Episode 156 ... for the week of May 1, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Disney sues DeSantis and the Oversight Committee sues Disney (source: Blog Mickey ) - Live Action Ariel Meet and Greet Coming (source: Blog Mickey ) - Pixar Place reopening with Meet & Greets at DHS (source: Blog Mickey ) Starts @2:01 ... OUR Takes: Live Action Remakes - With the new live action The Little Mermaid coming out we look back at past remakes and say ...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Episode 155 ... for the week of April 24, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Halfway to Halloween and MNSSHP information released (source: Blog Mickey ) and we debate if Phil should attend during his trip in August or not - Disneyland's Fantasmic dragon goes up in flames (source: Scott Gustin ) - Fort Wilderness Cabins to be updated and made DVC (source: Blog Mickey ) Starts @1:22 ... OUR Takes: Disney Park Anniversary Celebrations - Anim...
Apr 25, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Episode 154 ... for the week of April 17, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Breakfast to return to Garden Grill (source: Disney Parks ) - Rare characters out at Animal Kingdom for Earth Week (source: Blog Mickey ) - 100th Anniversary Costumes and other elements debut at WDW (source: Blog Mickey ) - Disney releases new concept art and more details for Tiana's Bayou Adventure (source: WDW Magic ) Starts @1:30 ... OUR Takes: Doing a Trip Re...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 154
Episode 153 ... for the week of April 11, 2023. TL Madden joins us to share his trip report but first, this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Walt Disney World Annual Passes will resume new sales on April 20th (source: Scott Gustin ) - Journey of Water has water and informational signs added (source: Blog Mickey ) - Genie+ sets new high mark during Easter Week, and also new record for how early it sells out - Virtual Queue for Tron updated so no longer...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 153
Episode 152 ... for the week of April 4, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Instant Reaction to Happily Ever After's Return - Happily Ever After returned tonight and right before recording Phil and Jason watched a stream of the show and then discuss their feelings and reactions to it being back Starts @1:16 ... What is Everybody Talking About? - The 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World comes to an end (source: Blog Mickey ) and we discuss how this feels like the final rele...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 152
Episode 151 ... for the week of March 20, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Disney and the Cast Member Unions reach an agreement on a new contract (source: Scott Gustin ) - Akershus to restart breakfast and lunch and Rodeo Roundup BBQ opens (source: Disney Food Blog ) - Artwork for cancelled Mary Poppins attraction leaked (source: DSNY ) Starts @1:33 ... OUR Takes: Character Meals - Which character meals do we think are "must dos" and whi...
Mar 27, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 151
Episode 150 ... for the week of March 20, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Soft opening announced for Tron and 7DMT to keep ILL status even after Tron opening (source: Scott Gustin ) - New WDW character meet arrival timing announced (source: Scott Gustin ) - EPCOT to host the Disney100 activities at WDW (source: Disney Parks Blog ) Starts @2:13 ... OUR Takes: Attraction Queues - There are some great queues at Walt Disney World, but which...
Mar 19, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Episode 149 ... for the week of March 13, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Disney showcases next-gen technology at South by Southwest Conference (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Cosmic Rewind to keep using Virtual Queue even after Tron opens (Source: Scott Gustin ) - Disney Parks Achievements/Challenges (sources: WDWNT and NPR ) Starts @1:06 ... OUR Takes: “Spontaneous” Park Entertainment - What unscheduled park entertainment do we think is over...
