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

On episode 215, we catch up with Super Geek Jeff McCartney about his trip to the Boardwalk Villas, Saratoga Springs, Polynesian DVC and the Universal Royal Pacific. 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  

On episode 214, we talk with Laura Nothnagel about her Disney World trip to Old Key West with 13 family members. Highlights: * Biergarten * Whispering Canyon – Great antics and family fun * Beaches and Cream rope drop Kitchen sink * Explain that I’m not doing the patch * Pizza Rizzo * Santuli Canteen and praise for mobile ordering * Snacks: Gingerbread cookie, French bakery, Gelato is the ice cream we forgot name of; Nutella waffle * Weight Loss Pooh to Tigger * Halloween Party reviewed * Country Bears love * Character meets * Her best 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. 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  

In episode 213, we review Samantha Vickrey’s after Thanksgiving trip stay at Port Orleans French Quarter with a little bit of Pop Century and some great food. Highlights: * Just after Thanksgiving; Christmas time * Port Orleans French Quarter * PoP Century with a refurbished room * California Grill * ESPN Club * Boathouse * ‘Ohana * Homecoming * Rose n Crown last minute and great for Illuminations * Via Napoli Candlelight processional dining package * Be Our Guest breakfast in the West Wing * Christmas Party vs. Extra Magic Hours * Nomad Lounge 3 times * Brown Derby lounge * Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar * Jock Lindsay’s * Trader Sam’s * Fantasmic VIP Dessert 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  

In episode 212, we have 3 of our Geekin’ family members share their trip reports including Kelly Reece, Brandy Walsh and Jaime Magee. 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  

In episode 211, we talk all about Christmas time in Walt Disney World with Jennifer Galambos, EJ Cruz and Holly Bercase.  Jennifer and Holly just came back from a trip where they were both able to do the Christmas Candlelight Processional Dinner Package at Epcot and met each other too. Highlights: Stephanie Ruffin question: Help her decide: Thanksgiving week or week after Christmas question Port Orleans Royal Room Boardwalk Villas Deluxe Studio Tribulations trying to do stuff with a big group Great Geekin’ Meetup in World Showcase Jeff Barry Holly her Mom and Jennifer Christmas Processional Dinner Package at France Whoopie Goldberg narrator Some other dinner reviews like Homecoming, Skipper Canteen Tour around all the parks and Disney Springs A little about New Years What do you want for Christmas? 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

In episode 210, we talk with good friend Roxanne Steele who went to Disney World with her family in August and a recent adult only trip with her husband. Highlights Full Family Trip Volcano Bay Dinner at Celebration Grand Floridian Successful Room Finder Tables in Wonderland success Pandora Nomad Lounge for lunch Whispering Canyon Tip of the Week: Live real time with Touring Plans app Citricos Hollywood Brown Derby Sci Fi Fantasmic VIP package I explain that we’re doing Be Our Guest for lunch Mori Moto Asia Adult only trip Clearwater beach to start Rented off property Sheraton Vistana time share Boathouse rave Tip Discount on amphibious cars with Boathouse receipt Food and Wine Boardwalk and ESPN Club Santulli Canteen Polynesian hang out sushi pork nachos Keys to the Kingdom Al Forno Italian on Boardwalk good review Town Tavern at Celebrations Finish with her favorite 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. 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

In episode 209, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis review those things at WDW that they would say, “Yea! That’s my Jam!”  These are things that define our likes and personalities. Before we do our jam list, we review some tips and news: * Candlelight dinner package at EPCOT * Passholder Christmas magnet * Spyglass Grill at Caribbean Beach Resort * Disney Springs dining tour with lottery to get on tour 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

In episode 208, we review part 2 of Natalie Flowers trip to the Polynesian Resort for the first time with her young family.  Natalie spent 4 years researching and planning this trip.  She and her family did as much as you can do and had a fantastic time. Highlights: * Crystal Palace breakfast * Pirate Adventure * Lilo’s Playhouse * Fun to hear a newbie’s reaction to the attractions for the first time. * Great times back at the resort with restaurants, pool area and hula lessons- it is the Polynesian * A great 1900 Park Fare experience * Bipity Bopidy Boutique – Enchanted Tales with Belle dressed as Belle * Cinderella’s Royal Table meal * Tusker House breakfast character meal * Happily Ever After Dessert Party * Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party * Moana meet and greet * Mistakes and what they did right with all the planning for four years   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.

