Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to start the weekend as we discuss dining options around Walt Disney World for the summer! We give thoughts on places that might be nice choices when the heat is on in Florida for lighter options, great A/C, calming themes, and much more! Liberty Tree Tavern and the Skillet at Whispering Canyon are awesome, but beware on a hot July evening! 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!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 1, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed a lot of Disney Cruise on tonight's show!  We got some calls talking about various ships and itineraries and which could be better for first-time cruisers and which might really intrigue those of us who have sailed with Disney Cruise Line many times!  We also shared the dining rotation for the BOGP Cruise next month, and Mike gave his reasoning for selecting this rotation.  Paul also made Mike & Scott make a "tough Disney choice" toward the end of the show too!  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!

Join Mike and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Pam gives her thoughts on some of the Cool Kid Summer events she got to experience last week including the new Little Mermaid and Villains shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios and then we answer some questions about where to find "Stitch" around Walt Disney World this summer, staying Club-Level at the Disneyland Resort, the logistics of planning a Halloween/Christmas combo trip for 2026 already, and much more! 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 have a very different show for you today! Due to a scheduling miscommunication (which was totally my fault!), we are bringing you a "State of the Union" show for the podcast! Mike talks about ways you can connect with the BOGP community, from the BOGP Lizards to ways that you might not know you can stream or download the shows, and even ways you can get extra content! We also talk about how you can help us make the show better! Then, we open up the phone lines and get an awesome call from Listener Ashley in New Jersey discussing her upcoming cruise on the Disney Fantasy! 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!

Today Mike and Scott are here with "The Everything" show!  We just sit around and play some "5 Good Minutes", "You Have To Drop One", "Hot Takes", and more with all kinds of Disney topics.  Every wonder what it is like to sit at a table and talk Disney with Mike & Scott?  That's basically what today's show is all about!  (..and do you also think that a Disney trip is 50% better M-F than on the weekends?  Let us know!)  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!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 25, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed making the most of a long weekend at Walt Disney World and then got Lie Trip Reports from both Walt Disney World (Listeners Robyn and Ken called after a great meal at The Boathouse) and Disneyland (Listener Eric calls in from the Candy Cane Inn) to give thoughts on their trip as they are happening!  Listener Brandon from New Hampshire also has a great call sharing his experiences from his recent experiences with both WDW Lost & Found and Advent Health that could save your next trip!  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!

Join Mike and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  We talk about picking just the right ship and itinerary for a family's first Disney Cruise, best quick-service options at Disneyland  for a July trip, rope-drop strategies for Disney California Adventure, making it to the fireworks at Walt Disney World on the 4th of July, and much more! 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!

Today we are headed over to the UK to speak with Listener Becca about her trip just a couple weeks back with her husband to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort! First, we hear her "backstory" on why she is such a big Disney fan, including a fun runDisney race weekend with a large family group! We discuss why she decided Coronado Springs was the resort for this trip, how to maximize the shorter amount of time she had at Walt Disney World this time around with an After Hours event, dining at spots like O'hana and Topolino's Terrace, 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!

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here discussing Pam's media preview of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration that started just this week! We talk about the theme, decor, new snacks and sweets, parades and cavalcades, merchandise, and much more! Pam has lots of great tips to make the most of your time when you visit during the #Disneyland70 celebration! 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!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 18, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed some tips for a 1st-timer headed to a runDisney event this fall for the Wine & Dine race weekend!  We also got a great trip report from Listener Deb (and husband) in North Carolina, with some awesome ideas for your next trip!  We spoke with a caller from Oklahoma as well who will be headed down in November with questions about a split-stay and how to celebrate earning that Master's Degree with her family!  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!

Join Mike, Rikki, and Pam today as we answer lots of your Listener Questions! Today we start with some options for a great lunch around Crescent Lake before Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (and that might not be the best option!). We also discuss if you still need to bring cash for tolls if you are driving to Orlando, visiting Disney's Hilton Head Resort without a reservation, how early/late you can arrive for a Lightning Lane redemption, and much more! 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 are excited to speak to Listeners Zach and CJ from Connecticut today about their trip to Disney's Beach Club Resort! We dive into the planning of this trip, fun times in all four theme parks, first experiences with attractions like Tron, Rise of the Resistance, and more! We also hear about CJ's experience of building a lightsaber at Savi's Workshop and the "hack" of when to make that reservation for an even better experience! We talk great dining as well and an ultimate Eggs Benedict! Finally, we give some thoughts on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at the Magic Kingdom. This and much more on today's wild 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!

