In the 140th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave finally get back to questions from the listener, something not done on MSEP since Ep 11 in 2020! Jenn is getting ready for her trip (that she's on now) and Dave is getting ready for his Disney Wish sailing in a few weeks, but first, it's time to talk about the pros and cons of staying on property. What other parks do Jenn & Dave enjoy besides WDW and Universal? Why sail on a Disney Cruise? What rides in the parks are...
Jan 26, 2023•56 min•Ep. 140
In the 139th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome to the show for the very first time branding and marketing expert, musician, and Disney Vlogger Derek Frank! After some chit-chat about returning attractions to WDW, Derek shares a little about his Disney history, and how he got into the photography and videos inside the park itself. Then, Jenn, Dave, and Derek share thoughts on their favorite picture and video spots in all four parks -- from taking reflection sh...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In the 138th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are trying to catch their breath from a solid day of announcements and headlines that hit on Tuesday... so they break down ALL the Disney Surprises tossed at us in a single day! First, Dave continues to sing the praise of the Captain America trilogy and Jenn continues to not have seen them, and they dive right into the stories of the day... Tron Lightcycle has an opening date! And a new theory on when Annual Passes may ret...
Jan 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 138
In the 137th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in 2023 with a look back at 2022! And because she was a part of the 2021 review, of course, we had to bring back The Moana Mom, aka Quasi Producer Heather. Month by month, we hit the major, and minor, topics of the year, from all the returns to all the closures to mask mandates to Bob in Bob out, and all the overwhelming, underwhelming and just whelming whelming news. Quasi Producer Heather also shares her magica...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 137
In the 136th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave revisit one of the most popular episodes from 2021 -- the Candlelight Processional. After catching up a little on Christmas weekends -- including Jenn with a houseful of kids and Dave sending his lovely wife to Orlando for 24 hours -- they re-introduce the Candlelight Processional. All the way back in episode 85, using the actual script from Epcot's Candlelight Processional, Jenn & Dave narrated the show, backed by t...
Dec 29, 2022•47 min•Ep. 136
In the 135th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave gear up for the final few days before Christmas! From running around town in random shopping to getting excited for the house building (a house update!!) , both are ready for the big day - including Jenn's Christmas Vacation shirt and Dave's Chrisnizzle Sweatizzle. Amongst the news headlines, more train opening rumors... confirmed refurbishments for January in Disney World... and the returning princesses! Dave gives a qu...
Dec 22, 2022•46 min•Ep. 135
In the 134th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back after a week off, and are here to talk Christmas previews and reviews and all the festiveness of the season. After sharing the sure to be infamous Surrey Bike on the Boardwalk story, they dive into the news, which includes "Strange World" streaming soon... Te Fiti comes to Epcot... the new Ducktales Adventure... those CVS receipts on Disney merch... Then, Jenn & Dave give a quick review of the Mickey's Very ...
Dec 15, 2022•45 min•Ep. 134
n the 133rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave finally decide it's time to finish up the long running Hollywood Studios series - and do so, we bring in some guys who know Star Wars extremely well -- Catron and Ryan from the IAmGeek Podcast! The questions first... if Iger asks us what needs to be addressed, what do we say? Everyone gives their thoughts, ranging from Epcot completion to new attraction openings to the need for proper culture -- plus, bring back resort ba...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 133
In the 132nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave give thanks... thanks for some big, BIG changes that seemingly came out of nowhere over the weekend. First, Jenn is still preparing for the upcoming group trip, while Dave gives a quick review of the newest Disney+ film "Disenchanted", of course starring his beloved #AmyAdamsAmyAdamsAmyAdams. Then, the real story... Chapek. Iger. Two Bobs, only one can remain CEO. Jenn & Dave give a quick recap of how we got here, in...
Nov 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 132
In the 131st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are excited to talk all about Pixar movies! First, both lament about the upcoming winter, and then more about the upcoming Disney group trip. Then, they clear up the latest in the "Disney Ticket Increase", and explain whats what in the misleading headlines. Guardians Holiday kicks off soon, Starcruiser wins an award, and more guest behaving stupidly. Then, Jenn & Dave look at the 26 Pixar movies that have been releas...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 131
In the 130th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are keeping an eye on the storm as they come for another week of Magic. First, Jenn is prepping for the upcoming group trip, while Dave gives a quick overview of his weekend trip to Orlando for The Thing Conference. Along the way, he gives his thoughts on the Disney Springs hotel he was in, including the fantastic 10 minute walk to Disney Springs. Plus, meeting listener Kylene and hearing some of her fantastic movie theo...
