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Be Our Guest WDW PodcastComparing Experiences Apples-to-Apples at Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World - BOGP 2848Today, Mike and Scott are back with a topic that was suggested by Listener Craig from Louisville during the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend! He heard a few people mention that if there was an experience that was on both coasts (Walt Disney World and Disneyland), the experience was always better at Disneyland! Do you agree? Scott and Mike go around and compare attractions, snacks, hotel experiences, the "bubble" feel and more 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...
2026-02-2048 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastA Potpourri of Disney Parks Topics - BOGP 2842Today, Mike and Scott are back with a potpourri of Disney topics to get us ready for the weekend! We took suggestions from the chat and talked about the advantages to visiting the theme parks in different seasons of the year, discussed the snacks/food items that most of the WDW resort hotels are most famous for, talked about how planning trips has changed for Scott now that Emmalee is in Ann Arbor, 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...
2026-02-0639 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastHit The Gas or Pump The Brakes? - BOGP 2839Today, Mike & Scott are here to start the weekend with a fun game of "Hit the Gas or Pump The Brakes?" on some current Disney topics! Should Disney go full-speed ahead on adding more capacity to 5K events moving forward, or hit those brakes? What about adding more specialty lounges to the theme parks? How about dynamic ticket pricing? Live music in the theme parks? We have lots more topics to discuss on today's show as well! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please vis...
2026-01-3045 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - January 25, 2026 - Disneyland Half-Marathon Thoughts, Disney Wonder Sailings, Animal Kingdom & Bluey - BOGP 2838This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 25, 2026! Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour! Tonight, we discussed the upcoming Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend and if runDisney should look at bringing back some international races now that Disneyland is going to go on a hiatus with their events. We also got a great call from Listener Dennis down in Texas to discuss his upcoming cruise on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego (which Scott is sailing on the same itinerary), and learned a lot about Port Adventures, thoughts on the Wonder and...
2026-01-291h 11Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDisney Parks Stock Watch - What is Trending Up & Down Right Now - BOGP 2835Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Pam & Rikki are here with another edition of the Disney Parks Stock Watch! What experiences within the Disney Theme Parks & Resorts are trending in the right direction (stock up!) and what experiences are trending down right now (stock down!)? From hotels to characters to discounts and even runDisney, we have some ideas! 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 t...
2026-01-2342 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - January 18, 2026 - Marathon Weekend Stories, Exclusive Counter Service Dining, Tokyo Disneyland - BOGP 2834This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 18, 2026! Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour! Tonight, we discussed some thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2026 and the tough conditions that were given to the runners, looked forward to the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend in about 10 days, talked about the original Star Wars characters coming to Disneyland in the spring, talked some Tokyo Disneyland and more! Thanks to Listeners Michael and June for the great calls! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.b...
2026-01-221h 04Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThe Billy Beene Show - 2 Minute Imagineering - BOGP 2831Today, Mike, Pam & Scott are back with an email from Listener Billy where he shares 5 different "armchair Imagineering" situations for us to consider. From bringing new transportation systems, resorts, lands, restaurants, and attractions to Walt Disney World, hear what we would do and then, let us know your thoughts on how you would improve the overall WDW experience if money were no object! 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...
2026-01-1649 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastCore Memories Matter - BOGP 2828Happy 10K Day, BOGP Lizards! Today, Mike & Pam are here to talk about the return of Stacy (from Must Do Disney) to the Disney family in 2026! This leads to a fun conversation on how she is the source of many "core memories" for Disney fans of a certain generation. We also discuss a few things that also trigger some strong core memories as well! What are those triggers for yours and what would you like to see Disney bring back next? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy...
2026-01-0944 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - January 4, 2026 - Stacey Is Back, Old Creature Comforts at WDW, Advice for Marathon Weekend - BOGP 2827This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 4, 2026! Mike & Scott were back together for the first call-in show of the year! Tonight, we talked about the news of Stacey returning to Disney and how that brought about a lot of nostalgia for days gone by from past trips and what "creature comforts" from the past decade or so we might bring back if we could! Hear what our listeners came up with! Then, we got some great advice from many of our veteran runners (even Perfect Disney Marathoner Dr. Alan Young and Perfect Dopey Caleb Roby...
2026-01-081h 04Be Our Guest WDW PodcastMike's WDW Marathon Weekend Preview & Special Thanks - BOGP 2826We made it to another Marathon Weekend, Lizards! Today, we have a very different show! I've been wanting to do a podcast like this for a while, so please indulge me for one episode. I wanted to take a bit of time to just say "thank you" for the support over the years. Our community means so much, and I try to express this on today's show! Also, I also give a bit of advice and thoughts on the upcoming Marathon Weekend process - enjoy every morning and mile - they are all special! Please share your thoughts over...
