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

Summary: Do you think, eat and breathe Walt Disney World? Are you planning your first trip or do you go to WDW every year? When you meet other Disney World Geeks, do you chat with enthusiasm for hours? Do some of your friends not get your passion? Welcome Home! Join our family and community of Disney World geeks. We feature your trip reports, favorite lists, resort and food reviews, live reports, planning tips and Disney World news . Join Curtis and his "Geeks" each week as they share their experiences and community's love for Walt Disney World. We have one of the best family friendly Disney World fan communities. Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GeekinOnWDW/

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 Resort Hopping, Food Exploring, Beignet Running And Star Wars Void Playing With Holly And Peter Bercase – Ep. 230 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:58:06

On episode 230, we bring on beloved and Super Geek Royalty Holly and Peter Bercase to review some resort hopping, food exploring, beignet running and Star Wars Void playing.   Highlights: * Living in Florida – Best and worst part about living in Florida * Mention the cold here – warm finally – Recorded middle of April which was one of the coldest on record * No taxes, capital of weird. driving across is easy, never more than 90 miles from the beach * Other places in Florida to live * Beignet Dash Run at Port Orleans French Quarter * Holly reveals a bombshell * Peter’s tip: Raspberry and Chocolate and your golden with the ladies * Pulled Pork Nachos – Believe the hype * Discussing time they spent at the Polynesian and Grand Floridian * Magee family meet up at Art Smith’s Homecoming, many food details * Jock Lindsay’s * Enzo’s Hideaway bar * Details on some Starbucks drinks * Some Flower & Garden food likes * An uncommon Lounge – Coke store at Disney Springs, * I mention Bert Magee’s Jack and Coke Frozen machine * Star Wars Void experience * First time * American Experience new experience * Caribbean Conch Salad : Outstanding * Living with the Land at night * Magic Kingdom After Hours(2nd Time) * Learn some of the high value targets at Buzz Lightyear * Over rated/ Underated * Cool restaurant from left field for Under rated * Tips for newbies * Discuss the meal plan * How to go with large family * Upcoming trip with family and the Star Wars 10k * Holly posted her picture of successfully accomplishing * Chis and Holly picture * Vegetarian options Holly recommends 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

 Father/Son Bonding, Refurbished Pop Resort Room and Great Tips With Super Geek Glen Kessler – Ep. 229 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:45:45

On episode 229, we chat with Glen Kessler about his second father/son trip to Disney World sharing some one on one time with Dad. Glen is an amazing Super Geek for a lot of reasons.  He’s full of energy, amazing detail, he tries lots of cool stuff and he’s got great tips and experiences to share.  He’s a story teller. Glen’s a great example of how to tell your trip report with stories. Find him at GlenKessler.com Highlights: * Superdad Glen takes his 5 year old Harrison to Disney World alone with Dad * Touring Plans request results * Pop Century * Refurbished modern and contemporary feel to the room * Crystal Palace breakfast Easter Brunch * 10:30 and catch a little breakfast and lunch at the buffets * Garden Grill pre 9am pre park opening breakfast * Any 8am prepark reservation for breakfast will get you in early * Tiffins –  Appetizers only * Skipper Canteen * Pinnochio Village Haus – The advantage of doing the interview and then adding intro after is I could look up that the change is a buffet dinner coming to this restaurant. * Flower and Garden * Ample Hills Ice Cream * Trader Sam’s lounge with kids * Glen’s discovery of Harrison’s way to enjoy Disney World is different than AJ’s * Riding the Trolley down main street USA * Great pixie dust moment with a cast member for Harrison’s birthday * Great family bonding tips * Underated experience * Overrated Magical Express timing * Making changes on the fly based on Harrison’s choices * Another great Harrison story on the Mexican boat ride * Character meets with Peter Pan, Talking Mickey * A great thing Glen learned new on this trip * Great tips on the My Disney Experience app for fast passes * Glen gives me and the podcast an amazing testimony * He was late for his magical express back to airport because they had to ride the Mexican boat ride one more 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

 All Our Favorite Eating Places, Attractions, Picture Taking Places, Tours, Tips And Fun For Kids At Animal Kingdom With EJ and Jennifer – Ep. 228 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:27:26

On episode 228, we chat with Fairytale Concierge Travel Agents EJ Cruz and Jennifer Galambos all about our favorites and tips reviewing Animal Kingdom.  We cover all our favorite eating places, attractions, picture taking places, tours, fun stuff for kids and more. 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

 Boardwalk Resort, Illuminations Cruise and DisneyMoon Trip Report With Colleen From California – Ep. 227 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:42:17

On episode 227, we chat with Colleen Szczybor about her Disney Honeymoon including the Boardwalk Resort, Illuminations Fireworks Cruise and some great Disney restaurants. Highlights: * Old Key West chat * Stayed at the Boardwalk * New DVC owners! * Ample Hills Ice Cream * Flying Fish * Raving about Disney steaks; husband has steak four times * Capa at the Four Seasons * Brown Derby * Grapefruit Cake Martini * Boathouse, Jock Lindsay’s, Tusker house lunch, Jiko and Yachtsman * Illuminations Fireworks Cruise * Brown Derby Lounge * Jellyrolls * First times: Flights of Passage * Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Frozen Ever After * Ultimate Day of Thrills Tour – 11 rides in three parks * Great interaction with Jiko CM from Africa * Overrated – Navi River Journey * Underrated – Festival of the Arts * Tips for newbie adults – Her Facebook posting to try things around World Showcase * A tip we hear a lot for newbies. as well as a couple other great tips   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

