Grim Grinning Guys: Walt Disney World Planning (WDW)

It's been a while, but we have come back.  This week we have an RTR of our guys trip from January.  Thanks for listening!  We'll be back again next week.

We are back, foolish mortals, and in today's episode Matt revisits his cruise to Disney's' new private island paradise from this past summer. We hope this show warms you up a bit and that you and your family are preparing for a magical Christmas.

We are still here!  Welcome back!  This week we discuss the news of Muppets 3D that was announced a few weeks ago.   And we'll be back again next week with a RTR from Matt.  Thank you for sticking around.

Two shows in five days!  Happy Monday, listeners!  Today Craig and Derek recap their separate trips during fall break back in October.  Thank you all for joining us and have a great week.

Welcome back again!  We say that a lot.  This week we have the pleasure of discussing our time-honored tradition of Thanks-Disving.  We share our appreciation of things not yet changed by the invisible mouse hand.  Thank you all for listening and we hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving.

Welcome back!  Listener Todd is back with us.  This time to discuss being a DVC member.  We thank Todd for joining us these last two weeks.  Just let us know if you would like to be on the show.  Have a great week.

Hello, mortals!  This week we are joined by listener Todd and he shares some highlights from his family trip back in July.  Thanks for listening and have a great week.

It's been a few weeks, but we are BACK! And today, as you can imagine, we're venting our frustra--breaking down the latest announcements from D23. What did we like? What did we hate? Do we think there's any hope for the future of WDW? Find out in today's "Pardon the Interruption"-themed episode. Thanks for listening, and come back next week for an all-new episode! (We promise!!)

As promised, this week GGG tackle the restrooms at WDW.  Some might say we are experts on this subject.  Which is your favorite restroom?  Thanks for listening and have a great week.

This week Douglas the Litigant returns as GGG attempts to convince him to try a Universal vacation.  The prestige of this adjudication has, perhaps, never been more evident as an abundance of caution was thrown out the window during this pre-trial motion.  Have a great week and tip your bailiff and paralegal. 

Welcome!  This week we welcome to back to the graveyard GGG's favorite litigator, Douglas.  His family recently visited WDW and he shares some of the high points of their trip.  Thanks for listening and have a great week.

A few weeks ago, Craig, Matt, and several others traveled to the West Coast of the United States, and one of their days was spent at Disneyland Park. In today's episode Craig shares some of his favorites, some of his less-than favorites, and walks us through his magical experience returning to Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. We hope you find today's show extra magical!

It's time for another "Recent-Trip-Rundown," as Derek shares with us some of the ups and downs of his recent trip to Universal Orlando. What rides did they experience over and over? Which food impressed (and disappointed) him? Would he recommend a trip to UO? Listen in to find out! Thanks for supporting our show! Don't forget to invite your friends to listen, and hurry ba-aaack!

Here we are again!  A listener request this week as we discuss the two time GGG WDW ride champion - Splash Mountain.  Splash may be gone, but it will never be forgotten.  No bashing, just discussion and memories.  Have a great week and let us know some of your memories from Splash.

Hello, all.  This week we share where we go to know/learn of the happenings of WDW.  This is a listener question from Bill.  Thanks to Bill for sending the questions for the last two shows.  If you have a show idea we would love to hear from you.  Send us an email, grimgrinningguys@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook or X.  Thanks for listening and have a great week. 

Today we're going to a different world, and we hope you'll enjoy our quick trip to Santa Claus, Indiana.  That's right foolish mortals, today's show revolves around Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.  It's a "hidden gem" that features amazing roller coasters, a phenomenal waterpark, and much more. We hope you find it entertaining!

We made it! Episode 250(ish) is here and we couldn't think of a better way to spend it than with some of you, our listeners.  We reminisce on past episodes, a few Disney questions and some of the Grim Grinning Kids pop in.  Thanks to Lauren, Bill, Brad, Chris, Justin, Brian and Louie for visiting with us and for making this such a special episode. We appreciate all of our listeners and thank you for putting up with our foolishness. If you ever want to be on the show, just reach out to us through Facebook, X, or email us at grimgrinningguys@gmail.com.  Thanks for listening and have a great week.

