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

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

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Tough Disney Choices - BOGP 2669

4/3/2025
Mike & Pam are back today with some tough Disney choices to make you think here over the weekend! With the help of our BOGP Clubhouse, we put things in groups of three and had to cut one from the group! From snacks to shows to transportation options to classes of ships, and even the most classic of Disney attractions, we had a really, really hard time with this exercise! Which would you cut between Living with the Land, Spaceship Earth, and the Peoplemover? See what we are working with? 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:45:42

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BOGP Open Line - March 30, 2025 - 1st Disney Cruise Experience; Kids' Experiences @ WDW This Summer; More Characters Too - BOGP 2668

4/2/2025
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 30, 2025! Mike was flying solo tonight as Scott was wrapping up his epic Hawaiian vacation! Tonight, we discussed the new discounts that were released by Disney for Walt Disney World trips this summer and fall and the new experiences coming to Walt Disney World as well! From kids' zones in both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot to more character experiences both in the parks and select Walt Disney World resort hotels, we discuss what this means for our trips! We also get a great call with feedback on a first-time experience with Disney Cruise Line on the Disney Dream and an amazing "pixie-dust moment" that you won't believe! This and more on today's show! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Duration:00:52:08

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Listener Questions - April 2, 2025 - New Offerings at WDW This Summer; Resort Airline Check-in; Skyliner Crawl Activities - BOGP 2667

4/1/2025
Join Mike and Pam today as we discuss lots of news happening this week around the Walt Disney World Resort! We talk about the fun, new activities geared towards families coming to the parks and resorts (especially with lots of characters) this summer, plus we speculate on the newly discovered Pop Century resort airline check-in test program and what it might mean moving forward! We also talk proof of time for runDisney races, best steakhouses on property, and 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:51:16

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2 Week Trip From Scotland; Split-Stay at Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs; Hurricane Experiences; Great Memories - BOGP 2666

3/30/2025
Today we are joined by Clubhouse superstar Julie from Scotland to discuss her family's trip to Walt Disney World this past summer! This was a 2-week extravaganza, where they did a split-stay with a week each at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (in the Gran Destino Tower). We talk about fun times in the theme parks as well as water parks, amazing dining at places like Maya Grill, 1900 Park Fare, Tusker House, and more! So many great tips and touching stories are shared during this podcast with Julie! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Duration:00:57:16

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Tips For Walt Disney World After Dark - BOGP 2665

3/27/2025
Happy Friday! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here discussing getting the most out of your next Walt Disney World vacation after the sun goes down! From spending time around your Walt Disney World Resort hotel to times in the theme parks (especially with the new nighttime parade coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer!), we are giving ideas to enjoy longer park hours and more magical times when those lights come up and the temperatures cool off at Walt Disney World! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:45:02

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BOGP Open Line - March 23, 2025 - 1st Time DCL Tips; Concierge-Level Thoughts; Amazing Kids' DCL Perspective; Scott in Hawaii - BOGP 2664

3/26/2025
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 23, 2025! Mike was flying solo (kinda) since Scott was vacationing out in Hawaii this week! However, Mike does give Scott a call during the show and we hear all about his adventures so far on the islands! Let's just say he is "living the life Aloha!" and eating pink pancakes! We spend time discussing tips for first-time Disney Cruisers, have a great discussion about concierge-level on Disney Cruise Line, and get some amazing insight from Listener Ella and her family about her cruise on the Disney Wish and answer a few questions about her upcoming cruise on the Disney Dream! This and more on today's show! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Duration:00:59:04

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Listener Questions - March 26, 2025 - Monsters Inc. Coaster Thoughts, Special Trips with Loved Ones, Rope Drop at MK - BOGP 2663

3/25/2025
Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! On today's show we discuss our thoughts on the concept video from the Monsters, Inc coaster that is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, talk about rope-drop procedures in the Magic Kingdom, read an awesome email from a listener about the importance of bringing a loved one on a trip to Walt Disney World on the spur-of-the-moment, 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:45:48

