Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

Mike, Scott and Rikki are back to start your weekend with some fun talk to get you thinking about "retail therapy" as the "Black Friday" special start to hit! Today we head to Disney Springs to discuss some of the overlooked locations and experiences that you might seek out on your next visit! From poutine to vegetarian dining to influencer-themed shopping to teas and specialty cakes, we give some fun ideas for your next visit! 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, November 16, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  During this hour, Mike & Scott discussed a new Christmas commercial that shares the story of a little girl's "Doodle" come-to-life that Mike is really enjoying!  We also talk about a new story coming to the CO-OP at Disney Springs that is aimed at influencers and social media folks where you can immediately unbox and stream your purchases!  We get great calls also discussing Victoria & Albert's, various lounges around Walt Disney World, 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, Rikki and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question from a listener who is sailing Disney Cruise Line for just the second time next Thanksgiving and asks if she can let her kids have a bit of freedom on the ship during their 7-night sailing. Hear our thoughts and suggestions. Also, we discuss if Coral Reef's days are numbered now that it is discontinuing lunch service. We also talk about the new store, aimed at vloggers and influencers coming to the Co-Op at Disney Springs, 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 head to New York today to speak with Listener Jessica about three trips she took to Walt Disney World with her family this past summer! We hear about why the Disney "bug" bit her so hard and why it is so special to not only her, but her entire family! We spend a good part of the show on her trip to Disney's Boardwalk Inn this past August, discussing the nightlife on the Boardwalk, joys of night swimming, slowing down and enjoying the "small moments", and unexpected adventures with the grandparents! We also discuss a quick trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and a fun birthday trip to the Riviera 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!

Mike, Scott and Rikki are here today to have a fun discussion about attractions around Walt Disney World! Mike heard a topic discussed on sports-talk radio about how running backs are always "supporting players" and not "main actors" and got to thinking about what attractions around Walt Disney World are the "best" of the supporting attractions within their lands, without being eTicket or headliner experiences. Hear what we come up with and let us know if you agree or disagree! 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, November 9, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  Scott gave an update on his upcoming cruise and a tough decision on if he should change his plans due to the current situation with the cutbacks of flights due to the government shutdown and the impact it could have on getting to his cruise on time.  We also get some great calls celebrating a fun birthday, discussing the Disney Cruise Line ships for adults, and talking about an upcoming Disney Institute experience! 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 some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we discuss some of the best character dining options if you are on the Disney Dining Plan, give Beak & Barrel recommendations for Listener Thomas who is at the Magic Kingdom right now, talk about an adult's only cruise on the Disney Dream, discuss a first-time trip to Disneyland for the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend in January 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 excited to head to North Carolina to speak with Listener Amanda about her second attempt at the Parkology Challenge - riding every "moving" attraction at Walt Disney World in one day! Hear about this experience with her daughter and her two friends (all Disney experts), the pre-planning, the on-the-fly decisions, weather and more! We also discuss Amanda's first runDisney experience with the Dopey Challenge in 2022 and what she is looking forward to here in January! 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 look at their tendencies when it comes to how they travel to Walt Disney World! From when and how they pack, to how they handle the technology they bring, we have discussions as to how things change over the years! We also talk about dining and which meals tend to be table-service vs. counter-service, old-favorites vs. newer locations, what we like to do at the end of the day, 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, November 2, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  Scott gave us a brief recap of his Wine & Dine Half-Marathon trip from last weekend to start the show, including thought on the Half-Marathon course, Sangria University and more!  We had some fun calls about spring break trips at Walt Disney World, Christmas at Walt Disney World (and on Disney Cruise Line), a fun discussion on GEO-82 vs. Beak & Barrel 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!

Join Mike and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we hear about Scott ordering a Christmas Tree for his stateroom for an upcoming Disney Fantasy sailing (and why you might want to as well!), discuss gear we bring (or don't bring) for runDisney races, hear from Listener Ashley about her wild experience at the 10/30 MNSSHP and staying up all-night before flying home, picking a 5 or 7-night cruise, 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!

