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DBC Pod — 347 episodes

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1

Disney Planning Tips That are No Longer True and Which Update To the Parks Would be Worse?

2

Top 8 Disney Attraction Themes for an Escape Room with Laura Hawkings from Gamemaster Escape Solutions

3

What Recent Disney Patents Could Mean for Villains Land, and Blind Ranking Out of Park Splurges

4

D23 2026 Park News Reactions and Impact to Planning Our Next Trip

5

Top 8 Planning Tips and Blind Ranking On Site Perks

6

D23 Predictions Draft With The Reedy Geeks!

7

D23 2026 Predictions with Scott Gustin

8

D23 2026 Predictions with Drew the Disney Dude

9

Jason' Trip Report, Neil Patrick Harris to Host the Parks Panel, and Is a Space Mountain Update Coming?

10

Disney Restricting Resort Access and Getting Rid of the Gingerbread House - But Are People Overreacting?

11

Walt Disney Family Museum Tour and Review

12

Positivity Show! What Are We Feeling Positive About Disney Right Now?

13

H.U.M.A.N. Day is coming, Blind Ranking Attraction Queues, and What Day of the Week to Visit Each Park?

14

Carousel of Progress to be Completely Redone, Top 5 Trivia, and more!

15

Multiple Updated Attractions Open at Disney, We Play Keep, Update, Remove, and More

16

First Look at Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Animatronics, plus Blind Ranking Entertainment and Animatronics

17

Disney World Hot Takes, Finish the Line, and Last Week in Disney!

18

May the 4th Be With You! Maul: Shadow Lord Review! Big Thunder Mountain Reopens, and MNSSHP Starts August 7th!

19

Disney Cruise Line 50% Off Kids, Rank'em - Magic Kingdom Table Service, and Construction Updates!

20

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date and Set List Revealed

21

Big Thunder Reopening Date, and DBC Debates: Should Zootopia Replace Pandora at DCA?

22

New Summer Deals, Three Things We Want Announced at D23, and Five Things to Do Outside of the Parks

23

EPCOT Easy, Mid, Hard Updates, and We React to Addicted to the Mouse’s Top Ten Table Service Restaurants at WDW

24

The Future of Disney Under Josh D'Amaro ... Plus It is Our 300th Episode and 6th Anniversary!

25

Summer Attraction Opening Dates at WDW, Disney Leadership Changes, and Phil's D23 Trip Report!

26

Which of The Projects at WDW are we Most Excited For? Plus Pixar News and Phil Ranks the 9 Disney Parks He Has Been To

27

Villains Land to be more family friendly?

28

Phil's Disneyland Paris Trip Report, Plus The Magic of Disney Animation News

29

Special Guest: Cindy! News! Will we buy DVC and more!

30

Josh D'Amaro Named Next Disney CEO, Dana Walden President and CCO, Our Review of The Muppet Show, and more!

31

Piston Peak and Villains Land Building Locations? AP and Lightning Lane Discounts? Plus Dinosaur is Now Closed!

32

Disneyland Handcrafted Review and a Progressive Skyliner Dinner

33

Shakeup at Lucasfilm, Timeline Expands at Galaxy's Edge, and Fattening Up Diet EPCOT

34

Big Thunder and Buzz Updates, Imagineering and Management Divide, and 2026 Disney Goals

35

Stay 4 Days Get 2 Free Promotion, WDW Enthusiast Essentials, and Tips for Couples Trips

36

Ask Us Anything - You Asked and We Answered!

37

Predictions! Reviewing 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

38

Looking Back on the 2025 Year in Disney

39

What is coming to Walt Disney World in 2026

40

Five Things Missing at Walt Disney World Right Now, Things We Want to See in 2026, and More!

41

World of Frozen Opening Date, Imagineering Research and Development, and Which Lightning Lane Singe Pass Is Best?

42

Phil's Trip Report, Including Reviews of Better Zoogether, Beak and Barrel, and The Perch!

43

New Backstory for the Tree of Life, Soarin' Across America, and Final Trip Prep for Phil!

44

Trip Planning For Phil's November Trip, Remy Going 2D, Universal Testing Individual Express Pass, and More!

45

Will Rising Prices Changing Our Future Disney Trips? Plus Lots of News and Construction Updates!

46

Should Disney Eliminate Tipping? Over/Underrated Park Souvenirs, Plus 13 New Flavors of Chicken Strips?

47

Planning a No-Parks Trip to Walt Disney World, Under/Overrated Parks Strategy, Animation Courtyard Closes, and More!

48

Under/Over Rated Food at WDW, Which Rides Should Be Replaced, and News of the Week

49

Epic Universe and Helios Grand Trip Report and Review!

50

Food and Wine 2026, GEO-82, California Grill, and Toledo Reviews!

