Geekin' On WDW

On episode 360, we bring on long time listener Jeff O'Polka to review his recent August trip to Disney World including Copper Creek, Geyser Point and his review of the latest park opening.


On episode 359, Joe and Angela from the Enchanted Ears podcast join us to review their last trip to Disney World including Art of Animation resort, Seeds Tour and the Light Saber vs. Droid experience in Star Wars land.


On episode 358, Travis Detrick shares his recent trip since the parks reopened as he goes with his niece. They enjoy Bay Lake Tower, short lines and some fun stories.

Direct download: 358_Back_To_The_Parks_With_Travis_Detricks_Trip_Report_-_Ep._358.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 357, the Super Geekin’ family dads return for part 2 to share their family Disney World trip memories including Kevin Curtis Allen, Jeff Kessler, Glen Kessler and Rob Midiri.


On episode 356, I bring on some Super Geekin' family dads to share their family Disney World trip memories including Kevin Curtis Allen, Jeff Kessler, Glen Kessler and Rob Midiri.


On this week's episode, we review the reopening of Universal Studio's with Sarah Tomlinson's trip report.


On episode 354, Beka Sauls, Rachel Wright and Tammy Arnold-Free share their experiences going to Disney World for the reopening of the parks.


On episode 353, Heather Brainerd shared a last minute trip she did with her sister including Christmas time fun, The Dolphin and first time at Boma.


On episode 352, Rachel Wright and her sister Beka and husband Hal review 3 trips to Disney World including Princess Run, Christmas time and 3 different resorts.


On episode 351, Super Geek Beka Hanigan joins me to review her Disney World trip with her newbie Husband and Step Daughter.


On episode 350, Wendy Fox cohosts and interviews me on my Disney history, how I started the podcast and lots of questions from the Geeks.

Direct download: 350_Questions_From_The_Geeks_To_The_Podfather_-_Ep._350.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 349 we finish up the Fab 5 roundtable armchair imagineering show, a bonus live recording from Jan 2020 trip with Glen Kessler and the Geeks live presentation Podfather's gift to Curtis. It's amazing!


On episode 348, I bring on 4 of our first 5 guests to review their next trip to Disney World plans, add a country to World Showcase and reimagine the Wonders of Life Pavillion.


On episode 347, it's part 2 of the Patreon.com supporters Andy Hoffman, Cousin Heather Stone Capelle, Alisa Mela and Glen Kessler roundtable review of some fun favorites and things we've not done.


On episode 346, 4 of our Patreon.com supporters join on to rank the World Showcase pavilions and our favorite resort to be quarantined at during this part 1 of 2 episodes.


On episode 345, we bring in five Super Geeks to review things we miss at Disney World, some extras we want to do and meals we want to have when the parks reopen.


On episode 344, Jeff Kessler shares his stories and his family's trip to Disney World. Our guests on the show lately have all been from within the family.  That's because there's nothing more important than family...


On episode 343, Amy Beckner shares her Disney World stay at the Boardwalk Inn Resort, Caring For Giants Tour and Festival of the Arts.


Hey Geeks!  On episode 342, we have two Disney Wedding trips with two of our Super Geeks Kristy Houston and Jenny Gill


On episode 341, we review Stephanie Binks tough luck Disney World wedding and DisneyMoon just as the parks close for the virus. 


On episode 340, we review a 30 person bachelor/bachelorette trip and preview of a cancelled DisneyMoon trip with Carlin and Nick Iyoob.


On episode 339, Fran Chandler shares her Feb Disney World trip with her family including her mother-in-laws first trip.

Direct download: 339_Super_Geek_Fran_Chandlers_Feb_Disney_World_Trip_Report_-_Ep._339.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 338, Jen and Madison separately went to Disney World and they met each other in the parks. They first met on a podcast 2 years ago on episode 224 on a roundtable trip report.


On episode 337, Allison Lee joins me along with three of her friends who all went to Disney World together.


On episode 336, I bring on two guests, Michelle Young from the Disney Dream Girls podcast and Chris Cates who's a long time Super Geek to share their recent Disneyland trips.


On episode 335, Brenda Buescher shares her trip with her Dad to Disney World including Coronado Springs, signature restaurants and all the new stuff.


On episode 334, Lindsay's back!  This week my daughter Lindsay who helped me launch the podcast about 6 years ago is back and we get back to basics.  We answer listener questions covering all our favorites at Disney World


On episode 333, Cousin Heather Stone Capelle joins us to review her mother/son stay at Disney's new Grand Destino Tower in Coronado Springs.