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1st Disney Cruise on Disney Fantasy; Animal Kingdom Lodge, Wilderness Lodge Stays; Group of 14 in March 2025 - BOGP 2662

3/23/2025
Today we are headed down to Louisiana to speak with Listener Stephen about his amazing trip to Walt Disney World and his first cruise on today's show! They spent the Mardi Gras break with a group of 14 road-tripping to Florida, with a split-stay at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to start the trip! Then, they headed over to Port Canaveral to board the Disney Fantasy for their first cruise experience as a family of 5! Hear about tastings, dining in each restaurant, character interactions, kids' clubs, trivia, Palo Brunch, missing Castaway Cay, 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Duration:01:07:51

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Walt Disney World For Introverts (Let Me Enjoy My Trip in Peace!) BOGP 2661

3/20/2025
Happy Friday! Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have a good time discussing places around Walt Disney World where our introverted friends will thrive on their next trip! From attractions to restaurants to transportation and more, we give our thoughts on where those folks who tend to avoid the spotlight and just enjoy being in the background and taking it all in thrive! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:42:31

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BOGP Open Line - March 16, 2025 - Southwest Airlines Changes, Forgotten Jim Henson at DHS, 1st Disney Wish Cruise - BOGP 2660

3/19/2025
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 16, 2025! Mike and Scott are your hosts tonight as we had lots of calls for the hour to guide the conversations! We discussed the changes coming to Southwest Airlines in the near future and how those might parallel changes that Disney has made in the past 5 years or so. We also had a great call from Listener Charlie who told us about a Jim Henson show that was recorded at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a very brief time that neither Mike nor Scott had heard of! Listener Beth shares her experience this past week of her first Disney Cruise Line experience on the Disney Wish 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!

Duration:01:18:29

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Listener Questions - March 19, 2025 - GEO-82 Thoughts, Mickey Ears Embroidery, First Night at Disneyland, Pool Days - BOGP 2659

3/18/2025
Join Mike, Pam, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! First, we discuss places to get those Mickey Ears embroidered around property (then Rikki gives a hot tip on some gourmet popcorn!), then we talk through a first-night place of action at Disneyland for seeing Fantasmic and the fireworks! We also discuss pool days and the refurbishment of Stormalong Bay, hit Cruising 101, and have a discussion of the new "adults-only" GEO-82 lounge coming to Epcot as well! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:42:40

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Disney's Grand Floridian with Extended Family; Spinning with In-Laws on Cosmic Rewind; Wine Dinner at Citrico's - BOGP 2658

3/16/2025
We are excited to speak with friend of the show Matt from New Jersey today about his trip down to Walt Disney World just two weeks ago with extended family where he stayed in the Villa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! We hear about planning a trip for both little kids and his parents and in-laws at the same time. We discuss dining at places like Biergarten, Ohana, 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, and more! Matt also shares why his trips have become more enjoyable the more he slows down and really enjoys quality time in the theme parks over quantity! This and much more on today's show! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Duration:00:59:50

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Walt Disney World For Extroverts (Main Characters Unite!) - BOGP 2657

3/13/2025
Happy Friday! Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here to have a good time discussing places around Walt Disney World where our extroverted friends will thrive on their next trip! From attractions to restaurants to transportation and more, we give our thoughts on where those folks who some might call a "Main Character" are going to be living their best lives on their trips! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:47:57

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BOGP Open Line - March 9, 2025 - Mike's Dad Goes to WDW, 1st WDW Trip Thoughts, Princess Half Recap, More - BOGP 2656

3/12/2025
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 9, 2025! Mike was flying solo as he had just arrived home from Walt Disney World and the 6-Hour Live Show at Give Kids the World hours before! Thank you so very much for your amazing support of these families! Together, we raised almost $16,000 for the Village! You are amazing! During today's show, we hear about Mike's dad's first "real" Walt Disney World experience, a great call from Taylor from Canada regarding his first Walt Disney World trip and thoughts on nice walking loops around property, and then Adam calls in from New Hampshire to share some awesome memories from his first in-person runDisney experience at Princess Half-Marathon Weekend! 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!

Duration:01:05:26

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Listener Questions - March 12, 2025 - Lightning Lane Strategies with runDisney, DCL/WDW Tickets, Deliveries at WDW - BOGP 2655

3/11/2025
Join Mike, Scott, & Rikki today as we discuss many fun Disney trip-planning questions! First, we talk about getting groceries delivered to Port Orleans Riverside for a family coming over from the United Kingdom for a 2 week stay! Then, we have a discussion on Lightning Lane strategies for a group traveling down for Springtime Surprise and doing both Animal Kingdom and Epcot after the 5K. We also talk some Rider Swap, touring the theme parks both before and after a first Disney Cruise on the Wish, 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:44:20

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Disney Treasure Eastern Caribbean Cruise - 15 Friends Sail Together - Staterooms, Shows, Trivia, February 2025 - BOGP 2654

3/9/2025
Today we are excited to be joined by Listener Michael from Indiana to discuss his cruise on the Disney Treasure last month! We talk about how 15 friends got together to experience Disney Cruise Line's newest ship and their initial thoughts on this unique experience! We discuss first impressions, staterooms, dining, entertainment, and more, so we hope you enjoy some time virtually "out at sea" with us today! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Duration:01:00:04

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Around The (WDW) Horn - Virtual Queues, WDW Sports Bar, Best Live Entertainment, Monorail vs. Skyliner Crawl, More - BOGP 2653

3/6/2025
Happy Friday! Mike & Scott are here today with a bunch of Disney topics that we discuss for a few minutes each including thoughts on Virtual Queues (and how they have worked with Tiana's and Cosmic Rewind), where Disney should put a sports bar & grill in the future for guests to enjoy, where the best live entertainment is on-property right now, which is better - a monorail or skyliner crawl, 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:42:46

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BOGP Open Line - March 2, 2025 - More Top Extinct WDW Experiences, Top Talent on Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Dining - BOGP 2652

3/5/2025
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, March 2, 2025! Mike and Scott took your calls for the hour and we had a blast talking Disney! We discussed more of our top extinct Walt Disney World experiences with our listeners, as Scott gave his Top 4, and then Listener Erin from Kansas City called in with a beloved playground area from the Studios and Eric also added a restaurant from Epcot that he would love to see return! We also talked about if high-level talent (and the cost associated with that talent) caused some of these changes. Scott thinks some of these same experiences are now available on Disney Cruise Line! Interesting thoughts! 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!

Duration:01:07:20

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Listener Questions - March 5, 2025 - Disney Wish 1st Cruise, Disneyland 1st Trip Expectations/Tips, VIP Tour, 1 Good WDW Meal - BOGP 2651

3/4/2025
Join Mike and Scott today as we tackle some fun Listener Questions! Today, we have lots of questions about Disneyland and first-time visits! We talk about the importance of Lightning Lane and how it is different than Walt Disney World. We also give some tips on dining around Disneyland and some fun "splurges" out there as well! We get a question about how to prepare for a first cruise on the Disney Wish, and we have some thoughts on this! We also talk about the order to visit the theme parks on an upcoming VIP Tour, as well as where to go for a sit-down meal for a first-time Walt Disney World visitor. This and much more on today's show! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Duration:00:47:07

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Special Needs Dining, Amazing Theme Park Memories, "Break Days" Are Great Days - BOGP 2650

3/2/2025
We are excited to head out to Ohio today to speak with Listener Patrick about his trip with his two sons and wife to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village on today's show! We hear about a trip before this one where he surprised his sons before we really get rolling with today's trip report that is very special too! During the trip report, we hear why he chose Kidani over Jambo House, highlights of touring all four theme parks, using the DAS system, dining with children that have special dietary concerns, building in "break days" that are still just as fun as the rest of the trip, and ending the trip with a big "Birthday Celebration" at the Magic Kingdom! 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 www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Duration:00:49:32