Podcasts about animal kingdom park

Mike and Rikki are here today sharing some updates from down at Walt Disney World including the re-opening information on Test Track 3.0 on July 22, 2025! We also discuss the Boneyard playground area closing at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park on September 1, 2025, but all is not lost, as we should get a new playground in the Tropical Americas section in the future! Rikki also shares her thoughts on the H20 Glow Nights experience at Typhoon Lagoon a few weeks back, as well as some meals at Garden Grill and Liberty Tree Tavern! Mike also talks about a fun fireworks dessert party experience 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!

So, you're going on a Disney vacation and you want to plan the perfect family look without looking like you're all heading to the office team-building retreat. Coordinated Disney Family Outfits That Don't Scream "Tacky Tourist"Matching outfits can be Disney adorable, but let's be honest: there's a fine line between coordinated and cringe. So how do you keep the magic alive and look like you belong on a curated Instagram feed? Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can nail the “together but tasteful” Disney matching outfits look.The Problem with the Common Matching Disney T-ShirtsYou've probably seen them. The bright-colored shirts with giant Mickey heads or hands and bold “SMITH FAMILY VACATION 2025” in faux Disney font splashed across the chest. Functional? Sure. Fashionable? Not exactly.Here's the thing:Yes, they stand out—but not in a chic way.Everyone's wearing them, so they're not as “special” as you thought or hoped.They can be a little... much… in photos you'll keep forever.For those memories that will last a lifetime, you deserve something more – something that feels magical and modern, not mass-produced.Swap the Matchy-Matchy Disney Look for a More Cohesive Color StoryInstead of going full-matching or obvious Disney twinsies, try thinking like a stylist: pull together a coordinated color palette. Choose a few shades that vibe well together—say, dusty blues, natural, warm tones and similar—and mix and match across the family.What it looks like:Mom in a light-toned 1923 Main Street hoodie and cropped jeansDad in a slate-colored subtle Disney graphic tee and canvas shortsKids in muted Mickey-inspired graphics and solid-colored shorts or joggersNow everyone looks like they belong together, without looking like they had to dress like staff in a fast-food restaurant.Grown-Up Disney: Subtle Nods for Stylish AdultsDisney adults can take comfort in the fact that you can rep your love for Disney without going full Goofy. The key? Subtle touches that nod to the magic.This is where 1923 Main Street subtle Disney inspired travel-themed unique t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies really shine. Think tasteful typography, vintage aesthetics and clever nods to your favorite Disney themes—without screaming Disney (meaning you can wear these anywhere and not look like you're screaming Disney all the time).Ideas for low-key Disney Parks style:Graphic tees with subtle inspirations from Disney-related themesHoodies featuring retro-style travel graphics that only true Disney fans will recognizeNeutral tones with classic silhouettes and hidden Disney hints or Easter EggsIt's Disney inspired, but decidedly not Disney, all at the same time. This is fashionable subtle and elegant Disney style and it's one of our specialties at 1923 Main Street. In fact, it's why 1923 Main Street is known as the creator of original elegant subtle Disney style.Disney Travel Outfit Chemistry 101: Mixing 1923 Main Street for the Whole FamilyThe 1923 Main Street subtle Disney apparel is pure magic for family styling. Our Disney inspired graphic t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies feature the legacy, the minimalism and the travel-lovers' charm that works for almost every age. While we don't have specific kid-size outfits, we do offer most apparel in small and often extra small sizes, which will fit many younger ones nicely. As a bonus, purchasing these sizes instead of kids' sizes means their clothes will be able to grow with them for at least a little while, giving you more value for your purchase. Sizing Tip: Be sure to pay close attention to our lay-flat size guides to get the perfect fit for everyone in your group, including your younger ones with small and extra small sizes.Try these Disney travel style combos:Adults:Option 1: Olive green 1923 Main Street hoodie or sweatshirt + denim + white sneakersOption 2: Black “Resort Collection” hoodie + shorts + comfy walking shoesKids:Option 1: Heather gray 1923 Main Street subtle Disney tee + joggers + Mickey bucket hatOption 2: Soft lilac Castle Crew shirt + biker shorts + character sneakersEveryone looks like they belong in the same group—but in a laid-back, effortlessly cool way.Picture-Perfect Disney Vacation Outfit IdeasLet's not forget the real MVP here: your camera roll. Your subtle Disney travel outfits should shine in your Disney photos. Here are some pro-worthy photo-friendly outfit themes to get you started:Pastel ParadeEach family member wears a different pastel tone. It's soft, dreamy and works so well in front of any princess castle.Monochrome and MickeyThink all-black ensembles with a tiny pop of Disney. It's an elevated looks that's not only trendy and timeless, but also amazingly photogenic.Earthy AdventureCombine taupe, moss, dark chocolate and natural/beige with natural fabrics and comfy sneakers. The perfect style for Animal Kingdom Park vibes or any wilderness adventure.Retro RewindThrow on 1923 Main Street vintage tees with vintage denim, bandanas and a touch of sepia-toned attitude and you're ready to go in any park on any day (But our fave for this one is definitely Hollywood Studios).Wrap-Up: You Can Match Outfits on a Disney Vacation Without Losing the MagicMatching shirts and outfits at Walt Disney World, Disneyland or any Disney destination doesn't have to mean blending in with every other family in the park. With a few smart choices—coordinated colors, subtle Disney nods and stylish pieces from 1923 Main Street, of course—you can look cool, feel comfy and still show off your awesome Disney spirit.Because, let's be real: the best memories are the ones where you feel like yourself—and don't look like every other guest in the park.Shop at 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Travel Style Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com.Shop unique and original travel inspired and subtle Disney travel clothing, including t-shirts, sweatshirt, hoodies, dresses, swimwear and more at 1923 Main Street.Follow along on X, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Send us a textWelcome, welcome back, foolish mortals! In this oldie but goodie episode, I talk about my perfect day in Animal Kingdom. This is the second episode in a series: My Perfect Day in ... [fill in the park]. Animal Kingdom is my second favorite park in Walt Disney World. So this episode will be filled with what I would do, see, and eat on my perfect day in that park. It also has a sense of nostalgia since some things may have closed or might be closing due to revamping in Animal Kingdom.Enjoy this great oldie but goodie episode.Sit back, relax, listen to this episode ... and I'll see you real soon.Support the showFollow along with me on social media:- Facebook (@disneylifehappywifepodcast)- Instagram (@disneylifehappywifepodcast)Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns? Do you have a topic to recommend? Is there something Disney-related that you want to talk about? DM me on social media OR email me at dlhwpodcast@gmail.com.Would you like to contribute to my podcast financially? This could go to better equipment or even towards the next Disney trip. Check out my new page on Patreon.

