Episodes
Thursday May 03, 2018
Ep. 46: WDW Shows "Battle Royale"...the Finale!
Thursday May 03, 2018
Thursday May 03, 2018
Finally, GGG definitively names the single greatest show in all of Walt Disney World. On Monday's episode we narrowed it down to the "Elite 8," and today we crown a champion! Will your favorite show be the winner? Will a "Cinderella" rise up and take the title? Will "IllumiNations" advance and make Derek extremely angry? Find out today in the "Battle Royale" Finale to name the greatest WDW show!
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Ep. 45: The WDW Shows "Battle Royale!" (Sweet 16)
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
It's the return of the infamous(?) BATTLE ROYALE! This time it's not Disney resorts, but the shows from the Walt Disney World theme parks. Last week we finished getting the top four out of each park, and today we see who will advance out of the "Sweet 16" into the "Elite 8." Sixteen shows enter, eight will leave...for now...until next time!
Do you agree or disagree with our rankings? Let us know! Be sure to come back this Thursday to see who we crown as our champion!
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Ep. 44: Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom-Ranking Even More Shows!
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Hello again, foolish mortals! In today's episode we turn our attention to Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom as we finish ranking the shows in the four WDW theme parks (in our own unique way, of course). And as we alluded to last week, it all leads up to the ultimate "Battle Royale" to determine the single best show at Walt Disney World. Be forewarned: you will probably not agree with some of "our" choices (we'll let you guess who "ruffles the feathers").
Thanks for listening to and supporting the Grim Grinning Guys. Have a show idea? Been to WDW lately? Let us know and we'll invite you on the show!
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Ep. 43: Hall of Personalities-The Big Fat Panda!
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
After a lengthy absence, the Hall of Personalities returns! Today we have a very special guest, the YouTube sensation Big Fat Panda! Listen in as we interview John about his career as a vlogger, his passion for all things Disney (especially the Haunted Mansion), some of his "favorites" around the theme parks, and much more. His excitement is contagious, and we know you'll enjoy this exciting interview with an awesome WDW personality!
*Enjoy the show? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes or commenting on any of our social media outlets. Thanks for giving our show a listen--we hope you had fun listening to it! Make sure you hurry ba-aaack!
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Ep. 42: Epcot and Hollywood Studios-Ranking the Shows!
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Hold onto your hats: our "one-of-a-kind" ranking system returns today! Listen in as we rank every show (as we have defined it) in both Epcot and Hollywood Studios. And, this is also going to lead up to another "Battle Royale" in the very near future. As usual, there will be plenty of controversy to go around!
Do you agree or disagree with our rankings? We're sure that you will! Let us hear about it on all of our social media platforms or by commenting on the show! As always, we thank YOU, the listeners, for listening to and supporting the show!
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Ep. 41: Matt's Recent-Trip-Rundown (Part 2)>All Things Disney
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Today we wrap-up our rehashing of Matt's recent trip to Orlando as he focuses on "all things Disney" that his family did while there. He walks us through his day at Animal Kingdom (in a very detailed manner), his first miniature golf experience at WDW, a brief stop at Disney Springs, and then closes out with his jam-packed day at Magic Kingdom. Hop along for the ride--we hope this RTR transports you directly to the parks! And don't forget to hurry ba-aaack!
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Ep. 40: 40 SNACKS in Walt Disney World!
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Hey foolish mortals--what better way to celebrate a true MILESTONE than by talking about food? We have defied all odds and made it to 40, yes, 40 episodes, and in this episode we celebrate by naming 40 of our favorite snacks in Walt Disney World (well, so may not be our favorites). Grab a cold drink and something to snack on, because you'll leave hungry! We sincerely thank each one of you who continue to join us on this exciting ride!
Did you favorite snack make the list? If not, let us know on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or here in the comments. We love to hear from you, and appreciate the feedback you continue to give us!
Monday Apr 02, 2018
Ep. 39: Matt's Recent-Trip-Rundown (Part 1)>Logistics and Legoland
Monday Apr 02, 2018
Monday Apr 02, 2018
It's time for another RTR! In this week's episode, Matt begins to recap his most recent travels to Orlando in Part 1 of a two-part rundown. LIsten in as he shares the pros and cons of driving down, staying off-property, and visiting Legoland for the first time. There's some good, some bad, and some in-between. We hope you enjoy this very recent trip review and are helped by it in some way.
We'll see you Thursday for MILESTONE episode #40! Be sure to join us later this week!
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Ep. 38: Listener Idea...A "Quick-Hitter" Trip
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Today's show idea comes from Tyler who calls Rome, GA, his home! Listen in as we discuss our thoughts on how to plan the best 3-day/2-night trip to Walt Disney World. Where should you stay? How should you spend your time? What's the best use of your money for such a short vacation? We try to help answer these questions and more in our first on location episode (a special thanks to the folks at the Muddy Duck Coffee House in downtown Centerville, TN!).
If you have a show idea you'd like to hear us do an episode over, please feel free to email us or contact us via one of our social media sites. We are here to help (and entertain) YOU the listener!
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Ep. 37: To Be, or Not to Be...
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
You've NEVER heard a Disney podcast like this one!
The year is 2050. The Disney Parks have changed a great deal. Is a classic Adventureland attraction still around? Is the Monorail still in operation? Have any new theme parks been added to Walt Disney World? Is it "to be, or not to be?" That is the question! Join us today as we speculate on what will still be around and travel to the "future" to get some answers to these questions.
Thanks to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in to today's "bonus" episode. As always, hurry ba-aaack!