Join Mike and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss thoughts on the current state of entertainment around Disney's Boardwalk as we answer a question about how best to get home to French Quarter from a late-night at Atlantic Dance Hall! We also get a great question about spectating for the Walt Disney World Marathon and using the runDisney buses, (plus best signs we have seen on the course!), talk about tips for 4th of July and staying at Disney's Yacht Club Resort 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!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Today, we have a bit of fun and just open up the phone lines to take your calls about favorite memories from Halloween from when we were kids! We hear from coast-to-coast about what it was like trick-or-treating, costumes that we wore in our childhood, favorite candies, lack of parental supervision, charitable drive, and much more! Mike even shares stories of casket rides at his roller rink! 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, October 26, 2025!  Mike was flying solo on today's show as Scott was wrapping up the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon activities down at Walt Disney World during this podcast!  We discuss the events of the weekend at Walt Disney World, thoughts on the new, huge pool and lazy river coming to Lakeside Lodge at Fort Wilderness, Mike getting to sail the Disney Destiny, but with only 42 days until the sailing, being a bit stress out and more!  We get amazing calls from Listeners June, Jessica, and Billy that make this show outstanding!  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 answer your listener questions! Today we discuss character meals around Walt Disney World where you can find holiday outfits on the guests of honor! Then, we talk about some great options for lounges for a "Girls' Trip" to Walt Disney World this week! We also get a family headed to Walt Disney World from Northern California in June who is worried about the heat, so we give some tips there! Carl from Tennessee has so many great ideas for future attractions, but let me just say, "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride > Crush'n Gusher! 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 New Jersey today to speak with Listener Joe about his first Disney Cruise to Alaska from this past June on today's show! Hear about how this adventure came about for his wife and two kids. We discuss his stateroom, thoughts on the main dining rooms, port adventures, "smaller" events around the ship (like the Diaper Dash!), and much, 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 back taking our show topic from our listeners headed out to Disneyland here soon! We discuss how to spend 3 hours in each Disneyland and Disney California Adventure when it comes to top attractions, both table-service and quick-service dining and snacks not to miss! How do you think we did? 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, October 19, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  The callers were on-file tonight as we heard about a great trip from Charles from Louisiana who stayed at the Riviera, attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, had some great meals, and more!  Justin also called in to share his tips on staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, talked about great dining and drinks at The Boathouse, Jock Lindsay's, and more!  Listener Shelly from Rhode Island also called in to ask about her very first runDisney experience, which will happen this weekend at the Wine & Dine 5K!  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 your listener questions! Today we discuss the update coming to Soarin' to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States next summer! Who could have seen that coming? We also talk through a good time to visit Walt Disney World in February to avoid crowds but not miss too much school. We have a question about navigating Epcot in November to try to miss as many crowds as possible, 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 up to Wisconsin to speak with Listener Patrick about his trip with extended family to Disney's Boardwalk Villas, where he traveled with his wife and 8-month old baby during the vacation! We hear about this new way to see the theme parks was something they both enjoyed! We talk about fun experience both in and out of all four theme parks, great meals at places like O'hana, Coral Reef, Cake Bake Shop, and even hear about a Father's Day surprise! 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 have a fun theme-park discussion where they talk about getting rid of the most "underperforming" experience in each land or entire theme park to improve the guest experience in the future. Which would you pick for Tomorrowland, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Fantasyland, World Showcase, 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, October 12, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  We had some great callers including Justin LIVE from the Outer Rim at Disney's Contemporary Resort where he was in the middle of a monorail bar crawl!  He gave us a quick update on his trip, including thoughts on his experiences at Beak & Barrel!  Eean called in from Pittsburgh to tell us about a great new dining option in France as well as make a wager with Mike on a big football game this Saturday night!  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 your listener questions! Today we discuss a multi-generational trip and how to make the most of staying together and also having some time in smaller groups. We also have a discussion how a dessert party might be a fun "splurge" for this special trip! We discuss options (or lack of) for a Super Bowl viewing at Epcot, doing Black Friday and Thanksgiving around Walt Disney World, tips for visiting Disneyland and Aulani for the first-time, 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 so excited to have Listener Ashley from Arizona back on the show today to share her trip down to Disney's Art of Animation Resort from just last month with us today! Hear how she put together this 11-person trip that was 2 years in the making! We talk about similarities and differences between Disneyland and Walt Disney World, why a Lion King Family Suite was perfect for their trip, some great tips to think about before leaving home to make the trip easier up arrival, so many heart-warming character interactions during the trip and more! We also hear about great meals at places like Maya Grill, Storybook Dining at Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge, Sanaa, Roundup Rodeo, GEO-82, and more! So much fun packed into this one-hour 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, Scott and Rikki are having some fun looking at what we think Disney is doing well right now when it comes to the theme parks and what they need to work on as well! Where would we buy stock and where would we sell, sell, sell! From attractions to parties to C-Suite "speak", to marketing campaigns, we have some fun discussions 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 and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss Disney's Animal Kingdom a bit, with talk about the new Indiana Jones ride and if the new additions could mean more nighttime hours in the future! We also give some great 1-credit meals on the Disney Dining Plan, especially for those with kids who are getting that Dining Plan FREE in 2026! We also have a fun discussion on a split stay between Port Orleans Riverside and Boulder Ridge during the holidays, as well as a dilemma between staying at Gran Destino Tower over Animal Kingdom Lodge even if Coronado is a bit more expensive! 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 head up to Michigan to speak with Listener Sarah about her recent cruise on the Disney Fantasy to Norway, one of the more unique itineraries offered by Disney Cruise Line! We hear about why she picked this particular sailing, previous experiences with other cruise lines, the amazing ports she visited, thoughts on the Fantasy vs. the Wish, 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 it's another Mike & Rikki show as Rikki discusses her trip down to Walt Disney World last weekend! We hear a great review of her experience at Beak & Barrel, a great dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse, a busy night at Ecpto during the Food & Wine Festival, and tips on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal! 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, September 28, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  We had some fun with a game during the hour called "Where in the World?" Basically, we put some situations to the chat and our callers like, "Where in the World (WDW) would you host a Happy Hour?  Have a Birthday Party?  Go to get away from everyone? Etc?  What did our listeners have to say?  Also, what experience that you got to have before but is now gone would you go back to have just one more 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!