2026-01-0739 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastWalt Disney World From a Local's Perspective - BOGP 2824Happy New Year, everyone! Today, Jason joins us again to give his unique perspective on being a Disney fan who lives within minutes of the Magic! Mike & Scott ask some questions we have had over the years about what it is like to have the entire world come down to his town and "invade" his grocery stores, Target, etc and how that effects his every day life! We also talk about how much planning goes into visiting the parks typically for Jason and his wife. Working remotely around property is also a topic that is discussed on today's show...
2026-01-0250 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - December 28, 2025 - Marathon Weekend Prep; Best of BOGP Clubhouse; Reinvigorate Disney Trips - BOGP 2823This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 28, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together for the last call-in show of 2025 and we had a great time! We discussed preparation for Marathon Weekend 2026 and things we are doing and buying to be ready for our trips in less than two weeks! We also got some great calls from Bill discussing his move one year ago from Oregon to Orlando, Julie from Scotland discussing her recent Christmas trip to Walt Disney World and how much she loved Candlelight Processional, and Billy called in to share how much the BOG...
2026-01-011h 06Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - December 21, 2025 - BOGP Christmas Special - BOGP 2819Merry Christmas, everyone! This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 21, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo for this show, but it wasn't a problem as this was our annual tradition on the week before Christmas where we discussed how we all celebrate the holiday season! We got some great calls about foods, artificial vs. live Christmas trees, Elf on the Shelf magic, childhood memories of "almost" catching Santa Claus, and much more! We also had some great Christmas trip reports from this year discussing Jollywood Nights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Holidays Around the Worl...
2025-12-251h 01Be Our Guest WDW PodcastMike's Disney Destiny Cruise from Fort Lauderdale - BOGP 2816Last Friday we talked about Scott's recent sailing on the Disney Fantasy and today we are talking about Mike's cruise on the new Disney Destiny last week! Hear about his first experience sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, staying at the Hilton Marina, discussion of the staterooms, main dining rooms, entertainment onboard, layout of the ship, and if you can enjoy the ship even if you don't know much about Marvel! We have lots to discuss 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...
2025-12-191h 00Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - December 14, 2025 - Rose Bowl & Disneyland for NYE; WDW Resorts Challenge; Live from MCMCP - BOGP 2815This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 14, 2025! Mike and Scott were together during the hour talking Disney and taking some great calls! We got a call from a listener who will be in southern California to see his Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl and is also going to visit Disneyland for NYE and looking for recommendations on which park to visit to bring in 2026! We also hear from a great listener in Idaho who has a son looking for a challenge to attempt each afternoon over a 2-week trip to Walt Disney World tha...
2025-12-181h 05Be Our Guest WDW PodcastScott's Thanksgiving Celebration on the Disney Fantasy with Bonus WDW Time - BOGP 2812Mike and Scott are here to start your weekend a bit early with a fun show all about Scott's amazing WDW/DCL trip over the Thanksgiving holiday! We talk about a few days in the theme parks and at Port Orleans French Quarter pre-cruise, and then spend a majority of the show discussing his thoughts on being back on the Disney Fantasy for the first time since 2017, talking stateroom location, main dining thoughts, port adventures, adult dining, and how special this Very Merrytime sailing was! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse...
2025-12-121h 26Be Our Guest WDW PodcastPam & Mike Talk Disney Trips - BOGP 2811With Mike out on the Disney Destiny this week, we recorded this one a bit early! Today, Mike & Pam get together to just talk about their Disney trips and how things like the use of technology can change things. We discuss the announcement from Disney of their partnership with Meta to test usage of the Ray-Ban glasses in the parks in the future could change guest behavior. We also talk about how Disney marketing has changed over the years and brought Disney "closer" to us back home. Another topic that we discuss is how important staying on-site is to...
2025-12-1049 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastWalt Disney World Holiday Guide For 2025 with Pam & Mike - BOGP 2809Mike and Pam are back today to discuss everything Pam got to experience on her trip down to Walt Disney World a couple of weeks ago where she was there to experience all the "holiday happenings!" We talk about all four parks, from the new Zootopia, Zoogether experience, and Merry Menagerie at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, and Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios! We, of course, have lots of other conversations during today's show as well! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel...
2025-12-0554 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 30, 2025 - Meta Glasses in Theme Parks, Magic Bands Perfect?, Fantasmic Preference - BOGP 2808This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 30, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo again this evening as Scott was just returning from his Disney Fantasy cruise! During this show, we talked about the announcement that Disney is going to team-up with Meta to being their Ray-Ban smart glasses to the theme parks to "enhance" the guest experience in a variety of ways. How do you feel about this? We also has a discussion about how much tech on a vacation is too much or "just right?" We talked about the beauty of Magic Bands along...
2025-12-0456 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastPam's Disney Destiny Preview Cruise Experience - BOGP 2805Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today to hear all about Pam's preview of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Destiny! We hear first impressions upon boarding in Fort Lauderdale, overall theming of the ship, storytelling throughout the cruise, character experiences, dining reviews, thoughts on bars/lounges, entertainment, staterooms, and so much more! This ship is definitely different than the others, and Pam has thoughts on why you are going to want to experience this vessel! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy...
