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Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty

Rick from Ear to There Travel discusses topics related to travel, Disney, Universal, and cruise lines with fellow travel agents, and others involved in the theme park and travel communities.

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Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty
Christmas Past at Walt Disney World from 2023-12-07T07:15

Stephen from the YouTube channel "A Life in the Parks" joins Rick to talk about videos he has on his page that show how the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort parks celebrated the ho...

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Disneyland Ride Tier List: Part Two from 2023-11-30T07:15

Rick and Sarah Says continue their ranking of every ride at Disneyland Resort in a tier list.  They started this conversation last week, but things get really heated in this episode.  
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Disneyland Resort Ride Tier List: Part One from 2023-11-23T07:15

Sarah Says and Rick sit down to rank every ride at Disneyland Resort...both Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure.
 
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Walt Disney World Regular in Disneyland: Part Two from 2023-11-16T07:15

Marisa from Chicago is back this week to continue her conversation about her recent vacation to Disneyland.  This week focuses heavily on Disney's California Adventure, but we do also talk abo...

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Walt Disney World Regular in Disneyland: Part One from 2023-11-09T07:15

Marisa from Chicago took a recent trip to Disneyland, and Rick couldn't let that go without a two episode conversation comparing the West Coast Disney theme parks to the East Coast Disney parks....

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Halloween Look at Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror; Part Two from 2023-11-02T06:15

Rick continues his conversation with Sarah Says about the different versions of the Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror in Disney theme parks throughout the world.  Rick also has some updates on even...

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Halloween Look at Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror; Part One from 2023-10-26T06:15

In honor of Halloween, Rick and Sarah Says will take a deep dive into the Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror for the next two episodes.  They will talk about four similar attractions throughout the ...

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Flashback to Walt Disney World in 2018 from 2023-10-19T06:15

In August, Rick and his wife Courtney both had a conversation about their five-year wedding anniversary vacation to Walt Disney World, but there was so much to discuss, they weren't able to fini...

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Destination Disney Announcements Impacting Walt Disney World: Part 2 from 2023-10-12T06:15

Rick and Marisa from Chicago continue their conversation about the recent announcements from D23 Destination Disney that will be for changes to Walt Disney World.  

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Destination Disney Announcements Impacting Walt Disney World from 2023-10-05T06:15

Marisa from Chicago joins Rick this week to discuss the D23 Destination Disney announcements from last month, and how they will impact the parks at Walt Disney World. 

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Fact or Figment on Disneyland Resort from 2023-09-28T06:15

For the third time in the past few months, Sarah Says is here to play Fact or Figment talking about Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure.  These past episodes have been so fun.

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Making Our Own Changes at Walt Disney World: Part Two from 2023-09-21T06:15

Marisa joined Rick at the end of August to talk about different changes they would make to Walt Disney World.  The two wannabe-imagineers are at it again this week.  

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Universal Orlando Resort Questions and an Epcot Dining Review from 2023-09-14T06:15

The Sarah Enigma is back on the show with more questions about visiting Universal Orlando Resort from someone who hasn't been in a few years.  Rick's wife Courtney will also be on the podcast wi...

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Fact or Figment Disneyland Edition from 2023-09-07T06:15

Sarah Says returns to the show for our favorite game, Fact of Figment.  On today's episode, Sarah and Rick will take a look at commonly-held opinions about Disneyland Park, and will decide if th...

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Fixing Walt Disney World: Part One from 2023-08-31T06:15

Rick and Marisa spend this episode sharing their ideas of fun ways to fix problems or add things to Walt Disney World.  These suggestions are based on some things we know Disney is planning in t...

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Reliving Our 2018 Anniversary Vacation WDW Vacation from 2023-08-24T06:15

In honor of Rick's 10-year anniversary with his wife Courtney, the two will reminisce about their 5-year anniversary vacation to Walt Disney World from when they still lived in Arizona.  Obvious...

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Questions About Universal Orlando Resort and A Look Forward to Halloween from 2023-08-17T06:15

After a brief look forward to Halloween at the theme parks, The Sarah Enigma will join Rick with questions about Universal Orlando Resort.  These questions will specifically focus on visiting Un...

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Fact or Figment: Disney's California Adventure from 2023-08-10T06:15

Sarah Says is back on the show to play our favorite new game from 2023; Fact of Figment.  Sarah and Rick will focus on commonly-held opinions about Disney's California Adventure theme park in An...

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Epcot's International Food&Wine Festival from 2023-08-03T06:15

Rick is joined by Danielle, one of his longest running friendships, to talk about the first day of Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival from last week at Walt Disney World.

