Synopsis
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, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning.
Episodes
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BOGP Open Line - September 7, 2025 - 3-Night Cruise Debate; Dessert Party Options; Halloween Events - BOGP 2761
11/09/2025 Duration: 01h06minThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 7, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We start by hearing a few highlights from Scott's 3-night Disney Dream cruise out of Fort Lauderdale over the Labor Day Weekend, where he had an extended aft-facing verandah! We got into a conversation over if a 3-night cruise "scratches that itch" for a sailing or if it just goes too quickly. We had some great calls as well discussing upcoming sailings, including a Halloween on the High Seas cruise, paired with a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, a call about ground transportation to a cruise, and some fun Disneyland discussion as well! This and much more on today's show! 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 foll
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Listener Questions - September 10, 2025 - ADRs with Split-Stay, 1st "Empty-Nest" Trip, Cookie Alternatives - BOGP 2760
10/09/2025 Duration: 40minJoin Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss a Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World for the Wine & Dine Races and talk about some things to do after the runs to celebrate! We also talk about making ADRs with a split-stay, give some thoughts on what a "1st Empty Nest" escape to Walt Disney World can be like after the kids head off to college, and have a long discussion on cookies around Walt Disney World! This and 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!
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Ranking World Showcase Pavilions on 4th of July, Pop Century Stay, Trader Sam's & Oga's Cantina Fun Too - BOGP 2759
08/09/2025 Duration: 55minWe are excited to have Listener Brad from Atlanta joining us today to talk about his trip down to Walt Disney World over the 4th of July Weekend! We start with a discussion of his running background and his experience at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend last year! Then, we hear about this very last-minute trip, staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort, driving from Atlanta, using the 3-park pass (non-Magic Kingdom), eating at Kona Cafe, Teppan Edo, enjoying the fireworks each night, and 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!
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Destination D23 Announcements & Thoughts - BOGP 2758
05/09/2025 Duration: 40minToday, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to discuss the announcements from last weekend's Destination: D23 event at Walt Disney World that pertained to the Walt Disney World theme parks! We discuss the changes coming to the Carousel of Progress, including the addition of a Walt Disney audio-animatronic! We also talk about a "new" color palette coming to Cinderella Castle, Nine Inch Nails and red lights coming to Tron, and your last chance to "catch that Dino" over at the Animal Kingdom! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! 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!
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BOGP Open Line - August 31, 2025 - Walt Disney to Carousel of Progress, Castle Paint Job, Destiny Themed Experiences - BOGP 2757
04/09/2025 Duration: 51minThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 31, 2025! Mike was in the Studio solo this time as Scott was out at sea on the Disney Dream this weekend! No worries! We had some great conversations with the callers and chat! We discussed the D23 announcements from Walt Disney World over the weekend, including a Walt Disney audio-animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress, an overlay coming to Tron with a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, a new color scheme coming to Cinderella Castle and more! Plus, we talked with Dennis about his thoughts on the Disney Destiny and how this ship could take themed-experiences to the next level! This and much more on today's show! 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
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Listener Questions - September 3, 2025 - Playgrounds for Toddlers, Booking DCL for Holidays, Dining Outside Parks - BOGP 2756
03/09/2025 Duration: 45minJoin Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss locations around Walt Disney World for toddlers to burn off that extra energy during the trip, some great dining options outside the theme parks for lunch and dinner during the holidays, when to book those holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line sailings, celebrating 25 years at Walt Disney World with a special dinner at California Grill during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, 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!
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A Love Story - The Riviera, The Castle, and Happily Ever After - BOGP 2755
01/09/2025 Duration: 01h08minToday we are so excited to have our friend Ally from Pennsylvania (and The Clubhouse) join us to share her trip from just a couple of weeks ago! This was a special trip because she got engaged while staying at Disney's Riviera Resort! We talk about the planning of the trip, how Jacob popped the question, some great dining at places like the Edison, the Cake Bake Shop, and Cinderella's Royal Table, times in all four theme parks, building droids at Hollywood Studios and 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!
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Comparing More Walt Disney World Experiences to Chain Restaurants, Hotels, and Retail - BOGP 2754
29/08/2025 Duration: 51minToday, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get that Labor Day Weekend started with some fun Disney talk! We are continuing the discussion we had last Friday about finding comparisons to chain restaurants around Walt Disney World! However, we wanted to get Pam's thoughts on this topic and today, we added hotels and retail locations into the mix! Where would your Walt Disney World equivalent for Baskin-Robbins be? Chi-Chi's? Wal-Mart? Cracker Barrel? Hear these and many more! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! 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!
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BOGP Open Line - August 24, 2025 - Trip-Planning Tips from Scotland; Walt Disney World at Thanksgiving; Disneyland Changes - BOGP 2753
28/08/2025 Duration: 01h12minThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 24, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We start the show talking about Scott's upcoming cruise on the Disney Dream this week and all of the things he has planned! Then, we get some great calls from Mohawk in Scotland (from the Clubhouse) talking about his amazing slate of ADRs and experiences for his upcoming trip, a fun call from Mark in Maryland discussing his 11-night stay this Thanksgiving, and then Shawn calls in from Cleveland to talk about airport choices when headed to Disneyland! This and much more on today's show! 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 B
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Listener Questions - August 27, 2025 - To MNSSHP or Not; Animal Kingdom AM; Importance of Spaceship Earth - BOGP 2752
27/08/2025 Duration: 45minJoin Mike, Scott, and Pam as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss best strategies on getting to Animal Kingdom for rope drop from Saratoga Springs and what to do for your first few experiences once inside the park! We also talk a listener through a decision about going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (or not) before an early morning flight home the next day (and the logistics involved), and also have a lengthy discussion on why attractions like Spaceship Earth are really important! 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!
