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Episode 262 for the week of June 16th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Last Week In Disney:- The Boneyard will be closed forever effective August 2nd - which is earlier than previously indicated. Disney also confirmed there will be a play are within Tropical Americas- Test Track 3.0 will open on July 22nd! This also is earlier than earlier reports of late summer. Several show scenes were revealed as well along with Cast Member previews starting June 27th.Starts @1:41 ...Phil's Positive Pod:- As there still seems to be a cloud of negativity about all things Disney on social media and some forums, Phil takes some time listing 5 things (plus an honorable mention) he is feeling positive about related to Walt Disney World.- What are you feeling the most positive about? Did Phil miss anything?Starts @6:25 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 261 for the week of June 9th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Last Week In Disney:- Saturday was the last date that Muppet*Vision 3D was open to the public. We pay our respects and are happy it went out strong- Closing Date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island announced by Disney - with July 6th being the last day to enjoy them. Disney also provided new details and concept art for Cars Land - officially Piston Peak National Park. Source: Disney Parks Blog- Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Staring the Muppets will open in 2026!  Source: Walt Disney World- Disneyland update details announced: Coco Ride, Avatar Land, and new parking lot and pedestrian bridge all coming soon! Source: Disney Parks BlogStarts @3:59 ...Construction Updates:- Test Track 3.0 appears to be nearing completion and more!Starts @42:01 ...Jason's Manifesto:- Jason recently had an article published on Touring Plans focusing on the cost of a Disney vacation over the past 30 years and if it truly is more expensive now that it used to be ... and if so, in what ways. - Link to Article: Touring PlansStarts @47:38 ...DBC Engagement - Design a Themed Lounge:- With GEO -82 open and Beak and Barrel coming, we asked the community to design a themed lounge they would like to see added.Starts @1:06:15 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 260 for the week of June 2nd, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Reminder: the 2025 ParkStop Stop Hate Fundraiser is live! >> Link

Episode 259 for the week of May 19th, 2025 ... and Matt Petolicchio from Dizhappenings joins us and this is recapping our recent trip to Walt Disney World!On May 6th, four guys went down to Walt Disney World to say our goodbyes to  Muppet*Vision 3D, Mama Melrose and all of Muppets Courtyard ... and we just hung out, explored the parks, and chatted like old friends.This is the story of that trip* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 258 for the week of May 12th, 2025 ... and Matt Petolicchio from Dizhappenings joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...D23 Events - A Review and Upcoming Event:- Phil attended the D23 On the Road: A Goofy Movie last weekend and provides a review and explains why it worked so well.- Additionally, there is a virtual Gold Members event scheduled for May 29th: Magic After Dark: The Story of Disney's Nighttime Spectaculars ... could we see a preview of Starlight?Starts @2:55 ...News Roundup:- Walt Disney Company 2nd Q earnings Beat. Source: Blog Mickey- Disney to create 7th Resort Location in Abu Dhabi, funded and developed by Miral. Source: CNN- Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party information released, first party is August 15h. Source: Disney Parks Blog- Dates for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival announced - August 28th to November 22nd. Source: Disney Parks Blog- Magic Kingdom Pirates Tavern to be called Beak and Barrel and have a menu for pirates of all ages. Will have a 45 min time limit. Source: Scott Gustin- Pricing released for GE)-82 and they are high, but reservations sell out in minutes anywayStarts @8:15 ...Construction Updates:- Permits filed for removal of Studio 1 at Hollywood Studios, plus moreStarts @42:25 ...DBC Engagement - What Would You Book an Extra Trip to WDW To Say Goodbye To:- As the guys just did a trip to say goodbye to Muppet*Vision 3D, we ask the community what other things (attractions, Icons, experiences, dining, etc) at Walt Disney World would you make an extra trip to see one last time if you heard it was going away?Starts @45:14 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 257 for the week of May 5th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Last Minute Trip Thoughts:- By the time you see/hear this week's episode we would have left for our quick trip to DHS to