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Len Testa from Touring Plans joins us to discuss crowd levels and what recent construction might mean for future operations, new Disney+ shows and trailers, and advice for longer stays. All this and much more!

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Episode 026 ... Week in review of September 26th 2020 and Len Testa president of Touring Plans.com, co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and co-host to the Disney Dish Podcast joins us to discuss ...Intro: We discuss the recent "Look and Listen" episodes of the Disney Dish PodcastTopic Starts @1:44 ...1) News of the week:- Reviews of Magic of Animal Kingdom and Earth to Ned, new shows to Disney+ and we discuss the new WandaVision trailer- Disney to add Inclusion as the 5th Key (source: @sweetnerjodi)- Disney cancels runDisney Marathon Weekend and the Princess Half (source: Blog Mickey) and the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra's days at WDW are over (source: their page on Facebook)- Josh D'Amaro pleads for California to allow Disneyland to open (source: Blog Mickey) and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis moves Florida to Phase 3 (source: clickOrlando)- Firework testing at EPCOT and Construction continues at Universal and Walt Disney World - what does this mean for future offerings for guests?Topic Starts @4:04 ...2) Len answers questions we ask all our guests:- How will Tomorrowland Look with Tron when it’s done?- Thoughts on the new castle colors- What should be done with Dinoland USA in AK? (Len discusses the excavator project)Topic Starts @32:09 ...3) Topic: So Much for Low Crowds?  Len shares his thoughts on current crowd levels- In talking about the future of Fastpasses, Len discusses the crowd levels he saw in Magic Kingdom earlier that day.- Recently a  lot of chatter questioning if there is still value in paying the price to stay on Disney- Discuss the current offerings- Are the parks at the capacity levels they can handle until offerings expand?Topic Starts @42:04 ...4) Topic: New BatB ride at Tokyo Disneyland?  What Renaissance era IP should get a ride at WDW?- Rumor: Epcot had a choice between Ratatouille and this Beauty and the Beast ride- Is it time for a full complement of Disney renaissance era rides in MK? (e.g., Aladdin, Lion King, etc.)Topic Starts @53:09 ...5) New tools coming from Touring Plans and advice for longer stays at WDW- Len shares info on new tools (and more coming in the future) at Touring Plans to help you plan your trip- Also, prompted by a post by Cas Wil-Alex (link to his page/post) in the Facebook Group Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone, we discuss advice for longer stays at WDWTopic Starts @56:43 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Follow us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedbcpodcast/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodDbc- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBC-Pod-113844536980530Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Episode 026 ... Week in review of September 26th 2020 and Len Testa president of Touring Plans.com, co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and co-host to the Disney Dish Podcast joins us to discuss ... Intro: We discuss the recent "Look and Listen" episodes of the Disney Dish Podcast Topic Starts @1:44 ... 1) News of the week: - Reviews of Magic of Animal Kingdom and Earth to Ned, new shows to Disney+ and we discuss the new WandaVision trailer - Disney to add Inclusion as the...

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