Geekin' On WDW (Travel)
On episode 555, Marcy Valiquette and her large family of 4 boys stay in their RV at Fort Wilderness, Cirque du Solie, four park challenge and favorites for the whole family.

On episode 554, Jeff Kessler plans and hosts 17 of his friends, family and neighbors on a trip to Disney World as the groups planner and tour guide.
Direct download: 554_17_Friends_And_Family_Disney_World_Trip_With_Jeff_Kessler_-_Ep._554.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 553, Star Wars Geeks Alice and Jay Share their Disneyland adventure.

On episode 552, Samantha, Andy, Deirdre, Michelle and Noreen share their Disney World trip including four park challenges, Sangria University, Narcoosee's vs. Citricos, fun stories and trip tips.


On episode 551, Susan Cox shares her Disney World trip including Caribbean Beach Resort, Hoop De Doo, Wild Africa Trek and her top 5 trip tips.  

On episode 550, Judy and Ken sail off for 8 days on the Disney Fantasy to Tortuga, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay for their first ever Disney Cruise and LOVE IT.
Direct download: 550_Auntie_Judys_First_Disney_Cruise_Is_A_Big_Success_-_Ep._550.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 549, my friend Wendy Fox reviews my 10 nights at Coronado Grand Destino Tower and the Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort including questions from our Geekin' family. 
Direct download: 549_My_Jan_Feb_Disney_World_Trip_Report_-_Ep._549.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 548, two of my pals Nick Maglio and Jay Svoboda who live locally in Disney World help me plan for my trip and our quest to beat the Quick Service dining plan.

Direct download: 548_Dudes_Review_Of_Quick_Service_Plans_To_Beat_The_System_-_Ep._548.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 547, Samantha Carpin shares her New Years Eve trip including epic cookie adventures. 


On episode 546, Fran Chandler shares her foodie trip with her daughter including Victoria & Alberts, Tiffins, Splitsville and Takumi-Tei.


On episode 545, Disney World Blogger Alex Smith shares his tips from his blog Second Dad To The Right with 23 Best Things for Kids To Do at Disney Springs.


On episode 544, the Austin's and their 4 kids go to Disney World enjoying Jollywood Nights Party, Christmas decorations and some new food places for them.


On episode 543, Jamie, Samantha, Wendy, Andy and Jeff review the year of Disney trips and reflect on their favorite meals, stories and times this past year. 

 


On episode 542, Wendy Fox shares her Very Merry Christmas Cruise of the Disney Wish.

Direct download: 542_A_Very_Merry_Christmas_Cruise_With_Wendy_Fox_-_Ep._542.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 541, my friends Glen, Samantha, Rebecca, Amanda, Natalie and Travis review their 2023 Wine & Dine 5k, 10k and Half Marathon RunDisney weekend.


On episode 540, first time on the podcast for Amanda and she shares her big family trip stay at a two bedroom suite at Saratoga Springs. 


On episode 539, big family of 9 trip report including great food reviews, private photo shoot and touring expertise from our friend Jamie Givens.

Direct download: 539_Big_Family_Trip_To_Disney_World_With_Jamie_Givens_-_Ep._539.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 538, Heather, Jen, Jason, Nick and Amy share their many restaurant reviews Jelly Rolls, Halloween party and a Galaxy's Edge role playing with a scavenger hunt thrown in too.

 


On episode 537, we have a roundtable chat with Earl Bailey, Samantha Carpin, Deirdra Watts and Susan Cox about their adventures and favorites during our Grand Geekin' Gathering of 2023.


On episode 536, my long time listener, critic and most of all Friend, the one and only Kevin Curtis-Allen joins me to review his 3 weeks in Florida and Disney World.

Direct download: 536_Kevin_Curtis-Allens_3_Week_Disney_World_Trip_-_Ep._536.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 535, a few of my Dudette Super Lady Geeks review our special event planning of the Grand Geekin' Gathering including meals for 65 people, a Not So Scary Halloween Party and the Quest for Geekin' Glory.


