Podcasts by Disney World And Beyond

Disney World One Star Reviews 2023 from 2023-11-16T09:32:45

Disney World One Star Reviews 2023

Lately, we’ve been seeing a lot of posts on social media with hilarious one-star reviews visitors have left for some of America’s most popular and stunning nat...

Halloween Horror Nights 2023 from 2023-10-25T21:51:48

In this episode, we dive into our recent adventure at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights! Rain or shine, or even a tornado warning, we braved it all to experience this event without any...

Virgin Voyages: Part 2! from 2023-10-07T10:20:50

Virgin Voyages, the Sequel:Key West and Bimini

Ahoy! We’re back with another look at the fantastic cruising experience with Virgin Voyages. This time we’re joined by friends of the show, and fir...

Disney World Monorail Pub Crawl! from 2023-08-30T12:25:37

In this podcast episode, we are joined by a special guest, Cameron Matthews, to recount our remarkable Monorail Pub Crawl escapade at Walt Disney World. The Monorail Pub Crawl is an intriguing j...

Theme Park Dining:Sausage Party! from 2023-08-08T18:24:46

In this episode, we explore the world of theme park dining, focusing on hot dogs, corn dogs, sausages, and more. We discuss unique offerings like the jalapeno popper corn dog and the diverse ran...

Beating The Heat at Walt Disney World from 2023-06-26T19:36:30

Beating The Heat at Disney World

This week, the Gold Key Adventurers Society gathers to share some tips on how to beat the heat while visiting Walt Disney World in Florida during the peak summer...

Disney World Hotel Tour: Coronado Springs Resort from 2023-06-13T13:35:37

Disney World Hotel Tour: Coronado Springs

This week, we invite you to join us on a captivating tour of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, a remarkable Moderate level resort located within the enc...

Best Disney World Restaurants 2023 from 2023-06-06T13:04:02

Now that dining plans are back at Walt Disney World, it’s time to start planning all the tasted meals you’re going to use those dining ...

Disney World/Travel News May 2023 from 2023-05-30T22:23:15

We just wrapped up the month of May, which means it’s time to take a look back at all the biggest news stories that made the last few weeks ...

Universal Orlando Resort Extras from 2023-05-22T14:52:40

Universal Orlando+

We can’t let Disney World have all the fun! This week we’re taking a look at Universal Orlando Resort, to find all the ways you can “plus” your stay and make sure you...

Summer Vacation Ideas 2023 from 2023-05-12T20:46:46

Summer Vacation Ideas 2023

The school year is winding down, and we’re all getting antsy for summer vacation! The good news is, there’s still plenty of time to plan a sunny getaway. This...

Disney World/Travel News April 2023 from 2023-04-29T16:42:44

Disney World/Travel News Roundup - April 2023

It’s been a long time since we had a good old fashioned news roundup! Strap in, it’s time to take a look at all the latest, greatest, and w...

TRON Lightcycle Run and Disney World Trip Report from 2023-04-18T11:51:16

TRON Lightcycle/Run and Disney World Trip Report

Greetings users! We recently spent an epic weekend in Walt Disney World, where we got uploaded to the grid for a spin on Tron Lightcycle...

Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report from 2023-04-13T13:19:39

Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report

Recently we were lucky enough to visit Universal Studios Hollywood to experience Super Nintendo World first hand. Last week we talked about our a...

Super Nintendo World Trip Report from 2023-04-07T22:31:55

Super Nintendo World Trip Report

The long awaited Super Nintendo World is finally open at Universal Studios Hollywood. This exciting new land brings the world of the Mario Brothers to l...

Disney World Moderate Hotels, But ”Plus” It from 2023-03-27T12:56:30

Disney World Moderate Resorts, But “Plus” It

Last week, we started talking about how to “plus” your stay at a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort. Plussing is a term used by Disney to mean taking so...

Disney World Deluxe Hotels, But ”Plus” It from 2023-03-13T19:59:16

Disney World Deluxe Resorts, But “Plus” It

“Plussing” is a term used by Walt Disney Imagineering dating back to Walt Disney and productions meetings at the movie studios. Plussing means to make ...

Adventures by Disney 2023 from 2023-03-10T12:26:36

Adventures by Disney 2023 

So you’ve been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland a few times. Maybe you’ve branched out to sailing on Disney Cruise Line, or visited Aulani resort in Hawaii. What’s t...

Like a Virgin Voyage from 2023-02-15T17:50:51

Like A Virgin Voyage

Ahoy sailors! We just got back from a week on the high seas, sailing with Virgin Voyages on the Scarlet Lady on their 5 night Dominican Daze itinerary, which means this show...

The Return of The Gold Key Adventurers Society from 2023-02-11T14:11:51

The Return of the Gold Key Adventurers Society!

It’s been a long time! We’ve all been busy traveling for the last couple months, and we’ve finally found a chance to sit down and talk about it! S...

Disney World/Travel News 12-13-2022 from 2022-12-13T13:47:53

Disney World/Travel 12-13-2022

It’s beginning to look a lot like time to cover some news! We’ve got Broadway in EPCOT, and Disney Cruise Line anniversaries, tons of people traveled for Thanksgiv...

Disney World/Travel Gift Guide 2022 from 2022-11-28T16:26:32

Disney/Travel Gift Guide 2022

Just in time for Cyber Monday, here it is- The Gold Key Adventurers Society guide to gifts for the Disney fans and world travelers in your life. From Imagineering b...

