Episodes featuring discussion of hotels.

See Also: Resorts (Specific Hotels: Deluxe and DVC), Resorts (Specific Hotels: Moderate), and Resorts (Specific Hotels: Offsite and Value) for episodes about specific resorts; Dining (General Information) and Dining (Specific Restaurants: Disney Springs, Lounges, and Resorts) for discussion of resort restaurants and food delivery services;Guests for discussion of Kids' Clubs and pet accommodations; Special WDW Activities and Programs for resort activities; Outside WDW for discussion of offsite DVC resorts; and Trip Planning (A-M) and Trip Planning (N-Z) and Problems for related planning info

General

Major Episodes
Episode 2391 - Unwritten Rules For Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line (32:32-39:32)

Episode 2363 - Finding Spooky Places Around Walt Disney World

Episode 2339 - Pairing Things Up Around Walt Disney World

Episode 2335 - The Great Debate - Collective Mount Rushmore of Walt Disney World Resorts

Episode 2328 - Disney’s Riviera Resort, Moonlight Magic, First DVC Stay, Tron, More (11:55-34:49)

Episode 2318 - Mike & Scott Draft Walt Disney World Resort Restrooms, Lobbies & Landscaping

Episode 2316 - Advantages & Disadvantages For Walt Disney World Resort Locations

Episode 2277 - Getting The Most From The My Disney Experience App (32:02-33:52)

Episode 2274 - Running All Walt Disney World Resorts, Hitting All WDW Theme Parks, Rides, Snacks, 26.2+ Magical Miles

Episode 2220 - One Cast Member, One Question

Episode 2192 - Spending A Day On The Disney Skyliner Loop

Episode 2184 - Ranking Various Walt Disney World Experiences

Episode 2181 - Things That Legit Scare Us at Walt Disney World

Episode 2169 - 5 Good Minutes With Mike (29:07-34:10)

Episode 2071 - The ”Little Things” at Walt Disney World That Are So Special

Episode 2056 - The Pros & Cons of Each Walt Disney World Resort Category

Episode 2048 - How Did We Miss That On Our Last Walt Disney World Vacation? (27:17-32:09)

Episode 2044 - Top 3 Experiences at Disney Springs, WDW Resorts, WDW Dining, More (25:29-41:48)

Episode 2031 - The Walt Disney World Monday Morning Show with Scott & Mike (3:44-11:03; 17:45-20:06)

Episode 2017 - The Mount Rushmore of Walt Disney World Resorts, Attractions, & Restaurants (13:17-24:42)

Episode 2011 - Walt Disney World Christmas Card Backdrops

Episode 2005 - The Best Lighting Around Walt Disney World

Episode 1999 - Walt Disney World Oddsmakers (17:32-25:22)

Episode 1990 - Disney‘s Art of Animation Resort, First-time Experiences, Cookies for Breakfast, More -August 2021 (33:45-35:36)

Episode 1936 - New Experiences For Us at Walt Disney World (5:17-10:09)

Episode 1918 - When Are We “Back” at Walt Disney World?

Episode 1889 - Why Do We Do What We Do at Walt Disney World? (11:56-19:06; 32:40-36:58)

Episode 1885 - Roundtable Tips for a Better WDW Trip (27:26-35:55; After 39:54)

Episode 1882 - Finding YOUR Nostalgia at Walt Disney World (27:49-33:12)

Episode 1856 - Best Bets for Outdoor Dining at Walt Disney World (After 23:03)

Episode 1852 - The Small but Awesome Experiences at Walt Disney World (12:25-14:21)

Episode 1846 - Tips for Spring Trips to Walt Disney World (10:17-12:22)

Episode 1842 - Best & Worst Restrooms at Walt Disney World

Episode 1834 - A Tribute to Dave - “The Bench Guy”

Episode 1778 - Best Walt Disney World Resort Dining Open Right Now

Episode 1766 - Walt Disney World After Dark in 2020

Episode 1762 - The 2020 Holiday Season Primer for Walt Disney World (33:53-36:36)

Episode 1713 - Disney’s All-Star Music - August 2019 (Esp. 21:43-27:33)

Episode 1705 - The “New Normal” for Walt Disney World Vacations (14:21-15:24)

Episode 1703 - Listener Questions (Throughout Episode)

Episode 1681 - Would You Rather with Live Calls (37:01-38:19)

Episode 1645 - Creative Split-Stay Options

Episode 1626 - Isolated Gems at Walt Disney World Resorts

Episode 1607 - Combining Walt Disney World & Baseball with Jared Diamond (30:59-34:00)

Episode 1600 - Walt Disney World Resort Personality Profiles

Episode 1595 - Solo Trio - Disney’s All-Star Music Resort - Fall 2019 - MNSSHP, Food & Wine, More (24:18-31:11)

Episode 1579 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now (18:29-26:04; 34:21-37:06)

Episode 1564 - Making the Most of your Walt Disney World Resort Day

Episode 1561 - A Holiday Season Primer for Walt Disney World - 2019 (After 34:03)

Episode 1510 - Simple, Obvious Improvements for Walt Disney World (14:55-19:30; 42:33-55:35)

Episode 1474 - Time to Cut One at Walt Disney World (4:45-7:24; 26:14-29:54)

Episode 1468 - Wagons, Smoking, Ice, & Disney Dreaming (24:05-28:25)

Episode 1457 - Len Testa (After 28:36)

Episode 1417 - Pam’s Walt Disney World Holiday Highlights (7:27-10:17)

Episode 1360 - Last-Minute Trip Tips for Walt Disney World (13:40-16:35)

Episode 1333 - Hidden Tips for Every Walt Disney World Resort

Episode 1330 - What’s Up With That at Walt Disney World? (28:41-32:59) Rumored Epcot resort

Episode 1327 - Walt Disney World Win, Fail, or Meh! (23:16-29:40) Toiletries

Episode 1324 - Thoughts on an Agent Education Program to Walt Disney World and Universal (After 39:04)

Episode 1312 - Walt Disney World Hot Takes (15:32-19:45) Refurbished rooms

Episode 1272 - Looking Ahead to 2018 (25:29-28:30)

Episode 1269 - Agony & Ecstacy of a Last-Minute Trip (22:05-25:55)

Episode 1152 - Summer 2017 at Walt Disney World (3:52-13:36)

Episode 1105 - The Walt Disney World That Never Was (29:23-35:42)

Episode 1069 - The Frugal Mouse with Kevin (15:13-22:05)

Episode 1020 - Unofficial Guide Reader Survey Results with Len Testa (7:19-16:09)

Episode 957 - Betting On 2016 (14:19-23:40) New Resort?

Episode 952 - Surviving Christmas Week at WDW (9:31-12:48; 14:44-15:49)

Episode 900 - Never Been There, Not Done That (To 15:11)

Episode 855 - Even More Tough Disney Choices (32:57-37:05) Refurbishments

Episode 850 - IFTTT WDW-Style (Alternatives)

Episode 819 - What We Love About Walt Disney World (25:54-27:35)

Episode 780 - Our Overlooked WDW Resorts

Episode 597 - WDW Landscaping

Episode 552 - WDW Resort Room Options

Episode 486: Tipping Around WDW-INCLUDES DISCUSSION ABOUT TIPPING AT HOTELS

Episode 407: Resorts, Parks, and Holiday Fun

Episode 390: Choosing Your WDW Resort

Episode 388: Best Value in WDW Resorts

Episode 366: Five Senses of the WDW Resorts

Episode 198 - Top and Bottom 2 Resorts

Episode 76: WDW Resorts During the Holidays

Episode 47: Three Resorts and DVC

Listener Questions
Episode 2447 - Listener Questions
-31:52 Melissa seeks the best resort to stay at and the best parks and attractions to experience with a toddler at Walt Disney World

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

Episode 2428 - Listener Questions
-37:10 Jennifer asks if she can take a Mears bus from the airport to a resort she is not staying at, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and if that resort can hold her luggage while she and her husband are eating dinner at Boma

Episode 2403 - More Listener Questions
-15:14 Jen seeks Skyliner resorts with couches or chairs in the rooms. Jen also asks if scooters can be accommodated on the Skyliner and monorail and if there are any special cheering areas for guests in scooters during the Marathon Weekend races

Episode 2377 - Listener Questions
-18:57 Alfred asks about informing restaurants and Pop Century of his birthday
-17:22 Alfred seeks the best rates for a Deluxe Resort

Episode 2333 - Listener Questions
-12:38 Kate asks about watching animated Ashoka Star Wars content on Disney+ in her hotel room and wonders if Ashoka characters will appear in Galaxy's Edge
-40:36 Kevin seeks the best resort for a party of fifteen close to Hollywood Studios and Epcot

Episode 2321 - Listener Questions
-14:33 Rebecca seeks a good resort for Princess Race Weekend

Episode 2287 - Listener Questions
-9:50 Rob asks about staying at Walt Disney World for the entire month of February

Episode 2285 - Listener Questions
-30:40 Morgan asks about booking a hotel reservation with an Annual Pass discount for a period after her current Annual Pass expires
-32:47 Natalie ponders the next hotel Disney will build and in which category

Episode 2260 - Listener Questions
-38:00 Natalie wonders if Disney would ever open a resort hotel at Disney Springs

Episode 2242 - Listener Questions
-25:38 Katie asks about managing a room-only reservation at Pop Century when she will only be staying the first night, with her parents using the duration of the reservation

Episode 2235 - Listener Questions
-15:32 Adam asks about linking separate reservations through the My Disney Experience app

Episode 2231 - Listener Questions
-15:23 Kevin asks if there is a dedicated lane for Disney hotel guests and Annual Passholders to bypass the toll booths at the theme park lots

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

Episode 2223 - Listener Questions
-8:10 Jessica decides between booking a hotel ticket package in conjunction with another family and separately. My Disney Experience is discussed

Episode 2194 - Listener Questions
-22:50 Kevin seeks a good resort for rooms with patios for adults to relax on at night
-44:15 Mike ponders New Year's Eve activities at the resorts and wonders if he can linger at the Grand Floridian to view fireworks after dining at Citricos

Episode 2190 - Listener Questions
-21:19 Hollister asks about checking in his bags at Pop Century when he will be arriving early in the morning; online checkin is discussed. Hollister also asks about what he should do when some friends will only be staying in the room for part of his trip. Hollister asks about linking tickets without corresponding room reservations in the My Disney Experience app. Finally, Hollister asks about buying Genie+ for other guests

Episode 2186 - Listener Questions
-11:43 Daniel ponders the differences between hotel-only and package bookings and how the differences affect Magic Bands

Episode 2166 - Listener Questions
-19:29 Jennifer asks if the resort hotels have any special Halloween activities

Episode 2162 - Listener Questions
-10:21 BF seeks the most convenient resort hotel at which to stay for a Disney race

Episode 2138 - Listener Questions
-40:30 Chad asks about booking a Polynesian Bungalow, a Fort Wilderness Cabin, or another resort for a family of six that does not own DVC

Episode 2126 - Listener Questions
-42:26 Tammy asks about booking hotels for Walt Disney World in the fall

Episode 2111 - Listener Questions
-30:21 Jacob asks if Disney offers room discounts to Disney Visa cardholders

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 2087 - Listener Questions
-24:53 Tony asks if mousekeeping still refreshes coffee pods in the hotel rooms

Episode 2066 - Listener Questions
-9:41 Tim asks if varsity cheerleading provides a linkable confirmation number for guests to put into My Disney Experience to get onsite benefits

Episode 2036 - Listener Questions
-14:49 Len asks about observing resort holiday decorations over a four-day trip

Episode 2028 - Listener Questions
-31:24 Katie asks if resort rooms at Walt Disney World ever open up at the last minute
-38:13 Kim asks about booking a group of eight for a Walt Disney World trip
-41:24 Tammy asks how far in advance she should book her vacation such as to obtain the best rate

Episode 2019 - Listener Questions
-29:52 Tammy asks about the current operating capacity of Walt Disney World's resort hotels

Episode 2016 - Listener Questions
-12:05 George asks about adding extra people to his Walt Disney World hotel room for one night of his stay

Episode 2004 - Listener Questions
-21:56 Bob wonders when Disney will open Spring 2023 reservations

Episode 1997 - Listener Questions
-11:20 Alfred ponders resort capacity for the week between Christmas and New Year's

