Adventures By Disney

Episode 2432 - Listener Questions
-32:24 John asks about doing an Adventures by Disney Southern California trip

Episode 2271 - Southern California Adventures by Disney Trip - Disneyland, Walt Disney Studios, Muppet Studios, Hollywood, Much More

Episode 2107 - Listener Questions
-12:56 Alfred asks about the $110,000 Adventures by Disney itinerary that covers all Disney theme parks around the world

Episode 1858 - Listener Questions
-5:33 The panel discusses upcoming Adventures by Disney itineraries, including one to Antarctica

Episode 1848 - Listener Questions
-32:29 Spencer decides among doing a Disney Cruise; an Adventures by Disney escape; a trip to Aulani; a trip to Disneyland; a trip to both Disneyland and Aulani; and a trip to Walt Disney World, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and Universal Orlando

Episode 1754 - Let’s Go on an Adventures by Disney Trip

Episode 1381 - Pam’s European River Cruise with Adventures by Disney

Episode 916 - Adventures by Disney - Spain

Episode 903 - Tough Disney Choices Live from the Disney Dream (23:28-26:40)

Episode 846- Pam’s Adventures By Disney - Italy

Episode 794 - Listener Questions
-5:03 Michelle asks about the Disney Vacation Account, a program that allows one to budget for a Disney vacation, and whether it can be booked through a travel agent. Pam discusses Adventures by Disney

Episode 715 - Adventures by Disney with Steve & Ric

Episode 693 - I Can’t Believe We.. (Disney-style) (21:44-23:43)

Episode 225 - Adventures by Disney

Beaches

Episode 1956 - Pop Century, Large Group, Savi’s Workshop, Universal, Beach Time - June 2021 (39:09-41:41)

Episode 905 - Listener Questions
-20:52 Chantee from Ohio asks about going to the beach in the middle of a Walt Disney World vacation

Episode 893 - Listener Questions
-5:46 Dominick from Pennsylvania ponders unique activities for a month-long trip to the Orlando area, both inside and outside Walt Disney World. Pam recommends taking tours and enjoying the different resort hotels. Mike suggests Cocoa Beach. Rikki talks about budgeting shopping money in World Showcase

See "Vero Beach" below for Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Cruises (Non-Disney)

Episode 2260 - Listener Questions
-24:00 Paul asks if Disney Cruise Line's Lighthouse Point will share an island with Carnival Cruise Line

Episode 2081 - Listener Questions
-26:10 Bob decides between doing a three-night Royal Caribbean Cruise and a three-night Disney cruise with an eighteen-year-old boy

Episode 1515 - Listener Questions
-14:14 Samantha asks about casinos in the Bahamas for her boyfriend, considering Disney Cruise Line does not have on-board casinos. Atlantis and the general suitability of Disney Cruise Line for adults are discussed

Episode 1103 - Listener Questions
-34:56 Sarah from Tennessee asks about non-Disney cruises that are also family friendly

Episode 1036 - Matt Hochberg and Len Testa (4:25-10:31) Royal Caribbean

Episode 935 - Listener Questions
-20:51 Heath wonders when Disney will announce dates and rates for its summer 2017 cruises. Heath ponders prices for a five-person party with three children, as well as other cruise lines if Disney's prices prove prohibitive. Mike and Pam discuss Royal Caribbean. Pam mentions Royal Caribbean’s connection with Universal Orlando

Episode 899 - Listener Questions
-18:55 Ashley from Pennsylvania considers taking a cruise for her honeymoon

Episode 854 - Listener Questions
-5:19 Pam discusses her Royal Caribbean Cruise

Episode 814 - Hour 6 of 12-Hour Live Show with Len Testa (24:30-26:44) Royal Caribbean

Episode 581 - Listener Questions
-33:45 Tara from Vermont asks for good transportation options to get from Orlando to Port Canaveral for a Royal Caribbean cruise

D23

Episode 2354 - 6-Hour Live Show From Give Kids The World Village - Hour 1 - D23 Announcements- Our Immediate Reactions & More

Episode 2351 - 5 Current Topics for 7 Minutes (After 36:34)

Episode 2341 - Listener Questions
-11:54 Julie asks the hosts for their wish list concerning upcoming D23 announcements

Episode 2157 - Port Orleans Riverside When WDW Shut Down for COVID; Port Orleans French Quarter 2 Years Later - Two Stories (38:08-40:34)

Episode 2156 - Villains, Treasures, West Coast Races, Happy Ever After, Oh My! (D23 Expo Reactions)

Episode 2154 - Listener Questions
-16:37 Karla comments on the announcements at D23

Episode 2142 - Listener Questions
-17:34 Wyatt ponders Disney's response to Universal's upcoming Epic Universe and wonders if an announcement will be made at D23

Episode 1942 - Listener Questions
-18:55 Ashley asks about crowds during D23 weekend at Walt Disney World

Episode 1650 - Listener Questions
-41:31 Alfred asks if the hosts are attending the 2021 D23 Expo

Episode 1531 - Big Changes are Coming to Epcot (4:09-8:38)

Episode 1509 - Recent Disney News & Thoughts with Rikki & Matt Parrish (5:01-8:12)

Episode 1467 - Listener Questions
-17:53 Kristen asks how the May 1, 2019 D23 event at Disney's Hollywood Studios to celebrate the park's thirtieth anniversary will impact crowds at the park. Kristen also asks what time the park's new nighttime projection show, Wonderful World of Animation, will start that night

Episode 1197 - Disney’s Aulani Resort for the Walt Disney World Fan (3:31-9:23)

Episode 607 - D23 Expo Highlights with Listener Rob
See Also: Online Community and Disney Fandom

Dining

Episode 2450 - The Joy of Bringing a 1st-Timer, Art of Animation Resort, Genie+, "Best Memories Ever", More (17:43-20:01) Publix

Episode 2430 - Pizza, Pizza Everywhere Around Walt Disney World (After 32:43)

Episode 2376 - Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Genie+ & DAS Together, Medieval Times, A Cool Tradition Begins (37:00-40:05)

Episode 2357 - Listener Questions
-18:27 Alan seeks the best spots for pizza at or around Walt Disney World

Episode 2241 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas, Polynesian Villas, Capture Your Moment, Cast Member Family Pride (18:15-20:47) Lizzie's Memphis Style Barbecue

Episode 2221 - 2023 runDisney Marathon Weekend Recap (10:49-16:00) Publix subs

Episode 2217 - Listener Questions
-28:03 Marty seeks a good offsite restaurant near Walt Disney World

Episode 2024 - Disney’s All-Star Movies, Capture Your Moment, Universal, Yachtsman Steakhouse, More (25:28-26:36)

Episode 2023 - runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2022 Recap (20:34-24:30)

Episode 1835 - Disney Springs, Epcot, Gatorland, More, December 2020 (20:57-22:24; 37:25-39:03; 40:21-41:42) Giordano's; lobster; Sugar Factory

Episode 1823 - Coronado Springs Resort, Disney Honeymoon, November 2020 (31:49-35:45) Bull & Bear Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria hotel

Episode 1795 - Old Key West, Perfect Birthday, Prizes, October 2020 (19:43-22:24) Publix

Episode 1585 - Experiences We Lost at Walt Disney World in 2019 (10:00-11:44) McDonalds

Episode 943 - Annual Extended Walt Disney World Vacations (27:02-28:20)

Episode 914 - Listener Questions
-10:20 John from New York ponders the five best values in offsite dining. Pam mentions CityWalk at Universal Orlando
See "Airplanes and Airport" in Transportation for dining at Orlando International Airport

Discovery Cove, Florida

Episode 1689 - Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Port Orleans Riverside, Victoria & Alberts, Making Lightsabers, More (27:11-29:47)

Episode 1553 - Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - December 2018 - Visitors from the United Kingdom (36:11-37:37)

Episode 1106 - Listener Questions
-18:37 Sahaf from Israel ponders activities outside of the theme parks for his parents, who are not theme park fans. Mike mentions the Kennedy Space Center; Pam mentions Discovery Cove, Orlando-area gardens, and museums

Episode 554 - Listener Questions
-2:50 Robin asks about early morning transportation from a WDW resort to Discovery Cove

Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2447 - Listener Questions
-17:10 Jacob asks if floaties and life vests are provided on Disney Cruise Line's snorkeling expeditions. The panel discusses the dress code change at Palo

Episode 2443 - Listener Questions
-25:08 Thomas decides between staying near Port Canaveral and staying at Walt Disney World on the night before his Disney cruise
-35:59 Kelly asks about checking-in multiple staterooms of different Castaway Club levels with Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2424 - Listener Questions
-21:51 Justin decides between using private transportation and the Disney Cruise Line transfer bus to get from Walt Disney World to Port Canaveral
-37:15 Krista asks if Disney offers transportation options from Walt Disney World to Fort Lauderdale for its cruises from that port

Episode 2421 - Listener Questions
-35:35 Jacob asks about visiting Nassau and booking excursions on his upcoming Disney Wish cruise

Episode 2413 - Looking Forward to 2024 with Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2412 - Listener Questions
-12:10 Justin asks about arriving for a Disney Cruise from a Walt Disney World hotel

Episode 2409 - Listener Questions
-24:38 Kelly asks about booking excursions and special events through Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2403 - More Listener Questions
-19:55 Maggie ponders taking a Disney Cruise out of New York City
-25:21 Mike seeks the best activities on the Disney Wish

Episode 2397 - Listener Questions
-21:11 Diana asks about booking Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2392 - Disney Wonder Alaska Cruise with 14 Friends; Drinking Glaciers & Whale-Watching; Fun For Everyone

Episode 2391 - Unwritten Rules For Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line (16:37-21:07; 43:23-44:10)

Episode 2385 - Listener Questions
-14:52 Bev comments on Disney Cruise vacations and how they compare with Walt Disney World vacations

Episode 2377 - Listener Questions
-21:25 Ryan seeks hotel recommendations in Fort Lauderdale before his Disney Cruise

Episode 2375 - What Disney Cruise Line Does Best

Episode 2373 - Listener Questions
-37:42 Sarah asks why no Disney cruises are scheduled from New York City in 2024

Episode 2365 - Listener Questions
-21:57 Amanda asks about booking a Disney Cruise and seeks the best ship for a family with two children, ages seven and four

Episode 2364 - Family of Six Sails Disney Wonder to Mexico; Visits Disneyland For Rogers: The Musical & More

Episode 2361 - Listener Questions
-26:35 Jason wonders how many Disney Cruise Line travelers disembark at Nassau
-32:24 Morgan ponders must-do activities on the Disney Wish

Episode 2355 - Tips For Bringing The Grandparents on Your Next Disney Vacation

Episode 2351 - 5 Current Topics for 7 Minutes (18:12-26:30)

Episode 2349 - Listener Questions
-31:02 Angie asks about Disney Cruise itineraries, especially the likelihood of weather forcing the omission of Castaway Cay during a June cruise

Episode 2347 - Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line Oddsmakers

Episode 2343 - More Listener Questions
-17:22 Lori asks about Disney Cruise bus pickup at the Walt Disney World resort hotels

Episode 2341 - Listener Questions
-26:32 Lara seeks the first thing to do upon boarding a Disney Cruise ship

Episode 2323 - Tales From The Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise 6 On The Disney Wish

Episode 2315 - Listener Questions
-25:15 Morgan asks if sign up is required for the Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 2303 - Listener Questions
-14:24 Becca asks about protocol for disembarking at ports of call, especially Castaway Cay, on Disney Cruise Line
-24:28 A listener ponders good ways to spend sea days on a Disney Cruise
-29:24 Lisa asks if characters on Disney Cruise Line offer autographs
-39:53 Kevin asks if veranda dividers between adjoining staterooms on Disney Cruise Line can be removed

Episode 2299 - Listener Questions
-32:54 Mindy asks where her daughter should wait if she finishes the 5K on their Disney Cruise before her parents
-36:27 Jessica asks if Magic Bands will be available for all of DIsney's cruise ships
-39:51 Sue decides between Palo brunch and dinner on the Fantasy

Episode 2295 - Listener Questions
-36:38 Adam asks about what order he should visit Disney's Vero Beach Resort, Universal Orlando, and Port Canaveral prior to his Disney cruise. Adam also asks about possibly using a rental car and Uber

Episode 2294 - More Listener Questions - Live!
-22:14 Alfred asks about the price of a balcony-view cabin on a Disney Cruise and asks how far in advance he should book one for the best rate. Alfred also comments on the Galactic Starcruiser

Episode 2290 - Australian Family Enjoys Disney Wish & Walt Disney World at Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, Much More - April 2023 (35:18-40:19)

Episode 2287 - Listener Questions
-14:37 Matt asks about taking a pre-booked Uber from Orlando International Airport to Port Canaveral for a Disney Cruise
-20:48 Alfred asks if Annual Passholder discounts apply to Disney cruises

Episode 2285 - Listener Questions
-21:23 Jennifer asks about cruising with her two teenage nephews, asking especially about the kids' clubs
-37:30 Thomas asks about sitting with his parents, who are on a different reservation, on their Disney cruise and ponders the benefits and detriments of the different seating times

Episode 2279 - Listener Questions
-30:40 John seeks tips for a first-time cruiser

Episode 2275 - Listener Questions
-6:47 Chrissy offers a good hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center, at which to spend the night before a Disney Cruise from Port Canaveral
-11:49 Beth ponders the best deck on which to book a cabin on a Disney Cruise
-42:02 Jim decides between taking a trip to Walt Disney World and taking a Disney Cruise with an infant during Presidents' Day recess

Episode 2272 - Listener Questions
-22:02 Jacob decides among a three-night cruise and a four-night cruise on the Disney Wish, and a four-night cruise on the Disney Magic, the latter out of Fort Lauderdale
-39:54 Heather seeks a good transportation option between Orlando International Airport and Port Canaveral for her Disney Cruise

Episode 2260 - Listener Questions
-18:08 David asks about dining on Disney Cruise Line and wonders how the Disney Magic compares to Disney's other cruise ships
-24:00 Paul asks if Disney Cruise Line's Lighthouse Point will share an island with Carnival Cruise Line

Episode 2256 - Listener Questions
-7:25 Diana asks about booking port excursions on the Disney Cruise app and ponders wifi access on the vessel
-21:20 Dennis comments on wifi on Alaskan Disney cruises

Episode 2252 - Listener Questions
-12:30 Scott ponders must-do activities on Disney Cruise Line
-20:21 Thomas asks when he should contact The Magic for Less to book his June 2024 cruise and seeks concierge benefits on the ship
-23:10 Kristen asks about booking the Small World Nursery on the Disney Wish and about cruising with children generally

Episode 2249 - Listener Questions
-21:41 Betsy ponders a Be Our Guest Podcast meetup prior to the upcoming cruise. Nighttime activities at Typhoon Lagoon are discussed
-26:12 Jessica asks if Lumiere's on the Disney Wish has a dessert tasting

Episode 2244 - Excitement Scale For 5 New Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line Experiences (28:16-33:04)

Episode 2240 - What We Learned At Walt Disney World Last Week (8:56-18:25)

Episode 2239 - Listener Questions
-15:35 Michelle asks about purchasing the Rainforest Pass on Disney Cruise Line
-21:18 Michelle asks about pre-purchasing photo packages for her Disney Cruise
-22:54 Brooke asks about booking experiences for another group on their Disney Cruise

Episode 2235 - Listener Questions
-17:28 Jason comments on running the Disneyland Half-Marathon, flying to Orlando, and then booking a cruise on the Disney Wish
-30:54 Laura asks if the Disney Cruise Line photo package is worth the money

Episode 2227 - Listener Questions
-9:59 Jason asks if the Wish is a good option for a first Disney Cruise

Episode 2223 - Listener Questions
-5:51 Ryan decides between doing a four-day cruise on the Disney Dream and a three-day cruise on the Disney Wish
-22:32 Tanya asks about doing port excursions on a Disney cruise out of New Orleans

Episode 2217 - Listener Questions
-6:21 Amanda asks about two non-Disney fans taking a Disney cruise

Episode 2215 - Our Very Unique Experiences At The Disney Destinations (33:18-37:54)

Episode 2208 - Remember That Time at Walt Disney World?

