Mike & fellow Magic For Less travel agent Ben Lappin just returned from a preview cruise on the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure to discuss all about their experiences with Scott and Rikki! We break down the overall thoughts on arrival onto this ship vs. the rest of the fleet as well as the theme and "feel" of the ship! We also break down the staterooms, lounges (including the amazing Haunted Mansion Parlor and the Periscope Pub!), restaurants (including la Plaza del Coco!), shows (including the incredible Moana show, exclusive to the Disney Treasure!), 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!
We are excited to head out to San Jose, California today to speak with Listener Ian about his trip with his wife and son to both Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village) and Disney's Beach Club Villas on today's show! We hear about which of these two resorts was his favorite and why, as well as fun times in all of the Walt Disney World theme parks! They also took a day, mid-trip, to visit Silver Springs State Park to go kayaking, which was literally a "cool" experience! Finally, we discuss some great dining and fun times at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel and times in the parks over there too! 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 sit down to do a breakdown of Scott's recent stay in the "new" Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground! This was Scott's final Disney Resort to check-out and we get his honest thoughts on what he thought of this "different" Disney experience! (Spoiler alert: HE LOVED IT!) We breakdown the accommodations, dining, pools, communal feel, and why this should be a MUST for the veteran Disney traveler, especially during certain times of the year! 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, December 8, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a blast taking your calls for the hour! The password to tonight's show was your favorite Christmas/holiday cookie and we got some good ones! Tonight we got some great calls discussing Epcot's Festival of the Holidays, Jason and Vern talked about meeting Scott and recapping a fun meal at the Cake Bake Shop, Jenniffer called in live from Epcot giving highlights of her day at Epcot including some awesome dining options, and we get an awesome tip from a caller in California about watching the fireworks in Batuu on your next Disneyland trip! 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, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we discuss options for getting to your Walt Disney World resort from Orlando International Airport (especially with smaller children), traveling with extended family and a small child for their first trip and working with "child swap", strollers, and more! Also, we discuss the pros/cons of staying at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter vs. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and much more! Please 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 head out to Virginia to speak with Listener Kara again today to hear all about her surprise birthday celebration for her mother's 65th birthday! They stayed at three resorts on this 6-night trip: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas, and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! We hear about dining experiences at Victoria & Alberts, Jiko, California Grill, Tiffins, and more! Plus, hear about their experience with Cirque de Solei: Drawn to Life 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!
We are excited to have a special co-host today, Listener Tricia from Wisconsin joining Mike to discuss those "small moments" during our Disney trips that make them truly special! From times with our loved ones over a donut in Tomorrowland to an unexpected character interaction to just enjoying a favorite treat in a quiet spot in a busy park, we discuss how these moments can make your next trip even better! Got a special "small moment" from a recent trip? 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, December 1, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo in the Studio, but it was alright as we had lots of great calls and fun Disney conversation! Listener Brandon called in from Jambo House at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to give us thoughts on this current Disney vacation, especially thoughts on how "cozy" the Lodge itself has been this week! We get a call from Listener Kurt with questions about logistics for Princess Half-Marathon Weekend! Then, #ScottyG calls in LIVE from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party with updates from the Magic Kingdom! This and more on today's show! 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 is flying solo for today's show as Rikki, Scott, and Pam were all unavailable at the time of recording, but no problem at all! We got some great questions from that chat and even opened up the phone lines for a great trip report from a caller in South Carolina! We discussed not-to-miss attractions for a Disneyland vet visiting Walt Disney World for the first time in over 20 years, where we would put a new Skyliner station, Epcot park availability on New Years Eve, and lots more! Please 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 Atlanta, Georgia to speak with Listener John about his awesome weekend escape to Walt Disney World with his wife (to celebrate "babymoon #2!) and some friends along the way! Day #1 was all about resort hopping and we hear about a Trader Sam's visit, riding the monorail and Skyliner, and more, and then Day #2 was a 4 Parks/1 Day Marathon with many, many fun stories! John was a great storyteller and I know you are going to love today's virtual WDW trip! 