Episode 075 ... Week in review of September 11th 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Finding Nemo the Musical appears to be closed permanently (source: WDWNT and reports from cast) - NOTE: Today it came out that current version is closed but new version is in the works - Expedition Everest to be closed for multi-month refurb starting in January (source: Blog Mickey ) - Yehaa Bob is returning to Port Orleans Riverside starting on Sept 14th (source: Portorleans.org ) - Stea...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Episode 074 ... Week in review of September 4th 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Space 220 to open on September 20th (Source: Zach Riddley Instagram ) - Refurbished monorail station at the Polynesian reopens (Source: WDWNT ) - 50th Anniversary updates spotted in WDW: Train Station Banner (Source: Blog Mickey ), Main St. Clock gets golden overlay (Source: Touring Plans ), and Bus and Skyliner wraps (Source: All Ears ) - Lightning Lane signs spotted - and some don't look...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Episode 073 ... Week in review of August 28st 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Disney Enchantment: information released about this upcoming night time show for the 50th at Magic Kingdom - including some of the intellectual properties that will be featured (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Imagineering roundtable and more details shared about the Princess and the Frog retheme to Splash Mountain (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Covid vaccination updates: Disney Cruise Line no...
Aug 30, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Episode 072 ... Week in review of August 21, 2021 as we discuss Disney Genie/Genie+/Lightning Lane .... and not much else ... DCI links: Spreadsheet and Visualization 1) Disney Genie/Genie+/Lightning Lane - 101: - On Aug 18th Disney released information about the new system that they say will make your trips more efficient and provide you with more choice - We go through the information shared and what we think of it Sources: Disney Parks Blog and Blog Mickey for list of rides Topic Starts @5:53...
Aug 22, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Episode 071 ... Week in review of August 14, 2021 and Kristy Hertz joins us to discuss her family's recent trip to Universal Orlando and the news of the week ... DCI links: Spreadsheet and Visualization 1) News of the week: - Spooky Season: HHN Houses Revealed (Source: Universal Orlando ) and Disney holds first Boo Bash After Hours events and the reviews are in! (Reviews: Blog Mickey and Disney Tourist Blog ) - Disney released new details - including pricing! - for their Merriest After Hours Eve...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Episode 070 ... Week in review of July 31st 2021 and Matt Peto joins us to discuss the Disney Comeback Index (DCI) and the news of the week ... DCI links: Spreadsheet and Visualization 1) News of the week: - Walt Disney World Hiring More Monorail and Disney Skyliner Cast Members and maybe trams coming back too? (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Monsters Inc Laugh Floor soft opens ahead of August 8th reopening date (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Disneyland Magic Key details announced - and note of Walt Disney W...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Episode 069 ... Week in review of July 31st 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Disney reinstates indoor mask wearing policy (Source: USA Today ) and is requiring employees to be vaccinated (Source: Scott Gustin ) - Additional WDW dining to reopen - Toledo, Yachtsman, Columbia House Harbor, and Pizzafari (Source: WDW Magic ) - Cast Member previews coming for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and more previews expected (Source: WDW Magic ) - More details for Star Wars: Galacti...
Aug 02, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Episode 068 ... Week in review of July 24th, 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Entertainment returning to Walt Disney World including the Wonderful World of Animation at DHS ... but end dates announced for EPCOT Forever and Happily Ever After (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Disney Cruise Line is returning to sailing out of Florida with first sailing scheduled for August 9th (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - 50th Anniversary Seal added to Cinderella Castle (Source: Disney Pa...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Episode 067 ... Week in review of July 17th, 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Disney to relocate 2,000 parks, experiences, and products division positions from California to Lake Nona, Florida (Source: LA Times ), Former WDI president Bruce Vaughn's message to Imagineers: Twitter - Shades of Green to participate in Early Entry and Swan/Dolphin to have that and access to Extended Evening Hours (Source: Blog Mickey ) - First two of the "Disney Fab 50" statues revealed. W...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the season finale of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "For All Time, Always" ... and then we pontificate for way too long the impact of this show on the broader MCU. Come join the fun! ... And we are on YouTube for these reviews as well: YouTube Channel: The DBC Pod * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedbcpodcast/ - Twitter: http...
