Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

A Random Disney Photo Is Worth A Really Good Story - BOGP 2905

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam & Scott are back to get the weekend started with some relaxed Disney talk by just looking through our old photos from previous Disney vacations on our phones and randomly selecting a picture and telling the story behind it. We are trying to prove that almost every photo we take on a Disney vacation can bring back happy memories and probably had a fun story behind it! From Hilton Head to Aulani to Disney Cruise Line to NYE at Epcot to Covid-times at Hollywood Studios, we have lots of stories to share from our previous trips on today's show! 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!

BOGP Open Line - May 31, 2026 - Changes to Carousel of Progress; DCL Policy Changes; All WDW Resort Trip - BOGP 2904

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 31, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together tonight to take your calls LIVE for the hour! We discussed the changes to Disney Cruise Line's onboard alcohol policies as well as new rules for door decorations on the ships. Of course, we had lots of discussion with the upcoming refurbishment of the Carousel of Progress, with its last showing in its current form on July 6, 2026. What do you think? We also had a mini-trip report where a caller and her sister stayed at three different resorts for three consecutive nights and skipped the parks! Could you do that? This and much 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!

Listener Questions - June 3, 2026 - Disney Springs Parking; Does Theming Matter For Similar Attractions; Muppets Preshow - BOGP 2903

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Scott and Pam are here answering your Listener Questions! We start the show by hearing what Pam's thoughts are on the changes coming to the Carousel of Progress here after July 6 and then get some great questions from our listeners! We discuss parking at Disney Springs in the morning to access the buses around the resorts, lunch options at the Swan & Dolphin, plus if theming really matters with similar attractions at the parks! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Triple Resort Stay @ Beach Club, Saratoga Springs & Animal Kingdom Lodge; Cast Member Magic; Making Family Memories - BOGP 2902

Sun, 31 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

You are in for a real treat on today's show! We are speaking with Listener Michelle from Pennsylvania about her trip to Walt Disney World with her extended family just last month (May 2026) where they stayed at three different Deluxe Resorts! Hear how this trip came about, why they picked these three specific resorts, fun times in all four theme parks, magical moments made by caring Cast Members, great meals at places like Tiffins, San Angel Inn, Topolino's Terrace and more! We also hear about how resort days can be the best days! 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!

Pam's Triple Resort Stay Last Week; Cool Kid Summer Preview; New WDW Experience Thoughts - BOGP 2901

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike and Pam are back today as Pam shares her thoughts on her trip to Walt Disney World last week! Pam stayed at three different resorts, and we discuss each on the show! We talk about staying Club-Level at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, a quick stay at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, as well as a stay at Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Pam also talks about her preview of the new "Soarin' Across America", and then we go into all of the new experiences you can have now in all four Walt Disney World theme parks and why now is a great time to visit Walt Disney World! What are you most excited for? 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!

BOGP Open Line - May 24, 2026 - WDW & Disneyland Trip Reports; Shamus Lounge Re-imagining Background; Graduation Advice - BOGP 2900

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 24, 2026! Mike was in the Studio solo for this show as Scott was down at Walt Disney World for the holiday weekend! During the hour, we discussed all of the new openings at Walt Disney World this past week, including the Muppets coming to Rock-n-Roller Coaster, the Mandelorian & Grogu coming to Smugglers Run, Soarin' Across America, the updated Animation Courtyard, Bluey (coming soon!) to Disney's Animal Kingdom & more! We also get some great trip reports from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, talked about an upcoming trip for a family to Walt Disney World in a couple of weeks 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!

Listener Questions - May 27, 2026 - Paint the Night Viewing, DCL Placeholder Thoughts, Current Happenings at WDW - BOGP 2899

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike and Pam are here answering your Listener Questions! We start the show off by discussing how excited we are by what we are seeing this week with the new experiences that are opening at Walt Disney World. What are your initial thoughts? Then, we get a question about our dream concert we could bring to WDW (brought about by the Dave Matthews Band playing the Magic Kingdom a couple of weeks back), ideas for Paint the Night viewing areas for a young family, how Placeholders can be really, really good deals right now with Disney Cruise Line, and much more! 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!

Boulder Ridge Villas & Saratoga Springs, Lots of Character Dining, Celebrating Birthdays at WDW - May 2026 - BOGP 2898

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today we have Listener Matt (Zeebs over in the Clubhouse!) back on the show to talk about his birthday trip down to Walt Disney World at the beginning of May! We discuss how this split-stay between Saratoga Springs and Boulder Ridge came about, why he added the Disney Dining Plan to this vacation, how he managed to keep 9 people together throughout a week at Walt Disney World and more! Hear about some amazing dining experiences, fun times in the parks, and lots of small moments around property as well! 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!

Ultimate Walt Disney World Lounge Re-Imagineering - BOGP 2897

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Welcome to Summer 2026! Today we take our show topic for Listener Shamus from Jacksonville, Florida as we re-imagineer some lounges all around Walt Disney World! Shamus gives us his idea as to how to tie Disney lore into each of his unique destinations and then Scott, Rikki and myself give our thoughts and expand on some new possible locations at places like Pop Century, the All-Star Resorts and even the Port Orleans Resorts! What do you think? 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!

Listener Questions - May 20, 2026 - DCL from Galveston, 1st Disneyland Trip; 25 Traveling Together to WDW - BOGP 2896

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike and Scott are here answering your Listener Questions! We get some fun questions about sailing Disney Cruise Line out of Galveston, Texas and also what things 18-year olds might enjoy on a Disney Cruise! (We both have an 18 year old who sails DCL right now!) We also get a question from a listener headed to Disneyland for the first time about how to enjoy their nighttime experiences, and another who is taking her mom back to Disneyland for the first time in 50 years! We also discuss how to try to assist with a group of 25 headed to Old Key West! How much information do you give? This and much more on today's show! 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!

1st Disney Cruise on Disney Destiny; Adult Dining @ Palo & More; Many Tasting Experiences; Do the "Jeff!" - BOGP 2895

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

I'm excited to get to speak with one of my friends (and Clubhouse superstars) Maria from Chicago today about her first experience with Disney Cruise Line, sailing the Disney Destiny! We talk about what got her to finally decide now was the time to venture beyond the theme parks and sail with DCL! Then, we hear about the planning and embarkation at Port Everglades! We discuss the rotational dining experience, both Palo dinner and Brunch, lots of character interaction (including her husband becoming "cruise famous!), lots of beverage tastings/seminars onboard, 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!

Small Improvements That Can Make a Big Difference - BOGP 2894

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike & Rikki are back today to discuss some ideas we have for small things Disney could do to existing attractions and experiences to make them much better for guests! We got this idea when Disney announced that the cars at the Autopia will go from gas to electric at Disneyland is 2027. Hear our thoughts on Tron, Toy Story Mania, the Imagination Pavilion, the Skyliner, and much more! Also, we talk about the fact that Disney is doing really well in this area right now! 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!

BOGP Open Line - May 10, 2026 - Level 99 Incoming; Star Wars Better Now or Then?; Boardwalk Improvements? - BOGP 2893

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 10, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another fun hour of Disney talk! During this show, we discussed a day without alcohol sales on both Disney Cruise Line islands, electric cars coming to the Autopia at Disneyland in 2027, rumored new venues coming soon to Disney's Boardwalk, and Level 99 coming to Disney Springs soon as well! Plus, we got some great calls about comparing Silver Dollar City to the Disney Parks and Abby called in from Indy with some great memories of Star Wars Weekends from her childhood which led to great conversation about if the Studios Star Wars experiences were better pre- or post- Galaxy's Edge. 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!

Listener Questions - May 13, 2026 - Galactic Starcruiser Revision?, Smaller Meals at WDW?, Epic Universe Advice - BOGP 2892

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today Mike & Rikki are answering your listener questions! We get a great email from Listener Chris to start the show with lots of feedback on why he thought the Galactic Starcruiser didn't succeed at Walt Disney World, and had some solutions as to how this experience might be able to come back around in the future. We had a nice discussion around this topic as well! Then, we talked about smaller portions for meals at Walt Disney World (as well as quality of those meals), surprises for 11-year old boys at the Magic Kingdom, room requests at Caribbean Beach, and much more! 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!

Surprise Concierge Sailing on Disney Fantasy; Terra Luna & Epic Universe Fun; Making Memories at WDW - BOGP 2891

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

I'm very excited to bring you today's show, because it is with a friend and colleague of mine from The Magic For Less! Stacy join us to share her recent Spring Break trip with her family (husband, high school-aged daughter and her friend) to Florida! We hear about their time at Terra Luna and fun around Universal, including Epic Universe with a fun meal at the Chocolate Emporium! Then, they headed to Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter for some pool time the night before the cruise, with a great meal at The Boathouse! Finally, we hear about their cruise on the Disney Fantasy, with an unexpected upgrade to concierge! Hear about the concierge experiences, fun around the ship, adventures at Lookout Cay, and 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!

Star Wars @ Walt Disney World Over The Years - BOGP 2890

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:27:05 -0600

Mike & Pam are back today celebrating more Star Wars this week as we take a romp down Memory Lane discussing some of our fun memories over the years with the Star Wars experiences at Walt Disney World! From interacting and trading with Jawas (that sometimes would run away with your stuff) to the Hyperspace Hoopa (that had Darth Vader and Padme jamming out to Spice Girls!) to kids battling Vader in the Jedi Training Academy to a character breakfast with the Star Wars crew and more, we have fun looking back on some cool trips! 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!

BOGP Open Line - May 3, 2026 - Disney "Super App" Coming?, DCL Fantasy Trip Report, Listener Questions - BOGP 2889

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 3, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another fun hour of Disney talk! We had one great call during the show tonight from Listener Jessica from New Hampshire, sharing her cruise on the Disney Fantasy last week, along with some fun at Walt Disney World as well! Scott and Mike also discuss the rumored "Super App" that could combine all of Disney's separate apps into one. Would you like this? We also talk about things that most Disney parks fans love but we just "don't get!" We answer a few listener questions along the way, talk about Big Thunder's re-opening, 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!

Listener Questions - May 6, 2026 - Retiring to Walt Disney World, Room Requests, Fishing @ WDW - BOGP 2888

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today Mike & Pam are answering some awesome Listener Questions! First, we get a great mini-trip report (live from the Polynesian!) to hear about an awesome fishing experience at Walt Disney World and something to think about if you like driving to the resorts to experience the lounges around property. We also talk about retiring to central Florida, making room requests, using the 4 One Park Tickets and EEH, and much more on today's show! 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!

Disney's Port Orleans Riverside & Polynesian Resorts, College Friends Reconnect, Loung-ing Around, "Chewy Mode" - BOGP 2887

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are headed up to New York to speak with Listener Jessica about her trip wit her husband and friends from college down to Walt Disney World this past January! We discuss how they had to get down to Florida a bit early due to an impending blizzard! They stayed an extra night at Port Orleans Riverside, where they all had their first experiences with beignets! Then, we talk about fun times at Trader Sam's, Beak & Barrel, GEO-82, Enchanted Rose, and more! Jessica also shares awesome stories from all four theme parks, including experiences at Epcot's Festival of the Arts and an After Hours event at Disney's Hollywood Studios! 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!

What Year @ Walt Disney World? - The Game - BOGP 2886

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are trying a new game to kick off the weekend! We call it, "What Year @ Walt Disney World? - The Game!" It's pretty simple. You name a Walt Disney World restaurant, resort, attraction, promotion, etc. and everyone has to name the year it made it's debut! No using Google to help! Then, for every year that you miss, you get a point - low score wins! Play right along with us and let us know what you think of this game! (If you didn't enjoy it, we will throw it out! We do hope you have some fun with us! 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!

BOGP Open Line - April 26, 2026 - Aulani Split Stay; Southern California Adventures by Disney; 1st Disneyland Trip - BOGP 2885

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 26, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another fun hour of great calls! First, we got a call from Listener Eean (who just completed the Boston Marathon on Monday!), who compared that experience to her runDisney experiences for us! Then, she had some questions for Scott about best practices for her Aulani trip this December as far as car rentals and how to handle a split-stay with activities! We also heard from Listener Laurel from Gainesville, Florida about her Adventures by Disney to Southern California as well as a great call from Listener Paul who suggested a Palm Springs/Disneyland trip and talked about his family's first visit to Disneyland with us! 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!

Listener Questions - April 29, 2026 - 2 Continents/2 Disney Parks/1 Day; Christmas @ WDW; Brightline to Lauderdale - BOGP 2884

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike, Pam and Rikki are here today answering some awesome Listener Questions! Today we get a very interesting question from a listener who is going to attempt to visit Disneyland Paris and the Magic Kingdom in one day! We think it can definitely be done, but we give some advice! Also, we talk about taking the Brightline from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale for cruises, when you might hear more about Christmas at Walt Disney World this year, tipping and your dining times on Disney Cruise Line, and a Disney personality test on today's show! 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!

