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

In episode 125, we bring the Super Geek roundtable together and ask them what they would do with 5 wishes from a Disney World genie. Super Geekers: Melissa Balavender, EJ Cruz, Jenn Galambus and Tony McDaniel. Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.    

In episode 124, we talk with Maureen Parker about her trip to Disney World with her husband and four grandchildren.  Who wants Maureen as a grandma? Me! Highlights: * Grandparents at Disney World * Travels from CT-Omaha-Orlando * Bonnet Creek Resort * Premier Parking * Seven year old newbie * Purchase magic bands online * Kids love character breakfasts * Names shown on ride screens * San Angel and Liberty Tree Tavern meals * Off Site 30 days out fast passes * Determine priorities * Character seeing tips * Plan your touring of the parks to save your feet Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In episode 123, we continue with the last couple days of our March 2013 trip including a concert in the American pavilion with the Little River Band, chatting with my neighbor at BCV and Momma and Curtis make their start over to EPCOT for final day of trip. Or so we thought… Highlights: * Little River Band – Reminiscing, Tinker Bell, Cool Change and Lonesome Loser * Sunday morning coffee walk at the Beach Club Villas * Chat with a neighbor about BCV and AKV * Review of the Saturday highlights * I walk around the backside of Beach Club resort * Momma and I walk to Epcot from the Beach Club Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

This is a bonus mid-week episode featuring live in park attraction audio including: * Living With The Land * Walk over to Figment * Figment * Pixar Short * Monster’s Inc * Stitch’s Great Escape Enjoy!

In episode 121, we continue the March 2016 live trip recordings including 11am Margaritas in the Mexican pavilion, Lindsay’s Splash Mountain evacuation story, NW Marching Band, the Festival of Fantasy Parade and the 7 Dwarfs Mine Train. Highlights * 11am Mexican Pavilion * Lindsay is evacuated off Splash Mtn(noise in background) * High School bands before Festival of Fantasy Parade including NW Marching Band * Pre Parade and the Festival of Fantasy Parade * 7 Dwarfs Mine Train Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.  

In episode 120, we chat with Lewis Sutton from Australia about his one month trip to America with his wife for 10 days in Orlando including the Hard Rock Resort, Harry Potter, Universal, Yacht Club and lots of food and drink talk. Trip Highlights: * One month in the States including Universal, Disney World, New York, San Francisco and Las Vegas. * 29 hours of air time and a date change * 10 Year Anniversary * Hard Rock Hotel * Harry Potter World * Disney World restaurants including California Grill, Jiko, Casey’s Corner and Be Our Guest. * Drink flights * Yacht Club * Disney World rides Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In episode 119, we continue live trip reporting from our March 2016 trip including the Polynesian resort, Trader Sam’s, O’hana, Beach Club Villas and some early morning Epcot. Highlights: * Polynesian lobby where Momma chats with a cast member and I tell the Mickey Pants Sundae story * I walk outside to the new Polynesian pool areas * Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto with Judy, Sandy, Momma, Lindsay and me * Shared half now and half in a next episode * I change microphones half way through * Polynesian chat after our O’Hana meal walking around lobby, outside pool area’s and along water over to Ticket and Transportation Center. * BCV Day 6 morning coffee walk; Fire Alarm goes off; I check out the Beach Club pool * Momma and I walk from BC to Epcot and talk about upcoming agenda for the day * Early morning Epcot as we enter via the International gateway Apologize for nose and throat clearing. Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In episode 118,  we continue the live trip reporting from our March 2016 trip.  This week’s episode includes the Seeds Tour in Epcot, Illuminations, Beach Club Villas coffee walk, Marceline to Magic Kingdom tour, TTA, Pirates ride and a fun chat on Main Street USA. Community Shout Out and Momma says Thanks for the outpouring of love Edible arrangement from Super Geeks Kevin’s UK care shoe box with duck tape Intro dedicated to: I have a saying for one of our Geeks today, Christie Diane. 5 Star iTunes Reviews Highlights: * The beginning of the Seeds Tour featuring our intro * Just before Illuminations * Beach Club Villas morning coffee walk * MK 8am entrance * Pre Marceline to Magic Kingdom tour * A taste of the 3 hour Marceline tour * Tomorrowland Transit Authority * Pirates of the Caribbean * Lindsay and I have a conversation with some ladies on Main Street on our way out of park going to Polynesian Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

