Geekin' On WDW

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.


On episode 431, a deep review and user experience with the new Genie + and lots of food talk with Super Geek Stephanie Watson.


On episode 430, listeners Michelle, Glynnis and Lauren join me to review their favorite resorts, restaurants, snacks, unique restaurant experiences and their favorite memorable moment from their Disney World trips.


On episode 429, Daniel Ginger surprises his wife with a Disney World trip and they have a great celebration including Disney Springs, Food & Wine Festival and new dueling droids.

Direct download: 429_Surprise_Birthday_Disney_World_Trip_With_Daniel_Ginger_-_Ep._429.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 428, Brandon Haberman shares his short trip to Disney World but it's stuffed with great food and drink descriptions.


On episode 427, Samantha Kuhn reviews her mother/daughter retirement celebration at French Quarter sharing vegetarian foods, virtual queue for Remy review and other fun stories.


On episode 426, Jeremy Stein, host of the Main Street Magic Podcast joins me to review his 50th WDW anniversary trip including Coronado Springs tower, Space 220, both new fireworks shows and more from his recent trip to Disney World.


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.

Direct download: 425_Longest_Trip_Report_From_A_Weekend_Trip_With_Chris_Futrell_-_Ep._425.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

This week, I bring you a Geekin' Roundtable with 4 listeners who've note been on the podcast before including Leah Layman, Claire Johnson, Clay Greene and Donnie Hebert.

Direct download: 424_Roundtable_Chat_Including_Favorite_EPCOT_Food_Fun__More_-_Ep._424.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 423, our good friend Wendy Fox hosts the show reviewing Judy, Ken and Curtis’s 50th Disney World anniversary early October trips.

Direct download: 423_50th_Anniv._Trip_Reports_For_Judy_Ken_And_Curtis_Part_2__Ep._423.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 422, our good friend Wendy Fox hosts the show reviewing Judy, Ken and Curtis's 50th Disney World anniversary early October trips.

Direct download: 422_50th_Anniv._Trip_Reports_For_Judy_Ken_And_Curtis__Part_1_-_Ep._422.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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.


On episode 420, Heather Noyes, a Disney World blogger with WDWTravels.com, reviews her Top 10 tips taking infants and toddlers to Disney World.

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.


On episode 418, Rob Midiri shares his quadruple resort split stay to Disney World with his family.

Direct download: 418_Rob_Midiris_Quadruple_Resort_Split_Stay_To_Disney_World_-_Ep._418.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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.

Direct download: 417_Travis_Detricks_Solo_Old_Key_West_Trip_Report_-_Ep._417.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 416, Nancy K's 12 nights at Coronado resort including incredible food reviews, Remy's scavenger hunt and baby AK animals.

Direct download: 416_Nancy_Ks_Solo_12_Nights_Coronado_With_Great_Food_Recon-_Ep._416.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 8:16pm EDT

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Direct download: 415_The_Good_The_Bad_And_The_Poop_With_Glen_Kessler_-_Ep._415.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:56pm EDT

On episode 414, Jeff and Danielle Kessler review their trip including Contemporary garden view and Boardwalk Villas, Blizzard Beach and great restaurant reviews.


On this bonus episode I'm bringing on our travel guides The Travelin' Tiaras to tell us all about Disney Genie and I've also included a fun top 10 favorite Disney World restaurants poll show.

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.

Direct download: 412_Boulder_Ridge_Villas_At_Wilderness_Lodge_With_Megan_Dorsey_-_Ep._412.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 411, Nicole and Joe share their 8 nights at the Caribbean Beach Resort with 2 kids and 4 grandparents.


This week, Stephanie and Jason share their epic 9 night celebration Beach Club, Old Key West and Vero Beach split stay vacation.
 

On episode 409, Dan Robinson brings his high school and college aged kids to celebrate and a big surprise special event.

Direct download: 409_Dan_Robinsons_Celebrations_And_Big_Surprise_Event_-_Ep._409.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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.

Direct download: 408_Mother_Daughter_Disney_Trip_With_Jen_Batchelder_-_Ep._408.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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.