Disney World/Travel News 11-23-2022 from 2022-11-23T20:55:42

Disney World/Travel News 11-23-2022

This week we’re thankful for a heaping helping of news stories!. In this episode we cover new dolls in Disneyland’s it’s a small world attraction, the price o...

Disney World/Travel News 11-15-2022 from 2022-11-15T14:17:58

Disney World/Travel News 11-15-2022

If there’s one thing we always have plenty of, it’s travel news. This week we cover changes to COVID testing requirements on Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney W...

Off to Neverland:Disney World Edition from 2022-11-11T21:15:28

Off to Neverland:Disney World Edition

We spend a lot of time telling people what we like to do when we visit theme parks. This week, we’re gonna get crazy. That’s right, we’re off to Neverland f...

Disney World/Travel News 11-2-2022 from 2022-11-01T22:26:13

Never have I ever seen a more exciting lineup of news stories. Let’s get started with

• Disney’s Blizzard Beach to reopen November 13 with some new Frozen touc...
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Make It Scary:Walt Disney World from 2022-10-28T22:55:27

Last week, we talked about some of our favorite scary or spooky things around the Disney theme parks and resorts. This week, we’re taking a look at the flip side of the coin. Help us figure out ...

Disney World/Travel News 10-26-22 from 2022-10-26T00:33:27

It’s scary how much travel news we have to cover this week, including reopening dates for Fantasmic and Monsieur Paul, permit hints at retheme dates for Splash Mountain, annoying plane passenger...

Our Favorite Scary Things at Walt Disney World from 2022-10-22T22:32:29

It’s still October, which means our brains are still in Spooky mode, and this week’s topic is scary. Literally. That’s the topic. Stay with me here, it’s a real think piece. We’ve each come up w...

Disney World/Travel News 10-22-2022 from 2022-10-22T02:41:41

Oh boy, do we have a stack of news to get through this week, including Disney theme park price increases, hotels, wizards, and plenty of spooky stuff!

• Disney...
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Armchair Imagineering: Disney World Skyliner Dining Crawl from 2022-10-13T23:33:34

Do y’all remember in the before times, when Walt Disney World unveiled their Highway Sky Dine around, which gave guests the opportunity to dine around the 7 seas lagoon with 5 courses spread bet...

Halloween Horror Nights 2022 at Universal Studios Orlando from 2022-10-07T23:56:58

We’re officially one week into spooky season! Kendra has the creepy skull candy dish on her desk, we’ve been watching Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown on repeat, and most of us have had the chance ...

Walt Disney World/Travel News 10-6-22 from 2022-10-06T00:35:10

News news news it’s news! This week we talk about Disney Cruise Line’s new COVID policy, After Hours Events are coming back to Walt Disney World, Duck Tales is taking over World Showcase, new na...

Three Years of Disney World Adventures from 2022-09-24T23:06:22

We finally did it. It took us three years, 150 episodes and 50,000 downloads, but we’ve made it to the celebration of 3 years, 150 episodes, and 50,000 downloads in the world of podcasting!

D23:Disney Fan Expo 2022 Reactions from 2022-09-14T00:40:49

It’s that time again. The parties have wrapped, the convention floors have been swept up, the stage lights are dimmed, and now the Disney stans get to pick apart all the juicy nuggets of news fr...

Disney World/Travel News 9-2-2022 from 2022-09-02T00:24:07

News time! This week we talk about changes to the theme park reservation system at Walt Disney World Resort, tours are back at EPCOT, and putting the Walt back in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingd...

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Trip Report from 2022-08-19T01:16:35

A long, long time ago

In a galaxy far away, 

The Halcyon was under an attack. 

And I thought Heather and Jeff and Dan

Could talk the First Order in

To...

Disney World/Travel News 8-17-2022 from 2022-08-16T23:54:14

And now, news! New entertainment spooks its way into Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World, plus Merida is back greeting guests at Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyl...

Touring Disney World, Gold Key Adventurers Style from 2022-08-13T10:25:25

As travel planners, we spend a lot of time helping guests plan out their perfect way to tour the theme parks of Walt Disney World. This week, we’re taking a look at the personal Disney World tou...

Disney World/Travel News 8-1-2022 from 2022-07-31T23:52:21

And now, news! Progress is suddenly being made on the EPCOT Play! Pavillion, new experiences offered on the Galactic Starcruiser (Star Wars Hotel), Disney Boardwalk construction updates, Festiva...

Disney World/Travel News 7-23-2022 from 2022-07-23T00:27:31

And now, news! Swan Reserve will host two major events during the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, Zombies invade Disney Springs with dance, walking tacos at Pecos Bill’s in Frontierland,...

Cruising On The Disney Wish from 2022-07-15T23:47:56

It’s not every day Disney Cruise Line adds a new ship to their fleet, and it’s even rarer to get the opportunity to sail on a ship’s christening voyage. A couple weeks ago the planets aligned, a...

Disney World and Travel News 7-13-2022 from 2022-07-13T00:44:58

And now, news! Catching up on Dan’s recent Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World adventures, plus Splash Mountain retheme announcements, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Harmony Barber Shop to reo...

Quick Check In After Dan’s Voyage on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser *No Spoilers* from 2022-06-21T09:47:22

Spoiler free check in after Dan’s voyage on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. No full episode this week, since Dan is at Walt Disney World.

