Grim Grinning Guys: Disney World (WDW) & Other Travel Planning

Ep. 166: On the Brink of Exhaustion! Clint's RTR (Part III)

In the final chapter of our first-ever three-part Recent-Trip-Rundown, Clint joins us once again to share with us some thoughts from his family's final two days at WDW.  Does anything go wrong?  Do they stop for a break?  Will his children ever forgive him for skipping the "Country Bear Jamboree?"  Find out NOW!

Ep. 165: No Time for Breaks! Clint's RTR (Part II)

The cattle prodder is back once again!  In today's show Clint walks us through Day 3 and 4 of his family's Fall Break adventure.  Will they ever stop to rest?  What type of dining experiences will the Rochelles enjoy?  Will southern accents intensify?  Will Craig pronounce "Jack Sparrow?"  You'll have to listen to find out! 

Make sure you come back Thursday to find out how the trip ends!  Thanks for listening, following, and supporting the show.  See you Thursday!  

Ep. 164: RTR Return of the Cattle Proder, Prodder? Clint is back!

GGG welcomes back graveyard alum, Clint, to share his fall break RTR with you.  He'll also provide solid parenting advice and impress us all with the amount of ground his family covers in this part 1 of his RTR. We ask that you listen carefully to the show to discover what word sounds like another word in the south.  Hint: It comes from our guest.

Thanks for listening and be sure to share!

Ep. 163: Boo to YOU! BATTLE ROYALE Edition

Happy Halloween from the Grim Grinning Guys!  On this spooky evening, we share with you our thoughts on what the SCARIEST rides are at Walt Disney World.  AND, we do so using the popular "Battle Royale" format.  Which rides are truly frightening?  Which ones are overlooked?  Will a waterpark ride be crowned champion (you can probably guess the answer)?  Listen in to find out, and share with us some of your scary experiences at WDW.  

*DISCLAIMER: Craig's "laugh" is pretty terrifying, so only listen if you dare!

Ep. 162: RTR--James and the Giant Dining Plan

It's another listener RTR!  This fine Monday we are joined by listener James as he shares some of his hits and misses from his recent trip to WDW. It is always fun to have our listeners on the show.  Reach out to us if you're interested in sharing your trip.  Have a great week and we'll see you Thursday!

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Ep. 161: Like, Love & Loathe--World Showcase

Hello again, happy haunts!  Today we return to one of our favorite recurring shows, "Like, Love & Loathe."  This time we're discussing one of our favorite theme park "lands," World Showcase in Epcot.  What are some things the guys enjoy there?  What do they absolutely love?  What would they change if they had any power whatsoever?  Listen in to what's sure to "stir up" some controversy, and the Grim Grinning Guys take you around the world (sort of)!

What do you like/love/loathe about World Showcase?  Let us know!  And as always, thanks for listening and supporting the show!

Ep. 160: Disney Parks Password, 6th ed.

Your alternating Thursday would not be complete without some foolishness from GGG.  It's time for another game of Password!  This one may be the most difficult yet.  Derek does not hold back on trying to get Craig and Matt to use their grey cells.  Will there be a concession this time?  Listen in as we have fun at each other's expense.  Have a great weekend!  Hope to see you back Monday.

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Ep. 159: DVC Renting--What You Need to Know

Welcome to the closest you'll ever be to an actual "DVC Renter's Lounge."  We receive a lot of questions about renting DVC points, and in today's show we try to provide our listeners with some solid advice for how to go about scoring these great discounts on deluxe Disney accommodations.  We think you'll find today's episode informative and entertaining.  As always, be sure to hurry ba-aaaack!

Ep. 158: Bill's Excellent Adventure Continues!

Bill finishes his RTR, not Roll Tide Roll, today.  He gets to have some fun at Galaxy's Edge, AK and some more Universal HHN.  This is a busy solo trip with little rest.  We hope you'll give Bill a follow on Twitter, @hatboxhaint.  Thanks to Bill for sharing his trip with us.  If you would like to be on the show for an RTR you can contact us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email us at grimgrinningguys@gmail.com.  Have a great week, ghouls.

Ep. 157: Our First Ever HHN RTR!

Happy Thursday!  In this special RTR Listener Bill takes us to Halloween Horror Nights at some other park in the Orlando area.  He'll give us the run down on some of the goings on at this special hard ticket party.  Just a heads up, there are mentions of blood in this episode but we do not get overly descriptive about it.  This is only day one of Bill's trip.  Come back Monday as we conclude his journey and Bill dashes over to WDW a few times.

Thanks for listening and sharing.  If you'd like to be on the show for an RTR email us at grimgrinningguys@gmail.com.

Ep. 156: Happy Birthday Dos Us!

Can you believe it?  The GGG have been around for 2 years now!  We're thankful for all of you out there who continue to listen to and promote the show.  In this episode we discuss how we would spend our birthday if we were at Walt Disney World, along with discussing some other birthday ideas that (maybe) you can use.  Be prepared for an extensive amount of nonsense and Craig overusing modern slang!

What would YOU do at WDW if it was your birthday?  Let us know and we'll share your answers on the show!

Ep. 155: What Would You Wait? The Wait Awakens

Welcome to Monday, foolish mortals.  It's back again! What would we be willing to wait for some of of the top attractions, and some totally made up situations, at WDW.  We talk about Smugglers Run, Rise of the Resistance and Skyliners in this fun episode.  Play along with us by posting your answers to us on social media.  Have and great week and we'll see you next Monday.

Ep. 154: Ranking Disney Springs Table Service

Welcome back to the graveyard.  We are taking on the table service restaurants of Disney Springs for our completely unbiased, and unreliable, ranking system.  What fine establishment will join the likes of 1900 Park Fare, Tusker House, 50s Prime Time, Cinderella's Royal Table and Biergarten?  Thanks for listening and have a great weekend.  We hope you'll be back Monday.

Ep. 153: Extra! Extra! Josh All About It!

*CELEBRITY ALERT* Hello again, foolish mortals!  After "licking our [Matt] wounds" from last week's show, we turn a corner this week with another special guest!  Our good friend Josh from easywdw.com is back in the graveyard this week, and as always he has an abundance of great touring advice to share with you.  In today's episode he talks about the greatness of the Extra Extra Magic Hours, whether or not they will continue past November 2, the future of the parks, the un-popularity of Star Wars Galaxys Edge, and much more to help you plan your next WDW vacation.

We're thrilled to have Josh on the show again and appreciate his support of GGG.  We can't recommend his website enough for touring strategies, restaurant reviews and more! 

Ep. 152: Making the Case--Most Irreplaceable Ride

After our "brilliant" legal performance in Episode 141, Douglas T. Bates IV (attorney-at-law) comes back into the graveyard to totally crush our spirits (especially Matt's!).  As you can expect, there will be plenty of laughter and verbal take-downs to go around.  We also take some time to debate which ride at WDW is the most irreplaceable.  Who will win?  Who will sound halfway intelligent?  Listen in to find out!

A special thanks to the professionalism Douglas brought to this episode.  Apologies for our lack of it.  Enjoy!  

Ep. 151: Derek's Trip to Batuu

Happy Thursday!  It's another RTR from Derek.  We know, we're sick of them too.  This time Derek has been to Batuu for a Passholder Preview.  Staying at an all-star resort can really change a person.  Listen in for his thoughts on the newest addition to Hollywood Studios.

Ep. 150b: "The Lost Episode"

That's right, foolish morals: it turns out our 150th episode was actually episode 149 (only fitting for us, right?).  HOWEVER, that's only because the top-secret lost episode was unable to be found...until NOW!  Today's show (150b) is full of shenanigans, as we pull out a cassette tape from a show we "recorded" in 2012.  Listen in to our "first-ever" attempt at podcasting, as Matt takes you through his 10-day trip report from May '12 (we won't call it a Recent-Trip-Rundown just yet).  Hear how dramatically the Disney parks--and your ghost hosts--have changed over the last 7 years, as we revisit the glory days of paper Fastpasses, the Hollywood Studios that had a soul, Matt's love for Downtown Disney, Craig's passion for waterparks, and Derek's positive spirit.

That's right: this episode is that crazy!  Happy Labor Day to all of our listeners who continue to put up with our nonsense!  See you Thursday for 151.

Ep. 150: A True Milestone!

Here we are, happy haunts...ONE HUNDRED FIFTY episodes in the books!  This show was such a joy to record for many reasons.  We celebrated at Breece's Cafe in our hometown of Centerville, TN, with a great audience of listeners.  In this episode you will even hear from the Grim Grinning GIF Guy, Chris Futtrell (who made the 3.5 hour journey to join us live!) along with several other loyal fans.  We look back on what we've done, and forward to what we hope to still accomplish.

Thank you all for supporting the show over the last 150 shows.  We've had a blast and hope to continue doing so for a long time to come!  

Ep. 149: It's Raining Mail! For the 4th Time in Forever.

Happy Thursday! This is another exciting installment of viewer mail, questions and comments. Honestly this may be our favorite show to do and not just for Craig's musical talents.  We love interacting with you the listener.  Thanks for joining us and always let us know your questions. grimgrinningguys@gmail.com

Ep. 148: Boone's Birthday Bash RTR, Pt. 2

Today we finish Boone's birthday RTR.  How good is Be Our Guest lunch?  Will there be more Pirates? Is the Gran Destino amazing? Listen in as we complete the Newsom family's most recent trip.