WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast

This week, Gary and Mike will talk about their Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Spots. Gary will reveal his top traditional Thanksgiving restaurants, while Mike will talk about outside-the-box spots. Where would you like to have Thanksgiving Dinner at Walt Disney World? Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike!   0:00 Introduction 5:32 Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Spots (Traditional and Outside-The Box) 34:17 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike are Imagineering the new Soarin' Across America attraction coming in 2026. We'll both talk about what we EXPECT to see and what we'd LIKE to see. What scenes would you like to see? Leave us a comment below. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 7:37 Soarin' Across America 9:47 What Gary Would Like to See 18:48 Mike's Soarin' Across America Theming 28:20 Our Facebook Group Chimes In 30:16 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike talk about some of the latest Disney news. We talk about closures, refurbishments, the new Soarin' Across America coming in 2026, and more. Let us know in the comments below what scenes you'd like to see on the new, upcoming Soarin.'  Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 9:37 WDW News 11:15 Closure of Promenade Fine Art Gallery 17:26 Reverse Monorail Route on the Express Monorail 24:22 Zootopia Better Together opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park 32:37 Soarin' Across America coming in 2026 38:48 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

On this week's episode, we discuss our top places to fart at Walt Disney World. From queues, stairs, and attractions, we break it all down. We also got a lot of input from our Facebook Group (WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast Family). Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 12:46 Best Places to Fart at Walt Disney World 31:40 Social Media Chimes In 36:48 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike talk about the hard-ticketed events at Walt Disney World. We discuss what you will see at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights and what the costs are for these events. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 8:49 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 18:30 Disney Jollywood Nights 30:26 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)    

This week, we discuss some Disney news. Disney ticket prices have their annual price increases, Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open up on October 14th and the Cake Bake Shop is offering Dinner with Santa. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 6:10 Ticket Price Increases 12:45 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages 24:43 Dinner with Santa at The Cake Bake Shop 34:53 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary is going to read some 1-star Yelp reviews from Disney restaurants, and Mike is going to try to guess which restaurants they are. Play along with us!! Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Name that Disney Restaurant 29:51 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike talk Candlelight Processional and who the narrators are in 2025. There are some new faces that the both of us are excited about. One familiar narrator is not in the line-up. Who would you want to see? Leave us a comment. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 10:13 2025 Candlelight Processional Narrators 30:05 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, we are joined by Alex, who recently stayed at the Four Seasons resort. We discuss his resort experience and dining at Capa Steakhouse. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 9:25 Trip up from Sarasota 12:00 The Four Season Orlando 22:33 Capa Steakhouse 46:21 Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals 50:59 Mike's Cancelled Golf Trip and NDA 54:07 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike are joined in the studio by Kristen (Suzie) to discuss Mike and Kristen's first trip with a kid. They brought their niece for her first visit. The accommodations were the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort. You can hear all about the Cabins on our Addicted to DVC Podcast. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 6:17 Arrival Day for Our 9-Year-Old Niece 13:31 Day 1 - Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and Hoop Dee Doo Review 19:30 Day 2 - EPCOT, Topolino's, and Magic Kingdom at night 39:20 Day 3 - Magic Kingdom, Chef Mickey's Hollywood Studios, and Ohana 60:04 Travel Day 65:55 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike talk about the lineup at EPCOT's Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Are we impressed by the bands, or is the series declining? Let us know in the comments what you think of the series this year. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 5:56 Eat To The Beat Concert Series 32:52 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike talk about the news coming out of Destination D23...Or the lack of Destination D23 news. Tell us what you're hopeful for with the refurbishment of Carousel of Progress. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 9:08 Destination D23 News 29:00 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary and Mike break down the menus at the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Once again, it looks like there are a lot of winners and losers. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 5:25 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 34:38 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Kristen joins us to discuss the 40% Passholder Restaurant Discounts that Disney is offering. Mike and Kristen took an overnight trip just to take advantage of the 40% off offer. Where did they go and what were their reviews? Leave us a comment below if you have taken advantage of these discounts. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 4:26 40% Passholder Restaurant Discounts 6:12 Hollywood & Vine Breakfast 11:13 Cape May Cafe Dinner 19:50 Ale & Compass Breakfast 26:45 Tiffins Dinner 34:23 Our Favorite of the Four? 39:37 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

The Beak and Barrel is opening soon in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. Is this a new trend that we can anticipate seeing? How do you feel about bar openings in the Magic Kingdom? Leave us a comment. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 11:54 The Beak and Barrel 12:46 Do We Want To See Bars in the Magic Kingdom? 15:36 The Food Offerings 16:55 The Mocktails 17:51 The Signature Cocktails 20:47 Our Thoughts 31:18 Wrap-Up     Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)    

This week, Gary and Mike discuss one of their favorite things on property.... Club Level Lounges. We've recently experienced the Club Kilimanjaro and are now discussing the clubs throughout the property. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 5:29 Club Level (Our Experiences) 12:47 Club Level around The World 33:55 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

Bourbon Steak Orlando has recently taken up shop in the old Shula's Steakhouse at The Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, and Mike and Gary have a lot to talk about. How does the menu look? Is it out of everyone's price range? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 11:53 Bourbon Steak Orlando 15:23 Starters and Appetizers 20:19 Entrees 27:57 Sides 30:45 Desserts and Cocktails 34:47 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary is here to discuss Part 2 of his recent trip review. They did a split stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge. We'll focus on dining and recreation on this show. Thanks for listening, Mike and Gary. 0:00 Introduction 9:10 Resort Day and Boma Dinner 16:06 EPCOT, Behind The Seeds Greenhouse Tour, Extended Evening Hours 27:04 Magic Kingdom, The Diamond Horseshoe 31:18 Animal Kingdom Park 33:17 Mike's Questions 40:27 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Gary is back from Walt Disney World, and he is here to discuss his 11-day visit. It's time for a trip review! He stayed in a 2-Bedroom at Kidani Village with a total of eight guests. Tune in to hear about what they did and where they ate. Thanks for listening, Mike and Gary. 0:00 Introduction 3:34 Gary's Trip Review 37:20 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, Bev from southern Indiana joins us to discuss her most recent trip to Walt Disney World. We discuss some of the places she ate some of her 'outside the box' activities. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 6:42 Tony's Town Square Restaurant 8:47 Roundup Rodeo BBQ 10:41 Ohana Breakfast 15:13 Are Bev's Kids Foodies? 16:14 Boma Dinner and Hollywood and Vine Breakfast 21:14 Wilderness Back Trail Adventure 31:32 Harmony Barber Shop 36:05 McKim's Mile House and Membership Magic Beyond 40:24 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)