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Disability Access Pass Changes at Universal Orlando Resort from 2023-07-27T06:15

Earlier this month, Universal Orlando Resort announced drastic changes to their disability access pass, which will greatly impact disabled guests.  This will directly impact Marisa from Chicago,...

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A Deep-Dive Into New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom from 2023-07-20T06:15

A little over a decade ago, Magic Kingdom opened an addition to Fantasyland.  It completely changed the dynamics of the most visited theme park in the world, so it is quite important to look bac...

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Walt Disney World Vacationer with Questions for an Expert from 2023-07-13T06:15

Rick is going to be answering a third set of questions from The Sarah Enigma regarding returning to Walt Disney World for the first time in years.  This is the third installment of these questio...

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American Lands in Walt Disney World for the 4th of July from 2023-07-06T06:15

In celebration of the 4th of July, Rick and his wife Courtney will talk about three lands themed towards Americana in Walt Disney World.

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Did Disney Mess Up Star Wars? Part Two from 2023-06-29T06:15

Rick and Marisa from Chicago started a conversation last week about whether or not Disney messed up Star Wars.  They will finish that topic this week, and they will also move from the theme pa...

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Did Disney Mess Up Star Wars? Part One from 2023-06-22T06:15

Marisa from Chicago is back on the show to join Rick for an in-depth conversation as to the mistakes Disney has made with the Star Wars property.  This comes just weeks after Disney announced th...

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Talking Universal's Epic Universe with Alicia Stella from 2023-06-15T06:15

Alicia Stella from Orlando Park Stop joins Rick on the show this week to talk about Universal's upcoming Epic Universe theme park.  Alicia is also going to talk about her June fundraiser for t...

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Walt Disney World Food, Nighttime Spectaculars, and More from 2023-06-08T06:15

The Sarah Enigma is back on the show with a list of questions for Rick about Walt Disney World.  This week, the questions are heavily focused on food.
 
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Epcot Vs. Disney's Animal Kingdom: Round 2 and Disney News from 2023-06-01T06:30

Marisa from Chicago returns for the second-straight week to debate why she thinks Disney's Animal Kingdom is the best theme park at Walt Disney World, and Rick will make his case for Epcot.  T...

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Epcot Vs. Animal Kingdom: Round 1 and Disney News from 2023-05-25T06:14

After Rick covers a ton of recent Disney news, he is joined by Marisa from Chicago, who is on to start her two-part debate with Rick about what Walt Disney World park is better, Epcot or Disne...

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Walt Disney World Questions from a Non-Regular from 2023-05-18T06:27

Rick is going to be answering questions from The Sarah Enigma, who will be trying to decipher significant ways the parks have changed since before the pandemic.
 
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Best Lounges at WDW, runDisney, and Helping a Good Cause from 2023-05-11T06:10

Justin (aka @DisneyWithBooze) joins Rick on today's episode.  They will talk about runDisney, the best lounges at Walt Disney World, and Justin's fundraising efforts for a great cause.  
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Star Wars Celebration in London from 2023-05-04T06:50

Stephen from A Life in the Parks was at Star Wars Celebration last month in London, England.  Today, he joins Rick on the show to discuss the happenings and some of the announcements from Star...

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Epcot's World Showcase: Part Two from 2023-04-27T06:15

After going counter-clockwise from Canada to Japan two weeks ago in Episode 115, Sarah Says will join Rick today to finish World Showcase in Epcot by talking about the American Adventure throu...

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Magic Kingdom Rides with Short Waits: Part Two from 2023-04-20T06:20

The Sarah Enigma is back on the show to finish her conversation with Rick about rides and attractions in Magic Kingdom that don't traditionally have long wait times.  
 
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Epcot's World Showcase: Part One from 2023-04-13T06:20

Rick's absolute favorite thing to do in all of Walt Disney World is walk Epcot's World Showcase.  In today's episode, he takes a good look at the first five pavilions (depending on where you s...

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After Hours Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios from 2023-04-06T06:15

Rick and his friend Gillian attended a special-ticketed After Hours event at Disney's Hollywood Studios this past Sunday.  From Star Wars to Toy Story to Mickey Mouse to free snacks, hear abou...

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Magic Kingdom Rides with Short Waits from 2023-03-30T06:29

The Sarah Enigma joins Rick this week to talk about rides and attractions at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World that traditionally have short waits.  Are they worth it?  Find out on this week'...

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What's Wrong with Tomorrowland: Part Two from 2023-03-23T06:10

Sarah Says is back on the show to talk with Rick about what is wrong with Tomorrowland in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  This is the continuation of a conversation started in the Marc...

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Fact or Figment in Walt Disney World, and March Fundraising Drive from 2023-03-16T06:15

Rick brings Marisa from Chicago back to the show to do another round of Fact or Figment about different commonly held opinions about Walt Disney World in the community.  This segment has been ...