Disney Destiny For First Experience with DCL; Walt Disney World Last Week; Trip Planning Lessons Learned - BOGP 2883

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Listener Ashley joining us from Cincinnati today to share her trip to Walt Disney World just last week as well as her first experience with Disney Cruise Line this past March! We hear about a triple-resort stay at Walt Disney World, staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, and Disney's Polynesian Resort! Then, we discuss her Disney Destiny cruise (and how it started originally as a Disney Treasure sailing), discussing how the family landing on this particular ship and itinerary, the stateroom, entertainment, Oceaneer's Club, dining, 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!

This Episode is Rank(ing) - BOGP 2882

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam and Rikki are back together with some fun Disney conversation! We start off by discussing some "unofficial" season down at Walt Disney World, like cheer season, runners season, Love Bug Season, Jersey Week, and more! Then, we "rank" groups of three based on ho we feel today! We discussed things like monorail resorts, Disney Cruise Line ships, restaurants, and more! This lead to some really great discussions! 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!

BOGP Open Line - April 19, 2026 - Many Disney First Experiences, Springtime Surprise Thoughts, Muppet Playlist Reactions - BOGP 2881

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 19, 2026! Mike was in the Studio solo for today's show as Scott was wrapping up the Springtime Surprise Weekend down at Walt Disney World! No worries, though, as we had some fun discussions and great calls! We got some feedback on the 5 songs that will be played on the newly-updated Rock-n-Roller Coaster starring the Muppets! What is your favorite? Then, Listener Billy calls in to talk about many first-time experiences he had at Walt Disney World this past week, including dining at Garden Grill, Beaches & Cream, Olivia's, Sanaa, and a great tip for GEO-82! We also spoke with Listener Shaun from Walt Disney World about his Springtime Surprise race experiences, including thoughts on the expo, characters on the course, staying at Port Orleans Riverside 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!

Listener Questions - April 22, 2026 - Disneyland Club-Level; Aulani, DCL, or Disneyland First?; 4th of July Fireworks - BOGP 2880

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike, Pam and Rikki are here today answering some awesome Listener Questions! We discuss options for seeing the fireworks on the 4th of July at Walt Disney World if you don't have an on-site reservation, getting the most out of a Club-Level stay at the Disneyland Hotel (as a Mother's Day gift this year!), if a visit to Aulani, Disneyland or a Disney Cruise should be first for someone who is a Walt Disney World veteran, why Be Our Guest gets overlooked so often, and much more! 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!

Scott's 2 Days @ Disneyland; Tropicana Inn & Suites Stay; San Diego Fun - BOGP 2879

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike & Scott are back together for today's show to get your week started! A few weeks ago we did a trip report on Scott's Disney Wonder cruise out of San Diego and today we wrap it up with the Disneyland portion of the trip! We hear all about his 2 days at the Disneyland Resort, enjoying the 70th Anniversary celebration while staying at the Tropicana Inn & Suites! We hear about some great eats, fun on the attractions, tips on navigating the parks, and more! Also, we discuss fun things to do around San Diego if you get to sail out of this port with Disney Cruise Line as well! 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!

Rikki's Trip To Walt Disney World Last Weekend - Updated Buzz, Starlight Parade, O'hana, Flower & Garden Hits - BOGP 2878

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Friday! It's another Mike & Rikki show today as Rikki shares her trip to Walt Disney World last weekend! We hear about seeing Peter Pan and Wendy "fly" for the first time in the Starlight parade at Magic Kingdom, her thoughts on the newly-updated Buzz Lightyear attraction in Tomorrowland, thoughts on dining at O'hana at Disney's Polynesian Resort, some not-to-miss eats and experiences at Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival, plus Mike has a "hot take" on Epic Universe for Rikki too! 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!

BOGP Open Line - April 12, 2026 - Disney Parks Live-Streaming Ban?; Bus Transportation Around WDW; Springtime Surprise - BOGP 2877

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, Aprill 12, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line! Taking a cue from The Masters and Augusta National where cell phones are banned from the golf course to "enhance the live experience", we had a discussion if you would get behind an overall ban on live-streaming in the Disney parks. Where would you fall? Also, we had a great call about bus transportation at the Deluxe Resorts vs. Value Resorts. We also talked some Springtime Surprise plans, more great floors around Walt Disney World 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!

Listener Questions - April 15, 2026 - Muppets Playlist Coming to Rock-n-Roller Coaster, Back-To-Back Cruises, More - BOGP 2876

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike and Rikki are here today answering some awesome Listener Questions! First on today's show, we speculate on the songs that will be coming to the updated Rock-n-Roller Coaster with the Muppets based on what we knew at the time of recording. How do you think we did? Then, we have some great questions about back-to-back cruises, what park to end your trip in at the end of a long vacation, why we think Disney Cruises have become so popular lately, especially for first-time cruisers, and much more! 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!

What's Your Disney Story? Getting To Know Listener Rob from Canada - BOGP 2875

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

We are excited to speak with Listener Rob from Canada on today's show for the first time in ten years! Rob has been listening to the show since around Episode 400, and was a guest way back in 2016, so today, we are going to ask him, "What's Your Disney Story?" We get to hear about growing up in rural Canada, how he was first exposed to Disney by a tech-savvy mother, first trip to Walt Disney World (kind of by accident) and how his law-enforcement background affected things, and more! We hear about his favorite attractions, restaurants, shows and how he feels about the current state of affairs with Disney! This and much more on today's podcast! 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!

Floored by Walt Disney World - BOGP 2874

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are taking a suggestion from Listener Sean from Michigan to discuss favorite carpets, floors, and more from around Walt Disney World! We go from the resorts to the theme parks (even into specific attractions) to discuss very current carpets that we like and some that we miss! We even discuss wall carpets, speed ramps, 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!

BOGP Open Line - April 5, 2026 - Springtime Surprise Logistics, DCL Excursions, Disneyland 70th Trip Highlights - BOGP 2873

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 5, 2026! Mike was in the Studio solo for this show as Scott was just getting back from a road trip during this episode. No worries, however! We had some great calls! We discussed some questions about logistics with the upcoming Springtime Surprise Weekend, got some awesome suggestions for excursions for the Western Caribbean from Rogers down in Arkansas! He also gave us a great "easter egg" from an extinct attraction and a nice comparison of the Wish-class ships to the "classic" ships. Finally, we got a great trip report from a visit to Disneyland last week for the 70th anniversary celebration and the Food & Wine Festival, including seeing Paint the Night for the first time! 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!

Listener Questions - April 8, 2026 - DCL Platinum Benefits, WDW Extra Evening Hours, Disneyland Lightning Lane - BOGP 2872

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great Listener Questions! Today we discuss how the Platinum benefit works when it comes to your credit that you get for Palo with Disney Cruise Line as well as purchasing the internet package day-by-day vs. length of cruise. We also talk about where to end a Walt Disney World trip when Extra Evening Hours come into play, and also have a fun conversation comparing using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland to Walt Disne World for a WDW AP holder who hasn't been to Disneyland in over 20 years! This and much more on today's show! 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!

1st Disney Cruise with 2 Kids - Pixar Day @ Sea; Enjoying The Fun of the Fantasy; 4 Parks, One Day - BOGP 2871

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are headed to Massachusetts to speak with Listener Eric about his first Disney Cruise aboard the wonderful Disney Fantasy this past January! He sailed with his two kids (12 & 10) and surprised them with this adventure! We discuss his backstory (he is a 3-time World Champion in 4-Square!), why he decided to try a Disney Cruise, thoughts on embarkation, dining, shows, activities and more! We hear about their dolphin encounter in the Bahamas as well! This was also a Pixar Day at Sea cruise so we hear about all of those special happenings too! Finally, they ended the trip with one night at Coronado Springs and 4 Parks in 1 Day! 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!

2026 Disney Easter Egg-stravaganza! - BOGP 2870

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here to get that Easter Weekend started with an egg-cellent podcast for you! We are discussing our favorite egg dishes from around Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on the Disney Cruise Line! (There are more than you might think!) Then, we talk about our favorite "easter eggs" in the Disney attractions 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!

BOGP Open Line - March 29, 2026 - Disney Believe Thoughts, Disney Transport Restrictions, Springtime Surprise - BOGP 2869

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 29, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line! We discussed our thoughts on news that Disney was checking Magic Bands this week to make sure only resort guests were boarding Disney transportation buses. How do you feel about this? We also gave some thoughts about the newly-announced Disney Believe and thoughts on the Wish-class ships with Disney Cruise Line. Elevators and escalators were also discussed more than you might imagine on today's show too with lots of great calls! 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!

Listener Questions - April 1, 2026 - Best ADRs for 1st Timers, Saratoga or Old Key West, DCL Transfer Logistics - BOGP 2868

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering some great Listener Questions! We have a big announcement regarding 2027 off the top of the show, then we dive into questions about quality ADRs for first-time visitors, if Old Key West or Saratoga Springs would be the better option for an extended family this holiday season, Disney Cruise Line logistics when it comes to debarkation and staying at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, and much more! 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!

11 Nights @ Disney's Port Orleans Riverside; Many 1st Time Experiences; GEO-82 & Star Wars Thoughts, More - BOGP 2867

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

We are headed out to Delaware today to speak with Listener Mary about her honeymoon/babymoon trip to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort last fall! This was an 11-night extravaganza, where they spent time in all four theme parks and enjoyed the amenities around the resorts as well! We talk about seeing Yehaa Bob at Riverside, taking a boat to Disney Springs, first experiences with GEO-82, Oga's Cantina, Cosmic Rewind, and Rise of the Resistance! We also hear about visiting Savi's Workshop and the Droid Depot as well! Did I mention they got to hear Boyz II Men too? This and much more on today's show! 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!

Elevator Madness! (Around Walt Disney World, Disneyland & Disney Cruise Line) - BOGP 2866

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to get the weekend started with a fun show about various elevators around Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on the ships of the Disney Cruise Line! We share the worst (some you would never want to be stuck on!), the best as far as theme, ease of use, and places they take you, and others we wish we could ride just one more time! 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!

BOGP Open Line - March 22, 2026 - Disney Wonder Cruise Review, WDW Last Week Thoughts, Food & Wine Hot Take - BOGP 2865

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 22, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line! We discussed how crazy the crowds were at Disneyland for the debut for the Bluey show today at the start of the show and how this might affect things this summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Then, we got some great calls from Dennis in Texas talking about his awesome Disney Cruise on the Wonder last week, TJ from Chicago sharing about his stay in a 3-Bedroom Grand Villa at Disney's Old Key West and more 2 weeks ago, and our friend Wade from Nebraska called in to share his thoughts on what might have changed a lot of minds on Epcot's Food & Wine Festival! 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!

Listener Questions - March 25, 2026 - Resorts For Breaks, Signature Dining with Kids, Best Snacks @ Epcot - BOGP 2864

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike, Pam & Rikki are all here today to answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today we talking about some Signature Dining options for a family with kids who are 11 & 6 and want to make the most of the experience for the entire family. We also talk about options for a family who wants to pick a resort (other than a Skyliner resort) to take mid-day breaks during their trip. We also give some options for a nice 20th wedding anniversary itinerary with Disney Cruise Line! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Boardwalk Villas With Extended Family; Sixth Birthday @ Space 220; Showing 1st-Timers the Magic of WDW - BOGP 2863

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are excited to have Listener Deena back on the show (last time was way back in 2017!) to hear all about her trip with extended family during "Jersey Week" to Disney's Boardwalk Villas! We hear about how this trip came together, how she "got everyone ready" for the Walt Disney World experience, fun times in the theme parks, including showing the best of Star Wars and encounters with Mickey Mouse, as those were favorites for members of the travel party. Also, we discuss how the adults got some time together while the grandparents got some special times with the grandkids as well! This is a very heartwarming show as this is what a family vacation should be all about! 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!

Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival Preview 2026 - BOGP 2862

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam, and Scott are back with a preview of the 2026 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! From all of the musical acts you can catch at the American Garden Theater to what not-to-miss at the Outdoor Kitchens around the parks, we are helping you get ready for this awesome festival that runs through June 1, 2026! We also talk about the topiaries that are at the top of our list and where this festival rates among the others at Epcot! 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!

BOGP Open Line - March 15, 2026 - 1st Disney Cruise After Retirement, Disney Bags Talk, WDW For Couples - BOGP 2861

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 15, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for another BOGP Open Line (but the phone lines were giving us major issues again tonight, so I sincerely apologize for that; it will be working better next week!) where we discussed more thoughts on bags for your Disney Parks day, answered some questions about a couple's trip to Walt Disney World next month, Scott and I had some takes about TV in the staterooms at Walt Disney World and on Disney Cruise Line, and we got a great call from Listener Tim from North Carolina with an amazing review of his retirement cruise on the Disney Fantasy last week! 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!

