Send us a text Since we're heading out to Disneyland for the first time soon, we decided we needed to get some more information about the resort and the parks. Co-host of the Park2Park Podcast , CJ, joins us to compare Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We have a great time discussing the differences in the parks, how to attack Rope Drop, and the Disney eats we need to try. Make sure you check out Park 2 Park Podcast for more comparisons of the two vacation spots! Make sure you hit that subscribe...
Dec 11, 2022•40 min
Send us a text Bryan and Tammy are back with another episode. This week we cover news regarding Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom on Disney+. We also talk about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ride closures at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Disney100 merchandise, and the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Thank you for listening, we'd love to have you join us on our regular feed for Bryan and Tammy's Thotful Spot and also on Instagram ! Make sure you h...
Dec 08, 2022•23 min•Ep. 3
Send us a text We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend! With the turkey put away and the mashed potatoes eaten, we've moved on to Christmas. And what better way to get started with Christmas than a good Christmas movie, especially a Disney Christmas movie! We take some time this week to talk about our favorite Disney Christmas movies. We'll discuss Disney Plus specials, the classic stories and the classic Santas. Come along and see if your favorite movie made it. Then after the show le...
Dec 07, 2022•41 min
Send us a text Welcome back for episode 2! We are back this week discussing the latest news from the Disney Parks. We talk about Christmas at the parks, including Festival of the Holidays where we talk about a new wrinkle to use with that gift card tip. We also talk about "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration" TV Special. We then shift to Disneyland where we discuss Disney100 and the Lunar New Year celebration along with the characters at Disneyland and the Magic Happens pa...
Dec 01, 2022•28 min
Send us a text Welcome to the Thotful Spot! A new venture from Bryan and his wife Tammy. We will be covering current events coming from the Disney Parks and the company itself. This week, we look at the return of Fantasmic, Disney's Advanced Dining Reservations, Popcorn Buckets, The Mandalorian, and Bob Iger's Return. Thank you for joining us as we set out on this new adventure! Follow us on Instagram ! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk o...
Nov 24, 2022•33 min
Send us a text We love hearing from our listeners and this week we bring in Melissa Pilgrim of Ears of Experience to help answer your questions. We cover staying on property, deluxe resorts, Rise of the Resistance, ane how to celebrate a special occasion. We also talk about mousekeeping, Genie+ and the best time to visit. This was a lot of fun to put together and we are so grateful for your questions! Be sure to reach out to Melissa at https://www.milesfrommainst.com /sponsors Get us your questi...
Nov 22, 2022•49 min
Send us a text Join us for a great conversation about the best places to relax at Walt Disney World. We talk about ways to find a spot to stop and relax while you tour the parks. We also find out of the ordinary spots to relax outside the parks. Be it catching a nap in your room or finding some quiet transportation to your next Disney destination, we cover our top ten spots to relax. Whether you've scheduled a pool day or are looking for something to slow you down in the middle of the day, we ha...
Nov 15, 2022•33 min
Send us a text Thanksgiving is coming up soon and if you're vacationing at Walt Disney World, you're gonna need to find your turkey dinner! This week, we cover where to get that meal, whether you can get it all weekend or just on the holiday, and also where to get the leftovers! Not only are we discussing the food, but we give you tips to plan your vacation so its an enjoyable experience. As mentioned, here is the article Bryan references during the show: https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/t...
Nov 08, 2022•30 min
Send us a text Although there are many Disney adults out there that enjoy the parks without kids, myself included. The experience changes when you are able to visit with your own kids. On this episode we take a look at what experiences you can have at Walt Disney World with your kids that can make the trip a little more special. From character experiences in the parks to souvenir activities around your resort or dessert crawls and make your own treats, we have some great tips for spending time w...
Nov 01, 2022•26 min
Send us a text This week Kylo and Kristin talk about their time spent at Epcot for Food and Wine. They also talk a little about rides and table service at Epcot. We will take you booth to booth as Kristin and Kylo walk around World Showcase sampling what Food and Wine has to offer. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook Community group Facebook Instagram Website We appreciate you...
