On episode 561, mosiac glass crafts, mini Legos and other fun extras on a 10 night 3 resort split stay with Julie Dylingowski  Featuring: * 10 night Split Stay in January  * Port Orleans Riverside, Riviera and AK Jambo  * Princess Room  * Boma breakfast, Raglan Road, Topolino dinner twice  * Biergarten, ‘Ohana breakfast, Scat Cat  * Yee Ha Bob, Primo Piatta, Bar Riva, Mara  * La Cava grasshoppers  * Oga’s and food...

On episode 560, John brings his wife for the first time to Disney World staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, great food, horseback riding and the Wild Africa Trek. Featuring: * Wife’s first time to Disney World  * Port Orleans French Quarter  * Homecoming on arrival  * Steakhouse 71, Flame Tree BBQ  * Yak and Yeti  * Geyser Point  * Raglan Road  * Wild Africa Trek – Tiffins food  * Sci Fi Dining  * Disney on...

On episode 559, lots of sweets reviewed with Samantha Carpin and some new things for her Mom to try on their Caribbean Beach trip. Featuring: * Mother/Daughter trip  * Caribbean Beach  * Chocolate Carmel Pretzel cookie  * Center Town Market  * Citrus Swirl  * Kitchen Sink cookie  * Proper fish and chips  * Rapunzel sundae  * Of course Gideons cookies cookie of the month – Eternal Flame  * Pizza Ponte, Swirls on the...

On episode 557, I chat with author Susan Veness about her 2nd edition release of her book Disney World Hacks.  Featuring: * Susan and husband are traveling the country in an RV  * Her history with Disney World  * How she got started writing books about WDW  * Hidden secrets  * WDW Lingo  * How to beat the crowds  * Tips you may never have thought of  * Questions from our listeners  * Newbie Tips and Pro Tips  *...

On episode 557, I reflect on the last 10 years of rides, attractions, food and podcasting with my friends and fellow podcasters Toni-Ann Zarcone and Dave Jongeward from the Disney Crush podcast. We review what I miss and what’s been added to the parks for rides, attractions, food and restaurants over the last 10 years of podcasting about Disney World. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected] Contribute to the show...

On episode 556, Chris Futrell and I review the recent bracket polls Chris ran in our Facebook group to determine our Geekin’ families favorite lounges. We reviewed our surprises, how the 64 lounges were chosen for the brackets and discuss the sweet 16 favorites.  Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected] Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available at our Teepublic store Email me...

On episode 555, Marcy Valiquette and her large family of 4 boys stay in their RV at Fort Wilderness, Cirque du Solie, four park challenge and favorites for the whole family. Featuring: * Marcy and her family of 4 boys  * Live in a 39 foot RV traveling the country and based in FL for the Winter  * Campsites at Fort Wilderness  * Asked Margita and Disney recently changed commission because of some scammers  * Top 3 campgrounds  * Beaches and...

On episode 554, Jeff Kessler plans and hosts 17 of his friends, family and neighbors on a trip to Disney World as the groups planner and tour guide. Featuring: * Planning and hosting for 17 friends and family with only a six week lead time  * The Hilton near Disney Springs  * Festival treats  * Genie Plus success  * Spice Road Table  * Friends do some Universal  * Booking Oga’s for 17  * Docking Bay 7  * Gideons...

On episode 553, Star Wars Geeks Alice and Jay Share their Disneyland adventure. Featuring: * Disneyland  * Star Wars Geeks – Galaxy’s Edge  * Docking Bay 7, Galactic Grill,  * Dietary restriction help  * Troubadour Tavern  * Disney Play App  * Character meets with Jack Sparrow and Mandalorian  * World of Color  * Black Spire employee encounter  * Hacks and tips and things unique to Disneyland  * Favorite...

On episode 552, Samantha, Andy, Deirdre, Michelle and Noreen share their Disney World trip including four park challenges, Sangria University, Narcoosee’s vs. Citricos, fun stories and trip tips. Featuring: * Cabins at Wilderness Campground  * Grand Destino Tower, Sarasota Springs  * Narcoossee’s, Citricos, Le Cellier  * Andy’s top 5 steaks at Disney World  * Summer House On The Lake  * Crockett’s Tavern, Woody’s...

On episode 551, Susan Cox shares her Disney World trip including Caribbean Beach Resort, Hoop De Doo, Wild Africa Trek and her top 5 trip tips.   Featuring: * Susan, Mom and Maura  * Booked Carribean Beach with Margita  * Resort: Primo Priato  * Art of Animation, Yorkshire Fish Shop, Brown Derby lounge  * Space 220, Banana Cabana attacked by birds  * Trattoria Al Forno, Satuli Canteen, Festival Food Booths  * Hoop De Doo, Wild Africa...

On episode 550, Judy and Ken sail off for 8 days on the Disney Fantasy to Tortuga, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay for their first ever Disney Cruise and LOVE IT. Featuring: * 8 Days on the Disney Fantasy  * Arrival day  * Meet up with Karen and Scott Daves and Sandy and Pat Collins * Restaurants and meals  * Palo  * Tortola, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay  * Broadway shows  * Incredible service  * Her Top 5 Cruise...