2025-11-2852 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 23, 2025 - Postmarks at WDW, DisneyQuest Bumper Cars, Flying Down For a Day - BOGP 2804This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 23, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo this evening as Scott was getting ready to sail on the Disney Fantasy this week! During this show, we talked about memories of the old Peoplemover in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, heading to Walt Disney World next weekend for one wild day in the parks, postmarks in the theme parks, memories of attractions and experiences around Walt Disney World that are no-longer around, and much more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our...
2025-11-271h 05Be Our Guest WDW PodcastOverlooked Gems of Disney Springs - BOGP 2801Mike, Scott and Rikki are back to start your weekend with some fun talk to get you thinking about "retail therapy" as the "Black Friday" special start to hit! Today we head to Disney Springs to discuss some of the overlooked locations and experiences that you might seek out on your next visit! From poutine to vegetarian dining to influencer-themed shopping to teas and specialty cakes, we give some fun ideas for your next visit! 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...
2025-11-2149 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 16, 2025 - Influencer Store @ Disney Springs, Victoria & Alberts, Perch Bar @ Grand Floridian - BOGP 2800This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 16, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! During this hour, Mike & Scott discussed a new Christmas commercial that shares the story of a little girl's "Doodle" come-to-life that Mike is really enjoying! We also talk about a new story coming to the CO-OP at Disney Springs that is aimed at influencers and social media folks where you can immediately unbox and stream your purchases! We get great calls also discussing Victoria & Albert's, various lounges around Walt Disney World, and much more! Come...
2025-11-201h 10Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThe Best Supporting Attraction Award Goes To.. - BOGP 2797Mike, Scott and Rikki are here today to have a fun discussion about attractions around Walt Disney World! Mike heard a topic discussed on sports-talk radio about how running backs are always "supporting players" and not "main actors" and got to thinking about what attractions around Walt Disney World are the "best" of the supporting attractions within their lands, without being eTicket or headliner experiences. Hear what we come up with and let us know if you agree or disagree! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s...
2025-11-1446 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 9, 2025 - Celebrating Birthdays, Disney Cruise Line For Adults, Disney Institute Trip - BOGP 2796This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 9, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Scott gave an update on his upcoming cruise and a tough decision on if he should change his plans due to the current situation with the cutbacks of flights due to the government shutdown and the impact it could have on getting to his cruise on time. We also get some great calls celebrating a fun birthday, discussing the Disney Cruise Line ships for adults, and talking about an upcoming Disney Institute experience! Come joi...
2025-11-131h 23Be Our Guest WDW PodcastMike & Scott Discuss Their Tendencies For Walt Disney World Trips - BOGP 2793Today Mike and Scott look at their tendencies when it comes to how they travel to Walt Disney World! From when and how they pack, to how they handle the technology they bring, we have discussions as to how things change over the years! We also talk about dining and which meals tend to be table-service vs. counter-service, old-favorites vs. newer locations, what we like to do at the end of the day, 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...
2025-11-0749 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - November 2, 2025 - Wine & Dine Race Recap, Best WDW Park @ Holidays, GEO-82 Review, More - BOGP 2792This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 2, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Scott gave us a brief recap of his Wine & Dine Half-Marathon trip from last weekend to start the show, including thought on the Half-Marathon course, Sangria University and more! We had some fun calls about spring break trips at Walt Disney World, Christmas at Walt Disney World (and on Disney Cruise Line), a fun discussion on GEO-82 vs. Beak & Barrel and more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com...
2025-11-061h 12Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBe Our Guest WDW Podcast Halloween Live Call-in Special - BOGP 2789Happy Halloween, everyone! Today, we have a bit of fun and just open up the phone lines to take your calls about favorite memories from Halloween from when we were kids! We hear from coast-to-coast about what it was like trick-or-treating, costumes that we wore in our childhood, favorite candies, lack of parental supervision, charitable drive, and much more! Mike even shares stories of casket rides at his roller rink! 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...
2025-10-311h 03Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - October 26, 2025 - Disney Wonder to New Zealand, Slumber Party at Saratoga, Disneyland Fun - BOGP 2788This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 26, 2025! Mike was flying solo on today's show as Scott was wrapping up the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon activities down at Walt Disney World during this podcast! We discuss the events of the weekend at Walt Disney World, thoughts on the new, huge pool and lazy river coming to Lakeside Lodge at Fort Wilderness, Mike getting to sail the Disney Destiny, but with only 42 days until the sailing, being a bit stress out and more! We get amazing calls from Listeners June, Jessica, and Billy that make this show out...