Episode 1980 - Listener Questions
-26:06 Becca ponders the best resort for a resort-only vacation
-37:03 Tammy ponders the month with the lowest resort rates at Walt Disney World

Episode 1965 - Listener Questions
-36:18 Len asks about Disney housekeeping after COVID 19

Episode 1961 - Listener Questions
-33:25 Betsy seeks a good resort for Princess Race Weekend

Episode 1954 - Listener Questions
-34:19 Emily asks if she can explore resorts without having an ADR

Episode 1938 - Listener Questions
-30:33 Kelly ponders activities outside the parks on Thanksgiving Day, especially touring the monorail resorts for Christmas decorations

Episode 1934 - Listener Questions
-33:42 Carla wonders when Disney will start accepting reservations for 2023

Episode 1931 - Listener Questions
-18:46 Laura wonders if she should keep her Beach Club reservation or switch to another resort

Episode 1917 - Listener Questions
-21:46 Brian ponders a good resort for a ten-person party staying among three rooms
-30:18 Tammy asks about booking a room or package for the 50th Anniversary when she is an Annual Passholder but the other members of her party are not

Episode 1909 - Listener Questions
-34:58 Theresa asks if Disney limits certain hotel rooms based on length of stay

Episode 1901 - Listener Questions
-13:52 Tammy wonders why it is difficult to obtain hotel reservations for June

Episode 1895 - Listener Questions
-9:59 Tanya ponders good resorts to tour and eat a meal at on her arrival day
-23:39 Rainya ponders the likelihood of being able to extend her stay at Coronado Springs in late June and early July

Episode 1887 - Listener Questions
-21:07 Kate ponders resort capacity as 2021 progresses

Episode 1870 - Listener Questions
-13:53 Kelsey ponders a good Disney resort for a party of ten adults and three infants
-31:52 Shannon ponders the best resort at which to stay on a solo trip

Episode 1866 - Listener Questions
-13:23 Alfred wonders if all of Disney's on-site hotels will be reopened by October 1, 2021

Episode 1858 - Listener Questions
-37:22 Scott asks if his party can access Disney's onsite resorts as offsite guests without ADRs

Episode 1851 - Listener Questions
-29:04 Liana asks if she can book currently-closed resort hotels for her February 2022 vacation

Episode 1848 - Listener Questions
-24:25 Francesca asks about dog-friendly resorts at Walt Disney World during COVID. Francesca also asks about flying with a dog

Episode 1844 - Listener Questions
-28:43 Bethany asks if bounceback offers are currently being offered

Episode 1832 - Listener Questions
-33:25 Jessie asks if Magical Express is currently transporting checked luggage to the resort hotels. Jessie also seeks a good resort at which to spend one night before her package reservation at the Polynesian commences
-38:18 Jessica asks if she should add an extra resort day to her vacation prior to her Disney Cruise

Episode 1820 - Listener Questions
-18:27 Kristen seeks a resort recommendation for her upcoming vacation for a guest that usually stays at the Port Orleans resorts

Episode 1812 - Listener Questions
-14:34 Alfred asks the hosts to pick one Walt Disney World resort at which to hypothetically stay for a year. The Riviera, Copper Creek, the Polynesian bungalows, and the Boardwalk Villas are mentioned
-27:49 Justin seeks the resort with the best dining options

Episode 1808 - Listener Questions
-26:02 Mary Jane asks when Disney will start accepting reservations for 2022. Mary Jane also wonders when the Beach Club will reopen

Episode 1804 - Listener Questions
-37:29 Alfred asks about renting or buying Christmas decorations for his Walt Disney World hotel room

Episode 1788 - Listener Questions
-24:06 Alexa decides between visiting Walt Disney World in October 2021 for the 50th Anniversary celebrations and visiting earlier in 2021 to take advantage of the COVID discounts. Alexa also ponders moderately-priced resorts for a girls' weekend trip. The Riviera and Gran Destino Tower are discussed

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 1776 - Listener Questions
-7:42 Wade asks if Disney resort guests can park for free at the theme parks

Episode 1760 - Listener Questions
-3:56 Kevin asks if his party can visit different resorts during a planned Christmas vacation if it does not have park tickets. Rikki talks about Christmas decoration modifications at the resorts

Episode 1748 - Listener Questions
-4:20 Jamie asks if guests can eat at quick service restaurants at the resorts on the Skyliner line if they are not staying at those resorts

Episode 1745 - Listener Questions
-15:33 Sue asks if Disney will continue giving giftcards for guests opting out of resort mousekeeping
-33:37 Amber asks if resort hopping is allowed during the COVID pandemic

Episode 1739 - Listener Questions
-16:54 Sean asks if guests can view Disney-Plus in rooms at the onsite resorts
-19:00 Alexa asks how race weekends historically affect park crowds and resort availability. Marathon Weekend specifically is discussed
-34:35 Marci asks if Art of Animation, the Yacht Club, and Port Orleans Riverside will still allow dogs when they reopen

Episode 1733 - Listener Questions
-5:46 Rikki discusses the further delayed reopening of some of Disney's resort hotels from COVID. Mike talks about Disney's protocol for moving guests to different resorts because of the delayed reopenings
-10:19 Jacob asks if Disney is offering any non-Florida-resident resort discounts for Annual Passholders
-26:33 John asks if he can get his room rate adjusted to the Annual Passholder discount rate if he upgrades his park tickets to an Annual Pass at check in
-27:24 Rob discusses crowds at Walt Disney World in July 2020 after the COVID reopening. Rob also discusses food and snack options and mobile ordering in the parks; resort cleanliness and elevator protocol; resort dining options; and masks

Episode 1727 - Listener Questions
-13:57 Kelly seeks the best resort for proximity to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot with three adults and a child

Episode 1721 - Listener Questions
-27:33 Sean seeks advice for sharing a hotel room with non-runners, including a three-year-old child, during Marathon Weekend and ponders good meeting places for the runners and non-runners during the races

Episode 1715 - Listener Questions
-22:02 Stephanie asks if people can, for dining, visit resorts at which they are not staying after Walt Disney World reopens from COVID

Episode 1709 - Listener Questions
-9:06 Katie seeks good running paths at Disney's resort hotels
-12:07 Susie asks if she can eat at a food court at a Disney resort she is not staying at during the first week of August 2020

Episode 1697 - Listener Questions
-16:30 Susanne seeks the best Deluxe Resort to move to if Disney consolidates resort reservations because of COVID. Riviera, Copper Creek, and Contemporary are mentioned
-32:55 Jeff wonders if all of Disney's resort hotels will reopen from COVID with the property on July 11 or if guests will be consolidated in certain hotels

Episode 1691 - Listener Questions
-13:47 Angie asks when package bookings will reopen from COVID
-19:53 Peter asks when Disney will reopen hotel reservation windows for late-December after the COVID closures
-22:42 Ashley asks when reservation and ticket windows will reopen from COVID and wonders how quickly the reservations will fill up
-34:30 Diane asks how her reservation at Coronado Springs will be affected by the NBA and the MLS moving their games to Walt Disney World and housing teams at the resort hotels

Episode 1687 - More Listener Questions
-35:29 Charlotte asks what will happen to hotel reservations where half of the party does not have park tickets upon reopening from COVID
-38:30 Jennifer asks if Disney will cancel resort reservations after July 15, 2020 because of COVID

Episode 1685 - Listener Questions
-16:11 Ellie seeks the best on-site resort for Princess Race Weekend

Episode 1673 - Listener Questions
-6:01 Morgan asks about scheduling a hotel stay at Walt Disney World when she will arrive at the resort shortly after midnight. Pam says to schedule starting the previous day so that the room will be ready when she arrives but to inform Disney in advance such as not to be deemed a no show. Mike discusses the possibility of staying offsite upon arriving to save money

Episode 1667 - Listener Questions
-33:44 The hosts ponder whether they miss the theme parks or the resorts more during the COVID closure

Episode 1643 - Listener Questions
-6:18 Ben seeks a good, reasonably-priced, romantic resort hotel with good transportation options; and a good spot for a date night during a vacation with his girlfriend

Episode 1637 - Listener Questions
-29:41 Jason seeks the best on-site resort for a first-time visitor to Walt Disney World if money isn't a consideration

Episode 1608 - Listener Questions
-6:15 Kim ponders good food options at the resorts. Snacks are discussed

Episode 1605 - Listener Questions
-38:57 Megan asks about taking an infant to Walt Disney World, including recommendations for Galaxy's Edge and accommodations for a second family

Episode 1602 - Listener Questions
-27:19 Cathy asks if all of Disney's refurbished rooms have coffee makers
-35:23 Ryan asks about adding his brother to a portion of his room reservation so that he can attend Extra Magic Hours

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 1582 - Listener Questions
-7:51 Jennie Leigh seeks a good place to stay over Marathon Weekend with a picky eater who doesn't run

Episode 1578 - Listener Questions
-23:02 Maggie asks about the correlation among FastPass Plus reservation windows, on-site resort reservations, and park tickets

Episode 1572 - Listener Questions
-24:59 Heather asks about staying at an Epcot-area resort for a party that is used to Magic Kingdom-area resorts

Episode 1569 - Listener Questions
-17:22 Beth asks if Walt Disney World's pools are warm enough for January swimming and ponders the best onsite resorts to tour. Touring the parks while running the Dopey Challenge is discussed

Episode 1568 - Bonus Listener Questions
-6:27 Cindy ponders the best Disney resorts at which to stay around Christmastime

Episode 1566 - Listener Questions
-16:19 Amy asks if the Star Wars races run through Galaxy's Edge and seeks hotel recommendations for Star Wars race weekend
-20:27 Emily wonders when she should start planning her 2021 vacation and ponders good resorts for an anniversary trip

Episode 1545 - Listener Questions
-11:25 A listener seeks resorts and activities best suited to a bachelorette party
-18:23 Carla discusses obtaining FastPass Plus reservations for a non-package guest staying in a room with those on a package. Mike recommends contacting the My Disney Experience Help Desk

Episode 1542 - Listener Questions
-23:47 Morgan asks about visiting Disney Springs, riding the Gondola system, and visiting the Deluxe Resorts after checking in at All-Star Movies
-27:25 Briane asks if her friends can add her to their room at Art of Animation at check-in such that she does not need to be added to their package reservation, which includes park tickets and the dining plan

Episode 1536 - Listener Questions
-13:03 William asks about bounceback offers, especially as concerns booking two rooms at a Disney resort, and seeks hotel recommendations for a party of six, four adults and two children

Episode 1506 - Listener Questions
-31:13 Sarah asks about protocol for booking room-only reservations via telephone

Episode 1491 - Listener Questions
-43:19 Megan asks about touring Walt Disney World during the summer while dealing with the heat. Megan also seeks the best Moderate and Value resorts for guests driving to the parks at Walt Disney World

Episode 1485 - Extra, Extra Listener Questions
-9:15 Dallas seeks accommodations near Orlando International Airport for his party's arrival night, where their flight will land at 9PM. Dallas also asks about arriving at Walt Disney World the next morning, pondering either going back to the airport and taking Magical Express to Disney or renting a car. Mike recommends adding another night at the on-site resort where Dallas will be staying thereafter

Episode 1476 - Listener Questions
-11:06 Sergio asks if Disney is offering gift cards to guests who decline Mousekeeping

Episode 1470 - Listener Questions
-29:06 Gordy asks about bounceback offer protocol

Episode 1467 - Listener Questions
-4:56 Frank compares the toilet paper quality at Disney's Value, Moderate, and Deluxe Resorts
-39:46 Autumn asks if Bounceback Offers are worth it

Episode 1461 - Listener Questions
-26:23 Emma ponders accomodations for a party of nine with three sleeping areas but not three rooms

Episode 1447 - Listener Questions
-14:20 Josh asks about changing ADRs, FastPass Plus reservations, and accomodations as his group has expanded from 10 people to 13 people

Episode 1437 - Listener Questions
-30:05 Terry asks if bounceback offers can only be redeemed at the same resort

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
-36:42 Stacy seeks tips for an adults-only trip to Walt Disney World, especially fun resorts to visit

Episode 1425 - Listener Questions
-36:59 Louisa seeks an upscale onsite hotel to spend one night at

Episode 1407 - Listener Questions
-27:13 Megan ponders the best resort for a trip that will focus on the Food and Wine Festival, with maybe a day at the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios

Episode 1404 - Listener Questions
-21:15 Anthony seeks the best resort accomodations for his large party. Rikki discusses the renovations at Caribbean Beach. The benefits and detriments of suites and separate rooms are discussed

Episode 1398 - Listener Questions
-24:22 Sarah seeks a good resort hotel to explore and dine at

Episode 1392 - Listener Questions
-40:19 Rachel seeks snack and quick service dining recommendations at the resorts and Disney Springs

Episode 1368 - Listener Questions
-9:01 Kate asks when hotel pricing for 2020 vacation dates will be released. Kate also wonders if Pop Century or Caribbean Beach is better for a January vacation, how renovations will affect Caribbean Beach's pricing, and how Star Wars Land will affect crowds
-28:59 Kelly asks when Star Wars Land is scheduled to open. Kelly also ponders the best resort for a honeymoon

Episode 1365 - Listener Questions
-7:47 Lynn asks about adding another guest to a room reservation who does not require the park tickets and dining plan being utilized by the other guests in the room as part of a package. Lynn also asks about making FastPass Plus reservations in this scenario

Episode 1353 - Listener Questions
-19:34 Megan ponders the best resort to tour and dine at around Christmas

Episode 1350 - Listener Questions
-36:33 Anthony ponders the best Disney resorts for a family with toddlers

Episode 1335 - Listener Questions
-37:37 Listener Mike gives tips on paying for a resort stay with Disney gift cards

Episode 1332 - Listener Questions
-38:33 Taylor ponders a good resort for a four-person party for under $400 a night. Taylor also asks if Spirit of Aloha or Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue is better

Episode 1329 - Listener Questions
-27:17 Stephanie ponders the best resort for her and another guest to stay at

Episode 1326 - Listener Questions
-5:29 Stephanie from Pennsylvania seeks the best resorts to visit for fun. Pam mentions the Polynesian, Rikki mentions Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Mike mentions Wilderness Lodge

Episode 1320 - Listener Questions
-30:42 Nick asks about visiting the resorts generally with his grandparents

Episode 1318 - More Listener Questions
-7:16 Theo from the United Kingdom ponders resort discounts for April 2019

Episode 1317 - Listener Questions
-36:29 Ellen ponders autumn hotel deals

Episode 1301 - Listener Questions
-13:54 Jessica from Texas asks if she should book a resort with an intention to actually experience the hotel or just as a place to sleep. Jessica also seeks a specific resort for a park-heavy first visit

Episode 1290 - Listener Questions
-18:13 Jen from Pennsylvania ponders Walt Disney World resorts for a one-night-stay before a Disney Cruise with two boys

Episode 1286 - Listener Questions
-7:29 Laura from New York ponders the best resort with a pool, dining, and a relaxing vibe for two non-park days

Episode 1262 - Listener Questions
-22:17 Brittany talks about paying for a room-only resort stay with Disney gift cards
-25:06 Jeff from Maine ponders the value of Disney hotel prices

Episode 1259 - Listener Questions
-20:14 Sadie asks about viewing the Christmas decorations at Disney resorts as an off-site guest

Episode 1250 - Listener Questions
-29:10 Tracy from Australia asks about taking advantage of Annual Pass discounts with low on-site room availability

Episode 1232 - Listener Questions
-9:44 Billy from Australia seeks an onsite hotel for four adults and a child on a budget. Moderate and Value resorts are discussed

Episode 1229 - Listener Questions
-11:00 Carolyn from New York asks about touring the Magic Kingdom for a birthday treat during Princess Marathon Weekend and whether a fireworks Dessert Party is worth it. Carolyn also seeks resort recommendations and tips for flying to Orlando from Pittsburgh

Episode 1226 - Listener Questions
-4:34 Emily from Washington asks if she can book multiple rooms with a bounceback offer

Episode 1220 - Listener Questions
-9:52 John asks about modifying a room-only reservation. Pam mentions length-of-stay requirements

Episode 1208 - Listener Questions
-36:27 Robin asks about potential Annual Passholder room-only discounts for November

Episode 1199 - Listener Questions
-18:19 Erin from New Jersey ponders accommodations for Princess Marathon Weekend. Erin also asks how far in advance she should book her trip

Episode 1196 - Listener Questions
-6:15 Theresa asks if Disney offers group resort discounts or allows for booking a block of rooms for a large party

Episode 1184 - Listener Questions
-37:24 Rachel from New York seeks tips for a two-day trip to Walt Disney World with a family of five in late February

Episode 1166 - Listener Questions
-6:15 Kerry asks if she should stay at All Star Sports or at Pop Century. Kerry also asks if she can change her resort reservation after final payment has been made. Mike ponders the differences in value between the Port Orleans resorts

Episode 1143 - More Listener Questions
-4:14 Sandra from Australia asks about planning a three-week trip to Walt Disney World. Ticket and resort options are discussed

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

Episode 1133 - Listener Questions
-21:48 Kris from Illinois asks about informing Disney resorts and restaurants about a wedding anniversary

Episode 1130 - Listener Questions
-24:11 Jessica from Canada seeks good resorts for resort-hopping

Episode 1115 - Listener Questions
-4:36 Paul from the UK asks the hosts to name defunct attractions at the time of their first trips that they wish they could have experienced, defunct attractions that they have experienced and miss, and current attractions that they would miss if removed. Mike adds resorts to the equation

Episode 1099 - Mike Takes Your Questions Live
-33:03 Rogers from Arkansas asks about fitting additional people into a single hotel room

Episode 1076 - Listener Questions
-27:36 Christopher asks if there is a daily limit for charging to one's resort room and if said limit varies by resort level

Episode 1058 - Listener Questions
-15:33 Mike asks if he should explore Disney Springs and some resorts, visit a Disney water park, or buy a one-day ticket to Epcot to kill a few hours before his wife arrives in Orlando for their October vacation

Episode 1049 - Listener Questions
-26:02 Erica from Indiana previews a trip where she will stay at numerous resorts and asks about touring Walt Disney World solo

Episode 1023 - Even More Listener Questions
-30:33 Max ponders resort options for an approximately 17-person party at Walt Disney World. Max also seeks general tips on touring with a large group

Episode 1022 - Listener Questions
-14:27 Barry from Virginia asks if guests staying off-property can tour the on-site Disney resort hotels, and, if so, which ones he should make a priority
-23:42 Pam from Canada asks about staying at a Disney resort with her grandchildren and not visiting the parks

Episode 1021 - More Listener Questions
-17:56 Robert from Illinois asks about impressing his fiancee, a newbie to Walt Disney World. Restaurants and resorts are discussed

Episode 995 - Listener Questions
-4:12 Tony from Ohio asks if multiple Disney discounts can be used on a single reservation

Episode 992 - Listener Questions
-6:14 The panel discusses preferred parking at the theme parks, rumored resort fees, and the new "Disney After Hours" event at the Magic Kingdom

Episode 977 - Listener Questions
-18:08 Mindy asks about resort hopping to view Christmas decorations and dine. Mindy also asks if Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a good option to conclude a day of resort hopping with two four-year old children

Episode 959 - Listener Questions
-8:13 John from Kentucky asks if Annual Passholders staying on-site are limited to 7 days of advance FastPass Plus reservations and if a split-stay impacts the FastPass Plus reservation process

Episode 941 - Listener Questions
-5:59 Lynn ruminates on the best hotel at Walt Disney World if cost is not a factor. The Animal Kingdom Lodge is discussed

Episode 938 - Listener Questions
-14:20 Alex from Pennsylvania asks if it is worth it to use FastPass Plus on parades or Wishes with children. Alex also asks about resort package delivery from the theme parks. Rikki discusses lockers at the Magic Kingdom

Episode 929 - Listener Questions
-7:48 Cheryl from Maine asks if four adults, two couples, can book a trip on a single reservation and Disney package. Pam mentions a surcharge for adults staying in one room

Episode 923 - Listener Questions
-5:45 Al from Texas seeks a hotel that can accommodate five adults. Mike recommends connecting rooms at Pop Century. Al also seeks a special activity to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Mike and Rikki recommend a Wishes or Illuminations cruise. Rikki also recommends the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot
-11:16 Julia from Massachusetts asks about hotel bounceback-offer protocol, including their viability for Annual Passholders

Episode 920 - Listener Questions
-6:10 Holly from California wonders if switching her Christmastime reservation from Wilderness Lodge to Coronado Springs because of construction at the former resort and the availability of a discount at the latter resort was a good decision

Episode 914 - Listener Questions
-16:34 Alex from Pennsylvania seeks a hotel with accommodations similar to a suite at Art of Animation that is closer to the Magic Kingdom. Pam discusses the cabins at Fort Wilderness for large parties. Mike recommends Coronado Springs

Episode 911 - Listener Questions
-3:04 Erica from Indiana seeks good snacks at the resorts

Episode 908 - Listener Questions
-8:10 Christina ponders must-do restaurants, must-see resorts, and other special activities at Walt Disney World

Episode 905 - Listener Questions
-7:34 Susie ponders a trip to Walt Disney World with a 50-person group during the summer, including the best month to go and accommodation options
-23:22 Allie from Pennsylvania seeks the best resort transportation-wise for Marathon Weekend

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

Episode 890 - Listener Questions
-22:29 Matt from North Carolina ponders crowds in the week following January Marathon Weekend. Matt also wonders if he should avoid specific resorts during this period from a crowd standpoint

Episode 878 - Listener Questions
-10:00 Tom asks if a single Magic Band can open multiple rooms

Episode 866 - Listener Questions
-15:14 Melissa asks if she can use package park tickets and the Disney Dining Plan during a room-only day at the beginning of the trip

Episode 845 - Listener Questions
-24:47 Tami from Ohio asks whether she should have breakfast or dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table based on Magic Kingdom park hours and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Tami also asks about transportation to the Contemporary Resort from the Animal Kingdom Lodge, preferably including resort-hopping to see Christmas decorations along the way

Episode 842 - Listener Questions
-25:21 Angie from Ohio asks if her friends will need separate Magic Bands for a resort-only stay on the first night of their vacation, which will otherwise be on a package. Angie also asks for tips on resort hopping the following morning

Episode 836 - Listener Questions
-19:50 Conner from North Dakota asks how long he should train prior to a 10K or a half-marathon, and where he should stay at WDW during a race weekend

Episode 833 - Listener Questions
-10:03 Katie talks about paying for a relative's room in conjunction with My Disney Experience

Episode 824 - Listener Questions
-18:09 Julie from Indiana ponders an itinerary for Easter Sunday at WDW. The panel recommends resort hopping. Mike wonders where you can meet the Easter Bunny, while Rikki laments the demise of Disney's Easter Parade, which ended in 2000

Episode 820 - Listener Questions
-2:23 William suggests getting a tabletop stove from Amazon for a resort room in place of a microwave. He also recommends a snack from the Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom

Episode 812 - Listener Questions
-23:32 Jenny seeks ways to decorate her hotel room window

Episode 794 - Listener Questions
-9:59 Christie from Canada asks about non-DVC resorts that accommodate five people. Pam mentions Caribbean Beach

Episode 791 - Listener Questions
-7:13 Angie from Ohio asks about organizing her family's room reservations such as to best manage the Disney Dining Plan

Episode 788 - Listener Questions
-8:45 Robbie from Tennessee ponders the best resort for each season and Christmas

Episode 755 - Listener Questions
-16:46 Brian asks if he should book his Tower of Terror race weekend trip on his own or through a RunDisney package.

Episode 665 - Listener Questions
-6:59 Holly from Texas asks what hotels are best for parents with an infant. Mike references the 2014 Monorail renovation

Episode 656 - Listener Questions
-10:12 Connie asks about the status of the In-Room refrigerators at WDW resort hotels. Pam says that most resort rooms have them again, but they can be requested regardless for medical reasons.

Episode 642 - Listener Questions
-12:07 Jeanine from Kentucky asks for advice on vacationing with her mother-in-law. Mike recommends splurging on a larger room.

Episode 638 - Listener Questions
-3:28 Tara from Canada asks if any moderate or deluxe resorts offer four beds in a single bedroom for around the cost of two rooms at a value resort. Rikki recommends renting points at a DVC Resort

Episode 632 - Listener Questions
-7:38 Jimmie and Rhonda from Texas ask about "host resorts" for Disney race weekends

Episode 623 - Listener Questions
-7:10 Dominique from New York asks about places to watch the Super Bowl at WDW, especially ESPN Club. Mike recommends resort lobbies and lounges.