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The Future of Walt Disney World; and Our March Charity Drive from 2023-03-09T07:41

Rick is joined by Jay (aka, Aesthetic Puppet) to talk about their charity drive to collect basketballs and soccer balls for Boys and Girls Club locations in the Orlando area.  Jay also sticks ...

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Tron Lightcycle Run and Everything Wrong with Tomorrowland from 2023-03-02T07:41

Rick and Sarah Says discuss what is wrong with Tomorrowland in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  This is coming on the heels of the opening of Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom in WDW...

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Fact of Figment Returns and A Black History Month Story from 2023-02-23T07:41

Because it was so popular, Rick and Marisa from Chicago will do another round of Fact of Figment.  The two of them will discuss whether popular opinions about Walt Disney World are facts or fi...

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Super Nintendo World and Theme Park News from 2023-02-16T07:41

Sarah Says joins Rick to talk about Super Nintendo World opening this weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood.  The two will also talk about what this new land means for Disney on both coasts.<...

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Having A Celebration at Walt Disney World from 2023-02-09T07:41

Walt Disney World is a great place to celebrate birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and other special occasions.  Today, birthday girl Gillian joins Rick to discuss some of the ways to enjoy ...

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Fact or Figment at Walt Disney World from 2023-02-02T07:41

Rick is joined by Marisa from Chicago for a new segment called "Fact of Figment."  The two of them will discuss many commonly held opinions about Walt Disney World, and will decide if they are...

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Passing the Time Between Walt Disney World Vacations from 2023-01-26T07:41

The Sarah Enigma is back on the show to talk about how she deals with the long gaps in between her trips to Walt Disney World. 
 
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Waiting for Your Next Trip, and Epcot's International Festival of the Arts from 2023-01-19T07:41

The Sarah Enigma is back on the show to talk about how she passes the time between Walt Disney World vacations.  Sarah also talks about her battle with chronic illness.  Before that, Rick's wi...

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Looking Forward to 2023 at Disney, and a Preview of Epcot's Festival of the Arts from 2023-01-12T07:15

There is a lot of Disney parks news for Rick to cover, and then he will be joined by Marisa from Chicago to go over what they are excited to see in the parks in 2023.  Rick will also have a prev...

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Looking Forward to 2023 at Disneyland and Walt Disney World from 2023-01-05T07:48

Marisa from Chicago is back on the show this week to look forward to all of the exciting things coming up in 2023 in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. 
 
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The 100th Episode of Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty from 2022-12-29T07:40

This week, we celebrate the milestone of 100 episodes of Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick Dougherty.  Hear from Sarah Says and Marisa from Chicago, and many other guests who have been on the show...

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Disney Trivia Finale, Disney News, and a Dining Review from 2022-12-22T07:35

Rick and Sarah Says will wrap-up their battle in Disney Trivia with Marisa playing host, and asking the questions.  Rick will also have news related to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and a di...

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Disney Trivia and Theme Park News from 2022-12-15T07:41

Rick and Sarah Says do battle in another version of Disney Trivia with Marisa from Chicago playing host.  Rick also has a lot of news from Universal Studios Hollywood, Walt Disney World, Disneyl...

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Harry Potter Trivia Contest from 2022-12-08T07:41

Sarah Says and Marisa from Chicago do battle in a game of Harry Potter trivia.  Rick Doughery plays host, but has help from Instagram influencer The Sarah Enigma, who came up with the questions....

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Disney Adults, and the Every Ride Challenge from 2022-12-01T07:45

In this episode, Rick finishes his conversation about Disney Adults with co-host Marisa from Chicago.  He will also talk with Scott Kumka, who is getting ready to try and ride every ride at Walt...

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Disney Adults, Changes in Management, and Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays from 2022-11-24T07:43

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!  In a very busy episode, Marisa from Chicago starts a conversation on the hated Disney adults.  Sarah Says has a preview for Epcot's International Festival of the Holiday...

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Overseas Travel to Disneyland from 2022-11-17T06:41

Steven from the YouTube channel "A Life in the Parks" joins Rick on the show this week to talk about his return to Disneyland for the first time since the parks reopened last year.  Steven tal...

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Haunted Mansion Conversation Conclusion from 2022-11-10T06:41

Sarah Says returns to this episode to finish talking with Rick about the history and backstory of Haunted Mansion at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.  This is the third-straight week that Sar...

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Haunted Mansion History and Storyline from 2022-11-03T06:45

After starting the conversation on the Haunted Mansion before Halloween, Rick and Sarah really get into it this week.  Sarah has a ton of research on the creation of the Haunted Mansion, and t...