Join Mike, Scott & Rikki today as we answer your Listener Questions! Today we have a discussion about Zootopia replacing "It's Tough To Be a Bug" at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and we discuss our memories of DinoLand, USA! We also get a question about the best chicken and "mocktails" on Walt Disney World property! We also have a fun discussion per a question about the arrival process for your first Disney Cruise and what to expect upon arrival at Port Canaveral! This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Part of the fun of a Walt Disney World vacation is planning and packing outfits to wear to the parks. Each Disney World park has its own unique identity, vibe and theme, so it can be fun to match your outfits to each park's personality. If you're looking for ideas or inspiration for what to pack and wear to each of the four parks at Walt Disney World, you've come to the right place. What Style to Wear in Each Disney World Theme Park Magic Kingdom – Vibe: Vintage and Original Disney Style As the original Walt Disney World theme park, Magic Kingdom is full of vintage Disney style. When you think of classic Disney, this is the park that most reflects that, which makes it easy to plan an outfit for Disney's Magic Kingdom Park. Casual Disney or Disney-inspired graphics t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, dresses and more are all ideal for Magic Kingdom. Whether it's classic Disney characters or villains, this is the park to rock that style with confidence. The same goes for accessories. Whether it's Minnie themed sunglasses or headbands, or a Mickey hat or ears, your classic Disney apparel has a home in Magic Kingdom Park.EPCOT – Vibe: The Most Fashion-Forward Disney Park If Walt Disney World had a park for fashionistas, that would be EPCOT. This is the park where you can feel free to dress up a little in your favorite designer or Disney-inspired sundress, button shirt, tops, skirts and more. With its abundance of themed festivals throughout the year and the “upscale” (in Disney terms) nature of World Showcase, EPCOT naturally lends itself to being the most fashion forward of all Disney World parks. Here is where you can break out your trendy casual outfits for a walk through world showcase. Sipping a glass of wine, beer or a mocktail lends itself to your Disney resort wear at EPCOT. Plus, you can also feel at home sporting your cultural colors here, particularly during festivals like Food and Wine or Flower and Garden (the latter of which is the perfect time to wear your new floral spring apparel). Accessorizing for EPCOT can mean designer sunglasses, fancy sunhats or your favorite cross-body bag or tote.  Animal Kingdom – Vibe: Go Wild and Get Your Prints On Disney's Animal Kingdom Park is the obvious place for your favorite prints. Whether they're Disney-themed or not, prints and abstract or wildlife styles are all right at home here. Earth tones are a good choice, but don't be shy about adding a splash of color, as that's what you'll see throughout the park at the various marketplaces. If you're looking for a Disney-inspired outfit idea, safari wear is a great choice. Not only will you find Mickey, Minnie, Donald and more in their safari attire, but the park's ambiance lends itself to safari hats, khakis, camo, cargo shorts, safari shirts and more. From a pure Disney point of view, Lion King characters are a great choice, as are pretty much any animal themed Disney inspirations, including Zootopia, Nemo and others. Accessories that work well here follow a similar trend, with safari or animal print ears, bags, phone cases and more being right at home at Animal Kingdom. Hollywood Studios – Vibe: Classic Elegant Disney Mashup with Contemporary Disney IP Disney's Hollywood Studios is the park that offers the widest range of flexibility when it comes to styling your outfit for the day. That's largely because this park has always had a bit of an identity problem (ever since Michael Eisner hastily threw it together to beat Universal Orlando's opening). This is the everything bagel of Disney Parks, where it was all just thrown together in a hurry, but somehow tastes okay. At Hollywood Studios you can be right at home in anything from elegant retro Disney style, to futuristic Star Wars attire or even playful themes from Toy Story, the Muppets and modern Mickey animation. Whichever way you choose to go, use elegant style as a guiding principle for your outfit. At its heart, Hollywood Studios is still the glitz and glam of 1920s Hollywood. So keeping that in mind will help you get just the right touch. Accessories for Disney's Hollywood Studios can follow the generous amount of style options the park reflects, from trendy sunglasses and hats, to Disney-inspired backpacks and more. This is the park where almost anything goes, especially outfits that might not work perfectly anywhere else.Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel Style PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, we that you enjoyed it. If you found this content useful, we would be grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or wherever you listen to podcasts). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel Style Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com.Shop unique and original Disney-inspired clothing, including t-shirts, sweatshirt, hoodies, yoga leggings, dresses, swimwear and more at 1923 Main Street.Follow along on X, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Rides That We Haven't Ridden - Animal Kingdom Park In this episode of That Disney Hustle, Caleb and Chanel dive into the Rides That We Haven't Ridden at Disney's Animal Kingdom. They talk about some of the must-ride attractions they haven't yet experienced. Get ready for a wild adventure as they discuss the thrill of Expedition Everest, Disney's high-speed Himalayan expedition, and the breathtaking visuals of Avatar Flight of Passage, which takes guests on a stunning flight through Pandora. They'll also chat about Kali River Rapids, a white-water rafting experience that's perfect for cooling off in the park's jungle atmosphere, and the family-friendly show Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!, where Disney brings the beloved story of Nemo to life with vibrant puppetry and memorable music. Join us as we explore the reasons why we have slept on these attractions. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠That Disney Hustle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you need help booking contact us for a free no obligation quote visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thatvacationco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are That Disney Hustle serving you the most delightful Disney destinations. Hosted by Caleb and Chanel Berg. Produced by Caleb Berg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatdisneyhustle/support

In episode 3 of the Addicted To DVC Podcast, we continue with Gary's trip review.  He takes a Minnie Van to the Beach Club Villa's and we begin there.  It may surprise you what the best thing Gary ate on hit trip Thanks for listening and welcome home!!!   0:00 Introduction 4:09 Taking the Minnie Van to Disney's Beach Club Villa's 6:00 EPCOT 9:20 Garden Grill Dinner 14:40 Disney's Beach Club Villa's 16:34 Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Breakfast 19:41 The Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream 20:55 Stormalong Bay pool-day 21:46 Roundup Rodeo BBQ dinner 25:15 Topolino's Terrace Breakfast 28:38 Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Primo Piatto and Magic Kingdom 31:25 Disney Springs, lunch at Polite Pig, EPCOT 35:00 Trattoria al Forno Dinner 37:05 Le Chefs de France and EPCOT 44:48 Wrap-Up   Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

If you want to take great photos of your Disney outfits at Walt Disney World, there are five great spots that will consistently deliver exceptional photos for your social media feed or personal photo album. Want to be Disney fashion influencer? Here's how to get started with great Disney style photos.The Five Best Photo Spots at Walt Disney World to Show Off an Outfit What to Consider to Get the Best Photos of Your Disney Outfits at Disney WorldThe best time for photos under natural light is first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon (which generally will provide softer golden lighting. Overcast days and shaded areas are also great for providing picture perfect diffused and muted light. So if you are serious about getting a great photo for your social feed or to become a fashion/style influencer, get to your photo spot first thing in the morning. This will provide the best lighting and the lowest crowds. By going early, the lower crowds mean that, at worst, you can use AI great to remove one or two errant people in the photo. But beyond one or two people, it can get trickier. Unless you are going for the blurred crowd effect (which is something to try if you find yourself in that situation). Focal length, aperture and the distance to your subject can all affect how the final photo turns out. Plus, for scenic views you need to consider whether the background will be busy or uniform, and whether it will be blurred or more in focus. All of this makes a difference in your final photo. You can adjust much of this in post production using apps, but the more that you consider up front, the less work you will have to do later. Five of the Best Outdoor Scenic Photo Locations for Disney Style 1. Cinderella Castle As a classic icon, Cinderella Castle has several vantage points that are perfect for unique and stylized fashion shots. This does not include the standard head-on shot from Main Street (where the PhotoPass photographers are positioned). Look for a unique angle on either side of the castle, with some good spots towards the back.  2. Grand Floridian Resort Disney's Grand Floridian Resort offers a ton of first rate outdoor photo spots. From sprawling green lawns, to great florals and tropical gardens, to beach photos and backgrounds of Seven Seas Lagoon, you can always find a great photo spot here. Of course, the white and red color palette of the majestic buildings are also picture perfect. 3. Disney Boardwalk The Walt Disney World Boardwalk has a number of options for unique and interesting fashion and style photos. From benches on the wooden boardwalk, to vistas of the Crescent Lake and the Yacht and Beach Club hotels in the distance, you will have the potential to get a ton of great shots here. If you are looking for that magical late afternoon golden hour sunlight, the Boardwalk area is perfect for that photo-friendly natural lighting. 4. EPCOT: Morocco Pavilion, France Pavilion, By the fence around to World Showcase LagoonWhile EPCOT has no shortage of first-rate photo opp locations for fashion and style photos, there are two or three that stand out as top picks to explore. At the very back of the Morocco Pavilion, you will find a wonderful location with great lighting, interesting backdrops and few crowds. Nearby in the France Pavilion is another great area where you can capture some fashion and style photos featuring the charm of old Europe. For the France area, you will need to go early in the day for the optimal nature light and the lowest crowds. Also in EPCOT, the blue water of World Showcase Lagoon can make a nice blurred background. Finding a location along the black iron rails next to the water can make for some excellent photos, assuming you time it right with the sun low in the sky or on an overcast day.  5. Animal Kingdom: Harambe Marketplace area, Animal Kingdom (Fichwa Fellow Wall, with Mickey Mouse, You are Most Beautiful wall) Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, the Harambe Marketplace are is filled with colorful backdrops and unique textures that can make for some excellent photo opps. The great thing about this area is that unlike some of the other popular Disney photo wall locations (which don't have enough room to create distance between the camera, subject and backdrop), the Harambe area provides the perfect opportunity to set up for some great fashion photos. Planning Your Disney Fashion Photos in Advance is Worth the Effort Putting some thought into the photos before you take them will make a difference in the end result. If you are aiming to get some like-worthy fashion photos for your Instagram or social feed, then the extra effort and thought will pay off.Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel Style PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, we that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel Style Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com.Shop unique and original Disney-inspired clothing, including t-shirts, sweatshirt, hoodies, yoga leggings, dresses, swimwear and more at 1923 Main Street.Please be sure to follow along on X, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back to get you ready for a great weekend with some thoughtful Disney conversation today! Each of us brings one Disney topic to the table to discuss for 10 good minutes! We debate if Disney Cruise Line is getting too "niche'" with their ships after seeing the renderings of the Disney Destiny this past week, think about if Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will finally be open later in the night after the proposed South America expansion in the future, and Pam says that the next Walt Disney World resort that is built should be a Deluxe Resort. Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!

Safari Mike and Christina discuss the different tours you can take at Animal Kingdom Park and Lodge.  Help support conservation and check out our merch store! All profits go to conservation programs, currently GRACE, the Gorilla Rehabilitation And Conservation Education center. Follow this like to access the store.  https://www.teepublic.com/user/radioharambe

Safari Mike and Christina discuss Disney's Animal Kingdom Park news for 2024. Help support conservation and check out our merch store! All profits go to conservation programs, currently GRACE, the Gorilla Rehabilitation And Conservation Education center. Follow this like to access the store.  https://www.teepublic.com/user/radioharambe

Prepare for a wild adventure with the Roamers on this week's episode as we explore the thrilling world of Animal Kingdom Park! Join us as we uncover the wonders of this iconic park, from exhilarating attractions to delectable snacks and everything in between. Discover the must-try treats, the most exciting rides, and the top dining spots that will tantalize your taste buds! Plus, don't miss our lightning-fast strategy for navigating Animal Kingdom Park - in just one minute, we'll have you charting out the perfect day filled with adventure and fun. So grab your safari hat and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey at Animal Kingdom Park!