2025-10-301h 10Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTop Attractions, Dining & Snacks at Disneyland & DCA in 3 Hours Each - BOGP 2785Today Mike, Pam and Rikki are back taking our show topic from our listeners headed out to Disneyland here soon! We discuss how to spend 3 hours in each Disneyland and Disney California Adventure when it comes to top attractions, both table-service and quick-service dining and snacks not to miss! How do you think we did? 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...
2025-10-2447 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - October 19, 2025 - 1st runDisney Race; MNSSHP Highlights; Caribbean Beach vs French Quarter - BOGP 2784This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 19, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! The callers were on-file tonight as we heard about a great trip from Charles from Louisiana who stayed at the Riviera, attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, had some great meals, and more! Justin also called in to share his tips on staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, talked about great dining and drinks at The Boathouse, Jock Lindsay's, and more! Listener Shelly from Rhode Island also called in to ask about her very...
2025-10-231h 12Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDrop One Experience In Each Land/Park To Make Improvements - BOGP 2781Today Mike, Pam and Rikki have a fun theme-park discussion where they talk about getting rid of the most "underperforming" experience in each land or entire theme park to improve the guest experience in the future. Which would you pick for Tomorrowland, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Fantasyland, World Showcase, and more? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patre...
2025-10-1744 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - October 12, 2025 - France Weekend Dining, Live Monorail Crawl, runDisney Advice, Chili & Cinnamon Rolls - BOGP 2780This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 12, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We had some great callers including Justin LIVE from the Outer Rim at Disney's Contemporary Resort where he was in the middle of a monorail bar crawl! He gave us a quick update on his trip, including thoughts on his experiences at Beak & Barrel! Eean called in from Pittsburgh to tell us about a great new dining option in France as well as make a wager with Mike on a big football game this Satu...
2025-10-161h 02Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDisney Parks Stock Watch - BOGP 2777Today Mike, Scott and Rikki are having some fun looking at what we think Disney is doing well right now when it comes to the theme parks and what they need to work on as well! Where would we buy stock and where would we sell, sell, sell! From attractions to parties to C-Suite "speak", to marketing campaigns, we have some fun discussions 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. Thank you so much for...
2025-10-1052 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastOctopus Tentacles, Skull Punch, Smoking Creme Brulee, Spaghetti-Topped Pizza & More with Rikki - BOGP 2774Today it's another Mike & Rikki show as Rikki discusses her trip down to Walt Disney World last weekend! We hear a great review of her experience at Beak & Barrel, a great dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse, a busy night at Ecpto during the Food & Wine Festival, and tips on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal! This and more 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. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Pa...
2025-10-0354 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 28, 2025 - Where In The World?, Go Back One More Time, Wish I Could Have - BOGP 2773This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 28, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We had some fun with a game during the hour called "Where in the World?" Basically, we put some situations to the chat and our callers like, "Where in the World (WDW) would you host a Happy Hour? Have a Birthday Party? Go to get away from everyone? Etc? What did our listeners have to say? Also, what experience that you got to have before but is now gone would you go back to have j...
2025-10-021h 06Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBest Snacks Around Disney's Hollywood Studios & Disney's Animal Kingdom Right Now - BOGP 2770Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are keeping the series rolling that we started a couple of weeks ago with the best snacks to try on your next Walt Disney World trip! Today, we hit Disney's Hollywood Studios & Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks! From savory to sweet, we get ice cream from a dinosaur and churros that aren't sweet and much more! Plus, we have a great conversation about Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at the top of the show and where you will find your best/worst values this year! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www...
2025-09-2647 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 21, 2025 - Candlelight Processional Narrators, Snacks Around Epcot, Missing Perks - BOGP 2769This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 21, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We discussed the narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional at Epcot, got more great suggestions for snacks around Epcot for your next trip, and had a thoughtful discussion on missing perks from the past decade, and which ONE you would bring back if it meant eliminating the rest forever! This and much more on today's show! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at ww...
2025-09-251h 00Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBest Snacks Around Epcot Right Now - BOGP 2766Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are continuing the series we started last Friday about finding the best snacks in the theme parks - right now! From Germany to Italy to France to Connections Cafe to Sunshine Seasons and more, where are some "hidden gems" found at Epcot that you can find year-round? We are talking sweet, savory, and even some with a bit of a "kick" to 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 m...
2025-09-1942 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 14, 2025 - Brunch Around WDW, Planning with Large Groups, Magic Kingdom Dining - BOGP 2765This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 14, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! We have a great discussion tonight on the quality of quick-serving dining and snacks around the Magic Kingdom (and monorail resorts), planning trips with large groups where you are the "point person", taking "long" cruises, brunches around Walt Disney World, 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 podca...
2025-09-181h 07Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBest Quick-Service Dining & Snack in Each Land at Magic Kingdom Right Now - BOGP 2762Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back with a show suggested by Listener Jen from Maryland! We go around the Magic Kingdom, land-by-land and give our best option for quick-service dining and best snack for that land. From Main Street, USA to Frontierland to Tomorrowland and more, did you favorites make our list? We also talk about where we find problems and "sleeper" hits around the Magic Kingdom! 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...
