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Easy Diz It

Justin Lopeseasydizit.com
Do you love Disney, Universal, and maybe theme parks in general? If so, please join us as we talk about how to stay happy and healthy in the parks! We also have fun playing news games and trivia.
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Episodes

Ep 73- Genie Plus: Tips for Minimizing Screen Time, Standby Skipper Worth It?

Well folks, Justin and Autumn are back at it again with another jam-packed episode of Easy Diz It! This time, they're tackling the controversial topic of how to use Disney's Genie+ system without being glued to your phone the entire vacation. They kick things off with some friendly banter about Autumn's car troubles and the woes of car shopping as a couple. But soon enough we dive right into the main topic. Justin gets fired up reading a strongly-worded 1-star review from a guest named Edward. P...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 73

Ep 72- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, D23 News, and Walt Spins Again!

Join Autumn and Justin on this week's Easy Diz It, a Disney Podcast as they dive into all things Christmas and holiday related at Walt Disney World! In this episode, they discuss the latest announcements from D23, play a Disney World holiday trivia game, read 1-star reviews of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to help make your next Disney trip magical, and more. Tune in to hear details on the new holiday offerings like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, Festival of the Hol...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 72

Ep 71- What is Dinnerland?

Check out our instagram to learn more about Dinnerland! Get on the interest list for the next Dinnerland here: https://forms.gle/pvupjjSyDCbK9E9K6 Support the podcast by booking your travel with Justin Website: easydizit.com Email: easydizitpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/easydizit Facebook: fb.com/JustinwithUTMT...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 71

Ep 70- Vacation Fight- Justin and Autumn can't plan a vacation! All-Star Music, a Value Resort Reviewed

Support the podcast by booking your ⁠travel with Justin⁠ This week on the podcast: Hey Easy Diz It! All-star music is a Value Disney Resort with questionable value. Let's talk about how to make the most of it, and see if there are better options out there! Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game) The D’Santis- Disney feud continues. And does anyone else smell burning rubber? A stumps J Rise to the occasion of this Disney Trivia game. Don’t resist! (It’s Rise of the Resistance trivia fyi) Trav...

May 01, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 70

Ep 69- Spring Break at Disney, Are Annual Passes worth it?

Hey Easy Diz It! We talk about how to prepare for the crowds during one of the busiest times of the year. Manage your expectations, cope with rude guests, and prepare your budget. Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game) The D’Santis- Disney feud heats up, a mini Mickey cheer on your merch purchases, and Tron Light Cycle Run debuts at Walt Disney World. A stumps J Will Justin run the table on RunDisney trivia? Probably not! Tips from a Nerd Let's talk about WDW Annual Passes. I help you decid...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 69

Ep 68- Presidents Day Weekend at Walt Disney World and Tips for Military Families

Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game) Are cast members getting a special deal on Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser? Has a man visited Disneyland ever single day for almost 3000 days? Will Walt DIsney World build an underwater hotel at Epcot? Did Genie+ actually sell out? FInd out as Autumn does her best Deciphering this weeks headlines. A stumps J We bedazzle Justin with Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique trivia. Are you a Prince or a Princess? A Knight or a Pirate? Either way it’s gonna cost you some ...

Feb 28, 20231 hr 13 min

Ep 67- Good Neighbors and Extended Stays

Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game) Reedy Creek Improvement District will be replaced instead of Dissolved Bob Iger Celebrates his birthday by cutting 7000 jobs at Disney Full house keeping coming back to Disney World resort hotels Headliner Avatar Attraction Announced for Disneyland (Sus) A stumps J How good of a neighbor is Justin anyway? Autumn tests his knowledge on Good Neighbor hotels. We talk about how helpful early entry can be, and a bit about extended evening hours for Deluxe R...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 3 min

Ep 66- Easy Diz It Back from Refurb! + Lots of News and Extended Stay America Shade

We are back from a hiatus! Hope you enjoy our first show in 6 weeks. Today we cover: Where have you been, why no with the podcast none? A small piece of allll the recent Disney and Universal News How to get rich quick selling tap water on the internet Disney trivia about Disney refurbs 3 tips from a nerd, including tips gleaned from a recent client visit in December/ January What the heck is going on Crystal Palace, we are coming for you! Special thanks to Clayton Farris for letting use his audi...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 5 min

Ep 65- Fear of Missing Out, Smugglers Run Just a Bumpy Short Film?

Show Notes This week we discussed among other things, how the fear of missing out might impact you theme park trip. Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game) Prices are up for single day tickets, Park hopper addon is now variable Magic Kingdom – $124 to $189 Animal Kingdom – $109 to $159 Disney’s Hollywood Studios – $124 to $179 EPCOT – $114 to $179 Disney Sued over Genie+ https://www.disneytouristblog.com/genie-plus-lawsuit-disney-patent-infringement/ Guest’s now able to modify Lightning Lane...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 65

Ep 64- Theme Parks Solo? and some Universal Orlando Hype!

Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks . And we have some fun with news games and trivia. This week we discussed among other things, vacationing solo in theme parks. Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game) Disneyland’s Adventureland Treehouse re-theme revealed as the Encanto Treehouse This was rumoured for a while as they have been working on it since 2021 Was Swiss Family originally, then re-themed to Tarzan in New theme is inspired by the original Swi...

Nov 14, 202249 min

Ep 63- Universal Studios Orlando, Islands of Adventure, Rollercoaster Accessibility, Free Behind the Scenes Tours

This week we talk everything Universal Studios, from differences in ride accessibility to free behind the scenes ride tours. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! ____________________________________ Support the podcast by purchasing Unofficial Guides through this link: https://amzn.to/3rLVVmy Website: easydizit.com Email: easydizitpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/easydizit Facebook: fb.com/JustinwithUTMT...

Oct 31, 202253 min

Ep 62- Strollin' the Castle part 3: Liberty Square with Tommy from The Cheesy Mouse Podcast

Please join us for part 3 of our Strollin' the Castle series with Tommy from the Cheesy Mouse Podcast. This week we are walking through Liberty Square, culminating in a discussion one of our favorites, Haunted Mansion. We'll be back next week with our regular show! ____________________________________ Support the podcast by purchasing Unofficial Guides through this link: https://amzn.to/3rLVVmy Website: easydizit.com Email: easydizitpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/easydizit Facebook: ...

Oct 24, 202240 min

Ep 61- Genie+ Price Changes, Tips, and Strategy and Is Genie Plus “Fair”?

Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks . And we have some fun with news games and trivia. Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game) Pumpkin Spice Mickey Ice Cream Bar Coming to Disney World The pumpkin spice craze seems to get crazier every year. What started out as a few fall flavors to mix up menus at restaurants, has turned into a competition who can create the craziest pumpkin spice food. Disney World is trying to cash in on the pumpkin spice madness ...

Oct 17, 202256 minEp. 61

Ep- 60 Disney Tips for Road Trips, Two Cyclists’ Pilgrimage Across Britain

Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks . And we have some fun with news games and trivia. Three tips from a nerd focused on road trips this week. Save money- If you are driving, seriously consider staying off-site. Many offsite hotels will have a kitchen Complimentary breakfasts Avoid hassle- Pack a road bag/cooler to avoid digging through your luggage mid trip Snacks, beverages Change of clothes if staying over night Phone chargers and external batteries H...

Oct 10, 20221 hr 8 min

Ep- 59 Strollin the Castle pt.2: Frontierland, Figment is Getting a Movie!

Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia. NEW SEGMENT- 3 Tips from a nerd Save money- Bring in snacks. Food at Disney is expensive. Snacks can run $6-10. Quick Service meal averages around $15 Bring in tasty morsels, make it good stuff you usually don’t get. Remember things melt in the Florida heat. Keeping your blood sugar from dropping will prevent those impulse food purchases Avoid hassle- Travel in Septembe...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 59

Ep 58- Strollin the Castle Part 1, Adventureland

We start off the show today discussing some of our most and least favorite Halloween movies, and make plans for October viewing. Tower of Terror starring Steve Guttenberg is featured. Trivia is all about Hocus Pocus, Justin is flawless. Don’t listen to this part. Just trust me, flawless. On highly suspect headlines we find out if Epcot is getting moving sidewalks, if Tiana’s Mom is getting her own dress shop in a Disney park, Haunted Mansion release date details, and if Bob Iger shall henceforth...

Sep 26, 202258 minEp. 58

Ep 57- 1 star Crystal Palace review, Worst Service EVER? lets chat.

Autumn does Mainstreet USA trivia. Justin presents some highly suspect headlines, some which include misleading information about "Disney losing it's Magic" in the eyes of its fans. In the main segment we try something new! We read a 1 star Yelp review of Crystal Palace and try to talk the writer through the experience. Maybe it helps you on your next trip? Let us know! __________________________________________ Website: easydizit.com Email: easydizitpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/ea...

Sep 20, 20221 hr 2 min

Ep- 56 D23 Expo HSH, Tommy Talks Volcano Bay and Universal Orlando

Today on the show we do all Highly Suspect Headlines. Tune in to see if the following headlines are true or not: Bob Chapek Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom Dinoland USA to be replaced with Zootopia and Moana attractions Mickey and Minnie to be married to celebrate the Disney companies 100th anniversary. https://jimhillmedia.com/the-year-that-mickey-minnie-almost-got-married/ Hatbox Ghost Coming to Haunted Mansion in Walt DIsney World https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Unproduced_Haunted_Mans...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 56

Ep55- News and Soarin' Trivia!

In Highly Suspect Headlines we discover Walt and Roy Disney are added to Enchanted Firework Spectacular, if Disney really doubles price of Galactic Starcruiser experience, if the D23 Livestream will cost money, and if Danny DeVito was confirmed to play Philoctetes in upcoming live action remake of Hercules. Wired video featuring Danny Devito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M69NaqGLfwI Trivia topic is Soarin’. We mentioned the youtube channel Living in Diz. You can check them out here: https://w...