Nov 10, 2022•35 min•Ep. 130
On the 129th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for Christmas! They talk about their Halloweekend and how they (didn't) party, a little about packing habits for both, and parks to hit when you only have a half day. Then, a little news with Universal closing down the timely and modern day Fievel and Woody Woodpecker attractions... an update on Tiana's Bayou Adventure and likely Splash merch... early reviews on the returning Fantasmic! are positive... And the ...
Nov 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 129
In the 128th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, after dreaming about what's Beyond Big Thunder last week with Quasi Producer Heather and d$, building a Villains park, and basically planning Magic Kingdom's future... Jenn returns from her jaunt to Mexico on this Halloween themed episode! She gives a quick rundown on the Mexican humidity (and the hair poofy) and Dave shares one of his upcoming Disney plans that he's super excited about. A little news kicks off, including Blizzard Beach...
Oct 27, 2022•54 min•Ep. 128
In the 127th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave cannot start the show and it's Quasi Producer Heather joining Dave, since Upon a Star Jenn is literally at a conference in Mexico as we record. First up, a little Disney'ing by wearing vintage shirts and new Disney PJ pants, plus Heather remembers to book her own room for a trip upcoming. Then, sorting through the news and rumors including a possible canceled pavilion (rumor) and a princess breakfast returning (fact), we...
Oct 20, 2022•59 min•Ep. 127
In the 126th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave start off by looking ahead to their group trip to WDW in December, then Dave laments his luck at resort on his first night. The news is loaded today, with information about all the price increases across Genie+ (and Dave's and Jenn's ways to turn around the bad PR that haunts the Disney name)... plus Fantasmic on it's way back... a new Holiday Remix song at Guardians in Epcot... and Magic Band+ heading out to Disneyland ...
Oct 13, 2022•45 min•Ep. 126
In the 125th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have returned to their respective homes in their respective states after a crazy and chaotic group trip over the weekend, all to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their beloved Epcot's doors opening for the first time. The damage to Disney World vs Universal, and Peppa Pig has a park (or had?)... riding out the Hurricane... taking the group to Epcot's 40th... an overview of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, with new...
Oct 06, 2022•52 min•Ep. 125
In the 124th episode, Jenn & Dave are pushing through what they've dubbed "HURRICANE WEEK", and end up having a conversation they dub "STORM CHATTER"... just a half hour chat about... well, the storm - for part of it anyway. From planning and re-planning and re-re-planning, not only their own travels, but taking care of clients and other families and all done under the umbrella of "we have no idea exactly how this is going to go". Plus, a walk through a stormwind blown memory lane, and the h...
Sep 29, 2022•38 min•Ep. 124
In the 123rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave continue their long running series touring through Hollywood Studios. The show opens with a blast from the past, an early 90s commercial for Disney-MGM Studios, just to take you back a little, when Jenn rewatches Moana, while Dave wears a bowling shirt. Legit. Then, they start walking around Echo Lake, including comparing both Prime Time and Hollywood & Vine both pre- and post-pandemic -- wondering why Miles and Catb...
Sep 22, 2022•36 min•Ep. 123
In the 122nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave finally get back to what they wanted to talk about last week... Costa Rica! First, though, Jenn chats about all her December trip tickets, Dave talks about more shirts (and the couponing that come with it) then they dive into the D23 recap -- a lot of swings and misses on predictions from last week's episode, but mostly because of non-announcements... including The Main Street Electrical Parade's last Disneyland appearan...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 122
In the 121st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are together again, as she has returned from her Adventures by Disney trip! She's ready to spill the mountain roasted coffee beans on her trip... but we'll get to that. First up, Jenn and her Sloth shirts, and d$ and his shirt selfies... then fires in Epcot... and more delays in Epcot... and a tiny-mini rant on why Disneyland gets all the cool stuff over Disney World... plus, the dwindling days remaining on Mickey's Not ...