In this week's episode Mike discusses his recent Moonlight Magic experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.  How did it compare to the one he went to in January in Anaheim?  Is it worth planning a trip around or is it completely overhyped?  Mike and Gary discuss.  Thanks for listening.   0:00 Introduction 7:26 Invite to Moonlight Magic 12:45 Meeting the Cabot's and in for Moonlight Magic 35:00 Would Mike plan a trip around Moonlight Magic? 51:38 Wrap-Up   Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will supporting a small business.(luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you....On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

In this episode, Nick and Tim spend time recapping their busy weeks. From hosted stays at Universal Orlando Resort, to trying new food at Disney's Hollywood Studios, rappelling off the side of a building for charity, runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and Moonlight Magic at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, there is SO much that happened this week to recap. A lot of fun theme park adventures were had. As always, there are plenty of tangents and laughs between. The episode ends with some theme park news and with Nick giving Tim his birthday present on air! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always, thank you for tracking with us! Be sure to follow our socials and check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThatTracksPodcast www.instagram.com/That_Tracks_Pod www.instagram.com/thethemeparkdad www.instagram.com/thetimtracker  

Welcome back to Mickey Marvel and More! In today's episode, even though she has a cold, Laura joins us with news from in and around the Disneyverse. And in our Family Chat segment our son Zack joins us to discuss the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Did the MCU peak with Avengers: Endgame? Is the world suffering from superhero fatigue? What does the future of the MCU look like? Join us for a full discussion about the topic.  News Stories Star Wars Empire Magazine/Phantom Menace Release: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/star-wars-prequels-25th-anniversary-covers-revealed/ https://www.starwars.com/news/the-phantom-menace-25th-anniversary Bob Iger Earnings Q1 Call: https://deadline.com/2023/02/frozen-toy-story-zootopia-sequels-in-the-works-bob-iger-disney-earnings-1235253824/ https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/moana-2-disney-november-2024/ Cotton Top Tamarins Born In Disney's Animal Kingdom Park: https://wdwnt.com/2024/01/baby-cotton-top-tamarin-monkey-triplets-born-dak/ https://mickeyblog.com/2024/01/25/disneys-animal-kingdom-welcomes-adorable-cotton-top-tamarin-triplets/ Family Chat https://geektyrant.com/news/disney-ceo-bob-iger-says-marvel-studios-has-lost-focus-and-disney-will-lean-more-into-sequels-franchises About Us My family and I have been enjoying the Disney theme parks and cruises for over 30 years and have been DVC members since 2013. Not trying to carbon date us, but we have also been around since the creation of the Star Wars universe and the Marvel one as well. What I am saying is that we have been lifelong fans of all things Disney, and we spend a lot of time around our family's table discussing a lot of these topics. Basically, the purpose of this podcast is to continue those discussions here and maybe bring you along for the ride.  Email: mickeymarvelandmore@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556208721543 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wPOwNwUqOmQOtNiuni6gM Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mickey-marvel-and-more/id1728888080 RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/f19475a4/podcast/rss

On today's Disney Podcast, we are making planning a trip to Animal Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World as simple as possible by breaking down into categories our most asked questions. We looked at all the options and are giving you our top picks on what we would choose if we were planning a trip […] The post Animal Kingdom Made Simple appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

Today we have a pretty unique Listener Question show! Pam and Rikki were both still down at Walt Disney World and Scott just got home from Aulani hours ago, so Mike was flying solo in the studio! No fear, Mike opens up the video chat and we get some great LIVE questions about flying or driving down to Walt Disney World, priorities for the Jollywood Nights party at Disney's Hollywood Studios, questions about hotels around the Port of Fort Lauderdale, thoughts on a VIP experience at Pandora at night at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and more! We hope you enjoy today's show!  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!

Thank you everyone for joining us. In episode #114 we talk about our recent experience at Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom and talk about if their churros are better than in Disneyland. Please check out our links below.Our Sponsor:www.mainstreettravelco.comEmail Us:circleofparks@gmail.comOur Website:www.circleofparks.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/circleofparksInstagram:www.instagram.com/circleofparksTwitter.comwww.twitter.com/circleofparksSupport the show

Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Disney's Animal Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World is the newest of the four theme parks in Walt Disney World. Many people might think that the Animal Kingdom is more of an upgraded zoo, but it's really far from that.Today, we're going to talk about our must do experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom from attractions to shows and definitely the food.Want to attend our Sandals VIP night on November 8th (of course you do! )? Here's the link to register. If you register and attend you will have access to some amazing perks on your next vacation. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d90c2dc-0e10-4d9c-8f92-3dfa748f7966@ff29807c-bd0e-429f-9458-8595d88c5a61 ~~~~~~~Grab Ryan's free download for planning the ultimate family all-inclusive vacation: https://bit.ly/allinclusivevacationtoptipsGrab Julie's free download for a baby and toddler vacation packing list: https://bit.ly/babytoddlerpackinglistReady to plan your vacation? Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Contact Ryan at ryan@creatingmagicvacations.com Contact Julie at julie@creatingmagicvacations.com Join the travel conversations and the fun in the All Things Travel Show Facebook group! Please share the show with your travel buddies!! ...

We are headed to upstate New York today to speak with Listener Adrienne about her trip down to Walt Disney World this past August with friends who had never been before! Hear about how they planned together for this experience, staying at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, dining at places such at Topolino's Terrace, San Angel Inn, California Grill, Artist Pointe, & more! We also discuss a very unique experience over at Disney' Animal Kingdom Park called "Savor the Savannah" that you might want to check out!  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 17, 2023!  During this show, Mike and Scott jump right in to get your feel on what D23 theme park announcements got you excited for the upcoming years as a Disney fan!  Wade called in with some great points about the Pirate-themed tavern coming to Adventureland, changes to Test Track, and even the walls coming down at Epcot!  Next, Brandon spoke to his upcoming Animal Kingdom Lodge stay and why only having 4 day tickets for a 7-night stay has him so excited!  Also, we spoke with Paul about his thoughts on IP that could be appropriate for the South American-flair that is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park!  We hope you enjoy today's show! 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!

Thank you everyone for listening. In Episode #109 we play our favorite game of Would You Rather in Animal Kingdom Park. Thank you so much for listening and please check out our links below.Our Sponsor:www.mainstreettravelco.comEmail Us:circleofparks@gmail.comOur Website:www.circleofparks.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/circleofparksInstagram:www.instagram.com/circleofparksTwitter:www.twitter.com/circleofparksSupport the show

There's a lot of hype following the big announcements at this year's Destination D23 Event at Walt Disney World. But what many have missed is that several things have changed since last year's big announcements. So what's real, what can be trusted and what's as clear as mud for the future of Walt Disney World?The Big News for Disney Parks from Destination D23 We learned as much from what was said as we did from what was not said. What's Coming to Disney's Magic Kingdom Park Hatbox Ghost will be back at the Haunted Mansion in November, but not in the way you may think. He will appear "wherever and whenever he pleases," implying that you may or may not see him on the ride and likely not in the same place each time. Country Bear Jamboree is changing, this time significantly. An all-new show is coming, complete with a whole new act and new songs. The new show will be modeled after the musical revues of Nashville, featuring some of your favorite country bears singing popular Disney hits in a variety of country music styles, including pop country, bluegrass, rockabilly and more. Disney offered a sneak peak by showing the recording session for Bear Necessities, which will be in the new show. Pirates of the Caribbean is getting new ambiance with the addition of a new tavern near the ride. Remember the Barker Bird who used to chat will guests at the entrance of Pirates of the Caribbean? He will be back and living at the new tavern, chatting it up with guests. Big questions are will this be a reimagining of Tortuga Tavern and will they be selling alcohol? What's Coming to EPCOT We know that Moana's Journey of Water is opening on October 16 (including a new location for the Moana meet and greet), but we now know that all of World Celebration will open in December. Yes, the walls are finally coming down.  Bigger news is that Test Track will be undergoing another complete overhaul and update (still with Chevrolet). No dates as to when it will close and for how long, but it is time for a refresh so this is welcome news. Disney promises the new Test Track will include the best elements from the original version along with new updates that point to a future world for vehicles. World Showcase Lagoon will be getting a new nighttime show entitled Luminous: The Symphony of Us. It will debut on December 5. What Will the Future Hold for Walt Disney World Parks? It got interesting here as they teased new information, but in some cases said less than they said last year. Here's what we know. Beyond Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom still appears to be happening, but they did not mention villains or anything else specifically. It still sounds like a new land with significant size and scale and it will include attractions, restaurants, shows and more. They did say that Dinoland at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will be reimagined into a new land themed as the tropical Americas (geographically the space between North and South America). This land will land be Encanto themed, which removes Encanto from Beyond Big Thunder, as was hinted at last year. So Encanto Moves from Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom. Plus, an Indiana Jones area is likely coming to Animal Kingdom, potentially where Rafiki's Planet Watch is currently located.  Finally, It's Tough to be a Bug in the Tree of Life is being reimagined as a Zootopia themed attraction/show. Disney Cruise Line The seventh ship will be called the Disney Adventure. The new island stop in the Bahamas on Eleuthera will be called Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Today we are headed to Delaware to speak with Listener Daniel about his trip with his college-aged sister and parents to Walt Disney World! They did a split-stay between Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (in the Tower) and Disney's Boardwalk Villas and we get a nice review of each! We also hear about the Caring for Giants Tour at Animal Kingdom Park! We discuss great meals like Sanaa, Brown Derby, Garden Grill, Steakhouse '71, & more! Also, we discuss theme park strategies, such as Genie Plus usage and how Park Hopping can really help your energy! 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!

