Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Mike, Pam and Rikki are here today answering some awesome Listener Questions! We discuss options for seeing the fireworks on the 4th of July at Walt Disney World if you don't have an on-site reservation, getting the most out of a Club-Level stay at the Disneyland Hotel (as a Mother's Day gift this year!), if a visit to Aulani, Disneyland or a Disney Cruise should be first for someone who is a Walt Disney World veteran, why Be Our Guest gets overlooked so often, 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!

Mike & Scott are back together for today's show to get your week started! A few weeks ago we did a trip report on Scott's Disney Wonder cruise out of San Diego and today we wrap it up with the Disneyland portion of the trip! We hear all about his 2 days at the Disneyland Resort, enjoying the 70th Anniversary celebration while staying at the Tropicana Inn & Suites! We hear about some great eats, fun on the attractions, tips on navigating the parks, and more! Also, we discuss fun things to do around San Diego if you get to sail out of this port with Disney Cruise Line as well! 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! It's another Mike & Rikki show today as Rikki shares her trip to Walt Disney World last weekend! We hear about seeing Peter Pan and Wendy "fly" for the first time in the Starlight parade at Magic Kingdom, her thoughts on the newly-updated Buzz Lightyear attraction in Tomorrowland, thoughts on dining at O'hana at Disney's Polynesian Resort, some not-to-miss eats and experiences at Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival, plus Mike has a "hot take" on Epic Universe for Rikki too! 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, Aprill 12, 2026!  Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line!  Taking a cue from The Masters and Augusta National where cell phones are banned from the golf course to "enhance the live experience", we had a discussion if you would get behind an overall ban on live-streaming in the Disney parks.  Where would you fall?  Also, we had a great call about bus transportation at the Deluxe Resorts vs. Value Resorts.  We also talked some Springtime Surprise plans, more great floors around Walt Disney World and more!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Mike and Rikki are here today answering some awesome Listener Questions! First on today's show, we speculate on the songs that will be coming to the updated Rock-n-Roller Coaster with the Muppets based on what we knew at the time of recording. How do you think we did? Then, we have some great questions about back-to-back cruises, what park to end your trip in at the end of a long vacation, why we think Disney Cruises have become so popular lately, especially for first-time cruisers, 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 with Listener Rob from Canada on today's show for the first time in ten years! Rob has been listening to the show since around Episode 400, and was a guest way back in 2016, so today, we are going to ask him, "What's Your Disney Story?" We get to hear about growing up in rural Canada, how he was first exposed to Disney by a tech-savvy mother, first trip to Walt Disney World (kind of by accident) and how his law-enforcement background affected things, and more! We hear about his favorite attractions, restaurants, shows and how he feels about the current state of affairs with Disney! This and much more on today's podcast! 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 taking a suggestion from Listener Sean from Michigan to discuss favorite carpets, floors, and more from around Walt Disney World! We go from the resorts to the theme parks (even into specific attractions) to discuss very current carpets that we like and some that we miss! We even discuss wall carpets, speed ramps, 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, April 5, 2026!  Mike was in the Studio solo for this show as Scott was just getting back from a road trip during this episode.  No worries, however!  We had some great calls!  We discussed some questions about logistics with the upcoming Springtime Surprise Weekend, got some awesome suggestions for excursions for the Western Caribbean from Rogers down in Arkansas!  He also gave us a great "easter egg" from an extinct attraction and a nice comparison of the Wish-class ships to the "classic" ships.  Finally, we got a great trip report from a visit to Disneyland last week for the 70th anniversary celebration and the Food & Wine Festival, including seeing Paint the Night for the first time!  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!