51

Destination D23 Announcements and Review, Plus Dinosaur Closing Date Announced

52

Better Zoogether Opening Date, Animatronics in the Muppet RnRC Preshow, Phil's Trip Final Details, and more!

53

Destination D23 Predictions and Construction Updates with Drew the Disney Dude

54

Phil's Down and Back Trip with His Youngest Daughter, Plus News of the Week!

55

Jason's Family Trip Report - 8 Days of Park Hopping Under Heat Advisories!

56

The Magic of Disney Animation coming to DHS and Matt's Disneyland Trip Report

57

Planner, Filler, Skipper - Magic Kingdom ... Plus Takeaways From the Analysis

58

First look at Starlight and Walt Animatronic, and We React to a Destination D23 Predictions Video, plus more!

59

Closure of the Rivers of America, Jason's Down and Back Trip Report, and more!

60

Test Track 3.0 Opens for Previews, Laydown Yards at Magic Kingdom are Created, and we Play Planner, Filler, Skipper - EPCOT edition

61

How Summer Park Attraction Openings Will Impact Jason's Trip and Why is Elio Underperforming at the Box Office?

62

Phil's Positive Pod ... Plus Test Track 3.0 Opening Date Revealed!

63

Muppet*Vision 3D is Gone, Rivers of America Closing Date Announced and Piston Peak National Park Coming

64

Disney Starlight Premiere Date, Cool Kid Summer Kicks Off, and Lilo and Stitch Does Big Box Office

65

Guys Down-and-Back Trip Report - With Matt from Dizhappenings!

66

Disneyland Abu Dhabi Announced, MNSSHP and F&WF Dates, Beak and Barrel Announced, and More!

67

Cool Kid Summer Details, $179 To Watch Luminous, and Tips From WDW Veterans!

68

D23 Goes to the World's Fair Review, Possible Starlight Debut Date, Disney Plus Game Show Ideas, and more!

69

Star Wars Updates, Free Kids Dining Plan in 2026, and Updates to Our Upcoming Trips!

70

Universal Great Britain Announced, New Details for Disney Adventure World, and DBC Engagement: Design a Local Disney Theme Park

71

What is the Disney Bubble? Plus Initial Epic Universe Media Reactions and Airport Luggage Transfer Returns (sort of)

72

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin set for major update, our top 5 Disney soundtracks, and more!!

73

5th Anniversary Extravaganza! Ranking the Additions to WDW Since Our Show Started, Plus More!

74

What Will Our Disney World Look Like in One Year? Plus Epic Universe Single Day Tickets on Sale!

75

Disney News From SXSW Conference and Ranking The Upcoming Disney Attractions by Expected Thrill Level

76

Epic Universe Previews Have Started and Was FastPass+ Actually the Worst Thing to Happen to Disney Guests?

77

Phil's Trip Report, Virtual Queues Gone at WDW - But Is Dynamic Ticket Pricing Coming?

78

Disney Responds to Article Claiming Trips Not Affordable, Permits Filed for Villains Land, and more!

79

Phil's Pre-Trip Report, Disney Pricing Limits, and Luke Skywalker Coming!

80

Drew the Disney Dude Joins Us To Discuss Construction Updates and We Draft Attractions From Each Park!

81

Stella Nova Reactions, Muppet*Vision Closing Date Announced, Must Eats for First Timers

82

Skeleton Crew Review, Encanto Ride Vehicle Rumors, In-Park Table Service Dining Discussion, and more!

83

Arrival Day Water Park Per Value Construction Timeline Predictions, and Top 3/Bottom 3 World Showcase Pavilions

84

Best and Worst Disney Bathrooms ... Plus Free Dining and Room Discount Offers and 2024 Holiday Season Low Crowds

85

Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 2

86

Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 1

87

2025 Disney Predictions!

88

2024: Year in Review

89

Ranking the Holiday Overlays at Disney Parks and DBC Engagement on Experiences that Would Impress Disney Fanatics

90

The Muppets are Movin’ Right Along, Destination D23 2025 Dates Announced, and DBC Engagement!

91

Jason's Trip Report Part 2 and Will Epic Universe Actually Help Attendance at Walt Disney World?

92

D23 Brazil Recap and Jason's No Kids Trip Report!

93

Get to Know Weezy and his Disneyland Trip Report

94

Is There Excitement For Walt Disney World Right now? Plus Jason's Pre-Trip Report, and the DBC Engagement

95

Epic Universe Opening Details and Disney Launching Lightning Lane Premier Pass!

96

D23 Events Review: Heads Back to the Hollow & Early Screening of Not Just a Goof documentary

97

Cake Bake Shop is Cooking Up High Prices, Disney "Would You Rather?" - Part II, and much more!

