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

In episode 80, we bring on the Super Geek round table gang to answer another big planning decision for Disney World, where to eat? Super Geek Round Table: Jenn Galambos     FairytaleConcierge.com Erika Murphy     ErikaMurphyTravel.com Brian Wahl     TravelTimeWithMickey.com Topic is What/Where to eat.We break the restaurants down in categories: Resorts – O’hana and Boma, Beaches and Cream Parks – 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Be Our Guest, Biergarten Downtown – Earl of Sandwich Quick service – Columbia Harbor House, Flame Tree Barbaque, Mexico, Sleepy Hollow Sit down – ESPN Club Characters – Crystal Palace, Garden Grill Signature – Flying Fish and California Grill   This show is really a community of Disney World Enthusiasts You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!   Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show. A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Support us on Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

In episode 79, Curtis continues the live trip reporting from a short 2 day trip of our stay at the Caribbean Beach and Polynesian DVC.  This episode includes more of our day at Magic Kingdom including Columbia Harbor House, dance party, people mover ride and a full Jungle Cruise ride. Highlights: * The walk from Big Thunder Railroad to Haunted Mansion * Early lunch opening up of Columbia Harbor House * Dance party as we make our way to Future World * People Mover – Tomorrowland Transit Authority * Carousel of Progress, Buzz Lightyear and Jungle Cruise * A stop for a cold treat * Full Jungle Cruise audio(bonus free jokes) * How to drink a Magic Kingdom Slushie This show is really a community of Disney World Enthusiasts You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!   Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show. A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Support us on Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

In episode 78, Curtis takes his recorder along on a quick 2 day trip to Caribbean Beach and the Polynesian DVC.  It’s a quick trip but packed with lots of fun. * Morning coffee walk with Momma to Caribbean Beach food court * 1 extra day discussion on plans for the day * Polynesian to jump on Monorail * Ride Monorail to Magic Kingdom for rope drop * Opening of Magic Kingdom * Mine Train or Peter Pan for first ride? This show is really a community of Disney World Enthusiasts You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!   Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show. A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Thank Sue for supporting us on Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

On episode 77, Curtis chats with Super Geeker’s Gail and Susan on their June 2015 trips including Shades Of Green, Bay Lake Tower resorts, Jedi Training and July 4th Fireworks. This week we’re doing trip reports again!  I’d like to welcome Super Geeker Sue and Gayle back to the show ! Quick community shoutout: Facebook page after posting episode 74: Sandy Showen Graham I’m sorry to see your live trip reports come to an end. Enjoyed going along! Susan and Curtis coached Gail on Disney World for almost a year. Trip reports: Played a picture FaceBook game of “Where are we now?” * Shades of Green Resort * Bay Lake Tower * Jedi Training * July 4th Fireworks * Upcoming trip plans This show is really a community of Disney World Enthusiasts. You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!   Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show. A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Thank Sue for supporting us on Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

In episode 76, we chat trip reports with two community couples who were in Disney World at the same time and met up a couple times. This week we’re doing trip reports!  I’d like to welcome Claudia and David Castro as well as Tony McDaniel back to the show. A special welcome to first timer Carrie McDaniel. Played a picture FaceBook game of “Where are we now?” Community shout outs: Melissa Grover – Thanks for posting on my personal Facebook home page and chatting some Disney World. She wrote “Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed all your trip reporting podcasts. They were great!!” On Twitter I heard from my buddy Jay Svoboda: Learn what @GeekinOnWDW thinks of flag twirlers in this weeks live blogged Geekin =) Me:  Hope I don’t offend any Italian Flag waving fans. Jay:  I’d worry that they would team up with all the lumberjack show fans… Fan? I think they have a fan. Eh.

