Geekin' On WDW (Travel)

On this episode, we talk with Heather Stone Capelle about her Disney World trip including Pixar Playhouse, Monorail Crawl and special emotional moments.


On episode 258, we chat with Bruna Matskevich about her first trip to Disney World and all her plans to realize this dream for the first time.


On episode 257, Rachel Wright shares her adult Walt Disney Trip including husband and 4 others as they enjoy Typhoon Lagoon, a Magic Kingdom Tour and Halloween Party


On episode 256, Lindsay and Holly interview Curtis for his September trip to Disney World including Food & Wine, Quick Service Meal Plan, Halloween Party and lots of Geek meet ups.


On episode 255, we're releasing the last of our live trip recordings from the January 2018 trip in Old Key West Resort, Fantasmic and Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor.


On episode 254, it's a Geekin' Girls roundtable trip report featuring an all girls trip with Geekin' family members EJ Cruz, Holly Bercase, Jennifer Galambos, Chris Cates and Jamie Magee.


On episode 253, we talk about our September 2018 trip including Momma, Auntie Judy and Uncle Ken live from the Ludwig's living room.
 

On episode 252, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis talk about their favorite snacks and what could go wrong at Disney World.  Yes, things could go wrong, but stay calm, you can get past them.


On episode 251, Lindsay is back!  We're joined with our good friend Holly Bercase to review the best/worst reimagines at Disney World.


On episode 250, Cousin EJ Cruse joins Holly and Curtis to review her first French Quarter Resort and adult only trip.  Holly talks about her one day trip and meeting EJ for the first time. 


On episode 249, it's a live January 2018 trip report including two coffee walks reviewing the days events, Storm Troopers, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Tower of Terror and a Citizens of Hollywood joke competition.


Hey Geeks!  This week it's a live trip report recording from Jan 2018 including a couple of long coffee walking and talking and binaural audio from the Navi River Ride, Flight of Passage and the AK Safari.


On episode 247, we have another sweet Super Geek Brianna Lopez who stayed at Art of Animation for 12 nights and tells us WDW is a feeling.


On episode 246, we chat with Stacey Brown Zitto about her trip to Disney World with her children Geekin' on Disneybounding, Pin Trading and some great tips for enjoying your Disney World trip.


On episode 245, we review Amberly Keach's family split stay at the Dolphin and Beach Club deluxe resorts and our first look at the new Toy Story Land.


On episode 244, we finally cover runDisney! We bring on Curtis's sister Heidi, Melissa Koshiol and Holly Bercase to answer all your runDisney questions.  Heidi is considering running her first Disney event.


On episode 243, we're in EPCOT for live recordings of Canadian pavilion band, Disney on Broadway performance and split stay at Bay Lake Tower and Old Key West in this middle of trip January 2018 live recording.


On episode 242, we talk to Stephanie Watson about her family trip for 9 nights at Pop Century, great early park entry breakfast eating, adult time by leveraging the Pixar PlayZone for kids, dessert parties and some fun pixie dust stories.


On episode 241, we chat with Unofficial Guide Author Erin Foster and Super Geek Jennifer Galambos about Disney Cruises answering our listener questions and more.


On episode 240, we chat with Wendy Fox about her April Disney World vacation with her family including Bay Lake Tower, Kidani and some fun stories.


On episode 239, we bring on two Disneyland experts Katherine Stanfill and Jeanette Lynn to introduce us to Disneyland.


On episode 238, Curtis is in a reverse role and he's interviewed by good friend Lis Cote'. Lis gets the inside scoop on the podcast from the producer, host and creator of the show.


On episode 237, we stroll around Magic Kingdom, ride the Tomorrowland People Mover and laugh and scream on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in this live recording from January 2018 trip.


On episode 236, Momma and Curtis visit Auntie Judy and Uncle Ken in their living room eating pizza and talking about their big family Disney World Trip including Star Wars Void, Splittsville Sushi and Ken's wasabi incident.


On episode 235, we chat with listener Alisa Mela who spent her Spring Break at the Polynesian Resort on a relaxing family adult trip including Keys To The Kingdom and a start meetup.