Disney Parks Password is back this week!  Craig vs. Derek.  Mono e mono.  May the most accuratish jumble of words win! Thanks for listening and have a great week.

Hey-hey-hey, foolish mortals! In today's episode the mail bag gets emptied right on our doorstep with some good-and some strange-questions that we have fun trying to answer. Listen up for this laughter-filled episode, and be sure to stick around to the very end for a little "blooper." Hurry back to hear more next week!

We're still here.  In this short episode we discuss things we like, love and loathe about one of the best lands in all of the theme park world.  Thanks for listening and have a great week.

What a doozy we have for you dandies today!  We conclude the battle for the GGG "Best Ride Between the Behemoths of central Florida".  Trademark pending.  Tears were shed.  Emotional damage was endured.  Lifelong friendships tested to the core.  We hope you do not have to go through what we went through to make this decision.  Enjoy this upsetting episode.  Like the Rock says, "It doesn't matter what the GGG thinks!"  Have a great week.

We are back!  This week we begin with our first part of the battle royale of all battle royale's.  The battle for best ride between the two giants of central Florida.  WDW vs Universal in an epic battle royale.  We had some fun with this one and we hope you do as well.  Have a great week.

Welcome back, listeners! Today we travel back down the road to Universal Studios Florida to rank their rides. Was it controversial? You'll have to listen to find out! AND, we give you a sneak-peek into our next month of programming. We thinks it's something royale you won't want to miss.

Hello all!  This week we hit the highlights from our guys trip with some special guests.  Fun was had and memories were made on this trip.  We hope you enjoy this recap.  Thanks for listening!

Happy President's Day to all, and happy birthday to Craig! In today's special holiday episode, we each share how we would spend our birthday if we could spend it anyway we wanted to at Walt Disney World. How much food will Matt eat? How long will Derek nap? Will Craig have more than a dozen cream cheese pretzels? You'll have to listen to find out in this fun and laughter-filled episode!

Just in time for half-time of the big game.  We talk about some of our favorite soups and snacks with GGG super fan Cooper.  Thank for joining us Cooper.  Everyone have a great week.

Hey there, friends! Thanks for joining us today as we go back to Disneyland in California. In today's show Matt shares some thoughts on the good and bad of runDisney's return to the West Coast, and we also have a thorough discussion about why you need to sample dozens of food items when you visit Disneyland. As always, we appreciate all of our listeners for their support of our show. Tell your friends, neighbors, and everyone you know to give us a listen!

We're headed to the West Coast for today's episode, foolish mortals! Join us as Matt shares his thoughts of his recent trip to the original Walt Disney creation, Disneyland! In this episode he shares why he thinks you should visit DL and will actually enjoy it more than a trip to WDW in Florida. Let us know if you agree or disagree with his takes, and as always, hurry ba-aaack!

You're still here?  Great!  We are back at Universal this week.  This time giving CityWalk a dose of GGG LLL.   Thanks for listening and have a great week.

Welcome!  This week Chris is back to help us rank the rides of IOA.  Who will be upset first?  Who will mispronounce your child's favorite dinosaur?  Listen in and you'll see. Thank you for listening and a big thank you to Chris for staying around for another week.  Have a great week.

Welcome back, foolish mortals! Today we welcome our good friend, Chris Futrell, back into the graveyard to catch up his latest travels and travel planning. A longtime supporter of the show, Chris talks with us about holiday parties at WDW, the advantages of staying at lesser-known hotels, and much more. We hope you enjoy "visiting" with Chris as much as we did!

Welcome to our short Christmas reflections episode.  Thank you for listening and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

**Warning the first few minutes of this episode may scare the littles.**  We were just really excited to have another battle royale.  This week we are rejuvenated by a classic segment.  This battle royale pits quick service restaurants from all parks.  Many travesties have occurred on GGG in the past, but possibly none more egregious as this one.  Thanks to Dad Lightyear for joining us again this week.  Share your favorite qs dining with us.  Have a great week!

Hello again, happy haunts! Today we welcome our good friend, Dad Lightyear (Brian) back into the graveyard to discuss his family trip to WDW this past summer. Listen in as he shares with us some great tips, his time staying at Caribbean Beach Resort, and how his family maximized their park experience while also taking plenty of time to slow down and relax.  Thanks for listening, and hurry ba-aack!

