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

On episode 380, Bridget and Jeremy Ardoin have a fun chat remembering their Pop Century stay, great food and an easier pace at Disney World. Featuring: * Universal* Pop Century* Loved the Oatmeal* ADR system glitch* Raglan Road* Chicken Guy* Momma Melrose* Chef Mickey’s* Cup Cakes* Great story – Geek Meet at Olga’s Wendy and Noreen* Pixie Dust moments; excited to be there* Didn’t have Glen Kessler’s ROTR tips* Long nap on Carousel of Progress* This recording was before we also lost Luke Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 379, Kennedy Young joins me to share her 10 night stay at Pop Century with her husband, daughter and parents. Featuring: * Ended up at a preferred room at Pop for an Allstars price* Mom and Dad and her husband, daughter* San Angel Inn* Kona* 50’s Prime Time* Sci-Fi* Olga’s Canteen* Liberty Tree* Skipper Canteen* Beaches & Cream* Whispering Canyon* Sweets* Cosmic Rays* Cookie Stroll in EPCOT* Stories, Under-rated, Extras, Must Do’s and tips* Replay of Glen’s ROTR boarding pass tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 378, we have outstanding restaurant reviews from Samantha Kuhn and her Dad. Highlights: * Caribbean Beach* Including Dad’s restaurant reviews* Grand Floridian Cafe* All new restaurants to them* Edison* Brown Derby* Spice Road Table* Marie and Enzo’s Disney Springs – Dad’s favorite* Skipper Canteen* Baseline Taphouse* Ronto Roasters – Mobile order modifications* Food and Wine* Firsts Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 377, Elise Riggle shares her Disney World/Universal trip with her teenage boys including great food descriptions and tips from an obsessed Geekin’ family planner. Featuring: * Universal and Disney World* Cabana Bay* Pop Century* DAS pass at Universal; comparing with Disney World* Snackin’ at EPCOT* Rose and Crown* Tonga Toast Kona Cafe to go* Snacks in MK* Mistake on Dole Whip vs Citrus Swirl on tart* Skipper Canteen* Huge Thank you and shout out to Glen Kessler for his ROTR boarding group tutorial* ABC Commisary* 50’s Prime Time* Cupcake talk* Satuli Canteen* Tips from a true Geekin’ planner Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 376, Glen Kessler wraps up his Disney World trip report with strange margaritas, lounges and secrets to score big points in Toy Story Mania. Featuring: * Avacodo Margarita* Tomato Margarita* Booze Green/Blue Milk* Coronado Lounges* Drinks and snacks at lounges* 3 Bridges Big Meetup* Find the best churros on property* Kona breakfast* DAS pass* Glen gets the inside secrets for Toy Story Mania from a CM* Plays a prank on his Mom at Olga’s Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 375, our Geekin’ Family buddy Glen Kessler shares his Son/Father/Mother trip to Disney World including his usual amazing knowledge, deep food reviews and fun tips. This is part 1 of 2 parts featuring this week mostly Food Reviews: * Surprised Geek meets* Pandemic protocols* Booking details working with Momma* Coronado Tower upgrade* California Grill at sunset* Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill* Hollywood Brown Derby* Raglan Road* Skipper Canteen* Rosie’s All American Breakfast* Regal Eagle Smokehouse* Food and Wine Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 374, friends and Super Geeks, Wendy Fox and Noreen VanDoren, review their Disney World trip including Beach Club, Kidani and lots of food and Geek meets. Featuring: * Beaches and Cream* Beach Club* COVID test* Morimoto’s lunch* Wine Bar George* Christmas Tree Stroll* Food and Wine Festival* ABC Commissary* Topolino* Hollywood Brown Derby* Geek Meets* Olga’s with Bridgette and Jeremy* Animal Kingdom Kidani transfer* Drinks at the Wave* 3 Bridges Geek Meet Up Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 373, Toni Anne Zarcone and Dave Jongeward from the Disney Crush podcast join me to answer listener questions. Featuring: * Deirdre Watts – Their history with Disney World* DAS Pass explained by Toni Anne* Top 5 must do’s for our next trip to Disney World* Jen Batchelder – highlight from last time in Disney World* Recent crowd levels in parks* Wendy Fox – Does Disney World feel like a vacation even though you live so close.* Daniel Ginger – Chance Disney would close again due to COVID* Tom Ellison – Connection to Hannover Phist?* Rob Midiri – Do your Bing? Sound effects* Favorite snack in the parks?* Glen Kessler – Who’s smarter Ben or Glen Kessler?* What could Disney do to improve?* Rob Midiri – Unique uses of a restroom?