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

On episode 425, my pal Chris Futrell and I have a few laughs reviewing his weekend trip including a mystery resort, first time at Skipper Cantenn and lots of food talk. Featuring: * Happily Ever After Solo Trip* Such a fun chat with a friend* Short trip but long trip report* 2 Nights* Mystery hotel deal* We cover in detail his 2 day trip* Surprised me with a ride he never rode before in MK* Plenty of food reviews from a great Geekin’ foodie* Capt. Cooks, first time Skipper Canteen* Sees Happily Ever After* Food & Wine festival eats* Some Geek meets* Jock Lindsay’s* Wolfgang Pucks for dinner* Grand Manier Slushy review* Epcot forever fireworks* Boma breakfast Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

This week, I bring you a Geekin’ Roundtable with 4 listeners who’ve not been on the podcast before including Leah Layman, Claire Johnson, Clay Greene and Donnie Hebert. Featuring: * 4 listeners who’ve never been on the podcast* Review some fun WDW facts about them* Update extra 30 minutes rope drop still great for resort guests* Favorite Resort, restaurant and snack* What’s something you heard on the podcast that’s worked out well for you?* Update: ROTR is not a virtual queue and it’s available to purchase on Genie +;  Ratatouille is using the virtual boarding pass* Trey Noland, who I’ve since met in person at the Boathouse, what’s your favorite rest spot, shop, restaurant and entertainment in Epcot’s World Showcase,* What’s something special you’ve done in the past that you’d like to do again?* Genie plus is up and running since I recorded this episode.  Leah has the option to purchase a ride on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 423, our good friend Wendy Fox hosts the show reviewing Judy, Ken and Curtis’s 50th Disney World anniversary early October trips. Featuring: * What we bought* Pixie Dust moments* Great animal interactions; babies galore* My exclusive access to Rise of the Resistance* Recon for G3?* From Wendy’s family tradition, what’s the one moment that will stay with you from the trip?* Disappointing moments* Ken’s FOP experience and lobster* New AK show Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 422, our good friend Wendy Fox hosts the show reviewing Judy, Ken and Curtis’s 50th Disney World anniversary early October trips. Featuring: * First time big Geek group at Steakhouse 71* First two weeks of Oct trips for 50th anniversary* Brady’s steak in Leominster* Charter flight story* Three Bridges?* Oga’s with Geeks* Filet mignons* Crepes review with Uncle Ken* Regal Eagle* Skyliner Pub Crawl* Sebastians* No spaces left for dessert party Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 421, Shannon Bohmann shares her adult only split stay at Saratoga Springs/Animal Kingdom with lots of time in Food & Wine and lounges. Featuring: * 3 kids but went just with her husband* 3 nights split stay; Saratoga Springs and Animal Kingdom Kidani* Gideon’s cookies* Wine Bar George* Food & Wine Festival food details galore* I’ve noticed the local bands are scheduled for Food & Wine festival* Read them off* Spice Road Table* Nomad Lounge* Sanaa bread service* Oga’s* First time stuff* Boo Bash Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 420, I talk with blogger Heather Noyes from WDWTravels.com about taking babies and toddlers to Disney World. Featuring: * She recently moved to Florida from New Hampshire* 50th anniversary gift shop crazies* 10 Tips For Taking Babies and Toddlers to Disney World* This or That and Favorites Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 419, Sarah and Charlotte share their family trip to Disneyland and the new Marvel Avenger’s Campus. Charlotte is a huge Marvel fan and they really enjoyed the new land and trip to Disneyland. Featuring: * Avengers Campus* Home 2 Suites* Different app in Disneyland* Lamplight lounge* Blue Bayou* Wine Country Trattoria* Disneyland great for foodies* Charlotte’s review of Avenger’s Campus* Comparing the rides  Disney World* Disneybounding success* Disneyland tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 418, Rob Midiri shares his quadruple resort split stay to Disney World with his family. Featuring: * 4 way split stay -Jambo House, Boardwalk, Polynesian, Old Key West* Olivia’s breakfast and dinner* Regal Eagle* Margaritas on the Rocks vs. The Frozen Lime Margarita* La Hacienda* Og’s twice* Luke’s first time in Star Wars – Built a light saber* Trattoria al Forno* Garden Grill* Captain Cooks pulled pork nachos* Katie drops in to say hi and defend the Lime Margarita on the rocks* First time Jackson rides several big boy rides* Over and Under-rated* I can’t defend his over-rated choice* Stories* Best extras Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 417, good friend of the show and Super Geek Travis Detrick goes solo to Walt Disney World staying at Old Key West for the first time. Featuring: * Lots of Geek Meets; Travis has a lot of Geekin’ family friends* 4 Nights Old Key West; Solo trip* Comparing Olivia’s to Homecoming* First time Trader Sam’s as it just opened back up* Casey’s mobile order from Airport* Debate our favorite cinnamon roll* Spring rolls* Ronto Roaster breakfast* Great number for Rise of the Resistance* Wookie Cookie* Bubble wand story* Talkin’ bout the 50th anniversary Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 416, Nancy K’s 12 nights at Coronado resort including incredible food reviews, Remy’s scavenger hunt and baby AK animals. * 12 nights at Coronado Springs* Fantastic food descriptions* Three Bridges* California Grill* Homecoming – Brunch and lunch* Gideons Cookie craze* Wine Bar George – Brunch and lunch* Skippers Canteen* Topolino’s* Kimono’s* Morimoto Asia* Sanaa* Grand Floridian Cafe twice* Great Quick Service choices* Tofu Bowl at Satuli Cantenn* Her favorites at the French bakery* Primo Piato* Dessert highlights* Food and Wine festival* Lounges* Remy’s scavenger hunt* Visa photo shoot* Lego build a mini lego figure* Animal babies* Some great unique Tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 415, our good friend Glen Kessler shares his big Kessler family trip including first time stay at Wyndham Bonnet Creek, a full hour of food talk and Glen’s famous emotional stories like the good, the bad and the poop. Featuring: * Wyndham Bonnet Creek – sad story* ‘Ohana* A great emotional moment* Sci-Fi Drive-in* Oga’s and lots of Geeks* Tony’s Town Square* Whispering Canyon* Coral Reef* Lots of Food and Wine details* Polite Pig* Rainforest Cafe Animal Kingdom* Via Napoli* Andy Hoffman Geek Meet* Travis Detrick Geek Meet* Storytime with Glen* Airport surprise for the family Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 414, Jeff and Danielle Kessler review their trip including Contemporary garden view and Boardwalk Villas, Blizzard Beach and great restaurant reviews. Featuring: * Contemporary and Boardwalk Villas split stay* ‘Ohana* Backlot Express* Birthday’s* Galaxy’s Edge Geek Meet* Chef’s Mickey’s* Tony’s Town Square* Whispering Canyon* Blizzard Beach food* Food and Wine* Nomad Lounge* Draw baby Yoda – Animation Studio* Beaches and Cream* ABC Commissary* Katsura Grill Japan Pavillion* More Food and Wine* Via Napoli* Pixie Dust moments* Ratatouille scavenger hunt* Blizzard Beach* Special moments and tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

