Disney World And Beyond

Pencils down! The end of the school year means final exams, and this week the Gold Key Adventurers are making our oral reports on some of our favorite vacation spots in the US. But first, universal orlando’s city walk is open, where Americans dream of traveling while under quarantine, a stand up comedian visits the studio, and the sadness of Chinese bootleg theme park rides. Pack your lunch and sh...

Lights, camera, action! This week we discuss the films that spark our sense of adventure, and inspire our travel plans. Plus great news (finally) for theme parks, a tip for flying with small children, the world’s largest “book”,how to escape an angry gorilla, and Mexico’s answer to Slim Goodbody.  Films discussed include: Couples Retreat https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1078940/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 A Fi...

 Elllliooootttt- this week we’re taking a tour of our favorite spots for food and drink around Universal Orlando Resort. But first: the week in theme park history, good news for astronaut tourism,a hobbit high rise and the crappiest theme park ever. Hop on your bicycle and put on the sorting hat, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!   Links: This Week In Theme Park His...

The Ultimate Walt Disney World Bar Crawl Bottoms up! Join us for an intoxicating and exhaustive tour of our favorite watering holes in Walt Disney World! But first, the week in theme park history, the strangest collections of museums around the world, and how to survive an encounter with a bear! Remember to stay hydrated and pack your bear spray, it’s time to hit the road with the gold key adventu...

In or Out..Travel Edition Are you down? That’s what we want to know as we challenge our adventure boundaries with some juicy travel propositions. But first, travel news becomes travel quick hits, as we share some of the stories and musings that have been entertaining us this week, including Nevada’s creepy clown motel and a borderline bonkers themed experience south of the border. Strap on your pa...

Marty,  you've got to come back with me...back to the good old days of the Magic Kingdom! We're talking our favorite attractions, shows and questionable citrus dishes from the quintessential Disney theme park that have gone the way of the dodo. Find the TARDIS key and polish up the flux capacitor, it's time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!  Travel news is still slow this wee...

Hoka Hey, it's a beautiful day to have guests in the studio, so we invited the Outer Vibe come talk about inspiration and bucket lists. But first travel news, including unemployed cruise ships and the cheekiest hotel this side of the Mississippi. Tune your guitar and empty your spit valve, it's time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society! As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor,...

Survey says...ding ding ding! It’s all fun and games, until somebody forgets to make their fast pass selections! We’re playing Guess Who (or what or where?) Disney World style. But first the travel news, including the world’s fanciest treehouses and Dusseldorf’s premier nuclear facility turned theme park. Buy a vowel and make it a true daily double, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adv...

Hiya, Pal! We’re here to help you bust those social distancing blues with some of our favorite ways to bring the magic of the Disney Parks into your home. Plus travel news, including weird hotels, Superheroes invading Disneyland, the Island of the Dolls, and a hellishly weird theme park from China. Queue up your favorite ride videos and mix up some Lapu Lapus, it’s time to hit the trail with the G...

As you may know, when The Gold Key Adventurers Society isn’t holding its weekly meeting, we all work as travel planners with Key to the World Travel. The last few days have been pretty rough for the travel industry as a whole. With the escalation of the COVID 19 outbreak worldwide,many popular travel destinations have temporarily shut down operations. We’ve been hard at work, helping our travel cl...

All aboard! Jess, Heather and Jeff just got back from Disney World, and they’re going to tell us all about basketball at the NBA Experience inDisney Springs, EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, and the moment we’ve all been waiting for- the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Steam up the engine and wash your damn hands, it’s time for the Gold Key Adventurers Society!   In the News Seg...

Nothing but net! This week we've got a bad case of March Madness, as we pick the very best thing at Walt Disney World. But first, travel news, including sledding in Florida and your chance for a luxurious vacation in a Soviet Bunker. We also discuss the exciting new Disney Dining Plan option, and the impending closing of EPCOT’S Spaceship Earth for its massive glow up refurb. Stock up on Gatorade...