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The Haunted Mansion, and the Disney College Program from 2022-10-27T06:45

With Halloween just around the corner, Sarah Says is going to join Rick this week to talk about the Haunted Mansion.  Today, the two of them go over some Twitter poll questions that many of yo...

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Disney Price Hikes and Rope-Drop Rides from 2022-10-20T06:45

Last week, Disney announced some significant price increases, especially at Disneyland.  Marisa from Chicago will join Rick on this episode to talk about what they think these price increases ...

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D23 Expo Announcements for Disneyland, and Other Disney-related News from 2022-10-13T06:45

After Rick goes over some of the new announcements from Disney; including the 100th anniversary celebrations for the company, and controversial price increases, Sarah Says will be back on the ...

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D23 Expo Announcements for Disneyland and Epcot's 40th Anniversary from 2022-10-06T06:36

Sarah Says is back on the show this week to talk about the D23 Expo announcements pertaining to Disneyland Resort in Southern California.  This is following three-straight weeks of talking about...

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Blue Sky Walt Disney World Announcements from the D23 Expo from 2022-09-29T06:45:53

On this week's episode, Marisa from Chicago returns for the third-straight show to discuss the Walt Disney World announcements from the D23 Expo earlier this month.  Today, Rick and Marisa tal...

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More on Walt Disney World Announcements from the D23 Expo from 2022-09-22T06:45

Rick and Marisa from Chicago continue to talk about the announcements, and the non-announcements regarding Walt Disney World following the D23 Expo earlier this month in Anaheim, California.  ...

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Walt Disney World Announcements from the D23 Expo from 2022-09-15T06:45

Rick is joined by Marisa from Chicago to discuss the announcements made about Walt Disney World from last weekend's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.  Sarah Says will join Rick on a future epis...

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Rope-Dropping the Disney Theme Parks from 2022-09-08T07:26:38

Rope-dropping is the art of getting on an extremely popular ride right as a Disney theme park opens for the day.  This is usually a way to avoid at least one really long queue during your day....

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Getting More Star Wars into Walt Disney World, and a Preview of D23 from 2022-09-01T06:45:16

Sarah Says will have a preview of the D23 Expo next week in Anaheim, and Rick and Marisa from Chicago will continue their discussion on adding more Star Wars to the Walt Disney World parks.  Listen
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Ireland As A Tourist from 2022-08-28T18:38:50

Rick walked Ireland's National Famine Way in June to raise money and awareness in the fight against domestic violence.  Before and after his hiking, he did some sight-seeing.  Starting on Augu...

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Expanding Star Wars Throughout Walt Disney World from 2022-08-25T06:45:23

Rick and Marisa from Chicago will build off of their conversation from last week about Universal's Epic Universe, with a discussion about Walt Disney World expanding the presence of Star Wars ...

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Looking Forward to Universal's Epic Universe from 2022-08-18T07:00:41

Universal Orlando Resort is building a new theme park, Epic Universe.  Featuring Super Nintendo World, and rumored to feature lands surrounding Universal Classic Monsters, How to Train Your Drag...

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Ireland Travel and a Star Wars Review from 2022-08-14T06:00:37

Rick and Sarah Says will discuss some of the different sights he took in while not on the hiking trail in Ireland.  In this bonus episode, he will not only talk about his time in Dublin; but h...

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Starting the Process of Planning a Disney Vacation, and a Preview of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World from 2022-08-11T07:00:55

Rick and Sarah Says wrap-up their conversation about the many things you need to consider when starting the planning process for a Disney vacation. 

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Starting the Process of Planning A Disney Vacation from 2022-08-04T07:00:39

Rick and Sarah Says revisit a topic they touched on last year.  It is getting more-and-more complicated to plan a Disney vacation.  The two Disney experts help you get started in the process o...

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What Is Right and What Is Wrong About Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World from 2022-07-28T07:00:11

Marisa from Chicago returns to finish our conversation about what is right and what is wrong at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.  We covered the negatives last week, so this time we look on...

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What's Right and Wrong at Magic Kingdom, Epcot's Food&Wine Festival, and a Breakfast Dining Review from 2022-07-21T06:44:24

This is a loaded episode, with Marisa from Chicago joining Rick to talk about what is right and what is wrong with Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  Rick will also have a look at the first ...

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Disney Trivia Contest: The Conclusion from 2022-07-14T07:30:30

Description: In this week's episode, we pick-up where we left off in the Disney trivia battle between Marisa from Chicago and Sarah Says.  Marisa enters the contest with a five-to-four lead.  ...

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Disney Trivia, Epcot's Food&Wine Festival, and Ireland from 2022-07-07T06:30:04

Get ready to have some fun, as Sarah Says takes on Marisa from Chicago in a game of Disney trivia on today's episode.  In addition to that, Rick will have updates on Epcot's International Food...