Join Mike and Rikki today as we answer your listener questions! We discuss updated to Fort Wilderness, including a new pool coming "in the future!", thoughts on things to do in and around Disney's Aulani Resort, how to tackle Disneyland at Rope Drop for a first-time visitor, some ADR questions and advice on which experiences might be better than others for certain groups, 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!

How about yet another show where we have an anniversary being celebrated? We are joined today by Listener Michelle from Baltimore, Maryland to discuss her trip to Walt Disney World earlier this month! We hear about her split-stay at both the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort and staying Club-Level (for the first time!) at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! We also talk about her son Dash's first haircut at the Harmony Barber shop, his first roller coaster ride on the Barnstormer, great character interactions during "Cool Kid Summer", and much more! Dining at Cake Bake Shop, Hoop Dee Doo, and Boathouse are also discussed, so grab a snack! 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 keeping the series rolling that we started a couple of weeks ago with the best snacks to try on your next Walt Disney World trip! Today, we hit Disney's Hollywood Studios & Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks! From savory to sweet, we get ice cream from a dinosaur and churros that aren't sweet and much more! Plus, we have a great conversation about Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at the top of the show and where you will find your best/worst values this year! 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, September 21, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  We discussed the narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional at Epcot, got more great suggestions for snacks around Epcot for your next trip, and had a thoughtful discussion on missing perks from the past decade, and which ONE you would bring back if it meant eliminating the rest forever!  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today's questions include where to go on "Marathon Sunday" between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot for a first-timer who doesn't have a Park Hopper and wants to enjoy the theme parks. Hear our thoughts on that! Also, we talk about best options for table-service, quick-service, and character dining at Disneyland and discuss some of the Candlelight Processional narrators this year 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!

The anniversaries continue on this Monday's show as we are joined by Listener Liz from Rhode Island to talk about her 1st Disney Cruise just two weeks ago on the Disney Wish, sailing Concierge, to celebrate her 25th Wedding anniversary! We talk about her transfers from Walt Disney World, first impressions of the ship, experiences in the concierge lounge, dining experiences - including Palo Brunch, entertainment, 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 continuing the series we started last Friday about finding the best snacks in the theme parks - right now! From Germany to Italy to France to Connections Cafe to Sunshine Seasons and more, where are some "hidden gems" found at Epcot that you can find year-round? We are talking sweet, savory, and even some with a bit of a "kick" to them! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 14, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  We have a great discussion tonight on the quality of quick-serving dining and snacks around the Magic Kingdom (and monorail resorts), planning trips with large groups where you are the "point person", taking "long" cruises, brunches around Walt Disney World, 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 and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we have a discussion on what a Placeholder booking is with Disney Cruise Line and how this is a great way (and without risk!) to save on your next Disney Cruise! We also give some advice for a 1st-time runner headed to Wine & Dine race weekend in just about a month! We also give lots of advice on where to find awesome pancakes around Walt Disney World property 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 very excited to have Listener Greg joining us from Knoxville, Tennessee to share his trip down to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with us! We hear how this trip was originally going to be an anniversary getaway for just he and his wife to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, but things changed! We discuss great meals at places like Chef Mickey's, Akershus, 1900 Park Fare, and much more! Hear some great stories about epic rides on Expedition Everest, Tower of Terror, heated bus excursions and life-saving Minnie Vans 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!

