In the 256th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are once again split up - Jenn is out of the studio today, while Dave takes the mic solo. This time is a different sort of episode, as June 25th is a very dear date to Dave, as the anniversary of a simple email that solidified his own Disney journey. He'll share that story with you, plus give you some encouragement on finding your own journey and having the will to leap forward in it. Plus, young Campbell makes an appear...
Jun 26, 2025•31 min•Ep. 256
In the 255th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are still feeling the magical glow of a recent Disneyland trip - and to recap and review, it's time to bring in fan fave, #KylaKylaKyla! First, a little WDW news with the closing announcement of Rivers of American and Liberty Belle, and then the Boneyard in Animal Kingdom, then over to the West Coast! The trio chats up World of Color... the 70th Celebration Tour... Paint the Night... Carthay Circle... Pixar Place... The ...
Jun 19, 2025•54 min•Ep. 255
In the 254th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back from a team Disneyland trip and they have a lot of news and rumors to get to! First, Dave loses his shirt! And apparently will get it back! Then, they chat about the Monster's Inc ride closing in Disneyland... the Oogie Boogie Bash announcement... the Muppets Courtyard closing recently, and the Rivers of America closing date coming up - plus what do Jenn and Dave both think about the forthcoming Piston Peak Cars...
Jun 12, 2025•37 min•Ep. 254
In the 253rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for the summer season with all the fun stuff coming up! First, Jenn just finished her birthday trip, while Dave is getting ready for his summer trip in July. A bevy of news stories include the upcoming premiere of Disney Starlight Parade... Lilo & Stitch movies opens like gangbusters... a store reopens in Hollywood Studios.... Disneyland's 70th approaches... and Epic Universe's grand opening. Plus, Jenn rev...
May 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 253
In the 252nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave this week is actually Kyla & Dave as Jenn is enjoying the Blue Carpet Premiere of Epic Universe! 3rd co-host Disney Geek Kyla steps in to dive deep into the Disney Deluxe resort that is Animal Kingdom Lodge! The eats, the drinks, the swims, the rooms - savannah views and resort views. They give the pros and cons of the resort - its gorgeous but its way down in the corner... the bread plate is delicious but finding Ma...
May 22, 2025•50 min•Ep. 252
In the 251st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have been talking about it for what feels like years... Universal Orlando's new theme park - Epic Universe is a week from opening, and now, both Upon a Star Jenn and d$ have been. And they are here to talk all about it. We break down Epic Universe, or at least talk about the breakdown of much of Epic (and it's habit of having rides not work) and go portal by portal - Isle of Burk, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and...
May 15, 2025•59 min•Ep. 251
In the 250th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome back Matt & Susie for the second part of the two week episode. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, go back to hear the Fantasmic Foursome's list of their favorite Disney movies, Nos 25 thru 11. This week is the Top Ten... Pixar! Aslan! Joy and Sadness! More Princess Mia! and so much more, as they all four laugh and remember and enjoy chatting about their favorite Disney films, both now and all the...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 250
In the 249th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have the delightful pleasure of inviting back to the show the (unfortunately former) ImagineEars podcast hosts Matt Appleby and Susie Denton -- and when Matt and Susie show up, you know its a big deal! And thus, the two part ep leading to Ep 250, where all four give their list of their 25 favorite Disney Films of all time (as Susie says, "not the best... but our favorites." Whether its Princess Mia or McQueen or Angela L...
May 01, 2025•33 min•Ep. 249
In the 248th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are not hanging out here - because Jenn is in Epic Universe! So d$ has invited in one of the best friends of the show, none other than THE Derek Frank! After a little chit-chat, including discussing the VIPassholders dining perks this summer, Derek and d$ give their own Star Wars stories and how they became life long fans. Then, starting at 1977's original Star Wars, they rank all 12 theatrical films in the SW Universe.....
Apr 24, 2025•53 min•Ep. 248
In the 247th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back for more travel chatter and magical conversations. News covers the new Passholder VIPs experiences for this summer... the Skyliner's down days... info about the Disney Destiny... Cars Land permits being filed... And another chat about Real ID - why you need it, and how to get it. Finally, a look at Disney's Riviera Resort - a DVC deluxe resort close to Epcot, on the Skyliner line. Jenn & Dave walk through th...
Apr 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 247
In the 246th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are doing a sort-of part 2 to last week's episode - about Autism on the Disney Cruise - with a discussion about Autism in the parks! First up, an Epic Universe update with the just announced soft opening, and what to expect (and how to get in!) Then, the first of a new segment of Travel Tips... pay attention to your TSA line! Including MCO, which has a habit of closing their TSA pre-check early! Finally, a revisit to pre...
Apr 10, 2025•54 min•Ep. 246
In the 245th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back together (as it should be) with d$ returning from all his travels! Thanks to Kyla & The Moana Mom for filling in the gap last week! The news is aplenty, with new promos, thoughts on Disney's Epic perspective, water parks opening up, new shows finally debuting at Hollywood Studios, Buzz getting a massive makeover, and the possible return of baggage carrying at resorts. Then, d$ shares some from his Disney Fan...
Apr 03, 2025•54 min•Ep. 245
In the 244th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave gives way to Jenn & Kyla & Heather, as Dave is finally on his Spring Adventures - so to fill the gap, fan favorite #KylaKylaKyla and the show's (quasi) producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, are here to chat about Flower & Garden and whatever else comes to mind. In a free flowing conversation, the trio tackles everything from Disney's massive laundry operation to Kyla not knowing .38 Special (what?) to Heather'...
Mar 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 244
In the 243rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are discussing value resorts, value flights, and valuable savings at "Select" Disney Resorts. Dave is still getting ready for his upcoming travels, while Jenn is catching up from all of her recent adventures - then they look at a brand new Disney promo, one that is pretty awesome, but only for a select number of people... make sure to see how you can save! Then, a look at the Disney panel at the recent SXSW event, which ...
Mar 13, 2025•45 min•Ep. 243
In the 242nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are taking a look at the park down the street and one of the new hotels that comes with it - or at least, they are listening to the quasi-producer of the show Heather, aka The Moana Mom talk about it, as she's been there! First, Jenn just returned from Disneyland and gives a quick update on the park, as well as a few tips for first time Landers. Then Heather gives her take on her recent Disney Wish voyage, and loving the...
Mar 06, 2025•44 min•Ep. 242
In the 241st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are excited to turn their duo into a Fantasmic Four -- Quasi-Producer Heather and 3rd Co-Host Kyla join the show for a roundtable discussion all about the Epcot event that just ended -- The Festival of the Arts! First, Jenn has just returned from the Disney Wish, while Heather is headed that direction in a few days... and KylaKylaKyla has just returned from the parks, and is set to head back soon... while d$ is preparing e...
Feb 27, 2025•51 min•Ep. 241
In the 240th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are super happy about the fact we can all ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure as much as we want in a single day (of course, at the mercy of the lines...) First, Jenn is preparing for her Wish trip in a few days, while d$ is not only looking forward to his Disney Fantasy cruise in March, but also, gives a full review of "Captain America: Brave New World" -- the good and the not quite a...
Feb 20, 2025•31 min•Ep. 240
In the 239th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave chat a little travel and the things we love about it! And what better way to share the love than chatting with Friend of the Show and podcaster and vlogger extraordinaire THE Derek Frank! While Jenn is prepping for a Disney Wish sailing, Derek is talking Disney, while d$ found more magic while weekend thrifting. Then, a little news covering all the latest for Disneyland's 70th Anniversary celebration, plus the Season of ...
Feb 13, 2025•44 min•Ep. 239
In the 238th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in co-host of The Living with the Landspeeder Podcast and IAmGeek Podcast - Ryan Street (now a fantastic Travel Advisor with Upon a Star Travel!) Dave is booking excursion for a Disney Cruise, while Ryan is creating new Kyber Crystals... with a Potter twist. Jenn celebrates the demise of It's Tough to be a Bug coming soon... the film "Mufasa" is headed for streaming... play mini golf at Disneyland... the Garden R...
Feb 06, 2025•45 min•Ep. 238
In the 237th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are here to talk about some of the biggest headlines to hit Disney news in a while. First, more mugs for Jenn, while Dave finally watched "Moana 2" in theaters, and gives his overall honest review of the film. Then, a look at the brand new Universal resort, Stella Nova, over next to Epic Universe -- and what exactly are those new categories for Universal resorts? And Disney has slightly changed the wording on their Disab...
Jan 30, 2025•44 min•Ep. 237
In the 236th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are here! Well, sort of... in this episode, Dave gives the intro which leads to a special audio presentation of the Upon a Star YouTube Show, Stars Unscripted. In this episode, it's all about the Character Dining - there are a bunch of places to sit and eat a meal on Disney property, and a lot of them have a chance to meet some of your favorite Disney pals like Mirabel, Tiana, Mickey, Chip'n Dale, and in one special plac...
Jan 23, 2025•41 min•Ep. 236
In the 235th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave recap what was quite a year! Its the annual review of the year's past, this time, a look back, month by month of 2024. First, Jenn has her DuckTales (Woo Hoo!) coffee cup, and Dave gives his review on the fantastic John Williams documentary "Music by John Williams", available on Disney+ Then, kicking off in January 2024, with the elimination of Park Pass Reservations and the return of the Disney Dining Plan, we revisit s...
Jan 16, 2025•48 min•Ep. 235
In the 234th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave finally get to record again! After an extremely hectic holiday season that saw Jenn take TWO trips to Walt Disney World, while d$ took a 7 day trip that turned into 10 days, they are both here to give the scoop on all the news and reviews. First up, a quick review of the Disney+ documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man", a movie that d$ absolutely loved. Then, the fate of Rip Ride Rockit at Universal, plus how Animal Kingdom's ...
Jan 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 234
It was our 200th episode last April, and our good friend of the show Derek Frank suggested this for ENCORE week here at the podcast... the Attraction Bracket! Derek put together 64 shows/rides/attractions for a tournament style episode and d$, Jenn, Derek, and Quasi-Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, discuss each "match", one on one, to determine the best thing at WDW. Plus, this ep was when the Tiffany vs Debbie Gibson debate surfaced between d$ and Heather. Enjoy (or re-enjoy) this ENCORE ep...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Today's ENCORE episode of the Main Street Electrical Podcast is one of Quasi-Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom's, faves -- the one with the news from D23. Back in August, Heather attended D23 in Anaheim and she, Jenn, d$, and #KylaKylaKyla spend a good hour+ discussing all the closings (Tom Sawyer Island, Dinoland) and all the things to come (Tropical Americas, Villains Land, etc), plus lots of speculation (this was recorded before we knew the fate of Muppet Courtyard and Monsters Inc Land....
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min
It's day 2 of ENCORE Week of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, as we are giving you five of our fave episodes from 2024 (and in today's case, 2023!). Upon a Star Jenn has listed this as one of her all time faves, and with good reason... the Ride ReThemes are pretty fantastic, as we bring in our good friends influencer Derek Franks and podcaster Ryan Street. If you've heard the episode, it's a fun day to enjoy it again... if you've never heard it, then it's a great way to pick up the show!...
Dec 31, 2024•49 min
It's ENCORE Week here at The Main Street Electrical Podcast, as we are serving up 5 of our fave episodes from the past year -- hear it for the first time, or hear it again! Our first ENCORE is the one where Kyla came on and we discussed re-doing the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind -- the episode was originally released on May 23rd, 2024, as Episode 206! ------------------------- First up, Jenn is getting ready for her trip, Kyla is spending a fortune on passes, Retheming Roc...
Dec 30, 2024•48 min
In the 233rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are finally back on the show! After weeks of travel and meet-ups and trip hiccups and more, the hosts have hit the record button in their respective studios and are ready to talk some Disney travel -- more specifically, the newest Disney Cruise ship to set sail, the Disney Treasure. First, a little Disney catch up, on Jenn being gone for weeks and d$ finishing up 10 days at WDW, then an update on the newest refurb dates ...
Dec 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 233
In the 232nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, the entire podcast crew comes together to say THANKS to the listening audience, as well as some thanks all around for Disney and for travel and more! Upon a Star Jenn, d$, Quasi-Producer Heather (aka The Moana Mom) and fan favorite #KylaKylaKyla are all on the show today, all getting ready for an upcoming Disney Trip! The big topic is the announcement of Muppet*Vision 3D closing, and the Muppets themselves moving across Hollywood Studio...
Nov 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 232
In the 231st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are here to talk all about those first time guests to Disney World! First, Jenn and Dave both are getting their holiday fashions ready, though both are very different styles... then a little news, including the newest Harry Potter area in Epic Universe, and a chat about whether Disney will match the immersion of Epic. Then, runDisney Princess Medals... Premier Pass sells out... Yacht Club holiday decor... and ahead of Je...
Nov 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 231
