WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast

The Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge is FINALLY reopening. It's been a long time coming. Gary and I talk about the price points, menu whether or not we think we may try this place. We open the show talking about the new Chase Disney Inspire VISA Card. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 3:08 Chase Disney Inspire VISA Card 17:18 Garden View Lounge 36:28 Wrap-Up   Support the...

Join us as we explore the vibrant and colorful world of the FLOWER and GARDEN Festival, where food meets art and culture. We'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the delicious and unique dishes that make up the festival's food menu. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 6:30 Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths 32:35 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors...

News recently broke about the 2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT during EPCOT's International Flower and Garden Festival. Mike has been a harsh critic over the past couple of years. What are his thoughts for this years series? Who are you looking forward to see? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 10:13 The 2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series L...

Join us as we dive into the ultimate showdown between two of Disney's most iconic water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Gary's daughters join us for a discussion on which water park is best for their family. Thanks for listening, Gary, Mike, Jurgina and Jurgina Jr.   0:00 Introduction 6:37 What DVC Resorts Are The Kids Favorites? 7:36 Which Water Park Should The Arruda Family Go To? 23:2...

Discover the magic of Disney's summer incentives and find out if they're worth the hype. In this video, we'll dive into the details of Disney's summer offers, exploring the benefits, discounts, and exclusive experiences that come with them. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike   0:00 Introduction 14:27 Disney's Summer Incentives 24:31 New Happenings 25:35 Wrap-Up     Support the Show: Luxury Travel...

Get the latest updates on what's happening at Disney right now. From the Sprinkles closure to restaurants not participating in the Disney Dining Plan, we've got you covered. We finish with what we want to do with the show moving forward in 2026. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 10:51 Sprinkles Closure 12:26 Leve 99 Coming In 15:19 New Gideon's 17:48 Disney Dining Plan Parti...

Discover the magic of New Year's celebrations at the best Disney resorts. From festive decorations to spectacular fireworks displays, we'll take you on a tour of the top Disney resorts to ring in the new year. Find out which Disney resorts made our list and start planning your dream New Year's celebration today. Which resorts made your list? Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction...

This week, Gary and Mike give you their Best Disney Springs Restaurants for Christmas Dinner. Some are certainly 'outside the box.' Where would you like to have Christmas Dinner at Disney Springs? Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 16:30 Best Disney Springs Restaurants for Christmas Dinner 48:24 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney Wo...

This week, Gary and Mike tackle the logistics on one of Mike's brilliant ideas. He wants to see all (21) Disney Resort Lobbies in one-day during the Holiday Season. Gary is here to help him map out a plan. How would you tackle this project? Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 10:41 Mike wants to see every lobby in One-Day 47:15 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisor...

This week, Gary and Mike do a 'This Or That': Disney Edition episode where we ask each other a series of questions revolving around food, modes of transportation and resorts. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 11:10 Would You Rather: Quick Service Edition 16:04 Would You Rather: Mode Of Transportation 24:51 Would You Rather: 1-Credit Dining 30:50 Would You Rather: 2-Credit Di...

Join us as we explore the exciting culinary offerings at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. On this show, we'll take you on a tour of the festival's menu, highlighting the unique dishes, drinks, and desserts that you won't want to miss. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 7:35 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus 22:39 Adam The Woo In Italy 27:10 College Basketball and Football...

Join us as we explore the latest updates and renovations at the iconic Grand Floridian Lobby. From new decor to refreshed amenities, we'll take you on a tour of what's new and exciting at this luxurious Disney resort. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 6:53 Grand Floridian Lobby Updates: The Perch and No Gingerbread House 13:27 Grand Floridian Tea Room to Re-Open in early 202...

This week, Gary and Mike will talk about their Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Spots. Gary will reveal his top traditional Thanksgiving restaurants, while Mike will talk about outside-the-box spots. Where would you like to have Thanksgiving Dinner at Walt Disney World? Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike!   0:00 Introduction 5:32 Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Spots (Traditional and Outside-The Box) 34:17 Wr...

This week, Gary and Mike are Imagineering the new Soarin' Across America attraction coming in 2026. We'll both talk about what we EXPECT to see and what we'd LIKE to see. What scenes would you like to see? Leave us a comment below. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 7:37 Soarin' Across America 9:47 What Gary Would Like to See 18:48 Mike's Soarin' Across America Theming 28:20...

This week, Gary and Mike talk about some of the latest Disney news. We talk about closures, refurbishments, the new Soarin' Across America coming in 2026, and more. Let us know in the comments below what scenes you'd like to see on the new, upcoming Soarin.'  Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 9:37 WDW News 11:15 Closure of Promenade Fine Art Gallery 17:26 Reverse Monorail Ro...

On this week's episode, we discuss our top places to fart at Walt Disney World. From queues, stairs, and attractions, we break it all down. We also got a lot of input from our Facebook Group (WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast Family). Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 12:46 Best Places to Fart at Walt Disney World 31:40 Social Media Chimes In 36:48 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Lux...

This week, Gary and Mike talk about the hard-ticketed events at Walt Disney World. We discuss what you will see at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights and what the costs are for these events. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 8:49 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 18:30 Disney Jollywood Nights 30:26 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Adviso...

This week, we discuss some Disney news. Disney ticket prices have their annual price increases, Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open up on October 14th and the Cake Bake Shop is offering Dinner with Santa. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 6:10 Ticket Price Increases 12:45 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages 24:43 Dinner with Santa at The Cake Bake Shop 34:53 Wra...

This week, Gary is going to read some 1-star Yelp reviews from Disney restaurants, and Mike is going to try to guess which restaurants they are. Play along with us!! Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Name that Disney Restaurant 29:51 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free...

This week, Gary and Mike talk Candlelight Processional and who the narrators are in 2025. There are some new faces that the both of us are excited about. One familiar narrator is not in the line-up. Who would you want to see? Leave us a comment. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 10:13 2025 Candlelight Processional Narrators 30:05 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advis...

This week, we are joined by Alex, who recently stayed at the Four Seasons resort. We discuss his resort experience and dining at Capa Steakhouse. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 9:25 Trip up from Sarasota 12:00 The Four Season Orlando 22:33 Capa Steakhouse 46:21 Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals 50:59 Mike's Cancelled Golf Trip and NDA 54:07 Wrap-Up   Support...

This week, Gary and Mike are joined in the studio by Kristen (Suzie) to discuss Mike and Kristen's first trip with a kid. They brought their niece for her first visit. The accommodations were the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort. You can hear all about the Cabins on our Addicted to DVC Podcast. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 6:17 Arrival Day for Our 9-Year-Old Niece 13:31 D...

This week, Gary and Mike talk about the lineup at EPCOT's Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Are we impressed by the bands, or is the series declining? Let us know in the comments what you think of the series this year. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 5:56 Eat To The Beat Concert Series 32:52 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World v...

This week, Gary and Mike talk about the news coming out of Destination D23...Or the lack of Destination D23 news. Tell us what you're hopeful for with the refurbishment of Carousel of Progress. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 9:08 Destination D23 News 29:00 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services...

This week, Gary and Mike break down the menus at the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Once again, it looks like there are a lot of winners and losers. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 5:25 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 34:38 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are...