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Join Disney experts and Disney fans as we talk about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Aulani, Adventures by Disney and even Universal Orlando. This 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, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning. Send in your vacation planning questions and have them answered on one of the shows. Join us for this usually informative, somewhat quirky, but always fun podcast.
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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!
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This episode has gotten me even soooo much more excited for our early morning magic event there next month! I'm thrilled I decided to splurge on EMM; it'll be so much easier to experience the rides with my 2 year old before the crowds! Then we can check out the other stuff after the park opens. Can't wait! Thanks for all the great tips!