Disney Meets Universal With Sam and Deirdre – Ep 664

Hey Disney Geeks!
Curtis Stone here, host of the Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Podcast.
This week’s episode is one of those conversations that perfectly captures what this community is all about…
Friends
Laughter
Disney magic
And a little bit of… EPIC adventure
I’m joined by Samantha and Deirdre to recap an incredible trip that started with a Geek meetup at Walt Disney World…
…and then turned into something even bigger—
A deep dive into Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe
From scavenger hunts and pin trading “nerd events”…
To unforgettable meals, hilarious moments, and surprising favorites…
This episode is packed with stories, laughs, and insights you’re going to love.
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Featuring in This Episode
Resorts & Stay Highlights
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort (2-Bedroom Villa – The Paddock)
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter
Universal’s Stella Nova Resort (Epic Universe)
Dining & Food Highlights
Topolino’s Terrace (including that amazing sole dish)
Hollywood Brown Derby (last-minute group lunch win!)
Four Seasons Orlando (Lobby Bar + Epilogue night vibes)
Animal Kingdom’s viral Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich
Epic Universe:
Bar Helios (incredible views + light show)
Atlantic Restaurant (fountain dining experience)
Burning Blade Tavern (and lots of “improvement ideas” )
Experiences & Highlights
Dan Robinson’s EPIC scavenger hunt
Pin trading “nerd event” at Coronado Springs
Game night with Michigan Rummy (played with M&Ms!)
Community moments with friends (and meeting the twins )
Epic Universe Deep Dive
Wizarding World (Ministry of Magic + insane queue detail)
How to Train Your Dragon land (unexpected favorite!)
Toothless meet-and-greet
Dark Universe monsters + Burning Blade Tavern
Super Nintendo World (Mario Kart + Donkey Kong coaster)
Memorable Moments
“I don’t like gambling… I just gamble with Disney pins.”
The 50’s Prime Time Café green bean incident (yes… it happened twice )
Late-night champagne after Epilogue
Sitting in a bar at Epic Universe…
“We just spent two hours criticizing everything—and it was the highlight of our day.”
Key Takeaways
Epic Universe is next-level immersive, especially in theming and scale
Express Pass is almost a must if you want to maximize your time
Disney still has that intangible magic that’s hard to replicate
The real highlight?
Time spent with friends and this amazing Geekin’ community
Shout Out & Wrap Up
Huge thanks to Samantha and Deirdre for coming on and sharing their trip!
These are the kinds of episodes that remind me why I love doing this podcast…
It’s not just about rides, food, or even the parks—
It’s about the people.
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