Walt Disney achieved many things in his life but he always put his family first.  Yesterday, we lost Momma’s dad, Lindsay’s grandfather and our Poppy. This week’s show is dedicated to Poppy.  Poppy dedicated his life to his family.  This world would be a happier place if everyone loved as Poppy loved his family.  This week as always we celebrate our happy times and family.  I hope our live show recordings help you remember special times in our happy places. Highlights: * BCV check in * BCV walk to EPCOT * Spaceship Earth * Nemo * Turtle Time with Crush

In episode 116, we continue the live trip reporting from our 8 nights in Disney World for our March 2016 trip.  We finish our 3rd night at Animal Kingdom Villas, chat at the lounge outside Brown Derby, ride Tower of Terror and Little Mermaid with binaural headphones and take one last morning coffee walk as we pack for move to Beach Club Villas. Features: * Brown Derby lounge with Curtis and Momma * Tower of Terror * Little Mermaid * Brown Derby dinner * Morning coffee walk and packing for ride over to Beach Club check-in Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.  

In episode 115, we continue our live trip reporting from our March 2016 WDW trip including Country Bears, Splash Mountain, Walks with Momma and Coffee chat walks in Animal Kingdom Lodge. Community Shout Outs: Ray Anderson for winning the home made Mickey Mouse keychain.  Our Auntie Judy Ludwig makes these fantastic keychains and Ray was the winner.  Brian Wahl actually was the first to find the Easter Egg in last weeks show but he gratiously forfeited his prize because Judy has already sent a keychain his way. This was a prize give away that I had announced on our Facebook group.  Get yourself on our private Facebook if you’d like to have a chance to win one of those keychains.  I have another easter egg this week for you to have fun finding. Dusten Nance – welcome to our family and he’s a fellow DVC owner over at Saratoga Springs.  Have fun on your two trips coming up later in the year. Michael Grabenstein – Michael is fresh back from a trip to the Grand Floridian.   I know you may experience some Disney World blues this week so I hope our live trip reporting can help you ease back into the regular routine. We have been receiving a ton of rave reviews of our live trip reporting.  I love listening back to these recordings. It’s such a great way for me to document our trip and for you all to experience it too. * Country Bears – Hear Momma giggle and you can really concentrate on the Bears lyrics * Splash Mountain – FSU Easter Egg. * Walk to Polynesian Resort from Ticket and Transportation – I decided to release live recordings chronologically after feedback from you Geeks * Jock Lindsay’s Hanger Bar with Momma – Momma’s beaker drink glass is made of glass.  I liked the Boat House vibe and the walk over to Jock Lindsay’s * AKV Coffee Walk and day 3 chat – I come in surprise close contact with some AKV animals. Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In this bonus episode 114, you hear live audio recordings from our March 2016 trip at the Magic Kingdom. Amberly Keach – Planning a trip for her sister Beth Jacob – From France, and she dreams of going to WDW. Asked the group best time of year to go to WDW AJ Mills – From the UK, in DisneyLand Paris now Highlights –  360 degree binaural recordings * Haunted Mansion * Ariel * Philharmagic * Tiki Room * Jungle Cruise Outtro: * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In episode 113, the live trip reporting begins from our March 2016 trip to Walt Disney World.  This episode features our stay at Animal Kingdom Villas, recap of first day during Curtis’s coffee walk, Jiko restaurant, Magic Kingdom opening and our first two rides. Highlights: * AKV first morning coffee walk including recap of first days events * EPCOT, AKV room and Jiko recaps * Magic Kingdom opening show(binaural headphones/microphones * Walk up Main Street on our way to Peter Pan * Peter Pan queue while Lindsay streams via Periscope * Winnie the Pooh Outtro: * Join our FaceBook group if you’d like to Geek out on Disney World everyday with our Super Geekers. * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If you’re planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In episode 112, we bring on the Super Geek roundtable to Stop and Smell the Roses.  Instead of rushing to that next big attraction, we look at those things that require us to slow down, take notice and enjoy all that Walt Disney World offers. Super Geek Roundtable: EJ Cruz – Our newest Super Geeker, listener and Facebook fan Erika Murphy – H and K Luxury Travel – Email – erika@hkluxurytravel.com Jennifer Galambus – Fairy Tale Concierge – Email – jennifer@fairytaleconcierge.com   facebook.com/ftcjennifer Brian Wahl – Fairy Tale Concierge – brianw@fairytaleconcierge.com Twitter:  @DadLightYear Momma Says I was confused.  She told me we have a Magical Express mix up and not enough tags for our luggage but we’re renting a car. Five new things to look for at the 23rd annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 1. NEW TOPIARIESDisney’s topiary boss, Eric Darden, knows he’s got one chance for a “wow” first impression, and this year, he scores with two new topiaries at the entrance to Epcot: Ranger Mickey, the famous mouse dressed in ranger gear to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service, and Donald Duck with his nephews, Huey, Dewie and Louie. 2. New TastesThis year, two new outdoor kitchens capitalize on two trends: La Isla Fresca, featuring Caribbean food, and Cider House, showcasing all things cider, especially hard cider. “Retro flavors are making a comeback,” Kesting says, “and that’s reinventing the hard soda and hard cider world.” At the Cider House, you can try hard ciders in black cherry, blueberry and pear flavors — or mix the black cherry with a lager from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and you’ve created a Snakebite. Kesting’s favorite food at this fest is the beef brisket burnt ends hash with white cheddar fondue and pickled jalapenos. That’s served at The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews, the most popular outdoor kitchen at the festival, in the American Adventure pavilion. That’s also where you get that frozen lemonade with moonshine. 3. New Teas The 20-minute tour is held a few times a day. Check daily program schedules and get to the Tea Caddy in the United Kingdom to sign up as soon as the World Showcase opens. 4. New Tunes – Garden Rocks Little River Band 5. New Temptations For dessert? An “Ice Pop Grand Marnier Peach Cocktail” in France. Community Shout out 5 star iTunes review I met Jeff McCartney today! Geekin on WDW Hack of the Week is our featured topic Stop and Smell the Roses “First thing in the morning before the world wakes up. Either walking around my resort or sitting on the balcony of my room. It is even better if you are at a MK or Epcot resort and can watch and hear the transportation start running like the boats, monorail and even the train at MK. ” Sarah Chapman My 15 brainstorms for the show – Stop and Smell the Roses 1. Watching the the other kids – Star Wars, meeting characters, Pirates, Princesses 2. Observing everything all around me – Tours 3. Walks in quiet places. Beach club to Epcot. Polynesian to Grand Floridian 4. Pirate Leauge or Bipoty bop boutique 5. Hair cut in Magic Kingdom 6. Live street entertainment. Sheriffs, Mayor 7. Mickey boats 8. Concerts – House of Blues or Epcot 9. Cirque du Sula 10. Take pictures 11. Pin trade 12. Long conversations with CMs or other guests. 13. Explore your resort.

