Geekin’ On WDW Podcast 112: Stop And Smell The Roses With The Super Geek Roundtable

In episode 112, we bring on the Super Geek roundtable to Stop and Smell the Roses.  Instead of rushing to that next big attraction, we look at those things that require us to slow down, take notice and enjoy all that Walt Disney World offers. Super Geek Roundtable: EJ Cruz – Our newest Super Geeker, listener and Facebook fan Erika Murphy – H and K Luxury Travel – Email – [email protected] Jennifer Galambus – Fairy Tale Concierge – Email – [email protected]   facebook.com/ftcjennifer Brian Wahl – Fairy Tale Concierge – [email protected] Twitter:  @DadLightYear Momma Says I was confused.  She told me we have a Magical Express mix up and not enough tags for our luggage but we’re renting a car. Five new things to look for at the 23rd annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 1. NEW TOPIARIESDisney’s topiary boss, Eric Darden, knows he’s got one chance for a “wow” first impression, and this year, he scores with two new topiaries at the entrance to Epcot: Ranger Mickey, the famous mouse dressed in ranger gear to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service, and Donald Duck with his nephews, Huey, Dewie and Louie. 2. New TastesThis year, two new outdoor kitchens capitalize on two trends: La Isla Fresca, featuring Caribbean food, and Cider House, showcasing all things cider, especially hard cider. “Retro flavors are making a comeback,” Kesting says, “and that’s reinventing the hard soda and hard cider world.” At the Cider House, you can try hard ciders in black cherry, blueberry and pear flavors — or mix the black cherry with a lager from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and you’ve created a Snakebite. Kesting’s favorite food at this fest is the beef brisket burnt ends hash with white cheddar fondue and pickled jalapenos. That’s served at The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews, the most popular outdoor kitchen at the festival, in the American Adventure pavilion. That’s also where you get that frozen lemonade with moonshine. 3. New Teas The 20-minute tour is held a few times a day. Check daily program schedules and get to the Tea Caddy in the United Kingdom to sign up as soon as the World Showcase opens. 4. New Tunes – Garden Rocks Little River Band 5. New Temptations For dessert? An “Ice Pop Grand Marnier Peach Cocktail” in France. Community Shout out 5 star iTunes review I met Jeff McCartney today! Geekin on WDW Hack of the Week is our featured topic Stop and Smell the Roses “First thing in the morning before the world wakes up. Either walking around my resort or sitting on the balcony of my room. It is even better if you are at a MK or Epcot resort and can watch and hear the transportation start running like the boats, monorail and even the train at MK. ” Sarah Chapman My 15 brainstorms for the show – Stop and Smell the Roses 1. Watching the the other kids – Star Wars, meeting characters, Pirates, Princesses 2. Observing everything all around me – Tours 3. Walks in quiet places. Beach club to Epcot. Polynesian to Grand Floridian 4. Pirate Leauge or Bipoty bop boutique 5. Hair cut in Magic Kingdom 6. Live street entertainment. Sheriffs, Mayor 7. Mickey boats 8. Concerts – House of Blues or Epcot 9. Cirque du Sula 10. Take pictures 11. Pin trade 12. Long conversations with CMs or other guests. 13. Explore your resort.  AKV has nature and cultural reps. Movies. Sit by the fire pit or use the hot tub. 14.  Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Pirates game. 15. Look for hidden Mickey’s or other Imagineer surprises. Get a book on these Outtro: Join our FaceBook group if you’d like to Geek out on Disney World everyday with our Super Geekers.  If you have some good memorable sayings, post them to our Facebook group.  Right now I’m doing a daily countdown of my favorites. How to support our show? Retweet on Twitter or Share our Facebook episode postings; Best way Go to iTunes and give us a fun, fantastic review Patreon.com BlueHost.com affiliate link Have a question or idea for us?  The best part about podcasting and our show are the friends we meet and the ideas we share Join our Facebook community by liking our Facebook page and friending me Email me at [email protected] Direct message me @GeekinOnWDW on Twitter Leave us a voice recording via SpeakPipe on our website @ GeekinOnWDW.com If your planning a WDW vacation, use our travel agent geeks and friends. The post Geekin’ On WDW Podcast 112: Stop And Smell The Roses With The Super Geek Roundtable first appeared on Geekin' On WDW Podcast.