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Walking the Ireland Way from 2022-06-30T07:30:23

Today is Rick's 42nd Birthday!  As most of you know, he is currently on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean to walk all 620-miles of the Ireland Way to raise money and awareness in the fight ...

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Navigating the Parks with Chronic Illness, and Disney Parks from the Past from 2022-06-23T07:30:53

With Rick in Ireland for his pilgrimage on the Ireland Way, Sarah Says takes over hosting duties for this "best of" episode.  Hear Rick's conversations with Instagram influencer, the Sarah Eni...

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Free Things at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and A Stay at Universal's Cabana Bay Resort from 2022-06-16T07:30:22

Rick continues his conversation from Episode 71 with Sarah Says about free things at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  After that, Rick's wife Courtney joins the show to talk about a recent s...

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Free Things at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and A Universal Dining Review from 2022-06-09T07:30:48

Sarah Says joins Rick on this episode to talk about free items and experiences at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  Rick will also have a solo dining review of NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Univ...

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Rick's Pilgrimage on the Ireland Way from 2022-06-07T10:00:02

Rick leaves for Ireland today, and his 620-mile pilgrimage on the Ireland Way to raise money and awareness in the fight against domestic violence.  Yesterday, he did a Facebook Live for the in...

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Three-Year Anniversary and a Be Our Guest Dining Review from 2022-06-02T07:30:11

Marisa from Chicago continues her conversation with Rick about Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge for the three-year anniversary of the land.  Later, Rick's wife Courtney is back on the show for a dining...

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge After Three Years from 2022-05-26T08:04:37

Next week marks the three-year anniversary of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.  Marisa from Chicago joins Rick on the show this week to talk about the land.  Sarah Says will also have some Walt Disne...

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Thoughts and an Audio-Tour of Fantasyland at Disneyland from 2022-05-19T07:40:15

On Monday, Rick and Gillian got to ride the newest addition to Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.  Hear what they thought in the immediate moments following their annual passholder p...

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Star Wars Day 2022 at Disney's Hollywood Studios from 2022-05-05T05:31:50

Rick and his wife Courtney headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios for May the 4th to celebrate Star Wars Day on Batuu.  Hear about all of the offerings, including the snacks

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Hersheypark, Other Points in Pennsylvania, and a Walt Disney World Dining Review from 2022-04-28T07:50:45

Rick took a recent trip to Pennsylvania, and visited Hersheypark, a piece of Walt Disney World history, and a lot more.  Hear a little about that trip on this week's episode.  After that, Rick's...

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Don't Be THAT Guest at Walt Disney World from 2022-04-21T08:00:52

This is a fun episode where Rick talks with Sarah Says about actions to avoid at Walt Disney World.

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runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World from 2022-04-14T08:00:42

Hear about the recent Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World; including the Expedition Everest 5K, Sunrise Yoga at Magic Kingdom, and the Tower of Terror 10-Miler.  There will also be ...

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Encanto, Turning Red, and Disney News from 2022-04-07T07:55:50

Rick and Sarah Says discuss the two newest Disney movie sensations Encanto and Turning Red.  Before that, Rick will go over some Walt Disney World news.

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A Return to Disneyland, and A Preview of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort from 2022-03-31T08:00:06

Rick will talk with Christina from Alaska, who recently returned to Disneyland for the first time since the parks reopened last year.  She will talk about how things look on the ground at this p...

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runDisney, Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, and Universal's Mythos Restaurant from 2022-03-24T08:35:53

Marisa from Chicago is on the show this week to talk about runDisney, and her stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort.  Rick's wife Courtney will also join the show for a dining review of...

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Saint Patrick's Day Conversation on Rick's Upcoming Pilgrimage on the Ireland Way from 2022-03-17T08:36:48

 In June, Rick is starting his 620-mile pilgrimage on the Ireland Way.  He is doing this to raise money and awareness of the non-profit organization Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence. ...

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Looking Back at the Walt Disney World Closures Two Years Later from 2022-03-10T09:09:43

It has been almost two years since the closure at Walt Disney World.  On today's show, both Sarah from Seattle and Marisa from Chicago join Rick to talk about when the parks announced they were ...

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Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival, and Navigating the Parks with Chronic Illness from 2022-03-03T08:53:24

Rick takes a look at the opening day of Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival 2022.  He shares some of the offerings, and a lot of the food.  Rick is also joined by Instagrammer, The ...

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More About the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and a Dining Review for Artist Point at Walt Disney World from 2022-02-24T10:00:35

Marisa from Chicago is back on the show to continue the conversation about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.  After that, Rick's wife Courtney will join the episod...

