Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!