Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Today we are excited to have Listener Lewis from the United Kingdom joining us (and appreciate him staying up very late to record with us!) to share his 13-night Westbound Transatlantic cruise on the Disney Dream! We hear about why they decided to take this cruise (pretty much later in the game), stateroom choice, dining experiences, famous guests onboard, unique destinations along the way, lots of entertainment, kids' activities, 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!

Published: 28 April 2025

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we have a show where you can play right along with us today! We are taking a cue from the NFL Draft in Green Bay this weekend and having our own WDW Draft of Walt Disney World Quick-Service Restaurants. We go 4 rounds, with Rikki picking first, Mike in the middle, and Pam with the third pick! Who took your favorite and/or sleeper pick? Who won overall? 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!

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Monday afternoon, April 21, 2025!  Mike was flying solo for this "European Special" as we missed the show on Sunday night due to Easter!  During this show, we went over the new "Kids Eat Free" discount that is being offered on all 2026 Walt Disney World packages, and the on-site perks coming back in 2026, including early park entry at all theme parks, Deluxe Extra Evening Hours, Free Water Park Entry during the summer of 2026 and more!  We had lots of calls and discussion about what these offers mean to our listeners during this hour!  Great and thoughtful conversation was had!  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!

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Join Mike, Rikki, and Pam today as we answer lots of your Listener Questions! We start the show with news of the 2026 Walt Disney World package release that happened yesterday! We talk about the "Kids Eat Free" offer that will be available for all of 2026, plus discuss the perks that are returning for on-site guests during the 2026 travel year as well! We also get questions about scheduling a "Capture Your Moment" session at Disney's Animal Kingdom at park opening, regrets Michael Eisner might have had over Mission: SPACE, tickets with an athletic event at ESPN Wide World of Sports, 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!

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

We are excited to head to upstate New York today to speak with Listener Brett about a very special trip! Brett is a huge Disney Parks fan who spent many days in his youth at Walt Disney World, but hasn't been to the parks in years. His wife (who grew up in Orlando) isn't a huge Disney Parks fan, so this trip was a long time coming for Brett. Brett's mom wanted to celebrate her 75th birthday with the family at Walt Disney World, so Brett put a great 3-day extravaganza together, staying at Disney's Coronado Springs, using Lightning Lanes at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios, having meals at Crystal Palace, Maya Grill, and more! There were ups and downs, but it was a trip for the ages! I think you will really enjoy the show! It has a lot of heart! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Join Mike, Scott and Rikki as we have a show where you can play right along with us today! We are placing our odds on certain things happening when it comes to events at Walt Disney World, such as new songs being added to Cosmic Rewind, a new nighttime show coming to Animal Kingdom, a "Villains" experience similar to Bippity Boppity Boutique coming to the Magic Kingdom, and more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 13, 2025!  Mike was flying solo tonight as Scott was at a concert for his daughter this evening!  During the show, we talked about "pressure situations" and when we got stressed on our Disney trips and how things turned out as well as items we might serve for our "WDW Masters Champions Dinner" going along with Friday's podcast!  We also got some great calls previewing a first trip to Disneyland, as well as cruises on the Disney Destiny and Disney Treasure and a Club-Level stay at Disney's Yacht Club resort!  This 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!

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Join Mike, Rikki, and Scott today as we answer lots of your Listener Questions! We talk about options for a stay for a large group coming down for a Disney Treasure cruise, staying a few nights prior with no theme park tickets, but ADRs at O'hana and going to Hoop Dee Doo Revue and looking for some resort options! We also talk about some great breakfast ADRs around property as well as options for friends to meet some other friends outside the theme parks for dinner later in the day who don't have theme park tickets like they do! We also talk the latest on the Test Track refurbishment too! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Today we are very excited to have Listener Maria from Chicago joining us to share her 1st trip to Disneyland with us here on the show! Maria and her husband are veteran DVC Members down in Walt Disney World, but wanted to see what the Disneyland experience was all about for a long weekend trip in March 2025! We discuss her stay at the Disneyland Hotel, first impressions of the parks, great table-service dining at locations like Napa Rose, Lamplight Lounge, Blue Bayou and more! We also have fun just discussing thoughts on the attractions, shows, snacks, and more all around the Disneyland Resort today! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

The entire crew of Mike, Scott, Pam, and Rikki are here today to share a fun show with you that ties in with a tradition unlike any other, The Masters! Today, we take a queue from Scotty Scheffler's Masters Champions Dinner Menu and each come up with 3 appetizers, a first-course, entree, and dessert from around Walt Disney World that we would serve to our Champions, the BOGP listeners! If you had to create the ultimate menu from around Walt Disney World restaurants, what would you pick? 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!