say goodbye to Muppet Courtyard. We share some final thoughts of our plans and what we are looking forward to.Starts @0:43 ...News Roundup:- Volcano Bay to drop Tapu Tapu in October and then have 5month, seasonal closure next year. Source: UOFan- GEO-82 Details, included $179 Luminous viewing! Source: Disney Parks Blog- Cool Kid Summer Park-by-Park Details: Source: WDW Magic- More details for Wald Disney - a Magical Life at Disneyland. Source: Scott GustinStarts @15:09 ...Construction Updates:- Nothing major but work at Big Thunder continues and rooms update at POP.Starts @43:34 ...DBC Engagement - Top 5 Lessons from a WDW Veteran:- First, Phil shares his top 5 tips and Jason critiques ... then we hear from our community!Starts @46:33 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsTravel Trends with Dan Christian #1 B2B Travel Podcast. Execs, Start-Ups, Major TrendsListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 256 for the week of April 28, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...RUMOR: Disney Starlight to Start July 6th:- Happily Ever After is shifted to a 10pm start time starting July 6th, this combined with CM block outs is leading people to think that could be the day that Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will startStarts @3:26 ...D23 Goes to the World's Fair Review:- Phil and his daughter attended the event this past weekend.- Find out the highlights, some fun facts, and a bit more about Len Testa!Starts @7:27 ...Construction Updates - Laydown Yards!:- Construction has apparently started on the laydown yards kicking off the prep work for the updates to Frontierland - Cars Land and Villains Land!Starts @17:07 ...What are We Looking Forward To with Our Upcoming Trip?:- We discuss some of the goals with our down and back trip coming up in just one week. Starts @22:19 ...Top 5: Lessons from a WDW Veteran:- Jason shares some tips and advice he has learned over the years that might help people thinking about planning their upcoming trips.Starts @28:03 ...DBC Engagement: Create a Disney Plus Game Show:- The community came up with ideas for game shows that could be run on Disney PlusStarts @47:43 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 255 for the week of April 21, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...News from Star Wars Celebration 2025:- Star Wars Celebration was held from April 18-20th and we discuss some of the news coming out of it:- Films: Star Wars Starfighter, The Mandalorian and Grogu- TV: Ahsoka Season 2, Star Wars Visions Season 3, and Maul: Shadowlord- Parks: Update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will let the guests pick which location they head to and moreSource: StarWars.comStarts @1:50 ...2026 Walt Disney World Packages with new Perk:- Disney announced that 2026 packages for Walt Disney World will go on sale April 22, and most perks are carrying forward. Plus a new perk of kids dining plan for free when Adults pay for theirs- We talk about what we think this signals and what other offers we think could be comingSource: Scott GustinStarts @19:13 ...Updates for Our Upcoming Trips:- Phil talks about getting Destination D23 tickets and goes through the daily schedule for his parents-only trip in August- Jason talks about his decision to upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan and the process of picking dining locations and how it led to that decisionStarts @34:51 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 254 for the week of April 14, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Theme Park News Around The World:- Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Concept Art Revealed - Gingerbread House to not be there this year. Source: Blog Mickey- Universal Great Britain Officially Announced, Concept Art Shared. What speculated IP gets us most excited? Source: Alicia Stella- Disney Provides More updates for Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. Source: The DISStarts @1:50 ...New Disney Summer Discount:- Disney Announced a new discount for the summer, including only $99/night at the All Stars. What is this telling us about Disney's strategy? How does this Impact Jason's trip? Source: WDW MagicStarts @18:38 ...DBC Engagement: Design a Local Disney Theme Park-  We asked the community to create a local Disney Theme Park near you, what are 3 attractions, 1 sit down and 2 quick service restaurants you'd chose to build your park? What is the theme and how is the park laid out? Starts @27:40 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 253 for the week of April 7, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Initial Epic Universe Media Reactions:- Universal invited some media to Epic Universe and Helios Grand Hotel and lifted the ban on photo and video sharing - and a lot has come out!- Are we watching or trying to avoid spoilers? What do we think of the initial reaction?Starts @4:25 ...D23 Quick Hits:- Several new D23 events announced - and they aren't just for Anaheim and/or Orlando:- NYC area: New Amsterdam Theater Tour, Lunch with the cast of Aladdin on Broadway, and  D23 Goes to the World's Fair- D23 On the Road: A Goofy Movie - coming to 20 cities around the country!Starts @11:50 ...Disney Park News:-  Airport Luggage Transfer Returns - sort of.  Are we excited about this? Could this mean the full return of Magical Express is coming? Source: Disney Park Blog - Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon to both be open this summer - the first time since 2019! Source: Scott Gustin- Disneyland 70th News: Key to Disneyland and Dessert Parties! Source: DisneylandStarts @15:13 ...DBC Engagement: The Disney Bubble-  What is the Disney Bubble? Has it evolved over the years? What would be the breaking point for it to no longer exist in your eyes?Starts @40:58 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 252 for the week of March 31, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Disney Quick Hits:- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin set for major update - will this turn it into a "must do" attraction? Source: Disney Parks Blog- "Cool Kid Summer" is coming to Walt Disney World - with new Kid Zones, Characters at the resorts, and more. Source: Scott Gustin- Updated Little Mermaid show and New Villains show to both open on May 27th- More discounts announced, including kids 50% off!Starts @1:43 ...Rumors: New Announcement and Major Ride Update Coming?-  Len Testa has teased a major announcement to come from Disney the week that Epic Universe opens - do we think this will happen and if so what will it be?- Rumors that after the Big Thunder Mountain update is complete the next ride to be updated will be Pirates of the Caribbean. Does this make sense?Starts @19:18 ...DBC Engagement: Our Top 5 Disney Soundtracks-  Last Week's topic - we list out our top 5 Disney soundtracks and then hear from the community. Any surprises? Starts @27:54 ...DBC Engagement: Top 3 WDW Additions in Past 5 Years-  After we graded each addition to WDW since our show started last week, we asked the community to tell us what they think the top 3 additions have been - and definitely some consensus is forming.Starts @43:44 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 251 for the week of March 24, 2025 - our 5th Anniversary Extravaganza! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...DBC Recommends:- ParkStop Podcast's episode on First Impressions of Epic Universe (source: Alicia Stella) - Not Just a Goof documentary coming to Disney+ on April 7th! (source: Kevin Lima)Starts @3:51 ...Disney Quick Hits:- Bob Iger spoke at the 2025 Shareholders Meeting and we got some info on Coco 2, Figment, etc. and he reiterated to the shareholders their commitment to expanding capacity at the parks. - Free Dining promotion announced covering through the end of the year with more "Summer activations" expected shortly- GEO 82 revealed as the name for the new lounge coming to EPCOT and it will be 21+ only (source: Blog Mickey)  Starts @7:54 ...Grade'Em: The Additions to Walt Disney World Since the Star of This Podcast-  We go through 19 additions to Walt Disney World that have happened since we started this podcast in March of 2020. - Do you agree with our grades?Starts @25:53 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 250 for the week of March 17, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Single Day Tickets for Epic Universe are on Sale!- Rather than only bundles, single day tickets to Epic Universe are now on sale through the end of the year, prices range from $139-$199.- Does this impact our planning for our summer trips?Starts @2:28 ...What will it look like when we celebrate episode 300?- This is Episode 250 and rather than look back, let's look ahead - 50 more episodes!- What will our show look like? What will the Disney Community look like? Starts @13:48 ...DBC Engagement: How Thrilling Should the Villains Land Coaster Be?-  We asked the community how intense the Coaster we expect to be in Villains Land should be - and what look it should have in the spaceStarts @45:55 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 249 for the week of March 10, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Opening Quick Hits- Dinoland closure timeline - Disney confirms that Restaurantasaurus and The Bone Yard will be open throughout 2025. Source: Blog Mickey- Flower and Garden Festival is underway - which means update to Communicore Hall. Source: WDW Magic- Poster revealed for Disney Starlight. Source: Disney Parks BlogStarts @ ...Disney News From SXSW Conference and Latest “We Call It Imagineering”- Disney had a session at the latest SXSW conference and we got a number of small news tidbits for updates to the parks. Additionally a new episode of We Call It Imagineering showed us more glimpses of upcoming ride vehicles- This included updates for Smugglers Run, the Monsters Door Coaster, and the Cars Land ride.