Halloween" announcements this week and much more! 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!
5/9/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Listener Questions - May 8, 2024 - Halfway to Halloween Highlights, One Day @ Epcot Dining, "Force"ful Disney Magic - BOGP 2483
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! We discuss lots of news from Monday's announcements regarding "Halfway to Halloween" at this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, experiences coming to Halloween on the High Seas, a cool addition you will get to see on the Disney Treasure and more! We also help a guest who is visit Epcot for just one day prior to a cruise with some dining options, and then we have a story that I'm sure will melt your heart as one guest makes a memory that another family will never, ever forget in Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
5/8/2024 • 48 minutes, 27 seconds
1st Cruise on the Disney Dream - Inside Stateroom, Reviews of Entertainment, Castaway Cay, Traveling in February, More - BOGP 2482
Today we are headed to Connecticut to speak with Listener Eric about his very first experience with Disney Cruise Line back in February sailing on the Disney Dream on a 4-night Bahamian sailing! We discuss what finally got him on a DCL ship, after being a Disney theme park fan his whole life, thoughts on embarkation, his inside stateroom, rotational dining, shows, onboard activities, Castaway Cay, and much more! 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!
5/6/2024 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
Walt Disney World Restaurants - Experience or Food Quality - Greater than, Less than, or Equal to? - BOGP 2481
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back today to have some fun with the Walt Disney World restaurants! We get this show topic from the BOGP Clubhouse as we were wondering what really drives guests to book the ADRs that they do. Are you looking more for the overall theme/experience of the restaurant or is it the food quality that is the most important factor? Today, we throw out various Walt Disney World restaurants and discuss if the experience is greater than, less than, or equal to the food quality! Play right along with us! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
5/3/2024 • 52 minutes, 15 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 28, 2024 - Taking Kids Out of School for Disney Cruise, Ft. Wilderness Cabin for runDisney Weekend, More - 2480
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 28, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We got a great call from Stephanie from Virginia with two quick trip reports - one discussing taking over 100 band students to Walt Disney World and a second with a few ideas from her first experience out at Disneyland! Then, Adam from Michigan called in to discuss taking kids out of school for a Disney Cruise. We also spoke with Wade in Nebraska about the logistics of staying in a "new" Cabin at Fort Wilderness over the Wine & Dine race weekend in the fall! 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!
5/2/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 54 seconds
Listener Questions - Thoughts on Beyond Big Thunder, Character Breakfast ADRs, Rocket Launches at WDW - BOGP 2479
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! We discuss which breakfast ADR might be best for a family staying at the Beach Club that is using the Disney Dining Plan this July - Crystal Palace, Cape May Cafe, or Garden Grill, we also have a discussion as to why we are pretty sure Frozen will not be brought to the Magic Kingdom with "Beyond Big Thunder", we talk "good usage" for Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan credits around property, where to see a rocket launch on-property, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
5/1/2024 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
Meeting Working at The Disney Store, WDW 25th Anniversary Trip, Disneyland for 1st Time - BOGP 2478
We have a lot going on during today's show! We are so luck to have Listener Ashley joining us from down in Atlanta, Georgia to share a bunch of stories with us! Hear about her experience working at The Disney Store for 17 years and even meeting her future husband there! We also hear about how her husband was one of the folks who helped bring about the MagicBand technology we use today! Then, we discuss their 25th wedding anniversary trip to Walt Disney World where they were upgraded from All-Star Movies to Port Orleans - Riverside! Finally, hear how a Companion Pass leads to Ashley's first trip to Disneyland and her thoughts on this destination! 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!
4/29/2024 • 56 minutes, 11 seconds
Scott's Coronado Springs Spring Break Trip Report - Keys to the Kingdom, Flower & Garden, Alternate Airports, More - BOGP 2477
Mike & Scott are wrapping up the week with a great trip report from Scott's Spring Break vacation to Walt Disney World just one short month back! Today we hear about flying out of Indianapolis to save major money (and if it was worth it in the end), getting in to his Walt Disney World Resort past midnight, his Keys to the Kingdom (spoiler-free) experience, touring the parks during Spring Break, lots of thoughts on Coronado Springs Resort, and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
4/26/2024 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 21, 2024 - Disneyland Trip Review, Tips For 1st Toddler Trip, American Idol at WDW, Red Carpet Experience - BOGP 2476
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 21, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We got a great call about a special "red carpet experience" at World of Disney at Disney Springs for the first shopper of the day and then talked to Mike who won the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios years ago! We also had a call about taking a toddler for the first time to Walt Disney World and got lots of great advice from our chat room! Jon from Massachusetts also called in with some very interesting thoughts from his Disneyland vacation last week as well! 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!
4/25/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Listener Questions - April 24, 2024 - Tours Returning to Disneyland, Training on the Disney Wish, Celebrating 40 @ WDW, More - BOGP 2475
Mike and Scott are here today answer some great listener questions! We discuss the two new tours that are available to book now at Disneyland and what you might get to experience! We also address training for the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon while on the Disney Wish over Halloween. Another great question came from a listener about how to really have a special 40th birthday celebration at Walt Disney World after her Princess Half-Marathon Fairytale Challenge. Scott also discusses his plans for Thanksgiving, including trying to book a new Wilderness Cabin at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
4/24/2024 • 42 minutes, 59 seconds
Pop Century Magic For 2+ Weeks From UK, Missing Magic Band + Shoe, Conquering Cosmic Rewind, Pixie Dust Abundant - BOGP 2474
Today Listener Simon from the United Kingdom stays up really late to tell us about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Pop Century Resort for over 2 weeks! Hear about a first haircut for his two sons at the Harmony Barbershop, first meal of the day at Crystal Palace, tips for using Genie+ and Parent Swap, tips for traveling from the UK with young children, and many, many heartwarming stories from the vacation! 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!
4/22/2024 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 58 seconds
Right Now At The Disney Destinations... - BOGP 2473
Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! We go back to a show that we did over 5 years ago that goes along with a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign where they are showing small moments around property that could be happening at any moment in time. So, today, we do a visualization exercise to take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and even the Disney Cruise Line ships to imagine situations and places where guests are experiences familiar and unique things right now - at this moment! What would you add? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
4/19/2024 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 14, 2024 - Beyond Big Thunder Thoughts, Josh D'Amaro Encounter, Tiana's Opening Date? - BOGP 2472
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 14, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo on the show, but the calls ruled the hour! We discussed lots of thoughts on what should happen with the "Beyond Big Thunder" land at the Magic Kingdom and how this process should take place! We also hear from AJ about his "almost-encounter" with Josh D'Amaro at Topolino's Terrace on his recent trip, as well as highlights from a fun vacation with the family! We also played some "Before or After" with the opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure during the show, setting the date at July 4, 2024. What would you pick? 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!
4/18/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 23 seconds
Listener Questions - April 17, 2024 - Nice Meal Before Epcot After Hours, Tipping Around WDW/DCL, Polynesian Tips, More - BOGP 2471
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about where to have a nice meal after a pool day but before Epcot After Hours for a guest staying at the Grand Floridian. We also have an awesome question about tipping and the many situations around Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line where this can be questionable, so we discuss! Another listener has an awesome tip for guests staying at the Polynesian Village Resort that could be staying with rooms that are on the beach, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
4/17/2024 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Epcot After Hours, Rope Drop 'til Park Close, Make The Most of Every Moment - BOGP 2470
We are excited to head out west today to speak with Listener Andrew in Utah about a unique trip down to Walt Disney World where he split time watching his daughter in a soccer showcase tournament and celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! Andrew and his wife went non-stop for the better part of a week visiting all four theme parks, using Epcot's After Hours Event (with a great review of this exclusive party) to their advantage! We discuss advantageous usage of Genie+, fun snacks and meals around the parks, Andrew's first Dopey Challenge experience in 2019, and much, much more! 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!
4/15/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 22 seconds
Tough Disney Choices - BOGP 2469
Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! First, Mike brings up a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign and he notices a few things that he thinks are very interesting about who and how Disney is targeting their audience. Then, we go to our BOGP Clubhouse to get some "Tough Disney Choices" and pick our favorites on-the-spot! Wilderness Cabin at Copper Creek or Polynesian Bungalow? Fireworks Cruise at Epcot or Magic Kingdom? Popcorn with Fantasmic or Corn Dog Nuggets on the Hub Grass? So many fun questions on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
4/12/2024 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 7, 2024 - Takumi Tei Review, Resort Character Meet & Greets, Pixie-Dust Resort Upgrades, More - BOGP 2468
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 7, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We discussed an amazing upgrade for a listener from Caribbean Beach Resort to Yacht Club Resort and had a though on why this might have happened, got a great review of the "fancy" Japanese restaurant Takumi Tei in Epcot from Eean in Pennsylvania, and also discussed some amazing character interactions that take place outside of the theme parks! 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!
4/11/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Listener Questions - April 10, 2024 - "Classic" Vs. "New" DCL Ships, Aerophile at Disney Springs, "Extra Experiences" at Disneyland - BOGP 2467
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about the difference in experiences between the Disney Wish and Disney Wonder, talk about traveling to Walt Disney World for the first time with a baby after many years of "couples trips", give our experiences with Aerophile at Disney Springs, talk about "extra experiences" outside the theme parks at Disneyland, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
4/10/2024 • 44 minutes, 3 seconds
Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaska Cruise Review - Pre-Cruise, Port Adventures, Dining, Staterooms, More - BOGP 2466
Today we are headed to Virginia to speak with Listener Kara about her 7-night Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder last May! We know a lot of our listeners are either getting ready to sail to Alaska this summer or are very curious about this itinerary, and Kara really has so much great information in this show! We discuss the pre-cruise logistics like flying to Seattle and taking the train to Vancouver, staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel, thoughts on the Disney Wonder, stateroom review, dining thoughts, in-depth Port Adventure reviews, Sea Day activities, and much more! 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!
4/8/2024 • 1 hour, 32 seconds
Our Best Walt Disney World Character Experiences - BOGP 2465
Today Mike, Rikki and Listener Thomas from Cleveland discuss our best character experiences around Walt Disney World, both current and a couple from the past. What makes the difference when it comes to meeting a character to you? Do you prefer "face" or "furry" characters? Do you think about who the "first" character your child will meet will be? This and much more coming on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
4/5/2024 • 43 minutes, 1 second
BOGP Open Line - March 31, 2024 - New WDW Accessible Buses; 3 Teen Boys, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Happy Moms; "Secret" WDW Queue - BOGP 2464
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 31, 2024! Tonight, Mike was in the studio solo as Scott is wrapping up his epic Walt Disney World vacation! Tonight we discussed the new buses that have been seen around property that are more accessible for all guests as well as had many calls! We spoke with a caller from Alabama who is bringing 3 teen boys with another mother and is in need of accommodations with two bathrooms, so we discussed some options. We also spoke with a caller from Kansas City about plans for her last day in August after checking-out from All-Star Movies with two younger children. This and much more on today's show! 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!
4/4/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds
Listener Questions - April 3, 2024 - Fans on Strollers, Best Steakhouses at WDW, A-Ticket Attractions, runDisney Registration - BOGP 2463
Mike, Rikki and Guest Panelist Thomas from Cleveland are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we discuss if there is a good way to mount a fan on the strollers you can rent in the Walt Disney World theme parks, also discuss the best steakhouses around Walt Disney World, look for some "A-ticket" attractions around Walt Disney World, give some runDisney registration tips, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!
4/3/2024 • 48 minutes, 22 seconds
Fort Wilderness In An RV; All 4 Theme Parks; Great Character Experiences; More - BOGP 2462
We are excited to head to New Jersey today to speak with Listener Jovanni about his unique trip with his extended family in a brand-new RV down the east coast to Disney's Fort Wilderness! We discuss what it is like during the actual trip, staying in an RV during the trip vs. a hotel for a true Disney fan, logistics of staying at Fort Wilderness, as well as all of the fun in the theme parks! Hear some awesome, heartwarming stories of how Disney characters and Cast Members really made special moments that will never been forgotten by Jovanni and his family! 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!
4/1/2024 • 49 minutes, 12 seconds
Disney News You Can Use - Season of the Force, DCL Disney Destiny, Drones Coming to Disney Springs, More - BOGP 2461
Today Mike, Rikki and Pam discuss some of the announcements that have been made by Disney over the past week about new experiences that we get to have as Disney fans in the near future! We talk about the "Season of the Force" experiences coming to Disneyland this summer, the newly-announced theme and name for the next Wsh-class ship, the Disney Destiny, and we discuss the drone show coming to Disney Springs this summer! This and other stories today on the show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
3/29/2024 • 50 minutes, 1 second
BOGP Open Line - March 24, 2024 - Drones Coming To Walt Disney World, More Best Bites, Scott LIVE from Be Our Guest Restaurant, More - BOGP 2460
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 24, 2024! Tonight, Mike was in the studio solo as Scott is on vacation down at Walt Disney World! However, we spend the last 10 minutes on the phone with Scott LIVE from Be Our Guest Restaurant hearing about how his trip is going so far! Low crowds, great weather, Flower & Garden Reviews, they are doing great! Plus we get lots of other great calls about more "best bites" around Walt Disney World, and we also discuss drones coming to Disney Springs this summer! 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!
3/28/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Listener Questions - "Tinkerbell Gifts", Easter Day Happenings, "FOMO" or Try Something Different - March 27, 2024
Mike, Pam & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we start with a great question about packing some small gifts from "Tinkerbell" to give out throughout a trip and ideas on how to make this happen. Next, we discuss a few special things happening this Sunday for Easter around Walt Disney World for Listener Kevin who just realized he will be there for the actual holiday! We also discuss how FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) can be real, but sometimes trying a different Disney destination (like skipping Walt Disney World) and trying a Disney Cruise or visiting Disneyland, can be just what the doctor ordered! This and much more on 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!
3/27/2024 • 49 minutes, 14 seconds
3 Bedroom Villas @ Riviera, Grand Floridian, Polynesian Bungalows, Copper Creek Villas, Victoria & Alberts, More - BOGP 2458
Today we head to Ohio to speak with Listener Andrea about three different trips she has taken over the past 18 months where she got to experience some amazing Walt Disney World accommodations with her family! We discuss staying at places like the Grand Floridian Villas, Disney's Riviera Resort, a Polynesian Bungalow, and her favorite, a 2 Bedroom Villa at Copper Creek at Disney's Wilderness Lodge! We also discuss an amazing meal at Victoria & Albert's, an exclusive experience at Citrico's, fireworks cruises, 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!
3/25/2024 • 56 minutes, 32 seconds
Getting There Is Half The Fun - BOGP 2457
Today Mike, Rikki and Pam share their best tips on packing, getting through airport security, what to bring on the plane, car rental and ride-share strategies at MCO and much more! Thanks to Listener Katelyn over on the Discord for today's show topic, we are discussing all of the aspects on how we actually get our Disney trips started! Please share your tips over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!
3/22/2024 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
BOGP Open Line - March 17, 2024 - Best Bite Ever at WDW, Luckiest Moments, DCL Tips and Thoughts - BOGP 2456
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 17, 2024! During this show, Mike and Scott took your calls on a bunch of different Disney topics! We discussed the luckiest things that have ever happened to us at Walt Disney World (including getting FREE renewals of Annual Passes for our family!) to go along with St. Patrick's Day! We also tried to come up with the "best bite ever" that we had at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line and got lots of thoughts from listeners of the show during the hour! We had lots of other Disney Cruise Line discussion as well! 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!
3/21/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
Listener Questions - March 20, 2024 - Disneyland Evenings/Fireworks, Early Morning Strategies WDW Spring Break, H20 Glow Nights - BOGP 2455
Mike, Pam & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we start with a great question and discussion about the evenings around Disneyland and the private viewing areas for things like Fantasmic and World of Color. We also discuss some early morning strategies for a family headed down soon over Spring Break to attempt to avoid some of the crowds in the Magic Kingdom. Also, we get a great question from Listener Ashley in Alaska about H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon as well! This and much more on 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!
3/20/2024 • 44 minutes, 16 seconds
2 Bedroom Villa @ Boulder Ridge, Extended Family Fun, "Perfect" Week of Year, 8 Days - 2 Parks, Amazing Dining - BOGP 2454
We have friend of the show Matt from New Jersey back on the show today to discuss his trip to the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge in a 2-Bedroom unit just 2 weeks back today! Hear how this trip was very unique with his 3 & 1 year old daughters, his wife and extended family. We also hear about why Matt thinks the first week of March is the "perfect" week to visit Walt Disney World! Hear why he also felt visiting 2 theme parks in 8 days was the best mix for his family on this trip too! We also talk "date nights", the perfect day at the Magic Kingdom, a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchen at Victoria & Albert's 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!
3/18/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 23 seconds
Mexican Food & Drinks Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2453
Some show are just meant to be! As we celebrate 16 years of the Be Our Guest Podcast this week, Mike, Pam, and Rikki discuss some of the best places around Walt Disney World to grab Mexican food & drinks! From chips, salsa, & guac to full-on table-service meals to amazing Margaritas, we cover all of the theme parks, resorts and Disney Springs! Be ready for Cinco de Mayo this year! Hear our thoughts and share yours with us over on our Discord server! 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!
3/15/2024 • 42 minutes, 34 seconds
BOGP Open Line - March 10, 2024 - WDW Trip Thoughts with Teens, Disneyland in May, Coast-to-Coast Trips, Boardwalk Love - BOGP 2452
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 10, 2024! During this show, Mike and Scott took your calls on a bunch of different Disney topics! We discussed the best times to visit Disneyland this May, walked through visiting the parks over Wine & Dine Race Weekend in November, a great, quick trip report sharing an amazing trip from this past December, 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! 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!
3/14/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Listener Questions - March 13, 2024 - Getting Gideon's Cookies, Most "Deluxe" Moderate, Halloween/Christmas Switchover, More - BOGP 2451
Mike, Pam & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we start with a great question about the best strategies to get some of the goodies from Gideon's Cookies & Bake Shop at Disney Springs without waiting an eternity, then we discuss a question about "downsizing" from a Deluxe to a Moderate resort and which moderates "feel the most Deluxe." We also discuss that week between Halloween and Christmas where there is a fun "switchover" at Walt Disney World where you can experience two holidays in one and much more! 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!
3/13/2024 • 46 minutes, 50 seconds
The Joy of Bringing a 1st-Timer, Art of Animation Resort, Genie+, "Best Memories Ever", More - BOGP 2450
Today's show really is what a Walt Disney World vacation is all about! We get to hear how Listener Makenzie brought family who had never been to Walt Disney World with her last summer to experience the magic, and that they did! Hear about their stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, amazing meals at places like Sebastian's Bistro, Tusker House, Hollywood & Vine & more! We also talk about why using Genie+ was a priority for this trip! Also, be ready to hear some very touching moments as to why these trips are so important to all of us! 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!
3/11/2024 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
Let's Talk The Last Hour at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2449
Today Mike, Pam, and Scott discuss the last hour or so of your day in the theme parks at Walt Disney World! We look back on our trips from years gone by and really long for those "nighttime parade/fireworks" combo nights where you could really "soak in the magic" before heading back to your resort for the evening. Could we still do this at the theme parks? Are drones on the way to our theme parks in Florida? What other things could we change to make the last 90 minutes of your theme park day even better? Hear our thoughts and share yours with us over on our Discord server! 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!
3/8/2024 • 46 minutes, 24 seconds
BOGP Open Line - March 3, 2024 - 2025 WDW Packages, Free Water Parks, Favorite Background Loops, To Renew or Not - APs - BOGP 2448
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 3, 2024! During this show, Mike and Scott took your calls on a bunch of different Disney topics! We discussed the release of the 2025 Walt Disney World vacation packages last week and the announcement of the FREE water park day on the day of your check-in! We also talked about our favorite background loops, had a nice discussion of Old Key West Resort vs Art of Animation for a larger family stay with a younger child, best fried chicken: Hoop De Doo Revue or Homecomin', to renew or not with your Annual Pass, 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! 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!
3/7/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Listener Questions - March 6, 2024 - One Day at Disneyland, Snorkeling at Castaway Cay, "Kinda Fancy" Meal at WDW, Early Entry - BOGP 2447
Mike, Pam & Scott are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we start with a great question about how to get the most out of one bonus day at the Disneyland Resort! Next, Pam gives some advice on snorkeling at Castaway Cay for some first-time guests to Disney Cruise Line. We also help a family looking for a "kinda fancy" meal for a Walt Disney World trip in September, and we also talk some logistics on Early Entry and resort transportation for a family headed down to Walt Disney World here soon! 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!
3/6/2024 • 48 minutes
runDisney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend 2024 Review, Pop Century Resort, Savoring The Magic - BOGP 2446
You can't get more "fresh" thank today's trip report! We are speaking with Listener Marci today about her Princess Half-Marathon trip from just a few days ago! We discuss her experience staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort with her husband Michael, staying-off site the first night at Flamingo Crossings, her experience at the runDisney Expo, running all three races (and getting a PR and placing in the 10K!), as well as participating in the Sunrise Yoga! We of course talk about great meals at places like The Boathouse, Primo Piatto, and Landscape of Flavors and talk about many fun times that were had in the theme parks 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!
3/4/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
Best Walt Disney World Queues For Challenging Weather - BOGP 2445
Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki discuss the best Walt Disney World queues for staying out of the sun and rain (and just be comfortable in general) on your next trip! We also have some fun talking about the most uncomfortable queues to experience at Walt Disney World during certain times of the year! When it's very hot, sunny, or raining, you might want to head for one of our "best queues" to escape the weather and have a nice experience waiting for you! 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!
3/1/2024 • 38 minutes, 35 seconds
BOGP Open Line - February 25, 2024 - Transportation or Amenities, First-Time runDisney Review, Mother/Daughter Races, Upgrades - BOGP 2444
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 25, 2024! During this show, Mike was flying solo but had some great calls to keep the show rolling! First, we discussed a great question from a guest over at The Magic For Less as to which you would choose: Garden Wing at the Contemporary for transportation or Coronado Springs - Club-Level for amenities, both at nearly the same price. Then, we had a review of a Disney Wish cruise (that Neil Patrick Harris was on!) from last week, as well as two calls with amazing reviews from Princess Half-Marathon Weekend, including a first-time experience and an emotional mother/daughter weekend! 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!
2/29/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 26 seconds
Listener Questions - February 28, 2024 - WDW 2025 Package Release, Free Water Parks, Multiple Online Check-in DCL, More - BOGP 2443
Mike, Pam & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we lead-off the show with the exciting (and unexpected!) announcement of the released of the 2025 Walt Disney World vacation packages yesterday and the offer for 2025 that all Walt Disney World Resort guests can enjoy a FREE day at the Water Parks on their arrival day! We also get some fun questions about checking-in multiple staterooms of different Castaway Club levels with Disney Cruise Line, avoiding the runners over a runDisney Weekend that you didn't expect, and much more! 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!
2/28/2024 • 46 minutes
15 Nights at All-Star Music, Couples Celebration, Snacks-a-Plenty, New Experiences Abound - BOGP 2442
Today we are excited to head out to Idaho to speak with Listener Cindy about her 15-night trip to Disney's All-Star Music Resort last month with her husband! This was a celebratory trip of a couple of milestone birthdays as well as hard-earned retirements from the nursing field. We discuss the challenges of traveling across the country, "Snacking Around the World" instead of dining for a night, Keys to the Kingdom tour, great ideas of what you might do on your "rest day", a great review of O'hana, 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!
2/26/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 31 seconds
Underrated Pools Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2441
We are getting your ready for spring and your next Walt Disney World vacation by discussing some of the most underrated Walt Disney World pools on today's show! Hear what Mike, Scott, and Rikki think are some of your best options for both adults and kids to take a break from the theme parks and cool off on your next trip! 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!
2/23/2024 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
BOGP Open Line - February 17, 2024 - Adults Only Event at Walt Disney World, 1st runDisney Weekend, Next Trip Anxiety - BOGP 2440
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 17, 2024! During this show, Mike and Scott took your calls on a bunch of Disney topics! The topic of the night that we had lots of discussion on is if you would support an adult's-only event at Walt Disney World? We had many calls and comments in the chat with thoughtful ideas on this topic! We also had a caller getting ready to run her first runDisney race this weekend at Princess Half Marathon Weekend so we gave her some advice! We also discuss best steak options around the Animal Kingdom Lodge & Magic Kingdom areas, 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! 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!
2/22/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Listener Questions - February 21, 2024 - Apple Watch vs. Magic Bands, VIP Tour Advice, Ease of ADRs for Spring Break, More - BOGP 2439
Mike, Scott & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using your Apple Watch vs. a MagicBand+ at around Walt Disney World. We also give some advice on how to get the most out of a VIP Tour experience that was gifted to one our our listeners (you are so lucky, Tammy!), and we also try to figure out why there are so many O'hana ADRs still available for Spring Break this year! This and much more coming your way on 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!
2/21/2024 • 47 minutes, 50 seconds
Bonus BOGP Open Line - February 15, 2024 - Virtual Disney Worlds, Sushi Around Epcot, Sangria U & Mosaic Tiles - BOGP 2438
Happy Monday! Today we have a bit of a different show as we opened up the phone lines to talk some Disney with our listeners this past Thursday night! We spoke with lots of calls on topics such as sushi options around Epcot, preferred room locations at Saratoga Springs Resort, amazing reviews of Sangria University and the Mosaic Tile Experience at Coronado Springs as well as the Keys to the Kingdom tour at Magic Kingdom! We also get into Disney's big-time investment with Epic Games and what they might bring to the "virtual world" and how that could change our theme park experiences in the real world! 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!