On episode 234, we talk Universal Studios, City Walk, Islands of Adventure, Harry Potter and some chat about the proposed Super Nintendo World with Unofficial Guides author Seth Kubersky.


On episode 233, we talk with Leianna Hillo about her first time Disney World trip staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge and a 1 bedroom villa at Copper Creek.


On episode 232, Tammy Free comes on the show to review her wedding anniversary trip with no kids to enjoy the Happily Ever After Dessert Party, Candlelight Processional and Festival of the Holidays.


On episode 231, we take the recorder into Hollywood Studios for the day and capture four shows with the Citizens of Hollywood, Groot and Star Lord meet, ride the Tower of Terror and see the Star Wars March of the First Order.


On episode 230, we bring on beloved and Super Geek Royalty Holly and Peter Bercase to review some resort hopping, food exploring, beignet running and Star Wars Void playing.


On episode 229, we chat with Glen Kessler about his second father/son trip to Disney World sharing some one on one time with Dad.


On episode 228, we chat with Fairytale Concierge Travel Agents EJ Cruz and Jennifer Galambos all about our favorites and tips reviewing Animal Kingdom. 


On episode 227, we chat with Colleen Szczybor about her Disney Honeymoon including the Boardwalk Resort, Illuminations Fireworks Cruise and some great Disney restaurants.

 

In episode 226, we meet Vikings in Norway, Ride Frozen Ever After, Enjoy Hoop De Doo and take 2 early morning coffee walks to the Contempo Cafe with live audio recordings from our January 2018 trip.


In episode 225, we chat with 3 long time Super Geeks about their recent Disney World trips.  This was a special trip report because we all got a chance to finally meet after several years of knowing each other online.

 


On episode 224, Curtis has a fun and lively chat with three new Super Geeks, Madison, Susan and Jen who we had the privilege to meet our our January 2018 trip to Walt Disney World. 


On episode 223, for the first time we have a trip report on Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii with listener Lydia Terjeson.


In episode 222, it's a live recording of our day in Magic Kingdom with sounds from Main Street, Haunted Mansion, new Hall of Presidents and more.


In episode 221, it's part 2 of our get together in Auntie Judy's living room to review our January 2018 trip to Disney World. Lots of food, treats and tips from all of us.


In episode 220, we get together in Auntie Judy's living room to review our January 2018 trip to Disney World.


In episode 219, Curtis takes his recorder through EPCOT's World Showcase enjoying the live entertainment and ends with a morning coffee walk reflecting on the previous days events.


In episode 218, Jennifer, EJ and Curtis review all our tips and favorite foods and attractions at Hollywood Studios.  This is the 3rd episode in a series of 4 shows dedicated to the basics of enjoying all 4 of the Disney World parks.  


In episode 217, we bring you the first of many live trip report episodes from our January 2018 2 week trip to Walt Disney World staying at All Star Movies, Animal Kingdom Kidani Village, Bay Lake Tower and Old Key West Resorts.


In episode 216, we answer a listeners question on how to do Disney World as adults.  Lindsay, Holly and Curtis review their favorite things to do in Disney World for adults.

 

Direct download: 216_How_To_Do_Disney_World_As_Adults_With_Lindsay_And_Holly_-_Ep._216.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 215, we catch up with Super Geek Jeff McCartney about his trip to the Boardwalk Villas, Saratoga Springs, Polynesian DVC and the Universal Royal Pacific.

 


On episode 214, we talk with Laura Nothnagel about her Disney World trip to Old Key West with 13 family members.

Direct download: 214_Old_Key_West_With_13_Family_Trip_Report_-_Ep_214.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 213, we review Samantha Vickrey's after Thanksgiving trip stay at Port Orleans French Quarter with a little bit of Pop Century and some great food.


In episode 212, we have 3 of our Geekin' family members share their trip reports including Kelly Reece, Brandy Walsh and Jaime Magee.


In episode 211, we talk all about Christmas time in Walt Disney World with Jennifer Galambos, EJ Cruz and Holly Bercase.  Jennifer and Holly just came back from a trip where they were both able to do the Christmas Candlelight Processional Dinner Package at Epcot and met each other too.

