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Welcome to Park Chatter with Matt and Katie! Every week, we'll do a round-up of all the important news based on the Disney Parks.

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    Ep. 79 - Katie's September 2024 WDW Trip Report

    Katie recaps her recent visit to Walt Disney World.

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    Ep. 78 - Katie's September 2024 Pre-Trip Report

    Katie discusses the details for her trip before she left!

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    Ep. 77 - Tron goes to Standby Queue, New Villains Show at Hollywood Studios

    Topics of Discussion: CommunicCore Hall is a fail Tron goes to Standby Queue New Villains Show at Hollywood Studios After Hours Event debate

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    Ep. 76 - EPCOT Food & Wine Begins, 2025 After Hours event dates

    Topics of discussion: EPCOT Food & Wine Begins 2025 After Hours event dates Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas, more details revealed.

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    Ep. 75 -D23 Announcements: Villains Land, Cars Land coming to Magic Kingdom

    This episode is all about the 2024 D23 announcements.

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    Ep. 74 - D23 Predictions

    Matt & Katie predict what will be announced at the 2024 D23 Disney Experiences Panel.

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    Ep. 73 - Major Genie+ Updates! Book before your trip!

    Topics of Discussion: Major Changes to Genie+. You can now book up to 7 days in advance as a Disney Resort guest. Christmas Events Announced at Disney World

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    Ep. 72 - Fourth of July at Disney World, Test Track Closed

    Topics of Discussion: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Sticks to Virtual Queue Despite Test Track Closure 4th of July at Disney World Closing Date Set For Magic Kingdom's Frontierland Shootin' Arcade Disney Springs Jewelry Store Closes, Makes Way for 'Disney Ever After'

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    Ep. 71 - Communicore Hall & Plaza are open, Encanto Show, Festival Favorites, Mickey & Friends

    Topics of Discussion: Matt's thoughts on Communicore Hall & Plaza Small update for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Country Bear Jamboree openin The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure details Revamped Dining Room Unveiled at EPCOT's San Angel Inn Restaurante

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    Ep. 70 - Tiana's Full Ridethrough, Insane Prices for Polynesian Island Tower, Worst Lines at Disney

    Topics of Discussion: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Full Ride Through Island Tower of Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Prices and Video Worst Lines at Disney World

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    Ep. 69 - Disney's Dreams That Soar Debuts

    Topics of Discussion: Richard Sherman Disney's Dreams that Soar Festival Favorites, new dining at EPCOT Tiana's Bayou Adventure

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    Ep. 68 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opening Date, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

    Topics of Discussion: Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opening Date Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party The Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

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    Ep. 67 - EPCOT will be Festival Free this Summer

    Topics of Discussion: No Festivals at EPCOT this summer Park Anniversaries Victoria & Albert's receives a Michelin Star Savi's Workshop updated Payment Policy Smellephants on Parade coming to Storybook Circus New Bus Line will bring you to Disney World from MCO for $2

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    Ep. 66 - Let's Talk Dining, Disneyland Forward is a go, Disneyland Paris park getting revamped

    Topics of Discussion: Tiana's Bayou Adventure getting two retail shops Disneyland Forward in Anaheim is full steam ahead Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris is getting revamped. Dining Talk

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    Ep. 65 - Park Expansions, DAS Updates, Hotel Discounts

    Topics of Discussion: Information on Sommelier Room at Citricos Walt Disney World Files Permits for Magic Kingdom Expansion Disney previews model of Encanto and Indiana Jones expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom DAS Updates Walt Disney Imagineering unveils 'most advanced Audio-Animatronics figures yet' at Tiana's Bayou Adventure More Characters from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure revealed Walt Disney World's Test Track to close June 2024 to begin reimagining Now boarding at Disney's Hollywood Studios - new destinations at Star Tours featuring Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian Disney Discount Offers Refurbishment Announced for Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Hotel Rooms Buy a Fort Wilderness Cabin

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    Ep. 64 - Disney World's Future after winning the Proxy Battle

    Things we discuss: Disney Experiences Bob Iger talks about Epic Universe Tiana's Bayou Adventure New Disney World Free Dining Offer for Disney Visa Cardmembers Forces of Nature aerobatics show in EPCOT Electric Cars

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    Ep. 63 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure Storyline, EPCOT Communicore Opening Date

    We're talking about Disney World news again! Details on storyline for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Disney has announced today that Communicore Hall and Plaza will open June 10, 2024 at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. 'Disney Dreams That Soar' Drone show coming to Walt Disney World this summer Animal Kingdom will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King film. There will be celebrations between June 10th through September 6th. Joy will begin meeting guests in Pixar Place at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Reservations at The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - A Disney Vacation Club Resort are now open to all guests Cast Member-to-Guest Lanyard Pin Trading returns to all of Walt Disney World this April National Geographic has announced that a new documentary will be debuting April 29th on Disney+ and Hulu called EPCOT BECOMING.

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    Ep. 62 - 8 Days, 2 Parks - Matt's WDW Trip Report - 2BR Villa at Boulder Ridge

    Matt shares everything he did on his recent trip to Walt Disney World.

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    Ep. 61 - Katie's Aulani Honeymoon

    Katie will give all the details about her Honeymoon to Aulani and Hawaii.

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    Ep. 60 - Katie's Disneymoon Trip Report - Nov '23

    Katie will talk all about her trip to Walt Disney World for her honeymoon!

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    Ep. 59 - We're back! Talking about our Disney Trips.

    Matt & Katie are finally back after a LONG hiatus. Matt will talk about his upcoming trip to Disney World and Katie will talk about Aulani!

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    Ep. 58 - Hat Box Ghost, Food & Wine thoughts, Halloween Food & Drinks & more

    We're back! Topics of Discussion: Haunted Mansion getting Hatbox Ghost Lounges at Disney Springs Meers Connect & Sunshine Flyer merging Food & Wine Festival Begins this weekend Halloween Treats Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern Reopenings

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    Ep. 57 - Genie+ Variable Pricing, 4th of July Celebrations & More

    Topics of Discussion: Genie+ Variable Pricing July 4th Celebrations Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Update Water Tower installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Listener Questions Follow Matt on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow Katie on Instagram

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    Ep. 56 - New Christmas Event, Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios, More Christmas News & Flavors of Florida

    Topics of Discussion: Disney's Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios Mickey's Very Merry Christmas at Magic Kingdom Other Christmas Offerings Flavors of Florida Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Katie on Instagram

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    Ep. 55 - Den of Destiny, Fun Disney Questions & Listener Questions

    Topics of Discussion: Indiana Jones & The Den of Destiny in Hollywood Studios Some refurbishment updates Fun Disney Parks Questions Listener Questions Sugared Petals Bakery Shop Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Katie on Instagram

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    Ep. 54 - Listener Questions

    Today, we mostly answer listener questions. Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Katie on Instagram

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    Ep. 53 - Ticket Price Increases, Dining Plan Prices & More Updates around WDW

    Topics of Discussion: New Vacation Packages at Disney World 4 Day Magic Ticket Refurbishment Updates Stitch Show Building Mystery Solved? Dining Plan Pricing & Info Listener Questions Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Katie on Instagram

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    Ep. 52 - Disney Dining Plans Return, Genie+ Changing, Galactic Starcruiser Closing

    Topics of Discussion: Removal of theme park reservations Dining Plans Returns Simplifying Genie+ Galactic Starcruiser closing Listener Questions Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Katie on Instagram

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    Introducing Park Chatter

    Hello everyone! Park Snacker Pod will now be called Park Chatter! Listen to this brief update on the show.

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    Ep. 51 - Park Snacker March Madness, Disney100 Celebration at EPCOT, Mirabel and Figment Meet & Greets

    Topics of Discussion Park Snacker March Madness Mirabel Meet & Greet in MK EPCOT hosting Disney 100 Celebration Figment Meet & Greet! Moana Meet & Greet in AK New Restaurant in Disney Springs Energy Bytes Kiosk by Tron Disney SXSW Presentation Check out Park Snacker March Madness Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 50 - Best Week to Visit?, Easter at the Grand Floridian, Resort Theming & more

    Topics of Discussion: First Week of March = Great Time at WDW Easter at the Grand Floridian Galactic Starcruiser reducing departures Bruce Vaughn returns to WDI as Chief Creative Officer Villas at Disneyland Resort Boulder Ridge Room Refurbishments Listener Questions Details We Dig - Boulder Ridge Villas | Disney Files On Demand Boulder Ridge Villas 1 Bedroom Tour  Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 49 - Flower & Garden Festival Preview, Restaurant updates, Disney Tattoos (Special Guest, Shannon from Travelmation)

    Topics of Discussion Disney Tattoos Katie's Mini-Moon Cinderella's Royal Table Update Chef Mickey's Update Genie+ Update Park Pass Reservation Update Flower & Garden Festival Preview Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 48 - Night Time Events at Disney World & Disneyland, Genie+ Sold Out

    Topics of discussion Dumb Disney Tiktok Trends Narcoosee's at Grand Floridian Disney After Hour Events added to Disney World Disneyland After Dark Nites Listener Questions Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 47 - Iger is back! Walt Disney Company 2023 Q1 Earnings Call Discussion

    Topics of Discussion Tron Lightcycle Cast Member previews Mousekeeping returns Boardwalk Rooms Refurbished Scuttle Returns! Garden Rocks Reservations available Walt Disney Company 2023 Q1 Earnings Call Discussion Listener Questions Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 46 - Roundup Rodeo BBQ finally opening, Lockers at Tron & much more!

