Geekin' On WDW | Trip Reports From A Community of Disney World Fans

On episode 525, Dan and Holly Austin take the kids to the Disney DVC resort in Oahu called Aulani including some great off property excursions. Check out their YouTube Channel for more video adventures. https://www.youtube.com/@AustinFamilyAdventures6 Featuring: Best Disney pools Tons of activities like storytelling, snorkeling on the reef, lots of character interactions Food at the resort includi...

On episode 524, Glen Kessler takes us on his family tour of Disney World with deep tips wound up in stories as we come to expect from our pal Glen. Featuring: 9 family members on an 8 day trip Glen leads a bunch of family newbies Polynesian 2 studio rooms A rough start grilling steaks outside at the Poly Skipper Canteen, Grand Floridian Cafe, Homecoming, Crepes by Remy, Capt. Cooks pulled pork nac...

On episode 523, Samantha Carpin’s stay at Old Key West,a Solo Trip, Geek Meets and a Four Park challenge. Featuring: All Star Sports and Old Key West First time in deluxe resort She likes to close the parks Bar Riva at the Riviera resort Special cone for Little Mermaid live action at Storybook treats Geiser Point Regal Eagle Docking Bay 7 Cannoli Gelato Four Park Challenge First Geek Meet wi...

On episode 522, wonderful friends of mine, Samantha, Andy and Selena share their Geek Meet trip including great food and drink at lounges and Flower and Garden festival and good times and stories from their latest trip to Disney World. Featuring: Three different resorts Old Key West with Amanda Lamb and her boys Saratoga Springs Coronado Springs Top 3 Favorite Cold Brews More Geek Meets Review Lou...

On episode 521, Amy Rhodes shares her family trip, hangs out with Geeks, ranks her favorite DVC resorts and we learn about green beans at Disney World. Featuring: Ranking her favorite DVC resorts and she stays at Saratoga Springs Be Our Guest We’re now in the Green Beans stage at Disney World Candied bacon skewer in Magic Kingdom Biergarten Tusker House Kona Sunshine Seasons and AP lounge Ge...

On episode 520, our good friend, Jackie Coll shares her family trip to Disney World with her husband and two young boys.

On episode 519, our good friend, Jamie Givens shares fantastic food reviews, Geek meets and James first time on some big rides. Featuring: Conference downtown Hilton and Old Key West first time Amazing dining details Yak and Yeti Tried calamari everywhere Garden Grill Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West Skipper Canteen Momma Melrose Fantasmic Dining Package Terralina in Disney Springs Topolino&#82...

On episode 518, our good pal Bubba plays tour guide for his friends and have a great time at Disney World. Featuring: Bubba, 3 ladies and a little dude go to Disney World Coronado Springs Tower Bubba is the plaid shirt tour guide for his friends showing them all the tricks of Disney World Crushing Genie Plus Tony’s in MK for dinner,  Woody’s Round Up BBQ redux Best places for corn...

On episode 517, our friend Amanda Lamb shares her Disneyland and Alaskan cruise experience with her family. Featuring: Disneyland and Alaskan cruise 1.7 miles away at Homewood Suites Cafe Orleans Comparing Trader Sam’s Jolly Holiday Shwarma Truck Unique ciders Pims tasting lab in Avengers land Unique foods like Pickle flavored popcorn Yummy corn dogs Comparing to Disney World and her favorit...

On episode 516, our good friend, Jen Batchelder, shares her split-stay at Riviera and Boardwalk on her recent trip to Disney World. Featuring: Drove down from Maryland Ate at Sebastians at Caribbean Beach on arrival Riviera and Boardwalk DVC resorts Low crowds DVC Owners Locker explained Morimoto, Hollywood Brown Derby, Beaches and Cream Big River Breakfast with Madison at the Grand Floridian Cafe...

On episode 515, David Siegel reviews last minute restaurant adr’s, great Genie plus success and he takes his twin girls to bippity boppity boutique. Featuring: Husband Matt and Twin 5 year old girls Split stay – Two of my favorite resorts, Beach Club and Bay Lake Tower booked with Margita His strategy Great last minute ADR’s worked great California Grill, Tusker House, Story Book...

On episode 514, Marisa Martin shares her first stay at The Contemporary garden wing, ‘Ohana, California Grill, Space 220 and the Garden Graze scavenger hunt. Featuring: Contemporary first time Garden wing Contempo, Everglazed Donuts, Grand Floridian Cafe Be Our Guest, Virtual Queue glitch First time ‘Ohana Space 220 and California Grill Sci-fi Fantasmic dinner package Spice Road Table...

On episode 513, Susan Cox, Samantha Kuhn, Auntie Judy, Andy Hoffman, Daniel Ginger and Glen Kessler join me to review our experiences at the TDC 2023 trip to Disney World.

