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Be Our Guest WDW Podcast
by beourguestpodcast.com
Join Disney experts and Disney fans as we talk about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Aulani, Adventures by Disney and even Universal Orlando. This award-winning podcast features Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shows that focus on Disney resorts, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, dining, runDisney, vacation tips and much more. Join hosts Mike Rahlmann, Rikki Niblett, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning. Send in your vacation planning questions and have them answered on one of the shows. Join us for this usually informative, somewhat quirky, but always fun podcast.
Episodes
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Listener Questions - September 16, 2026 - Epcot During Candlelight Processional; Booking VGT Staterooms; European DCL Sailings - BOGP 2962
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss combining Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party with a quick 3-night Disney Cruise! Great idea or too much? We also talk about how European Disney Cruise itineraries are different than Caribbean and...
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Tokyo Disneyland Trip - Tips on Getting There, Ambassador Hotel, Making Most of Times in the Parks, Enjoy the Culture & More - BOGP 2961
We are very excited to have our friend Maria from Chicago back on the show today to share her trip she took with her husband Jeff to Tokyo Disneyland this past spring! We discuss planning the trip and how you can make getting there a bit less expensive and more comfortable! We definitely spend a...
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A Special Show For Today - BOGP 2960
Today marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and New York City. With Mike being out of the Studio this week, he recorded this one a bit early and made this a hybrid episode of the Be Our Guest Podcast & Mike in the Midwest. Today, he shares...
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Building the "All-Star" Disney Cruise Line Ship - BOGP 2959
Today Mike & Scott take a break from the Listener Questions (since Mike is currently sailing on the Disney Treasure) to talk some Disney Cruise Line with you! Scott came up with the idea during last week's Live Call-in Show to come up with an "All-Star" Disney Cruise Line ship from components of...
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Very Special Make-A-Wish Trip to Disneyland - Disneyland Hotel; Oogie Boogie Bash; Extra Magic Around Every Corner - BOGP 2958
Happy Labor Day to everyone here in the United States! Today we are excited to have Listener Michelle back on the show to share her very special trip with us. This was a Make-A-Wish trip for her son, Dash to Disneyland in late August. We hear about how the trip comes together, the "reveal" of the...
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Preview of Epcot 2026 Food & Wine Festival - BOGP 2957
Mike and Rikki are here to start the long weekend with some fun Disney talk! Rikki spent last weekend at Walt Disney World and was there for the Opening Day of Epcot's 2026 Food & Wine Festival and has some tips for attending this year's event! We talk about the best booths to explore, the Eat to...
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BOGP Open Line - August 30, 2026 - Start, Bench, Cut Disney Ice Cream Options; First runDisney Half Marathon; STK Anyone? - BOGP 2956
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 30, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We started the show with a great call from Francois from Canada discussing using a Placeholder and an exisiting reservation, as well as a Start, Bench, Cut...
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Listener Questions - September 2, 2026 - Disneyland for WDW Veterans; MNSSHP Thoughts; Thoughts For Low-Stimulation Trip - BOGP 2955
Mike and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we start the show with discussions about what we are seeing with the first few Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Parties this year, especially seeing how this is the first year we have had a party not sell out since…
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2 Resorts & 1 Park Trip - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge; Beach Club Resort & Epcot: So Many Family Memories - BOGP 2954
Today we are excited to have Matt (Zeebs from the Clubhouse!) back on the show with us to share his recent 2 resort/1 theme park trip with us! His goal of this trip was to experience the new "Soarin Over America" attraction at Epcot, but also just have some resort time at Disney's Beach Club…
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Sweet Stories From Disney Springs - BOGP 2953
Mike and Rikki are back to get your weekend started with some fun Disney talk! We start the show discussing the new "rail tables" added to World Showcase in Epcot just in time for the Food & Wine Festival! Mike changes his mind on what he thinks of these during the show! Then, we share some…
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BOGP Open Line - August 23, 2026 - Tips For Taking Babies to WDW; Disneyland for WDW Veterans; Who Should Book VGT with DCL - BOGP 2952
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 23, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We started the show with a great call from Ryan down in Mobile, Alabama about taking his young child to Walt Disney World for the first-time! We did our…
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Listener Questions - August 26, 2026 - Preferred Bus Stops @ Moderates; Swan/Dolphin Thoughts; Universal Crowds in Fall - BOGP 2951
Mike and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! We discuss if it is worth it to walk a bit further to a different bus stop at the Moderate Resorts to make sure you are hitting the first stop in the "loop" for rope drop! Also, we discuss nice "mother/daughter" dinner…
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First Disney Cruise Experience on Disney Wish; Time @ Pop Century, Coronado Springs, Epcot & Universal - BOGP 2950
We are headed right down the road from the BOGP Studios to Wentzville, Missouri to speak with Listener Mike about his first cruise experience on the Disney Wish! Before we get going, you will not believe the story he shares about what both "Mike's" on the show have in common! Then, we hear about...
