Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! On today's show we discuss our thoughts on the concept video from the Monsters, Inc coaster that is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, talk about rope-drop procedures in the Magic Kingdom, read an awesome email from a listener about the importance of bringing a loved one on a trip to Walt Disney World on the spur-of-the-moment, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at w...
Mar 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 2663
Today we are headed down to Louisiana to speak with Listener Stephen about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World and his first cruise on today's show! They spent the Mardi Gras break with a group of 14 road-tripping to Florida, with a split-stay at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to start the trip! Then, they headed over to Port Canaveral to board the Disney Fantasy for their first cruise experience as a family of 5! Hear about tastings, dining in...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2662
Happy Friday! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have a good time discussing places around Walt Disney World where our introverted friends will thrive on their next trip! From attractions to restaurants to transportation and more, we give our thoughts on where those folks who tend to avoid the spotlight and just enjoy being in the background and taking it all in thrive! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!...
Mar 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 2661
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 16, 2025! Mike and Scott are your hosts tonight as we had lots of calls for the hour to guide the conversations! We discussed the changes coming to Southwest Airlines in the near future and how those might parallel changes that Disney has made in the past 5 years or so. We also had a great call from Listener Charlie who told us about a Jim Henson show that was recorded at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a very brief time that neithe...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 2660
Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! First, we discuss places to get those Mickey Ears embroidered around property (then Rikki gives a hot tip on some gourmet popcorn!), then we talk through a first-night place of action at Disneyland for seeing Fantasmic and the fireworks! We also discuss pool days and the refurbishment of Stormalong Bay, hit Cruising 101, and have a discussion of the new "adults-only" GEO-82 lounge coming to Epcot as well! Pl...
Mar 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 2659
We are excited to speak with friend of the show Matt from New Jersey today about his trip down to Walt Disney World just two weeks ago with extended family where he stayed in the Villa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! We hear about planning a trip for both little kids and his parents and in-laws at the same time. We discuss dining at places like Biergarten, Ohana, 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, and more! Matt also shares why his trips have become more enjoyable the more he slows down and...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 2658
Happy Friday! Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here to have a good time discussing places around Walt Disney World where our extroverted friends will thrive on their next trip! From attractions to restaurants to transportation and more, we give our thoughts on where those folks who some might call a "Main Character" are going to be living their best lives on their trips! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Pl...
Mar 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 2657
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 9, 2025! Mike was flying solo as he had just arrived home from Walt Disney World and the 6-Hour Live Show at Give Kids the World hours before! Thank you so very much for your amazing support of these families! Together, we raised almost $16,000 for the Village! You are amazing! During today's show, we hear about Mike's dad's first "real" Walt Disney World experience, a great call from Taylor from Canada regarding his first Walt Dis...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 2656
Join Mike, Scott, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! First, we talk about getting groceries delivered to Port Orleans Riverside for a family coming over from the United Kingdom for a 2 week stay! Then, we have a discussion on Lightning Lane strategies for a group traveling down for Springtime Surprise and doing both Animal Kingdom and Epcot after the 5K. We also talk some Rider Swap, touring the theme parks both before and after a first Disney Cruise on the ...
Mar 12, 2025•44 min•Ep. 2655
Today we are excited to be joined by Listener Michael from Indiana to discuss his cruise on the Disney Treasure last month! We talk about how 15 friends got together to experience Disney Cruise Line's newest ship and their initial thoughts on this unique experience! We discuss first impressions, staterooms, dining, entertainment, and more, so we hope you enjoy some time virtually "out at sea" with us today! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast C...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 2654
Happy Friday! Mike & Scott are here today with a bunch of Disney topics that we discuss for a few minutes each including thoughts on Virtual Queues (and how they have worked with Tiana's and Cosmic Rewind), where Disney should put a sports bar & grill in the future for guests to enjoy, where the best live entertainment is on-property right now, which is better - a monorail or skyliner crawl, and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.co...
Mar 07, 2025•43 min•Ep. 2653
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 2, 2025! Mike and Scott took your calls for the hour and we had a blast talking Disney! We discussed more of our top extinct Walt Disney World experiences with our listeners, as Scott gave his Top 4, and then Listener Erin from Kansas City called in with a beloved playground area from the Studios and Eric also added a restaurant from Epcot that he would love to see return! We also talked about if high-level talent (and the cost ass...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 2652
Join Mike and Scott today as we tackle some fun Listener Questions! Today, we have lots of questions about Disneyland and first-time visits! We talk about the importance of Lightning Lane and how it is different than Walt Disney World. We also give some tips on dining around Disneyland and some fun "splurges" out there as well! We get a question about how to prepare for a first cruise on the Disney Wish, and we have some thoughts on this! We also talk about the order to visit the theme parks on ...
Mar 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 2651
We are excited to head out to Ohio today to speak with Listener Patrick about his trip with his two sons and wife to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village on today's show! We hear about a trip before this one where he surprised his sons before we really get rolling with today's trip report that is very special too! During the trip report, we hear why he chose Kidani over Jambo House, highlights of touring all four theme parks, using the DAS system, dining with children that have special...
Mar 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 2650
Happy Friday! Today we are getting back to a "Draft Show" and going four rounds with our best extinct experiences from around Walt Disney World! These can be restaurants, shows, attractions, resorts, etc. Anything is on the table! What do we miss the most from years gone by at Walt Disney World Resort? Hear our thoughts and let us know who has the strongest list! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Plea...
Feb 28, 2025•46 min•Ep. 2649
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2025! Mike was flying solo as he jumped on since he missed the Sunday night show due to the State Cheerleading Championships. Today, Mike discusses something he has noticed over the past month at Walt Disney World. It's something Apple uses in their software cycle that they call a "tik/toc" cycle, and I think that maybe Disney has adopted this "for the short-term" in the theme parks, and I like it! We also get some ca...