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.

Direct download: 406_Fantastic_Food_Reviews_With_Super_Geek_Lis_Cote_-_Ep._406.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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

Direct download: 405_Lauren_Hawkins_Shares_Her_Disney_World_Trip_-_Ep._405.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 404, Super Geek and Patreon.com supporter Elise Riggle shares her Grand Destino Tower Solo-ish Disney World trip.

Direct download: 404_Solo-ish_Disney_World_Trip_Report_With_Elise_Riggle_-_Ep._404.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:15pm EDT

Sarah Tomlinson shares her Saratoga Springs 2 bedroom stay at Disney World trip report

Direct download: 403_Sarah_Tomlinsons_Saratoga_Springs_Stay_-_Ep._403.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 402, Tom Vose from the Welcome Home Podcast shares his couples only and wife's birthday trip split DVC stay.

Direct download: 402_Couples_Birthday_Trip_With_Tom_Vose_Welcome_Home_Podcast_-_Ep._402.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

  • On episode 401, Dan Harding shares his trip to Disney World including 11 family members staying at the Grand Villa Jambo House.
Direct download: 401_Grand_Villa_Jambo_House_Trip_With_Dan_Harding_-_Ep._401.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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.

Direct download: 400_15_Super_Geeks_Share_Their_Favorite_Snacks_And_Dining_-_Ep._400.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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.

Direct download: 399_Glen_Kessler_Answers_Your_Disney_Vacation_Club_Questions_-_Ep._399.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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. 

Direct download: 398_5_Listeners_Roundtable_On_Resorts_Food__G3_Stories_-_Ep._398.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 397, Super Geeks Dan and Holly Austin review their Copper Creek and Jambo House stay at Disney World.

Direct download: 397_Dan_And_Holly_Austin_Trip_Report_With_Three_Kids_-_Ep._397.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

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!


On episode 395, Fran Chandler, Jackie Coll, Chris Futrell and Travis Detrick join me to review their resorts, food and fun stories from their Grand Geekin' Gathering (G3) experience.

Direct download: 395_Resorts_Food__G3_Fun_From_4_Super_Geeks_-_Ep._395.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 394, Lindsay is back for our anniversary series of episodes celebrating our 7 years of podcasting about Disney World.


This week, we have four friends, Caitlyn, Tasha, Britney and Brooke who live near the magic and share their favorite resorts, restaurants and more. I recorded this show on New Year's Eve. 

Direct download: 393_Four_Friends_Who_Live_In_The_Magic_Share_Their_Favorites_-_Ep._393.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 392, 11 Disney World geeks join me to review a hidden magic thing in the parks, something they splurged on in their last trip and a favorite sit down meal at Disney World.


On episode 391, Auntie Judy Ludwig, Jamie Givens, Samantha Kuhn, Deirdre Watts, Amy Rhoads and Wendy Fox review their resorts, restaurants, food and fun from the Feb G3 trip.


On episode 390, Chris Futrell shares his early December trip with his wife staying at the Animal Kingdom Lounge. This episode is a Foodies delight!

 


On episode 389, Angela Noyes, Susan Cox, Penny Vann, Angela Fennell an Amanda Lamb join me to share their G3 experiences.


On episode 388, Marisa Martin reviews her Christmas time trip staying at Disney's Art of Animation Resort.

 

Direct download: 388_Marisa_Martins_Christmas_Time_Trip_To_Disney_Word_-_Ep._388.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 7:06pm EDT

On episode 387, Daniel Ginger celebrates his wedding Anniversary with his wife Norma staying at the Tower at Coronado Springs. The work their way around World Showcase, build a lightsaber at Savi's workshop and join in on all the G3 fun.


On episode 386, Andy Hoffman shares his father/son trip to Disney World including Old Key West, Olivia's and a bunch of first time experiences that they shared.


On episode 385, Glen Kessler takes over the interview job to hear my first take on our Grand Geekin' Gathering Family Reunion 2021 in Disney World this past week.