2/19/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Listener Questions - February 16, 2024 - Water Parks 101, runDisney Registration, 1st Night Dinner, Mid-Day Breaks - BOGP 2437
Mike & Scott are here on a Friday answering your Listener Questions! Today we have a lot of great stuff including questions from a family that visits Walt Disney World frequently but has never been to a Water Park and is going to head to Blizzard Beach this spring! We also help a Canadian listener who is going to attempt to register for their first 5K over Marathon Weekend in April, discuss some 1st night dining options for another family, 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!
2/16/2024 • 49 minutes, 12 seconds
Is This Romantic? (2024) - BOGP 2436
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! We LOVE that you always take the time to listen to our show! It does mean the world to us! The ladies were both unable to make the show today, so you get a very unusual podcast today! Mike & Scott are judging the romance around Walt Disney World for this year! Hear our thoughts on listener-submitted romantic situations around Walt Disney World property! Then, we try to decide what the other would order from two specific restaurants at Walt Disney World - Trattoria al Forno and T-Rex Cafe. Could it be anymore romantic? 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!
2/14/2024 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Expert Genie+ Tips, Magic Made By Cast Member - BOGP 2435
We are excited to head down to Louisville, Kentucky today to speak with fellow podcaster and dad Alex about his trip to Disney's Caribbean Beach last fall with his family! Alex is a veteran Walt Disney World traveler who is an Annual Passholder and visits a few times a year. We discuss why he chose this resort for this trip and what other resorts are high on his list! We also discuss what he thought of traveling over the "fall break" period. Genie+ using was also a fun topic we got into, and we finally got to hear about a great story of how an attentive Cast Member made some special "Disney magic!" 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!
2/12/2024 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
We "Champion" Some Underdog Walt Disney World & Disneyland Restaurants - BOGP 2434
Join Mike, Pam & Rikki as we discuss a few Walt Disney World & Disneyland restaurants that we believe are very underrated and we each champion a couple and tell why these particular locations deserve much more love! Did one of your favorites make the list? 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!
2/9/2024 • 44 minutes, 1 second
BOGP Open Line - February 4, 2024 - Disneyland Paris, DCL Embarkation Day Tips, DCL Tipping Talk, 10th Birthday WDW Celebration Planning - BOGP 2433
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 4, 2024! During this show, Mike and Scott took your calls on a bunch of Disney topics! We discussed some of Scott's favorite places to get pizza (since he wasn't on Friday's show and he LOVES pizza!) including Pizza Rizzo, Primo Piatto, and California Grill, and then we took calls about an awesome Disneyland Paris trip, making the most of your embarkation day on the Disney Wish, tipping (and giving additional tips) with Disney Cruise Line, celebrating a 10th birthday at Walt Disney World next month, 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! 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!
2/8/2024 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Listener Questions - February 7, 2024 - Feedback from Last Week, Vero Beach Questions, To Park Hop or Not with Toddlers, More - BOGP 2432
Mike, Pam & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss some feedback from Listener Len who just returned from Walt Disney World last week with his family on this trip! He has so many thoughtful things to say about his adventure! Then, we have a question about Disney's Vero Beach Resort, thoughts on the Southern California Adventures by Disney trip, to Park Hop or not with a toddler, 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!
2/7/2024 • 42 minutes, 18 seconds
Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, After Hours at DHS, Tips with Teens, 1st Dopey Tips, More - BOGP 2431
Today we are headed up to Iowa to speak with Listener Jenna about her trip to Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort with her husband and two teens! We hear about why this was the perfect resort for what they were looking for in this trip! Jenna also shares some memories from childhood trips from River Country and a tour that kids could do back in the day that you would not believe! We also discuss After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Jenna's perspective on her first Dopey Challenge as an experience marathoner! 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!
2/5/2024 • 46 minutes, 10 seconds
Pizza, Pizza Everywhere Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2430
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today discussing how many ways and places you can get pizza around Walt Disney World! From a quick slice in the parks to a fancy pie with the family, we have you covered! We also discuss places where atmosphere adds to the experience, places you can really get unusual pizza, pizza for breakfast, and even get pizza delivered to your resort from off-site locations! 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!
2/2/2024 • 38 minutes, 8 seconds
BOGP Open Line - January 28, 2024 - State of Virtual Queues in Disney Parks, Popcorn Buckets, Military Discounts & Deals, More - BOGP 2429
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 28, 2024! During this show, Mike was in the studio solo as Scott was cheering on his Detroit Lions this evening! During this hour, we had some great calls discussing the current state of virtual queues in the Disney theme parks. Are they working? What could be changed? How do they affect your daily park experience? We also get a great trip report from a family that was just down at Wilderness Lodge last week! Also, we discuss some awesome Military perks that you might not know about! 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!
2/1/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Listener Questions - January 31, 2024 - Capture Your Moment, Mears Drop-Off Options, A Green Eel, Flower & Garden Dates, More - BOGP 2428
Mike, Pam & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss a question about the Capture Your Moment photo sessions and if those photos are included with your Memory Maker, getting dropped off by Mears at a resort other than your "reservation resort", in search of a "green eel" from Disney+ over at The Seas at Epcot, frustration with the Flower & Garden Festival dates 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!
1/31/2024 • 44 minutes, 49 seconds
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Space 220, Character Love, Late-Night Fun - BOGP 2427
We are excited to have Listener Julius back on the show again after a few years to hear about his recent trip to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with his wife and 6-year old son! Hear what he thought of this "bucket-list" Disney experience! We also discuss their touring the parks with a younger child and navigating everything using Genie+! Great meals like Space 220, Mama Melrose, Pizza Rizzo, and more are discussed 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!
1/29/2024 • 46 minutes, 56 seconds
Current Thoughts On Virtual Queues, Country Bears, Popcorn Buckets, Dining at DHS, More - BOGP 2426
Today Mike, Rikki & Scott are here today with some fun Disney discussion to get you ready for a nice weekend! We give a few minutes on topics such as the current state of Virtual Queues around the Disney Parks, counter-service dining at Disney's Hollywood Studios, changes coming to the Country Bears and Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the collection of popcorn buckets, and much more! What are YOUR thoughts on these topics? We'd love to hear them! 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!
1/26/2024 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
BOGP Open Line - January 21, 2024 - WDW Marathon Weekend & Disneyland Half Talk, Fishing at WDW, DVC & Dining Plans, More - BOGP 2425
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 21, 2024! During this show, Mike & Scott were back together to take your calls for the hour on a variety of fun Disney topics! First, we discussed some of the highlights and challenges from the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend with a couple of our listeners! Then, we has some ADR and Disney Dining Plan discussions with a couple of callers as well! We also discussed fishing and going down to Walt Disney World with ZERO ADRs with Listener Mark too! Finally, we got a great call with a quick trip recap from a Disneyland trip last Halloween season! 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!
1/25/2024 • 1 hour, 20 minutes
Listener Questions - Big River Grille Goes Away, DCL Ground Transportation, When to Visit Disney Springs, More - January 24, 2024- BOGP 2424
Mike, Scott & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss the closure of Big River Grill on the Boardwalk and the current status of dining in this area of the resort and what this COULD become! We also discuss options for getting to and from your next Disney Cruise, when the best time is to visit Disney Springs, favorite places to dine at Disney Springs, putting together a split-stay where you need tickets for the length of the stay, crowds for "The Summit" Cheerleading Championships, and 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!
1/24/2024 • 46 minutes, 50 seconds
Listener Robin's Ultimate Disney Fairytale Wedding - BOGP 2423
Today we are excited to head out to Queens to speak with Listener Robin about her ultimate Disney Fairytale Wedding experience! We discuss why she is such a big Disney fan, how the idea of a Disney Wedding came together, and then walk through the whole Disney Wedding experience from the pre-planning to the Wedding Day, and even post-wedding events! You will never believe where the ceremony took place! This has to be the most romantic show we have ever done! 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!
Congratulations to everyone who just completed races at either or both Walt Disney World and Disneyland over the past couple of weekends! We are all so very proud of each of you! Today, all four of us are here and Mike & Scott recap the 2024 Disneyland Half-Marathon experience! We discuss the races, medals, shirts, expo, running experiences, then we just talk about the theme park fun, great meals, and what Disney fans can really get out of a Disneyland vacation! We had a great time recording this 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!
1/19/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Listener Questions - Long-Term Trip Planning, Tipping with Disney Dining Plan, Nassau Excursions, More - January 17, 2024 - BOGP 2421
Mike and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss tipping with the return of the Disney Dining Plan, thoughts on a monorail pub crawl and getting a spot at the lounges at the Contemporary Resort, long-term planning for a guest in the UK who is coming over for 18 nights in October, a first-cruise experience for a family in Arkansas, 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!
1/17/2024 • 47 minutes, 11 seconds
Ultimate Touring Plan Experiences - BOGP 2420
Today we are excited to have Listener Sammy from Oregon joining us to talk Ultimate Touring Plans! These are attempts to do every attraction, show, vehicle, character meet & greet, etc in the park in one day! Hear about her planning, experiences, pitfalls, and so many great tips that will help everyone each day of your theme park visits! Plus, as a former elite-level athlete, Sammy gives so many fun stories as to how this kind of experience can bond you with your friends that you share this experience with for life! It's a really fun 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!
1/15/2024 • 53 minutes, 33 seconds
2024 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Recap - BOGP 2419
Good luck to everyone running the Disneyland Half-Marathon events this weekend! We can't wait to see your achievements! Today, Mike & Scott do a quick recap of the 2024 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events! We discuss the races, especially the shortened 7.1 mile "half" marathon, the expo, merchandise, medals, cheer squads, course entertainment, our personal race experiences and so 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!
1/12/2024 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
Mike Looks Back On The Birnbaum’s Guide To Walt Disney World 2003 - BOGP 2418
Today is going to be a bit of a different show! With all of the races happening, Mike recorded this episode a bit early and went solo on today's podcast! Today Mike grabs the 2003 Birnbaum's Guide to Walt Disney World off the shelf and takes a trip down memory lane! We look at the "hot tips" for seeing the resort from the time, look at the prices of theme park tickets back in 2003 (it will blow you away!), discuss many experiences that are no longer available and some that still are but have changed, and much more! Please let me know what you think of this type of 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!
1/10/2024 • 40 minutes, 2 seconds
6-Hour Live Show From Give Kids The World Village – Hour 4 – Drafting Our Ultimate Disney Park From Existing Disney Experiences, More – BOGP 2417
Happy Monday, everyone! Congratulations to everyone who ran Marathon Weekend events at Walt Disney World last weekend, and safe travels and good luck to everyone heading to Disneyland for the runDisney events this weekend! Due to only being home for 36 hours this week, we have another show from back in September that never aired that we recorded Live at Give Kids the World! This is the fourth hour of the 2023 6-Hour Live Show recorded at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday, September 9, 2023! During this show, we raised over $48,000 for the Village as a podcast family! Thank you so very much for your support! During this hour, we took on a challenge from Listener Paul to draft our ultimate Disney destination in 5 rounds picking from only existing experiences at Walt Disney World! Hear our picks and then let us know who won! It was really a lot of fun and hope you enjoy it! 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!
1/8/2024 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
Mike & Scott Draft Best Walt Disney World Cast Member Costumes - BOGP 2416
Good luck to everyone running the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events this weekend! We can't wait to see your success this weekend! Today, Mike & Scott have a 5 round draft of the top Cast Member Costumes from around Walt Disney World. Did you favorites make the cut? If not, let us know on social media! 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!
1/5/2024 • 28 minutes, 52 seconds
Listener Questions - January 3, 2024 - Fewer, Longer Trips Vs. More, Shorter Trips, Magic Bands, Festival of the Arts, More - BOGP 2415
Happy New Year, everyone! Mike and Scott are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss the pros and cons of fewer but longer Walt Disney World trips vs. the shorter, but more frequent trips. I think we had a great discussion on many things you need to think about when it comes to this idea! Plus we talk about when a Magic Band might be too old, and we talk about what to expect for your first Festival of the Arts experience 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!
1/3/2024 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds
6-Hour Live Show From Give Kids The World Village - Hour 3 - Listener Questions, Start, Bench, Trade, Touring Discussions, More - BOGP 2414
Happy 2024 everyone! We hope this year is amazing for each of you! Today we have something a bit different! This is the third hour of the 2023 6-Hour Live Show recorded at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday, September 9, 2023! During this show, we raised over $48,000 for the Village as a podcast family! Thank you so very much for your support! During this hour, answered listener questions about stays at the Grand Floridian, best Old Fashioned drinks on-property, played some "Start, Bench, Trade", and just had a lot of fun Disney talk while we were all in the same room! It was really a lot of fun and hope you enjoy it! 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!
1/1/2024 • 58 minutes, 33 seconds
Looking Forward to 2024 with Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line - BOGP 2413
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today wrapping up the 2023 podcast year with a quick look ahead to 2024 and what our Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World trips might look like! What changes will we see at each destination? We get the Disney Treasure, Lighthouse Point, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Pixar Place Hotel, many new restaurants, as well as lots of policy and rule changes too! How will your trips change in 2024? 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!
12/29/2023 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Listener Questions - December 27, 2023 - Minnie Vans, Grocery Delivery Service, Unique runDisney Medal Photos, More - BOGP 2412
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Mike and Scott are here today to answer more of your awesome Listener Questions! We discuss options to get from resort-to-resort for early morning dining reservations with little kids who need booster seats, talk recommended grocery delivery options at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, ponder some unique ideas for "medal photos" for Marathon Weekend around the Walt Disney World Resort, 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!
12/27/2023 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
Christmas Eve in the BOGP Studios - 2023 - BOGP 2411
Mike, Pam, Scott, and Rikki are here for our annual tradition of "Christmas Eve in the BOGP Studios!" This is the night where we put a log on the fire, pass around the Egg Nog, and exchange our gifts with each other. What will we give each other this year? Also, we discuss our favorite Christmas drinks and playlists! What are yours? Reach out on social media and let us know! Merry Christmas! 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!
12/24/2023 • 48 minutes, 5 seconds
Mike & Scott Preview Their Marathon Weekend 2024 Trips - Resorts, ADRs, Race Plans, More - BOGP 2410
Merry Christmas, everyone! Today, Mike & Scott are here discussing their plans for their upcoming trips to Walt Disney World for Marathon Weekend 2024! Scott is going down early to celebrate New Years Eve at Epcot with his family and we hear about his split-stay at Port Orleans French Quarter (for the first time) and Caribbean Beach! Mike talks about his upcoming stay at Coronado Springs as well! We also go through our ADRs for the trip, what theme parks we plan to visit, plans for the races, and fun we have planned outside the theme parks! 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!
12/22/2023 • 48 minutes, 31 seconds
BOGP Open Line - December 17, 2023 - Animal Kingdom Lodge Review, Upgrades at Check-in, Expo at Disneyland, Cheering at WDW, More - BOGP 2410
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 17, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott were back together to take your calls for the hour on a variety of fun Disney topics! First, we got a great call from Listener Brandon in New Hampshire discussing his stay last week at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge with thoughts on the resort, some nice dining reviews and more! We also hear from Listener Phil from Florida about a time he got an upgrade offer at check-in that he had to turn down! What could that have been? We also talk about the race expo at Disneyland with Listener Wade from Nebraska and much more! We won't have a call-in show for the next four weeks due to the holidays and race weekends, but join us again for our next Live Call-in Show on Sunday night, January 21, 2024! 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!
12/21/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 20 seconds
Listener Questions - December 20, 2023 - Tips for Expectant Mothers, Booking DCL Port Adventures, Best Space Mountain, NYE Epcot Fireworks, More - BOGP 2409
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss tips for visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland when you are expecting, trying to catch the New Years Eve fireworks with a 10PM San Angel Inn ADR, ranking the "Space Mountains" around the world, tips for booking your Port Adventures with Disney Cruise Line, 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!
12/20/2023 • 45 minutes, 17 seconds
Christmas at Walt Disney World; Animal Kingdom Lodge; Aulani Tips & Thoughts - BOGP 2408
Happy Holidays, everyone! Today, we are headed out to California to speak with Listener Kristen about her Christmas trip to Walt Disney World this time last year! This was a very special trip, as her adult son was finally able to meet up with her and her husband for Christmas after years of being a college basketball player! Hear how he traveled all the way from Hawaii (where he went to school), their stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Christmas Eve at Citrico's, playing golf, and much more! We also get some thoughts on visiting Disney Aulani Resort & Spa, as Kristen spent some time there before her son left the island after school! 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!
12/18/2023 • 54 minutes, 14 seconds
Our Most Shocking Moments at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2407
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today and we are sharing the most shocking experiences we have been a part of at Walt Disney World! From bills at meals that have taken our breath away to crowd behavior that has gotten a bit out of control to technology that had us rubbing our eyes in disbelief, we share lots of stories! Plus, we discuss times where we didn't think we were every going to be able to leave Walt Disney World after the most amazing shows we have ever seen! We can't wait to hear YOUR most shocking experiences too! 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!
12/15/2023 • 42 minutes, 19 seconds
BOGP Open Line - December 10, 2023 - Marathon Weekend Final Prep, Performing at WDW Memories, Trader Sam’s Tips, More - BOGP 2406
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 10, 2023! During this show, Mike was flying solo, but it wasn't an issue with so many great calls! We discussed final preps for Marathon Weekend, including thoughts on staying at Coronado Springs and trying to sneak in a trip over to Trader Sam's before the events get rolling! We also get a great mini-trip report discussing a dance trip, complete with a performance at Disney's Hollywood Studios and a parade down Main Street, USA! Epcot's World Discovery additions that we first experienced this week were discussed by callers as well! We had a fun show! 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!
12/14/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Listener Questions - December 13, 2023 - Combining ADRs, 12 Hours in Epcot Plan, 1st Trip for Baby, Accessibility Questions, More - BOGP 2305
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss tips to combine two groups that both have ADRs at similar times that want to sit together at Steakhouse '71, a plan for a 12-hour trip to Epcot this Saturday, a first-trip this week with a baby, wheelchair-accessibility concerns and transportation, 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!
12/13/2023 • 43 minutes
Two Trip Reports - Daughter’s Beach Club Villas/Sapphire Falls Graduation Celebration; Best Friend’s ”Highlight Reel” 45 Mile Extravaganza - BOGP 2404
We are excited to speak with Listener Lesley from California today about two recent Universal/Walt Disney World vacation! First, we discuss what it is like to grow up in Southern California around the Disneyland Resort. Then, we talk about her daughter's high school graduation trip to Universal/Walt Disney World where they stayed at Sapphire Falls and a 2-Bedroom Villa at Disney's Beach Club Villas! We discuss great meals at Yak & Yeti, Homecomin', experiences on Tron', Guardians of the Galaxy, and more! Then, we also discuss Lesley's last-minute trip with her best friend in November to hit both Universal theme parks and all four Walt Disney World theme parks in a "best-of-the-best" touring strategy! Lots of fun times 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!
12/11/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 49 seconds
More Listener Questions - December 8, 2023 - Percentage of Guests on Dining Plan, Shocking Disney Dining Bills, 1st To Do on Wish, Disneyland 2024 Festivals, More - BOGP 2403
Mike, Pam, and Scott are back today answering more of your Listener Questions! Today we discuss what percentage of Walt Disney World guests we think are on the Disney Dining Plan, what has been our most "shocking" bill we have ever received at a Walt Disney World restaurant, suggestions for first thing to do when boarding the Disney Wish, discussion of the 2024 Disneyland festivals, 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!
12/8/2023 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
BOGP Open Line - December 3, 2023 - Best Small Shopping Locations at WDW, Surprising Kids with Cruise, Disneyland Paris Tips, More - BOGP 2402
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 3, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott were back together to take your calls for the hour on a variety of fun Disney topics! First, we discussed where some of our favorite smaller shopping areas/stores are on Walt Disney World property. Then, we took some great calls on ideas of how to surprise the kids with a Disney Cruise on Christmas morning, tips for visiting Disneyland Paris (and Paris in general), getting ready for Marathon Weekend in just a month, 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! 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!
12/7/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes
Listener Questions - December 4, 2023 - Travel Hacks, Sci-Fi Dine In or Mama Melrose, Tips For One Day Ultimate Tour, Saratoga Springs Resort Tips, More - BOGP 2401
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Mike, Pam, and Scott are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today get some very useful travel "hacks" from a listener and then add to the list, discuss if Sci-Fi Dine In or Mama Melrose is best for dinner with a Fantasmic show, walk through a one-day ultimate tour of Epcot and DHS for a family of 5, give some tips for Saratoga Springs Resort, Olivia's Cafe, 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!
12/6/2023 • 47 minutes, 9 seconds
Scott’s 40th Birthday Aulani Adventure - Part 1 - Logistics, Resort Rooms, Pools, Dining, Entertainment, More - BOGP 2400
Today Mike & Scott are together to finally dive into the details of Scott's big 40th birthday trip to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa from back in October! We know we can't fit this all into one show, so today we just focus on how the trip came together, the logistics of planning and getting from Michigan to Hawaii, and the details of Aulani proper - the resort rooms, dining experiences, pools & beaches, entertainment 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!
12/4/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 38 seconds
Favorite Niche Celebrations at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2399
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today to discuss some of our favorite "niche" celebrations from years gone by at Walt Disney World! From the "Frozen Summer" at Disney's Hollywood Studios where you could ice skate and literally "build a snowman" to Star Wars Weekends, Super Soap Weekends, ESPN: The Weekend, the Happiest Celebration on Earth & more, we talk about what we loved about these events! Then, we discuss why recent celebrations haven't connected with us as deeply as these past celebrations. What are your thoughts? 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!
12/1/2023 • 42 minutes, 9 seconds
BONUS: Mike in the Midwest - Episode 175 - 50 Years & A Million Blessings - BOGP 2398
Today we are sharing our weekly Patreon show "Mike in the Midwest" with everyone since we missed our Live Call-in Show this past Sunday night! This is where Mike shares everything happening behind-the-scenes here in Missouri and around the BOGP Studios. If you would like to support the show at just $5.00 a month, join us at www.patreon.com/beourguestpodcast. Thank you so much!
11/30/2023 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
Listener Questions - Last-Minute Mother/Daughter Trip, Perfect Old-Fashioned, To Split-Stay or Not, Cookies Everywhere - BOGP 2397
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss ideas to make a last-minute mother/daughter trip even better (it happens in just 2 weeks!), ideas on where to find the perfect old-fashioned for a husband that is not the biggest Disney fan, thoughts on a split stay, ideas on Extra Evening Hours for Deluxe guests, booking onboard activities with Disney Cruise Line, 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!
11/29/2023 • 47 minutes, 16 seconds
Disneyland Resort With 2 Young Princesses, Meeting Characters Galore, Awesome Touring & Snacking Tips, More - BOGP 2396
I'm so excited to get to speak with Listener Ashley from Arizona today about her recent trip to the Disneyland Resort with her husband and 2 young girls! Hear about their off-site stay, touring the theme parks pretty "hard", meeting characters galore, great use of Park Hopping and Genie+, awesome snack suggestions 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!
11/27/2023 • 55 minutes, 22 seconds
Best Places To Get ”Stuffed” at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2395
Happy "Black Friday", everyone! We hope you are having a nice Thanksgiving holiday! Today, Mike, Pam and Rikki are here with our places around Walt Disney World where we leave absolutely stuffed! From both table-service and counter-service locations, buffets and even dessert locations, where do we have zero self-control and leave in pain every trip! Also, did your locations make our list? 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!
11/24/2023 • 39 minutes, 13 seconds
BOGP Open Line - November 19, 2023 - Disneyland/DCL Counter-Service Recommendations, Unwritten Rules for WDW, Jollywood Nights ”Improvements”, More - BOPG 2394
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 19, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott were back together to take your calls for the hour on a variety of fun Disney topics! First, we discussed some recommendations for counter-service meals at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park. Then, we got some great calls with thoughts on how it seems "Jollywood Nights" over at Disney's Hollywood Studios have improved this week since the first party last week. We also got some calls discussing more "unwritten rules" for Walt Disney World which lead to some fun discussions, 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! 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!
11/23/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Listener Questions - November 22, 2023 - Post-Cruise Hotel, Dopey Packing Thoughts, Jollywood Nights Corrections, More - BOGP 2393
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We are so very thankful you take the time to listen to our show! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some fun Listener Questions! Today we discuss thoughts on if "Jollywood Nights" has gotten to be a better experience for guests after the first-night, what not to forget to pack for guests running their first Dopey Challenge in January, not-to-miss experiences both attractions and dining for a first-time Walt Disney World visitor, resort options for a post-cruise one-night stay, 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!
11/22/2023 • 53 minutes, 6 seconds
Disney Wonder Alaska Cruise with 14 Friends; Drinking Glaciers & Whale-Watching; Fun For Everyone - BOGP 2392
We are excited to get Thanksgiving Week here in the United States started with a fun trip report with our friend Betsy from Virginia! We talk about her amazing Disney Cruise to Alaska on the Wonder with her group of 14! Hear about how this cruise came together during COVID, the logistics of planning with a larger group, travel across the country to the west coast, thoughts on the Disney Wonder, amazing excursions that you wouldn't want to miss, dining reviews, thoughts on the experiences from the kids' perspectives, 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!
11/20/2023 • 55 minutes, 5 seconds
Unwritten Rules For Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line - BOGP 2391
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today with a topic that we want to get your input on! We discuss some of our "unwritten rules" for your next Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or Disney Cruise Line vacation. We discuss saving tables at counter-service restaurants, saving loungers at pools, waiting for the buses at the moderate resorts, waiting for a parade/fireworks, and more! We would love to hear your "unwritten rules" for your trips @BeOurGuestMike! 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!
11/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
BOGP Open Line - November 12, 2023 - Initial Jollywood Nights Discussion, Thanksgiving Dining Advice, Aulani Tips, More - BOGP 2390
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 12, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott were back together to take your calls for the hour on a variety of fun Disney topics! First, we discussed what we saw on social media from the first Jollywood Nights event at Disney's Hollywood Studios. What did we like and what would we like Disney to work on for the remainder of the parties? Listener Beth (who was at the first party) calls in to give her perspective, which was very helpful! Hunter calls in from Mississippi to have a fun discussion around some new places to dine for his Thanksgiving trip to Walt Disney World next week too! Scott also give some advice on Aulani as a DVC purchase! 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!
