DISDads Podcast PLUS: Recent Episodes
The DISDads
The DISDads Podcast reborn, back to bringing you the Disney destinations content you love, from our own unique perspective.
Welcome to the first DISDads Podcast Midweek Destinations And Diversions Show. The DAD Show is your humpday vacation fix. Our intro music was created and performed by Mitch Furman.
In Episode 1, Terrence Hawkins talks about surprising his family with 10 days at Walt Disney World this past December and January, including the DISDads Convention.
The DAD Show is sponsored by Kingdom Strollers, Orlando’s Premium Stroller and Crib Rental source.
Do yo have any questions or comments about Terry’s vacation? Want to volunteer to share your vacation story with us?Email us at podcast@DisDads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter or leave us a review on iTunes.
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Lots of updates from Disney Destinations for this fall! Aaron, Willie and Tim talk early word from the newest addition to Disney Cruise Line, Disney Wish. Then, they turn their attention to a bunch of updated openings at Walt Disney World, including Harmony Barbershop and Bibbidy […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about the Walt Disney World “Enchanting Extras” collection of tours, events and activities. They highlight favorites for adults-only, parents traveling with younger children, things that don’t require theme park admission, and more! Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks This week, Aaron, Willie and Tim discuss some of their favorite things about the Animal Kingdom Area of Walt Disney World. We think this area gets a bit neglected by guests – it lacks special transportation, like the monorail or Skyliner. And if you don’t make […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Host: Tim Hicks Special Guest: Kyle Gossman With Willie off at camp, Aaron and Tim sat down with Kyle Gossman to hear all about his family’s Galactic Starcruiser voyage on the Halcyon. (Warning: some content might be considered spoilers, if you are trying to avoid any advance knowledge of the experience). Thank […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks This week, Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about recent changes to the Genie+ system as implemented at Walt Disney World. There are changes to policies and procedures that impact the way that all guests at Walt Disney World are now using Genie+ services. Thank you to […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Character interactions have gotten a major upgrade recently all across Disney Destinations. Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about their favorite character experiences at Walt Disney World. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: Mouse Master Travel, An Authorized Disney […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Aaron, Willie and Tim cover recent news about a number of experiences slated to return soon to Disney Parks and Resorts. From up-close character meetings to attraction openings to resort and dinner show re-openings, we finally seem to be getting back to normal-ish. Thank you to […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks It seemed like this past year was too weird of a year to do a “normal” awards show. So instead, back in January, Aaron, Willie and Tim tossed the concept of an awards show into a hopper along with an old Johnny Carson bit. This is […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Aaron, Willie and Tim take a look at Disney Destination vacation planning from a different angle. The panel shares their best advice for what NOT to do when planning and enjoying your Disney Destination vacation. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks What’s your favorite Walt Disney World theme park is not as simple a question as it seems. Sure, we all have our personal favorites in general. But particular circumstances might mean that under those conditions, you would rank the parks differently. Aaron, Willie and Tim look […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Host: Willie Crocker Special Guest: Joshua Watters While Tim was away, Special Guest Josh Watters returned to the Man Cave to talk with Aaron and Willie about his family’s multi-generational Thanksgiving Break vacation to Walt Disney World. We get an early report on the use of Genie+ services during a peak travel […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker It’s a MAYBE Merry Christmas with the DISDads Podcast PLUS. Aaron, Tim and Willie look back at what we’ve received from Disney this year, and identifies which were “gifts” and which were really lumps of coal. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Tim, and Willie share their thoughts about Disney Destination travel announcements that were made at the recent Destination D23 event. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: Mouse Master Travel, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner info@mousemastertravel.com (888) 41-MOUSE (416-6873) […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guests: Terry Hawkins & Joe Masters The DISDads Club Convention X crew is back! With DDCC coming up in just one month, Joe Masters and Terry Hawkins join host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks for one last pre-event preview. We talk […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker The Disney Genie service launch delayed the publication of this one. Jay Crocker is back, joining Aaron, Willie and (eventually) Tim to talk about his vacation, celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. We cover it all – crowds, touring, parks, attractions, and […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker This episode was recorded on the evening of Tuesday, October 19, the “go live” date for Disney Genie Service. Aaron, Tim, and Willie spent the day