WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast Gary Arruda and Mike Hurley

In this week's episode Mike and Gary are joined by Mary to discuss her recent Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy.  We talk about her excursions, days at sea and of course the dining options.  What do you like most about Disney Cruise Line?  Thanks for listening.
 
 
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In this week's episode Mike discusses his most recent trip to EPCOT.  He  did the Garden Rocks Dining Package with the Matherson's at Rose and Crown.  Is the food there still as good as it's been in the past?  More importantly was Starship as good as they were in the past.  Finally, Mike saw Luminous for the first time.  What were his thoughts?  Stay tuned to find out.  Thanks for listening.
 
 
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In this week's episode Mike and Gary discuss an upcoming DVC Member Cruise that Mike and Kristen are going on.  We'll discuss how this came about, the spa, ports, dining and much more.  Is Mike excited about this cruise or is he apprehensive  Listen in to find out.
 
 
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In this week's episode Mike and Gary are joined again by Emily, the co-host of the Magic Key Adventures Podcast.  Mike and Emily recently dined at the newly reopened 1900 Park Fare inside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.  We'll discuss the 'new' theming, character interactions and take a deep dive into the food offerings.  How does is compare to some of the 'gold standard" breakfast locations around property?  Listen in to find out.
 
 
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About our Guest
Emily M.
Instagram: emilys_disney_adventures
Podcast: Magic Key Adventures Podcast

In this week's episode Mike and Gary are joined by Emily, the co-host of the Magic Key Adventures Podcast to discuss her recent visit to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.  As always, the resorts and restaurants were the main focal point of the discussion.  Thanks for listening.
 
0:00 Introduction
7:12 Pop Century check-in, The Boathouse and Gideon's
10:30 Animal Kingdom Lodge check-in, Victoria Falls Lounge, Sanaa, La Cava del Tequila
25:00 Garden Rocks Dining Package at Rose and Crown, Topolino's Character Breakfast and Riviera discussion and drinks at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
37:09 Old Key West check-in, Gurgling Suitecase, what Emily likes about the Walt Disney World Resort campus
45:17 Wrap-Up
 
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Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will supporting a small business.(luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
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About our Guest
Emily M.
Instagram: emilys_disney_adventures
Podcast: Magic Key Adventures Podcast

In this week's episode Mike discusses his recent Moonlight Magic experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.  How did it compare to the one he went to in January in Anaheim?  Is it worth planning a trip around or is it completely overhyped?  Mike and Gary discuss.  Thanks for listening.
 
0:00 Introduction
7:26 Invite to Moonlight Magic
12:45 Meeting the Cabot's and in for Moonlight Magic
35:00 Would Mike plan a trip around Moonlight Magic?
51:38 Wrap-Up
 
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Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will supporting a small business.(luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)
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