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

On episode 275, Jennifer Galambos and EJ Cruz join us to review Jennifer’s Christmas time trip with her family at the Yacht & Beach Club, club level and some fun extra magic hours events. * Recorded at Christmas time* Tips for people with mobility issues;  Chris Cates asked for us to review this topic.* Jennifer’s Trip Report – Christmas* Yacht & Beach Club family trip* Jiko only reservation she kept * Hoop de doo* Some holiday treats* COLD and some sick kids* Spanish food at the holiday festival in EPCOT* Husband loved the Voices of Liberty* Holiday decorations* Toy Story Morning Magic* Midnight Magic – at Magic Kingdom* Kelly Reece hangout – Holly, Mom, John at Illuminations* Beauty & The Beast Story* Donald Duck Story* Some great tips* “Disney Smells Crazy”* Like 15 minutes of bonus chatter at the end of music and show today with Jen and EJ; Toy Story Woody’s lunchbox and Nomad Lounge 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 274, we review Super Geek Fran Chandler’s trip including Caribbean Beach Resort, Akershus Royal Dining, Spice Road Table and a four park challenge day. * One night at Pop Century* 7 nights at Caribbean Beach* Akershus Royal Dining* Tusker House Breakfast* Spice Road Table* I confuse Marrakesh with Tangerine Cafe; pardon me* Afternoon tea at Grand Floridian* Sanaa* Garden Grill breakfast* Happily Ever After Dessert Party* Centertown Market* Terralina* Sci-Fi Diner* Kona* Liberty Tree* Chef’s Mickey – I love the way she says breakfast* Review her favorites treats* Festival of the Holidays* Four Parks One Day* Cast member compliments* Horse farm visit* Pin Trading fun* Plans for next trip – AK tour* Tips for newbies – Some great ones 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 273, we go to Jiko for a special wine tasting event and try several signature restaurants with Super Geek Jeff McCartney. Highlights: Jambo and Kidani stay * Jambo and Kidani stay* Celebrating Birthday and Anniversary* Wine Tasting at Jiko’s* Momma does a great job for Jeff’s non DVC stay!* 52 minutes of food and wine talk* Extensive description of Jiko wine tasting event* Wine Bar George* Citricos* Morimota Asia – Peking Duck* Jiko* Le Cellier* Tiffins* Food and Wine dishes* Geekin’ meetup in EPCOT* Spa Day* Tips for Newbies from Jeff who prides himself on his planning* Update: We didn’t meet up in January.  Barry was sick and they left a little early* Upcoming Western Caribbean Disney Cruise

On episode 272, we ride our first time on Slinky Dog, eat snails at Food & Wine and meet up with Holly Bercase. Morning Coffee walk Eating snails chat with Auntie Judy waiting for bus Guest Rob chat in line for Slinky Dog Ride Slinky Dog Judy and Holly chat about puppets and cheese boards MercyMe 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 271, it’s a live trip report from our September 2019 trip including coffee walks, Soarin’, Test Track and the Mexican boat ride. Coffee walk Monday morning 34 minutes Review Toy Story first time Olive salads and lamb in Morocco Hat story Remy Quest Michelle Herr meet up Contempo Cafe Amy Blackwell Lane meet up Epcot rope drop Bugger or dry skin Test Track Binaural Headphones Soarin’ with Amy Blackwell Lane and Nancy Mathieu Fun pre-flight chat with Amy Soarin audio Mexican boat ride Tiffany I think we’re alone now audio muffled a little 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 270, Jennifer Kubicza really has some special times with her family from her recent Disney World trip including Festival of the Holidays, Christmas party and a cookie stroll. * One son with a disability; wheelchair; Jennifer just loves the way Disney accommodates her family* Pop Century* Table service meal plan* Garden Grill Candlelight Processional Dining Package* Storybook Dining At Artist Point Wilderness Lodge* Chef Mickey’s* Tusker House Breakfast* Hollywood & Vine Christmas Characters* ‘Ohana 11 year drought relieved* Candlelight Processional* Her 2 favorite quick service meals* Early Morning BOG breakfast* New things* Toy Story Land* Christmas Party – Cookie story* Barn Santa Story Teller in Norway* Festival of Holidays Cookie Stroll* Jedi Training – Great with Cole’s disability – Loved this story * Under-rated is the Cast Members kindness – Cole’s iPad board for communication story* Great Captain Jack meet up* Considering AKL next time* Minnie Van Fan* Tips* The way she does her plan* Explains the disability pass* Stay on property* Meal plan* ABC Commissary* Dole Whip vs. Citrus Swirl controversy