* Deirdre Watts – Two Tempests in a Teacup* Andy Hoffman – Things to do outside of Disney World* Wiki Watchi Mermaids Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 372, Lori and Nate Brennan share their Disney World trip staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort. Thanks for booking your trip with us! Featuring: * Pool bar sandwiches* Pecos Bills* Lots of food details* Regal Eagle* Food & Wine booths* Competition of Hollywood Studios* Great ROTR boarding pass story,* FYI – Glen Kessler’s tips are available on our website and episode 371 has the audio recording of the tips* Boathouse* Wine Bar George* Geyser Point Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 371, Super Geek Amy Rhodes shares her Disney World trip including lots of Food & Wine foods, Boardwalk Villas, great stories and a special bonus ROTR tip from Glen Kessler. Featuring: * Boardwalk Villas* Food and Wine Booths – About an hour of the podcast* First ROTR experience* Dirty room story with a happy ending* Character cavalcades* An emotional Mickey and Minnie reunion* Bathroom humor* Hidden Mary Poppins Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 370, Becki and Daisy Struble share their mother/daughter Pop Century stay at Disney World. Featuring: * Brown Derby* Tiffins* Food & Wine Festival* Be Our Guest* Rhinestone Bird Purse Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 369, Danielle Johnson shares her trip to Disney World stay at three deluxe resorts including Jambo House, Poly and Bay Lake Tower. * Just 17 year old son, one on one* 3 deluxe resorts* Jambo, Poly and Bay Lake* Grand Floridian Cafe for breakfast* Whispering Canyon* Sanna* Liberty Tree Tavern* Garden Grill* Homecoming* Cinderella’s Royal Table* Be Our Guest* Yak and Yeti* Sci Fi* Star Wars first time Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 368, Super Geek Stephanie Haugh shows us how much Food & Wine her and her husband can experience in just a weekend trip to Disney World. Featuring: * Beach Club* Beaches and Cream* Gluten allergy* “Skyliner Pub Crawl”* Bar at the Riviera* Trattoria Al Forno* Ale & Compass* Regal Eagle* 2 times around World ShowCase and Food & Wine Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 367, Super Geek Jamie Gives returns to the podcast to review her recent trip with her husband and young son eating great in some awesome restaurants at Disney World. Featuring: * Lots of food ; reviewing restaurants we recommended* Caribbean Beach Resort* Topolino* Tuto Italia* Skipper Canteen* Beaches and Cream* Hollywood Brown Derby* Ale and Compass* Tiffins* Biergarten* Liberty Tree Tavern* Kona* Halloween Cavalcades* Food and Wine Festival* New stuff, stories* Jame’s favorite things to do* Real good tips for this time in parks Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 366, a rare appearance on the podcast with Momma and Auntie Judy in the studio answering listener questions about Disney World. Questions include: * Curtis – Has working together on the travel agency changed your relationship?Toni-Anne Zarcone – What ride or attraction from the past do you miss the most?* Amelia DeAntonis – What do you think it’s like going to WDW in Oct now during COVID?* Amelia’s most challenging planning issue is choosing which days to go to which parks?  What do you tell clients or how do you plan our trips?* Daniel Ginger – Will Disney Dining plans ever return?* Chuck Gillis – Favorite spots in the parks for resting, views and people watching?* Coordinating plans so far in advance with kids and grand kids* Lisa Erhart – How to eat healthy in the parks?* Tracy Mayer – If you could date any disney character who would it be and why?* Glen Kessler-Hidden gems in the time of Covid.* Stephanie Watson – What do you think Disney will do to increase capacity? Follow FL or do their own thing?* Andy Hoffman- I’ve heard about Tables of Wonderland, could you go over what it’s about? The pros/cons and benefits of it.* Have Aunt Judy and Momma a trip with just the two of them? If they have what’s more enjoyable? When the of you go or when you bring the husbands with.* Glen Kessler- Hail Mary here: Can we get a semi-regular pre-recorded segment on the podcast called “Tiara Tips” where Momma and Auntie Judy tell us a tip, trick, or news flash? I’d love to hear their voices on the podcast more. ❤️* Kevin Curtis Allen – Without Ohana,Boma where are your favourite places to eat that are going to be open in February for G3* Allison Lee – My beloved travel agents!! What about their favorite snacks in each park? And then convince them to take you to Disneyland!!* Wendy Fox – What planning tips can you give us for G3?  Any advice on the new normal for Disney  without Fastpasses?  Favorite Disney character and why?  I LOVE the Tiara’s Tips idea!* Jamie Givens – Favorite drink in the parks, or maybe in each park? Was also thinking favorite meal and favorite snacks as mentioned above.* AJ Mills – I’m looking forward to this one.A question asked before on a number of occasions….who’s your favourite geekin Brit. Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com