Episode 012 - !Habemus CEO! Also, permits, permits, and more permits. Lightning Lane Premier Pass is crazy expensive and Royal Caribbean announces a new class of ship

On this episode, we unpack one of the biggest leadership shifts in Disney history as Josh D’Amaro is officially named the next CEO, reshaping the future of Parks and Entertainment. We break down what that means for the company, plus Lightning Lane Premier Pass selling out at a staggering $449, new ride system patents that could power Piston Peak in Cars Land, and the revealed building layouts for both Cars Land and Villains Land at Magic KingdomWe also dive into major attraction updates across Walt Disney World, including Frozen Ever After’s refreshed animatronics, new permits tied to the Muppets takeover of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, a Walt animatronic coming to Carousel of Progress, and significant enhancements planned for Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Add in DVC 35th Anniversary incentives, Tropical Americas expansion details at Animal Kingdom, and even Royal Caribbean’s bold new Discovery Class ship announcement, and this episode is stacked with future-focused news for serious theme park fans.This episode is sponsored by Dontresistthetravel.com