Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Rick from Ear to There Travel discusses topics related to travel, Disney, Universal, and cruise lines with fellow travel agents, and others involved in the theme park and travel communities.
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A Deep-Dive Into New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom
July 20, 2023 06:15 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBA little over a decade ago, Magic Kingdom opened an addition to Fantasyland. It completely changed the dynamics of the most visited theme park in the world, so it is quite important to look back and see if it was worth it. Find Rick on social media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel
Walt Disney World Vacationer with Questions for an Expert
July 13, 2023 06:15 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBRick is going to be answering a third set of questions from The Sarah Enigma regarding returning to Walt Disney World for the first time in years. This is the third installment of these questions, and Universal Orlando Resort will receive the treatment soon. Follow Rick on social media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel Follow The Sarah Enigma... Instagram.com/thesarahenigma Instagram.com/sava.wellness
American Lands in Walt Disney World for the 4th of July
July 06, 2023 06:15 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn celebration of the 4th of July, Rick and his wife Courtney will talk about three lands themed towards Americana in Walt Disney World. Follow Rick on Social Media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel
Did Disney Mess Up Star Wars? Part Two
June 29, 2023 06:15 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBRick and Marisa from Chicago started a conversation last week about whether or not Disney messed up Star Wars. They will finish that topic this week, and they will also move from the theme parks to the cinema. Follow Rick on social media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel Donate to the Trevor Project... orlandoparkstop.com/charity
Did Disney Mess Up Star Wars? Part One
June 22, 2023 06:15 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBMarisa from Chicago is back on the show to join Rick for an in-depth conversation as to the mistakes Disney has made with the Star Wars property. This comes just weeks after Disney announced the closure of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Follow Rick on Social Media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel
Talking Universal's Epic Universe with Alicia Stella
June 15, 2023 06:15 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAlicia Stella from Orlando Park Stop joins Rick on the show this week to talk about Universal's upcoming Epic Universe theme park. Alicia is also going to talk about her June fundraiser for the Trevor Project. To donate to the Trevor Project... orlandoparkstop.com/charity Follow Rick on Social Media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel
Walt Disney World Food, Nighttime Spectaculars, and More
June 08, 2023 06:15 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Sarah Enigma is back on the show with a list of questions for Rick about Walt Disney World. This week, the questions are heavily focused on food. Follow Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Follow Sarah on Instagram... @thesarahenigma @sava.wellness
Epcot Vs. Disney's Animal Kingdom: Round 2 and Disney News
June 01, 2023 06:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBMarisa from Chicago returns for the second-straight week to debate why she thinks Disney's Animal Kingdom is the best theme park at Walt Disney World, and Rick will make his case for Epcot. There is also a lot happening at the theme parks, and it will all be covered in today's show. Find Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Find Marisa on social media... Twitter - @thinkmickey To donate to the Trevo...
