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

On episode 305, Super Geeks Adam and Aiden Bloomfield review their D23 Expo Experience, Disneyland and Universal Studios California. Highlights: * Best Western, Good Neighbor,  15 minute walk* Early morning D23 panel discussions* What’s coming to parks around the World, cruise lines* Galaxy’s Edge details like sound* Women imagineers of Star Wars* Favorite D23 Announcements* Disney Plus* EPCOT* Star Wars Hotel Experience* Two new cruise ships and they bought another island* Len Testa did record with us* Galaxy’s Edge* Milenium Falcon* Food* Blue Bayou* Favorite Attractions* Adam’s Lightning McQueen car* Cool cast member story* Cool pin trading guest experience* Universal Studios Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 304, we review Nancy K’s solo trip including split stay at Coronado Springs/Boardwalk Inn, animal tours and great food reviews. This episode is loaded with tips, tours, fun things to do, restaurants and snack ideas. * 11 nights solo trip* Split stay Coronado Springs and Boardwalk Inn* My Dub Dee Dub podcast appearance is now out in their feed.* French bakery favorites* Satuli Canteen – leans vegetarian* Tangerine Cafe* Boardwalk Bakery – Pizza* Grand Floridian Cafe – Lobster Benedict* Narcousee’s* California Grill* Tusker House* Garden Grill* Toledo* Raglan Road* Flying Fish* Trattoria Al Forno breakfast* Storybook Dining* Character interaction tips* Lots of snacking reviews* Lots of drink ideas* New Rafiki’s Planet Watch experience* Two animal tours – Elephants and Rhino’s* Wilderness Explorers* Over-rated and Under-Rated* Jellyrolls* Tips on going Solo to Disney World* A bunch of other tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 303, we review the meal plan, our favorites places and things to eat in all the parks and answer the question is the meal plan a good value. How to Beat the Meal Plan Highlights: * Review all the technical details of the meal plans* Value of the Resort mug* Is the meal plan worth it?* Our favorites and value choices for snacks, quick service and meals on the meal plan* Park by Park food descriptions* Remember this was recorded a few weeks ago before we had a lot of Galaxy’s Edge info* Although Holly tells us about her husband Peter’s experience Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 302, we review Super Geek Jamie Givens adult trip to Disney World including great food, lounges and flying a private plan into Disney World. * Husband flies her down to Disney World; hear about the airport they fly in and how they get to Disney World without Magical Express* Pop Century * Mobile ordering food at the Resort* La Hacienda de San Angel* California Grill* Mama Melrose* ‘Ohana* Boma* Tusker House* Tip: Do a lounge for lunch and Nomad Lounge is a great choice* Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace* Drinks in Italy* Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar* Lights on People Mover in Space Mountain* Rope Droppin FOP* Pixie Dust Stories* Over-rated/Under-rated* Happily Ever After Dessert Party* Talkin’ Halloween Party* Must do for kids* Must do’s for adults* A miss on room service* What would she do next time different* Tips for newbies* Great fast pass tip Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

Hey Geeks!  This week I’m chatting with Rob and Kaity Midiri who are Super Geeks and super active in our Geekin’ community contributing to our Facebook group, great clients of our travel agency and they’ve been referring their friends to us.  Thank you so much Kaity and Rob! Highlights of their recent Disney World Trip * Split Stay* Two Bedroom Copper Creek Villas* The big Kidani AKV in a studio* Geyser Point* First Hoop De Doo Revue* ‘Ohana* Captain Cooks* Trader Sams* Garden Grill breakfast* La Hacienda San Angel* Columbia Harbor House Recon for Lobster Rolls* Pepperoni and cheese spring rolls* Tusker House* Nine Dragons* Skipper Canteen* Crystal Palace Breakfast* Boma breakfast* Biergarten* A couple Geek meets* Free pretzel and CM interaction story* What’s under-rated*     Tom Sawyer’s Island* Moonlight Magic at Animal Kingdom* Rob’s Flight of Passage experience. Did he hurl?* Wheelchair advice* Disappointing moments* What would you do differently?* Tips – Split stay* Flexibility and don’t run kids ragged* Final thoughts* Tri-Circle D Ranch* OOFOS shoes* One of Kaity’s favorite jewelry shops Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

