Disney World is Awesome
Society & Culture
About
We're 3 dads who live in the same neighborhood and we love talking about Disney World. A Walt Disney World Podcast for Disney fans. Talking all things Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom.
Episodes
- 302. Walt Disney World Resorts Rundown
In this episode of Disney World is Awesome, hosts Matt and Landon play a game guessing a Disney Resort using five clues. The podcast, presented by TJ, Matt, and Landon, also mentions resources for saving money on Disney vacations.
- 301. Pyramid
In episode 301, titled "Pyramid," Landon hosts a game show featuring Matt and Ben competing as The Couch Buddies. The podcast also includes promotional content for DVC Rental Store, Unlocked Magic, and DVC Resale Market.
- 🎶 The 300 Song (not a podcast)
This episode features the 300th song from Disney World is Awesome, an original piece created using AI apps. The creators are posting it for easy future reference.
- 300. Magic Number 300 (in the best neighborhood on earth)
The hosts celebrate their 300th episode with guests, reflecting on the journey and thanking listeners. The episode also includes promotional mentions for DVC Rental Store, discounted park tickets, and the DVC Resale Market.
- 299. What's the Code? 🕵🏻♂️
In episode 299, "What's the Code?", hosts Landon, TJ, and Matt introduce a game where listeners can play along and keep score. The episode also includes promotions for DVC Rental Store, discounted park tickets for Disney World and Universa…
- 298. The Disney Back Nine ⛳
Spring is in the air...along with golf balls. Last summer, we premiered "The Disney Nine" on episode 263. This week, we're playing holes 10-18. Play along as Matt and Landon tee off for another round. Enjoy the show. Shop the World Famous…
- 297. 🏝️ Castaway Cay + Disney Wish: TJ's First Family Cruise (part two)
The Disney Cruise Line content continues this week as TJ recaps their time on Castaway Cay as well as more details around their day at sea. Matt and Landon fire away with non-expert questions. TJ delivers non-expert answers. Be Our Guest V…
- 296. TJ's Cruise on the Disney Wish 🚢 (part one)
TJ's family just experienced 3 nights on the Disney Wish, marking the first Disney Cruise Line sail for any of the Dapper Dads. Be Our Guest Vacations BE...OUR...GUEST be our guest... BIG thank you to the incredible travel agents who helpe…
- 295. Matt's cancelled trip turned revenge trip + 3 neighbor questions (popcorn, pins & parks)
Matt joins the show from Florida as we re-hash the harsh realities of his travel hiccups. For Matt, no Disney World this week means lots of Disney World this summer. And then the World Famous 3 Questions are driven by our neighbors. Enjoy…
- 294. Dapper Dads March Mania
Welcome to Disney World Bracketology! It's been a couple of years since we filled out an attraction bracket, but this year Matt has created a bracket with four regions, representing the four parks. Listen along and shout at us when you dis…
- 293. Landon's Trip 🎬 Pop Century + Hollywood Studios + Animal Kingdom + Epcot + Magic Kingdom (Part Two)
The back half of Landon's trip takes his family to a new resort, his in-laws join the party, and the park hopping adventures continue through all four parks. Enjoy the recap! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Sto…
- 292. Landon's Trip 🌴 Grand Floridian Resort + Epcot + Hollywood + Magic Kingdom (Part One)
Landon's back from his big trip to Disney World!! Here's part one (of many?) episodes where he brings us to the Grand Floridian and a couple parks. Enjoy the show!! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check o…
- 291. Lightning Lanes, Must-Do Rides, Turning a Park into a College Campus, Coach Matt's Attraction Playbook
We're previewing Landon's trip and lightning lane strategy, then tackling a few neighbor questions. Enjoy the show! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental…
- 290. Hollywood Studios, Epcot & Cast Member Saves the Day (Ben's trip recap, part two)
Ben's back from Disney World! Part two of his trip recap gets us to Hollywood and Epcot, and ends with pixie dust overcoming a hiccup. Enjoy the show! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals f…
- 289. Ben's back from Disney World! ❄️ The Florida Freeze, Caribbean Beach Resort, Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom (part one)
Ben's back from Disney World! Part one of his trip recap takes us to the bubble (eventually) and into two parks. Enjoy the show! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partne…
- 288. How Many? (aka Disney World IQ)
Landon's in the driver's seat bringing a brand new game (or actually a very recycled game) called "How Many?" (or is it "Disney World IQ"?). Enjoy the show! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the d…
- 287. Wait Times: Are you hopping in line?
We're looking at live wait times in all four parks and declaring which attractions we'd jump in line for and which ones we'd pass on. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing p…
- 286. Would you ever live in Florida? 🌴☀️
The year a Dapper Dad almost moved to Florida. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ Discounted Disney World & Universal tickets! Yes it's legit. Save big bucks on park tickets from our trusted partner. Up to 12% off theme park…
- 285. Disney World Attractions: Oldest, Middle, Youngest
Matt is in the driver's seat this week as he hosts a game heavily slanted towards TJ's "expertise"...birth order. Play along and enjoy the show! And check the links below for discounted park tickets and resort stays! * * * * * * WAYS FOR Y…
- 284. Hello 2026! We're chatting about upcoming trips, Big Thunder, Frozen, Bluey, Soarin' and other cool stuff coming this year
The Dapper Dads are back and ready for another great year on the podcast. We're catching up after the holiday break and chatting about snow, escaping to Florida, and upcoming trips, as well as some new things coming to Disney World in 2026…
- 283. Password: 2025 Finale Show
We close down the year with a neighborhood favorite, Password. Landon hosts as Matt & Ben take on TJ & Chris. Thanks for making 2025 a special year for us! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. See you in January. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMI…
- Bonus: What I forgot to say about my trip
Whoa! Chris brings us a quick solo bonus show to add some forgotten about his trip. Enjoy!!
- 282. "The Trip of Delays" becomes "The Trip of Dreams Come True" 💫 Chris' Recap
Only-When-Needed-Chris brings the magic, fresh off the heels of a daddy/daughter trip. They stayed at Pop Century, spent a day at the Magic Kingdom (including a dessert party) and a day at Epcot. Enjoy the trip recap! * * * * * * WAYS FOR…
- 281. Disney's America (the park that never was)
...and also, what's your favorite land at night? Thanks for listening, enjoy the show. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points fo…
- 280. TJ's Trip 🎬 Hollywood Studios for the win & lots of park hopping
Another dapper dad + daughter trip in the books! TJ hit all 4 parks with plenty of hopping around. Enjoy the trip recap! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC R…
- 279. Lil' sidewalk talk about attractions our daughters like, Universal’s express pass vs. lightning lanes, annual passes vs. season tickets, our upcoming trips, and "The World Famous 3 Questions!"
Little bit of a sidewalk talk this week. Hop in the station wagon and enjoy the ride! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for…
- 278. Top 10 Attractions for Boys
Landon is a boy-dad expert, with 3 of his own. Enjoy his list of top attractions for boys! And girl dads...DON'T COME AT HIM! (or do...actually yeah, do) * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deal…
- 277. Disney World Surprises
From engagements to birthdays, we're talking about ways to create fun surprises for friends and family at Disney World. We also tackle questions about re-rideable vs. one-and-done rides. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DV…
- 276. Top 10 scariest things at Disney World (...that shouldn't be scary)
DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNN. TJ's driving and Landon's gasping, as the dads break down the top 10 "scariest" things at Disney World. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DV…
- 275. Mmmmm where’d you get that?
Landon's driving this week and it's making us hungry. Enjoy the show! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip!…
- 274. You're a Cast Member at Disney World. Where do you work?
