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Be Our Guest WDW PodcastEpcot's GEO-82 & Loung-ing Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2685Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we have all of the details on the new adults-only lounge coming to Epcot inside Spaceship Earth next month called GEO-82! We discuss how to get reservations, the menu, dessert party options, and more! Then, we go around and discuss unused "nooks and crannies" around property where we might put a lounge and how we would theme it! What would you do if you could create your own lounge on property? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please vis...2025-05-0244 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - April 27, 2025 - runDisney Leaves Disneyland; Virtual Queues Testing on DCL; Transportation Dreams - BOGP 2684This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 27, 2025! Mike was flying solo for this show as Scott was a bit under the weather today. During this hour, we had plenty to talk about and lots of great calls! We talked about how this Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend will be the last race weekend at the Disneyland Resort for the foreseeable future, new virtual queues testing on various Disney Cruise Line ships currently, some awesome quick trip reports, and additions to our WDW Quick-Service Draft restaurants! This and more on today's show! Come join us in the BOGP...2025-05-011h 04Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Draft: Walt Disney World Quick-Service Restaurants - BOGP 2681Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we have a show where you can play right along with us today! We are taking a cue from the NFL Draft in Green Bay this weekend and having our own WDW Draft of Walt Disney World Quick-Service Restaurants. We go 4 rounds, with Rikki picking first, Mike in the middle, and Pam with the third pick! Who took your favorite and/or sleeper pick? Who won overall? 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...2025-04-2535 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - April 21, 2025 - 2026 Walt Disney World Offers/On-Site Perks - BOGP 2680This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Monday afternoon, April 21, 2025! Mike was flying solo for this "European Special" as we missed the show on Sunday night due to Easter! During this show, we went over the new "Kids Eat Free" discount that is being offered on all 2026 Walt Disney World packages, and the on-site perks coming back in 2026, including early park entry at all theme parks, Deluxe Extra Evening Hours, Free Water Park Entry during the summer of 2026 and more! We had lots of calls and discussion about what these offers mean to our listeners during this hou...2025-04-241h 02Be Our Guest WDW PodcastOddsmakers With Current Walt Disney World Topics - BOGP 2677Join Mike, Scott and Rikki as we have a show where you can play right along with us today! We are placing our odds on certain things happening when it comes to events at Walt Disney World, such as new songs being added to Cosmic Rewind, a new nighttime show coming to Animal Kingdom, a "Villains" experience similar to Bippity Boppity Boutique coming to the Magic Kingdom, 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...2025-04-1851 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - April 13, 2025 - Preview of Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line Trips; Pressure Situations on Disney Vacations - BOGP 2676This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 13, 2025! Mike was flying solo tonight as Scott was at a concert for his daughter this evening! During the show, we talked about "pressure situations" and when we got stressed on our Disney trips and how things turned out as well as items we might serve for our "WDW Masters Champions Dinner" going along with Friday's podcast! We also got some great calls previewing a first trip to Disneyland, as well as cruises on the Disney Destiny and Disney Treasure and a Club-Level stay at Disney's Yacht Club res...2025-04-1759 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastOur 2025 WDW Masters Champions Dinner Menus - BOGP 2673The entire crew of Mike, Scott, Pam, and Rikki are here today to share a fun show with you that ties in with a tradition unlike any other, The Masters! Today, we take a queue from Scotty Scheffler's Masters Champions Dinner Menu and each come up with 3 appetizers, a first-course, entree, and dessert from around Walt Disney World that we would serve to our Champions, the BOGP listeners! If you had to create the ultimate menu from around Walt Disney World restaurants, what would you pick? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com...2025-04-1140 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - April 6, 2025 - Scott's Back From Aulani; Springtime Surprise Race Reports; Biking from MCO to WDW - BOGP 2672This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, April 6, 2025! Mike and Scott were taking your calls for the hour as Scott had just returned from his epic Hawaii trip where he spent a lot of time at Disney's Aulani Resort! He gave some highlights and answered some questions about activities around the resort like the luau, snorkeling, mixology classes and more! We also got some great calls with thoughts on the Springtime Surprise races, celebrating an 8th birthday at Walt Disney World with an "all WDW Transportation Day!", and we hear about Paul's epic journey from MCO...2025-04-101h 10Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTough Disney Choices - BOGP 2669Mike & 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...2025-04-0445 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - March 30, 2025 - 1st Disney Cruise Experience; Kids' Experiences @ WDW This Summer; More Characters Too - BOGP 2668This 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 fi...2025-04-0352 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastTips For Walt Disney World After Dark - BOGP 2665Happy 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...2025-03-2845 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - March 23, 2025 - 1st Time DCL Tips; Concierge-Level Thoughts; Amazing Kids' DCL Perspective; Scott in Hawaii - BOGP 2664This 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 answ...2025-03-2759 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastWalt Disney World For Introverts (Let Me Enjoy My Trip in Peace!) BOGP 2661Happy 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 supp...2025-03-2142 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - March 16, 2025 - Southwest Airlines Changes, Forgotten Jim Henson at DHS, 1st Disney Wish Cruise - BOGP 2660This 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 shar...2025-03-201h 18Be Our Guest WDW PodcastWalt Disney World For Extroverts (Main Characters Unite!) - BOGP 2657Happy 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 o...2025-03-1447 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - March 9, 2025 - Mike's Dad Goes to WDW, 1st WDW