Episode 028 ... Week in review of October 10th 2020 covering the following discussion topics - and we try to keep it positive! (enough negativity in the world right now) ... Reminder, link to ways to support Disney Cast Members (and Universal Team Members): Spreadsheet link from @themeparkettes 1) News of the week: - WDW Restaurant Updates: Les Chefs de France reopens, new menu at ABC Commissary, and Coronado Springs announces reopening dining options - Winter Summerland Mini-golf to reopen Nov ...
Oct 12, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 027 ... Show for the week of October 3rd 2020 - part 2 of the Battle of the Parks! ... Julie Guerrero from Dream to Stream (Links: Facebook Group , Twitter and subscribe to her YouTube channel to help her get to 1,000 subscribers!), Ryan Teetz admin on the DISboards and avid Disney runner (Links: Instagram , Twitter , WDW Info articles ), and Alexis McLaughlin, from being Jason's sister and Annual Passholder join us to debate which of the four Walt Disney World theme parks is the best .....
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode 026 ... Week in review of September 26th 2020 and Len Testa president of Touring Plans.com , co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and co-host to the Disney Dish Podcast joins us to discuss ... Intro: We discuss the recent "Look and Listen" episodes of the Disney Dish Podcast Topic Starts @1:44 ... 1) News of the week: - Reviews of Magic of Animal Kingdom and Earth to Ned, new shows to Disney+ and we discuss the new WandaVision trailer - Disney to add Inclusion as the 5t...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Episode 025 ... Show for the week of September 19th 2020 - special Battle of the Parks episode! ... Julie Guerrero from Dream to Stream (Links: Facebook Group , Twitter ), Ryan Teetz admin on the DISboards and avid Disney runner (Links: Instagram , WDW Info articles ) Instagram link ), and Alexis McLaughlin, from being Jason's sister and Annual Passholder join us to debate which of the four Walt Disney World theme parks is the best ... And we had so much fun we realized we needed to split this i...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Episode 024 ... Week in review of September 12th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - November brings New park hours at Walt Disney World (Source: Disney Tourist Blog ) - Walt Disney World Resort Holidays start Nov 6th (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Hershey Park announces Halloween and Christmas plans (Source: Hershey Park on Twitter) - Universal may have some HHN houses after all, and it looks like the talk of demise of Voyage of the Little Mermaid was premat...
Sep 14, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 023 ... Week in review of September 5th 2020 and Lauren Guertsen from Positive Latitude joins us and we discuss the following ... 1) News of the week: - Support for furloughed Cast Members (source: Orlando Sentinel ) .... donate to the Cast Member Pantry via Venmo @castmemberpantry (link to Facebook Group ) - Additional dining options to open at Disney - would you eat at Cinderella's Royal Table with no characters? At what price point? (source: Thrill Geek ) - “I love Christmas Movies” c...
Sep 07, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Episode 022 ... Week in review of August 29th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - The world losses a great one as Chadwick Bosemam passes away - Fall decor and more coming to Magic Kingdom September 15th - October 31st (source: Blog Mickey ) - Tokyo Disneyland to resume Fireworks September 1st - Polynesian Village Resort (non-DVC) to be closed until summer 2021. During closure Moana inspired refurbishments will be made and work done to monorail station (sourc...