Oct 25, 2022•52 min
Send us a text Travelling anywhere with kids can be a challenge and we thought we'd tackle a few tips for your trip to Disney World with kids. Tammy and Bryan have taken a few trips to WDW with their kids and share their experiences with you to help improve your next vacation. We discuss the big stroller issue, meal planning, cost saving tips and finally, what to expect during your park days. We pack a lot of great information in this episode. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know ...
Oct 18, 2022•35 min
Send us a text Sometimes it's nice to just talk Disney! This week we take some time to talk about a few things that are more current. We cover an announcement from Disney regarding the Disney100 Anniversary celebration. With a trip planned for Disneyland this announcement really hit home. We then transition to Hocus Pocus 2, we get spoiler in this discussion but cover our opinions of the movie, and thoughts on how the story panned out. We finish up with a quick discussion about how we have each ...
Oct 11, 2022•39 min
Send us a text Mykhailo just returned from Walt Disney World and part of his trip was enjoying Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Not only do we discuss his trip, but we cover tips and tricks to help you enjoy the party. We cover how you should make your way through the party and what to prioritize during the evening. When you should ride the rides and what shows and parades are best to watch. From treats to dance parties and characters to merchandise, we cover everything you should know bef...
Oct 04, 2022•39 min•Ep. 102
Send us a text Today we talk about Kylo and Kristins most recent Disney Trip. We talk about our travel and our first couple days at Disney. This will be a two parter so tune in next week as well to hear what else we talk about. Do you want to share your experiences? Please let us know on our social media pages or send us an email! Facebook Instagram Check out our website! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. We appreciate you joining us this week and e...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text We take a break from the parks this week and talk about the urban legend surrounding Walt Disney and being dishonorably discharged. There is a lot of his history involved and we'll dig in to whether he actually was dishonorably discharged or not. Find Jim Korkis' books here Are there other urban legends around the Disney company that you're interested in? Let us know! Be sure to leave us a voice mail on our website and we'll play it on our show! Do you want to share your experienc...
Sep 20, 2022•22 min•Ep. 101
Send us a text This week, we're joined by a friend who was lucky enough to stay club level at the Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World. We'll discuss what its like to stay Club Level, what you get and how you might treat your vacation. We'll talk about how he handled going to the parks and even dining at places like Ohana and Cinderella's Royal Table. You'll get to hear about some of the extra care that is given to someone staying Club Level. This will definitely help you decide if its somethi...
Sep 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 100
Send us a text Mykhailo leaves soon for his biggest Walt Disney World trip yet. We thought it would be good to sit down and discuss some of his plans and iron out some details. We discuss dinner on the monorail, doing a progressive evening with stops at the Grand Floridian, the Contemporary and the Polynesian Resorts. We also cover mini golf, pool time, how to handle Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the Food and Wine Festival. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when the...
Sep 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 99
Send us a text Over the last couple of weeks, some great Halloween merchandise has been releasing across the country. This week both Tammy and Kristin join us as we discuss our adventures finding these great items. We had some successes and some failures, but we had a lot of fun looking for it! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook Community group Facebook Instagram Website We a...
Aug 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Send us a text We're back together this week to pick one. We're talking Disney World dining with this pick one. We'll each pick a favorite from a few different categories and talk about what we like with each restaurant. We talk about our top signature, sit down, quick service and breakfast restaurant and we'll then get into the one restaurant we haven't been to yet, that is at the top of our list. From Ohana to Yak & Yeti Local Foods and Citricos to California Grill. We cover a lot of groun...
Aug 25, 2022•37 min
Send us a text This week, Bryan takes Tammy out on a date night to the Magic Kingdom. Even though we're not able to actually be there for our date night we'll take you through the park, ride some rides eat some food and share some end of the night tips. We'll discuss how we handle fireworks and what to do once the park is closed. Even some end of the night transportation tips. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes. Let's talk on our social media pages or...