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 6, 2025!  Mike and Scott were taking your calls for the hour as Scott had just returned from his epic Hawaii trip where he spent a lot of time at Disney's Aulani Resort!  He gave some highlights and answered some questions about activities around the resort like the luau, snorkeling, mixology classes and more!  We also got some great calls with thoughts on the Springtime Surprise races, celebrating an 8th birthday at Walt Disney World with an "all WDW Transportation Day!", and we hear about Paul's epic journey from MCO to Walt Disney World - via bike!  This 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!

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Join Mike, Rikki, and Pam today as we discuss lots of news happening this week around the Walt Disney World Resort! We talk about the free Water Parks "perk" on arrival day happening here in 2025 and it's popularity and how excited we are that both water parks will be open this summer for guests to start the show! We also discuss "best eats" around Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival, best options for a group of 4 adults and an infant at the Walt Disney World Resort, Mother's Day events coming up 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!

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

We are excited to get to speak with Listener Eric from Connecticut again today about his trip to Walt Disney World a few weeks back! We hear his thoughts on the recent changes to the Florida parks to start the show, then we dive into his trip! We discuss his stay at Disney's Beach Club Resort, dining at Wine Bar George, Liberty Tree Tavern, Space: 220, and more! He also gives some tips if you use a CPAP machine on your trip! We also hear about being at the Magic Kingdom the night the power went out to just about the entire park! 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/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!

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Mike & Pam are back today with some tough Disney choices to make you think here over the weekend! With the help of our BOGP Clubhouse, we put things in groups of three and had to cut one from the group! From snacks to shows to transportation options to classes of ships, and even the most classic of Disney attractions, we had a really, really hard time with this exercise! Which would you cut between Living with the Land, Spaceship Earth, and the Peoplemover? See what we are working with? 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!

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 30, 2025!  Mike was flying solo tonight as Scott was wrapping up his epic Hawaiian vacation!  Tonight, we discussed the new discounts that were released by Disney for Walt Disney World trips this summer and fall and the new experiences coming to Walt Disney World as well!  From kids' zones in both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot to more character experiences both in the parks and select Walt Disney World resort hotels, we discuss what this means for our trips!  We also get a great call with feedback on a first-time experience with Disney Cruise Line on the Disney Dream and an amazing "pixie-dust moment" that you won't believe!  This 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!

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Join Mike and Pam today as we discuss lots of news happening this week around the Walt Disney World Resort! We talk about the fun, new activities geared towards families coming to the parks and resorts (especially with lots of characters) this summer, plus we speculate on the newly discovered Pop Century resort airline check-in test program and what it might mean moving forward! We also talk proof of time for runDisney races, best steakhouses on property, and 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!

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Today we are joined by Clubhouse superstar Julie from Scotland to discuss her family's trip to Walt Disney World this past summer! This was a 2-week extravaganza, where they did a split-stay with a week each at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (in the Gran Destino Tower). We talk about fun times in the theme parks as well as water parks, amazing dining at places like Maya Grill, 1900 Park Fare, Tusker House, and more! So many great tips and touching stories are shared during this podcast with Julie! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Happy Friday! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here discussing getting the most out of your next Walt Disney World vacation after the sun goes down! From spending time around your Walt Disney World Resort hotel to times in the theme parks (especially with the new nighttime parade coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer!), we are giving ideas to enjoy longer park hours and more magical times when those lights come up and the temperatures cool off at Walt Disney World! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 23, 2025!  Mike was flying solo (kinda) since Scott was vacationing out in Hawaii this week!  However, Mike does give Scott a call during the show and we hear all about his adventures so far on the islands!  Let's just say he is "living the life Aloha!" and eating pink pancakes!  We spend time discussing tips for first-time Disney Cruisers, have a great discussion about concierge-level on Disney Cruise Line, and get some amazing insight from Listener Ella and her family about her cruise on the Disney Wish and answer a few questions about her upcoming cruise on the Disney Dream!  This 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!