Sep 01, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode 021 ... Week in review of August 23rd 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Tony Baxter said he would come out of retirement to redo Journey into Imagination (source: Disney Dweller ) - Volcano Bay to be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays (source: Orlando Informer ) - Disney+ reportedly getting adult section (source: We Got This Covered ) - Brick or Treat happening at Legoland, with modifications (source: Thrill Geek ) - Reduction in hours at WDW remains ...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 020 ... Week in review of August 15th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Disney and Actors Equity Union come to an understanding so equity CMs can return to work, paving way for shows to restart (source: Variety ) - New content coming to Disney+ (source: Disneyplus tweet on New Lego Star Wars Holiday Special coming Nov 17th and on Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom - coming Sept 15th) - Rumor: Monorail themed attraction coming to the Play! Pavilion ( s...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode 019 ... Week in review of August 8th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Disney release their 3rd Q earnings, and they are not as bad as we expected - but a $3.5bn drop in parks revenue is still a $3.5bn drop - Florida lifts travel restrictions from those traveling from tri-state area (source: Blog Mickey ) - Mulan is going straight to Disney+ - but early access will cost you an exter $29.99 - Disney+: "Howard", a new documentary on Howard Ashman debu...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 018 ... Week in review of August 1st 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Universal (via Comcast earnings report) announces layoffs and confirms that construction of Epic Universe is on hold - Haunted Road Attraction coming to Orlando (source: Thrill Geek ) - Disney+: Black is King and Muppets Now debuted on July 31st - we discuss our thoughts on each Topic Starts @2:42 ... 2) Zach from the Florida Prep Youtube Channel joins us and shares his thoughts ...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 017 ... Week in review of July 25th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Ample Hills Creamery to not reopen at WDW - Process to secure a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance altered - Mulan delayed indefinitely and next Star Wars and Avatar movie release pushed back 1 year - Halloween Horror Nights cancelled - Woman arrested at EPCOT IG entrance with 2 guns and marijuana in her diaper bag - Report: People Mover to have extensive refurb over next w...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 016 ... Week in review of July 18th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Disney confirms that several elements of the EPCOT overhaul have been delayed - 2019 Theme Park Attendance numbers have been released by TEA - Stitch, Primeval Whirl, and Rivers of Light are closed permanently Sources: - Scott Gustin tweets on EPCOT delays and attraction closings - 2019 TEA Global Attractions Attendance Report Topic Starts @2:04 ... 2) If you could visit a theme p...
Jul 20, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode 015 ... Week in review of July 11th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Casting Jude Law in the live action remake of Peter Pan - Disney sends out surveys about certain attraction at the parks - NBA Players will have opportunity to reserve special "after hours" experiences - Japan requiring guests to not scream on rides and instead "Scream inside your Heart" - Disney Magical Express to no longer providing luggage delivery service - 2020 park ticket an...
Jul 12, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 014 ... Week in review of July 4th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Disney incorrectly charges monthly payment passholders - The opening date for several of WDW's transportation systems is announced - The WDW College Program is suspended indefinitely - Disney and Colin Kaepernick announce partnership deal - Hamilton Delivers 64% bump in downloads for Disney+ Topic Starts @1:29 ... 2) RUMOR: Hall of Presidents to be changed - Rumor reported on WDW M...
Jul 07, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode 013 ... Week in review of June 27th 2020 where we are joined by Kylenne, active poster on the DISbaords, to discuss a number of news topics including our thoughts on re-theming Splash Mountain to Princess and the Frog ... 1) News of the week: - Disney Park Pass System opens for passholders, and dates in July and August fill up fast, system also now open for ticket holders - Disneyland announces they will delay opening - Alcohol sales suspended at bars in Florida - Everglazed Donuts and C...
Jun 28, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode 012 ... Week in review of June 20th 2020 where we are joined by Alexis McLaughlin who shares her experience with using the new Disney Park Pass System on launch day for her upcoming WDW trip and we all discuss the following topics ... 1) Disney Park Pass System (DPPS) launches enabling people to reserve their park days: - System went live on 6/22 starting with guests who have existing resort stays and valid theme park admission ... and there are hiccups Source: Disney Parks Blog about th...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 011 ... Week in review of June 6th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Operational changes announced for WDW resorts - MLS to finish their season at WDW - Disneyland announces proposed re-opening plans ... but there is a petition to halt it - New security scanners being tested at Disney Springs - Reflections DVC resort apparently cancelled Topic starts @2:18 ... 2) What would make you pull the trigger on DVC?: - Currently neither Jason nor Phil are DV...
Jun 15, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 010 ... Week in review of June 6th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Black Lives Matter statement from us & Disney pledges $5m social justice organizations - NBA and Disney reach agreement to finish the season at WDW. Includes discussion of interesting article from Ramona Shelborne (ESPN) about how it came to be - Universal Orlando reopens! Discussion on reaction from those in attendance Sources: - ESPN article on NBA and Disney: https://www.esp...
Jun 07, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Episode 009 ... Week in review of May 30th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Disney submits (and gets approval for) their reopening plans for Walt Disney World, with the first parks to open on July 11th, 2020. - Phil and Jason discuss all that is known and speculated on about the conditions when reopening happens and if we would want to visit while these restrictions are in place - They discuss the impact of moving ADRs to only 60 days - pondering a comment...