Trip Thoughts, Princess Half Recap, More - BOGP 2656This 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...2025-03-131h 05Be Our Guest WDW PodcastAround The (WDW) Horn - Virtual Queues, WDW Sports Bar, Best Live Entertainment, Monorail vs. Skyliner Crawl, More - BOGP 2653Happy 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.beo...2025-03-0742 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - March 2, 2025 - More Top Extinct WDW Experiences, Top Talent on Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Dining - BOGP 2652This 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 thin...2025-03-061h 07Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDraft: Top 4 Extinct Walt Disney World Experiences - BOGP 2649Happy Friday! Today we are getting back to a "Draft Show" and going four rounds with our best extinct experiences from around Walt Disney World! These can be restaurants, shows, attractions, resorts, etc. Anything is on the table! What do we miss the most from years gone by at Walt Disney World Resort? Hear our thoughts and let us know who has the strongest list! 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...2025-02-2845 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - February 26, 2025 - Tic/Tok Cycle at Walt Disney World, Grand Floridian Preview, Disneyland 1st-Time Trip - BOGP 2648This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2025! Mike was flying solo as he jumped on since he missed the Sunday night show due to the State Cheerleading Championships. Today, Mike discusses something he has noticed over the past month at Walt Disney World. It's something Apple uses in their software cycle that they call a "tik/toc" cycle, and I think that maybe Disney has adopted this "for the short-term" in the theme parks, and I like it! We also get some calls about future discounts on the hotels at both Walt Disney World and...2025-02-2756 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line Bonus Show - February 19, 2025 - Virtual Queues Go Away, Level 99 Coming to Disney Springs, Duffy Adventures - BOGP 2646This is a bonus Live Call-in Show from this past Wednesday night, February 19, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott discuss some fun topics such as the end of virtual queues at Cosmic Rewind at Epcot and Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, "Level 99" coming to Disney Springs where the NBA Experience used to reside, Duffy getting lots of attention on the Disney Adventure, 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 foll...2025-02-2451 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastRikki's 5-Night Bahamas Disney Fantasy Cruise - Parasailing, Adult Dining, Oceanview Stateroom, Lighthouse Point, More - BOGP 2645We are wrapping up your week with another cruise trip report as Rikki sailing the Disney Fantasy last weekend to the Bahamas on a 5-night sailing that included Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point! We hear about those two destinations, adult dining at Palo (twice!), Rainforest Room adventures, her unique Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom, thoughts on entertainment around the ship, and a very wild 24 hours prior to the cruise! 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...2025-02-2158 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - February 16, 2025 - Disney Springs Brunch Options, Soggy Disneyland, Magic Bands & Memories - BOGP 2644This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, February 16, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and having a great time talking Disney! We start off the conversation talking a bit of Disney Cruise Line merchandise, then take a call from Jason discussing Disney Springs brunch options, as he just had a great brunch today at Raglan Road! We get a great trip report from Listener Don out on the West Coast as he is just back from Disneyland too! Plus, Scott & Mike have a fun conversation about Magic Bands and how far we have come! Come...2025-02-201h 10Be Our Guest WDW PodcastFinding Romance All Over Walt Disney World - BOGP 2641Happy Valentine's Day! Today Mike & Pam are discussing romance all over the Walt Disney World resort with the help of the members of the BOGP Clubhouse! We asked for the most romantic attractions, restaurants, lands, theme parks, resorts, background loops, transportation options, lounges, etc. and we shared YOUR thoughts on today's show! Did your favorites make the list? Hear what our listeners had to say! 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...2025-02-1447 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - February 10, 2025 - Skywalker Come to Batuu, Disney Vs. High Prices, Disneyland Half Marathon Recap - BOGP 2640This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Monday night, February 10, 2025! Tonight, Mike is flying solo as Scott was on his way home from his Disney Wish cruise, but it was just fine as we had so many great calls! We are so lucky to have the community around our show that we have, and were reminding of this by each caller tonight! We discussed Luke Skywalker coming to Galaxy's Edge during the "Season of the Force" at Disneyland this spring (and maybe sticking around longer), an article going around social media this weekend about the prices of Dis...2025-02-131h 03Be Our Guest WDW PodcastrunDisney Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend 2025 Recap - BOGP 2636Today Mike & Pam are here to discuss Mike's experience at the 2025 runDisney Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! Mike talks about staying at the Howard-Johnson Hotel across the street from Disneyland, running the 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon races, eating many great meals and snacks, spending 5 days in the theme parks with Park Hopper and Lightning Lanes, and meeting amazing friends, both new and old! So many fun stories to share on today's show! 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. Than...2025-02-051h 10Be Our Guest WDW PodcastGetting High With WDW Photography - BOGP 2634Today, Pam, Rikki, and Mike share their thoughts on photography around Walt Disney World where getting some elevation can change your perspective on things! From attractions where you can get interesting shots in the parks to lounges in the resorts and more, we are challenging you to take your Disney photography to the next level! 