Episode 243 for the week of January 27, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Cold Opening: A Disney Dining Story - Jason shares a story of someone he is working with planning their trip who wants to do a lot of dining - including a number of signature locations and how, to Jason's surprise, it worked out better financially to get the Disney Dining Plan Starts @1:52 ... Stella Nova Opening Reactions - The first Epic Universe hotel has opened - Stella Nova - and there were ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 243
Episode 242 for the week of January 20, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Quick Hits: News and Rumors - Lots to hit on from the past week including another change to Lightning Lane Premier Pass, new Bride at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, Communicore Hall looking great for Festival of the Arts, and more! Starts @1:20 ... Construction Updates - New segment where we track the construction work from the past week - Kick it off by going over all the projects currently ...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 242
Episode 241 for the week of January 13, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Arrival Day Water Park Perk Value - A new perk went into effect for Disney World Resort guests - access to a water park on their arrival day - We discuss the value of this, the scenarios we think it makes the most sense to use, and if we are planning to take advantage of it or not. Starts @2:57 ... Construction Timeline Predictions - Cranes are at Big Thunder, walls are up at Dino-Rama, and work ...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 241
Episode 240 for the week of January 6, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Simpsons at Disney? - Disney survey about Simpsons in the Theme Parks (Source: Drew the Disney Dude ) - What would we like to see - if anything? Starts @2:01 ... Free Dining and Room Only Discounts for Summer 2025 - Disney released information on Free Dining as well as some room only discounts for the summer of 2025 - and we react - We compare availability at different resorts and do a cost compar...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 240
Episode 238 for the week of December 23, 2024 Scott Carter a.k.a. Tom Servo joins us! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 2 - Scott Carter - a.k.a. Tom Servo on our Discord server joins us to discuss his recent trip to Japan - In Part 2 he focuses on his time at Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea ... how does it compare to visiting the domestic parts? What surprised him the most? Start @00:39 ... * Reminder to like, subsc...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 239
Episode 238 for the week of December 23, 2024 Scott Carter a.k.a. Tom Servo joins us! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Bluey is Coming to Disney! - Starting with Disney Cruise Line on sailings out of Australia in January 2025, more info to come about Disneyland and Walt Disney World (source: The Walt Disney Company ) - Our reactions and what will this look like in the parks Starts @2:18 ... Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 1 - Scott Carter - a.k.a....
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 238
Episode 237 for the week of December 16, 2024 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Opening Quick Hits - Initial reaction to the Island Tower at the Poly (Source: Thrill Geek ) - Gran Fiesta Tour and Astro Orbiter closing for refurbs (source: Scott Gustin ) - World Celebration ground lights are fixed! (source: Ashley Carter ) Starts @1:05 ... 2025 Disney Predictions - We look ahead to 2025 and give our predictions for Disney related topics: Starts @8:26 ... - Movies: starts @9:...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 237
Episode 236 for the week of December 9, 2024 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Opening Quick Hits - Disney announces plans for the Disneyland 70th celebration including the start of the Walt Disney Animatronic show (source: Blog Mickey ) - Test of AI check out at the All Star Sports food court has begun (source: Blog Mickey ) - Disney already "plussing" Tiana's Bayou Adventure (source: Blog Mickey ) Starts @1:38 ... 2024: Year in Review - We look back at 2024, discussing ou...
Dec 10, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 236
Episode 235 for the week of December 2, 2024 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Opening Quick Hits - Lakeshore Lodge is the updated name for the new DVC resort being built on Bay Lake (source: WDW Magic ) - MVMCP has sold out one week earlier than it did last year ... does this signal anything about attendance? - Disney provides more details on the Villains Show and Nighttime Parade coming next summer (Source: Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular) Starts @2:05 ... ...