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Ep. 36: The BEST Animal Kingdom FastPass+ Selections
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Today we wrap up our "Best FastPass+" series as we head over to Disney's Animal Kingdom! What FP options should you choose for your family? In this episode we attempt to help you answer that question! We hope you've found this series helpful and fun to listen to.
As always, if you have any specific questions about booking your FastPass+ experiences, let us help you! Email us at grimgrinningguys@gmail.com to receive FREE assistance!
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Ep. 35: Your BEST Hollywood Studios FastPass+ Selections
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Here we are for another "milestone" episode, and once again we are seeking to help you book the very best FastPasses for you at your family. Today we take a look at Disney's Hollywood Studios (or what's left of it) and determine which FastPasses are worth it and which of them are just a waste. We also speculate on what's to come with Toy Story Land and how that may potentially change the FastPass+ landscape at DHS.
*Be sure to stick around to the very end if you want to hear some ridiculous bloopers and have a good chuckle!
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Ep. 34: "Snoozing" Through Walt Disney World
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....oh, sorry foolish mortals! We had fallen asleep for just a moment. Sometimes traveling to Walt Disney World doesn't feel much like a vacation, and it's hard to find time to rest. Walking thousands of steps a day can take it's toll on anyone, so what are we to do if we need to grab a little "shut eye" if we don't want to leave the parks? In today's special "bonus" episode, we offer up some of our favorite places to sleep/relax in the WDW theme parks. When listening, hopefully you can stay awake better than we did!
Special thanks to Snooze Snack for sponsoring this episode of the Grim Grinning Guys Podcast! Visit them at https://www.snoozesnack.com/ to find out how YOU can begin sleeping better with an all-natural remedy. You can also follow them on all forms of social media @snoozesnack.
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Ep. 33: CoP-The Best Epcot FastPass+ Selections
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Hey there, happy haunts! We are back today after our gals allowed us to return to the studio; we hope you enjoyed their take on Walt Disney World. We're once again on the "Carousel of Process" to help you figure out the best way to use your FastPass+ selections when you visit Epcot. And again, we try to tailor these choices to a variety of family demographics. Put your feet up and enjoy today's episode, as we dive in to one of our favorite Disney theme parks!
*Like the episode? Let us hear what you think on all of our social media outlets--we'd love to share your responses on our next show!
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Ep. 32: The Grim Grinning GALS Hostile Takeover!
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Please stay calm--this is not a drill--the wives have taken over the show! In today's episode Cissy, Rachel and Misty kick Matt, Derek and Craig out of the studio and share their perspective of what is truly great about Walt Disney World. Enjoy the new voices as they discuss rides, dining, hotels, and more! Will they let the guys regain control of the show before all is said and done? You'll have to listen to find out. Thanks for listening, "happy haunts!"
**No one was harmed in the recording of this podcast (I feel like we have to include this disclaimer far too often).
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Ep. 31: What Would You Wait???
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
There is a fixed number of hours on any vacation you take, but those hours can be even more important when traveling to Walt Disney World. While there, we're all faced with the question: "How long am I willing to wait for this?" Today we have a little fun with this question, and, as usual, allow our imaginations to wonder along the way. (SPOILER: Derek isn't willing to wait very long).
Be sure to share how long YOU would wait for some of the things we discuss by visiting our social media pages. As always, hurry ba-aaack!
Monday Feb 19, 2018
Ep. 30: A Very "Presidential" Episode
Monday Feb 19, 2018
Monday Feb 19, 2018
Happy Presidents Day, happy haunts! (And a very happy birthday to one of your ghost hosts, Craig!) In today's episode we discuss "The Hall of Presidents" in honor of the holiday, sharing some interesting facts and proving just how little we know about U.S. Presidents. We also share some other interesting tidbits and share with you what we would do if we were chief executives of the Disney Parks. Thanks for listening, and as usual, please forgive our excessive nonsense.
**ALSO: today we announce the three big winners of our GIVEAWAY, so listen in to see if you won!
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Ep. 29: CoP-The Best Magic Kingdom FastPass+ Selections
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Today we hop back on the "Carousel of Process" to help you decide where you should use your three FastPass+ selections in the most popular theme park on the planet. As usual, we each approach it with a certain family demographic (no kids, little kids, big kids) so that it may assist as many of you as possible. And be sure to stick around for "Grim Grinning Greatness" as Craig asks a question which allows us to dream BIG. Thanks as always for listening happy haunts--we appreciate each and every one of you!
*Be sure to listen and follow us on social media to find out how you can WIN a GGG shirt and car decal!!! It could be your lucky week!
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Ep. 28: Shortcuts in "The World"
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Getting to Walt Disney World can be a daunting process, but getting around WDW is an adventure in and of itself. In today's "bonus" episode, we share some of our favorite shortcuts we enjoy using in the theme parks. These are paths/trails/hidden walkways that help us move around faster and allow us to avoid the crowds. SPOILER: don't do what everyone else is doing!
*What's your favorite shortcut in a Disney theme park? Let us know!
Monday Feb 05, 2018
Ep. 27: WDW Deluxe Resort "Battle Royale" FINALE!
Monday Feb 05, 2018
Monday Feb 05, 2018
This is it...the moment you've all been waiting for...who will emerge out of the final four to take home the title of Walt Disney World's best deluxe resort??? Will it be Animal Kingdom Lodge? Could it be the Beach Club? How about the Polynesian? Or even the Wilderness Lodge? Find out today as we crown a champion!
And will the winner defeat Port Orleans-French Quarter to become the Supreme Winner? Listen to find out!