In episode 111, we preview the Animal Kingdom Villas and Beach Club Villas, our itinerary, meals, tours and must do’s for our March trip to WDW.

Momma Says

 

She had her recurring dream of getting to the park gates and they won’t let her in.

Last one was in California and we drove all around the park but couldn’t find the entrance.  Everybody was inside already and having a good time.  She could hear them but couldn’t get in.

Or…She dreams that she gets to FL but realizes that she forgot to bring her luggage.  We have to put her back on the plane to fly back home to get our luggage.

Free coffee in France.  WDW navigators.

Community shout out

Quote of the week, “I eat like I’m headed to the electric chair.” – EJ Cruz.

Lindsay announces that her 30 Hour Famine fundraiser raised over $2,500 for world hunger and a big thank you to our community for contributing big time for that project!

AKV

Weaknesses

Jambo house villas are smaller than those at Kidani village.

Rooms are among the smallest of the deluxe resorts

No direct nimbus transportation to any theme park

Strengths

Magnificent lobby

Excellent onsite dining options

Large, beautiful feature pool

Onsite cultural and nature programs

Best theming of any Disney hotel

BCV

Weaknesses

Lack of good quick service dining options

Views and balcony size are hit and miss

Bus service is shared with other Epcot resorts

No three bedroom grand villas

BCV have fewer baths per bedroom than newer DVC properties

Strengths

Best pool complex of any WDW resort

Walking distance to Epcot’s international gateway

Relatively affordable full-service restaurant (Captain’s Grill)

Close to many Boardwalk and Epcot dining options

We’ll themed public spaces

Bright and attractive guest rooms

Boat transportation to DHS

Itinerary

Meals

Tours

Must do’s

Outtro:

Join our FaceBook group if you’d like to Geek out on Disney World everyday with our Super Geekers.  If you have some good memorable sayings, post them to our Facebook group.  Right now I’m doing a daily countdown of my favorites.

* March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am

* How to support our show?

* Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way

* Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review

* Patreon.com

* BlueHost.com affiliate link

* Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share

* Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me

* Email me at [email protected]

* Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter

* Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com

* If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

* Thanks for going Geekin On Walt Disney World

In episode 110, we take a deep look at three of our favorite resorts including Bay Lake Tower, Contemporary and the Polynesian.  It’s also the first episode that we had live video on Periscope mobile application.

This episode was inspired by a listener, Chris Rivera, who wanted to know about our favorite DVC resorts.

Momma says:

Andy called us about buying into the Polynesian on our way to visit Ben.

The Brazilian airline TAM and Disney World have partnered to put a character wrap around one of the Air liner’s Boeing 767’s.  Curtis tells his first original joke.

Community shout out

Run Disney- Lauren and Lisa meetup. Nick. David. And Laurie.

Lindsay’s fundraiser for World Hunger

Jeanette Lynn success during our Pooh to Tigger Challenge

Kevin’s pale around his neck

New listener from China- Anthony Tovar – listens while up with new baby

Lewis Sutton and Kat . Australia Red Margarita and not 11am. He needs more practice.

In episode 109, Lindsay, Momma and Curtis go on the road to visit with Super Geeker Judy Ludwig and review her upcoming trip to Disney World.

Featured in this episode is our new piece of equipment, Roland CS-10EM In-Ear Monitors.

You can hear a preview of what to expect in our live trip recordings we’ll be doing while on vacation this March.

Some reminders:

* Lindsay has set up an account for Periscope for live video

* I’m going to begin using SnapChat for sharing live pictures

* March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am

* How to support our show?

* Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way

* Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review

* Patreon.com

* BlueHost.com affiliate link

* Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share

* Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me

* Email me at [email protected]

* Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter

* Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com

* If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

 

In episode 108, we talk to author/blogger Kyle Burbank about an article in LaughingPlace.com titled “Shocker — the Outside World Still Doesn’t Understand Adult Disney Fandom”.

Scooter Vacations mentioned by Lindsay for scooter rental

Kyle Burbank: Blogger for the LaughingPlace.com

Book: The E-Ticket Life: Stories, Essays, and Lessons Learned from My Decidedly Disney Travels

Momma says:

Rumor has it from a secret CM facebook group that we have another price increase coming for a day ticket at WDW

The good news: I got Binaural Microphone/earphones for Christmas.
The bad news: Lola got a hold of them and chewed them up while still in supplied bag.
The good news: Momma submitted a credit card claim and it was accepted within a couple days.
The bad news: She was going to wait till we received the check before she ordered a replacement.
The good news: She noticed on Amazon that the inventory was down to one left.
The good news: She ordered them and they are in my hands.
Just wait till you hear this year’s live Disney World recordings.

Community shout out

Chris Cates in now my favorite Super Geek and listener.  She sent us an animalie fantastico from her Mexican trip.  Hot chocolate, gecko magnet and some animalie fantastico playing/collector cards.

Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Hack of the Week : Buy an annual pass if you plan on being in the parks 10+ days in a year.

Review of Article:Shocker — the Outside World Still Doesn’t Understand Adult Disney Fandom

Outtro:

Join our FaceBook group if you’d like to Geek out on Disney World everyday with our Super Geekers.  If you have some good memorable sayings, post them to our Facebook group.  Right now I’m doing a daily countdown of my favorites.

* March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am

* How to support our show?

* Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way

* Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review

* Patreon.com

* BlueHost.com affiliate link

* Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share

* Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me

* Email me at [email protected]

* Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter

* Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com

* If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

* Thanks for going Geekin On Walt Disney World

In episode 107, Lindsay and Curtis review 40 of their favorite quotes, lines and sayings from the Disney World parks.

Community 

Kevin Curtis Allen – picture of Pooh

Does he have a tail?

Lewis Sutton from Perth Australia – post for tips on things to do during his upcoming trip.

Please secure you Hello Kitty toothbrush

EJ Cruz post about club level taste and value budget

Chris Cates bought an original painting from Glen Kessler

2 New iTunes reviews – RayMoney33 and another

Momma says

Story – Bulldog chewed my Roland in-ear monitors; Momma submitted a claim with credit card company

60 year anniversary show on ABC – Feb 28th

Concert lineup finally announced. Review the bands

Tinker bell is a guy?

7am flight story

Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Hack of the Week : Keep checking your airline flight price for price drops.

Our Top 40 Favorite Quotes, Lines and Sayings

Outtro:

Join our FaceBook group if you’d like to Geek out on Disney World everyday with our Super Geekers.  If you have some good memorable sayings, post them to our Facebook group.  Right now I’m doing a daily countdown of my favorites.

* March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am

* How to support our show?

* Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way

* Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review

* Patreon.com

* BlueHost.com affiliate link

* Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share

* Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me

* Email me at [email protected]

* Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter

* Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com

* If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

* Thanks for going Geekin On Walt Disney World

In episode 106, Lindsay and Curtis chat with Erika Murphy about her latest Christmas time trip including Grand Floridian, Disney Springs update, Christmas time decorations, New Years Eve and the final Osbourne Lights show.

Erika Murphy
http://www.erikamurphytravel.com/

Momma Says:

New iPhone6 S plus

You can now change your dinner reservations with the My Disney Experience iPhone app

Trip details:

* Grand Floridian for Christmas and New Years

* Details of the GingerBread House at Grand Floridian

* Meals – Skippers Canteen

* The Boathouse

* Disney Springs

* What’s going on at the old Planet Hollywood site

* Shopping

* Christmas decorations

* Christmas Party

* New Years at Magic Kingdom

* Candlelight Processional

* Last Night of Osborne Lights

* Star Wars fireworks

* No more Star Wars weekends

Outtro:

* March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am

* How to support our show?

* Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way

* Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review

* Patreon.com

* BlueHost.com affiliate link

* Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share

* Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me

* Email me at [email protected]

* Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter

* Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com

* If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In episode 105, the super geek roundtable crew review a fantasy meal including a drink, appetizer, entree, dessert and nightcap.

Our Super Geek Roundtable:

Erika Murphy
http://www.erikamurphytravel.com/

Jenn Galambus

https://www.facebook.com/FTCjennifer/

Tony McDaniel
https://www.facebook.com/FTJTony/

Brian Wahl

Twitter @DadLightYear

Momma Says:

Patrick will be back for new Soarin’ based on his Twitter post.

Community 
Welcome EJ Cruz – She was looking for another show when she found our show.  She hasn’t listened to the other show yet.

Welcome Jodi Porcu who’s planning a trip for August. Great questions in Facebook group.

Should I go to Hollywood Studios?

Whispering Canyon to eat?

Feature: 

A fantasy dinner evening with a drink, appetizer, entree, dessert and nightcap all around Disney World

Outtro:

* March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am

* How to support our show?

* Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way

* Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review

* Patreon.com

* BlueHost.com affiliate link

* Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share

* Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me

* Email me at [email protected]

* Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter

* Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com

* If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

* Thanks for going Geekin On Walt Disney World

In this episode, we talk to blogger Amanda Kludt from Eater.com about her article that ranks the countries in EPCOT World Showcase based on their food choices and presentation.  We share and compare our rankings in a fun look at the food options in the World Showcase.

Our Guest is Amanda Kludt from Eater.com

Momma says:

Lights, Motors, Action closing

Little River Band 18-20th

Got a nice executive chair for my birthday. Thanks for all the birthday wishes

Cat ate through my headphones cord.

Community:

Castro’s and Heather Brainerd in the parks this weekend.

     50 degrees is cold

Review Amanda’s article:  All of the Countries in Epcot’s World Showcase, Ranked.

1. Morocco

Amanda: At the end of the day, poor France didn’t have a chance with this group. We just love Middle Eastern flavors and the cool Morocco architecture too much. Plus you can leave a meal here and feel like you almost did something good for your body.

2. France

Amanda: Damn. France has game. First of all, the entire pavilion is run by a French restaurant group, not Disney. They bake all their own bread and pastries every morning. They make their own ice cream for the L’Artisan des Glaces shop. The casual bistro is like Balthazar but somehow more authentic. Monsieur Paul, the super high-end Paul Bocuse restaurant, is stuffy but brilliant. Their signature boozy slushy drink thing is made with Grand Marnier. Their head baker used to work for Joël Robuchon. And they have a crêpe kiosk. What more could you want?

3. Italy

Amanda: It’s almost unfair to be Italy, because everyone loves Italian food, has access to decent to great Italian food, and thus (at least in my case) sets the bar pretty high. These guys pretty much deliver. Pros: They serve the best (best meaning not sweet) cocktails in Epcot, their casual pizzeria is a great, easy, family-friendly place, the pizza’s not terrible, the pizza ovens are great, they have a wine and cocktail bar with a real amaro list, there’s gelato, they have the hottest waitstaff.

Cons: The waiters, though attractive, are not super good at their jobs, pizza should be better, we had a pretty sad chicken parm and a pretty sad lasagna.

4. Japan

Amanda: No comment

5. Canada

Amanda: The running joke during this reporting trip was that Le Cellier Steakhouse was actually the best restaurant in Epcot. Granted, it was the first restaurant we went to so a) it didn’t have much competition until we got to France later that day, and b) we were actually hungry when we got there. That said, the Canadian steakhouse impressed us, considering none of us give much thought to Canadian food outside of the artery-clogging wonders of Montreal.

The cult item here is the cheese soup, which was almost queso-like but you eat it with a spoon. It’s fantastic. All three poutines are textbook examples of the genre. The bread basket overflowed with freshly baked pretzel loaves, the steak lacked funk but didn’t disappoint, and service couldn’t have been better. Points deducted for having an American running the kitchen, though.

6. UK

Amanda: No comment

7. Mexico

Amanda: I feel an acute sadness about the Mexico pavilion because it has all the makings of a top seed Epcot country. 1) The temple is freaking cool in general. 2) The San Angel Inn offers one of the most picturesque dining experiences in the whole resort. 3) Unlike many of the restaurants in Epcot, the Mexican group is run by operators from Mexico, the owners of the real San Angel Inn in Mexico City. 4) There’s a great tequila bar in the temple.

In this episode, we talk with Chris Cates including great room/price at AKL, Star Wars premier/party and Africa Trek tour.

Momma Says

Broken Hello Kitty toothbrush incident

She might change our car rental to Dollar from National and cut our 10 day rental in half; Not sure of the service.

Documentary on the futurism of Walt Disney – YouTube

Community
Disney Exchange Podcast inspired – Lisa Green, Dave Hodges and Nick Maglio

Things you’re still surprised about

Best exits

Trip Report

Disney Dec 15th – 19th trip report Chris Cates

History w/ the mouse- been to WDW 10 times since 2004 and 2X to WDL

Day one

Arrived and rented car and made it to hotel by about 11:00 am

Scored a deal in AKL for $200 per night with free dining

request the Kudu Trail if you have a standard room – you will walk but the animals were housed in stables  under the rooms, so every animal was visible at a point

Lunch at Mara -able to swap soup or salad for dessert

HS

Toy Story

Frozen sing along mix up with times

Picked up Starwars tickets

Cape May Dinner – a first!

Merry and Bright Party

Day two

Epcot

Mission Space

Nemo

Talk with Crush – kid asked if turtles had Christmas and he said a big red “lobster claws” came down the pike once a year

October fest for lunch – a first!

Fast Track was down – never made if back

Trader Sam’s at the Poly and some shopping – sat with a guy that dresses Rupaul

Dinner at Artist Point

Day three

Magic Kingdom

Sorcerers of the magic kingdom seemed to be down?

Captain cook’s at the Poly to checkout new pool area (it was dark when we went earlier)

Monster’s laugh shop

Pirates

Haunted Mansion

Be our Guest in the Rose Room for lunch – a first!

Tea at the Grand Floridian – a first!

Disney Springs for Starwars

HS after party – looking through the Launch Bay, Hollywood Derby Lounge, special fireworks

Day four

RAIN!

Animal Kingdom

Learn how to speak dog

Everest 2X

Dinosaur

PrimevalWhirl

Epcot

Tutti Italiano – a first!

Walked around and listened to the different Christmas characters from each country

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Mara Dinner

Listened to carolers in the lobby

Day five

Africa trek!!!!

Sana Lunch

Hanger Bar in Disney Springs

Outtro:

* March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am

* How to support our show?

* Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way

* Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review

* Patreon.com

* BlueHost.com affiliate link

* Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share

* Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me

* Email me at [email protected]

* Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter

* Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com

* If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends.

In episode 102, we talk to Allison and Bill from Alabama about the six trips they took during 2015 including DVC, AKV and lots of food talk.

Momma Says

Momma saved us another $50 per airline ticket for ride home from March trip.

Trying to decide dinner for our last day in EPCOT

Community Shout Out

Pooh To Tigger Two kicked off

Susan Jones just got back; Got stomach bug when she got home.

Favorites:

Boma

Kenyan Coffee Tarts

Cassava Cake

Kona – The Samoan (Hash)

Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes

Perfect timing for California Grill for Illuminations, Wishes and Electrical Water Pageant

Blood Orange Mules – Moscow Mule

Liberty Tree Tavern different menu from turkey

Aztec Burger at Pepper Market/Coronado Springs

Complete trip report for March 8-9, 2015 from notes made on phone. Couple only stay at AKL-Jambo House.

Friday

Pre- Sanaa chat w/ Vincent from Namibia. Sanaa- bread service w/ all 9 sauces. Red sangria, red wine flight (Johannesburg) appetizer sampler- lamb slider, samosas, ch tikki- chickpea patties w/tomato chutney

Fav sauces-B-red chili sambal and tamarind chutney, A-pickled garlic and coconut chutney

Walked to Kidani Pool area-got squirted by a flower, but saw some different animals at that viewing area

Drinks by the pool-piña colava (raspberry swirled piña colada), big island iced tea (Long Island iced tea)

Victoria falls lounge- Victoria falls mist, smoked turkey-mmmm cherries

Boma dinner buffet- fufu (sweet/white potato mash) w/lentil soup, coconut seafood stew, sambal chicken corn chowder, pap w/lamb curry, pork shoulder, beef strip loin, Boma mustard slathered on everything. Masai Mara (African pesto). Salmon crusted w/tapanade good w/rice pilaf or couscous w/dried fruit. Watermelon rind pickles-very gingery. Slaw, salads weren’t anything special. Desserts- zebra dome,eh. Kenyan coffee tarts-yes. Guava pudding-good, sweet/sour, cassava cake-not too sweet but good. Hector talked about the different areas of Florida and gave us the recipe for Carrot Ginger Soup bc it was not on the buffet that day.

After some reflection we are glad we have done Boma, but will go back to Sanaa for sure. $37.99 each for buffet but total bill for lunch $70 with tip.

Saturday

Breakfast at Kona- macadamia pineapple pancakes, the Samoan, berry smoothie, lilikoi juice.

Bought AP, then toured MK. ETB, PotC, Tom Sawyer Island, BTMRR, SorMK, lunch at CHH-lighthouse sand, fried shrimp w/broccoli. HM

Epcot to meet Lindsay Stone- Pic w/ Pluto, Spaceship Earth, pics w/ Lindsay, Mickey Bar/Sandwich

Hot tub @AKL, Disney transportation to MK, got to Contemporary early, got Blood Orange Mules, tried to call daughter, called for table quickly. Monterey room- could see illuminations, electrical water pageant from table

Beet & Citrus salad, Spicy Kazan Roll, Tried some wines, Cline Cashmere-yes, Malbec a nogo, blended something was good, Pork 2 ways(tenderloins medallions w/goat cheese polenta, pork belly w/Apple) filet of beef w/tomato risotto, creme brûlée, chocolate pudding cake, wishes from balcony

MK- celebrate the magic from new hub, TTA, buzz lightyear, secret walkway behind SM, dumbo, big top snacks, carousel, Peter Pan w/new queue, 7DMT, SM out of order, home by 3amDST

Sunday

AK- Everest twice, single rider, picked up WE booklet

DHS- FP+-TT, RCC, lunch at HBD patio- Cobb salads, Wagyu burger (w/avocado, pastrami, fried egg), grapefruit cake, star tours Fp+, muppets 3d, headed home

May 22-30, 2015

Coronado Springs

24 HR day-Dole whip float

dole whip w/rum

Everything not MK was new to Emma- she loves roller coasters