Be Our Guest WDW Podcast podcast

Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

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

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

 

#200

Listener Questions - January 15, 2025 - Mousekeeping at DVC Resorts, Cheering for Springtime Surpris...

Happy Wednesday! Today, Mike & Pam are here to answer your awesome Listener Questions! We start with a question about what area of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort to request for a race weekend (perfect for Mike today!), and where to cheer for the Springtime Surprise races! We also discuss how Mousekeeping works at the DVC resorts, get a very heartwarming story from a listener about an awesome experience at the new Cake Bake Shop at the Boardwalk, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

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49:11

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#199

Mike & Scott Discuss Scott's November 2024 Trip - Traveling on Magic Your Way Tix vs AP; Holiday Mag...

Happy Monday! Today Mike & Scott are together to wrap-up Scott's trip down to Walt Disney World over Thanksgiving! We discuss how this trip might have felt a bit different since he didn't have an Annual Pass this time and was using Magic Your Way tickets to start the show! Then, we talked about his experience with Candlelight Processional, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, some great dining experiences, using Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

13 Jan 2025

56 MINS

56:21

13 Jan 2025


#198

Our 2025 Disney Resolutions - BOGP 2623

We are excited to have the entire team back again today to talk about our hope and goals for our Disney travel here in the coming year! We discuss why just thinking about our trips can help us get through these tough winter months, especially in the northern parts of the country! Then, Pam, Rikki, Scott, and Mike give the trips that we are planning to take to the Disney destinations this year and why each trip is so special to us and the goals and dreams for each trip! What is your plan for Disney in 2025? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

10 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:12

10 Jan 2025


#197

BOGP Open Line - January 5, 2025 - Marathon Weekend 2025 Starts, Over/Under Discussion, Best Spots @...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 5, 2025!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers!  We had a great call from Listener Faizan in Seattle discussing the joy of really taking in the moments with your kids when they are younger and the moving to the "bigger kid rides" through the years in their Disney trips!  It's really what this is all about!  We also played more "Disney Over/Under" with our listeners, heard from Cast Members Kim and Abby from Walt Disney World, Mel called in from Australia, Brandon from New Hampshire, and much more!   We are so lucky to have such an awesome community!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

09 Jan 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:55

09 Jan 2025


#196

Listener Questions - January 9, 2025 - "Free" Water Park Day, 1900 Park Fare Vs. O'hana Breakfast, A...

Pam is back! We are so excited to have Pam back on the show today with such an uplifting update as to why she has been gone for these past weeks. We have missed her as I know so many of you have as well, so today is a very special show for us! We discuss split-stays and how that can help you to take advantage of the "Free" Water Park entitlement offered to on-site guests here in 2025, 1900 Park Fare vs. O'hana Breakfast for a family of 4 with 2 young girls, transportation thoughts while staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

08 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:27

08 Jan 2025


#195

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney Dining Plan Tips, Traveling with Young Children, Theming Mat...

We are excited to head down to Dallas, Texas today to speak with Listener Mark about his trip to Disney's Caribbean Beach with his wife and young children today! We hear about how one of the things that keep him coming back to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort is the theming, and why that matters so much! We also talk about tips for visiting the theme parks with younger children and how this can be such a fun experience for everyone! Mark also shares some great tips for getting the most out of the Disney Dining Plan as well and more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

06 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:01

06 Jan 2025


#194

Picking The Over/Under for Disney Situations - BOGP 2619

Today Mike, Scott & Rikki are here to kick the weekend off with a fun game that we haven't played here on the show for a year or two! We are picking the "over/under" on Disney situations like how many guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom will experience Kilimangaro Safari in a day, how many guests on a Disney Cruise ship will ride the Aqua Duck/Mouse during their cruise, how many guests visit Disney Springs during their Walt Disney World vacation and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

03 Jan 2025

46 MINS

46:42

03 Jan 2025


#193

BOGP Open Line - December 29, 2024 - Cold Weather For Marathon Weekend?, Cake Bake Praise, ScottyG B...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 29, 2024!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers!  We discussed some Disney gifts that we got for Christmas, talked about the possibility of a very cold Marathon Weekend 2025 and shared stories of some cold runs we have had in the past at Walt Disney World, got some great calls from New Hampshire, England, and Pittsburgh, and Scott even shared a story about how he surprised his in-laws with an incredible Christmas gift - a Disney Cruise!   Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

02 Jan 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:31

02 Jan 2025


#192

Listener Questions - January 1, 2025 - Coffee Before Marathon Races, ADRs for 8, "Free" Water Parks ...

Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today, we discuss options to get your coffee before heading out to the corrals at WDW Marathon Weekend, ADRs for a group of 8 headed down in February where their ADR "window" is already open and they can still find decent availability, nice "brunch" options for a Bachelorette Party, taking advantage of the "Free" water park day for on-site guests in 2025 and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

01 Jan 2025

42 MINS

42:09

01 Jan 2025


#191

Disney's Pop Century Resort, Bringing a Friend On The Trip, Hitting the Parks Hard, Memories For a L...