In episode 207, after 4 years of planning, we review a first timer’s trip for 9 nights at the Polynesian Resort that’s jam packed with as much to do as possible. Highlights: * Chef Mickey’s * Star Wars fans March of the First Order right away * First time VR on Star Tours; Love it * Most stressful day, lost pictures, wallet and son gets sick * Son recovers for Star Wars Dessert Party * Free grocery delivery with stroller rental * Early morning magic ticketed event at Magic Kingdom * Peter Pan breakfast * Face Painting * Family Magic Tour * Mobile Order Lunch success * Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom * Pirate League * Epcot park hop * Garden Grill Birthday for daughter * Lizards in the room * Hollywood & Vine * Autograph with picture cards * Pin trading * Meet and Greet with Groot and Star Lord * Prime Time Cafe * Kids night out babysitting * Food & Wine and extra magic hours at Magic Kingdom * Epcot – Frozen first time and Akerseus * Great fun with Mission Space and Test Track * Tiffins and Rivers of Light dining package * Kali River Rapid adventures   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.

On episode 206, we get up very early in the morning so we can chat with our good friend and fellow podcaster Michelle Young from the Disney Dream Girls podcast.  She is such a great communicator and it’s not too surprising because she’s a podcaster and has a teaching background. We have great fun reviewing her recent trip to Disney World and there are lots of tips, Disney World laws and great food descriptions even though she’s recently lost a lot of weight and has done a great job on her diet. Even eating off the child menu’s at some great restaurants. We hit the highlights of each park with Michelle: Santuli Canteen California Grill Sci Fi Drive In Brown Derby with an Imagineer Morocco quick service Kringle Bakery Wilderness Lodge Whispering Cafe breakfast Kona breakfast Pecos Bill fixin’ bar Be Our Guest The Plaza for a Sorbet dessert treatHave a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share: * 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.

In episode 205, we continue our talk with Mike Nelson about his Polynesian Resort stay and deluxe dining at PaddleFish, Kona Cafe, Yak & Yeti, Be Our Guest and ‘Ohana.  Mike also tells us about great experiences with food and drink at the Food & Wine Festival, Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, Tambu Lounge and Splitsville. Highlights: * Deluxe Dining Plan * Polynesian Trader Sam’s * 2 Rope Drops in Animal Kingdom * High praise for Flight of Wonder * Oasis Pool Bar at Polynesian * Tambu Lounge * ‘Ohana * Food & Wine food and drink descriptions * Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar * First time at Frozen ride * Be Our Guest * Crash a birthday party * Pandora rope drop * Yak and Yeti – Kobe Burger and Funky Buddha beers * Elephant at Festival of the Lion King * Tiffins * Pandora at night/dusk * Splitsville * Paddlefish * Lobster Corn Dogs * King and Queen Crab Legs Boil * Kona Cafe * Polynesian to All Stars * Illuminations Dessert Party Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share: * 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 website at GeekinOnWDW.com to request a free quote.

In episode 204, we bring on Holly Bercase to help us review some fun secrets at Walt Disney World and we review Holly’s amazing trip with her Mom for their first Polynesian Resort vacation together. We make two announcements : * We are now official independent travel agents with Fairy Tale Concierge teaming up with Jennifer Galambos and EJ Cruz * We’re looking for interest in our first Geekin’ Family Reunion trip tentatively for Dec 2018 Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share: * 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 website at GeekinOnWDW.com to request a free quote.

In episode 203, we chat with long time listener and podcaster Mike Nelson (WDW & Beyond Podcast) about his adult only trip staying 8 nights at the Polynesian resort and many signature restaurants on the deluxe dining plan. Restaurants include: * Boathouse * San Angel Mexican Pavilion * Le Cellier * Hollywood Brown Derby * Columbia Harbor House * California Grill   Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share: * 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, use our travel agents Jennifer or EJ at Fairy Tale Concierge. Go out to our website at GeekinOnWDW.com to get their contact info

In episode 202, Jennifer and EJ join me to talk all about our favorite things about EPCOT and there’s some good tips in food, fast passes and how to work the EPCOT park. Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share: * 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, use our travel agents Jennifer or EJ at Fairy Tale Concierge. Go out to our website at GeekinOnWDW.com to get their contact info  

In episode 201, we bring back 4 of our 5 first guests to the podcast to celebrate 200 episodes and talk about our favorite resort, attraction, restaurant, snack, and tip. Lisa Green ( The Disney Exchange Podcast), Auntie Judy Ludwig, Glen Kessler and Heather Brainerd from the Disney Duo podcast celebrate our 200 episodes and prove why our Geekin’ family is so awesome. Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share: * 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, use our travel agents Jennifer or EJ at Fairy Tale Concierge. Go out to our website at GeekinOnWDW.com to get their contact info