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great Listener Questions! Today we discuss how the Platinum benefit works when it comes to your credit that you get for Palo with Disney Cruise Line as well as purchasing the internet package day-by-day vs. length of cruise. We also talk about where to end a Walt Disney World trip when Extra Evening Hours come into play, and also have a fun conversation comparing using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland to Walt Disne World for a WDW AP holder who hasn't been to Disneyland in over 20 years! This and much more on today's show! 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 Massachusetts to speak with Listener Eric about his first Disney Cruise aboard the wonderful Disney Fantasy this past January! He sailed with his two kids (12 & 10) and surprised them with this adventure! We discuss his backstory (he is a 3-time World Champion in 4-Square!), why he decided to try a Disney Cruise, thoughts on embarkation, dining, shows, activities and more! We hear about their dolphin encounter in the Bahamas as well! This was also a Pixar Day at Sea cruise so we hear about all of those special happenings too! Finally, they ended the trip with one night at Coronado Springs and 4 Parks in 1 Day! 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, Scott, and Rikki are here to get that Easter Weekend started with an egg-cellent podcast for you! We are discussing our favorite egg dishes from around Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on the Disney Cruise Line! (There are more than you might think!) Then, we talk about our favorite "easter eggs" in the Disney attractions 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, March 29, 2026!  Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line!  We discussed our thoughts on news that Disney was checking Magic Bands this week to make sure only resort guests were boarding Disney transportation buses.  How do you feel about this?   We also gave some thoughts about the newly-announced Disney Believe and thoughts on the Wish-class ships with Disney Cruise Line.  Elevators and escalators were also discussed more than you might imagine on today's show too with lots of great calls!  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!

Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering some great Listener Questions! We have a big announcement regarding 2027 off the top of the show, then we dive into questions about quality ADRs for first-time visitors, if Old Key West or Saratoga Springs would be the better option for an extended family this holiday season, Disney Cruise Line logistics when it comes to debarkation and staying at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, 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 headed out to Delaware today to speak with Listener Mary about her honeymoon/babymoon trip to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort last fall! This was an 11-night extravaganza, where they spent time in all four theme parks and enjoyed the amenities around the resorts as well! We talk about seeing Yehaa Bob at Riverside, taking a boat to Disney Springs, first experiences with GEO-82, Oga's Cantina, Cosmic Rewind, and Rise of the Resistance! We also hear about visiting Savi's Workshop and the Droid Depot as well! Did I mention they got to hear Boyz II Men too? 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!

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to get the weekend started with a fun show about various elevators around Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on the ships of the Disney Cruise Line! We share the worst (some you would never want to be stuck on!), the best as far as theme, ease of use, and places they take you, and others we wish we could ride just one more time! 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 22, 2026!  Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line!  We discussed how crazy the crowds were at Disneyland for the debut for the Bluey show today at the start of the show and how this might affect things this summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.  Then, we got some great calls from Dennis in Texas talking about his awesome Disney Cruise on the Wonder last week, TJ from Chicago sharing about his stay in a 3-Bedroom Grand Villa at Disney's Old Key West and more 2 weeks ago, and our friend Wade from Nebraska called in to share his thoughts on what might have changed a lot of minds on Epcot's Food & Wine Festival!  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!

Mike, Pam & Rikki are all here today to answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today we talking about some Signature Dining options for a family with kids who are 11 & 6 and want to make the most of the experience for the entire family. We also talk about options for a family who wants to pick a resort (other than a Skyliner resort) to take mid-day breaks during their trip. We also give some options for a nice 20th wedding anniversary itinerary with Disney Cruise Line! This and much more on today's show! 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 Deena back on the show (last time was way back in 2017!) to hear all about her trip with extended family during "Jersey Week" to Disney's Boardwalk Villas! We hear about how this trip came together, how she "got everyone ready" for the Walt Disney World experience, fun times in the theme parks, including showing the best of Star Wars and encounters with Mickey Mouse, as those were favorites for members of the travel party. Also, we discuss how the adults got some time together while the grandparents got some special times with the grandkids as well! This is a very heartwarming show as this is what a family vacation should be all about! 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 Scott are back with a preview of the 2026 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! From all of the musical acts you can catch at the American Garden Theater to what not-to-miss at the Outdoor Kitchens around the parks, we are helping you get ready for this awesome festival that runs through June 1, 2026! We also talk about the topiaries that are at the top of our list and where this festival rates among the others at Epcot! 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 15, 2026!  Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line (but the phone lines were giving us major issues again tonight, so I sincerely apologize for that; it will be working better next week!) where we discussed more thoughts on bags for your Disney Parks day, answered some questions about a couple's trip to Walt Disney World next month, Scott and I had some takes about TV in the staterooms at Walt Disney World and on Disney Cruise Line, and we got a great call from Listener Tim from North Carolina with an amazing review of his retirement cruise on the Disney Fantasy last 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!