Listener Questions - March 18, 2026 - Muppets on DCL, Best Restaurant around Boardwalk, Bonus Day Activities - BOGP 2860

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike, Pam & Scott are all here today to answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today we get a fun question about if Disney Cruise Line should bring more Muppets to their ships (and Scott has a great idea!), then we discuss the new DCL commercial that aired Sunday night during the Oscars too! We also talk about the best restaurant in the Boardwalk Resort Area, what to do when you get a "bonus day" at Walt Disney World but don't have theme park tickets, and much more! 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!

Scott's Disney Wonder Mexican Riviera Cruise - March 2026 - Catalina Island, Ensenada, San Diego, Comparing Ships - BOGP 2859

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

We have a great trip report for you today to start the week, and we have Scott joining us to share his cruise from last week on the Disney Wonder with us! This was his first time sailing on the Wonder, after sailing the sister ship, the Disney Magic, just last year! We compare the two experiences, talk about sailing out of San Diego, pairing this cruise with a visit to Disneyland, discuss stops at Catalina Island, Ensenada, fun times on the ship and lots more! For more video coverage of this cruise, check out Scott's channel at YouTube.com/MustSeeAdventures! 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!

Building The Ultimate Disney Parks Bag - BOGP 2858

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike and Pam are here to kick off your weekend with some fun Disney talk! We discuss our initial thought on the new Disney Adventure over in Singapore that will have it's inaugural cruises here this week and how this will change the experiences for Disney Cruise Line! Then, Pam and Mike go back and forth adding 5 items each to an "ultimate Disney Parks bag!" What would have to make the cut for YOUR bag? 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!

BOGP Open Line - March 8, 2026 - A Tribute To Jeff Galloway - BOGP 2857

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 8, 2026! Mike was in the Studio alone for this show and wanted to dedicate this hour to the passing of Mr. Jeff Galloway, the runDisney training consultant and mentor to so many of us over the years who passed away last month. Jeff opened the door and made running accessible to so many of us, and tonight we took some calls to hear how Jeff impacted not only our running journeys, but our lives. Hear these touching stories and how we plan to carry on Jeff's amazing legacy. We will miss you, Jeff! Thank you for believing in all of us, even when we didn't believe in ourselves. 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!

Listener Questions - March 11, 2026 - Best Resort Fireworks Views, WDW Italian Dining Recs, 1st Disney Cruise Dining - BOGP 2856

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike & Pam are here today answering more of your great Listener Questions! Today we discuss some options for a "splurge trip" to enjoy fireworks from your room while the baby sleeps, options to enjoy some great Italian dining and also enjoy extra evening hours at the Magic Kingdom, "tricks" to figure out when Pirate night might be for your Disney Cruise and thoughts on when you might want to schedule your Palo reservation for a first-time cruiser, and much more! 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!

What's Your Disney Story? Getting To Know Listener June - BOGP 2855

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Listener June from North Carolina on the show today for one more of our "What's Your Disney Story?" episodes! We get to know more about her as we hear about how she first became a Disney fan as a child with an "eyes-closed" spin on the Haunted Mansion and first-stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort! We also hear about her favorite Disney trip, which was an amazing Adventures by Disney experience! June also shares how she brings Disney into her everyday life and her new online presence to share her Disney passion! 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!

Listener Questions - March 6, 2026 - Big 5th Birthday, Last Day Options, Daddy/Daughter Day, More - BOGP 2854

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600

Mike & Pam are back in the Studio today as we are answering your Listener Questions on a Friday! We discuss options for Lighting Lanes over Spring break between Epcot and Animal Kingdom Park and best usage based on crowds lately. Also, we talk about celebrating a big 5th birthday at Walt Disney World and how to make that celebration unique! We also give some thoughts on Easter Sunday at Walt Disney World, as well as ideas on how a dad can have some fun with his two daughters outside the theme parks, and much more! 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!

Mike & Scott Tell Stories From Trips Over The Years - BOGP 2853

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0600

We are taking a break from Listener Questions again on this Wednesday as Mike & Scott are here sharing some stories from trips together over the years! From how we first met at the Magic Kingdom to an epic win in the Amazing Race: Cozumel to epic runDisney experiences to fun times at Disneyland in boats, we share lots of laughs and many memories that are special to us and hope you enjoy as well! 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!

What's Your Disney Story - Getting To Know Listener Zach - BOGP 2852

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:18:11 -0600

Today we are trying somewhat of a new concept here on the show with "What's Your Disney Story?" This came to me over Marathon Weekend, as the theme of the weekend was different genres of stories. runDisney announcer Riley was out in the corrals each morning interviewing folks before the races asking simply, "What's Your Story? Why are you here?" and the answers were amazing! I thought this would be a great way to get to know some members of our community! Today, I ask how Listener Zach from Connecticut first became a Disney fan, memories of his first Disney trip, first encounters with the Disney online community, thoughts on being a "Disney Adult" and why he keeps coming back! We share lots of laughs and memories along the way! 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!

More Hit The Gas or Pump The Brakes? - BOGP 2851

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Scott & Rikki are here to start the weekend with another round of "Hit the Gas or Pump the Brakes?" From mega-cruise ships in the DCL fleet to more AP magnets to seating areas in Epcot to even more booths at festivals at Epcot, would you Pump the Brakes on these things or Hit the Gas? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! 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!

Tips For Taking 1st-Timers to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, & on a Disney Cruise - BOGP 2850

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Scott today as we take a short break from Listener Questions to discuss some "best practices" when it comes to bringing friends or family to a Disney destination for the first time! We discuss planning, dining choices, resort options, touring strategies, ship and itinerary choices with Disney Cruise Line, onboard activities, and much more! 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!

Boulder Ridge Villas, Surviving Cold Snap @ WDW, Amazing Character Dining, Celebrating a Princess - BOGP 2849

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today we are headed down to Alabama with Listener Nicole (and also Addison!) as we hear about a very special 3rd birthday trip to Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! Nicole's extended family visited during that historic cold snap at Walt Disney World, but made the best of it! We hear about times in all four theme parks, first experiences to Addison, amazing character dining, visiting the Tri-Circle-D ranch, and even riding an attraction with Alice herself! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Comparing Experiences Apples-to-Apples at Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World - BOGP 2848

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike and Scott are back with a topic that was suggested by Listener Craig from Louisville during the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! He heard a few people mention that if there was an experience that was on both coasts (Walt Disney World and Disneyland), the experience was always better at Disneyland! Do you agree? Scott and Mike go around and compare attractions, snacks, hotel experiences, the "bubble" feel and more on today's show! 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!

Listener Questions - February 18, 2026 - Making Lightning Lane Reservations, Destiny Thoughts, Kids Free Dining - BOGP 2847

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike , Rikki, and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! Today we get a question from a listener who is having issues linking her tickets via the My Disney Experience App to make her Lightning Lane reservations. We give some advice with that. We also give our thoughts on the Disney Destiny, and how they might have changed since the ship debuted in December. We give Listener Sean lots of ideas and recommendations for his first "Palo experience" this weekend on his first cruise! We also talk about the "Kids Free Dining" offer for a DVC Member. This and much more on today's show! 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!

Return to Magic - Back to Show Family Where International Program Memories Were Made - BOGP 2846

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Rebecca from Ontario back on the show with us today to share her trip to Walt Disney World with us! We hear about her experiences on the International College Program back in the day, and how this was a thread during this trip with her family! We discuss her stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort with her husband and daughter (who had never been to Walt Disney World), time in all four theme parks, a day at Typhoon Lagoon, great meals at places like Cinderella's Royal Table, Yak & Yeti, Ohana, and more! We also talk some Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney, and other stuff from days gone by! 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!

runDisney Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend 2026 Recap - Beignets, Friends & Miles of Fun - BOGP 2845

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Mike is back (recording this show within hours of landing from Disneyland) to recap his 2026 Disneyland Half-Marathon trip! He will discuss traveling to LAX, staying at the Howard-Johnson Hotel & Water Playground, running the 5K, 10K & Half-Marathon as part of the Dumbo Double Dare and Coast-to-Coast Challenge! Also, hear about great food at Blue Bayou, Tiana's Palace, and more! Mike also gives his review of Paint the Night, using Lightning Lanes at Disneyland 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!

Listener Questions - February 11, 2026 - New CEO Thoughts, Best Splash Area for Toddlers, Romantic Resorts - BOGP 2844

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Scott today as we answer your awesome Listener Questions! Today we have a quick discussion on the new CEO that will be leading the Disney company soon before we dive into the questions for the day! Then, hear about staying at Saratoga Springs Resort, resorts with the best pools/splash pads for toddlers, some romantic resorts for a honeymoon, and first trips without the kids! 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!

Turning 3 @ Walt Disney World - Mom/Daughter Split-Stay at Polynesian & Art of Animation - Memories Forever - BOGP 2843

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Listener Krissy joining us from Madison, Wisconsin today to talk about her special Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate her little girl's 3rd birthday! We talk about staying at both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Art of Animation Resort (and why the split-stay wasn't for them), fun times in all four theme parks (even three in one day!), great meals at places like Kona Cafe, Topolino's Terrace, Woody's Roundup BBQ, and more! Plus, lots of heartwarming stories about why it's important to "take the trip" are shared on today's show! 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!

A Potpourri of Disney Parks Topics - BOGP 2842

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike and Scott are back with a potpourri of Disney topics to get us ready for the weekend! We took suggestions from the chat and talked about the advantages to visiting the theme parks in different seasons of the year, discussed the snacks/food items that most of the WDW resort hotels are most famous for, talked about how planning trips has changed for Scott now that Emmalee is in Ann Arbor, 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!

Listener Questions - February 4, 2026 - runDisney Arrival Day, GEO-82 Suggestions, 1st Hours on DCL, Palo Recs - BOGP 2841

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Scott today as we answer your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss thoughts on your arrival day for a big runDisney race weekend! We also talk give some suggestions for your visit to GEO-82, making the most of your first few hours on a DCL ship, recommendations for dinner at Palo, celebratory snacks after a race at Disneyland and much more! (..and yes, the pools are heated!) 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!

3-Night Disney Dream Sailing from Fort Lauderdale; Sailing with Family; Tips from a DCL Dad - BOGP 2840

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today we are headed down to Nashville, Tennessee to speak with Listener Chris from the DCL Cruising Dad website! Chris is an avid DCL cruise fan and expert and we discuss his Labor Day sailing on the Disney Dream out of Fort Lauderdale, with a pre-night at the Hilton Marina, Palo Brunch, sailing with extended family, and more! We also discuss why Disney Cruise Line really is the ultimate Disney vacation in so many different ways! 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!

Hit The Gas or Pump The Brakes? - BOGP 2839

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike & Scott are here to start the weekend with a fun game of "Hit the Gas or Pump The Brakes?" on some current Disney topics! Should Disney go full-speed ahead on adding more capacity to 5K events moving forward, or hit those brakes? What about adding more specialty lounges to the theme parks? How about dynamic ticket pricing? Live music in the theme parks? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! 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!

BOGP Open Line - January 25, 2026 - Disneyland Half-Marathon Thoughts, Disney Wonder Sailings, Animal Kingdom & Bluey - BOGP 2838

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 25, 2026! Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour! Tonight, we discussed the upcoming Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend and if runDisney should look at bringing back some international races now that Disneyland is going to go on a hiatus with their events. We also got a great call from Listener Dennis down in Texas to discuss his upcoming cruise on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego (which Scott is sailing on the same itinerary), and learned a lot about Port Adventures, thoughts on the Wonder and more! Listener Brooke and her daughter Cayla called in as well to share their thoughts from Marathon Weekend! 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!

Listener Questions - January 28, 2026 - Where to See Tiana; runDisney Race Courses; Epcot on Saturday, More - BOGP 2837

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! Today we talk about best locations to cheer for the Princess Half-Marathon (and ideas to make this easier on first-timers), discussions on runDisney race courses over the years, visiting Epcot and MK and picking which park to visit on either Friday or Saturday in March, where to find Tiana & 101 Dalmatians characters in the parks and much more! 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!

Mike's Post-Marathon Weekend 2026 Recap - Port Orleans French Quarter, Races, Meals, & More - BOGP 2836

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today Mike has one more solo show where he shares his thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026! He discusses an early flight down to Florida (with a celebrity onboard), staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, eating only counter-service for the entire weekend, thoughts on the races (and how everyone out there truly has a story), and the fun that was had in-between all of the miles! 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!

Disney Parks Stock Watch - What is Trending Up & Down Right Now - BOGP 2835

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Pam & Rikki are here with another edition of the Disney Parks Stock Watch! What experiences within the Disney Theme Parks & Resorts are trending in the right direction (stock up!) and what experiences are trending down right now (stock down!)? From hotels to characters to discounts and even runDisney, we have some ideas! 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!

