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Grand Circle Tour Podcast

498 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratings

A celebration of all Disney Parks but mostly the American ones.

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Episodes

Adventure 42. From All of Us To All of You

December 24, 2018 14:10 - 1 hour - 101 MB

OrangeGrove55, Peter Tedone of the Disney Magic Hour Podcast, Monica Pinto of the Mouse In Our House Podcast and from the Disney Movie Review Podcast Kristen Dibiase, Ed Buskirk III and Ken Cameron join our Tour Guides Mindy Carnes Muir, Dan Hansen, Stan Solo, Jason Thomason and George Falcione to talk Podcasts in our first annual Holiday episode

Adventure 41. Oo-De-Lally

December 19, 2018 19:45 - 53 minutes - 52.6 MB

Dan's countdown game returns!  Our Tour Guides Dan Hansen, Caroline Koller, George Falcione and Jason Thomason list off their favorite lands in Disney Parks across the globe for points.  Four enter the GCT arena but only will one win.  Plus one Tour Guide uses his gifts for revenge, the Castle gets a mic drop, Phantom Manor is still the best Haunted Mansion and more!

Adventure 40. Kimberley Bouchard Interview

December 12, 2018 15:17 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MB

Kimberley Bouchard joins our Tour Guides Stan Solo, Jason Thomason and Caroline Koller to talk about the newest book in her Positively Disney series and tease an upcoming Star Wars edition.  Be sure to follow Kimberley at https://www.positivelydisney.com and on Facebook where she hosts the Positively Disney Phone In Podcast on Mondays at 5pm PST and you can call in at 844-483-4763.  The Positively Disney series is available in paperback and on Kindle

Adventure 39. Domo Arigato Misuta Robotto

December 06, 2018 19:17 - 56 minutes - 55.3 MB

Our Tour Guides George Falcione, Mindy Carnes Muir, Jason Thomason and Stan Solo talk about their favorites and least favorite Audio Animatronics at the Disney Parks.  Jack Sparrow ruins it for other pirates, Ariel is the Bride of Chucky, Phantom Manor is the best Haunted Mansion and more!

A Ralph Breaks the Internet Bonus

December 01, 2018 14:49 - 56 minutes - 57.4 MB

Our Tour Guides Dan Hansen, Stan Solo and George Falcione jump into the world wide web to discuss Ralph Breaks the Internet.  Their opinions of the movie range from 8.5, 4 and Meh.  Did Ralph brake the Tour Guides or did the Tour Guides break Ralph.  Everyone liked it better than the Nutcracker, Disney Princesses are the best and Dan introduces Stan and George to the Rick Roll

Adventure 38. Joel Christopher Payne Interview Part I

November 29, 2018 16:19 - 59 minutes - 59.3 MB

Joel Christopher Payne joins our Tour Guides Alyssa Claar, Caroline Baggerly and Jason Thomason to talk about everything from his Believable Fantasy style he developed, creating the number one game at Disney Quest and how he's making the world a better place through his Friendliens. Be sure to follow Joel at https://www.wishpictures.com and https://www.friendliens.club. You can download the Friendliens app for Android devices from the Google Play store

Adventure 37. Join the Jamboree

November 21, 2018 19:40 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Our Tour Guides Jason Thomason, George Falcione and Dan Hansen talk about the timelessness of Mickey Mouse (and Minnie) at 90 and the impact they've had and why they've always been and will continue to stay relevant for future generations.  Siri gets a British accent, the Guy's Imagineer a new Mickey ride, we find out when Minnie can slap Mickey plus Passengers comments!