In episode 300, we bring on nine Super Geeks to review our events for our October 2019 Grand Geeking Gathering, our must do’s and more additions to our list of things that make you a Disney World Geek. Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 299, we chat with Destiny Rogers who shares her stay at AKL Kidani, California Grill Brunch, Villains After Dark, Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian and Early Morning Toy Story Magic in great detail. You are just going to love Destiny Rogers.  She is such a fun, sweet soul and Wow does she have an amazing memory and goes into great detail on her trip reportHighlights: * Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani* Mara food quick service* California Grill Brunch at the top* Breakfast and dinner at Boma* Casey’s Corner Magic (Job Call)* Lion King Soft Serve Limited Edition Snack* Details of some other great snacks* Whispering Canyon* 50’s Prime Time* Sanaa* La Cava De Tequila* Wine Bar George* Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian* Villains After Hours* Early Morning Magic Toy Story Land* Some reboot time; Relax* Star Wars Dessert Party* She joins the Dark Side Story* Tips – Learn to Relax* What was disappointing or outstanding? Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 298, we chat with Kendra O’Connell about her family stay at French Quarter, great family restaurants and fun stories. Highlights: * French Quarter* In-law newbies* Beignets and Jambalaya* ‘Ohana* Garden Grill* Sanaa* Be Our Guest* Allergy tip* Pizza Rizzo* Akershus* Tusker House* Crystal Palace* Restaurant Reservation System from TouringPlans.com* Columbia Harbor House* Jock Lindsay’s* Wine Walk at Epcot* First time on FOP, Soarin’ and Tower of Terror* Sea World* Stories* Firetruck ride* Enchanted Tales With Belle* Happily Ever After Dessert Party* Minnie Van driver interaction* Underated/Overated* Must Do’s for kids* Tips* Her testimonial of working with us as her guide.  Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 297, we go around the World Disney style visiting Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris and Disneyland California with Super Geek Leianna Hillo. Highlights: * First Disney World, Disneyland Paris and Disneyland with another Star Wars Review* Disney World at Pop,  Coronado Springs and Old Key Wesy Split stay* Boma Breakfast* La Hacienda San Angel* Narcousee* First time ‘Ohana* Edison* Le Cellier* California Grill* California Grill Brunch* The Wave* Neutella Waffle* Grand Floridian Spa Day* Rope dropping Flight of Passage* Tips* Disneyland Paris* Train from London to Paris* 3 stays Newport Bay Club and Sequoia Lodge and Disneyland Hotel* Chicago Meat Warehouse* Chey Remy* The different rides from WDW* Ratatoui ride* Hyper Space Mountain* The Castle* Indian Jones Coaster* Crush Coaster* Different Pirates* Lessons learned* 3 times to Disneyland California; She lives near by* Star Wars food review* The famous Bar from Star Wars* Millenium Falcon Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 296, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis review the Villains of Disney World and tips on how to beat them. You’re the hero. We’re your Guide. Before you take off on your epic adventure that is a Disney World vacation, you must know about the villains and how to beat them. Together we can beat the Villains of Disney World. Highlights: * Holly’s Typhoon Lagoon Passholder event* Holly, Peter, Lindsy and Momma meet up* Difference now in rope dropping Tower of Terror and Rockin’ Roller Coaster* Hanging out with Chris Cates too* Lightning McQueen Racing Academy* Bon Voyage Breakfast* Hanging out at AKL* Free Culinary Tour* Diet EPCOT* The Villains of Disney World and How To Beat Them Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 295, Super Geek Heather Stone Capelle comes on the show to share her vacation including her Galaxy’s Edge experience, private character breakfast and special moments at Disneyland. * Fairfield Inn across the street from Disneyland* Surprise Private Character breakfast Paradise Pier PCH Grill – All Alone* Search for a mural* Cafe Orleans* I learn about a Muffuletta salad or sandwich* Bengal BBQ* Mizners going away?