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, and a Dining Review for Beaches&Cream Soda Shop at Walt Disney World from 2022-02-17T09:00:09

Marisa from Chicago is on the show this week to start a conversation about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.  As a die-hard fan, she has a different perspective th...

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Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida: Opening Weekend from 2022-02-10T10:00:48

Mardi Gras 2022 kicked off this past weekend at Universal Studios Florida.  The festival features the return of the parade, food booths, and a lot more entertainment.  Rick and his wife Courtney...

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More of Why We Love Disney in Honor of Our One-Year Anniversary from 2022-02-03T09:00:11

This week, Sarah from Seattle and Marisa from Chicago continue their conversation with Rick about why they all love Disney. 

Rick had promised the fundraising link for Break the Silence A...

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Why We Love Disney for the One-Year Anniversary of the Podcast from 2022-01-27T09:00:24

In honor of the One-Year Anniversary of the podcast, Sarah from Seattle and Marisa from Chicago join Rick for a fun discussion about why they became such huge Disney fans.  After that, Rick's wi...

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Figment Popcorn Buckets and More from Epcot's International Festival of the Arts from 2022-01-20T10:23:06

The Figment popcorn buckets at Epcot's International Festival of the Arts went viral with super-long lines, but there is more to the festival than that. My friend Danielle and I discuss the food...

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Nighttime Spectaculars Returning to Disneyland from 2022-01-13T09:00

Sarah from Seattle is on the show this week to talk about the nighttime spectaculars returning to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure.
 
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Kennedy Space Center and a Dining Review for Boma at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge from 2022-01-06T09:00

 

 

Rick and Jeff from the blog Magical Pursuit continue their conversation about their recent visit to Kennedy Space Center. After that, Rick and his wife Courtney will have a din...

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Kennedy Space Center and News from Walt Disney World from 2021-12-30T09:00

Rick and Jeff from the blog Magical Pursuit took at recent trip to Kennedy Space Center. This is a spot many vacationers consider visiting on a trip to Walt Disney World. In today's episode, the...

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Walt Disney World Nighttime Spectaculars, Night of a Million Lights for Give Kids the World, Epcot's Festival of the Arts, and a Conversation with a Theme Park YouTuber from 2021-12-23T10:00

It is a busy episode this week, as Rick talks with Kiki from the vlog "That's So Kiki," and with Marisa from Chicago about the two new nighttime shows that debuted at Walt Disney World in 2022. ...

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Universal Orlando Resort After-Hours at Orlando Informer Meetup from 2021-12-16T09:18:57

Rick and Tye from North Carolina discuss their experiences at the Orlando Informer Meetup this past weekend at Universal Orlando Resort. Tye will also talk a little bit about her stop by Disney ...

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The Holiday Season at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort from 2021-12-09T10:10:21

Rick spends the first part of Episode 45 going over the holiday offerings at Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and...

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Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays from 2021-12-02T10:00

Rick and his wife Courtney enjoyed the first weekend of Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays.  Hear about some of the entertainment, merchandise, and...most importantly...the food. <...

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What We Are Thankful for at Disney, and a Dining Review of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen from 2021-11-25T10:00

In honor of Thanksgiving, Sarah from Seattle joins Rick to talk about the Disney-related things for which they are both thankful. It is important to show gratitude to avoid becoming spoiled Disn...

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A Walt Disney World Trip with Genie+, A Stay at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Much More from 2021-11-18T10:00

After a recent visit to Walt Disney World to experience the 50th Anniversary celebrations, Marisa from Chicago is back on the show to discuss dining, Genie+, Remi's Ratatouille Adventure, and ou...

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Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort with a Family with Small Children, and Talking runDisney. from 2021-11-11T10:00

Rick's friend from Pennsylvania joins the show this week to talk about her recent experiences at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort with her family. She brings a different perspectiv...

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Pin-Trading at Walt Disney World, and a Dining Review for Blue Bayou at Disneyland from 2021-11-04T11:00

What is pin-trading at Walt Disney World?  How does one get started?  How much does it cost?  WDW cast member Jeff, who also runs the blog Magical Pursuit, will answer these questions, and mor...

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New Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary; Part Two from 2021-10-28T11:00

Rick continues his conversation with Sarah from Seattle about new things coming to, or that have already come to Walt Disney World with the 50th Anniversary.
 
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New Things at Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary; Including Genie+ and a Dining Review for French Market at Disneyland from 2021-10-21T11:00

Sarah from Seattle joins Rick to talk about the many things that have come or are still to come at Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary.  This conversation will span two episodes, so the...

