Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty

Rick and Sarah from Seattle recently returned to Disneyland for the first time since the parks reopened earlier this year.  On this week's episode, they discuss the emotions of being back at Walt's original park; how safe they felt inside the parks; and some of the things they got to experience that week.   At the end of the episode, Rick will also talk about some of the recent announcements that Disney has made about the theme parks that have angered a lot of Disney fans.    For a free, no-obligation quote on your next vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

Rick is joined on this episode by Gillian.  The two Disney fans spent a park day together in late-August in which they visited Oga's Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios, and then headed over to Magic Kingdom for the After Hours Boo Bash.  Hear about both of those experiences.   Later, Rick will share his experiences from the official opening day of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World from two years ago this week.    For a free, no-obligation quote on your next vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

It is a bold claim, but Marisa from Chicago returns to the show this week to try and convince everyone that Disney's Animal Kingdom is the best theme park at Walt Disney World.  Rick and Marisa discuss the rides, shows, food, theme, and other aspects of the park that may make her statement seem a little more understandable.   For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

Rick is joined by Steven from the YouTube channel "A Life in the Parks."  Steven lives in the United Kingdom, but shares older videos from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other theme parks and travel destinations.  This content is a great way to reminisce on the way the parks used to look, or to see how they used to look for the first time.  It is only by seeing how the parks have already grown that we will realize how lucky we are that they continue to grow.   For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or Universal vacation... [email protected] (727) 597-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

Rick and Sarah from Seattle continue their conversation from Episode 27 where they talk about starting the planning process for a Walt Disney World vacation. Today, they will help you figure out what resort is the best one for your needs, and whether the Disney Dining Plan is right for you.   After that, Jeff from the blog Magical Pursuit will be back on the show.  Jeff and Rick will talk about recent visits to Epcot's Food & Wine Festival to try more-and-more items that are available at the food booths.  In Episode 25, Rick and his wife Courtney talk about the festival in much greater detail, so make sure to check out that episode if you missed it.   For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Hollywood, or any other type of vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

Rick and Sarah from Seattle tackle an important topic in this week's episode.  When you have decided it is time to travel to Walt Disney World, how do you get started?  Well, over the next two episodes, Rick and Sarah will provide you with some important questions you will want to answer about getting the ball rolling.    Of course, the best way to start the process of planning a Disney or Universal vacation is to contact Rick, who is an Authorized Disney Travel Planner with Ear to There Travel.   [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

To start today's episode, Marisa from Chicago joins Rick to continue their conversation on different things returning to Walt Disney World for the first time since the parks reopened one year ago this month.  They will also sprinkle in a little talk about a few new things coming to Walt Disney World.   Later, Rick is joined by his wife Courtney for a dining review of their recent visit to Biergarten in the Germany Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase.  This all-you-care-to-enjoy dining option may be one that you consider on your next visit.  Hear about the food, service, theming, and entertainment in this in-depth review.   For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

Rick visited Epcot on July 15th, the first day of the Food and Wine Festival.  In addition to trying new items, he has experienced many of the items when they were offered in past years.  In this episode, Rick and his wife Courtney go in-depth talking about all of the booths that can be found at Food and Wine, and what they like, don't like, and want to try in the future.  The Epcot Food and Wine Festival will run through November 20th.   For a free, no-obligation quote on your next vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereTravel Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

It is July, and it is hot.  You know where it is even hotter?  Walt Disney World.  Rick and Sarah from Seattle have you covered by telling you some of their favorite ways to escape the heat and rain when you are in the parks.    At the end, Rick will tell you about three meals he experienced by himself in the parks.  Just because he doesn't have someone else to interact with on a dining review, doesn't mean that you don't want to know about more places to get food at Walt Disney World.   For a free, no-obligation quote on Walt Disney World vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

In another jam-packed episode of the show, Rick will talk with Marisa from Chicago about many of the things returning to Walt Disney World for the first time since the parks reopened one year ago this month.  From fireworks to runDisney to festivals, there is a lot happening at the Most Magical Place on Earth.   After that, Rick and his wife Courtney will have a dining review for Garden Grill Restaurant.  Garden Grill is an all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant in the Land Pavilion at Epcot.  It is also a character dining experience.  Hear about the food, atmosphere, and how Chip and Dale had a little fun with one of Courtney's friends.    For a free, no-obligation quote on your next vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast   You can follow Marisa at Twitter.com/thinkmickeyblog.