Aug 29, 202244 minEp. 55

Ep 54- Magicband+ and Taika Waititi with Danny K

In Highly Suspect Headlines find out if Tiana is getting a new Magicband+, if a luxury purse brand is going with a Llama motif, Bluey’s Dad will fart on Disney+, and if Thor Love and Thunder will be released on Disney+ In trivia, Autumn stumps Just with some good ol’ fashion Country Bear Jamboree content! In our main segment we talk about Direct Taika Waititi, who recently directed Thor Love and Thunder. We talk a bit about his body of work, why we like him, and what we think about him directing...

Aug 24, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 54

E53- We did it! 4 Park Challenge and Monorail Crawl Trip Report

First we recapped our recent Disney World trip featuring the 4 park challenge, the Dooney and Bourke challenge, and Justin self congratulating for passing for adult in his comportment. That is, Justin was able to combine a little of what he learned about conflict resolution from Autumn with a verbal diffusion strategy he uses himself with some of his clients. Upshot, the day wasn’t ruined! We talk about the exhausting four park challenge then our great day on the monorail crawl. Then, in the Hig...

Aug 16, 202248 min

E52- Theme Park Photography and Flight Anxiety

Today we talk about about Autumn's anxiety around flying, and some steps she's taken to reduce it. We also talk a bit about the latest Haunted Mansion movie news. In the main segment we talk to Ben Wagner. Ben helps us understand photography concepts like composition, lighting, and moment. I came away more confident about taking great pictures, I think you will too! Check out more Ben at: https://benwagnerphotography.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/benwagnerphotos/ Exemplary photos related to ...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 52

Ep 51- Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA

Sorry no news and trivia this week! We recap our experiences at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water country USA. See the website for a transcript! __________________________________________ Website: easydizit.com Email: easydizitpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/easydizit Facebook: fb.com/JustinwithUTMT...

Aug 01, 202247 min

50th Episode featuring Connie and Bruce from Unlocking the Magic! Whoa!

Highly Suspect Headline (WARNING some of these are lies!) Magic Kingdom Railroad trains will be fully automated and piloted by old-time audio animatronics when it re-opens this fall DINOSAUR begins long term refurbishment to fix multiple audio animatronics FREE Refreshment Lounge coming to EPCOT for the 2022 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle. Florida Blue Lounge Last year hummus, yogurt, aha sparkling water September 3, 2022 - November 19, 2022 from noon until 6 p...

Jul 25, 20221 hr 8 min

Ep 49- Food and Wine Couples Game: Who is the Better Spouse?

Highly Suspect Headlines CAUTION! Some of these may be lies! Princess Tiana themed cookware revealed for EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle The collection includes kitchenware and apparel. Free scavenger hunt at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle, offers lenticular cups featuring Mickey and Tiana as prizes. Actually $9.99 plus tax Bluey Season 3 coming to Disney+ August 10th The first will have 25 seven-minute episodes.The premier...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 12 min

Ep 48- Food and Wine Ideas

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Jul 13, 202242 min

Ep 47- Princess Tiana's Splash Mountain Remodel Extravaganza

Everything this week is Princess Tiana! Highly Suspect Headlines (WARNING SOME OF THE HEADLINES BELOW ARE FALSE!) Date announced for the Princess Tiana splash mountain retheme, February 2023 Actually Late 2024 Title of the new attraction announced, Tiana and Naveen’s River Journey: A Bayou Adventure "In many ways, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a love letter to New Orleans. Like the musical city that inspired this attraction, Tiana's second act is about a community working in harmony to achieve some...

Jul 04, 202232 minEp. 47

Ep 46- Genie Plus and Park Hopping, aka Lightning Hopping

Highly Suspect Headlines (Some of the headlines below are LIES!) Two Years After Splash Mountain Replacement Announced, Disney Promises More Info Next Week Princess Tiana is based on the real life person, Leah Chase: https://www.oprah.com/entertainment/the-woman-behind-the-princess-and-the-frogs-tiana/all Disney World planning to give space mountain a Light-year retheme Rumors are actually about Disneyland Started with silhouettes of space mountain in promo materials Now stickers have been seen ...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 19 min

Ep 45- Father's Day Dadstravaganza in Disney featuring two dads!

Highly Suspect Headlines (CAUTION Headlines may be false! Listen for details) Obi-Wan Kenobi series to be released to theaters Nationwide June 22nd Adventures by Disney announces super luxurious worldwide private jet adventure priced at $110k Victoria and Alberts set to reopen July 28th at a discounted celebratory rate Light-year opens with a disappointing $21 million dollar opening night A stumps J Mostly Camel related content. Enjoy! Main Segment: My brother and I evaluate our own fatheryness ...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 16 min

Ep 44- Value Directed Goals at Disney, Help Us Plan!

Highly Suspect Headlines The New Disney Wish Cruise Ship is Officially Delivered from Meyer Werft Disney’s first Liquified Natural Gas powered ship Disney Wish launch date had been scheduled to be June 9, so it is rather fitting that the official handover from the shipyard to the cruise line takes place today. Next month the vessel will sail on her first official cruise from her new homeport, Port Canaveral. The Travel Agents over at Unlocking the Magic Travel are planning a group cruise on the ...

Jun 13, 202254 minEp. 44
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