BOGP Open Line - January 18, 2026 - Marathon Weekend Stories, Exclusive Counter Service Dining, Tokyo Disneyland - BOGP 2834

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 18, 2026! Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour! Tonight, we discussed some thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026 and the tough conditions that were given to the runners, looked forward to the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend in about 10 days, talked about the original Star Wars characters coming to Disneyland in the spring, talked some Tokyo Disneyland and more! Thanks to Listeners Michael and June for the great calls! 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!

Listener Questions - January 21, 2026 - 4th of July at WDW, Luggage Thoughts, 1 Amazing Day in WDW, More - BOGP 2833

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions today! We discuss making the most out of staying at Disney's Beach Club this 4th of July for a guest experiencing the holiday for the 1st time at Walt Disney World! Pam also gives some great advice on things to think about when it comes to luggage for all of your upcoming Disney adventures! Plus, we hear feedback from an email from 6 weeks back where a guest spend one amazing day in 3 theme parks making memories for a lifetime! We might even have some "Is This Romantic?" sprinkled in! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Grandma's 84th Birthday With Family; Four Seasons; Premier Pass @ Magic Kingdom; Smiling Through It All - BOGP 2832

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Listener Amber from Texas back on the show today and she brings along her cousin Taylor to join us as well! We hear all about their multi-generational trip (2 to 84 years old!), staying at the Four Seasons, dining at places like Woody's Rodeo Roundup, Teppan Edo, and the Cake Bake Shop! We also discuss their day in the Magic Kingdom using Lightning Lane Premier Pass and how it was sort of like going back in time! Also, we hear about making the most of a soggy Christmas party, and how grandma was the spark-plug of this family and passes on a lesson we could all take to heart today! 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!

The Billy Beene Show - 2 Minute Imagineering - BOGP 2831

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam & Scott are back with an email from Listener Billy where he shares 5 different "armchair Imagineering" situations for us to consider. From bringing new transportation systems, resorts, lands, restaurants, and attractions to Walt Disney World, hear what we would do and then, let us know your thoughts on how you would improve the overall WDW experience if money were no object! 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!

Listener Questions - January 14, 2026 - Lookout Cay Tips, Adventures by Disney Thoughts, WDW Restaurants Trending Up - BOGP 2830

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam, & Scott as we answer your Listener Questions today! We discuss getting Jeff's Bagels delivered to your resort (hot tip!), making the most of your day at Lookout Cay, Pam's thoughts on the Adventures by Disney Experience, restaurants around Walt Disney World that are trending in the right direction right now, and much more! 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!

Triple Split-Resort Stay - Disney's Saratoga Springs, Boardwalk Inn, Animal Kingdom Lodge - Family Memories Forever - BOGP 2829

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Today we head out to Philly to speak with Listener Rob about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World with his wife and three young girls! This trip was interesting because Rob wanted three different experiences in one visit, so he picked a different resort (and area) for each segment of the vacation! Hear his thoughts on all three resorts, as well as fun stories from the theme parks using Lightning Lanes and setting up for a very special viewing of Starlight! We also discuss some nice meals at places like 1900 Park Fare, Storybook Dining and 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!

Core Memories Matter - BOGP 2828

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Happy 10K Day, BOGP Lizards! Today, Mike & Pam are here to talk about the return of Stacy (from Must Do Disney) to the Disney family in 2026! This leads to a fun conversation on how she is the source of many "core memories" for Disney fans of a certain generation. We also discuss a few things that also trigger some strong core memories as well! What are those triggers for yours and what would you like to see Disney bring back next? 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!

BOGP Open Line - January 4, 2026 - Stacey Is Back, Old Creature Comforts at WDW, Advice for Marathon Weekend - BOGP 2827

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 4, 2026! Mike & Scott were back together for the first call-in show of the year! Tonight, we talked about the news of Stacey returning to Disney and how that brought about a lot of nostalgia for days gone by from past trips and what "creature comforts" from the past decade or so we might bring back if we could! Hear what our listeners came up with! Then, we got some great advice from many of our veteran runners (even Perfect Disney Marathoner Dr. Alan Young and Perfect Dopey Caleb Roby) on how to make this Marathon Weekend a successful one! We even have some Disney Cruise Line talk 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!

Mike's WDW Marathon Weekend Preview & Special Thanks - BOGP 2826

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

We made it to another Marathon Weekend, Lizards! Today, we have a very different show! I've been wanting to do a podcast like this for a while, so please indulge me for one episode. I wanted to take a bit of time to just say "thank you" for the support over the years. Our community means so much, and I try to express this on today's show! Also, I also give a bit of advice and thoughts on the upcoming Marathon Weekend process - enjoy every morning and mile - they are all special! 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!

Two Shorter Trips = Lots of Disney Magic; All-Stars Resort Fun; After Hours Excitement; A Birthday to Remember - BOGP 2825

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

We are excited to head out to Virginia today to speak with Listener Kia about a couple of recent Walt Disney World trips! Both of these trips were on the shorter side, but full of magic! We hear about a birthday trip that was originally going to be a solo trip, but turned into an amazing Mother/Daughter celebration! Then, we discuss an anniversary celebration where all three in the family got to go down to Disney's All-Star Movies and enjoy both Epcot After Hours (and lots of Cosmic Rewind!), Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more! We talked about many different ways to see a Disney vacation on this show, and it might make you re-think your strategies on your next 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!

Walt Disney World From a Local's Perspective - BOGP 2824

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Happy New Year, everyone! Today, Jason joins us again to give his unique perspective on being a Disney fan who lives within minutes of the Magic! Mike & Scott ask some questions we have had over the years about what it is like to have the entire world come down to his town and "invade" his grocery stores, Target, etc and how that effects his every day life! We also talk about how much planning goes into visiting the parks typically for Jason and his wife. Working remotely around property is also a topic that is discussed on today's show, as well as some upcoming thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026! 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!

BOGP Open Line - December 28, 2025 - Marathon Weekend Prep; Best of BOGP Clubhouse; Reinvigorate Disney Trips - BOGP 2823

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 28, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together for the last call-in show of 2025 and we had a great time! We discussed preparation for Marathon Weekend 2026 and things we are doing and buying to be ready for our trips in less than two weeks! We also got some great calls from Bill discussing his move one year ago from Oregon to Orlando, Julie from Scotland discussing her recent Christmas trip to Walt Disney World and how much she loved Candlelight Processional, and Billy called in to share how much the BOGP Clubhouse means to him too! 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!

Listener Questions - December 31, 2025 - Unique WDW Trip Reveal, Secret Menu @ Yak & Yeti, DCL Dining Rotations - BOGP 2822

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam, Scott & Guest Host Jason today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we talk about how the dining rotation works with Disney Cruise Line having three main dining rooms when your cruise has more than 3 nights; what do you do on those additional nights of the cruise? We also discuss a "secret menu" at Yak & Yeti at Disney's Animal Kingdom, express walk-off and buffet vs. sit down breakfast on the last morning of your cruise, and more! Plus, hear an awesome way to reveal a Walt Disney World trip that is given as a gift! 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!

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort; Celebrating the Small Moments and Enjoying the Magic - BOGP 2821

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Today we are glad to have Listener Matt back on the show from Long Island to share his trip to Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! We talk about how he and his wife surprised his young kids (5 and 2) with this trip and went straight to the airport for a date with Mickey! We talk about fun times with the characters, Cool Kid Summer activities, great meals at places like Steakhouse '71, Crystal Palace, 1900 Park Fare, and more! Most importantly, we also discuss the "small moments" that really can make a trip special - including a fun night that Matt had with his daughter on the Boardwalk with a mallet and some rubber, flying frogs! 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!

Listener Questions (Christmas Edition) - December 26, 2025 - Favorite Christmas Song/Movie, Best QS Lunch, More - BOGP 2820

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam, Rikki & Scott today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we mix-in some Christmas fun, including our favorite Christmas movies and songs, along with questions looking for options for a quick-service lunch outside the theme parks over President's Day Weekend, a place to celebrate dinner after the WDW Marathon, places to park your car during your Disney Cruise, dressing for "themes" on your Disney Cruise, and much more! 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!

BOGP Open Line - December 21, 2025 - BOGP Christmas Special - BOGP 2819

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Merry Christmas, everyone! This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 21, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo for this show, but it wasn't a problem as this was our annual tradition on the week before Christmas where we discussed how we all celebrate the holiday season! We got some great calls about foods, artificial vs. live Christmas trees, Elf on the Shelf magic, childhood memories of "almost" catching Santa Claus, and much more! We also had some great Christmas trip reports from this year discussing Jollywood Nights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Holidays Around the World at Epcot 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!

Christmas Eve In The BOGP Studios 2025 - BOGP 2818

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

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, Pam 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 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!

A Trip To Pop Century Under The Christmas Tree - BOGP 2817

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Listener Andrew from Utah back on the show today to share a trip that is perfect for this week! Today, we talk about the trip his family took to Disney's Pop Century Resort last August, but this trip started as a family gift under the Christmas Tree! We discuss the thoughts on this, the reveal and planning to start the show! Then, we hear about the travel across the country, first experience with a Disney Water Park at Typhoon Lagoon, visiting all four theme parks, including Epcot After Hours, and some great meals like Topolino's Terrace for breakfast and Steakhouse '71 for lunch 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!

Mike's Disney Destiny Cruise from Fort Lauderdale - BOGP 2816

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Last Friday we talked about Scott's recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy and today we are talking about Mike's cruise on the new Disney Destiny last week! Hear about his first experience sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, staying at the Hilton Marina, discussion of the staterooms, main dining rooms, entertainment onboard, layout of the ship, and if you can enjoy the ship even if you don't know much about Marvel! We have lots to discuss on today's show! 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!

BOGP Open Line - December 14, 2025 - Rose Bowl & Disneyland for NYE; WDW Resorts Challenge; Live from MCMCP - BOGP 2815

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 14, 2025! Mike and Scott were together during the hour talking Disney and taking some great calls! We got a call from a listener who will be in southern California to see his Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl and is also going to visit Disneyland for NYE and looking for recommendations on which park to visit to bring in 2026! We also hear from a great listener in Idaho who has a son looking for a challenge to attempt each afternoon over a 2-week trip to Walt Disney World that will take him to all of the WDW Resorts! We had some ideas! Also, our friend Shaggy calls in live from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! Mike also shares a few quick thoughts from his Disney Destiny cruise as well! 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!

Listener Questions - December 17, 2025 - 1st runDisney Race, Flight Times To Avoid Jetlag, Caribbean Beach Locations - BOGP 2814

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike & Scott today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we discuss options for breakfast post Princess 10K, either Akershus or Cinderella's Royal Table for some first-time runners! We also talk about options to avoid jetlag for a listener headed to Aulani from Nashville. A cheer mom is looking for advice to avoid buying tickets as part of a "Varsity" package with her cheer program, so we have some thoughts. We also talk about village preferences at Caribbean Beach and more! 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!

Saratoga Springs, Sapphire Falls & Copper Creek Triple Resort Stay; Epic Thoughts; Many WDW First-Experiences - BOGP 2813

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Today we are joined by our friend Matt (Zeebs from the Clubhouse!) out in New Jersey to share his recent trip to Central Florida to enjoy with a buddy! Their main goal was to spend some time at Universal! We talk about staying at Sapphire Falls, time at Epic Universe, tips for Disney fans over at Universal and more! Then, we spend a majority of the show discussing lots of first-time experiences for Matt over at Walt Disney World including visiting the Space-220 bar, GEO-82, Beak & Barrel, riding Remy 2D, dining at Three Bridges, 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!

Scott's Thanksgiving Celebration on the Disney Fantasy with Bonus WDW Time - BOGP 2812

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Mike and Scott are here to start your weekend a bit early with a fun show all about Scott's amazing WDW/DCL trip over the Thanksgiving holiday! We talk about a few days in the theme parks and at Port Orleans French Quarter pre-cruise, and then spend a majority of the show discussing his thoughts on being back on the Disney Fantasy for the first time since 2017, talking stateroom location, main dining thoughts, port adventures, adult dining, and how special this Very Merrytime sailing was! 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!

Pam & Mike Talk Disney Trips - BOGP 2811

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

With Mike out on the Disney Destiny this week, we recorded this one a bit early! Today, Mike & Pam get together to just talk about their Disney trips and how things like the use of technology can change things. We discuss the announcement from Disney of their partnership with Meta to test usage of the Ray-Ban glasses in the parks in the future could change guest behavior. We also talk about how Disney marketing has changed over the years and brought Disney "closer" to us back home. Another topic that we discuss is how important staying on-site is to us, even at a Value Resort. This and much more on today's very informal show! 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!

1st Disney Cruise on Disney Dream for Very Merrytime Sailing; Disney Fan Meets The Sea - BOGP 2810

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Today we are excited to have BOGP Clubhouse superstar Deepali from New Jersey joining us to share her story from her first Disney Cruise Line experience just last month! We talk about this Bahamian sailing she took with her sister, her Verandah Guarantee stateroom, impressions of the main dining rooms plus Palo Brunch, various tastings and lounges, entertainment around the ship 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!

Walt Disney World Holiday Guide For 2025 with Pam & Mike - BOGP 2809

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Mike and Pam are back today to discuss everything Pam got to experience on her trip down to Walt Disney World a couple of weeks ago where she was there to experience all the "holiday happenings!" We talk about all four parks, from the new Zootopia, Zoogether experience, and Merry Menagerie at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, and Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios! We, of course, have lots of other conversations during today's show as well! 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!

BOGP Open Line - November 30, 2025 - Meta Glasses in Theme Parks, Magic Bands Perfect?, Fantasmic Preference - BOGP 2808

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 30, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo again this evening as Scott was just returning from his Disney Fantasy cruise! During this show, we talked about the announcement that Disney is going to team-up with Meta to being their Ray-Ban smart glasses to the theme parks to "enhance" the guest experience in a variety of ways. How do you feel about this? We also has a discussion about how much tech on a vacation is too much or "just right?" We talked about the beauty of Magic Bands along side this conversation too and found they might be a perfect invention! 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!

Listener Questions - December 3, 2025 - Night Before Disney Cruise; Saving For Big Disney Trip; DCL vs RCCL - BOGP 2807

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike & Pam today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we discuss options for a couple to enjoy the night before their cruise on the Treasure, where they will be with family and friends during the cruise, but want a "date night" before embarkation. We have ideas! We also discuss some differences between sailing Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean on today's show! Also, a listener asks about 6 adults traveling together with Disney Cruise Line - how many staterooms should they book? We also talk about the Disney Dining Plan/tickets for parties where some of the family will not be there for the entire trip. This and much more on today's show! 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!

Surprises Keep Unfolding - Club-Level @ Polynesian, Disney Wish Cruise, Last Hurrah Before University - BOGP 2806

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

We are very lucky to have Listener Frank join us today from Ottawa to share his trip with us! We talk about a very special adventure where he surprised both is wife and daughter with a land/sea voyage this past August, where they got to stay Club-Level at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and then go on their first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish before his daughter left for university a couple of weeks later! Hear about the reveal, the pre-trip, thoughts on staying at WDW without tickets, first-impressions of the Wish, a day at Castaway Cay, 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!

Pam's Disney Destiny Preview Cruise Experience - BOGP 2805

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today to hear all about Pam's preview of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Destiny! We hear first impressions upon boarding in Fort Lauderdale, overall theming of the ship, storytelling throughout the cruise, character experiences, dining reviews, thoughts on bars/lounges, entertainment, staterooms, and so much more! This ship is definitely different than the others, and Pam has thoughts on why you are going to want to experience this vessel! 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!

BOGP Open Line - November 23, 2025 - Postmarks at WDW, DisneyQuest Bumper Cars, Flying Down For a Day - BOGP 2804

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 23, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo this evening as Scott was getting ready to sail on the Disney Fantasy this week! During this show, we talked about memories of the old Peoplemover in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, heading to Walt Disney World next weekend for one wild day in the parks, postmarks in the theme parks, memories of attractions and experiences around Walt Disney World that are no-longer around, 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!

Listener Questions - November 26, 2025 - 1st Timer Best Experience, Fort Lauderdale to WDW Transport, Live from AK - BOGP 2803

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of our listeners! We are so thankful to call you all friends! Join Mike, Rikki and Pam (and Scott!) today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about if it is worth it to buy a 1-day ticket for January 1 to spend the day in the parks for a mom and 16 year old son, or enjoy some resort time. We have thoughts! We also talk transportation between Fort Lauderdale & Walt Disney World, giving a 1st-timer the best experience possible at Walt Disney World, and even talk to Scott LIVE from Disney's Animal Kingdom park! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Experiences From The Disney College Program With Ella - BOGP 2802

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Today we are excited to be joined by Listener Ella out in North Carolina to share her experiences on the Disney College Program! We first start off the show learning about what she is currently doing in grad school and how it relates to theme parks and how we can better tour attractions on our future trips! Then, we dive into her Disney College Program experience, from the application process, finding our her role (which would change), being assigned to Beaches & Cream, housing during the program, leisure-time activities and 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!

Overlooked Gems of Disney Springs - BOGP 2801

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Mike, Scott and Rikki are back to start your weekend with some fun talk to get you thinking about "retail therapy" as the "Black Friday" special start to hit! Today we head to Disney Springs to discuss some of the overlooked locations and experiences that you might seek out on your next visit! From poutine to vegetarian dining to influencer-themed shopping to teas and specialty cakes, we give some fun ideas for your next visit! 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!

BOGP Open Line - November 16, 2025 - Influencer Store @ Disney Springs, Victoria & Alberts, Perch Bar @ Grand Floridian - BOGP 2800

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 16, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! During this hour, Mike & Scott discussed a new Christmas commercial that shares the story of a little girl's "Doodle" come-to-life that Mike is really enjoying! We also talk about a new story coming to the CO-OP at Disney Springs that is aimed at influencers and social media folks where you can immediately unbox and stream your purchases! We get great calls also discussing Victoria & Albert's, various lounges around 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!

Listener Questions - November 19, 2025 - Unattended Kids on DCL, New Influencer Store, Future of Coral Reef - BOGP 2799

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Rikki and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question from a listener who is sailing Disney Cruise Line for just the second time next Thanksgiving and asks if she can let her kids have a bit of freedom on the ship during their 7-night sailing. Hear our thoughts and suggestions. Also, we discuss if Coral Reef's days are numbered now that it is discontinuing lunch service. We also talk about the new store, aimed at vloggers and influencers coming to the Co-Op at Disney Springs, and much more! 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!

Disney's Boardwalk Inn, Splashing in Adventureland, Pixie Dust @ Sir Mickey's, One Magical Summer - BOGP 2798

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

We are excited to head to New York today to speak with Listener Jessica about three trips she took to Walt Disney World with her family this past summer! We hear about why the Disney "bug" bit her so hard and why it is so special to not only her, but her entire family! We spend a good part of the show on her trip to Disney's Boardwalk Inn this past August, discussing the nightlife on the Boardwalk, joys of night swimming, slowing down and enjoying the "small moments", and unexpected adventures with the grandparents! We also discuss a quick trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and a fun birthday trip to the Riviera as well! 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!

The Best Supporting Attraction Award Goes To.. - BOGP 2797

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Mike, Scott and Rikki are here today to have a fun discussion about attractions around Walt Disney World! Mike heard a topic discussed on sports-talk radio about how running backs are always "supporting players" and not "main actors" and got to thinking about what attractions around Walt Disney World are the "best" of the supporting attractions within their lands, without being eTicket or headliner experiences. Hear what we come up with and let us know if you agree or disagree! 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!

BOGP Open Line - November 9, 2025 - Celebrating Birthdays, Disney Cruise Line For Adults, Disney Institute Trip - BOGP 2796

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 9, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Scott gave an update on his upcoming cruise and a tough decision on if he should change his plans due to the current situation with the cutbacks of flights due to the government shutdown and the impact it could have on getting to his cruise on time. We also get some great calls celebrating a fun birthday, discussing the Disney Cruise Line ships for adults, and talking about an upcoming Disney Institute experience! 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!

Listener Questions - November 12, 2025 - Best Character Dining with DDP, Beak & Barrel Recs, Disneyland 1st Tips - BOGP 2795

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Rikki and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we discuss some of the best character dining options if you are on the Disney Dining Plan, give Beak & Barrel recommendations for Listener Thomas who is at the Magic Kingdom right now, talk about an adult's only cruise on the Disney Dream, discuss a first-time trip to Disneyland for the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend in January and much more! 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!

Parkology Challenge - 4 Parks, Every Moving Attraction In a Day; Bay Lake Tower Base; Awesome Touring Strategies - BOGP 2794

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Today we are excited to head to North Carolina to speak with Listener Amanda about her second attempt at the Parkology Challenge - riding every "moving" attraction at Walt Disney World in one day! Hear about this experience with her daughter and her two friends (all Disney experts), the pre-planning, the on-the-fly decisions, weather and more! We also discuss Amanda's first runDisney experience with the Dopey Challenge in 2022 and what she is looking forward to here in January! 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!

Mike & Scott Discuss Their Tendencies For Walt Disney World Trips - BOGP 2793

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Today Mike and Scott look at their tendencies when it comes to how they travel to Walt Disney World! From when and how they pack, to how they handle the technology they bring, we have discussions as to how things change over the years! We also talk about dining and which meals tend to be table-service vs. counter-service, old-favorites vs. newer locations, what we like to do at the end of the day, 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!

BOGP Open Line - November 2, 2025 - Wine & Dine Race Recap, Best WDW Park @ Holidays, GEO-82 Review, More - BOGP 2792

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 2, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Scott gave us a brief recap of his Wine & Dine Half-Marathon trip from last weekend to start the show, including thought on the Half-Marathon course, Sangria University and more! We had some fun calls about spring break trips at Walt Disney World, Christmas at Walt Disney World (and on Disney Cruise Line), a fun discussion on GEO-82 vs. Beak & Barrel 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!

Listener Questions - November 4, 2025 - Picking The Right Disney Cruise, runDisney Race Gear, Hard-Ticket Madness - BOGP 2791

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we hear about Scott ordering a Christmas Tree for his stateroom for an upcoming Disney Fantasy sailing (and why you might want to as well!), discuss gear we bring (or don't bring) for runDisney races, hear from Listener Ashley about her wild experience at the 10/30 MNSSHP and staying up all-night before flying home, picking a 5 or 7-night cruise, and much more! 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!

Be Our Guest WDW Podcast Halloween Live Call-in Special - BOGP 2789

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Halloween, everyone! Today, we have a bit of fun and just open up the phone lines to take your calls about favorite memories from Halloween from when we were kids! We hear from coast-to-coast about what it was like trick-or-treating, costumes that we wore in our childhood, favorite candies, lack of parental supervision, charitable drive, and much more! Mike even shares stories of casket rides at his roller rink! 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!

BOGP Open Line - October 26, 2025 - Disney Wonder to New Zealand, Slumber Party at Saratoga, Disneyland Fun - BOGP 2788

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 26, 2025! Mike was flying solo on today's show as Scott was wrapping up the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon activities down at Walt Disney World during this podcast! We discuss the events of the weekend at Walt Disney World, thoughts on the new, huge pool and lazy river coming to Lakeside Lodge at Fort Wilderness, Mike getting to sail the Disney Destiny, but with only 42 days until the sailing, being a bit stress out and more! We get amazing calls from Listeners June, Jessica, and Billy that make this show outstanding! 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!

Listener Questions - October 29, 2025 - Character Meals with Holiday Outfits, Lounges for Girls' Trip, Beating The Heat - BOGP 2787

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss character meals around Walt Disney World where you can find holiday outfits on the guests of honor! Then, we talk about some great options for lounges for a "Girls' Trip" to Walt Disney World this week! We also get a family headed to Walt Disney World from Northern California in June who is worried about the heat, so we give some tips there! Carl from Tennessee has so many great ideas for future attractions, but let me just say, "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride > Crush'n Gusher! 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!

Disney Wonder To Alaska - Golden Mickey's, Amazing Port Adventures, Family Memories Forever - BOGP 2786

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are excited to head to New Jersey today to speak with Listener Joe about his first Disney Cruise to Alaska from this past June on today's show! Hear about how this adventure came about for his wife and two kids. We discuss his stateroom, thoughts on the main dining rooms, port adventures, "smaller" events around the ship (like the Diaper Dash!), and much, 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!

Top Attractions, Dining & Snacks at Disneyland & DCA in 3 Hours Each - BOGP 2785

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam and Rikki are back taking our show topic from our listeners headed out to Disneyland here soon! We discuss how to spend 3 hours in each Disneyland and Disney California Adventure when it comes to top attractions, both table-service and quick-service dining and snacks not to miss! How do you think we did? 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!

BOGP Open Line - October 19, 2025 - 1st runDisney Race; MNSSHP Highlights; Caribbean Beach vs French Quarter - BOGP 2784

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 19, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! The callers were on-file tonight as we heard about a great trip from Charles from Louisiana who stayed at the Riviera, attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, had some great meals, and more! Justin also called in to share his tips on staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, talked about great dining and drinks at The Boathouse, Jock Lindsay's, and more! Listener Shelly from Rhode Island also called in to ask about her very first runDisney experience, which will happen this weekend at the Wine & Dine 5K! 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!

Listener Questions - October 22, 2025 - Soarin' Over the USA, Visiting WDW in February, DCL Transfers in Europe - BOGP 2783

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Rikki and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss the update coming to Soarin' to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States next summer! Who could have seen that coming? We also talk through a good time to visit Walt Disney World in February to avoid crowds but not miss too much school. We have a question about navigating Epcot in November to try to miss as many crowds as possible, and much more! 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!

