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.

A runDisney event is such a great motivator to increase your physical activity and have fun doing it in a place that is magical.

We first review their trips including

* Resort* Restaurants* New experiences* Pixie dust outside of the race* Review everyone’s race experience

The Race review including:

* Training* 5K – Chaotic Florida Monsoon Rain Delay Story* 10K – Emotional* Half – What it’s like to run in the heat and the emotion of a runDisney event

Our support of mental health charity the Trevor Project.

The blooper time at the end of the show this week is mostly useless except maybe you’ll appreciate the chaos of putting together a 6 person podcast episode and Peter says something really funny.

I believe you’ll agree after listening this week that there’s no run event like a runDisney event and there’s no better team like our Geekin’ Family runDisney team…

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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.

First we cover they’re latest trips:

* Super Bowl going on * Free MK day for Super Bowl parade of their favorite NE Patriots team* Polynesian review* Enzo’s Hideaway* Smore’s at the Gnachery* Ample Hills Creamery* Last minute ‘Ohana* Columbia Harbor House Lobster Roll* Via Napoli* White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies* Hollywood Studio’s Strawberry Funnel Cake* Kaki Gori* Festival of the Arts* Boathouse for Super Bowl* MNSSHP* Princess runDisney*

* Tips for bringing toddlers/infants* Lots of great tips including DAS pass , Stroller Gate and feeding strategies for little ones* Disney Springs Resorts review* Shout out to runDisney events

Find them on their blog Hakuna Moscato Moms

Also:

Adeline Magee interviews me for a school project

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

Highlights:

3 young kids

Refurb room at Pop Century

Great snacks at the Resort

Dining plan worked for their little ones

First time ‘Ohana

First time Boma

Elephant Poop Zebra Domes

Storybook Dining – Artist Point

Akersheus

Pecos Bills

Art Festival food booth – Morocco

How to rope drop Pandora

Getting sick at Hollywood & Vine story

Great character meet stories

Dance parties with kids

Beating the crowds in February

Fireworks behind the Castle

Her planning strategy

Tips for newbies

DVC story

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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.

We review Rodel’s career and how he became affiliated with Disney. We take a look at the path his life took in discovering his joy for art and painting. We learn his techniques and where his inspiration comes from.

This is a fun episode and inspiring episode for those Geeks who dream to do what they were born to do.

Find Rodel online at https://artofrodelgonzalez.com/

Disney Fine Art

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James Coleman Studios

Watch for late October 2019 Wyland Gallaries on the Disney Boardwalk

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.

Highlights:Reviewing French Quarter, Beach Club and PolynesianFood – The Disappointed

* Mexican Pavilion San Angel* 50’s Prime Time

Oldies but Goodies

* Crystal Palace* Beaches & Cream –  Ice Cream story* ‘Ohana and Boma still #1 and #2* Garden Grill* Kona* Be Our Guest Lunch* The Plaza* BBQ Slaw Dog* Skipper Canteen

New ones

* Edison* Sebastian’s Bistro* Storybook Dining at Artist Point

Redemption

* Cape May Cafe* The Wave

Outstanding

* Akerseus* Grand Floridian Cafe Breakfast* Tutto Italiano With Deirdre Watts* Nine Dragons With Rachel and Susan Cox

Lounges

* Highlight was Geek meet ups at lounges* Enzo’s Hideaway* Martha’s Vineyard* Geyser’s Point – first time and another surprise Geek meet* Trader Sam’s

Firsts

* Spring Rolls* Corn on the Cob* Churro Ice Cream Sandwich* Mission Space Green* Fried Spicy Califlower* Bacon on a stick* Guinness Milk Shake* Wonderland Slushie* Pinnochio Haus restaurant* Watching the Dolphin encounter tour in aquarium* Flag Retreat at MK

Stories

* Happy birthday with Mariachi Cobra* Meeting Geeks Stories

Miscellaneous

* Art Festival food favorites* Rodel Gonzalez is the artist we met and we’ve since had on our show. He’s awesome!* Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom* Cronut Conundrum story* Souviners

Excellent wrap up from Holly

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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.

Highlights:

* Resort Reviews* AKL and Pop Century review* Beach Club* Animal Kingdom Club Level* Food!* Flying Fish* Flame Tree BBQ* Lobster Mac & Cheese* Wine Bar George* Yak & Yeti – Kobe Beef Burger is the Best Ever* Tutto Italia – Deirdre treats me with the deluxe meal lunch* Sci Fi Drive-In* Hollywood Brown Derby with an Imagineer – shares one of his stories – Star Wars Land teaser* Garden Grill* Snacks* Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Bun* Brisket Poutine* Caramel Pop Corn* Dole Whip vs. Citrus Swirl* Cheeseburger Spring Rolls* Festival of the Arts snacks* Ice Cream Panini in France* Peter Pan Float* Mr. Kamal Seasoned Fries* Lounges* Traders Sam’s – Oha Oha is not new* Nomad Lounge* First experiences* Character meals with kids – Meeting famous people* Happily Ever After Dessert Party* Toy Story Land* Wild Africa Trak* Wild Yama Safari* EPCOT tour* Disney on Broadway show at Festival of the Arts* Happily Ever After* Pixie Dust* Robin Hood characters* Step Sisters in new Fantasyland

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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.

Super Geeks featured include Lisa Green, Glen Kessler, Heather Brainerd, Judy Ludwig, Brian Wahl and Jennifer Galambos.

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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.

Highlights:

* Christmas time trip* Beach Club* Keto and Deluxe Dining Plan* Le Cellier* Narcouses – Lobster!* ‘Ohana – First time* Tusker House Breakfast* California Grill* Boma breakfast* Tiffins* La Hacienda San Angel – Huge Geekin’ family tip.  This one instead of inside restaurant* 1900 Park Fare and Storybook dining quickly * Jock Lindsay’s* First times* Christmas time with Candlelight processional, cookie stroll* 3 Dessert parties. Are they worth it?* Caring for Giants tour – Learn all about elephant poop* Bippity Boppity Boutique* The Void* Snacking around the world on snack credits* Pin trading first time learning how to do it* Epcot Frozen Late Night Excursion* Tips*     What’s going to make me happy right now?* Full stink even with Tornado warnings ; Gives you low crowds* Run the kids ragged during the week and they’ll sleep on the drive home* Some great Christmas time advice* Get AAA if you’re driving to Disney in case you lock your keys in the car

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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.

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

Highlights:

* Missing the MK opening show* Brought the camper to Fort Wilderness* Niece and Step daughter first timers* Reviewing pool and food at Fort Wilderness* Chuck Wagon sing a long and movies* Golf cart rental* Dog sitting at the Disney kennel* Sleigh rides* Favorite meal – Brunch at ‘Ohana* Pecos Bills lunch* Beaches and Cream –  The Kitchen Sink* Flame Tree BBQ* Griswold’s* Christmas Party* Special family moments* Joy of pin trading* Character Meet and Greets* Terrifying the kids* Tips* Ponchos and slippery ground* Electric Water Pagent instead of night time Tree of Life* More rest time* Track steps and take a break after 15,000 steps* Wandering resorts for decorations and displays* Great finishing praises for camping at Fort Wilderness