Disney World Game Night:The Price Is Right from 2022-04-20T22:58:34

Come on down! This week we’re testing our knowledge of Disney World food and merch with a game of Price Is Right! But first travel news, including Guardians of The Galaxy have nearly arrived in ...

We Love Disney World from 2022-04-04T23:06:10

We love it! Dan and Jeff are in the studio to talk about some of the big picture things we love about Disney World. But first travel news, including huggable characters at Disney World, it’s ok ...

Disney+ And Chill Again from 2022-03-30T01:22:26

Spring break means it’s time to kick back and relax! Let’s take another look at some of the freshest binge worthy content on Disney+! But first, travel news, including DVC comes to the Poly,Torn...

Disney World Optimism from 2022-03-22T23:14:31

Turn that Disney frown upside down- The Gold Key Adventurers Society is here to help you wade through the seas of negative theme park click bait, and arrive safely home in your happiest place on...

St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World from 2022-03-16T00:59:28

Begosh and begorrah, St Paddy’s day is upon us, and we’re looking for the luck of the Irish around Walt Disney World. But first travel news, including Disneyland Paris has a celebratio...

Dan’s Disney World Trip Report: February 2022 from 2022-03-08T01:26:28

My turn! This week Dan brings the trip report, as he shares some insight on recent additions to the Walt Disney World experience, and the state of the parks in general. But first trave...

Adventures By Disney:Antarctica from 2022-03-02T00:06:34

Time for trip reports round two, as the Gold Key Adventurers Society goes way way way south of the border to explore Antarctica with Adventures by Disney. But first, travel news, inclu...

Disneyland Trip Report:February 2022 from 2022-02-22T10:59:07

We're back! For the first time in forever, we're coming to you with part one of our epic February trip report extravaganza, a look at our Disneyland escape. But first travel news, including mask...

Disney World Game Night Round 2 from 2022-02-02T00:14:51

It’s Disney World Game Night Round 2:The Quickening! No time for news this week, we’re getting right back into the action for the thrilling conclusion of our Disney World Game Night Championship...

We Don’t Talk About Bruno from 2022-01-25T00:40:30

Game on! We’re kicking off round one of an epic series of Gold Key Game Nights! But first, travel news, including even more restaurants open in Walt Disney World, Japanese floating hotel orbs of...

We Don’t Talk About Bruno from 2022-01-25T00:40:30

Game on! We’re kicking off round one of an epic series of Gold Key Game Nights! But first, travel news, including even more restaurants open in Walt Disney World, Japanese floating hotel orbs of...

Disney World Bucket Lists from 2022-01-17T23:25:38

Hoka hey! It’s a beautiful day to dream about our Disney and theme park bucket list destinations! But first, travel news, including what’s cool and what’s not at EPCOT’s newly reopened Club Cool...

Disney World Winter Wonderland from 2022-01-11T02:34:50

Baby it’s cold outside! This week we talk about winter and Disney World- from food and festivals to all the best feelings and most questionable snow themed attractions. Plus travel news, includi...

Disney Draft Day:Winter Olympic Teams from 2022-01-05T01:41:15

Game on! This week we’re drafting our Winter Olympics dream teams from the rank of world class athletes that populate our favorite Disney theme parks and movies! But first, all the week’s travel...

New Years Eve 2021 from 2021-12-28T00:15:01

Happy new year! Great episodes to listen to from 2021:

• Quick Serve Dining with James from Hot Dogs At Disney https://bit.ly/Ho...
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Guest:Hot Dogs at Disney World and Our Favorite Restaurants from 2021-12-22T00:32:01

Hot dog! Our special guest James from Hot Dogs At Disney is here to tell us all about life as Disney World’s premier wiener artiste, and help us pick some of the best quick serve restaurants aroun...

Christmas at Universal Orlando Resort from 2021-12-07T00:40:54

Happy Who-lidays! This week we’re taking a look at the holiday season as celebrated at that other park down the road, Universal Orlando Resort! But first travel news, including trams are back at Ma...

Destination D23 and Disney World November Trip Report from 2021-11-30T00:59:29

The gang is finishing up November with Dan’s Disney World trip report for late November, plus wacky travel tweets, and Heather and Jeff have rave reviews for the new Cirque show at Disney Springs, ...

Grateful For Disney World, Theme Parks, Travel, and You! from 2021-11-23T00:19:21

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This week, we’re talking about gratitude. From Disney World, theme parks, and travel, to our family, friends, and our amazing listeners, we have plenty to be tha...

Disney World Bathrooms with Gabi from @wdw_bathrooms from 2021-11-08T23:26:03

When you gotta go, you gotta go. And we gotta go talk with our special guest Gabi from WDW Bathrooms about our favorite spots to visit when it’s time to go when we’re at Walt Disney World! Plus ...

Disney World From A Magical Point of View from 2021-11-01T22:47:10

Do you see that ? The gang is exploring some of the best places to sit back and take in the magic of Walt Disney World! But first, travel news, including the Main Street Electrical Parade is bac...

Best of Halloween 2021:Haunted Mansion and Beyond from 2021-10-27T01:22:36

It’s time to get spooky! Enjoy a collection of our best Halloween segments from the past two years, including haunted destinations, problematic ghosts, and our favorite Haunted Mansion trivia. W...