    Topics of Discussion Disney 100th Anniversary Celebration begins Trail's End Restaurant closing PhotoPass Photographers costume updates New character meet & greets in Hollywood Studios Things to Know Before TRON Lightcycle Roundup Rodeo BBQ Opening March 23 Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 45 - Flower & Garden Festival Dates, Splash Mountain is Closed & lots more!

    Topics of Discussion: Splash Mountain Closing Ariel's Grotto is Open Enchanted Tales with Belle opens soon Te Fiti in EPCOT EPCOT Parking Lot Galactic Starcruiser cancellations Disney Housekeeping Titanic Merchandise Flower & Garden Festival Dates Titanic Print that Matt owns Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 44 - Katie's Disney World Trip Report - January 2023

    Listen to Katie talk about her recent trip to Walt Disney World! Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 43 - Katie's Pre-trip Report, Tron Lightcycle debuts in Debut, Happily Ever After & EPCOT Forever Returns!

    Topics of Discussion: Katie's Pre-trip Report Tron Lightcycle Run debuts 4/4 Happily Ever After returns on 4/3 EPCOT Forever comes back 4/3 Free Disney Resort Parking at WDW Park Hopping and Park Reservation updates at WDW & DLR Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie. Watch Matt discuss his Top Ten Movies of 2022 Listen to Matt discuss them instead!  Find your podcast platform here.

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    Ep. 42 - We're back! RunDisney Events, WDW Railroad, Genie+

    Topics of Discussion: RunDisney Events Announced  Walt Disney World Railroad is back Splash Mountain Retiring Changes to Genie+ Listener Questions Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 41 - Bob Iger replaces Bob Chapek as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

    We discuss the recent news of Bob Iger replacing Bob Chapek as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 40 - WDW & DL Ticket News, Best Breakfasts outside the Parks & Gingerbread Cookies

    Topics of Discussion All Park Ticket News Fireworks Dessert Party Report Listener Questions Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 39 - Holidays Begin at Walt Disney World & Listener Questions

    Topics of Discussion: Holidays started at Disney World Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns Jan. 13 – Feb. 20, 2023 Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie in Toy Story Land Listener Questions Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 38 - Blizzard Beach Reopening & Listener Questions

    Topics of Discussion: Blizzard Beach Reopening Thanksgiving Meals & Treats Listener Questions Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 37 - Fantasmic reopens Nov 3, Genie+ Price Increases

    Topic of Discussions: Fantasmic reopening Nov 3 Price Increases everywhere Restaurant Updates and reopenings Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort Disney After Hours Events Return in January at Walt Disney World Resort! Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    Ep. 36 - Matt's Disney World Trip Report - September 2022

    Matt discusses his recent 8 day trip to Walt Disney World! Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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    WDW Daily Check-in 1 - Sept 2022 Trip

    Matt's giving his fresh takes on his Disney World Trip.

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    Ep. 35 - D23 Expo 2022 Disney Parks, Experiences, & Products Announcements

    On this episode, we discuss everything that was announced the Disney Parks, Experiences, & Products panel at the 2022 D23 Expo.  Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie. Follow CJ on Instagram @theweeklymouse

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    Matt's Pre-Trip Report - September 2022

    Matt discusses all of his plans for the Disney World trip in September 2022.

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    Ep. 34 - D23 Predictions, Oogie Boogie Bash & Slow Wait Times at Disney World

    Topics of Discussion: D23 Predictions Oogie Boogie Bash Slow Wait Times at Disney World Olivia’s Cafe Is Now Offering Brunch every day in Disney World Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Chip ‘n’ Dale return to DinoLand USA Order online ahead of time for Everglazed via ToastTab Food & Drinks for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow CJ on Instagram @theweeklymouse

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    Ep. 33 - AP Discounts Increase for Limited time, runDisney Marathon Medals & Listener Questions

    Topics of Discussion: AP Discounts Increase for Limited time runDisney Marathon Medals Buffet returning to Tusker House Disney Cultural Representatives Return to World Showcase at EPCOT Listener Questions Download our app at ParkSnacker.com! You can find all of our social media accounts linked in the footer on our website! Follow Katie on Instagram @magicallymootzie.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Park Chatter with Matt and Katie! Every week, we'll do a round-up of all the important news based on the Disney Parks.

HOSTED BY

Matt Zabita & Katie Mootz

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