In episode 75, we welcome back the Super Geeks Erika Murphy, Sara Chapman, Brian Wahl and special guest Keith Schneider to review Disney World resorts and some off property hotels. On this episode, we’re bringing back our Super Geek roundtable.  We’re covering the big 3 questions for your Disney World trip planning. Last time we talked about WHEN to go to Disney World.  This episode, We’re going to talk about where to stay on your vacation to Walt Disney World.  Next time we’ll talk about where to eat! The Super Geeker roundtable guests: Welcome back to the Podcast! Keith Schneider – Offsite resorts  Twitter: @DisneyThanksgiv Sarah Chapman     Facebook.com/SarahLBAC  Erika Murphy    ErikaMurphyTravel.com Brian Wahl     TravelTimeWithMickey.com Community shout out New iTunes review! Momma says: Coffee incident Joffrey’s for Fathers Day No Mr. Coffee or Black & Decker – Mold – What resorts have you stayed at? – Keith tells us about staying off-site – We can compare Disney Resorts to Offsite hotels, etc – Work our way from Value, Moderate, Deluxe and finally DVC – Give me your favorites for each category – Favorite overall – Club level option at the resorts Resorts I’ve stayed at: – Royal Plaza now called The “B” – twice – Double Tree Suites – Polynesian – Yacht Club – Dolphin – Swan – Beach Club (3 times) – Caribbean Beach (twice) – Port Orleans Riverside – Contemporary – Pop Century – Boardwalk Villas (2 Bedroom Suite) – Polynesian DVC Deluxe Studio – Bay Lake Tower DVC (5 times) 2 bedroom, 1 bedroom and Deluxe Studio This show is really a community of Disney World Enthusiasts You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!   Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show. A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Thank You for supporting us on Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!    

Episode 74 continues the live trip reporting from our June 2015 trip including attraction audio of Jungle Cruise, Epcot adventures and an Illuminations finale. * Hop off Space Mountain and chat on my way to Jungle Cruise * Full Jungle Cruise * The Ice Water incident * Pirate meeting * Epcot – Evening * Lindsay and I chat on our way to Via Napoli about our days adventure * Via Napoli for dinner * Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar * Epcot Illuminations Dessert Party * Illuminations Outtro: You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com We love chatting with you on Twitter, Facebook and email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!  Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show.A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!  

Episode 73 continues the live trip reporting from our June 2015 trip including attraction audio of Pirates, Train, Pirates Adventure game, Good Morning opening at Magic Kingdom and commentary of trip as it happens. Highlights: * Lunch at Columbia Harbour House * Pirates of the Caribbean * A Pirate’s Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas * Laugh Floor * Magic Kingdom Train ride * Morning walk from Bay Lake Tower to Magic Kingdom * Recap of previous evening dinner adventures * Opening show at Magic Kingdom * Walking to Peter Pan through Magic Kingdom You can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com We love chatting with you on Twitter, Facebook and email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!  Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show.A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Donations accepted at Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

In episode 72, Curtis continues the live trip reporting from June 2015 trip including Brown Derby, Hoop De Doo Review and Magic Kingdom tour. Featuring: * Munchies and Scotch flight at the Brown Derby * Brian Wahl and Erika Murphy shout outs * Star Wars Rebels preview * Pack the car to switch resort to Bay Lake Tower * Review previous day at Hollywood Studios * Hoop De Doo Review * Walk to Magic Kingdom from Bay Lake Tower * Recorder tragedy and recovery * Walk down Main Street * Lost Momma in Magic Kingdom * Mine Train, Pooh, Gaston’s, Storybook Circus * A walk through Fantasyland * Haunted Mansion and touch your Mickey to Mickey You can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com We love chatting with you on Twitter, Facebook and email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!  Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show.A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Donations accepted at Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

In episode 71, Curtis brings his mp3 recorder along on his June 2015 split stay at Polynesian DVC, Bay Lake Tower and Carribean Beach and documents the trip as it’s happening. Featuring: * 1st day in Ft. Lauderdale, FL * Tuesday morning coffee walk along beach, bungalows and Polynesian DVC * DVC deluxe studio room description * Pork nachos from Capt Cooks * Poly pool bar * Epcot and pre 11am walk to World Showcase/Mexico * Clever High School marching band * 11am Margaritas and nachos * Brian Wahl adoption * Mexico boat ride * Inside Out movie preview * Walk out of EPCOT * AKL mistake and walk to Boma * Hollywood Studios You can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com We love chatting with you on Twitter, Facebook and email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!  Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show.A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Donations accepted at Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