* Ronto’s Roasters in Galaxy’s Edge* Galaxy’s Edge* Millenium Falcon experience* Dec 5th we learned after this recording is the Rise of the Resistance opening so Heather will have a chance to go on it!* Pixie Dust Stories* First Matterhorn experience* Great Mother/Daughter moment* Fireworks* Over-rated* Comparing Pirates* Under-rated* Best things for kids* Max Pass described* Her planning and what she learned Heather’s business to support is https://artistreearts.com/ Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 294, EJ Cruz shares her 12 night split stay of Port Orleans Riverside/Wilderness Lodge with lots of food and tip reviews. Highlights: * Get ready for an hour of resort and food reviews* Split stay Port Orleans Riverside/Wilderness Lodge* 12 Nights* Lots of Resorts review* Extended family of 8* Port Orleans Riverside Royal Room* Morning Zen Moment at Wilderness Lodge on the balcony* She loved the Wilderness Lodge* Storybook dining* First time ‘Ohana for family* Hoop De Doo* La Hacienda San Angel* Sci Fi* Footlongs at Cosmic Rays* Taco Cone Disney Springs Food Truck* Repunzel Eclair* Chocolate Covered Pineapple* Cuban Spring Rolls* Bacon on a stick* Flower & Garden treats* French pavilion – Croque Glace – 1 scoop with choice of Sauce in a Homemade Brioche, pressed warm* Glitter Dole Whip* Yak & Yeti* Whispering Canyon* Kids first Happily Ever After Dessert Party* Great tips to take advantage of this paid event* EJ’s outfits for everyday and everybody* Bo Peep meet up* New Disney Jr. dance party* Her kids favorites* EJ’s Travel Tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 293, we review Amy Rhodes trip report including Animal Kingdom Jambo House Club Level, Pop Century and a Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruise. Highlights: * Split stay* Animal Kingdom Jambo Club Level* Big Pool, Big Slide* Extensive review of Club Level food* Pop Century – Tramp and Lady daughter loved* The MommaRail is first spoken* Deluxe Burger* Backlot Express* Gaspirella Island Grill* Cape May Cafe* Be Our Guest Lunch* Foot long at Cosmic Rays* Sonny Eclipse is the entertainment* Martha’s Vinyard* Happily Ever After Fireworks Cruise* Lightning McQueen* Surprise Fast Pass story* Fun things for kids* Review child care centers* Tips for newbies Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 292, Curtis brings on the show one of his favorite Disney World Podcasters, Mike Rahlmann from the Be Our Guest Podcast to review his latest trip and his favorite food, attractions and other things at Disney World. His trip report: * What’s the Dopey Challenge?* Mike’s favorite resort – Coronado Springs * Trip report – Cheerleading Championship for daughter* B Resort in Disney Springs* Extensive Uber use* Olivia’s * Polite Pig* Beating the Crowds* Chicken Guy* DLuxe Burger* Waffle egg and cheese at Sleepy Hollow* Columbia Harbor House* Finding a place to run in the morning* The bird story* Blue Angels* Fun solo time to just soak it in* Flower and Garden favorite eats* Competitions at ESPN World of Sports* Listener community* Podcast cruise* Favorite Resort, character, restaurants, meals, rides, drink, music and others Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 291, Jennifer, EJ and Curtis review our favorite places to take pictures and some peaceful places in Disney World. * EJ shares her favorite meat meals because she missed our veggie vs. meat show* Favorite picture spots* Our favorite spots to find peace and quiet* Curtis adds some of Momma’s favorite spots* EJ getting ready for her trip Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com