WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast

If you're wondering if September is the best time to visit Walt Disney World, this video is for you! Find out why September might just be the perfect time to plan your magical Disney vacation! Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 6:45 Is September The Time to Visit? 38:00 Wrap-Up Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

This week, we explore unconventional food choices for Mike and Kristen's September visit. Some spots Mike has never visited. What are some of your places to visit and when is the time to eat? Drop us a comment. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 8:32 The Villa's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa 10:26 September's Food Options 39:36 Wrap-Up Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

Join Mike, Gary, and Suzie in the third part of our DVC Member Cruise as we explore the beautiful cities of Naples (Pompei, Sorrento. and Capri) and Sicily (Palermo). Was the pizza in Sorrento overrated or as good as advertised? Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 4:50 Naples 30:14 Sicily (Palermo) 44:30 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

This week we discuss the 2024 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at EPCOT. There are a few groups that Mike is still familiar with. The genre has shifted to 90s music and Christian bands. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 2:40 The Concert Series 26:51 Wrap-Up Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

Join Mike, Gary, and Suzie in the second part of our DVC Member Cruise as we explore the beautiful cities of Florence, Pisa, and Rome. From stunning architecture to delicious food, this cruise has it all! 0:00 Introduction 3:09 Florence 15:33 Pisa 24:09 Rome 41:28 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

Experience the world's flavors at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival! Indulge in this culinary celebration's delicious dishes and drinks from around the globe. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 4:31 2024 International Food and Wine Festival Food offerings 28:56 Wrap-Up Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

In episode 4 of the Addicted to DVC Podcast, it's the moment you've been waiting for. Kristen (A.K.A. Suzie) joins the show to discuss the DVC Member Cruise. We cover Embarkation Day and Day 2 at sea. Disney On Broadway featuring Ashley Brown, Michael James Scott, Kissy Simmons, and Josh Strickland was a hit!! On Day 2 the show of the day was Being Imagineering with Tony Baxter and Leslie Iwerks. Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 3:09 DVC Member Cruise - 2024 Mediterranean Cruise Introduction 5:17 Day 1: Embarkation Day - Sail Away Party, Activities, Shows, Food and More 27:57 Day 2: Cabana's Breakfast, Spa, Gift-Shops, Being Imagineering Show, 80's Music Trivia and Dining 42:12 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

Gary and I review Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This western-themed restaurant opened in 2023 in the Toy Story Land. This is the first visit for the two of us. How does this restaurant stack up for young children? Also, what were the thoughts of a married couple with no kids? You may be surprised. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 7:12 Roundup Rodeo BBQ Review 9:57 Grown-Ups Pb&J and Rattler Rum Punch 11:16 Bread-Service and Starters 11:42 Meat Platters and Sides 17:16 Overall Atmosphere 20:15 Desserts 22:04 Would we go back? 28:35 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

In episode 3 of the Addicted To DVC Podcast, we continue with Gary's trip review. He takes a Minnie Van to the Beach Club Villa's and we begin there. It may surprise you what the best thing Gary ate on hit trip Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 4:09 Taking the Minnie Van to Disney's Beach Club Villa's 6:00 EPCOT 9:20 Garden Grill Dinner 14:40 Disney's Beach Club Villa's 16:34 Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Breakfast 19:41 The Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream 20:55 Stormalong Bay pool-day 21:46 Roundup Rodeo BBQ dinner 25:15 Topolino's Terrace Breakfast 28:38 Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Primo Piatto and Magic Kingdom 31:25 Disney Springs, lunch at Polite Pig, EPCOT 35:00 Trattoria al Forno Dinner 37:05 Le Chefs de France and EPCOT 44:48 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

In this week's episode, Mike and Gary discuss the latest D23 news that has just come out. We'll primarily focus on the Orlando news. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 5:40 Disney's Animal Kingdom Park 9:16 Disney's Hollywood Studios 10:44 Magic Kingdom Park 19:19 General Discussion 32:30 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

In episode 2 of the Addicted To DVC Podcast Gary talks about his most recent stay at Walt Disney World. He did a split stay starting at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. We talk mainly about the Resort and his dining. We end on check-out day as he heads over to Disney's Beach Club Villas. Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 7:13 Arrival into MCO and check-in at Boulder Ridge 17:45 Dinner at 1900 Park Fare and Magic Kingdom 24:03 Breakfast at Tusker House and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park 29:16 Disney's Hollywood Studios and dinner at Artist Point 36:15 Dinner at Steakhouse 71 and Magic Kingdom 41:00 The Wonders of the Lodge Tour and check-out 44:51 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you....On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

On this week's episode, Mike and Gary will discuss our top places to visit to use snack credits while on the Disney Dining Plan. You'll want to listen in if value and/or overall selections are important. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 6:46 #5 Best place to use a snack credit 9:40 #4 Best place to use a snack credit 13:38 #3 Best place to use a snack credit 17:16 #2 Best place to use a snack credit 21:16 #1 Best place to use a snack credit 25:11 Honorable Mentions 39:26 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will supporting a small business.(luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you....On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

Welcome to episode 1 of the Addicted to DVC Podcast. Mike and Gary introduce themselves and answer some general Disney-related questions. We finish with a case study regarding which is better... a 2-bedroom lock-off or dedicated at Saratoga Springs for two families staying together. Thanks for listening and welcome home!!! 0:00 Introduction 3:54 Getting to know Mike and Gary 13:55 When we both first considered buying into DVC 19:15 Some things we want to cover in the podcast 22:33 Case Study: Is a 2-Bedroom Lock-Off or Dedicated better for a two-family stay? 26:55 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you....On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

Do you travel to Walt Disney World with kids who tend to melt-down a few times on your vacation? In this week's episode Gary shares his tips and tricks to limit melt-downs for kids and adults alike. From consistent meal times to purchasing the maximum day ticket available, he has you covered. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 8:00 Traveling with Kids at Walt Disney World 8:55 Scheduling Dining Reservations in advance 12:39 When the kids indicate they are done GO BACK TO YOUR RESORT 15:38 POOL TIME!!!! 17:20 Allow sleeping-in when necessary 22:00 Disney is very slow 32:33 Buy the maximum amount of day's for your ticket option AND add the Park Hopper 39:26 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will supporting a small business.(luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you....On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

In this week's episode, Mike and Gary are back from Walt Disney World and will discuss all things Disney Dining Plan. We break it down for a family of four and a couple with no kids. Was it worth it financially and what were Mike and Gary's Return On Investment (ROI)? Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 6:46 Gary's (Family of Four) Use of the Disney Dining Plan 36:35 Gary's Return On Investment 38:10 Mike's (Couple With No Kids) Use of the Disney Dining Plan 40:30 Mike's Return On Investment 50:25 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will supporting a small business.(luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you....On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

In this week's episode, Mike and Gary are going to help you stay cool at Walt Disney World. Whether its certain attractions or not so obvious spots, we have you covered. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Introduction 10:28 Way's to Stay Cool 41:26 Wrap-Up Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will supporting a small business.(luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you....On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)