BOGP Open Line – July 16, 2023 – BOGP 2322

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 16, 2023!  During this show, Mike & Scott discuss highlights from the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise less than 2 weeks ago and how much we are missing being on those Disney Cruise Line ships!  Mike also shares that he has already used his Placeholder Booking for next year!  We also discuss our Give Kids the World “BOGP Cares” Weekend events that you can join us for September 8-9, 2023!  We take lots of calls from folks who sailed with us to share their experiences as well!  Also, Don shares his experience seeing “Rogers: The Musical” at Disneyland recently too!  We hope you enjoy today’s show! 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 19, 2023 – BOGP 2321

Mike and Scott are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today we give advice on Deluxe Resorts to consider for a first-time runDisney participant who is bringing some friends and wants everyone to have the best experience ever! We also give thoughts on where to start a “4 Parks in 1 Day” Challenge next week and how to use Genie Plus to their advantage. We discuss resort options for families of 5 and also give our top Quick-Service Dining picks from the theme parks too! This and much more on today’s show! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  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!

Mike & Scott Discuss Everything But The Podcast Cruise – BOGP 2320

Happy Monday, everyone!  We can’t wait to share all of the stories from the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise on the Disney Wish last week, but first, Mike & Scott discuss everything from this trip other than the cruise!  They discuss their stays at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, a great meal at the Diamond Horseshoe, an epic one-day adventure with Genie Plus at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, watching a 7-foot “donut” being made (and then eating some of it!) at Epcot, and so much more!  It’s the trip report to get the week started the right way!  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!

Start, Bench, Trade Walt Disney World Experiences – BOGP 2319

Scott & Mike are here today playing another fun game that makes you think about how you would rate Walt Disney World experiences! We have to Start, Bench, & Trade three experiences within a certain category and share the reasoning. From Epcot films, counter-service restaurants, e-Ticket attractions and more, see where your favorites fall for us!   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!

Mike & Scott Draft Walt Disney World Resort Restrooms, Lobbies & Landscaping – BOGP 2318

Mike & Scott are back with another “Draft Episode” today to have some conversations about the Walt Disney World Resorts!  We stick with the resorts as we both assemble our best “team” of Walt Disney World Resort restrooms, lobbies, and overall landscaping!  There is a twist this time, however!  You have to pick one Value, Moderate, and Deluxe and get one “Wildcard” pick!  See if our teams match yours and who won each round?  We hope you enjoy today’s show!  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!

Pre-Walt Disney World Trip Logistics Discussion – BOGP 2317

Mike & Scott start a week of fun shows with a discussion on our pre-trip logistics that we have to consider before our Disney trips!  When do we start packing?  Do we make lists?  Do we do pre-trip shopping?  What is our airline process like at our home airport?  What is our preferred airline and why?  We share tips and stories as to why the hours before you even get to Walt Disney World can be some of the most fun of the trip!  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!

Advantages & Disadvantages For Walt Disney World Resort Locations – BOGP 2316

Mike & Pam are here today to discuss the pros & cons of different areas of select Walt Disney World Resorts!  We talk about which areas of Caribbean Beach are closest to the Skyliner, but might be a bit longer walk to the feature pool, food court, etc.  We also discuss pool access and ease of dining options at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort.  We hit Coronado Springs, Pop Century, Art of Animation, The Polynesian Village Resort and more talking about where you might want your room to be located during today’s show!  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 – July 5, 2023 – BOGP 2315

Mike and Scott are here today answering some fun Listener Questions to help you get through your week! Today Mike & Scott have an interesting discussion on if Orlando International Airport (MCO) is really all it is cracked up to be and also discuss the current state of affairs for wait times through TSA, we discuss scheduling a Fireworks Dessert Party on the last night of your trip, combining ADRs at O’hana, relaxing things to do outside the parks with little ones, and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  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!

Traveling From the United Kingdom for a 4 Week Trip – BOGP 2314

Today we head over to the United Kingdom to speak with Listener Vikki about her 4 week trip to Central Florida last summer on today’s show!  Hear about her backstory as a Disney fan (and now DVC Member at three different resorts!) as well as what it is like to be a passionate Disney fan in the UK!  We talk about her stays last summer at Animal Kingdom Lodge – Club Level, Boardwalk Villas, Old Key West, Vero Beach, fun times in the theme parks, and much more!   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!

Guess That Walt Disney World Restaurant – BOGP 2313

Rikki, Scott, and Mike are here today to get your weekend started with a game that might just help you discover a new restaurant or two for your next Walt Disney World vacation!  We each give a menu item to the other two members of the panel, and we have to guess which Walt Disney World restaurant we think that menu item comes from.  We discover some very interesting menu items and diverse options at some great WDW restaurants today!  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!