Be Our Guest WDW Podcast
1,157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratingsThis award-winning podcast features Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shows that focus on Disney resorts, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, dining, runDisney, vacation tips and much more. Join hosts Mike Rahlmann, Rikki Niblett, Scott Gardner, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning.
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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Magic Kingdom After Hours, Vegan Dining Advice, Traveling Solo, More - BOGP 2514
July 01, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBToday we are headed out to New Jersey to speak with Listener Molly about her trip to Walt Disney World staying at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! Hear about her experience with the trip being half solo and half with her aunt, who has a vegan diet. We discuss how Disney accommodates those with special dietary requests and how this went during the trip. We also hear about her experience with the Magic Kingdom After Hours Event and tips for making the most of breaks during college to visit Wal...
Stories From Entertaining on a Cruise Ship, Avoiding Spoilers, Looking Forward to Disney Trips with Simon - BOGP 2513
June 28, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWe are very excited to have Simon from the United Kingdom joining us once again on today's show as we wrap up the week! Today, we discuss Simon's unique perspective and experiences from entertaining on many cruise ships around the world! Hear some fun stories from rough seas, wild port adventures, and what it is like "behind the curtain" on these ships we love so much! We also discuss Simon's upcoming trip to Disneyland Paris, the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade turning into a DVC lounge, avoid...
BOGP Open Line - June 23, 2024 - Halloween at WDW, DCL Alaska Cruise Highlights, Looking Forward to Disneyland in 2025 - BOGP 2512
June 27, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 23, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo as ScottyG was on his cruise over in Norway! We lead-off the show with news that Disney will be announcing details on "Halfway to the Holidays" this week as well as new bookings opening up for late 2025 and early 2026 with Disney Cruise Line! Then, we get calls about things that we are looking forward to on future Walt Disney World trips that surprisingly, we have never done before! Al...
Listener Questions - June 26, 2024 - Too Much Palo?, Taking Breaks with Magic Your Way Tickets, Mid-Fancy Dining Options/Fireworks - BOGP 2511
June 26, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBToday Mike is excited to have special co-host Simon from the United Kingdom joining him to answer your Listener Questions! We also open the phone lines and got calls from Scotland, Ohio and more! We discussed if three Palo experiences on one cruise was too much, strategized on how to purchase Magic Your Way tickets and still take breaks during your trip with Listener Kevin, talked with "Mohawk from Scotland" about a "not-too-fancy" dinner and fireworks combo for an upcoming trip, and much mo...
Disneyland at Halloween, Oogie Boogie Bash, Main Street Tour, Great Meals, Sisterly Fun - BOGP 2510
June 24, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWe are excited to have Silvia, Aly, and Ariel joining us today from Seattle, Washing to talk about their trip to Disneyland last fall specifically for the Oogie Boogie Bash! We hear about their journey down from the Pacific Northwest, the huge ordeal with securing these tickets, great meals at locations like Napa Rose, Goofy's Kitchen, Blue Bayou, Cafe Orleans, and more! We also discuss some off-site fun, shopping and dining at Downtown Disney and much more! Was Oogie Boogie Bash worth all o...
Pam's Inaugural Cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the Disney Magic - BOGP 2509
June 21, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBToday we have Mike, Rikki, and Pam back together for some fun Disney Cruise Line talk! Pam has just returned from the inaugural cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line's newest private island experience in the Bahamas! We talk about her thoughts on the Disney Magic, then discuss this new island paradise! We talk about the pier (that has been the talk of social media!), the beaches, dining options, cabanas, authenticity of the Bahamian experience, and more! Please share ...
BOGP Open Line - June 16, 2024 - Scott Leaves the USA, Palo or Remy 3-Night Cruise, International Travel Tips, AP Previews - BOGP 2508
June 20, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 16, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about these last couple of days before Scott heads off to Europe for his 19-day vacation! What is he worried about and most excited for on this epic trip? We also get a great call from Pennsylvania asking if they should do Palo or Remy on a 3-night Disney Dream cruise. Jenniffer calls in f...
