Geekin' On WDW | Trip Reports From A Community of Disney World Fans

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Geekin' On WDW | Trip Reports From A Community of Disney World Fans episodes

July 21, 2025Two Week Epic Universe, Disney Cruise and Disney World Trip Report With Stephanie Schuman – Ep. 625
This week, Stephanie shares her incredible two-week Disney adventure, featuring a trip to Disney World with girlfriends, a Disney cruise, and family time at Epic Universe and Universal Studios.
Featuring:
Introduction and welcoming Stephanie for the first time
Stephanie’s Disney and cruise adventure overview with girlfriends
Disney Cruise highlights
Epic Universe preview
Family arrival and resort stay
Epic Universe/Universal Studios adventures
Escape room fun
Dining experiences: Tony’s, Raglan Road, Beaches and Cream, Columbia Harbour House, and more
Golfing and a scavenger hunt
Trip tips and final thoughts

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1 hr 12 min
July 21, 2025 Two Week Epic Univers, Disney Cruise and Disney World Trip Report With Stephanie Schuman - Ep. 625
This week, Stephanie shares her incredible two-week Disney adventure, featuring a trip to Disney World with girlfriends, a Disney cruise, and family time at Epic Universe and Universal Studios.
1 hr 12 min
July 14, 2025New DVC Lounge, Geo 82, Little Mermaid and Villains Shows: Curtis’s Trip Report – Ep. 624
This week, our pal Wendy Fox hosts the show and we review my trip to Disney World including my new experiences with the Geo 82 lounge in EPCOT, Frontierland DVC Lounge, Little Mermaid and Villains shows and we answer all the Geekin’ family questions.
Featuring:
Celebrated anniversaries and stayed at Caribbean Beach Resort after scoring a room upgrade from Pop Century
Dining highlights include Woody’s Roundup BBQ, Geo 82 Lounge, Boma, and Beaches and Cream.
FrontierLand DVC Lounge, the new Villains show, and The Little Mermaid show
Hoop De Doo Revue
Lots of Geek Meets
Answer all the Super Geek questions
Great question on gratitude and favorite moments

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]
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Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store
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1 hr 37 min
July 14, 2025 New DVC Lounge, Geo 82, Little Mermaid and Villains Shows: Curtis's Trip Report - Ep. 624
This week, our pal Wendy Fox hosts the show and we review my trip to Disney World including my new experiences with the Geo 82 lounge in EPCOT, Frontierland DVC Lounge, Little Mermaid and Villains shows and we answer all the Geekin' family questions.
1 hr 37 min
July 07, 2025Boardwalk, Polynesian, Delicious Eats, and Special Tours with Bill Carmichael – Ep. 623
On episode 623, our pal Bill Carmichael is back to review his 9 night split stay at Boardwalk and Polynesian full of tours, food reviews and we love to challenge opinions on all kinds of Disney stuff.
Featuring:
Welcome back long-time listener Bill Carmichael to the show.
Shared fun Disney World adventures, including tasting the Ice Pistachio Latte and Banana Breeze Latte at Epcot, and trying the infamous Beverly at Club Cool.
Discussed resort experiences and upgrades during his nine-night stay split between All-Star Music, Boardwalk Inn, and a Polynesian DVC room.
Highlighted memorable Disney tours like Keys to the Kingdom and Behind the Seeds.
Shared dining experiences at Ale and Compass, Spice Road Table, and Tiffins, including what stood out at each restaurant.
Reviewed standout meals, signature restaurants, and delicious Disney desserts and treats.
Enjoyed evening strolls through the parks, topped off with fireworks and nighttime atmosphere.
Gave thoughts on the reimagining of Country Bear Jamboree.
Debated changes to Splash Mountain and shared opinions on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Talked strategies for navigating Lightning Lanes and maximizing ride experiences.
Shared touching family moments and magical pixie-dust surprises throughout the trip.
Offered helpful dining tips and highlighted favorite go-to spots across Disney property.
Wrapped up with memorable trip highlights and final thoughts on what made this visit special.

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]
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1 hr 4 min
July 07, 2025 Boardwalk, Polynesian, Delicious Eats, and Special Tours with Bill Carmichael - Ep. 623
This week, our pal Bill Carmichael is back to review his 9 night split stay at Boardwalk and Polynesian full of tours, food reviews and we love to challenge opinions on all kinds of Disney stuff.
1 hr 4 min
June 30, 2025How In The World…? – A behind the scenes look at what it takes to create the MAGIC of Walt Disney World With Author David Schroeder – Ep. 622
On episode 622, we go behind the curtain with author David Schroeder as he reveals his 30-year journey of research into Disney World and the Disney company. He shares hidden details—behind the magic secrets, imagineering , manufacturing and culture that make Walt Disney World extraordinary.
Featuring:
David’s Disney Journey
Research and Writing Process
Surprising Discoveries in Disney Archives
Disney’s Land Acquisition Strategies
Engineering Marvels of Disney World
Magic Kingdom’s Cleanliness Secrets
Evolution of Audio-Animatronics
The Unsung Heroes of Disney’s Manufacturing Division
Project Management and Overcoming Obstacles
Lessons from Disneyland to Disney World
Personal Reflections and Experiences
Future of Disney World

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]
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1 hr 4 min
June 30, 2025 How In The World...? - A behind the scenes look at what it takes to create the MAGIC of Walt Disney World With Author David Schroeder - Ep. 622
On episode 622, we go behind the curtain with author David Schroeder as he reveals his 30-year journey of research into Disney World and the Disney company.
1 hr 4 min
June 23, 2025Polynesian Vibes & Lightning Lane Wins: A Jeff Kessler Family Disney World Trip – Ep. 621
On episode 621, my pal Jeff Kessler shares his family’s split stay at Boardwalk and Polynesian, lightning lanes, food reviews and a duck tales scavenger hunt!
Featuring:
Trip overview & managing crowds
Lightning Lane lessons
Resort stays, Boardwalk and Polynesian, great split-stay insights
Dining deep dive (with Space 220!), Liberty Tree Tavern
Wild animal encounters at Disney
Meeting fellow Disney geeks
Giant Disney treats discussion
First look: Polynesian Tower Lounge
Flower & Garden Festival highlights
Fun with the DuckTales game
Last-day surprises & flight drama
Final reflections and favorite moments

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]
Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw
Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store
Email me at [email protected]
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1 hr 13 min
June 23, 2025 Polynesian Vibes & Lightning Lane Wins: A Jeff Kessler Family Disney World Trip - Ep. 621
On episode 621, my pal Jeff Kessler shares his family's split stay at Boardwalk and Polynesian, lightning lanes, food reviews and a duck tales scavenger hunt!
1 hr 13 min