Episode 611 - Listener Questions
-2:57 Lisa asks about late night activities at WDW, whether in the parks, at Downtown Disney, or at the resorts.

Episode 602 - Listener Questions
-11:53 Ana asks what happened to the former Disney Institute. She also asks why there are turkey vultures and a strange smell near Coronado Springs

Episode 596 - Listener Questions
-13:53 Nikki from England asks where to stay on a three-week honeymoon vacation

Episode 581 - Listener Questions
-21:53 Rachel from Indiana asks about the value of the events associated with the Princess Half Marathon. She also asks for good resorts to stay at for the race.

Episode 578 - Listener Questions
-9:18 Nikki from the UK asks for good WDW hotels to explore

Episode 575 - Listener Questions
-16:38 Abby asks about the "guest-decorated windows" at WDW resorts

Episode 566 - Listener Questions
-22:28 Kim from Connecticut asks about privacy at moderate and value resorts, where there are no interior hallways

Episode 563 - Listener Questions
-5:30 Constance asks how far in advance she can book a Fort Wilderness reservation. Packages and room-only reservations are discussed

Episode 536: Listener Questions
-8:46 Julie from Indiana asks the hosts for their favorite Epcot-area resort

Arcades

Episode 1446 - Is This Romantic? (17:31-20:07)

Episode 858 - Just a Bit Better (11:07-15:38)

Episode 822 - Arcades, ADRs, and Efficiency (After 30:08)

Episode 558 - Cruise Update and Package Bonuses (25:00-27:18)

Check In and Check Out

Major Episodes
Episode 2316 - Advantages & Disadvantages For Walt Disney World Resort Locations (38:54-43:40)

Episode 2250 - Before Your Check-in and After Your Check-Out Tips for Walt Disney World

Episode 2204 - Shortcuts: Saving Time & Steps On Your Next Walt Disney World Trip (16:31-23:51)

Episode 1719 - Disney’s Boardwalk Villas & Polynesian Village Villas - Late June 2020 (13:38-15:18)

Episode 1293 - Where NOT to Wait in Line at Walt Disney World (6:09-7:45)

Episode 979 - Split Stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Disney’s Grand Floridian Villas (4:20-5:40)

Episode 970 - Spring and Fall Trips to All-Star Music & Port Orleans French Quarter (14:42-15:30) Online

Episode 853 - Hour 7 of 2014 12-Hour Live Show (52:24-56:50)

Episode 837 - Jungle Cruise Restaurant, Innoventions Changes with Listener Dean (30:11-33:17)

Episode 822 - Arcades, ADRs, and Efficiency (19:49-30:07) New system

Episode 738 - Mike’s Wilderness Lodge Stay & More! (7:41-11:18) Bell service

Episode 717 - Mike’s Pre-trip Thoughts (12:28-15:25) New system test

Listener Questions
Episode 2357 - Listener Questions
-38:28 Julie asks about check-in protocol for the Grand Floridian DVC

Episode 2307 - Listener Questions
-31:51 Chip asks if he can take advantage of Extra Morning Hours on the morning of his checkin at Old Key West

Episode 2268 - Listener Questions
-23:48 Stephanie ponders the earliest time her room at the Boardwalk might be ready

Episode 2190 - Listener Questions
-21:19 Hollister asks about checking in his bags at Pop Century when he will be arriving early in the morning; online checkin is discussed. Hollister also asks about what he should do when some friends will only be staying in the room for part of his trip. Hollister asks about linking tickets without corresponding room reservations in the My Disney Experience app. Finally, Hollister asks about buying Genie+ for other guests

Episode 1965 - Listener Questions
-15:08 Rick asks about switching resorts on the day of the Walt Disney World marathon while still having a place to shower after the race in between respective check-out and check-in times

Episode 1883 - Listener Questions
-30:26 Betsy shares a Spring Break trip report, emphasizing park hopping, online check-in, the Coronado Springs pools, removing masks to take PhotoPass photos, and queue protocol at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Episode 1824 - Listener Questions
-31:33 Joe asks about luggage transfer and check-in protocols for split-resort stays

Episode 1808 - Listener Questions
-31:59 Justin asks if he can leave his car parked at the Contemporary after he has checked out and gone to the Magic Kingdom for the day

Episode 1784 - Listener Questions
-14:39 Natalie asks what to do with her luggage after resort checkout time when she has a late flight and wants to visit the theme parks. A change in bus service, from official Disney buses to Mears buses, at the Swan and Dolphin is discussed

Episode 1733 - Listener Questions
-26:33 John asks if he can get his room rate adjusted to the Annual Passholder discount rate if he upgrades his park tickets to an Annual Pass at check in

Episode 1673 - Listener Questions
-6:01 Morgan asks about scheduling a hotel stay at Walt Disney World when she will arrive at the resort shortly after midnight. Pam says to schedule starting the previous day so that the room will be ready when she arrives but to inform Disney in advance such as not to be deemed a no show. Mike discusses the possibility of staying offsite upon arriving to save money

Episode 1605 - Listener Questions
-37:05 Marlisa asks about the propriety of attending Disney's Hollywood Studios at ropedrop on her checkout day from Caribbean Beach to ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

Episode 1572 - Listener Questions
-37:13 Curtis asks if he can get free parking for his first day at All Star Movies if he pays for parking at a park first. Curtis also asks if he can get free parking at a theme park before he checks in

Episode 1569 - Listener Questions
-14:43 Beth asks if her party can send their luggage from Orlando International Airport to Pop Century via Magical Express while taking Uber or Lyft directly to the Animal Kingdom

Episode 1542 - Listener Questions
-27:25 Briane asks if her friends can add her to their room at Art of Animation at check-in such that she does not need to be added to their package reservation, which includes park tickets and the dining plan

Episode 1533 - Listener Questions
-10:12 Brittany ponders the feasibility of attending Extra Magic Hour Mornings at Disney's Hollywood Studios before checking out and catching Magical Express back to Orlando International Airport from Animal Kingdom Lodge

Episode 1440 - Listener Questions
-6:14 Robin asks if she can use Stormalong Bay for the entirety of her checkout day from the Beach Club when she will be transferring to another resort later in the day

Episode 1341 - Listener Questions
-23:44 Lisa asks about dealing with her luggage on her departure day when she wants to tour Disney's Hollywood Studios early in the morning

Episode 1329 - Listener Questions
-16:15 Nate from Missouri asks if he can take advantage of Morning Extra Magic Hours at the Animal Kingdom when he will not check into his on-site resort until later in the day

Episode 1326 - Listener Questions
-21:57 Diana from Wisconsin asks if an Uber driver can make a stop at Caribbean Beach to pick up her luggage on a trip between a theme park and the airport. Diana also asks how long it will take to retrieve her baggage from the resort concierge

Episode 1314 - Listener Questions
-29:49 Tracy asks if she must visit her resort to activiate her Dining Plan credits before using said credits on a first-morning breakfast

Episode 1259 - Listener Questions
-29:35 Amy from Kentucky asks about experiencing the Animal Kingdom Lodge in one day and about requesting an early check-in

Episode 1253 - Listener Questions
-22:47 Rachel from Nebraska asks about transferring resorts. Check in is discussed

Episode 1250 - Listener Questions
-36:41 Amy from Alabama asks if she can charge with her Magic Band after checking out of Port Orleans Riverside and transferring to the Dolphin

Episode 1241 - Listener Questions
-11:40 Karen from Michigan asks if she can utilize online resort check-in at Port Orleans Riverside if she intends to pay using Disney gift cards
-34:02 Barbara from Massachusetts asks if she can change a room request using on-line check-in. Barbara also asks about rooms generally at the Beach Club

Episode 1238 - Listener Questions
-14:05 Katie from Wisconsin asks if her parents can check into Pop Century before she arrives when she has the room request and Annual Pass room discount documents

Episode 1223 - Listener Questions
-15:42 Robin from North Carolina asks if Disney resort guests can obtain free parking at the theme parks before check in and about Dining Plan activation. Touring with a large group is discussed

Episode 1214 - Listener Questions
-8:00 Missy from Pennsylvania asks if she can obtain a refillable mug before entering her hotel room. Online check in is discussed

Episode 1199 - Listener Questions
-8:49 Adam asks about luggage delivery protocol with Disney's Magical Express for flights that arrive prior to late-afternoon resort check in times

Episode 1169 - Listener Questions
-17:49 Robbie from Maryland asks if he can utilize the Dining Plan immediately after using on-line resort check in

Episode 1160 - Listener Questions
-8:22 Josh from Louisiana asks about parking for a Chef Mickey's breakfast prior to actually checking in for his stay at the Contemporary Resort

Episode 1115 - Listener Questions
-33:49 Jared asks about transferring between the Grand Floridian and the Boardwalk on the day of the Walt Disney World Marathon, which he will be running. Room requests and check-in are discussed

Episode 1099 - Mike Takes Your Questions Live
-3:26 Jennifer from California asks about touring Walt Disney World when she is tired from a red-eye flight and her hotel room will not be ready. The Deluxe Disney Dining Plan is discussed

Episode 1073 - Listener Questions
-32:46 Matt from New Jersey asks if other guests in his party can check into their resort room at Bay Lake Tower, which is reserved under Matt's name, prior to his arrival. Pam recommends online check-in

Episode 1040 - Listener Questions
-6:35 Ariel from Washington asks about check-in procedure at Disney resorts, considering her red-eye flight will arrive well before the 3PM check-in time. Ariel also ponders good activities for first-time Walt Disney World visitors as well as pitfalls that such guests should avoid

Episode 1023 - Even More Listener Questions
-14:24 Steve from the UK asks if he can park at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for free prior to checking in
-16:47 Steve from the UK asks if he can linger at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for activities after checking out

Episode 1001 - Listener Questions
-14:08 Heather from New Hampshire offers a warning concerning automatic resort checkout

Episode 938 - Listener Questions
-16:41 Erin asks if guests retain charging privileges through the entirety of their check-out day

Episode 881 - Listener Questions
-15:15 Angela from Missouri asks if someone can enter a park prior to checking in at a resort hotel when staying as part of a package
-20:31 Kent asks if resort check in is required to activate park tickets on a party's Magic Bands

Episode 812 - Listener Questions
-15:04 Ashley from Georgia asks if she must actually check into her onsite resort to obtain free parking at the theme parks

Episode 806 - Listener Questions
-15:45 Lisa ponders the best way to check into a Disney resort such as to obtain certain room requests

Episode 758 - Listener Questions
-25:09 David from California asks if he must check out of his room and then check back in after the 14th day of his 15-day stay

Episode 731 - Listener Questions
-17:26 Gretchen asks if resort-check in is required to activate park tickets on the Magic Bands

Episode 722 - Listener Questions
-23:23 Erica from Indiana describes her experience with bell service protocol at Bay Lake Tower. Mike ponders related tipping protocol.

Episode 710 - Listener Questions
-21:13 Brett asks if resort check in is required prior to utilizing the Deluxe Dining Plan

Episode 692 - Listener Questions
-24:28 Brett asks if he must check in at his resort first in order to activate the Disney Dining Plan

Episode 590 - Listener Questions
-13:23 Ariellie from Texas asks for the pros and cons of Online Resort Check-in

Episode 587 - Listener Questions
-15:59 Jackie asks whether there are any benefits to online resort check in

Hidden Mickeys

See Play Along Episodes

Laundry

Major Episodes
Episode 2352 - Boardwalk Villas, Coronado Springs, Caring For Giants, Genie Plus Tips, Great Dining, More (31:30-32:12)

Episode 1976 - Disney‘s Caribbean Beach, Star Wars Fun, Capture Your Moment, More (35:46-38:17)

Episode 1823 - Coronado Springs Resort, Disney Honeymoon, November 2020 (13:09-13:52)

Listener Questions
Episode 1001 - Listener Questions
-7:46 Heather from New Hampshire says Art of Animation's laundry machines are coin-operated and are not connected with Magic Bands

Parking

Major Episodes
Episode 2274 - Running All Walt Disney World Resorts, Hitting All WDW Theme Parks, Rides, Snacks, 26.2+ Magical Miles

Episode 2225 - Will Recently Announced Walt Disney World Changes Affect Your Next Trip? (27:52-35:58)

Episode 1553 - Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - December 2018 - Visitors from the United Kingdom (19:34-20:50)

Episode 1429 - Looking Back on 2018 at Walt Disney World (5:05-7:59)

Episode 1312 - Walt Disney World Hot Takes (5:33-10:15)

Episode 1308 - Parking, Puppies, Pirates, and Parties (5:31-15:50)

Episode 960 - More Oddsmakers for 2016 (7:53-19:26) Charge for offsite visitors?