In Chapter 12 of Living with the Landspeeder, we visit the Animal Kingdom Park at Walt Disney work in Orlando to #starwarsify Kali River Rapids. This ride has never been very popular, so remaking this ride into a Star Wars attraction is a fun challenge. Not only do we retheme the attraction, we also reimagine Yak & Yeti as a new restaurant! From Life Day to Indiana Jones(?) to Kyber Crystals, we had a lot of fun recording this episode to make a bad ride a lot better. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating if you haven't already and share with your friends! Find us on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok for more content! https://linktree.com/livingwiththelandspeeder

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 3, 2023!  During this show, Mike was without his wingman as Scott was on vacation in Ohio this week!  No worries, however as we got plenty of calls!  We got an awesome trip report from Sean discussing a father/daughter trip from last month with tons of memories that you will definitely relate to, discussed if Kevin should skip Animal Kingdom Park on his next trip, got to hear the excitement from Teresa about her trip to Caribbean Beach that starts in just 3 days, and got a mandate to check out Three Bridges tonight from friend Eean in Pittsburgh as well!  We hope you enjoy today's show! 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 Scott had so much fun answering your Listener Questions on Wednesday that we kept it going on today's show! Today we tackle how to get that perfect shot on Main Street, USA before your Crystal Palace ADR, touring the parks without Genie+ if you are going to be staying in Central Florida for an extended period of time,  tips for a first trip to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, two places to get the PB&J Shake around Walt Disney World, riding the rails at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, and much more! 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!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  Today, Pam & Mike break down the holiday happenings around Walt Disney World later this year!  We discuss Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Festival of the Holidays over at Epcot, happenings at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, resort fun and more!  We are getting you ready for the holiday season, because as a Disney fan you know - it will be here before you know it!  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!

We have a great trip report to share with you today!  Listener Kody joins us from right down the road from the Be Our Guest Podcast Studios in O'Fallon, Missouri to share his trip to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort this past March!  We hear about how his party of 12 came together to have such a great trip!  We talk about flying Frontier Airlines to save some money, attending the After Hours event at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Caring for Giants Tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Typhoon Lagoon fun, lots of pool time and ice cream and much more!  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!

In today's My Disney Class Podcast episode, Ryan and Howie are again excited to explore Disney's magic through an educational lens. Howie and Ryan, delve into the educational opportunities provided by Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom Park which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.             Ryan and Howie begin by acknowledging the special milestone of Animal Kingdom Park and discuss the park's evolution since its opening in 1998. They also highlight the park's unique focus on conservation, environmental education, and showcasing the natural world. Of course, Howie and Ryan share some of their personal experiences and memories of the park over the years since it opened and emphasize its immersive theming and educational value.  The hosts then dive deeper and explore the educational potential of Animal Kingdom Park as a rich resource for teachers and educators. They emphasize the park's various themed lands, such as Discovery Island, Africa, Asia, and Pandora - The World of Avatar, each offering distinct educational experiences. They then discuss how teachers can leverage these immersive environments to create engaging lessons in subjects like Science, Biology, Geography, Cultural Studies, and Environmental awareness.   We hope you enjoyed our episode today about the educational possibilities offered by Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom Park. We hope we encouraged you to explore the park's resources, tap into its immersive environments, and use it as a catalyst for sparking students' curiosity, imagination, and love for learning. Don't forget, if you haven't already, to join our fun and supportive community in our Facebook group, Educators who love Disney. Don't forget to rate and review our podcast on Apple Music. Your support and feedback will only make us better!

There are some exciting new sweet and savoury food options coming to Walt Disney World this summer. We share what to watch for and where to find it. Plus, Disneyland's Pixar Place Hotel is finally getting a full re-theme and there are some great new options coming your way.What's New for Summer Dining at Walt Disney World If you're a Disney traveler who always likes to try the latest and greatest that Disney culinary has to offer, then listen up.Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion at EPCOT has some interesting new dishes to try. New appetizers include the Green Onion and Garlic Canadian Cove Mussels featuring P.E.I Mussels with ramp pistou cream, and broiled ciabatta. The Mushroom Bisque soup combines morel mushrooms, potatoes, and crème fraiche. Finally, there's Jumbo Chilled Shrimp with cocktail sauce and Espelette pepper cream.There are also two plant-based dishes: 1) Fried Cauliflower combined with Tahini espuma, pine nut brittle, and radishes. 2) Canadian Tourtière: a chickpea and mushroom pie with braised endive, snap peas, stone fruit ketchup, and plant-based demi-glace.New entrees include the Prime Steak Tartare “Kibbeh Nayeh” with Bulgar wheat, radish, mint, and garlic aïoli, and the Grilled Scallops with caviar, zucchini fritter, patty pan squash, sweety drop pepper, and a creamy piquillo sauce. Over at the food courts in Disney's All-Star Resorts, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Disney's Pop Century Resort, there's a new Korean-style IMPOSSIBLE Burger. It's topped with a Korean-style barbecue sauce and pickled vegetable slaw. These locations also have a plant-based chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles.At Disney's Pop Century Resort, the Cuban Burger has ham, pickled pepper relish, provolone, and dijonnaise on a toasted brioche bun. The End Zone Food Court at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort has a new burger starting June 21 – the Bases Loaded Burger. This one has bacon jam, an onion ring, and beer-cheese sauce on a toasted brioche bun.Also in the food courts at all All-Star Resorts, the Sweet Summertime Favorites is a dessert version of a summertime classic hot dog and french fries. It has chocolated sugar cookies and raspberry dipping sauce.Want more Disney sweet treats? Centertown Market at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is offering two new sundaes. The Mickey Sundae is vanilla-chocolate swirl soft-serve topped with mini brownies, Mickey ears, and chocolate décor. The vanilla soft-serve Minnie Sundae has strawberry sauce, Minnie ears, a bow and chocolate décor.In the Deli at Disney's BoardWalk you'll find the Strawberry Shortcake Croissant Roll. This is croissant dough with strawberry filling BUT it is only available on weekends.Gasparilla Island Grill at the Grand Floridian has a Summer Berry Shortcake. It is moist vanilla sponge, blueberry compote, strawberries, and Chantilly. Geyser Point at Disney's Wilderness Lodge has a new summer Margarita Flight featuring black cherry, spicy pineapple, raspberry, and cucumber melon margaritas.Another new cocktail is at Toledo at Coronado Springs. This is a Smoked Passion Fruit made with Agustín Blázquez Felipe II Solera Reserva Brandy, demerara syrup, passion fruit, smoked cinnamon, and a house-made frozen orange juice cube.Tamu Tamu in Animal Kingdom Park has a new Pineapple Crisp Sundae, which combines a pineapple crisp cake with vanilla ice cream and is topped with pineapple caramel and crispy streusel topping.The Fried Chicken Sandwich is returning to Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom. This is a warm brioche bun with crispy fried chicken breast, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a roasted garlic aïoli. And yes, it comes with fries.Flame Tree Barbecue also has a returning fan-favorite: the Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler.And finally, if you love a good ice cream sandwich, the Dino Dig Ice Cream Sandwich has vanilla ice cream between two house-made sugar cookies with chocolate sprinkles, cookie crumbs, sugar bones, and an cute white chocolate dinosaur.  -- Disneyland's Pixar Place Hotel is Finally Becoming Pixar ThemedFinally, the theming of Disney's renamed Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort is catching up to its name. The hotel's exterior already has a new look and now the lobby will continue to evolve over the next few months as Pixar imagery is added. By winter, the hotel lobby will feature the classic Pixar Lamp playfully balancing atop its ball.Later this summer, an all-new water play area inspired by Nemo and his friends will open, where Crush the sea turtle goes with the flow atop a 186-foot-long waterslide and Hank can be seen hanging out at the pop-jet splash pad.Later in the year, a family play court will be added to the pool deck with activities inspired by Pixar's short films. Interactive games and imaginative free play celebrate favorite friends from “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds,” and “Burrow.” And when it's time to relax, Guests may enjoy food and drinks under the love-struck umbrellas from “The Blue Umbrella.”After dark, the pool deck will become a great spot to watch the Disneyland Park fireworks, or just to lounge by cozy character-inspired fire pits.In the fall of 2023, the hotel will unveil a new restaurant at the resort: Great Maple. This Southern California-based modern American eatery specializes in playful takes on upscale comfort food. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, the ground-floor restaurant — with an outdoor patio — will be open to Hotel Guests, local diners and theme park visitors.Signature dishes will include Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Maple Bacon Doughnuts, Cajun Shrimp & Cheddar Biscuit Benedict, and the Soda Pop-Braised Baby Back Ribs! Great Maple will also have a full bar including beer, wine and cocktails.There will also be food and beverage service at the pool, as well as a new grab ‘n' go coffee shop and café near the lobby, and eventually at the hotel's new concierge lounge.--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Today we are headed up to New York City to speak with Listener Tori about her trip to Walt Disney World with her mother and 8 year old niece! This was her niece's first trip to the World, so this was super-special for everyone involved! Hear about how this trip came together quickly, staying at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, dining at The Boathouse, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', Storybooking Dining at Artist's Point at Wilderness Lodge, Be Our Guest and more! Also, we discuss using Genie Plus and visiting the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Finally, we talk about their experience with Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party because it was August of last year, and we are "halfway to Halloween!" 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 week's episode is all about Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Chris tells us what's coming in the next few years based on announcements at D23 in 2022, and Kelli shares 25 facts about 25 years of Animal Kingdom for their 25th anniversary.For show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit: https://scfadp.com/season-7/disney-news-4-23-whats-coming-to-animal-kingdom-park-and-25-facts-about-25-years-at-animal-kingdom/Listen to us on your favorite podcast platform or at these links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supercalifragilistic-awesome-disney-podcast/id1519529786IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-supercalifragilistic-aweso-68324055/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aEKXzO7tTCqZfnvJnzAPC SCFADP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scfadpSCFADP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scfadp/SCFADP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperCaliFragilisticAwesomeDisneyPodcastAll music for this episode is available through a creative commons license. The background music for the News segment was created by Kevin Macleod: Fuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-paradeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For more things DISNEY (and Disney food reviews), check out our w...