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! On today's show we discuss our thoughts on the concept video from the Monsters, Inc coaster that is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, talk about rope-drop procedures in the Magic Kingdom, read an awesome email from a listener about the importance of bringing a loved one on a trip to Walt Disney World on the spur-of-the-moment, 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!

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Today we are headed down to Louisiana to speak with Listener Stephen about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World and his first cruise on today's show! They spent the Mardi Gras break with a group of 14 road-tripping to Florida, with a split-stay at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to start the trip! Then, they headed over to Port Canaveral to board the Disney Fantasy for their first cruise experience as a family of 5! Hear about tastings, dining in each restaurant, character interactions, kids' clubs, trivia, Palo Brunch, missing Castaway Cay, 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!

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Happy Friday! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have a good time discussing places around Walt Disney World where our introverted friends will thrive on their next trip! From attractions to restaurants to transportation and more, we give our thoughts on where those folks who tend to avoid the spotlight and just enjoy being in the background and taking it all in thrive! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 16, 2025!  Mike and Scott are your hosts tonight as we had lots of calls for the hour to guide the conversations!  We discussed the changes coming to Southwest Airlines in the near future and how those might parallel changes that Disney has made in the past 5 years or so.  We also had a great call from Listener Charlie who told us about a Jim Henson show that was recorded at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a very brief time that neither Mike nor Scott had heard of!  Listener Beth shares her experience this past week of her first Disney Cruise Line experience 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!

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! First, we discuss places to get those Mickey Ears embroidered around property (then Rikki gives a hot tip on some gourmet popcorn!), then we talk through a first-night place of action at Disneyland for seeing Fantasmic and the fireworks! We also discuss pool days and the refurbishment of Stormalong Bay, hit Cruising 101, and have a discussion of the new "adults-only" GEO-82 lounge coming to Epcot 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!

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

We are excited to speak with friend of the show Matt from New Jersey today about his trip down to Walt Disney World just two weeks ago with extended family where he stayed in the Villa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! We hear about planning a trip for both little kids and his parents and in-laws at the same time. We discuss dining at places like Biergarten, Ohana, 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, and more! Matt also shares why his trips have become more enjoyable the more he slows down and really enjoys quality time in the theme parks over quantity! 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/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!

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Happy Friday! Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here to have a good time discussing places around Walt Disney World where our extroverted friends will thrive on their next trip! From attractions to restaurants to transportation and more, we give our thoughts on where those folks who some might call a "Main Character" are going to be living their best lives on their trips! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 9, 2025!  Mike was flying solo as he had just arrived home from Walt Disney World and the 6-Hour Live Show at Give Kids the World hours before!  Thank you so very much for your amazing support of these families!  Together, we raised almost $16,000 for the Village!  You are amazing!  During today's show, we hear about Mike's dad's first "real" Walt Disney World experience, a great call from Taylor from Canada regarding his first Walt Disney World trip and thoughts on nice walking loops around property, and then Adam calls in from New Hampshire to share some awesome memories from his first in-person runDisney experience at Princess Half-Marathon Weekend!  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!

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Join Mike, Scott, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! First, we talk about getting groceries delivered to Port Orleans Riverside for a family coming over from the United Kingdom for a 2 week stay! Then, we have a discussion on Lightning Lane strategies for a group traveling down for Springtime Surprise and doing both Animal Kingdom and Epcot after the 5K. We also talk some Rider Swap, touring the theme parks both before and after a first Disney Cruise on the Wish, 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!

