In episode 170, Curtis continues with the last of three live trip report recordings from his Jan 2017 trip to Coronado Springs. We’ll release 3 episodes, one per week, while we’re enjoying our 2 week vacation in Florida including a first time stay at the Grand Floridian DVC Villas.

This episode is our full day at the 2017 EPCOT Art Festival which was the very first day the festival opened.

– Rope drop walk in talking with cast members

– Test Track

– No Frozen; line too long

– DVC Lounge

– Painting the community board was fun project

– Meet-up with Bob Allen with All in WDW BLOG.

– Wild mushroom risotto

– Picture in the French painting

– We make our way around the festival sampling food and art merchandise

– Meet up with Angelo and Laurie Olivieri at American pavilion

– Two conversations at the same time

– We join more friends on our journey around World Showcase

– Laurie says poop

– Lauren Eick gets a shout out for our weight loss support group

– Lou Mongello meet up

– Pizza at Via Napoli

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In episode 169, Curtis continues with the second of three live trip report recordings from his Jan 2017 trip to Coronado Springs. We’ll release 3 episodes, one per week, while we’re enjoying our 2 week vacation in Florida including a first time stay at the Grand Floridian DVC Villas.

Features:

– Country Bear Jamboree

– Muppets Paul Revere midnight ride

– Jungle Cruise

– Jack Sparrow Pirate training

– Early morning coffee walk

– Breakfast bowl and preview of upcoming day at the new Art Festival at EPCOT.

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In episode 168, Curtis begins the first of three live trip report recordings from his Jan 2017 trip to Coronado Springs. We’ll release 3 episodes, one per week, while we’re enjoying our 2 week vacation in Florida including a first time stay at the Grand Floridian DVC Villas.

This show is packed with time spent in Epcot, the Coronado Springs resort and Magic Kingdom

– Mine, Mine, Mine outside of the Livings Seas

– Walking over to Imagination pavilion; EPCOT background music is great

– Light bulb goes on that I can go check out the DVC lounge for the first time

– DVC Lounge in Imagination Pavilion

– Holly and Mom, Heather meet me at Imagination Pavilion

– Momma calls us on my iWatch while in the elevator, “How come you’re not in Mexico?”

– Heather and My history with Disney World; Mom’s Holly story

– Bodh’aktan Canada pavilion band has already started. Temporary band in January

– Full set of Bodh’aktan

– I get Lindsay’s first reaction to Soarin’

– Thursday AM Coffee walk reviewing my day on Wednesday

– Cast member interaction

– Comparing French Quarter to Coronado Springs

– Early into Magic Kingdom and meet up with Holly and Heather

– No morning show in front of park.

– Filming of British TV show and commercial

– Muppets Declaration of Independence show in Liberty Square.

– We talk with JJ the town cryor

– We discuss of Colonial times and some of my family history

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In this episode, we chat with Unofficial Guide Disney Cruise 2017 author Erin Foster.  Jennifer Galambos and I review all the details and fun of a Disney Cruise jampacked with questions from our Disney Geekin’ family.

Thanks to Holly Bercase, Heather Brainerd, Kevin Curtis-Allen, Michael Grabenstein, Anthony Tovar, Judy Ludwig, Mandierae Malinoski, Christie Arnott, Lisa Green and Joey McGirr for contribution questions to the show.

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In episode 166, we hear all about the new Shanghai Disneyland park with American in China Tony Tovar.

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On episode 165, Lewis Sutton from Australia joins us for his trip report including Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland.  You’ll hear all about the new Shanghai resort and Hong Kong including concierge level, food and attractions.

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In episode 164, Curtis takes his recorder down to Disney Springs, Jock Lindsay’s, EPCOT, Soarin’ and The Livings Seas.

Highlights:

* Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar

* Outside deck

* Saratoga Springs across water

* DLuxe Burger suggested by Geeks

* Disney Springs description

* Wednesday morning coffee walk

* Chat with guest from CT

* Sit down in empty Pepper Market and review previous day

* Describe day at Animal Kingdom on walk back to room

* Tree of Life description

* Opening of EPCOT and meet new friend from CT, Kathy Barlow

* Story: I was looking for someone to talk to.  I’ve had some good recorded impromptu conversations in the past while waiting in line.

* Even though I was alone, I met new friends today

* Isn’t it fun when you meet a Disney Geek accidently?

* DVC discussion

* In line for Soarin’ on my first time on new movie

* I gush over our Geekin’ family

* Beth Jacob and Kevin shout out

* I get some feedback while putting on binaural headphones, Sorry.

* Soarin’ loading and the CM has to hold me back

* Soarin audio – Spoiler alert

* I do comment on the CGI parts but not as critical as Holly and Lindsay

* Cathy and I talk about Paris and Hong Kong.  I mention Beth Jacob because I’m always talking about our Geeks.

* Manatee learning with Zack a Cast Member

* CM chat at the Aquarium about the rays.  Watching the feeding of the rays.

* Diver brings ray up to the glass while they feed them squid

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In episode 163, we talk with Unofficial Guide author Seth Kubersky about Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Gatorland and more around and about Disney World.

This book covers so many things to do including:

* Accommodations outside of Disney

* Vacation homes,

* Universal

* Downtown Disney area

* Top 3 Favorite places to eat outside Disney

* In a theme park

* Beyond Disney

* Busch Gardens – Favorite ride, show and food

* Legoland

* Gatorland

* Holyland

* Kennedy Space Center

* SeaWorld – Brian’s questions

* Universal Studios

* CitiWalk

* Islands of Adventure

* Water Parks, Golf, outdoor recreation, Museums, after dark , International Drive

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In episode 162, we continue the live trip report recordings from our stay at Coronado Springs including EPCOT finish of the 4 park quest, Turtle Talk and full descriptions of the 1st day’s events.

Highlights:

* Park four of our 4 park quest – EPCOT

* Eat something

* A show

* A big ride

* Pin trading

* Pressed penny

* Character specific to that park and picture

* Weenie picture

* Interaction with a cast member

* Cronut break near Canadian pavilion

* Observing the duck traffic

* Scare – Almost missed our street performance

* Chinese Acrobats saved us at 7pm

* Under the Sea with Nemo and friends with binaural headphones

* Turtle Talk with Crush

* 4 park quest is completed and walk out of EPCOT describing the day

* Monday evening walk to Pepper Market

* Compare Caribbean Beach to Coronado Springs

* Tuesday morning coffee walk

* A recap of details of Monday’s 4 park quest

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In episode 161, we review  with Super Geeker Melissa Cote′ her amazing split stay at Bay Lake Tower 11th floor, Polynesian DVC and her DisneyMoon filled with great food and entertainment.

Highlights include:

* Disneymoon split stay at Bay Lake Tower and Polynesian DVC

* Tip: check out from first resort before checking into second resort

* Bay Lake Tower 11th floor

* Resort Loop Christmas Decorations tour

* Wilderness Lodge quick service lunch

* ‘Ohana  dinner

* Security details

* EPCOT

* Noon Frozen Margaritas

* Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar

* BLT Pool

* Artist Point at the Wilderness Lodge – One dining credit

* Top of the World Lounge Wishes

* Ticketed event for Extra Morning Magic Hours at Magic Kingdom including breakfast

* Fun Animal Kingdom interactions with Gorillas and Meerkats

* Yak and Yeti

* Polynesian DVC transfer

* 50’s Prime Time

* To go desserts take a Tower of Terror ride

* Question: Have they slowed down the Rockin’ Roller Coaster?

* Epcot school bread, Baklava, Morocco lamb taco’s

* Trader Sam’s

* Very Merry Christmas Party

* Columbia Harbor House Lobster Roll

* Disney Springs

* Sprinkles

* Art Smith’s Homecoming

* EPCOT Candlelight Processional

* Via Napoli take out window thick pizza

* Narcousee’s for dinner

* Wishes from Polynesian resort

* Cast Member Kudo’s via Twitter

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