On episode 332, we complete our January 2020 trip report from Auntie Judy's house including your questions, quick service favorites, DVC Midnight Magic and Geek Meets.

Direct download: 332_Our_Jan_2020_Walt_Disney_World_Trip_Report_Part_2_-_Ep._332.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 331, Curtis chats with Glen Kessler about the next Geekin' Family Reunion 2021 G3 and Glen's weekend trip to Disney World.


On episode 330, we gather at Auntie Judy's house to review our January 2020 Disney World trip. Wendy Fox comes over to interview us as we enjoy some wine and charcuterie.

Direct download: 330_Our_January_2020_Disney_World_Trip_Report_Part_1_-_Ep._330.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 329, we review our first babymoon and baby reveal with Lindsay Velecina's fully packed long weekend at Disney World.


On episode 328, Curtis strolls around the French Quarter resort, screams on the Tower of Terror, chats with the Citizens of Hollywood ladies and listens to Groucho the bird sing songs.


On episode 327, Wendy Fox joins me to review her split stay at Bay Lake Tower and Animal Kingdom Kidani DVC stay with her grandson.


On episode 326, Heather Weyls shares her Disney World trip including first stay at the Boardwalk Inn, saving money by booking trip with us, using a wheelchair and having fun eating even with dietary restrictions.


On Episode 325, get ready for some great food descriptions at Disney World with Laryssa and Brian Keeney.  


On episode 324 Susan Cox tell us you can get a lot done at Disney World when you go solo including lots of great restaurants, dessert parties, spa treatments and swimming with the dolphins.


On episode 323, Curtis chats with AJ Mills about her 9 night All Star Sports stay during the October Grand Geeking Gathering.


On episode 322, we have six Super Geeks sharing their October 2019 trips including their Resorts, food and many stories of fun.


On episode 321, 3 super geeks and super friends Chris Cates, Holly Bercase and Jen Moynihan Wynn review all their stories, experiences, resorts, food, runDisney and a tour.


On episode 320, Super Geek Wendy Fox, interviews Momma, Auntie Judy, Ken and Curtis to get the details of our October 2019 trip including the Skyliner, Galaxy's Edge and all the G3 events.


On episode 319, Curtis continues part 2 of Kevin Curtis-Allen's stories of Geek Meet ups, great eatery's with Geeks and all the stuff he gave away at the Grand Geekin' Gathering in Disney World.


On episode 318, Curtis is walking through French Quarter on two days of coffee walks, enjoying Jungle Cruise, Pirates and dining at the new Storybook character meal.


On episode 317, Curtis reviews Kevin Curtis-Allen's amazing 2 week Disney World trip including Saratoga Springs, Kidani, Top of the World lounge, Wine Bar George and epic geek meets.


On episode 316, we review the October Disney World trip of the Grand Geekin' Gathering Family Reunion. We bring on six Super Geeks to review their resorts, Food & Wine and experiences meeting each other.

Direct download: 316_Grand_Geekin_Gathering_Family_Reunion_Review_-_Ep._316.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 315, Our travel client and friend Kat Silva goes to Disney World with her family for the first time to enjoy Galaxy's Edge, building a Droid, Jedi Training and flying the Millenium Falcon.


On episode 314, Curtis does his morning coffee walk as a participant in the Beignet Dash at the French Quarter Resort.


On episode 313, Curtis walks around Port Orleans French Quarter for the first time describing the resort, drinking coffee and enjoying his birthday. In park audio from the Tiki Room, Haunted Mansion and the Country Bears.

Direct download: 313_Live_Trip_Report_From_First_Time_Stay_At_French_Quarter_-__Ep._313.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

On this episode 312, Auntie Judy, Uncle Ken, Momma and Curtis review their 2 weeks in Disney World during their January 2019 trip.Judy's resort transfer in the rain.

Direct download: 312_Live_Trip_Report_From_Auntie_Judys_Living_Room_-_Ep._312.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 311, Dana Brogneri shares her trip report staying at the French Quarter, Deluxe Dining, Mickey's Not So Scary Party and her first time building a droid with her daughter.


On episode 310, Kristy Houston from Philly shares her family trip including the Swan resort, great food, parade viewing dinner package and praise for Disney World on their service for kids with a disability.