In episode 70, the roundtable gang is back to begin our discussion on trip planning and we start with when to go to Walt Disney World. We are the family friendly, we’re the Father/Daughter podcast that will feed your passion for Walt Disney World by sharing our experiences and opinions as well as others from our community of passionate Walt Disney World geeks. Intro the Super Geeker roundtable guests: Sarah Chapman  Facebook.com/SarahLBAC  Erika Murphy     Website: ErikaMurphyTravel.com Brian Wahl from Travel Time With Mickey New restaurant New stores We’re going to answer the big planning questions This episode:  When to go Where to stay What to eat Website we reviewed events from: The Mouse For Less You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com We love chatting with you on Twitter, Facebook and email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!  Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show.A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

In episode 69, we chat with blogger Bob Sikon to review his reader favorites polls including Deluxe Resorts, Resorts Table Service Restaurants and Attractions. We are the family friendly, usually we’re the Father/Daughter podcast that will feed your passion for Walt Disney World by sharing our experiences and opinions as well as others from our community of passionate Walt Disney World geeks. Guest host: Super Geeker Brian Wahl from TravelTimeWithMickey.com Bob Sikon from All in WDW.com Smokehouse swag from Lindsay Learn to draw http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/05/learn-to-draw-mickeys-pal-goofy/ Drew Baker’s email that he took us running. I actually already listened to it on my run this morning – wasn’t expecting that.  Thanks for the shout out – looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Poly Villas!  I’m predicting an add-on

In episode 68, we continue our chat with author Kristi Fredericks about her book 501 Ways to Make the Most of Your Walt Disney World Vacation We are the family friendly, Father/Daughter podcast that will feed your passion for Walt Disney World by sharing our experiences and opinions as well as others from our community of passionate Walt Disney World geeks. I’m joined tonight with my cohost.  The smartest, cutest and sweetest Disney Daughter in the World, Lindsay. Top Six Adult Drinks Article Our guest on this episode is Kristi Fredericks from disneyworldenthusiast.com and TouringPlans.com Author of two Disney Resort books: A Tale of Two Resorts: Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World 501 Ways to Make the Most of Your Walt Disney World Vacation We give Kristi our top  ways to make the most of my WDW vacation  We try to find one she may have missed. * Research…Blogs, Podcasts, Books, Forums * Unofficial guide * Discuss with family your Must Do’s and prioritize * Memory Maker * ADR’s * Fast Passes * Stay at a Disney Resort and enjoy it * Plan some margin and don’t plan every minute * Be a part of the show * Try to smell the roses * Chat with strangers * Pin Trade and chat with Cast Members * If something goes wrong, report it nicely with a smile * Identify the big attractions and do them * Are you a night or morning person? Plan accordingly * Get the Touring plans * 2 pairs of Comfortable worn in shoes; if wet * Pack your medical chest * Glide for chaffing * Ship cases of water to resort; cheaper Kristi Fredericks Website: Disney World Enthusiast Facebook: Next Disney Vacation Twitter: @DWEnthusiast How do you make the most of your Disney World vacation? You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com We love chatting with you on Twitter, Facebook and email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!  Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show.A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.  We will call them out on our podcast when we read them. Patreon.com/Geekinonwdw Thanks for going Geekin’ on WDW with us!