 Meet Vikings, Go To Hoop De Doo And Grab A Coffee At Contempo Cafe Live Audio – Ep. 226 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:49:00

In episode 226, we meet Vikings in Norway, Ride Frozen Ever After, Enjoy Hoop De Doo and take 2 early morning coffee walks to the Contempo Cafe with live audio recordings from our January 2018 trip. Highlights: * Epcot Jazz Band walking in * Pin trading with DVC CM * Heading over for 11am Margaritas and nachos * Meet up with Vikings in Norway * Ride Frozen Ever After * Inside Mexican pavilion bar la Cava del Tequila * Wednesday morning coffee walk from Bay Lake Tower * met two listeners  * review our day in Epcot * Beaches & Cream * AK – talking to CM about Sumatra Tigers and new cubs and a their parents * Hoop de doo revue * Some weird static and I cut out most of it * Morning coffee walk * My Flight of Passage ride experience * A surprise meet up with coworkers wife and my coworker Ryan * Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich * Hoop De Doo * Review of upcoming events 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

 Roundtable Trip Report With 3 Long Time Super Geeks Lisa, Heather and Jaime – Ep. 225 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:58:14

In episode 225, we chat with 3 long time Super Geeks about their recent Disney World trips.  This was a special trip report because we all got a chance to finally meet after several years of knowing each other online. Highlights: * Our meet up stories * Lisa’s Joseph’s College program so far * Jamie – Caribbean Beach * Heather – Boardwalk Villas * Find out their success with Touring Plans room finder * Jelly Rolls on the Boardwalk * Lisa – Bay Lake Tower and gets an upgrade * Jaime – Ohana, Bon Voyage Breakfast@ Trattoria al forno, Boathouse * Heather – La Hiecenda in Mex Pavilion, BaseLine Tap House * Lisa – Via Napoli, Whispering Canyon, IL Molina at the Swan, Tiffins * First Time * Jaime Pandora at night * Daughters first time on Everest * Star Wars Virtual Reality at Disney Springs * Heather – The Edison,  AMORETTE’S PATISSERIE, House Hunting * Lisa Festival of the Arts, Moonlight Magic, Not new but Run Disney event * Pixie dust moments with Jaime – a guest and CM being super sweet * Heather says the Geekin’ meetups best part of trip * Lisa – Swooning with Characters * Overated/Underated Jaime Bell services crew underated * We finish with some great tips for newbies from this very experienced and knowledgable Geek 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

 Three Trip Reports From Listeners We Met On Our January Trip To WDW – Ep. 224 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:02:36

On episode 224, Curtis has a fun and lively chat with three new Super Geeks, Madison, Susan and Jen who we had the privilege to meet our our January 2018 trip to Walt Disney World.  This roundtable trip report is four friends reviewing their trip that covers the resorts, food, drink and stories from all three of their trips. How to thank a WDW Cast Member 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

 Disney’s Aulani Resort In Hawaii Trip Report With Lydia Terjeson – Ep. 223 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:23:29

On episode 223, for the first time we have a trip report on Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii with listener Lydia Terjeson. Trip Highlights: * Resort and Room details * Photo pass on the room tv * Pools and slides * Great quick service food descriptions * Is Dole Whip Fresher in Aulani than at Disney World? * Treats – Shaved Ice * $35 for parking * Lounges and pineapple cider * She tells us something that they did that was unexpected * Pixie dust moments with character and guest interactions * Anything overrated or underated * Things to do off the resort * Antie’s Beach House for the kids * Unexpected things * What would you do differently * Her #1 advice for a newbie * Special DVC member treatment and final thoughts on Aulani 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

 A Day At Magic Kingdom With A Walk From BLT, Muppets and New Hall Of Presidents – Ep. 222 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:58:10

In episode 222, it’s a live recording of our day in Magic Kingdom with sounds from Main Street, Haunted Mansion, new Hall of Presidents and more. Featuring recordings from: * Morning walk to Magic Kingdom from Bay Lake Tower and talking to Judy * Walking down Main Street USA * Muppets Great Moments in History * Hall of Presidents – Whole New Show * Haunted Mansion * Dapper Dans on our way out of Magic Kingdom * My chat with Auntie Judy walking out of MK * Crowd level estimates wrong * Reading the plaques on the ground * Evening in MK starts with Carousel of Progress * Early morning coffee walk from BLT to Contemporary Contempo cafe * Talking about Gastons * Hall of Presidents * Some time spent at room and pool * Be Our Guest dinner – talkin about our food choices * Sonny Eclipse is the entertainer at Cosmic Rays * Night time shows Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After * Review of agenda for day at EPCOT * Shout out to Jen Batchelder and Lauren from California  

