Geekin' On WDW

On episode 490, Auntie Judy shares her long anticipated Christmas time trip to Disney World with Ken and a bunch of her friends and fans from her favorite podcasts.

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Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 489, one of my UK listeners, Liam Woodmass, joins to review his 10 night stay at the Caribbean Beach Resort, traveling with a toddler and he's a ride and attraction Geek and you'll love his reviews of some of his favorite rides.


On episode 488, Super Geek Andy Hoffman takes his family for the first time on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship with some fun excursions and amazing dining experiences.

Direct download: 488_Very_Merrytime_Holiday_Disney_Cruise_With_Andy_Hoffman_-_Ep._488.mp3
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On episode 487, Rich and Heather Brainerd share their Disney World trip including tons of foodie descriptions from Citricos, Monsieur Paul, Victoria & Albert's, Skipper Canteen and first time at Yak and Yeti.


On episode 486, Samantha Kuhn and Rebecca Rudin continue with part 2 of their crash in on Glen Kessler's family vacation and review their combined experiences trying to do several things they've never done before.


Samantha Kuhn and Rebecca Rudin crash in on Glen Kessler's family vacation and review their combined experiences trying to do several things they've never done before.


On episode 484, long time listener first time on the podcast, Dana Gschwendtner shares her 3 way split stay with her husband, two kids and an exchange student trip to Disney World.


On episode 483, I'm chatting with Leigh Leary who goes to Disney World for the first time since the 80's, her 7 year old son's first trip and they enjoy the Caribbean Beach resort.

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On episode 482, I've got a roundtable chat with 8 of my friends from the Geekin' family including Samantha Kuhn, Andy Hoffman, Chris Futrell, Daniel Ginger, Wendy Fox, Jeff Kessler, Scott Daves and Travis Detrick. 


This week I've got a roundtable chat with 7 of my friends from the Geekin' family including Samantha Kuhn, Andy Hoffman, Chris Futrell, Daniel Ginger, Wendy Fox, Jeff Kessler and Travis Detrick.   This will be the first part of 2 episodes and this week we review our Top 5 favorite food, drink or snack that is unique to its location.   Like the pork nachos we all love from Captain Cooks at the Polynesian.

On episode 480, Lisa Green shares her stay at the Grand Floridian, a four night cruise on the Disney Wish and her first stay at the Riviera Resort.

Direct download: 480_Lisa_Greens_WDW_The_Wish_Cruise_And_WDW_Trip_Report_-_Ep._480.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 479, Wendy Fox spends some time with her son Geoff staying at the Swan, trying some new places and some surprise Geek meets.


On episode 478, Cousin Heather shares her first DVC stay at Bay Lake Tower for 8 nights including Spice Road Table fireworks party and her Genie Plus experience.

Direct download: 478_Cousin_Heathers_First_DVC_Disney_World_Trip_Report_-_Ep._478.mp3
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On episode 477, I review Samantha Kuhn's August birthday trip to Disney World with Samantha Kuhn, Wendy Fox, Scott Daves, Andy Hoffman and Brian Moynihan with a special guest appearance from Travis Detrick.


On episode 476, my buddy Rob Midiri joins me to review his big Disneyland trip and you'll hear what his thoughts are on Disneyland vs. Disney World.


On episode 475, Nancy K shares her 12 night stay at Coronado Springs and one of the longest food review shows we've ever released.

Direct download: 475_A_Full_Hour_Of_Great_Food_Reviews_With_Super_Geek_Nancy_K_-_Ep._475.mp3
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On episode 474, Jillian and Amy Gibbs review their stay at the Wilderness Lodge cabin, 2 bedroom suite theme park view at BLT, food and 5 favorite animatronics.


It's a bonus Thursday release including the Travelin' Tiaras Top 5 Must Do's for a friend going to Disney World for the first time and Disneyland Paris with Kevin Curtis-Allen and David Tewksbury from A Brit's Guide to Disney World.

On episode 472, long time listener Shelly Rode comes on for the first time to share her mother/son trip including the Fairytale Fireworks Cruise, Caring For Giants Tour and Bay Lake Tower.

On episode 471, our good pal Jen Batchelder shares her college celebration trip with her daughter and a friends first time to Walt Disney World.


On episode 470, one of our Super Geeks, Jocelyn Passty takes her engineer friends for the first time to Disney World.


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.


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.


On episode 467, long time pal Glen Kessler reviews his time spent with wife Sarah at the Polynesian in Disney World.

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.


On episode 465, Wendy Fox reviews my trip report with me including my resorts, detailed food reviews, stories and Geek Meet details.


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. 


On episode 463, we review the highlights of their favorite events and stories from this huge Geek Meet Disney World trip.


We review the highlights of their favorite foods from this huge Geek Meet Disney World trip.

Direct download: 462_Huge_Geek_Meet_Disney_World_Trip_Report_Roundtable_-_Ep._462.mp3
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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.



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.


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.


On episode 457, part 1 of my chat with brothers Glen and Jeff Kessler reviewing their Galactic Star Cruiser adventure.


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.


On episode 455, Laura Russell and her husband are huge Star Wars fans and they experience Galaxy's Edge, Galactic StarCruiser and time in other Resorts/Parks.


On episode 454, we answer listeners questions on how to pamper mom at WDW, get in the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy and find out what Margita is most looking forward to on our June trip to Disney World.


On episode 453, Jamie Givens sails out of Port Canaveral on the Disney Dream.  Disney Cruise line is sailing.


On episode 452, we answer listener questions about bringing teenagers to Disney World, some money saving Summer discounts, airport transfers, Port Orleans resort day things to do, flying vs. driving and the new Magic Band Plus coming soon.

On episode 451, Super Geek Dana Anderson shares her extensive Disney World experience including her recent Art of Animation stay during New Years Eve.


On episode 450, we're trying a second episode weekly release answering listener questions.

Direct download: 450_Travelin_Tiaras_Thursday_Answering_Listener_Questions_-_Ep._450.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 449, Lindsay Velecina shares her first time at Port Orleans French Quarter taking her toddler and trying out Genie Plus for the first time.

On episode 448, Amy Beckner, Danielle Johnson, Lauren Hawkins and Daniel Ginger review their G3 resorts, food, events and special moments on the last of 5 G3 2022 roundtable trip reports.

Direct download: 448_5th_And_Final_G3_2022_Roundtable_Trip_Report_-_Ep._448.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 447, Noreen VanDoren, Holly Fitch, Tom Ellison, Travis Detrick and Jen Moynihan Wynn review their G3 experiences including resorts, restaurants, food, first time experiences and favorite memories from G3.

On episode 446, 7 is a lucky number and I have 7 Super Geeks with tons of fun resorts, food and experiences for you this week talking about Disney World!


On episode 445, Wendy Fox reviews a big family birthday trip and 3 rooms on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser - 2-night Adventure plus 5 nights at the Grand Floridian Grand Villa.

On episode 444, Wendy Fox and Samantha Kuhn host the show asking me questions from the listeners about our my resorts, meals, stories and the 3rd Grand Geekin' Gathering.

On episode 443, Kevin Curtis-Allen shares his stories of his nearly 3 weeks in Florida and Disney World including his birthday party, VIP Tour, G3 experiences and Publix Subs.


Surprise! We're going to Disney World. On episode 442, Marissa Martin surprises her two kids with a trip including the Dolphin resort, Genie Plus experiences and eating around the world scavenger hunt.

On episode 441, Amanda Lamb, Roxanne Steele, Bubba Mack, Andy Hoffman and Nick Iyoob review their G3 experiences including resorts, restaurants and new experiences.


On episode 440, some of my G3 planners join me to review their experiences from the 2022 event including Auntie Judy, Rebecca Rudin, Samantha Kuhn, Toni-Anne Zarcone, Glen Kessler and Wendy Fox.


On episode 439, John Schepps shares his big family Disney World trip with 16 people in a split stay at Universal, Kidani and Old Key West.


Split Stay at Pop Century and Beach Club, dessert party, Genie plus experience and some great mother/daughter times in Disney World.


Direct download: 437_Top_French_Fries_Birthdays_And_DAS_Pass_Tips_With_Zac_Reed_-_Ep._437.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT


On episode 435, I bring on Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World book author and statistician Fred Hazleton to review the 2022 version of the book and review Genie plus, resort, dining polls, charts, reviews, touring plans and answer your questions.


On episode 434, Ashley and Chrissy review how the podcast brought them together and share their memories from their Disney World trip celebrating Chrissy's Dad.

Direct download: 434_Geekin_Family_Soul_Sisters_Ashley_And_Chrissys_Trip_Report_-_Ep._434.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 433, Torie Hunt reviews her extended family trip with 10 people including some Universal, VIP tours, special needs and all told in storybook fashion.


I review Universal Orlando with Unofficial Guide Author Seth Kubersky. We answer our Geeks questions sent to us via our private Facebook group and cover great time saving tips, reviews, top attractions and food.


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