The Gold Key Adventurers Society Podcast is the perfect resource for anyone interested in Disney World or travel in general. Join Dan, Heather, and Jeff as they share their wealth of knowledge and passion for all things theme parks, including insider tips and stories you won’t find anywhere else. From exploring new lands to revisiting classic attractions, they take you on a journey through the magical world of Disney and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned theme park enthusiast or just starting your travel adventures, The Gold Key Adventurers Society Podcast has something for everyone. With a focus on Disney World, they cover everything from the newest attractions to the best places to eat and stay. But they don’t stop there - they also delve into other theme parks and travel destinations, offering valuable insights and recommendations to make your next adventure unforgettable. So tune in and join the fun! Make sure to visit our website at www.goldkeyadventurers.com for more information about the show and visit www.keytotheworldtravel.com for all your travel planning needs. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review our show on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
All aboard! Jess, Heather and Jeff just got back from Disney World, and they’re going to tell us all about basketball at the NBA Experience inDisney Springs, EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, and the moment we’ve all been waiting for- the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Steam up the engine and wash your damn hands, it’s time for the Gold Key Adventurers Society!
In the News Segment, Jess tells us about new intergalactic breakfast offerings at Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge, and the newest tour being offered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Heather reminds us that the best way to handle the current novel coronavirus outbreak is to keep calm and wash your hands, takes us on a first class flight with a miniature horse, tells us how we can swim with otters, and shares the secret of unlimited samples at a Belgian chocolate factory. To round off the news, Jess tells us how to experience the Samurai/Ninja life at a very special park in Japan, Dan takes us camping in conestoga wagons in Georgia, and then tells us about the world’s quietest room, an anechoic chamber in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Links:
- Path Less Traveled Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
http://bit.ly/AnimalKingdomTourTPP - Fred the Mini Horse Flies First Class
http://bit.ly/MiniHorseFlight - Neuhaus Chocolate Factory Tour in Belgium
http://bit.ly/BelgianChocolateTour - Barn Hill Animal Reserve, Louisiana-Swim with Otters!
http://bit.ly/SwimWithOtters - Ninja Kingdom and Samurai Experience Park
http://bit.ly/NinjaKingdomGKAS - Rock Ranch Conestoga Wagon Camping
http://bit.ly/ConestogaCamping - Atlas Obscura Orfield Labs Quiet Chamber
http://bit.ly/QuietRoomGKAS - Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway with Theme Park Professor
http://bit.ly/MickeyRailwayTPP - EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival with Theme Park Professor
http://bit.ly/FlowerAndGardenFestTPP
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review?
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.
The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
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Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Nothing but net! This week we've got a bad case of March Madness, as we pick the very best thing at Walt Disney World. But first, travel news, including sledding in Florida and your chance for a luxurious vacation in a Soviet Bunker. We also discuss the exciting new Disney Dining Plan option, and the impending closing of EPCOT’S Spaceship Earth for its massive glow up refurb. Stock up on Gatorade and lace up your Jordans, it's time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society
Links:
- Spaceship Earth Glow Up
http://bit.ly/SpaceshipEarthTPP - New Disney Dining Plan PLUS
http://bit.ly/DiningPlusTPP - Snow Cat Ridge Tubing Park in Florida
http://bit.ly/FloridaSleddingGKAS - Royal Caribbean “Thank You Cruise” For Australian First Responders
http://bit.ly/AusFireThankYouCruise - New Jersey’s Iconic Lucy The Elephant to Become Limited Time Hotel
http://bit.ly/ElephantHotelGKAS - Soviet Bunker Experience in Lithuania
Home:http://bit.ly/SovietBunkerHome
News Story and Bonus Soviet Park: http://bit.ly/SovietBunkNewsStory - Some Information on Rat Kings Courtesy of Atlas Obscura
http://bit.ly/NantesRatKingAtlasObscura
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review?
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.
The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Opa! This week we learn how to party down at the parks year round at special after hours events. But first, travel news, including a great new BBQ stop in EPCOT and the worlds cheesiest theme park. Find your wingman and put on your party pants, it’s time to hit the road with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!
Links:
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Brews and BBQ NOW OPEN http://bit.ly/RegalEagleTPP
- Lounge Coming to Disney Villains After Hours
http://bit.ly/VillainsLoungeTPP - Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom
http://bit.ly/VillainsTPP - Imsil Cheese Theme Park
http://bit.ly/CheeseParkGKAS - Kanamara Matsuri “Penis Festival”
http://bit.ly/KanamaraMatsuri - Salina Turda-Romanian underground amusement park
http://bit.ly/SalinaTurdaGKAS - Virgin Voyages unveils the Scarlet Lady
http://bit.ly/VirginVoyagesGKAS - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 101 at Theme Park Professor
http://bit.ly/ChristmasPartyTPP - Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide at Theme Park Professor
http://bit.ly/HalloweenPartyTPP
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review?
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.
The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Huzzah! We’re back, talking about some pretty awesome experiences at Disney theme parks that are a little less well known than Star Wars Land USA. But first, travel news, including a jungle airplane hotel and the world’s most immersive batman themed restaurant. Strap on your pith helmet and sharpen your machete, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!
Links:
- Japan’s Hadaka Matsuri “Naked Festival” http://bit.ly/JapanNakedFestGKAS
- London’s Batman Themed Restaurant http://bit.ly/BatmanRestaurantGKAS
- Jungle Jet Suite at the Hotel Costa Verde http://bit.ly/JungleJetSuiteGKAS
- Iceland’s Phallological Museum http://bit.ly/PhallologicalMuseumGKAS
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? It helps other adventurers find us.
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members!
Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Look out! Heather’s comin’ at ya with another batch of travel trends to keep an eye on in 2020. Hope you like the color green! As always, we have the week’s travel news, and Jess takes us to a Japanese spa perfect for foodies. Shine up your crystal ball and pet the nearest quokka, it’s time to hit the road with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!
Links:
- Japanese Ramen Spa http://bit.ly/RamenSpaKTTW
- Star Wars AirBnB http://bit.ly/StarWarsAirBNB
- Arsenal Park, Transylvania http://bit.ly/ArsenalParkKTTW
- USA Train Loop http://bit.ly/USATrainLoop
- Earthship Info http://bit.ly/EarthshipInfoKTTW
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? It helps other adventurers find us.
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.
The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Hollywood Studios Time Machine
Hollywood Studios has really changed since the days of Disney-MGM Studios. A slightly confusing park is really finding its way, with Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land acting as new anchors for the park’s focus on living the adventure of your favorite movies. But it’s important to remember the weird and wonderful history of this park. We’re talking about a park where you could see Aladin riding an elephant, the Golden Girls house and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles all in one day! Great Scott, we have to go back...to Disney MGM Studios!”
But first, the week’s news, including space sporks for sale, why you shouldn’t freak out about the novel coronavirus, and a provocative Valentine’s Day promotion from a Canadian Hotel.
Crank up the flux capacitor and get ready for your close up, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!
Links:
- Space Sporks for sale at Galaxy’s Edge http://bit.ly/SporksForSaleTPP
- Spiderman Animatronic Prepped for Disney California Adventure http://bit.ly/SpideyBoyTPP
- John Stamos Weirdness at WDW http://bit.ly/StamosWDWWeirdness
- Free Lift Ticket on Lincoln’s Birthday http://bit.ly/LincolnSkiingGKAS
- Yosemite Firefall visible soon http://bit.ly/YosemiteFirefallGKAS
- Atlas Obscura Cryptid Museum http://bit.ly/CryptidMuseumGKAS
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? It helps other adventurers find us.
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.
The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Won’t You Let Me Take You On A Sea Cruise?
Land Ho! We’re going cruising this week, and we want to you to come with us. Hear all about the latest advances in cruise ship entertainment options coming to new ships being launched this year, as well as why cruise ship kids clubs are the best, what makes river cruising so great, and your favorite adventurers first, favorite, and bucket list cruises.
But first, the week’s news, including Super Mario World, hidden watering holes, and what happens when China makes a bootleg Disney World.
Clear the deck and mix up some boat drinks, it’s time to hit the trail with the Gold Key Adventurers Society!
Links:
- Super Nintendo World coming to Universal Orlando Resort
https://www.themeparkprofessor.com/2020/01/super-nintendo-world-will-be-coming-to-universal-orlando/ - Stay In Juliet’s House in Verona for Valentine’s Day:
https://www.airbnb.com/d/juliet - Don’t try this in the airport:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/man-plays-video-game-airport-monitor-screen-portland - Vent Haven Ventriloquism Museum:
https://www.venthaven.org/ - Shinjingshan Amusement Park:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-JULFxB0sk&feature=emb_title
- New Rules for Emotional Support Animals on Planes:
https://apnews.com/c78235bd8a3408e39de28847c482ff84https://apnews.com/c78235bd8a3408e39de28847c482ff84 - Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland Closed Due To Corona Virus:
https://www.ocregister.com/2020/01/26/hong-kong-disneyland-closes-amid-chinas-coronavirus-outbreak/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2020/01/24/shanghai-disneyland-temporarily-closed-wake-coronavirus/4570457002/
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? It helps other adventurers find us.
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.
The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Say What? Guests say the darndest things at Walt Disney World, and we’re here to help you be smarter than the average pooh bear! Lately we’ve overheard some...interesting things from theme park guests, and we want to show you how a little preparation and help from a great travel planner like the ones at Key to the World Travel can help you avoid these big mistakes and have an all around better vacation.
But first, the news, and it just keeps getting better. Sure, we have the latest from Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. But then we discuss all the reasons that Gwenyth Paltrow’s upcoming Goop Cruise is distressing, and Jess takes us on a trip to the dark, twisted majesty of Denmark’s BonBon Land. It’s enough to make you want to book a snuggle session with those cows in New York! Plus, there’s a chance at a sweet job reviewing Florida theme parks, the cheesiest hotel room in England, and a random trip through the Atlas Obscura takes us to Philadelphia’s Mutter Museum.
Links:
BonBon Land: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bonbon-land
Goop Cruise: https://www.travelandleisure.com/cruises/gwyneth-paltrow-goop-at-sea-celebrity-cruise
Cheese Hotel:https://www.delish.com/uk/food-news/a30442868/cheese-hotel-london/
Mutter Museum:http://muttermuseum.org/
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? It helps other adventurers find us.
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way.
The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
It's a girl! Sorry guys, Dan's wife had to go and have an adorable baby girl right when we were supposed to be producing this week's episode. We'e going to have to sit this week out, because baby. Don't worry, we'll be back on track next week with an episode all about all the weird stuff we've been hearing guests at Walt Disney World say lately. It's like Kids Say the Darnedest Things. But with grown ups. At a theme park.
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? It helps other adventurers find us.
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way. The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up, and see what 2020 has to offer! There's a lot of exciting new attractions coming to the world of theme parks in 2020, including a whole bunch of changes at Dave's favorite park (Epcot), Mickey's Runaway Railway in Disney's Hollywood Studios and the all new Avengers Campus land in Disney's California Adventure- and we're here to talk about them all.
But first the news. As always, there's some weird hotels, and we try picking a random entry from the Atlas Obscura to explore and discuss. Oh yeah, and we learn about cow cuddling. Things get weird. Very Weird. But in a good way!
As always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Key to the World Travel. For all your travel needs, Key to the World's expert travel advisors are standing by. Make sure you tell them the Gold Key Adventurers sent you!
Thanks to Outer Vibe for the use of their song Hoka Hey off of the album Hoka Hey as the intro and outro of our show. For tour dates, merch, music and more, be sure to check them out at www.outervibe.com.
Make sure you subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss a single week of adventure. While you're at it, how about leaving us a rating and review? It helps other adventurers find us.
Word of mouth is the best way for us to grow our society of intrepid adventurers-if you have a friend or two who might enjoy our particular brand of adventure and silliness, send them our way. The Gold Key Adventurers Society is always looking for new members! Find all our episodes, links and info at https://www.goldkeyadventurers.com
Listen to The Gold Key Adventurers Society
Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!