WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast

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A Walt Disney World podcast focused on food, resorts and general nonsense!

Episodes

Saturday Dec 26, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #095 - EPCOT at Christmas

Saturday Dec 26, 2015

Episode #095 - EPCOT at Christmas

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about Mike's recent trip to EPCOT to experience the Christmas festivities that are available there.

They also discuss Biergarten, Illuminations and the Candlelight Processional.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Saturday Dec 19, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #094 - Osborne Lights

Saturday Dec 19, 2015

Episode #094 - Osborne Lights

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about the Osborne Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They are joined by Sweet Suzie in the studio to discuss all things Christmas at The Studios.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Wednesday Dec 16, 2015

Por Favor Sports #002 - College Bowl Preview

Wednesday Dec 16, 2015

Por Favor Sports #002

In this special Por Favor Sports edition of the podcast, Mike & Gary break down the 2015-2016 college bowl season.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Saturday Dec 12, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #093 - Main Street USA

Saturday Dec 12, 2015

Episode #093 - Main Street USA

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about Mike's recent day focused on Main Street USA, despite promising to explore Tomorrowland only one week earlier.

Mike also reviews breakfast at the Grand Floridian Cafe.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Saturday Dec 05, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #092 - A Day in Tomorrowland

Saturday Dec 05, 2015

Episode #092 - A Day in Tomorrowland

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary discuss what they would do if they spent an entire day in Tomorrowland.

Mike plans to implement this plan into action, so tune in to episode #093 to see how it goes.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Saturday Nov 28, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #091 - Candlelight Processional Dining

Saturday Nov 28, 2015

Episode #091 - Candlelight Processional Dining

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the dining packages for the 2015 EPCOT Candlelight Processional.

They figure out which options are the best bang for your buck, and which ones might give you an unique experience.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Saturday Nov 21, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #090 - Food and Wine Rewind

Saturday Nov 21, 2015

Episode #090 - Food and Wine Rewind

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary are joined by Sweet Suzie and Por Favor Mary to discuss all the delicious offerings at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

Everyone ranks their top 10 dishes that they sampled during the fest and discuss what was so great about each one.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Saturday Nov 14, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #089 - Disney Versus the Middle Class

Saturday Nov 14, 2015

Episode #089 - Disney Versus the Middle Class

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel which tried to make the claim that Disney World is only affordable for the richest people around.

They also introduce a new segment, "Off-property Hotel Reviews".

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Saturday Nov 07, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #088 - Anti-Cheerleader EPCOT

Saturday Nov 07, 2015

Episode #088 - Anti-Cheerleader EPCOT

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary discuss their top anti-cheerleader things to do at EPCOT and the surrounding areas.

We spend a good amount of time outside of EPCOT as we try and find the best things to do that fly under the radar.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Nov 01, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #087 - Animal Kingdom Trip Review

Sunday Nov 01, 2015

Episode #087 - Animal Kingdom Trip Review

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about their recent visit to Animal Kingdom.

They discuss weasel moves with FastPass+ and luggage full of filth.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Oct 25, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #086 - EPCOT Trip Review

Sunday Oct 25, 2015

Episode #086 - EPCOT Trip Review

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about their day spent at EPCOT Center during the Food and Wine Festival.

Mouse Gear smell, among others are discussed in depth.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #085 - Magic Kingdom Trip Review

Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Episode #085 - Magic Kingdom Trip Review

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary discuss Gary's recent day spent at the Magic Kingdom.

They talk about food, attractions and other nonsense, as per usual.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Oct 11, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #084 - News & Morimoto Review

Sunday Oct 11, 2015

Episode #084 - News & Morimoto Review

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about the new Annual Pass pricing and tier levels. We also discuss the progress of Disney Springs, parking increases and Tables in Wonderland value.

Gary also discusses his dinner at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs and meeting the Iron Chef himself!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Oct 04, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #083 - Building More in Animal Kingdom

Sunday Oct 04, 2015

Episode #083 - Building More in Animal Kingdom

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary come up with an attraction, show, restaurant and snack for Animal Kingdom.

Listen in and see if you think they were able to "build" a better park.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Sep 27, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #082 - Eat to the Beat 2015

Sunday Sep 27, 2015

Episode #082 - Eat to the Beat 2015

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary are joined by Suzie aka Kristen to talk all about the Eat to the Beat concert series at the 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

We even get some "sneak previews" of what some of the artists will sound like on stage!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Sep 20, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #081 - Taking a First Timer

Sunday Sep 20, 2015

Episode #081 - Taking a First Timer

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about taking a couple of first time Disney World visitors to Animal Kingdom.

