Podcasts about magic for less travel

Today Mike, Pam, and Scott are back with a preview of the 2026 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! From all of the musical acts you can catch at the American Garden Theater to what not-to-miss at the Outdoor Kitchens around the parks, we are helping you get ready for this awesome festival that runs through June 1, 2026! We also talk about the topiaries that are at the top of our list and where this festival rates among the others at Epcot! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 15, 2026!  Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line (but the phone lines were giving us major issues again tonight, so I sincerely apologize for that; it will be working better next week!) where we discussed more thoughts on bags for your Disney Parks day, answered some questions about a couple's trip to Walt Disney World next month, Scott and I had some takes about TV in the staterooms at Walt Disney World and on Disney Cruise Line, and we got a great call from Listener Tim from North Carolina with an amazing review of his retirement cruise on the Disney Fantasy last week!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Mike, Pam & Scott are all here today to answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today we get a fun question about if Disney Cruise Line should bring more Muppets to their ships (and Scott has a great idea!), then we discuss the new DCL commercial that aired Sunday night during the Oscars too! We also talk about the best restaurant in the Boardwalk Resort Area, what to do when you get a "bonus day" at Walt Disney World but don't have theme park tickets, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We have a great trip report for you today to start the week, but we have Scott joining us to share his cruise from last week on the Disney Wonder with us! This was his first time sailing on the Wonder, after sailing the sister ship, the Disney Magic, just last year! We compare the two experiences, talk about sailing out of San Diego, pairing this cruise with a visit to Disneyland, discuss stops at Catalina Island, Ensenada, fun times on the ship and lots more! For more video coverage of this cruise, check out Scott's channel at YouTube.com/MustSeeAdventures! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today, Mike and Pam are here to kick off your weekend with some fun Disney talk! We discuss our initial thought on the new Disney Adventure over in Singapore that will have it's inaugural cruises here this week and how this will change the experiences for Disney Cruise Line! Then, Pam and Mike go back and forth adding 5 items each to an "ultimate Disney Parks bag!" What would have to make the cut for YOUR bag? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 8, 2026!  Mike was in the Studio alone for this show and wanted to dedicate this hour to the passing of Mr. Jeff Galloway, the runDisney training consultant and mentor to so many of us over the years who passed away last month.  Jeff opened the door and made running accessible to so many of us, and tonight we took some calls to hear how Jeff impacted not only our running journeys, but our lives.  Hear these touching stories and how we plan to carry on Jeff's amazing legacy.  We will miss you, Jeff!  Thank you for believing in all of us, even when we didn't believe in ourselves.   Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Mike & Pam are here today answering more of your great Listener Questions! Today we discuss some options for a "splurge trip" to enjoy fireworks from your room while the baby sleeps, options to enjoy some great Italian dining and also enjoy extra evening hours at the Magic Kingdom, "tricks" to figure out when Pirate night might be for your Disney Cruise and thoughts on when you might want to schedule your Palo reservation for a first-time cruiser, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We are excited to have Listener June from North Carolina on the show today for one more of our "What's Your Disney Story?" episodes! We get to know more about her as we hear about how she first became a Disney fan as a child with an "eyes-closed" spin on the Haunted Mansion and first-stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort! We also hear about her favorite Disney trip, which was an amazing Adventures by Disney experience! June also shares how she brings Disney into her everyday life and her new online presence to share her Disney passion! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Mike & Pam are back in the Studio today as we are answering your Listener Questions on a Friday! We discuss options for Lighting Lanes over Spring break between Epcot and Animal Kingdom Park and best usage based on crowds lately. Also, we talk about celebrating a big 5th birthday at Walt Disney World and how to make that celebration unique! We also give some thoughts on Easter Sunday at Walt Disney World, as well as ideas on how a dad can have some fun with his two daughters outside the theme parks, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We are taking a break from Listener Questions again on this Wednesday as Mike & Scott are here sharing some stories from trips together over the years! From how we first met at the Magic Kingdom to an epic win in the Amazing Race: Cozumel to epic runDisney experiences to fun times at Disneyland in boats, we share lots of laughs and many memories that are special to us and hope you enjoy as well! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today we are trying somewhat of a new concept here on the show with "What's Your Disney Story?" This came to me over Marathon Weekend, as the theme of the weekend was different genres of stories. runDisney announcer Riley was out in the corrals each morning interviewing folks before the races asking simply, "What's Your Story? Why are you here?" and the answers were amazing! I thought this would be a great way to get to know some members of our community! Today, I ask how Listener Zach from Connecticut first became a Disney fan, memories of his first Disney trip, first encounters with the Disney online community, thoughts on being a "Disney Adult" and why he keeps coming back! We share lots of laughs and memories along the way! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today, Mike, Scott & Rikki are here to start the weekend with another round of "Hit the Gas or Pump the Brakes?" From mega-cruise ships in the DCL fleet to more AP magnets to seating areas in Epcot to even more booths at festivals at Epcot, would you Pump the Brakes on these things or Hit the Gas? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike and Scott today as we take a short break from Listener Questions to discuss some "best practices" when it comes to bringing friends or family to a Disney destination for the first time! We discuss planning, dining choices, resort options, touring strategies, ship and itinerary choices with Disney Cruise Line, onboard activities, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today we are headed down to Alabama with Listener Nicole (and also Addison!) as we hear about a very special 3rd birthday trip to Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! Nicole's extended family visited during that historic cold snap at Walt Disney World, but made the best of it! We hear about times in all four theme parks, first experiences to Addison, amazing character dining, visiting the Tri-Circle-D ranch, and even riding an attraction with Alice herself! This and much more on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today, Mike and Scott are back with a topic that was suggested by Listener Craig from Louisville during the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! He heard a few people mention that if there was an experience that was on both coasts (Walt Disney World and Disneyland), the experience was always better at Disneyland! Do you agree? Scott and Mike go around and compare attractions, snacks, hotel experiences, the "bubble" feel and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike , Rikki, and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! Today we get a question from a listener who is having issues linking her tickets via the My Disney Experience App to make her Lightning Lane reservations. We give some advice with that. We also give our thoughts on the Disney Destiny, and how they might have changed since the ship debuted in December. We give Listener Sean lots of ideas and recommendations for his first "Palo experience" this weekend on his first cruise! We also talk about the "Kids Free Dining" offer for a DVC Member. This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We are excited to have Rebecca from Ontario back on the show with us today to share her trip to Walt Disney World with us! We hear about her experiences on the International College Program back in the day, and how this was a thread during this trip with her family! We discuss her stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort with her husband and daughter (who had never been to Walt Disney World), time in all four theme parks, a day at Typhoon Lagoon, great meals at places like Cinderella's Royal Table, Yak & Yeti, Ohana, and more! We also talk some Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney, and other stuff from days gone by! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Mike is back (recording this show within hours of landing from Disneyland) to recap his 2026 Disneyland Half-Marathon trip! He will discuss traveling to LAX, staying at the Howard-Johnson Hotel & Water Playground, running the 5K, 10K & Half-Marathon as part of the Dumbo Double Dare and Coast-to-Coast Challenge! Also, hear about great food at Blue Bayou, Tiana's Palace, and more! Mike also gives his review of Paint the Night, using Lightning Lanes at Disneyland and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike and Scott today as we answer your awesome Listener Questions! Today we have a quick discussion on the new CEO that will be leading the Disney company soon before we dive into the questions for the day! Then, hear about staying at Saratoga Springs Resort, resorts with the best pools/splash pads for toddlers, some romantic resorts for a honeymoon, and first trips without the kids! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We are excited to have Listener Krissy joining us from Madison, Wisconsin today to talk about her special Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate her little girl's 3rd birthday! We talk about staying at both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Art of Animation Resort (and why the split-stay wasn't for them), fun times in all four theme parks (even three in one day!), great meals at places like Kona Cafe, Topolino's Terrace, Woody's Roundup BBQ, and more! Plus, lots of heartwarming stories about why it's important to "take the trip" are shared on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today, Mike and Scott are back with a potpourri of Disney topics to get us ready for the weekend! We took suggestions from the chat and talked about the advantages to visiting the theme parks in different seasons of the year, discussed the snacks/food items that most of the WDW resort hotels are most famous for, talked about how planning trips has changed for Scott now that Emmalee is in Ann Arbor, and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike and Scott today as we answer your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss thoughts on your arrival day for a big runDisney race weekend! We also talk give some suggestions for your visit to GEO-82, making the most of your first few hours on a DCL ship, recommendations for dinner at Palo, celebratory snacks after a race at Disneyland and much more! (..and yes, the pools are heated!) Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today we are headed down to Nashville, Tennessee to speak with Listener Chris from the DCL Cruising Dad website! Chris is an avid DCL cruise fan and expert and we discuss his Labor Day sailing on the Disney Dream out of Fort Lauderdale, with a pre-night at the Hilton Marina, Palo Brunch, sailing with extended family, and more! We also discuss why Disney Cruise Line really is the ultimate Disney vacation in so many different ways! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today, Mike & Scott are here to start the weekend with a fun game of "Hit the Gas or Pump The Brakes?" on some current Disney topics! Should Disney go full-speed ahead on adding more capacity to 5K events moving forward, or hit those brakes? What about adding more specialty lounges to the theme parks? How about dynamic ticket pricing? Live music in the theme parks? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 25, 2026!  Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour!  Tonight, we discussed the upcoming Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend and if runDisney should look at bringing back some international races now that Disneyland is going to go on a hiatus with their events.  We also got a great call from Listener Dennis down in Texas to discuss his upcoming cruise on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego (which Scott is sailing on the same itinerary), and learned a lot about Port Adventures, thoughts on the Wonder and more!  Listener Brooke and her daughter Cayla called in as well to share their thoughts from Marathon Weekend!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! Today we talk about best locations to cheer for the Princess Half-Marathon (and ideas to make this easier on first-timers), discussions on runDisney race courses over the years, visiting Epcot and MK and picking which park to visit on either Friday or Saturday in March, where to find Tiana & 101 Dalmatians characters in the parks and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today Mike has one more solo show where he shares his thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026! He discusses an early flight down to Florida (with a celebrity onboard), staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, eating only counter-service for the entire weekend, thoughts on the races (and how everyone out there truly has a story), and the fun that was had in-between all of the miles! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Pam & Rikki are here with another edition of the Disney Parks Stock Watch! What experiences within the Disney Theme Parks & Resorts are trending in the right direction (stock up!) and what experiences are trending down right now (stock down!)? From hotels to characters to discounts and even runDisney, we have some ideas! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 18, 2026!  Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour!  Tonight, we discussed some thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026 and the tough conditions that were given to the runners, looked forward to the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend in about 10 days, talked about the original Star Wars characters coming to Disneyland in the spring, talked some Tokyo Disneyland and more!  Thanks to Listeners Michael and June for the great calls!   Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions today! We discuss making the most out of staying at Disney's Beach Club this 4th of July for a guest experiencing the holiday for the 1st time at Walt Disney World! Pam also gives some great advice on things to think about when it comes to luggage for all of your upcoming Disney adventures! Plus, we hear feedback from an email from 6 weeks back where a guest spend one amazing day in 3 theme parks making memories for a lifetime! We might even have some "Is This Romantic?" sprinkled in! This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We are excited to have Listener Amber from Texas back on the show today and she brings along her cousin Taylor to join us as well! We hear all about their multi-generational trip (2 to 84 years old!), staying at the Four Seasons, dining at places like Woody's Rodeo Roundup, Teppan Edo, and the Cake Bake Shop! We also discuss their day in the Magic Kingdom using Lightning Lane Premier Pass and how it was sort of like going back in time! Also, we hear about making the most of a soggy Christmas party, and how grandma was the spark-plug of this family and passes on a lesson we could all take to heart today! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today, Mike, Pam & Scott are back with an email from Listener Billy where he shares 5 different "armchair Imagineering" situations for us to consider. From bringing new transportation systems, resorts, lands, restaurants, and attractions to Walt Disney World, hear what we would do and then, let us know your thoughts on how you would improve the overall WDW experience if money were no object! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Pam, & Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! We discuss getting Jeff's Bagels delivered to your resort (hot tip!), making the most of your day at Lookout Cay, Pam's thoughts on the Adventures by Disney Experience, restaurants around Walt Disney World that are trending in the right direction right now, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today we head out to Philly to speak with Listener Rob about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World with his wife and three young girls! This trip was interesting because Rob wanted three different experiences in one visit, so he picked a different resort (and area) for each segment of the vacation! Hear his thoughts on all three resorts, as well as fun stories from the theme parks using Lightning Lanes and setting up for a very special viewing of Starlight! We also discuss some nice meals at places like 1900 Park Fare, Storybook Dining and more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Happy 10K Day, BOGP Lizards! Today, Mike & Pam are here to talk about the return of Stacy (from Must Do Disney) to the Disney family in 2026! This leads to a fun conversation on how she is the source of many "core memories" for Disney fans of a certain generation. We also discuss a few things that also trigger some strong core memories as well! What are those triggers for yours and what would you like to see Disney bring back next? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 4, 2026!  Mike & Scott were back together for the first call-in show of the year!  Tonight, we talked about the news of Stacey returning to Disney and how that brought about a lot of nostalgia for days gone by from past trips and what "creature comforts" from the past decade or so we might bring back if we could!  Hear what our listeners came up with!  Then, we got some great advice from many of our veteran runners (even Perfect Disney Marathoner Dr. Alan Young and Perfect Dopey Caleb Roby) on how to make this Marathon Weekend a successful one!  We even have some Disney Cruise Line talk as well!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We made it to another Marathon Weekend, Lizards! Today, we have a very different show! I've been wanting to do a podcast like this for a while, so please indulge me for one episode. I wanted to take a bit of time to just say "thank you" for the support over the years. Our community means so much, and I try to express this on today's show! Also, I also give a bit of advice and thoughts on the upcoming Marathon Weekend process - enjoy every morning and mile - they are all special! 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!

We are excited to head out to Virginia today to speak with Listener Kia about a couple of recent Walt Disney World trips! Both of these trips were on the shorter side, but full of magic! We hear about a birthday trip that was originally going to be a solo trip, but turned into an amazing Mother/Daughter celebration! Then, we discuss an anniversary celebration where all three in the family got to go down to Disney's All-Star Movies and enjoy both Epcot After Hours (and lots of Cosmic Rewind!), Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more! We talked about many different ways to see a Disney vacation on this show, and it might make you re-think your strategies on your next trip! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Happy New Year, everyone! Today, Jason joins us again to give his unique perspective on being a Disney fan who lives within minutes of the Magic! Mike & Scott ask some questions we have had over the years about what it is like to have the entire world come down to his town and "invade" his grocery stores, Target, etc and how that effects his every day life! We also talk about how much planning goes into visiting the parks typically for Jason and his wife. Working remotely around property is also a topic that is discussed on today's show, as well as some upcoming thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 28, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together for the last call-in show of 2025 and we had a great time!  We discussed preparation for Marathon Weekend 2026 and things we are doing and buying to be ready for our trips in less than two weeks!  We also got some great calls from Bill discussing his move one year ago from Oregon to Orlando, Julie from Scotland discussing her recent Christmas trip to Walt Disney World and how much she loved Candlelight Processional, and Billy called in to share how much the BOGP Clubhouse means to him too!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Pam, Scott & Guest Host Jason today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we talk about how the dining rotation works with Disney Cruise Line having three main dining rooms when your cruise has more than 3 nights; what do you do on those additional nights of the cruise? We also discuss a "secret menu" at Yak & Yeti at Disney's Animal Kingdom, express walk-off and buffet vs. sit down breakfast on the last morning of your cruise, and more! Plus, hear an awesome way to reveal a Walt Disney World trip that is given as a gift! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today we are glad to have Listener Matt back on the show from Long Island to share his trip to Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! We talk about how he and his wife surprised his young kids (5 and 2) with this trip and went straight to the airport for a date with Mickey! We talk about fun times with the characters, Cool Kid Summer activities, great meals at places like Steakhouse '71, Crystal Palace, 1900 Park Fare, and more! Most importantly, we also discuss the "small moments" that really can make a trip special - including a fun night that Matt had with his daughter on the Boardwalk with a mallet and some rubber, flying frogs! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike, Pam, Rikki & Scott today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we mix-in some Christmas fun, including our favorite Christmas movies and songs, along with questions looking for options for a quick-service lunch outside the theme parks over President's Day Weekend, a place to celebrate dinner after the WDW Marathon, places to park your car during your Disney Cruise, dressing for "themes" on your Disney Cruise, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Merry Christmas, everyone!  This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 21, 2025!  Mike was in the Studio solo for this show, but it wasn't a problem as this was our annual tradition on the week before Christmas where we discussed how we all celebrate the holiday season!  We got some great calls about foods, artificial vs. live Christmas trees, Elf on the Shelf magic, childhood memories of "almost" catching Santa Claus, and much more!  We also had some great Christmas trip reports from this year discussing Jollywood Nights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Holidays Around the World at Epcot and much more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

It's our yearly tradition here on the Be Our Guest Podcast! We are gathered around the virtual fireplace with our hot chocolate and Christmas cookies as we exchange our Disney-related gifts! Join Mike, Scott, Pam and Rikki for a fun show as we say "thank you, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays" to each of your for being a part of our family this year! This is our gift to you take with you as you travel over this holiday season! Be safe and may Santa always bring you the joy of the season! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We are excited to have Listener Andrew from Utah back on the show today to share a trip that is perfect for this week! Today, we talk about the trip his family took to Disney's Pop Century Resort last August, but this trip started as a family gift under the Christmas Tree! We discuss the thoughts on this, the reveal and planning to start the show! Then, we hear about the travel across the country, first experience with a Disney Water Park at Typhoon Lagoon, visiting all four theme parks, including Epcot After Hours, and some great meals like Topolino's Terrace for breakfast and Steakhouse '71 for lunch and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Last Friday we talked about Scott's recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy and today we are talking about Mike's cruise on the new Disney Destiny last week! Hear about his first experience sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, staying at the Hilton Marina, discussion of the staterooms, main dining rooms, entertainment onboard, layout of the ship, and if you can enjoy the ship even if you don't know much about Marvel! We have lots to discuss on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 14, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together during the hour talking Disney and taking some great calls!  We got a call from a listener who will be in southern California to see his Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl and is also going to visit Disneyland for NYE and looking for recommendations on which park to visit to bring in 2026!  We also hear from a great listener in Idaho who has a son looking for a challenge to attempt each afternoon over a 2-week trip to Walt Disney World that will take him to all of the WDW Resorts!  We had some ideas!  Also, our friend Shaggy calls in live from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!   Mike also shares a few quick thoughts from his Disney Destiny cruise as well!  This and more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Join Mike & Scott today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we discuss options for breakfast post Princess 10K, either Akershus or Cinderella's Royal Table for some first-time runners! We also talk about options to avoid jetlag for a listener headed to Aulani from Nashville. A cheer mom is looking for advice to avoid buying tickets as part of a "Varsity" package with her cheer program, so we have some thoughts. We also talk about village preferences at Caribbean Beach and more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today we are joined by our friend Matt (Zeebs from the Clubhouse!) out in New Jersey to share his recent trip to Central Florida to enjoy with a buddy! Their main goal was to spend some time at Universal! We talk about staying at Sapphire Falls, time at Epic Universe, tips for Disney fans over at Universal and more! Then, we spend a majority of the show discussing lots of first-time experiences for Matt over at Walt Disney World including visiting the Space-220 bar, GEO-82, Beak & Barrel, riding Remy 2D, dining at Three Bridges, and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!