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I hope you are hungry because today, Pam, Rikki and Mike talk about some interesting dining and snacking options that you might want to check out on your next Walt Disney World trip! From a pulled pork sandwich served on a jelly donut at Animal Kingdom Park, to the new doughnut holes topped with mocha sauce in Tomorrowland to new options coming to an old-favorite Signature Dining location, we give you lots to think about when it comes to your meals and snacks on your next Walt Disney World trip! 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!

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Pam is joining us LIVE from Margaritaville Resort near Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Today we discuss getting from the Grand Floridian to Geyser Point by boat, considerations for building requests at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, when you should ideally arrive for Marathon Weekend if you are only running the full marathon, dining options for guests staying at Disney's Boardwalk Inn, and much more! We hope you enjoy today's show!  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!

Disney has announced a new free entertainment option outside the parks at Walt Disney World. This story, plus what you need to know before riding Tron and a sneak peek at the Roundup Rodeo BBQ coming to Hollywood Studios.Disney has Announced a New Free Family Entertainment Option at Walt Disney WorldThere's a new free entertainment option at Walt Disney World taking place Saturday mornings at Disney Springs. The Disney Springs Kids Club is a brand-new entertainment offering designed for the whole family to enjoy together. It takes place at Waterview Park at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday morning.Unique, family-friendly acts and entertainment will be on-hand to entertain. Wassalou, the Afropop band from Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, kicked things off at Disney Springs Kids Club. You can play bongos and maracas or just dance along in the drum circle. Not your style? How about Flight Crew Jump Rope a high-energy dance party featuring fast-paced jump-rope routines acrobatics. And yes, you can join in the fun with this one as well. Finally, DJ KD Queen will take to the stage, hosting games, singalongs and more.--Disney Builds Anticipation with Four Key Things to Know in Advance of Tron Lightcycle Run Opening DayRiding Tron Lightcycle Run isn't going to be just a matter of lining up and getting on the ride. Before you board when the ride opens on April 4 there are four things you need to know:1. A Virtual Queue for Team Blue at TronTRON will use a virtual queue when it opens and a standby queue will not be available.2. Riding Tron through Individual Lightning LaneLooking for an option to pay to play? Tron will offer a paid ILL option, so get ready to reserve your time first thing in the morning.3. New Locker SystemTron will offer digitized lockers to store bags and loose items while you ride. The lockers are free and located within the line. Your locker will pair directly with your MagicBand, MagicBand+ or park ticket so you can easily lock and reopen your locker with a tap. If you don't have any of those, Cast Members will give you a card for your locker. There will also be small pouches in the ride cars, but it sounds like Disney isn't messing around with guests who have extra baggage.4. Disney PhotoPass Tron Ride Photo and Video Not surprisingly there will be an onboard photo and video automatically linked to your My Disney Experience account. It's important to note the following if you want your photo and video: Enable Bluetooth for the My Disney Experience app on your mobile device before riding. Make sure you're logged into the My Disney Experience app and keep the device out of low power mode. Your device will need to ride with you, so keep it secure.  The easier option is to wear a MagicBand or MagicBand+ that's linked to a My Disney Experience account. --Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney's Hollywood Studios opens March 23, 2023We heard about Roundup Rodeo ages ago and now the time for BBQ is almost here. Here's a quick look at the BBQ menu coming your way.You'll start with the Prospector's Homemade Cheddar Biscuits served with sweet pepper jelly. Salads: Tomato Salad: Tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled red onions tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with fresh dill (plant-based) Rex's Romaine and Kale Salad: Romaine and kale mixed with green apples, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries tossed with green goddess dressing Watermelon Salad: Cubed watermelon garnished with freshly torn mint leaves (plant-based) House-smoked meats: Evil Dr. Smoked Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, slow-cooked for hours in our onsite smokehouse  Buttercup's Beef Brisket: Hand-sliced beef brisket, smoked then slow-cooked to juicy perfection There's a Sausage in My Boot: Spiced pork sausage fire-grilled over live oak BBQ Chicken – with Style! Chicken brined for 48 hours, rubbed with our secret backyard BBQ spice and smoked to tender juiciness Plant-based offerings are available upon request: Slow-smoked Cauliflower topped with sweet harissa drizzle and crunchy walnut gremolata  Oven-roasted “Bratwurst” that is tender and juicy, sliced to perfection Impossible “Rib Chop” seasoned with spices, then roasted and glazed with sweet BBQ sauce and skewered on a sugar cane “bone” You can choose four of the following side dishes for your table: The Married Spuds: Loaded potato barrels drizzled with green goddess dressing, cheese sauce, and seasoned BBQ spices Force Field Fried Pickles: Jumbo fried pickle spears coated with a dill-flavored breading Slinky Doooooooooog Mac & Cheese: Spiral pasta in a creamy house-made cheese sauce topped with crumbled cheddar crackers  Buckin' Baked Beans: A traditional BBQ picnic favorite (plant-based) Cowpoke Corn on the Cob: Grilled and seasoned with a chili-lime spice blend, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime juice Mean Old Potato Salad: Homestyle with red-skinned potatoes Veggie Slaw: Crunchy shredded veggie slaw that is a summertime favorite! (plant-based) Campfire-roasted Vegetables: A variety of roasted seasonal vegetables (plant-based) For dessert, choose "perfectly portioned" chuckwagon desserts: Cupcake à la Forky: A classic chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate ganache center topped with velvety graham cracker buttercream and a sugar cookie Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake: An iconic creamy dessert that balances the tanginess of the cheesecake with the natural sweetness of blueberries and lemon Billy's Chocolate Silk Pie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate mousse with chantilly cream Goat's Apple Pie: Tart apples and warm pie spices balance perfectly with the creamy sweet filling under a crumble crust Gruff's Peach-Strawberry Pie: Silky sweet peaches and tart strawberries together (plant-based) An assortment of craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.Adult Craft Cocktails: Snake Eye Margarita: A summertime BBQ classic with watermelon, smoke, and a bit of spice!  Rum Punch: Rum punch with passion fruit and pineapple finished with a smoky spiced garnish Chocolate with a Grown-up Twist: A blend of chocolate rum, horchata liqueur, cocoa, and flavors of toasted marshmallow Frozen Peanut Butter & Jelly: A fun frozen twist on the classic peanut butter & jelly featuring peanut butter whiskey  Whiskey Lemonade: Strawberry lemonade with Tennessee whiskey and Italian bitter aperitif The Rodeo Mule: A classic “patio sipper,” this mule mixes vodka with fresh juices and ginger beer A selection of beer, hard cider, and wines by the glass are available.Nonalcoholic offerings: Molly's Frozen Iced Tea: A frosty concoction with iced tea and citrus flavors Frozen Cocoa: A frozen blend of cocoa and vanilla topped with miniature marshmallows Partysaurus Tex: Strawberry lemonade is even more fun when you garnish it with gummy worms ---Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Joe Rohde is an artist, explorer, and creative executive. Over the course of his 40 year career with the Walt Disney Company, Joe worked at Imagineering, the creative arm that designs and builds everything from cruise ships, theme parks, rides and attractions, hotels, and infrastructure systems for the company's theme parks and resorts. During his tenure, he oversaw several projects, including Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Expedition Everest, and Pandora, the world of Avatar.  Joe is now retired, but still takes on projects like his work a strategic adviser with Virgin Galactic, one of a handful of companies aiming to commercialize space travel. He joined the company in early 2021 as the first experience architect. The astronaut Buzz Aldrin once said, “If we can see the horizon, we want to know what's beyond.” As you'll hear, Joe is someone for whom travel has been transformational, driving his curiosity and desire to see, hear, smell, feel and taste the thing he wants to know. In this episode of Masters of Storytelling, Maya talks to Joe about narrative placemaking, deep research, and the public responsibility of the storyteller.    In an effort to keep each episode a reasonable length, we've split this interview into two parts. This is part one.   To follow Joe on Instagram, visit: bit.ly/3BVpZl3   For more infomation about BRC Imagination Arts, visit: www.brcweb.com

Joe Rohde is an artist, explorer, and creative executive. Over the course of his 40 year career with the Walt Disney Company, Joe worked at Imagineering, the creative arm that designs and builds everything from cruise ships, theme parks, rides and attractions, hotels, and infrastructure systems for the company's theme parks and resorts. During his tenure, he oversaw several projects, including Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Expedition Everest, and Pandora, the world of Avatar.  Joe is now retired, but still takes on projects like his work a strategic adviser with Virgin Galactic, one of a handful of companies aiming to commercialize space travel. He joined the company in early 2021 as the first experience architect. The astronaut Buzz Aldrin once said, “If we can see the horizon, we want to know what's beyond.” As you'll hear, Joe is someone for whom travel has been transformational, driving his curiosity and desire to see, hear, smell, feel and taste the thing he wants to know. In this episode of Masters of Storytelling, Maya talks to Joe about narrative placemaking, deep research, and the public responsibility of the storyteller.    In an effort to keep each episode a reasonable length, we've split this interview into two parts. This is part two.   To follow Joe on Instagram, visit: bit.ly/3BVpZl3   For more infomation about BRC Imagination Arts, visit: www.brcweb.com

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 13, 2022.  Mike & Scott hit the Disney news of the week at the top of the show including the "new" Treehouse coming to Disneyland Park, a great Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket to get over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, and other news!  Then, we take your calls with some fun runDisney talk, including quick reviews from Wine & Dine Weekend and discussion for Marathon Weekend!  We also get a great review of the Behind The Seeds Tour at Epcot which recently returned at The Land Pavilion at Epcot from Listener Katie!  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!