In episode 111, we preview the Animal Kingdom Villas and Beach Club Villas, our itinerary, meals, tours and must do’s for our March trip to WDW. Momma Says   She had her recurring dream of getting to the park gates and they won’t let her in. Last one was in California and we drove all around the park but couldn’t find the entrance.  Everybody was inside already and having a good time.  She could hear them but couldn’t get in. Or…She dreams that she gets to FL but realizes that she forgot to bring her luggage.  We have to put her back on the plane to fly back home to get our luggage. Free coffee in France.  WDW navigators. Community shout out Quote of the week, “I eat like I’m headed to the electric chair.” – EJ Cruz. Lindsay announces that her 30 Hour Famine fundraiser raised over $2,500 for world hunger and a big thank you to our community for contributing big time for that project! AKV Weaknesses Jambo house villas are smaller than those at Kidani village. Rooms are among the smallest of the deluxe resorts No direct nimbus transportation to any theme park Strengths Magnificent lobby Excellent onsite dining options Large, beautiful feature pool Onsite cultural and nature programs Best theming of any Disney hotel BCV Weaknesses Lack of good quick service dining options Views and balcony size are hit and miss Bus service is shared with other Epcot resorts No three bedroom grand villas BCV have fewer baths per bedroom than newer DVC properties Strengths Best pool complex of any WDW resort Walking distance to Epcot’s international gateway Relatively affordable full-service restaurant (Captain’s Grill) Close to many Boardwalk and Epcot dining options We’ll themed public spaces Bright and attractive guest rooms Boat transportation to DHS Itinerary Meals Tours Must do’s Outtro: Join our FaceBook group if you’d like to Geek out on Disney World everyday with our Super Geekers.  If you have some good memorable sayings, post them to our Facebook group.  Right now I’m doing a daily countdown of my favorites. * March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am * How to support our show? * Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way * Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review * Patreon.com * BlueHost.com affiliate link * 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 Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me * Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com * Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter * Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com * If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends. * Thanks for going Geekin On Walt Disney World