On episode 534, I bring on a few of my dudes friends Andy Hoffman, Jeff Kessler, Glen Kessler, Dan Robinson & Nick Iyoob to review G3 food, Halloween Party, JellyRolls, the Quest for Geekin' Glory and more...


On episode 533, Auntie Judy, Ken, Margita and I review our 12 nights in Disney World including Grand Destino Tower, Bay Lake Tower, Beach Club and one night in a Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Cabin.


On episode 532, Wendy Fox interviews me and I share my 4 resorts, food, G3 events and questions from the Geeks.

Direct download: 532_My_Trip_Report_From_The_Grand_Geekin_Gathering_-_Ep_532.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 531, Wendy Fox, Selena Roell, Samantha Kuhn and Toni-Anne Zarcone help me with my Must Do list for our big trip to Disney World.

Direct download: 531_Must_Dos_For_My_G3_Trip_To_Disney_World_-_Ep._531.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT


On episode 528, Michelle Choate plays tour guide for her niece and nephew in Disney World with her expert tips on touring with young kids.


Samantha, Glen, Holly, Kate and Heidi share Heidi's solo Sam Birthday Girls Geek Meet trip to Disney World that several dudes crash in on!

On episode 527, Nick and Carlin share their 2 weeks in Disney World including great food reviews, fun Geek meets and some adventures outside of Disney World with the World Famous Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaids.


On episode 526, Nancy K brings some of her best foodie reviews ever from her latest solo Disney World trip.


On episode 525, Dan and Holly Austin take the kids to the Disney DVC resort in Oahu called Aulani including some great off property excursions.

Direct download: 525_Hawaii_Oahu_and_the_DVC_Aulani_Resort_With_The_Austins_-_Ep._525.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 524, Glen Kessler takes us on his family tour of Disney World with deep tips wound up in stories as we come to expect from our pal Glen.


On episode 523, Samantha Carpin's stay at Old Key West,a Solo Trip, Geek Meets and a Four Park challenge.


On episode 522, wonderful friends of mine, Samantha, Andy and Selena share their Geek Meet trip including great food and drink at lounges and Flower and Garden festival and good times and stories from their latest trip to Disney World.


On episode 521, Amy Rhodes shares her family trip, hangs out with Geeks, ranks her favorite DVC resorts and we learn about green beans at Disney World.


On episode 520, our good friend, Jackie Coll shares her family trip to Disney World with her husband and two young boys.

Direct download: 520_Jackie_Colls_Family_Trip_To_Disney_World_-_Ep._520.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 519, our good friend, Jamie Givens shares fantastic food reviews, Geek meets and James first time on some big rides.


On episode 518, our good pal Bubba plays tour guide for his friends and have a great time at Disney World.

Direct download: 518_Bubba_3_Ladies_and_A_Little_Dude_Go_To_Disney_World_-_Ep._518.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

Disneyland And Alaskan Cruise With Amanda Lamb - Ep. 517

Direct download: 517_Disneyland_And_Alaskan_Cruise_With_Amanda_Lamb_-_Ep._517_fixed.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 516, our good friend, Jen Batchelder, shares her split-stay at Riviera and Boardwalk on her recent trip to Disney World.


David Siegel reviews last minute restaurant adr's, great Genie plus success and he takes his twin girls to bippity boppity boutique.


On episode 514, Marisa Martin shares her first stay at The Contemporary garden wing, 'Ohana, California Grill, Space 220 and the Garden Graze scavenger hunt.


On episode 513, Susan Cox, Samantha Kuhn, Auntie Judy, Andy Hoffman, Daniel Ginger and Glen Kessler join me to review our experiences at the TDC 2023 trip to Disney World.


Wendy Fox guest hosts and reviews my TDC 2023 Disney World trip.

Direct download: 512_My_TDC_2023_Trip_Report_-_Ep._512.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 511, Elizabeth Stayner returns to Disney World for the first time in a long time to ride Tron, try out Genie Plus, Flower and Garden and share her lessons learned.

Direct download: 511_Tron_Genie_Plus_Fantasmic_Dining_With_Elizabeth_Stayner_-_Ep._511.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 510, Miriam from Dublin, Ireland shares her trip to Japan including her favorite moments in cities and towns around Japan, food, people, culture and Disneyland/DisneySea.