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Today we are excited to be joined by Listener Michael from Indiana to discuss his cruise on the Disney Treasure last month! We talk about how 15 friends got together to experience Disney Cruise Line's newest ship and their initial thoughts on this unique experience! We discuss first impressions, staterooms, dining, entertainment, and more, so we hope you enjoy some time virtually "out at sea" with us today! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Happy Friday! Mike & Scott are here today with a bunch of Disney topics that we discuss for a few minutes each including thoughts on Virtual Queues (and how they have worked with Tiana's and Cosmic Rewind), where Disney should put a sports bar & grill in the future for guests to enjoy, where the best live entertainment is on-property right now, which is better - a monorail or skyliner crawl, and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 2, 2025!  Mike and Scott took your calls for the hour and we had a blast talking Disney!  We discussed more of our top extinct Walt Disney World experiences with our listeners, as Scott gave his Top 4, and then Listener Erin from Kansas City called in with a beloved playground area from the Studios and Eric also added a restaurant from Epcot that he would love to see return!  We also talked about if high-level talent (and the cost associated with that talent) caused some of these changes.  Scott thinks some of these same experiences are now available on Disney Cruise Line!  Interesting thoughts!  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!

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Join Mike and Scott today as we tackle some fun Listener Questions! Today, we have lots of questions about Disneyland and first-time visits! We talk about the importance of Lightning Lane and how it is different than Walt Disney World. We also give some tips on dining around Disneyland and some fun "splurges" out there as well! We get a question about how to prepare for a first cruise on the Disney Wish, and we have some thoughts on this! We also talk about the order to visit the theme parks on an upcoming VIP Tour, as well as where to go for a sit-down meal for a first-time Walt Disney World visitor. 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!

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

We are excited to head out to Ohio today to speak with Listener Patrick about his trip with his two sons and wife to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village on today's show! We hear about a trip before this one where he surprised his sons before we really get rolling with today's trip report that is very special too! During the trip report, we hear why he chose Kidani over Jambo House, highlights of touring all four theme parks, using the DAS system, dining with children that have special dietary concerns, building in "break days" that are still just as fun as the rest of the trip, and ending the trip with a big "Birthday Celebration" at the Magic Kingdom! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Happy Friday! Today we are getting back to a "Draft Show" and going four rounds with our best extinct experiences from around Walt Disney World! These can be restaurants, shows, attractions, resorts, etc. Anything is on the table! What do we miss the most from years gone by at Walt Disney World Resort? Hear our thoughts and let us know who has the strongest 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!

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2025!  Mike was flying solo as he jumped on since he missed the Sunday night show due to the State Cheerleading Championships.  Today, Mike discusses something he has noticed over the past month at Walt Disney World.  It's something Apple uses in their software cycle that they call a "tik/toc" cycle, and I think that maybe Disney has adopted this "for the short-term" in the theme parks, and I like it!  We also get some calls about future discounts on the hotels at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, as well as previews for trips to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Disneyland this next week!   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!

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Join Mike, Pam, and Rikki today as we tackle some fun Listener Questions! Today, we give some advice on adult dining around Walt Disney World for a group that usually has kids in tow and has to stick to chicken tenders, but not this time! Also, we discuss things to do at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort other than eating, drinking, and swimming! This is a fun place to stay! We also talk about golfing all around Walt Disney World, and hit on visiting Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival for a first-time visitor! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

This is a bonus Live Call-in Show from this past Wednesday night, February 19, 2025!  Tonight, Mike and Scott discuss some fun topics such as the end of virtual queues at Cosmic Rewind at Epcot and Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, "Level 99" coming to Disney Springs where the NBA Experience used to reside, Duffy getting lots of attention on the Disney Adventure, 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!

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

We are wrapping up your week with another cruise trip report as Rikki sailing the Disney Fantasy last weekend to the Bahamas on a 5-night sailing that included Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point! We hear about those two destinations, adult dining at Palo (twice!), Rainforest Room adventures, her unique Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom, thoughts on entertainment around the ship, and a very wild 24 hours prior to the cruise! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 16, 2025!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and having a great time talking Disney!  We start off the conversation talking a bit of Disney Cruise Line merchandise, then take a call from Jason discussing Disney Springs brunch options, as he just had a great brunch today at Raglan Road!  We get a great trip report from Listener Don out on the West Coast as he is just back from Disneyland too!  Plus, Scott & Mike have a fun conversation about Magic Bands and how far we have come!   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!

