Episodes
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Ep. 147:Boone's Birthday Bash RTR (Part I)
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Happy 3rd birthday to Boone! Derek and Rachel recently returned from their son's birthday celebration at WDW, and today we here about the first part of their trip. What has become Boone's favorite ride? Did he like the PB&J milkshake? How many times did he watch the Country Bear Jamboree? How enchanting was the "mystery chicken" dish at the Pop Century food court? Download and listen to the show to find out!
Be sure you return next week for Part II! We appreciate Derek and his extensive "research" of Walt Disney World...he'll be there again this weekend!
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Ep. 145: Our Excitement "Levels" for What's Coming
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
As you know, there are many new things coming to Walt Disney World. Should you be excited for any of them? And if so, just how excited? Triple G shares their excitement levels with you, but as always you may disagree!
What are YOU excited for at WDW? Let us know and we'll share your answers!
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Ep. 144: WDW Theme Park Land BATTLE ROYALE! (Part II)
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
This is it...the moment you've waited all week for! Who will win? You'll have to download or stream to find out!
That's about it. Thanks for listening, and hurry ba-aaaack!
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Ep. 143: WDW Theme Park Land BATTLE ROYALE! (Part I)
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
DING-DING-DING! Let the battle begin! In today's show the guys begin the process of determining the single greatest "land" in all of the Walt Disney World theme parks. 24 lands enter, and after today only 12 will be left standing! Which park is the most successful? Which match-up angers Matt? What is today's crazy Grim Grinning Greatness question? Listen in to find out!
Be sure to hurry ba-aaack next Monday as we crown a champion!
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Ep. 142: A Bonanza of Movie Thoughts
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Happy Thursday! In this week's bonus episode we talk about Disney movies. Is Disney out of ideas? We hope not. Discuss along with us on social media or email. Please continue to share the show and let us know if you would like to be on an upcoming show or have an idea.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Ep. 141: "Making the Case" for Best Month to Visit WDW
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Uh-oh, it's happening again. You have entered "Triple G Court" and we hope you're prepared for more of our shenanigans. Today the three of us are debating what is the single best month to take a trip to Walt Disney World. Which "lawyer" will walk away victorious? Have the guys improved on their legal lingo since Douglas Bates IV was last here? Will the bailiff make an appearance? Listen in to find out!
*DISCLAIMER: Despite how intelligent we may sound, we are not actual lawyers.
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Ep. 140: Summer at the Boardwalk RTR (Pt 2)
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Ryan is back in the graveyard this week to complete his RTR with limited GGG interruption. Will Ryan be denied entry to any attractions? You know it! He does handle it better than Matt would have. We sincerely thank Ryan for joining us on these 2 episodes. If you would like to be on for a Recent Trip Rundown, let is know by email, Twitter, Facebook or instagram. grimgrinningguys@gmail.com
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Ep. 139: Boom or Bust AK Edition
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
In this milestone bonus episode we discuss some of the newish changes at AK to see if we believe them to be booms or busts. You'll never guess our thoughts on UP! A Great Bird Adventure. We hope you'll enjoy and don't be afraid to interact with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Ep. 138: Summer at the Boardwalk RTR (Part I)
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Hello, happy haunts! In today's show Ryan from Ohio stumbles into the graveyard to tell us about his trip to Walt Disney World just a few weeks ago. He and his family of 9 enjoyed a week at the Boardwalk DVC villas and a splendid time at the "most magical place on earth." Listen to Part I today as he shares with us the struggles of getting to WDW, fun days at Epcot and Magic Kingdom, and a "break day" halfway through the trip. You'll feel like you're there!
Be sure to come back next Monday for the exciting conclusion! And as always, hurry ba-aaack!
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Ep. 137: Grim Grinning Gossip 2
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Get your decoder ring ready. It's back after nearly 80 episodes. The "sip" is as ludicrous as the last time. This time we take our time and discuss the rumors that are not really rumors to anyone. Thanks for listening. Please continue to share and let us know what you want to hear next.
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Ep. 136: Matt's Happy and Humid Summer RTR (Part II)
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Here it is: the gripping conclusion to Matt's most recent trip rundown! The first three days were great--but how will it end? Listen in to hear the recap of Day 4 (Hollywood Studios), Day 5 (more Magic Kingdom), and the "infamous" Day 6 (with some hiccups at Animal Kingdom). Which days were the most productive? What meals stood out? How did Disney correct what was wrong with extra MAGIC hours? Stream or download to find out!
