Disney World And Beyond

And now, news! Catching up on all the theme park and Disney Cruise Line announcements from Star Wars Celebration 2022, plus Disneyland pauses sales of new Magic Key annual passes, please don’t try to give birth inside the Magic Kingdom, and the Wisconsin Dells is home to America’s first weird rotating water slide contraption.    Don’t forget, we’re trying something new this summer, and releasing o...

It seems like just yesterday Disney launched their fancy new Genie Plus system into the wild, and we all agreed that it needs a little bit of fixing to make it great, at least when you’re using it at Walt Disney World. Just recently, Disney announced that guests will no longer be able to pre purchase Genie Plus, moving it to a day of “a late carte” purchase, presumably in preparation for further a...

News Break! Catching up on Walt Disney World Vacation Packages for 2023, Magic Kingdom Independence Day fireworks, Eat To The Beat Concert Lineup for EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2022, a travel trend alert, and the glamorous world of giving birth on an airplane. All that and more, in our weekly news roundup!   Don’t forget, we’re trying something new this summer, and releasing our ne...

News Break! Catching up on walkway construction in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, New York cracks down on food and beverage pricing in airports, busting myths about “the best time to buy travel”, the European Union drops mask mandates for airports and planes, and another bizarre food fight festival from Valencia, Spain.    Don’t forget, we’re trying something new this summer, and releasing our news segme...

There’s big things happening in EPCOT, and we’re here to break down all the new information that Disney recently shared during the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind press event. Let’s start with the news everyone’s been waiting for-Heather and Jeff were lucky enough to take a ride or three on the brand new coaster, and I think we need to hear all about it! Don’t forget, we’re trying something...

Here it is, our weekly Walt Disney World and general travel news roundup for the week May 10, 2022. Discussion topics include Star Wars Launch Bay reopens as a museum at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park, bounty hunting on Batuu with the new Magic Band+,Kite Tales is feeling the winds of change at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, more crazy confiscations by the TSA, the rudest diner in jolly old England, an...

Some of y’all might remember a few weeks ago, Jeff and I talked a little about the hyper attention to detail employed by Walt Disney Imagineering when they’re planning every bit of the parks and resorts. This often results in elaborate backstories that most guests aren’t ever aware of, but help to create a more richly detailed and themed environment. This week, we’d like to share the backstory of...

Here it is, our weekly Walt Disney World and general travel news roundup for the week May 10, 2022. Discussion topics include Disney’s Cotino Storyliving planned community, Uber-but for jets, the TSA confiscates some crazy stuff, Disney Cruise Line releases itineraries for summer 2023, looking at the real space hotel allegedly opening in 3 years, and a salty, sassy festival in Japan.    Don’t forg...

May the 4th be with you! This week we’re excited to discuss our upcoming trips on Disney’s Star Wars-Galactic Starcruiser. We’re here to share the ins and outs of cruising on the Chandrilla Starlines Halcyon, how to create a character, put together costumes, and how to “play” along in order to get the most out of your experience.    Sneak Peek video of the Galactic Starcruiser experience https://b...

All the news that’s fit to print! We’re trying something a little different this summer, and splitting up our show into two episodes per week. You’ll get one episode dedicated entirely to Disney, theme park, and travel news, and a second episode featuring our in depth discussion topics. This week’s news covers Halloween parties at Walt Disney World and Disneyland for 2022, Star Wars Virtual Realit...

Adventure time! We’re back and asking the questions that matter for a round of Disney World Would You Rather! But first travel news, including ding-dong the mask is dead, Tarzan has been evicted, and cruise ship cabins of the rich and famous. Grab your passport and unwrap a Mickey bar, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!   Effective 4/18, a federal judge in Florida de...

Come on down! This week we’re testing our knowledge of Disney World food and merch with a game of Price Is Right! But first travel news, including Guardians of The Galaxy have nearly arrived in EPCOT,the FAA is handing out some hefty fines, coming home vacation is rough,  and Heather went to Spain! Spin that wheel and bid on the showcase,it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Soc...