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How the D23 Announcements Will Affect Your Future Walt Disney World Trips - BOGP 2949
Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to discuss some of the Walt Disney World-centric announcements from D23 this past weekend as far as how they will affect our future Walt Disney World vacations, both in a positive and possibly negative way in the long and short-term. We discuss if the "juice…
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BOGP Open Line - August 16, 2026 - D23 Thoughts & Reactions From Our Callers - BOGP 2948
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 16, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We started the show by quickly recapping a few of the major theme park and Disney Cruise Line announcements from the D23 panel this past weekend and then...
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Listener Questions - August 19, 2026 - Splurges on Disney Cruises, MVMCP or Jollywood Nights, When to Travel As a Teacher, More - BOGP 2947
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss a multi-generational cruise on the Disney Destiny and how to make the most of this experience of having everyone together! We also get a question about enjoying Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party or...
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Disney's Beach Club Resort; Family Fun @ Epcot & Magic Kingdom; Lounges Rule; Efficiency Is Key - BOGP 2946
Today I'm very excited to have Listener John from Maryland joining us today to share his trip with his family to Disney's Beach Club Resort! We talk about how he found the show recently, his "Disney Story", how they "landed" at Beach Club for this trip, fun times at Epcot's Festival of the Arts,...
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2026 Ultimate WDW "Eats" Draft - BOGP 2945
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here to start your weekend with some fun as we have a 5-round draft of our favorite Walt Disney World "Eats!" We can pick anything from Table to Quick-Service Restaurants, even snacks! Who will come up with the best "portfolio" of dining experiences after five rounds?...
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BOGP Open Line - August 9, 2026 - More Lakeshore Lodge Thoughts, Least Favorite WDW Resorts, Princess Half-Marathon Logistics - BOGP 2944
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 9, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We had lots of great calls during the hour this week as we discussed the idea of how Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will change the feel of Disney's Fort…
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Listener Questions - August 12, 2026 - Best Resort for Pool Days; Rainforest Room on DCL Value; WDW Itinerary Planning - BOGP 2943
Mike, Scott, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss best resorts for a nice pool day for a multi-generational family coming off a great Disney Cruise! We also discuss the value of the Rainforest Room pass with Disney Cruise Line to each of us and how…
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Disney Dream Greek Isles Cruise with Adventures By Disney Short Escape in Rome (Family Memories Forever) - BOGP 2942
We are very excited to have friend of the show Eean from the PlanDisney panel joining us today to share here amazing Disney Cruise to the Greek Isles where she also added on a Short Escape with Adventures by Disney to see a bit more of Rome post-cruise! We discuss the planning, travel to Europe,...
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The Lakeshore Lodge Problem - BOGP 2941
Mike & Scott are here to get this Friday going with some fun Walt Disney World Resort discussion! We are sharing some of the latest information on Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Resort, including renderings of the lobby, furnishings, three new restaurants, and more! Then, we discuss how even though…
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BOGP Open Line - August 2, 2026 - Art Around Walt Disney World; Making Trades; Disneyland Trip Report; GKTW Volunteering - BOGP 2940
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 2, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We had lots of great calls during the hour this week as we discussed more favorite art all over Walt Disney World and even some of our favorite art on the...
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Listener Questions (From the Hospital!) - August 5, 2026 - BOGP 2939
Today, we have another crazy episode of the BOGP! It's just Mike, and it's Mike answering your Listener Questions from his hospotal bed at Missouri Baptist Medical Center! Yes, two trips to the hospital in one week, but that can't stop the show! Today, we hear from Listener Robert about his…
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Mike Rides The Bus - BOGP 2938
Due to very unforeseen circumstances, we have an unusual episode for you today! This is a Be Our Guest Podcast/Mike in the Midwest crossover episode! Mike was out of commission the last 4 days with a trip to the hospital that included two rides in ambulances, an unexpected diagnosis, and a few...
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Our Favorite Art Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2937
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to have a fun discussion of our favorite pieces of art from all over the Walt Disney World property! From paintings in the resorts to mosaics that you come across in unexpected places to old photos in rustic restrooms and more, we discuss things that just add to the...