On episode 269, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis give advice for taking and enjoying Disney World with a creative and artistic person and our favorite top 5 characters inside of an attraction. 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 268, we bring on Rob Midiri to share his Disney World Parks and Disney Cruise Combo Trip including Pop Century, the Bahamas and Castaway Cay. Highlights: * Pop Century* Garden Grove at the Swan – Thanksgiving Buffet* Pecos Bills and Peter Pan Haus* Jock Lindsay’s and Raglan Road* First Dole Whip* First Time Rope Dropping experience* Same servers from previous cruise* Poncho Story* Bahamas and Castaway Cay* Lots of Cruise food talk* Magic Kingdom – Jingle Cruise* Some crowd beating tips* Recent DVC member at Copper Creek* His plans/trips for the year* Grand Geeking Gathering Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 267, we bring on Super Geek Glen Kessler to review his solo Walt Disney Trip including lots of fun food and trip tips. Highlights: * Mindset of a solo trip* All Stars Music* One bus stop* Forfeiting your Mousekeeping for a gift card* Roxy Counter for secret menu at Movies food court* Cinnamon bun Bacon Cheeseburger* Grand Floridian Cafe* How to talk to strangers when your solo* FRONTERA COCINA – Mexican in Disney Springs.  Surprise toppings; Even Holly and Peter ate it.* Never met Peter before; Great Geekin’ meet up* Homecoming – Moonshine flight* Brown Derby Lounge* Castro’s meet up for pork nachos at Poly* Four Rivers Cantina Food Truck Disney Springs* Spicy Cauliflower* Galactic fries* Tacos of the Month at Peco Bills* Bacon Mac & Cheese Spring Rolls* Corn on the Cob in AK* Both Food festivals – Food & Wine and Festival of the Holidays Comparison* First time – Yee Ha Bob* Gets his money’s worth at Early Morning Magic at Hollywood Studios* Artist encounter; career advice* GlenKessler.com to contact Glen to purchase art work.* Dapper day* Advantages of going solo* Galactic Sticker at Buzz Lightyear* Pop Tart Magic* Tips:* Glen’s a master of getting fast passes* Egg Sandwich in Frontierland* Under – rated – Disney Springs Photo Pass near the Void experience.* Over – rated – Gingerbread House 

On episode 266, Jen Moynihan Wynn shares amazing stories and descriptions of her favorite restaurants, lounges and special events. Your mouth is going to start watering as she reviews Nomad lounge, Food & Wine Top 5 and Sip, Savor & Sparkle at California Grill. Featuring: * Our family background noises to start off and our preparations for Thanksgiving* Old Key West long time owner – Parents original Disney World Geeks* 2 Bedroom – Chill and quiet* Get ready for some amazing food descriptions!  About 40 minutes of the show* Nomad Lounge – Chill vibe like someone’s living room; Great food and drink descriptions* Satuli Canteen * Brown Derby – Grapefruit Cake Martini – A Geekin’ Family favorite* Tracking down Cheeseburger Egg Rolls and Cheshire Cat Tail* Food & Wine Top 5 – Amazing descriptions* Drinks talk too at Food & Wine* Lounges* Tutto Gusto Pixie Dust moment story* Wine Bar George* Chocolate story* Trader Sam’s Terrace* Woody’s Lunch Box for Breakfast* Extra’s – Sip, Savor and Sparkle at California Grill* Wanyama Safari – $209* First Lion King Show* Flight of Passage* Room Service Pizza Story* Tips – Get there early* Go prepared with a plan with flexibility* Must Do’s List* Mobile ordering* Universal Studios* “Dude” snuck in* She loses her voice at Halloween Horror Nights – like Bruna’s trip report