11/16/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Listener Questions - November 15, 2023 - One Day @ Epcot Plan, WDW Firehouses, Best Character Breakfast, More - BOGP 2389
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering some fun Listener Questions! We start with a question about if a family should skip the annual Walt Disney World vacation for a trip out west to Disneyland for the very first time! Then, we discuss a possible one-day only trip to Epcot for a first-timer who will be down with a co-worker on a work trip! We also get a great question from a family from Ireland asking us to choose between Garden Grill, Topolino''s Terrace, or Cape May Cafe for a character dining experience and asking for advice on how to possibly tour a firehouse while in Central Florida! This and much more coming your way on today's show! 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!
11/15/2023 • 49 minutes, 59 seconds
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, 1st Half-Marathon @ Wine & Dine, Family Celebrations, November 2023 - BOGP 2388
Today we are excited to head out to Richmond, Virginia to speak with Listener Krista about her trip to Walt Disney World last weekend for the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon! This was her first-ever half marathon event anywhere, so this was really special! Hear about her stay with her parents and sister, who was also celebrating her 21st birthday on the trip! We talk about fun times at Disney Springs, Epcot (great thoughts on the Food & Wine Festival), Disney's Hollywood Studios, and more! Of course, we get Krista's thoughts on her first-ever experience with runDisney during the Half-Marathon 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!
11/13/2023 • 59 minutes, 26 seconds
Jollywood Nights Preview & Where In Walt Disney World or Disneyland Would You.. - BOGP 2387
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today with a preview of Jollywood Nights, the new hard-ticket event that kicks-off this weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Both Rikki and Pam will be at the first party so we discuss the showtimes and schedules, and each of their plans to try to see it all! Then, we discuss a question that Mike saw on Twitter about where a great spot would be in the theme parks to read a book! That got him to thinking about other things! Where is the best steak at Walt Disney World? Where is the best place to get some work done in the theme parks? Where can you take the best nap in the theme parks? We had some fun and would love to hear your thoughts to these questions and many 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!
11/10/2023 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds
BOGP Open Line - November 5, 2023 - Wine & Dine Race Wrap, Dennis Trip Thoughts, ADR Advice for Space, Scott’s Mistake? - BOGP 2386
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 5, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott were back together to take your calls for the hour on a variety of fun Disney topics! First, we recap our thoughts on the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and remember the races and parties from years gone by! Then, we get a great call from Listener Dennis in Indiana with a quick Universal/WDW trip report from last month! Listener Matt from Pennsylvania also calls in with some questions about staying at Aulani and asks for a bit of advice on some ADRs for Walt Disney World here for a Wilderness Lodge trip soon! Finally, Scott gives details on where he might have made a big mistake for his January trip! Can you help him? 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!
11/9/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 55 seconds
Listener Questions - November 8, 2023 - Parking an RV, Benefits of a Disney Cruise, A Tall 2 Year Old, Small Moments on Trips, More - BOGP 2385
Mike, Rikki, & Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss where you might park a larger RV if the lot is full at your resort, possible concerns for a guest traveling with an ECV at rope drop from Coronado Springs, benefits of a Disney Cruise over a Walt Disney World vacation for parents of teens, a discussion of "what would you do?" if you had a very tall 2 year old at Walt Disney World, more "small moments" that make Walt Disney World amazing, 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!
11/8/2023 • 46 minutes, 57 seconds
2 Weeks at Caribbean Beach Resort, Beach Club - Club Level & Starcruiser; Traveling from the UK; The Magic Is Real - BOGP 2384
We have an amazing show to start your week today! We get to speak with Listener Kate from the UK about her 2 week trip to Walt Disney World this past August where they stayed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort for 7 nights, then spent 2 nights on the Galactic Starcruiser, and wrapped up the trip in style with an amazing Club-Level stay at Disney's Beach Club Resort! Hear about their experiences traveling from overseas, room reviews, dining experiences, touring the parks at a slower pace, use of the DAS system, making droids and lightsabers, and more! Also, we come to the conclusion that the best moments of a trip are rarely anything we have in our plans! 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!
Mike, Scott, & Pam are here today with a variety of Disney topics to get you ready for the weekend! First, Pam discusses her trip to Walt Disney World last week for a conference where the leaders of the larger travel agencies got to meet with Josh D'Amaro to talk about the future of the Walt Disney World Resort! We also hear about some cool things that Disney is doing to make our experiences better! Next, we discuss the newly-announced runDisney Halloween race at the Disneyland Resort next September and breakdown the 2024-2025 race schedule (quickly), and finally talk about the transformation of Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel to Disney's Pixar Place Hotel and what you can expect starting in late January 2024! 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!
11/3/2023 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 29, 2024 - Scott’s Initial Aulani Thoughts, 1st WDW Trip with Twins, Disneyland Bash Review Last Week - BOGP 2382
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 29, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott were back together to take your calls for the hour on a variety of fun Disney topics! Scott starts the show off with some thoughts on his amazing trip to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii, and we really get into the travel and how much jetlag affected him and his family. Then, we get a call from Listener Jared (who is covering the World Series in Phoenix) about taking his twins to Walt Disney World for the first time here soon! We also speak with Listener Chris about his amazing stay at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort last week, as well as some highlights from his trip! 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!
11/2/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes
Listener Questions - More Walt Disney World Core Memories, Multiple Cars/1 Resort Reservation, Genie+ With Park Hopping, Special Guest - BOGP 2381
Mike & Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions, and they are even joined by a surprise guest in the studio! We get questions about having multiple cars at your Walt Disney World Resort with just one reservation, using Genie+ to "stack" Lightning Lanes and if this is "doable" with the Park Hopping restrictions still in place, and more! We also hear more "core memories" that were created at Walt Disney World by our listeners! 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!
11/1/2023 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Coronado Springs Tower Stay, Character Meals, Amazing 6th Birthday, More - BOGP 2380
Today we are very excited to have Megan from San Antonio joining us to share her trip from just last week down to Walt Disney World! They were headed down to Florida for a wedding, so of course, they turned this into an opportunity to enjoy some time at Walt Disney World Resort! Hear about their stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in the Gran Destino Tower, dining at locations like Sanaa, Cape May Cafe, Three Bridges, and more! We also get a great review of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party from last week as well as if there was any "FOMO" from not being in the parks except for the Halloween party! Today is a very interesting show about a very unique trip! 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!
10/30/2023 • 1 hour, 45 seconds
”Golden Hour” Photography Tips For Your Walt Disney World Vacation - BOGP 2379
Mike & Pam are here today discussing tips to get some amazing photos with just your camera phone on your next Walt Disney World vacation! First, Mike goes over a few setting that you might want to look at on your iPhone to "tweak" things to your preferences as far as filters, saturations, contrast, etc. Then, Pam gives a couple of apps to use in post-production to really bring those sunrise and sunset photos to life! Finally, we both give a bunch of examples around property where you can get some amazing shots both at sunrise and sunset due to the angles of the sun at that time of day! Please do share your tips with us as we all want to become better photographers for our next trips! 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!
10/27/2023 • 52 minutes, 10 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 22, 2023 - DAS System Tips, Live Call from World Showcase, Wine & Dine Course Discussion, DCL Stateroom Upgrades - BOGP 2378
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 22, 2023! During this show, Mike was flying solo in the studio as Scott is out at Aulani celebrating his 40th birthday bash! We had some amazing calls during the show including discussion about how using the DAS system made a recent Walt Disney World vacation much better for one of our listeners, as well as thoughts of staying at the Boardwalk Villas! Jimmie also calls in LIVE from Epcot's World Showcase! We have some runDisney Wine & Dine course discussion with our friend Wade, and also discuss when a stateroom upgrade might be worth it with Listener Mindy in Ohio, plus 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! 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!
10/26/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Listener Questions - October 25, 2023 - Fly or Train, Jollywood Nights Planning, Fort Lauderdale Port, Pandora VIP Experience, BOGP 2378
Today we have a pretty unique Listener Question show! Pam and Rikki were both still down at Walt Disney World and Scott just got home from Aulani hours ago, so Mike was flying solo in the studio! No fear, Mike opens up the video chat and we get some great LIVE questions about flying or driving down to Walt Disney World, priorities for the Jollywood Nights party at Disney's Hollywood Studios, questions about hotels around the Port of Fort Lauderdale, thoughts on a VIP experience at Pandora at night at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and 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!
10/25/2023 • 45 minutes, 26 seconds
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Genie+ & DAS Together, Medieval Times, A Cool Tradition Begins - BOGP 2376
Today we are joined by Listener Justin from Louisville, Kentucky! We discuss his recent trip to Walt Disney World with his wife where they stayed at Pop Century Resort! We hear about his first experience with the Skyliner, amazing Star Wars experiences as a huge fan of the movie, great meals at places like O'hana, Chef Mickey's, Garden Grill, Casey's Corner, and more! We also hear about an awesome new tradition they started on their last day in the Magic Kingdom that I think we all could carry on! 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!
10/23/2023 • 1 hour, 1 second
What Disney Cruise Line Does Best - BOGP 2375
Today, Mike, Rikki, and Pam and here (with a special guest for a few seconds) to discuss what we think Disney Cruise Line really does better than other cruise lines out there! From bathrooms to entertainment to dining and more, we break down what really keeps us coming back to the various ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet! 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!
10/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 15, 2023 - Halloween Party Costume Ideas, VIP Tour Guide Experience Review, runDisney Store at Disney Springs, More - BOGP 2374
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 15, 2023! During this show, Mike was flying solo in the studio as Scott is out at Aulani celebrating his 40th birthday bash! We had some amazing calls discussing the planDisney Reunion trip coming up soon at Walt Disney World and talked about amazing Halloween party costume ideas and tips for Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, got an awesome trip report from Tennessee with very informative tips on having a VIP Tour Guide at Walt Disney World, and spoke with a friend from West Virginia about his thoughts on a runDisney Store at Disney Springs, among other things! 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!
10/19/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 29 seconds
Listener Questions - October 18, 2023 - Swinging Gondolas, Disney 100 ”Core Memory”, Missing NYC Disney Cruises, More - BOGP 2373
Today Mike, Rikki and Pam are here answering some great Listener Questions! We discuss the Disney 100 special that aired on ABC over the weekend and then give our one "core memory" that really changed us related to Disney! We also discussed the "swinging gondolas" on the Pixar Pal-Around (Ferris Wheel) at Disney California Adventure for Listener Len, talked about why the Disney Cruise Line ships aren't making an appearance in the Big Apple in 2024, and got a great mini-trip report from Minnesota! 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!
10/18/2023 • 47 minutes, 42 seconds
Polynesian Village Resort, Halloween Party Highlights, Savor the Savannah at Animal Kingdom, Capture Your Moment, More - BOGP 2372
We are headed to upstate New York today to speak with Listener Adrienne about her trip down to Walt Disney World this past August with friends who had never been before! Hear about how they planned together for this experience, staying at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, dining at places such at Topolino's Terrace, San Angel Inn, California Grill, Artist Pointe, & more! We also discuss a very unique experience over at Disney' Animal Kingdom Park called "Savor the Savannah" that you might want to check out! 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!
10/16/2023 • 54 minutes, 21 seconds
Disney CEO For a Day - 3 Wishes Granted - What Would They Be? - BOGP 2371
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today with a suggestion from Listener Chris that we become CEO of the Disney theme parks for a day and get to make three changes. One change would cost little to no money to the company, one would be a major and very expensive change to the Walt Disney World Resort, and the third would be right there in the middle. What would we do to make our favorite place just a bit better? Hear our suggestions and then share yours on social media or with Mike on the BOGP Open Line Sunday night! 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!
10/13/2023 • 49 minutes, 43 seconds
6-Hour Live Show From Give Kids The World Village - Hour 2 - Listener Questions, BOGP Unplugged, More - BOGP 2370
Today we have something a bit different! This is the second hour of the 2023 6-Hour Live Show recorded at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday, September 9, 2023! During this show, we raised over $48,000 for the Village as a podcast family! Thank you so very much for your support! During this hour, we discussed how much we wanted that new lounge to come to Adventureland, took questions from the Live Chat, discussed some cool stuff happening at Give Kids the World Village, and it turned into BOGP Uplugged for a bit! 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!
10/12/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Listener Questions - October 11, 2023 - Halloween Night on the Boardwalk, Best ”Walks” at WDW, Magic Kingdom on Halloween Day, More - BOGP 2369
Mike, Rikki, & Pam are here today with some great questions from our listeners! We discuss what you might expect this year over at Disney's Boardwalk Resort on Halloween Night, some of our favorite "walks" around the Walt Disney World Resort, "saving" Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on a rainy night, if it is a good idea to visit the Magic Kingdom on October 31/November 1 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!
10/11/2023 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Family of 5, Genie Plus Magic, Character-palooza, More - BOGP 2368
Today we are excited to have Listener Karyn from Canada join us to discuss her trip to Walt Disney World from this past August where she stayed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort with her family of 5! Hear about amazing Genie Plus usage tips and how they allocated funds from dining to use this service, how "dividing and conquering" can help get things done when you have three kids of various ages, thoughts on the Fantasmic Dining Package, fun adventures in all four theme parks, 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!
10/9/2023 • 55 minutes, 22 seconds
Top Dining Options Around Walt Disney World Without ADRs - BOGP 2367
We are getting practical here on today's show as we know that even the best of us forget to make ADRs from time-t-to-time, or we get lucky and score a last-minute trip to Walt Disney World! Today, Mike & Pam give our top picks on where you can get some really good meals around Walt Disney World without needing and ADR in most cases! We hit Disney Springs, a few Walt Disney World resorts and even the theme parks! What others would you suggest? 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!
10/6/2023 • 42 minutes, 39 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 1, 2023 - Toy Story Football, WDW & Epcot Birthdays, Not Feeling The ”Magic”, More - BOGP 2366
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 1, 2023! During this show, Mike and Scott start off by giving some thoughts on the Disney+ Toy Story football game that took place in "Andy's Room" in conjunction with the Jaguars/Falcon's NFL game on Sunday. We also discuss the 52nd and 41st anniversaries of Walt Disney World and Epcot respectively. Dennis from Indy calls in with memories from early Epcot and gives tips on visiting Aulani and his upcoming Disney adventures. We also discuss Listener Julia's email about "not feeling the magic" as much for a "girl's trip" to Walt Disney World later this week. 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!
10/5/2023 • 57 minutes, 47 seconds
Listener Questions - October 4, 2023 - Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree, Epcot on NYE, 1st Disney Cruise Ship, Split Stays, More - BOGP 2365
Mike & Pam are here today with some great questions from our listeners! We discuss if a guest should go to Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios for their "one extra day" outside of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to keep the holiday vibe going on a November trip, practical tips for New Years Eve survival at Epcot, thoughts on when we might see the Christmas Tree at Wilderness Lodge 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!
10/4/2023 • 48 minutes, 57 seconds
Family of Six Sails Disney Wonder to Mexico; Visits Disneyland For Rogers: The Musical & More - BOGP 2364
We are headed out to Salt Lake City today to speak with Listener Kate about her Disney Wonder cruise out of San Diego to the Mexican Riviera with her family of 6 on today's show! We discuss how having two staterooms (with verandahs!) worked out for them, thoughts on their first-ever Disney cruise as huge Disney parks fans, dining and live performance reviews and much more! We also discuss their visit to Disneyland in July that focused on seeing Rogers: The Musical, but we also talk about their stay at the Best Western, dining at Pym's Test Kitchen 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!
10/2/2023 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
Finding Spooky Places Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2363
Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are getting you ready for the Halloween season as October arrives on the calendar this weekend! We look around the Walt Disney World Resort and find resorts, restaurants and attractions (outside of the obvious Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror) where you can find some spookiness on your trip this fall! Let us know what else you would add to our list! 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!
9/29/2023 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 24, 2023 - Saratoga Springs, Boardwalk Villas, LIVE from Aulani, Cozumel Port Adventures, More - BOGP 2362
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 24, 2023! During this show, Mike and Scott take a lot of calls for the hour! We get a great trip report for Listener Paul where we discuss his solo visit to Batuu and stays at both Saratoga Springs and the Boardwalk Villas! Then, we get a call from Alan who calls from the beach at Disney's Aulani Resort with tips for Scott's first visit to Aulani coming up in less than 3 weeks! We also talk about things to do in Cozumel with Listener Dennis in Dallas on your next Disney Cruise! 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!
9/28/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Listener Questions - September 27, 2023 - Date Night Outside Parks, Moana Management, Caribbean Beach Requests, More - BOGP 2361
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we get some awesome post-trip thoughts from Listener Alexa who just returned from her first solo trip with some tips that I think will help everyone headed down to Walt Disney World this fall! Then, we get a question about ideas for a date-night outside of the theme parks for a non-Disney-loving spouse. Next, Rikki gives an update on how the new Moana attraction is handling the previews this week. We also discuss updated to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, guests getting off the ship at Nassau, 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!
9/27/2023 • 44 minutes, 58 seconds
Orlando Local Staycation to Disney’s Contemporary Resort - Club Level & Coronado Springs - Amazing Adventures - BOGP 2360
Today we have a different show for you as we speak with Listener Shelley from Orlando about her recent "staycation" split-stay to Disney's Contemporary Resort (Club-Level) and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort! We talk about how she fell in love with Walt Disney World after her honeymoon and how she and her husband "moved to the Magic!" We also hear about how they keep the Disney magic alive with being locals now and fun times had during this trip like great meals at Toledo, Spice Road Table, Ale & Compass and more! We also hear about the Club-Level thoughts, a monorail pub crawl, fireworks 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!
9/25/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Trapped in Toy Story Land - BOGP 2359
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here today continuing a series of shows we started back in 2018! Today, we are Trapped in Toy Story Land! We discuss the dining, attractions, shopping, theme, and more of one of the newer lands at Walt Disney World! We make sure you know what not to miss in this area of Disney's Hollywood Studios on your next trip to get the most enjoyment of your time with Andy's toys! 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!
9/22/2023 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 17, 2023 - Indy In Dinoland, Animal Kingdom Lodge & Great Dining, Epcot & No Walls - BOGP 2358
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 17, 2023! During this show, Mike and Scott jump right in to get your feel on what D23 theme park announcements got you excited for the upcoming years as a Disney fan! Wade called in with some great points about the Pirate-themed tavern coming to Adventureland, changes to Test Track, and even the walls coming down at Epcot! Next, Brandon spoke to his upcoming Animal Kingdom Lodge stay and why only having 4 day tickets for a 7-night stay has him so excited! Also, we spoke with Paul about his thoughts on IP that could be appropriate for the South American-flair that is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! 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!
9/21/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Listener Questions - September 20, 2023 - Bears on the Prowl, Bib Delivery, Celebrity Sightings, Pizza Picks, More - BOGP 2357
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the live bear that was on the prowl at the Magic Kingdom on Monday causing half the park to not open until after lunch, things not to forget when planning for your first Marathon Weekend, the best pizza at Walt Disney World (both on and off-property), celebrity sighting over the years on our Disney vacations 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!
9/20/2023 • 42 minutes, 32 seconds
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, Disney 100 Celebration, Great Tips, LIVE from Disneyland - BOGP 2356
We have something very special for you today! Listener Alex from Oregon joins us today from the seats right outside the Disneyland Hotel to talk to us about his first-time staying on-site at the Disneyland Resort earlier this year at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel! How cool is that? We hear about meeting Bob Iger, how Imagineering is so special to him, fun times in the theme parks, great meals and snacks, and much more! Plus, Alex gives lots of great tips to make your next Disneyland trip that much better! 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!
9/18/2023 • 41 minutes, 38 seconds
Tips For Bringing The Grandparents on Your Next Disney Vacation - BOGP 2355
Pam, Scott, and Mike are here today to discuss tips for bringing grandparents along on your next Disney trip! We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a Disney Cruise, Walt Disney World and Disneyland vacation, give tips as to what not to miss and pitfalls than can sink multi-generational trips! These really are special trips where so many amazing memories can be made! 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!
9/15/2023 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
6-Hour Live Show From Give Kids The World Village - Hour 1 - D23 Announcements- Our Immediate Reactions & More - BOGP 2354
Today we have something a bit different! This is the first hour of the 2023 6-Hour Live Show recorded at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday, September 9, 2023! During this show, we raised over $48,000 for the Village as a podcast family! Thank you so very much for your support! During this hour, we talked about some of the D23 announcements that were coming out literally during the show, including changes to the Haunted Mansion, Country Bear Jamboree, Test Track, and 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! 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!
9/14/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Listener Questions - September 13, 2023 - Figment Stumbles, 4 Daughters & a Villa, Short Uber Rides - BOGP 2353
Mike, Pam, and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss Halloween at Walt Disney World outside of the theme parks, Geyser Point (for the Bison Burger) or Olivia's Cafe, Figment stumbling out of the box this week, a 2 Bedroom villa at Copper Creek or a 3 Bedroom Grand Villa at Old Key West for a dad with 4 teenage daughters, 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!
9/13/2023 • 44 minutes, 5 seconds
Boardwalk Villas, Coronado Springs, Caring For Giants, Genie Plus Tips, Great Dining, More - BOGP 2352
Today we are headed to Delaware to speak with Listener Daniel about his trip with his college-aged sister and parents to Walt Disney World! They did a split-stay between Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (in the Tower) and Disney's Boardwalk Villas and we get a nice review of each! We also hear about the Caring for Giants Tour at Animal Kingdom Park! We discuss great meals like Sanaa, Brown Derby, Garden Grill, Steakhouse '71, & more! Also, we discuss theme park strategies, such as Genie Plus usage and how Park Hopping can really help your energy! 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!
9/11/2023 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
5 Current Topics for 7 Minutes - Disneyland New Orleans Square Updates, Disney Treasure, WDW Meet & Greets, ADR Status, More - BOGP 2351
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here today to get you ready for the big 6-Hour Live Show from Give Kids the World Village tomorrow from Noon - 6:00 PM Eastern! Today, we discuss 5 current topics for about 7 minutes each! We hit updates to New Orleans Square at Disneyland, nice updates to making ADRs at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Meet & Greet changes at Walt Disney World, announcements from the Disney Treasure, 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!
9/8/2023 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 3, 2023 - Father/Daughter Trip, Skip Animal Kingdom?, Three Bridges Mandate, More - BOGP 2350
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 3, 2023! During this show, Mike was without his wingman as Scott was on vacation in Ohio this week! No worries, however as we got plenty of calls! We got an awesome trip report from Sean discussing a father/daughter trip from last month with tons of memories that you will definitely relate to, discussed if Kevin should skip Animal Kingdom Park on his next trip, got to hear the excitement from Teresa about her trip to Caribbean Beach that starts in just 3 days, and got a mandate to check out Three Bridges tonight from friend Eean in Pittsburgh as well! 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!
9/7/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 18 seconds
Listener Questions - September 6, 2023 - Caribbean Beach Pool, Current Magic Shots, Best ADRs in World Showcase, More - BOGP 2349
Rikki, Pam, & Mike are here today answering your listener questions! We discuss if a Listener should stick with Caribbean Beach with the main pool possibly being down for refurbishment next March or try a new hotel, best ADRs right now around World Showcase, current Magic Shots at the parks, best experiences at Disneyland Paris, 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!
9/6/2023 • 47 minutes, 57 seconds
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter, 26.2 Miles & Even More Memories, Amazing Dining & Theme Park Discovery - BOGP 2348
We are headed to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today to speak with Listener Anna about her amazing trip to Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter today! Hear about how she was bitten by the runDisney bug early when traveling to Walt Disney World with her dad and uncle and that lead to her own experiences running at Walt Disney World and Disneyland! We also talk about this experience with Anna coaching her friend Tricia through her very first marathon at Walt Disney World! We discuss great dining at places like The Boathouse, Steakhouse '71, Space220, Olivia's, Biergarten, and more! And of course, we have so many memories made in the theme parks 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!
9/4/2023 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line Oddsmakers - BOGP 2347
Mike and Scott are getting you ready for the three day weekend with some fun "Oddsmakers" on today's show! What percentage of guests actually set an alarm each morning of their trip to jump in the virtual queue or make an Individual Lightning Lane reservation? What percentage of on-site guests will actually swim in their hotel pool today? What percentage of guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios today have ever been on a Disney Cruise? Many other situations like this on today's show! Play right along with us! 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!
9/1/2023 • 46 minutes, 18 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 27, 2023 - Disneyland 2024 Packages, Keys To The Kingdom Tour, Hoop De Doo Revue, NYE - BOGP 2346
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 27, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott talk about the news of the week including the launch of the 2024 Disneyland vacation packages! We have a discussion on trying to decide where to book for the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend, and then we got some great calls! We had a couple of fun trip reports discussing stays at Disney's Pop Century and Disney's Coronado Springs Resorts, we hear about the Keys to the Kingdom Tour, hitting every attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a fun discussion about Fort Wilderness over the holiday season! 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!
8/31/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Listener Questions - August 30, 2023 - BOGP 2345
Mike & Scott are here answering your Listener Questions today to get you through the week! Today we discuss enjoying a group get together at Geyser Point, taking in the holiday festivities at Fort Wilderness, getting the most out of your stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, more Magic Your Way Days or the Halloween Party, visiting WDW over Marathon Weekend if you are not a runner, tips for staying at Saratoga Springs Resort, 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!