- Which are we more excited for, and which do we have some concerns about?Source: Disney Parks BlogStarts @8:31 ...Construction Update-  Concretasuarus is no more and additional small updates continue to happen around the parksStarts @33:38 ...Rank'em: Coming Attractions on Thrill Level-  With all the new experiences coming to Walt Disney World of the next few years, we look at what our expected thrill level is for each of them - from tamest to most extreme. Which ones are we most unsure about?Starts @44:32 ...DBC Engagement: What Are You Most Looking Forward To at Epic Universe-  With Team Member previews having started we are getting some early takes on what lands and elements of Epic Universe are standing out. - Our Community shared which areas are they most excited for following these updates. Starts @57:11 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 248 for the week of March 3, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...EPIC News- Team Member previews have started with Epic Universe and so far feedback is positive - though still areas to be complete before ready for opening day- Map in the Universal App was updated with Epic- Universal already eyeing expansion pads Starts @2:04 ...Reduced Content to Be Created for Disney+- There will be less original, long form content, made for Disney+ - and this includes the cancelling of the upcoming Tiana show- What do we think this means for the platform but also theatrical releasesSource: The Hollywood ReporterStarts @9:02 ...Phil's Musings: The Consequences of FP+- While we look back with nostalgia, did one element that made the trips to Walt Disney World great, FastPass+ actually contribute to some of the negative feelings about the parks now? Would we, as Disney Parks fans, be better off if the system never existed?Starts @13:19  ...Construction Update-  More small updates/fixes/enhancements around the parks and more destruction of Dinoland- Plus we discuss the series of videos Disney has put out about the day in the life of young Imagineers working on the Test Track and Pirates Tavern projects Starts @34:11 ...DBC Engagement: What Were Your Disney Golden Years-  The community shares their thoughts for what time was the best for them to visit Walt Disney World - from the experiences, the perks, the pricing, etcStarts @43:52 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 247 for the week of February 24, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...RUMOR: Dynamic Ticket Pricing Coming to WDW- Strong rumors suggesting that a dynamic ticket pricing model is coming to WDW, meaning it would function like how airlines do it that the price for any given day will fluctuate based on demand.- How does this impact planning a WDW vacation?Starts @3:18 ...Virtual Queues are Gone at WDW- Disney announced that the virtual queues at both Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure would be removed and replaced with traditional standby. Cosmic Rewind would also now be part of Early Entry.- How does this impact strategy for touring the parks, especially rope drop at EPCOT?Source: Scott GustinStarts @7:28 ...Universal News- A lot of Universal related news dropped this week including firework testing at Epic Universe (source: Alicia Stella), the IP released for the upcoming Universal Kids Resort in Texas, and tickets are on sale for Horror Unleashed in Las VegasStarts @12:34 ...Disney Quick Hits- Level 99 replacing the NBA Experience and a rumor that the track at Space Mountain will be replaced with a single trackStarts @17:56 ...Phil's Down & Back Trip Report- Phil is back from his quick trip to escape the cold and say goodbye to Muppets. Did the trip go as planned? - Also discusses the Pros and Cons of doing an After Hours event vs a regular park day.Starts @23:55 ...Construction Update-  More details from the permits filed for land clearing related to Villains Land at Magic Kingdom - and lots of small improvements around the parks.Starts @1:19:47 ...DBC Engagement: Villains Dark Ride Ideas-  The community shares their thoughts for what the dark ride in Villains Land should look like and we question if heroes should be present in the land at allStarts @1:25:08 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 246 for the week of February 17, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Disney Responds to WSJ Article - Says Trips Are Affordable- Disney responded to a recent Wall St Journal article that featured data from Len Testa about the affordability (or lack there of) of a Walt Disney World Trip. Disney response was that a family of 4 can do a trip for cheaper than Len outlined, and for only $3,026 (before food and transportation)- Did this surprise us? What does this tell us about Disney's view of the situation?Starts @1:28 ...Villains Show Runtime Fake Out- As part of their Villainstine's Day celebration, Disney released the "splash page" on their website and app for the upcoming Villains Show at DHS - with an indicated run time of 40 mins!