They discuss which attractions and shows are best to visit when it's someone's first visit.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Sep 13, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #080 - DVC Tour

Sunday Sep 13, 2015

Episode #080 - DVC Tour

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about taking a DVC tour together in a few weeks and what to expect.

They also talk rebranding and there's a live Sweet Suzie's Confecionary Corner thrown in for good measure.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Sep 06, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #079 - Must Skips? Not So Fast!

Sunday Sep 06, 2015

Episode #079 - Must Skips? Not So Fast!

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary take apart an article that was published online that gave "advice" on which attractions to skip in Walt Disney World.

Needless to say, the guys didn't agree with much in the article, so they decided to take it down a peg.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Aug 30, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #078 - Hollywood Studios Fact or Fiction

Sunday Aug 30, 2015

Episode #078 - Hollywood Studios Fact or Fiction

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary are joined by Por Favor Mary as they discuss some hot button issues regarding Hollywood Studios in the first ever Por Favor Podcast Fact or Fiction!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Aug 23, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #077 - Anti-Cheerleader Magic Kingdom

Sunday Aug 23, 2015

Episode #077 - Anti-Cheerleader Magic Kingdom

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about what their top non-cheerleader choices of things to do in the Magic Kingdom Area would be.

We are also able to fit in a Sweet Suzie's Confectionary Corner early on!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Aug 16, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #076 - Breakfast Buffets

Sunday Aug 16, 2015

Episode #076 - Breakfast Buffets

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike and Gary talk about all the breakfast buffets on property and we narrow it down to our five favorite!

Let us know on Twitter or Facebook which of the five we should eat at in October!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Aug 09, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #075 - $3000 Budget Trip

Sunday Aug 09, 2015

Episode #075 - $3000 Budget Trip

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary have their first (of hopefully many) budget episodes where they set a price range and a set of dates and each plan a fun-filled Walt Disney World vacation.

Find out which resorts, restaurants and rides we choose!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Aug 02, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #074 - Thailand

Sunday Aug 02, 2015

Episode #074 - Thailand

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary are joined by Sweet Suzie, aka Kristen to talk about her recent trip to Thailand! We even throw some Disney into the mix by having our second ever Sweet Suzie's Confectionary Corner!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Jul 26, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #073 - Food and Wine Preview

Sunday Jul 26, 2015

Episode #073 - Food and Wine Preview

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about all the filth offerings at the 2015 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Jul 19, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #072 - Plans Outside the Parks

Sunday Jul 19, 2015

Episode #072 - Plans Outside the Parks

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary discuss ways that Gary can spend his time in Orlando in October without visiting parks (because he is too cheap to buy tickets).

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Jul 12, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #071 - Talk Jürgen into a Trip

Sunday Jul 12, 2015

Episode #071 - Talk Jürgen into a Trip

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about a potential January 2016 trip to Walt Disney World for Gary, Por Favor Wife and Baby Jürgenia.

Listen in as Mike tries his best to talk Gary's lovely wife into pulling the trigger on this trip.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Jul 05, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #070 - Por Favor Flashback to #017

Sunday Jul 05, 2015

Episode #070 - Por Favor Flashback to #017

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast Mike & Gary have a flashback to a simpler time, we're talking about June of 2014. The guys discussed the reasons for this hastily thrown together episode and we listen once again to the Patriotism in the Parks episode, #017.

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Jun 28, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #069 - Beating the Heat

Sunday Jun 28, 2015

Episode #069 - Beating the Heat

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about the best way to beat the heat on a long day in the parks.

Mike uses his recent trip to EPCOT Center as a template on how to beat the summer heat in Florida.

Drink some water and apply your sunscreen as you listen!

Thanks!

Mike & Gary

Sunday Jun 21, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #068 - Fort Wilderness

Sunday Jun 21, 2015

Episode #068 - Fort Wilderness

In this episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary are joined by John aka Fort Wilderness Guy!

He shares his expertise on Fort Wilderness and of course the discuss ends up about filth!

Follow John on Twitter and visit his blog!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary

Sunday Jun 14, 2015

Por Favor Podcast Episode #067 - Underrated at Walt Disney World

Sunday Jun 14, 2015

Episode #067 - Underrated at Walt Disney World

In this week's episode of the Por Favor Podcast, Mike & Gary talk about their 5 most underrated experiences at Walt Disney World.

We try and make up for our negativity from last week and talk about just the opposite!

Thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary