Episodes

Jan. 13, 2020

Introducing The Newest Member of The Gold Key Adventurers Society

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 …
Jan. 7, 2020

2020 Theme Park Coming Attractions

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), Mi…
Dec. 30, 2019

The Gold Key Adventurers Society New Year's Rockin' Eve

Happy new year! It’s time to say goodbye before we say hello. Join us for a look back at the travel stories and adventures that shaped our lives and show in 2019. But first, Heather gives us a report on Rise of The Resistanc…
Dec. 23, 2019

Christmas Party with The Gold Key Adventurers Society

Up on the housetop, reindeer pause. Out jump Jess, Heather, and Dan to show you around the Gold Key Adventurers Society office Christmas party. Find out what kind of ugly Christmas sweaters we wear to go adventuring in, join…
Dec. 16, 2019

Gold Key Adventurers Society 17th Episode Spectacular

And we're back! Sort of. Is it live, or is it Memorex? This week we present a selection of our best news stories, goofs and general oddities for your listening enjoyment. Sit back, relax, and laugh with us!As always, a huge …
Dec. 2, 2019

The Gold Key Adventurers Society December Release Schedule

It's the most wonderful time of the year! With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer, December gets awfully busy awfully fast. Your favorite intrepid adventurers and podcasters have put on their h…
Nov. 25, 2019

Exploring Harry Potter's Wizarding World

Y'er a podcast, Harry!This week Jess and Dave are in the studio to share some ideas for how to experience the magic of Harry Potter in the world. Believe it or not, he's doesn't just spend all his time in the Universal theme…
Nov. 18, 2019

Disney Plus And Chill?

Don’t touch that dial!It’s been a week, and here we are. Disney Plus has taken over our worlds, and I for one welcome our new mouse overlords! Heather, Jess, Jeff and Dan, as they talk about what they’ve been watching, what …
Nov. 11, 2019

Your Key to Adventures By Disney

All aboard!Let’s be honest-if you’re anything like us, you’re probably firing up your TV for a full day of binging all your favorite movies and series on the freshly launched Disney+ service. But maybe in a few hours when yo…
Nov. 4, 2019

Disney Misconceptions and Sour Toe Cocktails

Houston, we have a podcast!This week set the record straight on some surprisingly common misconceptions people have when it comes to Walt Disney World, to help you avoid making the same mistakes, and maybe sound more charmin…
Oct. 29, 2019

12: Happy Halloween! Let's Visit The Haunted Mansion

Welcome, foolish mortals, to our very special, very spooky Halloween episode!In it, we talk about everything we can think of on the topic of one of very favorite Disney theme park attractions, the Haunted Mansion. From its i…
Oct. 21, 2019

11: Clash of the Over/Under Rated Attractions

Yeah, we're going there. We wanted to find out which theme park attractions are way over rated, and which ones deserve more love than they typically get. And we invited Dave along, so be warned-you'll probably violently disa…
Oct. 14, 2019

10: EPCOT Time Machine and Disney Do Over Contest Announcement!

Hey McFly!Since Dave seems to have EPCOT on the brain lately, we decided to take a trip back in time to reminisce about our favorite lost attractions from days of EPCOT past. But first, the news. We discuss the opening of th…
Oct. 8, 2019

9: 1 Star Reviews and Dave Issues A Retraction

Episode 9, in which Dave makes a statement regarding his position on Epcot, and we take a look at some ridiculous complaints made by ridiculous people about your favorite travel destinations. Remember, life is short and the …
Sept. 30, 2019

8:Halloween Season Kickoff with Our Favorite Haunted Destinations

Episode 8, in which we get just a little bit spooky, sharing our favorite haunted travel destinations to help us warm up for the terrifying goodness of the Halloween season. Highlights include:Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween…
Sept. 23, 2019

7-Unpopular Opinions

Episode 7, in which we discuss the weeks travel news, then play a game where sit around and tell each other how wrong our opinions about Walt Disney World are. Sometimes maddening, often silly, always fun!Remember, life is s…
Sept. 16, 2019

6: Don't Smuggle Tarantulas In Your Pants and Travel Trends With Heather

Episode 6, in which we discuss many silly people who have tried to pull a fast one on airport security, the dangers of drinking coffee on a plane, and a report on the condition of Disney's Castaway Cay post Hurrican Dorian, …
Sept. 10, 2019

Episode 5-Travel News and How To Fly Like A Pro

Episode 5, in which we discuss Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, silly AirBnB offerings and Trip Advisor’s top Theme Park as voted by guests, as well as all the best tips and tricks to help you fly like a pro when you head of…
Sept. 2, 2019

Episode 4- Star Wars, Nothing But Star Wars! (And some more D23 Parks Panel News)

Episode 4, in which we discuss the rest of the biggest news stories from the D23 Expo Parks Panel, Swiss tourists in New Orleans, Digging for diamonds in the USA and extreme paddle boarding. Then we sit down in Oga's Cantina…
Aug. 26, 2019

Episode 3- D23 Expo Parks Panel Preview and 2020 Travel Trends Interview with Heather

Episode 3, in which we discuss some exciting early Disney theme park news out of the 2019 D23 Expo in Anaheim California, ponder the topic of travel to Greenland, and fantasize about the menu offerings at the Starcourt Mall …
Aug. 20, 2019

Episode 2:New News and New Theme Park Hotels

Episode 2, in which we discuss news about spooky theme park offerings, gigantic fields of sunflowers, King Arthur's birthplace and more. Then we shift gears, and Jess regales us with a description of his stay at the two newe…
Aug. 13, 2019

Episode 1: A New Chapter

Episode 1, in which we discuss the topics and goals of this new show, and then share our personal "travel stories" about the place travel has in our lives, why we love it, and how we got here. There's also a short diversion …
Aug. 8, 2019

Gold Key Adventurers Society Trailer

An introduction to the Gold Key Adventurers Society, an exciting new source of theme park and travel news and conversation. Remember, life is short and the world is wide. So go have an adventure!A huge thanks to our sponsor,…