Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here again to talk about Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts! We discuss how these sister resorts in the Epcot Area are similar and different, dining options at each, the amazing Stormalong Bay mini-water park, recreation activities, transportation and a lot more! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website ...…

We are all here again! Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here answering your great questions! Today's topics include some tough decisions - Sanaa or Homecomin', Three Bridges or Toledo, "selling" the Christmas season to friends and family for the next trip, Candlelight Processional Dining Package advice, Extra, Extra Magic Hours and Galaxy's Edge, and m ...…

We are headed to North Carolina today to speak with Listener Phillip about his trip to Walt Disney World last fall! They stayed at three resorts - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, and even Disney's Art of Animation Resort in a Lion King Family Suite! Hear about Phillips injury causing him to ne ...…

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here offering up tons of new things to experience on your next Walt Disney World trip! From the NBA Experience to over a half-dozen new restaurants, new snacks, shows, new events at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties, decorations at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, there is so much to do! We h ...…

We are all back! Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here answering your great questions! Today's topics include finding a new thing to do each trip when you travel to Walt Disney World often, the best Moderate Resort Pool, best use of an "Anytime Fastpass", upgrading to Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort, and much more! We hope that you enjoy ...…

We head to Wisconsin today to speak with Listener Felicia about a couple of recent Disney trips! First we hear about her trip to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii to celebrate her parents 45th Anniversary! Hear about arrival, the slower pace of the island, nice meals and great deals! Then, we discuss her Free Dining trip to Art of Animatio ...…

It's Graduation season and Mike and Rikki are here to give our Commencement speeches to the Class of 2019 Walt Disney World travelers! If you are are getting the undergrad degree for your first trip to Walt Disney World, we've got things for you to consider. Even if you have a Pd.D in Disney travel, we might have some sage thoughts to help your ...…

Mike is here solo to answer your Listener Questions! We also take your calls LIVE during the show! Plus, we have two BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS! Today's topics include traveling to Walt Disney World in the summer (tips, perks, dealing with heat), when you can start booking for the 50th anniversary at Walt Disney World, traveling to Walt Disney World dur ...…

Today we are kicking off Summer 2019 with a great trip report from Listener Megan down in Louisiana! Hear about her Mother/Daughter trip last spring for Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival staying at Disney's All-Star Music Resort! We discuss some great meals at Chefs de France, snack at the Flower & Garden Festival, a trip to the ER and how that ...…

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are all here today to get Summer 2019 started with some fun Disney talk! Mike shares his thoughts from his recent trip to the Summit Cheerleading Championships! He talks about staying off-site at the B Hotel and Spa for the first time, touring solo, experiencing Flower & Garden Festival, seeing the Blue Angels at Epcot, eat ...…

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include looking for a quiet place to do some work in and around the Magic Kingdom, best night for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, what to pack for an Alaska Disney Cruise, best resort for 3 boys under 6, where to find health care at Walt Disney World, and much ...…

We are excited to have Katy Price, author of "Walt Disney's Melody Makers: A Biography of the Sherman Brothers" on the show today! We discuss the story of the music of the Disney parks and movies, Katy's Disney backstory, her recent stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort with her family of 5 for almost two weeks, giving teens from independence at ...…

Pam is back from a great preview of so many new things happening at Walt Disney World! Hear her thoughts on going behind the curtain at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! She also discusses visiting Disney's Riviera Resort (opening in December 2019), the Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (and how check-in will change for everyone), ...…

Mike and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include lots of questions on the newly-announced Extra, Extra Magic Hours for the summer and fall, which resorts are best for younger kids, dessert party vs. Fantasyland Early Morning Magic, best resort for first Dopey Challenge, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today' ...…

We are excited to have Dennis from Texas joining us today to share his first runDisney race weekend experience from last month at the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend! We talk about how weather impacted the 5K, the joy of the 10K, and the great on-course entertainment of the Half Marathon! We also discuss his stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Re ...…

Mike and Rikki open up the phone lines and talk to our listeners! Today we get feedback on the Disney After Hours events, thoughts on the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge both in Disneyland in a couple of weeks and Walt Disney World here in the fall, reasons to purchase an Annual Pass, changes to the International Gateway entrance at Epcot, ...…

Mike and Rikki are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include thoughts on Disney After Hours Events, getting to Port Orleans Resort for some treats, running at the Contemporary, location of the Skyliner at Pop Century, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Please send us your question to mike@beourguestpodca ...…