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, and Rikki get you set for Black Friday with a show all about shopping! We discuss our favorite spots to hit when it comes to both picking up merchandise and just enjoy the theme of a nice store on our Walt Disney World vacations! We hit the theme park stores as well as some gems in the resorts too! Did your favorite make it? If not, let us know! 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, November 24, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a blast taking your calls for the hour! The password to tonight's show was the best food item that will be on your table come Thursday at Thanksgiving! We got some awesome ideas! Then, the phone lines lit up as we had a discussion with MuppetVision 3D's announcement of closure and the Monsters, Inc. universe moving in at Disney's Hollywood Studios! We also talked about the Muppets moving to Rock & Roller Coaster, Lightning Lane Premier Pass being available to all on-site resort guests and more! 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, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we discuss tips for traveling with toddlers, but also letting the adults have some fun during the trip as well! Also, we give some thoughts on a splurge for our listener who is overcoming cancer and wants to celebrate this incredible milestone! (We are SO PROUD OF YOU!) We also give ideas for ADRs for large groups, activities around Port Canaveral, and much more! Please 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 joined by travel journalist Lyn Mettler who has contributed to outlets like USA Today and US News & World Report about flying on Southwest Airlines to the Disney Destinations using points, Companion Passes, and more to maximize your vacation dollar! We discuss her background and love of the Disney destinations, dive into the "nuts & bolts" as to how to really get started to saving big money on your flights, and talk major changes coming to Southwest in the next couple of years! 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, Pam, and Scott are getting your ready for those colder months back north where one of the best aspects of a Disney vacation is enjoying a good meal outside in the beautiful Florida or California weather! We go around and give our best spots to grab both counter and table-service meals in the parks and resorts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland during today's show! Did you favorite make it? If not, let us know! 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, November 17, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a blast taking your calls for the hour! The password to tonight's show was again your favorite side with the Thanksgiving meal and we got some great ideas! We discussed thoughts on the re-launched Reflections Resort coming to Disney's Fort Wilderness area soon with Mohawk from Scotland, also had a great conversation with Paul from Lake St. Louis about how he plans to bike from MCO to Walt Disney World for Springtime Surprise, Scott shared his worst meal ever at Walt Disney World and much more! 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 and Pam are here to get you through this Wednesday with some awesome Listener Questions today! First, Pam and Mike share some things they are excited about when it comes to the new Disney Treasure, which Pam will get to tour this week in New York City! We also get some feedback on last week's "One's Gotta Go" collection from Mark in the UK! We also discuss the Wild Africa Trek, upgrading Magic Your Way tickets to Annual Passes, a great idea for a "monorail cookie stroll" as a family for a non-park day, and much more! Please 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 Matt from New Jersey back on the show today to talk about his "Solo Trip" that wasn't really solo for much of the time! Hear about his stays at The B, Disney's All-Star Movies, and Boardwalk Villas, visiting all 4 theme parks, and experiencing Guardians, Remy, Rise, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway for the first time! We also talk about some great snacks and drinks along the way too! If you need a quick virtual vacation to Walt Disney World, today's show should do the trick! 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, Pam, and Rikki are back together playing a fun game of "One's Gotta Go" to get our thoughts on how we feel about current offerings at Walt Disney World! We put three "experiences" together and have to cut one from the group! From new snacks, hard-ticket events, resorts, attractions and more, which tough choices would you make? Which of the hosts do you tend to agree with most? 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, November 10, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a blast taking your calls for the hour! The password to tonight's show was your favorite savory Thanksgiving side! What are you bringing to the table? Scott brought a great topic of information to the show tonight, in that he complied a list of EVERY trip he has ever taken to a Disney destination, complete with resorts, dates, room views, etc. in a spreadsheet! We discuss how he put this together and trends he found in the data! Jason (who does this stuff for a living around college football) created an amazing graph of the resort data and calls in to discuss and give tips for staying at Fort Wilderness during the holidays! Andrew also gives a Wine & Dine race recap as well! 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!
Andrea Hoover
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!