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

On episode 410, Stephanie and Jason take the family for an amazing 9 nights including Beach Club, Old Key West and finish with Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Featuring: * 9 nights WDW; 3 nights Vero Beach DVC* 1 night Pop;  3 Beach Club ; 5 Old Key West* Big River Brewery to start* Regal Eagle* Via Napoli* Backlot Express* I learn a new food word; see if you learn too* Cape May breakfast* A cinnamon roll challenge* Grand Floridian Cafe* Olivia’s* Popcorn bucket chat* TRex* Oga’s* 50’s Prime Time* Topolino’s breakfast* Vero Beach* Geocaching* Extra’s* Surfing* Pirate Rum Adventure* Rented a cabana* Photo shoot 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 409, Dan Robinson brings his high school and college aged kids to celebrate and a big surprise special event. Featuring: * Dan creates his plan of attack of Disney World from his kitchen on the windows for all his platoon to see* Big graduations celebration trip* Pop Century military discount* Deluxe Burger to start in Disney Springs* Kona* Emma’s first time* Glen Kessler’s ROTR tips score again* 50’s Prime Time* Brisket sandwich sounds real good at Woody’s* Oga’s* Trattoria al Forno breakfast* Food and drink details at Flower and Garden festival* Beaches and Cream Twice – Kitchen Sink* Boathouse* Sci Fi* Baseline Taphouse* Tony’s Town Square* Be Our Guest Finally dinner* The Big Surprise 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 408, Jen Batchelder and her daughter celebrate her daughter’s 21st birthday at Disney World. Jen has lots of food and drink stories to review. Featuring: * Skipper Canteen – a secret item* Beaches and Cream twice* Oga’s* Boathouse* Flower and Garden details* Drinks, Snacks and favorite lounges* QS Yak & Yeti* Docking Bay 7* Charcuterie boards* Gorilla talk and Jeff saw the baby* 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 407, Glen Kessler reviews his final Father / 5 year old solo trip to Disney World including lots of new restaurant experiences and his infamous hack and tips Glen is well known for. Featuring: * The 3rd and final 5 year old Dad/son trip* Pop Century and no tent* Chef Mickey’s* Yak and Yeti* Cape May Cafe* San Angel Inn* $30 Margarita* Beaches & Cream* Tony’s in MK on the deck* Vegetarian Lobster roll* Worst start to a trip story* A couple of Glen’s hacks and tips* A great Geek meet story 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 406, my good friend Lis Cote joins me to review her trip to Disney World.  Do you like restaurant reviews and food descriptions? This episode is full of food talk. Highlights: * Split stay Riviera and Polynesian* Don’t stay when there’s construction* Flower and Garden food details* Toplino’s* Great food details and descriptions* Tiffins* Great quick service descriptions* Crystal Palace* Homecoming brunch* Kona Dinner and Breakfast* Spice Road Table* Build a Droid* Polite Pig* Surprised by her favorite lounge* The Plaza* Paddlefish* La Hacienda San Angel 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 405, Lauren and her husband Eric stay at Old Key West and All Star Music, try some new restaurants and continue the chicken controversy between Homecoming and Olivia’s. Featuring: * Marine Biology intern history* 4 nights Eric and Lauren at Old Key West and All Star Movies* Citi Works Geek Meet* Fried Pickles* 5 hour wait for Gideons Cookies* Top 4 Flower and Garden treats* Breakfast at Pongo Pongo* Nomad Lounge* Yak & Yeti* Liberty Tree Tavern* Homecoming* The chicken controversy continues between Homecoming and Olivia’s* Blizzard Beach 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 404, Super Geek and Patreon.com supporter Elise Riggle shares her Grand Destino Tower Solo-ish Disney World trip. Featuring: * Solo-ish trip* Grand Destino Tower* Pixie Dust when checking in* Sangria University* There is an email address WDW.Sangria.University@disney.com and a phone number. Looking for the number* Oh yes! $45/person Sunday’s only* Sangria University