Listener Questions - BOGP Cruise 7 Announcement, California Grill or Lounge, Cake Bake Shop Menu, More Drones - BOGP 2507
June 19, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBMike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! First, we finally make the announcement of the details for the BOGP Cruise 7! You have to visit the BOGP Clubhouse today initially to get the details! Then, we have questions about what we think will be offered on the menu at the Cake Bake Shop on Disney's Boardwalk, if the drone show at Disney Springs will be extended past this fall, cruising with toddlers, booking an ADR at California Grill or just going with th...
Disney's Boulder Ridge Villas, VIP Tour Day, Vero Beach Experience, Family Memories - BOGP 2506
June 17, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBToday we are excited to head down to Tennessee to speak with Listener Ryan (and his three awesome daughters!) about his trip with extended family to the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort in a 2-Bedroom Villa and Deluxe Studio! We discuss his background with Disney and how he enjoys the "gamification" of a Disney trip, and I think that is something that most of us really like as well! We also hear about his day with a "VIP Tour Guide" and everything that goes into this...
Queue-ing It Up at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2505
June 14, 2024 01:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBHappy Father's Day this weekend to all of our Disney dads out there! We hope it is a great weekend for you! Today, Mike & Scott are discussing various queues around Walt Disney World! Which are the hottest in the summer? Which are the longest? What is a queue we wish we could experience just one more time? Were interactive queues a success or failure? What are our Top 3 Queues at Walt Disney World right now? This and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channe...
BOGP Open Line - June 9, 2024 - Closing Time at WDW Lounges, First Time Disney Cruiser Review, 4 Parks/1 Day at 8, More - BOGP 2504
June 13, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 9, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about the first-impressions of the new Communicore Hall space coming to Epcot and also memories of Innoventions from the former Future World! We then get some calls discussing closing times at the lounges around the Walt Disney World monorail resorts and some things that might surprise you! Ro...
Listener Questions - June 12, 2024 - Documentation for Disney Cruise Line, Genie+ Strategy for 2-Day Trip, "Discovering" WDW - BOGP 2503
June 12, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MBMike and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! First, Scott gives an update on his 19-day European trip that will start just one week from today! Then, we have questions about booking accommodations at DVC resorts for Springtime Surprise Weekend, documentation needed to sail with Disney Cruise Line, planning to use Genie+ efficiently for a 2-day stay prior to a first-time Disney Cruise, "discovering" Walt Disney World for a guest who has been to Disneyland over 100 ...
BOGP Open Line - June 5, 2024 - Live WDW Trip Report from Coronado, Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Review, Genie+ Tips - BOGP 2502
June 10, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis is a BONUS Live Call-in Show today as we had a last-minute cancellation for the Trip Report interview! We opened up the phone lines and got calls from Tricia LIVE from Disney's Coronado Springs with a review of her stay at French Quarter and her meal just an hour prior at Maya Grill! We also got a great review from Marco in South Carolina of his Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Cruise! Emily called in to discuss strategies for using Genie+ with Park Hopping on her upcoming trip awe w...
Quick-Service Dining Highlights at the Walt Disney World Skyliner Resorts - BOGP 2501
June 07, 2024 01:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBToday Mike and Pam are here discussing some great Quick-Serving dining options at the restaurants along the Skyliner route between Disney's Art of Animation Resort/Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort/Disney's Rivera Resort! We break down the breakfast/lunch/dinner menus to give some highlights, as well as hit some snacks, drinks, and more! We also give tips as to how to get the most out out those Disney Dining Plan credits as well Please share your thoughts over o...
BOGP Open Line - June 2, 2024 - Tiana's Spoiler-FULL Videos, Days Before Your Disney Trip, Uber or Driving to Epcot, More - BOGP 2500
June 06, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 2, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about all of the spoiler-FULL videos that Disney is posting around Tiana's Bayou Adventure over the last week. What are their intentions with these? Did you watch them? What are your thoughts on these? Also, Mike is going crazy in these 30 days or so leading up to his cruise - what do YOU do...
Listener Questions - June 5, 2024 - Back-to-Back Cruise Logistics, 2024 WDW Discounts, Stroller Etiquette, More - BOGP 2499
June 05, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MBMike and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss the logistics of taking back-to-back cruises with Disney Cruise Line and why this might be something to consider over a traditional 7-night sailing! We also get a great question about "stroller etiquette" for Walt Disney World transportation and in the theme parks! Another question that comes up is about discounts for Walt Disney World for the remainder of 2024 and booking the end of 2025. This and much mor...