Opa! This week we learn how to party down at the parks year round at special after hours events. But first, travel news, including a great new BBQ stop in EPCOT and the worlds cheesiest theme park. Find your wingman and put on your party pants, it’s time to hit the road with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!   Links: Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Brews and BBQ NOW OPEN http://bit.ly/RegalEagleTPP L...

Huzzah! We’re  back, talking about some pretty awesome experiences at Disney theme parks that are a little less well known than Star Wars Land USA. But first, travel news, including a jungle airplane hotel and the world’s most immersive batman themed restaurant. Strap on your pith helmet and sharpen your machete, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society! Links: Japan’s Hada...

Look out! Heather’s comin’ at ya with another batch of travel trends to keep an eye on in 2020. Hope you like the color green! As always, we have the week’s travel news, and Jess takes us to a Japanese spa perfect for foodies. Shine up your crystal ball and pet the nearest quokka, it’s time to hit the road with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!   Links: Japanese Ramen Spa http://bit.ly/RamenSpaKTT...

Hollywood Studios Time Machine   Hollywood Studios has really changed since the days of Disney-MGM Studios. A slightly confusing park is really finding its way, with Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land acting as new anchors for the park’s focus on living the adventure of your favorite movies. But it’s important to remember the weird and wonderful history of this park. We’re talking about a...

Won’t You Let Me Take You On A Sea Cruise?   Land Ho! We’re going cruising this week, and we want to you to come with us. Hear all about the latest advances in cruise ship entertainment options coming to new ships being launched this year, as well as why cruise ship kids clubs are the best, what makes river cruising so great, and your favorite adventurers first, favorite, and bucket list cruises. ...

Say What? Guests say the darndest things at Walt Disney World, and we’re here to help you be smarter than the average pooh bear! Lately we’ve overheard some...interesting things from theme park guests, and we want to show you how a little preparation and help from a great travel planner like the ones at Key to the World Travel can help you avoid these big mistakes and have an all around better vac...

It's a girl! Sorry guys, Dan's wife had to go and have an adorable baby girl right when we were supposed to be producing this week's episode. We'e going to have to sit this week out, because baby. Don't worry, we'll be back on track next week with an episode all about all the weird stuff we've been hearing guests at Walt Disney World say lately. It's like Kids Say the Darnedest Things. But with gr...

Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up, and see what 2020 has to offer! There's a lot of exciting new attractions coming to the world of theme parks in 2020, including a whole bunch of changes at Dave's favorite park (Epcot), Mickey's Runaway Railway in Disney's Hollywood Studios and the all new Avengers Campus land in Disney's California Adventure- and we're here to talk about them all. But first the...

Happy new year! It’s time to say goodbye before we say hello. Join us for a look back at the travel stories and adventures that shaped our lives and show in 2019. But first, Heather gives us a report on Rise of The Resistance, the new massively immersive attraction that just opened in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and soon to open in Disneyland. Then Dan shares 2019’s top 10 most po...

Up on the housetop, reindeer pause. Out jump Jess, Heather, and Dan to show you around the Gold Key Adventurers Society office Christmas party. Find out what kind of ugly Christmas sweaters we wear to go adventuring in, join us as we sit on Santa's lap and share our travel Christmas wishes, and then sit back and relax as we present our own very special rendition of A Visit From Saint Nicholas, by...

And we're back! Sort of. Is it live, or is it Memorex? This week we present a selection of our best news stories, goofs and general oddities for your listening enjoyment. Sit back, relax, and laugh with us! As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor,  Key to the World Travel.  For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key...

  It's the most wonderful time of the year! With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer, December gets awfully busy awfully fast. Your favorite intrepid adventurers and podcasters have put on their holiday pants, and are going relaxed fit for the rest of the month. Don't worry, you'll still get your fair share of travel news, tips and goofs, but we're slowing down just a...

Y'er a podcast, Harry! This week Jess and Dave are in the studio to share some ideas for how to experience the magic of Harry Potter in the world. Believe it or not, he's doesn't just spend all his time in the Universal theme parks!  But first, the travel news, including how you can stay in Buddy the Elf's New York City Apartment, and a rippity-rippity-rap raptastic new Wu-Tang Clan theme park com...