Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty

With Disneyland reopening this week, I am looking back to this past July when I got to experience the first week of reopening for the parks at Walt Disney World.  In the span of four days, I visited all four WDW theme parks, and had emotional experiences.    For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World vacation, [email protected].   Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/rick_ear Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

For fun, host Rick Dougherty is joined by Marisa of the Think Mickey Blog to discuss under and overrated experiences throughout Walt Disney World.  We love all of these things, but some things sneak under-the-radar and others have long lines.    Follow the podcast at Twitter.com/tgttpodcast.   Get in touch with Marisa at Twitter.com/thinkmickeyblog.   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

We are counting down the days until Disneyland opens to California residents on April 30th.  After more than a year of closure, it is exciting for Walt's park to be getting ready to welcome guests again.  Still, not everything will be available immediately.  Host Rick Dougherty talks with Disneyland-regular Sarah from Seattle about what will not be ready on April 30th.    Follow the podcast at Twitter.com/tgttpodcast.   Follow Sarah at Twitter.com/sarahsays84.   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

Host Rick Dougherty talks with frequent guest Sarah about Memory Maker or PhotoPass at Walt Disney World.  They talk about different things offered by the service, and some of their favorite "Magic Shots" and photo locations.    To get in touch with Rick... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there   Follow Sarah on Twitter at Twitter.com/sarahsays84.

Host Rick Dougherty returned to A Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival and Universal Studios Florida's Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnival.  This time, he visited with his wife Courtney, and the two of them will give you a look at more offerings at both events.  This will be a great episode for those of you who love to hear about theme park food.   For a free, no-obligation quote... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there

After the announcement from Universal that plans for their new theme park Epic Universe are going to be moving ahead in the next few years, host Rick Dougherty will discuss the new park with Marisa, a great member of the theme park community. Epic Universe is set to feature lands based on "How To Train Your Dragon," Classic Monsters, the "Fantastic Beasts" series, and the highly anticipated Super Nintendo Land.

For a free, no-obligation quote on a Universal Orlando Resort vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there

 

Host Rick Dougherty has already visited Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival in the first few weeks of operation.  Rick's wife Courtney is getting ready to visit soon.  The two of them will discuss this year's festival, while talking about favorite returning offerings from previous years.  At the end of the episode, they will also have a review of Raglan Road, the Irish pub at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World in honor of Saint Patrick's Day.   For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123   To see pictures and videos from the parks... Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there

Tall Guy Talks Travel host Rick Dougherty talks with former-WDW cast member Jeff Prebeg. Jeff is raising money for charity by going vegetarian for the month of March. Rick, as a vegetarian, is going to share a few of his favorite dining options at Walt Disney World. This will allow Jeff to enjoy the theme parks, while also keeping his vow to go meatless in March.

After that, Rick and his wife Courtney will have a dining review of Finnegan's Bar and Grill at Universal Studios Florida in honor of Saint Patrick's Day approaching next week.

Host Rick Dougherty spent Fat Tuesday at Universal Studios Florida for Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnival.  Hear about the atmosphere, floats, experiences, and...especially...the food.    Rick and his wife Courtney wrap up the episode with a dining review for The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.    For pictures and videos from the theme parks... Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instragram.com/rickear2there   For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, or any other type of vacation... [email protected] (727) 507-3123

Host Rick Dougherty talks with Sarah from Seattle about when she will feel comfortable taking her family back to a Disney theme park again. The two then have fun comparing rides, restaurants, and other experiences at Disneyland with their counterparts at Walt Disney World.

Sarah can be found on Twitter - @sarahsays84   Rick can be reached at... [email protected] (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there