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BOGP Open Line - January 25, 2026 - Disneyland Half-Marathon Thoughts, Disney Wonder Sailings, Anima

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Other · Winter · 4 nightsFrom San DiegoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Wonder is a fantastic ship. It's vying for my favorite in the fleet.

Bring some cash and rent the golf cart and drive it around the island.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rent a golf cart in Catalina Island for great views.
Do a sanctioned excursion in Ensenada for safety.
Book Palo dinner on pirate night to avoid missing a dining room.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in EnsenadaDo a sanctioned excursion through Disney for safety.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best excursions for a Disney Wonder sailing out of San Diego?
QHow does the classic Disney cruise ship experience compare to newer ships?
QWhat should first-timers know about running a Disney half-marathon?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconBooking Process1 Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Catalina Island3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Haunting Tales and Mysteries Mysterious Melodies
Ensenada2 Happy Bacon
Top: Tidal City and Shopping Tour
San Diego3 Happy Bacon
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Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qskky-1a2b016 This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, January 25, 2026!  Mike & Scott were together to take your calls for the hour!  Tonight, we discussed the upcoming Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend and if runDisney should look at bringing back some international races now that Disneyland is going to go on a hiatus with their events.  We also got a great call from Listener Dennis down in Texas to discuss his upcoming cruise on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego (which Scott is sailing on the same itinerary), and learned a lot about Port Adventures, thoughts on the Wonder and more!  Listener Brooke and her daughter Cayla called in as well to share their thoughts from Marathon Weekend!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!