On episode 241, we chat with Unofficial Guide Author Erin Foster and Super Geek Jennifer Galambos about Disney Cruises answering our listener questions and more.

Highlights

* Learn about Erin’s recent trips

* Disney River cruises

* Activities run by Adventures By Disney guides

* Upcoming cruise to Bermuda for 25th wedding anniversary

* Port excursion tips

* Atlantis

* Favorite excursions

* Stephanie Kay asks what’s included in Concierge

* What about people with dietary restrictions?

* Details on Serenity Bay and cabanas

* Online checkin?

* Sarah Scheffler Tomlinson – I’d love a tip or 2 about stateroom categories. How do you figure out what room might be bigger than another, have a secret veranda, most desired deck to stay on, etc.

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Tony Tovar – What sorts of things require you to pre-book before the cruise, and what can you just do once you’re on the boat?  I’m especially curious about character meet and greets. Are all of them ticketed, or just certain ones?

* Heather Fraser Brainerd Tips for an adults-only cruise. We’re taking one in November!

* FOOD

* Tips for newbies

Jennifer Galambos – [email protected]

Erin Foster – [email protected]

 

Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip

Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me

Email me at [email protected]

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 241, we chat with Unofficial Guide Author Erin Foster and Super Geek Jennifer Galambos about Disney Cruises answering our listener questions and more.

Highlights

* Learn about Erin’s recent trips

* Disney River cruises

* Activities run by Adventures By Disney guides

* Upcoming cruise to Bermuda for 25th wedding anniversary

* Port excursion tips

* Atlantis

* Favorite excursions

* Stephanie Kay asks what’s included in Concierge

* What about people with dietary restrictions?

* Details on Serenity Bay and cabanas

* Online checkin?

* Sarah Scheffler Tomlinson – I’d love a tip or 2 about stateroom categories. How do you figure out what room might be bigger than another, have a secret veranda, most desired deck to stay on, etc.

*

Tony Tovar – What sorts of things require you to pre-book before the cruise, and what can you just do once you’re on the boat?  I’m especially curious about character meet and greets. Are all of them ticketed, or just certain ones?

* Heather Fraser Brainerd Tips for an adults-only cruise. We’re taking one in November!

* FOOD

* Tips for newbies

Jennifer Galambos – [email protected]

Erin Foster – [email protected]

 

Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip

Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me

Email me at [email protected]

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 240, we chat with Wendy Fox about her April Disney World vacation with her family including Bay Lake Tower, Kidani and some fun stories.

Highlights:

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Great opening story about a Disney surprise

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Wendy’s long history with WDW

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April trip with whole family

*

Split stay with Bay Lake Tower and AK Kidani

*

Best features of Bay Lake Tower

*

Chef Mickey’s

*

Transportation from BLT

*

Remind people that the app now has bus schedules since this recording

*

Pool time at both pools at AK

*

2 Bedroom at BLT

*

Kidani 2 bedroom – peaceful

*

Kidani pool great descriptions

*

Boma – We have love fest over Boma

*

The buffet’s don’t deliver – Don’t start rumors

*

Chef Mickey’s

*

First time ‘Ohana

*

Biergarten

*

Yak & Yeti

*

Momma Melrose Fantasmic Dinner package – Great steak

*

Tony’s in MK; So,So

*

Some comparison’s of Italian restaurants

*

Victoria Falls is a favorite lounge in AK Lodge

*

One bad food experience and one good one

*

The Pork Taco incident at Flower & Garden

*

Quick service Santuli Canteen and Columbia Harbor House

*

First time

*

No rental car

*

Split stay experience

*

Tell us a Story or two:

*

     Great Storm Trooper interaction with 2 year old grandson

*

     2 year old and roller coaster story

*

    Fast pass story

*

Some good over rated and under rated choices

*

Talking Mickey is gone…

*

Character meets Star Wars, Mickey, Minnie

*

Favorite rides and attractions in all the parks

*

Exceed expectations

*

    Minnie Vans

*

Photo Pass/Memory Maker for first time

*

What to do different next time

*

    Mobile ordering

*

Plan split stay

*

Best tips sourced from her family

*

    Amazon Prime and InstaCart

On episode 240, we chat with Wendy Fox about her April Disney World vacation with her family including Bay Lake Tower, Kidani and some fun stories.

Highlights:

*

Great opening story about a Disney surprise

*

Wendy’s long history with WDW

*

April trip with whole family

*

Split stay with Bay Lake Tower and AK Kidani

*

Best features of Bay Lake Tower

*

Chef Mickey’s

*

Transportation from BLT

*

Remind people that the app now has bus schedules since this recording

*

Pool time at both pools at AK

*

2 Bedroom at BLT

*

Kidani 2 bedroom – peaceful

*

Kidani pool great descriptions

*

Boma – We have love fest over Boma

*

The buffet’s don’t deliver – Don’t start rumors

*

Chef Mickey’s

*

First time ‘Ohana

*

Biergarten

*

Yak & Yeti

*

Momma Melrose Fantasmic Dinner package – Great steak

*

Tony’s in MK; So,So

*

Some comparison’s of Italian restaurants

*

Victoria Falls is a favorite lounge in AK Lodge

*

One bad food experience and one good one

*

The Pork Taco incident at Flower & Garden

*

Quick service Santuli Canteen and Columbia Harbor House

*

First time

*

No rental car

*

Split stay experience

*

Tell us a Story or two:

*

     Great Storm Trooper interaction with 2 year old grandson

*

     2 year old and roller coaster story

*

    Fast pass story

*

Some good over rated and under rated choices

*

Talking Mickey is gone…

*

Character meets Star Wars, Mickey, Minnie

*

Favorite rides and attractions in all the parks

*

Exceed expectations

*

    Minnie Vans

*

Photo Pass/Memory Maker for first time

*

What to do different next time

*

    Mobile ordering

*

Plan split stay

*

Best tips sourced from her family

*

    Amazon Prime and InstaCart

On episode 239, we bring on two Disneyland experts Katherine Stanfill and Jeanette Lynn to introduce us to Disneyland.

Highlights:

* The difference between Disneyland and Disney World

* How much time do you need to do Disneyland?

* Resorts including restaurants at the resort

* Katherine knows all about me

* Food talk restaurants and snacks

* Reviewing all their favorite rides

* Some touring strategies

* Shows and entertainment; Great street shows

* Dance parties

* Frozen Broadway type show

* 2 great night time shows Fantasmic and World of Color

* Character must do’s

* Lounges

* Animation Studio

* Fun things for the little kids

* Shopping Downtown Disney

* The Monorail

* What are they excited about for upcoming attractions

* Best tips

On episode 239, we bring on two Disneyland experts Katherine Stanfill and Jeanette Lynn to introduce us to Disneyland.

Highlights:

* The difference between Disneyland and Disney World

* How much time do you need to do Disneyland?

* Resorts including restaurants at the resort

* Katherine knows all about me

* Food talk restaurants and snacks

* Reviewing all their favorite rides

* Some touring strategies

* Shows and entertainment; Great street shows

* Dance parties

* Frozen Broadway type show

* 2 great night time shows Fantasmic and World of Color

* Character must do’s

* Lounges

* Animation Studio

* Fun things for the little kids

* Shopping Downtown Disney

* The Monorail

* What are they excited about for upcoming attractions

* Best tips

On episode 238, Curtis is in a reverse role and he’s interviewed by good friend Lis Cote’. Lis gets the inside scoop on the podcast from the producer, host and creator of the show.

Lis hosts her own blog called Gal Disney And Her Many Misadventures.  

Hear Curtis answers to:

What made you decide to start a podcast?

How did you settle on a Disney themed podcast?

Biggest learning moment that you were completely unprepared for?

Favorite episode and why?

How do you balance the podcast and community with family time?

Did the Geekin’ Community happen organically or was it intentional?

How has this community influenced (or changed) your personal outlook on life?

What is the most rewarding moment thus far?

Where do you envision the podcast and community in 5 years? 10 years?

Fun Facts:

Dream day at Disney – money, time, and stamina are no object…

Favorite ride/attraction in all the parks…

Least favorite ride/food/attraction in all of Disney…

Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip

Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me

Email me at [email protected]

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

 

On episode 238, Curtis is in a reverse role and he’s interviewed by good friend Lis Cote’. Lis gets the inside scoop on the podcast from the producer, host and creator of the show.

Lis hosts her own blog called Gal Disney And Her Many Misadventures.  

Hear Curtis answers to:

What made you decide to start a podcast?

How did you settle on a Disney themed podcast?

Biggest learning moment that you were completely unprepared for?

Favorite episode and why?

How do you balance the podcast and community with family time?

Did the Geekin’ Community happen organically or was it intentional?

How has this community influenced (or changed) your personal outlook on life?

What is the most rewarding moment thus far?

Where do you envision the podcast and community in 5 years? 10 years?

Fun Facts:

Dream day at Disney – money, time, and stamina are no object…

Favorite ride/attraction in all the parks…

Least favorite ride/food/attraction in all of Disney…

Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip

Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me

Email me at [email protected]

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

 

On episode 237, we stroll around Magic Kingdom, ride the Tomorrowland People Mover and laugh and scream on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in this live recording from January 2018 trip.

Live January 2018 Trip Report highlights:

*

Susan Cox trip report meetup

*

Magic Kingdom day

*

Buzz Light Year smack talk

*

People Mover

*

Enchanted Tales With Belle

*

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

*

Sword in the stone

*

Finishes with coffee walk

Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip

Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me

Email me at [email protected]

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774

On episode 237, we stroll around Magic Kingdom, ride the Tomorrowland People Mover and laugh and scream on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in this live recording from January 2018 trip.

Live January 2018 Trip Report highlights:

*

Susan Cox trip report meetup

*

Magic Kingdom day

*

Buzz Light Year smack talk

*

People Mover

*

Enchanted Tales With Belle

*

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

*

Sword in the stone

*

Finishes with coffee walk

Join our email list the Geekin’ Gazette for our favorite news, happenings in WDW and our community as well as time and money saving tips.  Free trip planning spreadsheet we use to plan and organize our trips included and a travel packing checklist so you don’t forget anything for your trip

Join our Facebook community by search Facebook for Geekin’ On WDW Podcast Family and asking to join our private Facebook group and friending me

Email me at [email protected]

Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail for our Geek Speak segment with any trip reports, tips or questions @   (860) 294-4774