Adventure 36. Steven M. Barrett Interview

November 14, 2018 21:29 - 58 minutes - 56.2 MB

Steven M. Barrett author of the successful Hidden Mickeys A Field Guide series talks with our Tour Guides Stan Solo, Alyssa Claar and Jason Thomason about his career as a Doctor, how he fell in love with Disney, how he became an author and Hidden Mickeys across the Disney Parks.  Be sure to follow Steven at https://www.hiddenmickeyguy.com, download the app Hidden Mickeys: Disney World for iOS and you can pick his books in both paperback and on Kindle

Adventure 35. Deck the Halls

November 07, 2018 17:57 - 52 minutes - 50.8 MB

Our Tour Guides Mindy Carnes Muir, Dan Hansen and Jason Thomason discuss all the fun things the Disney Parks have to offer during Christmas time and give some great tips to help keep your spirits bright during the busy holiday season.  One Tour Guide admits to loving it's a small world, we find out what the best drink at Disneyland is during the holidays and we want you to tell us what the right age is to take a child for their first Disney trip!

Adventure 34. Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

November 01, 2018 22:09 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Dan Hansen rates the musical picks of fellow Tour Guides Caroline Baggerly and Stan Solo in the first ever GCT Countdown Game!  Plus the Beatles connection to DCA and Solo meets Greedo.  For all your Walt Disney World travel be sure to contact Caroline at [email protected] 

Adventure 33. Sea Cruise

October 24, 2018 17:39 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Mindy Carnes Muir talks with fellow Tour Guides George Falcione and Jason Thomason about her recent trip aboard the Disney Wonder

Adventure 32. Ron Cohee Interview

October 18, 2018 01:35 - 56 minutes - 54.3 MB

Artist Ron Cohee joins our Tour Guides Stan Solo, Caroline Baggerly and Jason Thomason to talk about everything from his time at CalArts and Feature Animation to creating Theme Parks merchandise 

Adventure 31. Gummiberry Juice

October 10, 2018 13:35 - 29 minutes - 29.3 MB

Our Tour Guides Caroline Baggerly, Alyssa Claar and George Falcione talk about their favorite places at Walt Disney World to enjoy an adult beverage and prove that at Disney magic happens even at the bar.  For all your Disney travel needs be sure to contact Caroline at [email protected]

Adventure 30. You've Got A Friend In Me

October 03, 2018 14:12 - 41 minutes - 40.9 MB

Caroline talks with Jason and Stan about the guys recent trip to Walt Disney World.  Not only did they have a great time but one Tour Guide went to a party at the Hollywood Tower Hotel and the other Chewbacca made cry.  Be sure to contact Caroline at Mouse Fan Travel for all your Walt Disney World travel needs, [email protected]

Adventure 29. Remember Me

September 26, 2018 18:28 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Our Tour Guides Mindy, Dan and George talk about lost Disney attractions from the past and look forward to future attractions.  Plus Birnbaum's guides make life long Disney fans, one of our Tour Guides has the best ringtone ever and we read Passengers' comments on this week's topic

Adventure 28. Picture If You Will . . .

September 19, 2018 14:31 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

George talks with fellow Tour Guides Jason and Stan about his recent trip to Walt Disney World

Adventure 27. Rickey Tribute & The Disney Community

September 11, 2018 23:16 - 1 hour - 28 MB

  Martin Shergold joins our guides Stan, Dan, Niki, and Mindy to celebratie Ricky DJTechnoid Reed's life, Social Media, and the Disney Community. Special thank yous go out to everyone who called and wrote in on short notice to be part of this week's adventure. One of our callers was Andrew Prince. You can visit Andrew at https://arprincenetwork.wordpress.com

Adventure 26. Movin' Right Along

September 05, 2018 13:53 - 57 minutes - 49.5 MB

The recently returned Dan gives his Walt Disney World trip report, Dan's Father calls in, Niki gives a review of A Gatsby Event at the Edison and Jason's not happy with Sammy Duvall for ending watersports on Bay Lake

Adventure 25, Hooray For Hollywood

August 29, 2018 17:44 - 52 minutes - 53.4 MB

Ed Buskirk III from the Disney Movie Review Podcast joins our Tour Guides Stan and George to discuss and look back and forward at the 2018 Disney film releases. Be sure to visit Ed at https://www.disneymoviedatabase.com/

