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Curt’s Trip Report: Disney Deluxe Resort Hopping, Dining Deals & Halloween Party – Ep. 636

This week, we flip the mic as Wendy interviews me about my own September trip report! It’s a week full of deluxe resort stays, dining deals, Halloween fun, and lots of Geekin’ family connections.

Featuring in This Episode

Resorts & Rooms

  • A one-night stay at the Grand Floridian — spacious, classic, and elegant
  • A refurbished Bay Lake Tower two-bedroom villa with castle views
  • Two amazing stays in the brand-new Polynesian Tower, including a Magic Kingdom–facing room and a penthouse suite
  • Resort-hopping logistics and tips from moving four times in one trip

Dining & Foodie Fun

  • DVC 40% off promo at Hollywood & Vine, Whispering Canyon, Coral Reef, and Tusker House
  • Top meals at Tony’s Town Square, Beaches & Cream (Reuben + No Way José sundae!), Plaza Restaurant’s Turkey Club, and Satu’li Canteen’s steak and noodles
  • Sweet finds: Woody’s Lunchbox adult lemonade, the gooey Frontierland Mickey cinnamon roll, French bakery croissant sandwich, and German bakery apple strudel

Attractions & Parks

  • Epcot’s refreshed Test Track
  • A Geekin’ dream come true — a Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure evacuation with the lights on
  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure soaking (and an instant-dry shirt pixie-dust moment!)
  • A high score on Toy Story Mania and musical fun at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Pixie Dust & Fun Moments

  • Judy’s hot wing meltdown at Food & Wine 🌶
  • Partial refunds after a rained-out Halloween Party
  • Meeting up with Geekin’ friends: Wendy, Rob, Luke Barnett, and Jen Batchelder
  • Favorite memories from the pirate band, Headless Horseman, and Geekin’ family laughter

Curt’s Top Tips from This Trip

  • Share meals — portions are huge!
  • Don’t overlook Tony’s Town Square at Magic Kingdom
  • Always mobile order at Woody’s Lunchbox
  • Take advantage of single rider lines — even on Remy!
  • Plan dining close to your touring park for easy travel
  • Ask for refunds if a special event gets rained out

This trip was packed with deluxe resort magic, foodie adventures, seasonal fun, and the friendships that make every Geekin’ trip unforgettable.


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Curtis Stone

I’m a husband, dad, grandfather, Disney Geek, podcaster, traveler, classic-rock fanatic and technology guy from Connecticut.

For more than a decade, I’ve hosted the *Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Podcast*. What started as a fun way to talk about Disney became something much more meaningful — an amazing community where listeners became friends and Disney became the thing that brought us together.

When I’m not podcasting, you’ll usually find me traveling with my wife Margita, listening to classic rock on vinyl, hiking with our yellow Lab Sawyer, playing around with new technology or dreaming about the next adventure.

As I head toward the next chapter of my life, I’m trying to keep things pretty simple: **travel more, stay curious, keep creating, spend time with the people I love and enjoy the good stuff while it’s happening.**

There’s still a lot I want to see, learn and experience — and I’m looking forward to sharing some of it along the way.