Jun 01, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 008 ... Week in review of May 23, 2020 - we are joined by Ryan Teetz to discuss the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Management changes at Disney - including Josh D'Amaro being named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products - Universal Orlando presents plans to reopen - what's going on with Disney? - Ryan Teetz, moderator for the News and Rumor board at the disboards.com shares his understanding of all that is going on - Topic starts @1:28 ... 3) Trip Planni...
May 24, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 007 ... Week in review of May 16, 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - New permits filed for Star Wars Hotel - Universal Epic Universe construction put on hold until economy bounces back post covid-19 - Dave Filoni talks about Duel of the Fates on Disney+ Disney Gallery: Mandolorian - Topic starts @1:13 ... 2) More Unpopular Park Opinions! - Continuing the discussion from last episode about some park related opinions thatmay - or may not - be controver...
May 17, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 006 ... Week in review of May 9, 2020 covering the following discussion topics ... 1) News of the week: - Shanghai Disney to open with restrictions on May 11th - Disney Springs - phased opening starting on May 20th - Disney sends out survey to select guest with upcoming reservations at WDW asking about various conditions that could impact their trip and what would cause them to cancel - Topic starts @1:53 ... 2) How Do we Book Our Trips, and Has that Changed? - Jason and Phil discuss how...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 6
May 05, 2020 Phil Schoen ... Bonus Episode ... Bonus Episode: Clone Wars finale discussion between Phil and his 11 year old daughter Olivia, with some bonus bonus comments from his 8 year old son Peter ... Note: Spoilers! ... 1) Phil and Olivia discuss the final arc of the Clone Wars series: - Phil goes through the Siege of Mandalore, the last 4 episodes of the Clone Wars series on Disney+, mentioning some Easter Eggs and aspects he really appreciated - Olivia provides her thoughts on what about...
May 05, 2020•22 min
Episode 005: Week in review of May 2, 2020 covering the following discussion topics: 1) News of the week: - DHS turns 31 - Performers announced for Disney Family Sing Along Volume II - Disney sent a cancellation notice for Villain After Hours for July 6th - Man Caught on Discovery Island - Topic starts @2:08 2) Report : Original Plans for Star Wars in the parks - In an interview on WDW Radio, former Walt Disney World VP Dan Cockerell shares what the original plans for Star Wars in the Disney Par...
May 04, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 004: Week in review of April 11, 2020 covering the following discussion topics: 1) First Ride of the Trip - What is the first ride you go to on your Disney trip - in general, and specifically if bringing your Grandmother who hasn't been in 30 years? - Jason and Phil then play this forward to first ride in each park, assuming no Fast Pass - Topic starts @1:31 2) Souvenirs to bring from home - What are Disney inspired things that you can bring from home instead of buying at the park? - Top...
Apr 12, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Episode 003: Week in review of April 4, 2020 featuring special guest Ryan Teetz (rteetz), moderator of the News and Rumor forum on the disboards.com to discuss: 1) Discussion with Ryan about: - His background and where he gets his news and rumors - Topic starts @ 2:20 - Stitch's Great Escape remodel - Topic starts @5:43 - EPCOT construction - Topic starts @8:50 - Disney's Hollywood Studios impact of additions of Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway - Topic starts @23:16...
Apr 05, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 002: Week in review of March 28, 2020 covering the following discussion topics: 1) Will I regret going on my first WDW trip over New Years?? - The positives and negatives of making your first trip to Walt Disney World over the Christmas holidays - Topic starts @1:43 2) Additional Virtual Queues Coming? - Rumors hint at additional attractions utilizing virtual queues in the future (like what Rise of the Resistance currently uses with "boarding groups") - Jason and Phil discuss if this is ...
Mar 29, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 001: Premiere episode of the DBC Pod where we explain what the pod is (and isn't) and cover the following discussion topics: 1) Cinderella Castle Refurbishment - Discuss the new paint scheme, and if it is "bad show" to not hide the work from guests - topic starts @2:52 2) Disney+ - Cover some of the announcements of early releases to the platform - Provide reviews of some of the new original content including Diary of a Future President and Shop Class - Topic starts: @9:58 3) How much do...
Mar 22, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1