Listener Questions
Episode 2385 - Listener Questions
-11:53 Justin asks about RV parking at Wilderness Lodge

Episode 2381 - Listener Questions
-33:12 Matt asks if guests can park multiple vehicles at Wilderness Lodge under a single reservation

Episode 2198 - Listener Questions
-21:24 Doreen asks if she can park at Wilderness Lodge to eat at Geyser Point

Episode 2130 - Listener Questions
-33:10 Eric asks about running the equivalent of a marathon, at each Walt Disney World resort hotel, and visiting all four theme parks in one day. Eric also asks about parking at the hotels

Episode 2085 - Listener Questions
-11:10 Steven asks about experiencing the Skyliner as an offsite guest and dining at restaurants near the line with a party including members with Celiac disease. Parking at onsite resorts is discussed

Episode 2081 - Listener Questions
-20:45 Bill asks if he can drive to the Contemporary if he has a Chef Mickey's ADR

Episode 1987 - Listener Questions
-30:18 Janelle asks if she can park at the Contemporary to rope drop the Magic Kingdom if she has a lunch ADR at Steakhouse 71. Janelle also asks about Lightning Lane and taking advantage of Extra Evening hours

Episode 1866 - Listener Questions
-21:07 Sherrie ponders Moderate Resorts with parking close to the buildings. Mike talks about requesting a room with a parking lot view

Episode 1858 - Listener Questions
-37:22 Scott asks if his party can access Disney's onsite resorts as offsite guests without ADRs

Episode 1854 - Listener Questions
-21:15 Julie asks if she can leave her car at Pop Century for the entirety of her checkout day, on which she will be visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios before transferring to Old Key West

Episode 1808 - Listener Questions
-11:09 Sherry asks about parking protocol for guests at the Fort Wilderness cabins. Golf carts, social distancing, and onsite resort restaurant takeout are discussed
-31:59 Justin asks if he can leave his car parked at the Contemporary after he has checked out and gone to the Magic Kingdom for the day

Episode 1715 - Listener Questions
-15:36 Jennifer asks about the propriety of adding Tables in Wonderland to her Annual Pass, considering restrictions for refillable mugs and Food and Wine Festival kiosks. Loopholes for counter service restaurants at resorts that don't have table service restaurants, and a free valet parking benefit are discussed

Episode 1572 - Listener Questions
-27:04 Katie asks if Grand Floridian security will allow her to enter the resort lot to visit the Enchanted Rose Lounge or if she needs an ADR to enter the lot
-37:13 Curtis asks if he can get free parking for his first day at All Star Movies if he pays for parking at a park first. Curtis also asks if he can get free parking at a theme park before he checks in

Episode 1539 - Listener Questions
-32:57 Daniel ponders quick service dining options near the Magic Kingdom. Pam discusses parking protocol at the Magic Kingdom area resorts; Rikki discusses construction at the Magic Kingdom/TTC parking lot

Episode 1530 - Listener Questions
-25:34 Neal asks about parking protocol at the Swan and Dolphin when he is attending a conference but is staying elsewhere on Walt Disney World property

Episode 1470 - Listener Questions
-26:35 Tim asks about protocol for valet parking payment at the Walt Disney World hotels

Episode 1440 - Listener Questions
-34:46 Lucas asks how long he can leave his car at an Epcot-area resort for an ADR

Episode 1428 - Listener Questions
-40:55 Laura asks if she should rent a car or take Uber considering the parking fees at Disney's resort hotels

Episode 1395 - Listener Questions
-9:03 Theresa asks about parking protocol at Disney resorts for offsite visitors wanting to view Christmas decorations. Theresa also asks if she can thoroughly view decorations during the Highway in the Sky Dine Around. Theresa also seeks the best resorts for Christmas decorations, asks if all the attractions are open during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and asks if the Christmas Party is worth it for two adults

Episode 1356 - Listener Questions During the 12-Hour Live Show
-7:32 Joe asks if more people have started flying to Walt Disney World since the implementation of the resort parking fees. Minnie Vans are also mentioned

Episode 1304 - Listener Questions
-12:35 Joe asks if guests with a pre-March 21, 2018 Disney hotel reservation will be charged the new parking fee

Episode 1160 - Listener Questions
-8:22 Josh from Louisiana asks about parking for a Chef Mickey's breakfast prior to actually checking in for his stay at the Contemporary Resort

Episode 1100 - Listener Questions
-20:59 Ashley from Georgia asks about staying at Port Orleans Riverside on New Year's Eve and whether she can visit the Grand Floridian or Polynesian on New Year's Eve without an ADR
-32:11 James asks if he can leave his car at the Contemporary after breakfast at The Wave on New Year's Eve while his party tours the Magic Kingdom

Episode 1023 - Even More Listener Questions
-14:24 Steve from the UK asks if he can park at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for free prior to checking in

Episode 917 - Listener Questions
-4:35 Terran from South Carolina asks if he can park his car at the Grand Floridan for the entirety of his vacation, which also includes time at the Yacht Club

Episode 911 - Listener Questions
-25:21 Andrew asks if he can park at Coronado Springs to eat at Maya Grill when he is staying at an All Star resort

Episode 875 - Listener Questions
-25:14 Scott from Wisconsin asks if he can leave his car at the Wilderness Lodge and tour the Magic Kingdom after breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe

Episode 872 - Listener Questions
-9:15 Travis asks about parking at the Transportation and Ticket Center for eventual meals at Trail's End and 'Ohana. He also asks if he can park at Wilderness Lodge for his meal at Trail's End. Pam discusses Fort Wilderness

Episode 842 - Listener Questions
-14:57 Christopher from New York suggests paying for valet parking at the Contemporary Resort if you plan to eat both lunch and dinner at that resort and tour the Magic Kingdom in between the meals. Christopher also discusses transportation between the Contemporary and the Magic Kingdom. Pam offers a contrary opinion

Episode 815 - Listener Questions
-6:34 Rene asks if she can leave her car at the Contemporary all day if she has a 7:30 AM breakfast ADR at Chef Mickey's and a dinner ADR at The Wave. She also wonders if the monorail will be running prior to her Chef Mickey's ADR if she has to park at the TTC

Episode 803 - Listener Questions
-19:22 Teren from South Carolina says her party was able to get free valet parking at the Grand Floridian for an ADR at Victoria and Albert's with no time restriction

Episode 779 - Listener Questions
-37:04 Lindsey asks about parking when she is touring multiple parks in one day. She also asks if she can leave her car at the Contemporary after breakfast at Chef Mickey's. Finally, she asks if she has to pay for parking at each park she visits on a day

Episode 725 - Listener Questions
-13:33 Riley asks if he will still receive free parking at the theme parks after he's checked out from his resort

Episode 575 - Listener Questions
-19:08 Lori asks about resort parking protocol at WDW, as well as general tips for driving at WDW

Pools

Major Episodes
Episode 2441 - Underrated Pools Around Walt Disney World

Episode 2293 - Tough Walt Disney World Choices - Summer 2023 Edition (16:02-20:21)

Episode 2259 - Mike & Scott Draft Walt Disney World’s Top Pools, Lounges, & Extinct Experiences - Who Won? (8:45-22:33)

Episode 2216 - Boardwalk Villas, Live Entertainment Focus, Holiday Magic, December 2022 (44:58-47:33)

Episode 2209 - When The Magic Kingdom Is Outside Your Window (39:59-43:57)

Episode 2094 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Old Key West, Genie Plus Tips, Fireworks Connections, More (18:03-20:17)

Episode 2053 - Disney’s Polynesian Village & Yacht Club Resorts, Milestone Birthday Celebrations, Expert-Level Genie Plus, More (26:08-27:55)

Episode 2037 - Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Extended Family of 12, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Genie Plus, More (15:16-16:14)

Episode 2030 - Disney’s Beach Club, Yacht Club, and Boardwalk Inn Resorts (23:24-27:28)

Episode 1993 - Disney‘s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Surprise Trip, Farewell to Happily Ever After, August 2021 (23:33-27:00)

Episode 1979 - Beach Club Villas, Stormalong Bay Time, Friends & Fun, September 2021

Episode 1941 - Disney’s Yacht Club, Father/Daughter Trip, Looking Forward to 50 Years, May 2021 (9:14-12:04)

Episode 1927 - Disney’s Yacht Club & Grand Floridian Resorts, Daughter’s 1st Trip, March 2021 (14:12-15:32)

Episode 1923 - Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, Bay Lake Tower, Family Fun, April 2021 (45:54-48:31)

Episode 1919 - Saratoga Springs Resort, Golfing at WDW, Memorial Day Weekend (26:17-28:44)

Episode 1900 - Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Park/Non-Park Balance, Outdoor Dining, Spring Break 2021 (20:45-25:03) Stormalong Bay

Episode 1897 - Caribbean Beach & Pop Century Resorts, Flower & Garden Festival, March/April 2021 (23:39-24:42)

Episode 1872 - Ultimate Tips for a Walt Disney World Pool Day

Episode 1853 - Grand Floridian in August & December, runDisney, & Fun Outside the Parks Too (43:02-48:30)

Episode 1850 - Yacht Club, Super Bowl Sunday in the Parks, Cookies & Palm Trees (15:07-17:08)

Episode 1846 - Tips for Spring Trips to Walt Disney World (10:17-12:22)

Episode 1818 - The Riviera/Caribbean Beach Corner (36:01-38:57)

Episode 1766 - Walt Disney World After Dark in 2020 (30:03-31:55)

Episode 1759 - 3 Weeks, 4 Resorts, and Working from Walt Disney World (17:22-18:17)

Episode 1743 - Disney’s Yacht Club - Great Memories with Teens (15:49-16:22) Stormalong Bay

Episode 1626 - Isolated Gems at Walt Disney World Resorts (10:56-12:21; 30:22-31:02) Turtle Pond Pool; Stormalong Bay

Episode 1504 - Disney’s Wilderness Lodge vs. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resorts (34:50-39:23)

Episode 1501 - Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Vs. Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resorts (18:40-22:11)

Episode 1498 - Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts (10:56-15:35)

Episode 1306 - 30th Birthday Celebration Trip to Disney’s Beach Club Resort (4:10-8:11) Stormalong Bay

Episode 1191 - What We Are Looking Forward To (24:40-26:41)

Episode 1125 - Top 3 Underrated “Things” at Walt Disney World (14:27-16:25) Coronado Springs

Episode 1107 - Very Unique Experiences at Walt Disney World (23:48-25:41) Family of the day at Stormalong Bay

Episode 994 - Caribbean Beach Resort in the Fall While Expecting (10:09-12:03) Caribbean Beach

Episode 979 - Split Stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Disney’s Grand Floridian Villas (13:50-14:59) Kidani Village pool

Episode 876 - Water, Water Everywhere! (19:52-27:57)

Episode 775 - Yacht Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Deluxe Dining Adventure (34:08-36:03) Stormalong Bay

Listener Questions
Episode 2369 - Listener Questions
-39:23 Tracy asks if Wilderness Lodge guests can use the pool at Boulder Ridge

Episode 2349 - Listener Questions
-22:13 Brad asks about the main pool's scheduled closure at Caribbean Beach

Episode 2190 - Listener Questions
-9:01 Caitlin seeks good places to watch the Super Bowl while staying at Saratoga Springs; Splitsville is discussed. Caitlin also asks about making room requests for Saratoga Springs; pools are discussed. Caitlin also wonders if Extra Evening Hours at the theme parks are worth attending
-29:00 Heidi asks if she can utilize Early Park entry for the duration of her vacation when part of the trip will be spent at an offsite resort. Heidi also asks if guests at Port Orleans Riverside can use the pool at French Quarter