Direct download: 510_Miriam_From_Ireland_Goes_To_Tokyo_Disneyland_-_Ep._510.mp3
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On episode 509, cousin Heather shares her mother/daughter Caribbean Beach Disney World trip including California Grill prefix meal, fireworks dessert party and Fantasmic dinner package.


On episode 508, Samantha Carpin joins the podcast for the first time to share her Mother/Daughter Port Orleans Disney World Trip.


On episode 507, Kayleen Stunz shares her trip with 30 family members celebrating Dad's 80th birthday and a Grand Floridian DVC stay.


On episode 506, Amanda, Laura, Heidi, Jen, Toni-Anne and Natalie share their resorts, food, run experiences and how they supported each other for the Princess Half Marathon weekend.

Direct download: 506_Prancing_Princesses_Princess_runDisney_Trip_Report_-_Ep._506.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 505, the Geekin' Cruise on the Disney Wish sets sail with Wendy, Andy, Deirdre, Rebecca, Jeff, Amanda, Samantha and Noreen.

Direct download: 505_The_Geekin_Cruise_On_The_Disney_Wish_Sets_Sail_-_Ep._505.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 504, Laura Russell returns and brings her sister Alice to review their family trip staying at the Art of Animation Finding Nemo suite.


On episode 503,  Out of this World travelers Samantha Kuhn, Rebecca Rudin, Amanda Lamb, Scott and Karen Daves, Adam Bloomfield and Sophie Smither review their Galactic Star Cruiser trips.

Direct download: 503_Geeks_In_Space_On_The_Galactic_Star_Cruiser_-_Ep._503.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 502, Super Geek Natalie Boyle completes her Dopey Challenge runDisney Marathon Disney World Trip report with an emotional finish.


On episode 501, Super Geek Natalie Boyle shares her Dopey Challenge runDisney Marathon Disney World Trip including Port Orleans resort, Disney urgent care and Behind the Seeds tour.


On episode 500, Curtis reviews his top memories, how and why he started and over 20 of his Super Geeks ask questions and share their memories and a lot of thank you's for the podcast.


On episode 499, Jeff Kessler shares this family's Disney Cruise on the Wish, a medical emergency handled exceptionally well by Cast members and time spent at the Boardwalk and Polynesian DVC resorts.


On episode 498, my pal Travis Detrick takes his family to Disney World during Christmas and New Years including the Wilderness Lodge, Fantasmic dinner package, Kennedy Space Center and the Rhino Experience at Animal Kingdom.


This week, Wendy Fox takes her grandchildren to Disney World she has to balance the desires of a 4 and 7 year old grandkids.
Direct download: 497_Taking_Grandkids_To_Disney_World_With_Wendy_Fox_-_Ep_497.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 496, Stephanie shares her birthday trip including her first moderate resort stay, fun with her best friend and lots of Geeky Disney tips from her lifelong experiences going to Disney World.


On episode 495, Glyniss DeCristofaro's trip report features travelin' with little kids, Christmas party, rider swap and hurricane Nicole.

On episode 494, Dana Gschwendtner reviews her Christmas and New Years trip to Disney World including Savi's Workshop, Christmas Processional and Saratoga Springs.


On episode 493, Heidi Rose reviews her Wine & Dine runDisney event trip including All Star Music, Boyz To Men concerts and a fireworks dessert party.

Direct download: 493_Heidis_runDisney_Wine__Dine_Trip_Report_-_Ep._493.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 492, Daniel Ginger, Samantha Kuhn, Laura Nothnagel and Curtis gather to review their favorite moments in the Parks during 2022.


On episode 491, we gather the Wednesday night geeks to review their favorite moments in the Parks during 2022.


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.

Direct download: 490_Auntie_Judys_Christmas_Time_Disney_World_Trip_-_Ep._490.mp3
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
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

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.

Direct download: 483_First_Trip_To_Disney_World_Since_The_80s_With_Leigh_Leary_-_Ep._483.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

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

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

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

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.