8/30/2023 • 45 minutes, 23 seconds
runDisney Girls’ Trip, Pop Century Resort, Theme Park Fun & Amazing Dining - BOGP 2344
Today we are excited to speak with Listener Leslie from Arkansas (by way of Oklahoma - Go Pokes!) about her Girls' Trip to Walt Disney World this past February for the Princess Half-Marathon! Hear how this trip was originally delayed due to COVID and an ACL injury, but it finally came together! We hear about their stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort, fun times in all four theme parks, great meals at places like Sebastian's Bistro, Boma, Olivia's, Homecomin', 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!
8/28/2023 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
More Listener Questions - August 25, 2023 - BOGP 2343
Mike and Scott had so much fun answering your Listener Questions on Wednesday that we kept it going on today's show! Today we tackle how to get that perfect shot on Main Street, USA before your Crystal Palace ADR, touring the parks without Genie+ if you are going to be staying in Central Florida for an extended period of time, tips for a first trip to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, two places to get the PB&J Shake around Walt Disney World, riding the rails at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, 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!
8/25/2023 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 20, 2023 - Free Room Upgrades, Halloween Party Review, runDisney Alerts, More - BOGP 2342
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 20, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott talk about the news of the week including the return of the parking trams to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios as well as the elimination of paper straws and plastic lids at self-service locations around Walt Disney World. Then, we take great calls (from all over Cleveland!) with reviews of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, an awesome trip report with a complimentary upgrade to a 1-bedroom villa at Copper Creek, and how you can still get in seemingly sold-out runDisney events this year! 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!
8/24/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 31 seconds
Listener Questions - August 23, 2023 - BOGP 2341
Mike & Scott are here answering your Listener Questions today as Pam is out in Southern California on an Adventures by Disney and Rikki is sailing the Disney Wish! Today we discuss our favorite weather apps to track the weather in Central Florida, especially during hurricane season at Walt Disney World, tips for staying cool during your next trip, what we would like to see announced for the theme parks at the next D23, making the most of the beginning of your Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party experience 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!
8/23/2023 • 44 minutes, 54 seconds
From The Netherlands to Walt Disney World for 2 Weeks at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort - BOGP 2340
We are very excited to be joined by Listener Danny from The Netherlands today (where it was the middle of the night during this recording!) to discuss his 2 week trip to Walt Disney World this past May! Hear about the amazing deal he took advantage of for his stay at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, great dining reviews from Topolino's Terrace and Boma, memories from all four theme parks, shopping tips from Disney Springs and the outlet malls, and why the last night was so very special for his family! 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!
8/21/2023 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
Pairing Things Up Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2339
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are helping you to kick-off the weekend with a fun exercise today! We go all around the Walt Disney World Resort looking for experiences that have exactly two things that are pretty similar. For example, we look at Yacht & Beach Club, American Adventure and Hall of Presidents, Port Orleans French Quarter & Riverside, Liberty Tree Tavern & Garden Grill, and more! Then, we discuss which is the stronger of the pair and why! Which wins for you? What are other famous "pairs" around Walt Disney World? 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!
8/18/2023 • 46 minutes, 53 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 13, 2023 - Betting at WDW, Norwegian Fjords, College Program Memories - BOGP 2338
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 13, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott talk about the news of the week including the first Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the extreme heat that came along with it, Disney purchasing a betting company and how this could come to our theme park experience, and more! We then get some calls discussing the Norwegian Fjords cruise on the Disney Dream, thoughts on a recent Disney College Program experience and a lot 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! 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!
8/17/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
Listener Questions - August 16, 2023 - BOGP 2337
Pam, Mike and Rikki are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Mike shares a story from one of his first trips to Walt Disney World where he really "Got GOT!" at the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, we discuss if the Disney Dining Plan makes sense with lots of Signature Dining during a trip, thoughts on this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, traveling to Walt Disney World in November, 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!
8/16/2023 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Expectant Mother, Amazing Time in Heat of July 2023 - BOGP 2336
Today we are headed down to North Carolina to speak with Listener Mason about his trip to Walt Disney World last month with his wife who is expecting their first child and his parents, both of who were experiencing mobility issues at the time. We talk about their stay at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, visiting all four theme parks and doing just about all of the major attractions, even without Genie+, great dining at places like Woody's Roundup, Homecomin', Paradiso 37, The Fountain, & 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!
8/14/2023 • 47 minutes, 41 seconds
The Great Debate - Collective Mount Rushmore of Walt Disney World Resorts - BOGP 2335
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to debate which four resorts at Walt Disney World are worthy to be placed on the Mount Rushmore of Walt Disney World Resorts. Before, we have come up with our own lists. Today, we have to work together to nominate, defend, and slash the choices made by the other panelists. Hear which resorts were considered, why, and which four Walt Disney World Resorts came out on top. Did our choices match yours? 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!
8/11/2023 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 6, 2023 - Pickle Milkshakes, Buc-ee’s, Edison, & Realignment? - BOGP 2234
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 6, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott talk about the news of the week including the mania over the "pickle milkshake" at this year's Food & Wine Festival over at Epcot (and then Listener Alex calls in from Louisville to say that it isn't that bad!)! Then, we get great call about avoiding runDisney anxiety before races, trip reports from Listener Diane in Massachusetts and Sara from Wisconsin, as well as discussion about our upcoming event that will be happening at Give Kids the World! 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!
8/10/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 46 seconds
Listener Questions - August 9, 2023 - BOGP 2333
Pam, Mike and Rikki are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today we answer questions about streaming Disney+ in the Walt Disney World Resorts if you are a subscriber from overseas, when the Candlelight Processional schedule should be announced for 2023, best value quick-service meals for all four theme parks, how we decide which theme park to visit for each day of our trips, 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!
8/9/2023 • 48 minutes, 9 seconds
A Disney Wedding, Coronado Springs, Halloween Party, California Grill for 35, More - BOGP 2332
Is this show romantic? You bet it is! Today, we talk with three sisters - Ariel, Silvia, and Aly about Aly's Disney Wedding last fall! We discuss how this wedding was delayed due to COVID, traveling all the way from Seattle, staying at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, a pre-dawn photoshoot in the Magic Kingdom, the Disney Wedding at the Wedding Pavilion, reception with a very special guest, and so 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!
8/7/2023 • 59 minutes, 56 seconds
Rikki Turns 40 at Walt Disney World; Lucy’s First Trip; Contemporary Stay & California Grill - BOGP 2331
Today we talk about Rikki's 40th Birthday Bash at Walt Disney World last weekend! It was also her daughter Lucy's first trip to Walt Disney World as well! We discuss her surprise stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort in a Garden Wing room, a late-night dinner at California Grill, a great review of Woody's Rodeo Roundup, traveling with an infant for the first time, 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!
8/4/2023 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 30, 2023 - BOGP 2330
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 30, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott talk about the news of the week including "smellephants on parade" coming to the Magic Kingdom, if the position of the "Hatbox Ghost" really matters in the Haunted Mansion, and the glorious return of Trail's End over at Fort Wilderness! We also get some great calls with a review of a first-time cruise on the Disney Dream in Europe, thoughts on what Dollywood does better than Disney Parks, and Pauls' Top 3 experiences from his trip to Walt Disney World a few weeks back! 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!
8/3/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Listener Questions - August 2, 2023 - BOGP 2329
Pam, Mike and Rikki are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today we answer questions about adding on a Disneyland stay to a swimming competition in southern California, discuss getting deliveries to your Disneyland Resort, talk about dining at Spice Road Table, tackle restaurants around Walt Disney World with dress codes, and even wrap the show up with a BOGP Drinking Game! 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!
8/2/2023 • 45 minutes, 29 seconds
Disney’s Riviera Resort, Moonlight Magic, First DVC Stay, Tron, More - BOGP 2328
We are headed to Atlanta today to speak with Listener Phillip about his honeymoon at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside which lead to his joining DVC with his wife on the trip! We then discuss their first "Welcome Home" stay at Disney's Riviera Resort in a Tower Studio, enjoying a "Moonlight Magic" event at Disney's Hollywood Studios, restaurant reviews for Cape May Cafe, Rose & Crown, Storybook Dining at Artist Point, 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!
7/31/2023 • 53 minutes, 39 seconds
Feedback To 9 Thoughts From Listener Bill in New York - BOGP 2327
We get a very interesting email today from Listener Bill in New York with thoughts from his recent stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa last week. He was there 10 nights with his family of 4, and passes along 9 points that we discuss on today's show. From thoughts on the Grand itself for families to the monorail to Hoop De Doo Revue, Space 220, Genie+, the best tour on-property and more, we have a fun, varied discussion 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!
7/28/2023 • 40 minutes, 6 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 23, 2023 - BOGP 2326
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 23, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss if the crowds are actually down at Walt Disney World this summer or if this is just "click-bait" running around the internet. We also talk about our thoughts on the Moana: Journey of Water attraction coming to Epcot and if we would swap this out to have the Fountain of Nations back! Lots of cruise talk was had as well, including thoughts on the size of the venues on the Disney Wish, previews of the Disney Treasure, 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! 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!
7/27/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Listener Questions - July 26, 2023 - BOGP 2325
Pam, Mike and Scott are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today we get a great question about if Disney's Hollywood Studios has "lost it's identity" over the past decade, tips on surviving a Walt Disney World trip this summer/fall while 6 months pregnant and some "mocktails" to enjoy, items to enjoy over at Homecomin' at Disney Springs, great last-minute ADRs you can typically find, 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!
7/26/2023 • 47 minutes, 37 seconds
Boulder Ridge Villas, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Topolino’s Terrace, Party of 14 - BOGP 2324
Today we head down to New Orleans to speak with Listener Stephen about his trip to Disney's Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort with his extended family of 14 last fall! We hear about how Hurricane Ian affected their road trip, thoughts on staying at this amazing Deluxe Resort, tips for folks heading to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party this year (and a great Halloween costume idea for large families!), restaurant reviews from Skipper Canteen, Topolino's Terrace, Sci-Fi Dine In, 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!
7/24/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Tales From The Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise 6 On The Disney Wish - BOGP 2323
Scott, Pam, & Mike are here today and we spend one last show discussing all the fun that was had during the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise on the Disney Wish from July 3-7, 2023 to the Bahamas! We talk about our initial thoughts on the Disney Wish itself, discuss our staterooms, the dining experiences, live entertainment, 4th of July at sea, updated Pirates in the Caribbean experience, and many more memories that were created by being able to sail with our amazing listeners! 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!
7/21/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 16, 2023 - BOGP 2322
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 16, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss highlights from the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise less than 2 weeks ago and how much we are missing being on those Disney Cruise Line ships! Mike also shares that he has already used his Placeholder Booking for next year! We also discuss our Give Kids the World "BOGP Cares" Weekend events that you can join us for September 8-9, 2023! We take lots of calls from folks who sailed with us to share their experiences as well! Also, Don shares his experience seeing "Rogers: The Musical" at Disneyland recently too! 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!
7/20/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 47 seconds
Listener Questions - July 19, 2023 - BOGP 2321
Mike and Scott are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today we give advice on Deluxe Resorts to consider for a first-time runDisney participant who is bringing some friends and wants everyone to have the best experience ever! We also give thoughts on where to start a "4 Parks in 1 Day" Challenge next week and how to use Genie Plus to their advantage. We discuss resort options for families of 5 and also give our top Quick-Service Dining picks from the theme parks too! This and much more on today's show! 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!
7/19/2023 • 46 minutes, 33 seconds
Mike & Scott Discuss Everything But The Podcast Cruise - BOGP 2320
Happy Monday, everyone! We can't wait to share all of the stories from the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise on the Disney Wish last week, but first, Mike & Scott discuss everything from this trip other than the cruise! They discuss their stays at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, a great meal at the Diamond Horseshoe, an epic one-day adventure with Genie Plus at Disney's Hollywood Studios, watching a 7-foot "donut" being made (and then eating some of it!) at Epcot, and so much more! It's the trip report to get the week started the right way! 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!
7/17/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 58 seconds
Start, Bench, Trade Walt Disney World Experiences - BOGP 2319
Scott & Mike are here today playing another fun game that makes you think about how you would rate Walt Disney World experiences! We have to Start, Bench, & Trade three experiences within a certain category and share the reasoning. From Epcot films, counter-service restaurants, e-Ticket attractions and more, see where your favorites fall for us! 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!
7/14/2023 • 35 minutes, 5 seconds
Mike & Scott Draft Walt Disney World Resort Restrooms, Lobbies & Landscaping - BOGP 2318
Mike & Scott are back with another "Draft Episode" today to have some conversations about the Walt Disney World Resorts! We stick with the resorts as we both assemble our best "team" of Walt Disney World Resort restrooms, lobbies, and overall landscaping! There is a twist this time, however! You have to pick one Value, Moderate, and Deluxe and get one "Wildcard" pick! See if our teams match yours and who won each round? 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!
7/12/2023 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
Pre-Walt Disney World Trip Logistics Discussion - BOGP 2317
Mike & Scott start a week of fun shows with a discussion on our pre-trip logistics that we have to consider before our Disney trips! When do we start packing? Do we make lists? Do we do pre-trip shopping? What is our airline process like at our home airport? What is our preferred airline and why? We share tips and stories as to why the hours before you even get to Walt Disney World can be some of the most fun of the trip! 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!
7/10/2023 • 42 minutes, 13 seconds
Advantages & Disadvantages For Walt Disney World Resort Locations - BOGP 2316
Mike & Pam are here today to discuss the pros & cons of different areas of select Walt Disney World Resorts! We talk about which areas of Caribbean Beach are closest to the Skyliner, but might be a bit longer walk to the feature pool, food court, etc. We also discuss pool access and ease of dining options at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. We hit Coronado Springs, Pop Century, Art of Animation, The Polynesian Village Resort and more talking about where you might want your room to be located during 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!
7/7/2023 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
Listener Questions - July 5, 2023 - BOGP 2315
Mike and Scott are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today Mike & Scott have an interesting discussion on if Orlando International Airport (MCO) is really all it is cracked up to be and also discuss the current state of affairs for wait times through TSA, we discuss scheduling a Fireworks Dessert Party on the last night of your trip, combining ADRs at O'hana, relaxing things to do outside the parks with little ones, 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!
7/5/2023 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds
Traveling From the United Kingdom for a 4 Week Trip - BOGP 2314
Today we head over to the United Kingdom to speak with Listener Vikki about her 4 week trip to Central Florida last summer on today's show! Hear about her backstory as a Disney fan (and now DVC Member at three different resorts!) as well as what it is like to be a passionate Disney fan in the UK! We talk about her stays last summer at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Club Level, Boardwalk Villas, Old Key West, Vero Beach, fun times in the theme parks, 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!
7/3/2023 • 47 minutes, 51 seconds
Guess That Walt Disney World Restaurant - BOGP 2313
Rikki, Scott, and Mike are here today to get your weekend started with a game that might just help you discover a new restaurant or two for your next Walt Disney World vacation! We each give a menu item to the other two members of the panel, and we have to guess which Walt Disney World restaurant we think that menu item comes from. We discover some very interesting menu items and diverse options at some great WDW restaurants 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!
6/30/2023 • 43 minutes, 57 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 25, 2023 - BOGP 2312
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 25, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss those last-minute things that we are thinking about as we are under a week until we leave for the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise trip! We talk about items that we might forget to pack, especially electronics that we need during our trip! We take lots of calls over the hour as well discussing Rogers: The Musical from Don, Shaggy in Virginia talks about his tips as how to "lighten the load" as to what to carry around the parks, we discuss the holiday season this year at Walt Disney World, 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! 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!
6/29/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 23 seconds
Listener Questions - June 28, 2023 - BOGP 2311
Rikki, Scott, and Mike are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today we discuss thoughts on some free or less-expensive things to do around Walt Disney World during this holiday season, Jollywood Nights vs. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the protocols for the badges at the Firehouse at the Magic Kingdom, ADRs for first-time Walt Disney World guests, 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!
6/28/2023 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, 9-Night Trip with Tours, Great Meals, Shows & More - BOGP 2310
Today we are joined by Listeners Tony & Maggie from Ohio to talk about an amazing 9 day trip to Walt Disney World last fall! We discuss how this trip was delayed due to COVID, and then jump into their stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort! We also discuss how they didn't use Park Hopper nor Genie Plus during the trip and still had a great time! Dining? We talk Topolino's Terrace, Homecomin', Hoop Dee Do Revue, and more! Entertainment? We discuss Caring for Giants Tour, Keys to the Kingdom Tour, Cirque de Soleil: Drawn to Life, and more! Lots of fun 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!
6/26/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Christmas in June 2023 - BOGP 2309
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Today, Pam & Mike break down the holiday happenings around Walt Disney World later this year! We discuss Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Festival of the Holidays over at Epcot, happenings at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, resort fun and more! We are getting you ready for the holiday season, because as a Disney fan you know - it will be here before you know it! 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!
6/23/2023 • 36 minutes, 32 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 18, 2023 - BOGP 2308
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 18, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss all of the holiday happening that were announced for Walt Disney World this season! Mostly, we talked about the "Jollywood Nights" coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios! What an event! Plus, Listener Abby calls in from Indiana with a great review of her first Disneyland trip with an awesome tip for those looking to workout during their vacations! Listener Vero Mike gives us a great review of his Club-Level experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge too! Finally, we get a video call from "Trader Sidor's", which was Listener Derek's Father's Day gift from his family of his own "Trader Sams" in his basement! Incredible! So much more on today's show! 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!
6/22/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Listener Questions - June 21, 2023 - BOGP 2307
Mike and Pam are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today Pam gives a few thoughts on her trip to Disneyland last week, we look for quiet restaurants where you can actually carry on a conversation between two families meeting for the first time, three day Park Hopper tickets or 4 day base tickets, "Start, Bench, Trade" three restaurant experiences around Walt Disney World, 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!
6/21/2023 • 46 minutes, 20 seconds
Live From Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with Listener Stephanie - June 2023 - BOGP 2306
We are trying something new today! Listener Stephanie joins us today LIVE from Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort on the last day of her 10 day Walt Disney World vacation! We hear about how hot it has been at WDW over the past week, flying into Sanford Airport from Indiana on Allegiant Airlines, great meals at places like Chefs de France, Mama Melrose, Cinderella's Royal Table, and more! We also hear about how much she loved the Keys to the Kingdom Tour as well as using Genie Plus in the theme parks! Stephanie also gives a great review of her accommodations at Bay Lake Tower in a Deluxe Studio! 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!
6/19/2023 • 39 minutes, 46 seconds
Connecting Childhood Memories To Walt Disney World - BOGP 2305
Today, Mike & Scott take you down Memory Lane by discussing how certain things around Walt Disney World property can trigger memories from our childhood! We discuss the Big Wheel at Disney's Pop Century Resort, the Home Run pool at Disney's All-Star Sports, the decor at Casey's Corner, Winter/Summerland Mini-Golf Courses, Toy Story Land experiences 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!
6/16/2023 • 43 minutes, 27 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 11, 2023 - BOGP 2304
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 11, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott took a ton of calls about all kinds of fun Disney topics! First, we got a call from Louisville, Kentucky from a listener headed to Walt Disney World to celebrate her birthday for a quick 48 hour trip without the kids and with her best friend. What advice did we have? We also spoke with a listener from Virginia about his first trip out to Disneyland Resort, where is he staying at the Disneyland Hotel as well! We give some not-to-miss experiences! We also hear from Listener Rogers in Arkansas about his split-stay last week at Disney's Beach Club & Saratoga Springs Resorts, 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! 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!
6/15/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
Listener Questions - June 14, 2023 - BOGP 2303
Mike, Rikki, and Scott are here today tackling some fun and interesting listener questions! We discuss fun things to do on your sea day during a Disney Cruise for a listener who will have 4 sea days during a 10-night Disney Fantasy sailing, we rank the Italian table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World currently, discuss registration for the runDisney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend, talk about experiences a younger guest might enjoy at Epcot's Festival of the Arts 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!
6/14/2023 • 43 minutes, 25 seconds
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Party of 12, Caring for Giants, Typhoon Lagoon, March 2023, More - BOGP 2302
We have a great trip report to share with you today! Listener Kody joins us from right down the road from the Be Our Guest Podcast Studios in O'Fallon, Missouri to share his trip to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort this past March! We hear about how his party of 12 came together to have such a great trip! We talk about flying Frontier Airlines to save some money, attending the After Hours event at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Caring for Giants Tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Typhoon Lagoon fun, lots of pool time and ice cream 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!
6/12/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 30 seconds
”Sleeper” Table-Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2301
Today, Mike, Rikki, and Pam give our top "sleeper" Table-Service restaurants at Walt Disney World that you might want to consider for your next Walt Disney World trip! We hit all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resorts as well! Did your favorite make the cut? What did we leave off our list? Let us know! From Tusker House to City Works to Tiffins, we have some suggestions for your next trip! 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!
6/9/2023 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 4, 2023 - BOGP 2300
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 4, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott took a ton of calls about all kinds of fun Disney topics! First, we discussed meeting characters on your next Disney Cruise! We also talked about advice we give to friends & family when they come to us when heading to Walt Disney World for the first time. Another great discussion we had with a caller was about using technology similar to Amazon "Go-Stores" at Walt Disney World in the future. We also discussed getting "reservations" at Three Bridges at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, 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! 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!
6/8/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 21 seconds
Listener Questions - June 7, 2023 - BOGP 2299
Mike and Pam are here today tackling some fun and interesting listener questions! We discuss if the Fantasmic Dining Package is worth it for the guaranteed seating over at Disney's Hollywood Studios, thoughts on if DisneyBands+ will roll-out soon to all of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, how to really "spoil" your little girl for her first Walt Disney World trip, logistics of the Disney Cruise Line 5K, to stay at Disney's Caribbean Beach or the Dolphin, 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!
6/7/2023 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
5 Good Minutes on Walt Disney World Topics with Mike & Scott - BOGP 2298
We are mixing it up a bit today to start your week! Mike & Scott are together again and we take a bit from the TV show "Pardon The Interruption" and talk for "5 Good Minutes" on a bunch of Disney topics brought up LIVE by our chat room! We talk Disney mini-golf, best Club-Level rooms on-property, favorite all-you-care-to-eat options around Walt Disney World, adding another ticket day or an After Hours event to your trip, best restaurant for a Fantasmic Dining Package 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!
6/5/2023 • 46 minutes, 31 seconds
Mike & Scott Draft Best Walt Disney World Bathrooms, Lands, & Photopass Locations - BOGP 2297
We hope you are ready for a great weekend! Today Mike & Scott draft their top Walt Disney World Photopass spots, Walt Disney World Lands, and Walt Disney World Bathroom locations. Did your spots make the list? What did we miss? Let us know on the social media this weekend or better yet, give us a call during the Live Call-in Show this Sunday night! 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!
6/2/2023 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 28, 2023 - BOGP 2296
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 28, 2023! During this show, Mike was in the studio solo, but we got lots of great calls so it was a lot of fun! Jay called in from Florida to ask about if he should head to Disneyland or sail with Royal Caribbean in September with his family, then we got a call from New Jersey about ADR options for a party of 11! We also discussed Galactic Starcruiser with CorynOfAmber from the chat as he secured his reservation for September and also talked about his trip to Disneyland in a month! We also spoke with Julie from Scotland about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World! 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!
6/1/2023 • 53 minutes, 28 seconds
Listener Questions - May 31, 2023 - BOGP 2295
Mike and Scott are here today tackling some fun and interesting listener questions! We discuss ideas for a shared "Mom's/Dad's" Night Out for a group from the United Kingdom, talk about using Rider Swap, where are the blankets at Walt Disney World Resorts, looking for a Monte Cristo at Walt Disney World, parking at one theme park and ending your day at another theme park, 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!
5/31/2023 • 46 minutes, 16 seconds
More Listener Questions - Live! - BOGP 2294
Happy Memorial Day here in the United States! I hope that Summer 2023 is off to a great start for you! Today, Mike tries something a little different and opens up the phone lines to answer more listener questions LIVE! We discuss thoughts on what might become of the Galactic Starcruiser after it closes, talk about general pricing and booking procedures for a Disney Cruise, which month (February or April) might be better for a Disneyland vacation, when is best to "hop" in the virtual queue for Trader Sam's over Father's Day Weekend, how to see the July 3rd fireworks at the Magic Kingdom being an off-site guest, 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!
5/29/2023 • 47 minutes, 42 seconds
Tough Walt Disney World Choices - Summer 2023 Edition - BOGP 2293
Welcome to Summer 2023 everyone! Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here playing a game of "Tough Disney Choices: Summer 2023 Edition!" Play right along with us! Poncho or umbrella? Carousel of Progress or Enchanted Tiki Room for some A/C in the heat of the day? Mickey Bar or Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich? Kali River Rapids or Grizzly River Run? Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach? Polite Pig or Flame Tree BBQ? These and much 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!
5/26/2023 • 44 minutes, 38 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 21, 2023 - BOGP 2292
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 21, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the big news of the week that the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will be closing at the end of September! We give our thoughts on why we think this experience didn't find the success that Disney was expecting and what could be next for the buildings and experiences that Disney developed for this themed area. We also had lots of amazing thoughts on this topic by many great callers today so stay tuned for a great show! 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!
5/25/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Listener Questions - May 24, 2023 - BOGP 2291
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off with Pam giving a few brief thoughts on her experiences with the Galactic Starcruiser since she had this cool experience herself a few months back and then we tackle some great questions! We discuss Love Bugs at Walt Disney World, the best snacks at Epcot right now, the best current buffets around Walt Disney World, if Genie+ if a good purchase at Disney Springs, dining for a picky eater, 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!
5/24/2023 • 47 minutes, 57 seconds
Australian Family Enjoys Disney Wish & Walt Disney World at Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, Much More - April 2023- BOGP 2290
What are the chances? We have another listener from Australia joining us for today's show! Melissa joins us from Brisbane, Australia to share highlights from her trip with her husband and son to Walt Disney World and sailing on the Disney Wish last month! We talk about traveling from the other side of the world and the challenges involved there. Then, we discuss her stays at Pop Century, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Port Orleans Riverside! We also talk dining at locations like Mama Melrose, Space 220, Ale & Compass, & more! Also, hear about their fun times in the theme parks and what not to miss when you sail on the Disney Wish! So much in 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!