gathering information and reactions from people who were using the service at Walt Disney World on launch day. This is […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Willie & Tim enjoy a few rounds of Disney “Would You Rather” – offering each other a variety of theme park experience scenarios, about which each panelist must choose one option or the other, and explain why that was their choice. Thank you to the […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker First, we had MyMagic+, which begat FastPass+. Then came Disney+. Now, we’re getting “Plus Gen.2” with Disney Genie+. Other companies have gotten in on the act too, with Apple calling their streaming service AppleTV+. But Disney has a history of “plussing” that goes all the way […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about the new Disney Genie platform that has been announced for use at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We discuss the key features of each part of the platform, and start the discussion of how to make the best use of […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guests: Joe Masters & Terry Hawkins Host Aaron Rittmaster, and Co-Hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks welcome Joe Masters and Terry Hawkins back to check in on the planning for DDCC X. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Dr. Kathy MacNaughton Hance Dr. Kathy MacNaughton Hance, Pediatric Anesthesiologist with a Masters Degree in Public Health joins the guys to comment on cruise line policies, consumer decisions, and their impact on the safety of the cruise industry re-start. Thank you to the DISDads […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Tim and Willie discuss recent developments in the re-opening of Disneyland, continued progress on re-opening at Walt Disney World, and follow-up with Willie about his recent Walt Disney World vacation (the one we previewed for you on the show a few weeks ago). Thank you […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about the news from the Disney Wish reveal. We cover just about everything that has been officially announced by Disney Cruise Line, and speculate about a few other things as well. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker In this week’s episode, Willie takes the hot seat to talk about the plans for an upcoming family trip to Walt Disney World. We talk about the all of the steps of his planning process, and take a long look at the impact COVID-19 had on […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Tim and Willie talk about the (at the time) newly-released Disney Cruise Line itineraries for Summer/Fall 2023. The panel talks about the highlights of the itineraries that were released, offers some thoughts about pricing (comparing opening day rates for Summer/Fall 2022 with these prices), and […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks Special Guests: Terrance Hawkins & Joe Masters Terrance Hawkins and Joe Masters join host Aaron Rittmaster and co-host Tim Hicks to talk about DDCC X, coming up January 5 – 9, 2022. 10 years? Yep, this will mark 10 years of Dis Dads Club Convention meetups at Walt Disney […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker You asked for it, you got it! Listener Todd Morgan said he thought it would be interesting to hear about what being a travel agent is like. We did our best to give you a big picture view – the good, the bad, and the ugly. […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-Hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker take a step back from travel this week to talk about the content they’re enjoying from the Disney+ streaming service. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: Mouse Master […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Tim and Willie share ideas for improving the existing Quick Service dining options in the Walt Disney World theme parks. What one item could be added to existing menus that would take existing WDW theme park quick service restaurants to the next level? Thank you […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Your Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks close out their podcast recording year with a review of the year-that-was in the Disney world. Thank you for welcoming the show back this year – we’re looking forward to a fresh new year with […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker Jay Crocker continues his Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Holiday trip report with Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks. This episode concludes his report, looking specifically at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (as well as a bit of discussion […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker Jay Crocker is back to talk with Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks about his 10-day Walt Disney World vacation over the Thanksgiving Holiday. This episode focuses on Jay’s experiences at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Willie and Tim wrap up a series of news and announcements that have been made regarding Walt Disney World just in the last few weeks. We discuss news about new attractions coming to Epcot, updates about the Galactic Starcruiser Hotel (gleaned from patent filings and […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Bob Chavez Special Guest Bob Chavez is back, talking with host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks about taking photos around Walt Disney World. We highlight our favorite photo spots all around Walt Disney World, with a focus on fun, practical, […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Gobble gobble! It’s a special Thanksgiving Day release. We thought you might enjoy talking Turkey on Turkey Day. So Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks discuss the “turkeys” of Disney Destinations. Hear about where we feel like