Mike, Pam & Scott are all here today to answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today we get a fun question about if Disney Cruise Line should bring more Muppets to their ships (and Scott has a great idea!), then we discuss the new DCL commercial that aired Sunday night during the Oscars too! We also talk about the best restaurant in the Boardwalk Resort Area, what to do when you get a "bonus day" at Walt Disney World but don't have theme park tickets, 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 great trip report for you today to start the week, but we have Scott joining us to share his cruise from last week on the Disney Wonder with us! This was his first time sailing on the Wonder, after sailing the sister ship, the Disney Magic, just last year! We compare the two experiences, talk about sailing out of San Diego, pairing this cruise with a visit to Disneyland, discuss stops at Catalina Island, Ensenada, fun times on the ship and lots more! For more video coverage of this cruise, check out Scott's channel at YouTube.com/MustSeeAdventures! 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 Pam are here to kick off your weekend with some fun Disney talk! We discuss our initial thought on the new Disney Adventure over in Singapore that will have it's inaugural cruises here this week and how this will change the experiences for Disney Cruise Line! Then, Pam and Mike go back and forth adding 5 items each to an "ultimate Disney Parks bag!" What would have to make the cut for YOUR bag? 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 8, 2026!  Mike was in the Studio alone for this show and wanted to dedicate this hour to the passing of Mr. Jeff Galloway, the runDisney training consultant and mentor to so many of us over the years who passed away last month.  Jeff opened the door and made running accessible to so many of us, and tonight we took some calls to hear how Jeff impacted not only our running journeys, but our lives.  Hear these touching stories and how we plan to carry on Jeff's amazing legacy.  We will miss you, Jeff!  Thank you for believing in all of us, even when we didn't believe in ourselves.   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!

Mike & Pam are here today answering more of your great Listener Questions! Today we discuss some options for a "splurge trip" to enjoy fireworks from your room while the baby sleeps, options to enjoy some great Italian dining and also enjoy extra evening hours at the Magic Kingdom, "tricks" to figure out when Pirate night might be for your Disney Cruise and thoughts on when you might want to schedule your Palo reservation for a first-time cruiser, 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 have Listener June from North Carolina on the show today for one more of our "What's Your Disney Story?" episodes! We get to know more about her as we hear about how she first became a Disney fan as a child with an "eyes-closed" spin on the Haunted Mansion and first-stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort! We also hear about her favorite Disney trip, which was an amazing Adventures by Disney experience! June also shares how she brings Disney into her everyday life and her new online presence to share her Disney passion! 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 in the Studio today as we are answering your Listener Questions on a Friday! We discuss options for Lighting Lanes over Spring break between Epcot and Animal Kingdom Park and best usage based on crowds lately. Also, we talk about celebrating a big 5th birthday at Walt Disney World and how to make that celebration unique! We also give some thoughts on Easter Sunday at Walt Disney World, as well as ideas on how a dad can have some fun with his two daughters outside the theme parks, 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 taking a break from Listener Questions again on this Wednesday as Mike & Scott are here sharing some stories from trips together over the years! From how we first met at the Magic Kingdom to an epic win in the Amazing Race: Cozumel to epic runDisney experiences to fun times at Disneyland in boats, we share lots of laughs and many memories that are special to us and hope you enjoy as well! 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 trying somewhat of a new concept here on the show with "What's Your Disney Story?" This came to me over Marathon Weekend, as the theme of the weekend was different genres of stories. runDisney announcer Riley was out in the corrals each morning interviewing folks before the races asking simply, "What's Your Story? Why are you here?" and the answers were amazing! I thought this would be a great way to get to know some members of our community! Today, I ask how Listener Zach from Connecticut first became a Disney fan, memories of his first Disney trip, first encounters with the Disney online community, thoughts on being a "Disney Adult" and why he keeps coming back! We share lots of laughs and memories along the way! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today, Mike, Scott & Rikki are here to start the weekend with another round of "Hit the Gas or Pump the Brakes?" From mega-cruise ships in the DCL fleet to more AP magnets to seating areas in Epcot to even more booths at festivals at Epcot, would you Pump the Brakes on these things or Hit the Gas? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! 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!

