Geekin' On WDW | Trip Reports From A Community of Disney World Fans

On episode 485, Samantha Kuhn and Rebecca Rudin crash in on Glen Kessler’s family vacation and review their combined experiences trying to do several things they’ve never done before. Featuring: * Samantha and Rebecca crash into Glens family trip and several other Geeks make appearances * They all had a goal to do something new * I am now booked for BLT for G3 2023 * Saratoga Springs * The Adjoining Room Story * Yak and Yeti, Steakhouse 71, Homecoming, Review the Top Cauliflower at Disney World * City Works, Raglan Road, Beaches and Cream Kitchen Sink * Momma Melrose, Polite Pig, * An MK treat better than the spring roll * Food and Wine Festival * Alden’s face story at Gideons * Top 5 Mac and Cheese at Disney World * 3 lounges Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 484, long time listener first time on the podcast, Dana Gschwendtner shares her 3 way split stay with her husband, two kids and an exchange student trip to Disney World. Featuring: * Husband 2 kids and an exchange student from France * AK, Boardwalk Villas and Saratoga Springs * Food – Little Greek, Steakhouse 71 breakfast, 50’s Prime Time * Late night Oga’s twice * Satuli Canteen, Homecoming * Momma Melrose * Four Rivers Smokehouse * Crepes in France * MoriMoto * Adult night at Disney Springs – Haleo, Jock Lindsay’s and Boathouse * City Works * Genie Plus experience * Tip on getting on Rise of the Resistance without a lightning lane purchase * Exchange student experience * Our AK Animal tour experiences Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 483, I’m chatting with Leigh Leary who goes to Disney World for the first time since the 80’s, her 7 year old son’s first trip and they enjoy the Caribbean Beach resort. Featuring: * First trip since the 80’s * Caribbean Beach * First time for 7 year old son * Sebastians, Ronto Roasters, Backlot Express, Primo Piatta * Liberty Tree Tavern, Yorkshire Fish Shop, Crystal Palace * T-Rex * Stories and Pixie dust for the cast members * Capture the moment pictures * List of favorite moments Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 482, I’ve got a roundtable chat with 8 of my friends from the Geekin’ family including Samantha Kuhn, Andy Hoffman, Chris Futrell, Daniel Ginger, Wendy Fox, Jeff Kessler, Scott Daves and Travis Detrick.   This is part 2 and this week we review our Top 5 favorite food, drink or snack that is something with love to get when we’re in WDW.   Featuring: * Samantha redeems herself with 5 more entries.  She only had 4 on the first try.* What are some of your favorite things to eat at WDW?  What do you look forward to when you go to WDW?* Top 5 is there ride or show that is a must do every trip ? Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 481, I’ve got a roundtable chat with 7 of my friends from the Geekin’ family including Samantha Kuhn, Andy Hoffman, Chris Futrell, Daniel Ginger, Wendy Fox, Jeff Kessler and Travis Detrick.   This will be the first part of 2 episodes and this week we review our Top 5 favorite food, drink or snack that is unique to its location.   Like the pork nachos we all love from Captain Cooks at the Polynesian. Featuring: * Samantha Kuhn, Andy Hoffman, Chris Futrell, Daniel Ginger, Wendy Fox, Jeff Kessler, Travis Detrick,* Favorite food or snack unique to it’s location at Disney World Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 480, Lisa Green shares her stay at the Grand Floridian, a four night cruise on the Disney Wish and her first stay at the Riviera Resort. Featuring: * Grand Floridian* Disney Wish Cruise* Riviera first time* Skipper Canteen* Citricos* AK, Nick Maglio, Judith Lee and Tiffins* Jiko and wine talk* The Disney Wish Cruise* Mickey’s Smokestack BBQ* Really loved the quick service food* Arendelle sit down and show* Cognac tasting* Castaway Key* World of Marvel dinner* Alladin show* Back to Disney World and the Riviera* EPCOT day* Bull and Bear anniversary dinner* She makes friends at HS and Brown Derby Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 479, Wendy Fox spends some time with her son Geoff staying at the Swan, trying some new places and some surprise Geek meets. Featuring: * 3 nights at the Swan* ‘Ohana* First time Trader Sam’s for Geoff* Guardians of the Galaxy* Geoffs favorite rides* Food and Wine* Nomad Lounge* Yak and Yeti* Disney Plus day in Hollywood Studios and surprise Geek Meet* Reflecting on Geoff’s Halcyon experience* Wendy’s worst lunch on property* Mouse dining app to get Space 220* Finish with best experiences of the trip and Boma breakfast* Geek meet Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 478, Cousin Heather shares her first DVC stay at Bay Lake Tower for 8 nights including Spice Road Table fireworks party and her Genie Plus experience. Featuring: * First Bay Lake Tower