This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 26, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers! We are so lucky to have the community around our show that we have, and were reminding of this by each caller tonight! We started off by getting to speak with a younger listener from California about her favorite Disneyland attractions, then spoke to callers LIVE from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot back-to-back, as we...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 2633
Happy Wednesday! Today, Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here to answer your awesome Listener Questions! We start with options for a dinner between Animal Kingdom closing and Extra Evening Hours at the Magic Kingdom for a solo traveler. Then, we have a surprise trip happening and are looking for the prefect resort for a 7 year old boy! We also discuss grocery delivery at the WDW resorts, planning for Evening Deluxe House, and how wet you will get on Tiana's Bayou Adventure on both coasts! This and much ...
Jan 29, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2632
We are headed out to Portland, Oregon today to speak with Listener Sammy about her first Dopey Challenge from a couple of weeks ago down at Walt Disney World! Sammy was a member of USA Fencing who wanted to take on a new challenge, and found that in runDisney! We discuss her planning 4 costumes for 4 days (and the logistics of getting them all to Walt Disney World), organizing a group of 14, most of whom were not running the races, some great meals (and easy-to-get ARDs) for Marathon Weekend, an...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 2631
Today, Mike, Pam, & Scott are back to take you on a virtual vacation down to Walt Disney World! The team gets together today for a casual discussion about those "small moments" that make Walt Disney World so appealing, even after many, many visits! From a table overlooking "Small World" with a chicken Parm sandwich to a great book poolside at you WDW resort to playing cards with friends at a picnic table, hear how these "throwaway" moments can mean the most of all! Please share your thoughts...
Jan 24, 2025•50 min•Ep. 2630
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 19, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers! We had more callers that usual as we discussed lots of thoughts on Marathon Weekend trips, including both thoughts from the races themselves and thoughts from times in the theme parks, dining experiences, resorts and more! It's not just all running talk, I promise you! We also get a call about the logistics of gett...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 2629
Happy Wednesday! Today, Mike, Scott, & Pam are here to answer your awesome Listener Questions! We start with a question about making the most of a night at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa before heading out on a cruise! We talk dining, recreation, entertainment, and more! We also give options for character dining for a Bachelorette Party this May! Another question comes in about Park Hopping for a family with both an infant and elementary-aged kids this summer and we have a lively ...
Jan 22, 2025•48 min•Ep. 2628
Today we are very excited to have Listener Dave from the United Kingdom joining us on the show to share his trip with his wife and 2 daughters (17 and 12) with us on the show! We hear about Dave's background on why he is such a huge Disney fan, and a quick encounter with Central Florida from his childhood to get the show going! Then, we discuss his split-stay at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Beach Club Villas, amazing times in the theme parks, 4 nights in a row of H...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 2627
Mike, Scott, and Pam are here today with a recap of the runDisney Marathon Weekend 2025! Mike is just back from his stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, where he called home during his 9th Dopey Challenge! We discuss thoughts on staying at Coronado, traveling to a runDisney event solo, the course changes this year, merchandise and the Expo, dining, and fun memories from the races and lots more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2626
Happy Wednesday! Today, Mike & Pam are here to answer your awesome Listener Questions! We start with a question about what area of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort to request for a race weekend (perfect for Mike today!), and where to cheer for the Springtime Surprise races! We also discuss how Mousekeeping works at the DVC resorts, get a very heartwarming story from a listener about an awesome experience at the new Cake Bake Shop at the Boardwalk, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clu...
Jan 15, 2025•49 min•Ep. 2625
Happy Monday! Today Mike & Scott are together to wrap-up Scott's trip down to Walt Disney World over Thanksgiving! We discuss how this trip might have felt a bit different since he didn't have an Annual Pass this time and was using Magic Your Way tickets to start the show! Then, we talked about his experience with Candlelight Processional, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, some great dining experiences, using Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and much more! We hope you can continue the conversat...
Jan 13, 2025•56 min•Ep. 2623
We are excited to have the entire team back again today to talk about our hope and goals for our Disney travel here in the coming year! We discuss why just thinking about our trips can help us get through these tough winter months, especially in the northern parts of the country! Then, Pam, Rikki, Scott, and Mike give the trips that we are planning to take to the Disney destinations this year and why each trip is so special to us and the goals and dreams for each trip! What is your plan for Disn...
Jan 10, 2025•52 min•Ep. 2623
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 5, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers! We had a great call from Listener Faizan in Seattle discussing the joy of really taking in the moments with your kids when they are younger and the moving to the "bigger kid rides" through the years in their Disney trips! It's really what this is all about! We also played more "Disney Over/Under" with our listeners,...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2622
Pam is back! We are so excited to have Pam back on the show today with such an uplifting update as to why she has been gone for these past weeks. We have missed her as I know so many of you have as well, so today is a very special show for us! We discuss split-stays and how that can help you to take advantage of the "Free" Water Park entitlement offered to on-site guests here in 2025, 1900 Park Fare vs. O'hana Breakfast for a family of 4 with 2 young girls, transportation thoughts while staying ...