Episode 2142 - Listener Questions
-38:06 Adriane asks about upgrading to a Club Level room at the Polynesian if a discount comes out. Adriane also asks about renting a cabana at the Polynesian pool. Finally, Adriane ponders if Deluxe Resort perks, including extra park hours, will still be around in 2023

Episode 2122 - Listener Questions
-30:42 Stephanie asks about renting a cabana at Stormalong Bay

Episode 2085 - Listener Questions
-30:43 Anna asks about swimming at Walt Disney World in December

Episode 2073 - Listener Questions
-35:25 Sarah asks if guests at the Boardwalk can use the pool at the Yacht Club

Episode 2025 - Listener Questions
-21:39 Diane asks if Disney's pools are heated
-23:58 Rhonda asks if offsite guests visiting her at a Disney resort can swim at the pool

Episode 2004 - Listener Questions
-9:27 Jeff asks if the pool or the gym at the Contemporary has showers and, if so, if they are available for post-race use

Episode 1942 - Listener Questions
-22:03 Len seeks hidden gems at the parks and resorts for a six-year-old child. Pools are discussed

Episode 1938 - Listener Questions
-12:57 Amy seeks the best ways to enjoy her stay at Coronado Springs. Three Bridges, Maya Grill, the resort pools, and the spa are discussed

Episode 1898 - Listener Questions
-4:31 Haley asks about the operating hours of the resort pools, whether or not the pools offer noodles and other accessories, and about water park reservation and ticket protocol

Episode 1895 - Listener Questions
-5:42 Kevin asks if he can use the pool at Bay Lake Tower when staying at the Contemporary

Episode 1891 - Listener Questions
-7:15 Rachel comments on changes to cabana rental protocol at Disney's resort pools. Rachel also asks about the progress of construction at the Transportation and Ticket center and the state of trams at that location

Episode 1887 - Listener Questions
-18:34 Sandra decides between visiting the parks without a break in the afternoon after spending the morning at her resort pool and splitting up her park day with a midday break

Episode 1883 - Listener Questions
-30:26 Betsy shares a Spring Break trip report, emphasizing park hopping, online check-in, the Coronado Springs pools, removing masks to take PhotoPass photos, and queue protocol at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Episode 1874 - Listener Questions
-6:34 Mike talks about renting cabanas at Walt Disney World's resort pools

Episode 1862 - Listener Questions
-12:28 Liana ponders switching resorts from Caribbean Beach to either the Polynesian or Animal Kingdom Lodge with two children who like pool slides and splash areas

Episode 1858 - Listener Questions
-27:57 Betsy comments on the Riviera and its pool in comparison with the Yacht Club and Stormalong Bay with children

Episode 1812 - Listener Questions
-11:28 Micki asks if Stormalong Bay is heated

Episode 1739 - Listener Questions
-23:22 Rachel asks about staying at Pop Century during the COVID pandemic. The temporary closure of the other value resorts, the resort pools, mobile ordering, and the Skyliner are discussed

Episode 1733 - Listener Questions
-16:51 Amanda asks if guests are required to wear masks at the resort pools

Episode 1673 - Listener Questions
-11:03 Erin asks if she should still do the Deluxe Resort second in a split stay between Wilderness Lodge and an Art of Animation suite. Pool bars are discussed
-14:43 Dana asks if construction on Art of Animation's Big Blue Pool has been stalled because of the COVID-19 closures. Mike talks about visiting other resort pools during a closure

Episode 1572 - Listener Questions
-32:59 Lauren decides between staying at a preferred room at All Star Movies and a standard room at Pop Century with two children who like to swim and the Hippy Dippy Pool closed. The Skyliner is a consideration. Mike and Rikki mention that Pop Century has other pools

Episode 1569 - Listener Questions
-17:22 Beth asks if Walt Disney World's pools are warm enough for January swimming and ponders the best onsite resorts to tour. Touring the parks while running the Dopey Challenge is discussed

Episode 1539 - Listener Questions
-5:44 Lorie and Eric ask if they should change their one-night reservation from Pop Century to an All-Star Resort when swimming is a top priority but the Hippy Dippy pool is closed for refurb. Mike mentions the other pools at Pop Century

Episode 1506 - Listener Questions
-19:57 Allison asks if Coronado Springs's pool has playground or splash pad areas suitable for young children. Allison also asks about transportation from Coronado to Fort Wilderness and whether Fort Wilderness has a playground and wagon and pony rides

Episode 1500 - Listener Questions with Live Calls
-27:26 Matt asks if he can visit the pool at Coronado Springs if he is staying at Old Key West but has friends who are staying at Coronado Springs

Episode 1494 - Listener Questions
-4:17 Scott ponders the best Moderate Resort pool

Episode 1488 - Listener Questions
-28:17 Natalie decides between staying at the Beach Club and a Cars Suite at Art of Animation with three boys aged six and under. The resort pool and room space are important considerations

Episode 1482 - Listener Questions
-6:32 Megan seeks the best Deluxe Resort pool

Episode 1440 - Listener Questions
-6:14 Robin asks if she can use Stormalong Bay for the entirety of her checkout day from the Beach Club when she will be transferring to another resort later in the day

Episode 1304 - Listener Questions
-38:36 Michelle asks if resort guests can use the pool for the full checkout day

Episode 1262 - Listener Questions
-13:47 Megan and her husband decide among staying one night at the Boardwalk, Yacht Club, or Animal Kingdom Lodge as first-time Deluxe Resort stayers looking for relaxation. Mike and Pam recommend the Yacht Club because of Stormalong Bay

Episode 1145 - Listener Questions
-20:23 Laura from Tennessee asks about non-park activities at Walt Disney World in early December, with an emphasis on Christmas activities. Pools are discussed

Episode 1143 - More Listener Questions
-22:34 Christie asks if her party, which includes two children, should stay at the Beach Club or at the Boardwalk, especially considering the pools

Episode 1142 - Listener Questions
-28:18 Stephanie from Oklahoma decides between staying at Coronado Springs and Pop Century, with a comfortable bed and the pool being the biggest factors and the construction at Coronado Springs taken into consideration

Episode 1124 - Listener Questions
-18:42 Matthew asks if his party can swim at other pools while staying at Pop Century

Episode 1052 - Listener Questions
-17:37 Matt and Steph ask about honeymoon activities at the Polynesian and Coronado Springs. Pam discusses the resort pools. A listener mentions room service delivery from Ohana

Episode 1019 - Listener Questions
-5:34 Drew shares two mini trip reports. He discusses the transportation from and the swimming pool at the Boardwalk Inn; optimal rooms at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for animal viewing; the Impressions de France film at Epcot's World Showcase; appetizers at California Grill; and using Uber to move between resorts

Episode 956 - Listener Questions
-14:42 Nikki from Pennsylvania asks about All-Star Movies, including how it compares to Pop Century. Pam mentions the pools

Episode 926 - Listener Questions
-6:59 Phil wonders whether he should stay at Coronado Springs or at Caribbean Beach with two young children. The respective pools are discussed

Episode 878 - Listener Questions
-6:07 Lynne considers ways to spend an afternoon break from the Magic Kingdom with two boys. Resort pools and the Wilderness Lodge are discussed

Episode 752 - Listener Questions
-Julie asks if Pop Century Resort guests can swim at Art of Animation's pool

Episode 740 - Listener Questions
-14:03 Angie from Ohio asks about touring in September, including swimming at her resort's pool

Episode 572 - Listener Questions
-8:37 Heather from Maryland asks what Disney's pool-hopping policy is

Requests

Major Episodes
Episode 2316 - Advantages & Disadvantages For Walt Disney World Resort Locations

Episode 2283 - 2024 WDW Package Details, Disney Dining Plans, Theme Park Reservations Changing, More (37:10-40:22)

Episode 1889 - Why Do We Do What We Do at Walt Disney World? (32:40-36:58)

Listener Questions
Episode 2405 - Listener Questions
-24:28 Emily asks about requesting adjoining rooms at Pop Century

Episode 2287 - Listener Questions
-17:34 Jason asks about rooms at Art of Animation with good access to the Skyliner

Episode 2272 - Listener Questions
-32:08 Kim seeks the best area to request at Old Key West. Kim also asks about breakfast and dinner at Olivia's. Kim also ponders Pam's favorite lounges at Walt Disney World

Episode 2242 - Listener Questions
-15:41 Valarie asks about the size of Caribbean Beach and wonders if she should request a certain section

Episode 2235 - Listener Questions
-37:14 Elizabeth asks if she will get her requested pack-and-play for her twin toddlers at the Polynesian and decides between using a double stroller and two single strollers

Episode 2217 - Listener Questions
-11:44 Kevin ponders the best standard-view room at the Polynesian

Episode 2190 - Listener Questions
-9:01 Caitlin seeks good places to watch the Super Bowl while staying at Saratoga Springs; Splitsville is discussed. Caitlin also asks about making room requests for Saratoga Springs; pools are discussed. Caitlin also wonders if Extra Evening Hours at the theme parks are worth attending

Episode 2158 - Listener Questions
-33:57 Natalie asks about requesting a room location at Caribbean Beach. Natalie also asks the hosts to eliminate one of the moderate resorts

Episode 2073 - Listener Questions
-32:32 Brad asks about making a room request at Port Orleans Riverside to be close to the bus stop

Episode 2058 - Listener Questions
-23:44 Sherry asks about securing a room with a day bed at the Beach Club

Episode 1928 - Listener Questions
-18:34 Diane ponders room requests at Old Key West, considering the size of the resort. The Friendship Boats from Old Key West to Disney Springs are also discussed

Episode 1905 - Listener Questions
-24:20 Natalie ponders good activities for a trip with her mother and sister. Dining, resort room requests, and souvenirs are discussed

Episode 1891 - Listener Questions
-30:35 Daniel asks about requesting a room at Pop Century such as to have good access to both the lobby and the Skyliner station

Episode 1866 - Listener Questions
-6:17 Carrie comments on requesting a blender for her unit at Bay Lake Tower
-21:07 Sherrie ponders Moderate Resorts with parking close to the buildings. Mike talks about requesting a room with a parking lot view

Episode 1752 - Listener Questions
-18:44 Christopher asks about the different buildings at Caribbean Beach, especially concerning access to the main building and the Skyliner. Requesting rooms, and Skyliner transportation to Disney's Hollywood Studios for Galaxy's Edge are discussed

Episode 1515 - Listener Questions
-23:20 Chris ponders the areas at Saratoga Springs most convenient to the pool and bus transportation. Mike discusses methods for making such room requests

Episode 1398 - Listener Questions
-25:28 Frank talks about his experiences with making room requests and asks how much effort is made by Cast Members in granting such requests prior to check-in

Episode 1395 - Listener Questions
-39:25 Nicole asks about making either/or resort room requests through Touring Plans

Episode 1320 - Listener Questions
-7:05 Vikki ponders the best section to request at Caribbean Beach considering the ongoing construction at that resort

Episode 1280 - Listener Questions
-30:19 Listeners from Maryland ponder the most convenient buildings to the main food court and the parking lot at Port Orleans Riverside. Mike gives tips for making room requests

Episode 1253 - Listener Questions
-11:05 Paige seeks room recommendations at All Star Music

Episode 1241 - Listener Questions
-34:02 Barbara from Massachusetts asks if she can change a room request using on-line check-in. Barbara also asks about rooms generally at the Beach Club

Episode 1238 - Listener Questions
-14:05 Katie from Wisconsin asks if her parents can check into Pop Century before she arrives when she has the room request and Annual Pass room discount documents

Episode 1184 - Listener Questions
-29:31 Liz from Pennsylvania asks how Disney transportation from the Polynesian differs from transportation from the Epcot-area resorts. Liz also asks about requesting a specific building at the Polynesian

Episode 1115 - Listener Questions
-33:49 Jared asks about transferring between the Grand Floridian and the Boardwalk on the day of the Walt Disney World Marathon, which he will be running. Room requests and check-in are discussed

Episode 1023 - Even More Listener Questions
-27:42 Paige from Illinois asks if she should use the room-request feature on TouringPlans.com if her travel agent has already made a request

Episode 992 - Listener Questions
-31:25 Debby talks about requesting a Disney hotel room via TouringPlans.com

Episode 968 - Listener Questions
-11:32 TJ liked Magical Mouse Radio's Christmas schedule and asks about requesting a room at Kidani Village through Touring Plans after having rented DVC points

Episode 869 - Listener Questions
-8:15 Julie from Indiana shares a trip report from her vacation around Easter, especially highlighting the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Julie talks about requesting a room upgrade

Episode 806 - Listener Questions
-15:45 Lisa ponders the best way to check into a Disney resort such as to obtain certain room requests

Episode 802 - Listener Questions
-19:41 Lance from Illinois asks about reserving a microwave for his room at the Contemporary

Episode 798 - Listener Questions
-4:34 Brad from Michigan ponders the odds of obtaining a room upgrade at Wilderness Lodge after making a standard room request. Mike says he received an upgrade at the Animal Kingdom Lodge

Episode 740 - Listener Questions
-17:11 Johnny from Texas asks about getting an extra person into a Jambo House Villa, which he booked through an outside rental agency.