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...2025-01-3133 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - January 26, 2025 - Polynesian Tower Review, Live Calls from Magic Kingdom & Epcot, Disneyland Preview - BOGP 2633This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 26, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers! We are so lucky to have the community around our show that we have, and were reminding of this by each caller tonight! We started off by getting to speak with a younger listener from California about her favorite Disneyland attractions, then spoke to callers LIVE from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot back-to-back, as well as got an amazing review of the new Tower Villas at Disney's Pol...2025-01-301h 14Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBack to Basics - The Little Things That Make Our Walt Disney World Trips Great - BOGP 2630Today, Mike, Pam, & Scott are back to take you on a virtual vacation down to Walt Disney World! The team gets together today for a casual discussion about those "small moments" that make Walt Disney World so appealing, even after many, many visits! From a table overlooking "Small World" with a chicken Parm sandwich to a great book poolside at you WDW resort to playing cards with friends at a picnic table, hear how these "throwaway" moments can mean the most of all! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope y...2025-01-2449 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - January 19, 2025 - Trader Sam's Logistics, Marathon Weekend Recaps & Inspirational Stories, More - BOGP 2629This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 19, 2025! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and tonight we had a lot of fun talking Disney with our callers! We had more callers that usual as we discussed lots of thoughts on Marathon Weekend trips, including both thoughts from the races themselves and thoughts from times in the theme parks, dining experiences, resorts and more! It's not just all running talk, I promise you! We also get a call about the logistics of getting into Trader Sam's at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for a Spring Break trip...2025-01-231h 11Be Our Guest WDW PodcastrunDisney Marathon Weekend 2025 Recap - BOGP 2626Mike, Scott, and Pam are here today with a recap of the runDisney Marathon Weekend 2025! Mike is just back from his stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, where he called home during his 9th Dopey Challenge! We discuss thoughts on staying at Coronado, traveling to a runDisney event solo, the course changes this year, merchandise and the Expo, dining, and fun memories from the races and lots 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 m...2025-01-171h 01Be Our Guest WDW PodcastOur 2025 Disney Resolutions - BOGP 2623We 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...2025-01-1052 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - January 5, 2025 - Marathon Weekend 2025 Starts, Over/Under Discussion, Best Spots @ POFQ/CSR - BOGP 2622This 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 Disn...2025-01-091h 00Be Our Guest WDW PodcastPicking The Over/Under for Disney Situations - BOGP 2619Today 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...2025-01-0346 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - December 29, 2024 - Cold Weather For Marathon Weekend?, Cake Bake Praise, ScottyG Big Surprise - BOGP 2618This 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 Cr...2025-01-021h 15Be Our Guest WDW PodcastMike & Scott Share Stories From Unusual Disney Trips Over Past Decade - BOGP 2615We 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...2024-12-2748 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line Holiday Special - December 22, 2024 - BOGP 2614Merry 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 ww...2024-12-261h 16Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDisney Treasure Questions, Thoughts, Comparisons, & More - BOGP 2610Today 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 podc...2024-12-2049 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastDisney Treasure Preview Cruise Review - Staterooms, Lounges, Restaurants, Shows, More - BOGP 2609Mike & 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...2024-12-181h 00Be Our Guest WDW PodcastScott's Fort Wilderness Campground Excellent Adventure - S'mores, Golf Carts, Cabins, and Smiles For Miles - BOGP 2607Today 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 vis...2024-12-1359 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - December 8, 2024 - Epcot's Festival of the Holidays Review, Alternate Fireworks Views at Disneyland, Scott's Back - BOGP 2606This 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...2024-12-121h 14Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThe Small Moments That Make Walt Disney World Trips Special - BOGP 2603We are excited to have a special co-host today, Listener Tricia from Wisconsin joining Mike to discuss those "small moments" during our Disney trips that make them truly special! From times with our loved ones over a donut in Tomorrowland to an unexpected character interaction to just enjoying a favorite treat in a quiet spot in a busy park, we discuss how these moments can make your next trip even better! Got a special "small moment" from a recent trip? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s...2024-12-0647 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - December 1, 2024 - Live Calls from Animal Kingdom Lodge, Scott From MVMCP, Princess Weekend Thoughts - BOGP 2602This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 1, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo in the Studio, but it was alright as we had lots of great calls and fun Disney conversation! Listener Brandon called in from Jambo House at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to give us thoughts on this current Disney vacation, especially thoughts on how "cozy" the Lodge itself has been this week! We get a call from Listener Kurt with questions about logistics for Princess Half-Marathon Weekend! Then, #ScottyG calls in LIVE from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party with updates from the Magic King...2024-12-051h 00Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBest Shopping Spots at Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resort Right Now - BOGP 2599Today, Mike, Scott, and Rikki get you set for Black Friday with a show all about shopping! We discuss our favorite spots to hit when it comes to both picking up merchandise and just enjoy the theme of a nice store on our Walt Disney World vacations! We hit the theme park stores as well as some gems in the resorts too! Did your favorite make it? If not, let us know! 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.beo...2024-11-2941 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 24, 2024 - Monsters vs. Muppets - Many Calls & Thoughts on Monsters Coming to DHS - BOGP 2598This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 24, 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 the best food item that will be on your table come Thursday at Thanksgiving! We got some awesome ideas! Then, the phone lines lit up as we had a discussion with MuppetVision 3D's announcement of closure and the Monsters, Inc. universe moving in at Disney's Hollywood Studios! We also talked about the Muppets moving to Rock & Roller Coaster, Lightning Lane Premier Pass being avail...2024-11-281h 08Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBest Outdoor Dining Spots at Walt Disney World & Disneyland - BOGP 2595Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are getting your ready for those colder months back north where one of the best aspects of a Disney vacation is enjoying a good meal outside in the beautiful Florida or California weather! We go around and give our best spots to grab both counter and table-service meals in the parks and resorts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland during today's show! Did you favorite make it? If not, let us know! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please vis...2024-11-2245 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 17, 2024 - Reflections DVC Resort, Biking to Walt Disney World, Worst Meals at WDW, More - BOGP 2594This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 17, 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 again your favorite side with the Thanksgiving meal and we got some great ideas! We discussed thoughts on the re-launched Reflections Resort coming to Disney's Fort Wilderness area soon with Mohawk from Scotland, also had a great conversation with Paul from Lake St. Louis about how he plans to bike from MCO to Walt Disney World for Springtime Surprise, Scott shared his worst mea...2024-11-211h 06Be Our Guest WDW PodcastOne's Gotta Go - BOGP 2591Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back together playing a fun game of "One's Gotta Go" to get our thoughts on how we feel about current offerings at Walt Disney World! We put three "experiences" together and have to cut one from the group! From new snacks, hard-ticket events, resorts, attractions and more, which tough choices would you make? Which of the hosts do you tend to agree with most? 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. Than...2024-11-1548 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 10, 2024 - Scott's WDW Hotel Stats/Graphs, Holiday Happenings, Cabins at Fort Wilderness, Wine & Dine Recap - BOGP 2590This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 10, 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 savory Thanksgiving side! What are you bringing to the table? Scott brought a great topic of information to the show tonight, in that he complied a list of EVERY trip he has ever taken to a Disney destination, complete with resorts, dates, room views, etc. in a spreadsheet! We discuss how he put this together and trends he found in the data...2024-11-141h 01Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTransitions in the Disney Parks (Shingles Ain't Cheap!) - BOGP 2587Today Mike, Pam and Scott are together to take a virtual vacation to the Disney Parks! On Sunday, we discussed how quickly Disney made the transition from Halloween to Christmas at Walt Disney World this year, so that got us thinking about our favorite transitions at the Disney Parks, places where you are transported to and from a different time and place in just a few steps! From lands to attractions to even restaurants, we give some great examples of transitions that we love, and sounds play a HUGE part in almost every experience! Did you favorite make the...2024-11-0852 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 3, 2024 - Halloween to Christmas at WDW, Behind The Seeds, Ft. Wilderness Decorations, More - BOGP 2586This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 3, 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 the best Halloween costume you saw come by your house on Halloween night! We had lots of great Disney representation! We discussed the quick transformation of Walt Disney World from Halloween to Christmas this year, gave some advice to a caller from Springfield, Illinois about visiting the resorts for some holiday cheer, talked about Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Behind the Seeds Tour, and much...2024-11-071h 09Be Our Guest WDW PodcastCrazy Times at the Walt Disney World Resort - BOGP 2583Today Mike, Pam and Rikki dedicate our show to the BOGP Lizards who are kicking off the runDisney season at the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World today! Have fun and enjoy every mile! Today's show was inspired by Lizard Jodi and her crew who are attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on Halloween Night and pulling an "all-nighter" and going directly to the 5K race after! That got us sharing stories of crazy things we have done at Walt Disney World that had us at the point of happiest exhaustion in many cases, but full...2024-11-0153 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - October 27, 2024 - Cake Bake Shop Review, Disney Treasure to DCL Official, MNSSHP vs. MVMCP - BOGP 2582This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 27, 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 the craziest Halloween candy you got as a kid or the best Halloween costume you wore for Trick or Treating! Our friend Wade called in live from outside Mama Melrose at Disney's Hollywood Studios to give us an amazing review of his meal at the Cake Bake Shop just last night to lead off the show! We also discussed the Disney Treasure officially beco...2024-10-311h 08Be Our Guest WDW PodcastHide & Snack @ Walt Disney World - BOGP 2579Today Mike, Pam and Rikki get the show topic from a suggestion from Listener Craig in Louisville to discuss our favorite places to escape the crowds in the four Walt Disney World theme parks during the busiest seasons of the year and what snacks we would enjoy during that time! Craig, here is your show! From sweet-cream cheese pretzels to ice-cream & more, what would you pick and where are your little "hideouts" in the parks? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please visit our web...2024-10-2539 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - October 20, 2024 - Lighting Lane Premier Pass, Brooks runDisney Collab, Halloween at WDW - BOGP 2578This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 20, 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 Halloween candy and we almost came to a consensus on the best choice! We discussed our thoughts on the newly-announced Lightning Lane Premier Pass coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland this coming week with many of our callers, the value and pricing of certain dining experiences, the runDisney/Brooks collaboration coming for the 2025 season and much more! Come join us in t...2024-10-241h 14Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThis Experience Is Better When? - BOGP 2575Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back today with a show suggestion from Listener Carl about which attractions (and other experiences) are better during different times of the day (and we added different times of the year as well!) Hear us discuss how certain attractions, Disney transportation systems, and even Disney restaurants absolutely do have a totally different feel depending on WHEN you experience them! 