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You can meet characters all over the place in Walt Disney World. Some experiences are fantastic. Others are, well, not so much. So how will you know where the best meet & greets are for your next WDW trip? Listen to this episode, of course! Check out Episode 62: Best Character Meet & Greets in WDW!   Want to know how to have the best time meeting Princesses, Princes, a certain chatty mouse, an oce...

Hoot Gibson is a part of Walt Disney World's history that the average Disney fan might not know much about. He was a big part of one of Walt Disney World's most ambitious attractions ever designed. So why haven't you heard of this Walt Disney World attraction host and narrator? Find out on this episode of the Word of the Week – Hoot. Hoot Gibson was the host and narrator of the ambitious Magic Kin...

Did you know there is a ton to learn on a vacation to Walt Disney World? Sure, you can experience the amazing attractions, sensational shows, and ridiculously cool resorts, but WDW can also be an amazingly educational vacation destination. That's what we tackle in this week's episode, our top Educational Experiences in Walt Disney World. Do you know what Rome smelled like when it burned to the gro...

This week no one is featured on a podcast quite like Gaston! Yes, for this week's Word of the Week I went with a character who will be prominently featured in the brand new, live action version of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" which hits theaters later this week! I hope you enjoy this week's episode of the Word of the Week – Gaston. Gaston is one of the most popular Disney villains of all time,...

Epcot's World Showcase is literally it's own little world. With eleven countries represented in pavilions, dozens of dining options, attractions, and much more, it is one of the best places for families to hang out in all of Walt Disney World. This week we wanted to take a look at some of those things you might not know about World Showcase on Episode 60: Secrets & Fun Facts of Epcot's World Showc...

Okay, so right off the bat you're probably wondering what in the world Fritos have to do with Disney. I get that. But there is actually a fun, long story about Fritos and the Frito-Lay company that holds a firm place in the history of the Disney Company. I'll tell you all about it in this week's Word of the Week – Fritos. After listening to this episode of the Word of the Week, I'll only have one...

Do you want some extra room in your Walt Disney World Resort hotel room? Would you like a large refrigerator, a stove, or the ability to cook meals in your room? Then booking a DVC room may be a good choice for you! This week we talk all about how to do it on Episode 59: Can Regular Guests Book DVC Rooms? Well, this is a surprise. If you're used to hearing Phil as the host of these episodes, you m...

I know what you're thinking: Why is there a new episode up on a random Thursday? Well, I've been telling everyone I know about my family's Land & Sea Vacation a couple weeks ago and I wanted to share the review with you as soon as possible. Welcome to a special edition of the show, Episode 58: Disney Land & Sea Vacation Review. Have you been considering taking a trip to WDW or a voyage on the Disn...

Okay, so I'm kind of cheating right off the bat here. eBay is not a Disney company. They actually honestly have no real ties to Disney whatsoever. But to me, they go hand in hand! I have built up almost my entire Disney memorabilia collection thanks to eBay and a few other sites. That's why this week I carefully chose my Word of the Week – eBay. Do a simple search for the words "Disney" and "Prop"...

Walt Disney World has always, and rightly so, had the reputation that it is a family vacation destination. Families have been flocking to Central Florida since October of 1971 and rightfully so. With four theme parks, two water parks, over 20 resort hotels and much, much more, WDW has something for everyone. But that doesn't mean you have to have a large family or children to enjoy all that Walt D...

The Disney Company has had its fair share of dragons over the years: Maleficent, Pete's Dragon,  The Reluctant Dragon  (that's a real thing; look it up) and more, but there might not be a more mysterious dragon in Disney history than the dragon in the logo of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. That's why this week I chose that guy for my Word of the Week – Dragon. So why exactly is there a dragon...

I know, I know…Disney's Hollywood Studios is under major, major construction. As a matter of fact, most guests these days are only allowing a half day of their trip to see the third oldest park in Walt Disney World. That's exactly why I thought right now would be a perfect time for me to record Episode 56: Ultimate Ranking of Hollywood Studios Attractions.

When you think of a Walt Disney World vacation, maybe the first word that starts with C that you think of isn't chicken. Maybe it's Churro, or Cape May Cafe, or Coaster. But I'm here to make the argument today that Chicken is exactly what you should be thinking about on your next trip in this week's Word of the Week – Chicken. I'm not talking about Victoria & Albert's on this episode or even Calif...