Matt is driving this week's game, "Where do you work?" Enjoy! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip! ☞ DVC R…
- 273. The Dapper Daughters
Seatbelts on. Tenley (TJ's descendent) and Ava (Matt's descendent) are driving this week and we have no idea where they're taking us. Like Tomorrowland Speedway, one is steering and the other pressing the gas. Enjoy the show as these Disne…
- 272. Ben's Daddy/Daughter Trip 🐅 Kidani Village Pool Trivia + Animal Kingdom + Hollywood Studios (part 2)
Ben's recapping the rest of his trip! Lots of parks and pool activities...enjoy! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your…
- 271. Ben's Daddy/Daughter Trip 🦒 Grand Floridian + Animal Kingdom Lodge + Magic Kingdom + Epcot (part 1)
Ben's back from Disney World! From the Grand Floridian to Animal Kingdom Lodge, enjoy the show as he shares all about his daddy/daughter trip! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our…
- 270. Disney World Musings: Dick Tracy and Roger Rabbit at MGM Studios + Who really cares about the castle colors + What keeps us coming back to Disney World
TJ brings his recent musings about past and future Disney World things. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next tri…
- 269. NAME THAT (attraction sound in seconds)
After revealing the results (of TJ's new baby AND our fantasy draft), we're playing a game that Landon calls "Name That." But the podcast title is better. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the dea…
- 268. Best age for your kid's first trip to Disney World + Best resort for a resort-only vacation + Best parks music to listen to at home + Best ride to experience for the first time again
Catching up on our neighbors' 3 Questions questions this week. Enjoy the show! (Results from last week's fantasy draft will be announced on NEXT week's show.) * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the…
- 267. Disney World Fantasy Draft of 2025
Our 3rd annual fantasy draft! Attractions, shows, resorts, food and much more... VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM ON INSTAGRAM! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC…
- 266. Song Ya Later || Songulator 3000
Pop music meets Disney World attractions. Enjoy the show, enjoy the tunes. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next…
- 265. The Mount Rushmores of Disney World
Landon's in the driver's seat as we make our arguments about the various "Mount Rushmores" of Disney World. Also, only-when-needed-Chris joins the show and brings his love of Tarzan with him. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY:…
- 264. How does Disney World work again? (Not experts)
Enjoy the stumbling and fumbling as Landon (and the dads) try to explain how to "do" Disney World as we to go back to the basics. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partn…
- 263. The Disney Nine ⛳️
Matt and Landon gear up for 9 holes on today's show. Hop in the golf cart and play along! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points…
- 262. 5 Year Block Party (part 2) 🍪 Chatting with Neighbors
We're chatting with neighbors as we close out the 5 year block party! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip!…
- 261. Neighborhood Block Party 🌭🏡 5 YEARS!!
Pull up a lawn chair and celebrate 5 years of this show with us! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip! ☞ DV…
- 260. Sidewalk Talk 🎙️ Ben booked a trip + TJ popped into Magic and Hollywood + 5th park + 3 questions
Little bit of everything, talking Disney World in the neighborhood. * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazing partner, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip! ☞…
- 259. Disney World’s *uncommon* acronymns ✨ CWRIA?
You know the common Disney World acronymns...MK, HS, GF. But do you know the uncommon ones? Enjoy this week's show and happy 4th of July! * * * * * * WAYS FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SAVE MONEY: ☞ DVC Rental Store Check out the deals from our amazi…
- 258. Where'd I Hear That? 📻 Discontinued Attractions
With sound clips galore, Landon's back in the driver's seat with the car in reverse as we head back to the past with a game called "Where'd I Hear That?" * * * * * * Check out the deals from our amazing sponsor, DVC Rental Store, to rent D…
- 257. Over, Under, Spot On
Matt weaseled his way into the driver's seat this week and is bringing the facts. Saddle up for a lil game called "Over, Under, Spot On." And thanks for paying attention. * * * * * * Check out the deals from our amazing sponsor, DVC Rental…
- 256. KEEP or CUT
Landon has a game for us this week...finally. Enjoy the show! * * * * * * Check out the deals from our amazing sponsor, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip! Save big bucks. ☞ DVC Rental Store Better yet, consider becomi…
- 255. Landon is BACK 🔙 🎉 What he has (and hasn't) missed
Landon is BACK and he's bringing his observations, bullet points, and even a little renewed energy to the show. * * * * * * Check out the deals from our amazing sponsor, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip! Save big buc…