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1st On-Property Stay at Port Orleans Riverside; Lightning Lane Premier Pass; Mother/Daughter Make Memories - BOGP 2751
25/08/2025 Duration: 01h03minWe are so lucky to have the dynamic mother/daughter duo of Leah and Audra joining us today from northeast Ohio to talk about their Walt Disney World trip from this past February! We start by hearing about a very interesting background for both of them as to why this trip was so special. We talk about their first on-property stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, staying in Alligator Bayou, using the Quick-Service Dining Plan, having Lightning Lane Premier Pass for the Magic Kingdom on Valentine's Day, and 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!
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Finding a Comparison To Chain Restaurants for Walt Disney World Locations - BOGP 2750
22/08/2025 Duration: 52minHappy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are having some fun on today's show with trying to find comparisons for Walt Disney World restaurants to the chain restaurants back home! What Walt Disney World restaurants reminds you of an Applebee's? How about Red Lobster? What about Red Robin? Texas Roadhouse? Olive Garden? Chick-Fil-A? This and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! 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!
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BOGP Open Line - August 17, 2025 - Halloween Party Tips, Keeping the Magic Alive for Teens, Recap for Magical Trip - BOGP 2749
21/08/2025 Duration: 01h07minThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 17, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We lead off the show tonight with Adam from New Hampshire with a debrief from his trip to Walt Disney World last week as we get lots of great information on his girls experience at Bibbity Bobbity Boutique, a wonderful breakfast at Ohana, and much more! We also hear from Listener Ian from Connecticut to discuss tips for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and hear from Listener Ryan down in Tennessee to talk about when our kids make that transition from little kids to teens and how to keep the magic alive for them on their Walt Disney World vacations! This and much more on today's show! 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 o
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Listener Questions - August 20, 2025 - Planning WDW Days During Halloween, Beak & Barrel ADRs, Blue Bayou For Two - BOGP 2748
20/08/2025 Duration: 50minJoin Mike, Scott, and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss a discussion in the BOGP Clubhouse about a couple that has been at sea with Disney Cruise Line for over 900 days! Would this "burn you out" on DCL? We also talk about the Beak & Barrel reservations happening this evening and what the ideal ADR time could/should be! We help a listener plan their days for a week during the Halloween season down at Walt Disney World, 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!
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Split-Stay at Disney's Contemporary & Pop Century Resorts, Hidden Quick-Service Gems, Pixie Dust on Main Street - BOGP 2747
18/08/2025 Duration: 53minToday we are excited to head out to Boonville, Missouri to speak with Listener Stefani about her recent trip to Walt Disney World! We discuss her stay at both Disney's Pop Century and Disney's Contemporary Resorts, thoughts on transportation around WDW, some quick-service "hidden gems", working around a really hot week in Florida, and making a moment for a family on Main Street that they will never forget! 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!
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10-Minute Strolls at Walt Disney World - BOGP 2746
15/08/2025 Duration: 42minHappy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are going to take you on a virtual Walt Disney World trip and maybe give you some ideas that could help you escape the hustle and bustle of Walt Disney World for a few minutes on our next trip with some "10-minute strolls" around Walt Disney World! From sunrise strolls at the resorts, to inside options in bad weather, to options inside the theme parks and more, we describe locations all over property where you can really "take in" the beauty and ambiance of the environment of Walt Disney World to give you or your kids a reset when needed! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! 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 t
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BOGP Open Line - August 10, 2025 - 1st Disneyland Experience, Tech Bag Tips, Live from Pop, MCO Thoughts - BOGP 2743
14/08/2025 Duration: 01h09minThis is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 10, 2025! Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk! Tonight was another great show because of our callers! We lead off with a caller from Arkansas who called from Southern California to talk about her first visit to Disneyland - that took place last night! We hear all about what made Disneyland so special to her! Then, Billy called in to share his ideas on things not to forget to pack in your tech bag for your next Disney day! We also spoke with Adam, live from Pop Century about his trip with his family including a great start at Typhoon Lagoon and upcoming day that you will have to hear about to believe! This and much more on today's show! 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.face
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Listener Questions - August 13, 2025 - WDW Lexicon in Everyday Life, Lightning Lanes for Newbies, 1st Day Options - BOGP 2744
13/08/2025 Duration: 47minJoin Mike, Scott, and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show! Today we discuss how we tend to call restaurants by "WDW terms" back home and wonder if other Disney fans do the same. Do you do this as well? We also give some tips for Lightning Lane use for listeners headed to Walt Disney World from Washington state. We discuss options for a family headed to Boulder Ridge from Nebraska in February for first-day activities as well! We also talk about best places to see the Boo To You Parade this 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!
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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Magic Kingdom on Starlight Debut, Amazing Steak at Via Napoli, Extended Family Fun - BOGP 2741
11/08/2025 Duration: 01h05minWe are headed up to Chicago today to speak with Listener Kelly about her trip to Walt Disney World with her family last month! We discuss her backstory to start the show of how she has really experienced Walt Disney World so many ways, with friends, runDisney, off-site, as an athlete, and more! Then, we discuss her trip last month staying at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort with her family of 4 (and her in-laws were able to join them as well!), using the Disney Dining Plan and Lightning Lane Multi Pass, renting a stroller, an amazing Photopass session, a Top 3 steak at Via Napoli (who knew?) and 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 Tra
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Training Camp For Disney Vacations - BOGP 2740
08/08/2025 Duration: 51minHappy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Pam, and Scott are here to get you ready for your next Disney trip! Football teams across the country are going through training camp right now to prepare to be at their best in the upcoming season, so today we are discussing how you can prepare before your next trip to the parks or even Disney Cruise to ensure you have an amazing trip once you arrive! From documentation to attire to being physically prepared, we talk about small things that can make a big difference! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast! 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!