This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 21, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the big news of the week that the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will be closing at the end of September! We give our thoughts on why we think this experience didn’t find the success that Disney was expecting and what could be next for the buildings and experiences that Disney developed for this themed area. We also had lots of amazing thoughts on this topic by many great callers today so stay tuned for a great 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! 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 24, 2023 – BOGP 2291
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off with Pam giving a few brief thoughts on her experiences with the Galactic Starcruiser since she had this cool experience herself a few months back and then we tackle some great questions! We discuss Love Bugs at Walt Disney World, the best snacks at Epcot right now, the best current buffets around Walt Disney World, if Genie+ if a good purchase at Disney Springs, dining for a picky eater, 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!
Australian Family Enjoys Disney Wish & Walt Disney World at Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, Much More – April 2023- BOGP 2290
What are the chances? We have another listener from Australia joining us for today’s show! Melissa joins us from Brisbane, Australia to share highlights from her trip with her husband and son to Walt Disney World and sailing on the Disney Wish last month! We talk about traveling from the other side of the world and the challenges involved there. Then, we discuss her stays at Pop Century, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Port Orleans Riverside! We also talk dining at locations like Mama Melrose, Space 220, Ale & Compass, & more! Also, hear about their fun times in the theme parks and what not to miss when you sail on the Disney Wish! So much in 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!
“Sleeper” Quick-Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World – BOGP 2289
We hope you aren’t hungry going into today’s show! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Pam give our top “sleeper” quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World that you might want to consider for your next Walt Disney World trip! We hit all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resorts as well! Did your favorite make the cut? What did we leave off our list? Let us know! 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 14, 2023 – BOGP 2288
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 14, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss news of the week including the 2024 package release coming up on May 31, the return of two Disney Dining Plans, the elimination of Theme Park Reservations with date-based tickets starting on January 9, 2024, memories of the old Tables in Wonderland program, and more! We also hear from Brandon about his recent trip with some great restaurant reviews and thoughts on some Disney Visa perks not to miss! Great calls and fun Disney talk coming your way! 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 – May 17, 2023 – BOGP 2287
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We start off discussing transportation options from your Walt Disney World Resort to Port Canaveral (especially for those sailing with us on the Disney Wish in July!), talk about Annual Passholder “perks” coming in June, location requests at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, “extra” experiences to spice up a trip for guests who are lucky enough to visit Walt Disney World often, 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!
From Australia to Walt Disney World & Disneyland – Boardwalk, Bay Lake Tower, Solo Fun, Shopping, Dining, More – BOGP 2286
Today, we head to the other side of the planet to speak with Listener Sandra from Australia about her trip to Walt Disney World (and Disneyland) last summer! We talk about how she grew up a Disney fan “down under” and some of the logistics of traveling to Walt Disney World from such a distance! We also hear about her purchase of DVC, 10+ night stay at Walt Disney World, staying at the Boardwalk & Bay Lake Tower, attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, spending a day at Typhoon Lagoon, and doing some major shopping! Also, she hit Disneyland on the way home with a night at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel too! 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 12, 2023 – BOGP 2285
Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering some great listener questions! We of course have a bit more information discussing the 2024 package release coming up on May 31, 2023 and then answer some questions about making ADRs for trips longer than 10 nights, booking ADRs for larger groups and trying to sit together, traveling with children that aren’t biologically yours with Disney Cruise Line, the pros and cons of early and late dining on Disney Cruise Line, 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!
BOGP Open Line – May 7, 2023 – BOGP 2284
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 7, 2023! During this show, Mike & Scott discuss the upcoming Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise on the Disney Wish July 3-7, 2023 and talked about our pre- and post-cruise stays. We also talked about the excitement every Disney fan gets at this point of about 60 days prior to a trip when the vacation really starts to feel “real” and you can start making concrete plans! We also get calls about taking a toddler to Walt Disney World and where they can burn off some energy in the theme parks, getting some “bonus” time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios after the first Fantasmic performance, and visiting Trader Sam’s on Mother’s Day with a group of 11 for a very special birthday! Great calls and fun Disney talk coming your way! 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!
2024 WDW Package Details, Disney Dining Plans, Theme Park Reservations Changing, More – BOGP 2283
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here with a show packed full of Walt Disney World news for you today! We discuss the 2024 Walt Disney World Package release, which will happen on Wednesday, May 31, 2023! We also discuss the 2 Disney Dining Plans that will be able to be booked, Theme Park Reservations going away for date-based tickets on January 9, 2024, changes to Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lanes, room view changes at Deluxe Resorts, “Good-to-Go Days” for Annual Passholders, 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!