The Muppets at Walt Disney World from 2021-10-18T23:28:26

Wokka wokka! We’re exploring early 1990s Disney World with the Muppets, and things are about to get weird! But first travel news, including more details on Genie+, Heather’s Disney Cruise Line t...

Disney World 50th Anniversary Trip Report from 2021-10-11T23:05:16

Happy Birthday! We’re celebrating Disney World’s big 50th anniversary with a look at all the hits and misses from the big day. But first travel news, including Star Wars hotel booking opens soon...

Disney World Game Night:House Hunters Disney from 2021-10-04T21:52:53

Shiplap! We’re looking for a great open floor plan as we play a game of House Hunters:Walt Disney World. But first, travel news, including Donkey Kong is headed to Universal Studios Japan, Disne...

Tour of Fantasyland in Walt Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom from 2021-09-27T22:28:30

You can fly! Off to Fantasyland with us, as we close up our Magic Kingdom tour with a look at the most magical land of them all. But first travel news, including line changes at Rise of the Resi...

Theme Park News Roundup September 2021 from 2021-09-20T22:15:47

Hope you’ve got room for seconds, because we’re talking food again! These week we have a theme park news roundup, featuring outer space delicacies, retro steaks, and sweets that go boom! Plus Ch...

Disney Dream Dinner Game from 2021-09-14T02:12:19

Soup’s up! We’re assembling our Disney dream dinner, draft style! But first, travel news, including a Hudson river jacuz-cruise, volcano surfing, and the rebirth of Casa Bonita courtesy of the c...

Fastpass Under New Management: A Guide to Genie+ from 2021-09-06T23:09:15

Ka-Chow! Are you ready to go fast, right to the front of the lightning lane and ride all your favorite rides? We’re here to tell you everything we know about the new Genie+ fastpass replacement....

Tour of Frontierland in Walt Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom from 2021-08-31T00:48:14

Hi-yo silver away- to the exciting world of Frontierland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! But first, travel news, including how the good guys won at Ohana, buffets are back but the NBA Expe...

100th Episode Disney Parks News Extravaganza from 2021-08-24T00:07:18

Happy birthday-to us! We’re celebrating with some of the biggest stories of the past few weeks from the world of travel and theme parks. From cruising and Cabo to Disneyland’s new Magic Key and ...

Walt Disney's World Famous Jungle Cruise from 2021-08-17T00:19:45

Can you smell what the Gold Key Adventurers are cooking? This week the gang is boarding a steamer to head deep into the wild rivers of the world for a very special Jungle Cruise spectacular. Lea...

Theme Park Olympics Draft Day from 2021-08-03T06:23:44

Game on! We’re celebrating the Olympics by shoehorning our favorite characters from Disney and Universal theme parks into a vaguely athletic themed game! But first, travel news, including a snea...

Theme Park News Summer Roundup from 2021-07-27T01:36

And we’re back! Back on that theme park news grind that is, with a live report from Walt Disney World’s fabulously reopened Polynesian Village Resort! But first travel news, including confusion ...

Live From Vermont-Family Adventure Recap #1 from 2021-07-14T08:43:45

We’re coming to you live from Vermont for a very special episode! Join Dan, his three junior adventurers and our hosts and adventurer guides as we recap the first leg of our New England expedition....

Tour of Liberty Square in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom from 2021-07-07T01:06:20

Huzzah! We’re celebrating Independence Day with a stroll around Liberty Square! But first, some new, including cruising, fireworks return to the Disney parks, and less than incredible new rooms ...

A Tour of Adventureland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom from 2021-06-29T00:49:15

Kungaloosh! This week our Walt Disney World 50th anniversary tour stops in the dark and mysterious Adventureland. But first, travel news, including Shanghai Disneyland’s cuddly 5th anniversary, ...

Walt Disney World FastPass Reboot from 2021-06-22T01:12:54

As life at Walt Disney World gets closer and closer to the way it was in the before times, the dark corners of the Disney Internet have been buzzing with speculation about FastPass Plus-will it ...

Getting To Know Us, Part 1 from 2021-06-15T00:49:39

Nice to meet you! Please allow us to re-introduce ourselves, and our show, to all the newer listeners out there. But first, travel news, including the return of Food and Wine to EPCOT, United Ai...

Theme Parks and Movies from 2021-06-08T02:03:58

Hey, down in front! This week we’re talking about the closely related worlds of theme parks and the movies! But first travel news, including Disney Cruise Line prepares for a test cruise, Univer...

Draft Day 2:Disney Theme Park Lands from 2021-06-01T00:09:34

Come on down, for Draft Day Part 2, where the gang creates their perfect Disney theme park land the way Walt intended it-as part of a silly game! But first travel news, including Disneyland for ...

Tour of Tomorrowland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom from 2021-05-25T00:33:47

Paging Mr. Tom Morrow! We continue our grand anniversary tour of the Magic Kingdom with a stop in Tomorrowland. But first, travel news, including California opens to everyone, cruising news, and...

Mexican All Inclusive Resorts, Part Two from 2021-05-19T00:06:07

Hola! We’re headed South of the Border again to catch up with Heather and Jeff’s further adventures in Mexico. But first, travel news, including Halloween fun at Walt Disney World,running with t...

Theme Park News and Caveman Poems from 2021-05-10T22:31:59

Extra, extra, read all about it! We have a whole bunch of theme park news to catch up on, plus the gang gets primordially silly with a game of Poetry for Neanderthals. Stop the presses and look ...