Disney laid an egg – […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster is back with co-hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker, looking to expand the menu of Walt Disney World dining options. The guys share nine ideas for restaurants that they think SHOULD exist at Walt Disney World, but don’t (at least not yet). We […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker It’s been a while since we’ve gotten into the Disney news and rumors fray. But with an investors’ call at the beginning of this month, bits of news dripping out about a wide variety of Disney Destinations, and rumors cropping up about even more, we figured […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Gilbert Jay Gilbert joins Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks to talk about a spur-of-the-moment decision to head down to Walt Disney World to surprise everybody’s favorite Duncle, Joe Masters. We also spend some time talking about things to […]
The one where Willie offers to buy THREE ROUNDS! Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about the upcoming holiday seasons at Walt Disney World. We share the information that has already been released (no MNSSHP or MVMCP, extended Food & Wine offerings and special entertainment at Epcot, […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Bob Chavez Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks are joined by Bob Chavez for a DAD Show episode – our first trip report show about a post-reopening Walt Disney World vacation for the whole family. Bob talks about long drives […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Tim and Willie talk about Walt Disney World’s history of milestone anniversary celebrations. Then we turn to Walt Disney World’s upcoming Golden Anniversary, and speculate about what celebrating WDW’s 50th might look like (or at least what we’d like it to look like). Thank you […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Trip Report Guest: Brian Cassidy Special Guest Brian Cassidy visits the Mancave to talk about returning to Walt Disney World. Aaron, Willie and Tim take a deep dive with Brian. We got the low down on his experience with the new health and safety policies, as […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker This week, host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker turn their attention to managing travel at Walt Disney World for larger groups. As travel professionals, we’ve noticed several issues related to Walt Disney World group travel, in particular, that may be getting in […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker It’s been a while since we’ve talked about Disney Destination dining. This week, Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks put together the ULTIMATE LIST of Top 9 Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Quick-Service Dining Options. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Host: Tim Hicks Guests: Jay Crocker & Joe Masters Finally! We get to share a new trip report with you — and it’s a double. Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-host Tim Hicks talk with both Joe Masters and Jay Crocker about their Walt Disney World vacations. Joe and Jay were recorded live […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker Special Guest Jay Crocker is back with Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker. The panel continues last week’s discussion of the parts of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that have been left behind with the openings of Toy Story Land […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker The panel looks at the parts of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that have been left behind with the openings of Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge that last couple of years. We consider how the existing older attractions might be re-freshed with new […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Terry Hawkins It may seem like Pandora is still brand-new, but if you think about it, every other park at Walt Disney World has either gotten a major expansion (Disney’s Hollywood Studios has had two), is in the process of getting a major expansion […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker Special Guest Jay Crocker returns to talk with host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker to talk about Adults-Only trips to Walt Disney World. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: Mouse […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker DVC Resorts have opened, but we’re still a couple of weeks away from Walt Disney World theme parks opening again, so Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks talk about enjoying Walt Disney World resort without visiting theme parks. Thank you to the […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster opens the show with a personal message about the George Floyd murder and #BlackLivesMatter. Then co-hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker, and special guest Jay Crocker, join Aaron to talk about recently announced plans to reopen Florida theme parks. […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: Jay Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster, Co-Hosts Willie Cocker and Tim Hicks, and special guest Jay Crocker talk about some of their favorite Disney Cast Member (and crew member) experiences. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: Mouse […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about all three of the Walt Disney World monorail resorts, as well as each of the resorts’ Disney Vacation Club component. The panel discuses everything from the amenities and general “vibe” of the resort, to room sizes, benefits and drawbacks of […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Willie and Tim offer a little bit different twist on their usual restaurant reviews and ranked lists. This time, we combine both how much we enjoy the restaurant dining experience with the relative cost of enjoying that experience to derive the definitive Top 9 list […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks take a tour of the Magic Kingdom. In each Land of Magic Kingdom, each panel member proposes one addition to the Land, one refurbishment, and on thing that improves the Land just by removing it. Thank […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Special Guest: John Peters (furloughed Walt Disney World bus driver) Host Aaron Rittmaster an Co-hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker welcome special guest John Peters back to the DISDads podcasting studio. John became a full-time Walt Disney World cast member exactly one day before the resort […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Aaron, Tim and Willie pick up where they left off last week, talking about off-property resort hotel options in the Disney Springs Area. While we’re fans of staying on-property, staying just across the street from Disney Springs may be a more budget-friendly option. But beware – […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks talk about the Walt Disney World resort hotels in the Disney Springs Area – Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter. Thank you to […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks go right back to the Top 9 well, but with a new twist. This time, they take their first look back at Disney History (or, rather, un-history), talking about their favorite attractions that didn’t end up […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks generate the definitive REAL MAN’S list of the Top 9 Walt Disney World restaurants that are located outside of the theme parks. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks take a look at the massive Epcot reboot that is currently in progress. In addition to taking a virtual tour around the revamped park, the guys talk about elements that might not survive budget-trimming, and what […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks This episode is a bit of a departure from our usual content. Co-hosts Tim Hicks and Willie Crocker join host Aaron Rittmaster to discuss the COVID-19 Pandemic, its direct impacts on Disney Destination Travel, and related issues. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Special Guest: Jay Gilbert Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks talk with Jay Gilbert about this experience with his extended family group at Walt Disney World. They traveled over Marathon Weekend in January 2020, to coincide with the 8th Annual Dis Dads […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks talk about dining plans available to Walt Disney World resort hotel guests. The discussion highlights new features and changes to the plans over the last couple of years, including the very recent addition of the new […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Host: Willie Crocker Aaron and Willie explain the discount offers that are commonly available for Disney Destination travel. They also talk about when and how best to take advantage of the offers.. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: Mouse Master Travel, An Authorized Disney […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Tim, Willie and Aaron discuss the Skyliner Resorts, a unique category of Walt Disney World resort hotels that cuts across hotel categories and includes Value, Moderate, and Deluxe properties. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible: Mouse Master Travel, […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-host Willie Crocker welcome back Co-host Tim Hicks from his Disney Cruise Line Eastern Caribbean Cruise above Disney Fantasy. Tim shares his trip report, and the gang uses his experience to talk about why Disney Cruise Line is “worth it.” Thank you […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-Host: Willie Crocker Special Guest: Chris Papciak Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-host Willie Crocker welcome special guest Chris Papciak (sitting in for the post-cruise convalescing Tim Hicks) to the show for a discussion of our favorite non-roller coaster rides at Walt Disney World. We return to our Top 9 format, and come […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Special Guest: Todd Morgan Aaron Rittmaster hosts the show solo for a discussion with Todd Morgan about Todd’s Christmas Holiday trip to Disneyland. It was Todd’s first visit to Disneyland Resort, and planned with only a few weeks notice. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-host: Willie Crocker Special Guest: Brian LeBeouf Aaron and Willie are joined by DISDad Brian LeBoeuf to talk about all things Galaxy’s Edge. Now that all of the attractions in the Star Wars-themed lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are open, we offer an overview, thoughts and suggestions (and we try […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Aaron, Willie, and Tim talk about the options already available for Walt Disney World guests to purchase “better” access to attractions, from hard ticket/after-hours events to VIP tours to Club Level Signature Experiences. The panel then turns its attention to rumors that Walt Disney World may […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Your DISDads Podcast PLUS team, host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks, is back and is digging in to the important topics for DISDads theme park fans – Bars & Lounges! In this week’s show, we build a definitive ranked list of our […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Co-hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks Welcome to the Premiere of our new show, DISDads Podcast PLLUS. We take some time during this first episode to introduce the hosts to the community, and explain at least a little bit of where we’re headed from here. Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS […]