Mar 13, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Episode 148 ... for the week of March 6, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Rumors: New ending song for EPCOT Forever? (Source: WDW Magic ), RnRC updated to Queen (Source: DSNY Newscast ), new evening entertainment coming to Animal Kingdom (Source: Jim Hill) - Mando and Grogu arrive at DHS unannounced (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Starcruiser shifting to 2 cruises per week starting in October (source: WDWNT ) Starts @0:53 ... OUR Takes: Park To...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Episode 147 ... for the week of February 27, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Potential track replacement for Rock N Rollercoaster (source: Blog Mickey ) - Rogers the Musical coming to Disneyland (source: Blog Mickey ) - Influencers promote using tall shoes to reach height requirements for their son ... then apologize poorly (source: The Mouse and More ) - Passholders can enter a park on most days after 2pm without a park reservation sta...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s pod - This is the show for the week of February 20th, 2023 here’s what is going on in Our Disney World …. Walt Disney Hologram at the Disney 100 Exhibition Tron Screenings still on going AP/DVC getting in. Zach review Enchanted Tales with Belle now open Genie+ Sold out today 2/19 OUR Takes: Top 10 Disney Songs according to Billboard.com Topic: How would you plan out two full days on property with hoppers? Top 3: Places to sit and eat a snack at WDW * Reminder...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Episode 145 ... for the week of February 13, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Disney announces their quarterly earnings along with a restructure and sequels to popular movies coming (source: Scott Gustin ) - Disney's Super Bowl commercial is here ... and the internet reacts (source: Blog Mickey ) Starts @1:11 ... OUR Takes: Disney/PIXAR animation sequels - Some sequels are great ... some are, um, not. in OUR Takes we tell you which is wh...
Feb 14, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Episode 144 ... for the week of February 6, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill with proposed changes filed (sources: Ashley Carter and Scott Gustin ) - New Meet and Greets at DHS (source: Blog Mickey ) - Construction seems to ramp up at WDW (sources: WDW Magic and Blog Mickey ) - Rumored changes to Pecos Bills (source: Blog Mickey ) and Morocco Pavilion (source: the Daily Dish) Starts @1:43 ... OUR Tak...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Episode 143 ... for the week of January 30, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Disney’s 100th kicks off - Jan 27th - including the debut of two new nighttime shows: Wonderous Journeys and World of Color: One - Roundup Rodeo BBQ menu released ... is this a must get ADR for next trip? (source: Scott Gustin ) - Tron News: Locker system to be used (source: Scott Gustin ) and booking for Cast Member Previews opens Starts @ 1:37 ... OUR Takes: W...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Episode 142 ... for the week of January 23, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Tiana’s Palace coming to Disneyland later this year (source: Blog Mickey ) - Galactic Starcruiser news - cancelled sailings (source: WDWNT ) and resort discounts (source: WDW Prep School ) - EPCOT updates: Journey of Water opening Fall '23, PLAY! Pavilion removed from park maps, and new parking lot signs (source: Blog Mickey ) - More to be built at Walt Disney W...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Episode 141 ... for the week of January 9, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Disney first teases then announces opening date for Tron at Magic Kingdom (source: Walt Disney World ) - Happily Ever After to return to MK and EPCOT Forever to return to EPCOT on April 3rd (source: Disney Parks ) and confirmed that the barges are being removed (source: Scott Gustin ) - Complimentary self parking returns at all WDW resorts starting Jan 10th, Pass...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Episode 140 ... for the week of January 2, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - D23 Confirms updated version of the Happily Ever After show, not just the Anthem returning (Source: D23 ) - Genie+ Service “sells out” at Disneyland multiple days (Source: Scott Gustin ) - Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closing for lengthy refurbishment, rumors of retheme (Source: https://blogmickey.com/2022/12/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith-closing-for-length...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Episode 139b ... for the week of December 26, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Topic: Trip Report - Part 2 - Phil and Jason continue their day-by-day recap of their overlapping trips - Part 2 covers 3 park days - the last 3 for Jason and the only 3 for Phil ... during which their paths cross several times Starts @1:23 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Episode 139a ... for the week of December 26, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - The Walt Disney World Railroad has Reopened! (Source: Blog Mickey ) - The American Adventure has Reopened! (Source: Disney Food Blog ) Starts @2:00 ... DBC Recommends - Tom BetGeorge (Magical Light Shows) Best of Encanto Christmas Light Show Featuring 300 Drones! Link: YouTube Starts @5:33 ... Topic: Trip Report - Part 1 - Phil and Jason start their day-by-day...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Episode 138 ... for the week of December 19, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - DuckTales World Showcase Adventure game launches at EPCOT (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Roundup Rodeo BBQ opening delayed until Spring 2023 (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Media Executives predict further shakeup at Disney in 2023 (Source: CNBC ) Starts @1:16 ... DCI Update and Welcome new members - Welcome new Discord member Zolo91 ! Starts @7:27 ... Topic: Trip Report: P...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Episode 137 ... for the week of December 5, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Splash Mountain set to close at WDW on January 23rd (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Rumors of Tron's reopening - and how you will be able to ride (Source: WDW Magic ) Starts @1:47 ... OUR Takes: How Much Planning is Too Much? - We discuss what planning styles are too much, just right, or not enough Starts @8.27 ... DCI Update and Welcome new members - Welcome new Disco...