98

Disney Would You Rather, Nostalgia Tainting Views of Current Disney, and New Discounts Released!

99

Magic Kingdom Quick Service Rankings, Leading Candidates for Next Disney CEO, and Trip Planning Blocks

100

More Marvel Coming to Walt Disney World? Plus Jason Books Not One, but Two Trips!

101

Drew the Disney Dude is Back! Talking Tron Dropping VQ, Rumor of Lightning Lane Premier Pass, New Villains Show, and his D23 Experience!

102

Phil's Trip Report Part 2: Drones, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Utopia of the Seas!

103

Phil's Trip Report Part 1: Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and a Starlight Safari!

104

D23 2024 Final Wrap-up: Phil Thoughts on the Announcements and We Review our Predictions

105

D23 REVIEW - RIVERS OF AMERICA OUT - CARSLAND IN!

106

Booking Lightning Lane Multi Pass, D23 Final Predictions, and Ranking Animal Kingdom Quick Service

107

Deadpool & Wolverine, Early Lightning Lane Multi Pass Takeaways, and Phil's Pre-Trip Report

108

Scott Gustin Joins Us to Discuss D23 2024 Predictions, State of the Parks, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass!

109

Untouchable Attractions, Data about Crowd Patterns, and Ranking EPCOT Quick Service

110

Disney Laments, Post Revenge Travel "Cool Down", and Ranking Quick Service at Hollywood Studios

111

Mother/Daughter Trip including Tiana's Bayou Adventure Grand Opening

112

EMERGENCY POD: Genie+ is Gone and Pre-Planning is Back!

113

Inside Out 2's Strong Box Office, Strategy for Tiana's Opening Day, and Ranking Recent Disney/PIXAR Releases

114

Phil's Trip Plans, EPCOT Walls Are Down - and Back Up, and Results of Our Resort Rankings!

115

Drew the Disney Dude Talks His Journey To Being the Go To Reporter Covering Tiana's Bayou Adventure

116

Tiana's Bayou Adventure POV Reaction and Ranking the Walt Disney World Resorts - Part 2

117

Dreams that Soar and Ranking the Walt Disney World Resorts - Part 1

118

Top 5 Individual Attraction Scenes at Walt Disney World

119

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opening June 28th and First Impressions of Fantasy Springs!

120

Does a Disney Theme Park Planet Exist in the Star Wars Universe?

121

Rumors, Holotiles, Festival Free Summer at EPCOT, and Guessing the Top Ten Attractions at Walt Disney World

122

First Previews for Tiana's Bayou Adventure Confirmed and Time to Play a Game!

123

Changes Coming to DAS and Did We Get a Glimpse at the Future of Hollywood Studios?

124

News and Rumor Roundup!

125

A Look Back On the Top Stories From Our First 200 Episodes!

126

New Summer Offerings at Walt Disney World

127

Impact of IP in the Parks, New Ticket Deal, and Where to Put a Moana Attraction?

128

Phil's Down and Back Trip plus EPCOT After Hours Review

129

Phil's Take on Flower & Garden, Dreamer's Point, and Luminous!

130

Icon of the Seas - Top 10 Tips plus Is It Worth It?

131

Jason Solo Show! Is Disney Too Expensive?

132

“Big Little” Things That Still Haven't Returned at Walt Disney World, Disney Q1 Earnings, and Much More!

133

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opening Soon? Plus EPCOT After Hours Strategies!

134

Epic Universe Announcement ... plus, EPCOT Dining Rankings!

135

New Summer Festival Coming to EPCOT? Plus New Details for Tiana's Bayou Adventure Released and Much More!

136

Free Dining vs Room Discounts and Our Three Wishes for 2024

137

Jason's Trip Report Part II - Including "Hot Takes" and Wrap Up

138

Jason's Trip Report - Part 1 and where to view Luminious

139

Final Trip Prep Update and Our Community's Predictions for 2024

140

2024 Predictions and Review of Updated EPCOT including Luminous

141

World Celebration and Luminous Set to Debut and Our Three Priorities Per Park Next Trip

142

Frist Disney Cruise Trip Report from Mike!

143

What We Are Thankful For and Reviews of The Marvels, Wish, and Defunctland's EPCOT Video

144

How to Fix Jollywood Nights ... Plus Phil's Latest Crazy Idea

145

Luminous News and Genie+ Update Rumors

146

Travel Without Your Partner ... and Enchantment is Back?

147

Ten Characters that Define 100 Years of Disney Animation

148

New Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off Discount Announced and We Play Plan a Day At the Parks

149

Surprising Update to Magic Kingdom Evening Entertainment Coming? And We Play Keep, Update, Demo!

150

Rank the Animal Kingdom Lands and How Would You Spend $60bn on the Parks?

