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This award-winning podcast features Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shows that focus on Disney resorts, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, dining, runDisney, vacation tips and much more. Join hosts Mike Rahlmann, Rikki Niblett, Scott Gardner, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning. read less

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BOGP Open Line - April 21, 2024 - Disneyland Trip Review, Tips For 1st Toddler Trip, American Idol at WDW, Red Carpet Experience - BOGP 2476

BOGP Open Line - April 21, 2024 - Disneyland Trip Review, Tips For 1st Toddler Trip, American Idol at WDW, Red Carpet Experience - BOGP 2476

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 21, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We got a great call about a special "red carpet experience" at World of Disney at Disney Springs for the first shopper of the day and then talked to Mike who won the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios years ago! We also had a call about taking a toddler for the first time to Walt Disney World and got lots of great advice from our chat room! Jon from Massachusetts also called in with some very interesting thoughts from his Disneyland vacation last week 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!

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BOGP Open Line - April 21, 2024 - Disneyland Trip Review, Tips For 1st Toddler Trip, American Idol at WDW, Red Carpet Experience - BOGP 2476

BOGP Open Line - April 21, 2024 - Disneyland Trip Review, Tips For 1st Toddler Trip, American Idol at WDW, Red Carpet Experience - BOGP 2476

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 21, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We got a great call about a special "red carpet experience" at World of Disney at Disney Springs for the first shopper of the day and then talked to Mike who won the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios years ago! We also had a call about taking a toddler for the first time to Walt Disney World and got lots of great advice from our chat room! Jon from Massachusetts also called in with some very interesting thoughts from his Disneyland vacation last week 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 - April 24, 2024 - Tours Returning to Disneyland, Training on the Disney Wish, Celebrating 40 @ WDW, More - BOGP 2475

Listener Questions - April 24, 2024 - Tours Returning to Disneyland, Training on the Disney Wish, Celebrating 40 @ WDW, More - BOGP 2475

Mike and Scott are here today answer some great listener questions! We discuss the two new tours that are available to book now at Disneyland and what you might get to experience! We also address training for the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon while on the Disney Wish over Halloween. Another great question came from a listener about how to really have a special 40th birthday celebration at Walt Disney World after her Princess Half-Marathon Fairytale Challenge. Scott also discusses his plans for Thanksgiving, including trying to book a new Wilderness Cabin at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!

Pop Century Magic For 2+ Weeks From UK, Missing Magic Band + Shoe, Conquering Cosmic Rewind, Pixie Dust Abundant - BOGP 2474

Pop Century Magic For 2+ Weeks From UK, Missing Magic Band + Shoe, Conquering Cosmic Rewind, Pixie Dust Abundant - BOGP 2474

Today Listener Simon from the United Kingdom stays up really late to tell us about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Pop Century Resort for over 2 weeks! Hear about a first haircut for his two sons at the Harmony Barbershop, first meal of the day at Crystal Palace, tips for using Genie+ and Parent Swap, tips for traveling from the UK with young children, and many, many heartwarming stories from the vacation! 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!

Right Now At The Disney Destinations... - BOGP 2473

Right Now At The Disney Destinations... - BOGP 2473

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! We go back to a show that we did over 5 years ago that goes along with a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign where they are showing small moments around property that could be happening at any moment in time. So, today, we do a visualization exercise to take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and even the Disney Cruise Line ships to imagine situations and places where guests are experiences familiar and unique things right now - at this moment! What would you add? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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 14, 2024 - Beyond Big Thunder Thoughts, Josh D'Amaro Encounter, Tiana's Opening Date? - BOGP 2472

BOGP Open Line - April 14, 2024 - Beyond Big Thunder Thoughts, Josh D'Amaro Encounter, Tiana's Opening Date? - BOGP 2472

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 14, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo on the show, but the calls ruled the hour! We discussed lots of thoughts on what should happen with the "Beyond Big Thunder" land at the Magic Kingdom and how this process should take place! We also hear from AJ about his "almost-encounter" with Josh D'Amaro at Topolino's Terrace on his recent trip, as well as highlights from a fun vacation with the family! We also played some "Before or After" with the opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure during the show, setting the date at July 4, 2024. What would you pick? 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 - April 17, 2024 - Nice Meal Before Epcot After Hours, Tipping Around WDW/DCL, Polynesian Tips, More - BOGP 2471

Listener Questions - April 17, 2024 - Nice Meal Before Epcot After Hours, Tipping Around WDW/DCL, Polynesian Tips, More - BOGP 2471

