Mike and Pam are here today answering your Listener Questions! Today we discuss tipping with the return of the Disney Dining Plan, thoughts on a monorail pub crawl and getting a spot at the lounges at the Contemporary Resort, long-term planning for a guest in the UK who is coming over for 18 nights in October, a first-cruise experience for a family in Arkansas, and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Listener Questions - Long-Term Trip Planning, Tipping with Disney Dining Plan, Nassau Excursions, More - January 17, 2024 - BOGP 2421

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Pam has just returned from an exciting week at Disneyland where she had access to some amazing places around Disneyland! Hear about that "secret balcony" that you have probably noticed above Pirates of the Caribbean and what is behind those doors! Also, Pam reviews Pixar Fest, with it's new parades, fireworks, merchandise (including an amazing Pizza Planet popcorn bucket!), and more! She also gives an in-depth review of the newly-reopened Pixar Place Hotel. She also shares lots of amazing dining experiences that have just opened around Disneyland Resort too! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Disneyland 2024 Summer Preview - Pixar Fest, Pixar Place Hotel Review, New Dining, More - BOGP 2489

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 12, 2024!  Tonight, Mike & Scott were back together and they took your calls for the hour!  We lead off the show discussing the "announcement" of the opening date of June 28, 2024 for Tiana' Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom and what this might mean for the park moving forward this summer.  We also got calls from Jared in Illinois and Megan in Pennsylvania discussing some Disney Cruise reviews and previews!  Scott and Mike also gave some advice on dining at Disneyland, impacts of the new Polynesian DVC tower on the monorail, and more!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

BOGP Open Line - May 12, 2024 - Tiana's Bayou Opening Date, Disney Fantasy Review, Polynesian DVC Tower & Monorail & More - BOGP 2488

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering some great listener questions! Today we discuss the opening date being announced for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and have a discussion on if this will have a Virtual Queue. We also get a question from Rin down in Australia about how this is going to impact plans, as this opening happens right in the middle of their trip. We hit on best quick-servicing dining options on the monorail loop to "escape" the Magic Kingdom for a few hours on a hot day, booking Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom, and much more! Please come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Listener Questions - May 15, 2024 - July 4 @ Epcot or Magic Kingdom, Staying Cool in the Summer, Tiana's Opening During Trip - BOGP 2487

We are excited to have Ian from the United Kingdom on the show today to talk about his 3 week holiday to Central Florida from back last August! We discuss the planning that goes into such a long trip from overseas, as well as the excitement this can add to the overall experience! Then, we talk about staying in an off-site home rental, Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as Hard Rock Hotel at Universal. We dive into fun times at all four Walt Disney World theme parks, Volcano Bay, Disney Springs, and much more!  We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

3 Week Trip from the UK - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Hard Rock Hotel, Off-Site House, Brilliant Meals and Fun Family Time - BOGP 2486

Mike, Scott, and Rikki are back today and we are discussing things not to miss when you stay at certain Walt Disney World Resorts! For example, when you stay at Disney's Pop Century Resort, don't miss an early morning walk around Hourglass Lake, or a photoshoot with the Cars characters over at Art of Animation, or even doing the "Hustle" in the food court! We hit about 6 other Disney Resorts on today's show with ideas to make your resort stay a lot more fun! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Listener Questions - Long-Term Trip Planning, Tipping with Disney Dining Plan, Nassau Excursions, More - January 17, 2024 - BOGP 2421

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