Disney Magic 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise & Disney Wish Concierge 3-Night Sailing - BOGP 2498
June 03, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWe have one more Disney Cruise Line show for you today as we head to Philadelphia to speak with Listener Sharon about a couple of cruises that she took within a month of each other! We spend the majority of the show discussing her sailing on the Disney Magic on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise out of Miami with her 2 young children and husband. We discuss the ports, rotational dining, onboard entertainment, kids' clubs, and more! Then, we talk about her experience two weeks prior sailing C...
One Positive & One Negative for Each Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort - BOGP 2497
May 31, 2024 01:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBMike, Pam, and Scott are here to get the weekend started with some fun Walt Disney World Resort hotel talk! Today, we share one pro & con for each Deluxe Walt Disney World hotel! These are all things to think about before you decide where to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation. What would you add to our list? 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.beourguestpodca...
BOGP After Hours on Memorial Day 2024 - Mike, Scott & Jared from the BOGP Studios - BOGP 2496
May 30, 2024 01:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBToday we have something totally different for your Thursday! With the Memorial Day Weekend and terrible storms with power outages in the area this past weekend, we didn't have a Live Call-in Show on Sunday night. However, we did have ScottyG in town from Michigan, as well as our friend Jared from over in Illinois! While they were visiting here in the BOGP Studios later on Sunday evening, during our tour of the Studio, we went LIVE and interacted with well over 100 listeners and recorded ...
Listener Questions - May 29, 2024 - Fireworks Dessert Parties, Solo Day Ideas, Disney Cruise Private Dining, Disney Dining Plan - BOGP 2495
May 29, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MBMike and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss a couple of questions about the fireworks dessert parties and if they are a good value and if so, which ones might offer the best option for different types of families. We also have a discussion about requesting a private table or dining with other families on Disney Cruise Line. The best values on the Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan are also discussed, as is the "Ultimate Solo Day" for a guest who is hea...
4 Generation Trip to Walt Disney World - VIP Experiences, Capture Your Moment, Escape Room at City Walk, Lifetime Memories - BOGP 2494
May 27, 2024 01:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBWe are headed to Wisconsin today as we kick-off Summer 2024 with a 4-Generation trip to Walt Disney World! Listener Sarah joins us to share an amazing trip detailing her off-site stay, the logistics of putting together a trip with so many moving parts, meals at Steakhouse 71, the Boathouse, Jiko, Morimoto Asia, Cowfish, and more! We also hear about a VIP Fireworks experience, a Back to the Future Escape Room at Universal City Walk and much more on today's show! We hope you can continue the ...
One Positive & One Negative for Each Value & Moderate Walt Disney World Resort - BOGP 2493
May 24, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBMike, Pam, and Rikki are here to get the 3-day weekend started with some fun Walt Disney World Resort hotel talk! Today, we each share one pro & con for each Value and Moderate Walt Disney World hotel! These are all things to think about before you decide where to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation. What would you add to our list? 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...
BOGP Open Line - May 19, 2024 - Disney Quest Memories, POFQ Mini-Review, MNSSHP Thoughts, Character Breakfast Options - BOGP 2492
May 23, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 19, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion that came from the BOGP Clubhouse on memories from the old DisneyQuest experience at Downtown Disney! What was your favorite thing to do there? Then, Brandon from New Hampshire shares some thoughts on his stay at Port Orleans French Quarter last month with us! We also have a fun discussion wi...
Listener Questions - May 22, 2024 - Brunch @ Disney Springs, Split Stay Options, MNSSHP & MVMCP 1 Trip, More - BOGP 2491
May 22, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes - 62 MBMike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss your best options for Brunch around Disney Springs, how to think about dividing your time between two resorts when you do a "split-stay" and give some options for two ideal resorts to consider, discuss some menu options for a nice ice-cream at Salt & Straw at Disney Springs, look at the calendar and try to figure out how to get both a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party & Mickey's Very Merry Chris...