Experience Walt Disney World Like A Local from 2021-05-03T23:24:21

We’re living la vida local, as we help you find ways to take it slow and get a deeper experience at Walt Disney World. But first travel news, including Disneyland’s opening, summer travel to Eur...

A Tour of Walt Disney World's Main Street USA from 2021-04-26T23:02:41

Hot dog! We’re walking right down the middle of Main Street USA, and you’re coming with us. But first travel news, including Knott’s Berry Farm opening soon, NPH teaches us how to be human, and ...

Name That Tune, Disney Theme Parks Edition from 2021-04-20T00:44:17

Turn on, tune in, and get ready to test your earballs as we play a game of name that tune, theme park style. But first, travel news, including a new happy haunt at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, ...

Spring Break 2021 from 2021-04-13T01:11:19

 Cowabunga! We’re ready for some fun in the sun as we discuss America’s greatest invention, Spring Break! But first travel news, including Avengers Campus opening at Disneyland, a waterpark in T...

Theme Park Fixer Uppers, Round 2 from 2021-03-30T01:09:39

 Fire in the hole! Once again, we’re making the tough theme park decisions so you don’t have to, with another round of Keep It, Fix It, or Burn It To The Ground! But first travel news, including...

Travel Merit Badges from 2021-03-22T23:43:57

On my honor, I promise if you earn our travel merit badges, you’ll rank up your adventurer skills to the level of master globe trotter! But first travel news, including all the details on Disney...

America’s National Parks with Adventures By Disney from 2021-03-16T00:42:07

Yeeeee-haw! We’re headed out to the wild wild west to explore some of the best that America’s National Parks have to offer, and we’re doing it in style as only Adventures By Disney can! But firs...

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration from 2021-03-09T02:12:01

Happy Birthday! We’re spending the next 18 months celebrating the Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary, and kicking it off with some weird and wonderful Disney World history. But first travel news, ...

Walt Disney World Rumors - Debunked! from 2021-03-01T23:35:43

Say What? We’re talking about the craziest Disney parks rumors ever heard from bus drivers, cast members, and Joe Schmoe on Main Street USA. But first, travel news, including DCA Food and Wine f...

Go South Of The Border With Karisma Resorts from 2021-02-23T01:33:20

Ay caramba!We’ve been busy exploring all inclusive resorts south of the border, and we want to tell you why you should too! But first travel news, including Disney World’s big package surprise, ...

Hidden Gems of Universal Orlando Resort from 2021-02-16T03:05:39

Heigh-Hoooooo! It’s off to work we go, digging deep for those hidden gems that make your visit to Universal Orlando Resort even better. But first, travel news, including Disney California Advent...

Extreme Theme Park Rides from 2021-02-09T02:55:33

EXTREME! Is the word we’d use to describe these crazy theme park rides that make us step back and say WTF? But first travel news, including a London themed park in London, the most boring hotel ...

Planning Our Pilgrimage from 2021-02-02T01:15:08

Dig it! We’re planning pilgrimages to destinations inspired by our hobbies and interests. But first, travel news, including thrilling updates to Disney’s Jungle Cruise, how to get to Jamaica in ...

Theme Park Fixer Uppers from 2021-01-26T01:35:10

In order to form a more perfect theme park, we the adventurers must make some tough choices when it comes to the future of theme park thrills. But first, travel news, including the return of liv...

EPCOT Arts Festival 2021 from 2021-01-19T00:20:17

We’re back from a trip to this year's EPCOT Arts festival, and we want to tell you about everything we saw and tasted! But first, travel news, including Disney does Antarctica, a visit with some...

Telling Myself Stories from 2021-01-12T00:41:57

The rest of the gang went and left me to my own devices, so I’m going to take you on a whirlwind tour of the week’s travel news, including big changes at Walt Disney World,Paris plans to become ...

Theme Park Hide and Seek from 2021-01-05T00:21:34

 Ready or not, here we come, with a rousing game of virtual theme park hide and seek! But first, the weekly news, including Cirque du Soleil’s French clowns prepare to invade Disney Springs, lea...

2020 Travel Year In Review from 2020-12-29T01:34:59

Happy new year! We’re taking a look back to find the gold in the turd of a year that was 2020. But first, the year’s final travel news, including Snow White’s new Disneyland digs,a first look at...

Holiday Traditions Around The World from 2020-12-22T05:14:18

Ho Ho Ho! There’s only two more sleeps ‘til Christmas, and we’re having a holiday party to get in the mood. But first, travel news, including Walt Disney World’s exciting new package, virtual so...

Our Favorite Travel Television Series from 2020-12-14T23:58:55

Hey! I was watching that! Don’t touch that dial, because we’re talking about our favorite travel TV shows! But first, travel news, including New Years Eve at Disney World,Fancy trains come to th...

One Day With Walt Disney from 2020-12-08T05:23:02

Happy Birthday to Walt… Walt Disney, that is! And we’re celebrating by imagining how we’d spend just one day with him if he came back in the year 2020. But first, travel news, including the open...

Drafting Our Perfect Disney Day from 2020-11-24T06:19:02

Hi Adventurers! Dan accidentally uploaded a version of this episode with background chatter behind the commercial break. D'Oh! Please ignore the first published version of this episode, and list...

Holiday Season at Walt Disney World from 2020-11-16T23:11:57

Sleigh bells ring, are ya’ listenin’...to this week’s show, all about the most magical time to visit the Magic Kingdom and the rest of the Disney theme parks! But first, travel news, including a...