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 supp...2024-10-1844 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - October 13, 2024 - Cake Bake Shop Review (From Indy Location), Coronado Springs Thoughts, Paint The Night Return - BOGP 2574This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 13, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and did we have the calls tonight! It was wall-to-wall callers for the entire hour! We discussed a $10.00 PB&J at the Studios way back in 1990, that might have been the grandfather of what is coming to the Cake Bake Shop! Then, Alexis gives us a review of the Cake Bake Shop experience in Indianapolis, so that we can have some context as to what might be coming to the Boardwalk! We also discuss Coronado Springs, best treats around Epcot, and P...2024-10-171h 08Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBest Value In Walt Disney World Dining - 2024 - BOGP 2571Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today with a show to counter the menu prices that we saw released earlier this week over at the Cake Bake Shop coming to Disney's Boardwalk. While this place looks to be on the more expensive side of things (and we share our thoughts on this), we give our current assessment on the best value in dining on Walt Disney property right now! Did your favorite restaurants make the list? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please visit our...2024-10-1147 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - October 6, 2024 - Cake Bake Shop Menu, Wine & Dine Resort Availability, Hawaii/Aulani Thoughts - BOGP 2570This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 6, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a lot of fun during this show! First, we had a great discussion of the newly-released Cake Bake Shop menu coming to Disney's Boardwalk. $28 cake slices? $8 Cokes? $11 orange juice? Will it be worth it? Hear our thoughts! We also discuss availability at the resorts this fall/winter and what might be driving this scarcity and talk about reasons to get out to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourgue...2024-10-101h 13Be Our Guest WDW PodcastYou Wouldn't Believe This! - BOGP 2567Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today to have a fun conversation (after discussing their favorite kind of candy apple here in October!) about what changes to the Walt Disney World Resort over the past 15 years would be the most shocking to guests back in 2009! We look at things (both positive and negative) that have played a significant role in how we experience our favorite destination! From technology to resorts to dining and more, we have some fun conversations! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s po...2024-10-0445 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 29, 2024 - Things That Would Shock Guests 20 Years Ago, DCL Vs. RCCL, Concierge Experiences - BOGP 2566This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 29, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and we had a question for the listeners! What things (both positive and negative) would shock a guest in a theme park 15-20 years ago that is true right now? Things like Lightning Lane Multi Pass, no Magical Express, lights on Spaceship Earth, Disney's Skylner, etc, all came up! We also compare Disney Cruise Line to Royal Caribbean experiences, talk Concierge on the Disney Wish, and much more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/d...2024-10-031h 07Be Our Guest WDW PodcastEasily-Avoidable Major Mistakes to Avoid During Your Disney Parks Day - BOGP 2563Mike and Pam are here to start your weekend with a few things to think about to make your day a bit better in the Disney theme parks (or even as you sail the Disney Cruise Line or have a fun Port Adventure!) From making sure you don't leave the room without an important prescription to thinking about your hydration for the day to technology advice to make the most of your day, we talk about how to get through your day in the parks with as little stress as possible! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord...2024-09-2753 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 22, 2024 - Disneyland Halloween Race Recap, Unique WDW Drinks, Cosmic Rewind Song Additions - BOGP 2562This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 22, 2024! Tonight, Mike hosted the show with our callers as the co-hosts since ScottyG had a last-minute emergency at work and couldn't join us. During the show, Holly called in from Petaluma, California to review her first runDisney race weekend from September at Disneyland, running the 10K, staying at the Pixar Place Hotel with fun times in the parks! We also hear from Ella ahead of her Disney College Program and brainstorm some unique drinks around property! Paul calls in from New Jersey as well as we add to t...2024-09-261h 04Be Our Guest WDW PodcastRandom WDW Questions for 500, Alex! - BOGP 2559Mike, Rikki, & Pam are back today with a bunch of random questions that we ask of each other to learn a bit more about each other's Walt Disney World likes and dislikes. From what song we would add as a 6th track to Cosmic Rewind that fits the theme (and our favorite current track), to our go-to order at Columbia Harbor House, to favorite restroom on-property to best on-ride Photopass location, and more, you will learn a lot more about the BOGP crew today! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We...2024-09-2048 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 15, 2024 - Disney College Program Thoughts, Scares in the Parks, "Fancy" Meal Recs, Skyliner Tips - BOGP 2558This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 15, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and got lots of great calls during the hour! We heard from Abby down at Walt Disney World who is just starting her Disney College Program and gave us some thoughts on how things are going and the best item to get currently at Pecos Bills! We also discuss times we have scared others or have been scared in the Disney theme parks (and Scott shares a story where Mike scared Mallory and Emmalee and it led to a Cast Member mom...2024-09-191h 11Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTips For Setting Up Walt Disney World Resort Room - BOGP 2555Mike & Pam are back today sharing tips to setup your resort room to make it feel like an extension of home. What