Dec 03, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 235
Episode 234 for the week of November 25, 2024 - Happy Thanksgiving! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... The Muppets are Movin’ Right Along - Disney has made it official and Monsters Inc will be taking over Muppet Courtyard ... but the Muppets aren't leaving entirely! They will be replace Aerosmith at Rock'n' Rollercoaster. - We discuss the news, share our thoughts, and respond to internet reactions Source: Disney Parks Blog Starts @1:27 ... Quick Hits: - Destination D23 2025 ...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 234
Episode 233 for the week of November 18, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Quick Hits - Disney 4th Q and Full Year 2024 earnings were very positive plus the CFO says that Epic Universe will be a positive to attendance at Walt Disney World. (source: Blog Mickey ) - Use of Single Rider line starts at Remy's Ratatouille Adventure (source: Disney Food Blog ) - Concept art and name released for upcoming DVC Lounge in the Magic Kingdom - what does this mean for the future of Fr...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 233
Episode 232 for the week of November 11, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... D23 Brazil Recap - D23 Fan Event was held in Brazil for the first time and while not a ton of announcements were made, there were some updates for upcoming films and Walt Disney World parks projects Starts @1:12 ... Jason's No Kids Trip Report - Jason is back and starts his trip report from his recent parents only trip to Walt Disney World. He goes through the days of his trip, hitting the highligh...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 232
Episode 231 for the week of November 4, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Goodbye Spooky Season, Hello Happy Holidays - The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World and Disney announced some new offerings as part of the Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, including more to do at CommuniCore Hall. Starts @1:54 ... Weezy's Disneyland Trip Report - Dave, Weezy from the Discord, joins us to share about his recent trip to Disneyland in California. What were the highlight...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 231
Episode 230 for the week of October 28, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Lack of Excitement for Walt Disney World Right Now - There is excitement around Epic Universe but not really for Disney right now - and given the price difference, what is the motivation to book a Disney trip right now? Starts @7:28 ... Jason's Pre-Trip Report - Jason leaves for his parents only trip this week and provides an update on his plans, Lightning Lanes booked, and just strategy heading int...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 230
Episode 229 for the week of October 21, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Universal Announces Opening Date for Epic Universe - We have an official opening date for this brand new theme park - plus some information on ticket sales and pricing for the Helios Hotel. - Does this make us more excited? Are we going to try to adjust summer plans to visit? Starts @3:19 ... Lightning Lane Premier Pass is Coming - Disney announces the official launch of a new option to Lightning La...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 229
Episode 228 for the week of October 14, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Review of D23 Events: Heads Back to the Hollow & Early Screening of Not Just a Goof documentary - Phil attended a D23 event this past Saturday in Sleepy Hollow - he reviews the event, shares some fun tidbits of information he got, and says if it was worth the cost - Phil also got to attend a bonus D23 event showing an early preview of a new documentary about the making of a Goofy Movie Starts @1...
Oct 15, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 228
Episode 227 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Cake Bake Shop is Cooking Up Something Offensive … The Pricing on Their Menu! - Construction is nearing completion at the Cake Bake Shop at Disney Boardwalk, revealing the menu - Pricing seems very high, even for Disney ... and we react! Source: Blog Mickey Starts @2:40 ... Fixing Jollywood Nights - Reports indicate that Jollywood Nights are not selling well. - We discuss ways we would modify the ...
Oct 08, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 227
Episode 226 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Active Construction At Walt Disney World - Permits filed for a new 10 story hotel at the former Reflections location - Concrete and hardscapping work done at the entrance to Test Track 3.0 Starts @2:03 ... Early 2025 Discounts Announced - To kick off the new fiscal year, Disney did announce some new discounts for early 2025, including on room and ticket packages Starts @8:10 ... The Impact of Nost...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 226
Episode 225 for the week of September 23, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Next Disney CEO is a Two Horse Race? - Recent Variety story indicates that Dana Walden is the lead Candidate to be the next Disney CEO with Josh D'Amaro right behind her, and all other candidates long shots - We share our thoughts and if we think Disney can retain both or if the one not picked will leave the company Starts @2:12 ... Disney Planning Blocks - Jason is trying to have some sort of pla...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 225
Episode 224 for the week of September 16, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Is More Marvel Coming to Walt Disney World? - Rumors of Universal replacing Super Hero Island at Island of Adventure - What does this mean for Universal, but also what could it mean for Walt Disney World if more Marvel IP can be used? Starts @1:52 ... Various News - We discuss small Walt Disney World news including updated seating at Woody's Lunch Box and various permits filed. Starts @11:48 ... J...