On episode 309, we review Bubba Mack's DisneyMoon including some great restaurants, after hours events and some fun stories.


On episode 308, it's the last live recording from our Sept 2018 trip including Food & Wine descriptions, World Showcase music, Jungle Cruise and Coffee walks.


On episode 307, Glen Kessler and Curtis review the 2020 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with author Len Testa.


On episode 306, it's a live recording from Sept 2018 trip including UP Flights of Wonder, The Void and Coffee walk chit chat.


On episode 305, Super Geeks Adam and Aiden Bloomfield review their D23 Expo Experience, Disneyland and Universal Studios California.


On episode 304, we review Nancy K's solo trip including split stay at Coronado Springs/Boardwalk Inn, animal tours and great food reviews.


On episode 303, we review the meal plan, our favorites places and things to eat in all the parks and answer the question is the meal plan a good value.

Direct download: 303_How_To_Beat_The_Meal_Plan_With_Jenn_EJ_And_Holly_-_Ep._303.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 6:01pm EDT

On episode 302, we review Super Geek Jamie Givens adult trip to Disney World including great food, lounges and flying a private plan into Disney World.


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In episode 300, we bring on nine Super Geeks to review our events for our October 2019 Grand Geeking Gathering, our must do's and more additions to our list of things that make you a Disney World Geek.


On episode 299, we chat with Destiny Rogers who shares her stay at AKL Kidani, California Grill Brunch, Villains After Dark, Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian and Early Morning Toy Story Magic in great detail.


On episode 298, we chat with Kendra O'Connell about her family stay at French Quarter, great family restaurants and fun stories.


On episode 297, we go around the World Disney style visiting Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris and Disneyland California with Super Geek Leianna Hillo.


On episode 296, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis review the Villains of Disney World and tips on how to beat them.


On episode 295, Super Geek Heather Stone Capelle comes on the show to share her vacation including her Galaxy's Edge experience, private character breakfast and special moments at Disneyland.


On episode 294, EJ Cruz shares her 12 night split stay of Port Orleans Riverside/Wilderness Lodge with lots of food and tip reviews.


On episode 293, we review Amy Rhodes trip report including Animal Kingdom Jambo House Club Level, Pop Century and a Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruise.


On episode 292, Curtis brings on the show one of his favorite Disney World Podcasters, Mike Rahlmann from the Be Our Guest Podcast to review his latest trip and his favorite food, attractions and other things at Disney World.


On episode 291, Jennifer, EJ and Curtis review our favorite places to take pictures and some peaceful places in Disney World.

Direct download: 291_Our_Favorite_Picture_and_Quiet_Spots_In_Disney_World_-_Ep._291.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 290, listener Ben Canady shares his Disney World trip including Saratoga Springs, fun character meets/perspectives and safety tips while in the Parks.


On episode 289, Super Geeks challenge each other with their favorite Veggie and Meat meals in Disney World.

Direct download: 289_The_Veggie_Vs._Meat_Eaters_Challenge_-_Ep._289.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 10:32pm EDT

On episode 288, we chat with Karen Piggott about her family trip staying at Old Key West 2 bedroom with her family of 5 and 2 nieces.

Direct download: 288_Fun_Disney_World_Trip_Stories_With_Karen_Piggott_-_Ep._288.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:06pm EDT

On episode 287, we review a list of 50 things that make you a Disney World Geek created by listeners and sisters Selena Roell and Jackie Coll.


On episode 286, we're talking with our Geekin' family runDisney team and we have our team captain Holly Bercase and her husband Peter, Jenny Gill, Colleen Cszczybor, Jen Moynihan Wynn and Chris Cates.


On episode 285, we review a couple Disney World trips and get tips on bringing the little ones with Jamie Lee and Kristi who are the Hakuna Moscato Mom Bloggers.


On episode 284, we chat with Holly Austin covering her Feb 2019 trip staying at Pop Century with her family of five.


On episode 283, Super Geek and artist of his own, Glen Kessler and I interview Disney Fine Artist Rodel Gonzalez about becoming a Disney Fine Artist.

Direct download: 283_Becoming_A_Disney_Fine_Artist_With_Rodel_Gonzalez_-_Ep._283.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

On episode 282, Lindsay and Holly review Curtis's January 2019 2 week trip to Disney World including French Quarter, Beach Club, Polynesian, lots of restaurants, snacks, lounges and fun Geekin' family meet ups.