Disney Fantasy 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise - 1st DCL Experience, Family of 5, Spring Break Fun Onboard & More - BOGP 2490
May 20, 2024 01:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBToday we are headed down to Dallas, Texas to speak with Listener Kelly about her first experience with Disney Cruise Line when her family of 5 sailed the Disney Fantasy to the Western Caribbean this past Spring Break! We discuss her stay pre-cruise at the Polynesian with some park time, nice meals, and pool time! Then, we talk embarkation, stateroom thoughts, dining, entertainment, port adventures, sea day experiences and much more! Lots of great tips for families sailing DCL on today's show...
Disneyland 2024 Summer Preview - Pixar Fest, Pixar Place Hotel Review, New Dining, More - BOGP 2489
May 17, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBPam has just returned from an exciting week at Disneyland where she had access to some amazing places around Disneyland! Hear about that "secret balcony" that you have probably noticed above Pirates of the Caribbean and what is behind those doors! Also, Pam reviews Pixar Fest, with it's new parades, fireworks, merchandise (including an amazing Pizza Planet popcorn bucket!), and more! She also gives an in-depth review of the newly-reopened Pixar Place Hotel. She also shares lots of amazing di...
BOGP Open Line - May 12, 2024 - Tiana's Bayou Opening Date, Disney Fantasy Review, Polynesian DVC Tower & Monorail & More - BOGP 2488
May 16, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 12, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show discussing the "announcement" of the opening date of June 28, 2024 for Tiana' Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom and what this might mean for the park moving forward this summer. We also got calls from Jared in Illinois and Megan in Pennsylvania discussing some Disney Cruise reviews and previews! Scott and Mike als...
Listener Questions - May 15, 2024 - July 4 @ Epcot or Magic Kingdom, Staying Cool in the Summer, Tiana's Opening During Trip - BOGP 2487
May 15, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBMike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss the opening date being announced for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and have a discussion on if this will have a Virtual Queue. We also get a question from Rin down in Australia about how this is going to impact plans, as this opening happens right in the middle of their trip. We hit on best quick-servicing dining options on the monorail loop to "escape" the Magic Kingdom for a few hours on a hot day, book...
3 Week Trip from the UK - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Hard Rock Hotel, Off-Site House, Brilliant Meals and Fun Family Time - BOGP 2486
May 13, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe are excited to have Ian from the United Kingdom on the show today to talk about his 3 week holiday to Central Florida from back last August! We discuss the planning that goes into such a long trip from overseas, as well as the excitement this can add to the overall experience! Then, we talk about staying in an off-site home rental, Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as Hard Rock Hotel at Universal. We dive into fun times at all four Walt Disney World theme parks, Volcano Bay, Disney Springs, a...
What Not To Miss at Walt Disney World Resorts - BOGP 2485
May 10, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBMike, Scott, and Rikki are back today and we are discussing things not to miss when you stay at certain Walt Disney World Resorts! For example, when you stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort, don't miss an early morning walk around Hourglass Lake, or a photoshoot with the Cars characters over at Art of Animation, or even doing the "Hustle" in the food court! We hit about 6 other Disney Resorts on today's show with ideas to make your resort stay a lot more fun! Please share your thoughts over o...
BOGP Open Line - Coronado Spring Club-Level Surprise Trip, Jimmie LIVE from Disneyland, Halfway to Halloween, More - BOGP 2484
May 09, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 5, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We spoke with Trisha from Iowa who is headed down to Coronado Springs with her sister and staying Club-Level in the Gran Destino Tower and looking for tips to make the most of her stay as well as ideas for when to take Disney transportation and when you use their rental car. We also speak with Jimmie from Texas LIVE from Disneyland as he i...
Listener Questions - May 8, 2024 - Halfway to Halloween Highlights, One Day @ Epcot Dining, "Force"ful Disney Magic - BOGP 2483
May 08, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBMike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! We discuss lots of news from Monday's announcements regarding "Halfway to Halloween" at this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, experiences coming to Halloween on the High Seas, a cool addition you will get to see on the Disney Treasure and more! We also help a guest who is visit Epcot for just one day prior to a cruise with some dining options, and then we have a story that I'm sure will melt your hear...
1st Cruise on the Disney Dream - Inside Stateroom, Reviews of Entertainment, Castaway Cay, Traveling in February, More - BOGP 2482
May 06, 2024 01:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBToday we are headed to Connecticut to speak with Listener Eric about his very first experience with Disney Cruise Line back in February sailing on the Disney Dream on a 4-night Bahamian sailing! We discuss what finally got him on a DCL ship, after being a Disney theme park fan his whole life, thoughts on embarkation, his inside stateroom, rotational dining, shows, onboard activities, Castaway Cay, and much more! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show ...