Epcot Vs. Animal Kingdom: Round 1 and Disney News
May 25, 2023 06:14 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAfter Rick covers a ton of recent Disney news, he is joined by Marisa from Chicago, who is on to start her two-part debate with Rick about what Walt Disney World park is better, Epcot or Disney's Animal Kingdom. Get in touch with Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel
Walt Disney World Questions from a Non-Regular
May 18, 2023 06:27 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBRick is going to be answering questions from The Sarah Enigma, who will be trying to decipher significant ways the parks have changed since before the pandemic. Follow Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel
Best Lounges at WDW, runDisney, and Helping a Good Cause
May 11, 2023 06:10 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJustin (aka @DisneyWithBooze) joins Rick on today's episode. They will talk about runDisney, the best lounges at Walt Disney World, and Justin's fundraising efforts for a great cause. Find Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel To donate to Justin's efforts... zebrayouth.org
Star Wars Celebration in London
May 04, 2023 06:50 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBStephen from A Life in the Parks was at Star Wars Celebration last month in London, England. Today, he joins Rick on the show to discuss the happenings and some of the announcements from Star Wars Celebration. Find Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel
Epcot's World Showcase: Part Two
April 27, 2023 06:15 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAfter going counter-clockwise from Canada to Japan two weeks ago in Episode 115, Sarah Says will join Rick today to finish World Showcase in Epcot by talking about the American Adventure through Mexico. At the end, Rick and Sarah will even do a little armchair Imagineering. On social media... Twitter - @rick_ear and @sarahsays84 Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel
Magic Kingdom Rides with Short Waits: Part Two
April 20, 2023 06:20 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Sarah Enigma is back on the show to finish her conversation with Rick about rides and attractions in Magic Kingdom that don't traditionally have long wait times. To follow Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel To follow The Sarah Enigma on Instagram... @thesarahenigma and @sava.wellness
Epcot's World Showcase: Part One
April 13, 2023 06:20 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRick's absolute favorite thing to do in all of Walt Disney World is walk Epcot's World Showcase. In today's episode, he takes a good look at the first five pavilions (depending on where you start) with Sarah Says. Follow Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Follow Sarah Says on Twitter... @sarahsays84
After Hours Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios
April 06, 2023 06:15 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBRick and his friend Gillian attended a special-ticketed After Hours event at Disney's Hollywood Studios this past Sunday. From Star Wars to Toy Story to Mickey Mouse to free snacks, hear about everything they experienced at the party. Find Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel
Magic Kingdom Rides with Short Waits
March 30, 2023 06:29 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Sarah Enigma joins Rick this week to talk about rides and attractions at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World that traditionally have short waits. Are they worth it? Find out on this week's episode. Find Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Find The Sarah Enigma on Instagram... @thesarahenigma @sava.wellness
What's Wrong with Tomorrowland: Part Two
March 23, 2023 06:10 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSarah Says is back on the show to talk with Rick about what is wrong with Tomorrowland in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This is the continuation of a conversation started in the March 2nd episode. Rick also talks about his ball-collecting drive for Boys and Girls Club locations in the Orlando area. Please grab a $20 gift card to Five Below or Dick's Sporting Goods and send it to [email protected] before Monday, March 27th. Rick will use the gift cards to buy bas...
Fact or Figment in Walt Disney World, and March Fundraising Drive
March 16, 2023 06:15 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBRick brings Marisa from Chicago back to the show to do another round of Fact or Figment about different commonly held opinions about Walt Disney World in the community. This segment has been a blast, and you all seem to really enjoy it. The Sarah Enigma will also be here to discuss the fundraising drive we are conducting to collect basketballs and soccer balls to Boys & Girls Club locations in the Orlando area. We are asking you to pick up a $20 gift card to Five Below or Dick's Spo...
The Future of Walt Disney World; and Our March Charity Drive
March 09, 2023 07:41 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBRick is joined by Jay (aka, Aesthetic Puppet) to talk about their charity drive to collect basketballs and soccer balls for Boys and Girls Club locations in the Orlando area. Jay also sticks around to cover a number of other topics surrounding Walt Disney World. To donate to the cause, buy a $20 gift card to Five Below or Dick's Sporting Goods, and send it to [email protected] by March 27th. We will pick up the basketballs and soccer balls the last week of March, and dr...
Tron Lightcycle Run and Everything Wrong with Tomorrowland
March 02, 2023 07:41 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBRick and Sarah Says discuss what is wrong with Tomorrowland in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This is coming on the heels of the opening of Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom in WDW. This will be the first of two conversations between Rick and Sarah about fixing Tomorrowland. Rick is also collecting gift cards to Dick's Sporting Goods and Five Below, so he can buy soccer balls and basketballs for Boys and Girls Club locations throughout the Orlando area. Please consider pu...