Unpopular Opinions Round 2:Theme Parks from 2020-11-09T22:25:05

Say what? Yeah we’re going there-it’s time for another round of our favorite game, Unpopular Opinions! First, travel news, including the chicken man of Yellowstone, sledding in Florida, and a lo...

Retail Therapy:Travel Gear and Souvenirs from 2020-11-03T00:08:15

Attention all shoppers! The holidays are right around the corner, and we’re ready for a little retail therapy! But before we talk shopping, we have to talk shop. This week’s travel news includes...

Master Class:Disney's Haunted Mansion from 2020-10-27T00:51:52

Boo! Welcome, foolish mortals, to our extra spooky Halloween Special! I'm here with your ghost hosts Jess, Heather and Jeff to give you a special tour of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion. But first...

Halloween Spooktacular- Haunted Destinations from 2020-10-19T23:13:38

Do you like scary movies? We do, and we’ve scoured the globe to bring you a pack of travel destinations scarier than any horror flick! But first, travel news, including Wild West Ghosts, the fla...

Armchair Imagineering:Disney Movie Challenge from 2020-10-12T23:47:39

One little spark of imagination is all we need come up with a quartet of top notch potential Walt Disney World attractions in our first ever armchair Imagineering challenge! But first, travel ne...

Universal Orlando Fall Trip Report from 2020-10-06T02:04:51

Get on your bikes and ride! That’s what we did at Universal Orlando, and we’re going to tell you all about it, from Hagrid to ET and everything in between. But first, a whole bunch of travel new...

Universal Orlando Resort Tour from 2020-09-14T23:46:49

I’m ready for my close up, Mr. Demille, and we hope you’re ready to take a tour of Universal Orlando Resort with us, to get ready for our trip next week. But first, travel news, including Christ...

A Tour Of Disney Springs Restaurants,Shopping, and Entertainment from 2020-09-08T00:35:08

Like, totally fer sure! Meet me at the mall, ok? But not just any mall, Walt Disney World’s outdoor dining shopping and entertainment hot spot, Disney Springs! But first, travel news, including ...

Disney Resort Hotels Restaurant Tour from 2020-08-31T22:56:49

Feed me, Seymour! We’re back with more food talk, this time diving deep into the restaurants at Walt Disney World Resorts. But first, travel news, including a Touch of Fall In the Magic Kingdom,...

Walt Disney World Food Tour from 2020-08-25T01:42:25

Order Up! We're still hungry, so we're tackling all the very best places to grab a bite at Walt Disney World's theme parks! But first, great news from Disney Parks, the TSA is causing America's ...

Happy Birthday To Us:Ask Me Anything Edition from 2020-08-18T06:10:28

Happy Birthday to us! Thanks for filling our first year with so much fun and adventure, and thanks for sending in so many great questions for us to answer in this episode!We can't wait to see wh...

Disney Parks Insider Scoop:Taking Your Theme Park Trip To The Next Level from 2020-08-11T05:47:50

Listen, do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? We’ve got a list of our favorite tips to help you take your visit to the Disney theme parks to the next level. Plus travel news,...

2021 Travel Dreams from 2020-08-04T02:30:49

I’m dreaming of adventure and travel...and I bet you are too! This week we’re talking about all the places we want to visit and the things we want to do once the world starts returning to someth...

Weird And Wonderful Restaurants from 2020-07-28T01:12:11

Yummy yummy yummy, I’ve got some good eats in my tummy, and can’t wait to share the weird, wonderful and mouthwatering restaurants we’ve discovered to help make your summer road trips a success....

Disney World Trip Report July 2020:Reopening Edition from 2020-07-21T00:40:21

Guess who’s back, back again...That’s right, it’s Walt Disney World, back open after all this time, and Jess, Heather, and Jeff are here with a grand reopening trip report. Plus clearing out som...

Summer Vacation:Water Parks from 2020-07-14T00:39:06

Surf’s Up! Get ready for some wet and wild fun as the gang explore the next entry in our series of classic summer vacation destinations, the water park! But first, great news if you want to book...

Summer Vacation: Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters from 2020-07-07T01:06:52

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! Step right up to our discussion of that great American summer time tradition, the amusement park, and the roller coasters that thrill us and scare our pants off at the same ...

Take a Summer Road Trip With The Gold Key Adventurers from 2020-06-30T04:39:46

Hit the road, Jack! And doncha come back until you’ve had your own epic road trip adventure. We’re here to help you navigate the great American vacation, plus we’ll tell you about space age dese...

Walt Disney World Reopening Info, Redux from 2020-06-23T02:34:34

Hiya Pals! We’ve finally cracked the code, and have all the info you need to plan your Walt Disney World vacation once they reopen next month, including a look at the new theme park reservation ...

Trip Report:Universal Orlando Resort Re-Opening from 2020-06-16T11:41:06

That’s a wrap-on Universal Orlando’s temporary closure! Heather and Jeff bravely volunteered to go and see it, and they brought back a guest to help tell all about it! Oh yeah, and we ...

Black Lives Matter, and Resources for Allies from 2020-06-09T00:44:58

Greetings adventurers.This week’s episode sounds a little bit different from our usual globe trotting jackassery, but it’s very important, and I hope you’ll stick around to hear what I have to s...