stay* 8 night stay* Contempo Cafe, Be Our Guest, Boma, Skipper Canteen, Chef Mickey’s* Spice Road Table Fireworks Party* Steakhouse 71 fail* Top of the World lounge – just opened* Her Guardians of the Galaxy experience* Stories – she’s a great storyteller* Genie plus experience* Under-rated things* Her future G3 trip Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 477, I review Samantha Kuhn’s August birthday trip to Disney World with Samantha Kuhn, Wendy Fox, Scott Daves, Andy Hoffman and Brian Moynihan with a special guest appearance from Travis Detrick. Featuring: * Samantha’s first time at Grand Floridian with her DVC* Wendy’s first time at Poly DVC* Wyndym Hotel* All Star Music* Citiricos, Steakhouse 71 breakfast, Grand Floridian Cafe breakfast* Lounge chat – Trader Sam’s, Tamboo, Top of the World, Oga’s, Nomad Lounge* Food and Wine* H2O Glow Night at Typhoon Lagoon* Cabana at Grand Floridian* Favorite moments Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 476, my buddy Rob Midiri joins me to review his big Disneyland trip and you’ll hear what his thoughts are on Disneyland vs. Disney World.  And,  I have a bonus segment answering 6 listener questions with help from the Wednesday night Zoom Geeks. Featuring: * Disneyland* 6 nights including Best Western across from Disneyland and one night in Grand Californian* Blue Bayou, Traders Sams, Tortilla Joe’s, Wine Country Trattoria* World of Color show, Angry Dogs quick serve, Flo’s V8 Cafe, River Belle Terrace,* 2 breakfast character meals – Goofy’s Kitchen and Storytellers Cafe* Night -time shows – Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever, Fantasmic* Comparing with Disney World* Genie plus experience* His favorite experiences including a Geek Meet* Tips for Disneyland* 6 questions from Samantha Kopack from our private Facebook group. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 475, Nancy K shares her 12 night stay at Coronado Springs and one of the longest food review shows we’ve ever released. Featuring: * Coronado Springs Resort – 12 nights* Transferred her trip to Travelin’ Tiaras* Villa Del Lago at Three Bridges* Her new dining experiences (Geeks right on in their recommendations)* Geiser Point* Boma breakfast and dinner* Topolino breakfast* Steakhouse 71* Yak and Yeti lunch* Tried and true* Wine Bar George* Homecoming* Grand Floridian Cafe breakfast and dinner* Hollywood Brown Derby* Quick Service* Docking Bay 7* Ronto Roasters* French bakery* Snacks* Salt n Straw new ice cream shop* Cold brew Galaxy’s edge* Everglazed* Bear tracks slushie* Green and blue milk* Gideon’s cookies –  top 5 favorites* Norway bakery* Enchanted Rose* Food and Wine Festival* Best character sightings* Genie Plus experience* Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind* Pixie dust moments Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 474, Jillian and Amy Gibbs review their stay at the Wilderness Lodge cabin, 2 bedroom suite theme park view at BLT, food and 5 favorite animatronics. Features: * DVC Wilderness Cabin one night and Bay Lake Tower Two Bedroom Theme Park view* Geyser Point, California Grill, Biergarten, Sci-Fi Diner, Capt. Cooks, Contempo Cafe, Oga’s* Some of Jillian’s favorite animatronics* Genie Plus experience* Tips and favorite moments Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 473, it’s a bonus Thursday release including the Travelin’ Tiaras Top 5 Must Do’s for a friend going to Disney World for the first time, what do you wish you were doing in WDW right now and Disneyland Paris with Kevin Curtis-Allen and David Tewksbury from A Brit’s Guide to Disney World. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 472, long time listener Shelly Rode comes on for the first time to share her mother/son trip including the Fairytale Fireworks Cruise, Caring For Giants Tour and many other things they tried for the first time from suggestions she heard on the podcast. Featuring: * 14 year old son* 6 nights split stay BLT and Beach Club* Gideons, Earl of Sandwich, Space 220, Mexican Cantina, Columbia Harbor House lobster roll,* 50’s Prime Time, Oga’s, Yak and Yeti* A Glen Kessler sighting* Fairytale Fireworks Cruise* Caring for Giants tour AK* Light Saber collecting* Genie plus experience Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 471, our good pal Jen Batchelder shares her college celebration trip with her daughter and a friends first time to Walt Disney World. Featuring: * 5 nights Kidani Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanah view* Review Guardians of the Galaxy ride* Sanna, Skipper Canteen, Rainforest Cafe* Lounges, quick service and Flower and garden* Stories* We talk about my upcoming trip so know that this was recorded before my June trip. * BTW – I couldn’t get in the Restaurantaurus lounge.  Too crowded. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com