On episode 281, we bring on four of the Super Geeks Curtis met on his January 2019 trip to review their resorts, restaurants, snacks and stories.


On episode 280, we bring on 6 of our original Super Geeks to celebrate 5 years of the Geekin' On WDW Podcast. We discuss what being in the Disney World bubble means to us, a special moment shared in the parks and share some feelings on what the podcast has meant to each of us.


On episode 279, we have lots of deluxe dining plan reviews, 3 dessert parties, caring for giants tour, bippity boppity boutique and The Void virtual reality with Super Geek Brenda Drinkwine Futrell.


On episode 278, we talk about our favorite magical enhancements, what to do on a non-park day and ways to beat the crowds with our Super Geek friends Toni-Anne and Dave from the Disney Crush Podcast.


On episode 277, we talk glamping at Fort Wilderness, dog sitting at the Disney kennel and Christmas party with Amber Springer.


On episode 276, we chat with Tonya McDaris reviewing her Christmas time stay at All Stars Herbie section, Tony's Town Square Party and Disney Junior Hollywood & Vine breakfast.


On episode 275, Jennifer Galambos and EJ Cruz join us to review Jennifer's Christmas time trip with her family at the Yacht & Beach Club, club level and some fun extra magic hours events.


On episode 274, we review Super Geek Fran Chandler's trip including Caribbean Beach Resort, Akershus Royal Dining, Spice Road Table and a four park challenge day.


On episode 273, we go to Jiko for a special wine tasting event and try several signature restaurants with Super Geek Jeff McCartney.


On episode 272, we ride our first time on Slinky Dog, eat snails at Food & Wine and meet up with Holly Bercase.

Direct download: 272_Live_Sept_2018_Slinky_Dog_And_Eating_Snails_At_Food__Wine-_Ep._272.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 12:00am EDT

On episode 271, it’s a live trip report from our September 2019 trip including coffee walks, Soarin’, Test Track and the Mexican boat ride.


On episode 270, Jennifer Kubicza really has some special times with her family from her recent Disney World trip including Festival of the Holidays, Christmas party and a cookie stroll.


On episode 269, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis give advice for taking and enjoying Disney World with a creative and artistic person and our favorite top 5 characters inside of an attraction.


On episode 268, we bring on Rob Midiri to share his Disney World Parks and Disney Cruise Combo Trip including Pop Century, the Bahamas and Castaway Cay.


On episode 267, we bring on Super Geek Glen Kessler to review his solo Walt Disney Trip including lots of fun food and trip tips.


On episode 266, Jen Moynihan Wynn shares amazing stories and descriptions of her favorite restaurants, lounges and special events. Your mouth is going to start watering as she reviews Nomad lounge, Food & Wine Top 5 and Sip, Savor & Sparkle at California Grill.

Direct download: 266_Amazing_Food_Lounge__Drink_Reviews_From_Jen_Moynihan_Wynn_-_Ep._266.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 265, we chat with Bruna Matskevich reviewing her first time trip to Disney World.  This was a birthday gift from her husband and a lifelong dream.


On episode 264, we chat with Allison Lee who spent her Disney Honeymoon at French Quarter.  She did some great trip planning and shares many of her trip tips.


On episode 263, Lindsay, Holly and Curtis talk about the things they've never done at Disney World and why they wish to do them in the future.

Direct download: 263_Top_Things_Weve_Never_Done_At_Disney_World_But_Want_To_-_Ep._263.mp3
Category:Travel -- posted at: 2:00am EDT

On episode 262,  we feature Super Geek Sarah Tomlinson's stay at the Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek as she shares her knowledge and trip with her cousins family touring Disney World for the first time.


On episode 261, it's the first live recording from our September 2018 trip featuring All Star Sports coffee walk, Toy Story Land and Alien Saucers.

  • First Live report from Sept 2018 trip
  • Early morning coffee walk in All Star Sports reviewing our first day in Disney World
  • Chatting with Auntie Judy and Momma as we wait for bus
  • Walking into Hollywood Studios
  • Our first experience at Toy Story Land
    •     They didn't recognize me as the guy who used to abuse them as a kid
  • In line and riding Alien Saucers with binaural headphones
    •     Hear about my iPhone dying
  • Reviewing menu at Woody's Lunchbox
  • Chatting with a guest in line
  • Green Army Men show - Now they talk and perform a show
  • My phone dies and I lose my party