Grim Grinning Guys: Disney World (WDW) & Other Travel Planning

We all know a Walt Disney World vacation can be on the pricey side, but there are things there you can enjoy for FREE!  In a true *milestone* episode, the Grim Grinning Guys name 80(!) things at WDW that don't require you shelling out loads of cash.  And yes, these are 80 things outside of the parks that don't require a theme park ticket.  Hopefully you find some helpful tips and tricks to enjoying WDW with a smaller price tag!

80 episodes in and we're still having a blast!  Let us know if you have a show idea or some questions you need answered before your next trip to "the world."

After celebrating our "birthday" all week, it's time to get back to business.  By listener request, today we travel to Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom for one of our favorite new segments, "Like, Love, and Loathe."  Listen in to find out what we thoroughly enjoy about Tomorrowland and what we'd like to see improved.  Be warned: Craig is going to lament the loss of the cream cheese pretzel so many times you'll lose count!

What "land" in a Disney park would you like to hear us discuss next?  Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram! Thanks to all of our happy haunts for downloading or streaming!

Can you believe it?  The Grim Grinning Guys have been around exactly ONE year today!  We are proud to share a "birthday" with Walt Disney World, and in today's anniversary show we look back on the past year to share some highs and lows of our podcasting adventure.  We also discuss some future plans for the podcast and share some of our favorite episodes from the past twelve months.  It's our hope that you enjoy this stroll down "memory lane."  ***And be sure to stick around to the very end of the episode for a special bonus!  

Thank you so much for supporting GGG for the past year--it's been a blast for each of us!  If you're new to the show, we encourage to to go back and download our other 77 episodes to catch up on any info you may have missed.  Hurry ba-aaack!

In today's "Recent-Trip-Rundown," our co-host Derek shares with us some thoughts from his very recent journey down to Walt Disney World.  He was there last week and is here to share with you all of the highs and lows from.  Listen in as he talks to us about the newest "Early Morning Magic" event at Hollywood Studios, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and much more about how to help a two-year-old enjoy the parks to the fullest.  

A special thanks to Derek for taking this family trip in the name of "research" for the show--how selfless he is to do such a thing!  Have you been to WDW recently? Come join us on the show for your very own RTR!

That's right, foolish mortals! In today's episode we finish helping our good friend Andrew plan his upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.  We share advice for touring Animal Kingdom, a second day at Magic Kingdom, and other tips and tricks for a family vacation to the most magical place on earth! 

We appreciate listeners like Andrew who support the show and are willing to join us on the air.  If you'd like to be on the show, send us an email!

Another milestone has arrived! Episode 75 brings with it a first for the Grim Grinning Guys, as listener Andrew enters the graveyard to help us plan his upcoming November trip in real time!  He and his family will be at WDW over Thanksgiving weekend and he hasn't been there in over 16 years. Since he is such a great friend of the show, we tried to help him plan out his mornings in the park, dining, FastPasses, and more for all of you to hear. This is Part I of a two-parter, so be sure to come back on Thursday as we finish helping him plan the perfect Walt Disney World vacation!

Any advice for Andrew or others listeners we may have forgotten?  Let us know via email or social media.  We hope to help as many as we can through this podcast, and we always appreciate our listeners sharing their love for GGG with others!

For this MILESTONE episode the Grim Grinning Guys visit Hickman County High School (Centerville, TN) for an on-location recording under the "Friday Night Lights!"  By request from the student body, Craig, Derek and Matt show up at the HCHS Homecoming tailgate party for a live recording.  Listen in to this fun-filled, light-hearted episode as the guys share tips for enjoying sports at Walt Disney World.  They'll also interview a World Series Champion, a superfan, and some king and queen candidates.  Small-town life takes center stage in this podcast--we hope you will enjoy it half as much as we did!

Want the GGG to come record at your school/business/birthday party?  Contact us and let us know how we can entertain YOU at your next big event!  As always, thanks for listening "happy haunts!"

As you know, many of WDW theme park attractions are based on some great (and not-so-great) Disney films.  In today's Thursday BONUS episode we ask the question, "Which do you prefer: the attraction or the movie?"  We think you'll enjoy our banter and we discuss whether we'd like to watch the movie or experience the ride/show/restaurant based on the film.

Play along with us at home!  Let us know on social media which one you prefer and why.  We LOVE listener feedback!  Thanks for listening, and hurry ba-aaack, foolish mortals!

Today's episode is a true milestone as we complete the Josh Humphrey TRILOGY!  The "top dog" from EasyWDW joins us on this Labor Day to talk about all the new offerings at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, how to get the most out of your party experience, and other great advice for the upcoming "party season" at the Magic Kingdom!  If you're traveling to WDW any time during the next 4 months, you'll find this episode full of great information you can use on your upcoming trip.

Another big thanks to Josh for joining us and sharing his wealth of knowledge about Walt Disney World.  Check out all of his content at www.easywdw.com and start planning your next Disney vacation!

Have specific planning questions?  Contact the Grim Grinning Guys at [email protected].  We'd love to help you prepare for your next trip!

That's right...somehow we convinced Mr. EasyWDW himself, Josh, to return for a second consecutive episode!  Today he gets thrown into our "controversial" and "logic-defying" ranking system, as we attempt to rank 13 character dining restaurants at Walt Disney World.  Hopefully it will help you as you try to pick out the best character dining experience for your family.

You can find all of Josh's content at easywdw.com, and follow him on Twitter @easywdw (as well as Facebook).  We appreciate him joining us to share his insight and wealth of knowledge on all things Disney.

Be sure to follow us on social media to share your disagreements (or perhaps agreements?) and offer your feedback!  Thanks for listening, and hurry ba-aaack!