Episode 599 - Listener Questions
-3:49 Shawn from Florida asks about room requests at the Yacht Club

Room Service

See "Delivery" under Dining (General Information)

Spas

Major Episodes
Episode 2423 - Listener Robin's Ultimate Disney Fairytale Wedding (19:58-21:17)

Episode 2282 - runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge, Dolphin, Blue Zoo, Il Mulino, Tron, HEA, More (23:05-24:28)

Episode 2185 - Disney’s Polynesian Villas, VIP Tours, Driving When Flight Canceled, Genie+, More (37:10-38:42)

Episode 1586 - Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Wine & Dine Race Weekend, Ship Shape Spa, Signature Meals, and All Adults (36:09-39:01)

Episode 1358 - A Disney Springs-Focused Trip (15:15-17:26) Grand Floridian

Episode 1322 - Baby’s First Trip to Grand Floridian - Club Level (After 23:25)

Episode 1168 - Grand Floridian - Club Level over Thanksgiving (19:19-21:34)

Episode 988 - 2 Week Polynesian Village Honeymoon from the United Kingdom (9:40-12:10)

Episode 889 - Disneymoon on the Platinum Plan at Christmas (22:59-24:27) Grand Floridian

Listener Questions
Episode 2022 - Listener Questions
-5:59 Diane asks about securing the chef's table at Victoria and Albert's. Spas are discussed

Episode 1938 - Listener Questions
-12:57 Amy seeks the best ways to enjoy her stay at Coronado Springs. Three Bridges, Maya Grill, the resort pools, and the spa are discussed

Episode 1879 - Listener Questions
-12:55 Jennifer wonders if Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will be reopened by December 2021. Pam says that the spa and salon at the Four Seasons is offering similar packages. General Disney reopening protocol is discussed

Episode 1838 - More Listener Questions
-20:04 Diane asks about Spas at Walt Disney World

Episode 1661 - Listener Questions
-19:13 Laura asks about Walt Disney World's spas

Episode 1401 - Listener Questions
-29:51 Amy asks about getting a sports massage between the two legs of the Wine and Dine Two Course Challenge. The Senses Spa at the Grand Floridian is mentioned

Episode 1223 - Listener Questions
-11:47 Julie seeks inexpensive activities for a mother-daughter day at Walt Disney World. The Grand Floridian Afternoon Tea, Salon, and Spa are discussed

Episode 1031 - Listener Questions
-32:17 Sarah from Illinois ponders anniversary activities. Pam talks about upgrading to a different hotel for one night. Rikki mentions spas, boat rentals, and afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian

Episode 983 - Listener Questions
-21:07 Erica from Indiana asks about the spas at the Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs

Transferring Resorts

Major Episodes
Episode 2384 - 2 Weeks at Caribbean Beach Resort, Beach Club - Club Level & Starcruiser; Traveling from the UK; The Magic Is Real

Episode 2360 - Orlando Local Staycation to Disney’s Contemporary Resort - Club Level & Coronado Springs - Amazing Adventures

Episode 2352 - Boardwalk Villas, Coronado Springs, Caring For Giants, Genie Plus Tips, Great Dining, More (18:30-21:25)

Episode 2241 - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas, Polynesian Villas, Capture Your Moment, Cast Member Family Pride (47:03-48:58)

Episode 2141 - The Walt Disney World 5 Resort Split-Stay and 4 Parks in One Day

Episode 2045 - Disney’s Boardwalk Villas & Caribbean Beach Resorts, Genie Plus Tips, Star Wars Experiences, More

Episode 1968 - Coronado Springs, Riviera, Copper Creek, Late-night Park Fun, Family Memories (10:26-23:41)

Episode 1933 - Mike’s Epic Three Resort Walt Disney World Trip Report (25:45-31:09)

Episode 1927 - Disney’s Yacht Club & Grand Floridian Resorts, Daughter’s 1st Trip, March 2021 (15:34-18:59)

Episode 1923 - Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, Bay Lake Tower, Family Fun, April 2021 (12:45-16:06)

Episode 1885 - Roundtable Tips for a Better WDW Trip (After 39:54)

Episode 1869 - He Asked; She Said Yes! Caribbean Beach/Coronado Springs, Many Memories

Episode 1815 - Riviera Resort, Copper Creek Villas, Thanksgiving 2020 (11:44-18:22)

Episode 1775 - Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Amazing Dining & Memories (17:11-21:04)

Episode 1759 - 3 Weeks, 4 Resorts, and Working from Walt Disney World

Episode 1703 - Listener Questions (Throughout Episode) COVID

Episode 1654 - February & October Split-Stay Trips

Episode 1653 - Be Our Guest Podcast Community Check-in: April 17, 2020: Creative Split Stays

Episode 1648 - Single Parent Trip to Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter in the Spring (21:10-25:07)

Episode 1645 - Creative Split-Stay Options

Episode 1511 - Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Lots of Extra Experiences (18:31-22:03)

Episode 1439 - Polynesian Village Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney Cruise to Alaska, & Disney Institute Experience (3:41-9:36)

Episode 1355 - How To Do Everything at Walt Disney World (Part 2) (28:30-29:48)

Episode 1195 - Saratoga Springs, Fort Wilderness, and Coronado Springs All-In-One

Episode 1186 - Walt Disney World is a Family Tradition (18:40-21:36)

Episode 1144 - All-Star Movies, Port Orleans French Quarter, Beach Club & Free Dining (14:23-17:39)

Episode 1126 - Disney’s Boardwalk Villas & Yacht Club Resort (6:25-12:42; 30:54-32:47)

Episode 979 - Split Stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Disney’s Grand Floridian Villas (17:59-20:29)

Episode 955 - Summer Split Stay at Art of Animation and Wilderness Lodge (3:56-6:29; 8:26-8:41; 31:09-32:20)

Episode 862 - 3 Sisters, 3 DVC Resorts, 1 Awesome Vacation (Esp. After 30:38)

Episode 823 - Couples-Only Trip For a Family Man (9:12-12:05) DVC to Value

Listener Questions
Episode 2439 - Listener Questions
-38:45 Bob decides between doing a split stay with Caribbean Beach and Art of Animation and just staying at Caribbean Beach with an eight-year-old girl

Episode 2424 - Listener Questions
-34:41 Catherine seeks the best way to get deals on park tickets with a split-resort stay

Episode 2397 - Listener Questions
-31:07 Ricki decides between staying at Pop Century for an entire 12-day vacation and paying for After Hours parties, and doing a split stay involving a Deluxe Resort for two nights at the end of the trip for the extra hours benefit
-38:36 Kevin asks about adding the Contemporary as a split-resort stay with the Beach Club

Episode 2369 - Listener Questions
-32:37 Laura asks if she can utilize extra evening hours for Deluxe Resort guests on the day she transfers from a deluxe resort to a non-deluxe resort

Episode 2365 - Listener Questions
-40:28 Julie asks about doing a two-week split stay, one week at Caribbean Beach and one week at Coronado

Episode 2307 - Listener Questions
-13:25 Natalie asks about doing a split-stay between Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach over a five-night trip

Episode 2268 - Listener Questions
-8:35 Natalie asks about making ADRs in advance of a split-resort stay, which includes the Starcruiser

Episode 2132 - More Listener Questions
-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 2091 - Listener Questions
-37:15 Stephanie asks about spending a transfer day between the Boardwalk and Old Key West

Episode 2062 - Listener Questions
-32:34 Caitlin asks if Disney is still transferring luggage between resorts of a split stay and if she should use Uber or Lyft instead to expedite the process

Episode 2050 - Listener Questions
-20:19 Kate asks if Disney still offers luggage transfer between onsite resorts

Episode 1965 - Listener Questions
-15:08 Rick asks about switching resorts on the day of the Walt Disney World marathon while still having a place to shower after the race in between respective check-out and check-in times
-22:12 Rick asks if switching resorts on the day of the Walt Disney World half-marathon is better than doing so on the day of the full marathon

Episode 1950 - Listener Questions
-35:10 Ashley asks about booking theme park tickets in conjunction with a split-resort stay

Episode 1901 - Listener Questions
-26:35 Carla ponders the viability of doing a split-resort stay with only one night at a Deluxe resort

Episode 1898 - Listener Questions
-39:39 Jodie asks about purchasing park tickets for a split-resort stay

Episode 1862 - Listener Questions
-20:10 Natalie decides between staying at Pop Century and doing a VIP Tour; and doing a split stay between Pop Century and the Polynesian

Episode 1854 - Listener Questions
-21:15 Julie asks if she can leave her car at Pop Century for the entirety of her checkout day, on which she will be visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios before transferring to Old Key West
-26:12 Bob decides on the order of a split-stay between the Riviera and the Yacht Club over a runDisney weekend

Episode 1824 - Listener Questions
-31:33 Joe asks about luggage transfer and check-in protocols for split-resort stays

Episode 1816 - Listener Questions
-36:54 Kyla asks if Disney still transfers luggage between the two resorts of a split-resort stay

Episode 1796 - Listener Questions
-19:04 Donnie asks whether he should stay at Shades of Green or Art of Animation for the first party of a split-resort stay

Episode 1792 - Listener Questions
-20:16 Jared asks if the resorts are still allowing grocery deliveries from Amazon Prime Now. Jared also asks if bell services still expedite luggage transfers between resorts during a split resort stay

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 1733 - Listener Questions
-15:38 Jean asks if Disney will still transfer luggage for guests doing split-resort stays considering the suspension of luggage delivery with Magical Express

Episode 1691 - Listener Questions
-16:18 Lee wonders how many nights he should book at Animal Kingdom Lodge for a split-stay between the Lodge and Art of Animation

Episode 1673 - Listener Questions
-11:03 Erin asks if she should still do the Deluxe Resort second in a split stay between Wilderness Lodge and an Art of Animation suite. Pool bars are discussed

Episode 1650 - Listener Questions
-31:05 Sherrie asks if Memory Maker must be purchased for both resorts during a split-resort stay

Episode 1578 - Listener Questions
-19:31 Jeff asks about ticket protocol for guests transferring from a DVC stay on points to a normal resort reservation

Episode 1559 - More Listener Questions
-11:07 Jennifer asks about protocol for booking Magical Express with a split-resort stay, considering the reservation process asks for only a first resort

Episode 1518 - Listener Questions
-21:20 Peggy asks about transferring her luggage from Art of Animation to the Boardwalk when she will be attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on the night of the transfer

Episode 1512 - Listener Questions
-6:00 Ashley asks if she should have Disney transfer her luggage among the stops of a triple-split-stay, where she will stay one night at All Star Music, one night at Kidani Village, and six nights at the Boardwalk, or if it would be better for her to transfer the luggage herself

Episode 1506 - Listener Questions
-29:21 Karin asks if Disney's Value resorts can transfer luggage to the Dolphin

Episode 1494 - Listener Questions
-24:34 Julie decides between staying at Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter as the second half of a split-stay with Animal Kingdom Lodge

Episode 1485 - Extra, Extra Listener Questions
-14:13 Eric asks if Disney will transfer his luggage between the resorts of his split stay

Episode 1443 - Listener Questions
-20:37 Bell asks if booking one night at the Boardwalk is worth it such as to take advantage of Evening Extra Magic Hours at Epcot when the remainder of his trip will be spent at Pop Century for budgetary reasons

Episode 1440 - Listener Questions
-6:14 Robin asks if she can use Stormalong Bay for the entirety of her checkout day from the Beach Club when she will be transferring to another resort later in the day