"stuff" do you need to make sure you pack (and how should you pack it) before you leave home so that you can quickly get your room setup efficient to start enjoying your trip? We give items and tools that we use to make our rooms more comfortable and livable during our stay, even with our entire families traveling with us! We also discuss thoughts on Food & Wine Festival and why we can't have nice things...2024-09-1349 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 8, 2024 - Value of TTC, Fort Wilderness at Christmas, First Disneyland Trip, More - BOGP 2554This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 8, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and discussed a tradition at Emmalee's high school where the Seniors paint their parking spots for the year. Then we asked our chat - how would YOU decorate your parking spot to show your "Disney Side?" We also got a great call from Jason in Florida discussing everything happening with Food & Wine at Epcot and the TTC situation for locals! Mike calls in from New Jersey as well to share his excitement for his first Disneyland trip here in just three week...2024-09-121h 03Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTrapped in the Crescent Lake Area - BOGP 2551Mike & Pam are back today with a show to virtually take you to Walt Disney World to get this weekend off to a great start! Today, we spend a "virtual" day around Crescent Lake at Walt Disney World. We can only spend time at Disney Yacht, Beach, and Boardwalk Resorts, plus the Swan and Dolphin and surrounding areas! What activities would we enjoy? What snacks would be eat? Where would we go for breakfast, lunch and dinner? What about entertainment, etc. ? Hear our ideas on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast...2024-09-0648 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 1, 2024 - Oogie Boogie Bash, runDisney Halloween Races at Disneyland, Ghosts with Scott - BOGP 2550This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 1, 2024! Tonight, Mike was in the Studio alone as Scott was visiting Nashville with some friends, but Scott does call-in to share some of his "ghostly" fun he is having in Music City this weekend, and we also talk about his upcoming trip to The Cabins at Fort Wilderness and why you shouldn't stress so much about ADRs! We also discuss the start to the runDisney season in Disneyland this weekend and the Oogie Boogie Bash at DCA with callers during the show as well! Come join us in...2024-09-051h 20Be Our Guest WDW PodcastMemories From Walt Disney World Experiences Long Gone - BOGP 2547Today Mike & Pam are getting your long weekend started by thinking about how we can experience attractions that might not be "long for this world" one more time and get some closure in the next year or so. We also share our stories of final experiences with places like Pleasure Island, the last IllumiNations, World of Motion, Universe of Energy, The Great Movie Ride, Rivers of Light, and more! How do you say "goodbye" to an experience that you loved for years and years? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We...2024-08-3050 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 25, 2024 - Hot Take New WDW Commercial, Traveling From Scotland, Disney Wonder Alaska Feedback - BOGP 2546This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 25, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! Mike starts the show with some thoughts on a new commercial for Walt Disney World that aired during college football this past weekend that he feels sets a dangerous precedent for guests in the parks. Then, we get some awesome feedback from Julie in Scotland regarding her recent Walt Disney World vacation during Tropical Storm Debby, Listener Jodie and family calls in to give amazing feedback from their recent Disney Wonder cruise to Alaska, and mor...2024-08-291h 02Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThe Walt Disney World Theme Park Stock Watch (Not What You Are Thinking) - BOGP 2543Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back to have some fun with a new concept for the show - the Walt Disney World Theme Park Stock Watch! This show has nothing to do with Wall Street, the S&P, or money; we are talking about trends around our favorite places! What experiences would you buy or sell stock in currently at Walt Disney World? Hear our thoughts on today's show (and be nice to Scott with one of his picks!) Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s po...2024-08-2336 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastD23 Expo Parks Panel Reactions Part 1- Excitement, Fear, Anticipation, & All the Emotions - BOGP 2540Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back to get you ready for a great weekend with our thoughts and reactions to the D23 Expo announcements regarding Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World from last weekend! We start off by giving our "sleeper hits" from an animatronic surprise to a new parade and then discuss the possible impacts of bringing Cars, Villains, and Monsters to the theme parks! This is just the beginning of the conversation on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Ple...2024-08-1658 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 11, 2024 - D23 Reactions - DCL Expansion, Cars and Villains to Magic Kingdom, Monsters in DHS - BOGP 2539This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 11, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo again as Scott was a bit under the weather, but this wasn't a problem as we had lots of calls during the hour! Of course, we were taking instant reactions to the D23 Expo Parks Panel reactions from less that 24 hours before this show! We talked about Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion to 13 ships by 2031, Cars and Villains coming to Magic Kingdom, Monsters, Inc coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure getting Avatar, more Avengers, and Coco, and lots more! Come join...2024-08-151h 06Be Our Guest WDW Podcast3 Topics In 10 Minutes: DCL Too Niche With New Ships, Animal Kingdom at Night, Next WDW Resort as Deluxe Resort - BOGP 2536Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back to get you ready for a great weekend with some thoughtful Disney conversation today! Each of us brings one Disney topic to the table to discuss for 10 good minutes! We debate if Disney Cruise Line is getting too "niche'" with their ships after seeing the renderings of the Disney Destiny this past week, think about if Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will finally be open later in the night after the proposed South America expansion in the future, and Pam says that the next Walt Disney World resort that is built should be a...2024-08-0947 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 4, 2024 - Stormy WDW, Is DCL Getting Too Niche', Adult's Halloween WDW Trip, More - BOGP 2535This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 4, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo as Scott was making an airport run during tonight episode! Mike took some fun calls including a call about an upcoming "girls trip" to Walt Disney World to enjoy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and some Epcot fun! We talk about what they are really looking forward to, as well as what Disney is doing well and could improve upon right now. Also, Jason calls in from Celebration, Florida to share his thoughts on Tropical Storm Debby and if the Disney Crui...2024-08-081h 02Be Our Guest WDW PodcastScott Visits Disneyland Paris - Thoughts on Attractions, Drones, Food, & More - BOGP 2532Mike & Scott are back to wrap-up your work week with a trip to Disneyland Paris today! We have been seeing Paris on our TVs with all of the Olympic coverage, and Scott was just there a few weeks ago at the very end of his more than 2 week European tour! We discuss his on-site hotel stay, initial impressions of Disneyland Paris, attraction