2-Bedroom Villa @ Boardwalk with Extended Family; 1st Baby Trip; Date Night at Cake Bake Shop; Father's Day Surprise - BOGP 2782

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are headed up to Wisconsin to speak with Listener Patrick about his trip with extended family to Disney's Boardwalk Villas, where he traveled with his wife and 8-month old baby during the vacation! We hear about this new way to see the theme parks was something they both enjoyed! We talk about fun experience both in and out of all four theme parks, great meals at places like O'hana, Coral Reef, Cake Bake Shop, and even hear about a Father's Day surprise! 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!

Drop One Experience In Each Land/Park To Make Improvements - BOGP 2781

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam and Rikki have a fun theme-park discussion where they talk about getting rid of the most "underperforming" experience in each land or entire theme park to improve the guest experience in the future. Which would you pick for Tomorrowland, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Fantasyland, World Showcase, 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 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!

BOGP Open Line - October 12, 2025 - France Weekend Dining, Live Monorail Crawl, runDisney Advice, Chili & Cinnamon Rolls - BOGP 2780

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 12, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We had some great callers including Justin LIVE from the Outer Rim at Disney's Contemporary Resort where he was in the middle of a monorail bar crawl! He gave us a quick update on his trip, including thoughts on his experiences at Beak & Barrel! Eean called in from Pittsburgh to tell us about a great new dining option in France as well as make a wager with Mike on a big football game this Saturday night! 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!

Listener Questions - October 15, 2025 - Dessert Parties, Super Bowl at WDW, Black Friday, Aulani Tips - BOGP 2779

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Rikki and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss a multi-generational trip and how to make the most of staying together and also having some time in smaller groups. We also have a discussion how a dessert party might be a fun "splurge" for this special trip! We discuss options (or lack of) for a Super Bowl viewing at Epcot, doing Black Friday and Thanksgiving around Walt Disney World, tips for visiting Disneyland and Aulani for the first-time, and much more! 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!

Disney's Art Of Animation Resort, Starlight Nights, Fun-Filled Days, Family Memories - BOGP 2778

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are so excited to have Listener Ashley from Arizona back on the show today to share her trip down to Disney's Art of Animation Resort from just last month with us today! Hear how she put together this 11-person trip that was 2 years in the making! We talk about similarities and differences between Disneyland and Walt Disney World, why a Lion King Family Suite was perfect for their trip, some great tips to think about before leaving home to make the trip easier up arrival, so many heart-warming character interactions during the trip and more! We also hear about great meals at places like Maya Grill, Storybook Dining at Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge, Sanaa, Roundup Rodeo, GEO-82, and more! So much fun packed into this one-hour show! 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!

Disney Parks Stock Watch - BOGP 2777

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Scott and Rikki are having some fun looking at what we think Disney is doing well right now when it comes to the theme parks and what they need to work on as well! Where would we buy stock and where would we sell, sell, sell! From attractions to parties to C-Suite "speak", to marketing campaigns, we have some fun discussions on today's show! 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!

Listener Questions - October 8, 2025 - Split-Stay at Christmas, AKL or Coronado Tower, Best of Christmas Party - BOGP 2776

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss Disney's Animal Kingdom a bit, with talk about the new Indiana Jones ride and if the new additions could mean more nighttime hours in the future! We also give some great 1-credit meals on the Disney Dining Plan, especially for those with kids who are getting that Dining Plan FREE in 2026! We also have a fun discussion on a split stay between Port Orleans Riverside and Boulder Ridge during the holidays, as well as a dilemma between staying at Gran Destino Tower over Animal Kingdom Lodge even if Coronado is a bit more expensive! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Disney Fantasy Sails To Norway - Trolls, Goats, Waffles, & Memories Forever - BOGP 2775

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are excited to head up to Michigan to speak with Listener Sarah about her recent cruise on the Disney Fantasy to Norway, one of the more unique itineraries offered by Disney Cruise Line! We hear about why she picked this particular sailing, previous experiences with other cruise lines, the amazing ports she visited, thoughts on the Fantasy vs. the Wish, 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!

Octopus Tentacles, Skull Punch, Smoking Creme Brulee, Spaghetti-Topped Pizza & More with Rikki - BOGP 2774

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today it's another Mike & Rikki show as Rikki discusses her trip down to Walt Disney World last weekend! We hear a great review of her experience at Beak & Barrel, a great dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse, a busy night at Ecpto during the Food & Wine Festival, and tips on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal! This and more on today's show! 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!

BOGP Open Line - September 28, 2025 - Where In The World?, Go Back One More Time, Wish I Could Have - BOGP 2773

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 28, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We had some fun with a game during the hour called "Where in the World?" Basically, we put some situations to the chat and our callers like, "Where in the World (WDW) would you host a Happy Hour? Have a Birthday Party? Go to get away from everyone? Etc? What did our listeners have to say? Also, what experience that you got to have before but is now gone would you go back to have just one more time? 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!

Listener Questions - October 1, 2025 - Maya Grill or Whispering Canyon?, 1st Thing at Disneyland, Annual Pass Upgrade - BOGP 2772

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Rikki today as we answer your listener questions! We discuss updated to Fort Wilderness, including a new pool coming "in the future!", thoughts on things to do in and around Disney's Aulani Resort, how to tackle Disneyland at Rope Drop for a first-time visitor, some ADR questions and advice on which experiences might be better than others for certain groups, and much more! 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!

Split-Stay at Dolphin & Disney's Wilderness Lodge - Club Level; First-Haircut; Cake Bake Shop Date; "Super Times" - BOGP 2771

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

How about yet another show where we have an anniversary being celebrated? We are joined today by Listener Michelle from Baltimore, Maryland to discuss her trip to Walt Disney World earlier this month! We hear about her split-stay at both the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort and staying Club-Level (for the first time!) at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! We also talk about her son Dash's first haircut at the Harmony Barber shop, his first roller coaster ride on the Barnstormer, great character interactions during "Cool Kid Summer", and much more! Dining at Cake Bake Shop, Hoop Dee Doo, and Boathouse are also discussed, so grab a snack! 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!

Best Snacks Around Disney's Hollywood Studios & Disney's Animal Kingdom Right Now - BOGP 2770

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are keeping the series rolling that we started a couple of weeks ago with the best snacks to try on your next Walt Disney World trip! Today, we hit Disney's Hollywood Studios & Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks! From savory to sweet, we get ice cream from a dinosaur and churros that aren't sweet and much more! Plus, we have a great conversation about Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at the top of the show and where you will find your best/worst values this 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!

BOGP Open Line - September 21, 2025 - Candlelight Processional Narrators, Snacks Around Epcot, Missing Perks - BOGP 2769

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 21, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We discussed the narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional at Epcot, got more great suggestions for snacks around Epcot for your next trip, and had a thoughtful discussion on missing perks from the past decade, and which ONE you would bring back if it meant eliminating the rest forever! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - September 24, 2025 - Marathon Sunday in the Parks, Dining @ Disneyland, Candlelight Processional - BOGP 2768

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today's questions include where to go on "Marathon Sunday" between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot for a first-timer who doesn't have a Park Hopper and wants to enjoy the theme parks. Hear our thoughts on that! Also, we talk about best options for table-service, quick-service, and character dining at Disneyland and discuss some of the Candlelight Processional narrators this year as well! 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!

Liz & Bruce Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary Sailing Disney Wish Concierge for 1st Disney Cruise - BOGP 2767

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

The anniversaries continue on this Monday's show as we are joined by Listener Liz from Rhode Island to talk about her 1st Disney Cruise just two weeks ago on the Disney Wish, sailing Concierge, to celebrate her 25th Wedding anniversary! We talk about her transfers from Walt Disney World, first impressions of the ship, experiences in the concierge lounge, dining experiences - including Palo Brunch, entertainment, 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!

Best Snacks Around Epcot Right Now - BOGP 2766

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are continuing the series we started last Friday about finding the best snacks in the theme parks - right now! From Germany to Italy to France to Connections Cafe to Sunshine Seasons and more, where are some "hidden gems" found at Epcot that you can find year-round? We are talking sweet, savory, and even some with a bit of a "kick" to them! 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!

BOGP Open Line - September 14, 2025 - Brunch Around WDW, Planning with Large Groups, Magic Kingdom Dining - BOGP 2765

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 14, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We have a great discussion tonight on the quality of quick-serving dining and snacks around the Magic Kingdom (and monorail resorts), planning trips with large groups where you are the "point person", taking "long" cruises, brunches around 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!

Listener Questions - September 17, 2025 - Best Pancakes at WDW, Disney Adventure Delayed, 1st runDisney Experience - BOGP 2764

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we have a discussion on what a Placeholder booking is with Disney Cruise Line and how this is a great way (and without risk!) to save on your next Disney Cruise! We also give some advice for a 1st-time runner headed to Wine & Dine race weekend in just about a month! We also give lots of advice on where to find awesome pancakes around Walt Disney World property and much more! 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!

Anniversary Trip That Became Family Trip; Disney's Polynesian Village Resort; Family Memories Forever - BOGP 2763

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are very excited to have Listener Greg joining us from Knoxville, Tennessee to share his trip down to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with us! We hear how this trip was originally going to be an anniversary getaway for just he and his wife to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, but things changed! We discuss great meals at places like Chef Mickey's, Akershus, 1900 Park Fare, and much more! Hear some great stories about epic rides on Expedition Everest, Tower of Terror, heated bus excursions and life-saving Minnie Vans 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!

Best Quick-Service Dining & Snack in Each Land at Magic Kingdom Right Now - BOGP 2762

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back with a show suggested by Listener Jen from Maryland! We go around the Magic Kingdom, land-by-land and give our best option for quick-service dining and best snack for that land. From Main Street, USA to Frontierland to Tomorrowland and more, did you favorites make our list? We also talk about where we find problems and "sleeper" hits around the Magic Kingdom! 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!

BOGP Open Line - September 7, 2025 - 3-Night Cruise Debate; Dessert Party Options; Halloween Events - BOGP 2761

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 7, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We start by hearing a few highlights from Scott's 3-night Disney Dream cruise out of Fort Lauderdale over the Labor Day Weekend, where he had an extended aft-facing verandah! We got into a conversation over if a 3-night cruise "scratches that itch" for a sailing or if it just goes too quickly. We had some great calls as well discussing upcoming sailings, including a Halloween on the High Seas cruise, paired with a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, a call about ground transportation to a cruise, and some fun Disneyland discussion as well! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - September 10, 2025 - ADRs with Split-Stay, 1st "Empty-Nest" Trip, Cookie Alternatives - BOGP 2760

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss a Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World for the Wine & Dine Races and talk about some things to do after the runs to celebrate! We also talk about making ADRs with a split-stay, give some thoughts on what a "1st Empty Nest" escape to Walt Disney World can be like after the kids head off to college, and have a long discussion on cookies around Walt Disney World! This and more on today's show! 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!

Ranking World Showcase Pavilions on 4th of July, Pop Century Stay, Trader Sam's & Oga's Cantina Fun Too - BOGP 2759

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Listener Brad from Atlanta joining us today to talk about his trip down to Walt Disney World over the 4th of July Weekend! We start with a discussion of his running background and his experience at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend last year! Then, we hear about this very last-minute trip, staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort, driving from Atlanta, using the 3-park pass (non-Magic Kingdom), eating at Kona Cafe, Teppan Edo, enjoying the fireworks each night, 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!

Destination D23 Announcements & Thoughts - BOGP 2758

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to discuss the announcements from last weekend's Destination: D23 event at Walt Disney World that pertained to the Walt Disney World theme parks! We discuss the changes coming to the Carousel of Progress, including the addition of a Walt Disney audio-animatronic! We also talk about a "new" color palette coming to Cinderella Castle, Nine Inch Nails and red lights coming to Tron, and your last chance to "catch that Dino" over at the Animal Kingdom! 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!

BOGP Open Line - August 31, 2025 - Walt Disney to Carousel of Progress, Castle Paint Job, Destiny Themed Experiences - BOGP 2757

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 31, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo this time as Scott was out at sea on the Disney Dream this weekend! No worries! We had some great conversations with the callers and chat! We discussed the D23 announcements from Walt Disney World over the weekend, including a Walt Disney audio-animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress, an overlay coming to Tron with a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, a new color scheme coming to Cinderella Castle and more! Plus, we talked with Dennis about his thoughts on the Disney Destiny and how this ship could take themed-experiences to the next level! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - September 3, 2025 - Playgrounds for Toddlers, Booking DCL for Holidays, Dining Outside Parks - BOGP 2756

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss locations around Walt Disney World for toddlers to burn off that extra energy during the trip, some great dining options outside the theme parks for lunch and dinner during the holidays, when to book those holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line sailings, celebrating 25 years at Walt Disney World with a special dinner at California Grill during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more! 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!