Take a trip down memory road from one of my live recordings during our first Grand Geeking Gathering back in Oct 2019. More recordings coming to Patreon.com/GeekinOnWDW after the 2nd G3 happing Feb 2021

Direct download: 384_Live_Disney_World_Trip_Report_From_The_First_G3_-_Ep._384.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 383, Super Geek Bob Furlan shares his big family Disney World trip including adjoining Pop Century rooms and Disney's operational excellence during this unique time.

Direct download: 383_Big_Family_Disney_World_Trip_Report_With_Bob_Furlan_-_Ep._383.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 382, one of our Fab 5 Super Geeks, Jennifer Galambos shares her family's Disney World trip and some great tips sprinkled in.


On episode 381, Father/Daughter Disney World trip with Carl and Caitlin Casavecchia review their time spent together.


On episode 380, Bridget and Jeremy Ardoin have a fun chat remembering their Pop Century stay, great food and an easier pace at Disney World.


On episode 379, Kennedy Young joins me to share her 10 night stay at Pop Century with her husband, daughter and parents.


On episode 378, we have outstanding restaurant reviews from Samantha Kuhn and her Dad.


On episode 377, Elise Riggle shares her Disney World/Universal trip with her teenage boys including great food descriptions and tips from an obsessed Geekin' family planner.

Direct download: 377_Universal_Disney_World_Trip_Report_With_Elise_Riggle_-_Ep._377.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 376, Glen Kessler wraps up his Disney World trip report with strange margaritas, lounges and secrets to score big points in Toy Story Mania.

Direct download: 376_Glen_Kessler_Reveals_Geekin_Secrets_To_Toy_Story_Mania_-_Ep._376.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 375, our Geekin' Family buddy Glen Kessler shares his Son/Father/Mother trip to Disney World including his usual amazing knowledge, deep food reviews and fun tips.


On episode 374, friends and Super Geeks, Wendy Fox and Doreen Van Doren, review their Disney World trip including Beach Club, Kidani and lots of food and Geek meets.


On episode 373, Toni Anne Zarcone and Dave Joneward from the Disney Crush podcast join me to answer listener questions.


On episode 372, Lori and Nate Brennan share their Disney World trip staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort. Thanks for booking your trip with us!


On episode 371, Super Geek Amy Rhodes shares her Disney World trip including lots of Food & Wine foods, Boardwalk Villas, great stories and a special bonus ROTR tip from Glen Kessler.

Direct download: 371_Food__Wine_Festival_Eats_With_Amy_Rhodes_-_Ep._371.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 8:33pm EDT

On episode 370, Becky and Daisy Struble share their mother/daughter Pop Century stay at Disney World.


On episode 369, Danielle Johnson shares her trip to Disney World stay at three deluxe resorts including Jambo House, Poly and Bay Lake Tower.


On episode 368, Super Geek Stephanie Haugh shows us how much Food & Wine her and her husband can experience in just a weekend trip to Disney World.


On episode 367, Super Geek Jamie Gives returns to the podcast to review her recent trip with her husband and young son eating great in some awesome restaurants at Disney World.

Direct download: 367_Eatin_Good_With_Jamie_Givens_Trip_Report_-_Ep._367.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

On episode 366, a rare appearance on the podcast with Momma and Auntie Judy in the studio answering listener questions about Disney World.


Long time travel agent friends EJ Cruz and Jennifer Galambos join me for episode 365 to answer listener questions.

Direct download: 365_EJ_and_Jennifer_Answer_Your_Listener_Questions_-_Ep._365.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 364, we talk to Scott and Karen Daves about four of their recent trips covering lots of restaurants, resorts and food.


On episode 363, Erin Smith and her friend bring they're seven children to Disney World this past July.


On episode 362, Super Geek Ben Canady shares his 3 night split stay at Grand Floridian and Beach Club including Margaritas talk, great breakfasts and a fun Splash Mountain fact.


On episode 361, Super Geek Jeff McCartney returns to review his recent Disney World trip including Old Key West and lots of food and drink reviews.