by AJRitz | Feb 1, 2022 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Travel Tips, Disney Trip Planning, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks
What’s your favorite Walt Disney World theme park is not as simple a question as it seems. Sure, we all have our personal favorites in general. But particular circumstances might mean that under those conditions, you would rank the parks differently. Aaron, Willie and Tim look at a number of situations, primarily related to perks for onsite guests and the new Disney Genie service to see how they impact their rankings.
(Note: This show was recorded in late September, and some of the implementation details of the Genie service were still speculative. Most of our assessments hold up pretty well).
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
What did you think of our rankings? What did we get right? Anything that you disagreed with us about? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | Jan 23, 2022 | Being a DIS Dad, DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Travel Tips, Disney Trip Planning, Podcast Episode, Trip Reports, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Host: Willie Crocker
Special Guest: Joshua Watters
While Tim was away, Special Guest Josh Watters returned to the Man Cave to talk with Aaron and Willie about his family’s multi-generational Thanksgiving Break vacation to Walt Disney World. We get an early report on the use of Genie+ services during a peak travel period, some interesting perspectives on using Disney’s DAS services with a senior adult in need of such service, and much, much more!
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Did Josh inspire you to consider a multi-generational trip with your family? What’s been your experience with this kind of a trip? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | Dec 21, 2021 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Fan Community, Disney Movies, Disneyland, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
It’s a MAYBE Merry Christmas with the DISDads Podcast PLUS. Aaron, Tim and Willie look back at what we’ve received from Disney this year, and identifies which were “gifts” and which were really lumps of coal.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Did we get them right? Any important gifts from Disney that we missed? Is there a lump of coal that we forgot to mention? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | Dec 13, 2021 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Fan Community, Disneyland, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
Aaron, Tim, and Willie share their thoughts about Disney Destination travel announcements that were made at the recent Destination D23 event.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
What did you think of the announcements from Destination D23? Do you agree with our takes? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | Dec 5, 2021 | Contests & Giveaway, DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Fan Community, Disney Travel Tips, Disney Trip Planning, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
Special Guests: Terry Hawkins & Joe Masters
The DISDads Club Convention X crew is back! With DDCC coming up in just one month, Joe Masters and Terry Hawkins join host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks for one last pre-event preview. We talk more specifically about plans, check-in on the progress with setting up a volunteer opportunity at Give Kids the World, and much, much more!
Also, The Mr. Toad Dome Cake Challenge continues!
- Go to Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom
- Order a Mr. Toad Dome Cake ($7.99)
- Take a video of yourself consuming the entire Mr. Toad Dome Cake (and, ideally, offering your commentary on the experience).
- Send the video to podcast@disdads.com
- Note: If you send in your video, you are providing us with an irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use the video file however we wish to use it.
- The person who submits the first video we receive of someone COMPLETELY CONSUMING a Mr. Toad Dome Cake will receive a DISDads.com coffee mug completely free! If we receive additional submissions, in our sole discretion we may award additional coffee cup prizes.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Will you be joining us for DDCC X? If now, what’s keeping you from participating? What could we do to help you join in the fun? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | Nov 17, 2021 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Travel Tips, Disney Trip Planning, Podcast Episode, Trip Reports, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
Special Guest: Jay Crocker
The Disney Genie service launch delayed the publication of this one. Jay Crocker is back, joining Aaron, Willie and (eventually) Tim to talk about his vacation, celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. We cover it all – crowds, touring, parks, attractions, and (maybe especially) food.
Are you headed to Walt Disney World during the celebration? If you are, consider taking The Mr. Toad Dome Cake Challenge:
- Go to Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom
- Order a Mr. Toad Dome Cake ($7.99)
- Take a video of yourself consuming the entire Mr. Toad Dome Cake (and, ideally, offering your commentary on the experience).
- Send the video to podcast@disdads.com
- Note: If you send in your video, you are providing us with an irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use the video file however we wish to use it.
- The person who submits the first video we receive of someone COMPLETELY CONSUMING a Mr. Toad Dome Cake will receive a DISDads.com coffee mug completely free! If we receive additional submissions, in our sole discretion we may award additional coffee cup prizes.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Were you at Walt Disney World for the October 1 anniversary day? Are you planning a Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Trip? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page. If you Email us an audio recording of your story, we may include it in a future episode.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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