Walt Disney World Reopening Plans, Summer 2020 from 2020-06-02T04:42:55

Walt Disney World Reopening Plans, Summer 2020

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What, No FastPass+ or Dining Plan?

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Travel Final Exams Pt. 2:Theme Parks from 2020-05-26T01:10:58

 No more pencils, no more books, and before you know it no more travel restrictions! Before making our oral presentations about theme parks, we talk about the travel industry starting to wake up...

Travel Final Exams Pt 1:Across The USA from 2020-05-19T05:28:31

Pencils down! The end of the school year means final exams, and this week the Gold Key Adventurers are making our oral reports on some of our favorite vacation spots in the US. But first, univer...

Traveling With The Movies from 2020-05-12T00:21:16

Lights, camera, action! This week we discuss the films that spark our sense of adventure, and inspire our travel plans. Plus great news (finally) for theme parks, a tip for flying with small chi...

Eating And Drinking Around Universal Orlando from 2020-05-05T00:59:11

 Elllliooootttt- this week we’re taking a tour of our favorite spots for food and drink around Universal Orlando Resort. But first: the week in theme park history, good news for astronaut touris...

Disney World Ultimate Bar Crawl from 2020-04-28T00:09:37

The Ultimate Walt Disney World Bar Crawl Bottoms up! Join us for an intoxicating and exhaustive tour of our favorite watering holes in Walt Disney World! But first, the week in theme park histo...

In Or Out...Travel Edition from 2020-04-21T00:34:05

In or Out..Travel Edition

Are you down? That’s what we want to know as we challenge our adventure boundaries with some juicy travel propositions. But first, travel news becomes travel qu...

Magic Kingdom Time Machine from 2020-04-14T01:57:22

Marty,  you've got to come back with me...back to the good old days of the Magic Kingdom! We're talking our favorite attractions, shows and questionable citrus dishes from the quintessential Dis...

Come On Now Tell Me, What's On Your Bucket List? from 2020-04-07T01:04:23

Hoka Hey, it's a beautiful day to have guests in the studio, so we invited the Outer Vibe come talk about inspiration and bucket lists. But first travel news, including unemployed cruise ships a...

It's All Fun and Games-Disney Style from 2020-03-30T22:56:24

Survey says...ding ding ding! It’s all fun and games, until somebody forgets to make their fast pass selections! We’re playing Guess Who (or what or where?) Disney World style. But first the tra...

The Gold Key Adventurers Are Disney Staycationistas! from 2020-03-23T22:35:27

Hiya, Pal! We’re here to help you bust those social distancing blues with some of our favorite ways to bring the magic of the Disney Parks into your home. Plus travel news, including weird hotel...

The Gold Key Adventurers Are On Island Time from 2020-03-16T23:51:15

As you may know, when The Gold Key Adventurers Society isn’t holding its weekly meeting, we all work as travel planners with Key to the World Travel. The last few days have been pretty rough for...

Disney World Trip Report:EPCOT Festival and Mickey Mouse New Ride from 2020-03-10T00:06:46

All aboard! Jess, Heather and Jeff just got back from Disney World, and they’re going to tell us all about basketball at the NBA Experience inDisney Springs, EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, ...

Disney World Parks Madness Tournament from 2020-03-02T22:57:24

Nothing but net! This week we've got a bad case of March Madness, as we pick the very best thing at Walt Disney World. But first, travel news, including sledding in Florida and your chance for a...

Disney World! Party Time! Excellent! from 2020-02-24T21:50:42

Opa! This week we learn how to party down at the parks year round at special after hours events. But first, travel news, including a great new BBQ stop in EPCOT and the worlds cheesiest theme pa...

Off The Beaten Path At The Disney Parks from 2020-02-18T00:00:40

Huzzah! We’re  back, talking about some pretty awesome experiences at Disney theme parks that are a little less well known than Star Wars Land USA. But first, travel news, including a jungle air...

2020 Travel Trends Part 3: Rise of the Quokka from 2020-02-11T00:07:47

Look out! Heather’s comin’ at ya with another batch of travel trends to keep an eye on in 2020. Hope you like the color green! As always, we have the week’s travel news, and Jess takes us to a J...

Hollywood Studios Time Machine from 2020-02-03T22:53:25

Hollywood Studios Time Machine

Hollywood Studios has really changed since the days of Disney-MGM Studios. A slightly confusing park is really finding its way, with Star Wars:Ga...

Won't You Let Me Take You On A Sea Cruise? from 2020-01-27T23:31:08

Won’t You Let Me Take You On A Sea Cruise?

Land Ho! We’re going cruising this week, and we want to you to come with us. Hear all about the latest advances in cruise ship entert...

Overheard at Walt Disney World from 2020-01-21T00:13:40

Say What? Guests say the darndest things at Walt Disney World, and we’re here to help you be smarter than the average pooh bear! Lately we’ve overheard some...interesting things from theme park ...

Introducing The Newest Member of The Gold Key Adventurers Society from 2020-01-13T21:37:57

It's a girl! Sorry guys, Dan's wife had to go and have an adorable baby girl right when we were supposed to be producing this week's episode. We'e going to have to sit this week out, because bab...

2020 Theme Park Coming Attractions from 2020-01-07T04:04:13

Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up, and see what 2020 has to offer! There's a lot of exciting new attractions coming to the world of theme parks in 2020, including a whole bunch of changes at Da...