5/22/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
”Sleeper” Quick-Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2289
We hope you aren't hungry going into today's show! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Pam give our top "sleeper" quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World that you might want to consider for your next Walt Disney World trip! We hit all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resorts as well! Did your favorite make the cut? What did we leave off our list? 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!
5/19/2023 • 42 minutes, 19 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 14, 2023 - BOGP 2288
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 14, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss news of the week including the 2024 package release coming up on May 31, the return of two Disney Dining Plans, the elimination of Theme Park Reservations with date-based tickets starting on January 9, 2024, memories of the old Tables in Wonderland program, and more! We also hear from Brandon about his recent trip with some great restaurant reviews and thoughts on some Disney Visa perks not to miss! Great calls and fun Disney talk coming your way! 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!
5/18/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
Listener Questions - May 17, 2023 - BOGP 2287
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off discussing transportation options from your Walt Disney World Resort to Port Canaveral (especially for those sailing with us on the Disney Wish in July!), talk about Annual Passholder "perks" coming in June, location requests at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, "extra" experiences to spice up a trip for guests who are lucky enough to visit Walt Disney World often, 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!
5/17/2023 • 45 minutes, 8 seconds
From Australia to Walt Disney World & Disneyland - Boardwalk, Bay Lake Tower, Solo Fun, Shopping, Dining, More - BOGP 2286
Today, we head to the other side of the planet to speak with Listener Sandra from Australia about her trip to Walt Disney World (and Disneyland) last summer! We talk about how she grew up a Disney fan "down under" and some of the logistics of traveling to Walt Disney World from such a distance! We also hear about her purchase of DVC, 10+ night stay at Walt Disney World, staying at the Boardwalk & Bay Lake Tower, attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, spending a day at Typhoon Lagoon, and doing some major shopping! Also, she hit Disneyland on the way home with a night at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel too! 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!
5/15/2023 • 58 minutes, 19 seconds
Listener Questions - May 12, 2023 - BOGP 2285
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We of course have a bit more information discussing the 2024 package release coming up on May 31, 2023 and then answer some questions about making ADRs for trips longer than 10 nights, booking ADRs for larger groups and trying to sit together, traveling with children that aren't biologically yours with Disney Cruise Line, the pros and cons of early and late dining on Disney Cruise Line, 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!
5/12/2023 • 50 minutes, 18 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 7, 2023 - BOGP 2284
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 7, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the upcoming Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise on the Disney Wish July 3-7, 2023 and talked about our pre- and post-cruise stays. We also talked about the excitement every Disney fan gets at this point of about 60 days prior to a trip when the vacation really starts to feel "real" and you can start making concrete plans! We also get calls about taking a toddler to Walt Disney World and where they can burn off some energy in the theme parks, getting some "bonus" time in Disney's Hollywood Studios after the first Fantasmic performance, and visiting Trader Sam's on Mother's Day with a group of 11 for a very special birthday! Great calls and fun Disney talk coming your way! 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!
5/11/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 36 seconds
2024 WDW Package Details, Disney Dining Plans, Theme Park Reservations Changing, More - BOGP 2283
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here with a show packed full of Walt Disney World news for you today! We discuss the 2024 Walt Disney World Package release, which will happen on Wednesday, May 31, 2023! We also discuss the 2 Disney Dining Plans that will be able to be booked, Theme Park Reservations going away for date-based tickets on January 9, 2024, changes to Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lanes, room view changes at Deluxe Resorts, "Good-to-Go Days" for Annual Passholders, 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!
5/10/2023 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge, Dolphin, Blue Zoo, Il Mulino, Tron, HEA, More - BOGP 2282
We are excited to head to Baltimore, Maryland today to speak with Listener Michelle about her experience from last month at the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend! She traveled down with her husband and met some friends and stayed at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. We hear about her two days just "vacationing" before the race weekend events started, including great meals at Topolino's Terrace, Ale & Compass, Woody's Backyard BBQ, and more! We also talk about why the Skyliner isn't for everyone and Minnie Vans are a great options for folks on ECVs! Lots of fun times all over Walt Disney World 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!
5/8/2023 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2281
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are all here today giving some tips and memories for celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World! We tell you what you can expect if you plan to be at the Mexico Pavilion on this holiday, especially when it lands on a weekend like this year! We also discuss great restaurants (both table and counter service) to get Mexican-inspired dishes! We have a discussion as to where to get a nice Margarita today (and some places that are off the beaten path!) and live entertainment and attractions not to miss! 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!
5/5/2023 • 34 minutes, 2 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 30, 2023 - BOGP 2280
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 30, 2023! Tonight's show was dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Shannon, Cardinal broadcaster and player for over 60 years who brought so much joy to the folks around St. Louis. During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the news of the week including a story that is going around social media about Walt Disney World being the world's biggest scam, with $800 lightsabers, crazy-expensive character meals, unrealistic use of Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lanes, souvenir spending that is wild, and more! We also get a story from Sarah (who called in from Walt Disney World but is from South Korea) about being at Beach Club when the resorts actually shut down for COVID and an incredible moment that happened to them, a great review from Rob of the new Little Mermaid rooms at Caribbean Beach, and we talk Pickleball coming to Walt Disney World! This and much more coming your way on today's show with some great calls! 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!
5/4/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Listener Questions - May 3, 2023 - BOGP 2279
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off the show about how some social media folks can really get your blood boiling, then answer some questions about not getting overwhelmed on your first Walt Disney World trip in the heat of the summer, suggestions for a great 25th Anniversary dinner, one tip each for 1st time guests with Disney Cruise Line, scheduling your first and last day at Disneyland with a 5 Day ticket, 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!
5/3/2023 • 48 minutes, 47 seconds
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter, Storybook Dining, Niece’s 1st Trip, Halloween Fun, More - BOGP 2278
Today we are headed up to New York City to speak with Listener Tori about her trip to Walt Disney World with her mother and 8 year old niece! This was her niece's first trip to the World, so this was super-special for everyone involved! Hear about how this trip came together quickly, staying at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, dining at The Boathouse, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', Storybooking Dining at Artist's Point at Wilderness Lodge, Be Our Guest and more! Also, we discuss using Genie Plus and visiting the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Finally, we talk about their experience with Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party because it was August of last year, and we are "halfway to Halloween!" 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!
5/1/2023 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
Getting The Most From The My Disney Experience App - BOGP 2277
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are all here today and we dive deep into the My Disney Experience app so that you get the most out of this useful tool on your next Walt Disney World vacation! We start quickly with the basics like linking your resort reservation, tickets, and making ADRs, but then we give some "pro tips" like using Mobile Order check-out, Car Locator, AdventHealth Doctor Finder, photo filters to share on social media, powerful filters to find nearby dining, restrooms, Photopass photographers, 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!
4/28/2023 • 48 minutes, 12 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 23, 2023 - BOGP 2276
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 23, 2023! During this show, Mike was flying solo as Scotty G was out in Washington, DC for the weekend! Mike gets lots of great calls tonight about experiences purchasing new Annual Passes last week, discussion on "Murphy the Dragon" at Fantasmic at Disneyland catching on fire, the Cabins at Fort Wilderness becoming DVC properties, and a great trip report discuss a Tower Studio at Disney's Riviera Resort along with 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! 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!
4/27/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 41 seconds
Listener Questions - April 26, 2023 - BOGP 2275
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We are back in Halloween season at Walt Disney World with tickets to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party going on-sale for on-site guests tomorrow, so we get a question about touring strategies for the Magic Kingdom while the parties are happening in the fall, we discuss stroller strategies for a family with a child who is old enough to not need a stroller at home, but might just need one at Walt Disney World, to cruise or go to Walt Disney World for a family with the grandparents in February 2024, best decks and locations around the Disney Cruise Line ships, thoughts on DVC coming to Fort Wilderness, 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!
4/26/2023 • 54 minutes, 17 seconds
Running All Walt Disney World Resorts, Hitting All WDW Theme Parks, Rides, Snacks, 26.2+ Magical Miles - BOGP 2274
We are headed out to Baltimore, Maryland today to speak with Listener Eric about a very unique solo trip he took late last summer for a unique challenge he thought of while lying in bed one night! We start off talking about how his love of Walt Disney World started in 2018 and has just grown since then. Next, we talk about this amazing challenge where he ran over 26.2 miles in one day, while running at least a mile at each Walt Disney World Resort and visiting each of the four theme parks, riding at least one attraction and "enjoying" a snack in each park as well! Hear about how he accomplished this in August, interactions with other guests, and what he would change if he did this again! 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!
4/24/2023 • 47 minutes, 31 seconds
Tron, Happily Ever After, Narcoossee’s New Menu, New Rooms at Sports, Grand Floridian, runDisney Springtime Surprise, More - BOGP 2273
Pam and Mike are both just back from Walt Disney World and share some great tips to make your next Walt Disney World vacation even better! We discuss experiencing Tron and tips with both riding this awesome coaster and getting through the virtual queue process! Pam also talks about staying in the newly-refurbished rooms at Disney's All-Star Sports and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Also, Pam gives a quick review of the newly re-opened Narcoossee's restaurant at the Grand Floridian, and we also talk about what it felt like to be in the Magic Kingdom for the first-night that Happily Ever After was back in the skies! Also, we discuss the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend 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!
4/21/2023 • 59 minutes, 45 seconds
Listener Questions - April 19, 2023 - BOGP 2272
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off the show today with some questions about virtual queues! What happens if your virtual queue time opens up while you are enjoying your ADR that you have waiting so long to experience? Also, how do virtual queues work for those Deluxe Resort Extra Evening Hours? We also discuss a best itinerary for a first-time guest with Disney Cruise Line who wants to spend time at Walt Disney World too, and also tackle best areas and views for Disney's Old Key West Resort, Pam's favorite lounges right now, 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!
4/19/2023 • 55 minutes, 42 seconds
Southern California Adventures by Disney Trip - Disneyland, Walt Disney Studios, Muppet Studios, Hollywood, Much More - BOGP 2271
Today we have a very special show for you! We are headed out to Ohio to speak with Listener Jean about her Southern California Adventures by Disney Trip to celebrate her 50th Wedding Anniversary! Hear about the planning and preparing for an Adventures by Disney vacation, arrival and VIP pick-up at LAX, spending time in Hollywood and VIP access at the Muppet Studios and the Walt Disney Studios! Next, they headed to the Disneyland Resort where they stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, had VIP access to the theme parks, including behind-the-scenes tours of Radiator Springs Racers and Indiana Jones, great meals at The Plaza, Lamplighter Lounge, 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!
4/17/2023 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
The Best Dark Rides, Meals at Walt Disney World, & Souvenir Locations - Disney Draft Style - BOGP 2270
Good luck to all of the BOGP Lizards who are participating in the Springtime Surprise events at Walt Disney World this weekend! We are proud of you! Today, Rikki, Scott and Mike draft the top dark rides at either Walt Disney World or Disneyland, meals at Walt Disney World, and Souvenir locations around Walt Disney World! Hear what made our list and let us know who won each round on social media! Also, what would YOU add to your draft picks? Let us know on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike, @Epscot, and @RikkiNibs! 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!
4/14/2023 • 55 minutes, 46 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 9, 2023 - BOGP 2269
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 9, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the news of the week including the debut this summer of DisneyBand+ on select sailings of Disney Cruise Line! This looks very much like a Magic Band+, so we try to find the differences! We also discuss the return of Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales April 13 (DVC Members) and April 20 (General Public) and what this means for future trips, as well as registration for Marathon Weekend 2024 and Springtime Surprise Weekend this weekend at Walt Disney World! This and much more coming your way on today's show with some great calls! 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!
4/13/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Listener Questions - April 12, 2023 - BOGP 2268
Mike, Rikki and Scott are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about making ADRs for split-stay trips (even with Galactic Starcruiser), if you should put in a room request if you are arriving super-early and just hoping for a bed to catch a nap, dining at California Grill with a young child, tours at 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 podcast!
4/12/2023 • 0
Father’s Day Surprise - First Time Visit to Disneyland @ Grand Californian Resort, VIP Tour, More - BOGP 2267
We are headed out to North Carolina today to speak with Listener Justin about the ultimate Father's Day surprise! Last year, his wife gifted him a family vacation to Disneyland for the first-time! Being veteran Walt Disney World visitors and DVC Members, they are very comfortable with the Florida parks and hotels, so hear Justin's thoughts on traveling across the country with his wife and 2 young daughters, staying at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Club Level), doing a VIP tour, enjoying some character dining, and much more! Today's show is what the magic of Disney is all about! 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!
Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are here to recap Mike's trip to the Disneyland Resort last week for the #Disney100 celebration event! We discuss the California Food & Wine Festival as well as World of Color: One at Disney California Adventure Park, then hop over to Disneyland Park to talk about the newly-updated Toontown, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Magic Happens Parade, and Wonderous Journeys Fireworks show! Mike also talks about riding the canoes, taking a plunge on the subs, staying at the Disneyland Hotel and much, 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!
4/7/2023 • 54 minutes, 36 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 2, 2023 - BOGP 2265
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 2, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the news of the week including the ending of Harmonious & Enchantment fireworks shows this week and Tron's debut at the Magic Kingdom! We also have a theory as to why guests might be ready for the 50th Celebration at Walt Disney World to come to an end. Also, we get great calls from folks like Jonathan with tips for dining around San Diego if you are cruising out of that port soon, a pre-trip report from Michael in North Carolina, and a post-trip report from Mark in Chicago discussing his "fishing trip" where he spent 10 days at Disney's Contemporary Resort in both the Garden Wing and Main Tower - Theme Park View and did some After Hours events too! 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!
4/6/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 32 seconds
Listener Questions - April 5, 2023 - BOGP 2264
Mike and Scott are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about the difference in the medals from in-person and virtual events with runDisney, a comparable dining experience to California Grill at Disneyland Resort, a night splurge for a family of three who saved some money with the recent discount Disney released, help with a very last-minute trip next week, and thoughts on Harmonious and Enchantment leaving this week and Happy Ever After returning, plus 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!
4/5/2023 • 45 minutes, 37 seconds
Disney’s Copper Creek Villas, Solo Trip Adventures, Flying Fish, Jiko, Trader Sams, More - BOGP 2263
Today we are excited to have Sean from New Jersey joining us to talk about his solo trip to Walt Disney World last summer! We discuss how his Disney fandom all started and how this trip was originally going to be with more than just him! We also discuss great meals at places like Jiko, Flying Fish, Ohana, Satuli Canteen and more! We tour the theme parks with Sean (except Disney's Hollywood Studios - and Sean will tell us why he skipped that park) and just go all around property! 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!
4/3/2023 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds
Walt Disney World Experiences That Were Here And Gone - In a Blink - BOGP 2262
Today, Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here to talk about some of the interesting experiences that were offered at Walt Disney World in the not-so-distant past that we really miss! Remember when you could swim with sharks at Typhoon Lagoon? How about resting at a private cabana - in Tomorrowland? Also, remember the private cruise for kids around Seven Seas Lagoon where there were no parents allowed? Hear our thoughts on these and many other experiences that we wish would return to Walt Disney World soon! No foolin! 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!
3/31/2023 • 36 minutes, 43 seconds
BOGP Open Line - March 26, 2023 - BOGP 2261
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 26, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the news of the week including those new 2024 Summer Disney Cruise Line itineraries that are booking starting this week and what the demand might be for that inaugural Lighthouse Point cruise on the Disney Fantasy and then we play a game with our listeners! Mike & Scott draft the best Walt Disney World snacks against the callers tonight! We each get 5 picks to assemble the best "team" of WDW snacks! Let us know who had the best overall group of snacks on social media @BeOurGuestMike & @Epscot! 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!
3/30/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Listener Questions - March 29, 2023 - BOGP 2260
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about what to do with one "kid free night" where the in-laws are babysitting and The World is your oyster, the best thing we have ever eaten on Disney Cruise Line, what separates the Disney Magic from the rest of the fleet, speculation on if a restaurant might have saved the NBA Experience, 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!
3/29/2023 • 44 minutes, 14 seconds
Mike & Scott Draft Walt Disney World’s Top Pools, Lounges, & Extinct Experiences - Who Won? - BOGP 2259
Who is ready to have some interactive fun with us today? Mike & Scott are on the show and we do 3 "mini-drafts" of the Top Walt Disney World Pools, Top Walt Disney World Lounges, and Top Extinct Walt Disney World Experiences. You get to decide on social media which of us had the better draft in each of these categories, so please let us know @BeOurGuestMike and @Epscot and share your Top 5 in each of these categories so we can share these with the world! We hope you enjoy this attempt at a new kind of show for a day! 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!
3/27/2023 • 56 minutes, 34 seconds
Interesting Eats Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2258
I hope you are hungry because today, Pam, Rikki and Mike talk about some interesting dining and snacking options that you might want to check out on your next Walt Disney World trip! From a pulled pork sandwich served on a jelly donut at Animal Kingdom Park, to the new doughnut holes topped with mocha sauce in Tomorrowland to new options coming to an old-favorite Signature Dining location, we give you lots to think about when it comes to your meals and snacks on your next Walt Disney World trip! 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!
3/24/2023 • 38 minutes, 36 seconds
BOGP Open Line - March 19, 2023 - BOGP 2257
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 19, 2023! During this show, Mike was flying solo as Scott was busy with his Michigan State Spartans, but have no fear, the phone lines worked flawlessly! After some news about new dining experiences coming to Disney Springs, new characters and environments coming to Epcot, and a soft opening starting this week for Tron, we got lots of calls! We talked about planning retreats at Walt Disney World, being a DVC Member without an Annual Pass, working on a cruise ship, memories of past BOGP episodes, a review of the Disney100 Exhibition in Philadelphia, 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! 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!
3/23/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Listener Questions - March 22, 2023 - BOGP 2256
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about the the differences and similarities in Sanaa, Jiko, and Boma over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort as well as Ohana and Kona Cafe at the Polynesian Village Resort, we discuss using the same Magic Band+ at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, talk about the online check-in process for your first Disney Cruise (and if you should use a computer or the app to go about this), tips for a first Walt Disney World trip coming from Hawaii, 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!
3/22/2023 • 51 minutes, 5 seconds
17 People Traveling for a 50th Birthday Celebration to Coronado Springs Resort - March 2023 - BOGP 2255
We've got a great trip report to start your week today! Listener Marissa joins us from North Carolina to share her trip with her group of 17 family members to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort just two weeks ago! Hear about how this 50th Birthday celebration came together, planning pre-trip using Facetime and other tools, visiting the theme parks together, using Genie Plus, meals at Cinderella's Royal Table, Chef Mickey's, Three Bridges, and more! You are going to get LOTS of great information today if you ever plan to take a larger group to Walt Disney World! 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!
3/20/2023 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
15 Years of BOGP & Favorite Podcasts That We Lost Over The Years - BOGP 2254
The Be Our Guest WDW Podcast celebrates 15 years of podcasting today and we want to sincerely thank YOU for taking the time to listen to our show! It means so much to myself, Pam, Rikki, and Scott! We truly love podcasting and could not do this without your support! Today, we talk about a few memories of the BOGP over the years, but spend the majority of the show remembering Disney podcasts that have come and gone over the last 15 years, but left a mark on us as Disney fans! We talk Inside the Magic, Wedway Radio, MouseTunes, WDW Today, BetaMouse, Netcot and many more shows! Thanks for allowing me to do what I love every week! 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!
3/17/2023 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds
BOGP Open Line - March 12, 2023 - BOGP 2253
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 12, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott covered a ton of Disney topics including AP-holders having to make less theme park reservations starting on April 18, Lighthouse Pointe opening to Disney Cruise Line guests in the summer of 2024, Figment coming to runDisney medals for Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend 2023, where to have breakfast on the morning of your Disney Cruise, and we even spin the "Wheel of WDW Topics" to have a fun discussion! 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!
3/16/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 39 seconds
Listener Questions - March 15, 2023 - BOGP 2252
Mike, Rikki, and Scott are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about the differences in pricing for in-person and virtual runDisney events, scheduling the "Small World Nursery" with Disney Cruise Line, what not to miss as a first-time Disney Cruise guest, best places to get some work done at Disney's Old Key West Resort and other places on-property, thoughts on if Magic Band+ is a hit or miss, 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!
3/15/2023 • 47 minutes, 27 seconds
Disneyland Hotel, Storyteller’s Cafe, Lamplight Lounge, Theme Park Family Fun, More - BOGP 2251
Today we head out to the Disneyland Resort with Listener Jenna from Washington state to discuss her trip just a few weeks ago over President's Day Weekend! We discuss how travel at the airports is rough when traveling over Spring Break, first-day aspirations that can be a bit too much, dining at Blue Bayou, Fantasmic, using Genie Plus, what happens when a child gets sick during the trip, 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!
3/13/2023 • 46 minutes, 57 seconds
Before Your Check-in and After Your Check-Out Tips for Walt Disney World - BOGP 2250
Mike, Pam, and Scott are here today to discuss things to do in those times when you arrive at Walt Disney World and your resort room isn't quite ready. Do you stay at the hotel and enjoy the pool? Do you get in the car and head to Publix or Target? Do you visit Disney Springs for a drink and a meal with some shopping? Is it straight to the theme parks for you? Also, how do you handle the last day when you have a late flight, but you have to check-out of your room earlier in the day? Do you keep going hard at the parks? Do you hang at your resort until heading back to the airport? I'm very curious to hear how you handle these situations! 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!
3/10/2023 • 45 minutes, 10 seconds
Listener Questions - March 8, 2023 - BOGP 2249
Mike, Pam, and Scott are here today answering some great listener questions! We tackle some questions about Daddy/Daughter experiences, when to park at the TTC and when to drive/park at your resort, Epcot After Hours events speculation, H2O Glow Nights thoughts at Typhoon Lagoon this summer, runDisney registration and Expo expectations, dessert experiences on the Disney Wish, 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!
3/8/2023 • 53 minutes, 2 seconds
Scott’s Princess Half-Marathon Recap, Pop Century, Riverside, Great Dining, More - BOGP 2248
We wrap-up our runDisney Princess Half-Marathon coverage today with Scott's thoughts on the weekend! We hear about how he had to make the last-minute decision to go down early due to the big snowstorm that affected the northern plains the days before the races and his unexpected (and funny) stay at Pop Century! Then, we hear this thoughts on staying in the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, as well as thoughts on running all three races including his daughter's first half-marathon! We also talk dining at Ohana, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Ale & Compass breakfast, 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!
3/6/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 55 seconds
runDisney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend Recap with Mike - BOGP 2247
Pam, Rikki, and Scott were all unavailable this week, so it's just Mike for today's fresh recap from last weekend's runDisney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend events! However, Mike knows that some of you are not runners so we also discuss why Coronado is a "sleeper" top-choice for your next Walt Disney World stay! Mike also shares his first experience at the fancy il Mulino restaurant at The Swan, a great meal at the Boathouse, fun times in all four theme parks, and of course, recaps the 10K and Half-Marathon events! Finally, Mike talks about his experience with the runDisney Expo and why the virtual queue system really does need to be changed. 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!
3/3/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Listener Questions - March 1, 2023 - BOGP 2246
Mike and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Mike gives some quick thoughts from being just back from Walt Disney World, then we tackle some fun questions! We discuss some SIGNATURE solo dining options for a first-time solo traveler to Walt Disney World this summer, not-to-miss experiences (both dining and attractions) for a birthday girl out in Texas, options for Senior Pictures for a guy at Walt Disney World, getting from Footgolf to Homecomin' on time, and Mike's first interaction with "the box" taking his pictures with Mickey Mouse! This and much more on the show! 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!
3/1/2023 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Solo Fun, Horseback Riding, Genie Plus Tips, Great Dining, More - BOGP 2245
Today we are excited to have our friend Eric from Connecticut joining us to talk about his trip down to Walt Disney World less than 2 weeks ago! He got to spend some time solo in the parks, as well as time with his Disney Parks friend and his twin brother as well! We hear his thoughts on staying at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, including dining at Geyser Point, the rooms, transportation and more! We also discuss time in all four theme parks, including great use of Genie Plus during the extremely busy President's Day Weekend! Eric also shares his experiences with horseback riding over at Fort Wilderness 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!
2/27/2023 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
Excitement Scale For 5 New Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line Experiences - BOGP 2244
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today getting your Princess Half-Marathon Weekend started with some fun Disney talk! Good luck to all of our runners! Today, we discuss 5 new experiences coming to us as Disney fans from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. We talk about the "Big Hero 6" mini-land coming to Disney California Adventure this summer, Moana: The Journey of Water coming to Epcot, Tiana's Bayou Adventure coming to the Magic Kingdom, the Disney Treasure and Lighthouse Point coming to Disney Cruise Line, and Tron coming to the Magic Kingdom today. We rate our excitement for each of these new experiences on a scale of 1-10! Where would YOU rate each of these coming experiences? 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!
2/24/2023 • 42 minutes, 5 seconds
BOGP Open Line - February 19, 2023 - BOGP 2243
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 19, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discussed our plans for the upcoming Princess Half-Marathon Weekend over the next 3 days and what we are excited to do while we are in Florida! We also have lots of fun calls discussing a first-timer going solo in the theme parks, where to stay this summer if you are looking to avoid construction and stay immersed in the theming of the Walt Disney World resorts, as well as a discussion on the 2024 Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend registration issues this past week. 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!
2/23/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Listener Questions - February 22, 2023 - BOGP 2242
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Pam is joining us LIVE from Margaritaville Resort near Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Today we discuss getting from the Grand Floridian to Geyser Point by boat, considerations for building requests at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, when you should ideally arrive for Marathon Weekend if you are only running the full marathon, dining options for guests staying at Disney's Boardwalk Inn, 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!