Episode 2206 - Listener Questions
-34:44 Chip ponders the best snacks and meals on Disney Cruise Line outside of the dining rooms. Chip also asks about the Rainforest Room

Episode 2202 - Listener Questions
-22:11 Chip seeks tips for his Nassau Day and his sea day on the Disney Dream

Episode 2194 - Listener Questions
-7:56 The panel discusses the Disney Wish
-28:03 Kate asks about beverage tastings on the Disney Wish

Episode 2193 - 5 Good Minutes with Mike & Scott (11:31-16:31; After 40:32)

Episode 2190 - Listener Questions
-26:42 Lisa asks about Marceline's Buffet on the Disney Wish

Episode 2188 - A First-Timers Guide to Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2177 - Sailing the Disney Wish During Hurricane Ian, Coronado Springs Pre-Cruise, Family Adventures

Episode 2174 - Listener Questions
-11:34 Brandy asks if she should use a travel agent to book a combined Walt Disney World-Disney Cruise Line trip for a party of five families including thirteen people

Episode 2156 - Villains, Treasures, West Coast Races, Happy Ever After, Oh My! (D23 Expo Reactions)

Episode 2154 - Listener Questions
-20:11 Alfred ponders the best ship among the Disney Cruise Line fleet

Episode 2150 - Listener Questions
-39:25 Sharon asks if the Disney Wonder is planning an itinerary from Sydney, Australia in late 2023

Episode 2148 - Disney Upgrades That Are Totally Worth It (9:20-12:35; 33:35-35:46)

Episode 2134 - Listener Questions
-16:56 Will asks about the earliest time he can depart a Disney ship upon returning to Port Canaveral

Episode 2132 - More Listener Questions
-14:22 Dustin ponders transportation options between Orlando and the Port of Miami for a Disney Cruise with a family of five, including three children under age ten, and seeks good accommodations for the night before the cruise
-34:29 Melissa asks about storing her luggage at Walt Disney World during a Disney cruise, which will break up a split-resort stay

Episode 2130 - Listener Questions
-5:49 Jennifer asks how early one can walk off a Disney Cruise Line ship after returning to Port Canaveral
-7:49 Anthony asks if laptops can be purchased aboard Disney Cruise Line. Onboard credit points are discussed
-13:59 Scott comments on teenagers visiting the fitness center aboard the Disney Wish
-17:46 Julie asks what time to arrive at Port Canaveral for her Disney Cruise. Julie also asks if lanyards are necessary on the cruise. Julie also ponders experiences on Castaway Cay. Finally, Julie ponders items to bring on her cruise
-38:51 Jenna asks about doing a first Disney Cruise during the summer versus a cooler time of year

Episode 2126 - Listener Questions
-17:20 Nicole decides between doing a four-night cruise on the Disney Wish and a five-night cruise on the Disney Fantasy, with two stops at Castaway Cay
-35:15 Adele asks if the Magic Kingdom's Halloween Party is worth the money and seeks tips for first-time Disney cruisers
-43:22 Paul asks if Disney Cruise Line has staterooms for families of four

Episode 2122 - Listener Questions
-8:45 Jennifer asks if teens with accompanying parents or guardians can use the gyms on the Disney Wish as the ship contains no outside running area
-35:57 Kathy ponders the pros and cons of doing a back-to-back cruise on the Disney Wish

Episode 2118 - Pam Is Back From Her Disney Wish Cruise!

Episode 2114 - When Walt Disney World & Sports Collide - All-American Sports Talk with Mike & Scott

Episode 2107 - Listener Questions
-22:18 Erin asks how far in advance she should book a Disney Cruise

Episode 2103 - Listener Questions
-23:00 Dennis decides between booking a Deluxe resort and a Moderate resort for the one night before his Disney cruise

Episode 2095 - Listener Questions
-30:43 Bob decides between visiting Nassau/the Atlantis waterpark and staying on the ship during his three-night Wish cruise
-36:46 Justin ponders the best month to take a Disney cruise in terms of value

Episode 2091 - Listener Questions
-19:31 Fazon ponders taking a first Disney Cruise, including optimal cruise length, allergy accommodation protocol, the differences between sleeping on a boat and sleeping on land, and motion sickness risks

Episode 2087 - Listener Questions
-31:51 Tracy asks about arriving at a Disney Cruise

Episode 2084 - Cosmic Rewind Review (Spoilers), BOGP Cruise 6 Announcement, More

Episode 2081 - Listener Questions
-26:10 Bob decides between doing a three-night Royal Caribbean Cruise and a three-night Disney cruise with an eighteen-year-old boy

Episode 2077 - Listener Questions
-20:52 Nate asks if Marathon Weekend and Castaway Challenge photos, respectively, are included in Memory Maker

Episode 2066 - Listener Questions
-25:31 Wyatt asks about transportation between Miami and Walt Disney World following a Disney cruise

Episode 2058 - Listener Questions
-16:07 Sergio asks if ECVs rented at Walt Disney World can be brought on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2050 - Listener Questions
-29:40 Julianne asks about doing an anniversary trip with a six-year-old child, including segments on the Disney Wish and at Universal. Julianne also asks about bringing portable car-booster seats into the parks and/or finding an Uber or Lyft with booster seats

Episode 2046 - Listener Questions
-7:39 Stephanie asks about sartorial protocol for Palo brunch

Episode 2039 - Listener Questions
-12:30 Jessica asks if a four-night stay at the Polynesian or a four-night cruise on the Disney Wish is more romantic

Episode 2028 - Listener Questions
-16:47 Stephanie asks about protocol when a guest tests positive for COVID at Port Canaveral prior to boarding a Disney Cruise

Episode 2025 - Listener Questions
-36:36 Kathy asks about transportation among Walt Disney World, Orlando International Airport, and Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2010 - Listener Questions
-28:27 Jessica seeks tips for first time visitors to Castaway Cay. Jessica also ponders activities on the ship to book ahead of time
-38:05 Jacqueline ponders good port adventures in Nassau during her Disney Cruise and asks generally about the Disney Dream

Episode 2007 - Listener Questions
-27:26 Karen seeks the best Disney Cruise Line itinerary and ship for two adults on their first Disney cruise and wonders if the larger ships' passenger loads negatively affect the Castaway Cay experience

Episode 1985 - Review Time: Boo Bash, Back-to-Back Halloween on High Seas Sailings, Space 220 (19:50-29:35)

Episode 1980 - Listener Questions
-21:45 Melissa decides between doing a five-night stay at Pop Century and a four-night cruise on the Disney Dream, the prices being equal. Alfred asks if formal attire is required on a Disney Cruise

Episode 1961 - Listener Questions
-15:07 Scott decides between paying for an out-of-state Annual Pass and a Disney Cruise

Episode 1955 - Mike Sails the Disney Dream to Castaway Cay

Episode 1954 - Listener Questions
-13:23 Caleb wonders if he should keep his Fantasy cruise when the duration was shortened from seven days to four days

Episode 1946 - Listener Questions
-18:38 Diane asks about capacity limitations on Disney Cruise Line when sailings commence after COVID

Episode 1927 - Disney’s Yacht Club & Grand Floridian Resorts, Daughter’s 1st Trip, March 2021 (5:39-8:35)

Episode 1901 - Listener Questions
-6:39 Stephanie decides between staying the night before her Disney cruise at Walt Disney World and at a hotel near Port Canaveral

Episode 1897 - Caribbean Beach & Pop Century Resorts, Flower & Garden Festival, March/April 2021 (3:26-6:21)

Episode 1874 - Listener Questions
-29:33 Scott asks about Disney Cruise UK Magic at Sea for summer 2021

Episode 1848 - Listener Questions
-32:29 Spencer decides among doing a Disney Cruise; an Adventures by Disney escape; a trip to Aulani; a trip to Disneyland; a trip to both Disneyland and Aulani; and a trip to Walt Disney World, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and Universal Orlando

Episode 1844 - Listener Questions
-7:36 Hank discusses the bathrooms at the Fort Wilderness cabins, at All Star Sports, at Caribbean Beach, and on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1836 - Listener Questions
-25:34 Michael wonders when the next Be Our Guest Podcast cruise will be held

Episode 1832 - Listener Questions
-38:18 Jessica asks if she should add an extra resort day to her vacation prior to her Disney Cruise

Episode 1820 - Listener Questions
-23:17 Matt asks about the best stateroom sections on the Disney Cruise Line ships

Episode 1784 - Listener Questions
-8:16 Beverley talks about the propriety of spending $600-$900 extra on staying at a higher-level Walt Disney World resort hotel. Disney Cruise Line is discussed

Episode 1779 - Disney’s Contemporary, Coronado Springs Resorts, Disney Cruise, Great Cast Members (8:19-12:17; 33:11-37:46)

Episode 1733 - Listener Questions
-21:00 Zach asks about travelling from Texas to visit Walt Disney World and take a Disney Cruise

Episode 1727 - Listener Questions
-18:27 Diane asks about the progress of Disney Cruise Line's new ships considering COVID

Episode 1725 - Halloween and Christmas with Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1701 - First-time Disney Dream Cruise - March 2019

Episode 1697 - Listener Questions
-22:05 Shannon seeks tips for a first-time Disney cruiser with a young child celebrating a birthday

Episode 1679 - Listener Questions
-17:18 Julie asks if she should change her seven-night Summer 2021 Eastern Caribbean Fantasy cruise to a Walt Disney World vacation
-20:08 Jeannette ponders either eliminating the buffet restaurants on Disney Cruise Line to allow for more outdoor dining space or projecting some of the ship's live shows onto the big screen over the pool

Episode 1665 - Disney Wonder Alaska Cruise - May 2019

Episode 1661 - Listener Questions
-12:10 Alfred seeks the best Disney Cruise length and itinerary for a first-time cruiser
-15:00; 23:04 Erica decides between doing a six-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy and an eight-night Walt Disney World vacation at the Boardwalk

Episode 1656 - Listener Questions
-34:30 Kashyn asks about planning a Disney Cruise in late 2020, and Cecil wonders if his daughter's Thanksgiving 2020 orchestra trip to Walt Disney World will be cancelled

Episode 1650 - Listener Questions
-3:51 Jessica asks how the quantity and quality of the character meets on Disney Cruise Line compare with those at the theme parks

Episode 1637 - Listener Questions
-19:32 Diane asks how early Disney Cruise Line buses arrive at the on-site resorts for transfer to Port Canaveral
-26:24 Susie decides between eating at the Cabanas buffet and at the table service restaurant upon boarding a Disney Cruise ship
-35:23 Amanda seeks the best length and itinerary for first-time Disney cruisers, including an eleven-year-old

Episode 1599 - Listener Questions
-22:55 Morgan ponders good activities for a three-night honeymoon trip on the Disney Dream

Episode 1571 - Live Calls & Walt Disney World Mini-Trip Reports (7:45-10:27)

Episode 1551 - Listener Questions
-30:14 Alisha asks what is included in a Disney Cruise package
-36:44 Amy asks if a Disney Cruise is a good way to celebrate an anniversary

Episode 1518 - Listener Questions
-25:02 Rhonda ponders activities for a non-park day after a Disney Cruise. Mike discusses this situation in relation to Disney's new ticket structure
-36:57 Jennifer asks if she should watch the Star Wars films before visiting Galaxy's Edge. Jennifer also asks if she can take remote-controlled droids on her Disney Cruise

Episode 1515 - Listener Questions
-14:14 Samantha asks about casinos in the Bahamas for her boyfriend, considering Disney Cruise Line does not have on-board casinos. Atlantis and the general suitability of Disney Cruise Line for adults are discussed
-38:04 Andrea ponders the likelihood of obtaining a reservation for eight people for Palo brunch on the Disney Fantasy

Episode 1512 - Listener Questions
-17:16 Betsy decides between adding a few extra days to her vacation before her Disney Cruise and a few extra days after said cruise, December 16-20

Episode 1507 - Be Our Guest Podcast Files - Undiscovered (14:31-28:12)

Episode 1503 - Listener Questions
-20:01 Megan asks if Disney Cruise Line often plays newly released movies, 2020's "Jungle Cruise" in her case