Sep 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 121
In the 120th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are split up this week, as Jenn is kayaking down the Pacuare River and ziplining with spider monkeys in the rainforest of Costa Rica. So stepping in for hosting duties again is Quasi Producer and Third Host Heather, aka The Moana Mom! Dave & Heather discuss the prospects of Tron's opening day (this fall? Next year??), and an update on Moana's Journey of Water attraction. Plus, Heather gives a rundown the pros and con...
Sep 01, 2022•56 min•Ep. 120
In the 119th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave celebrate World Princess Week! We aren't sure if its a Disney thing or it's an actual thing thing, but either way, we are turning our attention to the Disney characters that wear the crowns, have the castles, fire the arrows, swing the swords, cook the beignets, read the books, screech into the well, befriend the critters, and more. The show kicks off with more Costa Rica prep from Jenn, as she is headed out soon, while ...
Aug 25, 2022•54 min•Ep. 119
In the 118th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave revisit one of the first episodes of the cast... the one with roller coasters. First up, some chatter about Jenn's upcoming trip to Costa Rica, and Dave's obsession with more Disney Lego... and Jenn gives an update on the house, plus a Bougie Closet Preview The news topics include the Boardwalk Deli opening... what the new Electrical Parade Magic Band+ might mean for upcoming parades (including a prediction from Dave)......
Aug 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 118
In the 117th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave review the incredibly magical experience of Disney's newest ship, The Wish! However... while Jenn just got off the ship a few weeks ago, Dave hasn't been on a Disney cruise since 2004. Thus, bring in Quasi Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, who also disembarked The Disney Wish a mere week ago. After briefly chatting about upcoming stays and resort roulette, plus a Heather mini-rant about clickbait websites, Dave opens ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 117
In the 116th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave come to the show with a large handful of news topics, a salute to a recently lost legend, and a good look at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. Jenn talks a little about her travel planning -- Costa Rica coming soon! -- and Dave recounts his day spent in Nashville, not only for Universal training, but also at The Grand Ole Opry and the overpriced (but worth it) tour. Then, the news topics are large in number - Give Kids t...
Aug 04, 2022•54 min•Ep. 116
In the 115th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have a stack of random things to discuss, starting with Jenn's forthcoming adventure into Central America, via Adventures by Disney -- and a quick refresher on what AbD is. Then Dave's getting ready for his own upcoming trips, plus an update on Moana's Journey of Water attraction... Magic Band+ being launched... and some tips on how to handle airline travel issues. Finally, returning to the show, the Main Street Electric...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 115
In the 114th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back together again, with Jenn home from the Wish finally! Jenn shares a little of her Disney fashion, while Dave laments the loss of the CD Culture while getting an Epcot soundtrack. A little bit of news involves another sign removal... finding a lost car... All Star Magic Bands... plus, magic bands vs Key to the World cards vs Mobile Magic. Finally, inspired by a random tweet, the duo takes a look at each part and ...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 114
In the 113th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are in different places -- while Dave records a podcast, Jenn is aboard the pre-inaugural sailing of the Disney Wish! While she checks in quickly at the very top of the show, its Quasi-Producer Heather who steps in for the co-hosting duties! First up, a look at some news (no Jingle Bell Jingle BAM!) and rumor (the Disneyland PeopleMover??) and some memories, like wondering where the Osborne Lights could fit into Hollywoo...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 113
In the 112th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave say "Happy 4th Birthday to Andy's Backyard" aka, "Toy Story Land" in Hollywood Studios! Opened on June 30, 2018, it's a worthy addition to the classics in Hollywood! First, Jenn is getting ready for her sailing on the Wish, while Dave is eyeing a ghostly new Lego set, and then they chat about the latest news -- Splash Mountain's refurb gets a new name... Disney cancels, then uncancels a train... the Eat to the Beat lineu...
Jul 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 112
In the 111th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome back to the show the amazing Sarah & Rich Woloski, from Skywalking thru Neverland -- their first time back since Ep 14 way back in August of 2020! Jenn and Dave first talk a little about the park hopping rumors, then a CEO contract extension, and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - and Dave's love of Hawaiian shirts. Rich and Sarah then join the show, and chat about their new book - Star Wars History Volume...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 111