2319 Participants: Dave & Ellie Adams Has it really been a month since we introduced this brand-new show concept? The DAD Show is once again bringing you a daddy-daughter chat with the September 2019 edition of The 2319. This time, it’s the guy who came up with this show’s concept bringing you the content too, […]
Host:Aaron Rittmaster This Week in Disney History: Don Donfris Panel: Chris Paciak, Michael Tighe & Matt Halbauer We discuss news and rumors that emerged from the recent D23 event in Anaheim, California. The wide-ranging discussion includes talk about Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Marvel, Star Wars, and the Disney+ streaming service. The DISDads Podcast is sponsored […]
On this week’s DAD Show, Paul Lawson visits with host Aaron Rittmaster from back home “across the pond,” sharing his family’s experience with Stewart and Sean’s Wonderful Destination Wedding in Orlando. Along the way, we also talk about planning for a two-week Walt Disney World vacation, trying a new approach to WDW dining (on his […]
A series of unfortunate events – technical failures, health crises, scheduling snafus – lead host Aaron Rittmaster to bring you a totally unplanned, unexpected, experimental Facebook LIVE DAD Show episode. Check out the video version in The Mancave: Where DISDads Podcast Fans Gather on Facebook The DAD Show is sponsored by Kingdom Strollers, Orlando’s Premium […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Adam Dale, Dave Juart, Michael Tighe and Featuring This Week In Disney History with Don Donfris The panel takes one last pre-opening look at Galaxy’s Edge, opening this weekend in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. We discuss everything from food and drink, to merchandise to attractions in the land. […]
Bob Chavez sits down with host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about a large family road-trip to Walt Disney World for the end of the Flower & Garden Festival. We talk about staying at the far reaches of Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, theme park touring with a party of 15 people, ranging in […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panelists: Eric Anderson, James Cameron, Don Donfris Upon reaching the 600 episode milestone, host Aaron Rittmaster gathered a panel of veteran DISDads Podcast panelists to take a look back. Eric Anderson, James Cameron, and Don Donfris share their perspectives on how the experience of planning for and taking a Walt Disney World […]
2319 Participants: Chris, Freya & Olivia Papciak The DAD Show is excited to bring you the first episode of a brand-new show concept. Chris Papciak and his daughters, Freya and Olivia, launch The 2319. We’ll be bringing you similar episodes the third Wednesday of each month (at least for now), filling one of the usual […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Dave Adams, Chris Papciak, Mark Wysocki Featuring This Week in Disney History by Don Donfris Episode 598 finds host Aaron Rittmaster and the DISDads Podcast panelists looking at what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after “The Snappenings.” With The Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home behind them, panelists Dave […]
Joshua Watters talks about his family’s trip to Walt Disney World for the Halloween season last year. We get lots of feedback about rooms accommodating a family of five at Port Orleans Resort-Riverside, dining, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and more! The DAD Show is sponsored by Kingdom Strollers, Orlando’s Premium Stroller and Crib […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Adam Dale, Don Donfris, Michael Tighe Featuring This Week in Disney History by Don Donfris In Episode 596, Adam, Don, and Michael join host Aaron Rittmaster in turning our attention to the future of Walt Disney World. We focus on the near term, paying particular attention to the aggressive build-out schedule […]
Michael Tighe returns to the DAD Show to talk with host Aaron Rittmaster about an adults-only long-weekend at Walt Disney World, celebrating his wife’s birthday. What was that about how adults shouldn’t be going to Disney without kids? The DAD Show is sponsored by Kingdom Strollers, Orlando’s Premium Stroller and Crib Rental source. Have a […]
Dave Juart is back on the DAD Show for the second show in a row, this time joined with his frequent partner-in-crime, John Peters to talk with host Aaron Rittmaster about the re-launch of the Weekly Pint Podcast. After a bit of a hiatus, The Weekly Pint returned on August 2 – there are now […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panelists: Dave Adams, Chris Papciak, Nathan Trent Round 2 of the My Walt Disney World 2018 tournament gets rolling in the Nate Region, and the panel of Dave Adams, Chris Paciak, and Nathan Trent have so much fun with host Aaron Rittmaster that they plow all the way through this region’s 3rd […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Mel Oliver, Nathan Trent, Don Donfris We wrap up the first round of the 2018 My Walt Disney World Tournament with the initial match-ups in the Mel Region. You can download a bracket if you’d like to follow along at home. And remember – we need YOUR help to break ties […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panelists: Terry Hawkins, Nathan Trent, Mikaela Rittmaster The first round of the 2018 My Walt Disney World tournament marches on, with the Mikaela Region. Panelists Terry Hawkins, Nathan (“The Nemesis”) Trent, and DISTeen Mikaela Rittmaster join host Aaron Rittmaster to pare this group from 16 contestants to 8. As seems to be […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panelists: Dave Adams, Don Donfris, and Roy David The My Walt Disney World 2018 Tournament continues, with the first round matchups in the Roy Region. A fresh panel of Dads, Dave Adams, Don Donfris, and Roy David join host Aaron Rittmaster for this round. We ended up with several ties that we’ll […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Murry Conway, Jr., Paul, Michael Tighe And they’re off! The My Walt Disney World 2018 Tournament competition is underway, with the first round matchups in the Nate Region. We’ve got a couple of ties here, so we’ll need your help to resolve those before we can move on. No spoilers in […]