Direct download: 211_Christmas_Time_In_Disney_World_W.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

In episode 209, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis review those things at WDW that they would say, "Yea! That's my Jam!"  These are things that define our likes and personalities.

Direct download: 209_Whats_Our_Jam_At_Disney_World_.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 208, we review part 2 of Natalie Flowers trip to the Polynesian Resort for the first time with her young family.  Natalie spent 4 years researching and planning this trip.  She and her family did as much as you can do and had a fantastic time.

Direct download: 208_All_You_Can_Do_In_A_Well_Planned.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 207, we review a first timer's trip for 9 nights at the Polynesian Resort that's jam packed with as much to do as possible.

Direct download: 207_A_First_Time_Jam_Packed_Polynes.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 206, we get up very early in the morning so we can chat with our good friend and fellow podcaster Michelle Young from the Disney Dream Girls podcast.  It's a trip report with lots of food and tips.

Direct download: 206_Trip_Tips_Food_Reviews_and_Disn.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 205, we continue our talk with Mike Nelson about his Polynesian Resort stay and deluxe dining at PaddleFish, Kona Cafe, Yak & Yeti, Be Our Guest and 'Ohana.  Mike also tells us about great experiences with food and drink at the Food & Wine Festival, Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, Tambu Lounge and Splitsville.

Direct download: 205_Deluxe_Dining_At_PaddleFish_Kon.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 204, we bring on Holly Bercase to help us review some fun secrets at Walt Disney World and we review Holly's amazing trip with her Mom for their first Polynesian Resort vacation together.

Direct download: 204_Secrets_of_Disney_World_And_A_Po.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 203, we chat with long time listener Mike Nelson about his adult only trip staying 8 nights at the Polynesian resort and many signature restaurants on the deluxe dining plan.

Direct download: 203_Adults_Only_Polynesian_Resort_an.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 202, Jennifer and EJ join me to talk all about our favorite things about EPCOT and there's some good tips in food, fast passes and how to work the EPCOT park.

Direct download: 202_EPCOT_Favorites__Tips_With_Jenn.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 201, we bring back 4 of our 5 first guests to the podcast to celebrate 200 episodes and talk about our favorite resort, attraction, restaurant, snack, and tip.

Direct download: 201_Super_Geek_Roundtable_With_4_Of.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 11:58am EDT

This week we review some must do's for our January 2018 trip and we celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast with an audio recording patched together as a gift to us from our listeners.  We are blessed to have all of you in our life and we have so much fun listening and reflecting back on our amazing Geekin family and memories of 200 podcast episodes.

Direct download: 200_Our_Next_Trips_Must_Dos_And_An.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 199, we take the show live for the last time of 2017 for our May 2017 trip including the Festival of Fantasy Parade, Pirates shipwreck incident, our first Happily Ever After Dessert Party and Hermin's Hermits for EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival.

Direct download: 199_Something_Tells_Me_Im_Into_Some.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 5:51am EDT

In episode 198, we talk with Natalie Flowers about her 9 night trip to the Polynesian Resort that she's been planning for her family for the past 4 years.  She has a jam packed vacation and really has done an amazing job researching and planning this trip.

Direct download: 198_Learn_From_A_Newbie_How_To_Plan.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 7:29am EDT

In episode 197, we review Super Geeker Heather Brainerd's recent trip including Pandora, Mickey's Not So Scary Party, lounge hopping and a one bedroom stay at Bay Lake Tower.

Direct download: 197_One_Bedroom_Bay_Lake_Tower_Trip.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 196, we welcome Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World With Kids 2018 Co-Author Liliane Opsomer.  Liliane shares with us her top 10 favorite tips traveling to Disney World with kids and we answer listener questions.

Direct download: 196_Top_10_Tips_On_Vacation_With_Kid.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 195, we take a deep look into the Magic Kingdom with Jennifer Galambos and EJ Cruz.

Direct download: 195_A_Deep_Look_At_Magic_Kingdom_For.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 194, Curtis and Lindsay bring on Super Geeker Holly Bercase to review her recent trip and all the D23 announcements.