Episode 1437 - Listener Questions
-17:56 Jenna asks if she should stay at Pop Century before or after her stay at the Swan. Jenna also asks about receiving her Magic Band if she stays at the Swan first, about whether her Magic Band will work for her whole trip if she stays at Pop Century first, and about transportation either way between the Swan and Pop Century
-39:15 Phil, who will be staying at Saratoga Springs only for his arrival night before moving to Wilderness Lodge, asks if he can have his baggage delivered off Magical Express directly to Wilderness Lodge after his late flight or at least held at bell services at Saratoga Springs and transferred in the morning

Episode 1410 - Listener Questions
-11:24 Kevin asks about Dining Plan credit protocol for a split-resort stay

Episode 1377 - Listener Questions
-8:33 Ben asks about booking FastPass Plus reservations in conjunction with a split-resort stay

Episode 1371 - Listener Questions
-19:30 Lisa asks if she can utilize Annual Pass discounts before she activates the Pass. Lisa also asks about the detriments of split-resort stays
-26:18 David asks about transferring luggage between the legs of a split-resort stay

Episode 1356 - Listener Questions During the 12-Hour Live Show
-29:39 Andrea asks if she can make FastPass Plus reservations for both portions of a split-resort stay sixty days in advance

Episode 1341 - Listener Questions
-16:44 Jim asks when his Dining Plan will end when transferring resorts

Episode 1335 - Listener Questions
-15:39 Amanda considers varied resort options, including Shades of Green, All Star Movies, and a split stay between All Star Movies and the Contemporary. Amanda also asks about transportation options between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World. Finally, Amanda asks if Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is worth it with a four-year-old child
-39:06 Katie asks about transferring luggage between Pop Century and the Polynesian

Episode 1329 - Listener Questions
-14:28 Jeanine from California asks about managing a package stay and a room-only stay when transferring resorts

Episode 1314 - Listener Questions
-25:23 Melissa asks if she can use the same refillable mug during both parts of a split-resort stay

Episode 1295 - Listener Questions
-30:25 Jennifer from Pennsylvania asks about doing a split stay between the Yacht or Beach Club and the Polynesian during a four-night vacation

Episode 1253 - Listener Questions
-22:47 Rachel from Nebraska asks about transferring resorts. Check in is discussed

Episode 1250 - Listener Questions
-18:32 Erica from North Carolina asks about transferring from All Star Music to Port Orleans Riverside in the early morning

Episode 1241 - Listener Questions
-20:59 Lori asks if bell services can move her bags from Port Orleans French Quarter to Old Key West and how long such a transfer will take

Episode 1220 - Listener Questions
-12:02 Luke from California decides between staying all eight nights of his vacation at one resort or doing a split stay. The All-Star Resorts and the Fort Wilderness Cabins are discussed

Episode 1211 - Listener Questions
-23:07 Robert from Washington asks how a split resort stay affects Memory Maker

Episode 1208 - Listener Questions
-23:01 A listener asks whether a split stay between Port Orleans Riverside and the Yacht Club is worth it considering the price, and the short distance between the Yacht Club and Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios

Episode 1193 - Listener Questions
-32:19 Kelly from New York asks if she should stay at the Polynesian for a week for her honeymoon or if she should try to save some money by doing a split-stay with the Animal Kingdom Lodge

Episode 1187 - Listener Questions
-20:32 Erica asks how a split-resort stay affects Magic Bands and FastPass Plus protocol

Episode 1169 - Listener Questions
-27:49 Sherry asks about making FastPass Plus reservations during a split resort stay and about luggage transfer for a split stay

Episode 1145 - Listener Questions
-7:34 Hally from North Carolina asks if a Disney Dining Plan will carry over to the second portion of a split-resort stay. Obtaining the Disney Dining Plan as an Annual Pass holder is discussed. Hally also asks how a split-resort stay will affect her ability to make ADRs and FastPass Plus reservations

Episode 1142 - Listener Questions
-19:42 John from New York talks about his experience with Disney transferring luggage between resorts

Episode 1139 - Listener Questions
-16:37 Cliff asks if Disney can transport luggage between resorts during a split-resort stay

Episode 1133 - Listener Questions
-14:41 Mark asks if his party will need to use distinct sets of Magic Bands for the two parts of a split-resort stay

Episode 1130 - Listener Questions
-29:46 Kerry from New Hampshire decides among staying at Art of Animation, Port Orleans, or doing a split-stay between Pop Century and Animal Kingdom with her husband and two-year old daughter. Kerry also asks about making ADRs and purchasing Memory Maker in conjunction with a party on a different package

Episode 1115 - Listener Questions
-33:49 Jared asks about transferring between the Grand Floridian and the Boardwalk on the day of the Walt Disney World Marathon, which he will be running. Room requests and check-in are discussed

Episode 1103 - Listener Questions
-23:23 Melissa from Pennsylvania asks if a Disney Dining Plan package can be extended by adding a night at a different resort prior to her original reservation

Episode 1070 - Listener Questions
-9:06 Julie from Indiana asks if she can use the same refillable mug during both parts of a split-resort stay
-12:51 Julie from Indiana asks if she should choose a different second resort for a split-stay vacation including Marathon Weekend rather than staying at the Beach Club twice on separate reservations. Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Contemporary, and the Polynesian are mentioned as other options

Episode 1049 - Listener Questions
-26:02 Erica from Indiana previews a trip where she will stay at numerous resorts and asks about touring Walt Disney World solo

Episode 1031 - Listener Questions
-32:17 Sarah from Illinois ponders anniversary activities. Pam talks about upgrading to a different hotel for one night. Rikki mentions spas, boat rentals, and afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian

Episode 1016 - Listener Questions
-26:28 Jeff from Oklahoma asks about the Disney Dining Plan and transferring resorts

Episode 983 - Listener Questions
-18:56 Joey asks if he should do a split stay between a value resort and a deluxe resort, or stay at a moderate resort for his entire trip

Episode 980 - Listener Questions
-3:34 Pam talks about transferring luggage from the Swan and Dolphin to official Disney-owned resorts

Episode 959 - Listener Questions
-8:13 John from Kentucky asks if Annual Passholders staying on-site are limited to 7 days of advance FastPass Plus reservations and if a split-stay impacts the FastPass Plus reservation process

Episode 917 - Listener Questions
-4:35 Terran from South Carolina asks if he can park his car at the Grand Floridan for the entirety of his vacation, which also includes time at the Yacht Club
-9:01 Heather asks if she can activate a Free Dining package at All Star Music, where she is staying on a room-only reservation before transferring to Port Orleans French Quarter for her package stay. Pam talks about staying at two resorts in a single day
-12:13 Matt from New Jersey asks if an 11-night vacation with resort transfers is worth doing with two toddlers. He also asks about handling resort transfers, including Magic Bands and Magical Express reservations

Episode 896 - Listener Questions
-4:55 Beth from New Jersey asks if she can book FastPass Plus reservations for the days she is staying on a room-only reservation following a package stay at the start of her vacation. Pam discusses upgrading a ticket while at Walt Disney World

Episode 857 - Listener Questions
-4:15 Denise from Louisiana ponders the feasibility of resort hopping with three children and using Disney transportation. Denise also asks if the Contemporary's Garden Wing rooms are excluded from discounts and promotions

Episode 842 - Listener Questions
-25:21 Angie from Ohio asks if her friends will need separate Magic Bands for a resort-only stay on the first night of their vacation, which will otherwise be on a package. Angie also asks for tips on resort hopping the following morning

Episode 827 - Listener Questions
-17:01 Chris from Massachusetts asks if doing a split stay between a value resort and a deluxe resort is a better option than staying at a moderate resort for his entire stay

Episode 818 - Listener Questions
-15:56 Rene asks if her son can stay in her in-laws' room at a different resort for one night during their concurrent trip

Episode 782 - Listener Questions
-8:35 Lisa from Ohio asks if she can use package park tickets during the room-only portion of a split stay at the same resort. She then asks about Magic Band and FastPass Plus protocol if she can use the aforementioned tickets early. Then, Lisa ponders a "phantom" ticket that's showing up on her account. Finally, Lisa asks about Memory Maker under the aforementioned split stay scenario

Episode 779 - Listener Questions
-13:23 Christina from Missouri asks about Magic Band and Memory Maker protocol during a split stay

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

Episode 734 - Listener Questions
-12:06 Cheryl from Maine asks if her park tickets will transfer Magic Bands when her party transfers resorts
-14:21 Cheryl from Maine asks about luggage transfer between resorts

Episode 731 - Listener Questions
-11:40 Erica from Indiana asks if she can use just one Magic Band when transferring resorts

Episode 722 - Listener Questions
-18:20 Jessica asks if switching resorts in the middle of her trip will cause problems with the extended ADR window for Disney resort guests

Episode 704 - Listener Questions
-9:39 Karen from Michigan asks about luggage-transfer protocol during resort hopping, including the refrigeration of groceries

Episode 692 - Listener Questions
-19:48 Kaitlin from New Jersey asks about booking a single trip that will span two resorts, especially concerning Magic Bands and bag transfer

Episode 677 - Listener Questions
-11:48 Riley from Canada asks about Magic Band protocol during a resort transfer

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

Episode 617 - Listener Questions
-23:21 NJDisDad asks about refillable mug protocol when resort hopping

Episode 569 - Listener Questions
-10:54 Tony from Long Island asks about transferring tickets between Key to the World cards during resort transfer
-16:50 Abby from Ohio asks about transferring resorts mid-trip. The panel discusses the pros and cons of doing so.

Upgrades

Major Episodes
Episode 2201 - Party of 18, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Great Cast Member Stories, Family Fun (11:14-11:56; 14:51-19:02)

Episode 2148 - Disney Upgrades That Are Totally Worth It (19:14-27:34; After 36:01)

Episode 1908 - Rikki’s “Grand” Weekend with Family at Walt Disney World (10:28-14:36)

Episode 1713 - Disney’s All-Star Music - August 2019 (23:36-27:33)

Episode 1689 - Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Port Orleans Riverside, Victoria & Alberts, Making Lightsabers, More (5:30-7:44)

Episode 1060 - Girls Weekend at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (5:05-7:34; 9:31-11:39)

Episode 976 - Once in a Lifetime Double Club-Level Trip (7:10-12:18; After 37:55)

Episode 883 - Couples Getaway to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (7:32-12:46)

Listener Questions
Episode 1697 - Listener Questions
-16:30 Susanne seeks the best Deluxe Resort to move to if Disney consolidates resort reservations because of COVID. Riviera, Copper Creek, and Contemporary are mentioned
-32:55 Jeff wonders if all of Disney's resort hotels will reopen from COVID with the property on July 11 or if guests will be consolidated in certain hotels

Episode 1447 - Listener Questions
-23:40 Dan asks about the possibility of getting a complimentary room upgrade at the Contemporary. The Garden Wing rooms are discussed

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 1318 - More Listener Questions
-21:41 Allen asks if upgrading to a king bed at Port Orleans Riverside is worth it

Episode 1142 - Listener Questions
-40:46 Amy asks about getting an upgrade at the Polynesian

Episode 1064 - Listener Questions
-32:36 John from Missouri asks if a preferred room at Pop Century is worth upgrading to. John also asks about preferred rooms generally

Episode 1046 - Listener Questions
-11:59 Amanda from Michigan asks if she should take advantage of an offer to upgrade from All Star Movies to Coronado Springs for $33 a night

Episode 1031 - Listener Questions
-32:17 Sarah from Illinois ponders anniversary activities. Pam talks about upgrading to a different hotel for one night. Rikki mentions spas, boat rentals, and afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian

Episode 869 - Listener Questions
-8:15 Julie from Indiana shares a trip report from her vacation around Easter, especially highlighting the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Julie talks about requesting a room upgrade

Episode 845 - Listener Questions
-5:52 Rob suggests romantic activities for a Disney World honeymoon. He also discusses room upgrades

Episode 842 - Listener Questions
-24:01 Leslie talks about DVC upgrades

Episode 818 - Listener Questions
-10:58 David from California offers a reason why he thinks Disney does not allow free DVC room upgrades

Episode 802 - Listener Questions
-7:52 Erica from Indiana discusses her experiences with requesting free room upgrades while staying on DVC points

Episode 798 - Listener Questions
-4:34 Brad from Michigan ponders the odds of obtaining a room upgrade at Wilderness Lodge after making a standard room request. Mike says he received an upgrade at the Animal Kingdom Lodge