WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #345 - Old Key West Trip Review Part 2

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast, Mike & Gary are joined once again by Suzie to review their trip to Old Key West and Walt Disney World.

They discuss the ease of getting on attractions with the reduced crowds and some of the new experiences they were able to have.

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Mike & Gary

Episode #344 - Old Key West Trip Review Part 1

In this week's episode of the Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary are joined by Suzie to discuss the safety measures that were implemented at Walt Disney World and how their experience changed on their first trip back since COVID.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #343 - Top 5 Things We Miss

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast, Mike & Gary are joined by Sean and Matt from the Enchanted Tiki Talk Podcast. The guys discuss the top 5 things they miss from Walt Disney World that has been taken away.

Mike & Gary were also on the Enchanted Tiki Talk as guests, so go and check them out!

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #342 - Walt Disney World News

In this week's episode Mike & Gary officially bid adieu to the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. Disney cut ties with the Orchestra and Mike & Gary air their thoughts on the trickle down effects of this decision.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #341 - Top 5 All Time Attraction Songs

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast Mike & Gary are joined by Dan and Mary from the Everything is Satisfactual podcast. We all discuss all of our top 5 favorite all time attraction songs. 

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #340 -Goodbye Grand Floridian Orchestra

In this week's episode, Mike & Gary are lamenting the loss of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. This week Disney removed the orchestra's grandstand and we wonder what is coming next.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #339 - Disney World News

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary are talking about the latest news from Walt Disney World, including new Food & Wine Festival booths and the Moana re-theme of the Poly.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #338 -Disney's Vero Beach Trip Review

In this week's episode, Mike & Gary discuss Mike's recent trip to Disney's Vero Beach Resort. This was Mike and Suzie's first time at that particular DVC resort and they were very impressed with everything.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #337 - Trip Preview with Zack from Ohio

In this week's episode of the Beyond the Gates, Mike & Gary are joined by Zack from Ohio. He is going to Walt Disney World for a quick weekend trip with his wife. They are staying at Caribbean Beach and Wilderness Lodge and hitting up some good food spots. Oh, and going to the parks too.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #336 - Top 5 Single Credit Restaurants - Resorts

This week Mike & Gary are joined by Mike in Michigan for an episode in which they list their top 5 single credit sit-down restaurants at the Walt Disney World resorts. Disney Springs and theme parks are not included on this list, and buffets are not allowed. 

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #335 - 2020 Food & Wine Menu

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the menus at the 2020 version of the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival, going on right now!

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #334 - More Disney News

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the latest news at Walt Disney World, including delayed resort opening, new mask policy and some Splash Mountain rumors.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #333 - NBA Bubble

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World.

There are pros and cons to being stuck at Walt Disney World and find out what they think of the restrictions. 

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #332 - Resort Prices and News

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary discuss some of the very low prices being offered for annual passholders and Florida residents at Walt Disney World.

They also briefly discuss some news involving attractions.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #331 - Walt Disney World Re-opening News

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the news surrounding the re-opening of Walt Disney World in the "new normal".

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #330 - Disney's Follies

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the recent blunders Disney has made involving money. 

They overcharged annual passholder's accounts and didn't cancel a resort reservation that was unable to be honored.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #329 - Top 5 Sentimental Attractions

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast, Mike & Gary have some good pool discussions and try and narrow down their lists of the top 5 sentimental attractions at Walt Disney World.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #328 - Top 5 Attractions in Walt Disney World

In this week's episode, Mike & Gary discuss their top 5 attractions in all of Walt Disney World.

The guys also discuss golf (as usual) and other things going on.

We also hear from some listeners with their lists as well!

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #327 - Disney Would you Rather

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast, Mike & Gary discuss some unique Walt Disney Themed "would you rather" questions.

Let us know what you would choose!

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #326 - One Meal for the Rest of your Life

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the seven meals from Walt Disney World that they would choose to eat for the rest of their lives. You have to eat the same meal every Monday, the same meal every Tuesday, etc. 