Adventure 24. Higitus Figitus

August 22, 2018 18:07 - 40 minutes - 39.3 MB

Rian and Stacy Lehman of TMR Productions join our Tour Guides Stan and Jason in the GCT Studios to talk about everything from magic and Lou-bacca to their awesome YouTube channel and Etsy shop.  Be sure to subscribe to their channel at https://www.youtube.com/tmrproductionstudios and visit their Etsy shop TMRProductionStudios to order your Walt Jones Scavenger Hunts, Club 33 Mystery Boxes and other great items

Episode 23. Go The Distance

August 15, 2018 14:01 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Our Tour Guides Niki, Mindy and Jason are joined by Lisa Dinoto Glassner to talk about and get some great tips for anyone who wants to participate in runDisney events.  Be sure to visit Lisa at http://thecastlerun.com/ 

A Christopher Robin Bonus Episode

August 11, 2018 02:28 - 58 minutes - 52 MB

John Saccheri of http://BigFatPanda.com joins our Tour Guides Stan, George, Niki and Jason in the Hundred Acre Hoods to talk Winnie the Pooh about the new movie Christopher Robin

Episode 22. How Far I'll Go

August 08, 2018 23:48 - 53 minutes - 48.1 MB

Our Tour Guides Dan and Caroline help Jason perfect his upcoming WDW trip and throw ADR's to the wind in the process, and we can confirm that Hollywood Studios is still a half day Park even after the opening of Toy Story Land.  For all your Walt Disney World travel needs be sure to visit Caroline at http://mousefantravel.com/ and at [email protected]

Episode 21. Everybody Has A Laughing Place

August 01, 2018 16:27 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MB

Need to find your Zen on a busy day at Disney?  Our Tour Guides Caroline, Stan and Jason talk about their favorite quiet places in Disney Parks to take a break.  For all your Walt Disney World travel needs be sure to visit Caroline with https://mousefantravel.com/ at [email protected]

Episode 20. For the First Time In Forever

July 25, 2018 18:25 - 59 minutes - 52.6 MB

Our Tour Guides Jason, Stan and Mindy talk about and give tips on taking a first timer to Disney so that they'll love going as much as you do, even if you do initiate them with a nice cold Beverly at Epcot

Episode 19. Ten Feet Off the Ground

July 18, 2018 18:17 - 51 minutes - 50.6 MB

Belly up to the bar with your Tour Guides Niki, Dan, George and his Wife Jessica as they discuss their top five non ride attractions.  We also find out which Tour Guide can Pop and Lock and the gauntlet is thrown down for a "Dan"ce off

It Takes Two: An Ant-Man and the Wasp Bonus

July 14, 2018 16:56 - 42 minutes - 41.5 MB

Our Tour Guides Jason, Niki and Stan are back from a trip to the Quantum Realm to kick the tires on Marvels Ant-Man and the Wasp, but did they kick it too hard or not hard enough?  

Episode 18. Almost There

July 11, 2018 17:50 - 41 minutes - 40.8 MB

Dan, Stan and Mindy talk about and give some great first hand tips on booking a last minute trip to Walt Disney World that are sure to help spontaneous Passengers ready for some last minute WDW fun

Episode 17. A Whale Of A Tale

July 04, 2018 18:53 - 56 minutes - 55 MB

Dan and Mindy talk to the recently returned and rested Stan about his trip on the Disney Cruise Line to Alaska.  We hear Stan's interviews, hear the story about those footy pajamas of his and congratulate the winner of our Toy Story Land competition!