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Our 10 Favorite Things at Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary from 2021-10-14T11:00

Over the past three weeks, Marisa from Chicago and Rick have been counting down their fifty favorite things at Walt Disney World.  In today's episode, they wrap-up the countdown with their top...

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Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary: Countdown Continued, and First-Hand Account of the Big Day from 2021-10-07T11:00

October 1st marked the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.  In this episode, Rick will continue his list of 50 favorite things at WDW with Marisa from Chicago.  After that, Rick's friend Gi...

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The 50 Best Things at Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary, and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival from 2021-09-30T11:00

In honor of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, Rick is joined by Marisa from Chicago, as they countdown their 50 favorite things at the Most Magical Place on Earth.  Today, they will go fro...

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Walt Disney World: Things to do Outside of the Theme Parks, and a Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Preview from 2021-09-23T11:00

There is so much to do at Walt Disney World that is not inside the theme parks.  Jeff, a WDW cast members, and the creator of the blog Magical Pursuit, will discuss some of those things you ca...

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort from 2021-09-16T11:00

When Rick and Sarah from Seattle recently visited Disneyland Resort for the first time since the parks reopened earlier this year, it was the first time for Sarah experiencing Star Wars: Galax...

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We Went Back to Disneyland!!!!!!! from 2021-09-09T11:00

Rick and Sarah from Seattle recently returned to Disneyland for the first time since the parks reopened earlier this year.  On this week's episode, they discuss the emotions of being back at W...

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Oga's Cantina, After Hours Boo-Bash, and A Look Back to the Opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World from 2021-09-02T11:00

Rick is joined on this episode by Gillian.  The two Disney fans spent a park day together in late-August in which they visited Oga's Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood S...

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Disney's Animal Kingdom is the Best Park at Walt Disney World from 2021-08-26T11:00

It is a bold claim, but Marisa from Chicago returns to the show this week to try and convince everyone that Disney's Animal Kingdom is the best theme park at Walt Disney World.  Rick and Maris...

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Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Other Theme Parks in the Past from 2021-08-19T11:00

Rick is joined by Steven from the YouTube channel "A Life in the Parks."  Steven lives in the United Kingdom, but shares older videos from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other theme parks ...

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Starting the Walt Disney World Planning Process, and a Return to Epcot's Food&Wine Festival from 2021-08-12T11:00

Rick and Sarah from Seattle continue their conversation from Episode 27 where they talk about starting the planning process for a Walt Disney World vacation. Today, they will help you figure o...

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Starting the Process of Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation from 2021-08-05T11:00

Rick and Sarah from Seattle tackle an important topic in this week's episode.  When you have decided it is time to travel to Walt Disney World, how do you get started?  Well, over the next two...

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Walt Disney World Is Bringing Things Back, and a Biergarten Dining Review from 2021-07-29T11:00

To start today's episode, Marisa from Chicago joins Rick to continue their conversation on different things returning to Walt Disney World for the first time since the parks reopened one year ...

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Epcot's Food&Wine Festival Has Started from 2021-07-22T11:00

Rick visited Epcot on July 15th, the first day of the Food and Wine Festival.  In addition to trying new items, he has experienced many of the items when they were offered in past years.  In t...

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Escaping the Heat and Rain at Walt Disney World from 2021-07-15T11:00

It is July, and it is hot.  You know where it is even hotter?  Walt Disney World.  Rick and Sarah from Seattle have you covered by telling you some of their favorite ways to escape the heat an...

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More Is Reopening At Walt Disney World and Garden Grill Dining Review from 2021-07-08T14:00

In another jam-packed episode of the show, Rick will talk with Marisa from Chicago about many of the things returning to Walt Disney World for the first time since the parks reopened one year ...

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We're Going to Disneyland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from 2021-06-24T14:00

Despite pretending this is a surprise, Rick and Sarah from Seattle discuss their upcoming trip to Disneyland now that out-of-state guests are welcome back into the parks.  This episode is wall...

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Walt Disney World Discussions with a Cast Member, and Terralina Crafted Italian Dining Review from 2021-06-17T14:00

Rick talks with recently-rehired Walt Disney World cast member, Jeff.  Jeff is raising money for LGBTQ+ youth this Pride Month; is running a blog, Magical Pursuit; and is always interested in ...

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Walt Disney World Veteran Heading to Disneyland for a Short Trip #2 from 2021-06-10T14:00

Rick and Sarah from Seattle continue their discussion on what rides at Disneyland a guest can potentially skip if they are veterans at Walt Disney World.  Last week, Rick and Sarah talked abou...

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Walt Disney World Vetran Heading to Disneyland for a Short Trip #1 - Oga's Cantina Review from 2021-06-03T14:00

Rick and Sarah from Seattle start the show by discussing what rides at Disneyland a guest can potentially skip if they are veterans at Walt Disney World.  This week, Rick and Sarah talk about ...