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back with a show suggested by Listener Jen from Maryland! We go around the Magic Kingdom, land-by-land and give our best option for quick-service dining and best snack for that land. From Main Street, USA to Frontierland to Tomorrowland and more, did you favorites make our list? We also talk about where we find problems and "sleeper" hits around the Magic Kingdom! 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, September 7, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  Tonight was another great show because of our callers!  We start by hearing a few highlights from Scott's 3-night Disney Dream cruise out of Fort Lauderdale over the Labor Day Weekend, where he had an extended aft-facing verandah!  We got into a conversation over if a 3-night cruise "scratches that itch" for a sailing or if it just goes too quickly.   We had some great calls as well discussing upcoming sailings, including a Halloween on the High Seas cruise, paired with a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, a call about ground transportation to a cruise, and some fun Disneyland discussion as well!  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we discuss a Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World for the Wine & Dine Races and talk about some things to do after the runs to celebrate! We also talk about making ADRs with a split-stay, give some thoughts on what a "1st Empty Nest" escape to Walt Disney World can be like after the kids head off to college, and have a long discussion on cookies around Walt Disney World! This and 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 Brad from Atlanta joining us today to talk about his trip down to Walt Disney World over the 4th of July Weekend! We start with a discussion of his running background and his experience at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend last year! Then, we hear about this very last-minute trip, staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort, driving from Atlanta, using the 3-park pass (non-Magic Kingdom), eating at Kona Cafe, Teppan Edo, enjoying the fireworks each night, 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 to discuss the announcements from last weekend's Destination: D23 event at Walt Disney World that pertained to the Walt Disney World theme parks! We discuss the changes coming to the Carousel of Progress, including the addition of a Walt Disney audio-animatronic! We also talk about a "new" color palette coming to Cinderella Castle, Nine Inch Nails and red lights coming to Tron, and your last chance to "catch that Dino" over at the Animal Kingdom! 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, August 31, 2025!  Mike was in the Studio solo this time as Scott was out at sea on the Disney Dream this weekend!  No worries!  We had some great conversations with the callers and chat!   We discussed the D23 announcements from Walt Disney World over the weekend, including a Walt Disney audio-animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress, an overlay coming to Tron with a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, a new color scheme coming to Cinderella Castle and more!  Plus, we talked with Dennis about his thoughts on the Disney Destiny and how this ship could take themed-experiences to the next level!  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we discuss locations around Walt Disney World for toddlers to burn off that extra energy during the trip, some great dining options outside the theme parks for lunch and dinner during the holidays, when to book those holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line sailings, celebrating 25 years at Walt Disney World with a special dinner at California Grill during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, 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 so excited to have our friend Ally from Pennsylvania (and The Clubhouse) join us to share her trip from just a couple of weeks ago! This was a special trip because she got engaged while staying at Disney's Riviera Resort! We talk about the planning of the trip, how Jacob popped the question, some great dining at places like the Edison, the Cake Bake Shop, and Cinderella's Royal Table, times in all four theme parks, building droids at Hollywood Studios 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 Scott are here to get that Labor Day Weekend started with some fun Disney talk! We are continuing the discussion we had last Friday about finding comparisons to chain restaurants around Walt Disney World! However, we wanted to get Pam's thoughts on this topic and today, we added hotels and retail locations into the mix! Where would your Walt Disney World equivalent for Baskin-Robbins be? Chi-Chi's? Wal-Mart? Cracker Barrel? Hear these and many 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, August 24, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  Tonight was another great show because of our callers!  We start the show talking about Scott's upcoming cruise on the Disney Dream this week and all of the things he has planned!  Then, we get some great calls from Mohawk in Scotland (from the Clubhouse) talking about his amazing slate of ADRs and experiences for his upcoming trip, a fun call from Mark in Maryland discussing his 11-night stay this Thanksgiving, and then Shawn calls in from Cleveland to talk about airport choices when headed to Disneyland!  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Scott, and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we discuss best strategies on getting to Animal Kingdom for rope drop from Saratoga Springs and what to do for your first few experiences once inside the park! We also talk a listener through a decision about going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (or not) before an early morning flight home the next day (and the logistics involved), and also have a lengthy discussion on why attractions like Spaceship Earth are really important! 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 so lucky to have the dynamic mother/daughter duo of Leah and Audra joining us today from northeast Ohio to talk about their Walt Disney World trip from this past February! We start by hearing about a very interesting background for both of them as to why this trip was so special. We talk about their first on-property stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, staying in Alligator Bayou, using the Quick-Service Dining Plan, having Lightning Lane Premier Pass for the Magic Kingdom on Valentine's Day, 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!