Brian Hull had a fairly unusual route to celebrity. He recorded a version of the famous  Frozen  song "Let It Go" and posted it to YouTube. Little did he know that just a couple years later he'd be living in California and working as a voice over artist and actor. You've never heard anything quite like my guest on Episode 55: Disney Character Impressions With Brian Hull. I'm sure you've seen his v...

This week I am not talking about either of the Blair Witch Project films or the girl from the old show  The Facts of Life . This week's Walt Disney World Word of the Week is all about a Disney Legend who is responsible for some of the most memorable scenes in the history of the Disney theme parks and resort hotels. This week's episode focuses on the Word of the Week – Blair.   Mary Blair may not b...

Some of the most underrated hangouts in all of Walt Disney World are the lounges at the resort hotels. After a long day in the Disney parks, you might want to sit down on a comfortable chair or couch and relax, listen to some live music, or watch a game. You may even want an adult beverage or two. That's exactly what my friend Johnny Shortsleeve and I did on my last trip to WDW. Check us out Live...

How much do you know about the Princess that went on to be the inspiration for Disneyland's castle? This week I tell you all you need to know about one of Walt Disney World's most popular princesses in the Word of the Week – Aurora. In 1959, Walt Disney introduced his latest princess, Princess Aurora, to the world. Otherwise known as Briar Rose or Sleeping Beauty, Aurora has gone on to hold some p...

In many ways, this episode of the show is going to go against the advice that I normally give. I want everyone who is going to Walt Disney World to experience as many attractions as possible. But sometimes we just don't have enough time to do it all. That's why I came up with Episode 53: Attractions to Skip on Your WDW Trip. We all want to experience everything Walt Disney World has to offer on ea...

So, I'll be you thought I would have a really difficult time coming up with something that started with the letter Z, right? This week I dug deep and I decided to bring to you a very fun and very exciting Word of the Week – Zippity. The Zippity River Run was one of the attractions that was approved to be built in Disneyland in the early 1980's. It also was approved for Walt Disney World and Tokyo...

Running a marathon just might be one of the craziest things you can do on this Earth. You voluntarily sign up to experience pain, bleeding, exhaustion, elation, and an amazing sense of accomplishment all in one day. This week's show is all about running in WDW on Episode 52: WDW Marathon Weekend 2017 Recap. This week I brought on some friends from an online running group to talk all about their pe...

Okay, so I'm totally cheating right off the bat with this one. Admittedly, X is a very difficult letter when it comes to coming up with Walt Disney World Words. That's why this week I decided to bend the rules a bit for the latest Word of the Week – (Project) X. In the 1960s, Walt Disney was an American icon. The man reinvented animation, won several Academy Awards for multiple genres of films, an...

The Epcot Resort area holds some of the best resorts in all of Walt Disney World: The Swan & Dolphin, Disney's Boardwalk Inn & Villas, and, the subject of this week's Word of the Week, the Yacht and Beach Clubs. This week I'll tell you all you need to know about the sister resorts in the Word of the Week – Yacht. Are you on the fence on where to stay for your next Walt Disney World Trip? Maybe you...

As a former Walt Disney World cast member and someone who spends a lot of time in the parks each year, I have tried almost all of the character dining experiences. One dining spot I have avoided for years, however, was the Princess Storybook Dining at the Norway Pavilion's Akershus restaurant. We remedied that recently and even recorded the experience for Episode 51: Live Review of Akershus Prince...

A Walt Disney World vacation can be very overwhelming, especially if it's not a trip you take often. You need to book it well in advance, make dining reservations, FastPass+ reservations and more, all while trying to figure out the best strategy for you and your family and friends. That is why on this episode of the podcast we will help take care of all of that for you. Check out Episode 49: Top W...

I've known Lou Mongello for quite a while now. A couple of years, really. But I wanted to hold off on asking your favorite Disney Expert for an interview until I knew that I could ask him all of the most hard-hitting questions he'd ever get in a podcast interview. Actually, that's not completely true. I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be in over my head on this week's show, Episode 50: A Conve...