Episode 1502 - Two Unique Disney Cruise Line Sailings & A Large Group at Walt Disney World

Episode 1488 - Listener Questions
-13:32 Zack ponders necessary items to pack for his seven-night Alaskan cruise on the Disney Wonder. Zack also seeks must-do activities on this cruise

Episode 1473 – Listener Questions
-15:58 Jennifer seeks good restaurants for a ten-year-old near Pop Century on the night before a Disney Cruise. Pam mentions the Skyliner
-18:17 Chip ponders the best age to take children on a first Disney Cruise

Episode 1470 - Listener Questions
-7:54 Nicole asks if her children, ages fourteen and eight, can participate in the kids' club on Castaway Cay while she is parasailing. Pam talks about the separate area for teens

Episode 1464 - Listener Questions
-19:22 Kelly asks about taking a four-night Disney Cruise with an infant. Kelly also asks if Disney Cruise Line can accomodate dietary needs, in this case a dairy restriction, to the same level as Walt Disney World

Episode 1461 - Listener Questions
-43:38 Tony asks about disembarkation time and protocol on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1458 - Listener Questions
-33:10 Mackenzie asks about dividing charging privileges between her and her mother on Disney Cruise Line such that they get their own bills. Mackenzie also asks about boarding protocol for the cruise, and she ponders good restaurants at Orlando International Airport. Finally, Mackenzie asks about tipping protocol for shore excursions on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1456 - Considerations Before Your Disney Cruise

Episode 1452 - Listener Questions
-13:02 Tony asks if Disney Cruise Line offers buttons to celebrate special occasions. Tony also asks if Disney offers refunds for prepaid rentals or excursions on Castaway Cay if inclement weather cancels said activities

Episode 1439 - Polynesian Village Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney Cruise to Alaska, & Disney Institute Experience (13:47-26:06)

Episode 1433 - Hour 5 of 2018 12-Hour Live Show for Give Kids the World (20:31-32:41)

Episode 1431 - Listener Questions
-22:14 Jocelyn asks how many Disney cruises Mike and Rikki have been on. The cabanas on Castaway Cay are discussed. Jocelyn also asks the hosts to name their favorite hotels

Episode 1422 - Listener Questions
-5:40 Lorie ponders the best way to get to Port Canaveral for her Disney Cruise after the Princess Half Marathon. Lorie also asks about transportation back to Walt Disney World from Port Canaveral after her cruise

Episode 1406 - Galveston to San Juan on the Disney Wonder

Episode 1404 - Listener Questions
-38:45 Karen ponders non-athletic activities on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1390 - Rikki Heads To Canada with Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1383 - Listener Questions
-15:35 Matthew asks about bounceback offers and Disney's Halloween on the High Seas cruise

Episode 1380 - Listener Questions
-35:48 Ben ponders must-dos on a first Disney cruise

Episode 1376 - Port Orleans French Quarter, Princess Half-Marathon, Disney Dream Cruise (After 21:38)

Episode 1374 - Listener Questions
-23:27 Matt asks about booking Palo or excursions as a first-time Disney cruiser

Episode 1362 - Listener Questions
-10:20 Julie asks about taking a Disney Cruise with an infant

Episode 1361 - A Land & Sea Disney Honeymoon

Episode 1356 - Listener Questions During the 12-Hour Live Show
-14:04 Mackenzie asks if Disney's smaller ships are better than its larger ships or vice versa
-18:40 Christie asks about the Disney Magic cruise ship and the quality of the New York port from which the ship will depart

Episode 1353 - Listener Questions
-20:13 Anthony asks about doing a Disney Cruise to celebrate his fiftieth birthday

Episode 1350 - Listener Questions
-18:22 Matt asks about tipping protocol for cast members at the kids' clubs on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1347 - Listener Questions
-11:44 Ashley asks about planning for a first Disney Cruise

Episode 1329 - Listener Questions
-10:32 Rhonda ponders underrated activities on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1326 - Listener Questions
-14:13 Rhonda decides between taking a Disney Cruise and a cruise on another cruise line with two teenagers
-29:29 Leslie discusses the benefits of taking a three-night Disney Cruise

Episode 1324 - Thoughts on an Agent Education Program to Walt Disney World and Universal (34:16-39:03)

Episode 1323 - Listener Questions
-21:05 Rhonda asks about scheduling a vacation that includes both Walt Disney World and a Disney Cruise
-27:41 Mark asks about eating soft serve ice cream cones on a Disney Cruise

Episode 1320 - Listener Questions
-14:23 Rhonda Lee asks when Disney Cruise Line will release its early 2020 itineraries

Episode 1310 - 5-Night Cruise on the Disney Magic

Episode 1298 - Listener Questions
-29:15 Franchesca from New York asks about the different Disney ships, the best times of year for a Caribbean cruise, and the best staterooms for those prone to seasickness

Episode 1294 - Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean Cruise on the Magic

Episode 1290 - Listener Questions
-8:39 Brain from North Carolina asks about celebrating birthdays on a Disney Cruise. Brain also asks about linking a photo package among four staterooms
-18:13 Jen from Pennsylvania ponders Walt Disney World resorts for a one-night-stay before a Disney Cruise with two boys

Episode 1288 - Going Back to Walt Disney World After the Disney College Program (5:29-7:17)

Episode 1274 - Listener Questions
-34:56 Brenda from Minnesota decides between touring Kennedy Space Center or attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party after disembarking a Disney Cruise

Episode 1265 - Listener Questions
-5:53 Mark from Texas decides between taking a four-night cruise on the Disney Dream or a cruise on the Disney Magic or Wonder in late winter or early spring

Episode 1262 - Listener Questions
-17:19 Joanne from the UK asks if Disney Cruise Line has enough entertainment for two adults on a transatlantic cruise

Episode 1256 - Listener Questions
-21:29 Ashley from New Jersey seeks adventurous dining options with big portions and asks about dessert parties. Pam mentions Boma. Ashley also asks about traveling to Port Canaveral via Uber and scheduling a flight home after her Disney Cruise

Episode 1246 - A Land/Sea Christmas and New Year’s Adventure (After 20:00)

Episode 1232 - Listener Questions
-7:36 Steven asks about Disney Cruise Line's Halloween on the High Seas celebration

Episode 1224 - How Disney Handled Hurricane Irma

Episode 1223 - Listener Questions
-9:05 Charles asks about future itineraries for Disney Cruises considering Hurricane Irma

Episode 1221 - When a Hurricane is on the Horizon

Episode 1214 - Listener Questions
-22:06 Jenny from Texas seeks tips for a three-night Halloween Cruise with two adults and three tweens
-33:50 Amy seeks the ideal age to take children on a Disney cruise

Episode 1211 - Listener Questions
-10:13 Sue from Pennsylvania asks about visiting Grand Cayman during a Disney Cruise

Episode 1210 - Mallory Recaps the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise and Walt Disney World Trip (6:59-19:09; 20:59-22:35; After 27:51)

Episode 1208 - Listener Questions
-38:19 Sarah asks about 2019 Disney Cruise itineraries

Episode 1205 - Listener Questions
-38:05 Sarah asks about packing for a Disney Cruise

Episode 1203 - Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise 4 Memories

Episode 1196 - Listener Questions
-28:16 Carolyn from Missouri asks about payment options for the Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1194 - From a Kid’s Point of View (13:18-28:13)

Episode 1192 - 3-Night Disney Fantasy Shakedown Cruise Highlights

Episode 1191 - What We Are Looking Forward To (12:21-23:07; 27:55-31:11)

Episode 1190 - Listener Questions
-29:25 Sue from Pennsylvania seeks transportation options between Miami and Walt Disney World after a Disney Cruise. Rental cars are discussed

Episode 1187 - Listener Questions
-8:04 Ashley from Georgia asks if she should visit the parks or Disney Springs on her first day at Walt Disney World following a Disney Cruise

Episode 1180 - Disney Fantasy Star Wars Cruise

Episode 1172 - Listener Questions
-8:13 Nick from Virginia asks if he should obtain a passport for his Disney Cruise to the Bahamas
-11:17 Nick from Virginia asks about transportation surrounding his Disney Cruise. Nick also asks how early he can board the ship
-16:07 Nick from Virginia asks about transportation back to Walt Disney World following his Disney Cruise
-16:59 Nick from Virginia asks whether Palo or Remy is better for foodies

Episode 1155 - 90 Prior To Your Disney Cruise

Episode 1146 - 9 “Outside The Box” Tips for 9 Years (17:29-20:32; 34:25-36:34)

Episode 1145 - Listener Questions
-24:55 Madeline from Pennsylvania asks if the new Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at the Wilderness Lodge will be similar to the Treehouse Villas. Madeline also asks about the future of Universe of Energy. Renovations to the Disney Fantasy are discussed

Episode 1118 - Listener Questions
-21:21 Jim and Carrie from Texas ask if a Disney Dining Plan is included for the Walt Disney World portion of a land-and-sea Disney Cruise vacation. Pam recommends booking the two portions separately

Episode 1103 - Listener Questions
-29:15 Mark mentions a special cruise itinerary on the Disney Fantasy and asks related questions

Episode 1097 - Listener Questions
-30:23 Melanie from Texas talks about using a travel agent as a Type-A planner and asks about Disney Cruise Line's internet packages

Episode 1091 - Listener Questions
-24:03 Diana from Georgia ponders the best length and itinerary for a first Disney Caribbean cruise

Episode 1080 - WDW, DCL, and Hurricane Matthew

Episode 1070 - Listener Questions
-18:59 JC from Missouri ponders a possible Disney Parks and Cruise honeymoon vacation

Episode 1068 - Would You Rather? (20:45-23:19)

Episode 1058 - Listener Questions
-20:50 Angie asks about Disney Cruise Line's "Halloween on the High Seas" itinerary out of New York City. Angie also asks about the dining rooms on the Disney Magic

Episode 1056 - What’s Included - Disney Cruise Line Entertainment

Episode 1048 - Grand Floridian Villas, Disney Dream, Beach Club Villas (11:21-27:58)

Episode 1041 - Mike’s Disney Cruise, Animal Kingdom Lodge & More (18:57-34:36)

Episode 1025 - Listener Questions
-2:15 Mike talks about a new way to meet characters on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 1021 - More Listener Questions
-25:29 Jeanie from Australia asks about managing an early-morning Crystal Palace ADR on her Disney Cruise embarkation day
-32:52 Ryan asks about Disney Cruise Line for adults

Bonus Episode: Mike and Mallory Preview Their Summer 2016 Vacation (10:35-17:20)

Episode 1013 - Listener Questions
-20:03 Miranda asks about alcoholic beverages on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 992 - Listener Questions
-26:05 Michelle asks about excursion and Palo-reservation protocol on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 990 - Pam’s Disney Magic & 3 Resort Flower & Garden Getaway (17:21-31:48; After 35:42)

Episode 987 - Rikki’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival Preview Trip Report (51:31-52:24) New ships

Episode 968 - Listener Questions
-5:41 Holly shares a trip report about her Christmastime Disney Cruise

Episode 950 - Listener Questions
-16:44 Angie asks about planning for a Disney cruise

Episode 941 - Listener Questions
-11:35 Lynn asks about experiencing Kennedy Space Center before or after a Disney cruise, and hotels in the area of Cape Canaveral
-14:22 Peter and Joanne from the UK ponder ways to break a surprise Disney cruise to their older children

Episode 935 - Listener Questions
-20:51 Heath wonders when Disney will announce dates and rates for its summer 2017 cruises. Heath ponders prices for a five-person party with three children, as well as other cruise lines if Disney's prices prove prohibitive. Mike and Pam discuss Royal Caribbean. Pam mentions Royal Caribbean’s connection with Universal Orlando

Episode 926 - Listener Questions
-26:58 Kevin from New York asks if an infant's birth certificate can be substituted for a passport on a Disney Cruise

Episode 925 - Hour 4 from 12-Hour Live Show for Give Kids the World - WDW Rookie Mistakes (30:37-37:33) Especially dry-dock

Episode 911 - Listener Questions
-12:24 Jen from Maryland decides between a Disney cruise to Alaska or the Mediterranean

Episode 910 - Panama Canal Cruise on the Disney Wonder

Episode 908 - Listener Questions
-3:41 Erica from Indiana asks about ports-of-call and excursions on a Western Caribbean Disney cruise

Episode 906 - More Listener Questions
-8:26 Drew from Indiana asks about future Be Our Guest Podcast cruises. Drew also asks if certain Disney Cruise Line ships, staterooms, and/or itineraries are better for motion sickness

Episode 905 - Listener Questions
-4:00 Allison from Minnesota asks about getting her daughter dinner on Disney Cruise Line on a night when she and her husband plan on eating at Palo

Episode 904 - Hour 2 of 2015 12-Hour Live Show with Deb Wills (19:31-39:50)

Episode 903 - Tough Disney Choices Live from the Disney Dream

Episode 899 - Listener Questions
-18:55 Ashley from Pennsylvania considers taking a cruise for her honeymoon

Episode 898 - Listener Questions Live from the Disney Dream

Episode 891 - BOGP Cruise 3.0 Memories

Episode 884 - Listener Questions
-18:09 Erica from Indiana asks what the best month between September and December to take a Disney Cruise is. Erica also asks if the Eastern Caribbean itinerary or the Western Caribbean itinerary is superior

Episode 880 - Magical Moments on the Disney Dream (After 5:18)

Episode 875 - Listener Questions
-20:01 Leanne from Arkansas asks about taking a toddler on a Disney cruise

Episode 874 - 3 Weeks in Florida - Fantasy, Pop, Give Kids the World, & More (3:44-17:37)

Episode 869 - Listener Questions
-17:39 Chantee from Ohio seeks tips for a single mom taking a Disney cruise with a five-year old child

Episode 867 - Disney Cruise Line FAQ

Episode 863 - Listener Questions
-23:37 Robin seeks podcast episodes about the Disney Cruise Line

Episode 861 - More Listener Questions
-23:18 Adam from the UK talks about getting a veranda room on Disney Cruise Line, and asks about Caribbean weather in late September and the Virgin Islands