Walt Disney World Restaurants - Experience or Food Quality - Greater than, Less than, or Equal to? - BOGP 2481
May 03, 2024 01:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBMike, Scott, and Rikki are back today to have some fun with the Walt Disney World restaurants! We get this show topic from the BOGP Clubhouse as we were wondering what really drives guests to book the ADRs that they do. Are you looking more for the overall theme/experience of the restaurant or is it the food quality that is the most important factor? Today, we throw out various Walt Disney World restaurants and discuss if the experience is greater than, less than, or equal to the food qualit...
BOGP Open Line - April 28, 2024 - Taking Kids Out of School for Disney Cruise, Ft. Wilderness Cabin for runDisney Weekend, More - 2480
May 02, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 28, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We got a great call from Stephanie from Virginia with two quick trip reports - one discussing taking over 100 band students to Walt Disney World and a second with a few ideas from her first experience out at Disneyland! Then, Adam from Michigan called in to discuss taking kids out of school for a Disney Crui...
Listener Questions - Thoughts on Beyond Big Thunder, Character Breakfast ADRs, Rocket Launches at WDW - BOGP 2479
May 01, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBMike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! We discuss which breakfast ADR might be best for a family staying at the Beach Club that is using the Disney Dining Plan this July - Crystal Palace, Cape May Cafe, or Garden Grill, we also have a discussion as to why we are pretty sure Frozen will not be brought to the Magic Kingdom with "Beyond Big Thunder", we talk "good usage" for Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan credits around property, where to see a rocket l...
Meeting Working at The Disney Store, WDW 25th Anniversary Trip, Disneyland for 1st Time - BOGP 2478
April 29, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBWe have a lot going on during today's show! We are so luck to have Listener Ashley joining us from down in Atlanta, Georgia to share a bunch of stories with us! Hear about her experience working at The Disney Store for 17 years and even meeting her future husband there! We also hear about how her husband was one of the folks who helped bring about the MagicBand technology we use today! Then, we discuss their 25th wedding anniversary trip to Walt Disney World where they were upgraded from All...
Scott's Coronado Springs Spring Break Trip Report - Keys to the Kingdom, Flower & Garden, Alternate Airports, More - BOGP 2477
April 26, 2024 01:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBMike & Scott are wrapping up the week with a great trip report from Scott's Spring Break vacation to Walt Disney World just one short month back! Today we hear about flying out of Indianapolis to save major money (and if it was worth it in the end), getting in to his Walt Disney World Resort past midnight, his Keys to the Kingdom (spoiler-free) experience, touring the parks during Spring Break, lots of thoughts on Coronado Springs Resort, and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the...
BOGP Open Line - April 21, 2024 - Disneyland Trip Review, Tips For 1st Toddler Trip, American Idol at WDW, Red Carpet Experience - BOGP 2476
April 25, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 21, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We got a great call about a special "red carpet experience" at World of Disney at Disney Springs for the first shopper of the day and then talked to Mike who won the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios years ago! We also had a call about taking a toddler for the first time to Walt Disney W...
Listener Questions - April 24, 2024 - Tours Returning to Disneyland, Training on the Disney Wish, Celebrating 40 @ WDW, More - BOGP 2475
April 24, 2024 01:00 - 42 minutes - 59.5 MBMike and Scott are here today answer some great listener questions! We discuss the two new tours that are available to book now at Disneyland and what you might get to experience! We also address training for the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon while on the Disney Wish over Halloween. Another great question came from a listener about how to really have a special 40th birthday celebration at Walt Disney World after her Princess Half-Marathon Fairytale Challenge. Scott also discusses his plans for T...
Pop Century Magic For 2+ Weeks From UK, Missing Magic Band + Shoe, Conquering Cosmic Rewind, Pixie Dust Abundant - BOGP 2474
April 22, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBToday Listener Simon from the United Kingdom stays up really late to tell us about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Pop Century Resort for over 2 weeks! Hear about a first haircut for his two sons at the Harmony Barbershop, first meal of the day at Crystal Palace, tips for using Genie+ and Parent Swap, tips for traveling from the UK with young children, and many, many heartwarming stories from the vacation! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron ...