Jul 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 6
Episode 066 ... Week in review of July 11th, 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Revamped Jungle Cruise soft opens at Disneyland ( POV Video ) and D23 had a special event for grand opening day (Source: D23 ) - Disneyland Paris introduces Premier Access and Standby Access system (source: Disney Tourist blog ) ... could something similar come to Walt Disney World? - Reopening dates for remaining WDW's resorts announced (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Full List of eligible resorts ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the fifth episode of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "Journey into Mystery" - or as Jason has dubbed it, "The Greatest Filler Episode Ever"! ....We provide our thoughts on the episode what we think will happen in next week's finale! ... And we are on YouTube for these reviews as well: YouTube Channel: The DBC Pod * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https:/...
Jul 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 5
Episode 065 ... Week in review of July 3rd, 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Early Entry for all WDW resort guests to start Oct 1, and evening hours to start at a later date and only guests at Deluxe resorts and DVC villas will be eligible (Source: Blog Mickey ) - New Coco scene to be added to Mickey's Philharmagic (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Additional WDW restaurant reopening dates and details (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - "Family Night Dinners" now being offered at WD...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the fourth episode of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "The Nexus Event" - and wow, what an episode! ....We provide our thoughts on the episode what we think will happen next! ... And we are on YouTube for these reviews as well: YouTube Channel: The DBC Pod * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedbcpodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitt...
Jul 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 4
Episode 064 ... Week in review of June 26th, 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News (and Rumors) of the week: - WDW 50th news unveiled on GMA including: New Fireworks, New AK show, new statues, and the search for Magic Makers (Source: ABC News ) - The Polynesian resort to reopen July 19th - but with an incomplete monorail station (Source: WDW Info ) - Disney offering sign-on bonuses, signaling a push to open more restaurants and hotels (Source: Business Insider ) - Destination D23 announce...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the third episode of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "Lamentis" ... We provide our thoughts on the episode what we think will happen next! ... And we are on YouTube for these reviews as well: YouTube Channel: The DBC Pod * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedbcpodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodDbc - Facebook: https://ww...
Jun 24, 2021•16 min•Ep. 3
Episode 063 ... Week in review of June 19th, 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News (and Rumors) of the week: - Fireworks are returning to the U.S. Disney parks in July (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - More signs of a return to normal (Preshows are back, plexiglass is going, etc.) (Sources: Mickey Central and WDW Info ) - Mobile ordering largely discontinued at Universal Orlando parks (Source: Universal Parks News Today ) - Salt and Straw Ice Cream coming to Disney Springs in 2022 (Source: W...
Jun 22, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the second episode of the new Disney+ series Loki! ... We provide our thoughts on the episode (get a bit philosophical) as well as Easter Eggs and where we think the end of this series might take us! ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedbcpodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodDbc - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBC...
Jun 17, 2021•24 min•Ep. 2
Episode 062 ... Week in review of June 12th, 2021 as we discuss the following ... 1) News (and Rumors) of the week: - 'Ohana and Sebastian's are reopening - the former without noodles ... but wait, they are back! (Source: Scott Gustin on Twitter ) - Rumors of Space 220 opening this fall and fireworks returning to Walt Disney World starting early July (Source: WDW Magic ) - Face coverings are option almost everywhere at WDW for fully vaccinated guests starting June 15th (Source: Scott Gustin on T...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the first episode of the new Disney+ series Loki! ... We provide our thoughts on the episode and series as well as Easter Eggs and possible connections to future MCU films. * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedbcpodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodDbc - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBC-Pod-113844536980530 - Discord ...
Jun 10, 2021•23 min•Ep. 1
Episode 061 ... Week in review of June 5th, 2021 and Matt Petolicchio joins us and we discuss the following ... 1) News (and Rumors) of the week: - More Boo Bash details are out, including pricing. We discuss how all this compares to past events and if this is something we are looking to do (source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Avengers Campus opens at Disney's California Adventure - to large crowds who mostly give it positive reviews (e.g., Lesley_dis on Twitter) but the opinions from afar, especially...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Episode 060 ... Week in review of May 29, 2021 and we discuss the following ... 1) News (and Rumors) of the week: - Universal eliminates masks for those fully vaccinated and those who lie (source: Click Orlando ) - Disney releases first commercial for WDW's 50th anniversary (source: Disney Parks YouTube ) - Theme parks are hiring - and are struggling to find enough applicants! (sources: Positively Osceola and Blog Mickey ) Topic Starts @1:35 ... 2) Attractionality: Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacula...
Jun 01, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Episode 059 ... Week in review of May 22, 2021 and Matt Petolicchio joins us and we discuss the following ... 1) News (and Rumors) of the week: - Disney announces that guests will be able to purchase accessories to enhance their ride on the upcoming Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction. We share our thoughts on this concept of payable upgrades to attractions. (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - RUMOR: Paid fastpass coming to Walt Disney World per WDWMagic Poster Marni1971 with expected str...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Episode 58 .... Week in review of May 15, 2021: This week, big changes to Covid restrictions at the Orlando theme parks, Adam (CastAStone) joins us to talk Attractionality, and we have an announcement for a new segment coming to the show, but first .... 1) News: - Covid restrictions updates: Following guidance from the CDC, the Orlando Theme Parks updated their policies, with both Disney and Universal requirement masks in common outdoor areas. We discuss this change, including how it was communi...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Episode 057 ... Week in review of May 8th, 2021: This week - movement on Covid restrictions at the park, Boo Bash is coming, Attractionality featuring Figment, but first ... 1) News: - A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King - official opening is May 15th but performances started on Sat the 8th! (Source: Blog Mickey ) - The Wave closing for refurb on July 16th (potentially for Incredibles makeover) (Source: WDWNT ) - Covid restrictions updates at the park: temperature checks removed, soci...
May 11, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Episode 056 ... Week in review of May 1, 2021: This week - Disneyland reopens, and our guest Lesley is here to tell us all about it, but first ... 1) News: - Along with Disneyland's reopening, it was guests first chance to see the updated Snow White's Enchanted Wish and changes to the Haunted Mansion - Disney also provided additional details for Avengers Campus (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - VelociCoaster starts passholder previews. Reviews are very positive and ride also appears to be Pooh size...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Episode 055 ... Week in review of April 24, 2021: This week - a Disney related op-ed stirs up controversy and we unveil a new attractions based segment, but first ... 1) News: - The People Mover reopened today after more than a year of being closed (Source: Jeff Vahle on Instagram ) - Disney begins hiring for positions at WDW and possibly call backs for Hoop Dee Doo (Source: Blog Mickey and Streaming the Magic ) - Disney Cruise Line to require Vaccines on UK sailings (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Dis...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Episode 054 ... Week in review of April 14, 2021: This week - Do you want to play a game? And Ryan Teetz from the Crescent Lake Club joins us to discuss his recent trip ... 1) News: - As part of the recently established 5th key, Disney has revised what constitutes the "Disney Look" for CMs to be more inclusive (Source: CNBC ) - Universal opens rides during their "Taste of Universal" event at Universal Studios Hollywood (Source: Inside Universal ) - EPCOT has been neutered (Source: Pirates and Pr...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Episode 053 ... Week in review of April 10, 2021: This week - it’s all about the big announcements that aren’t big announcements ... First, we are debuting a new intro song - let us know your thoughts! .... 1) News: - VelociCoaster Opening date announced - June 10th (Source: Collider ) - Mask Update: Disney now allowing for photos without masks, and OC Mayor provides indication of when mandate could be removed - Disneyland “Know before you go” - more details by Disney for Disneyland's reopening ...
Apr 12, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 052 ... Week in review of April 3, 2021 - as we do some Spring Cleaning and hit up topics on our list for a while, plus ... 1) News: - CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel (Source: NY Times ) - Boardwalk Margarita stand reopens, and many furloughed CMs are called back ... sign of more things to open at Disney/travel there picking up? (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Alcohol will be available at Blue Bayou when Disneyland reopens (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Jungle Cruise update to start soon ...
Apr 05, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 52