Episode 857 - Listener Questions
-14:22 Jamie asks if she can give friends a voucher for a free drink on Disney Cruise Line

Episode 856 - Thanksgiving on the Disney Fantasy

Episode 855 - Even More Tough Disney Choices (After 37:06) Caribbean vs. Alaska

Episode 853 - Hour 7 of 2014 12-Hour Live Show (23:43-36:10)

Episode 836 - Listener Questions
-5:29 The panel discusses an upcoming BOGP meetup at WDW and BOGP Cruise 3.0
-10:04 Glenn from New Hampshire asks about experiencing Cozumel and Castaway Cay during a Disney Cruise. Snorkeling is discussed

Episode 828 - Disney College Program, Getting Married on Castaway Cay & More (20:49-30:21)

Episode 827 - Listener Questions
-20:39 Joanne asks when she should book her Alaska cruise such as to get the best rate

Episode 821 - Listener Questions
-26:19 Mike from New York seeks transportation from WDW to Port Canaveral and vice versa. Mike also asks if any car rental companies allow for pickup at Port Canaveral and return at Orlando International Airport

Episode 818 - Listener Questions
-29:59 Naomi from New Jersey thinks of good surprises for her mom during their upcoming Alaska cruise

Episode 817 - Christmas on the Disney Fantasy (4:47-23:04)

Episode 815 - Listener Questions
-8:52 Walt from Pennsylvania asks if he needs to pack dress clothes for dinner on the Disney Cruise Line. He also asks about touring Nassau and ship activities during the stop in Nassau

Episode 814 - Hour 6 of 12-Hour Live Show with Len Testa (21:02-28:13) Especially ''Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line''

Episode 798 - Listener Questions
-24:16 Katie from New Jersey asks about taking a Disney Cruise, specifically the Nassau day
-27:20 Katie from New Jersey asks about eating between Orlando International Airport and Port Canaveral

Episode 796 - Fantastic Honeymoon on the Disney Fantasy

Episode 787 - Disney Cruise to Alaska for Anniversary in August 2014

Episode 764 - Listener Questions
-9:27 Mark from Illinois asks about planning a seven-day split stay at WDW that will be broken up by a cruise. He asks about tickets, the Dining Plan, and Memory Maker
-18:43 Beth from Michigan asks what time she should book her return flight following a Disney cruise

Episode 761 - Listener Questions
-30:26 Jason asks how to maximize his first Disney cruise, which is for a honeymoon

Episode 760 - Solo at WDW and Cruising the Dream with Friends (After 11:52)

Episode 757 - Disney Fantasy, Vibe, Guardians & More

Episode 732 - Mike’s 2014 Disney Dream Cruise Review

Episode 725 - Listener Questions
-19:05 Diane from Pennsylvania shares advice concerning the Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 717 - Mike’s Pre-trip Thoughts (10:20-12:27;27:18-28:54)

Episode 716 - Listener Questions
-5:35 Peter asks the panel to choose between doing an annual six-night cruise or a Disney World trip for the next five years

Episode 706 - Multi-Generational WDW & DCL Experiences (21:00-31:49)

Episode 704 - Listener Questions
-12:55 Riley from Canada asks about motion sickness on a Disney Dream cruise
-14:29 Riley from Canada asks about balcony structure and maneuverability on the Disney Dream

Episode 701 - Listener Questions
-12:29 Marci from New York asks if Nassau is worth seeing on a Disney Cruise

Episode 699 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Media Interviews (27:46-30:59) Upcoming itineraries

Episode 698 - Listener Questions
-13:59 Carrie asks where she should stay on the night before her cruise. She also asks for ways to make the most of her time on Castaway Cay

Episode 694 - Back-to-Back Cruise 7-Night Alaska on the Wonder

Episode 691 - 30th Anniversary Celebration with Disneyland and 2 Disney Cruises

Episode 683- Listener Questions
-7:27 Sean from California asks if Disney's port in Vancouver has any storage services for luggage
-24:29 Kerry asks which hotel and transportation combination would be better prior to her Disney Cruise.

Episode 668 - Listener Questions
-8:47 Craig from Minnesota asks if Disney will transport some of his family's luggage from the Beach Club to the Grand Floridian while the group breaks up the land portion of its vacation with a cruise
-11:53 Craig from Minnesota asks if Disney Cruise Line restaurants can accommodate his dietary needs
-14:02; 20:39 Craig from Minnesota asks about photo packages offered by Disney Cruise Line
-15:30 Craig from Minnesota asks how DCL's Kids Club schedule operates around the Castaway Cay 5K run
-16:53 Craig from Minnesota asks which Kids Club his three-year old children will be placed in on DCL

Episode 643 - Sailing First on the Re-imagined Disney Magic

Episode 639 - Planning a Disney Land & Sea Vacation

Episode 634 - Disney Land & Sea Family Fun (13:46-33:11)

Episode 631 - BOGP Cruise 2.0 Live Show from Disney Dream (Esp. after 49:18)

Episode 620 - Listener Questions
-21:37 Matt from Kansas asks if Magical Express runs from Orlando International Airport to Port Canaveral for the Disney Cruise Line

Episode 619 - Yacht Club & Disney Fantasy Experience (After 4:59)

Episode 618 - Disney Magic Reimagined with Pam

Episode 610 - Anniversary Cruise on the Disney Dream

Episode 602 - Listener Questions
-4:15 mnmaier from Texas asks what clothes she should pack for a Disney Cruise

Episode 596 - Listener Questions
-22:24 A listener asks about the necessity of purchasing a passport for a Disney Cruise Line vacation

Episode 593 - Listener Questions
-19:53 Christy from Indiana asks what the drinking-age on Disney Cruise Line is
-21:37 Mike discusses Disney Cruise Line's new smoking policy

Episode 587 - Listener Questions
-8:11 Dean from Connecticut asks how far in advance Disney travel documents, Disney Cruise Line, WDW, and Magical Express, should arrive at one's home. He also discusses his experience with Magical Express concerning luggage tags

Episode 585 - BOGP Cruise 2.0 Cruise Recap - Part 2

Episode 582 - BOGP Cruise 2.0 Thoughts - Part 1

Episode 563 - Listener Questions
-7:48 Constance asks about cruise reservation protocol, namely in regards to adding guests on. She also asks about upgrading cabins.

Episode 559 - Honeymoon on the Disney Fantasy

Episode 558 - Cruise Update and Package Bonuses

Episode 553 - Celebrating on the Disney Fantasy

Episode 551 - Listener Questions
-7:33 Belgarion42 asks about Palo brunch on the Disney Dream
-9:38 Pekingeasy asks about whether WDW resort bell services will store items while she breaks up her trip with a cruise

Episode 542 - Listener Questions
-2:22 Stephanie asks questions about Disney Cruise Line for first-time cruisers with four young children

Episode 540 - Thoughts on Big Disney News (6:05-15:57)

Episode 533 - Roadtrip to First DVC Stay & Disney Cruise (19:40-end)

Episode 532 - Western Caribbean on the Disney Wonder

Episode 531 - Feeling Royal on the Fantasy

Episode 520 - Listener Questions
-7:14 Migueljrebelo asks if he should do WDW, a Disney Cruise, or both
-20:53 Michelle (Pekingeasy) asks about tips for newbie cruisers

Episode 508: Disney Cruise Line FAQ - Part 3

Episode 497: A Fantasy of an Anniversary

Episode 493: E-Ticket Cruise on the Disney Fantasy

Episode 489: Cruising Solo on the Disney Dream

Episode 454: Mike's WDW/DCL Trip Report Wrap

Episode 449: Boardwalk Inn and First Disney Cruise

Episode 429: Disney Dream and Beach Club

Episode 426: Pam's Media Cruise on the Disney Fantasy

Episode 418: Disney Fantasy Christening with Pam

Episode 383: Be Our Guest Podcast Live from the Disney Dream

Episode 363: Disney Wonder Cruise to Alaska

Episode 351: Listeners Thoughts on the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise

Episode 317: Disney Cruise Line FAQ Part 2

Episode 321: The WDW Radio Cruise

Episode 350: Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise Recap

Episode 299: Disney Cruise Line FAQ Part 1

Episode 212 - Disney Cruise Line

Episode 176 - Disney “Dream”in’

Episode 153 - Disney Cruise Line Trip Memories

Episode 128 - Pam’s Disney Cruise Line Adventure

Episode 51: Disney Cruise Line

Episode 35: Anniversary at Carribean Beach, DCL

See Online Community and Disney Fandom for Fan Meets on Disney Cruise Line and "Running/Races" below for Castaway Cay races

Disneyland Resort

Episode 2451 - Listener Questions
-31:28 Cathy seeks good spots to view the nighttime spectaculars at Disneyland

Episode 2447 - Listener Questions
-10:16 Amy asks about maximizing a single day at Disneyland

Episode 2439 - Listener Questions
-7:34 A listener decides between eating lunch and brunch at the Lamplight Lounge at Disneyland

Episode 2434 - We "Champion" Some Underdog Walt Disney World & Disneyland Restaurants

Episode 2422 - runDisney 2024 Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend Recap

Episode 2413 - Looking Forward to 2024 with Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line

Episode 2412 - Listener Questions
-31:55 Kelly ponders good grocery delivery services to use at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The Grand Californian is discussed

Episode 2409 - Listener Questions
-11:02 Andrew asks the hosts to rank the Space Mountains at the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris
-18:29 A listener asks about touring Walt Disney World and Disneyland while pregnant

Episode 2403 - More Listener Questions
-36:55 The panel discusses the scheduled 2024 festivals at the Disneyland Resort

Episode 2396 - Disneyland Resort With 2 Young Princesses, Meeting Characters Galore, Awesome Touring & Snacking Tips, More

Episode 2389 - Listener Questions
-8:38 Matthew asks if he should skip his annual Walt Disney World trip to visit Disneyland

Episode 2387 - Jollywood Nights Preview & Where In Walt Disney World or Disneyland Would You..

Episode 2383 - runDisney Halloween Race & 2024-25 Schedule Thoughts, Pixar Place Hotel, Pam’s WDW Conference Highlights

Episode 2377 - Listener Questions
-9:11 Kristen decides between visiting Walt Disney World in January and Disneyland in March

Episode 2373 - Listener Questions
-21:31 Len asks about the swinging gondolas on the Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure

Episode 2364 - Family of Six Sails Disney Wonder to Mexico; Visits Disneyland For Rogers: The Musical & More

Episode 2356 - Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, Disney 100 Celebration, Great Tips, LIVE from Disneyland

Episode 2355 - Tips For Bringing The Grandparents on Your Next Disney Vacation

Episode 2353 - Listener Questions
-26:25 Katie asks about dining with allergies at Disneyland

Episode 2351 - 5 Current Topics for 7 Minutes (31:00-36:33)

Episode 2329 - Listener Questions
-9:45 Angeline asks about getting groceries delivered to her hotel at Disneyland
-11:34 Christie wonders how long she should allocate for the Disneyland Resort on her upcoming trip to California and asks if she should save extra to stay onsite at Disneyland

Episode 2307 - Listener Questions
-4:31 Pam discusses her recent trip to Disneyland
-37:08 William asks if Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash is better than Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Episode 2299 - Listener Questions
-13:55 Julianne asks if Disneyland restaurants may have child-appropriate foods that are not on the menu

Episode 2294 - More Listener Questions - Live!
-34:18 Cathy decides between visiting Disneyland in February and in April and wonders how school break schedules affect crowds at Disneyland in comparison to Walt Disney World

Episode 2293 - Tough Walt Disney World Choices - Summer 2023 Edition (33:56-37:36)

Episode 2286 - From Australia to Walt Disney World & Disneyland - Boardwalk, Bay Lake Tower, Solo Fun, Shopping, Dining, More (After 47:56)

Episode 2279 - Listener Questions
-20:40 Julie asks about the length of attraction refurbishment closures at Disneyland
-24:28 Margaret asks about using a five-day Disneyland ticket that includes Genie-Plus over a six-day trip, deciding between going to the parks on her arrival day and her departure day

Episode 2275 - Listener Questions
-34:12 Steve asks about touring the Disneyland Resort and using Genie+ and individual Lightning Lanes to experience the most attractions

Episode 2272 - Listener Questions
-29:03 Julianne asks about making dining reservations for parties of eight at Disneyland

Episode 2271 - Southern California Adventures by Disney Trip - Disneyland, Walt Disney Studios, Muppet Studios, Hollywood, Much More

Episode 2270 - The Best Dark Rides, Meals at Walt Disney World, & Souvenir Locations - Disney Draft Style (10:06-23:55)

Episode 2268 - Listener Questions
-22:55 Len asks if the Steam Train Tour has returned to Walt Disney World and ponders tours at Disneyland
-35:11 TJ seeks must-dos for first-time visitors to Disneyland

Episode 2267 - Father’s Day Surprise - First Time Visit to Disneyland @ Grand Californian Resort, VIP Tour, More

Episode 2266 - Mike’s Disneyland Resort Trip Report For #Disney100 Celebration

Episode 2264 - Listener Questions
-12:56 Len ponders Disneyland restaurants comparable to California Grill

Episode 2256 - Listener Questions
-14:33 Matt asks if Magic Bands can be used at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland
-19:14 Len asks about requesting microwaves at the Disneyland Hotel

Episode 2251 - Disneyland Hotel, Storyteller’s Cafe, Lamplight Lounge, Theme Park Family Fun, More

Episode 2249 - Listener Questions
-8:23 Len asks about accommodations at Disneyland where guests can prepare meals
-15:22 Alfred asks if the new villas at Disneyland are part of the Disneyland Hotel

Episode 2246 - Listener Questions
-7:15 Wilson seeks good experiences, especially dining experiences, at Disneyland

Episode 2244 - Excitement Scale For 5 New Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line Experiences (9:59-17:32)

Episode 2226 - From Seattle to Disneyland - A Senior Trip - Grad Nite Memories - May 2022

Episode 2215 - Our Very Unique Experiences At The Disney Destinations (7:13-15:53)

Episode 2214 - Listener Questions
-26:33 Lydia asks about snacks and quick service dining options at Disneyland and wonders if Blue Bayou is worth it
-38:28 Kim asks about touring Disneyland and California generally as a first-time visitor. Hotels are discussed

Episode 2213 - First Walt Disney World Trip, Bay Lake Tower, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Total Disney Magic (8:27-12:42)

Episode 2198 - Listener Questions
-26:36 Liliana ponders quiet places in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure

Episode 2174 - Listener Questions
-26:12 Ashley decides between visiting Disneyland in June and October

Episode 2169 - 5 Good Minutes With Mike (16:33-20:06)

Episode 2150 - Listener Questions
-25:18 Ashley ponders the best nighttime spectacular at Disneyland and wonders if she should buy a park ticket for her arrival night

Episode 2146 - Listener Questions
-23:07 Zach seeks a must-do restaurant at Disneyland
-34:23 Justin decides between visiting Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on the Sunday after Thanksgiving

Episode 2138 - Listener Questions
-14:26 Abigail seeks tips for a solo Disneyland trip

Episode 2134 - Listener Questions
-7:20 Caitlin seeks a good restaurant at Disneyland
-23:26 Brian asks when 2023 reservations will be opened for Disneyland

Episode 2132 - More Listener Questions
-9:13 Michelle shares a story about a bird encounter she endured during an experience offered through the defunct Disney Institute, and Scott shares a similar story from Disneyland

Episode 2130 - Listener Questions
-15:05 Katie asks about getting a table for a family of four at Disneyland's Trader Sam's

Episode 2124 - Comparing Select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Experiences

Episode 2121 - BONUS Patreon Show: More Disneyland Stories with Mike

Episode 2120 - Mike & Scott Go to Disneyland!