The Gold Key Adventurers Society New Year's Rockin' Eve from 2019-12-30T22:29:32

Happy new year! It’s time to say goodbye before we say hello. Join us for a look back at the travel stories and adventures that shaped our lives and show in 2019. But first, Heather gives us a r...

Christmas Party with The Gold Key Adventurers Society from 2019-12-23T22:32:05

Up on the housetop, reindeer pause. Out jump Jess, Heather, and Dan to show you around the Gold Key Adventurers Society office Christmas party. Find out what kind of ugly Christmas sweaters we w...

Gold Key Adventurers Society 17th Episode Spectacular from 2019-12-16T23:15:37

And we're back! Sort of. Is it live, or is it Memorex? This week we present a selection of our best news stories, goofs and general oddities for your listening enjoyment. Sit back, relax, and la...

The Gold Key Adventurers Society December Release Schedule from 2019-12-02T22:19:38

It's the most wonderful time of the year! With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer, December gets awfully busy awfully fast. Your favorite intrepid advent...

Exploring Harry Potter's Wizarding World from 2019-11-26T02:32:17

Y'er a podcast, Harry!

This week Jess and Dave are in the studio to share some ideas for how to experience the magic of Harry Potter in the world. Believe it or not, he's doesn't just sp...

Disney Plus And Chill? from 2019-11-19T00:01:24

Don’t touch that dial!

It’s been a week, and here we are. Disney Plus has taken over our worlds, and I for one welcome our new mouse overlords! Heather, Jess, Jeff and Dan, as they talk ...

Your Key to Adventures By Disney from 2019-11-11T22:34:10

All aboard!

Let’s be honest-if you’re anything like us, you’re probably firing up your TV for a full day of binging all your favorite movies and series on the freshly launched Disney+ se...

Disney Misconceptions and Sour Toe Cocktails from 2019-11-04T23:26:45

Houston, we have a podcast!

This week set the record straight on some surprisingly common misconceptions people have when it comes to Walt Disney World, to help you avoid making the same...

12: Happy Halloween! Let's Visit The Haunted Mansion from 2019-10-29T04:06:20

Welcome, foolish mortals, to our very special, very spooky Halloween episode!

In it, we talk about everything we can think of on the topic of one of very favorite Disney theme park attra...

11: Clash of the Over/Under Rated Attractions from 2019-10-21T22:42:44

Yeah, we're going there. We wanted to find out which theme park attractions are way over rated, and which ones deserve more love than they typically get. And we invited Dave along, so be warned-...

10: EPCOT Time Machine and Disney Do Over Contest Announcement! from 2019-10-14T23:41:55

Hey McFly!

Since Dave seems to have EPCOT on the brain lately, we decided to take a trip back in time to reminisce about our favorite lost attractions from days of EPCOT past. But first,...

9: 1 Star Reviews and Dave Issues A Retraction from 2019-10-08T03:41:28

Episode 9, in which Dave makes a statement regarding his position on Epcot, and we take a look at some ridiculous complaints made by ridiculous people about your favorite travel destinations.  Listen

8:Halloween Season Kickoff with Our Favorite Haunted Destinations from 2019-09-30T23:39:58

Episode 8, in which we get just a little bit spooky, sharing our favorite haunted travel destinations to help us warm up for the terrifying goodness of the Halloween season. Highlights include:<...

7-Unpopular Opinions from 2019-09-24T01:19:30

Episode 7, in which we discuss the weeks travel news, then play a game where sit around and tell each other how wrong our opinions about Walt Disney World are. Sometimes maddening, often silly, ...

6: Don't Smuggle Tarantulas In Your Pants and Travel Trends With Heather from 2019-09-17T00:50:57

Episode 6, in which we discuss many silly people who have tried to pull a fast one on airport security, the dangers of drinking coffee on a plane, and a report on the condition of Disney's Casta...

Episode 5-Travel News and How To Fly Like A Pro from 2019-09-10T02:05:45

Episode 5, in which we discuss Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, silly AirBnB offerings and Trip Advisor’s top Theme Park as voted by guests, as well as all the best tips and tricks to help you f...

Episode 4- Star Wars, Nothing But Star Wars! (And some more D23 Parks Panel News) from 2019-09-03T00:41:12

Episode 4, in which we discuss the rest of the biggest news stories from the D23 Expo Parks Panel, Swiss tourists in New Orleans, Digging for diamonds in the USA and extreme paddle boarding. The...

Episode 3- D23 Expo Parks Panel Preview and 2020 Travel Trends Interview with Heather from 2019-08-26T21:03:05

Episode 3, in which we discuss some exciting early Disney theme park news out of the 2019 D23 Expo in Anaheim California, ponder the topic of travel to Greenland, and fantasize about the menu of...

Episode 2:New News and New Theme Park Hotels from 2019-08-20T06:00

Episode 2, in which we discuss news about spooky theme park offerings, gigantic fields of sunflowers, King Arthur's birthplace and more. Then we shift gears, and Jess regales us with a descripti...

Episode 1: A New Chapter from 2019-08-13T06:00

Episode 1, in which we discuss the topics and goals of this new show, and then share our personal "travel stories" about the place travel has in our lives, why we love it, and how we got here. T...

Gold Key Adventurers Society Trailer from 2019-08-09T00:39:38

The Gold Key Adventurers Society is a weekly show bringing you the latest news, vacation planning tips, and fun from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and beyond, hosted by your glo...