- Disney then took that information down and sources confirmed it was not correct. But would a 40 min run time even be a good thing?- Also, prompted by an article by The DIS - do people unfairly expect Disney to be affordable when other costs are going up so much? Starts @13:31 ...EPIC Universe Height Restrictions- Universal release the height restrictions for attractions at Epic Universe and they appear to be more inclusive than some of the rides at the other parksStarts @16:40 ...Phil's Trip Details Update/DBC Engagement- Phil provides some last minute updates to his trip planning and goes through some suggestions from the communityStarts @20:24 ...Construction Update-  Permits filed for land clearing related to Villains Land at Magic Kingdom - what does this tell us about the project and timeline?Starts @39:42 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 245 for the week of February 10, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Epic Universe Ready to go?- Universal has revealed team member uniforms for HTTYD area and new wands for the Harry Potter area- Also rumors that team member land-by-lad previews will start this weekStarts @2:34 ...More Characters in Galaxy's Edge?- Disneyland will add Luke Skywalker to their Galaxy's Edge ... how would we do it if they expanded the scope of Galaxy's Edge at DHS?source: Disney Parks BlogStarts @5:59 ...Phil's Trip Details- Phil Leaves for his Down and Back trip next week and goes through the general plan for the trip - but also some options he has ... the DBC Engagement for this week includes providing thoughts on what Phil should do!Starts @9:47 ...Jason's Theory on WDW Pricing and Crowd Control- Tying into a recent WSJ article and work done by Touring Plans, we look at what elements of a Disney Trip appear to have hit their pricing ceiling vs where they can still increase pricing more and what it could mean for the future of Lightning LanesStarts @29:40 ...DBC Engagement: IP Missing from Walt Disney World-  Per Drew's suggestion, we asked the community what IP that is currently not being used at Walt Disney World would you like to see?Starts @55:03 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 243 for the week of February 3, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...BREAKING: Closing Date for It's Tough To Be A Bug Announced- The last day to experience this opening day Animal Kingdom Attraction is March 16th- We give our predictions for when the replacement, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, will open and our overall thoughtsStarts @1:52 ...DAS Changes- A few changes have happened this past week to the Disney Disability Access Service (DAS) and we go through them and discuss the potential benefits to guests of the changesStarts @9:32 ...Star Wars Parks News- The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will be reopening! ... as offices for Imagineering. - Also, it was announced that the cannon effect on Rise of the Resistance was fixed at Disneyland after years of not working. Could we see this update happen at Walt Disney World too?Starts @11:36 ...Construction Updates- It was reported that Disney will increase CapEx in 2025 by $3bn up to $8bn - we discuss what this could mean and the general construction plans for the next 5 and 10 years- We also go through the construction updates of the past week and get Drew's thoughts on the timing and predictions for when we could see new attractions openStarts @ 21:58...Draft: Pick 1 Attraction from Each WDW Park- We do a fantasy draft where we have to pick one attraction from each of the four main parks at Walt Disney World - who would up with the best lineup?Starts @51:58 ...DBC Engagement: Must Eats for First Timers- The community members provided their input related to what food item from each park you would tell a first timer are "must haves" to get the full Disney experienceStarts @1:00:59 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 243 for the week of January 27, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Cold Opening: A Disney Dining Story- Jason shares a story of someone he is working with planning their trip who wants to do a lot of dining - including a number of signature locations and how, to Jason's surprise, it worked out better financially