Sep 19, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 224
Episode 223 for the week of September 9, 2024, and Drew the Disney Dude returns to talk about what is going on in our Disney World... News and Rumors: - Tron will no longer use a virtual queue effective September 9th - Rumor: Lightning Lane Premier Pass is coming! Source: Blog Mickey - Villains Show replacing Lightning McQueen's Racing Acedemy. Is this combined with other 2025 offerings enough to get you to book a trip? Starts @1:34 ... Drews D23 2024 Fan Event Experience - Drew talks about the ...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 223
Episode 222 for the week of September 2, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil's Trip Report Continues! Day 4: Off Day and Dreams that Soar - After two full park days, an off day was in order, along with a trip to Disney Springs to see the drone show "Disney Dreams that Soar" - what did Phil and the family think of the show and was it worth it to buy the secured seating at Summerhouse on the Lake? Starts @5:07 ... Day 5: Magic Kingdom - A long but fun day at the Magic Ki...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 222
Episode 221 for the week of August 26, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil's Trip Report: Intro - We kick off Phil's Trip Report with some overall thoughts and background for the trip Starts @2:26 ... Day 1: Travel - Traveling without his partner and two of his kids - how did it go? Was his room request met? And did they find the best pool bar on Disney Property? Starts @7:55 ... Day 2: Animal Kingdom and Starlight Safari - The wilderness must be explored and Phil and ...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 221
Episode 220 for the week of August 20, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil's Reaction to the D23 Announcements - Phil is back from Walt Disney World and gets his chance to share his thoughts about the announcements along with the removal of the Rivers of America and potential removal of Muppets Starts @1:25 ... D23 2024 Predictions Review - We got through the predictions we made prior to the event and see how we did and discuss if some of the ones that didn't get annou...
Aug 21, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 220
Phil is at Disney World so Matt from Diz Happenings hops on to cover D23 announcements. Villains Land Cars Land Tropical Americas Monstropolis
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 219
Episode 218 for the week of August 5, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil Books Lightning Lane Multi Pass - The past Saturday was 7 days our from Phil's arrival date so he was able to book his Lightning Lanes for his trip ... how did it go? Was the process easy? What attractions was he able to get? Starts @3:05 ... D23 Final Predictions - The D23 2024 Fan Event is coming up this week, so we give our final predictions of what announcements we are confident - and ones we...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 218
Episode 217 for the week of July 29, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Disney Movie Success - Disney has seen recent success at the theaters with the performance of Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine. Is this just a blip or do we think they have returned for form going forward? - We also provide a non-spoiler review of Deadpool & Wolverine. Starts @2:23 ... Early Lightning Lane Multi Pass Takeaways - Lightning Lane Multi Pass, the new line skipping tool at Walt...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 217
Episode 216 for the week of July 22, 2024, and Scott Gustin ( @scottgustin ) joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World... State of the Parks - We look back on the past two years and discuss what has happened (and not happened) at the Disney parks - and if they are setting up for a big expansion, or just catching up on postponed maintenance? Starts @3:05 ... D23 2024 Predictions - We go park by park at Walt Disney World and discuss what Scott thinks will be announced at the D23 pa...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 5Ep. 216
Episode 215 for the week of July `5, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Untouchable Attractions - Seeing rumors about what rides could be impacted by D23 Announcements, we look at what Disney Attractions are historic or so iconic that they are virtually untouchable. Starts @2:26 ... Data about Crowd Patterns - Len Testa recently shared data about restaurant usage and satisfaction, Lightning Lane usage vs standby, etc - and this gets us thinking what this can tell us about ...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 215
Episode 214 for the week of July 8, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Disney Laments - Reading along to a great trip report on the Discord Server, Phil is lamenting some of the things he could have done or done more related to Disney Trips in the past - We discuss our Disney laments - and ask the community for theirs are this week's DBC Engagement question Starts @3:46 ... Epic Universe Ticket Package Detail Rumors - Reports out there that at least initially, the only way...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 214