2025-09-1239 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - September 7, 2025 - 3-Night Cruise Debate; Dessert Party Options; Halloween Events - BOGP 2761This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 7, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We start by hearing a few highlights from Scott's 3-night Disney Dream cruise out of Fort Lauderdale over the Labor Day Weekend, where he had an extended aft-facing verandah! We got into a conversation over if a 3-night cruise "scratches that itch" for a sailing or if it just goes too quickly. We had some great calls as well discussing upcoming sailings, including a Halloween on th...
2025-09-111h 06Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDestination D23 Announcements & Thoughts - BOGP 2758Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to discuss the announcements from last weekend's Destination: D23 event at Walt Disney World that pertained to the Walt Disney World theme parks! We discuss the changes coming to the Carousel of Progress, including the addition of a Walt Disney audio-animatronic! We also talk about a "new" color palette coming to Cinderella Castle, Nine Inch Nails and red lights coming to Tron, and your last chance to "catch that Dino" over at the Animal Kingdom! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you...
2025-09-0540 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 31, 2025 - Walt Disney to Carousel of Progress, Castle Paint Job, Destiny Themed Experiences - BOGP 2757This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 31, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo this time as Scott was out at sea on the Disney Dream this weekend! No worries! We had some great conversations with the callers and chat! We discussed the D23 announcements from Walt Disney World over the weekend, including a Walt Disney audio-animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress, an overlay coming to Tron with a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, a new color scheme coming to Cinderella Castle and more! Plus, we talked with Dennis about his thoughts on the Disney Desti...
2025-09-0451 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastComparing More Walt Disney World Experiences to Chain Restaurants, Hotels, and Retail - BOGP 2754Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get that Labor Day Weekend started with some fun Disney talk! We are continuing the discussion we had last Friday about finding comparisons to chain restaurants around Walt Disney World! However, we wanted to get Pam's thoughts on this topic and today, we added hotels and retail locations into the mix! Where would your Walt Disney World equivalent for Baskin-Robbins be? Chi-Chi's? Wal-Mart? Cracker Barrel? Hear these and many more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Ple...
2025-08-2951 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 24, 2025 - Trip-Planning Tips from Scotland; Walt Disney World at Thanksgiving; Disneyland Changes - BOGP 2753This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 24, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We start the show talking about Scott's upcoming cruise on the Disney Dream this week and all of the things he has planned! Then, we get some great calls from Mohawk in Scotland (from the Clubhouse) talking about his amazing slate of ADRs and experiences for his upcoming trip, a fun call from Mark in Maryland discussing his 11-night stay this Thanksgiving, and then Shawn call...
2025-08-281h 12Be Our Guest WDW PodcastFinding a Comparison To Chain Restaurants for Walt Disney World Locations - BOGP 2750Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are having some fun on today's show with trying to find comparisons for Walt Disney World restaurants to the chain restaurants back home! What Walt Disney World restaurants reminds you of an Applebee's? How about Red Lobster? What about Red Robin? Texas Roadhouse? Olive Garden? Chick-Fil-A? This and more 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. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Beco...
2025-08-2252 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 17, 2025 - Halloween Party Tips, Keeping the Magic Alive for Teens, Recap for Magical Trip - BOGP 2749This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 17, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We lead off the show tonight with Adam from New Hampshire with a debrief from his trip to Walt Disney World last week as we get lots of great information on his girls experience at Bibbity Bobbity Boutique, a wonderful breakfast at Ohana, and much more! We also hear from Listener Ian from Connecticut to discuss tips for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and hear...
2025-08-211h 07Be Our Guest WDW Podcast10-Minute Strolls at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2746Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are going to take you on a virtual Walt Disney World trip and maybe give you some ideas that could help you escape the hustle and bustle of Walt Disney World for a few minutes on our next trip with some "10-minute strolls" around Walt Disney World! From sunrise strolls at the resorts, to inside options in bad weather, to options inside the theme parks and more, we describe locations all over property where you can really "take in" the beauty and ambiance of the environment of Walt Disney World to...
2025-08-1542 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 10, 2025 - 1st Disneyland Experience, Tech Bag Tips, Live from Pop, MCO Thoughts - BOGP 2743This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 10, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We lead off with a caller from Arkansas who called from Southern California to talk about her first visit to Disneyland - that took place last night! We hear all about what made Disneyland so special to her! Then, Billy called in to share his ideas on things not to forget to pack in your tech bag for your next Disney day! We also spoke with A...
2025-08-141h 09Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTraining Camp For Disney Vacations - BOGP 2740Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get you ready for your next Disney trip! Football teams across the country are going through training camp right now to prepare to be at their best in the upcoming season, so today we are discussing how you can prepare before your next trip to the parks or even Disney Cruise to ensure you have an amazing trip once you arrive! From documentation to attire to being physically prepared, we talk about small things that can make a big difference! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord...