Episode 2117 - The Family Trip to Disneyland That Finally Happened in January 2022

Episode 2115 - Listener Questions
-5:16 Leanna asks about deposit and final payment protocol at the onsite Disneyland resort hotels and wonders if staying onsite at Disneyland is worth it

Episode 2113 - Mike & Scott Head to Disneyland! Final Plans Discussed

Episode 2097 - More Listener Questions
-7:39 Mike and Rikki discuss why Soarin' Over California is better than Soarin' Around the World

Episode 2093 - A Thoughtful Genie Plus Discussion & Rikki’s Disneyland Adventures

Episode 2076 - Disneyland Trip with First-timers, Perspective From a WDW Veteran, Holiday Happenings

Episode 2066 - Listener Questions
-19:25 Kimberly asks about transportation between Los Angeles International Airport and Disneyland
-23:04 George asks Mike about activities outside of Disneyland that he plans to do on his upcoming California trip

Episode 2064 - Mike's Big Announcement

Episode 2061 - Traveling From West Coast, Daughter’s First Trip, Flower & Garden, 16 Magical Days, More (7:53-9:22)

Episode 2046 - Listener Questions
-20:49 Alfred asks how Walt Disney World's 50th-anniversary celebration compares with its 2005 Disneyland counterpart

Episode 2036 - Listener Questions
-20:32 Ashley decides among visiting Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Legoland on July 4

Episode 2032 - Listener Questions
-40:52 Laura seeks a good restaurant at Disneyland

Episode 2019 - Listener Questions
-8:21 Megan ponders the value of purchasing Genie+, individual Lightning Lane passes, and park hopper tickets for a two-day trip to Disneyland with riding Rise of the Resistance being a primary concern

Episode 2016 - Listener Questions
-31:05 Jenna seeks tips for visiting Disneyland
-32:56 Julie ponders trading a Walt Disney World trip for a Disneyland visit

Episode 2004 - Listener Questions
-29:50 Zach seeks a must-visit restaurant at Disneyland

Episode 1997 - Listener Questions
-13:26 Alfred asks about Disneyland around Christmas

Episode 1991 - Listener Questions
-38:06 Zach seeks the best restaurant at Disneyland

Episode 1980 - Listener Questions
-34:47 Andrew asks the hosts to pick one looping roller coaster outside Walt Disney World to ride: Incredicoaster (DCA), Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril (Disneyland Paris), Space Mountain (Disneyland Paris), and Raging Spirits (Tokyo DisneySea)

Episode 1969 - Listener Questions
-10:12 Tanja asks if six hours on a Wednesday is enough time for Disneyland
-21:33 Craig comments on snacks at Disneyland

Episode 1964 - Friends Disneyland 2-Day Adventure; Eating Vegan at Disneyland

Episode 1949 - Beach & Yacht Club, Family of 4, Great Memories, July 2021 (37:37-44:49)

Episode 1913 - Listener Questions
-22:41 Anthony ponders the best Disney park around the world to have hypothetically visited on opening day. Disneyland Park is discussed

Episode 1909 - Listener Questions
-12:41 Michelle wonders how long she and her teenage son should spend at Disneyland

Episode 1887 - Listener Questions
-34:59 Crystal asks if Fantasmic is better at Disneyland or at Walt Disney World

Episode 1878 - Art of Animation for 2 Weeks, Great Meals and Thrils, January 2021 (4:40-7:53)

Episode 1874 - Listener Questions
-27:43 Rob wonders when ticket sales for Disneyland will resume

Episode 1858 - Listener Questions
-30:37 Carmen asks about the fate of Disneyland's reopening from COVID

Episode 1852 - The Small but Awesome Experiences at Walt Disney World (23:13-25:53)

Episode 1848 - Listener Questions
-32:29 Spencer decides among doing a Disney Cruise; an Adventures by Disney escape; a trip to Aulani; a trip to Disneyland; a trip to both Disneyland and Aulani; and a trip to Walt Disney World, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and Universal Orlando

Episode 1840 - Listener Questions
-5:51 Tim asks about the future of Annual Passes at Walt Disney World following the termination of the current program at Disneyland

Episode 1767 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Caribbean Beach, Swan, More (12:06-13:22)

Episode 1748 - Listener Questions
-30:47 Michael ponders the future of FastPass Plus following COVID. Disneyland's MaxPass is discussed

Episode 1691 - Listener Questions
-21:11 Carmen asks if he can use unused Disneyland tickets for admission to Walt Disney World because of the COVID closures

Episode 1689 - Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Port Orleans Riverside, Victoria & Alberts, Making Lightsabers, More (29:54-31:56)

Episode 1654 - February & October Split-Stay Trips (3:13-6:02; 29:25-32:25)

Episode 1643 - Listener Questions
-14:42 Kelly asks about the structure and quality of the Disneyland Resort hotels, especially as they compare to their Walt Disney World counterparts

Episode 1641 - First Time Walt Disney World Trip for Disneyland Veterans

Episode 1637 - Listener Questions
-16:38 Logan asks if Disneyland or Walt Disney World would be better for a January honeymoon for two Florida residents

Episode 1635 - A First Disneyland Trip for a Walt Disney World Veteran

Episode 1607 - Combining Walt Disney World & Baseball with Jared Diamond (19:44-24:26)

Episode 1587 - Listener Questions with Live Calls
-58:08 Brooke discusses Disneyland

Episode 1565 - Grandkids to the Polynesian, Couples Trips, Both Walt Disney World & Disneyland (25:37-32:03)

Episode 1563 - Listener Questions
-35:32 Brittany and John wonder why Walt Disney World does not attempt as many Christmas attraction overlays as Disneyland

Episode 1560 - Listener Questions
-17:40 Kelly asks about crowds at Disneyland during the week following Easter. Kelly also asks if the Grand Californian is worth it for a family that normally stays at resorts on the monorail line at Walt Disney World. Finally, Kelly seeks general tips for a first-time visitor to Disneyland who is familiar with Walt Disney World
-27:22 Krista asks if Disneyland's Paint the Night Parade will be coming to the Magic Kingdom for the 50th Anniversary celebration

Episode 1551 - Listener Questions
-37:55 David asks if he should go to Disneyland for about nine hours during a 14-hour layover at Los Angeles International Airport

Episode 1548 - Listener Questions
-33:53 Jason seeks entertainment offerings at the Disneyland Resort outside the two theme parks

Episode 1538 - Disney Globetrotting with Listener Janine (After 25:15)

Episode 1527 - Listener Questions
-3:17 Brian asks why Rudy Novotny will not be returning as announcer for 2020 Marathon Weekend. Brian also wonders if runDisney events will ever return to Disneyland
-18:17 Matthew asks if Disneyland's Haunted Mansion will have its holiday overlay installed by late-October

Episode 1521 - Listener Questions
-36:13 Kara asks about the adding of Disney characters to It's a Small World for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary. Pam discusses Disneyland's version of It's a Small World, which already has Disney characters. Rikki discusses Disneyland Paris's version of It's a Small World, which has more cultures depicted

Episode 1510 - Simple, Obvious Improvements for Walt Disney World (35:01-41:51)

Episode 1509 - Recent Disney News & Thoughts with Rikki & Matt Parrish (44:51-54:52)

Episode 1484 - Star Wars Half-Marathon Weekend, Coronado Springs, Galaxy’s Edge (32:30-37:37)

Episode 1483 - Live Calls Talking Disney After Hours, Riviera Resort, Woody’s Roundup Rodeo, More (20:16-22:14)

Episode 1463 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Easter 2018, Water Parks, Extended Family (2:15-7:17)

Episode 1461 - Listener Questions
-37:12 Allison asks about room locations at the Disneyland Hotel and at the Grand Californian

Episode 1437 - Listener Questions
-23:23 Katie asks about planning a first trip to Disneyland, considering both onsite resorts and trip length

Episode 1436 - All-Stars, Disneyland, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans French Quarter and More (15:41-21:57)

Episode 1431 - Listener Questions
-9:15 Alfred asks about price increases for Disney's tickets and Annual Passes, including the Premier Pass, which includes both Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Episode 1413 - Listener Questions
-36:32 Scott asks if his Premiere Annual Pass, including Walt Disney World and Disneyland, would start towards expiration if he makes FastPass Plus reservations for Walt Disney World sixty days in advance but does not visit a park in the interim

Episode 1394 - First Trip to Walt Disney World; Art of Animation; Epcot Thoughts (3:59-8:49)

Episode 1341 - Listener Questions
-11:02 Adam from Washington ponders what to do on his party's first night at Walt Disney World. The Polynesian is mentioned. Adam also asks how Walt Disney World's nighttime spectaculars compare to those at Disneyland

Episode 1332 - Listener Questions
-24:56 Sean seeks dining recommendations for Disneyland

Episode 1318 - More Listener Questions
-22:37 Kyle from Canada asks about spending a week at Disneyland and its environs around Christmas

Episode 1317 - Listener Questions
-4:07 Deena seeks tips for a veteran Walt Disney World traveler making a first trip to Disneyland

Episode 1314 - Listener Questions
-14:28 Jennifer from Ohio asks if children are allowed in Disney's lounges. Pam mentions Disneyland's rules

Episode 1295 - Listener Questions
-7:29 Stacey from Illinois asks about saving money on pre-purchased Disneyland tickets

Episode 1280 - Listener Questions
-22:20 Mal from Mexico asks about the future of RunDisney at Disneyland

Episode 1274 - Listener Questions
-13:17 Mackenzie from Louisiana asks about touring Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, including using MaxPass and Universal Express

Episode 1255 - A Family WDW Trip & Solo Disneyland Adventure (After 22:47)

Episode 1228 - First time to Walt Disney World and Disneyland (After 28:39)

Episode 1219 - 1st Time Trip to Disneyland for a WDW Family

Episode 1213 - A Disneyland and Southern California Adventure

Episode 1211 - Listener Questions
-15:11 Andrew from California ponders romantic spots in World Showcase during the Food and Wine Festival. The Boardwalk is discussed. Andrew also asks about visiting Walt Disney World as a Disneyland veteran.

Episode 1208 - Listener Questions
-26:31 Justin ponders dinner options at Disneyland's Downtown Disney

Episode 1177 - Party of 8 at Walt Disney World for the First Time

Episode 1159 - Light and Dark Side runDisney Star Wars Race Weekends

Episode 1145 - Listener Questions
-18:13 Arthur asks about touring Disneyland with a disability

Episode 1141 - A Disney Wedding at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and DIsney’s Aulani Resort (16:09-21:28)

Episode 1127 - Listener Questions
-38:48 Jeff from Maine makes a request about Disneyland

Episode 1115 - Listener Questions
-25:33 Jamie from West Virginia shares a Hollywood and Disneyland trip report and notes differences between the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World

Episode 1111 - All-Stars and Star Wars in the Spring (After 14:57)

Episode 1088 - Listener Questions
-5:18 David from Illinois wonders when registration begins for the Dumbo Double Dare race
-14:30 Kyle asks how Walt Disney World differs from Disneyland, other than size

Episode 1084 - Disneyland, Running, Snacking, and Laughing

Episode 1076 - Listener Questions
-5:47 Allie from New Hampshire asks about good restaurants and/or bars to celebrate a 21st birthday at the Disneyland Resort

Episode 1070 - Listener Questions
-17:45 JC from Missouri asks if Christmas decorations will be installed at Disneyland Park for the entirety of Avengers race weekend

Episode 1054 - Disney’s Aulani Resort for Spring Break (3:36-11:17)

Episode 1046 - Listener Questions
-25:31 Kristen from Colorado asks if she should buy a park hopper ticket for her Disneyland vacation. Kristen also asks about scheduling the Surf's Up buffet breakfast at the Paradise Pier Hotel around Disneyland Park touring and about transportation from the Howard Johnson to the Paradise Pier

Episode 1030 - Tink, Princess, and Animal Kingdom Lodge Fun (6:24-16:51)

Episode 1024 - Disney Vets Bring 1st Timers to Walt Disney World (After 35:27)

Episode 1019 - Listener Questions
-29:02 Deanna from Maryland seeks the best nighttime spectacular at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure for her husband, who is not a huge Disney fan

Episode 1017 - The Wisdom of Walt with Dr. Jeff Barnes

Episode 1007 - Listener Questions
-28:22 Peter from Canada asks about touring Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure with a group of college students
-32:30 Ellie asks if Disneyland has a park opening show, whether World of Color FastPasses can be obtained with lunch as well as dinner, and for general tips for first timers