2/22/2023 • 44 minutes, 11 seconds
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas, Polynesian Villas, Capture Your Moment, Cast Member Family Pride - BOGP 2241
We are headed out to Boise, Idaho today to speak with Listener Stephanie about her recent trip to Walt Disney World to visit her daughter who is a Cast Member! We start off hearing how Stephanie grew up in Southern California and spent a lot of time at Disneyland, but as time went on, she really grew to love Walt Disney World for the scope and scale of the destination! During the show, we talk about her experiences with her Cast Member daughter, including a fun off-site BBQ location, visiting Cast Connection, enjoying Capture Your Moment, times at the Top of the World Lounge, staying at two amazing resorts, 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!
2/20/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
What We Learned At Walt Disney World Last Week - BOGP 2240
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today and we discuss what we learned on our Agent Education Program at Walt Disney World (and on the Disney Wish) last week! We discuss thoughts on newly-renovated rooms at the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, and the Contemporary. We also talk about some cool group activities you can experience both with Disney Cruise Line and at Walt Disney World! Pam talks about staying Concierge on the Disney Wish and tips for why this is the best ship for that experience! We also review the nighttime spectaculars at Walt Disney World and Mike shares a great tip for something not to miss on your next Magic Kingdom evening! 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!
2/17/2023 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
Listener Questions - February 15, 2023 - BOGP 2239
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Pam is joining us LIVE from Disney's Yacht Club Resort too! Today we discuss the best resorts to avoid construction for a trip this summer, the best burgers on-property, thoughts on Memory Maker for runDisney race weekends, a workaround to pre-purchase photo packages for your next Disney Cruise, booking Port Adventures for more than one stateroom, 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!
2/15/2023 • 48 minutes, 57 seconds
Sister’s Only Adult Trip, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Adult Dining, Slower Fun - BOGP 2238
Today we head to Canada to speak with Listener Jen about her trip to Walt Disney World with her sister for an "adults-only" experience! After visiting Florida as kids annually, but just visiting the parks as day guests and then staying a bit at the All-Star Resorts, they made up for it on this trip by staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge! Hear about how Jen's pregnancy changed the original plans for the trip, but didn't make it any less fun! We also talk great dining experiences at places like California Grill, Topolino's Terrace, Hollywood Brown Derby, 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!
2/13/2023 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
The Wheel of Walt Disney World Topics - BOGP 2237
Scott and Mike are back with a brand-new concept for our show today! We spin the "Wheel of Walt Disney World Topics" to bring back memories and stories without any prior thought! Today we discuss who were are most like on our family during our Walt Disney World vacations, our favorite holiday at Walt Disney World, the nicest thing another guest has done for us (and that we have done for others) at Walt Disney World, favorite memory from Walt Disney World, and more! Please let us know what you think of this concept! 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!
2/10/2023 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
BOGP Open Line - February 5, 2023 - BOGP 2236
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 5, 2023. Mike takes your calls for the next hour and we get an awesome trip report from a friend in Texas about her trip to Walt Disney World staying at Pop Century, using the Minnie Vans, being at the Magic Kingdom on the last day for Splash Mountain, and then preparing for her daughter's "Sweet 16" trip to the Grand Floridian in September! We also talk Disney Fishing with Listener Mark, more Genie Plus and Animal Kingdom Lodge talk with Brandon from New Hampshire 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! 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!
2/9/2023 • 52 minutes, 43 seconds
Listener Questions - February 8, 2023 - BOGP 2235
Scott and Mike are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss what we think could be the "best" age to take you kids to Walt Disney World, if 2 single stroller or a double-stroller would be better for parents of twins, traveling with your dog all the way from Iowa, going back into the theme parks all dressed up after a "fancy" meal at a nearby resort, the value proposition of the photo packages with Disney Cruise Line 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!
2/8/2023 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
Mother/Daughters 4 Resort Walt Disney World Adventure - BOGP 2234
Today we are joined by Listener Abby from Indiana to discuss her trip to Walt Disney World with her younger sister and mother to celebrate her high school graduation and her sister's elementary school graduation! We hear about how Abby and her sister got to go down a day ahead of their mother to spend the day together at Disney's Coronado Springs and Epcot, and then we also discuss stays at Disney's Pop Century Resort, Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, and Disney's Copper Creek Villas! We spend time talking about fun in all four theme parks, including dining, as well as talking about Disney Springs and Disney transportation too! 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!
2/6/2023 • 48 minutes, 6 seconds
When You’re Looking For ___ at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2233
Happy Friday, everyone! Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki propose a simple statement to each other: "When You're Looking for ___ at Walt Disney World..." and we fill in the blank and finish the statement! Where do you find value, adventure, sports, water fun, and more around the Walt Disney World Resort? It can be a theme park attraction, restaurant, meal, snack, hotel, souvenir, anything! Play right along with us to start your weekend! 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!
2/3/2023 • 45 minutes
BOGP Open Line - January 29, 2023 - BOGP 2232
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 29, 2023. Mike and Scott are both here to take your calls over the hour and we discuss topics such as the new "locker system" that will be in place when we experience Tron at the Magic Kingdom, AP/DVC Previews for Tron and if this will be enough to have you travel to Walt Disney World this spring, as well as a great discuss about how DVC Members are having to use their points in a different way currently as many Members are without the opportunity to purchase new Annual Passes. What are your thoughts on this? How could Disney make this better for everyone? 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!
2/2/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 46 seconds
Listener Questions - February 1, 2023 - BOGP 2231
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss ethe best order to schedule your Individual Lightning Lanes and Genie Plus selections each morning at 7:00 AM, where to best see the fireworks on President's Day Weekend, a nice splurge for a husband who is not big on crowds but loves fireworks, 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!
2/1/2023 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds
Remember That Time at Walt Disney World? - Part 2 - BOGP 2230
We are switching things up a bit this week as Scott joins me today and we do another show where we dig through older vacation photos from Walt Disney World and tell the stories behind the photos! From photos with a walk around Figment, "original tie-dyed cheesecake" at Pop Century, the "HUGE BALL" in the breezeway near Innoventions at Epcot, Catastrophe Canyon, Happy Meals at Walt Disney World late at night, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Play It! and more, we tell some great stories and share our memories! See all of these pictures on Instagram this week @BeOurGuestMike and @Epscot. 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!
Happy Friday, everyone! Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki go back and do another review of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. We talked about this resort about seven years ago, but this resort has changed dramatically over that time! We discuss how the Gran Destino Tower has added more and better rooms, better dining and lounges, public spaces, as well as how the rooms and amenities outside the Tower are top-tier and a place you want to be for your next Walt Disney World stay! We discuss the dining, recreation, and transportation options 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!
1/27/2023 • 42 minutes, 41 seconds
BOGP Open Line - January 22, 2023 - BOGP 2228
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 22, 2023. Mike and Scott are both here to take your calls over the hour and we discuss topics such as the last today for Splash Mountain and what we hope the attraction will bring us in the future (beignets?), the return of Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel coming back to Fantasyland, and many calls from listeners who were at Walt Disney World this weekend to experience one last ride on Splash Mountain and some time at Festival of the Arts! 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!
1/26/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Listener Questions - January 25, 2023 - BOGP 2227
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss easiest ways to get some Disney Golf merchandise if you don't have time to play a round on your next Walt Disney World trip, if you should drive or take the bus from Wilderness Lodge if you want to be the first guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios, a great tip for solo diners at counter-service locations, why the Park Hopper is extra-important for those staying at Epcot-area resorts, an After Hours Event or an extra day on your Magic Your Way tickets, 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!
1/25/2023 • 50 minutes, 1 second
From Seattle to Disneyland - A Senior Trip - Grad Nite Memories - May 2022 - BOGP 2226
We are excited to be joined by Listener Kevin in the Seattle, Washington area today to discuss his experience with taking former students to Disneyland for their Senior Trip last May! We hear about how long these students worked to put this trip together, how Kevin was a last-minute replacement for the trip (but the PERFECT fit!), experiences with the logistics of taking students this far from home, flying to Southern California, Grad Nites, 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!
1/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 4 seconds
Will Recently Announced Walt Disney World Changes Affect Your Next Trip? - BOGP 2225
Happy Friday, everyone! Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki discuss if and how the changes that Disney announced last week for Walt Disney World will change our next trip to Florida! Will Harmonious and Enchantment going away and being replaced by Epcot Forever and Happily Ever After keep us in the parks until closing? Will we make a special trip just to ride Tron in April? Will we now rent a car or change how we get to/around Walt Disney World now that parking is included with your resort stay? Will not having to make park reservations as AP holders after 2:00 PM change anything in how we tour the parks? Hear these and a few other topics discussed 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!
1/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 4 seconds
BOGP Open Line - January 15, 2023 - BOGP 2224
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 15, 2023. Mike is in the studio solo tonight as Scott is on a mini-trip with his family this weekend! Mike hits the news at the top of the show including fireworks shows coming and going, free parking (and not talking Monopoly), Park Hopping changes, and more! We also take a bunch of calls, with most focusing on memories from Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend about 10 days ago! So many inspiring stories are shared! I hope you have your spirit lifted by 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!
1/19/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Listener Questions - January 18, 2023 - BOGP 2223
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss how two families can travel together and make plans together but still maintain control of their own reservations, when we think 2024 packages (and room-only reservations) will be available, California Grill or Steakhouse '71, a 3-night Wish sailing or a 4-night Dream sailing, thoughts on Super Nintendo World out at Universal Studios Hollywood, romantic dining spots for Valentine's Day around Epcot, 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!
1/18/2023 • 49 minutes, 38 seconds
2 Bedroom Villa at Old Key West Resort, Extended Family, First Trip in Many Years, December 2022 - BOGP 2222
Today we are headed to Pennsylvania to speak with Listener Kelly about her trip to Walt Disney World just last month! We discuss how her family grew up with DVC and stayed many times at Old Key West in the past, where they stayed this trip as well! We discuss how the 2 Bedroom Villa really can make Walt Disney World feel like "home" while you are on vacation to start the show! Then, we talk about Kelly's first experiences with Toy Story Land, Galaxy's Edge, great meals at places like Homecomin', Topolino's Terrace, Polite Pig, and Kelly also gives some great tips for using Genie Plus on your next trip! 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!
1/16/2023 • 39 minutes, 40 seconds
2023 runDisney Marathon Weekend Recap - BOGP 2221
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2023 runDisney Marathon Weekend events at Walt Disney World last weekend! We could not be more proud of you! Today, Mike & Scott recap many of the events from this amazing 4 day event! We discuss our PubSubs, thoughts on the virtual queue experience at the Expo, experiences from the 5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon courses, and more! We also thank so many who made this possible like the amazing runDisney announcing team, volunteers, medics, Cast Members, and more! Most of all, we thank each of our teammates on the BOGP Lizards for helping all of us who were out there get to our finish lines. You are the best! 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!
1/13/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 34 seconds
One Cast Member, One Question - BOGP 2220
We are switching things up a bit this week since we are all just returning from Marathon Weekend 2023! Today, instead of Listener Questions, Mike, Scott, and Special Guest Wade from Nebraska have a discussion on a fun proposition. What would we ask if we could ask one Cast Member just one question? Who would we ask and why? What stories would be hope to get from that question? Hear our thoughts and then share yours with us on the social media! 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!
We are excited to have you join us for today's fun trip report with Listener Carol from Florida! Today, we talk about her anniversary trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge last spring where they got a great upgrade to a wonderful Savannah View room and made the most of it! We discuss use of Genie Plus in the theme parks, great meals at places like Sanaa, Boma, Tusker House, and Liberty Tree Tavern as well as making a lightsaber at Savi's Workshop! Also, hear about why slowing down at Walt Disney World might mean a lot better vacation! 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!
1/9/2023 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds
Our 2023 Disney Parks Resolutions - BOGP 2218
Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott get together to share our 2023 Disney Parks Resolutions! What are we really trying to do with our trips here in 2023? From certain cruises we are definitely going to make happen to how we ask for our rooms at the Walt Disney World Resorts to dining habits during our trips, here what we are hoping for this year! Then, please share your 2023 Disney Parks Resolutions with us on social media 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!
1/6/2023 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
Listener Questions - January 4, 2023 - BOGP 2217
Mike and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss thoughts on room requests at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort (and room requests in general), seeing the Electrical Water Pageant if you are not staying on the monorail loop, dining options "like a local" around Walt Disney World property, tips for a mother/daughter trip during Festival of the Arts, 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!
1/4/2023 • 43 minutes, 31 seconds
Boardwalk Villas, Live Entertainment Focus, Holiday Magic, December 2022 - BOGP 2216
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope that 2023 is the best year yet for each of you! We are starting the year with an amazing trip report from just a few weeks ago with friends of the show Jen (and Len) from Maryland! Hear about how long they have been visiting Walt Disney World, why it means so much to them, and all about this trip! We discuss staying at the Boardwalk Villas, making meals in the villa for dietary reasons, thoughts on Epcot's Festival of the Holidays, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, interactions with other guests, 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!
1/2/2023 • 58 minutes, 57 seconds
Our Very Unique Experiences At The Disney Destinations - BOGP 2215
Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! We hope you are ready to send out 2022 with a bang! We are so very appreciative for your support over the past year! Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott discuss some of the most unique experiences we have had at the Disney destinations. Pam talks about touring Walt's Apartment as well as the Cinderella Suite at the Magic Kingdom, Scott talks about an amazing DVC event he attended back in 2016 as well as being one of the first to see a new projection-mapping event at Epcot, and Mike shares his experience at a Tiki Bar called the Big Bamboo as well as a fun cruise on the Disney Magic with the late Stuart Scott from ESPN! 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!
12/30/2022 • 43 minutes, 37 seconds
Listener Questions - December 28, 2022 - BOGP 2214
Mike, Pam, and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the best snacks and counter-service dining options at the Disneyland Resort, options for lodging at Disneyland on a budget (and how long to stay ideally), access to Memory Maker with multiple APs in the family, tips for celebrating the 4th of July at Walt Disney World, as well as a touching piece of feedback as to why the Disney parks are so special to us! 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!
12/28/2022 • 52 minutes, 57 seconds
First Walt Disney World Trip, Bay Lake Tower, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Total Disney Magic - BOGP 2213
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family! Thanks for joining us for another trip report today! We head to Houston, Texas to speak with Listener Marcus about his first trip to Walt Disney World, where they did a split-stay back in April at Bay Lake Tower and Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village! He gives a great review of both resorts and how they worked for his family of 4 with two young children. We also talk about his very first experience with a Disney destination when he visited Disneyland back in 2019 as well! We talk dining with reviews of Chef Mickey's, Via Napoli, Pecos Bills, and more too! This show is really all about the reasons we go to the Disney destinations - making memories with those you love! 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!
12/26/2022 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
Christmas Eve In The BOGP Studios 2022 - BOGP 2212
Mike, Pam, Scott, and Rikki are here for our annual tradition of "Christmas Eve in the BOGP Studios!" This is the night where we put a log on the fire, pass around the Egg Nog, and exchange our gifts with each other. What will we give each other this year? Also, we discuss our favorite Christmas Cookies and favorite Christmas songs! What are yours? Reach out on social media and let us know! Merry Christmas! 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!
12/23/2022 • 52 minutes, 34 seconds
BOGP Open Line Holiday Special - December 18, 2022 - BOGP 2211
This is the Special Holiday Edition of the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 18, 2022. Scott and Mike talk about how we are getting ready for the holidays around our homes and talk about the ornaments we received in the BOGP Ornament exchange! Then, we take calls discussing awesome things our listeners tend to eat on Christmas Eve, presents like Ataris, American Girl dolls, Cabbage Patch Dolls, and more that we got as children! Also, Scott shares a fun story of how he was "tricked" by his mom into thinking he didn't get his "big gift" on year, but it was hidden in plain sight! Mike also shares how his grandma gave the grandkids all "switches", but Mike and his cousin ended up in St. Louis Football Cardinal track suits and toolbelts! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your family! 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!
12/22/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Listener Questions - December 21, 2022 - BOGP 2210
Mike, Pam, Rikki, and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the better option for a character breakfast the morning of the Princess Half-Marathon - Topolino's or Cape May Cafe, spending a day riding the monorail and the Skyliner and enjoying those resorts over the busy Christmas Week, making the most of a quick weekend at the All-Star Resorts and riding Splash Mountain (#LastSplash) for the last time and enjoying Festival of the Arts, thoughts on seating for Drawn to Life (Cirque de Soleil), 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!
12/21/2022 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
When The Magic Kingdom Is Outside Your Window - BOGP 2209
We have a fun show to start your week today as Scott joins Mike to talk about his Thanksgiving trip to Walt Disney World last month! We discuss his stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort in a Main Tower - Theme Park View room! Hear how this view really changed how they experienced the rest of the trip! We talk about his private dessert party on his balcony, Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Mickey's, getting around the resort when staying at the Contemporary, crowds in the theme parks over Thanksgiving, 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!
12/19/2022 • 56 minutes, 45 seconds
Remember That Time at Walt Disney World? - BOGP 2208
We are keeping it relaxed here leading into the weekend as Scott and Mike pull out their phones and look up pictures from past trip to Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and even some Disney Cruises and tell the stories "behind the photos!" We discuss a wild Amazing Race in Cozumel, once-in-a-lifetime experiences during 2020, sailing on the Grand One with friends, going fishing when you aren't a fisherman, running and cheering for runDisney events, being there for the very first day of Minnie Vans, 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!
12/16/2022 • 49 minutes, 21 seconds
BOGP Open Line - December 11, 2022 - BOGP 2207
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 11, 2022. Scott and Mike take your calls discussing all kinds of Disney topics! First, Mike discusses that next week, we will have a special "holiday show" where we take calls about your favorite gifts and memories from holiday celebrations in the past! We also get lots of great calls tonight including a call about what happens when you get picked up by the "Parade Bus" during a race, meeting Josh Gad during a trip last week, tips for a listener who hasn't been to Walt Disney World in 5 years, thoughts on using a stroller even when the kids are a bit older, 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!
12/15/2022 • 59 minutes, 55 seconds
Listener Questions - December 14, 2022 - BOGP 2206
Mike and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the best places to get those birthday buttons around Walt Disney World, when you should book your air and rental car for a trip coming up in April, special experiences for a guest coming over from the UK for the very first time, favorite snacks on the Disney Cruise Line ships outside of the dining rooms, transportation to the restaurants in the theme parks pre-park opening, 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!
12/14/2022 • 52 minutes, 5 seconds
Riverside, Pop Century, Polynesian, 15 Nights at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2205
We are headed up to Canada today to speak with Kevin about his trip to Walt Disney World with this family where they spent 15 days at the resort! Originally, this was meant to just be a trip to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, but because of airfare (and "Disney math"), Pop Century and Riverside were added too! Hear about being there during a hurricane, making a droid and lightsaber in Galaxy's Edge, meals at Trail's End and Regal Eagle, using the Sunshine Flyer, a visit to Typhoon Lagoon, and much more! 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!
12/12/2022 • 48 minutes, 14 seconds
Shortcuts: Saving Time & Steps On Your Next Walt Disney World Trip - BOGP 2204
Today Mike, Rikki, and Scott are here to save you some time and steps on your next Disney adventure! We discuss how using things like mobile order and mobile check-out in the stores are definitely needed when the crowds are high! Also, we talk about really looking at that resort map to see a more direct route to buses, pools, and food courts can save you tons of steps over a trip! We also talk about picking the right transportation mode to the theme parks can make a big difference as well! Finally, choosing a lounge over the table-service restaurant can be fun as well as save you lots of time when it comes time to eat! 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!
12/9/2022 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
BOGP Open Line - December 4, 2022 - BOGP 2203
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 4, 2022. Scott is back joining Mike tonight as we take your calls discussing all kinds of Disney topics! Scott gives a brief memory from his trip from Thanksgiving morning at the Contemporary, then we discuss Marathon Weekend training and expectations 5 weeks from the big day, what not to forget to bring and hydration on the course, thoughts on what the changes to the CEO of the Disney company could mean for us Disney theme park fans, 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!
12/8/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Listener Questions - December 7, 2022 - BOGP 2202
Mike and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss if family and friends need theme park reservation to cheer on the runners during Marathon Weekend, if you need theme park tickets to enjoy a Harmonious Fireworks Cruise, if a breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table is worth the high cost, things to do in Nassau and on your sea day on a Disney Cruise, a New Years Eve tag 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!
12/7/2022 • 47 minutes, 53 seconds
Party of 18, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Great Cast Member Stories, Family Fun - BOGP 2201
Today we are headed to Atlanta to speak with Listener Kevin about his trip to Walt Disney World with his group of 18 last spring! We discuss how his group was "upgraded" from the Contemporary to the Grand Floridian AND gifted Disney Gift Cards for compensation, a great tip for folks staying at Walt Disney World over a runDisney race weekend, many great Cast Member stories (and an awesome way to show your appreciation to them!), and fun stories about his family just enjoying times in the theme parks! I 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!
12/5/2022 • 46 minutes, 47 seconds
Pam & Rikki Are Back From Walt Disney World Holiday Trips - BOGP 2200
Today Pam and Rikki give us thoughts on their trips to Walt Disney World (and Universal) last week as they experienced all of the holiday happenings in the theme parks and resorts. Hear what not to miss as far as snacks and shows at the Festival of the Holidays over at Epcot, Pam tells us why a dessert party during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a pretty good idea, don't overlook Disney Springs this year, 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!
12/2/2022 • 55 minutes, 7 seconds
BOGP Open Line - November 27, 2022 - BOGP 2199
Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 27, 2022. Mike was solo for tonight's show as Scott was at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during the show, but hang until the end - Mike calls Scott LIVE and we ride Big Thunder Mountain with him and he gives some live thoughts on the party and the trip from the Magic Kingdom! We also talk about the changes to the top of the Disney company that were announced right after last week's show, Ben discusses some magic that happened to his family at Disneyland this summer, 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!
12/1/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Listener Questions - November 30, 2022 - BOGP 2198
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss what Pam is looking forward to at Disneyland later this week as she celebrates the holidays on the West Coast, then we tackle questions about quiet places around Disneyland and California Adventure for someone who is sensitive to loud noises, if Preferred Location rooms are "worth it" at the Value Resorts, parking when visiting Geyser Point at Wilderness Lodge Resort, helping on which day to make theme park reservations during Spring Surprise Weekend, 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!
11/30/2022 • 51 minutes, 45 seconds
Journey of a Walt Disney World Fan - BOGP 2197
We are headed to New Jersey today to speak with Listener Paul about his journey as a Disney fan from childhood to where he is now. You are in for a treat with today's show! Paul shares how Walt Disney World wasn't really something you even thought about during his childhood, then he went to Walt Disney World "kicking and screaming" for the first time in his 30's, then saw Walt Disney World "through his kids' eyes and was hooked! He joined DVC, has been a part of many special experiences at Walt Disney World, and these Disney trips have become a thread that makes great memories and excitement in his family! You are going to love the stories that Paul shares with us today! I 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!
11/28/2022 • 57 minutes, 19 seconds
Becoming the CEO Of Theme Park Guest Experience - BOGP 2196
Happy Black Friday, everyone! I hope you are enjoying time with family and friends this weekend and are tearing up those holiday leftovers! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott propose that we are named the "CEO of Theme Park Guest Experience" by new Disney CEO Bob Iger. What immediate changes would we make that would be "net positive" to the regular guest experience that would not affect revenue streams? Hear our thoughts and share yours with us on social media! 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!
11/25/2022 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
BOGP Open Line - November 20, 2022 - BOGP 2195
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 20, 2022. Mike & Scott hit the Disney news of the week at the top of the show including discussion of the new Cake Shop coming to Disney's Boardwalk, Disney Cruise Line's HUGE new ship they are adding to the fleet in 2025, Magic Kingdom pricing more than the other three parks, and more! Then, we get calls discussing the difference in pricing and experiences at the All-Stars vs. Pop Century, a great trip report from Adam in New Hampshire, and Brandon calls in with some awesome feedback on his upcoming Walt Disney World adventures! 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!
11/24/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Listener Questions - November 23, 2022 - BOGP 2194
Happy Pre-Thanksgiving, everyone! Mike, Rikki, and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we start off with a very special surprise announcement for two special listeners of the show, then we discuss the news of Bob Iger coming back to the Disney company and Bob Chapek being dismissed. Finally, we hit questions on resorts with awesome patios/balconies to enjoy after the kids head to bed, best locations to request at Coronado Springs, tips for the Jingle Cruise experience, 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!
11/23/2022 • 50 minutes, 42 seconds
5 Good Minutes with Mike & Scott - BOGP 2193
Today Mike & Scott get together to start the week with a different kind of show where we talk for only 5 minutes on topics that our chat room brings up as we record live! We discuss if we think Annual Passes will go on sale again soon for Walt Disney World, which is a better use of your vacation budget - a 7 night cruise or a 5 night Walt Disney World trip, Uber/Lyfy vs. Sunshine Flyer/Mears Connect, if Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is worth the price you pay, thoughts on the newly-purchased mega-ship at Disney Cruise Line, tips for first-timers at Marathon Weekend, and much more! Please let me know your feedback so that we can always make this show the best it can be for you! I 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!
11/21/2022 • 52 minutes, 15 seconds
Spending A Day On The Disney Skyliner Loop - BOGP 2192
Today, Mike, Scott, and Rikki get together to plan a fun day outside of the theme parks! We limit ourselves to resorts that are accessible by the Disney Skyliner and have breakfast, then some shopping, lunch, some recreation, dinner, and a snack at these various hotels! How would you spend your day? Where would you dine, shop and play? Hear our ideas and then share yours with us! 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!