Nathan Trent joins host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about his short-notice trip to Walt Disney World. Nate did just about all of the things he warns others NOT to do on a WDW trip – from only giving himself two weeks to plan to staying offsite to traveling over a summer holiday weekend. And he […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panelists: Roy David, Mel Oliver, Nathan Trent & Mikaela Rittmaster It’s tournament time again! Mel Oliver, Roy David, Nathan Trent and Mikaela Rittmaster join host Aaron Rittmaster to set the field for the 2018 My Walt Disney World tournament. We’re revisiting Walt Disney World attractions at tournament time for the first time since […]
David Juart is back on the DAD Show, talking about his family’s annual summer vacation to Walt Disney World. David shares his thoughts on renovated rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (and not-renovated but extra-large rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa), the planning challenges created by guessing wrong about a major attraction opening […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Brad Coates & Dave Matt Brad Coates and David Matt join host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about the newer on-property hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. From the “Prime Value” Cabana Bay Beach Resort (and soon-to-open Aventura Hotel) to the “Preferred” Sapphire Fall Resort – what does the panel think of these […]
Adam Dale joins host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about taking an adults-only Cuba cruise on the Norwegian Sun. He talks about catching sunrise (and bacon) in Port Canaveral, wandering around Key West, a cruise with an open bar, but mostly about exploring Havana, Cuba. The DAD Show is sponsored by Kingdom Strollers, Orlando’s Premium Stroller […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Terry Hawkins, Dustin Hertz & Chris Papciak Host Aaron Rittmaster is joined by panelists Chris Papciak, Terry Hawkins, and Dustin Hertz to discuss the “Big 3” Universal Orlando Resort hotels. The panel helps clear up the confusion over why two Universal “Premier” resorts and one “Preferred” hotel really need to be […]
The DAD Show heads back to the Dark Side Half-Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World for the second week in a row. This time, Michale Tighe talks with host Aaron Rittmaster about an adults-only long-weekend visit to Walt Disney World for the runDisney event. The DAD Show is sponsored by Kingdom Strollers, Orlando’s Premium Stroller […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panelists: Brad Coates, Don Donfris, and Chris Papciak The DISDads Podcast panel heads to the West Coast as Brad Coates, Don Donfris, and Chris Papciak join host Aaron Rittmaster to discuss budget dining at Disneyland Theme Park (with a little Downtown Disney as well). What are you favorite inexpensive eats at Disneyland? […]
Dave Adams makes his (public) DISDads Podcast debut talking with host Aaron Rittmaster about his long weekend family trip to Walt Disney World for the Dark Side Half Marathon. We talk about driving to WDW with two children under age 4, staying at Saratoga Springs Resort, an amazing (and emotional) character breakfast (and a bunch […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: James Cameron & Chris Paciak Panelists James Cameron and Chris Papciak join host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about staying offsite at a Disney Springs area hotel at Walt Disney World. We discuss the pros and cons unique to these off-property options, including distance, transportation, cost, and some of the additional costs […]
Jay Gilbert, Tim Hicks, Joe Masters, Chris Papciak, and the groom himself, Mark Pratt, join host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about DISDads converging on the Denver, Colorado area to celebrate Mark’s wedding over Memorial Day Weekend. The DAD Show is sponsored by Kingdom Strollers, Orlando’s Premium Stroller and Crib Rental source. Have a trip report […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: David Juart, Dave Matt, Don Donfris & Justin West The DISDads Podcast panel gathers to share their “Blue Sky” thoughts about new bars & lounges at Walt Disney World. They couldn’t really keep themselves from doing some critique of the existing bar & lounge scene along the way. What do you […]
Dave Matt is back to talk with host Aaron Rittmaster about another Walt Disney World trip. Even after six trips in a twelve-month period, there’s always something new to see, do and experience. From Disney-bounding Spider-Man on Dapper Day in Epcot, to May the Fourth, to miniature golf at Fantasia Gardens and visits to both […]
Host: Aaron Rittmaster Panel: Don Donfris, David Juart, Terry Hawkins The DISDads Panel looks ahead to next month’s opening of Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Don Donfris, David Juart, and Terry Hawkins join host Aaron Rittmaster to discuss what Toy Story Land will add to the park, it’s impact on the rest of […]
Dustin Hertz joins host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about his couples cruise of Southern Italy aboard the brand-new Viking Sky ocean cruise ship. Dustin and his wife sailed with a group from The DISBoards, and he shares the highs (and lows) of cruising with a large group on a smaller ship. He also talks about […]