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about where to have a nice meal after a pool day but before Epcot After Hours for a guest staying at the Grand Floridian. We also have an awesome question about tipping and the many situations around Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line where this can be questionable, so we discuss! Another listener has an awesome tip for guests staying at the Polynesian Village Resort that could be staying with rooms that are on the beach, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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, Epcot After Hours, Rope Drop 'til Park Close, Make The Most of Every Moment - BOGP 2470

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Epcot After Hours, Rope Drop 'til Park Close, Make The Most of Every Moment - BOGP 2470

We are excited to head out west today to speak with Listener Andrew in Utah about a unique trip down to Walt Disney World where he split time watching his daughter in a soccer showcase tournament and celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! Andrew and his wife went non-stop for the better part of a week visiting all four theme parks, using Epcot's After Hours Event (with a great review of this exclusive party) to their advantage! We discuss advantageous usage of Genie+, fun snacks and meals around the parks, Andrew's first Dopey Challenge experience in 2019, and much, much more! 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!

Tough Disney Choices - BOGP 2469

Tough Disney Choices - BOGP 2469

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have some fun to kick off the weekend! First, Mike brings up a current Walt Disney World marketing campaign and he notices a few things that he thinks are very interesting about who and how Disney is targeting their audience. Then, we go to our BOGP Clubhouse to get some "Tough Disney Choices" and pick our favorites on-the-spot! Wilderness Cabin at Copper Creek or Polynesian Bungalow? Fireworks Cruise at Epcot or Magic Kingdom? Popcorn with Fantasmic or Corn Dog Nuggets on the Hub Grass? So many fun questions on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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 7, 2024 - Takumi Tei Review, Resort Character Meet & Greets, Pixie-Dust Resort Upgrades, More - BOGP 2468

BOGP Open Line - April 7, 2024 - Takumi Tei Review, Resort Character Meet & Greets, Pixie-Dust Resort Upgrades, More - BOGP 2468

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 7, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took non-stop calls for the hour on lots of Disney topics! We discussed an amazing upgrade for a listener from Caribbean Beach Resort to Yacht Club Resort and had a though on why this might have happened, got a great review of the "fancy" Japanese restaurant Takumi Tei in Epcot from Eean in Pennsylvania, and also discussed some amazing character interactions that take place outside of the theme parks! 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 - April 10, 2024 - "Classic" Vs. "New" DCL Ships, Aerophile at Disney Springs, "Extra Experiences" at Disneyland - BOGP 2467

Listener Questions - April 10, 2024 - "Classic" Vs. "New" DCL Ships, Aerophile at Disney Springs, "Extra Experiences" at Disneyland - BOGP 2467

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about the difference in experiences between the Disney Wish and Disney Wonder, talk about traveling to Walt Disney World for the first time with a baby after many years of "couples trips", give our experiences with Aerophile at Disney Springs, talk about "extra experiences" outside the theme parks at Disneyland, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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 7-Night Alaska Cruise Review - Pre-Cruise, Port Adventures, Dining, Staterooms, More - BOGP 2466

Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaska Cruise Review - Pre-Cruise, Port Adventures, Dining, Staterooms, More - BOGP 2466

Today we are headed to Virginia to speak with Listener Kara about her 7-night Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder last May! We know a lot of our listeners are either getting ready to sail to Alaska this summer or are very curious about this itinerary, and Kara really has so much great information in this show! We discuss the pre-cruise logistics like flying to Seattle and taking the train to Vancouver, staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel, thoughts on the Disney Wonder, stateroom review, dining thoughts, in-depth Port Adventure reviews, Sea Day activities, and much more! 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!

Our Best Walt Disney World Character Experiences - BOGP 2465

Our Best Walt Disney World Character Experiences - BOGP 2465

Today Mike, Rikki and Listener Thomas from Cleveland discuss our best character experiences around Walt Disney World, both current and a couple from the past. What makes the difference when it comes to meeting a character to you? Do you prefer "face" or "furry" characters? Do you think about who the "first" character your child will meet will be? This and much more coming on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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 31, 2024 - New WDW Accessible Buses; 3 Teen Boys, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Happy Moms; "Secret" WDW Queue - BOGP 2464

BOGP Open Line - March 31, 2024 - New WDW Accessible Buses; 3 Teen Boys, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Happy Moms; "Secret" WDW Queue - BOGP 2464

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 31, 2024! Tonight, Mike was in the studio solo as Scott is wrapping up his epic Walt Disney World vacation! Tonight we discussed the new buses that have been seen around property that are more accessible for all guests as well as had many calls! We spoke with a caller from Alabama who is bringing 3 teen boys with another mother and is in need of accommodations with two bathrooms, so we discussed some options. We also spoke with a caller from Kansas City about plans for her last day in August after checking-out from All-Star Movies with two younger children. 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! 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 3, 2024 - Fans on Strollers, Best Steakhouses at WDW, A-Ticket Attractions, runDisney Registration - BOGP 2463

Listener Questions - April 3, 2024 - Fans on Strollers, Best Steakhouses at WDW, A-Ticket Attractions, runDisney Registration - BOGP 2463

Mike, Rikki and Guest Panelist Thomas from Cleveland are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today, we discuss if there is a good way to mount a fan on the strollers you can rent in the Walt Disney World theme parks, also discuss the best steakhouses around Walt Disney World, look for some "A-ticket" attractions around Walt Disney World, give some runDisney registration tips, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! 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!