151

Phil (Finally) Finishes His Trip Report and We Discuss the Vacation Within the Vacation

152

Destination D23 2023 Reactions Plus Part 1 of Phil's Trip Report!

153

Journey of Water and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Reviews!

154

Last minute updates for Phil's trip and first impressions of Ashoka!

155

Genie+ Value for Different Touring Styles and Name the Year/Name the Price

156

Hatbox Ghost Placement and We Play A Game of "Would You Rather..."

157

Let's Play Rank'Em: All the Lands of the Magic Kingdom!

158

Impact of a Completed World Celebration on EPCOT as a Whole

159

Future Walt Disney World Vibes, Iger Interview, and More Mouse Mastermind!

160

Potential Genie+ changes, Food & Wine Updates, and the debut of Mouse Mastermind!

161

How Disney Could Get More People to Book a Trip, Tiana's New Outfit, and Cool Souvenirs We Don't Buy

162

Phil's Trip Update and the Impact of the Genie+ Changes

163

Where to add the Muppets to each Disney Park, Holiday Parties (plural!), and Over/Underrated Add-ons

164

How to Fix the Be Our Guest Restaurant

165

Disney Dining Plan Discussion and is the Tiana's Bayou Adventure PR Misguided?

166

Disney Dining Plan Predictions and Why is Walt Disney World Apparently Very Empty?

167

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser closing and we review Peter Pan and Wendy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, plus more!

168

Dining Plans are back, Genie+ changing, park reservations are going away - big news week!

169

Rank Disney Park Rumors, Solo Trip Thoughts, and Disney Mulligans

170

Mandalorian Season 3 Review and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Updates and Discussion

171

How to Spend $17bn Adding to Walt Disney World

172

TL Madden's Trip Report, Star Wars Celebration Announcements, and more!

173

Three Year Anniversary Show! Plus Instant Reaction to Watching Happily Ever After Return!

174

Remembering Rolly Crump, Designing a Villains Land character meal, and Mary Poppins Attraction Artwork leaked

175

Phil Books Another Trip! Plus Summer Resort Discounts, New WDW Character M&Gs, and OUR Takes on Attraction Queues

176

Making Disney more "accessible" to families, Spontaneous Park Entertainment, and Firework show character must haves

177

Overrated Park Touring Strategies, WDW Rumors, and The Mandalorian and Grogu come to Florida!

178

Royal Caribbean vs Disney Cruise Line, Top 3: Non-Disney Vacations, and Impact of a Villains Land having a castle

179

ZACH REVIEWS TRON! Walt Disney Holograms! and the Top 3 Places to Sit and Have a Snack at WDW!

180

$DIS Q1 Financials, Sequels are Coming, Super Bowl Commercial, and Must Do Non-Headliner Attractions

181

Disney Confessions, Construction at WDW seems to be ramping up, and proposed changes to the Reedy Creek Improvement District

182

We Design our Perfect Disney Nighttime Spectacular, Top 3 Ways to Manage Crowds, and Disney's 100th Kicks Off!

183

Matt Peto joins us to talk Top 10 things we are looking forward to in 2023 plus OUR Takes on Character Meet & Greets

184

HEA is back, barges are gone, Tron opening date, discounts galore, and tons of dining discussion!

185

2023 Disney Predictions, plus OUR Takes on Ride Wait Times and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster retheme rumors

186

Trip Reports - Part 2: Jason and Phil finish the day-by-day trip report from their overlapping trips

187

Trip Reports - Part 1: Jason and Phil start the day-by-day trip report from their overlapping trips

188

Trip Report (High Level): Planning vs Reality - travel, hotel, Genie+ and more

189

Disney Dining: How to Save $ and Where to Splurge? Plus Splash Mountain Closing Date and Tron Opening Rumors

190

Bob Iger holds a town hall, what attractions from yesteryear are actually overrated, and last minute updates for Jason's trip

191

Chapek out and Iger back! Plus 7am strategies and DBC Engagement on WDW Trip Traditions

192

Calls for Bob Chapek's firing, Top 3 Holiday Snacks we are looking forward to, and what we would change about the Galactic Starcruiser

193

Fantasmic! returns - and with it, the DCI hits a milestone and Matt Peto is here to discuss it with us! Plus Over/Underrated entertainment and much more!

194

Companies targeting Disney's family vacation market, Over/Underrated Disney souvenirs, & our Top 3 ways to keep the Disney magic alive at home

195

Fantasmic! Returns! Can Disney Improve the Firework Viewing Experience? Over/Under Rated E-Ticket Attractions

196

Positive changes at Walt Disney World in recent years, Over/Under Rated resorts, and variable pricing introduced for Genie+

197

WDW Park updates and rumors, ADR booking update for our trip, and is "gaming" the Disney system ethical?