Fact of Figment Returns and A Black History Month Story
February 23, 2023 07:41 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBecause it was so popular, Rick and Marisa from Chicago will do another round of Fact of Figment. The two of them will discuss whether popular opinions about Walt Disney World are facts or figments. Sarah Says will also be on the show with a Black History Month story relating to Universal Orlando Resort. Find Rick on Social Media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel
Super Nintendo World and Theme Park News
February 16, 2023 07:41 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBSarah Says joins Rick to talk about Super Nintendo World opening this weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood. The two will also talk about what this new land means for Disney on both coasts. Find Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Find Sarah on Twitter - @sarahsays84
Having A Celebration at Walt Disney World
February 09, 2023 07:41 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWalt Disney World is a great place to celebrate birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Today, birthday girl Gillian joins Rick to discuss some of the ways to enjoy the resort when celebrating life's victories. Follow Rick on social media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel
Fact or Figment at Walt Disney World
February 02, 2023 07:41 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBRick is joined by Marisa from Chicago for a new segment called "Fact of Figment." The two of them will discuss many commonly held opinions about Walt Disney World, and will decide if they are facts or figments. Find Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Find Marisa on Twitter, @thinkmickeyblog. Find Sarah Says on Twitter, @sarahsays84
Passing the Time Between Walt Disney World Vacations
January 26, 2023 07:41 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Sarah Enigma is back on the show to talk about how she deals with the long gaps in between her trips to Walt Disney World. Follow Rick on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Follow The Sarah Enigma... Instagram - @thesarahenigma
Waiting for Your Next Trip, and Epcot's International Festival of the Arts
January 19, 2023 07:41 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThe Sarah Enigma is back on the show to talk about how she passes the time between Walt Disney World vacations. Sarah also talks about her battle with chronic illness. Before that, Rick's wife Courtney goes over her five favorite food items from Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Rick can be found on social media... Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel The Sarah Enigma can be found... Instagram - @thesarahenigma
Looking Forward to 2023 at Disney, and a Preview of Epcot's Festival of the Arts
January 12, 2023 07:15 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThere is a lot of Disney parks news for Rick to cover, and then he will be joined by Marisa from Chicago to go over what they are excited to see in the parks in 2023. Rick will also have a preview of Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Social Media: Rick Dougherty Twitter - @rick_ear Instagram - @rickdoughertytgtt TikTok - @tallguytalkstravel Marisa Twitter - @thinkmickeyblog Sarah Says Twitter - @sarahsays84
Looking Forward to 2023 at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
January 05, 2023 07:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MBMarisa from Chicago is back on the show this week to look forward to all of the exciting things coming up in 2023 in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Catch up with all three of our hosts on Twitter... Rick - @rick_ear Marisa - @thinkmickeyblog Sarah - @sarahsays84 Rick is also on Instagram, @rickdoughertytgtt, and TikTok @tallguytalkstravel.
The 100th Episode of Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty
December 29, 2022 07:40 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week, we celebrate the milestone of 100 episodes of Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty. Hear from Sarah Says and Marisa from Chicago, and many other guests who have been on the show for the past two years.
Disney Trivia Finale, Disney News, and a Dining Review
December 22, 2022 07:35 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBRick and Sarah Says will wrap-up their battle in Disney Trivia with Marisa playing host, and asking the questions. Rick will also have news related to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and a dining review for Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort.
Disney Trivia and Theme Park News
December 15, 2022 07:41 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBRick and Sarah Says do battle in another version of Disney Trivia with Marisa from Chicago playing host. Rick also has a lot of news from Universal Studios Hollywood, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and more.
Harry Potter Trivia Contest
December 08, 2022 07:41 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBSarah Says and Marisa from Chicago do battle in a game of Harry Potter trivia. Rick Doughery plays host, but has help from Instagram influencer The Sarah Enigma, who came up with the questions.
