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Join Mike, Rikki, and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  We discuss dining at Storytellers Cafe out at Disneyland during the Halloween season, strategies for seeing the theme parks without Park Hoppers nor Lightning Lanes for a family with teens, some Thanksgiving/Christmas talk with dining options outside the theme parks, ideas on switching up your runDisney resort choice for different weekends, and much ...

We are excited to have Taylor from Edmonton, Alberta joining us on today's show to share his recent trip down to Walt Disney World with us! We hear about his split-stay to both Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort! We discuss fun times in all four theme parks, using Premier Pass on two of those days, enjoying the details that sell the "immersion" of the experience, as well some fine din...

Mike, Scott, and special guest Jason are here today to play some Oddsmakers! We are trying to place odds on things either happening or not happening around the Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line! What are the chances that we still have two performances of Disney's Starlight Parade on January 13, 2026? What percentage of guests walk off a Disney Cruise Line ship with some sort of merchandise? What percentage of guests in October ar...

Today Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here for a different kind of Wednesday show as Mike & Scott are at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point today on the BOGP Cruise! Today, going along with the previews of Test Track 3.0 happening at Epcot, we discuss the idea of attractions at Walt Disney World that have gone through a "reimagining" process and if this is a net positive or negative in our eyes. From Soarin' to Tiana's Bayou Adventure ...

Today we are very excited to have Jason from the BOGP Clubhouse joining Scott and Mike on the show to hear all about what it is like to live in Celebration, Florida! We discuss how he and his awesome wife Veronica ended up there and what it is like being 10 minutes away from the magic! We also hear more about the town itself, including amazing celebrations around the holidays, and how Jason and Vern keep the magic alive even with e...

Happy 4th of July, everyone! Mike and Scott are here with a bit of a different show here on the 4th of July! We recorded this one early as we are headed out on the Disney Magic for the BOGP Cruise 7 on Sunday! We give some final expectations for arrival at the Port, first few hours on the ship, and plans for the cruise at the beginning of the show! Then, we get a great call from Listener Deanna who is sailing with us and with Disne...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 29, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour!  We got a great call from Marci in Chicago discussing Princess Half-Marathon Weekend registration (and how our BOGP Lizards came together so well to help each other!) and also asked about when to take some WDW tours this coming year!  We also heard from Eean from Pittsburgh about her recent ...

Join Mike and Scott as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  We discuss the idea of taking the Skyliner to Bar Riva for a mid-day break on the way back to Pop Century from Hollywood Studios for a family with teen boys, booking Port Adventures with Disney Cruise Line for an Eastern Caribbean Cruise, "splurging" a bit for an adults-trip for Princess Half-Marathon 2026, parade/fireworks viewing at the Magic Kingdom, and ...

Today we have a very fun show in store for you! We are excited to head to Indiana to speak with Listener Natalie about three trips in one show! First, we hear about her bachelorette party where she stayed in a Lion King Family Suite at Art of Animation Resort, had some fun with her bridesmaids at Epcot and more! We also discuss a family trip where they stayed in a 3-bedroom villa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, used Premier Pass ...

Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend off with a fun show where we put experiences at Walt Disney World in groups of 3 and rank them based on our feelings right now! For example, Wilderness Lodge, Boardwalk, or the Polynesian? How about the Skyliner, monorail, or boats? What about Pirates, Living with the Land, or Grand Fiesta Tour? We have lots and lots of these situations on today's show! How would you do your ...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 22, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour!  We got a great call from Andrew in Utah discussing his trip to Disneyland where he did every Disneyland attraction in one day with some buddies!  We also hear from Listener Trisha in Indiana about her experience at Walt Disney World last week with her daughter Abby where they visited every ...

Join Mike, Pam, and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  We discuss some tips for getting a reservation at Trader Sam's at Disneyland Resort, making the most of a 1st visit to Disneyland, thoughts on picking a 3-night Disney Wish cruise or a 4-night Disney Dream cruise, boarding a pet at the Best Friends Pet Resort, runDisney discussion, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at w...

We are headed to New Hampshire today to speak with Listener and fellow BOGP Lizard Adam about his first runDisney in-person race experience at the 2025 Princess Half-Marathon Weekend! Adam shares about running for a charity that has a very special connection to him and his family and why this made the experience much more personal on the course and the victory that much sweeter when he crossed those finish lines! We also discuss ex...

Mike and Rikki are here today sharing some updates from down at Walt Disney World including the re-opening information on Test Track 3.0 on July 22, 2025! We also discuss the Boneyard playground area closing at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park on September 1, 2025, but all is not lost, as we should get a new playground in the Tropical Americas section in the future! Rikki also shares her thoughts on the H20 Glow Nights experience at Ty...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 15, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour!  We got to hear about a "secret" room that you might get to experience at Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure from Rogers down in Arkansas, an awesome Cool Kid Summer review from Debbie down in Gainesville, Dennis sharing a fun trip report from his recent Disneyland trip, and TJ ...

Join Mike and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we discuss how rider swap works with younger children, best breakfast options at the resorts for your check-out day without going in a theme park, favorite quick-service at Disneyland, thoughts on the Disney Destiny offerings, and a "pondering" on air-conditioning around Walt Disney World Resorts! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at ...

Today we are excited to head to Long Island to speak with Listener Matt about is trip to Walt Disney World with extended family where they stayed at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort! We talk about the planning of a trip with a larger group, getting there, and then how the trip unfolded! We discuss meals at places like Sci-Fi Dine In, Biergarten, and more! Also, we hear about a very special surprise for his daughter with ...

Happy Father's Day to all of our Disney Dads out there! Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to start the weekend as we discuss what we learned down at Walt Disney World last week! Mike and Pam got to visit the new adults-only lounge at Epcot - GEO-82 and talk about the environment, drinks, small plates and even fireworks experience! Mike shares his thoughts on his first stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and we also talk about ...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 8, 2025!  Mike & Scott were back together taking your calls for the hour!  We discussed a possible stay with little ones at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & talked about the positives and negatives of Jambo vs. Kidani Village, plus all of the amenities you can enjoy at this resort!  Listener Rogers called in with a great trip report from his stay last week out a...