198

EPCOT turns 40, updates for our WDW trip planning, and OUR takes on WDW transportation

199

Zach was at the D23 Expo and on the Wish! Plus EPCOT Holiday info, Virtual Queues vs Standby, and much more!

200

Trip Report with Ashley from Skyliner Views, WDW "Blue Sky" projects logistics, and OUR Takes on Disney Snacks!

201

D23Expo 2022 Parks Panel Reactions - What Are They Doing? Plus OUR takes on Magic Kingdom Attractions!

202

Final D23 Expo Predictions! "Disney Prime" coming? Phil's Thoughts on Dollywood. Plus Over/Under Rated Table Service Restaurants at WDW

203

Disney Enchantment Update, plus so much news ... and Phil is flying solo for this one!

204

Top 5 Best Times to be in the Parks! Not So Scary Starting Up! And Ticket Prices May Go Up!

205

Top 5 Things We Riot If Removed from Walt Disney World, Genie+ Adjustment, and Disney Asks if People Even Noticed the 50th

206

Top 5 Lands/Pavilions at WDW, MagicBand+ Release and Reaction, and Jordan Fisher Asks For Return of Happily Ever After!

207

Jason's Trip Report - Part 2 (incl. a hot take on Harmonious) plus news about the return of the WDW Railroad, update to Genie+, and much more!

208

Jason's Trip Report - Part 1 (incl. his Genie+ take) plus release info for MagicBand+!

209

Top 5 Queues at WDW, Value of Genie+ at Each Park, and Jason's Parents Only Pre-Trip Report

210

Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Tomorrowland updates, Initial Disney Wish reactions, plus our Top 5 Non-Attractions at WDW

211

Top 5 rides to skip you next Disney trip, Holiday events at Walt Disney World, Harmonious Live, and much more!

212

Top 5 rides to add/change IP to, Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue strategy, "Delayed Stack" Genie+ strategy, and much more!

213

Trip Report: Mike joins us to talk his trip with over 140 people and little control over the planning? All this and more!

214

BONUS EPISODE - Obi-Wan Kenobi: Midseason Report

215

Top 5 Things to Remove from WDW ... plus we discuss the strict timeline being removed at Galaxy's Edge and the DBC Engagement - updating Dinoland USA!

216

Advice for traveling with others, Top 5 attractions that need updating, new "ask me everything" segment, and more!

217

Top 5 Attractions during Fireworks at MK, DBC Engagement: Disney Dining we are looking forward to, Attractionality: Speedway, and much more!

218

Dr Strange 2 - review and would we take our kids? MagicBand+ in Action! First DBC Engagement event and much more!

219

Genie+ Impact on Trip Planning, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is back, Attractionality for the Tree House, and much more!

220

Power of Discounts, planning a Micro Trip, and our thoughts on Moon Knight so far!

221

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - Zach got to ride it and shares his thoughts!

222

Walt Disney World Trip Report from Ryan Teetz, Disney Animation Studios Bracket update, and Space Ranger Spin rethemed to Lightyear?

223

Which recent Disney Attractions will become Classics? Plus the winner of our Attraction Madness Challenge, news of the week, and much more!

224

Vans ... Shows ... Floors ... Let's Go! Phil Solo Show covering Disney news of the week!

225

Zach joins us to talk Attraction Madness! Plus we discuss recent news and rumors and much more!

226

How park hours impact Disney Trip Planning, Disney Attraction Bracket Challenge, Len Testa's Galactic Star Cruiser review, and much more!

227

Our 100th Episode! We reflect back, cover the dining portion of Phil's Trip Report, and much more!

228

Phil's "No Parks" Trip Report (Part 1) and Initial Reactions to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcuiser!

229

Disney StoryLiving, Unconventional Disney Wedding Sites, Phil's Pre-Trip Report, and Much More!

230

Ashley Rude from the M+ Podcast joins us to further discuss Disney with kids, dumb ideas that would actually make the parks better, and much more!

231

BONUS EPISODE - Book of Boba Fett, Episode 7 "In the Name of Honor" breakdown

232

5 things we love about Walt Disney World right now, our chill spot in the parks, advice for 1st time visitors with small kids, and much more!

233

BONUS EPISODE - Book of Boba Fett, Episode 6 "From the Desert Comes a Stranger" breakdown

234

Scott Gustin joins us to talk about the future of the Orlando Theme Parks, the inner workings of Disney, and Encanto!

235

BONUS EPISODE - Book of Boba Fett, Episode 5 "Return of the Mandalorian" breakdown

236

Disney Mental Health Episode: How to reset your expectations rather than "Chase the Disney Dragon"

237

BONUS EPISODE - Book of Boba Fett, Episode 4 "The Gathering Storm" breakdown

238

Armchair Imagineering, Rainbow Connection, and what would we wait in line 7 hours for?