A Love Story - The Riviera, The Castle, and Happily Ever After - BOGP 2755

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are so excited to have our friend Ally from Pennsylvania (and The Clubhouse) join us to share her trip from just a couple of weeks ago! This was a special trip because she got engaged while staying at Disney's Riviera Resort! We talk about the planning of the trip, how Jacob popped the question, some great dining at places like the Edison, the Cake Bake Shop, and Cinderella's Royal Table, times in all four theme parks, building droids at Hollywood Studios 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!

Comparing More Walt Disney World Experiences to Chain Restaurants, Hotels, and Retail - BOGP 2754

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get that Labor Day Weekend started with some fun Disney talk! We are continuing the discussion we had last Friday about finding comparisons to chain restaurants around Walt Disney World! However, we wanted to get Pam's thoughts on this topic and today, we added hotels and retail locations into the mix! Where would your Walt Disney World equivalent for Baskin-Robbins be? Chi-Chi's? Wal-Mart? Cracker Barrel? Hear these and many 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!

BOGP Open Line - August 24, 2025 - Trip-Planning Tips from Scotland; Walt Disney World at Thanksgiving; Disneyland Changes - BOGP 2753

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 24, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We start the show talking about Scott's upcoming cruise on the Disney Dream this week and all of the things he has planned! Then, we get some great calls from Mohawk in Scotland (from the Clubhouse) talking about his amazing slate of ADRs and experiences for his upcoming trip, a fun call from Mark in Maryland discussing his 11-night stay this Thanksgiving, and then Shawn calls in from Cleveland to talk about airport choices when headed to Disneyland! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - August 27, 2025 - To MNSSHP or Not; Animal Kingdom AM; Importance of Spaceship Earth - BOGP 2752

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Scott, and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss best strategies on getting to Animal Kingdom for rope drop from Saratoga Springs and what to do for your first few experiences once inside the park! We also talk a listener through a decision about going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (or not) before an early morning flight home the next day (and the logistics involved), and also have a lengthy discussion on why attractions like Spaceship Earth are really important! This and much more on today's show! 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!

1st On-Property Stay at Port Orleans Riverside; Lightning Lane Premier Pass; Mother/Daughter Make Memories - BOGP 2751

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are so lucky to have the dynamic mother/daughter duo of Leah and Audra joining us today from northeast Ohio to talk about their Walt Disney World trip from this past February! We start by hearing about a very interesting background for both of them as to why this trip was so special. We talk about their first on-property stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, staying in Alligator Bayou, using the Quick-Service Dining Plan, having Lightning Lane Premier Pass for the Magic Kingdom on Valentine's Day, 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!

Finding a Comparison To Chain Restaurants for Walt Disney World Locations - BOGP 2750

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are having some fun on today's show with trying to find comparisons for Walt Disney World restaurants to the chain restaurants back home! What Walt Disney World restaurants reminds you of an Applebee's? How about Red Lobster? What about Red Robin? Texas Roadhouse? Olive Garden? Chick-Fil-A? This and more on today's show! 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!

BOGP Open Line - August 17, 2025 - Halloween Party Tips, Keeping the Magic Alive for Teens, Recap for Magical Trip - BOGP 2749

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 17, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We lead off the show tonight with Adam from New Hampshire with a debrief from his trip to Walt Disney World last week as we get lots of great information on his girls experience at Bibbity Bobbity Boutique, a wonderful breakfast at Ohana, and much more! We also hear from Listener Ian from Connecticut to discuss tips for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and hear from Listener Ryan down in Tennessee to talk about when our kids make that transition from little kids to teens and how to keep the magic alive for them on their Walt Disney World vacations! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - August 20, 2025 - Planning WDW Days During Halloween, Beak & Barrel ADRs, Blue Bayou For Two - BOGP 2748

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Scott, and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss a discussion in the BOGP Clubhouse about a couple that has been at sea with Disney Cruise Line for over 900 days! Would this "burn you out" on DCL? We also talk about the Beak & Barrel reservations happening this evening and what the ideal ADR time could/should be! We help a listener plan their days for a week during the Halloween season down at Walt Disney World, and much more! 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!

Split-Stay at Disney's Contemporary & Pop Century Resorts, Hidden Quick-Service Gems, Pixie Dust on Main Street - BOGP 2747

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are excited to head out to Boonville, Missouri to speak with Listener Stefani about her recent trip to Walt Disney World! We discuss her stay at both Disney's Pop Century and Disney's Contemporary Resorts, thoughts on transportation around WDW, some quick-service "hidden gems", working around a really hot week in Florida, and making a moment for a family on Main Street that they will never forget! This and much more on today's show! 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!

10-Minute Strolls at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2746

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are going to take you on a virtual Walt Disney World trip and maybe give you some ideas that could help you escape the hustle and bustle of Walt Disney World for a few minutes on our next trip with some "10-minute strolls" around Walt Disney World! From sunrise strolls at the resorts, to inside options in bad weather, to options inside the theme parks and more, we describe locations all over property where you can really "take in" the beauty and ambiance of the environment of Walt Disney World to give you or your kids a reset when needed! 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!

BOGP Open Line - August 10, 2025 - 1st Disneyland Experience, Tech Bag Tips, Live from Pop, MCO Thoughts - BOGP 2743

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 10, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We lead off with a caller from Arkansas who called from Southern California to talk about her first visit to Disneyland - that took place last night! We hear all about what made Disneyland so special to her! Then, Billy called in to share his ideas on things not to forget to pack in your tech bag for your next Disney day! We also spoke with Adam, live from Pop Century about his trip with his family including a great start at Typhoon Lagoon and upcoming day that you will have to hear about to believe! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - August 13, 2025 - WDW Lexicon in Everyday Life, Lightning Lanes for Newbies, 1st Day Options - BOGP 2744

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Scott, and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss how we tend to call restaurants by "WDW terms" back home and wonder if other Disney fans do the same. Do you do this as well? We also give some tips for Lightning Lane use for listeners headed to Walt Disney World from Washington state. We discuss options for a family headed to Boulder Ridge from Nebraska in February for first-day activities as well! We also talk about best places to see the Boo To You Parade this year! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Magic Kingdom on Starlight Debut, Amazing Steak at Via Napoli, Extended Family Fun - BOGP 2741

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are headed up to Chicago today to speak with Listener Kelly about her trip to Walt Disney World with her family last month! We discuss her backstory to start the show of how she has really experienced Walt Disney World so many ways, with friends, runDisney, off-site, as an athlete, and more! Then, we discuss her trip last month staying at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort with her family of 4 (and her in-laws were able to join them as well!), using the Disney Dining Plan and Lightning Lane Multi Pass, renting a stroller, an amazing Photopass session, a Top 3 steak at Via Napoli (who knew?) and 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!

Training Camp For Disney Vacations - BOGP 2740

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get you ready for your next Disney trip! Football teams across the country are going through training camp right now to prepare to be at their best in the upcoming season, so today we are discussing how you can prepare before your next trip to the parks or even Disney Cruise to ensure you have an amazing trip once you arrive! From documentation to attire to being physically prepared, we talk about small things that can make a big difference! 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!

BOGP Open Line - August 3, 2025 - Sleeper Attractions at Each Park, ESPN 8: The Ocho Report, Aulani During Tsunami - BOGP 2739

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 3, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! The callers brought some great conversation during this show, as we discussed fun times with on-ride photos, underrated attractions in all four theme parks, being at Disney's Aulani Resort last week during the tsunami warning, a "boots on the ground" report from ESPN Wide World of Sports covering Friday's events from ESPN 8: The Ocho niche sports, 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!

Listener Questions - August 6, 2025 - Progressive Dining on Monorail, Late 2026 Cruising, Buzz Lightyear Memories - BOGP 2738

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Scott, and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we give some suggestions for a progressive dinner along the monorail (and adjacent) resorts, discuss late 2026 cruising with a large group of 1st time cruisers, give some memories on Buzz Lightyear (as the attraction goes down for a lengthy refurbishment), and have a "hot take" from a listener about Piston Peak coming to Magic Kingdom! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Grand Floridian Villas with Extended Family, Citrico's, GEO-82, Fun Times at Magic Kingdom & Epcot, CFT - BOGP 2737

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are headed up to New Jersey to speak with our friend Paul from the BOGP Clubhouse about his trip with extended family down to the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridan Resort & Spa in July! We discuss how this trip came together (and grew!), the logistics of flying with two babies, making memories in the theme parks, meals at O'hana, Via Napoli, 1900 Park Fare, Citrico's and more! Also, Paul gives a nice review of GEO-82, the new lounge at Epcot! Finally, you have to hear what Paul has dubbed "CFT" or Concentrated Family Time - a great concept I think we all could adopt! 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!

Disney Magic BOGP Cruise 7 Review with Mike & Scott - BOGP 2736

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike & Scott are here to review the BOGP Cruise 7 on the Disney Magic from July 6-11, 2025 to the Bahamas! We share it all, including getting to Port Canaveral, our staterooms, thoughts on all three main dining rooms, Palo dinner and brunch, tastings, adult areas around the ship, time at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay 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!

BOGP Open Line - July 27, 2025 - Favorite WDW Pools, Changes To Hollywood Studios, MK Fireworks Viewing - BOGP 2735

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 27, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! The password for tonight's show was your favorite Walt Disney World pool, so we had some great conversations around that topic (which was nice, with the big heatwave hitting the country right now!) Plus, we heard about some great vegan desserts both at Epcot and Disney Springs you might want to check out on your next trip! We also talked about viewing fireworks all around the Magic Kingdom, mundane things in the cruise industry that Disney Cruise Line does really well, 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!

Listener Questions - July 30, 2025 - ESPN8: The Ocho Comes to WDW, Fireworks Parties, Solo Times at WDW, More - BOGP 2734

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Scott, and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we talk about the AP Reservation requirement for the Magic Kingdom for Starlight going away this week and an ESPN8: The Ocho event coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports this Friday! We also get some questions about touring WDW solo, fireworks parties with the new Starlight parade and the hard-ticket events, and which resort would you enjoy if you get a free stay for a week, but you could never return? This and much more on today's show! 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!

Disney Treasure Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Family; Royal Gathering, Palo Dinner, Port of Call, Entertainment Reviews, More - BOGP 2733

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are excited to head to New Hampshire today to speak with Listener and fellow BOGP Lizard Derek today about his recent cruise on the Disney Treasure to the Eastern Caribbean! We talk about how he is a recent "convert" to the Disney fandom and what got him to really see the magic in the theme parks and Disney experiences! Then, we hear all about his cruise on the Treasure as we break down his thoughts on the stateroom, dining experiences, entertainment onboard, kids activities, ports of call, 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!

"Hidden" Values Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2732

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend with some fun Disney talk! We are discussing some of the "hidden" enhancements to your vacation at Walt Disney World that don't cost anything extra! We are discussing things like the free Water Park admission on check-in day, free mini-golf passes, Kid's Eat Free offer for 2026 Disney Dining Plans, Wilderness Explorers and Epcot KidCot stations, and much more on today's show! 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!

BOGP Open Line - July 20, 2025 - Mike & Scott Talk Starlight Parade Debut, Test Track 3.0, and Disney Cruise Line - BOGP 2731

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 20, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk, but we had issues with the phone lines (trust me, we kept trying!) so we took our questions/topics from the chat during the hour! We discussed thoughts on the new Starlight parade at the Magic Kingdom, Scott's AP preview of Test Track 3.0, and we discussed a few thoughts from the BOGP Podcast Cruise on the Disney Magic! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - July 23, 2025 - Club-Level Perks, To Add DCA or Skip, Saratoga Springs Tips, More - BOGP 2730

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Rikki, and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! We talk about the perks of staying Club-Level for a first-time guest, talk about if a guest should add DCA to their Disneyland stay (first-time visit) even though they are doing the Oogie Boogie Bash, give some tips for staying at Saratoga Springs Resort, give our best WDW restaurants without characters, and more! 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!

Remembering Disney College Program Days; Sailing Disney Wonder to Alaska; Returning to Walt Disney World with Family - BOGP 2729

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are so excited to head up to Canada to speak with Listener Rebecca about a bunch of different topics for the show! First of all, Rebecca is a former International College Program Cast Member who made the magic for all of us in the early 2000's! We hear about how she was chosen for the program and some of her favorite memories from her time down at Walt Disney World! We also discuss her recent cruise on the Disney Wonder to Alaska, including thoughts on the ship and excursions and ports! We get into her first trip to Disneyland as well as her big return to Walt Disney World with her family scheduled for next month as well! This show really hits at so many of the reasons as to why we have all fallen in love with the Disney destinations so much! 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!

BOGP Podcast Cruise Pre-Trip Report - 4th of July, Boardwalk Inn, Rosa Mexicana, Splitsville BOGP Meet-up, More - BOGP 2728

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Mike and Scott are here today to start the recap from the epic BOGP Cruise trip last week! We spend this show with the pre-cruise part of the trip! Scott got there first and spent time celebrating the 4th of July at Walt Disney World, and both guys stayed at Disney's Boardwalk Inn, had a great meal for the first time at Rosa Mexicana, we had an amazing BOGP Meet-up at Splitsville (Thanks, Tricia!), and lots of stories from the time before we headed to Port Canaveral for the cruise! The anticipation of the cruise made this time at Walt Disney World so much more fun! 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!

BOGP Open Line - July 13, 2025 - WDW Collecting Small Wins, Deluxe "Value" Resort, Your WDW Golden Days, More - BOGP 2727

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 13, 2025! Mike was solo on tonight's show, but it was no problem as we had some great calls to take us through the hour! We discussed how this summer turned out a bit differently that Mike thought it might have a couple of years ago - WDW is collecting a bunch of "small wins" and Epic Universe isn't burning quite as hot as he thought it might be. Also, we discussed ideas of a new Deluxe Resort with more of an "in-your-face" Disney theme. Would you enjoy this? We also talked about when your "WDW Golden Days" were, and if they were from your first trips to Walt Disney World! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - July 16, 2025 - Thanksgiving/Christmas Strategies, runDisney Resort Options, Storytellers Cafe, More - BOGP 2726

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Rikki, and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! We discuss dining at Storytellers Cafe out at Disneyland during the Halloween season, strategies for seeing the theme parks without Park Hoppers nor Lightning Lanes for a family with teens, some Thanksgiving/Christmas talk with dining options outside the theme parks, ideas on switching up your runDisney resort choice for different weekends, and much more! 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!

Disney's Coronado Springs & Bay Lake Tower, Enjoying Immersion in Theme Parks, Fine Dining with Allergies, Swamp Boats Too - BOGP 2725

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are excited to have Taylor from Edmonton, Alberta joining us on today's show to share his recent trip down to Walt Disney World with us! We hear about his split-stay to both Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort! We discuss fun times in all four theme parks, using Premier Pass on two of those days, enjoying the details that sell the "immersion" of the experience, as well some fine dining and tips for folks that have specific dietary needs! This and much more on today's show! 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!

Oddsmakers For Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line with Scott & Jason - BOGP 2724

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Mike, Scott, and special guest Jason are here today to play some Oddsmakers! We are trying to place odds on things either happening or not happening around the Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line! What are the chances that we still have two performances of Disney's Starlight Parade on January 13, 2026? What percentage of guests walk off a Disney Cruise Line ship with some sort of merchandise? What percentage of guests in October are sporting some sort of sporting gear? This and more on today's show! 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!

When Walt Disney World "Reimagines" an Attraction, Does It Always Get Better? - BOGP 2723

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here for a different kind of Wednesday show as Mike & Scott are at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point today on the BOGP Cruise! Today, going along with the previews of Test Track 3.0 happening at Epcot, we discuss the idea of attractions at Walt Disney World that have gone through a "reimagining" process and if this is a net positive or negative in our eyes. From Soarin' to Tiana's Bayou Adventure to Dumbo and the Tiki Room, hear our thoughts! 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!

Living in Celebration, Florida & Enjoying the Walt Disney World Resort as a Local with Jason - BOGP 2722

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are very excited to have Jason from the BOGP Clubhouse joining Scott and Mike on the show to hear all about what it is like to live in Celebration, Florida! We discuss how he and his awesome wife Veronica ended up there and what it is like being 10 minutes away from the magic! We also hear more about the town itself, including amazing celebrations around the holidays, and how Jason and Vern keep the magic alive even with everything right there at their fingertips 24/7! I think we have all dreamed of living in the shadow of the Castle, but they really do! 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!

Mike & Scott Getting Ready For BOGP Cruise 7; Listener Deanna Calls In; Ranking Quick-Service Restaurants - BOGP 2721

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Happy 4th of July, everyone! Mike and Scott are here with a bit of a different show here on the 4th of July! We recorded this one early as we are headed out on the Disney Magic for the BOGP Cruise 7 on Sunday! We give some final expectations for arrival at the Port, first few hours on the ship, and plans for the cruise at the beginning of the show! Then, we get a great call from Listener Deanna who is sailing with us and with Disney Cruise Line for the very first time! We also play some "Rank'em" with WDW quick-service restaurants and moderate resorts! This and much more on today's show! 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!

BOGP Open Line - June 29, 2025 - Princess 2026 Registration, WDW Tours, Disney Magic Review, Disneyland Challenges - BOGP 2720

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 29, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We got a great call from Marci in Chicago discussing Princess Half-Marathon Weekend registration (and how our BOGP Lizards came together so well to help each other!) and also asked about when to take some WDW tours this coming year! We also heard from Eean from Pittsburgh about her recent cruise on the Disney Magic (the same itinerary that the BOGP Cruise is sailing this coming week) with great advice for folks sailing soon! Chet from Utah also called in to share his 2 park challenge out at Disneyland as well! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - July 2, 2025 - Bar Riva For Mid-Day Break, DCL Port Adventures, Princess Half Accommodations, More - BOGP 2719

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! We discuss the idea of taking the Skyliner to Bar Riva for a mid-day break on the way back to Pop Century from Hollywood Studios for a family with teen boys, booking Port Adventures with Disney Cruise Line for an Eastern Caribbean Cruise, "splurging" a bit for an adults-trip for Princess Half-Marathon 2026, parade/fireworks viewing at the Magic Kingdom, and much more! 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!

Bachelorette Party at Art of Animation, 3 Bedroom Villa at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Premier Pass at MK, More - BOGP 2718

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we have a very fun show in store for you! We are excited to head to Indiana to speak with Listener Natalie about three trips in one show! First, we hear about her bachelorette party where she stayed in a Lion King Family Suite at Art of Animation Resort, had some fun with her bridesmaids at Epcot and more! We also discuss a family trip where they stayed in a 3-bedroom villa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, used Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom and had some incredible dining experiences too! We finish out the show talking about her upcoming honeymoon plans, that will include her first-ever stop at Disneyland in the fall 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!

Rank'em Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2717

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend off with a fun show where we put experiences at Walt Disney World in groups of 3 and rank them based on our feelings right now! For example, Wilderness Lodge, Boardwalk, or the Polynesian? How about the Skyliner, monorail, or boats? What about Pirates, Living with the Land, or Grand Fiesta Tour? We have lots and lots of these situations on today's show! How would you do your rankings? 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!

BOGP Open Line - June 22, 2025 - Every Disneyland Attraction in a Day; MNSSHP Tips; WDW Golf Trip; More - BOGP 2716

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 22, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We got a great call from Andrew in Utah discussing his trip to Disneyland where he did every Disneyland attraction in one day with some buddies! We also hear from Listener Trisha in Indiana about her experience at Walt Disney World last week with her daughter Abby where they visited every Walt Disney World hotel in a day! We talk Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tips with Listener Matt in Long Island, and talk about a Walt Disney World golf trip with listener Matt from Pittsburgh! This and much 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!

Listener Questions - June 25, 2025 - 1st Timers at Disneyland, 3/4 Night DCL Wish/Dream Thoughts, Best Friends Pet Resort - BOGP 2715

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam, and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! We discuss some tips for getting a reservation at Trader Sam's at Disneyland Resort, making the most of a 1st visit to Disneyland, thoughts on picking a 3-night Disney Wish cruise or a 4-night Disney Dream cruise, boarding a pet at the Best Friends Pet Resort, runDisney discussion, and much more! 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!

runDisney Princess Half-Marathon 2025 Trip; First-Half-Marathon Experience; Pop Century Resort; Running For Something More - BOGP 2714

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are headed to New Hampshire today to speak with Listener and fellow BOGP Lizard Adam about his first runDisney in-person race experience at the 2025 Princess Half-Marathon Weekend! Adam shares about running for a charity that has a very special connection to him and his family and why this made the experience much more personal on the course and the victory that much sweeter when he crossed those finish lines! We also discuss experiences at the Expo, staying at Pop Century Resort, dining at the Boathouse, Polite Pig, and fun times in the theme parks as well! 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!

Test Track 3.0, So Long, Boneyard Playground, H20 Glow Night at Typhoon Lagoon, More - BOGP 2713

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Mike and Rikki are here today sharing some updates from down at Walt Disney World including the re-opening information on Test Track 3.0 on July 22, 2025! We also discuss the Boneyard playground area closing at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park on September 1, 2025, but all is not lost, as we should get a new playground in the Tropical Americas section in the future! Rikki also shares her thoughts on the H20 Glow Nights experience at Typhoon Lagoon a few weeks back, as well as some meals at Garden Grill and Liberty Tree Tavern! Mike also talks about a fun fireworks dessert party experience as well! 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!

BOGP Open Line - June 15, 2025 - Secret Room at Lamplight Lounge, Cool Kid Summer Review, WDW/DL for 1st Trip - BOGP 2712

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 15, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We got to hear about a "secret" room that you might get to experience at Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure from Rogers down in Arkansas, an awesome Cool Kid Summer review from Debbie down in Gainesville, Dennis sharing a fun trip report from his recent Disneyland trip, and TJ had a question about which destination - Walt Disney World or Disneyland - we would recommend for a first-timer. This and much 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!

Listener Questions - June 18, 2025 - Rider Swap at WDW, Resort Breakfast Options, Disney Destiny Thoughts, More - BOGP 2711

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss how rider swap works with younger children, best breakfast options at the resorts for your check-out day without going in a theme park, favorite quick-service at Disneyland, thoughts on the Disney Destiny offerings, and a "pondering" on air-conditioning around Walt Disney World Resorts! 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!

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter For Extended Family Trip - Stories About What It Is All About - BOGP 2710

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today we are excited to head to Long Island to speak with Listener Matt about is trip to Walt Disney World with extended family where they stayed at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort! We talk about the planning of a trip with a larger group, getting there, and then how the trip unfolded! We discuss meals at places like Sci-Fi Dine In, Biergarten, and more! Also, we hear about a very special surprise for his daughter with a Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique experience followed by dinner in Cinderella Castle! Also, Matt shares a heart-warming story of a ride on Slinky Dog Dash that neither will ever forget! So much "good" in today's show! 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!

What We Learned At Walt Disney World Last Week - BOGP 2709

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Happy Father's Day to all of our Disney Dads out there! Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend as we discuss what we learned down at Walt Disney World last week! Mike and Pam got to visit the new adults-only lounge at Epcot - GEO-82 and talk about the environment, drinks, small plates and even fireworks experience! Mike shares his thoughts on his first stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and we also talk about some things to make sure to not miss if you are staying at select on-site resorts this summer! #CoolKidSummer is in full effect! 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!

BOGP Open Line - June 8, 2025 - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge; Disneyland Trip Report; Disney Magic Discussion - BOGP 2708

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 8, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We discussed a possible stay with little ones at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & talked about the positives and negatives of Jambo vs. Kidani Village, plus all of the amenities you can enjoy at this resort! Listener Rogers called in with a great trip report from his stay last week out at Disneyland as well! We also discussed the Disney Magic with a couple of callers as well, as we will be sailing this ship 4 weeks from today for the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise! 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!

Listener Questions - June 11, 2025 - High-Tea at Cake Bake Shop, Best 1 Credit Meal at WDW, Luau at Aulani - BOGP 2707

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Join Mike, Pam, and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we get questions about the best Good Neighbor Hotels at Disneyland, where to find Hibachi around the Disneyland Resort, the best 1 credit Table-Service meal at Walt Disney World, the Cake Bake Shop High-Tea experience, the Luau at Disney's Aulani Resort, and much more! 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!

Club-Level at Disney's Polynesian Resort, Gluten-Free Dining, Slowing Down in Theme Parks, Lounge Time - BOGP 2706

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We are headed to the great state of Tennessee today to speak with Listener Karen about her trip to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort where she stayed Club-Level to celebrate her anniversary as well as 50th birthday! We also talk about her quick stays at Disney's All-Star Sports and Disney's Art of Animation Resort before moving to the Poly! We discuss her dining around Walt Disney World with a gluten restriction and how Disney did a great job helping her out! We also hear about fun times in a few lounges, great meals in popular restaurants, and lots of slower times in the theme parks as well! 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!

Tips For Walt Disney World Summer Dining - BOGP 2705

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to start the weekend as we discuss dining options around Walt Disney World for the summer! We give thoughts on places that might be nice choices when the heat is on in Florida for lighter options, great A/C, calming themes, and much more! Liberty Tree Tavern and the Skillet at Whispering Canyon are awesome, but beware on a hot July evening! 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!

BOGP Open Line - June 1, 2025 - Disney Cruise Line Discussion; BOGP Cruise Dining Reveal; WDW Tough Choices - BOGP 2704

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 1, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed a lot of Disney Cruise on tonight's show! We got some calls talking about various ships and itineraries and which could be better for first-time cruisers and which might really intrigue those of us who have sailed with Disney Cruise Line many times! We also shared the dining rotation for the BOGP Cruise next month, and Mike gave his reasoning for selecting this rotation. Paul also made Mike & Scott make a "tough Disney choice" toward the end of the show too! 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!