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Join Mike, Scott & Rikki today as we answer your Listener Questions! Today we have a discussion about Zootopia replacing "It's Tough To Be a Bug" at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and we discuss our memories of DinoLand, USA! We also get a question about the best chicken and "mocktails" on Walt Disney World property! We also have a fun discussion per a question about the arrival process for your first Disney Cruise and what to expect upon arrival at Port Canaveral! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Today you get a Mike & Scott show as Scott has just returned from a 3-night Disney Wish cruise just last weekend and we get all of the fun details! We hear about how this cruise came together, the pre-cruise experience at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, his guaranteed status staterooms, dining experiences, Super Bowl on the ship, renting a Cabana on Castaway Cay, sailing with 1st-time cruisers (to Disney Cruise Line), 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!

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Happy Valentine's Day! Today Mike & Pam are discussing romance all over the Walt Disney World resort with the help of the members of the BOGP Clubhouse! We asked for the most romantic attractions, restaurants, lands, theme parks, resorts, background loops, transportation options, lounges, etc. and we shared YOUR thoughts on today's show! Did your favorites make the list? Hear what our listeners had to say! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Monday night, February 10, 2025!  Tonight, Mike is flying solo as Scott was on his way home from his Disney Wish cruise, but it was just fine as we had so many great calls!  We are so lucky to have the community around our show that we have, and were reminding of this by each caller tonight!  We discussed Luke Skywalker coming to Galaxy's Edge during the "Season of the Force" at Disneyland this spring (and maybe sticking around longer), an article going around social media this weekend about the prices of Disney vacations and Disney's response earlier today, and more!  We also got a great Disneyland Half-Marathon recap from Andrew in Utah!  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!

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Join Mike & Pam today as we answer your Listener Questions! Today we have a discussion on the similarities and differences between Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point, as well as the similarities and differences between the newer, larger ships in the DCL fleets vs. the Classic Disney Magic and Wonder. We also discuss adding a 7th guest to an ADR coming up at Topolino's Terrace (and why this makes Mike very nervous!), registering for runDisney events, and booking Lightning Lanes on different dates. 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!

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Today we are headed to Toronto, Canada to speak with Listener Cindy and her daughter Anna about their split-stay to both Disney's Art of Animation Resort in a Cars Family Suite (big upgrade here!) and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge! We also hear about great meals at Crystal Palace, Hollywood & Vine, Sanaa, and more! Cindy tells us about her thoughts on the Disney Dining Plan, touring the parks with Lighting Lane and use of the Park Hopper too! We also hear about some very unexpected "pixie dust" that happened during this trip, and why this trip was so special for Cindy, as she was celebrating a major accomplishment in her life! We are so proud of her! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Join Mike & Pam today as we answer your Listener Questions! Today we give a basic overview of using Lightning Lane and Premier Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World, especially over a runDisney weekend. We also discuss the difference between the Wilderness Cabins at Fort Wilderness & Copper Creek Cabins. We also discuss thoughts on what is coming to Disneyland for the 70th Anniversary celebration! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Today Mike & Pam are here to discuss Mike's experience at the 2025 runDisney Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! Mike talks about staying at the Howard-Johnson Hotel across the street from Disneyland, running the 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon races, eating many great meals and snacks, spending 5 days in the theme parks with Park Hopper and Lightning Lanes, and meeting amazing friends, both new and old! So many fun stories to share 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!

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

We are excited to head down to Oklahoma today to speak with Listener Mitch about his trip to Walt Disney World for New Year's celebrations just a few weeks back! We hear about how this was the first trip for Mitch and his wife without their child and how they toured the parks differently this time as his wife is expecting! We also hear about their stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in the Gran Destino Tower, spending a quiet New Year's Eve at the Grand Floridian Resort, fun park days at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom, awesome meals at places like Le Cellier and Morimoto Asia 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!

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Today, Pam, Rikki, and Mike share their thoughts on photography around Walt Disney World where getting some elevation can change your perspective on things! From attractions where you can get interesting shots in the parks to lounges in the resorts and more, we are challenging you to take your Disney photography to the next level! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 26, 2025!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers!  We are so lucky to have the community around our show that we have, and were reminding of this by each caller tonight!  We started off by getting to speak with a younger listener from California about her favorite Disneyland attractions, then spoke to callers LIVE from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot back-to-back, as well as got an amazing review of the new Tower Villas at Disney's Polynesian Resort from Listener Jason!  Also, Carolyn called in from San Diego with tips for everyone headed to Disneyland this weekend too!  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!

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025