More Restaurants are Reopening at Walt Disney World (including character dining)Three more restaurants will soon reopen at Walt Disney World: Tusker House at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT.Starting November 1, Tusker House will transition to an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet. For breakfast the menu will include an assortment of pastries (like Zebra Coffee Cake), breakfast classics (like Simba Waffles and Mickey Waffles), and a variety of breakfast meats.For lunch and dinner the menu will include various breads and dips, house specialties like the Spit-roasted Tandoori Chicken and Green Curry Shrimp, plant-based options including the Cauliflower Bunny Chow, and various salads. There are also classics for the kids, including corn dog nuggets and macaroni and cheese. And of course, there are plenty of desserts as wellCharacters will also be back, as Donald Duck and friends will take a break from their safari adventure to celebrate with you. At Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Kona Cafe will reopen November 1. The newly refurbished look, feel, and some food will be different. Kona Cafe will feature American cuisine with Asian flare, but you can still watch chefs at work in the onstage sushi kitchen.Breakfast favorites like Tonga Toast and Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pancakes will still be served at breakfast. But also watch for other menu items, like the Big Kahuna Burger and Seafood Pu Pu Platter and a new plant-based dinner offering, the Sautéed Red Quinoa.Finally, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will reopen its doors on November 4. This is located at the Norway pavilion at EPCOT and features Norwegian cuisine.Want to know how to pronounce Akershus? Listen to hear the proper way to pronounce Akershus (you're probably saying it wrong). Akershus is a county in Norway, which is where the name originates.This is a family-style dining restaurant including traditional Norwegian food including meatballs and the Norwegian version of chicken and dumplings. They also offer classic American-cuisine including mashed potatoes and gravy, grilled salmon, and macaroni & cheese. Desserts include a rice cream with strawberry sauce and a chocolate roulade with lingonberry cream.And yes, the Disney Princesses are back for Storybook Dining. --‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' will be Celebrated at Disneyland's Avengers CampusIn “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the leaders of Wakanda fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must forge a new path for their beloved kingdom. At Disneyland you join the journey.From November 11, 2022 through January 8, 2023, you can encounter, learn from and celebrate the arrival of new visiting warriors, taste Wakanda-inspired delicacies, discover props from the film and more in Avengers Campus. Plus you can pose with a special art installation in Downtown Disney.Visit Avengers Campus to witness the introduction of the next warrior taking on the legendary mantle of the Black Panther. At Flavors of Wakanda marketplace in the Hollywood Backlot you can try spiced traditional African dishes and experience the vibrant culture of Wakanda through its food. Wakanda-inspired delicacies include the Peri-Peri Chicken with yellow Jollof rice, the Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade, the Dawa beverage, consisting of vodka, lemonade, honey, ginger beer and butterfly pea tea, and Maafe, a ground peanut stew with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, black-eyed peas and spices, served with naan.At Shawarma Palace and Shawarma Palace Too inside Avengers Campus, try the Wakandan Roasted Pork Wrap, featuring spiced pork with black garlic sauce and chermoula.--Adventures by Disney to Debut Its First-Ever Adriatic Sea Expedition Cruise in 2024In 2024, guests can set sail on Adventures by Disney expedition cruises exploring Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galapagos Islands, as well as an all-new itinerary in the picturesque Adriatic Sea. This famed waterway filled with captivating history, exquisite cuisine and breathtaking views provides the perfect setting for an enchanting adventure.    The eight-day, seven-night round-trip sailing from Venice, Italy, will visit seven ports in Croatia and Montenegro before returning to the Floating City. The chartered Adventures by Disney expedition voyage is planned for two sailings in 2024. --Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Everything New for Disney Parks and Resorts from D23 Expo 2022 So What's Next for Disney Parks?You won't believe what's coming behind Big Thunder Mountain at Walt Disney World This is Disney's Blue Sky sneak peak of what's coming down the road for Disney Parks. This portion of the D23 Expo had the biggest cheer of anything announced in 2022.First though, Josh D'Amaro announced what's happening with Dinoland at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. It has been languishing and looks forgotten so the announcement of a big transformation coming was welcome. Zootopia and Moana will share the space currently occupied by Dinoland. But the biggest news of all... Disney Villains are Finally Getting a Place to Call their OwnMagic Kingdom will feature new frontiers and it's all hiding on the other side of BTM. The little town of Santa Cecilia will come to life as Coco gets a Magic Kingdom presence. And if you do want to talk about Bruno, you're in luck because you may be able to walk right into the Madrigal's casita. But all is not fun and flowers in this new land...as what if the Disney villains took up residence there as well...beyond Big Thunder Mountain.This was presented as conceptual and would likely be 10 years down the road, but Disney would not share it in this way if it weren't going to happen. Big news for Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom. -- There's More Coming to Walt Disney WorldA new nighttime show for EPCOT will debut in late 2023 to kick-off the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. Moana's Journey of Water and the rest of the World Celebration area at EPCOT will open in late 2023. So we'll have to bear with those construction walls for another year it seems.Figment is returning in a brand new form for a meet and greet at EPCOT. That will be in place by the end of 2023. In Magic Kingdom, the perennial favorite Hatbox Ghost will materialize once again in the Haunted Mansion. And we now know that Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom will debut in Spring 2023. We were hoping it would be sooner, but apparently they are working on finishing touches right now. No specific date, just "spring."  Finally, in 2023, a new version of  Happily Ever After will return as part of a new Magic Kingdom nighttime show. This received a good amount of applause. What's New and Coming to Disneyland Resort The DVC Villas at Disneyland Hotel will be called the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. How creative. On October 16, 2023 Disney 100 kicks-off and it promises to be the biggest celebration ever for Disney. Under the theme of a Boundless Future the following announcements were made: The Mandalorian and Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) will be onsite starting in Mid November 2022 at Disneyland Galaxy's Edge Over at the Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park, Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, noted "we're just getting started." A new giant Hulk will be at Avengers Campus in California "next week."  Plus, they're bringing the Multiverse to Avengers Campus. Disney is expanding the campus to include a new attraction. In the new attraction you will battle alongside all the Avengers against all the foes from anywhere. You will fight King Thanos. This is a new Thanos -- a Thanos who won. And the Avengers are not too happy about that and you have to help them. More news to come. Also new to Disney California Adventure, they are reimagining Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo from Big Hero Six. You'll be able to meet Baymax there.  Finally, they are reimagining Paradise Pier Hotel, as it will become Pixar Place Hotel. It will feature a Finding Nemo splash pad and more characters. All in all, Disney promises that the hotel will feel completely new. Over at Downtown Disney more than a dozen new or reimagined locations are in the works. More announcements coming over the next year. But the big news locally is a that SoCal favorite bakery Porto's is coming to Downtown Disney.  RunDisney at Disneyland is coming back in 2024. More details coming soon. It's been awhile for Run Disney as the last one took place in 2017. Mickey's ToonTown Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway are coming along. It was good to hear that it will be a slightly different version of Runaway Railway than the WDW edition, to fit into the Disneyland ToonTown story. It's all opening in 2023. Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in late 2024 in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The story for the ride is that it picks up where the film (Princess and the Frog) left off. In the new story, Princess Tiana is an entrepreneur and community leader in the year 1927. She is hosting a party for the community and we need to help Tiana to find a special ingredient that she's missing.  Disney promises that the latest tech is being implemented to really enhance the outside of the whole area at night. Mist will be used like a painter's canvas. "True bayou magic." The attraction is to be a love letter to New Orleans. Guests should feel the story is authentic to the city. Another great piece of news is that the original cast will be lending their voices to the new attraction. --What's new at Disney Cruise Line The sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is all about adventure...celebrating Walt's love for exploration. The new Disney Cruise ship is called Disney Treasure. The Disney Wonder is heading to Australia and New Zealand late 2023. The island of Eleuthera and Lighthouse Point will be the new Bahamas port for Disney Cruise. 90% of the power will come from solar.What's Coming to Disney Parks Around the Globe Zootopia is opening at Shanghai Disneyland.  World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland will open in the second half of 2023, featuring a Wandering Oaken sleigh coaster. Disneyland Paris' Frozen Arendelle land is coming along and Disneyland Hotel is being fully reimagined -- opening in 2024 At Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Fantasy Spring will feature Peter Pan, Tangled and Frozen. Plus a totally reimagined Space Mountain will open by 2027 at Tokyo Disney. Pixar We Belong Together will be debuting at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris next year. The DLP 30th Anniversary celebrations will be continuing until September 2023.--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Join us for our newest episode as we recap our "Everything in Animal Kingdom In One Day" Park Challenge! We teamed up with our Challenge Crew and spent our day trying to experience all 20 attractions available in Walt Disney World's youngest park, all while attempting to answer the frequently asked question: "Is Animal Kingdom a half-day park?" We'll take you through our initial game plan for the day and the rules of the experience, then provide a detailed recap as we attempted to tackle this challenge! And for our After Party, we're filling you in on all the upcoming podcast episodes we'll be bringing to you in the next few months! LEAVE US A REVIEW! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Anchor | Spotify CHECK US OUT: Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Need more Disney in your day? Check out our Spotify Playlist!

