Ready. Set. Disney.: Recent Episodes
Cory Gee
This is a Disney World Travel planning podcast for all those that aren't "Disney" people. We give you great tips and tricks with a little bit of adult humor.
We use Chat GPT to plan a 4 day trip to Disney and then see how it compares to our plans. There were some hit and some misses.
We get lots of questions but many times it's the same questions so we thought we'd just make an episode of it.
You've heard us discuss crowd calendars in the past so for this episode we dig deep into what they are, which are good, and how to use them when planning your trip. This is a must listen to episode for anyone planning a trip, regardless of where you are in the process.
Want to know how our Christmas trip went, here you go. Listen in and learn from some of the mistakes we made, even as a family that goes to Disney at least once a year! We also identify the best time around Christmas to plan a trip.
It took some time but it's finally ready and worth the wait. In this episode we not only recap all of the great tips and tricks we discussed during the year but also some of the funny stuff that happened! On to 2024!
In Pt 2 of this episode, we cover EPCOT and Hollywood. We review the types of rides, the age group we think will have the most fun, what you can skip and much more.
This is all of the basics for Magic and Animal Kingdoms. We discuss the types of rides, the age group we think will have the most fun, things you can skip and much more. If you've never been to Disney World, this episode is a great place to start your planning.
Our 2 days in Disney episode was so popular, we thought we'd expand to a 3 day trip. Listen in to help you plan your 3 day, Disney World vacation.
It's been a while since we discussed Money saving tips so we thought we'd take this episode ot review things we've discussed in the past and share new tips we've learned and been practicing.
The New Year is just around the corner! For this episode we run through the Disney calendar to help you be aware of things that may be happening for the trip you've already got planned or we review dates you should think about if you have selected your vacation times.
We pick up from the last episode in which we discuss what is happening in the parks during Christmas 2023. We cover Jollywood Nights, snacks and all the places you can go to tak pictures with Santa (I KNOW HIM)!
This turns out needing to be a 2 part episode. In this 1st part we discuss the Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, the different gingerbread house locations and some of the best Christmas trees on property. Listen in to help plan your holiday trip.
A few weeks back, we had Jay on to discuss a last minnute 2 day trip that came about because his wife was going to a conference in Disney. We gave him some suggestions and now we bring him back on to see how things went!
If you're thinking the hustle of going to parks everyday will be too much for your family, we got you covered. This week we cover some of the fun activities you can do on and off Disney property that give you a break from park life.
Tickets...Tickets Please. Everything you need to know about tickets for anything to do with Disney World. We cover base tickets, park hoppers, special events and more!
Who doesn't love a firework show (Me) but my wife does. This week we cover all of the different fireworks and shows that happen in each of the 4 parks. We give you tips on when to stakeout a spot, where and which paid options are worth it.
This week we talk about all of the upcoming changes announced during Disney's annual fan Expo. This information will be important and helpful as you plan upcoming trips for 2023 and 2024!
We've all done it! Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie and Uncle all want to come with you on your Disney Vacation. Kel and I discuss our learnings from just such a trip and give you suggestions on things you can do and talk about ahead of time to ensure everyone has an enjoyable vacation!
Your cell phone is your biggest tool when it comes to having a successful Disney trip. For this weeks episode we take some time to review apps we use and also ones we found that we plan to use for our next trip. We cover apps that get you food, dining reservations and even apps that help you grab tough genie plus times for popular attractions.
Yes, you read that right. For this episode, we discuss all of the things we hear people say to us when they find out we are frequent Disney visitors. We own them, and by doing so, we give you tips to avoid them.
Get your pumpkin Spice ready cause it's time to talk Halloween in Disney World. We cover the treats, characters and events you don't want to miss this fall in Disney World.
It's the age old question every family asks...Do you think we should bring the Stroller. We are here to tell you...YES. If you had the option to not walk in Disney, wouldn't you take it? We talk you through the conversation we had when we asked this question and all of the different stroller options families have.
We recently recorded an episode about Character Dining that was very popular so we thought, why not do an episode devoted to all of the place you can find characters. We go park by park, tell you who you can see and where and if it's the best place to see that character. We give tips on how to see the most characters with the least amount of wait time!
So what do you do if you only have 2 days to spend in Disney World. Our guest, Jay, comes on and we give him some ideas on the best ways to spend 2 days in Disney. We cover what you can skip, where to eat and how to be sure you check all of your boxes.