On episode 549, my friend Wendy Fox reviews my 10 nights at Coronado Grand Destino Tower and the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort including questions from our Geekin’ family.  Featuring: Resorts  * Coronado Tower – 2 nights  * Caribbean Beach – 8 nights  Sitdowns  * Topolino   * Ale & Compass breakfast  * Boathouse  Quick Service  * Satuli Canteen  * Regal Eagle (2)  * Mexican Cantina  *...

On episode 548, two of my pals Nick Maglio and Jay Svoboda who live locally in Disney World help me plan for my trip and our quest to beat the Quick Service dining plan. Featuring: Quick service meals, drinks and snacks we love at Disney World and some that are the best value for the Quick Service dining plan. Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning – [email protected] Contribute to the show at www.patreon.com/geekinonwdw Show tshirts available...

On episode 547, Samantha Carpin shares her New Years Eve trip including epic cookie adventures.  Featuring: * New Years trip  * Disney roulette  * All Star Movies  * Festival of the Holidays  * The Cookie Trip  * Cookie Stroll in World Showcase  * EPCOT New Years Eve  * Num Num vs. Wookie Cookie debate  * Gideons  * 5 Tips From a Geek  Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning...

On episode 546, Fran Chandler shares her foodie trip with her daughter including Victoria & Alberts, Tiffins, Splitsville and Takumi-Tei. Featuring: * Royal Room at Port Orleans – Riverside  * Bougie Food Trip  * 10 courses at Victoria and Albert’s  * Tiffins  * Takumi-Tei  * Splitsville  * Round-up rodeo  * Halloween Party  * Surrey bike rental  * Gluten free review  * Shopping and trip...

On episode 545, Disney World Blogger Alex Smith shares his tips from his blog Second Dad To The Right with 23 Best Things for Kids To Do at Disney Springs. Check out Alex’s blog at : www.seconddadtotheright.com https://seconddadtotheright.com/blog/things-for-kids-families-disney-springs Featuring: * 23 Best Things for Kids at Disney Springs.   * Raglan Road is a favorite  * Good restaurants for kids  * Favorite stores  * Things...

On episode 544, the Austin’s and their 4 kids go to Disney World enjoying Jollywood Nights Party, Christmas decorations and some new food places for them. Featuring: * Jollywood Nights Party  * Christmas decorations  * Animal Kingdom – Kidani  * Geek Meets  * Boma  * First time – Last day of Food & Wine  * Connections Café  * Biergarten  * Geyser Point  * Round-up Rodeo Barbeque  * Oga’s  *...

On episode 543, Jamie, Samantha, Wendy, Andy and Jeff review the year of Disney trips and reflect on their favorite meals, stories and times this past year.  Featuring: * Some changes during 2023  * Favorite resorts of the year  * Favorite meals and snacks  * Best times or moments in Disney World  * Favorite new thing this year  * Pixie dust moments  * What we’re looking forward to for 2024  Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for...

On episode 542, Wendy Fox shares her Very Merry Christmas Cruise of the Disney Wish. Featuring: * Bounce back cruise  * Very Merry Christmas Cruise  * 3 nights on the Wish  * Marvel, Frozen, Palo brunch and 1 fancy restaurant the Roy Disney one  * Champagne tasting  * Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay  * Pirate Ship excursion for the kids  * Tips and favorite moments  Reach Momma and Auntie Judy for trip planning...

On episode 541, my friends Glen, Samantha, Rebecca, Amanda, Natalie and Travis review their 2023 Wine & Dine 5k, 10k and Half Marathon RunDisney weekend. Featuring: * Resorts – Riviera with gift bags, BarRiva, Caribbean Beach, All-Star Movies with magnet on the door  * Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Riverside,   * Cape May Cafe character breakfast, Trattoria Al Forno breakfast, some new iced coffees,   * Narcooses, Homecoming, Topolino’s, Sebastians,...

On episode 540, first time on the podcast for Amanda and she shares her big family trip stay at a two bedroom suite at Saratoga Springs.  Featuring: * Big family trip of 9  * Two bedroom Saratoga Springs  * 50’s Prime Time, Oga’s, Cosmic Rays, Casey’s Corner  * Halloween party, ‘Ohana breakfast, Peco’s Bills  * Lots of Food & Wine Booths  * Fun stories with Peter Pan, Tower of Terror and Tron  * MK dessert party  * Tips and...

On episode 539, big family of 9 trip report including great food reviews, private photo shoot and touring expertise from our friend Jamie Givens. Featuring: * Big family trip of nine trip * Animal Kingdom Kidani * Filet Mignons, cream cheese pretzel, slushy discussion * Coral Reef, Morimoto’s, Momma Melrose, Yak and Yeti * Skipper Canteen, Pongo Pongo breakfast, Watermelon, pineapple Dole Whip * F&W Smoked Corn Beef, Gideons and a peanut...

On episode 538, Heather, Jen, Jason, Nick and Amy share their many restaurant reviews Jelly Rolls, Halloween party and a Galaxy’s Edge role playing with a scavenger hunt thrown in too. Featuring: * Garden wing at the Contemporary * Yak and Yeti, Steakhouse 71, Hollywood Brown Derby, 50’s Prime Time * Skipper Canteen, Biergarten, Beaches and Cream, Cantina in Mexico * Grand Floridian Cafe, Splitsville, Cosmic Rays, Sanaa * Chef Mickey’s *...