Jan 08, 2025•47 min•Ep. 2621
We are excited to head down to Dallas, Texas today to speak with Listener Mark about his trip to Disney's Caribbean Beach with his wife and young children today! We hear about how one of the things that keep him coming back to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort is the theming, and why that matters so much! We also talk about tips for visiting the theme parks with younger children and how this can be such a fun experience for everyone! Mark also shares some great tips for getting the mo...
Jan 06, 2025•52 min•Ep. 2620
Today Mike, Scott & Rikki are here to kick the weekend off with a fun game that we haven't played here on the show for a year or two! We are picking the "over/under" on Disney situations like how many guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom will experience Kilimangaro Safari in a day, how many guests on a Disney Cruise ship will ride the Aqua Duck/Mouse during their cruise, how many guests visit Disney Springs during their Walt Disney World vacation and much more! Please share your thoughts over o...
Jan 03, 2025•47 min•Ep. 2619
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 29, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers! We discussed some Disney gifts that we got for Christmas, talked about the possibility of a very cold Marathon Weekend 2025 and shared stories of some cold runs we have had in the past at Walt Disney World, got some great calls from New Hampshire, England, and Pittsburgh, and Scott even shared a story about how he...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 2618
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we discuss options to get your coffee before heading out to the corrals at WDW Marathon Weekend, ADRs for a group of 8 headed down in February where their ADR "window" is already open and they can still find decent availability, nice "brunch" options for a Bachelorette Party, taking advantage of the "Free" water park day for on-site guests in 2025 and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Disc...
Jan 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2617
Today we are excited to head over to Bridgeport, Illinois to speak with Listener Tyler about his trip with his wife and 11 year old son who brought a friend who had never been to Walt Disney World this past summer! We discussed the logistics of inviting a friend and traveling to Florida at that age to start the show, then dove into all of the fun they had on the trip! We discussed the stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort, amazing times in all four theme parks using Lightning Lane to its full adva...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2616
We hope everyone is having a fun and relaxing holiday week! Today, Mike & Scott sit around and just share some fun stories from trips we have taken together! These are unique times and fun experiences we have had at Walt Disney World and sailing with Disney Cruise Line! From great meals, a "classic" souvenir, being the last people in the Magic Kingdom during COVID re-opening, Castaway Cay memories and more, pull up a chair as we spin some tales today! Please share your thoughts over on the D...
Dec 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2615
Merry Christmas! This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 22, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and this was our virtual holiday party with our listeners! We took calls and talked about holiday traditions from all parts of the country during the show, from Ponderosa wings to sushi pizza! We also discussed another great stay at Fort Wilderness with Jason and Veronica, talked about airport proximity and how that affects the ending of a vacation, the "bubble...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 2614
Merry Christmas! Mike and Scott are here today answering your Listener Questions, even on Christmas! Surprisingly, , our first question comes from S. Claus from N. Pole, so you might want to pay attention to that one! Then, we have questions about the Magic Kingdom and capacity issues on NYE, when you can get your best rates and options with Disney Cruise Line, what not to miss for a first-timer at Epcot's Festival of the Arts, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord ch...
Dec 25, 2024•53 min•Ep. 2613
It's our yearly tradition here on the Be Our Guest Podcast! We are gathered around the virtual fireplace with our hot chocolate and Christmas cookies as we exchange our Disney-related gifts! Join Mike, Scott, and Rikki for a fun show as we say "thank you, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays" to each of your for being a part of our family this year! This is our gift to you take with you as you travel over this holiday season! Be safe and may Santa always bring you the joy of the season! We hope y...
Dec 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 2612
Today is was truly my honor to speak with a friend of the show since the beginning back in 2008! We get to talk with Kevin from Ohio about his trip down to both Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resorts. We also discuss his group experience at Savi's Workshop (to build a lightsaber) at Disney's Hollywood Studios, getting unexpected VIP seating for LuminoUS at Epcot, an encounter with hundreds of cheerleaders (welcome to my world!), and we talk about a mutual fri...
Dec 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 2611
Today Ben Lappin from The Magic For Less joins Mike, Scott and Rikki to discuss our preview cruise on the Disney Treasure last week again as we dive deeper into the comparisons between experiences on this ship to others in the fleet, take some questions from the chat and Scott & Rikki as well, talk more shopping, programming for kids, and 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 we...
Dec 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2610
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 Pl...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2609
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...
Dec 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 2608
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 ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 2607
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 d...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 2606
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 ...
Dec 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 2605
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 ...
Dec 09, 2024•46 min•Ep. 2604