Fort Wilderness In An RV; All 4 Theme Parks; Great Character Experiences; More - BOGP 2462

Fort Wilderness In An RV; All 4 Theme Parks; Great Character Experiences; More - BOGP 2462

We are excited to head to New Jersey today to speak with Listener Jovanni about his unique trip with his extended family in a brand-new RV down the east coast to Disney's Fort Wilderness! We discuss what it is like during the actual trip, staying in an RV during the trip vs. a hotel for a true Disney fan, logistics of staying at Fort Wilderness, as well as all of the fun in the theme parks! Hear some awesome, heartwarming stories of how Disney characters and Cast Members really made special moments that will never been forgotten by Jovanni and his family! 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!

Disney News You Can Use - Season of the Force, DCL Disney Destiny, Drones Coming to Disney Springs, More - BOGP 2461

Disney News You Can Use - Season of the Force, DCL Disney Destiny, Drones Coming to Disney Springs, More - BOGP 2461

Today Mike, Rikki and Pam discuss some of the announcements that have been made by Disney over the past week about new experiences that we get to have as Disney fans in the near future! We talk about the "Season of the Force" experiences coming to Disneyland this summer, the newly-announced theme and name for the next Wsh-class ship, the Disney Destiny, and we discuss the drone show coming to Disney Springs this summer! This and other stories today on the show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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 24, 2024 - Drones Coming To Walt Disney World, More Best Bites, Scott LIVE from Be Our Guest Restaurant, More - BOGP 2460

BOGP Open Line - March 24, 2024 - Drones Coming To Walt Disney World, More Best Bites, Scott LIVE from Be Our Guest Restaurant, More - BOGP 2460

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 24, 2024! Tonight, Mike was in the studio solo as Scott is on vacation down at Walt Disney World! However, we spend the last 10 minutes on the phone with Scott LIVE from Be Our Guest Restaurant hearing about how his trip is going so far! Low crowds, great weather, Flower & Garden Reviews, they are doing great! Plus we get lots of other great calls about more "best bites" around Walt Disney World, and we also discuss drones coming to Disney Springs this summer! 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 - "Tinkerbell Gifts", Easter Day Happenings, "FOMO" or Try Something Different - March 27, 2024

Listener Questions - "Tinkerbell Gifts", Easter Day Happenings, "FOMO" or Try Something Different - March 27, 2024

Mike, Pam & Rikki are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we start with a great question about packing some small gifts from "Tinkerbell" to give out throughout a trip and ideas on how to make this happen. Next, we discuss a few special things happening this Sunday for Easter around Walt Disney World for Listener Kevin who just realized he will be there for the actual holiday! We also discuss how FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) can be real, but sometimes trying a different Disney destination (like skipping Walt Disney World) and trying a Disney Cruise or visiting Disneyland, can be just what the doctor ordered! This and much more on 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!

3 Bedroom Villas @ Riviera, Grand Floridian, Polynesian Bungalows, Copper Creek Villas, Victoria & Alberts, More - BOGP 2458

3 Bedroom Villas @ Riviera, Grand Floridian, Polynesian Bungalows, Copper Creek Villas, Victoria & Alberts, More - BOGP 2458

Today we head to Ohio to speak with Listener Andrea about three different trips she has taken over the past 18 months where she got to experience some amazing Walt Disney World accommodations with her family! We discuss staying at places like the Grand Floridian Villas, Disney's Riviera Resort, a Polynesian Bungalow, and her favorite, a 2 Bedroom Villa at Copper Creek at Disney's Wilderness Lodge! We also discuss an amazing meal at Victoria & Albert's, an exclusive experience at Citrico's, fireworks cruises, 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!

Getting There Is Half The Fun - BOGP 2457

Getting There Is Half The Fun - BOGP 2457

Today Mike, Rikki and Pam share their best tips on packing, getting through airport security, what to bring on the plane, car rental and ride-share strategies at MCO and much more! Thanks to Listener Katelyn over on the Discord for today's show topic, we are discussing all of the aspects on how we actually get our Disney trips started! Please share your tips over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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!