Join Mike, Scott and Rikki as we take our topic from the BOGP Clubhouse today and look at the "Best of the Best" when it comes to Walt Disney World resort-hopping! We talk about where the best place to take a night stroll would be, where you might find the best shopping, the best lobby to enjoy reading a book, the best resort to enjoy ice cream, 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!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 11, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed the closing of Mama Melrose at Disney's Hollywood Studios this weekend and how this the beginning of the end for the Muppet Courtyard area.  We also had some great calls discussing topics such as bar menus at the Polynesian Resort, a mini-trip report from last week with a stay at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter, a couple of calls discussing ticket strategies for shorter stays, and a call discussing a first experience sailing the Disney Wish with three families!  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!

Join Mike, Rikki, and Scott today as we answer lots of your Listener Questions! Today we start with all of the news about the 2025 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates and pricing and what is coming to the party this year! We also talk about the dates and events for this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! Then, we answer questions about picking the best character dining experiences for a first-time Walt Disney World visitor, getting to Hoop Dee Doo with the family easily, and much more! 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!

Today we are headed to Virginia to speak with Listener Ally about a fun vacation to Walt Disney World with her extended family last fall! We first talk about her first trip to Disneyland in 2023 after many experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort and some Disney Cruises are well! Then, we hit her stay in two rooms at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, where Hurricane Helene came to visit during their stay! Also, Ally had to make a trip to the hospital during the trip, where she was unfortunately admitted! However, she bounced back and completed a "4 Parks/1 Day Challenge" later in the trip! This and much more on today's wild 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!

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as get you ready for a rocking summer at Walt Disney World on today's show! It promises to be the coolest summer in years down in Florida! We discuss how to get the most out of the Walt Disney World water parks, with BOTH parks being open this summer! We also talk about enjoying all of the amenities of your Walt Disney World resort, from extra character meet & greets, Movies Under the Stars, night swimming, and more! We share thoughts on how to best attack the theme parks when the temperatures are high and the park hours are long too! Finally, we discuss thoughts on when we are probably going to see the new and highly-anticipated evening parade debut at the Magic Kingdom! This and more 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!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 4, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed Star Wars memories from the parks over the years, including character meals that have come and gone, Star Wars Weekends and more!  Jason called in with a report from Hollywood Studios on the morning of May 4, 2025 as well!  We also got a call looking for recommendations for quality old-fashioned recommendations around property for a Bachelorette weekend!  Dennis called in from Indy to discuss some WDW golf news, and we heard from a proud dad from New Jersey who had an athlete who won a medal at The Summit this weekend and was heading to the after-hours party at Epcot this evening!  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!

Join Mike, Rikki, and Pam today as we answer lots of your Listener Questions! Today we start with a fun discussion on where you would end up on Cinco de Mayo at Walt Disney World, as bot Pam and Mike have spent many a year at WDW on this holiday and have some great memories! We also talk about planning and scheduling a quick trip over the Memorial Day holiday and how to get the most out of both theme park time and time at the resort. We discuss if we would pick Boma breakfast or dinner too, which is a really hard choice for most people! Finally, Mike brings up the new Walt Disney animatronic coming to Disneyland later this month at part of Disneyland's 70th Anniversary celebration, and talks about his excitement and nervousness at the same time! 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!

We are excited to head to South Carolina today to speak with Listener Adrial who just returned from her Walt Disney World vacation less than 2 weeks ago! We hear about this awesome trip to Disney's Boardwalk Inn with her mother and father to celebrate her mother's victory over cancer! We discuss the excitement and challenges of putting together a trip at the last-minute (and how romantic this was, on behalf of her dad!), and hear why WDW is such a special place for this family! We also hear about Adrial's service dog Jolie, and what it is like navigating a place like Walt Disney World with her! We talk great dining experiences like Tratoria al Forno, Teppan Edo, San Angel Inn, and more too! 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!

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we have all of the details on the new adults-only lounge coming to Epcot inside Spaceship Earth next month called GEO-82! We discuss how to get reservations, the menu, dessert party options, and more! Then, we go around and discuss unused "nooks and crannies" around property where we might put a lounge and how we would theme it! What would you do if you could create your own lounge on property? 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!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 27, 2025!  Mike was flying solo for this show as Scott was a bit under the weather today.  During this hour, we had plenty to talk about and lots of great calls!  We talked about how this Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend will be the last race weekend at the Disneyland Resort for the foreseeable future, new virtual queues testing on various Disney Cruise Line ships currently, some awesome quick trip reports, and additions to our WDW Quick-Service Draft restaurants!  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!

Join Mike, Rikki, and Pam today as we answer lots of your Listener Questions! Today we start with a great question about a first visit to Marceline, Missouri and what not to miss! We also discuss an awesome stay at Disney's Boardwalk Inn, Club-Level and talk about the advantages/disadvantages an Annual Pass can bring with it. We give some birthday dinner suggestions for a local celebrating today, 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!