DISDads: Recent Episodes
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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 (AJRitz)
Panel: Mark Pratt (prattpak), Steve Bratton (brattosa), Matt Birchfield (10dedfish)
Episode 16 is the first in a series of podcasts we’ll be doing covering all of the on-property Walt Disney World Resorts. After an overview of WDW Value Resort amenities, the panel discussed the particulars of the All-Star Resorts and the Pop Century Resort. Host Aaron Rittmaster reviewed his recent experience at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Finally, the panel offered a brief preview of the Art of Animation Resort, scheduled to begin opening in phases in late 2012.
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: Mark Pratt (prattpak), Jason Gilbert (jason4024), James Mathieson (DSNYFRK), Mark Harbeson (Captain_Oblivious)
In Episode 15, the panel discusses the Walt Disney World theme parks after dark. We each list our top 5 night time rides at Walt Disney World and rate and discuss the nighttime spectacular shows of WDW. James Mathieson takes the hotseat for 10 Questions. The panel shares strategies for making the most of Evening Extra Magic Hours. Finally, Mark Pratt previews his family’s upcoming land & sea vacation on the Disney Dream and at Walt Disney World.
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 RittmasterCo-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 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) | Wicked Mouse Travel, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner willie@WickedMouseTravel.com (508) 474-WALT (9258) |
As soon as we finished recording, we thought of a dozen more “Would You Rather” scenarios worth exploring. Did you think of any you’d like to hear our takes on? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
Host: Aaron RittmasterCo-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 back to Walt himself, looking for ways of providing just a little something extra to give guests a reason to come back to his theme park again. In this episode, Aaron, Willie and Tim talk about areas of Walt Disney World that could use some “plussing,” and offer some ideas for enhancing these areas.
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) | Wicked Mouse Travel, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner willie@WickedMouseTravel.com (508) 474-WALT (9258) |
What do you think of our suggestions for “plussing” Walt Disney World? Have a better idea? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
Host: Aaron RittmasterCo-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 the new flexibility the platform provides.
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) | Wicked Mouse Travel, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner willie@WickedMouseTravel.com (508) 474-WALT (9258) |
How will you make the best use of the Disney Genie platform? Will it change the way you plan your vacation? What are you most excited about and/or nervous about this change? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.