Direct download: 194_Food__Wine_Preview_Trip_Report.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 193, we continue the May 2017 live trip recordings including Navi River Ride, Santuli Canteen breakfast, Flights of Wonder and coffee walk and description of the All Star Movies resort.

Direct download: 193_Live_Animal_Kingdom_Park_Audio_f.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

In episode 192, Lindsay and Curtis are in the studio reflecting back on their May 2017 trip including many firsts like Pandora Preview, Happily Ever After Dessert Party and All Star Movies resort.

Direct download: 192_In_Studio_Trip_Report_Including.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 191, Lindsay and Curtis spend the first day of the celebration trip for Lindsay's completion of the college program with some time at Disney Springs, Jock Lindsay's, Raglan Road, Art Smith's Homecoming and Pandora for the first time.  This is the first of four live recordings during the May 2017 trip to come home from the college program.

Direct download: 191_First_Time_Experience_At_All_Sta.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 190, we take the show on the road to Auntie Judy and Ken's house with Lindsay, Momma, Curtis, Judy and Ken to review their June 45 Anniversary bounce back trip to Port Orleans French Quarter.

Direct download: 190_Live_Geekin_Family_Recording_Of.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 6:51pm EDT

On episode 189, Curtis chats with Brian Wahl about his family trip to Florida including Fort Meyers, Sea World, Art of Animation, Pandora and lots of great trip tips.

Direct download: 189_Five_Nights_At_Art_of_Animation.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 7:40pm EDT

In episode 188, we chat with Kelly Reece and her son Manny about Kelly's solo birthday trip with her husband enjoying Port Orleans French Quarter, Flower & Garden festival and fun character and Geekin' family meet ups.

Direct download: 188_Adult_Only_Birthday_Celebration.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 187, we finish our March 2017 live trip recordings including music and complete audio from the Animal Kingdom's Rivers of Light show, morning coffee walk reflections at the Grand Floridian, Monsters, Inc That Guy and last walk down Magic Kingdom's Main Street.

Direct download: 187_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_187__Fina.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 186, I chat with MandieRae Malinoski to complete her trip report including Beach Club DVC and lots of amazing restaurants including O'Hana breakfast, Flying Fish, Nine Dragons, Mickey's Backyard BBQ, Flame Tree BBQ and Yak and Yeti.

Direct download: 186_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_186__Beac.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 185, we continue our live trip recordings from our March 2017 trip including reviews of Crystal Palace, EPCOT, Test Track, Matboukha Groove, Alberta Bound and a little bit of Animal Kingdom for our Tusker House Rivers of Light dinner package.

Direct download: 185_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_185__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 184, we continue with EJ Cruz on her 11 day trip to Disney World including Dapper Day, Flynn Rider breakfast on the Boardwalk, Family Magic Tour in Magic Kingdom and lots of food talk.

Direct download: 184_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_184__EJ_C.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 183, Judy, Ken, Margita and Curtis enjoy Magic Kingdom as Curtis records all the in park audio with his binaural headphones.

Direct download: 183_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_183__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 182, we chat with MandieRae Malinosky and EJ Cruz about their recent trips to Disney World including many great dinners, awesome resort time and character meetups.

Direct download: 182_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_182__Duel.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 181, we continue our March 2017 live trip report with some time in EPCOT World Showcase during Flower & Garden, we're forced to try the Polynesian Luau and some relaxed time in Fantasyland with lots of park audio with binaural headphones.

Direct download: 181_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_181__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 180, we review our March 2017 trip including French Quarter and Grand Floridian resorts, tours, new restaurants and ride experiences.

Direct download: 180_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_180__Tour.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 179, we continue our live March 2017 trip report including coffee walk around the Grand Floridian, Resort Loop Monorail and a Tea Tour in U.K Epcot pavilion.

Direct download: 179_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_179__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 178, Curtis and Lindsay chat with Zach Elrod about his December 2016 trip including 27 relatives that were mostly new to Disney World.

