Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, Scott is in for Pam and we get a great question about possibly meeting Tony at Tony's Town Square at the Magic Kingdom! Then, we get a question from a true friend who wants to cheer her friend on at the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon and is looking for logistical help to get from place-to-place! We also discuss if adding a Park Hopper makes sense to take advantage of the Magic Kingdom before a Mickey's Very Me...
Oct 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 2573
We are headed to Pennsylvania to speak with Listener Katelyn today about her trip to Disney's Pop Century Resort less than two weeks ago! Hear about how this trip came together, including how her parents decided to drive down from South Carolina for part of the trip, and why this trip was so special! We talk about times in all four theme parks, a soggy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, using Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Single Pass) to make the most of their time, great character dining a...
Oct 14, 2024•55 min•Ep. 2572
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today with a show to counter the menu prices that we saw released earlier this week over at the Cake Bake Shop coming to Disney's Boardwalk. While this place looks to be on the more expensive side of things (and we share our thoughts on this), we give our current assessment on the best value in dining on Walt Disney property right now! Did your favorite restaurants make the list? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clu...
Oct 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 2571
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 6, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a lot of fun during this show! First, we had a great discussion of the newly-released Cake Bake Shop menu coming to Disney's Boardwalk. $28 cake slices? $8 Cokes? $11 orange juice? Will it be worth it? Hear our thoughts! We also discuss availability at the resorts this fall/winter and what might be driving this scarcity and talk about reasons to get out to Disney's Aul...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 2570
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we start off with a very quick discussion about the Cake Bake Shop prices (which we will talk more about on Friday), and then answer questions about what to expect at the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Post-Race Party at Epcot, give suggestions for ADRs at Disneyland for a first-time trip on New Year's Eve, talk making Candlelight Processional Dining Package plans, and read an email with a theory on why a certai...
Oct 09, 2024•53 min•Ep. 2569
Today we are headed out to Colorado to speak with Listener Vanessa about her special trip to Walt Disney World with extended family to celebrate her in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary last spring! We discuss the planning of this trip, being someone who is more familiar with Disneyland and also hear about an epic road trip where she drove to Disneyland right out of high school for a taping of "The Price is Right!" We also discuss her thoughts on Bonnet Creek Resort, two fun days at Magic Kingdom an...
Oct 07, 2024•53 min•Ep. 2568
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today to have a fun conversation (after discussing their favorite kind of candy apple here in October!) about what changes to the Walt Disney World Resort over the past 15 years would be the most shocking to guests back in 2009! We look at things (both positive and negative) that have played a significant role in how we experience our favorite destination! From technology to resorts to dining and more, we have some fun conversations! Please share your thoughts over ...
Oct 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 2567
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 29, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a question for the listeners! What things (both positive and negative) would shock a guest in a theme park 15-20 years ago that is true right now? Things like Lightning Lane Multi Pass, no Magical Express, lights on Spaceship Earth, Disney's Skylner, etc, all came up! We also compare Disney Cruise Line to Royal Caribbean experiences, talk Concierge on the Disney Wis...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 2566
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we start off with some exciting news about the 2025 6-Hour Live Show to benefit Give Kids the World and how you can be a part of the fun to help kids and families in need! Then, we get some great questions about After Hours events at the Magic Kingdom, tips for dining with special dietary restrictions, a fun conversation about Alien Encounter/Stitch's Great Escape, the Kids' Clubs/Nursery on the Disney Cruise L...
Oct 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 2565
We are headed down to Atlanta, Georgia today to speak with Listener Kevin about his Daddy/Daughter trip to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for the weekend just 2 weeks back today! Hear about how this trip came together, his thoughts on staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside, visiting all 4 parks with a goal of experiencing at least 25 attractions, meals at Space: 220, Flame Tree BBQ and more! Also, we hear touching Cast Member interactions and how guests can also make magic in the other dire...
Sep 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 2564
Mike and Pam are here to start your weekend with a few things to think about to make your day a bit better in the Disney theme parks (or even as you sail the Disney Cruise Line or have a fun Port Adventure!) From making sure you don't leave the room without an important prescription to thinking about your hydration for the day to technology advice to make the most of your day, we talk about how to get through your day in the parks with as little stress as possible! Please share your thoughts ove...
Sep 27, 2024•53 min•Ep. 2563
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 22, 2024! Tonight, Mike hosted the show with our callers as the co-hosts since ScottyG had a last-minute emergency at work and couldn't join us. During the show, Holly called in from Petaluma, California to review her first runDisney race weekend from September at Disneyland, running the 10K, staying at the Pixar Place Hotel with fun times in the parks! We also hear from Ella ahead of her Disney College Program and brainstorm s...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 2562
Mike and Pam are here today answering a bunch of great Listener Questions brought to us by our live chat and from our inbox! We discuss the transition from Halloween to Christmas at Walt Disney World this year, how early you should arrive for a MNSSHP if you don't have a ticket to the Magic Kingdom that day, strategies for using your Disney Dining Plan credits throughout your stay, looking back to the 2019 Halloween Party "seasonal pass" and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP C...
Sep 25, 2024•51 min•Ep. 2561
Today we are headed down to Louisville, Kentucky to speak with Listener Justin about his first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish in early September 2024! He just returned from this amazing cruise, so it's a great show to learn about what is going on with Disney Cruise Line right now! We discuss thoughts on planning a cruise vs. a Walt Disney World trip, embarkation, arrival at the Port, his stateroom, dining experiences, entertainment, Castaway Cay, and much more! We also talk about his pre-cruis...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2560
Mike, Rikki, & Pam are back today with a bunch of random questions that we ask of each other to learn a bit more about each other's Walt Disney World likes and dislikes. From what song we would add as a 6th track to Cosmic Rewind that fits the theme (and our favorite current track), to our go-to order at Columbia Harbor House, to favorite restroom on-property to best on-ride Photopass location, and more, you will learn a lot more about the BOGP crew today! Please share your thoughts over on ...
Sep 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2559
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 15, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and got lots of great calls during the hour! We heard from Abby down at Walt Disney World who is just starting her Disney College Program and gave us some thoughts on how things are going and the best item to get currently at Pecos Bills! We also discuss times we have scared others or have been scared in the Disney theme parks (and Scott shares a story where Mike scared Mal...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 2558
Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, we get a great question from Chris about getting to mini-golf from the Contemporary (and which course is "the best" in our opinion), celebrating his daughter and wife's birthdays during the trip, and the best snacks to enjoy this fall! We also discuss tips for enjoying Epcot at New Years Eve for the first time! We get some Lighting Lane Multi Pass questions too for a nice discussion as well as ...
Sep 18, 2024•47 min•Ep. 2557
We are so excited to have both Listener Amber and Doug joining us today to discuss their trip to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! This was a multi-generational trip where grandma got to travel with the family to see the great-grandkids see Cinderella Castle for the very first time! We talk about how Doug has been going to Walt Disney World since 1972 and why it is so special to his family and how this trip came together as well! We hit fun times in the theme parks, amazing meals at Crystal Pa...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 2556
Mike & Pam are back today sharing tips to setup your resort room to make it feel like an extension of home. What "stuff" do you need to make sure you pack (and how should you pack it) before you leave home so that you can quickly get your room setup efficient to start enjoying your trip? We give items and tools that we use to make our rooms more comfortable and livable during our stay, even with our entire families traveling with us! We also discuss thoughts on Food & Wine Festival and w...
Sep 13, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2555
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 8, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and discussed a tradition at Emmalee's high school where the Seniors paint their parking spots for the year. Then we asked our chat - how would YOU decorate your parking spot to show your "Disney Side?" We also got a great call from Jason in Florida discussing everything happening with Food & Wine at Epcot and the TTC situation for locals! Mike calls in from New Jersey a...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 2554
Mike and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, we start off the show with a fun question about the top things to do for a 2025 Walt Disney World vacation! We also spend some time with our initial thoughts on TRON moving to a traditional queue from the old Virtual queue this week. We discuss how much the Hoop Dee Doo Revue has changed over the years, how cold the water is at Castaway Cay in December, and if you can still have a great stay at Disney'...