On episode 512, Wendy Fox guest hosts and reviews my TDC 2023 Disney World trip. Featuring: Questions from the Geekin’ family Andy Hoffman, Kayleen Stunz, Angela Noyes, Lauren Hawkins Daniel Ginger, Noreen Van Doren, Nancy Patterson, Toni Anne Zarcone, Christina Mariotte, Ullie , Chris Futrell My resort stay at the Boardwalk DVC and Riviera My favorite morning coffee walk resorts Airport tra...

On episode 511, Elizabeth Stayner returns to Disney World for the first time in a long time to ride Tron, try out Genie Plus, Flower and Garden and share her lessons learned. Featuring: Genie Plus experience Virtual queue for Tron Be Our Guest Flower and Garden food booths Coral Reef Do you need a park hopper on a short trip? Cool Alien souvenirs Fantasmic Sci-fi dinner package Some great CM inter...

On episode 510, Miriam from Dublin, Ireland shares her trip to Japan including her favorite moments in cities and towns around Japan, food, people, culture and Disneyland/DisneySea. Featuring: Japan Tokyo Disneyland Super Nintendo Park Her favorite moments in cities and towns around Japan Hiroshima, Sumo wrestlers practice, natural beauty Food experiences – sushi, kobe beef, micro bars and c...

On episode 509, cousin Heather shares her mother/daughter Caribbean Beach Disney World trip including California Grill prefix meal, fireworks dessert party and Fantasmic dinner package. Featuring: Caribbean Beach Booked with Travelin Tiaras Turkey leg Fireworks Dessert Party Snacks Impossible Korean Short Ribs Garden Grill California Grill Prefix Fantasmic dinner package Hollywood and Vine Great c...

On episode 508, Samantha Carpin joins the podcast for the first time to share her Mother/Daughter Port Orleans Disney World Trip. Featuring: Mother/daughter trip Port Orleans Riverside Packed lunch on Tom Sawyer Island Flower & Garden Festival We Geek out on Broadway shows a bit Earl of Sandwich Satuli Canteen Top 3 treats at WDW Voices of Liberty Spikes Pollination Exploration Beverley taste...

On episode 507, Kayleen Stunz shares her trip with 30 family members celebrating Dad’s 80th birthday and a Grand Floridian DVC stay. Featuring: 30 family members celebrating father-in-laws 80th birthday Grand Floridian DVC stay Hoop de doo Grand Floridian Cafe Crystal Palace La Hacienda We’re both staying Boardwalk on our trips coming up Fireworks dessert party 27 on Pirates of the Car...

On episode 506, Amanda, Laura, Heidi, Jen, Toni-Anne and Natalie share their resorts, food, run experiences and how they supported each other for the Princess Half Marathon weekend. Featuring: Resorts and Rooms including French Quarter, Coronado Springs, Wilderness Lodge, Topolino’s breakfast, Biergarten, MoriMoto, Sebastians, Sanaa and ‘Ohana Blizzard Beach food, Woody’s plant b...

On episode 505, the Geekin’ Cruise on the Disney Wish sets sail with Wendy, Andy, Deirdre, Rebecca, Jeff, Amanda, Samantha and Noreen. Featuring: Logistics getting to cruise from Disney World and boarding the ship BBQ reception 7 rooms and 5 connected and last minute switching of rooms Food talk 1923, Marvel, Arendale and the lounges Spa day, aqua mouse, Castaway Key, Geekin’ treasure...

On episode 504, Laura Russell returns and brings her sister Alice to review their family trip staying at the Art of Animation Finding Nemo suite. Featuring: Sisters Laura and Alice go with Laura’s daughter and parents Art of Animation – Finding Nemo suite 3 year old’s first time Free parking for resort guests! Topolino’s breakfast, Storybook Dining, Crystal Palace, Garden G...

On episode 503, Out of this World travelers Samantha Kuhn, Rebecca Rudin, Amanda Lamb, Scott and Karen Daves, Adam Bloomfield and Sophie Smither review their Galactic Star Cruiser trips. Featuring: How to get there and getting on the ship Outfits and storylines Games, role playing and missions Food and drink talk Character interactions Listener questions Some favorite experiences Reach Momma and A...

On episode 502, Super Geek Natalie Boyle completes her Dopey Challenge runDisney Marathon Disney World Trip report with an emotional finish. Featuring: Importance of body glide Nemo first listener report Satuli Canteen Finish 5k 10k details First Polite Pig Half Marathon day She meets her first Super Geek Marathon She rides Everest during Marathon An emotional, fun finish to marathon and dopey cha...

On episode 501, Super Geek Natalie Boyle shares her Dopey Challenge runDisney Marathon Disney World Trip including Port Orleans resort, Disney urgent care and Behind the Seeds tour. Featuring: Patreon supporter runDisney Marathon Dopey Challenge Cousin is Marissa Mars Solo Port Orleans Riverside Prancing Princesses Preview of Princess Half Marathon How to train for Dopey Challenge Disney Urgent Ca...