Hope from Georgia joins us today to share her New Years Eve/Marathon Weekend trip to Walt Disney World with a group of 12! Hear about why Disney is so important in their lives, celebrating NYE twice (once at the Magic Kingdom, the next night at Epcot), split-dining, some Marathon Weekend stories and much more! Thank you so much for your support ...…

Mike and Rikki have a conversation today about what makes the queues at Walt Disney World great or terrible. Was the introduction of the "Scene 1" idea a few weeks back a good idea? Do older queues still stand up? Do we all need interaction? Lots of fun discussion today! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website at www.beourguest ...…

Mike and Rikki are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include the best way to spend the last night of your trip, extra days on tickets instead of the Park Hopper option?, Pop Century vs. Art of Animation Resort, eating at the Grand Floridian Resort, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Please send us your q ...…

Today we are joined by Listener Stefani from Boonville, Missouri to discuss her trip to Walt Disney World last April! We hear about her lifelong friendship with our own Rikki, staying at Disney's Art of Animation Resort in a three Finding Nemo Family Suites with extended family, great meals and times in the theme parks and much more! Thank you ...…

Rikki is back from Europe! Hear her thoughts on getting from Atlanta to London, things to do upon arrival around London including an amazing Harry Potter experience, then on to Disneyland Paris for the first time! Hear her thoughts on the attractions, shows, layout, dining and more in Paris! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our webs ...…

Mike, Rikki and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include place to catch 20 winks around the parks, tips for young ones and the coasters around Walt Disney World, thoughts on the opening of the Skyliner system as well as the new amenities at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Gift Cards when you turn down Mousekeepin ...…

We welcome Listener Kim from Pennsylvania to the show today to talk about her trip to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa this time last year for her Club-Level stay! We discuss her thoughts on this amazing resort stay as well as dining at Tiffins and Victoria & Albert's, plus traveling with her father and grandmother! Thank you so much for y ...…

No, this show isn't that. Pam and Mike are here putting three Disney-related items in a group and we have to cut one from Walt Disney World forever! Pirates, TTA, Carousel of Progress? Which would you cut? How about Coronado Springs, French Quarter or the Polynesian? Hear our thoughts and many more on today's show! We hope you enjoy today's sho ...…

Happy Thursday everyone! Today we have Matt Parrish from Wedway Radio and the Thirty20Eight joining us to take your calls! We talk about the history and current events going on with both of those shows, take your calls, talk some Galaxy's Edge predictions, where to "see Walt" in Kansas City, and much more! I can't thank you enough for all you d ...…

Mike and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include taking a group of over 100 students to Walt Disney World next week, places to dine without going into the parks while staying at Pop Century, "perfect age" for a Disney Cruise, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Please send us your question to mi ...…

We are headed to Maplewood, Missouri today to speak with Listener Mike about his trip to three parks in one day on December 28, 2018! Hear how he started in Animal Kingdom for his first experience with Pandora, then he hops over to Disney's Hollywood Studios for a first experience in Toy Story Land, and then he wraps up the day at Epcot! Did I ...…

Pam and Mike are discussing things that we think are "The Best" at Walt Disney World! From the best table-service restaurant for your money to the best drink in World Showcase to the best dessert to the best place for a night's sleep and much more, hear our thoughts and share yours! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website at ww ...…

Mike and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include other ways to get from MCO to Walt Disney World, kid's supervision on Castaway Cay, best thing to do during a business trip at Walt Disney World, booking Bounceback Discounts, advice for second visit to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and much more! We hope t ...…

We are excited to be joined by Listener Ryan from Indiana today! We go in-depth with his trip to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa last May to start the show! Hear about the amenities of the resort, dining options, day trips, travel considerations and more! We also discuss his stay with the entire family for his son Caleb's 10th birthday in January ...…

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are discussing recent policy changes at Walt Disney World when it comes to strollers, smoking areas, and even ice! Also, we take a question from Listener Morgan about our ultimate Walt Disney World resort, restaurant, Fastpass, and more! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. ...…

Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include tips for Star Wars Half-Weekend, 4th of July at Walt Disney World, Disney's Magical Express with separate arrivals, storing a suit for a California Grill dinner, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Please send us your question to mike@beou ...…

We have Pam and Rikki joining Mike today to continue the show from Friday discussing the "other stuff" you can do on your next Walt Disney World vacation! These aren't earth-shattering but can make your next trip even better! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebo ...…