Join Mike and Scott today as we take a short break from Listener Questions to discuss some "best practices" when it comes to bringing friends or family to a Disney destination for the first time! We discuss planning, dining choices, resort options, touring strategies, ship and itinerary choices with Disney Cruise Line, onboard activities, 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 down to Alabama with Listener Nicole (and also Addison!) as we hear about a very special 3rd birthday trip to Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! Nicole's extended family visited during that historic cold snap at Walt Disney World, but made the best of it! We hear about times in all four theme parks, first experiences to Addison, amazing character dining, visiting the Tri-Circle-D ranch, and even riding an attraction with Alice herself! 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!

Today, Mike and Scott are back with a topic that was suggested by Listener Craig from Louisville during the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! He heard a few people mention that if there was an experience that was on both coasts (Walt Disney World and Disneyland), the experience was always better at Disneyland! Do you agree? Scott and Mike go around and compare attractions, snacks, hotel experiences, the "bubble" feel 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!

Join Mike , Rikki, and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! Today we get a question from a listener who is having issues linking her tickets via the My Disney Experience App to make her Lightning Lane reservations. We give some advice with that. We also give our thoughts on the Disney Destiny, and how they might have changed since the ship debuted in December. We give Listener Sean lots of ideas and recommendations for his first "Palo experience" this weekend on his first cruise! We also talk about the "Kids Free Dining" offer for a DVC Member. This and much more on today's show! 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 have Rebecca from Ontario back on the show with us today to share her trip to Walt Disney World with us! We hear about her experiences on the International College Program back in the day, and how this was a thread during this trip with her family! We discuss her stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort with her husband and daughter (who had never been to Walt Disney World), time in all four theme parks, a day at Typhoon Lagoon, great meals at places like Cinderella's Royal Table, Yak & Yeti, Ohana, and more! We also talk some Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney, and other stuff from days gone by! 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 is back (recording this show within hours of landing from Disneyland) to recap his 2026 Disneyland Half-Marathon trip! He will discuss traveling to LAX, staying at the Howard-Johnson Hotel & Water Playground, running the 5K, 10K & Half-Marathon as part of the Dumbo Double Dare and Coast-to-Coast Challenge! Also, hear about great food at Blue Bayou, Tiana's Palace, and more! Mike also gives his review of Paint the Night, using Lightning Lanes at Disneyland 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 and Scott today as we answer your awesome Listener Questions! Today we have a quick discussion on the new CEO that will be leading the Disney company soon before we dive into the questions for the day! Then, hear about staying at Saratoga Springs Resort, resorts with the best pools/splash pads for toddlers, some romantic resorts for a honeymoon, and first trips without the kids! 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 have Listener Krissy joining us from Madison, Wisconsin today to talk about her special Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate her little girl's 3rd birthday! We talk about staying at both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Art of Animation Resort (and why the split-stay wasn't for them), fun times in all four theme parks (even three in one day!), great meals at places like Kona Cafe, Topolino's Terrace, Woody's Roundup BBQ, and more! Plus, lots of heartwarming stories about why it's important to "take the trip" are shared 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!

Today, Mike and Scott are back with a potpourri of Disney topics to get us ready for the weekend! We took suggestions from the chat and talked about the advantages to visiting the theme parks in different seasons of the year, discussed the snacks/food items that most of the WDW resort hotels are most famous for, talked about how planning trips has changed for Scott now that Emmalee is in Ann Arbor, 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!