Join us for a long-overdue episode, as we share with you some helpful info as you plan your next trip to WDW!

Welcome back!  This week we get the deets from Craig on his Thanksgiving week trip.  It was a quick but eventful trip.  Have a great week!

Welcome back listeners.  This week we return with our time honored Thanksgiving tradition, Thanksdisving.  We share some things we are thankful for and what will be receiving our most prestigious award.  We hope you are enjoying your turkey day and thanks for listening.

One of our most controversial (?) segments is back, as we head to the year 2050 to talk to our future selves! What is still around at WDW? Is Genie+ still a thing? Have they added a fifth gate? Join the conversation as we discuss all of this and more in one of our "wackier" episodes! This one's for you, Dad Lightyear.

Hey there, happy haunts! Due to the stomach bug impeding on the GGG recording schedule, we don't have a new episode for you this week (we'll be back to our "regularly scheduled programming" next week), we are reposting one of our listeners' all-time favorites, Episode #152: Making the Case with Douglas T. Bates IV! We think you'll laugh and have fun listening to us get roasted...again. See you next week!

Welcome Mortals!  This week we discuss some of the changes coming to WDW that could affect your travel plans.  As always, thanks for listening and have a great week.

Welcome aboard, foolish mortals!  In today's episode we head out to sea to discuss the Disney Cruise Line for the very first time. Matt shares some of his recent experiences with DCL as he shares why it's his new favorite way to experience Disney! Listen in as we discuss dining (of course), entertainment, Castaway Cay, the kids clubs and more. AND, for the first time in show history, one of our children join us to share their thoughts, as well! It's certainly a MILESTONE episode that you don't want to miss!

It's time for another RTR from our guys trip back in February.  Perhaps our manliestly episode ever, but then again perhaps not.  Have a great week!

Hello, listeners.  Today we have friend of the show, Clay, on to give us an RTR of his family trip back in May.  If you have an interest in joining the GGG for an RTR or send a show idea send us an email at grimgrinningguys@gmail.com or reach out to us on X or Facebook.  Have a great week!

Ready for some good advice that can save you time??? Give this episode a listen as we try to help you maximize your days at WDW with some Lightning Lane tips!

Hello again, foolish mortals!  Today we travel to a different part of Orlando and Craig and Matt take the listener through a virtual tour of Universal Orlando (which they visited in May of 2023).  What were their favorite rides?  Are there aspect of Universal that are actaully better than WDW?  Should YOU visit Universal?  Find out in this week's episode.  You might even find some helpful information along the way! If you're looking for help planning your next Universal or Disney vacation, contact Matt at matthew@sharethemagictravel.com.

Welcome back!  This week we talk about this, that and those, where we discuss past changes and places we would like to stay on property.  Thanks for listening and let us know your answers to our discussion.  Have a great week!

And once again, we're back!  It's like we never left, right?  THANK YOU so much for continuing to follow along and stick with us all this time! Today we return to one of our favorite segments, Like-Love-Loathe!  What did we like coming out of this past weekend's Destination D23 event?  What did we fall in love with?  And what did we absolutely loathe?  You know we have plenty of opinions, and we're ready to share them with YOU!   If I (Matt) can help you plan a trip, contact me at matthew@sharethemagictravel.com and feel free to ask me anything!

Back again! This time we have a trip rundown from Derek. Thanks for listening.  Have a merry Christmas!

It's been a good long while, but Triple G has returned from an extended hiatus!  We hope you enjoy today's episode as we ramble through our thoughts about upcoming trips, recent changes at WDW, and more.  Thanks for sticking with us all this time!

Howdy, foolish mortals! Welcome back to the graveyard as today we visit a new park on the show...Dollywood! Travel with us back down to Pigeon Forge, TN, for a rootin' tootin' good time! Pardon the country accents as we get into the spirit of things, and of course be prepared for controversy. Do you agree with our rankings? If not let us know! Thanks for always listening, and enjoy the show!

This episode we look at Universal Studios Orlando.  As the planning a trip to USO begins, we are talking about it! We dive into the benefits of staying at a premier resort and some other details as in the planning phase.  Thanks for listening.