Today we are excited to head over to Bridgeport, Illinois to speak with Listener Tyler about his trip with his wife and 11 year old son who brought a friend who had never been to Walt Disney World this past summer! We discussed the logistics of inviting a friend and traveling to Florida at that age to start the show, then dove into all of the fun they had on the trip! We discussed the stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort, amazing times in all four theme parks using Lightning Lane to its full advantage, Disney Springs (including the summer Drone Show), great counter-service dining, and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

30 Dec 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:51

30 Dec 2024


#190

Mike & Scott Share Stories From Unusual Disney Trips Over Past Decade - BOGP 2615

We hope everyone is having a fun and relaxing holiday week! Today, Mike & Scott sit around and just share some fun stories from trips we have taken together! These are unique times and fun experiences we have had at Walt Disney World and sailing with Disney Cruise Line! From great meals, a "classic" souvenir, being the last people in the Magic Kingdom during COVID re-opening, Castaway Cay memories and more, pull up a chair as we spin some tales today! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

27 Dec 2024

48 MINS

48:53

27 Dec 2024


#189

BOGP Open Line Holiday Special - December 22, 2024 - BOGP 2614

Merry Christmas!  This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 22, 2024!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and this was our virtual holiday party with our listeners!  We took calls and talked about holiday traditions from all parts of the country during the show, from Ponderosa wings to sushi pizza!  We also discussed another great stay at Fort Wilderness with Jason and Veronica, talked about airport proximity and how that affects the ending of a vacation, the "bubble" effect of our Disney trips and much more!   Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

26 Dec 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:46

26 Dec 2024


#188

Listener Questions - December 25, 2024 - Merry Christmas! - NYE @ Magic Kingdom, When To Book DCL, F...

Merry Christmas! Mike and Scott are here today answering your Listener Questions, even on Christmas! Surprisingly, , our first question comes from S. Claus from N. Pole, so you might want to pay attention to that one! Then, we have questions about the Magic Kingdom and capacity issues on NYE, when you can get your best rates and options with Disney Cruise Line, what not to miss for a first-timer at Epcot's Festival of the Arts, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

25 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:30

25 Dec 2024


#187

Christmas Eve in the BOGP Studios - 2024 - BOGP 2612

It's our yearly tradition here on the Be Our Guest Podcast! We are gathered around the virtual fireplace with our hot chocolate and Christmas cookies as we exchange our Disney-related gifts! Join Mike, Scott, and Rikki for a fun show as we say "thank you, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays" to each of your for being a part of our family this year! This is our gift to you take with you as you travel over this holiday season! Be safe and may Santa always bring you the joy of the season! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

24 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:51

24 Dec 2024


#186

Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, Savi's Workshop, "Yehaa" Bob Jackson, True Joy at Walt Disne...

Today is was truly my honor to speak with a friend of the show since the beginning back in 2008! We get to talk with Kevin from Ohio about his trip down to both Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resorts. We also discuss his group experience at Savi's Workshop (to build a lightsaber) at Disney's Hollywood Studios, getting unexpected VIP seating for LuminoUS at Epcot, an encounter with hundreds of cheerleaders (welcome to my world!), and we talk about a mutual friend and wonderful Cast Member, "Yehaa" Bob Jackson! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

23 Dec 2024

45 MINS

45:53

23 Dec 2024


#185

Disney Treasure Questions, Thoughts, Comparisons, & More - BOGP 2610

Today Ben Lappin from The Magic For Less joins Mike, Scott and Rikki to discuss our preview cruise on the Disney Treasure last week again as we dive deeper into the comparisons between experiences on this ship to others in the fleet, take some questions from the chat and Scott & Rikki as well, talk more shopping, programming for kids, and more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

20 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:10

20 Dec 2024


#184

Disney Treasure Preview Cruise Review - Staterooms, Lounges, Restaurants, Shows, More - BOGP 2609

Mike & fellow Magic For Less travel agent Ben Lappin just returned from a preview cruise on the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure to discuss all about their experiences with Scott and Rikki! We break down the overall thoughts on arrival onto this ship vs. the rest of the fleet as well as the theme and "feel" of the ship! We also break down the staterooms, lounges (including the amazing Haunted Mansion Parlor and the Periscope Pub!), restaurants (including la Plaza del Coco!), shows (including the incredible Moana show, exclusive to the Disney Treasure!), and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:47

18 Dec 2024


#183

Disney's Kidani Village, Beach Club Villas, Hard Rock Hotel, Fun in 6 Theme Parks, Kayaking at Silve...

We are excited to head out to San Jose, California today to speak with Listener Ian about his trip with his wife and son to both Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village) and Disney's Beach Club Villas on today's show! We hear about which of these two resorts was his favorite and why, as well as fun times in all of the Walt Disney World theme parks! They also took a day, mid-trip, to visit Silver Springs State Park to go kayaking, which was literally a "cool" experience! Finally, we discuss some great dining and fun times at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel and times in the parks over there too! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:05

16 Dec 2024


#182

Scott's Fort Wilderness Campground Excellent Adventure - S'mores, Golf Carts, Cabins, and Smiles For...

Today Mike & Scott sit down to do a breakdown of Scott's recent stay in the "new" Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground! This was Scott's final Disney Resort to check-out and we get his honest thoughts on what he thought of this "different" Disney experience! (Spoiler alert: HE LOVED IT!) We breakdown the accommodations, dining, pools, communal feel, and why this should be a MUST for the veteran Disney traveler, especially during certain times of the year! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at <a href='http://www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast'>www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast</a>. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast! ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

59 MINS

59:59

13 Dec 2024


#181

BOGP Open Line - December 8, 2024 - Epcot's Festival of the Holidays Review, Alternate Fireworks Vie...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 8, 2024!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a blast taking your calls for the hour!  The password to tonight's show was your favorite Christmas/holiday cookie and we got some good ones!  Tonight we got some great calls discussing Epcot's Festival of the Holidays, Jason and Vern talked about meeting Scott and recapping a fun meal at the Cake Bake Shop, Jenniffer called in live from Epcot giving highlights of her day at Epcot including some awesome dining options, and we get an awesome tip from a caller in California about watching the fireworks in Batuu on your next Disneyland trip!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast! ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:30

12 Dec 2024