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Ep. 135: Matt's Happy and Humid Summer RTR (Part I)
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
It's time for another Recent-Trip-Rundown, a favorite segment of our listeners! Matt just returned from his family's trip to "the World," and it was a fun-filled week with the Jenkins family (a family on their first trip to WDW). Today he'll "run down" the first half of his trip, sharing thoughts on his arrival day (Day 1), Epcot (Day 2), and Magic Kingdom (Day 3). How did everything go? What did the "first-timers" think of it all? How many FastPasses did they use? What were the dining highlights? You'll have to listen to find out! And be sure to come back Thursday as he winds up another trip in Part II!
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Ep. 134: Rainy Days at Walt Disney World
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
News flash: it rains quite a bit in Orlando, FL. When you're at WDW, there's a good chance you're going to run into some rain showers, and when that happens what should you do? Where should you go? In today's show we try to help you come up with some ideas for making the most out of a rainy day at the "most magical place on earth." We go through each park, the resorts, and yes, even Disney Springs, to offer places to go when the water starts to pour. We hope you enjoy and benefit from our friendly discussion!
What do YOU do when the weather turns foul at Walt Disney World? Let us know!
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Ep. 133: Like, Love & Loathe: Main Street
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Welcome back, foolish mortals. It's time for another installment of LLL. This time we look at Main Street, USA to see what we like, love and loathe. Which GGG channels their inner Derek? Small hint, it's not Derek. Join in on our discussion. What do you like, love and loathe about Main Street? Let us know on social media and have a great weekend.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Ep. 132: Trio of Trips
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
This week we are discussing some upcoming trips we have planned. We also take a few minutes to check our social media for thoughts from listeners. Send us your questions if you have an upcoming trip or let us know if you would want to be on the show for an RTR.
Something new we have is an Amazon Affiliate store. If you visit www.grimgrinningguys.podbean.com the link is on the left side of the page. There is no cost to you and Prime benefits are not effected.
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Ep. 131: Disney World in the "Real World"
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Hello, happy haunts! We hope your week is off to a great start, and we hope we can help make it a little better with today's podcast. How often do you find Walt Disney World overlapping into your "real world" life? What lessons have you learned from WDW that help you when traveling elsewhere? What makes you appreciate the customer service you receive in the happiest place on earth? In today's episode, Matt and Craig discuss their recent trip to the Northeast and explain ways in which Disney planning helped them (or hurt them) along the way. It's a unique episode for sure, but one we think you'll enjoy! Have a great week!
Does WDW planning ever help you in your life? Let us know!
Thursday May 30, 2019
Ep. 130: Never Will I Ever...
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
Happy Thursday, listeners! With all the tips we share we also wanted to take today to let you know of things we would never do or never do again. We'll share some of our thoughts on some of the offerings at the mouse house and some good general life advice. Share your never would/will I ever things with us on Twitter, FaceBook or Instagram. Thank you for listening and sharing. Have a great remainder of the week and weekend. Hope you'll be back Monday.
Monday May 27, 2019
Ep. 129: A Wilderness Lodge *Club Level* RTR (Part II)
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
Ryan (the funeral home director) is back in the graveyard to finish sharing his thoughts on his club level experience at Disney's Wilderness Lodge! Would he stay club level again? How would he improve that system? What were some of his favorite places to eat? What did his kids enjoy the most. Find out today in this thrilling conclusion to a great Recent-Trip-Rundown!
Monday May 20, 2019
Ep. 128: A Wilderness Lodge *Club Level* RTR (Part I)
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
Welcome back into the graveyard, foolish mortals! Today we welcome longtime listener (and critic) into the studio to share with us some thoughts from his most recent spring break trip. This is our first RTR featuring the elusive club level Disney experience, and we think you'll find this episode especially informative. Be sure to hurry ba-aaack next Monday for Part II!
Thursday May 16, 2019
Ep. 127: "Avengers: Endgame" Roundtable Review (SPOILERS!)
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
SPOILER ALERT! This episode is another "first" for Triple G, as we attempt to roundtable movie review. We felt there was no better time to try this than with the cinematic event that is Avengers: Endgame. While we are no experts on superhero movies (or anything, for that matter), we did want to share our thoughts on what has become Disney's highest grossing film of all-time. What did we like? What did we not like? Did it actually impress Derek? Listen in to find out this and more as the Grim Grinning Guys "assemble" to debate this once-in-a-lifetime film!
What did you think about Endgame? Let us know in the comments or on social media!