Disney World has released some interesting news about a Disney Genie we’ll be bringing along with us on our trips to Disney World. On this bonus episode 413, I’m bringing on our travel guides, The Travelin’ Tiaras, to tell us all about it and I’ve also included a fun top 10 favorite Disney World restaurants poll show we did for our Patreon.com/GeekinOnWDW recent show. I wonder what wishes our new Disney Genie will grant us when we’re Geekin’ On Walt Disney World? Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 412, Megan Dorsey gives us amazing details of her restaurants and food, first time experiences and more details of her trip to Disney World staying in a DVC villa at the Wilderness Lodges Boulder Ridge. Featuring: * Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge* Geyser Point 3-4 times* Whispering Canyon* Territory Lounge* The Plaza* Coral Reef* La Hacienda De San Angel* Sci-Fi Diner* Skippers Canteen* Hollywood Brown Derby* Rose & Crown* Oga’s* Great snacks* First time ROTR, DAS Pass* What could they have done better?* Booked with Travelin’ Tiaras!* Over-rated – Under-rated* Tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com

On episode 411, Nicole and Joe share their 8 nights at the Caribbean Beach Resort with 2 kids and 4 grandparents. Featuring: * About 20 years since their last trip* Pinnochio Village Haus* Cinderella’s Royal Table* Garden Grill* Woody’s Lunch Box was their favorite quick service* ‘Ohana* Breakfast at The Wave* Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming* Nicole’s birthday* Tusker House breakfast* Be Our Guest* Hollywood and Vine character breakfast and dance party* Food and Wine festival date night with grandparents baby sitting* Rides for the first time with kids who are young* Savi’s workshop and Oga’s* Really special big family vacation trip especially after all the Great Unpleasantness* Describing the planning and changing plans* Tips Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Email me at curt.stone@GeekinOnWDW.com Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – TravelinTiaras@gmail.com