by AJRitz | Dec 28, 2020 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Travel Tips, Podcast Episode, Trip Reports, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
Special Guest: Jay Crocker
Jay Crocker continues his Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Holiday trip report with Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks. This episode concludes his report, looking specifically at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (as well as a bit of discussion of Disney Springs).
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
What are your favorite things about holiday travel at Walt Disney World? 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 | Dec 21, 2020 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Travel Tips, Podcast Episode, Trip Reports, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
Special Guest: Jay Crocker
Jay Crocker is back to talk with Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks about his 10-day Walt Disney World vacation over the Thanksgiving Holiday. This episode focuses on Jay’s experiences at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, as well as some discussion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
What are your favorite things about holiday travel at Walt Disney World? 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 | Oct 7, 2020 | 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-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
Special Guest: Jay Gilbert
Jay Gilbert joins Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks to talk about a spur-of-the-moment decision to head down to Walt Disney World to surprise everybody’s favorite Duncle, Joe Masters. We also spend some time talking about things to think about if you’re considering a surprise trip yourself.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Do you have a vacation experience you’d like to share with the community? 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.
The Moment of Surprise:
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by AJRitz | Sep 16, 2020 | 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: Bob Chavez
Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks are joined by Bob Chavez for a DAD Show episode – our first trip report show about a post-reopening Walt Disney World vacation for the whole family. Bob talks about long drives to Walt Disney World, COVID-19 protocols, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and how parents sometimes have a meltdown in the parks too.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Do you have a vacation experience you’d like to share with the community? 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 | Sep 1, 2020 | 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
Trip Report Guest: Brian Cassidy
Special Guest Brian Cassidy visits the Mancave to talk about returning to Walt Disney World. Aaron, Willie and Tim take a deep dive with Brian. We got the low down on his experience with the new health and safety policies, as well as his review of the extended Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Have you been back to Walt Disney World? We’d love to talk with you 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 | Aug 2, 2020 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Travel Tips, Disney Trip Planning, Podcast Episode, Trip Reports, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining

Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Host: Tim Hicks
Guests: Jay Crocker & Joe Masters
Finally! We get to share a new trip report with you — and it’s a double.
Host Aaron Rittmaster and co-host Tim Hicks talk with both Joe Masters and Jay Crocker about their Walt Disney World vacations. Joe and Jay were recorded live from Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, respectively. We explore their experiences in a post-re-opening Walt Disney World, including aspects of their resort stays, dining, theme park and entertainment experiences. (Willie wanted to join us, but he was being held hostage by the Verizon internet connection repairman).
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
After hearing Joe and Jay talk about their experiences, are you more or less likely to go ahead and take a Walt Disney World vacation before the end of this year? If not, what are you waiting for? (Seriously – what would need to be different for you to be comfortable traveling)? 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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