 Treats, Eats, Drinks, First Times and Tips From Part 2 Of Our January 2018 Trip Report – Ep. 221 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:23:36

In episode 221, it’s part 2 of our get together in Auntie Judy’s living room to review our January 2018 trip to Disney World. We cover in this second of two episodes : Highlights: * Trattoria al Forno * ‘Ohana * Treats * Ken – Cronut, strawberry crepe * Momma – Gaston Cinnamon buns, Colossal Mickey Cinnamon buns, Contempo Cafe * Judy – Deconstructed Cheesecake * Mickey Pretzel with plastic cheese * Refillable popcorn bucket * Ample Hills Ice Cream & Beaches & Cream * Via Napoli pizza * Ice cream sandwich, chocolate banana’s * Carrot Cake Cookie * Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie * Citrus Swirl vs. Dole Whip * Drinks & Lounges * Ale & Compass * Nomad Lounge * Epic Geekin’ Family Listener meet ups * First time things * Pandora at night * Judy and Momma’s first time at Pandora * Flight of Passage * Disney on Broadway * Epcot music entertainment * Art Festival activities * Sitar player in AK * Science Lab at EPCOT * After Dark at Magic Kingdom * Momma’s first time * Happily Ever After * Star Wars fireworks * Fantasmic Dessert Party * Disney Springs – Enzo’s Hideaway bar * Art Smith’s Homecoming * Expectations * Weather colder than expected * Parks close early and we went back to room * Crowds higher than expected * Tips & Tricks * Get to Pandora early and do Navi River Ride * Door wide open story * Use crowd strategies * MyDisney Experience app tip * Last Thoughts * Ken – Lost and Found story * Judy – Our pace was perfect * Momma – Fun vacationing together * Me – No planning people; pace; restaurants * Can do a lot with couples and save by splitting costs * 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774  

 Our Resorts and Restaurant Reviews From Our January 2018 Disney World Trip – Ep. 220 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:16:18

In episode 220, we get together in Auntie Judy’s living room to review our January 2018 trip to Disney World. We cover in this first of two episodes the resorts and most of our restaurants: * Resorts * All Star Movies * AKV Kidani * BLT 1 bedroom * Old Key West * Restaurants * We eat our salad and soup .  Sorry for the crunching * Sautuli Canteen * Olivia’s * Garden Grill * Cape May Cafe * Be Our Guest * Boma * Auntie Judy and Momma will create a big Geekin controversy(Zebra Domes) * Yak & Yeti * Biergarten 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774  

 A Day of EPCOT Entertainment In World Showcase – Live Recordings From Our January Trip – Ep. 219 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:15:29

In episode 219, Curtis takes his recorder through EPCOT’s World Showcase enjoying the live entertainment and ends with a morning coffee walk reflecting on the previous days events. 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774 If you or a friend of yours is planning a WDW vacation, please contact us to be your personal travel agents. Go out to our quote page at GeekinOnWDW.com/quote to request a free quote

 All Of Our Tips, Techniques and Favorites From Hollywood Studios With Jennifer and EJ – Ep. 218 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:36:55

In episode 218, Jennifer, EJ and Curtis review all our tips and favorite foods and attractions at Hollywood Studios.  This is the 3rd episode in a series of 4 shows dedicated to the basics of enjoying all 4 of the Disney World parks. Previous shows in this series include: Magic Kingdom:  Ep. 195 EPCOT:  Ep. 202 Animal Kingdom: TODO   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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774 If you or a friend of yours is planning a WDW vacation, please contact us to be your personal travel agents. Go out to our quote page at GeekinOnWDW.com/quote to request a free quote

 Live Trip Reporting From All Star Movies and Animal Kingdom Kidani Village Resorts – Ep. 217 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:42:40

In episode 217, we bring you the first of many live trip report episodes from our January 2018 2 week trip to Walt Disney World staying at All Star Movies, Animal Kingdom Kidani Village, Bay Lake Tower and Old Key West Resorts. Highlights: * All Star Movies first coffee walk * Jungle Cruise * 2nd All Star Movies coffee walk * First great meet up with Heather Brainerd * I ask the Question whether or not I ride Flight of Passage * Transfer to Kidani DVC * Talk to CM in Safari * Sunday Coffee Walk * Joycelyn Passty liked my Geekin’ Shirt and I run into her again on coffee walk * The first Geekin’ Family Reunion/Meetup 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774 If you or a friend of yours is planning a WDW vacation, please contact us to be your personal travel agents. Go out to our quote page at GeekinOnWDW.com/quote to request a free quote

 How To Do Disney World As Adults With Lindsay And Holly – Ep. 216 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:53:05

In episode 216, we answer a listeners question on how to do Disney World as adults.  Lindsay, Holly and Curtis review their favorite things to do in Disney World for adults. 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. Join our Facebook community by asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774 If you or a friend of yours is planning a WDW vacation, please contact us to be your personal travel agents. Go out to our quote page at GeekinOnWDW.com/quote to request a free quote  

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