239

BONUS EPISODE - Book of Boba Fett, Episode 3 "The Streets of Mos Espa" breakdown

240

Matt Peto joins us to discuss the Future of the DCI, his positive experience with Genie+, and when do we think Tron will open?

241

BONUS EPISODE - Book of Boba Fett, Episode 2 "The Tribes of Tatooine" breakdown

242

Predictions! What do we expect for the Disney parks in 2022? How did we do with our 2021 predictions?

243

BONUS EPISODE - Book of Boba Fett, Episode 1 "Stranger in a Strange Land"

244

Ghosts of Disney Parks Past ... plus we discuss if recent changes have made the planning of a Walt Disney World trip less magical

245

Park Touring Planning episode! .... Plus we discuss the negative reaction to the Galactic Starcruiser marketing

246

Disney Dining episode: Strategy and where we want to eat next trip. Plus Winnie the Pooh - attractionality and review of new musical!

247

Venting session: Ryan Teetz of the Crescent Lake Club joins us and we all vent a bit about where Disney is disappointing us - but then brainstorm ways to improve things!

248

DestinationD23 episode!

249

Phil's Trip Report including Merriest After Hours event ... and too many people want to give Disney money

250

Disney+ Day happenings and news ... is it too early for the Holidays? ... The negative vibe in the Disney community - what and why? ... plus much more!

251

We play "Before and After" for the open dates of upcoming attractions at Disney World, Preview Destination D23, and much more!

252

Review of a VIP tour at Disney World, plus news: Disneyland increases prices, the holidays are at WDW, and Attractionality: Living with the Land!

253

Initial Genie Reactions and WDW 50th Trip Report from Phi's Kids!

254

More entertainment returning to WDW, Attractionality: Frontier Shootin' Arcade, and we discuss the future of Disney leadership!

255

Genie+ is out of the lamp - news, thoughts, & strategies ... plus the Phil's Universal Orlando trip report and much more!

256

Epic WDW 50th Trip Report - includes reviews of Enchantment, Harmonius, Space 220, and Steakhouse 71

257

SOLO SHOW! Early Access, Rise Standby and More!

258

Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups are paused, Space 220 menu and pricing revealed, Matt Peto joins us to chat about his recent WDW trip, and much more!

259

Steakhouse '71 details, Current version of Finding Nemo the Musical is closed, and Jason shares about his spur of the moment trip!

260

New WDW AP details, Attractionality: Mad Tea Party, and DBC Expedition: Disney Monorails part 2

261

Disney Enchantment info, Princess and the Frog retheme, Attractionality: Country Bear Jamboree, DBC Expedition - Monorails part 1, and much more!

262

Special Episode as we focus entirely on Disney Genie, Genie+, Lightning Lane! Overview, speculation, strategies and more!

263

Universal Orlando trip report with Kristy Hertz! Plus Disney's Very Merriest After Hours details, Robin Lopez ranks things, and much more!

264

Galactic Starcruiser and Disneyland Magic Key pricing revealed! Plus Matt Peto joins us to take a deep dive into the Disney Comeback Index, and much more!

265

Disney reinstates indoor mask policy, Destination D23 tickets go on sale, plus Attractionality for Smugglers Runs and much more!

266

Entertainment returning - and ending - at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line is back! Plus our DBC Expedition into the Narrators of Spaceship Earth and much more!

267

Spencer Wright joins us to chat about his book Voices behind the Magic. We also discuss what attraction we would make a special trip for if we heard it was closing, and much more!

268

BONUS EPISODE: Loki - Episode 6 (finale) review, breakdown, and impact on the MCU

269

WDW Holiday Event news, Paid FP system comes to Disneyland Paris, Black Widow review, and DBC Expedition on Mary Blair

270

BONUS EPISODE: Loki - Episode 5 review and breakdown

271

Early Entry for all/Late Hours for some, Armchair Imagineering a 4th Monorail Resort, Attractionality: Magic Carpets of Aladdin, plus DBC Expedition: Project Gemini part 3

272

BONUS EPISODE: Loki - Episode 4 review and breakdown

273

WDW 50th news - including new fireworks, Pixar movie bracket, DBC Expedition: Project Gemini - part 2, and much more!

274

BONUS EPISODE: Loki - Episode 3 review and breakdown

275

Fireworks are coming back and masks and plexiglass are leaving! Luca Review & DBC Expedition: Project Gemini part 1 ... and we are now on YouTube!