We love it! Dan and Jeff are in the studio to talk about some of the big picture things we love about Disney World. But first travel news, including huggable characters at Disney World, it’s ok to cruise and visit the White House again, and Food and Wine Fest returns to EPCOT this July. Grab some snacks and get ready for a festival,  it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society...

Spring break means it’s time to kick back and relax! Let’s take another look at some of the freshest binge worthy content on Disney+! But first, travel news, including DVC comes to the Poly,Tornado meets Cruise Ship, Disneyland’s PB&J Mac is just as bad as it sounds but could be worse, Star Wars word games, and fancy treehouses in the Smoky Mountains! Grab some popcorn and dust off the remote, it’...

Turn that Disney frown upside down- The Gold Key Adventurers Society is here to help you wade through the seas of negative theme park click bait, and arrive safely home in your happiest place on earth. And don’t forget the travel news, including maskless Skyliner, always cruise with a passport, jungle parks and tiki bars, and Star Wars Villainous:The Board Game! Think of the happiest things, and d...

  Begosh and begorrah, St Paddy’s day is upon us, and we’re looking for the luck of the Irish around Walt Disney World. But first travel news, including Disneyland Paris has a celebration all their own,Disney California Adventures prepares for Food and Wine festival 2022, Dan has a few more notes on his trip to Walt Disney World last month, and the muppets are back on TV for a little mayhem. Grab...

  My turn! This week Dan brings the trip report, as he shares some insight on recent additions to the Walt Disney World experience, and the state of the parks in general. But first travel news, including living aboard a cruise ship, TSA Precheck goes international, and no more masks on Disney Cruise Line. Hop on the Sunshine Flier and get ready for your closeup, it’s time to hit the trail with the...

  Time for trip reports round two, as the Gold Key Adventurers Society goes way way way south of the border to explore Antarctica with Adventures by Disney. But first, travel news, including the cost of a ticket to ride on Sir Richard Branson’s spaceship, and glamping at the Four Seasons Punta Mita near Puerto Vallarta. Say hello to a penguin and watch out for leopard seals, it’s time to hit the t...

We're back! For the first time in forever, we're coming to you with part one of our epic February trip report extravaganza, a look at our Disneyland escape. But first travel news, including masks are out at Disney World and Universal Orlando, touring the Game of Thrones studio, and Iceland's unsavory winter festival food. Grab a corndog and watch out for toads in automobiles, it's time to hit the...

It’s Disney World Game Night Round 2:The Quickening! No time for news this week, we’re getting right back into the action for the thrilling conclusion of our Disney World Game Night Championship Series! Buy a vowel and watch out for whammies, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!   As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel...

Game on! We’re kicking off round one of an epic series of Gold Key Game Nights! But first, travel news, including even more restaurants open in Walt Disney World, Japanese floating hotel orbs of the future, and Jamaica has a bobsled team! Check your buzzers and answer in the form of a question, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society! I’m calling tonight’s game “The Gold K...

Hoka hey! It’s a beautiful day to dream about our Disney and theme park bucket list destinations! But first, travel news, including what’s cool and what’s not at EPCOT’s newly reopened Club Cool, a hoarder’s dream at the House On The Rock, and Minion weirdness at Universal Studios Orlando. Grab your passport and hop on the tour,  it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society! Th...

Baby it’s cold outside! This week we talk about winter and Disney World- from food and festivals to all the best feelings and most questionable snow themed attractions. Plus travel news, including virtual reality at theme parks, help with canceled flights, and gigantic drop rides in Orlando. Zip up your coat and don’t forget your mittens, It’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers So...

Game on! This week we’re drafting our Winter Olympics dream teams from the rank of world class athletes that populate our favorite Disney theme parks and movies! But first, all the week’s travel news, including face masks are back in at Universal Orlando Resort, Japanese mystery flights from a vending machine, returning home with an expired passport, returning to Disney World’s All Star Sports res...

  Happy new year! Great episodes to listen to from 2021: Quick Serve Dining with James from Hot Dogs At Disney https://bit.ly/HotDogsDisneyListen   Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort https://bit.ly/UORHolidaysListen   Walt Disney World Bathrooms https://bit.ly/DisneyBathroomsListen   Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Trip Report https://bit.ly/WDW50Listen   Muppets at Walt Disney World https://...