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Disney YouTuber Conversation and Dining Review of The Wave...of American Flavors from 2021-06-01T14:00

In this episode, Rick has a conversation with Disney YouTuber Kiki from the vlog "That's So Kiki."  They talk about her recent trip to Walt Disney World, and her current vlog series about that...

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Walt Disney World in May 2021 for Someone Returning for the First Time in Over A Year - Part 2 from 2021-05-27T14:00

Rick continues his conversation with Marisa from Chicago, who returned to Walt Disney World earlier this month.  It was her first time back to the parks since they reopened last year.  Last we...

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Walt Disney World in May 2021 for Someone Returning for the First Time in Over A Year - Part 1 from 2021-05-20T14:00

Rick talks with Marisa from Chicago, who made her first trip to Walt Disney World since the parks closed earlier this month.  She went to check out A Taste of Epcot Flower and Garden Festival,...

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What to Look Forward to at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando Resort from 2021-05-13T14:00

Rick discusses the upcoming additions coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando Resort. Among other things, he will be talking about Avengers Campus, VelociCoaster, Remi's R...

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Friends Talk Walt Disney World and International Travel, and an Annual Passholder Preview of Universal's Velocicoaster from 2021-05-06T14:00

Host Rick Dougherty (@rick_ear) talks with two of his favorite people in the theme park community.  First, he chats with Amanda (@chookybirdy76) from Scotland.  We find out how Amanda's family...

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Walt Disney World on Reopening Week in 2020 from 2021-04-29T14:00

With Disneyland reopening this week, I am looking back to this past July when I got to experience the first week of reopening for the parks at Walt Disney World.  In the span of four days, I v...

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Under-and-Overrated Walt Disney World from 2021-04-22T14:00

For fun, host Rick Dougherty is joined by Marisa of the Think Mickey Blog to discuss under and overrated experiences throughout Walt Disney World.  We love all of these things, but some things...

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Disneyland Reopens Later This Month!!!!!! from 2021-04-15T14:00

We are counting down the days until Disneyland opens to California residents on April 30th.  After more than a year of closure, it is exciting for Walt's park to be getting ready to welcome gu...

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Memory Maker/PhotoPass at Walt Disney World. Is It Worth It? from 2021-04-08T14:00

Host Rick Dougherty talks with frequent guest Sarah about Memory Maker or PhotoPass at Walt Disney World.  They talk about different things offered by the service, and some of their favorite "...

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A Second Look at Epcot's Flower and Garden and Universal's Mardi Gras from 2021-04-01T14:00

Host Rick Dougherty returned to A Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival and Universal Studios Florida's Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnival.  This time, he vis...

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Epic Universe is Coming to Universal Orlando Resort from 2021-03-25T14:00

After the announcement from Universal that plans for their new theme park Epic Universe are going to be moving ahead in the next few years, host Rick Dougherty will discuss the new park with Mar...

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Talking About A Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival from 2021-03-18T14:00

Host Rick Dougherty has already visited Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival in the first few weeks of operation.  Rick's wife Courtney is getting ready to visit soon.  The two of them will disc...

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Vegetarian Options at Walt Disney World from 2021-03-11T15:00

Tall Guy Talks Travel host Rick Dougherty talks with former-WDW cast member Jeff Prebeg. Jeff is raising money for charity by going vegetarian for the month of March. Rick, as a vegetarian, is g...

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Mardi Gras 2021 at Universal Studios Florida from 2021-03-04T15:00

Host Rick Dougherty spent Fat Tuesday at Universal Studios Florida for Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnival.  Hear about the atmosphere, floats, experiences, and...especially...t...

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Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Feeling Comfortable to Travel from 2021-02-25T15:00

Host Rick Dougherty talks with Sarah from Seattle about when she will feel comfortable taking her family back to a Disney theme park again. The two then have fun comparing rides, restaurants, an...

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Universal's Endless Summer Resort: Dockside Inn&Suites Review from 2021-02-18T15:00

Rick Dougherty and his wife Courtney discuss their recent stay at Universal's Endless Summer Resort: Dockside Inn & Suites from last month. This hotel opened to the public in December of 2020, s...

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Rumors About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge from 2021-02-11T15:00

Rick talks with Disney blogger and former-cast member Jeff Prebeg about the rumors that Disney is thinking about eliminating the timeline in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. While Rick and Jeff are bot...

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Reviewing A Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World from 2021-02-04T01:06:44

Rick Dougherty returns with a rebranded version of his travel podcast. In the inaugural episode, Rick and his wife Courtney discuss the offerings at A Taste of Epcot International Festival of th...

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