Happy Cinco de Mayo Day! In episode 67, we chat with author Kristi Fredericks about her book A Tale Of Two Resorts Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World: A Traverler’s Reference. We are the family friendly, Father/Daughter podcast that will feed your passion for Walt Disney World by sharing our experiences and opinions as well as others from our community of passionate Walt Disney World geeks. I’m joined tonight with my cohost.  The smartest, cutest and sweetest Disney Daughter in the World, Lindsay. Our guest on this episode is Kristi Fredericks from disneyworldenthusiast.com and TouringPlans.com Author of two Disney Resort books: A Tale of Two Resorts: Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World 501 Ways to Make the Most of Your Walt Disney World Vacation Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. Review new Avengers movie New Super Hero Headquarters store New music act at Epcot, American Music Machine DisneyLand vs. Disney World When to go? Does DisneyLand have events like WDW? Atmosphere Topic 1 Disneyland is rich with history and ambience. Being the smaller of the two destinations, it has a strong sense of charm and coziness. Around every corner, there are unique details and themes that bring the Disney “magic” alive. Stepping into the resort is like a trip in a time machine bringing you to a place of long ago when life was filled with joy, fun and entertainment; where anything can happen. If you are a history fan, there is nothing quite like walking where Walt Disney walked and visiting the place where it all began. Disneyland Park is far more detailed than the Magic Kingdom (though New Fantasyland gives it a run for its money). Disney California Adventure is no slouch either with the best themed Disney park land in the country at Radiator Springs in Cars Land and the celebration of California’s great outdoors at Grizzly Peak. Topic 2 Budgeting – $1000 more for Disney plus airfare Topic 3 Because of its smaller size, the Disneyland Resort only has three on-site hotels. All three of the Disney owned and operated properties are clean, nicely themed and well maintained. Disneyland also has partnerships with 39 other quality properties in the area that they give the honor of being considered a “Good Neighbor Hotel.” These hotels run the spectrum from no-frills economy types all the way up to luxurious superior resorts. Topic 4 Food * Favorite Lounge * Quick Service * Table Service * Character Meal Topic 5 Review Organizing your day table of attractions comparision No magic bands/fast pass+ in DisneyLand Any major differences in managing your day between the resort Kristi Fredericks Website: Disney World Enthusiast Facebook: Next Disney Vacation Twitter: @DWEnthusiast This week’s question: Have you been to both Disneyland and Disney World?  How would you compare the two resorts? You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?

In episode 66, we get tips on doing Disney World with twin two year olds and a top 5 must do’s for 2 years olds with Claudia and David from Miami, FL. We are the family friendly, Father/Daughter podcast that will feed your passion for Walt Disney World by sharing our experiences and opinions as well as others from our community of passionate Walt Disney World geeks. Guest Hosts: Jenn Galambos and Judy Ludwig Guests David and Claudia from Miami, FL Tips for traveling to Disney World with young kids: -Carry a “travel bag” keep loaded with extra diapers, wipes, two changes of clothing, plenty of snacks and battery pack -Side by side stroller that can recline for naps, it becomes our mobile home base -Schedule rides early, lunch, nap, back to hotel, pool time, back at park after 6 for dinner and walk them around (Our kids refused to nap in hotel and were to excited to sleep early, at home asleep by 7pm, so we bate before park at night and tire them out and pajama them in car before back in room) -Since babies born we only stay on property (became Dvc members) closer to parks, the level of customer service is ridiculous (son got hurt at splash area and wdw bent over backwards to help us, also had a bad fridge in room and our food spoiled, they went out to Publix and bought us replacement food) also pools are amazing -When packing bags, roll up entire outfits (shirt socks pants) so you just grab an outfit and go, don’t have to mix and match -Activities for room and eating dollar store packages that include crayons and stickers also good for car -Allow them to run around as much as possible to tire them out best spots are the ducks at Epcot between a seas and land, open areas at resorts, boardwalk area, playgrounds, living seas aquarium area, garden in England -Rider swap is pretty awesome Most important tip, the trip is for the babies to enjoy wdw, and us to enjoy them! They won’t complain if they didn’t get to ride their favorite ride, they are just happy to see Mickey. We have annual passes so it takes the pressure off of feeling you have to ride every single ride. Top 5 Must Do’s for 2 year Olds Mine: * Dress up boy as Pirate; Princess for girls * Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween * Pictures/Autographs with Mickey Mouse and characters * Memory Maker and lots of pictures * Pool * Dumbo Top 5 must do’s Claudia: Small world Peter Pan Epcot Mexico ride Ariel ride Carousel David: Small world Shooting water fountains Epcot Mexico ride Jungle cruise Kilimanjaro safari Pre-Trip report * DVC at the poly June 20-24. * Pork nachos at captain cooks Jenn Galambos http://www.fairytaleconcierge.com/ Facebook Judy Ludwig: Puppettude.org Outtro: You too can be a guest on our show. Do you have a trip report or a great idea for a top 5 topic to chat with us about?  Contact us via Twitter @GeekinOnWDW or email us at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com We love chatting with you on Twitter, Facebook and email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any kind of feedback or question. We love helping you make the best out of your time in Disney World!  Go to our contact page on the website for details and that’s GeekinOnWDW.com/Contact-Us. How you can support our show?Retweet or share our Twitter/Facebook posts and let your friends know about our show.A 5 star iTunes review is greatly appreciated.