by admin | Dec 18, 2011 | Being A DISDad, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: David Juart (IndyDisney); Nathan Trent (trennr)
For the third installment of our Walt Disney World resort roundup, the Dis Dads looked at what we called the “Moderate Plus” resorts – Coronado Springs Resort, The Cabins at Fort Wilderness, and the Swan & Dolphin. After starting the discussion with Coronado Springs, we got to know David Juart a bit better, as he took the hotseat to answer the 10 Questions. Next, we discussed the Cabins at Fort Wilderness and then the Swan & Dolphin – resorts that probably deserve to be considered Deluxe resorts, but for some missing perqs (since they are not Disney-owned).
Special thanks to our Producer/Engineer Josh Haas, who also created and recorded our intro music. The DIS Dads Podcast is edited and mixed at Pi Productions by A Veil Lifted.
We’d love to hear your comments about the podcast – Email us at podcast@DisDads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter or leave us a review on iTunes.
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by admin | Nov 29, 2011 | Disney Cruise Line, Podcast Episode
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Panel: Christopher Lingren, Mark Pratt, James Mathieson, Mark Harbeson Special Guest: Susanne Hayes, Owner, Fairytale Journeys
Podcast Episode 19 is our second installment featuring a podcast team of independent Disney Specialist travel agents with Fairytale Journeys travel agency, discussing Disney travel planning. In Episode 19, we were joined by the owner of Fairytale Journeys travel agency, Susanne Hayes, as we discussed cruising on the Disney Cruise Line.
As always, special thanks to our Producer/Engineer Josh Haas, who also created and recorded our intro music. The DIS Dads Podcast is edited and mixed at Pi Productions by A Veil Lifted.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:19 — 67.9MB)
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by admin | Nov 10, 2011 | Being A DISDad, Disneyland, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: Mark Pratt (prattpak), Ryan Treichler (IAmTrike), David Nicely (TheDuck619), Philip Cole (DisDr.)
Episode 18 is the second in our series of podcasts covering all of the on-property Walt Disney World Resorts. We started the podcast with a discussion of the Port Orleans Resorts. Then, Philip Cole took the hotseat to answer 10 Questions. Next, we discussed the Caribbean Beach Resort. Finally, Ryan Treichler gave us a preview of his upcoming trip to Disneyland.
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by admin | Oct 27, 2011 | Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: CJ Fragola (cj9200) and Chris Carroll (DisDadDoc)
in Episode 17, we discuss the various guided tour opportunities available at Walt Disney World. The panelists oer detailed descriptions of their tour experiences (especially the Epcot dive tours and Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom). Along the way, CJ Fragola took the hotseat to answer the Dis Dads 10 Questions.
For pricing and reservations for guided tours see the Walt Disney World Resort website.
Note: The DiveQuest and Aqua Tour experiences in the Living Seas at Epcot are currently on hiatus, while issues affecting the health of the tank are being addressed.
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by admin | Oct 4, 2011 | Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: Mark Pratt (prattpak), Steve Bratton (brattosa), Matt Birchfield (10dedfish)
Episode 16 is the first in a series of podcasts we’ll be doing covering all of the on-property Walt Disney World Resorts. After an overview of WDW Value Resort amenities, the panel discussed the particulars of the All-Star Resorts and the Pop Century Resort. Host Aaron Rittmaster reviewed his recent experience at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Finally, the panel offered a brief preview of the Art of Animation Resort, scheduled to begin opening in phases in late 2012.
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by admin | Sep 19, 2011 | Disney Cruise Line, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: Mark Pratt (prattpak), Jason Gilbert (jason4024), James Mathieson (DSNYFRK), Mark Harbeson (Captain_Oblivious)
In Episode 15, the panel discusses the Walt Disney World theme parks after dark. We each list our top 5 night time rides at Walt Disney World and rate and discuss the nighttime spectacular shows of WDW. James Mathieson takes the hotseat for 10 Questions. The panel shares strategies for making the most of Evening Extra Magic Hours. Finally, Mark Pratt previews his family’s upcoming land & sea vacation on the Disney Dream and at Walt Disney World.
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by admin | Sep 9, 2011 | Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: Steve Bratton (brattosa), Eric Anderson (DEA), Matt Birchfield (10dedfish), John Thomas (BigTex71)
In Episode 14, the panel discusses Spring Special Events in Walt Disney World. We share thoughts and tips about the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival and Star Wars Weekends. John Thomas takes the hotseat for 10 Questions. The panel shares tips of touring the parks during the busy Spring Break season. And Eric Anderson previews two brief adults-only getaway trips to WDW he has coming up this Fall/Winter.
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by admin | Aug 25, 2011 | Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster (AJRitz)
Panel: Steve Bratton (brattosa), Jason Gilbert (jason4024), Matt Bircheld (10dedsh), Mark Pratt (prattpak), Matthew Wren (ftgriot)
In Episode 13, the panel discusses Christmas in Walt Disney World. We share thoughts and tips about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; Christmas Around the World in the Epcot World Showcase; Candlelight Processional; the Osbourne Family Lights; resort Christmas decorations and events, and more. Matt Birchfield takes the hotseat for 10 Questions. And Matthew Wren previews his return trip to Walt Disney World – his first in more than seven years. Here’s his pre-trip report, currently in process in the DIS Dads forum on the Disboards.
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by admin | Aug 8, 2011 | Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Panel: James Mathieson, Paul H., Matt Bircheld, Justin West, Christian Hill
In Episode 12, the panel discusses Fall Special Events in Walt Disney World. We share thoughts and tips about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and the Epcot Food & Wine Festival. Paul takes the hotseat for 10 Questions. Finally, Justin West gives us a preview of his upcoming trip.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:59 — 54.9MB)
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by admin | Jul 26, 2011 | Disneyland, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Panel: Chris Carroll, Paul Hajjar, Steve Bratton, CJ Fragola, Mark Pratt
In Episode 11, the panel discusses the Disney Vacation Club. We compare DVC to other time-share programs and discuss the benets of DVC membership for Walt Disney World fans. After Steve Bratton takes the hotseat for 10 Questions, the panel talks about the options for purchasing DVC contracts. I preview my short-notice September Walt Disney World vacation, and we close the episode with the panel oering their choices for favorite DVC Resort (hint: Boardwalk Inn and Bay Lake Towers were the top two vote-getters).
DVC is really too big of a topic for a single podcast episode. For more information about DVC ownership (in addition to official Disney sources of information), check out:
- The DVC Life blog (Katie’s a little behind, but it’s chock full of great information)
- DVC News – a fan-driven site about all things DVC.
- MouseOwners – a discussion board for DVC owners (which also includes a board for people interested in renting DVC points from existing members).
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