11/18/2022 • 51 minutes, 40 seconds
BOGP Open Line - November 13, 2022 - BOGP 2191
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 13, 2022. Mike & Scott hit the Disney news of the week at the top of the show including the "new" Treehouse coming to Disneyland Park, a great Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket to get over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, and other news! Then, we take your calls with some fun runDisney talk, including quick reviews from Wine & Dine Weekend and discussion for Marathon Weekend! We also get a great review of the Behind The Seeds Tour at Epcot which recently returned at The Land Pavilion at Epcot from Listener Katie! 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!
11/17/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Listener Questions - November 16, 2022 - BOGP 2190
Mike and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the best locations to request at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort if you are booked in the Preferred category, where to watch the Super Bowl with your family, linking tickets to My Disney Experience without a hotel reservation, ways to surprise your children with a Walt Disney World vacation, getting back to the airport early in the morning on "Marathon Sunday", 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!
11/16/2022 • 48 minutes, 14 seconds
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!
11/14/2022 • 48 minutes, 24 seconds
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!
11/11/2022 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
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!
11/10/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 25 seconds
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!
11/9/2022 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
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!
11/7/2022 • 43 minutes, 51 seconds
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!
11/4/2022 • 55 minutes, 41 seconds
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!
11/3/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
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!
11/2/2022 • 52 minutes, 30 seconds
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!
10/31/2022 • 42 minutes, 34 seconds
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!
10/28/2022 • 38 minutes, 12 seconds
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!
10/27/2022 • 48 minutes, 29 seconds
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!
10/26/2022 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds
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!
10/24/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
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!
10/21/2022 • 42 minutes, 17 seconds
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!
10/20/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 4 seconds
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!
10/19/2022 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds
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!
10/17/2022 • 54 minutes, 57 seconds
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!
10/14/2022 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds
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!
10/13/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Listener Questions - October 12, 2022 - BOGP 2170
Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today Mike and Pam start the show off with a follow-up from last week on a great place to get a picture with a "fake" Tree of Life with those Marathon Weekend medals and then discuss the benefits of the Disney Springs Photopass Studio which is free to all, talk about the progress of the train at the Magic Kingdom, dining at the top of the Contemporary, making theme park reservations well in advance of your trips, booking ADRs for nights when there is a Halloween or Christmas Party, 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!
10/12/2022 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
5 Good Minutes With Mike - BOGP 2169
We are trying something totally different to start your week today! We had a last-minute cancellation, so Mike jumps on live with our chat room and talks for "5 Good Minutes" on any Disney topic that the chatters bring up! We get discussion on the Osborne Lights, Top Tips for New Years Eve at Walt Disney World, Top 5 Counter Service locations in each theme park, thoughts on a theme and location for a new Disney resort, new holiday overlays at Walt Disney World, Magic Bands at Disneyland and much more! This is a new concept and not sure if it worked, but wanted to give it a shot. Please let me know your feedback so that we can always make this show the best it can be for you! I 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!
10/10/2022 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
Breaking Down Your Walt Disney World Day: Part 3 - Nights - BOGP 2168
Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki finally wrap up our three-part series about making the most of each part of your Walt Disney World theme park day! Today, we give tips on making the most of each night during your trip! From coming up with a strategy of either watching the nighttime spectacular or powering through and seeing the attractions to making sure you get to eat when and where you like to nighttime photography and live entertainment considerations, we hope that these tips make your next trip to Walt Disney World even better! 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!
10/7/2022 • 42 minutes, 30 seconds
BOGP Open Line - October 2, 2022 - BOGP 2167
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 25, 2022! Scott and Mike take your calls over the next hour discussing how Walt Disney World handled Hurricane Ian this past week and we also give our thoughts on the Epcot40 Celebrations too! We get some great calls including Listener Greg from the National Weather Service to discuss how these storms are so hard to predict, especially in places like Florida but how Disney works to keep their guests safe and then Listener Wade gives us perspective of what it is like to "ride out the hurricane" via his son's experiences working in Resorts at Walt Disney World 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!
10/6/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Listener Questions - October 5, 2022 - BOGP 2166
Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today Mike and Pam start the show off with news of the new Little Mermaid rooms coming to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and the return of After Hours Events in 2023, then we hit some questions about places where you can work remotely around the Boardwalk, Beach & Yacht Club Resorts. Also, we have a discussion as to why we felt so optimistic at Epcot during the Millennium Celebration. We also give some thoughts to how to get pictures of all four park icons with your medals over Marathon Weekend without park tickets, 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!
10/5/2022 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds
”I’m Magic Kingdom Happy!” - a Multi-Generational Trip to Walt Disney World - BOGP 2165
We are excited to head to Portland, Maine today to speak with Listener Karen about her multi-generational trip to Walt Disney World this past spring! We discuss her stay at both Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and a vacation rental home, great meals at places like Three Bridges, Chef Mickey's, Grand Floridian Cafe, and more! Plus, we discuss how using Genie+ made their trip better too! We also dive into how they divided the trip into two parts; one more aggressive to see the attractions and then the second-half of the trip where they enjoyed the resorts and each other's company! 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!
10/3/2022 • 39 minutes, 45 seconds
Epcot @ 40 - Our Personal Memories - BOGP 2164
Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki take a show to just celebrate Epcot at 40 years old! We all three love this very unique theme park and today spend some time sharing our personal favorite memories from times spent here. From "Where's the Fire?" and "The Great Piggy Bank Adventure" to riding Segways, spending New Years Eve with half the planet, seeing special fireworks and parades and much more, we hope you can connect some of your memories over the years with those we share today! 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!
9/30/2022 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 25, 2022 - BOGP 2163
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 25, 2022! Scott and Mike take your calls over the next hour discussing thoughts on Epcot's 40th Anniversary celebrations (or lack of them) this coming week, guests who "sneak in kids" to avoid paying for theme park tickets, discussing Dennis' Disneyland trip (and the Oogie Boogie Bash!), 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!
9/29/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 21 seconds
Listener Questions - September 28, 2022 - BOGP 2162
Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today Mike and Pam lead off the show with experiences we have had being at Walt Disney World when a tropical system (or in Mike's case - Hurricane Charley) came to visit! Then, we dive into questions about strategies to get the most out of Early Magic Hours at the Magic Kingdom, getting in as one of the first guests at Trader Sams, seeing the Magic Kingdom fireworks without a theme park reservation or Park Hopper, and a great email from Scotland that is what these Walt Disney World trips are truly all about! 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!
9/28/2022 • 49 minutes, 27 seconds
Fort Wilderness Pop-Up Campsite, 12 Night Trip, 10 Day of Theme Park Fun, Financial Discussion - BOGP 2161
Today we are headed to Birmingham, Alabama to speak with Listener Justin about his epic 12-night trip to Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds where they stayed in a pop-up camper back in February! We talk about the logistics of staying at The Fort, fun times in the theme parks (10 days worth) with his wife and 2 boys, great meals, awesome snacks, and a discussion on the breakdown of the finances from the trip! 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!
9/26/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
Tips to Capture the Magic On Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation - BOGP 2160
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today going over more ideas to bring home some great memories from your next Disney adventure using the technology that you have with you, mostly your smartphone. We discuss tips to practice with your device before leaving home, shooting video and still images at the same time, debate Portrait vs. Landscape video, talk about why talking with your kids on video is so important, 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!
9/23/2022 • 48 minutes, 47 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 18, 2022 - BOGP 2159
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 18, 2022! Scott is back from Nashville and join us as we take your calls, after some brief news about the ending of Kite Tails and Winnie the Pooh returning to Crystal Palace! Then, we take some great calls discussing a few very special moments for a mother/daughter trip to Walt Disney World, thoughts on if Disney has "lost the magic" as an article going around the internet states, and then Neil gives a quick trip report from his D23 trip! 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!
9/22/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Listener Questions - September 21, 2022 - BOGP 2158
Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today's topics include holiday events to experience at Walt Disney World other than the Deluxe Resorts, theme parks and Fort Wilderness, tips for getting your room request granted, solo runDisney race advice, a special "thank you" meal for a group of 15, 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!
9/21/2022 • 49 minutes, 18 seconds
Port Orleans Riverside When WDW Shut Down for COVID; Port Orleans French Quarter 2 Years Later - Two Stories - BOGP 2157
We are excited to have Listener Jason back on the show today from Pennsylvania to discuss his trip with his family to Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort this past March. We talk about fun times in all four theme parks, his first experience with Rise of the Resistance being a huge Star Wars fan, discussion on the recent D23 announcements, some great dining reviews including Le Cellier and Artist Pointe, and we also talk about his trip when he was at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside back in March 2020 when the resort closed for COVID. 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!
Mike, Rikki, and Pam spent today's show discussing thoughts from the Disney Parks Panel from the D23 Expo last weekend! We have a fun conversation on if Disney is listening to the fan-base with decisions like pulling the plug on Harmonious and bringing back Happily Ever After, talk about the 6th ship joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Treasure, runDisney returning to Disneyland, Zootopia and Moana headed to Animal 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!
9/16/2022 • 44 minutes, 25 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 11, 2022 - BOGP 2155
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 11, 2022! Scott was down in Nashville this week, so it was just Mike and the callers! Obviously, we spent the hour discussing many of the announcement from the Disney Parks Panel at D23 Expo earlier in the day! We get some great calls discussing the new experiences coming to Disneyland, runDisney returning to the West Coast, the 6th Disney Cruise Line Ship - the Treasure, sailings to Australia, Harmonious & Enchantment going away, Happily Ever After returning 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!
9/15/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
Listener Questions - September 14, 2022 - BOGP 2154
Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today's topics include tips for a solo traveler headed to Walt Disney World during the holiday season staying at the Polynesian who already has tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, where to eat with the family the night before the BOGP Cruise - Steakhouse 71 or Hoop de Doo Revue, how friends and family can get to the Finish Line on Marathon Sunday in January from Port Orleans French Quarter, a fun celebration for a 70th birthday party at Walt Disney World, 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!
9/14/2022 • 44 minutes, 38 seconds
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Extended Family, Jaleo, Mama Melrose, Dessert Party, Family Memories - BOGP 2153
Today we are headed to Connecticut to speak with Listener Diana about her extended family trip to Walt Disney World this past June/July! We talk about being a Disney fan growing up in Spain, then planning this awesome family vacation with different family groups, spending time in all four theme parks, great meals at places like Sanaa, Mama Melrose, Jaleo, 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!
9/12/2022 • 56 minutes, 54 seconds
The One Where Rikki Makes An Announcement - BOGP 2152
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today to create a "Just Solid Attractions" Hall of Fame for Walt Disney World! We aren't talking about the "headliners" that get all of the attention, rather those consistent, solid attractions that we always go back to time and time again that we would definitely miss if they went away. But first, Rikki has a BIG announcement to share with the podcast family and we couldn't be more proud of her! 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!
9/9/2022 • 43 minutes, 51 seconds
BOGP Open Line - September 4, 2022 - BOGP 2151
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 4, 2022! Scott joins Mike as we discuss the rumored "Disney Prime" service that might be coming soon to "bundle" Disney experiences for a monthly fee. Is this something you might be in interested in? Also, we get calls discussing the value of the dessert parties during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, a mini-trip report from Malcolm in the UK about his 27 day trip last month including an awesome Disney Fantasy cruise, dining discussion with Brandon from New Hampshire, and Eric talks about 26.2 magical miles around the Walt Disney World Resort hotels! 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!
9/8/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 1 second
Listener Questions - September 7, 2022 - BOGP 2150
Happy Disney Plus Day to all who celebrate! Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today's topics include a huge thank you to the guests at The Magic For Less Travel to start the show, and then we discuss what to do with your day prior to a Halloween or Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, getting items (groceries) delivered to your resort prior to your arrival, celebrating a 21st birthday outside of Epcot, breaking down what the water stations look like during a runDisney event, 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!
9/7/2022 • 45 minutes, 12 seconds
Walt Disney World Honeymoon, Pop Century Resort, Homecomin’, Walking Boot, More - BOGP 2149
We are headed to near Houston, Texas today to speak with Listener Samantha about her honeymoon trip to Disney's Pop Century Resort this past January! We discuss how the honeymoon came together and how she had to "win over" her husband for this trip, working through the challenges of being in a "walking boot" during the entire vacation, great times in the theme parks as well as some awesome dining experiences! 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!
9/5/2022 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds
Disney Upgrades That Are Totally Worth It - BOGP 2148
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today to kick-off a great Labor Day Weekend! We have a fun discussion about upgrades that are totally worth it when it comes to Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and more! From Memory Maker to verandas to club-level and more, hear our thoughts on the value of these upgraded experiences! 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!
9/2/2022 • 40 minutes, 14 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 28, 2022 - BOGP 2147
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 28, 2022! Scott was back and joins Mike as we discuss the news of the week including changes (for the better) to the Disney Park Pass system as well as changes to character Meet & Greets on the Disney Cruise Line! Scott also shares some highlights from his trip including thoughts on Coronado Springs, a review of Hoop De Doo Revue, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and more! Finally, we get some fun calls from Don and Caleb as well! 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!
9/1/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Listener Questions - August 31, 2022 - BOGP 2146
Mike and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today's topics include a discussion on if Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is worth it for an elderly parent, Pam's top 3 lounges to visit over the Wine & Dine Race Weekend, speculation on when Woody's BBQ might open and when 1900 Park Faire could re-open, will we see Be Our Guest Restaurant ever return to Quick-Service for lunch, 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!
8/31/2022 • 47 minutes, 29 seconds
Walt Disney World Dolphin, Space 220, Brown Derby, Theme Park Fun, ”That Guy!” - BOGP 2145
Today we are excited to head to Seattle, Washington to speak with friend of the show Don about his trip to Walt Disney World last December! First, we discuss his history with the Disney Parks, including a great first experience at Disneyland as a kid! Then, we discuss how he used great technology tools to plan this trip with multiple groups, staying at the Walt Disney World Dolphin, meals at places like Space: 220, Brown Derby, Skipper's Canteen, and more! We also discuss an awesome way to thank special Cast Members during your stay! 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!
8/29/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Fall Dining at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2144
We've had a bit of a cooler week here in the Midwest so that got us to thinking, "What restaurants at Walt Disney World remind us of the fall?" Today we share some hidden gems around property that you might want to consider for your next Walt Disney World vacation because their menu options are best enjoyed when it isn't the hottest time of the year! We also throw in our favorite fall snacks around Walt Disney World as well! 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!
8/26/2022 • 30 minutes, 46 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 21, 2022 - BOGP 2143
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 21, 2022! Mike was flying solo tonight as Scott is on his way home from Walt Disney World during tonight's show! We start the show off with some news of beloved tours returning to Epcot and an upcoming Skyliner refurbishment that could affect your plans in January. Then, Wade calls in to share some highlights from his trip last week, including a great review of this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, golf at Walt Disney World, dinner at California Grill, and dropping his son off for his College Program. We also speak with Alfred about some current Disney topics including MagicBand+, Mary Poppins at Epcot, and Cosmic Rewind! 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!
8/25/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Listener Questions - August 24, 2022 - BOGP 2142
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today's topics include what Disney's response to Epic Universe could be and what we could see announced at D23, thoughts on H2O products going away, how we are "celebrating" Disney Plus Day, if you should upgrade to Club-Level if you hit a discount for your Walt Disney World vacation, running at Pop Century and Port Orleans Riverside Resorts, 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!
8/24/2022 • 47 minutes, 14 seconds
The Walt Disney World 5 Resort Split-Stay and 4 Parks in One Day - BOGP 2141
We have a great time today speaking with friend of the show Chris from New Jersey about two recent Walt Disney World trips! First, we talk about his honeymoon trip where they ended up staying at 5 Walt Disney World hotels - including the Polynesian Villas, Saratoga Springs, Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village), and the Boardwalk Villas! Then, we break down Chris' solo trip in May for the Guardian of the Galaxy preview, where he did 36 hours at Walt Disney World and 4 Parks in One Day! This is a really fun show with lots of insider tips to make your next trip even better! 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!
8/22/2022 • 58 minutes, 59 seconds
Pam’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Experience - BOGP 2140
We are excited to have the original squad back today as Pam shares her experience with the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World! We discuss pre-trip, arrival, cabin option, dining, missions, entertainment, character interaction and so much more on today's show! If you are at all curious about this experience, today's show will answer a lot of questions you might have about this very unique and highly-themed experience! 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!
8/19/2022 • 43 minutes, 49 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 14, 2022 - BOGP 2139
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 14, 2022! Mike was flying solo tonight as Scott is down at Walt Disney World this week enjoying some family fun at Coronado Springs Resort! We got some great calls tonight from Kidani Village, Cleveland, and New Hampshire all discuss recent Disney trips! We discussed this years Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (and how soggy this first one was), fun meals, runDisney Springtime Surprise themes, Marching Band memories from years past, 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!
8/18/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Listener Questions - August 17, 2022 - BOGP 2138
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today's topics include more incredible aggressive animal encounters at Walt Disney World, suggestions for taking a baby to Aulani Resort, discussion about options for a family of 6 for a first on-site stay, things to do as a solo traveler at Disneyland Resort, an epic trade proposal between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort 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!
8/17/2022 • 46 minutes, 40 seconds
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Family of 5, Emergency Strikes, Family Memories Made - BOGP 2137
Today we are headed to Minnesota to speak with Listener Karin about her trip to Disney's Pop Century Resort with her family of 5 this past May! We discuss her first night staying over at Endless Summer at Universal to start the show (along with a meal at Toothsome's), having two rooms at Pop Century, great dining at places like Three Bridges, Primo Piatto, Whispering Canyon, and we get the story of when a medical emergency strikes during your trip! (It has a very positive outcome!) 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!
8/15/2022 • 59 minutes
The Walt Disney World Performance Review - BOGP 2136
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here again today for more fun Disney talk to ease you into the weekend! First, Scott gives a preview of his Walt Disney World trip that starts tomorrow, including some hard-ticket events (three of them!) he will be attending, where he is staying, ADRs that he will be enjoying, and an unusual way to get to Walt Disney World! Then, we put Walt Disney World through a Performance Review with two simple questions - What is Walt Disney World doing really well right now and what does Walt Disney World need to work on moving into 2023? Hear our thoughts and then share yours! 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!
8/12/2022 • 48 minutes, 22 seconds
BOGP Open Line - August 7, 2022 - BOGP 2135
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 7, 2022! Mike & Scott are here taking your calls for the next hour! Today we discuss changes to Genie Plus that we think most guests will be pleased with, do a "quick preview" of Scott's trip next week to Walt Disney World, take some calls with a review of the new Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, discuss the best "old fashioned" drinks on-property, and speak with a listener from Sydney, Australia who is coming over to the Galactic Starcruiser here in October! 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!
8/11/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 37 seconds
Listener Questions - August 10, 2022 - BOGP 2134
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! First, we each give a suggestion as to the one retro song we would add to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, discuss thoughts on if the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Post Race party is worth the ticket purchase, talk about transportation options from MCO to Walt Disney World, debate between Coronado Springs - Gran Destino Tower - Club Level vs. Wilderness Lodge (Standard Room), 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!
8/10/2022 • 43 minutes, 55 seconds
Bay Lake Tower, Extended Family, Star Wars Experiences, Genie Plus Tips, More - BOGP 2133
We are headed to Houston, Texas today to speak with Listener Amanda about her trip with extended family to Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort back in February! Hear how they made the most of 3 days at Walt Disney World! We talk about planning with 10 people in the travel party, arrival and time at Disney Springs, multiple days at the Magic Kingdom and how Genie Plus saved them a lot of time, great counter-service dining options, awesome Star Wars experiences 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!
8/8/2022 • 52 minutes, 42 seconds
More Listener Questions - August 5, 2022 - BOGP 2132
We had so many great questions in the inbox as well as in the Live Chat as we recorded that we just needed to keep going from Wednesday's question show! Rikki, Scott, and Mike discuss transfer options from the Miami Airport to the cruise terminal, which ADR to get rid of: Topolino's breakfast or Space 220, a wild animal encounter story from Discovery Island, selecting the "most themed" resort for 5 year old twin girls, 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!
8/5/2022 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 31, 2022 - BOGP 2131
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 31, 2022! Mike & Scott are here taking your calls for the next hour! Today we discuss trades that could be made between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort that would benefit both destinations in the spirit of the Major League Baseball trade deadline this week, meet & greets we would like to see with rare characters, and the scariest animatronics! We also get a couple of great calls with tips on using Genie Plus and feedback from last week on Hoop de Doo Revue 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!
8/4/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Listener Questions - August 3, 2022 - BOGP 2130
Rikki is back and joins Mike and Scott to answer your Listener Questions today! We jump in by discussing how quickly you can get off a Disney Cruise Line ship at Port Canaveral if you are headed to Walt Disney World that morning, discuss what not to miss for your first time at Castaway Cay, follow-up information on teens using the fitness centers with Disney Cruise Line, a crazy running challenge proposed by a listener to run at each Walt Disney World Resort hotel, 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!
8/3/2022 • 47 minutes, 49 seconds
Fiance’s First Walt Disney World Experience, Coronado Springs, Star Wars Magic, More - BOGP 2129
Today we head to the Atlanta area to speak with Listener Madison about her trip to Walt Disney World last September! This was a trip where she took her fiance' who had never been to Walt Disney World before! Hear how Madison and her mother really made this first-time experience special in many ways and find out if he is now a "Disney fan" post-trip! We discuss their stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, dining at Mama Melrose, Ohana, Be Our Guest, touring all four theme parks, lots of fun in Galaxy's Edge, 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!
8/1/2022 • 42 minutes, 13 seconds
More Tough Disney Choices - BOGP 2128
It's time to have some fun and play right along with Mike & Scott as we propose some tough Disney choices during today's show! Would you rather explore the Disney Wish or explore Nassau while in port during the BOGP Podcast cruise? Would you rather get 2 paid runDisney registrations other than Marathon Weekend or "just" Marathon Weekend paid for? Would your rather have Memory Maker or Genie Plus included with your Annual Pass? Would you rather get 7 nights at Saratoga Springs or 3 nights at the Grand Californian? These and many other tough choices on today's podcast! 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!
7/29/2022 • 48 minutes, 45 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 24, 2022 - BOGP 2127
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 24, 2022! Mike & Scott are here taking your calls for the next hour! Today we discuss the release of the MagicBands+ this week at Walt Disney World, debate if Scott should keep an ADR to T-Rex for his trip next month, and then we get a few calls about times we lost our vehicles in parking lots at Disney destinations as well as when we have had wildlife encounters at Walt Disney World! 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!
7/28/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Listener Questions - July 27, 2022 - BOGP 2126
Today you get Mike & Scott answering a TON of great listener questions on the show! We cover topics such as if first-time cruiser should take a 5-night Disney Fantasy cruise with 2 Castaway Cay stops or a 4-night Disney Wish cruise, where to watch some college football in the Disney Springs area this fall, experiences we miss from the old Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World, speculation on when the Walt Disney World Railroad might come back, celebratory meal ideas for "Marathon Sunday" 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!
7/27/2022 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
Disney’s Beach Club Villas - 2 Bedroom, Extended Family, Genie Plus Tips, Typhoon Lagoon, More - BOGP 2125
We are excited to get back to what the show is all about today - trip reports! Listener Amy joins us from out near Boston to discuss her trip to Disney's Beach Club Villas this past February to share her stay in a 2 bedroom villa with extended family! We talk about the planning of the trip, travel down, first use of Genie Plus, thoughts on changes at Walt Disney World since her last trip in 2019, visiting Typhoon Lagoon, evening Deluxe Resort Hours, 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!
7/25/2022 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds
Comparing Select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Experiences - BOGP 2124
Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike & Scott are back with a topic that was suggested by multiple listeners of the show during our live recording of the Listener Questions earlier in the week. We take a look at comparing select experiences from our recent Disneyland trip with experiences we've had in the past at Walt Disney World, such as Fantasmic, Main Street, USA, the Railroads, IncrediCoaster vs. Slinky Dog Dash, the Matterhorn vs. Expedition Everest, and many 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!
7/22/2022 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 17, 2022 - BOGP 2123
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 17, 2022! Mike & Scott are here taking your calls for the next hour! Today we celebrate National Ice Cream Day by discussing our favorite places to get ice cream treats on the Disney Cruise Line, at Disneyland and at Walt Disney World! We also discuss an old Walt Disney World commercial that was discovered this past week that lauds the benefits of staying on-site and how this makes you feel! We also get some great calls with very fun and positive trip reports as well! 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!
7/21/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 43 seconds
Listener Questions - July 20, 2022 - BOGP 2122
Pam is traveling to a galaxy far, far away this week and Rikki is a bit under the weather, so you get Mike & Scott answering your listener questions! Today we discuss the pros/cons of scheduling a Back-to-Back cruise on the Disney Wish, thoughts on if teens can use the fitness facilities on the Wish, places to dine at Walt Disney World before the full marathon, thoughts on when the MagicBands+ may launch, touring Walt Disney World with relatives with mobility issues, 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!
7/20/2022 • 47 minutes
BONUS Patreon Show: More Disneyland Stories with Mike - BOGP 2121
Today we have a very different show to get the week started! Due to many things happening in this week following our trip to Disneyland, (and a couple of last-minute cancellations for trip report recordings), we are bringing you this past week's Patreon Exclusive Show - "Mike in the Midwest" for free! In this show, Mike shares a few more stories that were not mentioned in the other shows from his Disneyland trip! This is a great way to hear what "Mike in the Midwest" is all about, and I do apologize, because it is a lot of me just rambling and telling stories! 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!
7/18/2022 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
Mike & Scott Go to Disneyland! - BOGP 2120
This is a show that I am so excited to bring to you! Today, it's the trip report from Mike's very first visit to the Disneyland Resort! Scott and his family joined Mike's family in Southern California last week and we have so much to share! We discuss flying into both San Diego and Long Beach, staying at the Disneyland Hotel, so many experiences throughout Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, Genie Plus tips, dining, snacking, and why we fell in love with Disneyland! 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!