Pam, Rikki, and Mike are here today to talk about those "other experiences" around property that can make your trip that much better! From Movies Under the Stars to a Pirate Cruise for kids, to arts & crafts, and much more, we have fun seeking out the less-talked-about experiences! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website at www ...…

Mike and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include cruising with an infant, March vs. May at Walt Disney World, Early Morning Magic event or adding a Park Hopper to the tickets, tips for flying with kids for the first time, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Please send us your question to mike@b ...…

We are very excited today to speak with Listener Lesleyanne from California, who is a Disneyland local! We hear about growing up in the shadows of Disneyland and then dive into her Easter 2018 trip to Walt Disney World. We discuss their stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, taking her niece for the first time, spending time at Typhoon Lagoon, ...…

Mike and Pam are here to talk Walt Disney World Resorts! When does it makes sense to look at staying Deluxe for your next trip? From larger rooms to better location to amazing pools and dining options, we discuss all of these great perks! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much fo ...…

Happy Thursday everyone! We are going "old school" and having a LIVE call-in show to talk Disney with our listeners! We used to do this once a month for years, and we are bringing back this tradition here in 2019! During this show, we discuss tips for first-time Disney Cruisers, if the Disney Dining Plan is worth it, most lucky things to happen ...…

Mike and Pam are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include getting the most value out of those Disney Dining Plan credits, impacts of Galaxy's Edge opening in September, last-minute solo trip advice, booking a reservation when one family member has an Annual Pass, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Pleas ...…

Today we are joined by Listener Robin from North Carolina to discuss her first runDisney race weekend - the 2019 Princess Half-Marathon! We hear about getting a group of 6 friends together for a weekend of fun, smiles, and miles! We talk about their stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort in a Finding Nemo Suite, experiences at Epcot's Festiva ...…

Pam and Rikki went down to Walt Disney World last weekend for the opening of the 2019 Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot! Hear about what not to miss when it comes to snacking, dining, drinking, and experiences to have! Some of the interesting topics we discuss are fun thing to do with the kids at the festival and if the festival is better durin ...…

Mike, Pam and Rikki are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include a few questions about the logistics of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opening on August 29, 2019 and how this might impact your already-booked vacation, great character meals for kids, logistics of dining during the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot, thought on Aft ...…

Today we go back to this past summer for Hour 9 of the 12-Hour Live Show to benefit Give Kids the World Village. In these 12 hours, we came together to raise $30,000 for the awesome folks at the Village! Thank you so much for your support! During this hour, we are joined by Len Testa from TouringPlans.com to discuss Galaxy's Edge, the Star Wars ...…

We are only 116 days away from the Be Our Guest Podcast Cruise 5 on the Disney Dream, so Pam and Mike are discussing things to think about before your next Disney Cruise! From Online Check-in to getting those Palo and Remy reservations, Port Adventure questions, tastings and more, we discuss things to think about well prior to your next Disney ...…

Mike and Rikki are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include a couple of questions about advice on touring when the entire travel party has yet to arrive, a new, exciting tour over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, upgrading Magic Your Way Tickets to Annual Passes at the resorts, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge news, and much more! We h ...…

I'm very excited to sit down with Listener Maggie from Washington today to talk about her trip back in January where she took the Spirit Squad from Washington State University to Walt Disney World for the National Cheer and Dance Championships! Hear about how these trips are different than typical vacations as well as everything that goes on ov ...…

Rikki and Mike join you today to discuss Mike's Princess Half-Marathon Weekend last weekend as well as thought about Epcot's final weekend of the Festival of the Arts, a stay at Coronado Springs, meals at Boma, Oliva's Grand Floridian Cafe, and much more! Oh, and Mike almost lost two fingers and stepped on a snake on this trip! We hope you enjo ...…

Mike and Rikki are here to answer your Listener Questions! Today's topics include trying to schedule that ADR for California Grill to see the fireworks, wait for "big trip" or schedule a last-minute trip, best value table-service meal, a #freakingmagical day for a first-time Princess, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Pleas ...…

Orianna joins us today from Minnesota to discuss her extended family trip from last summer. This was her toddler's first trip to Walt Disney World, so we share some fun stories of his experiences. We also discuss the dynamics of traveling and planning with extended family, some amazing meals while they were on Free Dining, their stay at Disney' ...…