2025-08-0851 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - August 3, 2025 - Sleeper Attractions at Each Park, ESPN 8: The Ocho Report, Aulani During Tsunami - BOGP 2739This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 3, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! The callers brought some great conversation during this show, as we discussed fun times with on-ride photos, underrated attractions in all four theme parks, being at Disney's Aulani Resort last week during the tsunami warning, a "boots on the ground" report from ESPN Wide World of Sports covering Friday's events from ESPN 8: The Ocho niche sports, and much more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visi...
2025-08-071h 05Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDisney Magic BOGP Cruise 7 Review with Mike & Scott - BOGP 2736Today, Mike & Scott are here to review the BOGP Cruise 7 on the Disney Magic from July 6-11, 2025 to the Bahamas! We share it all, including getting to Port Canaveral, our staterooms, thoughts on all three main dining rooms, Palo dinner and brunch, tastings, adult areas around the ship, time at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay 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 podc...
2025-08-011h 26Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - July 27, 2025 - Favorite WDW Pools, Changes To Hollywood Studios, MK Fireworks Viewing - BOGP 2735This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 27, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! The password for tonight's show was your favorite Walt Disney World pool, so we had some great conversations around that topic (which was nice, with the big heatwave hitting the country right now!) Plus, we heard about some great vegan desserts both at Epcot and Disney Springs you might want to check out on your next trip! We also talked about viewing fireworks all around the Magic Kingdom, mundane things in the cruise industry tha...
2025-07-311h 06Be Our Guest WDW Podcast"Hidden" Values Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2732Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend with some fun Disney talk! We are discussing some of the "hidden" enhancements to your vacation at Walt Disney World that don't cost anything extra! We are discussing things like the free Water Park admission on check-in day, free mini-golf passes, Kid's Eat Free offer for 2026 Disney Dining Plans, Wilderness Explorers and Epcot KidCot stations, and much more 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.beo...
2025-07-2543 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - July 20, 2025 - Mike & Scott Talk Starlight Parade Debut, Test Track 3.0, and Disney Cruise Line - BOGP 2731This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 20, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk, but we had issues with the phone lines (trust me, we kept trying!) so we took our questions/topics from the chat during the hour! We discussed thoughts on the new Starlight parade at the Magic Kingdom, Scott's AP preview of Test Track 3.0, and we discussed a few thoughts from the BOGP Podcast Cruise on the Disney Magic! This and much more on today's show! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at...
2025-07-241h 00Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Podcast Cruise Pre-Trip Report - 4th of July, Boardwalk Inn, Rosa Mexicana, Splitsville BOGP Meet-up, More - BOGP 2728Mike and Scott are here today to start the recap from the epic BOGP Cruise trip last week! We spend this show with the pre-cruise part of the trip! Scott got there first and spent time celebrating the 4th of July at Walt Disney World, and both guys stayed at Disney's Boardwalk Inn, had a great meal for the first time at Rosa Mexicana, we had an amazing BOGP Meet-up at Splitsville (Thanks, Tricia!), and lots of stories from the time before we headed to Port Canaveral for the cruise! The anticipation of the cruise made this time at...
2025-07-1853 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - July 13, 2025 - WDW Collecting Small Wins, Deluxe "Value" Resort, Your WDW Golden Days, More - BOGP 2727This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 13, 2025! Mike was solo on tonight's show, but it was no problem as we had some great calls to take us through the hour! We discussed how this summer turned out a bit differently that Mike thought it might have a couple of years ago - WDW is collecting a bunch of "small wins" and Epic Universe isn't burning quite as hot as he thought it might be. Also, we discussed ideas of a new Deluxe Resort with more of an "in-your-face" Disney theme. Would you enjoy this? We al...
2025-07-171h 15Be Our Guest WDW PodcastOddsmakers For Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line with Scott & Jason - BOGP 2724Mike, Scott, and special guest Jason are here today to play some Oddsmakers! We are trying to place odds on things either happening or not happening around the Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line! What are the chances that we still have two performances of Disney's Starlight Parade on January 13, 2026? What percentage of guests walk off a Disney Cruise Line ship with some sort of merchandise? What percentage of guests in October are sporting some sort of sporting gear? This and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse...
2025-07-1155 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastWhen Walt Disney World "Reimagines" an Attraction, Does It Always Get Better? - BOGP 2723Today Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here for a different kind of Wednesday show as Mike & Scott are at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point today on the BOGP Cruise! Today, going along with the previews of Test Track 3.0 happening at Epcot, we discuss the idea of attractions at Walt Disney World that have gone through a "reimagining" process and if this is a net positive or negative in our eyes. From Soarin' to Tiana's Bayou Adventure to Dumbo and the Tiki Room, hear our thoughts! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse...
2025-07-0951 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastMike & Scott Getting Ready For BOGP Cruise 7; Listener Deanna Calls In; Ranking Quick-Service Restaurants - BOGP 2721Happy 4th of July, everyone! Mike and Scott are here with a bit of a different show here on the 4th of July! We recorded this one early as we are headed out on the Disney Magic for the BOGP Cruise 7 on Sunday! We give some final expectations for arrival at the Port, first few hours on the ship, and plans for the cruise at the beginning of the show! Then, we get a great call from Listener Deanna who is sailing with us and with Disney Cruise Line for the very first time! We also play some "Rank'em"...
2025-07-041h 05Be Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 29, 2025 - Princess 2026 Registration, WDW Tours, Disney Magic Review, Disneyland Challenges - BOGP 2720This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 29, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We got a great call from Marci in Chicago discussing Princess Half-Marathon Weekend registration (and how our BOGP Lizards came together so well to help each other!) and also asked about when to take some WDW tours this coming year! We also heard from Eean from Pittsburgh about her recent cruise on the Disney Magic (the same itinerary that the BOGP Cruise is sailing this coming week) with great advice for folks sailing soon! Chet from Utah...
2025-07-031h 10Be Our Guest WDW PodcastRank'em Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2717Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend off with a fun show where we put experiences at Walt Disney World in groups of 3 and rank them based on our feelings right now! For example, Wilderness Lodge, Boardwalk, or the Polynesian? How about the Skyliner, monorail, or boats? What about Pirates, Living with the Land, or Grand Fiesta Tour? We have lots and lots of these situations on today's show! How would you do your rankings? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s po...
2025-06-2751 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 22, 2025 - Every Disneyland Attraction in a Day; MNSSHP Tips; WDW Golf Trip; More - BOGP 2716This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 22, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We got a great call from Andrew in Utah discussing his trip to Disneyland where he did every Disneyland attraction in one day with some buddies! We also hear from Listener Trisha in Indiana about her experience at Walt Disney World last week with her daughter Abby where they visited every Walt Disney World hotel in a day! We talk Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tips with Listener Matt in Long Island, and talk about a Wa...
2025-06-261h 14Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTest Track 3.0, So Long, Boneyard Playground, H20 Glow Night at Typhoon Lagoon, More - BOGP 2713Mike and Rikki are here today sharing some updates from down at Walt Disney World including the re-opening information on Test Track 3.0 on July 22, 2025! We also discuss the Boneyard playground area closing at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park on September 1, 2025, but all is not lost, as we should get a new playground in the Tropical Americas section in the future! Rikki also shares her thoughts on the H20 Glow Nights experience at Typhoon Lagoon a few weeks back, as well as some meals at Garden Grill and Liberty Tree Tavern! Mike also talks about a fun fireworks dessert party experience...
2025-06-2050 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 15, 2025 - Secret Room at Lamplight Lounge, Cool Kid Summer Review, WDW/DL for 1st Trip - BOGP 2712This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 15, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We got to hear about a "secret" room that you might get to experience at Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure from Rogers down in Arkansas, an awesome Cool Kid Summer review from Debbie down in Gainesville, Dennis sharing a fun trip report from his recent Disneyland trip, and TJ had a question about which destination - Walt Disney World or Disneyland - we would recommend for a first-timer. This and much more on today's show! Come...
2025-06-191h 09Be Our Guest WDW PodcastWhat We Learned At Walt Disney World Last Week - BOGP 2709Happy Father's Day to all of our Disney Dads out there! Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend as we discuss what we learned down at Walt Disney World last week! Mike and Pam got to visit the new adults-only lounge at Epcot - GEO-82 and talk about the environment, drinks, small plates and even fireworks experience! Mike shares his thoughts on his first stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and we also talk about some things to make sure to not miss if you are staying at select on-site resorts this summer! #CoolKidSummer is in...
2025-06-1355 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 8, 2025 - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge; Disneyland Trip Report; Disney Magic Discussion - BOGP 2708This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 8, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour! We discussed a possible stay with little ones at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & talked about the positives and negatives of Jambo vs. Kidani Village, plus all of the amenities you can enjoy at this resort! Listener Rogers called in with a great trip report from his stay last week out at Disneyland as well! We also discussed the Disney Magic with a couple of callers as well, as we will be sailing this ship 4 weeks from toda...
2025-06-121h 14Be Our Guest WDW PodcastTips For Walt Disney World Summer Dining - BOGP 2705Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to start the weekend as we discuss dining options around Walt Disney World for the summer! We give thoughts on places that might be nice choices when the heat is on in Florida for lighter options, great A/C, calming themes, and much more! Liberty Tree Tavern and the Skillet at Whispering Canyon are awesome, but beware on a hot July evening! 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...
