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Today we are excited to head up to Michigan to speak with Listener Sarah about her recent cruise on the Disney Fantasy to Norway, one of the more unique itineraries offered by Disney Cruise Line! We hear about why she picked this particular sailing, previous experiences with other cruise lines, the amazing ports she visited, thoughts on the Fantasy vs. the Wish, and much more! We hope you can cont...

Today it's another Mike & Rikki show as Rikki discusses her trip down to Walt Disney World last weekend! We hear a great review of her experience at Beak & Barrel, a great dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse, a busy night at Ecpto during the Food & Wine Festival, and tips on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal! This and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord c...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 28, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  We had some fun with a game during the hour called "Where in the World?" Basically, we put some situations to the chat and our callers like, "Where in the World (WDW) would you host a Happy Hour?  Have a Birthday Party?  Go to get away from everyone?...

Join Mike and Rikki today as we answer your listener questions! We discuss updated to Fort Wilderness, including a new pool coming "in the future!", thoughts on things to do in and around Disney's Aulani Resort, how to tackle Disneyland at Rope Drop for a first-time visitor, some ADR questions and advice on which experiences might be better than others for certain groups, and much more! Come join...

How about yet another show where we have an anniversary being celebrated? We are joined today by Listener Michelle from Baltimore, Maryland to discuss her trip to Walt Disney World earlier this month! We hear about her split-stay at both the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort and staying Club-Level (for the first time!) at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! We also talk about her son Dash's first hai...

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are keeping the series rolling that we started a couple of weeks ago with the best snacks to try on your next Walt Disney World trip! Today, we hit Disney's Hollywood Studios & Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks! From savory to sweet, we get ice cream from a dinosaur and churros that aren't sweet and much more! Plus, we have a great conversation about Candlelight Process...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 21, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  We discussed the narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional at Epcot, got more great suggestions for snacks around Epcot for your next trip, and had a thoughtful discussion on missing perks from the past decade, and which ONE you would bring...

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today's questions include where to go on "Marathon Sunday" between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot for a first-timer who doesn't have a Park Hopper and wants to enjoy the theme parks. Hear our thoughts on that! Also, we talk about best options for table-service, quick-service, and character dining at Disneyland and discuss...

The anniversaries continue on this Monday's show as we are joined by Listener Liz from Rhode Island to talk about her 1st Disney Cruise just two weeks ago on the Disney Wish, sailing Concierge, to celebrate her 25th Wedding anniversary! We talk about her transfers from Walt Disney World, first impressions of the ship, experiences in the concierge lounge, dining experiences - including Palo Brunch,...

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are continuing the series we started last Friday about finding the best snacks in the theme parks - right now! From Germany to Italy to France to Connections Cafe to Sunshine Seasons and more, where are some "hidden gems" found at Epcot that you can find year-round? We are talking sweet, savory, and even some with a bit of a "kick" to them! Please share your thoughts ov...

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, September 14, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  We have a great discussion tonight on the quality of quick-serving dining and snacks around the Magic Kingdom (and monorail resorts), planning trips with large groups where you are the "point person", taking "long" cruises, brunches around Walt Disne...

Join Mike, Pam and Rikki as we answer your Listener Questions on today's show!  Today we have a discussion on what a Placeholder booking is with Disney Cruise Line and how this is a great way (and without risk!) to save on your next Disney Cruise! We also give some advice for a 1st-time runner headed to Wine & Dine race weekend in just about a month! We also give lots of advice on where to fin...

Today we are very excited to have Listener Greg joining us from Knoxville, Tennessee to share his trip down to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with us! We hear how this trip was originally going to be an anniversary getaway for just he and his wife to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, but things changed! We discuss great meals at places like Chef Mickey's, Akershus, 1900 Park Fare, and much more...

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back with a show suggested by Listener Jen from Maryland! We go around the Magic Kingdom, land-by-land and give our best option for quick-service dining and best snack for that land. From Main Street, USA to Frontierland to Tomorrowland and more, did you favorites make our list? We also talk about where we find problems and "sleeper" hits around the Magic Kingdom! P...

This 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 conve...

Join 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 coll...

We 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 (...

Today, 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 light...

This 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...

Join 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 spec...

Today 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,...

Today, 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...

This 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 Clubhous...

Join 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...

We 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...