experiences that are both unique to Paris and comparisons to those we have stateside, talk dining options, the amazing drones that fly over the castle in Paris and so much more! Please share your thoughts over on...2024-08-021h 08Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - July 28, 2024 - More WDW Olympic Events, Initial Thoughts on Lightning Lane System, Lighthouse Point Review - BOGP 2531This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 28, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are here tonight to have a fun hour talking Disney with you! We started the show by taking a call from Patrick up in Wisconsin where he shared another event that would qualify for our "Walt Disney World Olympics" that involved the new Lightning Lane system, and speaking of that system that just took over from Genie+ this past Wednesday, Mike and Scott give our thoughts on what we saw in the first days of the new roll-out and some strategies shared by ou...2024-08-011h 09Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThe Spirit of the Olympics - Walt Disney World Style - BOGP 2528Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here to kick-off the weekend with some fun conversation as to where you can find the spirit of the Olympics around the Walt Disney World Resort! With the Olympic opening ceremonies taking place in Paris this evening, we were caught up in the spirit of international friendly competition. From serious runDisney fun to family competitions on famous WDW attractions, to just survival of the fittest around the Walt Disney World property, you have probably won a gold medal in a few of these events without even knowing it! Please share your thoughts over on...2024-07-2644 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - July 21, 2024 - Strategies for DCA, Free Disneyland Hotel Tour, Blessings That World Travel Offers, More - BOGP 2527This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 21, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are here tonight to have a fun hour talking Disney with you! We had a bit of trouble with the phone lines initially so we discussed items from the chat, including strategies to get around Disney California Adventure at rope drop, and also what not to miss at this theme park! Then, Eric calls in from Connecticut to give a nice trip report from his Disneyland trip last week! Mike & Scott also have a discuss about the benefits and joy that traveling the worl...2024-07-251h 19Be Our Guest WDW PodcastMike's Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Cruise Recap - July 2024 - BOGP 2524Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Scott and Rikki are back together as Mike recaps his 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy last week! Hear about his pre-night stay at Disney's Old Key West Resort, getting to the Port via limo, thoughts on their Family Verandah stateroom, dining experiences, including Palo Brunch and dinner, entertainment for teens and adults, tastings, Port Adventures in Tortola, St. Thomas, and Castaway Cay, and more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please visit our website at www.beo...2024-07-191h 01Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - July 14, 2024 - Plans for NYE Outside Parks, Live from Caribbean Beach, Solo MNSSHP Tips, Cruise Talk - BOGP 2523This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 14, 2024! Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together after a combined 21 days at sea on their cruises over the past month! We have some fun giving a few highlights from our trips and then take your calls! We discuss ideas of what to do for a large family for New Year's Eve outside the parks at Walt Disney World, get a great call LIVE from Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and our friend Simon from the UK calls in to discuss what to do with his time at Mickey's Not...2024-07-181h 07Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThe BOGP Time Capsule: Caller's Thoughts on Genie+/Lightning Lane Multi Pass/Single Pass System Changes - BOGP 2520We are trying something new today that Mike has been wanting to do for years! It's a new concept called the "BOGP Time Capsule." This is a show where we open the phone lines immediately after some big Disney news to capture the thoughts of our listeners on how a change will affect our future trips! Today, we discuss how the MAJOR changes to Genie+/Lightning Lane Multi Pass/Single Pass system will change our trips starting on July 24, 2024! We get some great calls and even better points made during this discussion! Please share your thoughts over on the...2024-07-1252 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBest Ways To Cool Down at Disney Destinations: Mike Vs. Listeners In LIVE Call-in Draft - BOGP 2519Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today's show is a bit different as Mike is currently sailing around the Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy, so he recorded this one a bit early with the help of the BOGP Listeners! Today, we have a Live Call-in Draft where Mike goes head-to-head against the audience in the "Best Ways to Cool Down at the Disney Destinations!" Hear all 6 rounds of the draft and then vote for who has the best overall list in the BOGP Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please visit our website at www...2024-07-1045 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastOne Positive & One Negative For Each Disney Cruise Line Ship - BOGP 2517Mike arrives at Disney's Old Key West today for a quick one-night stay before getting on the Disney Fantasy tomorrow for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing with his family! In honor of this, we discuss one positive and one "thing to consider" for each of the 5 Disney Cruise Line ships! What do you think of what we brought up? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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 Pa...2024-07-051h 01Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 30, 2024 - Genie+ Goes Away, Pre-Planning Returns, DAS Thoughts, Polynesian Redemption - BOGP 2516This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 30, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo again as ScottyG was wrapping up his epic European trip! Today, Mike leads the discuss about the elimination of the Genie+ branding by Disney, instead changing it to a system of Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Plan Single Pass options that can now be booked PRIOR to your trip! We get great calls discussing the pros and cons of this new system as well as how this system could affect those who use the DAS accommodations. Also, we get some feedback from...2024-07-041h 07Be Our Guest WDW PodcastStories From Entertaining on a Cruise Ship, Avoiding Spoilers, Looking Forward to Disney Trips with Simon - BOGP 2513We are very excited to have Simon from the United Kingdom joining us once again on today's show as we wrap up the week! Today, we discuss Simon's unique perspective and experiences