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #325 - Walt Disney World is Open Again

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast, Mike and Gary discuss Walt Disney Worlds re-opening plans. They talk about what they expect to see when the parks open and when they would feel comfortable going again.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #324 - NBA, Disney Springs and Universal News

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary discuss the news down in the Greater Orlando area. Disney Springs has re-opened, Universal Studios has submitted their plan to re-open and the NBA may finish its season at Walt Disney World.

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Mike & Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #323 - Getting to Know Mike Hurley

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates podcast, Mike & Gary talk some golf, and we re-introduce Mike to the audience. His feet are held to the fire this week as he answers all the hard hitting Disney questions.

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Mike & Gary

As you can see in the title, Gary is back in action.  He has settled into his compound, set up his new studio and took his staff off of furlough.  He is ready to get back to work!!

We figured this would be a great time to reintroduce Gary.  When we first began this podcast over 6 years ago, we did a show introducing ourselves.  Over the years, we've gained lots of new listeners and we thought it was time to do reintroduction's.  I interviewed Gary this week and next week I'll be on the 'Hot Seat.'  Make sure to listen in.

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Mike and Gary

Mike from Michigan joins me once again this week.  We were told that Gary's studio is just about finished and he plans to return next week.

This week, Mike and Mike discuss a day in the life of a Disney 'Cheerleader' versus a day with a 'Non-Disney Cheerleader.'  The rules are simple.....Pick a Disney Resort to stay at....Go on three attractions and have one snack and one dinner.  After that, you can do whatever you want.  

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Mike and Gary

Mike in Michigan joins me again as Gary begins to settle into his new Compound.  It's pretty much status-quo in Michigan and Florida right now.  

This week we discuss what we think Walt Disney World might look like when they finally open things up.  When do we think they are going to resume operations?  Is is going to be a phased approach?  What will the parks, restaurants and resorts look like?  What's going on with Disney Cruise Line?  Are you curious about Disney's Annual Passes and Tables In Wonderland?  We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!!

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Mike and Gary

Mike joins me again this week as it was moving day for Gary and his family during the day of our recording.  As Gary gets his studio ready for future recordings, Mike, Mike and Doug are hit with a dilemma.  

During this lengthy quarantine, the three of our wives have had enough and threw us all out of the house on the same day.  We all have a suitcase and we have to come up with a plan.  One thing is for certain.  We're moving to Orlando and are looking for jobs at Disney World.  We've narrowed our job searches down to (5) per man.  We also discuss what bars we'd frequent and where we would do eat and do take-out.  Where would you want to work?

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Mike and Gary

Mike from Michigan joins us again while Gary continues to help with moving preparation activities.  The two begin the show with some conversation regarding how the current pandemic is affecting both of them in different geographical locations.

The meat of the episode involves where we would want to quarantine our families at Walt Disney World.  The premise of our conversation is that all guests have been A-Systematic and cannot spread the Coronavirus.  The Parks are still closed but Resorts, Restaurants and leisure activities are open for business.  Where are we going to stay and why?  You might be surprised with our answers.  Where would you want to quarantine?  We hope you enjoy the show and stay safe.

Thanks for listening,

Mike and Gary

Our good friend of the show Mike Schafer, who has contributed a number of times on the show and is an original member of the Gentlemen's Golf Trip joins us.  He and I are going to man the ship over the next month or so as Gary is busy helping his family pack and move.  I thought it was time to interview Mike and let our listeners know what his 'Loves' of Disney are.  

We took a week off during this crisis, because we simply weren't in the mood to talk Disney during these trying times.  I felt it was time to get back to work and step away from the news and talk Disney.  Do you remember Donald's 50th Birthday Parade back in 1984?  SpectroMagic or Main Street Electrical Parade?

Thanks for listening,

Mike and Gary

WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #316 - Quick Update

In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast Mike & Gary discuss the latest going on in the world. It didn't seem like it was time to talk Disney with everything going on, but wanted to keep you all updated on our status.

Hopefully next week will be a return to a normal episode. Thanks for your understanding, and as always, thanks for listening,

Mike & Gary