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Join Disney experts and Disney fans as we talk about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Aulani, Adventures by Disney and even Universal Orlando. This award-winning podcast features Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shows that focus on Disney resorts, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, dining, runDisney, vacation tips and much more. Join hosts Mike Rahlmann, Rikki Niblett, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning. Send in your vacation planning questions and have them answered on one of the shows. Join us for this usually informative, somewhat quirky, but always fun podcast.
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Today we are excited to have BOGP Clubhouse superstar Deepali from New Jersey joining us to share her story from her first Disney Cruise Line experience just last month! We talk about this Bahamian sailing she took with her sister, her Verandah Guarantee stateroom, impressions of the main dining rooms plus Palo Brunch, various tastings and lounges, entertainment around the ship and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Mike 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 at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
This 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 side this conversation too and found they might be a perfect invention! This and more on today's show! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Join Mike & Pam today as we answer your awesome listener questions! Today we discuss options for a couple to enjoy the night before their cruise on the Treasure, where they will be with family and friends during the cruise, but want a "date night" before embarkation. We have ideas! We also discuss some differences between sailing Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean on today's show! Also, a listener asks about 6 adults traveling together with Disney Cruise Line - how many staterooms should they book? We also talk about the Disney Dining Plan/tickets for parties where some of the family will not be there for the entire trip. This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
We are very lucky to have Listener Frank join us today from Ottawa to share his trip with us! We talk about a very special adventure where he surprised both is wife and daughter with a land/sea voyage this past August, where they got to stay Club-Level at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and then go on their first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish before his daughter left for university a couple of weeks later! Hear about the reveal, the pre-trip, thoughts on staying at WDW without tickets, first-impressions of the Wish, a day at Castaway Cay, and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Mike, 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 today’s podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
This 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 website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of our listeners! We are so thankful to call you all friends! Join Mike, Rikki and Pam (and Scott!) today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question about if it is worth it to buy a 1-day ticket for January 1 to spend the day in the parks for a mom and 16 year old son, or enjoy some resort time. We have thoughts! We also talk transportation between Fort Lauderdale & Walt Disney World, giving a 1st-timer the best experience possible at Walt Disney World, and even talk to Scott LIVE from Disney's Animal Kingdom park! This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
Today we are excited to be joined by Listener Ella out in North Carolina to share her experiences on the Disney College Program! We first start off the show learning about what she is currently doing in grad school and how it relates to theme parks and how we can better tour attractions on our future trips! Then, we dive into her Disney College Program experience, from the application process, finding our her role (which would change), being assigned to Beaches & Cream, housing during the program, leisure-time activities and more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Mike, 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 website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
This 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 join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Join Mike, Rikki and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we get a great question from a listener who is sailing Disney Cruise Line for just the second time next Thanksgiving and asks if she can let her kids have a bit of freedom on the ship during their 7-night sailing. Hear our thoughts and suggestions. Also, we discuss if Coral Reef's days are numbered now that it is discontinuing lunch service. We also talk about the new store, aimed at vloggers and influencers coming to the Co-Op at Disney Springs, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
We are excited to head to New York today to speak with Listener Jessica about three trips she took to Walt Disney World with her family this past summer! We hear about why the Disney "bug" bit her so hard and why it is so special to not only her, but her entire family! We spend a good part of the show on her trip to Disney's Boardwalk Inn this past August, discussing the nightlife on the Boardwalk, joys of night swimming, slowing down and enjoying the "small moments", and unexpected adventures with the grandparents! We also discuss a quick trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and a fun birthday trip to the Riviera as well! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Mike, 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 podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
This 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 join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Join Mike, Rikki and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we discuss some of the best character dining options if you are on the Disney Dining Plan, give Beak & Barrel recommendations for Listener Thomas who is at the Magic Kingdom right now, talk about an adult's only cruise on the Disney Dream, discuss a first-time trip to Disneyland for the Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend in January and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
Today we are excited to head to North Carolina to speak with Listener Amanda about her second attempt at the Parkology Challenge - riding every "moving" attraction at Walt Disney World in one day! Hear about this experience with her daughter and her two friends (all Disney experts), the pre-planning, the on-the-fly decisions, weather and more! We also discuss Amanda's first runDisney experience with the Dopey Challenge in 2022 and what she is looking forward to here in January! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Today 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 website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
This 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/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Join Mike and Scott today as we answer some amazing Listener Questions! Today, we hear about Scott ordering a Christmas Tree for his stateroom for an upcoming Disney Fantasy sailing (and why you might want to as well!), discuss gear we bring (or don't bring) for runDisney races, hear from Listener Ashley about her wild experience at the 10/30 MNSSHP and staying up all-night before flying home, picking a 5 or 7-night cruise, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
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This episode has gotten me even soooo much more excited for our early morning magic event there next month! I'm thrilled I decided to splurge on EMM; it'll be so much easier to experience the rides with my 2 year old before the crowds! Then we can check out the other stuff after the park opens. Can't wait! Thanks for all the great tips!