from entertaining on many cruise ships around the world! Hear some fun stories from rough seas, wild port adventures, and what it is like "behind the curtain" on these ships we love so much! We also discuss Simon's upcoming trip to Disneyland Paris, the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade turning into a DVC lounge, avoid spoilers before trips, and much more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord...2024-06-2848 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 23, 2024 - Halloween at WDW, DCL Alaska Cruise Highlights, Looking Forward to Disneyland in 2025 - BOGP 2512This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 23, 2024! Tonight, Mike was flying solo as ScottyG was on his cruise over in Norway! We lead-off the show with news that Disney will be announcing details on "Halfway to the Holidays" this week as well as new bookings opening up for late 2025 and early 2026 with Disney Cruise Line! Then, we get calls about things that we are looking forward to on future Walt Disney World trips that surprisingly, we have never done before! Also, a caller gives amazing details on her recent cruise to Alaska on the Disn...2024-06-271h 05Be Our Guest WDW PodcastPam's Inaugural Cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the Disney Magic - BOGP 2509Today we have Mike, Rikki, and Pam back together for some fun Disney Cruise Line talk! Pam has just returned from the inaugural cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line's newest private island experience in the Bahamas! We talk about her thoughts on the Disney Magic, then discuss this new island paradise! We talk about the pier (that has been the talk of social media!), the beaches, dining options, cabanas, authenticity of the Bahamian experience, and more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you enjoy today’s...2024-06-2141 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 16, 2024 - Scott Leaves the USA, Palo or Remy 3-Night Cruise, International Travel Tips, AP Previews - BOGP 2508This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 16, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about these last couple of days before Scott heads off to Europe for his 19-day vacation! What is he worried about and most excited for on this epic trip? We also get a great call from Pennsylvania asking if they should do Palo or Remy on a 3-night Disney Dream cruise. Jenniffer calls in from St. Charles, Missouri to give lots of great international trave...2024-06-201h 03Be Our Guest WDW PodcastQueue-ing It Up at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2505Happy Father's Day this weekend to all of our Disney dads out there! We hope it is a great weekend for you! Today, Mike & Scott are discussing various queues around Walt Disney World! Which are the hottest in the summer? Which are the longest? What is a queue we wish we could experience just one more time? Were interactive queues a success or failure? What are our Top 3 Queues at Walt Disney World right now? This and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you enjoy...2024-06-1449 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 9, 2024 - Closing Time at WDW Lounges, First Time Disney Cruiser Review, 4 Parks/1 Day at 8, More - BOGP 2504This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 9, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about the first-impressions of the new Communicore Hall space coming to Epcot and also memories of Innoventions from the former Future World! We then get some calls discussing closing times at the lounges around the Walt Disney World monorail resorts and some things that might surprise you! Rogers also calls in from Arkansas to give his thoughts on this first Disney Cruise on the Wish...2024-06-131h 05Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 5, 2024 - Live WDW Trip Report from Coronado, Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Review, Genie+ Tips - BOGP 2502This is a BONUS Live Call-in Show today as we had a last-minute cancellation for the Trip Report interview! We opened up the phone lines and got calls from Tricia LIVE from Disney's Coronado Springs with a review of her stay at French Quarter and her meal just an hour prior at Maya Grill! We also got a great review from Marco in South Carolina of his Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Cruise! Emily called in to discuss strategies for using Genie+ with Park Hopping on her upcoming trip awe well! Lots of other fun calls as well to round out t...2024-06-101h 06Be Our Guest WDW PodcastQuick-Service Dining Highlights at the Walt Disney World Skyliner Resorts - BOGP 2501Today Mike and Pam are here discussing some great Quick-Serving dining options at the restaurants along the Skyliner route between Disney's Art of Animation Resort/Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort/Disney's Rivera Resort! We break down the breakfast/lunch/dinner menus to give some highlights, as well as hit some snacks, drinks, and more! We also give tips as to how to get the most out out those Disney Dining Plan credits as well Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Ple...2024-06-0749 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 2, 2024 - Tiana's Spoiler-FULL Videos, Days Before Your Disney Trip, Uber or Driving to Epcot, More - BOGP 2500This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 2, 2024! Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour! We lead off the show having a fun discussion about all of the spoiler-FULL videos that Disney is posting around Tiana's Bayou Adventure over the last week. What are their intentions with these? Did you watch them? What are your thoughts on these? Also, Mike is going crazy in these 30 days or so leading up to his cruise - what do YOU do to pass the time when it is too soon to pack b...2024-06-061h 04Be Our Guest WDW PodcastOne Positive & One Negative for Each Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort - BOGP 2497Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get the weekend started with some fun Walt Disney World Resort hotel talk! Today, we share one pro & con for each Deluxe Walt Disney World hotel! These are all things to think about before you decide where to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation. What would you add to our list? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. 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! Beco...2024-05-3158 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastOne Positive & One Negative for Each Value & Moderate Walt Disney World Resort - BOGP 2493Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to get the 3-day weekend started with some fun Walt Disney World Resort hotel talk! Today, we each share one pro & con for each Value and Moderate Walt Disney World hotel! These are all things to think about before you decide where to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation. What would you add to our list? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your supp...2024-05-2445 min