2025-06-0647 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - June 1, 2025 - Disney Cruise Line Discussion; BOGP Cruise Dining Reveal; WDW Tough Choices - BOGP 2704This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 1, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed a lot of Disney Cruise on tonight's show! We got some calls talking about various ships and itineraries and which could be better for first-time cruisers and which might really intrigue those of us who have sailed with Disney Cruise Line many times! We also shared the dining rotation for the BOGP Cruise next month, and Mike gave his reasoning for selecting this rotation. Paul also made Mike & Scott make a "tough Disney choi...
2025-06-051h 08Be Our Guest WDW PodcastThe Everything Show - BOGP 2701Today Mike and Scott are here with "The Everything" show! We just sit around and play some "5 Good Minutes", "You Have To Drop One", "Hot Takes", and more with all kinds of Disney topics. Every wonder what it is like to sit at a table and talk Disney with Mike & Scott? That's basically what today's show is all about! (..and do you also think that a Disney trip is 50% better M-F than on the weekends? 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 vi...
2025-05-3048 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - May 25, 2025 - Live Trip Reports From WDW & Disneyland; Lost & Found/Med Help Advice, More - BOGP 2700This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 25, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed making the most of a long weekend at Walt Disney World and then got Lie Trip Reports from both Walt Disney World (Listeners Robyn and Ken called after a great meal at The Boathouse) and Disneyland (Listener Eric calls in from the Candy Cane Inn) to give thoughts on their trip as they are happening! Listener Brandon from New Hampshire also has a great call sharing his experiences from his recent experiences with bo...
2025-05-291h 03Be Our Guest WDW PodcastDisneyland's 70th Anniversary Preview - BOGP 2697Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here discussing Pam's media preview of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration that started just this week! We talk about the theme, decor, new snacks and sweets, parades and cavalcades, merchandise, and much more! Pam has lots of great tips to make the most of your time when you visit during the #Disneyland70 celebration! 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 Pa...
2025-05-2344 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - May 18, 2025 - runDisney Questions, Family Celebrations @ WDW, Brunch Options, More - BOGP 2696This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 18, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed some tips for a 1st-timer headed to a runDisney event this fall for the Wine & Dine race weekend! We also got a great trip report from Listener Deb (and husband) in North Carolina, with some awesome ideas for your next trip! We spoke with a caller from Oklahoma as well who will be headed down in November with questions about a split-stay and how to celebrate earning that Master's Degree with her family! This...
2025-05-221h 14Be Our Guest WDW Podcast"Best Of" Walt Disney World Resort Hopping - BOGP 2693Join Mike, Scott and Rikki as we take our topic from the BOGP Clubhouse today and look at the "Best of the Best" when it comes to Walt Disney World resort-hopping! We talk about where the best place to take a night stroll would be, where you might find the best shopping, the best lobby to enjoy reading a book, the best resort to enjoy ice cream, 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. Than...
2025-05-1645 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - May 11, 2025 - Mama Melrose Finale, POFQ Mini-Trip Report, 1st Disney Wish Cruise, More - BOGP 2692This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 11, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed the closing of Mama Melrose at Disney's Hollywood Studios this weekend and how this the beginning of the end for the Muppet Courtyard area. We also had some great calls discussing topics such as bar menus at the Polynesian Resort, a mini-trip report from last week with a stay at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter, a couple of calls discussing ticket strategies for shorter stays, and a call discussing a first experience sailing th...
2025-05-151h 17Be Our Guest WDW PodcastGetting You Ready For A "Cool Kid Summer" at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2689Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as get you ready for a rocking summer at Walt Disney World on today's show! It promises to be the coolest summer in years down in Florida! We discuss how to get the most out of the Walt Disney World water parks, with BOTH parks being open this summer! We also talk about enjoying all of the amenities of your Walt Disney World resort, from extra character meet & greets, Movies Under the Stars, night swimming, and more! We share thoughts on how to best attack the theme parks when the temperatures are high and...
2025-05-0944 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastBOGP Open Line - May 4, 2025 - Star Wars Memories; Summit After Hours Party; WDW Golf Update; Old Fashioned Recs - BOGP 2688This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 4, 2025! Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour as we discussed Star Wars memories from the parks over the years, including character meals that have come and gone, Star Wars Weekends and more! Jason called in with a report from Hollywood Studios on the morning of May 4, 2025 as well! We also got a call looking for recommendations for quality old-fashioned recommendations around property for a Bachelorette weekend! Dennis called in from Indy to discuss some WDW golf news, and we heard from a proud dad...
2025-05-081h 07Be 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 PodcastListener Questions - March 5, 2025 - Disney Wish 1st Cruise, Disneyland 1st Trip Expectations/Tips, VIP Tour, 1 Good WDW Meal - BOGP 2651Join 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...
2025-03-0547 minBe Our Guest WDW PodcastDisney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Special Needs Dining, Amazing Theme Park Memories, "Break Days" Are Great Days - BOGP 2650We 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...
2025-03-0349 minBe 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...
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