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

On episode 470, one of our Super Geeks, Jocelyn Passty takes her engineer friends for the first time to Disney World. Featuring: * The story of our meeting* First adult only trip* Animal Kingdom Lodge* Spice Road Table* German buffett* Spice Road Table* Upstairs at Pecos Bills?* Skippers Canteen* Docking Bay 7* Oga’s Cantina first time* Engineers ride Remy, Mickey and Minnies Railway for the first time* Genie Plus experiences* Tips Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 469, Judy and Ken tell us about their 50th wedding anniversary trip to Disney World including favorite meals, Cirque du Soleil, Capture The Moment photo shoot and lots of pixie dust from the Geeks and Disney World. Featuring: * First night off property hotel* Riviera next* Review Guardians of the Galaxy* Bay Lake Tower two bedroom suites* Which of the two do you like best?* Food* Grand Floridian Cafe breakfast 2 times* Narcousee’s* Cape May Cafe* Top 3 buffet’s* Skipper Canteen* Flower and Garden booths* Anniversary highlights and stories* We lose Judy and Ken* Boma* Judy’s pixie dust stories* Cirque du soleil* City Works* Capture Your Moment pictures* Skippers Canteen* All the surprises from the Geeks* Herman’s Hermits Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 468, Glen Kessler finishes up his trip report with his son Harrison, gives great Genie Plus tips and goes in great detail on how to release a ton of extra targets in Toy Story Mania and score big points. Featuring: * Boma* Harrison loves animals* Caring for Giants Tour* Flights of Wonder* Stacking Genie Plus strategies* More Geek Meets with Amanda Bond and Rachel Miller* Fireworks from Big Thunder Railroad* Toy Story Mania Hacks to score lots of points and have some extra fun Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 467, long time pal Glen Kessler reviews his time spent with wife Sarah at the Polynesian in Disney World. Featuring: * Plant based lobster roll throw down* Two trip reports in one podcast* Review trip with wife Sarah* Polynesian – Great room location* He reserves some rides while in the airport* Kona, Grand Floridian Cafe breakfast* Guardians ride review* Fun Geek Meet encounters* Jen Pulliam* Shelly Rode Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 466, we gather a roundtable of Marvel Universe movie geeks to learn how to get started and their favorite movies, heroes, villains and characters they’d like to see in the future. Thanks for Johnny Jamerson of the the DMSW Podcast, Tom Ellison, Glen Kessler and Benjamin Stone for joining me. Featuring: * How do you start in Marvel?* Dr. Strange review* Top 5 hero’s from the movies* Top 5 favorite movies* Our favorite villains* Characters they’d like to see Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 465, Wendy Fox reviews my trip report with me including my resorts, detailed food reviews, stories and Geek Meet details. Featuring * Questions from listeners Andy Hoffman, Amy Rhodes, Leigh Leary, Johnny Jamerson, Brandy Walsh, Brooke Everette, Nancy Patterson and Cousin Heather* Airport transportation* 2 bedroom suites Riviera and BLT* Connections Eatery, Tokyo Dining,  Columbia Harbor House, Crystal Palace, Woody’s Lunchbox, Brown Derby lounge, Cape May Cafe,* Boma, Grand Floridian Cafe breakfast, Rose and Crown fireworks party,  Festival booths, Contempo, Skipper Canteen, Ronto Roasters breakfast,* colored kettle corn and cold brew, plant based lobster roll, Captain Cooks salad, Cinderellas Royal Table,* Magical moments, first time experiences, Geek Meets, struck by the great unpleasantness* Did I find a hat?* Things I’d do different* Stories – Popcorn bucket hunt and lost something again* Fox family tradition – Favorite memory Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 464, Chris Futrell goes deep with his short trip with his wife including lots of foodie food reviews, a surprise at the River Roost lounge and Genie Plus tips. Featuring: * Port Orleans Riverside* Airport transportation* Chris is a foodie* Trattoria al Forno* Abracadabra Bar* Boatrights* Incredible surprise at River Roost* Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming* UK Fish & Chips* ABC Commissary* Scat Cats French Quarter Beinets* Flower and Garden booths(I think we said Food and Wine)* I had a couple of his too* Spring rolls, Gideons* First time experiences* Disney Springs Hot Air Balloon* Ranking the festivals* First time Club Cool* Genie plus experience* Harmonious from the best spot Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 463, we review the highlights of their favorite events and stories from this huge Geek Meet Disney World trip. This Geek Meet Disney World Roundtable features Scott and Karen Daves from Mickeyphiles Podcast, Samantha Kuhn, Andy Hoffman,  Toni-Anne Zarcone from the Disney Crush Podcast, Rebecca Rudin, Daniel Ginger, Bubba Mack, Amanda Lamb, Selena Roell, Jen Moynihan Wynn and Deirdre Watts. Guest hosts – Wendy Fox and Auntie Judy Scott’s drinks, Samantha’s Espresso Martini, Breakfast Coffee Zebra Dome Drink at Nomad Lounge, Favorite events and stories: Tom Sawyer Island, Hugging Mickey, Karaoke, Lyft rides, Light Saber experience, Late night Oga’s, Dapper Day, Four Park Challenge,  the great unpleasantness cachapas and Up Close With The Rhino’s. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 462, we review the highlights of their favorite foods from this huge Geek Meet Disney World trip. This Geek Meet Disney World Roundtable features Samantha Kuhn, Rebecca Rudin, Scott Daves, Karen Daves, Toni-Anne Zarcone, Daniel Ginger, Jen Moynihan Wynn, Andy Hoffman, Bubba Mack, Amanda Lamb and Selena Roell. Guest hosts – Wendy Fox and Auntie Judy Food and Restaurants mentioned include Jaleo, Skipper Canteen, Decadent Corn on the Cob, Boma breakfast, Nomad Lounge, Steakhouse 71, Jiko, Le Cellier, Yak & Yeti, Polite Pig, Brown Derby, San Angel Inn, Food booths, Veggie lobster roll, Gideon’s cookies, Spice Road Table. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 461, my good friend Joe Taylor guest hosts and reveals his research on Disney World best restaurant polls and gets the reaction of a roundtable of my Disney Geeks. Featuring: * Minimal editing and it’s like “Geeks in Wild”* They’re very Geeky* Joe Taylor hosts Geeks “Top Disney World Restaurants Based On Polls” – He’s not a Disney Geek* Joe is bipartisan observer* Pin trading and basic Geek chatter* Trip back in time* 30 minutes – Honorable Mentions – Chef Art Smith’s, ‘Ohana, 1900 Park Fare* Shout outs for others out of the 32 on the lists* Remember comments are over a year old about restaurants opening* I enhanced with some sound effects that wouldn’t work during the original recording* Nostalgia G3 prep chat Thanks to Travis Detrick, Daniel Ginger, Samantha Kuhn, Amanda Lamb, Auntie Judy, Tom Ellison, Wendy Fox, Amy Rhodes, Toni-Ann Zarcone,  Chris Futrell and Anna Saez Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 460, the Travelin’ Tiaras review Guardians of the Galaxy new ride opening, AK food options and favorites, 50th anniversary luggage tags, more must do’s and more. Listener questions answered: * Review Guardians of the Galaxy pre-trip* Riding to airport on Mears experience* 50th anniversary luggage tags* Where to eat at Animal Kingdom* Annual Passes coming back?* Group Rates?* More of our must do’s for our trip* 2023 rates and bookings available* Hoop De Doo opening date* Obi-Wan Kanobi review* Lion King show news Thanks to Jocelyn Passty, Shelly Marshall, Leigh Leary, Mary Beth O’Malley, Wendy Fox, Amy Rhodes, Beck Smith, Deirdre Watts, Andy Hoffman and Julie Caminas for their questions and contributions. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 459, I continue my chat with Glen and Jeff Kessler about their Star Cruiser experience including food, drink, Batu, light sabers, Oga’s and tips for planning this adventure. Featuring: * Finish up day 1* Dinner theatre* Deep food and drink descriptions* Glen’s late night bonding with AJ* Day 2* Trip to Batu* Light Saber experience at Savi’s* Oga’s* Food back on the ship* Great photo shoot on ship* Tips if your planning this experience* Listener questions from Rob Midiri, Amanda Bond, Cousin Heather, Jennifer Pulliam and Andy Hoffman. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 458, the Travelin’ Tiaras answer your questions on Genie+, special activities, tours, non-park day, renting scooters and double strollers and a listener experience on the Mears airport shuttle. Questions answered and discussed: * A couple of must do’s for our June trip* What age child is the Haunted Mansion appropriate for?* Special Tours and activities* What is Capture The Moment that I see on our itinerary. * Non park day for Mom and Dad in their 70’s* Renting Scooter from Disney vs. third party* Buy Genie Plus for EPCOT?* Where to rent a double stroller?* Hear an experience using Mears shuttle from the airport* What are Margita and I doing for airport transport? Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 457, part 1 of my chat with brothers Glen and Jeff Kessler reviewing their Galactic Star Cruiser adventure. Featuring: * Two Brothers and their 2 boys* Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House 1 night* Boma Dinner and Breakfast* Jeff’s experience with Genie Plus* Plant based lobster roll* Galactic Starcruiser arrival* Their backstories* Launch into Space* D309 – Their personal robot assistant* Cabin details* First day activities* Lunch buffet* Kickoff to the cruise and narrative* Light saber training* Bridge training* First day not even over yet… Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com

On episode 456, the Travelin’ Tiaras answer listener questions about our must do’s for our trip, quick service meals and cool places to relax at Disney World. We talk about: * Congratulations to Travis* Guardians of the Galaxy; Will we ride it?* You can’t do it all so what are we most excited to do on our upcoming trip* Quick service meals we’re looking forward to* Get a scooter if you need it* Cool places to relax Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com