Disney Adults, and the Every Ride Challenge
December 01, 2022 07:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, Rick finishes his conversation about Disney Adults with co-host Marisa from Chicago. He will also talk with Scott Kumka, who is getting ready to try and ride every ride at Walt Disney World on Wednesday of next week to raise money for Give Kids the World Village. To donate, give.gktw.org/scottkumka.
Disney Adults, Changes in Management, and Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays
November 24, 2022 07:43 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHappy Thanksgiving!!!!! In a very busy episode, Marisa from Chicago starts a conversation on the hated Disney adults. Sarah Says has a preview for Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays. Rick will also give you some initial details on the change in management at Disney.
Overseas Travel to Disneyland
November 17, 2022 06:41 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBSteven from the YouTube channel "A Life in the Parks" joins Rick on the show this week to talk about his return to Disneyland for the first time since the parks reopened last year. Steven talks about the changes in procedure that are sometimes controversial, and how they affected his experience. Follow our hosts on social media... Rick Dougherty: Twitter.com/rick_ear, Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt, and on TikTok @tallguytalkstravel. Sarah Says: Twitter.com/sarahsays84 ...
Haunted Mansion Conversation Conclusion
November 10, 2022 06:41 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBSarah Says returns to this episode to finish talking with Rick about the history and backstory of Haunted Mansion at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This is the third-straight week that Sarah and Rick are tackling this topic. There is also some news on how to donate toys to the less-fortunate while at Disney. Follow our hosts on social media... Rick Dougherty: Twitter.com/rick_ear, Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt, and on TikTok @tgttpodcast. Sarah Says: Twitter.com/sara...
Haunted Mansion History and Storyline
November 03, 2022 06:45 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAfter starting the conversation on the Haunted Mansion before Halloween, Rick and Sarah really get into it this week. Sarah has a ton of research on the creation of the Haunted Mansion, and the storyline behind the ride that it will take this episode and next week's episode to complete it. Make sure to follow Rick, Sarah, and Marisa on Twitter... @rick_ear @sarahsays84 @thinkmickeyblog
The Haunted Mansion, and the Disney College Program
October 27, 2022 06:45 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWith Halloween just around the corner, Sarah Says is going to join Rick this week to talk about the Haunted Mansion. Today, the two of them go over some Twitter poll questions that many of you answered about the popular attraction. Please consider answering this question in the comments... Are you excited for the Haunted Mansion movie next year? -No, the Eddie Murphy one is canon to me. -Yes, get it right this time. -No, keep some rides park exclusive. -No, the Mupp...
Disney Price Hikes and Rope-Drop Rides
October 20, 2022 06:45 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBLast week, Disney announced some significant price increases, especially at Disneyland. Marisa from Chicago will join Rick on this episode to talk about what they think these price increases mean for the theme parks in general. After that, Sarah Says will be back on the show to continue her conversation with Rick from Episode 84 about what rides are the best to "rope-drop" at the U.S. Disney theme parks. Today, they will cover Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Ki...
D23 Expo Announcements for Disneyland, and Other Disney-related News
October 13, 2022 06:45 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAfter Rick goes over some of the new announcements from Disney; including the 100th anniversary celebrations for the company, and controversial price increases, Sarah Says will be back on the show to continue the conversation regarding D23 Expo announcements for Disneyland Resort in Southern California. We are in the last few weeks of Rick's fundraiser for CASA of Pinellas County, Florida in honor of his pilgrimage on Ireland's National Famine Way. Please donate to CASA before the en...
D23 Expo Announcements for Disneyland and Epcot's 40th Anniversary
October 06, 2022 06:36 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBSarah Says is back on the show this week to talk about the D23 Expo announcements pertaining to Disneyland Resort in Southern California. This is following three-straight weeks of talking about the announcements over at Walt Disney World with Marisa from Chicago. Rick will also have a recap of Epcot's 40th Anniversary this past weekend at Walt Disney World. Rick's fundraiser for CASA of Pinellas County, Florida is coming to an end on October 31st. It is Domestic Violence Awareness Month...