276

BONUS EPISODE: Loki - Episode 2 review and breakdown

277

Noodlegate! Plus masks are leaving and fireworks look to be returning, overrated/underrated restaurants, and part 4 of DBC Expedition: Disney Americana

278

BONUS EPISODE: Loki - Episode 1 review and breakdown

279

Boo Bash details, Avengers Campus opens, a Disney Comeback Index update, part 3 of our DBC Expedition into Disney's Americana, and much more!

280

No more masks at Universal. Is Lightning Pass the new Fast Pass? Part 2 of our Expedition into Disney Americana, and much more!

281

Accessories to purchase to enhance your Disney attraction experience, Legoland NY preview review, the Disney Comeback Index, and part 1 of the DBC Expedition into Disney's Americana

282

Big changes to Covid restrictions at the Orlando theme parks, Adam (CastAStone) joins us to talk Attractionality, we have an announcement for a new segment coming to the show

283

A King has returned and Boo Bash is coming! Plus Attractionality featuring Figment, and much more!

284

Disneyland reopens ... and our guest Lesley was there! Plus we discuss VelociCoaster previews and the Disney Wish reveal, and much more!

285

Disney related op-ed stirs up controversy, the PeopleMover reopens to fanfare, and we unveil a new attractions based segment, all this and more!

286

Extinct Disney attractions game time! Plus we discuss the new "Disney look" and Ryan Teetz chats with us about his recent trip

287

Big announcements that aren’t big announcements: We discuss the news that did happen and when hype for announcements is not met

288

Travel to Disney picking up? Do we want to see a Villains 5th Gate? What movies would we pay Premier Access for? And much more!

289

Chris from TDR Explorer joins us to talk about Super Nintendo World, adding IP to resorts, and comparing the Disney Sea expansion to Disneyland Forward

290

Our 50th Episode! Our wives join us to chat about the expanded Jungle Cruise back story, must dos and advice for first timers, & is current Disney Animation better than the Renaissance?

291

Universal Orlando discussion! Phil added on a Universal component to his upcoming trip - why now, and what are the details? Plus discussing the upcoming Epic Universe and news of the week!

292

Pete from DVCHelp.com joins us to talk DVC! Plus all the news: HHN announcement, Touch of Disney sells out, Disneyland can open starting April 1st, and much more!

293

A Touch of Disney, Scene from Peter Pan's flight removed from video, center barge for Harmonius installed, and we discuss the toxicity of DISTwitter. All this and more!

294

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary discussion, and Matt Petolicchio joins us as the play the "Before or After" projection game ... and much more!

295

DIS Q1 Earnings, Leave a Legacy, Caronavirus talk, Top/Bottom 3 bars near MK, and much more!

296

Thoughts on Super Nintendo World footage, would we ever skip a park on a trip to WDW?, our review of WandaVision so far, and much more!

297

AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode! We answer your questions, ask each other questions, and discuss news of the week!

298

Lauren Gonding from Simply Perfect Vacations joins us to talk Disney news of the week and to offer up advice on some key Disney travel questions. All this and much more!

299

Ryan Teetz joins us to talk news and rumors - and there is a lot to cover: DME and DLR passholder program ending, Early Entry replacing EMH, and the Muppets coming to Hall of Presidents?

300

Rites of Passage for a Disney Parks trip, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is shutting down, news of the week, and much more!

301

Predictions for 2021, news of the week, review of Pixar's Soul, and a look back on our first year as a podcast!

302

Disney Holiday Movie Draft with Cindi Tagg, plus we discuss Snow White's Enchanted Wish, Part 2 of the Investor Day announcements, and much more!

303

BONUS EPISODE - Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 8 "The Rescue" talk

304

Tony Lobuzzetta joins us to discuss his book "Disney Details", plus part 1 of our reaction to Disney Co Investor Day announcements, and much more!

305

BONUS EPISODE - Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 7 "The Believer" talk

306

Previewing Disney's Investors Call, 12 secrets of Animal Kingdom, traveling with someone outside your family, and much more!

307

BONUS EPISODE - Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 6 "The Tragedy" talk

308

Taking a train to Disney, Joe Rohde retires, the Theme Park Turkeys for 2020, and much more!!!

309

BONUS EPISODE - Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5 "The Jedi" talk

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Park Hopping is returning! Restaurants reopening! Grand Floridian Walkway is open! Plus, which attractions would we add a holiday overlay to, and much more!

311

BONUS EPISODE - Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 4 "the Siege" talk

312

Ryan Teetz joins us to discuss his recent WDW and (first ever) Universal Orlando trip, Disney's earnings call and IAAPA Expo announcements, and much more!

313

BONUS EPISODE - Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 3 talk

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The Holidays come to WDW! Should Disney buy AMC? What exactly is "Welcome to Tomorrowland"? All this and more!