7/15/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
BOGP Open Line - July 10, 2022 - BOGP 2119
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 10, 2022! Mike & Scott are just back from Disneyland within the last 24 hours and are giving their very initial thoughts on their trip! Hear first-impressions of Disneyland from Mike, traveling from San Diego from Scott, great snacks and meals in the parks, surprising experiences, special events, 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!
7/14/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Pam Is Back From Her Disney Wish Cruise! - BOGP 2118
We are switching things up a bit today as instead of Listener Questions, we are bringing you Pam's review of the Disney Wish! Pam sailed on the inaugural sailing of this amazing ship and gives us all of the details! We discuss her first impressions of the ship and what feels similar and different from the other ships, we discuss the different stateroom categories and layouts, the rotational dining offerings, lounges on board, adult areas (with spa services), children's areas, 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!
7/13/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
The Family Trip to Disneyland That Finally Happened in January 2022 - BOGP 2117
Today we are so excited to have Listener Jenna from Seattle joining us to share her trip to Disneyland Resort from this past January! This was yet another trip that was delayed time and time again due to the COVID-closures, but when it finally took place this past January, was amazing! Hear Jenna's history with Disney, including growing up in Canada and making a special road trip to Walt Disney World when she was younger, which set the stage for this awesome Disneyland adventure with her own family years later! We discuss the Disneyland Hotel, touring both parks, using Genie Plus, dining and snacks and so 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!
7/11/2022 • 50 minutes, 41 seconds
Breaking Down Your Walt Disney World Day: Part 2: Midday - BOGP 2116
Today, Mike, Scott, and Rikki continue our three-part series breaking down the different parts of your Walt Disney World day! Today, we have a fun discussion about what 10 AM - 4 PM looks like on our Walt Disney World trips! While Rikki tends to arrive late and stay in the parks for the duration of the day, Mike & Scott tend to leave the parks by noon and head back to the resort to have a nice lunch, swim, and nap! We also talk about what attractions to prioritize this time of day in the theme parks, why seeing Festival of Fantasy in the Magic Kingdom can ruin your best laid plans, how mini-golf can be free this time of day, 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!
7/8/2022 • 36 minutes, 55 seconds
Listener Questions - July 6, 2022 - BOGP 2115
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today to answer more of your fun Disney trip-planning questions! Today we discuss options for counter-service dining in the monorail resorts (If you aren't big on the dining options at the Magic Kingdom currently), things you would be willing to pay for (that you can't right now) for INSTANT access, small gift ideas for kids each morning of the trip, and a listener wants to know what the "bell" means that Mike is always ringing on the show! 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!
7/6/2022 • 45 minutes, 54 seconds
When Walt Disney World & Sports Collide - All-American Sports Talk with Mike & Scott - BOGP 2114
Happy Birthday, United States of America! Today, Mike & Scott do what they would be doing if they were grilling at home on this holiday - talking about sports and Walt Disney World trips! Hear about our experiences where we were at Walt Disney World (or Disney Cruise Line) when a big sporting event took place, like World Cup events, Super Bowls, World Series, the NBA "Bubble", etc. Also, Mike talks about sailing with Stuart Scott from ESPN and more! Please follow our adventures in Disneyland this week at #BOGPATDL! 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!
7/4/2022 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
Mike & Scott Head to Disneyland! Final Plans Discussed - BOGP 2113
It's finally here! Mike & Scott head to Disneyland this weekend for a fun week of vacation where it all started! Hear about how this trip came together, travel plans, special events we have scheduled, dining strategies, off-the-beaten-path experiences we are hoping for, and so much more! I think this is the most excited I have been for a podcast in years! I cannot wait to share these experiences with you on social media at #BOGPATDL! 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!
7/1/2022 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 26, 2022 - BOGP 2112
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 26, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the hour discussing the return of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to the Magic Kingdom this holiday season, the Disney Wish arriving in Port Canaveral, and then we took some great calls with awesome Disneyland discussion! Listener Rogers calls in from Arkansas with a mini-trip report from his Disneyland trip that he returned from just hours prior! This was a fun hour of great Disney talk with friends! Follow Mike & Scott at Disneyland this week using #BOGPATDL. 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!
6/30/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 38 seconds
Listener Questions - June 29, 2022 - BOGP 2111
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today to answer more of your fun Disney trip-planning questions! Today we discuss our thoughts on the Harmonious Live! event that took place on Disney+ last week, solo dining options at table-service restaurants, where to eat at bit "healthier" during Marathon Weekend, benefits of the Disney Visa and when those discounts typically come out, 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!
6/29/2022 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
A 2 Week Walt Disney World Honeymoon at Coronado Springs, Great Dining, Fun Times in the Parks & More - BOGP 2110
We are headed to eastern Kentucky today to speak with Listener Chris about his 2 week honeymoon to Walt Disney World last October! We discuss his thoughts on staying at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (in the Gran Destino Tower), as well as dining, swimming, and more around the resort! We also talk about fun times in all four theme parks, great dining at restaurants like Toledo, California Grill, Moromito Asia, Hollywood Brown Derby & More! Also, hear about some fun that was had with a disposable film camera! Remember those? 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!
6/27/2022 • 58 minutes, 10 seconds
Breaking Down Your Walt Disney World Day: Part 1 - Mornings - BOGP 2109
Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki start a three-part series breaking down the different parts of your Walt Disney World day! Today, we start with mornings! We discuss things you need to think about each morning to have a successful day during your trip. We also talk about benefits of getting up early, eating late, and coffee and a wandering stroll around your resort can be amazing! Mornings are awesome at Walt Disney World, and we hope these tips make yours even better! 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!
6/24/2022 • 44 minutes, 53 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 19, 2022 - BOGP 2108
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 19, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the hour discussing the new Adventures by Disney trip that takes you to 6 countries, 12 Disney Theme Parks, Skywalker Ranch, the Eiffel Tower, Pyramids of Giza and other locations via a private 757! We also discuss tips to keep your flights from being cancelled/delayed and flying into alternate airports, tips for Disneyland, changes to the adult-dining dress code on Disney Cruise Line 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!
6/23/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 24 seconds
Listener Questions - June 22, 2022 - BOGP 2107
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today to answer more of your fun Disney trip-planning questions! Today we discuss picking the best Deluxe Resort for a Sweet 16 celebration this September! Talk about lucky?! Then, we give some thoughts on helping guests that might have sensory issues while at Walt Disney World. We also discuss thoughts on when 1900 Park Faire might return at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, as well as give a "sleeper dining hit" to a family of 6 who hasn't been to Walt Disney World in a few years! 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!
6/22/2022 • 47 minutes, 16 seconds
Sisters’ Adult Trip, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Sangria U, Genie Plus Tips, More - BOGP 2106
Today we are headed up to Massachusetts to speak with Listener Peg about her adults-only trip with her sisters to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort last December! We discuss how she has been visiting Walt Disney World since the 70's and how it is a part of her family at this point. We also discuss this trip originally being scheduled for 2020, but had to get delayed a year due to COVID. We compare this trip to her usual visits in August and talk about great dining at Space 220, Topolino's Terrace, the Boathouse, 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!
6/20/2022 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds
More ”What Percentage of Walt Disney World Guests..?” - BOGP 2105
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today to get your Father's Day Weekend started with some fun Disney talk! Today we go with some more "What percentage of Walt Disney World guests..." situations to have some conversations! What percentage of guests will play one of the mini-golf courses during their trip? What percentage will attend a Halloween Party? What percentage wear a Loungefly backpack? What percentage flew to Walt Disney World? These and many more on today's show! 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!
6/17/2022 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 12, 2022 - BOGP 2104
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 12, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the hour discussing what's going to be next at Walt Disney World once the Tron Coaster is completed and open. Wade gives us a call to discuss this topic and then we also discuss which coaster between Tron and Cosmic Rewind will be the bigger "hit" 5 years from now. Scott also asks for suggestions for his ADRs for his late summer trip to Walt Disney World coming up. Finally, we discuss unique experiences that have happened to us during our Walt Disney World trips, like Mike seeing the Blue Angels at Epcot, listeners seeing Hulk Hogan, Dick Van Dyke, reality TV stars, 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!
6/16/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Listener Questions - June 15, 2022 - BOGP 2103
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today to answer more of your fun Disney trip-planning questions! Today we discuss how you can actually ride the attractions at Walt Disney World if you have one of those huge balloons in tow, where to stay on-property the night before a Disney Cruise, what the chances are Splash Mountain will be open during Marathon Weekend 2023, which attraction will be the "best" in 5 years - Cosmic Rewind or Tron, 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!
6/15/2022 • 51 minutes, 45 seconds
First runDisney Experience, Coronado Springs, The Dolphin, Disney Springs Fun, More - BOGP 2102
We are excited to head to New Jersey today to speak with Listener Jess about her first runDisney experience at the Princess Half-Marathon Weekend from back in February today! We discuss how this was supposed to be a Princess 2021 trip, but that was cancelled, so 2022 was the year for this to happen! Hear about her stays at Coronado Springs and The Dolphin Resort, fun times at Disney Springs, including drinks at Jock Lindsay's Hanger Bar and dinner at The Boathouse, as well as fun experience (and using Genie Plus) in the theme parks! 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!
6/13/2022 • 47 minutes, 7 seconds
Prepping for a Great Disney Vacation - BOGP 2101
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today with a fun, practical topic to get you ready for your next Disney adventure! Today we discuss what things you need to think about a month, a week, a day, and even the night before you leave your hotel room for a fun vacation! We talk about what you can order prior to your trip, plans that need to be made, apps we use for organization, navigating airports, tips for making plane travel more enjoyable, getting out of your hotel room easier, 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!
6/10/2022 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds
BOGP Open Line - June 5, 2022 - BOGP 2100
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 5, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the hour discussing the news of the week, including the viral video of the proposal on the stage at Disneyland Paris and the Cast Member ushering them away, then Disney saying they will "make it right" for this couple! Scott also gives some highlights from his cruise last weekend that he booked 72 hours prior to sailing, including riding out a bad storm on Castaway Cay! Next, we discuss not-miss experiences at Old Key West Resort 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!
6/9/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Listener Questions - June 8, 2022 - BOGP 2099
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today to answer more of your fun Disney trip-planning questions! Today we discuss using the Park Hopper for the first time for a guest and if she should put theme park reservations on Epcot for 2 days to have a second attempt at the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind, or keep 2 theme park reservations at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We also give some thoughts on putting together an epic 50th Birthday Girls' Weekend, talk about places for romantic vow renewals, and give the "ultimate giraffe" touring plan! This and much more on today's episode! 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!
6/8/2022 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Toddler’s First Trip, Extended Family, Holiday Magic & More - BOGP 2098
Today we are excited to be joined by Listener Crystal down in Florida to talk about her trip to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort last December with extended family! Hear how she had been dreaming of this trip since her kids were born and how it actually came together. We also discuss some great dining at places like the Boathouse, Garden Grill, Captain Cooks', and give tips on dining Gluten-free at Walt Disney World! Also, we discuss times in all four theme parks, including enjoying the holiday festivities and making sure the little ones had an amazing experience! 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!
6/6/2022 • 55 minutes, 3 seconds
More Listener Questions - June 3, 2022 - BOGP 2097
Rikki and Mike are here again today answering more of your Listener Questions! We start the show with a fun discussion as to why we think Soarin' Over California is superior to Soarin' Over the World (and it has to do with your seat!), then we talk about a nice 21st birthday celebration either at Topolino's Terrace or a dessert party at the Magic Kingdom, getting a spot at Three Bridges on your arrival day, Pop Century vs. Art of Animation, 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!
6/3/2022 • 45 minutes, 33 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 29, 2022 - BOGP 2096
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 29, 2022! Tonight Mike is flying solo as Scott booked a Disney Cruise this past Tuesday and was on the Disney Dream during this show! Hear Mike tell the story of the quick 24 hour period how this cruise came together! Then, Mike takes a bunch of calls about if he should use a backpack/cargo shorts at Disneyland, thoughts on Crocs in the parks, Cosmic Rewind reviews from folks that were there this past 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!
6/2/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Listener Questions - June 1, 2022 - BOGP 2095
Mike and Rikki are here today to answer more of your fun Disney trip-planning questions! Today we speculate on when we might see both Disney Water Parks back open, discuss how far out Disney publishes the schedules for the Deluxe Evening Hours events, debate if you should stay on the ship in Nassau on a 3-night Disney Cruise, talk about when the least-expensive time of year is to sail with Disney Cruise Line, 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!
6/1/2022 • 43 minutes, 19 seconds
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Old Key West, Genie Plus Tips, Fireworks Connections, More - BOGP 2094
Happy Memorial Day, 2022! We are starting summer off with a great trip report today as Listener Michael from North Carolina joins us today to talk about a couple of quick trips to Walt Disney World! We discuss his stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village first, and his thoughts on the pools, accommodations and dining at this resort! Next, we talk about his stay at Disney's Old Key West Resort, with some fun times at Disney Springs thrown in as well! We also have a great conversation on how Genie Plus worked for his two days in the Magic Kingdom for his family and also how your connections to a certain nighttime spectacular can link you for life! 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!
5/30/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
A Thoughtful Genie Plus Discussion & Rikki’s Disneyland Adventures - BOGP 2093
Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are together again to kick off Memorial Day Weekend with some fun Disney talk! First, we discuss what we think is at the core of the issues with Genie Plus complains and what we would change if Disney asked for suggestions. We also discuss Rikki's thought that Genie Plus works much better at Disneyland than Walt Disney World and try to figure out why! Then, Rikki talks about her amazing experiences at the Disneyland Resort last week! 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!
5/27/2022 • 47 minutes, 23 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 22, 2022 - BOGP 2092
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 22, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the hour discussing the news of the week, including thoughts on the changes to Genie Plus and no longer being able to add this option to vacation packages starting on June 8, 2023 Walt Disney World vacation packages becoming available on June 8, 2022, Eat to the Beat Concert Series acts for this fall, what not to miss at Disneyland on your first-ever 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!
5/26/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Listener Questions - May 25, 2022 - BOGP 2091
Mike, Rikki, and Scott are here today answering your awesome listener questions! Today we discuss what can be expected as far as what is open and not open during the Extra Evening Hours for Deluxe guests, tips for a first-time cruiser with Disney Cruise Line, what to do on your "transition day" during a split stay between the Boardwalk and Old Key West Resort, where to stay for a "girls weekend" for a 45th birthday bash, 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!
5/25/2022 • 47 minutes, 49 seconds
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort, Caring for Giants, Wilderness Explorers, Topolino’s Terrace, California Grill, More - BOGP 2090
Today we are headed out to Connecticut to speak with Listener Kristin about her trip to Walt Disney World with her husband and seven year old son last month! We discuss their stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, deciding to spend 2 of their 4 theme park days at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, the Caring for Giants Tour, doing the Wilderness Explorers Scavenger Hunt and more! We hope you are hungry too because we discuss meals at Sanaa, California Grill, Tiffins, Topolino's Terrace and more 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!
5/23/2022 • 55 minutes, 12 seconds
What Percentage of Guests at Walt Disney World...? - BOGP 2089
It's Mike & Scott again today for some fun Walt Disney World discussion! Today we play the game, "What percentage of Walt Disney World guests..." with different situations. What percentage wear "I'm celebrating buttons?" What percentage have ever been to Disneyland as well? What percentage arrive without any ADRs? What percentage care about the 50th Anniversary merchandise? What percentage of Genie+ users say they got their money's worth from the purchase? These any many more discussions 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!
5/20/2022 • 46 minutes, 15 seconds
BOGP Open Line - May 15, 2022 - BOGP 2088
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 15, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the entire hour discussing the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster (Mike gives his thoughts) as well as many listeners call in to share ideas on how to avoid motion sickness issues and if you should go for the virtual queue or Individual Lightning Lane. We also talk about how excited we are for the 6th Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise on the Disney Wish July 3, 2023 and discuss what makes a Disney Cruise so special 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!
5/19/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Listener Questions - May 18, 2022 - BOGP 2087
Pam and Rikki are out in Disneyland this week, so you get Mike & Scott tackling your Listener Questions today! We discuss which DVC Resort we would pick if Disney were to "gift" us a contract (not as easy as you might think!), thoughts on if going to MNSSHP on Halloween Night is the best choice, booking Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, tips for surviving Epcot on New Years Eve, theme park reservations and theme park parking lots, 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!
5/18/2022 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds
Mother/Daughter Spring Break Adventure, Beach Club Villas, Royal Pacific Resort, 4 Parks in a Day, More - BOGP 2086
We are headed to southern California today to speak with Listener Lesley about her recent Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World and Universal! First, we discuss how being so close to Disneyland changes her perspective on visiting Walt Disney World. Then, we dive into her stay at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal, using Express Pass, a great meal at Cowfish, and more! We then hop over to Walt Disney World to talk about her stay at the Beach Club Villas, 4 parks in a day, using Genie+ to their advantage, and enjoying times with those you love! 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!
5/16/2022 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
Listener Questions - May 13, 2022 - BOGP 2085
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are back today answering your listener questions! Today we answer a question about great dining locations on the Skyliner, especially for guests with dietary concerns, give thoughts on the intensity of Cosmic Rewind in comparison to other WDW attractions, discuss thoughts on getting items from WDW that you missed out on purchasing during your trip, awesome additions to a 50th Birthday/Girls trip in August, 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!
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today and excited to share some big news! First, we finally get to announce the 6th Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise which will take place on the Disney Wish, July 3-7, 2023! Come sail with us! We talk about what you can expect when you sail with Mike, Pam, Rikki, Scott, and tons of the BOGP family next summer! Then, Pam and Mike talk about their experience with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coming to Epcot on May 27, 2022! Pam gives lots of thoughts of the overall experience and Mike talks about riding the coaster and compares the experience to other attractions around Walt Disney World! It's an 80's party while floating in space! (We talk about the podcast cruise FIRST, then discuss Cosmic Rewind, in case you are trying to avoid spoilers!) 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!
5/11/2022 • 57 minutes, 33 seconds
Disney’s Polynesian Village, Disney Golf, Spring Surprise, California Grill, More - BOGP 2083
Today we are headed out to West Virginia to speak with Listener Neil about his Spring Surprise trip last month! We talk about his stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and how he had the "Ultimate Polynesian Day!" Plus, Neil gives an overview of the races as a veteran runDisney expert, shares thoughts on a nice meal at California Grill, discusses times playing some Disney golf, 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!
5/9/2022 • 44 minutes, 3 seconds
Money-saving Tips for your Walt Disney World Vacation - BOGP 2082
Rikki and Mike are here today discussing ways to save a few dollars here and there to make that next Walt Disney World trip just a bit more affordable. We discuss ways to put away money (and make a little extra) pre-trip, dining tips to save on your food costs, how to find free or inexpensive souvenirs, thoughts on ways to re-think you accommodations to save some money, 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!
5/6/2022 • 50 minutes, 17 seconds
Listener Questions - May 4, 2022 - BOGP 2081
May the 4th be with you! Mike and Pam are back today answering your listener questions! Today we talk about how excited we are to currently be attending the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Media Preview! Then, we take questions about ADR tips for booking right at the minute your window opens up at 60 days prior to check-in as well as tips for larger groups, discuss Uber/Lyft vs. Mears Connect/Sunshine Express from MCO to Walt Disney World, best changes at Walt Disney World since COVID, Riverside or Coronado for an "extra night" prior to a package, 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!
5/4/2022 • 47 minutes, 42 seconds
Saratoga Springs, Pop Century, Turf Club, Dessert Parties, Genie+ Tips, More with Mike & Scott - BOGP 2080
It's Mike & Scott on today's Trip Report show! We are talking about Scott's Spring Break trip from last month where he did a split stay with his family at Pop Century and Saratoga Springs Resorts. We review both places as well as talk about how Scott saved $2,500 by flying out of a "neighboring" airport! We also discuss meals at Turf Club, Space 220, Cosmic Rays, talk about the Enchantment Dessert Party, 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!
5/2/2022 • 57 minutes, 11 seconds
Rikki Reviews Connections Cafe & Eatery, Salt & Straw, Boma, Kite Tails, & More - BOGP 2079
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here to hear all about Rikki's trip to Walt Disney World last weekend! She went down to celebrate Disney's Animal Kingdom's 24's anniversary and take part in the Earth Week celebrations! She also reviews a meal at Boma at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, gives her thoughts on the atmosphere and many menu items at the newly-opened Connections Cafe & Eatery at Epcot! Next, she heads to Disney Springs to give us a review of the newly-opened Salt & Straw Ice Cream location, and we also get a very hot take on Kite Tales! 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!
4/29/2022 • 48 minutes, 43 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 24, 2022 - BOGP 2078
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 24, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the entire hour discussing the fallout from the runDisney 2023 Marathon Weekend registration process and how this could be improved in the future, had a fun mini-trip report from Listener Michelle about her Spring Surprise and Disney Dream trip last month, discussed if theme park reservations are here to stay 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!
4/28/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Listener Questions - April 27, 2022 - BOGP 2077
Pam, Mike and Rikki are back today answering your listener questions! Today we talk about how we might handle the backwards launch of Cosmic Rewind for the media preview that we are getting ready to attend, strategies for using Genie+ with the Park Hopper option (for later in the day), "older" shows to go back to check out for newer listeners, and thoughts on the #HalfwayToHalloween announcement by Disney earlier this week! 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!
4/27/2022 • 48 minutes, 17 seconds
Disneyland Trip with First-timers, Perspective From a WDW Veteran, Holiday Happenings - BOGP 2076
We are changing things up a bit today and headed out to the west coast to the Disneyland Resort with Listener Mike from St. Louis today! (It's not me!) We discuss his quick trip to Disneyland last December to spend lots of time both with some first-time visitors and solo in both theme parks! We also talk about the logistics of traveling to California vs. Florida, holiday events at Disneyland and why they are so special, 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!
4/25/2022 • 51 minutes, 16 seconds
Planning a Very Last-Minute Walt Disney World Vacation - BOGP 2075
Scott, Rikki, and Mike are helping you plan a very last-minute Walt Disney World vacation today! Mike just this week got his information for his "cheerleading" trip next week, so how did the plans go? We talk about making theme park reservations, how to go about coming up with a dining strategy, how Genie Plus is better than Fastpass Plus in this instance, 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!
4/22/2022 • 44 minutes, 45 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 17, 2022 - BOGP 2074
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 17, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the entire hour discussing some Disney news from the week including a new, Cast Member-only celebration coming to the parks this summer, a 50th anniversary merchandise question from Listener Greg, a couple of quick recent trip reports from All-Star Sports, the Four Seasons Resort, and Coronado Springs, plus Scott and Mike try to guess when holiday breaks will be for most school districts this year to schedule our Marathon Weekend 2023 trips! 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!
4/21/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Listener Questions - April 20, 2022 - BOGP 2073
Mike, Scott and Rikki are back today answering your listener questions! Today we talk about the awesome tunes you will be hearing on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, giving pricing on horseback riding at the Tri-Circle D Ranch and discuss where to go for dinner after, what queue are not-to-be-missed when using Individual Lightning Lanes, discuss if any attractions are not available during Deluxe Guest Extended Evening Hours, 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!
4/20/2022 • 50 minutes
Fort Wilderness Campground, From ’71 to ’21, Celebrating 50 Years of Being at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2072
Today we are heading to Tennessee to speak with Listener Sheri about her trip to camp at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground last October to celebrate 50 years of Walt Disney World! Sheri's first trip to Walt Disney World was in November 1971, so being there for the 50th anniversary was very special! We discuss what it is like to spend lots of time at Fort Wilderness, touring all four theme parks, being there the day Genie Plus launched at Walt Disney World, great meals at Liberty Tree Tavern, Flame Tree BBQ, 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!
4/18/2022 • 43 minutes, 52 seconds
The ”Little Things” at Walt Disney World That Are So Special - BOGP 2071
Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Pam and Mike are here to talk more about the "little things" that we just really love about being on Walt Disney World property during our stay. We discuss how things like the transportation (especially the boats), smells of deluxe lobbies, specialty shopping, resort activities staff and much more add so much to our trips! We also discuss how the gate at the airport heading down to Orlando is always the most fun gate at any airport! Happy Easter, everyone! 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!
4/15/2022 • 48 minutes, 27 seconds
BOGP Open Line - April 10, 2022 - BOGP 2070
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 10, 2022! Tonight Mike & Scott took your calls for the entire hour discussing some top Signature Dining locations around Walt Disney World (and the upcoming Narcoossee's "extensive" refurbishment), which runDisney Weekend you would eliminate and replace, a live Raglan Road review, first-time Disneyland tips, 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!
4/14/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Listener Questions - April 13, 2022 - BOGP 2069
Mike and Pam are back today answering your listener questions! Today we discuss if Oga's Cantina is "worth the hype" for a solo traveler, options to celebrate Christmas Eve and New Years Eve at Walt Disney World outside the theme parks, when might we see the return of the "resort fun runs", tips for a first-timer at the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot, 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!
4/13/2022 • 48 minutes, 17 seconds
Disney’s Coronado Springs, Family of 7, Space 220, Theme Parks, Balloon Babysitting, More, March 2022 - BOGP 2068
Listener Scott joins us today from Arizona to discuss his trip to Disney's Coronado Springs last month! We talk about how he grew up with Disneyland and now is a DVC Member at Walt Disney World. We also discuss the rewards and challenges of traveling with a larger family. Hear about fun times in all four theme parks, thoughts on dining locations such at Pinocchio's Village Haus, Sci-Fi Dine In, Space 220, and more! Also, did you know there is a babysitting service for your Disney balloon? 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!