Blue Sky Walt Disney World Announcements from the D23 Expo
September 29, 2022 06:45 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this week's episode, Marisa from Chicago returns for the third-straight show to discuss the Walt Disney World announcements from the D23 Expo earlier this month. Today, Rick and Marisa talk about the "Blue Sky" concept art for new lands at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Sarah Says will also be here to talk about the new Disney-related video game Dreamlight Valley. To donate to CASA of Pinellas County, Florida in honor of Rick's pilgrimage on Ireland's National Famine W...
More on Walt Disney World Announcements from the D23 Expo
September 22, 2022 06:45 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBRick and Marisa from Chicago continue to talk about the announcements, and the non-announcements regarding Walt Disney World following the D23 Expo earlier this month in Anaheim, California. They both have some very strong opinions, and it is fun to hear them go back-and-forth. Rick will also give an update on the announcements for the overseas Disney theme parks. There is a lot happening in other parts of the world, and these places may be added to your bucket list. To donate ...
Walt Disney World Announcements from the D23 Expo
September 15, 2022 06:45 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBRick is joined by Marisa from Chicago to discuss the announcements made about Walt Disney World from last weekend's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. Sarah Says will join Rick on a future episode to talk about the Disneyland announcements from the convention. To donate to CASA of Pinellas County, Florida in honor of Rick's pilgrimage on Ireland's National Famine Way... casapinellas.org/walkwithrick/
Rope-Dropping the Disney Theme Parks
September 08, 2022 07:26 - 30 minutes - 28 MBRope-dropping is the art of getting on an extremely popular ride right as a Disney theme park opens for the day. This is usually a way to avoid at least one really long queue during your day. In this episode, Rick and Sarah Says will go over what rides they think are most important to rope-drop at Disneyland Park, Disney's California Adventure, and Magic Kingdom. In a future episode, they will finish Walt Disney World with Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. ...
Getting More Star Wars into Walt Disney World, and a Preview of D23
September 01, 2022 06:45 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBSarah Says will have a preview of the D23 Expo next week in Anaheim, and Rick and Marisa from Chicago will continue their discussion on adding more Star Wars to the Walt Disney World parks. To donate to CASA of Pinellas County, Florida in honor of Rick's pilgrimage on Ireland's National Famine Way, go to... casapinellas.org/walkwithrick/ This fundraiser is going through the end of October, so if you haven't donated yet, this would be a great time.
Ireland As A Tourist
August 28, 2022 18:38 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBRick walked Ireland's National Famine Way in June to raise money and awareness in the fight against domestic violence. Before and after his hiking, he did some sight-seeing. Starting on August 14th with a bonus episode of the podcast, and wrapping up today, Rick talks with Sarah Says about some of the things he did off of the trail. Of course, the trail does come up a few times, as well. To see more of Rick's journey, there have been and there will be new vlogs from Ireland debuting...
Expanding Star Wars Throughout Walt Disney World
August 25, 2022 06:45 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBRick and Marisa from Chicago will build off of their conversation from last week about Universal's Epic Universe, with a discussion about Walt Disney World expanding the presence of Star Wars in the parks to counter Universal's upcoming theme park. Rick and his wife Courtney will also have a dining review for Sanaa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. To donate to CASA of Pinellas County, Florida in honor of Rick's pilgrimage on Ireland's National Famine Way, go to... casapi...
Looking Forward to Universal's Epic Universe
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBUniversal Orlando Resort is building a new theme park, Epic Universe. Featuring Super Nintendo World, and rumored to feature lands surrounding Universal Classic Monsters, How to Train Your Dragon, and something from the Harry Potter universe, this could be a huge addition to the Orlando-area. Rick and Marisa from Chicago discuss all of the rumors, and have some fun thinking how Walt Disney World will counter this huge move. To donate to CASA of Pinellas County, Florida in honor of Rick'...