Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

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This award-winning podcast features Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shows that focus on Disney resorts, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, dining, runDisney, vacation tips and much more. Join hosts Mike Rahlmann, Rikki Niblett, Scott Gardner, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning.

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Yesterday · 53 min
Mike Rides The Bus - BOGP 2938
Due to very unforeseen circumstances, we have an unusual episode for you today! This is a Be Our Guest Podcast/Mike in the Midwest crossover episode! Mike was out of commission the last 4 days with a trip to the hospital that included two rides in ambulances, an unexpected diagnosis, and a few funny stories along the way. However, we do work some Disney magic into the episode as well! We didn't want to lose the streak of not missing an episode, so we hope you will excuse the slight change of pace with today's show. We will be back to our normal trip reports on next Monday's episode! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Friday · 40 min
Our Favorite Art Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2937
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have a fun discussion of our favorite pieces of art from all over the Walt Disney World property! From paintings in the resorts to mosaics that you come across in unexpected places to old photos in rustic restrooms and more, we discuss things that just add to the entire Walt Disney World vacation experience for us! What are your favorite pieces on property? Come to the Clubhouse this weekend to let us know! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
Thursday · 1 hr 12 min
BOGP Open Line - July 26, 2026 - Discussing Best, Worst, Over & Underrated Table-Service Dining Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2936
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 26, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We took this week's show idea from a livestream that Scott did with Emmalee last Thursday about their favorite table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World right now! We had this discussion tonight on the show, and then talked about the most overrated and underrated restaurants on-property, as well as restaurants that rely more on atmosphere and experience over food quality and vice-versa! Shaun also calls in with some great ideas as well! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Wednesday · 42 min
Listener Questions - July 29, 2026 - Early Entry at WDW; French Quarter or Polynesian; Early Check-in "Hack?"; DCL Private Islands - BOGP 2935
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we talk about the difference in activity-level in Disney's Castaway Cay and Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point experiences for a first-time Disney Cruiser! We also give thoughts on Early Entry for a family headed to Walt Disney World soon. Another listener might have a "hack" for Early check-in at Walt Disney World, but will it work? This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 27 · 1 hr 36 min
Scott's Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Treasure with Stays at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort on Both Ends; July 4th Festivities - BOGP 2934
We have so much to share on today's show! ScottyG joins us from Must See Adventures to talk about his first sailing on the Disney Treasure back on July 4-11, 2026 to the Eastern Caribbean, with stays at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort both before and after the cruise! Hear about fun times in the parks before his Annual Pass expired, maximizing resort relaxation, thoughts on the Treasure vs. other DCL ships, ports of Tortola and St. Thomas, the return of the High Tea at the Grand Floridian, and so much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 24 · 43 min
Pam, Rikki, and Mike Discuss Monday's Topic of Anticipation & Intensity of DCL/WDW/DL Trips - BOGP 2933
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today to continue the discussion that Mike started on Monday's show about how he tends to get a bit more excited for a Disney Cruise when he has one officially on the books! However, he wanted to see what Pam and Rikki thought of this. We have a fun discussion around this topic and how we get excited for and if each Disney destination can feel "different" to us from time-to-time. Is this true for you? Come to the Clubhouse this weekend to let us know! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 23 · 1 hr 21 min
BOGP Open Line - July 19, 2026 - Scott is Back from Disney Treasure Cruise; Listeners Shaun & Rogers Talk Disney Fantasy & More - BOGP 2932
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 19, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We got to hear some highlights from Scott's Disney Treasure cruise to start the show (but we are saving his Walt Disney World portion of the trip and lots of other cruise highlights for an upcoming show!), and also hear lots of fun highlights from Listener Shaun & Listener Rogers' Fantasy cruises with fun Walt Disney World talk thrown in there too! What can DCL learn from Walt Disney World experiences and vice versa? Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 22 · 48 min
Listener Questions - July 22, 2026 - Transportation Options from WDW; Arrival Dining Options; DCL Discounts?; Poly or Beach Club? - BOGP 2931
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the campfire sing-a-long at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground, getting to and from Walt Disney World from MCO, options for dining at Disney Springs on your arrival day, looking at Disney Cruise Line discounts, choosing between Disney's Polynesian Village Resort or Disney's Beach Club Resort (or Mike has a hidden third option), and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 20 · 39 min
Mike Has Thoughts On Intensity and Anticipation of DCL vs. WDW Trips - BOGP 2930
We called an audible today as a guest couldn't make the podcast at the last-minute, so Mike had a thought that has been running through his head over the last week. He thinks that there slightly more intensity for the anticipation of a Disney Cruise than other types of Disney trips. (This is just his opinion at the moment!) He also gives reasons as to why some might feel this way, and wonders if you have ever felt the same? Maybe you are the exact opposite of this? We would love to hear what YOU think of this topic! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 17 · 50 min
Mike Plans Last-Minute Cruise; Pam Gives Highlights From Old Key West, Riverside Stay - BOGP 2929
Pam is back from Walt Disney World and shares highlights from her recent trip with us on today's show! We hear about her stay at both Disney's Old Key West Resort and a quick stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside to check-out the newly-renovated Royal Guest Rooms! We also talk about her experiences with the 4th of July around the parks, and some dining recommendations! Mike shares that he booked a last-minute cruise on the Disney Treasure for September and wonders how different this might feel from his typical summer cruises! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 16 · 1 hr 8 min
BOGP Open Line - July 12, 2026 - ScottyG Live from MCO; Excitement for Multi-generational Treasure Cruise; Rumors of Popular DCL Port - BOGP 2928