315

BONUS EPISODE - Mandalorian Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2 talk

316

Get to know us better as we share tales from our visits to Walt Disney World ... Favorite Park Memories, Cast Member Interactions, Background Music, and much more!

317

Rachel Goes To Disney joins us for a Dining Draft and to review the updated Hollywood and Vine. Plus News of the week and much more!

318

Are Disney parks really at 25% capacity? Does Disney having a cloning problem? Plus we discuss your answers to questions we posed on social media, some rumor chatter, and much more!

319

Power of Positivity: what are things we love right now at Walt Disney World? What coming coaster are we most looking forward to? All this and more (attempts at) positivity!

320

Battle of the Parks (part 2): Popular past guests Julie, Ryan, and Alexis join us to finish our debate of which of the 4 parks at WDW is best! Plus, ways to support Disney Cast Members who have been laid off

321

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!

322

Battle of the Parks (part 1): Popular past guests Julie, Ryan, and Alexis join us to debate which of the 4 parks at WDW is best!

323

Crowd Levels: What do you notice with lower crowds? Are crowds (and wait times) increasing? New hours and holiday elements at Walt Disney World. All this and more!

324

Lauren Guertsen from Positive Latitude joins us to discuss staying on / off Disney property, when new attractions might open, and we "draft" the best songs from Disney animated movies ... all this and much more!

325

Reflecting on Chadwick Boseman and we discuss if Park Reservations are here to stay and is Disney dismissing local annual passholders? .... All this and more!

326

Redoing Tomorrowland, rumors on 11 Magic Kingdom attraction refreshes, questions to ask when choosing your WDW resort, and much more!

327

Julie Guerrero from Dream to Stream joins us to discuss some Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary rumors, the future of Fast Passes, and our WDW " bucket list" ... all this and much more!

328

State of the Disney Community at large, Mulan to go straight to Disney+ (but at an extra cost), confessions that could get your Walt Disney World fan card revoked, plus a review of "Howard" and much, much more!

329

Zach from the Florida Prep Youtube Channel joins us to discuss returning to the parks, what is the most nostalgic ride in each park, we rank the original EPCOT Future World pavilion, and much more!

330

Alexis and Mike are just back from visiting Walt Disney World and share their experience - travel, resorts, parks, dining, etc. All this plus guns, weed, and much, much more!

331

What theme park would you take Walt Disney to? Where do you like to people watch in the parks? Plus discussion of the re-opened parks at WDW and much more!

332

"Scream Inside Your Heart" and discussion the re-opening preview days at Walt Disney World. All this and much more!

333

Phil shares his experience visiting Hersheypark on re-opening weekend and we discuss a number of rumors including is something very different coming to the Hall of Presidents? All this and much more!

334

Splash Mountain to be rethemed to Princess and the Frog - Kylenne joins us to discuss this, other news of the day, and plenty of other fun Disney discussions!

335

Disney Park Pass System - Alexis McLaughlin joins us to discusses her experience with the new system on launch day and other reopening announcements. All this and much more!

336

Resort only stay discussion ... What would get your to buy in to DVC? ... What IP to add to Animal Kingdom? ... Adult only trip guilt ... Our ranking of the in-development attractions at WDW ... All this plus news of the week!

337

Disney pledges $5m and our statement on Black Lives Matter, NBA at WDW set, Universal Orlando Reopens, where are you eating when you return to Disney? what piece of the parks would you want in your home? and much more!

338

Disney announces reopening plans - our thoughts visiting then, update on our bookings for WDW's 50th, and things I wished were at WDW

339

Leadership changes at Disney, Universal to re-open - what are Disney's plans?, Beastly Kingdom vs Pandora, Adding IP to classic Disney rides, and more!

340

Star Wars Hotel and Dave Filoni talks! More controversial park opinions, planning a trip for WDW's 50th Anniversary, and what would your dream job at WDW be?

341

Shanghai and Disney Springs announce reopenings, Disney surveys guests on what would cause them to cancel, How do Jason and Phil book their trips? Plus, our take on unpopular opinions!

342

Bonus Episode: Clone Wars finale discussion between Phil his kids

343

Original plans for Star Wars in the parks, Prop Culture on Disney+, What will you appreciate more after the pandemic? Listening to park music, and how to do a stay at WDW with a large family, plus news of the week!

344

First Ride of the Trip, Souvenirs from Home, Lose a Child and it turns out OK, Adults Only, and Restaurant Recommendations at Disney Springs

345

Rumors discussion with Ryan Teetz, Memory Maker, First Time With a Child, and Hard Ticket Events

346

Disney Holiday Trip, Virtual Queues, Child Care, Preparing for Rides, and Tips and Tricks for Landing ADRs

347

Castle Repainting, Disney+, Break day, and Rope Drop at DHS - Plus background of our fandom