Riviera Relaxation, runDisney Challenges & New Disney Dining — Lisa Green Returns! – Ep. 645

This week on the Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Podcast, I’m excited to welcome back someone incredibly special to the show — Lisa Green, my very first podcast guest from all the way back when we started this magical journey!

Lisa returns with a beautifully balanced couples-style Disney trip filled with relaxation, foodie discoveries, runDisney achievements, and joyful moments that will make every Geek smile. If you love hearing from our original Super Geeks, you’re in for a treat.

Episode 645 is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps!
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Episode Summary

For this adventure, Lisa and Ray stayed at the stunning Disney’s Riviera Resort, where they soaked in the quiet beauty of a one-bedroom villa just steps from the Skyliner — complete with fireworks views from the patio.

Lisa also completed both the 10K and Half Marathon during runDisney weekend, sharing inspirational stories from the course, the mental challenges, the mile-by-mile journey, and the moments of humor only a seasoned runner can tell.

And then… the dining. Oh, the dining.
This trip was packed with firsts: new table-service meals, charcuterie discoveries, character breakfasts, resort lounges, and even a dish recommended by a brand-new Cast Member from Japan because it “tastes just like my mom made.”

Lisa brings warmth, wisdom, her infectious laugh, and that unbeatable Super Geek spirit we all love.

Highlights from Episode 645

• Riviera Resort magic — quiet room, perfect views, and being steps from the Skyliner
• Lisa’s bottled “sensory memory” — the joy of simply riding the Skyliner on a perfect weather day
• runDisney race weekend — humid mornings, Galaxy’s Edge grumpiness, a big Mile 7 comeback, and finishing with pride
• First-time dining at Takumi-Tei — and a heartwarming Cast Member moment that led Lisa to order a “mom-made” chicken & rice dish
• The BEST charcuterie board at Disney World — according to Lisa, a charcuterie queen
• Topolino’s, crepes, Tiffins & more — amazing meals, wonderful servers, and why cheese is Lisa’s love language
• The “terrible” bison burger at Geyser Point — which of course means it’s wonderful and no one else should go
• A perfect moment of happiness — found while waiting for Animal Kingdom’s bird show to begin
• Overwhelmed at Disney Springs — why they walked out empty-handed
• Spreadsheet dining strategy — planning, revising, refining, and making every bite count
• runDisney encouragement — Lisa’s message: “If I can do it, you can do it.”

This episode is packed with food talk, heartfelt moments, laughter, running motivation, and classic Super Geek charm.

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