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 12, 2026! Mike was solo this evening (kinda) as Scott was wrapping up an epic Disney Treasure cruise! However, our first call of the night was live from MCO and ScottyG was on the line! We hear some highlights from his cruise and stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to start the show, then hear from Listener Megan about her upcoming multi-generational cruise on the Disney Treasure next week! We also discuss the possible return of a very popular port to the Disney Cruise Line experience and get first-hand knowledge from a couple of great callers! Would this interested you? Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 15 · 47 min
Listener Questions - July 15, 2026 - Sailing from Galveston with DCL; Disneyland Dining Recs; "Chicken" Exits at WDW; More - BOGP 2927
Today Mike and Pam are here answering your awesome Listener Questions! We discuss sailing from Galveston, Texas and the advantages that come from looking at other ports outside of Port Canaveral with DCL. We also give some table-service dining recommendations for Disneyland. We have a guest who is curious about "chicken" exits and Lightning Lane options, especially at Rock & Roller Coaster with the Muppets, so we discuss that, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 13 · 1 hr 9 min
Split-Stay @ Disney's Polynesian Village Resort & Disney's Caribbean Resort; Amazing Character Dining Slate; Beating Crowds & Weather - BOGP 2926
Today we head to Ann Arbor, Michigan to speak with Listener Kim about her trip with her family to both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort & Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort last January! We hear about how the trip came together, the anticipation in her house with her husband and two young kids, and the fun once they arrived! We discuss great meals at places like Topolino's Terrace, Cinderella's Royal Table, Space: 220, and more! Hear about how they nagivated the busy Martin Luther King, Jr holiday at the beginning of their trip as well! This and much more on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 10 · 51 min
Catching Up with Matt Parrish from The 3028 - BOGP 2925
Today Mike has Matt Parrish from the 3028 Disney History & Listory Podcast back on the show to catch up on everything happening on their podcast and to get a "peek behind the curtain" on how they put their shows together for us! We also talk about his recent trip to Walt Disney World, his experience golfing at the Palm & Magnolia courses and much more! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 9 · 1 hr 5 min
BOGP Open Line - July 5, 2026 - So Long For Now, Carousel Of Progress, "One's Gotta Go", Special Patriotic Call - BOGP 2924
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 5, 2026! Mike was solo this evening in the Studio as ScottyG was sailing on the Disney Treasure this week so we had fun taking calls and interacting with the chat! We played the game "One's Gotta Go" and cut one of the Moderate Resorts, sweet treats from around property, Disney Cruise Line ships, even classic attractions! Do you agree with our choices? We also talked about the final hours of this version of the Carousel of Progress and what it means to us, and had a special call from an undisclosed location from a very special listener of the show! We thank him for his service! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 8 · 42 min
Listener Questions - July 8, 2026 - Disney Cruise Line Check-in; Best Resort For Summer Fun; Special Disney Podcast Co-Host - BOGP 2923
Today Mike is joined by Matt Parrish from the 3028 Disney History & Listory Podcast to answer your listener questions! We talk about the best character dining at Disneyland, help pick just the right resort for an "add-on" trip to Walt Disney World for Listener Betsy, and talk about when you pick your "fun experiences" for your first Disney Cruise! This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 6 · 1 hr 10 min
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for "Rite of Passage" Trip with Kids; Military Family Enjoying Special Times @ Walt Disney World & More - BOGP 2922
This might be one of my favorite shows I have been lucky enough to record in the 18+ years of our podcast! Today, I got to speak with Listener Shamus from Florida about his recent trip to Walt Disney World with his family where they stayed at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! This was what Shamus called a "Right of Passage" trip for the kids, who were 7 & 5 at the time and enjoying most attractions and shows in the four theme parks for the first time! There are so many great stories about these experiences! We also talk about the extreme weather that took place during this trip and how they adapted. However, the "more" in the show title is what makes the show special. Shamus is wrapping up many years of active duty in the Navy and shares a few of his amazing experiences with us, and leaves me (and I hope you) with a very optimistic and hopeful view of humanity today. I sure feel that the world could use more of these feelings out there! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 3 · 39 min
Feeling The Patriotism at the Disney Parks - BOGP 2921
Today Mike, Scott, and Rikki kick off the 250th birthday of the United States with some memories from trips where we felt especially patriotic at the Disney Parks! From special patches in the Firehouse to space shuttle launches from the Polynesian beach to watching a veteran honored in Town Square, we share stories that made us proud to be Americans on our trips! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!
July 2 · 1 hr 6 min
BOGP Open Line - June 28, 2026 - Short & Long-Term Effects of Resort Restrictions; Level 99 Thoughts; Scott Excited for Big Trip - BOGP 2920
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 28, 2026! Mike & Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We had some great discussion on where the balance is with the new bus and resort restrictions that went into place today at Walt Disney World. Is it best to "lock down" the resorts more to benefit those staying there, or should they be more open for everyone to get to dine, shop and experience the amenities all over property? We had some great calls from different perspectives discussing just this. Also, we got a great call from Rhode Island where they have a Level-99 experience and she gave a great "preview" of what might be coming to Disney Springs and why this could be something we should all be very excited for! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
July 1 · 45 min
Listener Questions - July 1, 2026 - Best One-Credit Meal Outside WDW Parks; Top WDW Coaster for 8-Year Olds; Influencer Effect on Holiday Parties - BOGP 2919
Today Mike, Scott and Rikki are answering your awesome Listener Questions! We start off with a great email from Listener Chris from Missouri letting us know that the Magic Kingdom is celebrating a big day on July 4, 2026 that you probably have no idea about - heck Disney might not even know! We also discuss the best one-credit meal outside the parks for a listener from down in Australia staying at the Boardwalk, get a great meal from an awesome fan in Los Angeles about the best coasters around Walt Disney World for 8-year olds, and we talk about the "influencer effect" on the first holiday parties each year! This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!