Episode 1006 - One Day in Disneyland from a Jungle Cruise Skipper (After 17:52)

Episode 1004 - Listener Questions
-22:07 Deanna from Maryland ponders a Disneyland trip with extended family in mid-2017. Disneyland is compared and contrasted with Walt Disney World

Episode 1003 - WDW Veterans Visit Disneyland For 1st Time at Halloween

Episode 986 - Listener Questions
-25:27 Leanne from California asks if Disney's Hollywood Studios is worth going to now for a first-time visitor who has experienced Disney's California Adventure

Episode 973 - First Time at Disneyland for Star Wars Race Weekend Staying at Grand Californian

Episode 965 - Listener Questions
-39:56 Brad thinks about taking a trip to Disneyland instead of Walt Disney World this year

Episode 962 - Listener Questions
-33:34 A listener asks the hosts to choose one Disney park to visit. Rikki discusses Disneyland Park and Mike chooses the Magic Kingdom, highlighting Skipper Canteen

Episode 956 - Listener Questions
-7:59 Alex from Oregon asks about the upcoming Soarin' Over California refurbishment at Disney's California Adventure

Episode 950 - Listener Questions
-26:28 Andy asks if Mike is planning to fly to Disneyland

Episode 948 - Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration - 60 Years of Magic

Episode 944 - Listener Questions
-23:05 Craig from Georgia discusses kennels for service animals at Disneyland. Rikki mentions similar services at Walt Disney World

Episode 938 - Listener Questions
-21:22 Derek from Ohio seeks good attractions, restaurants, and experiences that are unique to Disneyland

Episode 923 - Listener Questions
-3:27 Jimmie from Texas talks about transportation wait-time screens at Disneyland-area resorts

Episode 919 - Mother/Daughter Trip to Disneyland

Episode 896 - Listener Questions
-21:38 Peter asks if he should visit Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure

Episode 895 - runDisney Star Wars Weekend Rebel Challenge & More

Episode 888 - More Listener Questions
-23:23 Jean Philippe from Canada discusses his Disneyland vacation

Episode 878 - Listener Questions
-28:31 Ezra asks for general Disneyland vacation tips, especially a great restaurant to celebrate an anniversary

Episode 871 - One Magical Day at Disneyland

Episode 869 - Listener Questions
-21:23 Christopher from Kentucky asks if Disneyland offers a photo package similar to WDW's Memory Maker

Episode 859 - 24 Hours of Magic

Episode 842 - Listener Questions
-31:13 David from Ohio seeks tips for an anniversary trip to Disneyland with his wife and three children. Pam recommends the Disneyland Hotel

Episode 832 - Listener Questions
-3:17 Melanie from Texas asks how long a Walt Disney World veteran should allot for a trip to Disneyland

Episode 818 - Listener Questions
-17:03 Angie from Ohio asks about planning a Disneyland vacation, including resorts and tickets

Episode 806 - Listener Questions
-18:53 Jamie from Indiana asks about planning a trip to Disneyland in September. She especially wonders about attraction closures and asks whether Disneyland has a Dining Plan. Jamie also asks if she should do the World of Color and Fantasmic Dinner Package meals. Finally, Jamie asks how far in advance she should book her room at the Disneyland Hotel.

Episode 799 - Summer Magic at Disneyland Resort

Episode 793 - 25th Anniversary at Disneyland Resort

Episode 763 - Disneyland, DCA, Walt Disney Family Museum & More

Episode 739 - Walt Disney World Veterans Head to Disneyland

Episode 709 - Coast to Coast Challenge Experience

Episode 700 - Hour 6 of the 2013 12-Hour Live Show with Tom Bricker (41:31-47:51) Photography

Episode 698 - Listener Questions
-22:25 Karen asks about Disneyland and how it compares to Walt Disney World

Episode 695 - Listener Questions
-26:28 John from Pennsylvania talks about upgrading from a WDW Annual Pass purchased with a DVC discount to a Premier Annual Pass, which includes admission to Disneyland

Episode 691 - 30th Anniversary Celebration with Disneyland and 2 Disney Cruises (9:08-14:12)

Episode 688 - Disneyland During the Holidays and Club 33

Episode 683- Listener Questions
-5:43 John from Pennsylvania shares his experience with upgrading from a DVC-discounted Annual Pass to a Premier Annual Pass, which also includes admission to Disneyland
-14:20 Jimmie and Rhonda from Texas ask about Disneyland's version of Fantasmic

Episode 680 - Listener Questions
-22:03 Michelle asks about upgrading a Florida resident Annual Pass to a Premier Annual Pass, which is also good at Disneyland

Episode 659 - Listener Questions
-14:26 Christie from Washington asks if she should change her Disneyland trip to summer such as to avoid major attraction refurbishments

Episode 653 - Listener Questions
-14:24 Michelle asks if her Tables in Wonderland card will work at Disneyland
-15:43 Michelle asks about transportation between her Disneyland-area hotel and LAX

Episode 651 - Debbie’s December 2013 Disneyland Trip

Episode 617 - Listener Questions
-19:17 Jennifer asks about Magic Bands at Disneyland

Episode 584 - Listener Questions
-10:39 Marissa asks if a Premier Passport, encompassing both WDW and Disneyland, is worth purchasing

Episode 563 - Listener Questions
-17:53 Ed asks for recommendations on doing an anniversary night out at Disneyland

Episode 543 - Going 24 Hours in the Magic Kingdom

Episode 525 - First Time Trip to Disneyland from Canada

Episode 505: Unexpected Disneyland Trip

Episode 501: Surprise Trip to Disneyland

Episode 473: Rikki's First Trip to Disneyland

Episode 455: Jillian's Coast to Coast Disney Adventure

Episode 453: Buena Vista Street at DCA with Pam

Episode 451: Pam's Carsland Preview Experience

Episode 441: First Time to Disneyland

Episode 435: One Day at Disneyland

Episode 371: Disneyland in May

Episode 302: A WDW Veteran Heading to Disneyland

Episode 283: Walking in Walt's Footsteps at Disneyland

Episode 251 - A Disneyland Trip Report with Jillian And Susie

Episode 61: Pam's Trip to Disneyland
See Also: '''D23''' above and '''Walt Disney Family Museum (San Francisco)''' below for other California Disney activities, and "Running/Races" below for discussion of Disneyland races

Gatorland

Episode 1835 - Disney Springs, Epcot, Gatorland, More, December 2020 (31:57-34:18)

General

Episode 2389 - Listener Questions
-38:14 Abby decides among doing Cape May Cafe, Topolino's, and Garden Grill for a character breakfast. Abby also seeks a fire station to visit at or near Walt Disney World

Episode 2215 - Our Very Unique Experiences At The Disney Destinations (18:55-25:59) Big Bamboo

Episode 2170 - Listener Questions
-30:17 Paul asks about letting his Sorcerer Pass expire and doing non-Disney activities in Central Florida, especially Epic Universe

Episode 2080 - Saratoga Springs, Pop Century, Turf Club, Dessert Parties, Genie+ Tips, More with Mike & Scott (28:41-32:31)

Episode 1847 - Boardwalk Villas, Celebration, Park Hopping into 2021 (13:33-19:36) Celebration

Episode 1506 - Listener Questions
-26:56 Allison asks about the offsite Crayola Experience

Episode 1335 - Listener Questions
-5:02 Luke from the UK asks about ice skating at Walt Disney World around the holidays. Mike and Pam mention that Disney used to offer ice skating occasionally, but the only options are currently off site

Episode 1311 - Listener Questions
-7:32 Emily asks about transportation to church services with young children requring child seats. Uber, taxis, and rental cars are discussed

Episode 1233 - Walt Disney World in YOUR World'

Episode 1136 - Listener Questions
-13:26 Lucy seeks a good hotel for commuting to the University of Central Florida

Episode 1130 - Listener Questions
-21:24 Caleb from Texas asks if driving through Celebration during Christmas just to see the town is worth it

Episode 1106 - Listener Questions
-18:37 Sahaf from Israel ponders activities outside of the theme parks for his parents, who are not theme park fans. Mike mentions the Kennedy Space Center; Pam mentions Discovery Cove, Orlando-area gardens, and museums

Episode 1073 - Listener Questions
-12:03 Loretta ponders good activities outside Walt Disney World, especially activities related to Christmas, and Disney outlets. Pam and Rikki discuss Universal, and Mike mentions Celebration

Episode 1023 - Even More Listener Questions
-33:47 Diana from Ohio asks about renting a car for one day at Walt Disney World. Diana also asks if there's a Target near Walt Disney World

Episode 947 - Listener Questions
-10:33;14:03 Jenny from Australia ponders non-Disney activities in the Orlando area

Give Kids the World Village

See Give Kids the World Marathon

Hawaii

Episode 2408 - Christmas at Walt Disney World; Animal Kingdom Lodge; Aulani Tips & Thoughts (41:40-50:49)

Episode 2400 - Scott’s 40th Birthday Aulani Adventure - Part 1 - Logistics, Resort Rooms, Pools, Dining, Entertainment, More

Episode 2391 - Unwritten Rules For Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line (16:37-21:07)

Episode 2138 - Listener Questions
-20:50 Jordan asks about bringing an infant to the beach or pool at Aulani

Episode 1848 - Listener Questions
-32:29 Spencer decides among doing a Disney Cruise; an Adventures by Disney escape; a trip to Aulani; a trip to Disneyland; a trip to both Disneyland and Aulani; and a trip to Walt Disney World, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and Universal Orlando

Episode 1629 - Aulani to Walt Disney World; Halloween to Christmas (4:11-10:19)

Episode 1493 - Disney’s Aulani Resort in February & Art of Animation/Pop Century in December (6:36-24:52)

Episode 1469 - Disney’s Aulani Resort in May and Disney’s Polynesian Village in January (4:06-26:06)

Episode 1446 - Is This Romantic? (31:54-33:09)

Episode 1380 - Listener Questions
-8:19 Caitlyn asks about activities and dining at Aulani

Episode 1197 - Disney’s Aulani Resort for the Walt Disney World Fan

Episode 1141 - A Disney Wedding at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and DIsney’s Aulani Resort (After 21:29)

Episode 1054 - Disney’s Aulani Resort for Spring Break (After 11:18)

Episode 1052 - Listener Questions
-25:21 Joanne from the UK asks if staying at Aulani while in Hawaii is worth it

Episode 917 - Listener Questions
-7:09 Lynn shares a Hawaii trip report, including zip-lining

Episode 887 - Listener Questions
-20:58 Dan from Illinois asks about Christmas decorations at Aulani

Episode 854 - Listener Questions
-7:37 Ryan from North Carolina ponders quick dining locations at Disney's Aulani Resort and the surrounding area

Episode 690 - Deb Wills’ Excellent Asian Disney Adventure (After 34:35)

Episode 608 - Listener Questions
-19:51 Alica asks about Disney's Aulani Resort

Hong Kong

Episode 1538 - Disney Globetrotting with Listener Janine (8:04-25:13; After 33:33)

Episode 1303 - A Father/Daughter Trip to Walt Disney World (4:36-9:31)

Episode 1186 - Walt Disney World is a Family Tradition (13:28-16:55)

Episode 881 - Listener Questions
-8:38 Valentina asks about planning a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland

Episode 690 - Deb Wills’ Excellent Asian Disney Adventure

Episode 640 - Hong Kong Disneyland & Disneyland Paris with Ross (5:19-18:19)

Episode 598 - Hong Kong Disneyland with Yuki

Hotels

See "Offsite Resorts" under Resorts (Specific Hotels: Offsite and Value), "Hawaii" above for Disney's Aulani Resort, "Vero Beach" below for Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and "South Carolina" below for Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

Kennedy Space Center

Episode 2428 - Listener Questions
-11:14 Tricia asks about getting a rental car at the end of her Walt Disney World vacation to get to the Kennedy Space Center

Episode 2275 - Listener Questions
-6:47 Chrissy offers a good hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center, at which to spend the night before a Disney Cruise from Port Canaveral

Episode 1982 - Disney‘s Polynesian Village & Wilderness Lodge Resorts, Family Fun, August 2021 (10:12-12:58)

Episode 1693 - Fun Outside Of the Theme Parks - Summer 2020 (25:15-27:12)

Episode 1572 - Listener Questions
-10:36 Felicia ponders transportation options from Walt Disney World to Kennedy Space Center. Rental cars are discussed

Episode 1553 - Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - December 2018 - Visitors from the United Kingdom (31:53-36:10)

Episode 1407 - Listener Questions
-28:17 Valerie decides between the After Hours events at Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and asks about arriving at and touring Kennedy Space Center

Episode 1392 - Listener Questions
-9:53 Julie asks about touring the Kennedy Space Center

Episode 1364 - ChEaring for Princess at the Contemporary and a Family of 19 at Pop Century (31:38-33:12)

Episode 1280 - Listener Questions
-38:05 Joanne from Florida comments on Kennedy Space Center

Episode 1274 - Listener Questions
-34:56 Brenda from Minnesota decides between touring Kennedy Space Center or attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party after disembarking a Disney Cruise

Episode 1249 - 2 Weeks at Animal Kingdom Lodge from the United Kingdom (After 33:02)

Episode 1106 - Listener Questions
-18:37 Sahaf from Israel ponders activities outside of the theme parks for his parents, who are not theme park fans. Mike mentions the Kennedy Space Center; Pam mentions Discovery Cove, Orlando-area gardens, and museums

Episode 941 - Listener Questions
-11:35 Lynn asks about experiencing Kennedy Space Center before or after a Disney cruise, and hotels in the area of Cape Canaveral

Episode 808 - Coronado Springs Business Class August 2014 Trip (20:22-23:37)

Episode 664 - 10-Night Off-site Visit to Central Florida Attractions (20:09-27:55)

Legoland, Florida

Episode 1057 - WDW Spring Break Off-Site Trip with Legoland Detour (17:37-24:36)

Episode 632 - Listener Questions
-23:00 Beth from Maine asks about Legoland, Florida

Episode 513: Ft. Wilderness, Boardwalk, and Riverside (after 31:14)

Missouri

Episode 1815 - Riviera Resort, Copper Creek Villas, Thanksgiving 2020 (33:46-35:19)