Dec 05, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Episode 13 ... for the week of November 28, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Bob Iger held a townhall session with Cast Members - Rumor: Changes coming for Park Reservations in 2023 (source: WDWMagic ) - Disney announces first ever discount for the Galactic Starcruiser - but is this a good thing? Starts @1:38 ... OUR Takes: Attractions of Yesteryear - Everyone looks fondly back of many attractions that are no longer with us - which do we...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Episode 135 ... for the week of November 15, 2022 - Happy Thanksgiving and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Bob Chapek is relieved of his duties as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and Bob Iger is back for another 2 year term as CEO (source: Hollywood Reporter ) .... How did this all go down and why? What does it mean for the future of the company and the parks specifically? - Disney introduces park specific single day ticket pricing - with an incr...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Episode 134 ... for the week of November 14, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Calls for Bob Chapek's firing after disappointing quarterly earnings (source: Blog Mickey ) and reports of a hiring freeze and potential job cuts loom (source: CNBC ) - Disneyland Treehouse to be rethemed as "Adventureland Treehouse" - no IP! (source: Scott Gustin ) - Inclusive dolls added to It's a Small World at Disneyland (source: Blog Mickey ) Starts @1:1...
Nov 14, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Episode 133 ... for the week of November 7, 2022 - Matt Peto joins us to discuss a DCI milestone and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Fantasmic! is back! With new scenes and to positive reviews! We discuss the show and how it's return plays a role in our trip planning. Starts @2:12 ... Topic: DCI Update - The return of Fantasmic! pushes the Disney Comeback Index (DCI) over 90% - Matt Peto of the Happily EVERYthing Disney podcast provides an updat...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Episode 132 ... for the week of October 31, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Cold open question: have you ever dressed up for Halloween as a Disney character? - New family entertainment area coming to Universal Studios Florida (source: Scott Gustin ) - Blizzard Beach reopening November 13th and Frozen elements added (source: Theme Park Tourist ) Starts @2:57 ... OUR Takes: Disney Souvenirs - Disney Souvenirs ... which do we feel are ov...
Nov 02, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Episode 131 ... for the week of October 24, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Fantasmic! will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting November 3rd! (source: Disney Parks Blog ) ... is seeing this a priority for our December trips? - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT's Norway Pavilion will reopen on November 4 2022. (Source: WDW Magic ) Starts @1:22 ... Topic: Hoarding ADRS - People hoarding ADRs to trade or sell makes it harder...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Episode 130 ... for the week of October 17, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Variable pricing (and higher pricing) introduced for Genie+ (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Monsieur Paul set to reopen with pre-fixe menu - and a $195/person price tag ... is fine dining inside a park appealing to us? (Source: Blog Mickey ) - 2021 Theme Park Index is out - DHS becomes the 2nd most visiting WDW park and Universal gains market share (Source: Blog Mick...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 130
Episode 129 ... for the week of October 10, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Give Kids the World Night of a Millions Lights Returns - with a Tropical Twist! (Source: GKTW ) - Park Updates and Rumors: Tracks laid at Tron Site (source: Blog Mickey ) ... Review list of remaining items set for 2022 return/opening - do we think it will actually happen? (source: Scott Gustin ) ... rumor: Fantasmic! reopening date announcement imminent! - Dis...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Episode 128 ... for the week of October 3, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... First - sending positive thoughts to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian and DBC Recommends this week is the Touring Plans Saturday Six - 6 ways you can help relief efforts in central Florida: Link to Touring Plans article What is Everybody Talking About? - EPCOT turns 40 - we talk about the celebration and discuss if we think the park still follows it mission - Figment movie in the works from Se...
Oct 02, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 128