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BOGP Open Line - July 26, 2026 - Discussing Best, Worst, Over & Underrated Table-Service Dining Around Walt Disney World - BOGP 2936
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 26, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We took this week's show idea from a livestream that Scott did with Emmalee last Thursday about their favorite table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World...
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Listener Questions - July 29, 2026 - Early Entry at WDW; French Quarter or Polynesian; Early Check-in "Hack?"; DCL Private Islands - BOGP 2935
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we talk about the difference in activity-level in Disney's Castaway Cay and Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point experiences for a first-time Disney Cruiser! We also give thoughts on Early Entry for a family...
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Scott's Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Treasure with Stays at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort on Both Ends; July 4th Festivities - BOGP 2934
We have so much to share on today's show! ScottyG joins us from Must See Adventures to talk about his first sailing on the Disney Treasure back on July 4-11, 2026 to the Eastern Caribbean, with stays at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort both before and after the cruise! Hear about fun times in…
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Pam, Rikki, and Mike Discuss Monday's Topic of Anticipation & Intensity of DCL/WDW/DL Trips - BOGP 2933
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are back today to continue the discussion that Mike started on Monday's show about how he tends to get a bit more excited for a Disney Cruise when he has one officially on the books! However, he wanted to see what Pam and Rikki thought of this. We have a fun discussion around...
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BOGP Open Line - July 19, 2026 - Scott is Back from Disney Treasure Cruise; Listeners Shaun & Rogers Talk Disney Fantasy & More - BOGP 2932
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 19, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We got to hear some highlights from Scott's Disney Treasure cruise to start the show (but we are saving his Walt Disney World portion of the trip and lots of...
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Listener Questions - July 22, 2026 - Transportation Options from WDW; Arrival Dining Options; DCL Discounts?; Poly or Beach Club? - BOGP 2931
Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the campfire sing-a-long at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground, getting to and from Walt Disney World from MCO, options for dining at Disney Springs on your arrival day, looking at Disney Cruise Line...
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Mike Has Thoughts On Intensity and Anticipation of DCL vs. WDW Trips - BOGP 2930
We called an audible today as a guest couldn't make the podcast at the last-minute, so Mike had a thought that has been running through his head over the last week. He thinks that there slightly more intensity for the anticipation of a Disney Cruise than other types of Disney trips. (This is just...
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Mike Plans Last-Minute Cruise; Pam Gives Highlights From Old Key West, Riverside Stay - BOGP 2929
Pam is back from Walt Disney World and shares highlights from her recent trip with us on today's show! We hear about her stay at both Disney's Old Key West Resort and a quick stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside to check-out the newly-renovated Royal Guest Rooms! We also talk about her...
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BOGP Open Line - July 12, 2026 - ScottyG Live from MCO; Excitement for Multi-generational Treasure Cruise; Rumors of Popular DCL Port - BOGP 2928
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 12, 2026! Mike was solo this evening (kinda) as Scott was wrapping up an epic Disney Treasure cruise! However, our first call of the night was live from MCO and ScottyG was on the line! We hear some highlights from his cruise and…
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Listener Questions - July 15, 2026 - Sailing from Galveston with DCL; Disneyland Dining Recs; "Chicken" Exits at WDW; More - BOGP 2927
Today Mike and Pam are here answering your awesome Listener Questions! We discuss sailing from Galveston, Texas and the advantages that come from looking at other ports outside of Port Canaveral with DCL. We also give some table-service dining recommendations for Disneyland. We have a guest who…
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Split-Stay @ Disney's Polynesian Village Resort & Disney's Caribbean Resort; Amazing Character Dining Slate; Beating Crowds & Weather - BOGP 2926
Today we head to Ann Arbor, Michigan to speak with Listener Kim about her trip with her family to both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort & Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort last January! We hear about how the trip came together, the anticipation in her house with her husband and two young kids…
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Catching Up with Matt Parrish from The 3028 - BOGP 2925
Today Mike has Matt Parrish from the 3028 Disney History & Listory Podcast back on the show to catch up on everything happening on their podcast and to get a "peek behind the curtain" on how they put their shows together for us! We also talk about his recent trip to Walt Disney World, his...
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BOGP Open Line - July 5, 2026 - So Long For Now, Carousel Of Progress, "One's Gotta Go", Special Patriotic Call - BOGP 2924
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, July 5, 2026! Mike was solo this evening in the Studio as ScottyG was sailing on the Disney Treasure this week so we had fun taking calls and interacting with the chat! We played the game "One's Gotta Go" and cut one of the Moderate...
