WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast
A Walt Disney World podcast focused on food, resorts and general nonsense!
Episodes
This week, Gary and Mike do a 'This Or That': Disney Edition episode where we ask each other a series of questions revolving around food, modes of transportation and resorts. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
11:10 Would You Rather: Quick Service Edition
16:04 Would You Rather: Mode Of Transportation
24:51 Would You Rather: 1-Credit Dining
30:50 Would You Rather: 2-Credit Dining
39:25 Would You Rather: Resort...
Join us as we explore the exciting culinary offerings at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. On this show, we'll take you on a tour of the festival's menu, highlighting the unique dishes, drinks, and desserts that you won't want to miss. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
7:35 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus
22:39 Adam The Woo In Italy
27:10 College Basketball and Football Talk
30:56 Upcoming PARTEON????
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Join us as we explore the latest updates and renovations at the iconic Grand Floridian Lobby. From new decor to refreshed amenities, we'll take you on a tour of what's new and exciting at this luxurious Disney resort. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
6:53 Grand Floridian Lobby Updates: The Perch and No Gingerbread House
13:27 Grand Floridian Tea Room to Re-Open in early 2026
17:30 Where Can You Find Gingerbr...
This week, Gary and Mike will talk about their Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Spots. Gary will reveal his top traditional Thanksgiving restaurants, while Mike will talk about outside-the-box spots. Where would you like to have Thanksgiving Dinner at Walt Disney World? Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike!
0:00 Introduction
5:32 Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Spots (Traditional and Outside-The Box)
34:17 Wrap-Up
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This week, Gary and Mike are Imagineering the new Soarin' Across America attraction coming in 2026. We'll both talk about what we EXPECT to see and what we'd LIKE to see. What scenes would you like to see? Leave us a comment below. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
7:37 Soarin' Across America
9:47 What Gary Would Like to See
18:48 Mike's Soarin' Across America Theming
28:20 Our Facebook Group Chimes In
30:16 ...
This week, Gary and Mike talk about some of the latest Disney news. We talk about closures, refurbishments, the new Soarin' Across America coming in 2026, and more. Let us know in the comments below what scenes you'd like to see on the new, upcoming Soarin.' Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
9:37 WDW News
11:15 Closure of Promenade Fine Art Gallery
17:26 Reverse Monorail Route on the Express Monorail
24:22 Z...
On this week's episode, we discuss our top places to fart at Walt Disney World. From queues, stairs, and attractions, we break it all down. We also got a lot of input from our Facebook Group (WDW Beyond The Gates Podcast Family). Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
12:46 Best Places to Fart at Walt Disney World
31:40 Social Media Chimes In
36:48 Wrap-Up
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This week, Gary and Mike talk about the hard-ticketed events at Walt Disney World. We discuss what you will see at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights and what the costs are for these events. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
8:49 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
18:30 Disney Jollywood Nights
30:26 Wrap-Up
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This week, we discuss some Disney news. Disney ticket prices have their annual price increases, Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open up on October 14th and the Cake Bake Shop is offering Dinner with Santa. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
6:10 Ticket Price Increases
12:45 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
24:43 Dinner with Santa at The Cake Bake Shop
34:53 Wrap-Up
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This week, Gary is going to read some 1-star Yelp reviews from Disney restaurants, and Mike is going to try to guess which restaurants they are. Play along with us!! Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
4:00 Name that Disney Restaurant
29:51 Wrap-Up
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This week, Gary and Mike talk Candlelight Processional and who the narrators are in 2025. There are some new faces that the both of us are excited about. One familiar narrator is not in the line-up. Who would you want to see? Leave us a comment. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
10:13 2025 Candlelight Processional Narrators
30:05 Wrap-Up
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This week, we are joined by Alex, who recently stayed at the Four Seasons resort. We discuss his resort experience and dining at Capa Steakhouse. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
9:25 Trip up from Sarasota
12:00 The Four Season Orlando
22:33 Capa Steakhouse
46:21 Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals
50:59 Mike's Cancelled Golf Trip and NDA
54:07 Wrap-Up
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This week, Gary and Mike are joined in the studio by Kristen (Suzie) to discuss Mike and Kristen's first trip with a kid. They brought their niece for her first visit. The accommodations were the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort. You can hear all about the Cabins on our Addicted to DVC Podcast. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
6:17 Arrival Day for Our 9-Year-Old Niece
13:31 Day 1 - Disney's Animal Kingdom Park...
This week, Gary and Mike talk about the lineup at EPCOT's Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Are we impressed by the bands, or is the series declining? Let us know in the comments what you think of the series this year. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
5:56 Eat To The Beat Concert Series
32:52 Wrap-Up
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This week, Gary and Mike talk about the news coming out of Destination D23...Or the lack of Destination D23 news. Tell us what you're hopeful for with the refurbishment of Carousel of Progress. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
9:08 Destination D23 News
29:00 Wrap-Up
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This week, Gary and Mike break down the menus at the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Once again, it looks like there are a lot of winners and losers. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
5:25 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
34:38 Wrap-Up
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This week, Kristen joins us to discuss the 40% Passholder Restaurant Discounts that Disney is offering. Mike and Kristen took an overnight trip just to take advantage of the 40% off offer. Where did they go and what were their reviews? Leave us a comment below if you have taken advantage of these discounts. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
4:26 40% Passholder Restaurant Discounts
6:12 Hollywood & Vine Brea...
The Beak and Barrel is opening soon in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. Is this a new trend that we can anticipate seeing? How do you feel about bar openings in the Magic Kingdom? Leave us a comment. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
11:54 The Beak and Barrel
12:46 Do We Want To See Bars in the Magic Kingdom?
15:36 The Food Offerings
16:55 The Mocktails
17:51 The Signature Cocktails
20:47 Our Thoughts
31:18 ...
This week, Gary and Mike discuss one of their favorite things on property.... Club Level Lounges. We've recently experienced the Club Kilimanjaro and are now discussing the clubs throughout the property. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.
0:00 Introduction
5:29 Club Level (Our Experiences)
12:47 Club Level around The World
33:55 Wrap-Up
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Bourbon Steak Orlando has recently taken up shop in the old Shula's Steakhouse at The Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, and Mike and Gary have a lot to talk about. How does the menu look? Is it out of everyone's price range? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening.
0:00 Introduction
11:53 Bourbon Steak Orlando
15:23 Starters and Appetizers
20:19 Entrees
27:57 Sides
30:45 Desserts and Cocktails
34:47 Wrap-Up
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