Aug 16, 2022•24 min
Send us a text After going head to head in the recent Pod Battle on Instagram, we thought we would invite The DMSW Podcast on the show. Johnny covers all of it, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars. We dive into Ms. Marvel, the Star Wars Universe and of course the Disney Parks. We talk about Johnny's love of the parks and how he got started loving it. And we discuss that he's doing this with his family and how that has enhanced his experience. Thank you to Johnny for joining us for this fun conversation...
Aug 10, 2022•49 min
Send us a text Sometimes best laid plans just don't work out. We spent some time working through some technical issues and decided to scrap recording for the night and just started chatting. We were really enjoying our conversation and realized that you probably would too, so we hit the record button. Come along for some off the cuff discussion of Walt Disney World's Magicband+, sling bags, footwear and some future desires for the show. Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when th...
Aug 03, 2022•44 min
Send us a text On this week's episode, we turn to you for helpful tips to use at Walt Disney World. Taken directly from one of our Facebook posts we discuss the one tip you would give someone headed to the most magical place on earth. We cover what to do while waiting in line, the right shoes to wear, ways you can cool off from the heat - in each park. How to handle the stress of a Disney vacation and even cover a tip from a former cast member. Thanks for these great tips and helping us with thi...
Jul 30, 2022•31 min
Send us a text We return to one of our favorite topics, Disney World Rides. We're looking at the rides in Hollywood Studios. We each give them a score from 1 to 10 and then rank them on their total score. After a debate of what constitutes a "ride," we cover all of the main attractions and then some that are offered within the park. Does Rise of the Resistance take the top spot? Maybe Tower of Terror is our top choice. We discuss why we rank them how we do and even talk about what each ride is a...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text Dining in the Disney Parks can have big implications for your touring plan. Not to mention, just trying to decide if you want to spend the time. We take a look at dining in the parks, where you may want to dine and what it takes to get the Advanced Dining Reservation (ADR) you want. We also discuss how you want to approach dining in each park. Having a meal in Epcot may look much different than eating at the Magic Kingdom. We'll give you our tips for enjoying a great meal at a tab...
Jul 13, 2022•47 min
Send us a text Have you ever thought about what your dream trip would be? While we spend some time this week discussing our dream trips, we also discuss some experiences you may not have heard of before. Have more tips? Be sure to leave us a voice mail on our website and we'll play it on our show! Do you want to share your experiences? Please let us know know on our social media pages or send us an email! Facebook Instagram Twitter Tik Tok Check out our website! Make sure you hit that subscribe ...
Jul 02, 2022•50 min
Send us a text Walt Disney World is expensive. We established that last week, but there are ways to save some money and not have to do it SO expensive. We'll discuss ways to save on Hotels, save on water, save on food and even save on tickets! We have a lot of great money saving tips for you. This one you don't want to miss! Have more tips? Be sure to leave us a voice mail on our website and we'll play it on our show! Do you want to share your experiences? Please let us know know on our social m...
Jun 21, 2022•50 min
Send us a text The news around Disney World hasn't been the best lately. One of those news items revolves around the cost of a trip. While Disney World is the most magical place on earth, the cost can sometimes be prohibitive. We take a look at whether Walt Disney World has become too expensive. We discuss how our favorite destination compares to other locations around the country and we also touch on areas that may save you some money. And as always, we even get in a little history for you. Do ...
Jun 15, 2022•42 min
Send us a text Animal Kingdom is often looked at as a half day park. We're here to answer the question - should you go to Animal Kingdom? We'll talk about the main attractions and the shows, but there is so much more to this park than getting in for a few rides and leaving. We'll explore whether this is a quick park to jump in and out of or if you should spend the whole day. Not only will we explore that, but we will cover some fun things to do that maybe you weren't aware existed in this park. ...
Jun 01, 2022•35 min
Send us a text One of the biggest questions about going to Disney World is where to stay. This week, we look at deluxe resorts and if they're worth staying at. We'll cover the pros and cons of a Disney Deluxe resort stay, discuss our experiences at the Contemporary and Grand Floridian and we let you know - are they worth it? Do you want to share your experiences? Please let us know know on our social media pages or send us an email! Facebook Instagram Twitter Tik Tok Check out our new website! W...
May 23, 2022•40 min