Episode 130 - 3 Disney Wowza Foods! 3 Disney Wowza Foods! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 130 for July 18, 2022, and today our feature topic is 3 Disney Wowza Foods! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: More characters are returning to some of the dining locations at Walt Disney World! On September 20th, our friends from Winnie the Pooh will be back at the Crystal Palace! On September 27th, Lilo and Stitch will be back for breakfast at ‘Ohana! Yay! Lastly, on October 4th, Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast will be back with some of your favorite Disney friends! Get ready, everyone!Sophie: Over at Animal Kingdom Park, we have a new addition to the Red River Hog family! This piglet was born to Mom “Daisy” and Dad “Cheech”, and is currently backstage bonding with them. Check out these really awesome pictures!Brenda: Over at Hollywood Studios, the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is getting ready to undergo a small refurbishment. Beginning on August 22nd, the closure is scheduled to last until September 16th, and performances will return on September 17th.Connect with us! Here's how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Three Disney Food items we ate that made us go Wow!On our last trip to Disney, there were some specific food items we had that made us go Wow! Today, we're each sharing three of them. What's on your list?Sophie:1) Oga's Obsession (Oga's Cantina) $7.502) Liege Waffle (Connections Eatery) $5.293) I can not tell a lie Milkshake (Liberty Tree Tavern) $9.00Brenda:1) Ger's Bread & Butter Pudding - Raglan Road - $11.002) Connections Eatery — General Tso's Chicken Salad 11.49$3) Trattoria Al'Forno – Pizze Bianca $19.00Mike:1) Ger's Bread & Butter Pudding - Raglan Road - $11.002) 5-Cheese Pizza - Connections Eatery - $10.493) “Teylu” All-Beef Hot Dog Wrapped in Dough - Satuli Canteen - $7.29This Day in Disney History for July 18:1955: The First Paying Customers arrive at DisneylandDisney Who's Who CharacterThe Little Green Aliens from Toy StoryA little bit of Walt“Childishness? I think it's the equivalent of never losing your sense of humor. I mean, there's a certain something that you retain. It's the equivalent of not getting so stuffy that you can't laugh at others.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: A Look at some of the Disney Legends Watch us on YouTube!

Surprise! We're celebrating Disneyland's 67th birthday with an episode talking about my favorite Disneyland memories. Then, I'll talk about my very first experience at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort. We've got some foodie reviews for you with reviews of ‘Ravello' and ‘Tony's Town Square Restaurant.' Finally, I'm kicking off a four-week series of ranking my least favorite to favorite attractions, beginning at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is Back for 2022Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is back on 24 select nights November 8 - December 22, 2022. This popular ticketed takes place at the Magic Kingdom and features: Mickey and pals on the Cinderella Castle stage for the ultimate Christmas extravaganza – Mickey's Most Merriest. The show features holiday music with dance performances. Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will light up the sky, along with castle projections, and seasonal songs. Santa Claus will join Mickey Mouse and friends in the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. As in the past, partygoers will get complimentary cookies and hot cocoa at locations throughout Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic will once again transform the Jungle Cruise into the Jingle Cruise. And, as an exclusive treat, Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Mad Tea Party will all get a special holiday makeover. Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café becomes the coolest place to party when North Pole residents drop by for an intergalactic dance party! You can also dance the night away with favorite Disney characters at the Totally Tomorrowland Christmas on the Rockettower Plaza Stage. Younger partygoers and Disney Junior fans of all ages can head to Storybook Circus during the Disney Junior Jingle Jam as Disney Junior characters take part in a fun-filled dance celebration. In honor of the 50th Anniversary celebration, part attendees will find three new photo opportunities and will get a special 50th Anniversary holiday-themed commemorative keepsake. Tickets go on sale July 7, 2022 on DisneyWorld.com. Guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels can book in advance on June 30. Tickets range from $149-$199 plus tax. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can get speically priced ticket for select dates.The party does not require an additional theme park ticket or Park Pass reservation. Event dates are: November: 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29 December: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22 Say Hello to Santa ClausSanta will make special appearances throughout Walt Disney World. Whether cruising down Hollywood Boulevard in his red convertible at Disney's Hollywood Studios or voyaging across the Discovery River as part of a festive flotilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park you may see Santa just about anywhere. For individual visits with Santa, Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs are where to go. And at EPCOT, Santa Claus will join storytellers from around the world as a part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays beginning November 25, 2022Enjoy Festive Entertainment Across Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will come alive with the return of a Merry Menagerie of winter animals in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets. “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Disney's Hollywood Studios adds a festive finale, featuring everyone's favorite snowman, Olaf, and songs of the season. At Disney Springs, Town Center will experience a magical snowfall, bringing the spirit of the North Pole to Central Florida. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins November 25 and features the Candlelight Procession, a heartwarming holiday performance at America Gardens Theatre. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will blast off to the tune of an awesome holiday single. Disney PhotoPass will have holiday-themed Magic Shots at all four Walt Disney World theme parks, a new PhotoPass Lens and virtual backdrops at the Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio. Savor Festive Seasonal Flavors Holiday Cookie Stroll will return to EPCOT this year, it's a sweet scavenger hunt during Festival of the Holidays. There are also special Holiday Kitchens with festive food from around the world. At Disney Springs, Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar becomes Jock Lindsey's Holiday Bar and will feature yuletide touches along with festive food and craft cocktails. Immerse Yourself in Delightful Holiday Décor  In addition to all the twinkling trees, glittering ornaments, tinsel and wreaths, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll will have themed Christmas trees that draw inspiration from beloved characters. And don't forget the visit select resorts for gingerbread houses and more!--Walt Disney World Character NewsMirabel is now part of the “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade," as of June 26.Minnie Mouse will join Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater, Magic Kingdom Park starting July 6. July 6 also marks the return of Chip 'N Dale's Campfire Sing-A-Long at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. On July 10, Peter Pan and Snow White will greet guests at Magic Kingdom Park once again.Over at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars Launch Bay returns July 17. You can meet Chewbacca,  encounter BB-8 or run-into Darth Vader himself.In the coming months, a visit to Magic Kingdom Park will bring chances to meet Aladdin, Jasmine, Merida, Pooh, Tigger and Storybook Circus pals like The Great Goofini in Pete's Silly Sideshow. Toy Story Land friends will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Donald Duck and friends will rejoin their prehistoric party at “Donald's Dino-Bash!” in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.--Narcoossee's Refurbishment UpdateNarcoossee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort will be unavailable starting July 14, 2022. Reservations will be available through July 13. The restaurant will return next year with an "enhanced experience."--Fourth of July Foodie GuideWalt Disney World Resort Magic Kingdom Columbia Harbour House (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Berry Shortcake: Shortcake topped with berries and whipped cream (New)  Casey's Corner (Available July 1 through August 11; Mobile Order available) Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog: All beef hot dog, traditional "Chicago green" relish, pickles, and marinated diced tomatoes served on a potato bread bun (New)  Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available July 1 through 4) Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich: Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream, and sprinkles (New) Disney's Hollywood Studios Backlot Express and Rosie's All-American Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with an apple pie filling, topped with a salted caramel buttercream, and cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle, red, white, and blue Mickey earsABC Commissary and The Trolley Car Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar: Frangipane layered with raspberry jam (New)  Woody's Lunch Box (Mobile Order available)  Fourth of July Lunch Box Tart: Cherry pie filling, vanilla fondant, and star sprinkles (New) (Available July 1 through 4) Lunch Box Parfait: Blue raspberry gelatin, whipped cream, strawberry gelatin, fresh strawberries, and blueberries (New) (Available July 4) EPCOT  Connections Café (Available July 1 through 4) dFourth of July Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar (New)  Fife & Drum (Currently available) The American Dream: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, vanilla ice cream, and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy  Sunshine Seasons (Available July 1 through 4) Red, White, & Blue Cake Pops: Red velvet cake pops (New) Disney Springs Amorette's Patisserie (Available June 30 through July 4) Apple Pie Éclair filled with a white chocolate cinnamon apple mousse garnished with whipped caramel white ganache, cinnamon apples, and crispy pearls (New)  The Daily Poutine (Available June 29 through July 31) Cheeseburger Poutine: French fries, ground beef, cheese sauce, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustardResorts Available at Various Pool Bars and Lounges across Resorts (Available July 1 through 4)  Sparkling Strawberry: Prosecco and strawberry puree garnished with a strawberry (New)  Stars and Stripes: Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of coconut, pineapple, raspberry puree topped with a float of blue curaçao (New) Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, Disney's All-Star Music Resort, and Disney's All-Star Sports Resort World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Firecracker Push Up Pop: Layers of strawberry cake and lemon buttercream with sprinkles (New) Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Disney's Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Star-Spangled Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with watermelon basil curd with lemon buttercream and white chocolate stars (New)  Disney's Beach Club Resort and Disney's Yacht Club Resort  Beach Club Market and Market at Ale & Compass (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Berry Blast Trifle: Layers of strawberry mousse, blueberry compote, vanilla cake crumbles, and whipped cream (New) Disney's BoardWalk InnBoardWalk Bakery (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)  Freedom Cheesecake: Red velvet brownie base, vanilla cheesecake, sweet cream, crisp pearls, and white chocolate garnish (New)  Independence Day Cupcake: Cinnamon cupcake, apple pie filling, and vanilla mascarpone cream (New) Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)  Caribbean Sticky Ribs: Orange-chili sticky spareribs with crispy tostones and a side creamy mango slaw (New)  Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New)  Spyglass Grill (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New) Disney's Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Fourth of July Fruit Tart: Blackberry custard topped with fresh berries and a vanilla panna cotta popsicle (New)  Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (Mobile Order available)  Red, White, and Blue Cookie Sandwich: Vanilla-scented buttercream sandwiched between two gluten free chocolate chip cookies (New) (Available July 1 through 4)  S'mores Marshmallow Pop: Marshmallow pop enrobed in dark chocolate with graham crumble (New) (Available July 1 through August 29) Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available July 1 through 4)   Sweet & Spicy Ribs: Tender pork ribs with sweet & spicy BBQ sauce, cowboy beans, corn on the cob, and coleslaw Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New) Disney's Old Key West Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Good's Food to Go and The Artist Palette (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Fourth of July Layer Cake: Layers of red velvet cake with white and blue buttercream filled with a patriotic sprinkle surprise (New) Disney's Riviera Resort Le Petit Café (Available July 1 through 4) Fourth of July Firecracker: Milk chocolate mousse with morello cherriesBar Riva (Available July 1 through 5 and July 14 through 17)  Patriotic Wave: The Mediterranean Wave with the addition of blue curaçao and hibiscusDisney's Wilderness LodgeRoaring Fork (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Lemon Mousse Cake: Lemon cake and white chocolate lemon mousse with a blueberry compote center and chocolate star décor (New) Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Fourth of July Cupcake: Spiced cake with apple filling and red, white, and blue buttercreamRed Rose Taverne (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Star-Spangled Stuff: Blue shortbread cookie, red velvet cake, raspberry, and star sprinklesDisney California Adventure Park Hollywood Lounge (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available) Red, White, and Blue Cocktail: Blend of Spiced & Silver Rum, tequila, blue curaҫao, tropical fruit juices, and Italian bittersPym Test Kitchen (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)  Test 0615: Fowl Play: BBQ turkey leg and red particle sides (marble potato salad and pickled vegetables) (New)  Experiment 0341: Red, White and Blue Slush: Lemon-lime and blue raspberry slush topped with grenadine and cherry flavor-filled boba (New) Downtown Disney District Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available July 1 through 4)Red, White and Blue Shake: Vanilla rim with red, white, and blue sprinkles topped with a Fourth of July cupcake, firecracker popsicle, whipped cream, red, white, and blue sprinkles, and a cherryBlue Ribbon Corn Dogs (Available July 4 through 10)Firecracker Hot Link: A hot link dipped in batter, rolled in Panko crumbs, and drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo and hot cheese puff dust (New)  California Churro (Available July 4 through 10) Firecracker Churro rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with marshmallow fluff, and sprinkled with red and blue candy pieces (New) Sprinkles (Available July 1 through 4)  Stars and Sprinkles Red Velvet: Southern-style light chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting and celebratory red, white, and blue sprinkles Fourth of July Decorate At-Home Kit: Includes two cupcakes, frosting, decorations, and sprinkles Fourth of July Bake-At-Home Kit: Includes signature cupcake mix, scratch-made frosting, decorations, and sprinkles Wetzel's Pretzels (Available through July 10)Frozen Striped Lemonade: This drink celebrates Independence Day with a mixture of fresh lemonade, blue raspberry, and kiwi strawberry (New) Hotels of the Disneyland ResortDisney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Holiday Cart (Available June 30 through July 4)  Layered Cake Pop: Vanilla sponge cake with vanilla buttercream and red, white, and blue sprinkles (New)  Mickey Fourth of July Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate topped with fondant stars (New)  Fourth of July Cookie Shot with Milk: Choice of milk, lowfat milk, strawberry, or chocolate milk (New) --Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. 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Today we are headed out to Connecticut to speak with Listener Kristin about her trip to Walt Disney World with her husband and seven year old son last month! We discuss their stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, deciding to spend 2 of their 4 theme park days at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, the Caring for Giants Tour, doing the Wilderness Explorers Scavenger Hunt and more! We hope you are hungry too because we discuss meals at Sanaa, California Grill, Tiffins, Topolino's Terrace and more as well! 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!