For this episode, we think back to our first trip and try to help you better prepare for your trip based on what we learned. We share experiences others have talked with us about and what they wish they did. This is a must listen episode for anyone planning their 1st Disney trip.
If you are uncertain what a virtual queue is in Disney speak, we explain it to you but more importantly we help you understand how to use it to get on the newest and most popular rides in Disney World.
For this week's episode we help our good friend "Stoner Dad" Brian Beaudoin plan his romantic trip with his girlfriend. We talk special packages to book, places to eat, and fun ways to spend time together, adulting in Disney!
So many people are excited that one of the most popular Disney promotions is back. But is it really worth it? Well, we have tested this theory and share our experience. We have actual dollars and cents behind our experiment.
After our most recent trip this year, we review the changes made to Genie plus since our trip in April of 2022 and we have to admit, it was better than the first go round. We discuss how busy the parks were, and tips and tricks we learned along the way. We also give advice on videos you can watch to also help you prepar for your trip this summer.
For this episode we talk about all of the ways you can get around in Disney World. We cover getting from the airport to your resort and getting from resort to resort, plus of course, getting to the parks.
Let's talk about which Character Dining options are available, what do they serve and how much they cost. Is it even worth it! We talk about all of these topics in this episode.
Genie Plus has had a few, significant changes so we take the time to review and catch you up on what is going on. Not only that, we give you some tips on how to get the most out of your Genie Plus experience, based on these changes.
Disney terminology is a language all of itself so we help you understand the acronyms, terms and slang that is Disney. From ADR to WDW we run through everything you need to know as you prepare for your trip.
What age is too young to bring your kids to Disney? It's one of the questions we hear the most. In this episode, we talk with Comedian and Founder of Comedy Craft Beer, Ryan Brauth, to get his perspective on why he's waiting to bring his little kids to Disney!
For this episode we talk getting around the parks and resorts for those that may need a wheelchair or ECV.
Another special episode. This week we tackle to topic of bringing teens to Disney and who better to help with that than my teen MJ. My 16 year old comes and discusses his experience traveling with the family in the parks.
Let's talk food! Where to eat and not to eat. We cover great places inside and outside of the parks. We even go day by day for every park, places to eat for all 3 meals. This comprehensive episode covers everything you need to know about eating out in Disney World.
You didn't read that wrong! We are discussing what we want to submit for a request to David's Vacation Club for Christmas 2023. It has always been a dream for my wife to go to Disney at Christmas so follow along with us as we submit our request to David's and see if we get what we wanted.
Kel and I help all of those listeners getting ready for their summer trip plan and think through all aspects of your family vacation. We cover the tools and resources you can use to help educate yourself to be sure your family has the best time possible.
Kel and I detail all of the things coming to and leaving Disney in 2023. We talk about the new Dining promotion and the new rides and restaurants that you can expect to see on your next trip.
This week we look back at our 1st year of episodes. We discuss some of the more popular episodes from the year and the things that have changed since we recorded the episodes.
For this episode we do a beginners guide to what Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is and how it works. This isn't a review just simply the financial explanation of what it is and what it costs.
Last week we discussed how to save time, this week we discuss how to save money. We give tips on items you can leave off your purchase list as well as purchases you can make ahead of time in order to not get caught paying park prices for things. Listen up, 33 minutes will save you hundreds of dollars!
For this week's episode we talk about strategies you can use to maximize your time and minimize your frustration. Take 28 minutes and learn how to save hours in the parks!
There is so much news in this episode, I should have had Brian Williams on to help. Kel and I review the changes you need to know to Genie Plus, we talk about the events and dining experiences that are coming back and we give you details on how we can help you book your next Disney Vacation.
This week I bring on a special guest, my youngest son Caleb, to talk about 7 fun ways you can tell your kids about a Disney vacation. Caleb did all of the research and selected the ideas he thought were the best. What better way to get info on how to tell your kids, then from a kid! Caleb and I also discuss what exactly is the right amount of notice to give your kids about their upcoming trip.
Brian Beaudoin comes back on to tell us how his trip went. He recaps staying at Saratoga Springs, the park planning, and dining reservations we helped him pull together.
Flying solo this episode to just give a quick review of the changes to Disney plus since the last time we discussed it and give some more tips on using. Learn which rides in each park are the toughest to get Genie + for so you can be sure to maximize your reservations and the cost of the add on service.