Join Mike and Scott today as we answer your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss thoughts on your arrival day for a big runDisney race weekend! We also talk give some suggestions for your visit to GEO-82, making the most of your first few hours on a DCL ship, recommendations for dinner at Palo, celebratory snacks after a race at Disneyland and much more! (..and yes, the pools are heated!) 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 Nashville, Tennessee to speak with Listener Chris from the DCL Cruising Dad website! Chris is an avid DCL cruise fan and expert and we discuss his Labor Day sailing on the Disney Dream out of Fort Lauderdale, with a pre-night at the Hilton Marina, Palo Brunch, sailing with extended family, and more! We also discuss why Disney Cruise Line really is the ultimate Disney vacation in so many different ways! 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 & Scott are here to start the weekend with a fun game of "Hit the Gas or Pump The Brakes?" on some current Disney topics! Should Disney go full-speed ahead on adding more capacity to 5K events moving forward, or hit those brakes? What about adding more specialty lounges to the theme parks? How about dynamic ticket pricing? Live music in the theme parks? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! 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, January 25, 2026!  Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour!  Tonight, we discussed the upcoming Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend and if runDisney should look at bringing back some international races now that Disneyland is going to go on a hiatus with their events.  We also got a great call from Listener Dennis down in Texas to discuss his upcoming cruise on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego (which Scott is sailing on the same itinerary), and learned a lot about Port Adventures, thoughts on the Wonder and more!  Listener Brooke and her daughter Cayla called in as well to share their thoughts from 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 and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! Today we talk about best locations to cheer for the Princess Half-Marathon (and ideas to make this easier on first-timers), discussions on runDisney race courses over the years, visiting Epcot and MK and picking which park to visit on either Friday or Saturday in March, where to find Tiana & 101 Dalmatians characters in the parks 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 Mike has one more solo show where he shares his thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026! He discusses an early flight down to Florida (with a celebrity onboard), staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, eating only counter-service for the entire weekend, thoughts on the races (and how everyone out there truly has a story), and the fun that was had in-between all of the miles! 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, everyone! Today, Mike, Pam & Rikki are here with another edition of the Disney Parks Stock Watch! What experiences within the Disney Theme Parks & Resorts are trending in the right direction (stock up!) and what experiences are trending down right now (stock down!)? From hotels to characters to discounts and even runDisney, we have some ideas! 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, January 18, 2026!  Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour!  Tonight, we discussed some thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026 and the tough conditions that were given to the runners, looked forward to the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend in about 10 days, talked about the original Star Wars characters coming to Disneyland in the spring, talked some Tokyo Disneyland and more!  Thanks to Listeners Michael and June for the great calls!   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 as we answer your Listener Questions today! We discuss making the most out of staying at Disney's Beach Club this 4th of July for a guest experiencing the holiday for the 1st time at Walt Disney World! Pam also gives some great advice on things to think about when it comes to luggage for all of your upcoming Disney adventures! Plus, we hear feedback from an email from 6 weeks back where a guest spend one amazing day in 3 theme parks making memories for a lifetime! We might even have some "Is This Romantic?" sprinkled in! This and much more on today's show! 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 have Listener Amber from Texas back on the show today and she brings along her cousin Taylor to join us as well! We hear all about their multi-generational trip (2 to 84 years old!), staying at the Four Seasons, dining at places like Woody's Rodeo Roundup, Teppan Edo, and the Cake Bake Shop! We also discuss their day in the Magic Kingdom using Lightning Lane Premier Pass and how it was sort of like going back in time! Also, we hear about making the most of a soggy Christmas party, and how grandma was the spark-plug of this family and passes on a lesson we could all take to heart 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!

Today, Mike, Pam & Scott are back with an email from Listener Billy where he shares 5 different "armchair Imagineering" situations for us to consider. From bringing new transportation systems, resorts, lands, restaurants, and attractions to Walt Disney World, hear what we would do and then, let us know your thoughts on how you would improve the overall WDW experience if money were no object! 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!

Join Mike, Pam, & Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! We discuss getting Jeff's Bagels delivered to your resort (hot tip!), making the most of your day at Lookout Cay, Pam's thoughts on the Adventures by Disney Experience, restaurants around Walt Disney World that are trending in the right direction right now, 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!