Episode 123 - Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen! Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 123 for May 23, 2022, and today our feature topic is our Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen! Jen is a Pixie travel agent like Brenda and I, and she was able to take a preview run of Cosmic Rewind. She is joining us to talk all about it! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: We all know how much exercise we get during a Disney vacation. Well, the team in charge of the Rhinos over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park are rolling out a program to monitor the activity of the rhinos in their care at the park! How cool is that?! In addition, the project is being combined with other zoos and wildlife centers across the country in order to measure and ensure that the rhinos get the best care possible. If you want to learn more, check out this YouTube video: (2) Disney Takes Rhino Care One Step Further | Walt Disney World Resort - YouTubeBrenda: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has recently crossed $650 Million in sales in the Global Box Office! Have you seen it? What did you think?Sophie: The Harmony Barber Shop at the Magic Kingdom is re-opening on July 31st! You can start making reservations on June 28th. This is exciting! Also, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques are going to be reopening soon as well!Connect with us! Here's how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen!Today we are joined by our friend Jen! Jen had the super cool opportunity to ride Guardians of the Galaxy, and we're going to talk with her all about it!Jen, when did you go on your adventure, and how long were you there?In addition to Cosmic Rewind, what else did you do while there?How would you describe the ride experience?When it comes to the roller coasters at WDW, where does Cosmic Rewind place in your rankings?Any issues with motion sickness? We've heard that this has happened with some guests.This Day in Disney History for May 23:1983: Disneyland continues with the grand re-opening of Fantasyland.Disney Who's Who CharacterMaui from MoanaA little bit of Walt“Ever since the beginning of wisdom, man has been fashioning a brighter light and a stronger glass to help him probe deeper and deeper into the marvels of nature's secret world. Today, with the modern microscope, we can peer into dark corners we've never seen before. Often we can't explain what we see, but just looking is always a dramatic and thrilling experience.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: You're in Charge at WDW - 3 Changes You'll Make! Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 116 - Retired Attractions, Part 2 Retired Attractions, Part 2 Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 115 for March 28, 2022, and today our feature topic is Retired Attractions! This is part two of two, and we are looking at Epcot and Animal Kingdom for our list today. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: EXCITING NEWS! The Disney Cultural Representative Program is returning to Epcot this summer! The first new participants will begin arriving in August.Mike: We talked last year about how Finding Nemo would be coming back to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Well, Disney is casting for the show, which will officially be called “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond”Sophie: Congratulations to the Walt Disney Company on winning 6 Academy Awards at the recent Oscars. Most notably, Encanto won Best Animated Feature Film!Connect with us! Here's how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Retired Attractions, Part 2We're concluding our look at our top five retired attractions. This week, we're looking at Epcot and Animal Kingdom to finish up our lists.Epcot and Animal Kingdom:Sophie: 1) Maelstrom2) Universe of Energy4) Mouse Gear and the Centorium5) Dino Land USA - Primeval Whirl3) Rafiki's Planet Watch ‘Out of the Wild'Brenda:Illuminations: Reflections of EarthFountain of NationsThe Living Statues in ItalyWorld Showcase PlayersMaelstromMike: 5) Camp Minnie Mickey4) Pocahontas and her Forest Friends3) Innoventions House2) Ellen's Energy Adventure1) MaelstromListener Feedback:Chrissy misses at Epcot: Fountain of Nations and Ellen's Energy Adventure. At Animal Kingdom: River of Light.Jennifer misses Maelstrom at Epcot. This Day in Disney History for April 4:1928: Birth of Maya AngelouDisney Who's Who CharacterTigger from Winnie the PoohA little bit of Walt“Essentially, the real difference between a child and an adult is experience. We conceive it to be our job on the Mickey Mouse Club show to provide some of that experience. Happy, factual, constructive experience whenever possible.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Planning a Solo Trip and Changes at Disney! Watch us on YouTube!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 27, 2022! Tonight we were excited to have Rikki sitting in for Scott again and we had a great time taking your calls on the news of the week!  We hit news stories about the Minnie Vans and International Cast Members returning to Walt Disney World this summer, H20 Glow After Hours coming to Typhoon Lagoon every Saturday night this summer, Earth Day events at Animal Kingdom Park next month and more!  We also took calls from a listener who was an Azalea Trail Maid in the Easter Parade at Walt Disney World, spoke with Vero Mike about his stay at Bay Lake Tower last week, and also played another game of "5 in 10"!  This and much more on today's show!  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!