Episode 1599 - Listener Questions
-14:53 Sean asks about visiting Marceline, Missouri

Episode 1184 - Listener Questions
-20:25 Beth recaps her trip to Marceline, Missouri and asks when the November schedule for Rivers of Light will be released such that she can book a dinner package. The hosts discuss FastPass Plus protocol for Pandora

Episode 746 - Listener Questions
-2:37 Kelly says that Dole Whips are available in St. Louis, Missouri

Episode 137 - Mike Visits the “Real” Main Street, USA

Paris

Episode 2432 - Listener Questions
-31:52 Krista asks about Disneyland Paris

Episode 2409 - Listener Questions
-11:02 Andrew asks the hosts to rank the Space Mountains at the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris

Episode 2349 - Listener Questions
-27:40 Tim asks about activities for one day at Disneyland Paris

Episode 2256 - Listener Questions
-21:53 Eeyore seeks tips for first timers to Disneyland Paris

Episode 2189 - A Disneyland Paris Trip Report with Julian from the United Kingdom

Episode 2122 - Listener Questions
-27:09 Dave wonders how many days he should plan for a trip to Disneyland Resort Paris

Episode 1980 - Listener Questions
-34:47 Andrew asks the hosts to pick one looping roller coaster outside Walt Disney World to ride: Incredicoaster (DCA), Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril (Disneyland Paris), Space Mountain (Disneyland Paris), and Raging Spirits (Tokyo DisneySea)

Episode 1865 - First Trip with Daughter, First Time in Galaxy’s Edge, February 2021 (5:18-8:15)

Episode 1530 - Listener Questions
-23:06 Steven asks what he should eat at Disneyland Paris before the Castle to Chateau Challenge and at Walt Disney World before the Wine and Dine Half-Marathon

Episode 1521 - Listener Questions
-36:13 Kara asks about the adding of Disney characters to It's a Small World for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary. Pam discusses Disneyland's version of It's a Small World, which already has Disney characters. Rikki discusses Disneyland Paris's version of It's a Small World, which has more cultures depicted

Episode 1494 - Listener Questions
-10:34 Paul asks Rikki about the best attractions at Disneyland Paris and how attractions with counterparts at Walt Disney World compare in quality

Episode 1477 - An American (Podcaster) in (Disneyland) Paris

Episode 1468 - Wagons, Smoking, Ice, & Disney Dreaming (4:45-8:54)

Episode 1181 - Listener Questions
-16:48 Mackala wonders if the hosts are interested in visiting Disney's foreign parks. Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris are discussed

Episode 1023 - Even More Listener Questions
-4:24 Simon from the UK recounts special moments experienced by his family at Disneyland Paris and asks the hosts to mention their Disney "Claims to Fame"

Episode 754 - Hour 3 of the 12-Hour Live Show for Give Kids The World (35:02-41:23)

Episode 640 - Hong Kong Disneyland & Disneyland Paris with Ross (18:20-25:27)

Running/Races

Episode 2422 - runDisney 2024 Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend Recap

Episode 2383 - runDisney Halloween Race & 2024-25 Schedule Thoughts, Pixar Place Hotel, Pam’s WDW Conference Highlights

Episode 2348 - Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter, 26.2 Miles & Even More Memories, Amazing Dining & Theme Park Discovery (14:16-18:38)

Episode 2315 - Listener Questions
-25:15 Morgan asks if sign up is required for the Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 2264 - Listener Questions
-6:11 Sean asks how virtual runDisney medals compare with those provided for completing onsite races

Episode 2252 - Listener Questions
-11:11 Alfred asks if the virtual runDisney races are the same price as the in-person events

Episode 2235 - Listener Questions
-17:28 Jason comments on running the Disneyland Half-Marathon, flying to Orlando, and then booking a cruise on the Disney Wish

Episode 2156 - Villains, Treasures, West Coast Races, Happy Ever After, Oh My! (D23 Expo Reactions)

Episode 2077 - Listener Questions
-20:52 Nate asks if Marathon Weekend and Castaway Challenge photos, respectively, are included in Memory Maker

Episode 1559 - More Listener Questions
-22:25 Tom asks about signing up for Disney's virtual races. Tom also asks about the differences between Marathon Weekend and Wine and Dine Weekend. Finally, Tom asks about apps to play Disney music while he is running

Episode 1530 - Listener Questions
-23:06 Steven asks what he should eat at Disneyland Paris before the Castle to Chateau Challenge and at Walt Disney World before the Wine and Dine Half-Marathon

Episode 1527 - Listener Questions
-3:17 Brian asks why Rudy Novotny will not be returning as announcer for 2020 Marathon Weekend. Brian also wonders if runDisney events will ever return to Disneyland

Episode 1280 - Listener Questions
-22:20 Mal from Mexico asks about the future of RunDisney at Disneyland

Episode 1159 - Light and Dark Side runDisney Star Wars Race Weekends

Episode 1111 - All-Stars and Star Wars in the Spring (After 14:57) Star Wars Light Side Half Marathon

Episode 1088 - Listener Questions
-5:18 David from Illinois wonders when registration begins for the Dumbo Double Dare race

Episode 1084 - Disneyland, Running, Snacking, and Laughing

Episode 1075 - Bachelorette Party at the Boardwalk (28:44-31:07) Disneyland Half-Marathon

Episode 1030 - Tink, Princess, and Animal Kingdom Lodge Fun (6:24-16:51) Disneyland Tinker Bell Half-Marathon weekend

Episode 977 - Listener Questions
-6:09 Rebecca from Massachusetts asks if she can combine her participation in the Dark Side 5K and the Castaway Cay 5K races for a special medal

Episode 973 - First Time at Disneyland for Star Wars Race Weekend Staying at Grand Californian

Episode 927 - Magical Miles: The Runners Guide To Walt Disney World (21:00-24:34) Disneyland Paris

Episode 895 - runDisney Star Wars Weekend Rebel Challenge & More (To 22:09) Disneyland

Episode 891 - BOGP Cruise 3.0 Memories (11:11-14:54) "Double Dip" Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 814 - Hour 6 of 12-Hour Live Show with Len Testa (32:05-35:43) Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 796 - Fantastic Honeymoon on the Disney Fantasy (19:24-20:26) Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 732 - Mike’s 2014 Disney Dream Cruise Review (24:37-26:42) Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 725 - Listener Questions
-19:05 Diane from Pennsylvania shares advice concerning the Castaway Cay 5K

Episode 709 - Coast to Coast Challenge Experience (Esp. 8:53-21:11) Tinkerbell Half-Marathon at Disneyland

Episode 668 - Listener Questions
-15:30 Craig from Minnesota asks how DCL's Kids Club schedule operates around the Castaway Cay 5K run

Episode 627 - runDisney: On the Road to Disney Parks - Atlanta
See Running/Races for discussion of races held at WDW

San Diego Zoo

Episode 739 - Walt Disney World Veterans Head to Disneyland (23:00-29:49)

San Francisco

Episode 763 - Disneyland, DCA, Walt Disney Family Museum & More (3:18-7:34)

Episode 691 - 30th Anniversary Celebration with Disneyland and 2 Disney Cruises (21:12-28:56)

Episode 467: Walt Disney Family Museum with Steve Baker

SeaWorld, Orlando

Episode 2231 - Listener Questions
-18:30 Andrew wonders how SeaWorld's recent focus on adding big roller coasters will affect the Orlando theme park game

Episode 664 - 10-Night Off-site Visit to Central Florida Attractions (30:35-32:24)

Shanghai

Episode 1667 - Listener Questions
-1:58 The panel discusses the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland following its COVID-19 closure

Episode 1317 - Listener Questions
-14:05 Samantha asks about visiting Shanghai Disneyland

Shopping

Episode 2340 - From The Netherlands to Walt Disney World for 2 Weeks at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (33:48-36:48)

Episode 2314 - Traveling From the United Kingdom for a 4 Week Trip (27:10-28:13)

Episode 2307 - Listener Questions
-35:07 Daniel asks if the Disney Character Warehouse accepts Disney gift cards

Episode 2015 - Copper Creek Villas, Extended Family, Great Cast Member Stories, Photo Sessions, More (41:44-43:34)

Episode 1900 - Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Park/Non-Park Balance, Outdoor Dining, Spring Break 2021 (17:59-19:36; 59:49-1:00:17)

Episode 1693 - Fun Outside Of the Theme Parks - Summer 2020 (29:03-33:02) Disney's Character Warehouse at the Orlando Premium Outlets

Episode 1526 - 2 Weeks at the Polynesian from the United Kingdom (20:03-22:41)

Episode 1455 - Listener Questions
-11:20 Nikki asks about taking Uber or Lyft to Disney's Character Warehouse at the Orlando Premium Outlets

Episode 1437 - Listener Questions
-11:03 Laura asks if a $249 upgrade from Pop Century to Caribbean Beach is a good move. Caribbean Beach is discussed generally. Mike discusses his shopping experience at an offsite Disney Store

Episode 1352 - How To Do Everything at Walt Disney World (Part 1) (7:27-9:16) Character Warehouse

Episode 1073 - Listener Questions
-12:03 Loretta ponders good activities outside Walt Disney World, especially activities related to Christmas, and Disney outlets. Pam and Rikki discuss Universal, and Mike mentions Celebration

Episode 857 - Listener Questions
-20:12 Sandra from Australia seeks transportation to offsite malls from Pop Century

South Carolina

Episode 1521 - Listener Questions
-4:01 Pam discusses Hilton Head, South Carolina

Episode 1068 - Would You Rather? (11:49-15:21)

Episode 995 - Listener Questions
-26:03 Tony from North Carolina recaps his stay at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

Episode 861 - More Listener Questions
-27:34 Stacey from Illinois seeks the best DVC units at WDW for guests not going to the parks. Stacey also considers Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Episode 815 - Listener Questions
-34:13 Ollie from North Carolina asks if room discounts are ever offered at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. Mike ponders the occupancy rates at Hilton Head and Disney's Vero Beach Resort during the off-season

Episode 744 - Rikki Visits Disney’s Hilton Head Resort

Sports

Episode 2336 - Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Expectant Mother, Amazing Time in Heat of July 2023 (19:34-21:51)

Episode 2114 - When Walt Disney World & Sports Collide - All-American Sports Talk with Mike & Scott

Episode 1846 - Tips for Spring Trips to Walt Disney World (15:26-17:29)

Episode 1844 - Listener Questions
-23:46 Kristen ponders sports in the Orlando area

Episode 1607 - Combining Walt Disney World & Baseball with Jared Diamond

Episode 1448 - Working Spring Training into your Walt Disney World Vacation & More (5:27-19:46; After 47:33)

Episode 1400 - Copper Creek Villas, Royal Pacific, Summer 2018 (4:33-7:08) Tropicana Field/Tampa Bay Rays

Episode 1094 - Listener Questions
-27:33 Simon from Scotland asks about Orlando sports in August

Tokyo

Episode 1980 - Listener Questions
-34:47 Andrew asks the hosts to pick one looping roller coaster outside Walt Disney World to ride: Incredicoaster (DCA), Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril (Disneyland Paris), Space Mountain (Disneyland Paris), and Raging Spirits (Tokyo DisneySea)

Episode 1181 - Listener Questions
-16:48 Mackala wonders if the hosts are interested in visiting Disney's foreign parks. Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris are discussed

Episode 794 - Listener Questions
-18:46 Brent from Pennsylvania asks about touring Tokyo Disneyland Resort in one day

Episode 700 - Hour 6 of the 2013 12-Hour Live Show with Tom Bricker (25:08-41:30; After 55:29)

Episode 690 - Deb Wills’ Excellent Asian Disney Adventure

Episode 551 - Listener Questions
-2:57 Tink1987 asks the hosts what foreign Disney park they most want to visit

Episode 527 - Toyko Disneyland Resort with Moms Panel Bernie

Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood

Episode 2404 - Two Trip Reports - Daughter’s Beach Club Villas/Sapphire Falls Graduation Celebration; Best Friend’s ”Highlight Reel” 45 Mile Extravaganza (10:56-16:49; 42:56-45:52)

Episode 2385 - Listener Questions
-29:40 Andrew asks if Universal ever considered selling the videos from the defunct Disaster attraction

Episode 2349 - Listener Questions
-18:15 Andrew asks about Universal limiting the number of songs available for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

Episode 2299 - Listener Questions
-23:11 Joe asks about Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Episode 2295 - Listener Questions
-36:38 Adam asks about what order he should visit Disney's Vero Beach Resort, Universal Orlando, and Port Canaveral prior to his Disney cruise. Adam also asks about possibly using a rental car and Uber

Episode 2287 - Listener Questions
-20:57 Andrew asks about the closing of Poseidon's Fury at Islands of Adventure

Episode 2249 - Listener Questions
-15:39 William asks about the construction at the Grand Floridian, ponders doing a day at Universal for the Harry Potter attractions, and seeks activities for him and his daughter at Walt Disney World

Episode 2227 - Listener Questions
-18:12 William asks about rooms at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World where his two children won't need to share a bed
-22:20 William asks about visiting Walt Disney World and Universal with a child with major food allergies

Episode 2223 - Listener Questions
-16:10 Paul asks if Disney pushed back the opening of the Tron Coaster to fight the hype of Epic Universe at Universal. Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is discussed

Episode 2200 - Pam & Rikki Are Back From Walt Disney World Holiday Trips (12:51-15:52)

Episode 2174 - Listener Questions
-36:48 Teal comments on Christmas decorations at Universal Orlando

Episode 2170 - Listener Questions
-30:17 Paul asks about letting his Sorcerer Pass expire and doing non-Disney activities in Central Florida, especially Epic Universe

Episode 2145 - Walt Disney World Dolphin, Space 220, Brown Derby, Theme Park Fun, ”That Guy!” (43:01-45:09)

Episode 2142 - Listener Questions
-17:34 Wyatt ponders Disney's response to Universal's upcoming Epic Universe and wonders if an announcement will be made at D23

Episode 2138 - Listener Questions
-26:14 Kevin proposes an attraction trade between Universal Orlando and Disney's Hollywood Studios