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Listener Questions - July 8, 2026 - Disney Cruise Line Check-in; Best Resort For Summer Fun; Special Disney Podcast Co-Host - BOGP 2923
Today Mike is joined by Matt Parrish from the 3028 Disney History & Listory Podcast to answer your listener questions! We talk about the best character dining at Disneyland, help pick just the right resort for an "add-on" trip to Walt Disney World for Listener Betsy, and talk about when you pick...
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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort for "Rite of Passage" Trip with Kids; Military Family Enjoying Special Times @ Walt Disney World & More - BOGP 2922
This might be one of my favorite shows I have been lucky enough to record in the 18+ years of our podcast! Today, I got to speak with Listener Shamus from Florida about his recent trip to Walt Disney World with his family where they stayed at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! This was what…
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Feeling The Patriotism at the Disney Parks - BOGP 2921
Today Mike, Scott, and Rikki kick off the 250th birthday of the United States with some memories from trips where we felt especially patriotic at the Disney Parks! From special patches in the Firehouse to space shuttle launches from the Polynesian beach to watching a veteran honored in Town…
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BOGP Open Line - June 28, 2026 - Short & Long-Term Effects of Resort Restrictions; Level 99 Thoughts; Scott Excited for Big Trip - BOGP 2920
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 28, 2026! Mike & Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We had some great discussion on where the balance is with the new bus and resort restrictions that went into place today at Walt Disney World. Is it best to...
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Listener Questions - July 1, 2026 - Best One-Credit Meal Outside WDW Parks; Top WDW Coaster for 8-Year Olds; Influencer Effect on Holiday Parties - BOGP 2919
Today Mike, Scott and Rikki are answering your awesome Listener Questions! We start off with a great email from Listener Chris from Missouri letting us know that the Magic Kingdom is celebrating a big day on July 4, 2026 that you probably have no idea about - heck Disney might not even know! We...
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Disney Treasure Eastern Caribbean Cruise; Polynesian Tower & Animal Kingdom Lodge Stay; All 4 Parks & Water Parks Too - BOGP 2918
We are excited to have friend of the show Marco from South Carolina on the podcast today to share his epic trip to Walt Disney World and his cruise on the Disney Treasure with us! This trip took place just a few weeks ago so if you are traveling soon, he shares lots of great tips to make your…
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Walt Disney World Bites That Won't Bust Your Gut or Wallet in the Orlando Heat - BOGP 2917
Today Mike, Pam, and Rikki give some thoughts on the newly-announced menu coming to Level99, a fun venue opening soon at Disney Springs! We also talk about some options to dine around Walt Disney World that won't break the bank and are easy to tolerate in the heat of an Orlando summer! What...
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BOGP Open Line - June 21, 2026 - Disney Springs Bus Changes, Character Meal Trip Report, Captain Mike, Mystery Co-Host - BOGP 2916
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 21, 2026! Scott had the night off to spend some time with the family for Father's Day so Mike found a very special co-host for the podcast for the week - his dad! For this show, hear Mike & his dad talk about Mike's first trip to the...
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Listener Questions - June 24, 2026 - Marathon Weekend Hotels, Best Disney Destiny Itinerary, New Epcot Country?, Disney Springs Buses - BOGP 2915
Today Mike, Pam and Rikki are answering your awesome Listener Questions! We discuss the logistics of taking the buses to the start areas for Marathon Weekend and the thought process of choosing the right resort for you for a race weekend. We also help a family going on their first Disney Cruise...
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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with Family; "Funcle" Times are Best Times; Covert Flight For Birthday Surprise - BOGP 2914
Today we are very excited to have friend of the show Chris from New Jersey back with us to share his trip with his extended family to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort last April! We hear about the planning of the trip, but more importantly, how to be flexible when those plans change. We discuss...
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Hit The Gas or Pump The Brakes - LIVE! - BOGP 2913
Happy Friday, everyone! Yes, Mike was solo in the BOGP Studios again for today's show, but the callers were the co-hosts for today! We played some "Hit the Gas or Pump the Brakes - LIVE!" with topics concerning the newly-announced rule that only Disney resort guests can board the buses from…
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Join Disney experts and Disney fans as we talk about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Aulani, Adventures by Disney and even Universal Orlando. This award-winning podcast features Monday, Wednesday, and Friday shows that focus on Disney resorts, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, dining, runDisney, vacation tips and much more. Join hosts Mike Rahlmann, Rikki Niblett, and Pam Forrester and take a fun and family-friendly dive into the world of Disney vacation planning. Send in your vacation planning questions and have them answered on one of the shows. Join us for this usually informative, somewhat quirky, but always fun podcast.
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