Sep 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2553
Today we are excited to head back to Southern California to speak with Listener Tanya about her trip to Walt Disney World earlier this year to attend the U.S. Olympic trails for the Marathon! Hear about this awesome experience and how she combined this with her stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort! She visited all 4 theme parks, ate vegan at places like Teppan Edo, Cape May Cafe, Sanaa, Sebastian's Bistro, and more! They also had some nighttime fun at Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall and m...
Sep 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 2552
Mike & Pam are back today with a show to virtually take you to Walt Disney World to get this weekend off to a great start! Today, we spend a "virtual" day around Crescent Lake at Walt Disney World. We can only spend time at Disney Yacht, Beach, and Boardwalk Resorts, plus the Swan and Dolphin and surrounding areas! What activities would we enjoy? What snacks would be eat? Where would we go for breakfast, lunch and dinner? What about entertainment, etc. ? Hear our ideas on today's show! Pleas...
Sep 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 2551
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 1, 2024! Tonight, Mike was in the Studio alone as Scott was visiting Nashville with some friends, but Scott does call-in to share some of his "ghostly" fun he is having in Music City this weekend, and we also talk about his upcoming trip to The Cabins at Fort Wilderness and why you shouldn't stress so much about ADRs! We also discuss the start to the runDisney season in Disneyland this weekend and the Oogie Boogie Bash at DCA w...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 2550
Mike and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, we get a question about options for dining on a solo trip for the first time, getting to pre-park opening ADRs at the Magic Kingdom, looking for the best steak on-property at Walt Disney World, thoughts on where to stay for first runDisney experience at Springtime Surprise Weekend, and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/dis...
Sep 04, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2549
We are headed out to Southern California today to speak with Listener Amanda about her first trip to Walt Disney World and her first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish today! We hear about her stay pre-cruise at Pop Century and post-cruise at Coronado Springs, with fun times at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney Springs in there too! We also discuss her thoughts on her Bahamas sailing on the Disney Wish including their two staterooms, dining, kids' clubs, entertainmen...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 2548
Today Mike & Pam are getting your long weekend started by thinking about how we can experience attractions that might not be "long for this world" one more time and get some closure in the next year or so. We also share our stories of final experiences with places like Pleasure Island, the last IllumiNations, World of Motion, Universe of Energy, The Great Movie Ride, Rivers of Light, and more! How do you say "goodbye" to an experience that you loved for years and years? Please share your tho...
Aug 30, 2024•50 min•Ep. 2547
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 25, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! Mike starts the show with some thoughts on a new commercial for Walt Disney World that aired during college football this past weekend that he feels sets a dangerous precedent for guests in the parks. Then, we get some awesome feedback from Julie in Scotland regarding her recent Walt Disney World vacation during Tropical Storm Debby, Listener Jo...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2546
Mike and Pam are here today answering your amazing trip-planning questions on the show! Today, Pam starts the show off with some thoughts on her quick visit to Walt Disney World last week, including a couple of spins on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a Mickey Waffle at Sleepy Hollow, and some ideas on the "new" Country Bear Jamboree! Then we get a "Start, Bench, Trade" from Listener Francois with Walt Disney World Resort snacks, discuss the pros and cons of traveling in September, and discuss getting ...
Aug 28, 2024•51 min•Ep. 2545
Today's show could have gone on for three hours at Listener Tim from the United Kingdom was such a delight to speak with about his passion for the Disney Parks and specifically his recent trip to Disney's Yacht Club Resort with his wife Helen! We talk about growing up as a Disney fan in England and how he even wrote to Disney and get got a response in a Disneyland map, and that really sparked his imagination for the theme parks! Then, we dive into this trip to the Yacht Club, discussing time in ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 2544