costs $45.00 per guest, and is offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30PM. However, groups of 10 or more may be accommodated with a private class on other days of the week* Lobster Eggs Benedict at Grand Floridian Cafe* Flower and Garden booths* Olivia’s Brunch* Paddlefish* Lots Drink and treats talk* California Grill* Citrus Swirl controversy* Oga’s* Tratoria al Forno breakfast -Tiramisu French Toast* Ale & Compass – Lobster Roll* Storytime* Hidden Magic 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 403, Sarah Tomlinson shares her Saratoga Springs 2 bedroom stay at Disney World trip report. Featuring: * Two kids and Sarah’s Mom* Two Bedroom Saratoga last minute DVC reservation* Mom had not been back in 10 years* Be Our Guest* Skipper Canteen* Yak and Yeti* Nomad Lounge and story* Flower and Garden favorites* Some misadventures 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 402, Tom Vose from the Welcome Home Podcast shares his couples only and wife’s birthday trip split DVC stay. * Adults only wife’s birthday trip* 1 night Grand Floridian and 3 nights at Boardwalk Villa’s* Narcoossee’s for birthday and special ordered cake* Trattoria Al Forno* Fried Cinnamon Buns* Flower and Garden* Some nice birthday pixie dust 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 401, Dan Harding shares his trip to Disney World including 11 family members staying at the Grand Villa Jambo House. Featuring: * 11 together on the trip* 3 Generations* 7 Nights Grand Villa at Jambo House* 1 Night Grand Floridian* Raglan Road* Gideons Cookies* Oga’s Canteen* Yak and Yeti Cafe window* Chicken Guy* SpaceX Launch* Chef’s De France* Gasperilla’s Grill 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 its episode 400 and I have 15 of my Super Geek friends joining me for a show review their favorite Snack, Quick Service, Table Service, Signature restaurants and memories from some of the last 399 episodes of the podcast. That’s a lot of ideas and tips for you to consider for your next trip to Disney World Featuring: * Favorite Snack, Quick Service, Table Service, Signature restaurants* Favorite memory from the podcast and tips they’ve learned from the podcast* Rapid list of favorites with 15 Super Geek Roundtable* Daniel Ginger* Chris Futrell* Andy Hoffman* Auntie Judy* Travis Detrick* Jamie Givens* Tom Ellison* Carl Cassavechia* Wendy Fox* Madison and Jordan Pickle* Samantha Kuhn* Lauren Hawkins* Toni-Anne Zarcone* Amy Rhodes 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, Glen Kessler comes on to review the Disney Vacation Club  7 years after his first DVC show on episode 12.  I ask him all the questions he asked me and we cover listener questions about DVC. Glen does a deep dive into the numbers to see if DVC makes financial sense. 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 398, Sarah Bateman, Rachel Miller, Ben Canady , Tom Ellison and Carl Cassavechia join me to share their resorts, food and stories from our Grand Geekin Gathering this past February.  Featuring: * Sarah Bateman, Rachel Miller, Ben Canady , Tom Ellison and Carl Cassavechia* Resorts Pop, Art of Animation, Kidani, Grand Destino and off property.* Homecoming, Cinderella’s Royal Table, California Grill, Three Bridges, Topolino, Regal Eagle* Special moments 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 397, Super Geeks Dan and Holly Austin review their Copper Creek and Jambo House stay at Disney World. Featuring: * February recording* Baby #4 due in June; glad to get this recording out before baby comes* Copper Creek and Jambo House* Topolino, The Wave, Sanaa, Chef Mickey’s, Sci Fi, Via Napoli* Comparing cinnamon rolls Gastons vs. Colossal Mickey Head* Mini Golf with The Austin’s 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, an old friend of yours and mine, Kevin Curtis Allen joins me to review his love of Disney World and our Geekin’ family celebrating our 7 years of creating this podcast. He’s got a big announcement too! 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