Episode 16. The Rain, Rain, Rain, Came Down, Down, Down

June 27, 2018 21:41 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Jason, George and Niki talk about having fun at Disneyland and Walt Disney World in the rain and give some great tips so you can have as much fun in the inclement weather as they do

Episode 15. Incredibles II Electric Boogaloo

June 20, 2018 22:59 - 58 minutes - 60 MB

GCT's Fantastic Four of Niki, George, Jason and Dan take on the Parr family and talk about Pixar's Incredibles II, and Edna Mode appears on the episode 

Episode 14. We Are One

June 13, 2018 16:30 - 27 minutes - 27.1 MB

Trent Caillouet and his daughters from the Disney DNA Podcast join our GCT Dads Stan, George, Dan and their kids to talk Disney on our Father's Day Episode.  New episodes of the Disney DNA Podcast come out every Tuesday and be sure to visit them at http://disneydnapodcast.com 

Episode 13. Rumbly In My Tumbly

June 06, 2018 20:25 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MB

Caroline, Mindy, Stan and Alyssa talk about Walt Disney World restaurants and give some great tips for your next visit.  For all your Walt Disney World travels you can contact Caroline at [email protected] and visit mousefantravel.com

Solo: A Bonus Episode

June 01, 2018 01:04 - 50 minutes - 45.2 MB

Our scruffy looking nerf herders Jason, Niki, Dan, George and Stan are joined by special guest Big Fat Panda to discuss Solo: A Star Wars Story!  Follow all of Panda's awesome adventures by subscribing to his channel at BigFatPanda.com

Episode 12. Summertime (Doin' Time)

May 30, 2018 19:21 - 37 minutes - 35.8 MB

Jason, George and Dan give you their top tips to beat the heat this Summer in Orlando, and we find out how to have a Dole Whip as a meal!

Episode 11. I Can Show You The World

May 23, 2018 15:38 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MB

A Solo's solo!  Stan is joined by his friends Justin Clark, Laurie and Angelo Olivier this week to talk to them about their trip to Disney Parks across the globe as well as a stay at Aulani 

Episode 10. Let's Just Move To Disney World

May 16, 2018 20:04 - 36 minutes - 34.6 MB

Victor Nawrocki at www.celebratingflorida.com joins Dan, Mindy and Stan to discuss moving near Walt Disney World and some of the fun and advantages owning a home there has to offer

Episode 9. The DIsney Blues

May 09, 2018 18:04 - 47 minutes - 48.4 MB

Stan talks to Mindy and Niki about what to do when you get the in between Disney trip depression and they give a shoutout to Big Fat Panda

Episode 8. Disneylandish

May 03, 2018 01:36 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MB

Dan saw Infinity War and Jason didn't so they talk about Jay's recent visit to Disneyland

Episode 7. Animal Kingdom

April 25, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

George, Carolyne and Stan talk about Animal Kingdom.

Episode 6. Quick Service & Snacks

April 18, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MB

Niki, Mindy and Dan talk about their favourite quick service and snacks in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We find out something shocking about Dan that nearly gets him kicked out of the group.

Episode 5. Infinity War Predictions

April 13, 2018 17:27 - 37 minutes - 35.9 MB

Jason, Stan and George talk about their predictions for Avengers Infinity War and Jean Grey gets blamed for everything in the Marvel U

Episode 4. WDW Resort Hotels

April 05, 2018 01:48 - 42 minutes - 41.8 MB

Caroline, Dan and Stan discuss the resort hotels and what they offer

Bonus Episode: The Last Jedi Home Release

March 31, 2018 16:38 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MB

Jason, Niki and George talk about Star Wars The Last Jedi on home release and special guest Peter Parker crashes the party

Episode 3. Disney California Adventure

March 29, 2018 12:58 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MB

George, Mindy and Alyssa talk about the ever changing DCA

Episode 2. Character Experiences

March 21, 2018 18:44 - 36 minutes - 36 MB

Dan and Niki have character while Jason has none and we start our first listener contest

Episode 1. Disney Cruise Line

March 13, 2018 22:28 - 36 minutes - 51 MB

Alyssa, George and Caroline discus the Disney Cruise Line

Episode 0. Welcome Aboard!

March 07, 2018 15:49 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MB