On episode 265, we chat with Bruna Matskevich reviewing her first time trip to Disney World.  This was a birthday gift from her husband and a lifelong dream.  She did a great job researching for a year.  She shared her deluxe dining adventures and tips that made it a great trip. Highlights Tip – Corn on the Cob in Animal Kingdom Harry Potter Geek – A Couple days at Universal to start the trip Tip – Do Universal first and stay in a Universal resort using their Express Pass included in hotel cost First time to Magic Kingdom a little rough with crowds. Deluxe Dining plan opinions – Her and her husband are real foodies California Grill – First cry Flying Fish Boathouse – Raw Bar Brown Derby Disappointed: Be Our Guest – Average Monsieur Paul More good ones: Boma and Tusker House breakfast Morimota Asia Tiffins and Nomad Lounge – Amazing drinks Jiko 50’s Prime Time – First fried chicken Lounges: Tune-in Jock Lindsay’s Baseline Taphouse Outer Rim – “Walk The Plank” drink Saki in Japan Loved World Showcase We joke around about Brazilian tour groups Almost forgot Chef’s Table at Victoria & Alberts – AMAZING Coke Store at Disney Springs Balloon Ride Shopping Stories Some free snacks for birthday Animal Kingdom was her favorite Favorite rides – Everest, Tower of Terror, Splash Mountain Crowds – Surprised her and I tell this to all first timers. What she learned from all research and now going for first time Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 264, we chat with Allison Lee who spent her Disney Honeymoon at French Quarter.  She did some great trip planning and shares many of her trip tips. Highlights: * First time recording off of our iPhones * Port Orleans French Quarter – first time on property * My Lizard story * Restaurant, busses, review of resort * She loves Halloween! * Favorite snacks * Dole Whip vs. Citrus Swirl * Another ‘Ohana fan girl – Yea! * Sanaa * Raglan Road * Be Our Guest * Sci-Fi * Coke store at Disney Springs * Many first on this trip because she’d never been to 2 of the parks. * Get ready for a scandalous opinion from AK but I think some of you Geeks will understand * Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party * Stories * First Splash Mountain * Baymax plush story * Frozen Ever After dessert party; Big fan of dessert parties * Halloween Horror Nights at Universal * She just reels off a ton of great trip tips * Bounceback booked with us and she gives our travel agency the best unsolicited endorsement ever Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 263, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis talk about the things they’ve never done at Disney World and why they wish to do them in the future. Lindsay also tells about her college program experience. Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 262,  we feature Super Geek Sarah Tomlinson’s stay at the Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek as she shares her knowledge and trip with her cousins family touring Disney World for the first time. Features * Copper Creek * Shares with her close cousin’s family who never been before * She “Clark Griswold” Them * Wilderness lodge * Roaring Fork Quickservice * Geyser Point * Hoop De Doo with special food requests * Tusker House * Food & Wine * Electric Umbrella * Moonlight Magic * Halloween Party and 2hr wait for Jack & Sally * A Small World against her son’s will * FOP 3 times in one day * Free Cupcake story * Pin Trading fun * Unique character meets – Jack Skellington, Bolt * Over-rated Dino Land * Under-rated Pin Trading * Tips for Newbies and fun perspective on taking people who’ve never been before * She learned something new about fast passes * Last minute tip using Touring Plans Restaurant Reservation system   Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 261, it’s the first live recording from our September 2018 trip featuring All Star Sports coffee walk, Toy Story Land and Alien Saucers. * First Live report from Sept 2018 trip * Early morning coffee walk in All Star Sports reviewing our first day in Disney World * Chatting with Auntie Judy and Momma as we wait for bus * Walking into Hollywood Studios * Our first experience at Toy Story Land *     They didn’t recognize me as the guy who used to abuse them as a kid * In line and riding Alien Saucers with binaural headphones *     Hear about my iPhone dying * Reviewing menu at Woody’s Lunchbox * Chatting with a guest in line * Green Army Men show – Now they talk and perform a show * My phone dies and I lose my party Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip 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 Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774