Direct download: 178_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_178__Trip.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 177, we continue our March 2017 live trip report at Hollywood Studios with a Star Wars parade and stage show, Frozen Ever After Sing Along and Tower of Terror.

Direct download: 177_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_177__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 176, we continue our March 2017 trip by going over to EPCOT and we take the exclusive DVC backstage tour of Soarin'.

Direct download: 176_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_176__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 174, we continue our live trip report from our March 2017 trip to the Grand Floridian DVC.  We go to the African Safari, Lion King, Maharaja Jungle Trek and the Nomad Lounge.

Direct download: 174_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_174__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 173, we chat with beloved Super Geeks Beth Jacob and Kevin Curtis Allen as we review both of their recent trips to Disneyland Paris.  This was Kevin's first time with his family to the European park and Beth was a great tour guide.

Direct download: 173_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_173__Two.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 172, we begin our live trip report from the Grand Floridian DVC.  This episode has some fun walking to the Polynesian resort, Frozen Ever After audio and some funny moments coming home from O'hana and going into Animal Kingdom.

Direct download: 172_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_172__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 171, we bring on three of our favorite Super Geekin' ladies, EJ Cruz, Jennifer Galambos and Jeanette Lynn to talk about how you can prepare for when things aren't magical at the happiest place on Earth.

Direct download: 171_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_171__How.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 170, Curtis continues with the last of three live trip report recordings from his Jan 2017 trip to Coronado Springs. We'll release 3 episodes, one per week, while we're enjoying our 2 week vacation in Florida including a first time stay at the Grand Floridian DVC Villas.

This episode is our full day at the 2017 EPCOT Art Festival which was the very first day the festival opened.

Direct download: 170_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_170__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 169, Curtis continues with the second of three live trip report recordings from his Jan 2017 trip to Coronado Springs. We'll release 3 episodes, one per week, while we're enjoying our 2 week vacation in Florida including a first time stay at the Grand Floridian DVC Villas.

Direct download: 169_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_169__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 168, Curtis begins the first of three live trip report recordings from his Jan 2017 trip to Coronado Springs. We'll release 3 episodes, one per week, while we're enjoying our 2 week vacation in Florida including a first time stay at the Grand Floridian DVC Villas.

Direct download: 168_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_168__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 166, we hear all about the new Shanghai Disneyland park with American in China Tony Tovar.

Direct download: 166_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_166__Inti.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 165, Lewis Sutton from Australia joins us for his trip report including Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland.

Direct download: 165_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_165_-_Sha.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 164, Curtis takes his recorder down to Disney Springs, Jock Lindsay's, EPCOT, Soarin' and The Livings Seas.

Direct download: 164_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_164__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 163, we talk with Unofficial Guide author Seth Kubersky about Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Gatorland and more around and about Disney World.

 

Direct download: 163_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_163__Beyo.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 162, we continue the live trip report recordings from our stay at Coronado Springs including EPCOT finish of the 4 park quest, Turtle Talk and full descriptions of the 1st day's events.

Direct download: 162_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_162__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 161, we review  with Super Geeker Melissa Coteā€² her amazing split stay at Bay Lake Tower 11th floor, Polynesian DVC and her DisneyMoon filled with great food and entertainment.

Direct download: 161_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_161__Spli.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 160, we take you along on our Jan 2017 Walt Disney World trip with live in park audio and commentary as the trip happens.

Direct download: 160_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_160__Live.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 5:27am EDT

In episode 159, we chat with Super Geeker Jeff McCartney about two trips he recently took with a family he helped plan trip to Animal Kingdom Lodge and his adult only trip full of food, drink and fun.  He says the second trip was one of his best ever!

Direct download: 159_Geekin_On_WDW_159__Two_Trip_Rep.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 158, we chat about our upcoming Jan 2017 trip to Walt Disney World including College Program, Coronado Springs Resort, 4 park quest and our must do's.

Direct download: 158_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_158__Coll.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

In episode 157, Curtis and Lindsay review Holly and Peter Bercase return to Port Orleans French Quarter for their 1 year wedding anniversary trip.

Direct download: 157_Geekin_On_WDW_Podcast_157__Hone.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT