Episode description
Episode 246 for the week of February 17, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...
Disney Responds to WSJ Article - Says Trips Are Affordable
- Disney responded to a recent Wall St Journal article that featured data from Len Testa about the affordability (or lack there of) of a Walt Disney World Trip. Disney response was that a family of 4 can do a trip for cheaper than Len outlined, and for only $3,026 (before food and transportation)
- Did this surprise us? What does this tell us about Disney's view of the situation?
Starts @1:28 ...
Villains Show Runtime Fake Out
- As part of their Villainstine's Day celebration, Disney released the "splash page" on their website and app for the upcoming Villains Show at DHS - with an indicated run time of 40 mins!
- Disney then took that information down and sources confirmed it was not correct. But would a 40 min run time even be a good thing?
- Also, prompted by an article by The DIS - do people unfairly expect Disney to be affordable when other costs are going up so much?
Starts @13:31 ...
EPIC Universe Height Restrictions
- Universal release the height restrictions for attractions at Epic Universe and they appear to be more inclusive than some of the rides at the other parks
Starts @16:40 ...
Phil's Trip Details Update/DBC Engagement
- Phil provides some last minute updates to his trip planning and goes through some suggestions from the community
Starts @20:24 ...
Construction Update
- Permits filed for land clearing related to Villains Land at Magic Kingdom - what does this tell us about the project and timeline?
Starts @39:42 ...
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