Right Now At The Disney Destinations... - BOGP 2473
April 19, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 57.9 MBToday Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! We go back to a show that we did over 5 years ago that goes along with a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign where they are showing small moments around property that could be happening at any moment in time. So, today, we do a visualization exercise to take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and even the Disney Cruise Line ships to imagine situations and places where guests are experiences familiar and...
BOGP Open Line - April 14, 2024 - Beyond Big Thunder Thoughts, Josh D'Amaro Encounter, Tiana's Opening Date? - BOGP 2472
April 18, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 14, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo on the show, but the calls ruled the hour! We discussed lots of thoughts on what should happen with the "Beyond Big Thunder" land at the Magic Kingdom and how this process should take place! We also hear from AJ about his "almost-encounter" with Josh D'Amaro at Topolino's Terrace on his recent trip, as well as highlights from a fun vacation with the family! We also played some "Before...
Listener Questions - April 17, 2024 - Nice Meal Before Epcot After Hours, Tipping Around WDW/DCL, Polynesian Tips, More - BOGP 2471
April 17, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBMike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about where to have a nice meal after a pool day but before Epcot After Hours for a guest staying at the Grand Floridian. We also have an awesome question about tipping and the many situations around Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line where this can be questionable, so we discuss! Another listener has an awesome tip for guests staying at the Polynesian Village Resort that could be stayi...
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Epcot After Hours, Rope Drop 'til Park Close, Make The Most of Every Moment - BOGP 2470
April 15, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe are excited to head out west today to speak with Listener Andrew in Utah about a unique trip down to Walt Disney World where he split time watching his daughter in a soccer showcase tournament and celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! Andrew and his wife went non-stop for the better part of a week visiting all four theme parks, using Epcot's After Hours Event (with a great review of this exclusive party) to their advantage! We discuss advantageous usa...
Tough Disney Choices - BOGP 2469
April 12, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBToday Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! First, Mike brings up a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign and he notices a few things that he thinks are very interesting about who and how Disney is targeting their audience. Then, we go to our BOGP Clubhouse to get some "Tough Disney Choices" and pick our favorites on-the-spot! Wilderness Cabin at Copper Creek or Polynesian Bungalow? Fireworks Cruise at Epcot or Magic Kingdom? Popcorn with Fantasmic or...
BOGP Open Line - April 7, 2024 - Takumi Tei Review, Resort Character Meet & Greets, Pixie-Dust Resort Upgrades, More - BOGP 2468
April 11, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 7, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We discussed an amazing upgrade for a listener from Caribbean Beach Resort to Yacht Club Resort and had a though on why this might have happened, got a great review of the "fancy" Japanese restaurant Takumi Tei in Epcot from Eean in Pennsylvania, and also discussed some amazing character interactions that take...
Listener Questions - April 10, 2024 - "Classic" Vs. "New" DCL Ships, Aerophile at Disney Springs, "Extra Experiences" at Disneyland - BOGP 2467
April 10, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBMike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about the difference in experiences between the Disney Wish and Disney Wonder, talk about traveling to Walt Disney World for the first time with a baby after many years of "couples trips", give our experiences with Aerophile at Disney Springs, talk about "extra experiences" outside the theme parks at Disneyland, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www....
Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaska Cruise Review - Pre-Cruise, Port Adventures, Dining, Staterooms, More - BOGP 2466
April 08, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBToday we are headed to Virginia to speak with Listener Kara about her 7-night Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder last May! We know a lot of our listeners are either getting ready to sail to Alaska this summer or are very curious about this itinerary, and Kara really has so much great information in this show! We discuss the pre-cruise logistics like flying to Seattle and taking the train to Vancouver, staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel, thoughts on the Disney Wonder, stateroom review, dining t...
Our Best Walt Disney World Character Experiences - BOGP 2465
April 05, 2024 01:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBToday Mike, Rikki and Listener Thomas from Cleveland discuss our best character experiences around Walt Disney World, both current and a couple from the past. What makes the difference when it comes to meeting a character to you? Do you prefer "face" or "furry" characters? Do you think about who the "first" character your child will meet will be? This and much more coming on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you...