Kel and I discuss our 1st ever trip to Disney World without kids. We give our experience on what it's like flying, eating and exploring Disney without children.
Dirty Dads talking Disney. In this episode we help Brian plan his upcoming trip with his family. Listen in, laugh, get some pointers and learn a little bit. WARRIORS!
On this week's episode of the podcast we talk with Jay again, our co-host for the Disney Etiquette Episode. No bathroom humor in this conversation, instead we discuss our trip in April, Jay's first experience booking through David's Vacation Club, and what he thought of traveling to Disney during a very busy time.
Never mind all of the gadgets we tell you to buy and bring with you into the park, this is about boots on the ground things you can do, in the park, no toys. Think Superman, not Batman. Uncle Bob helps us, help you find the rides, restaurants and unnoticed cool spots in every park.
In this episode, we go over many of the new restaurants, attractions, deserts, and activities you can only participate in during the 50th Celebration. For anyone planning a visit during this 18-month long event, this will be a helpful episode.
This episode covers bringing toddlers to Disney World. We talk about strollers, rider swap and other nuggets you need to know before you tackle Disney with toddlers.
Let's talk about value resorts. This week we give a rundown of the 5 value resort options, tell you all about them and rank where we'd stay!
For this episode we enlist the help of fellow comedian, Ace Aceto, to help us talk about options for staying off property. Not only is Ace a very funny guy, but he actually owns a home in Davenport FL. so he is very familiar with the area and has lots of great recommendations for things to see and do, outside of Disney World.
It's the question everyone going for the 1st time wants the answer to. While it can be complicated to answer, this episode gets into detail on why you should plan to spend between $3500 and $7,000 on your Disney vacation.
This week's episode covers tips for getting those hard to secure dining reservations. We tell you how to get reservations, how to cancel reservations and tips for changing your existing reservations.
During this episode Kel and I discuss our experience with Genie Plus during our most recent visit to Disney World. We talk about the struggles we encountered trying to navigate Disney's replacement for their previous Fast Pass system.
In this episode, my youngest son, Caleb comes on and talks about snacks from a kids perspective.
This episode give tips and tricks for managing your vacation when the park is busy. Sometimes you don't have the option to go to Disney World during off peak times so we tell you how to make the most out of the trip without making you crazy.
This episode covers all the special activities and food available through Easter. If you're spending any time in the parks for the holiday, you don't want to miss this episode.
Part 2 of this episode covers the parks we didn't cover in Part 1, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. With help from Kel we go ride by ride and compare the wait times in from 1 night to the next, for both parks. We demonstrate why sometimes its worth holding on jumping in a line. We tell you what wait time is good and what is outrageous. Just like part 1 this episode is sure to save you a couple of hours of needless waiting.
How long should you wait for a ride, we will tell you. In this episode, we go ride by ride, in real time and tell you if that wait is good or if you should skip it. This episode will save you hours of time on your trip!
This week's episode discuss all of the items you should pack in your backpack/bag for the park. We discuss what to pack, where to get it and how to keep everything organized to ensure a stress free trip through the park each day during your visit.
In this episode we take a lite hearted approach to some unwritten rules when enjoying your Disney Vacation. Cory brings on a guest to help balance his sometimes unrealistic thoughts on how people should behave and things go down the toilet quick!
In this episode, my wife makes her first appearance along with additional guests, Andrea and Dave. Andrea and Dave have been supporters of our blog since the start and they come on to share with us, their recent experience with Genie+ and share some tips and tricks they learned.
This week we discuss the 5 Disney Moderate Hotels located on Disney property. We cover the pools, transportation, dining, and room size for each of the resorts.
In week's episode we go over everything you need to know about getting groceries in Disney. We discuss the advantages, where to order from and even what to order!
We pick up where we left off reviewing Deluxe Hotels we didn't cover in Pt. 1. We discuss Animal Kingdom, Grand Floridian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club and the Riveria. We also give our recommendation on which of Deluxe hotels is the best.
In this episode we review the Deluxe resorts we've stayed in and give you the run down of them in categories: Location, Transportation, Food Options, Special Events, and their Gyms!
Are you getting ready to embark on planning a Disney trip but are overwhelmed with exactly where to start, relax, we got you. In this episode we break down the order for planning and all the things you need to consider in each step.
In this pilot episode we share our elevator speech on planning a Disney vacation. We briefly cover the top 3 things you should know to get ready for your trip.