Feb 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 2648
Join Mike, Pam, and Rikki today as we tackle some fun Listener Questions! Today, we give some advice on adult dining around Walt Disney World for a group that usually has kids in tow and has to stick to chicken tenders, but not this time! Also, we discuss things to do at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort other than eating, drinking, and swimming! This is a fun place to stay! We also talk about golfing all around Walt Disney World, and hit on visiting Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival for a fir...
Feb 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 2647
This is a bonus Live Call-in Show from this past Wednesday night, February 19, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott discuss some fun topics such as the end of virtual queues at Cosmic Rewind at Epcot and Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, "Level 99" coming to Disney Springs where the NBA Experience used to reside, Duffy getting lots of attention on the Disney Adventure, and much more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website ...
Feb 24, 2025•51 min•Ep. 2646
We are wrapping up your week with another cruise trip report as Rikki sailing the Disney Fantasy last weekend to the Bahamas on a 5-night sailing that included Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point! We hear about those two destinations, adult dining at Palo (twice!), Rainforest Room adventures, her unique Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom, thoughts on entertainment around the ship, and a very wild 24 hours prior to the cruise! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast....
Feb 21, 2025•59 min•Ep. 2645
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 16, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and having a great time talking Disney! We start off the conversation talking a bit of Disney Cruise Line merchandise, then take a call from Jason discussing Disney Springs brunch options, as he just had a great brunch today at Raglan Road! We get a great trip report from Listener Don out on the West Coast as he is just back from Disneyland too! Plus, Scott & Mike have a fu...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 2644
Join Mike, Scott & Rikki today as we answer your Listener Questions! Today we have a discussion about Zootopia replacing "It's Tough To Be a Bug" at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and we discuss our memories of DinoLand, USA! We also get a question about the best chicken and "mocktails" on Walt Disney World property! We also have a fun discussion per a question about the arrival process for your first Disney Cruise and what to expect upon arrival at Port Canaveral! This and much more on today'...
Feb 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 2643
Today you get a Mike & Scott show as Scott has just returned from a 3-night Disney Wish cruise just last weekend and we get all of the fun details! We hear about how this cruise came together, the pre-cruise experience at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, his guaranteed status staterooms, dining experiences, Super Bowl on the ship, renting a Cabana on Castaway Cay, sailing with 1st-time cruisers (to Disney Cruise Line), and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this we...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 2642
Happy Valentine's Day! Today Mike & Pam are discussing romance all over the Walt Disney World resort with the help of the members of the BOGP Clubhouse! We asked for the most romantic attractions, restaurants, lands, theme parks, resorts, background loops, transportation options, lounges, etc. and we shared YOUR thoughts on today's show! Did your favorites make the list? Hear what our listeners had to say! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/cl...
Feb 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 2641
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Monday night, February 10, 2025! Tonight, Mike is flying solo as Scott was on his way home from his Disney Wish cruise, but it was just fine as we had so many great calls! We are so lucky to have the community around our show that we have, and were reminding of this by each caller tonight! We discussed Luke Skywalker coming to Galaxy's Edge during the "Season of the Force" at Disneyland this spring (and maybe sticking around longer), an article going ...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 2640
Join Mike & Pam today as we answer your Listener Questions! Today we have a discussion on the similarities and differences between Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point, as well as the similarities and differences between the newer, larger ships in the DCL fleets vs. the Classic Disney Magic and Wonder. We also discuss adding a 7th guest to an ADR coming up at Topolino's Terrace (and why this makes Mike very nervous!), registering for runDisney events, and booking Lightning Lanes on different da...
Feb 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 2639
Today we are headed to Toronto, Canada to speak with Listener Cindy and her daughter Anna about their split-stay to both Disney's Art of Animation Resort in a Cars Family Suite (big upgrade here!) and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge! We also hear about great meals at Crystal Palace, Hollywood & Vine, Sanaa, and more! Cindy tells us about her thoughts on the Disney Dining Plan, touring the parks with Lighting Lane and use of the Park Hopper too! We also hear about some very unexpected "pixie du...
Feb 10, 2025•51 min•Ep. 2638
Join Mike & Pam today as we answer your Listener Questions! Today we give a basic overview of using Lightning Lane and Premier Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World, especially over a runDisney weekend. We also discuss the difference between the Wilderness Cabins at Fort Wilderness & Copper Creek Cabins. We also discuss thoughts on what is coming to Disneyland for the 70th Anniversary celebration! This and much more on today's show! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channe...
Feb 07, 2025•43 min•Ep. 2637
Today Mike & Pam are here to discuss Mike's experience at the 2025 runDisney Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! Mike talks about staying at the Howard-Johnson Hotel across the street from Disneyland, running the 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon races, eating many great meals and snacks, spending 5 days in the theme parks with Park Hopper and Lightning Lanes, and meeting amazing friends, both new and old! So many fun stories to share on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord ch...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 2636
We are excited to head down to Oklahoma today to speak with Listener Mitch about his trip to Walt Disney World for New Year's celebrations just a few weeks back! We hear about how this was the first trip for Mitch and his wife without their child and how they toured the parks differently this time as his wife is expecting! We also hear about their stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in the Gran Destino Tower, spending a quiet New Year's Eve at the Grand Floridian Resort, fun park days at Ep...
Feb 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 2635
Today, Pam, Rikki, and Mike share their thoughts on photography around Walt Disney World where getting some elevation can change your perspective on things! From attractions where you can get interesting shots in the parks to lounges in the resorts and more, we are challenging you to take your Disney photography to the next level! 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.beour...
Jan 31, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2634
