Today, with the recent talk of some of the dining options at Disney Springs, the panel discuss restaurants or dining experiences they would like so see open. 

Listener Questions

• 3:21 Ally from North Carolina discusses Walt Disney World's VIP Tours, based on Episode 1398 - Splurging At WDW.
• 5:38 Scott from New York shares his experience with upgrading from Coronado Springs to the Polynesian for one night.
• 6:27 Helen asks about renewing an Annual Pass.
• 7:20 Ann wonders how the Polynesian renovations will affect the resort's Christmas decorations.
• 8:13 Ann ponders the best restaurants at the Monorail loop resorts and at Fort Wilderness.
• 11:54 John from Kentucky asks about converting a five-day Park Hopper ticket to an Annual Pass while still receiving the AP renewal discount.
• 13:26 Sigrid from Wisconsin asks where he should watch the Wine and Dine Half Marathon when he has Tickets to the Epcotafter-party and is reliant on Disney Transportation.
• 15:01 Sigrid from Wisconsin asks if talking Mickey in the Town Square Theater can sing the "hot dog dance" from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
• 15:50 Sigrid from Wisconsin asks if a group staying in separate rooms on different reservations can share a Memory Maker.
• 16:40 Dave from Ohio thinks some of the proposed Magic Band technology is a "little odd".
• 18:26 Derek from Ohio asks about the detriments of buying on the DVC resale market.
• 21:22 Jean Phillip from Canada asks why the Eat to the Beat and Flower Power concert series continually utilize the same performers.
• 23:27 Janice from Louisiana asks if guests at the Magic Kingdom's hard ticket parties can schedule FASTPASS Plus reservations for the early admission window prior to the parties.
• 23:59 Bob from Colorado wonders how much his Family's vacation would cost staying at a moderate resort.
• 26:52 Katherine from Colorado asks why the hosts do the podcast.

Today, we preview the month of November in Walt Disney World

Today, the panel discusses touring Walt Disney World differently in the past knowing what they know now.

Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form

Today, Steve Seifert from Tikimanpages.com (The unofficial Polynesian Resort site) returns to update the construction progress of DVC units and other projects over at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Today, it's been a while, so we thought we would do an update on the AP program and the discounts that come with it.

Listener Questions

• 1:14 Len describes his stay at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort.
• 2:33 Rob noticed many Disney references on The Big Bang Theory.
• 4:21 Amanda from Minnesota asks if she will have time to see the Main Street Electrical Parade after the 4 PM showing of the Hoop Dee Doo Revue.
• 5:07 Bill from Ohio asks about FASTPASS rules for Be Our Guest Restaurant Lunch.
• 7:00 Mary from Connecticut asks if she can park at the Boardwalk Inn, explore the resort, and enter Epcot through International Gateway.
• 8:29 Mary asks what happens if you don't show up for your FASTPASS Plus reservations.
• 9:30 Erin from Illinois asks what was wrong what Hollywood Studios' Villains Unleashed event.
• 11:17 Gerald from Pennsylvania asks if an offsite guest can use a Magic Band from a previous onsite stay, if an offsite guest can use someone else's old Magic Band, and if it's safe to sell Magic Bands.
• 11:54 Jenny asks if the front desk staff at Port Orleans French Quarter can transfer her room reservations with her park Ticketsonto her Magic Band following a stay at the Swan.
• 13:31 Rick ponders the viability of a test that allowed guests to preorder Lunch at the Be Our Guest Restaurant.
• 15:17 Rick wants the least expensive Park Hopper ticket at Universal Orlando.
• 15:49 Rick says fettuccine Alfredo is served at Lunch at the Brown Derby.
• 16:05 Alicia from Minnesota asks about the upside of FASTPASS Plus.
• 20:04 Brice from Ohio shares an August Trip Report highlighting FASTPASS Plus and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
• 22:54 Lucas from Indiana comments on potential noise at Saratoga Springs from Downtown Disney construction.

Today, on the heels of Friday's show, Mike Scopa returns from Walt Disney World to tell us what he experienced this past trip. 

Today, Matt returns from a recent trip and shares his experiences.

Today, we discuss the schedule of events for Reunion 2014.

Listener Questions

• 2:12 Sam from North Carolina ponders the best resort for couples in each Disney resort category.
• 4:58 Ray from Florida asks if Disney Cruise Line offers a rewards program.
• 6:01 Gerald from Pennsylvania asks why Club Cool is in Future World instead of World Showcase.
• 6:39 Gerald from Pennsylvania ponders misplaced attractions.
• 7:43 Neil from somewhere-shire in the UK asks if guest services can change FASTPASS Plus times.
• 10:48 John from Wisconsin asks if his now-10 year old daughter can use her old no-expiration Child ticket.
• 11:04 Steve from Pennsylvania asks if his wife should create a separate Disney account for herself.
• 11:44 Van from Georgia asks about Parking charges at Disney hotels.
• 12:50 Mark from Indiana asks about planning a one- week trip encompassing both WDW and Universal Orlando.
• 14:14 Tim from Texas ponders Disney Amenities at the Swan and Dolphin.
• 17:49 Neil from the UK asks about ordering the Tickets on his Magic Bands.
• 18:59 David from Massachusetts describes his experience applying Touring Plans to Hershey Park.
• 21:15 Kevin from North Carolina asks why expired FASTPASS Plus reservations remain on the My Disney Experience app.
• 22:41 Christina from Kentucky asks if she should elect for free park Tickets or decline these Tickets and make FASTPASS Plus reservations.
• 23:24 David from Pennsylvania asks about renting DVC points and setting up his Magic Bands.
• 23:58 Randy from Alabama asks if Florida college students can obtain a Florida Resident discount on an Annual Pass.
• 26:05 Jeremy asks for strategies on touring without an actual touring plan.