Episode 2137 - Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Family of 5, Emergency Strikes, Family Memories Made (13:23-14:14)

Episode 2086 - Mother/Daughter Spring Break Adventure, Beach Club Villas, Royal Pacific Resort, 4 Parks in a Day, More (12:18-23:52)

Episode 2050 - Listener Questions
-29:40 Julianne asks about doing an anniversary trip with a six-year-old child, including segments on the Disney Wish and at Universal. Julianne also asks about bringing portable car-booster seats into the parks and/or finding an Uber or Lyft with booster seats

Episode 2049 - Disney’s Riviera & Old Key West Resorts, Universal’s Cabana Bay, Amazing Dining, More (19:54-22:57)

Episode 2039 - Listener Questions
-41:57 Donnie decides between doing Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando first on his trip

Episode 2024 - Disney’s All-Star Movies, Capture Your Moment, Universal, Yachtsman Steakhouse, More (22:38-27:46)

Episode 2015 - Copper Creek Villas, Extended Family, Great Cast Member Stories, Photo Sessions, More (43:36-44:54)

Episode 2013 - Listener Questions
-16:13 Andrew asks the hosts to rank the Harry Potter rides at Islands of Adventure

Episode 2012 - Disney‘s Copper Creek Villas, Building a Droid, Amazing Dining, Universal, More (33:49-40:53)

Episode 1994 - Listener Questions
-7:40 Spencer ponders good restaurants at Universal Orlando

Episode 1956 - Pop Century, Large Group, Savi’s Workshop, Universal, Beach Time - June 2021 (35:28-39:07)

Episode 1931 - Listener Questions
-12:22 Karen seeks tips for a first-time visit to Universal Orlando with a child who loves Harry Potter but dislikes thrill rides

Episode 1909 - Listener Questions
-16:35 Robert wonders if Disney will drop its mask mandate, following Universal's decision

Episode 1900 - Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Park/Non-Park Balance, Outdoor Dining, Spring Break 2021 (49:56-51:37)

Episode 1899 - Mike’s Trip Report from The Hilton/Coronado Springs and Rikki Rides Velocicoaster (4:49-11:40)

Episode 1895 - Listener Questions
-32:08 Jennifer asks if her itinerary for a combined Disney-Universal trip is too intense

Episode 1890 - Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Universal’s Cabana Bay Resort, March 2021 (After 49:14)

Episode 1883 - Listener Questions
-17:14 Corwin ponders the best transportation options from a Disney resort hotel to Universal Orlando

Episode 1881 - Walt Disney World Experiences That Still Amaze Us (32:03-37:41)

Episode 1874 - Listener Questions
-10:23 Celia asks when club-level accommodations will return to Walt Disney World's hotels and ponders the quality of the club-level rooms at Universal Orlando's onsite hotels
-43:19 Andrew asks the hosts if they are most interested in riding the Magic Kingdom's Tron roller coaster, Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster, or Islands of Adventure's VelociCoaster

Episode 1860 - Pam and Rikki Are Back from Walt Disney World With Stories & Tips (12:22-13:19; 19:05-20:07)

Episode 1848 - Listener Questions
-32:29 Spencer decides among doing a Disney Cruise; an Adventures by Disney escape; a trip to Aulani; a trip to Disneyland; a trip to both Disneyland and Aulani; and a trip to Walt Disney World, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and Universal Orlando

Episode 1823 - Coronado Springs Resort, Disney Honeymoon, November 2020 (35:48-40:25)

Episode 1815 - Riviera Resort, Copper Creek Villas, Thanksgiving 2020 (28:09-30:17)

Episode 1806 - Pam’s Holiday Adventure at Walt Disney World Last Week (15:38-19:24)

Episode 1783 - Family of 7, Grand Floridian, Old Key West, More - October 2020 (38:01-41:36)

Episode 1768 - Listener Questions
-32:39 Kate ponders the feasibility of staying at three Walt Disney World resorts, preferably one from each resort category, and one Universal Orlando resort over a three-week vacation

Episode 1764 - Listener Questions
-24:28 Donald seeks must dos at Universal Orlando

Episode 1760 - Listener Questions
-29:13 Jona seeks good restaurants at Disney Springs or the resorts for dinner after the parks close. Polite Pig, Homecomin', Boathouse, and Paradiso 37 at Disney Springs; Geyser Point at Wilderness Lodge; and Bigfire and Toothsome's at Universal's CityWalk are mentioned. Jona also ponders transportation options from Pop Century to Universal

Episode 1756 - Listener Questions
-27:09 Matthew asks about splitting a nine-day trip between Disney and Universal Orlando, and seeks the best resort hotel at Universal

Episode 1727 - Listener Questions
-3:30 Rikki talks about her recent trip to Universal, especially dining and hotel experiences

Episode 1707 - Live from Walt Disney World Right Now with Mike K. (23:21-29:47)

Episode 1699 - Rikki’s Disney Springs & Universal Citywalk Experience (7:17-16:22)

Episode 1654 - February & October Split-Stay Trips (19:00-23:27; 32:55-33:55)

Episode 1641 - First Time Walt Disney World Trip for Disneyland Veterans (19:03-19:59)

Episode 1584 - Listener Questions
-30:51 Maggie ponders the difference in value between Walt Disney World's resort hotels and their counterparts at Universal Orlando

Episode 1565 - Grandkids to the Polynesian, Couples Trips, Both Walt Disney World & Disneyland (12:59-13:48)

Episode 1553 - Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - December 2018 - Visitors from the United Kingdom (28:47-31:49)

Episode 1542 - Listener Questions
-5:45 Scott ponders Halloween-night activities at or near Walt Disney World, excluding Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Rikki says to go back to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

Episode 1541 - Port Orleans French Quarter, Caribbean Beach, Fall at Walt Disney World (After 32:55)

Episode 1522 - Pam & Rikki Mini-Trip Reports from Last Week (19:15-26:21; 32:24-37:37)

Episode 1510 - Simple, Obvious Improvements for Walt Disney World (20:04-24:45)

Episode 1500 - Listener Questions with Live Calls
-17:39 Mackenzie asks about touring Walt Disney World during Wine and Dine race weekend. Universal's Halloween Horror Nights are also discussed

Episode 1488 - Listener Questions
-26:01 Mackenzie asks if the regular attractions are open during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Episode 1473 – Listener Questions
-25:46 A listener from Norway asks about staying at Pop Century and All Star Music. The listener also asks about Cabana Bay at Universal Orlando and a bounceback offer for the Port Orleans resorts

Episode 1417 - Pam’s Walt Disney World Holiday Highlights (31:10-36:44)

Episode 1400 - Copper Creek Villas, Royal Pacific, Summer 2018 (15:27-21:03)

Episode 1366 - Rikki & Mike Recap Walt Disney World Trips (5:40-16:24)

Episode 1352 - How To Do Everything at Walt Disney World (Part 1) (5:27-7:22)

Episode 1325 - So Many Castles for an Engagement (After 29:20)

Episode 1324 - Thoughts on an Agent Education Program to Walt Disney World and Universal (6:01-34:15)

Episode 1298 - Listener Questions
-27:04 Kelsey asks if there is any chance of seeing the Magic Kingdom's Kiss Goodnight as an offsite guest on an Evening Extra Magic Hour night. Pam mentions a new fireworks show at Universal Orlando

Episode 1251 - Pam talks Pop Century Refurbishment, Cabins at Ft. Wilderness, Mobile Ordering & More (35:09-36:20)

Episode 1247 - Listener Questions
-17:21 Sabrina seeks dinner suggestions at Disney and Universal with atmosphere being more important than food

Episode 1242 - Rikki’s Walt Disney World Fall Adventure (16:16-24:24)

Episode 1234 - Traveling from Canada to Riverside for an Adult Trip (13:16-16:31)

Episode 1223 - Listener Questions
-3:51 Giselle from Massachusetts asks about visiting Harry Potter at Universal Orlando for a day during her family's Walt Disney World vacation. Ticket, transportation, and dining options are discussed

Episode 1158 - Geyser Point, Flower & Garden Festival, Toothsome & More with Rikki (After 31:24)

Episode 1147 - Boardwalk 2 Bedroom Villa in August (20:24-24:55)

Episode 1092 - Wine & Dine Weekend 2016 Recap (31:55-34:29) Halloween Horror Nights

Episode 1085 - Listener Questions
-28:19 Jonathan from Tennessee asks about planning a visit to Universal Orlando during his Walt Disney World vacation with young children

Episode 1073 - Listener Questions
-12:03 Loretta ponders good activities outside Walt Disney World, especially activities related to Christmas, and Disney outlets. Pam and Rikki discuss Universal, and Mike mentions Celebration

Episode 1059 - WDW Nostalgia Vs. Universal Hipness

Episode 1052 - Listener Questions
-32:24 Shelly from North Carolina asks about dinner options after viewing the Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Orlando

Episode 1046 - Listener Questions
-2:48 Pam reviews Universal Orlando's Sapphire Falls Hotel

Episode 1040 - Listener Questions
-4:39 Pam talks about Universal Orlando's new Sapphire Falls Resort

Episode 1034 - Listener Questions
-6:20 David shares a trip report including the Disney parks and Universal Orlando. Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort is discussed

Episode 1031 - Listener Questions
-21:25 Brock from Texas shares his experience at Universal Orlando with a twelve-year old, who is both a Harry Potter fan and a thrill ride fan

Episode 1011 - Universal Studios for the Walt Disney World Fan with Seth Kubersky

Episode 987 - Rikki’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival Preview Trip Report (After 39:44)

Episode 980 - Listener Questions
-5:04 Mark from Scotland ponders evening activities at Walt Disney World for a thirtieth birthday celebration with three other adults. Mark also asks about character breakfasts in the Magic Kingdom area. Finally, Mark wonders if Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party could be fun for adults who have experienced Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Episode 971 - Listener Questions
-10:42 Brandon from Tennessee asks about touring both Universal Orlando parks in one day, perhaps with Universal Express

Episode 935 - Listener Questions
-20:51 Heath wonders when Disney will announce dates and rates for its summer 2017 cruises. Heath ponders prices for a five-person party with three children, as well as other cruise lines if Disney's prices prove prohibitive. Mike and Pam discuss Royal Caribbean. Pam mentions Royal Caribbean’s connection with Universal Orlando

Episode 915 - The Agent Education Experience (9:53-19:00)

Episode 914 - Listener Questions
-10:20 John from New York ponders the five best values in offsite dining. Pam mentions CItyWalk at Universal Orlando

Episode 860 - Listener Questions
-27:38 Melissa from Massachusetts asks if she should stay at an offsite resort on her arrival night before checking into an official Universal Orlando resort. Melissa also asks about the Universal hotels

Episode 854 - Listener Questions
-13:22 Ann from Virginia seeks a quiet longhouse at the Polynesian considering construction and the Luau, and asks for optimal viewing locations for the Electrical Water Pageant. She also asks about the Portofino Bay Resort at Universal Orlando

Episode 816 - Universal Studios Florida for the WDW Fan

Episode 814 - Hour 6 of 12-Hour Live Show with Len Testa (56:30-1:03:36)

Episode 806 - Listener Questions
-5:00 Lisa from Missouri asks when she can add a fifth person to her party's Beach Club Villas reservation, which was obtained through a DVC point rental website, because such rooms will only be available after ongoing renovation. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando are discussed

Episode 781 - Two Off-Site Stays, Extended Family, Low Crowds (23:28-25:55)

Episode 778 - Pop Century, 1st Timer, Summer Heat and Harry Potter (16:59-20:57)

Episode 765 - Losing One’s Identity

Episode 730 - Group of 14 Staying Off-Site Trip (6:17-10:06)

Episode 684 - Pam’s Spring Break 2014 Trip Report (19:11-23:09)

Episode 664 - 10-Night Off-site Visit to Central Florida Attractions (30:04-30:33)

Episode 625 - Live Interviews from Epic October 2013 (After 20:57)

Episode 545 - Listener Questions
-2:20 Tara from Canada gives a trip report featuring advice on getting to Universal from Disney.

Episode 520 - Listener Questions
-15:55 Katie asks about getting to and touring Universal Orlando, with an emphasis on seeing Harry Potter

Episode 515: 84 Students Makin' Magic and Music at WDW (22:10-26:50)

Episode 461 - Rikki's WDW Trip Report - Part 2

Episode 273 - A 10-Day Guys Trip to Pop Century from Canada-Part of trip report

Episode 249 - Pam’s WDW & Wizarding World of Harry Potter Trip

Episode 210 - Pam’s WDW Trip Highlights

Vero Beach

Episode 2432 - Listener Questions
-27:33 Theresa asks about Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Episode 2393 - Listener Questions
-30:25 Betsy asks if AP and military tickets can be activated at Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Episode 2314 - Traveling From the United Kingdom for a 4 Week Trip (20:50-23:01)

Episode 2295 - Listener Questions
-36:38 Adam asks about what order he should visit Disney's Vero Beach Resort, Universal Orlando, and Port Canaveral prior to his Disney cruise. Adam also asks about possibly using a rental car and Uber

Episode 1848 - Listener Questions
-32:29 Spencer decides among doing a Disney Cruise; an Adventures by Disney escape; a trip to Aulani; a trip to Disneyland; a trip to both Disneyland and Aulani; and a trip to Walt Disney World, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and Universal Orlando

Episode 1124 - Listener Questions
-16:49 Jennifer from Connecticut asks how much she will save by upgrading a package ticket to an Annual Pass. Jennifer also asks about Disney's Vero Beach Resort, including transportation options

Episode 1068 - Would You Rather? (11:49-15:21)

Episode 861 - More Listener Questions
-27:34 Stacey from Illinois seeks the best DVC units at WDW for guests not going to the parks. Stacey also considers Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Episode 857 - Listener Questions
-15:54 Erica from Indiana asks for suggestions on spending time at Disney's Vero Beach Resort and the Polynesian Villas

Episode 815 - Listener Questions
-34:13 Ollie from North Carolina asks if room discounts are ever offered at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. Mike ponders the occupancy rates at Hilton Head and Disney's Vero Beach Resort during the off-season

Walt Disney Family Museum

See "San Francisco" above