to get the Disney Dining PlanStarts @1:52 ...Stella Nova Opening Reactions- The first Epic Universe hotel has opened - Stella Nova - and there were song strong reactions for folks who stayed there opening night. - This also made us think about what is most important to us when picking a resortStarts @6:19 ...Construction Updates: Muppet*Vision Closing Date- Disney has now provided closing dates for Muppet*Vision and all of Muppet Courtyard - and it is way sooner than we expected- Phil then brings up that his family decided to book a down and back to experience it one more time - and to escape the cold.Starts @16:49 ...Debate: Hoppers vs Non-Hoppers- Continuing a discussion that started Discord, Phil and Jason debate the value of adding Park Hoppers and if having them gives you more freedom - or something else to maximize the value ofStarts @31:56 ...Must Eats for First Timers- A suggested topic from board member Weezy, we list out what food item from each of the 4 parks we would tell first time visitors are "must gets"/quintessential Disney food. Starts @44:51 ...DBC Engagement: In-Park Dining - The community members provided their input related to in-park dining for the following categories:Favorite "fancy" / signature:Most underrated:Surprised you the most:Character Meal:Want to do but haven't yet:Starts @57:40 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 242 for the week of January 20, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Quick Hits: News and Rumors- Lots to hit on from the past week including another change to Lightning Lane Premier Pass, new Bride at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, Communicore Hall looking great for Festival of the Arts, and more!Starts @1:20 ...Construction Updates- New segment where we track the construction work from the past week- Kick it off by going over all the projects currently underway at Walt Disney WorldStarts @20:39 ...Tropical Americas Groundbreaking- What will Disney do to market Animal Kingdom when Dinoland is completely closed?- Rumors of what ride vehicle type will be used for the Encanto rideStarts @27:27 ...Skeleton Crew Review- The latest Disney+ Star Wars show concluded and we have some thoughts and what Disney can learn for future projectsStarts @33:41 ...In-Park Table Service Dining- We each list our:Favorite "fancy" / signature:Most underrated:Surprised you the most:Character Meal:Want to do but haven't yet:Starts @49:28 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 241 for the week of January 13, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Arrival Day Water Park Perk Value- A new perk went into effect for Disney World Resort guests - access to a water park on their arrival day- We discuss the value of this, the scenarios we think it makes the most sense to use, and if we are planning to take advantage of it or not.Starts @2:57 ...Construction Timeline Predictions- Cranes are at Big Thunder, walls are up at Dino-Rama, and work at Test Track is in full swing.- We give our predictions for when all the remaining work will start, when each element will open and if you have an annual trip in July, what will be open for you each yearInspired by: Andrew25 @ WDWMagic ForumsStarts @17:08 ...Top 3/Bottom 3: World Showcase Pavilions- We share our top 3 and bottom 3 World Showcase Pavilions at EPCOT ... do you agree or disagree with our take?Starts @46:01 ...DBC Engagement: 2025 Discounts and Promotions- We asked the community if they plan to take advantage of the recently announced room only and free dining promotions- Bonus: will you take advantage of the Arrival Day Water Park perk?Starts @58:07 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 240 for the week of January 6, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Simpsons at Disney?- Disney survey about Simpsons in the Theme Parks (Source: Drew the Disney Dude)- What would we like to see - if anything?Starts @2:01 ...Free Dining and Room Only Discounts for Summer 2025- Disney released information on Free Dining as well as some room only discounts for the summer of 2025 - and we react - We compare availability at different resorts and do a cost compare of taking the room discount vs Free DiningSource: Blog MickeyStarts @6:37 ...Low Holiday 2024 Crowds at Disney?- Len Testa shared some statistics about wait times at Disney during the 2024 Holidays compared to 2023 and they are down significantly- We speculate why and if it is really due to lower total crowds or just people moving around dates and what attractions they are atSource: Len Testa post at WDW MagicStarts @23:43 ...Top 3/Bottom 3: WDW Bathrooms!- We share our top 3 and bottom 3 public bathrooms at the Walt Disney World resort, explain our rationale ... did your favorite (or least favorite) make the list?Starts @34:26 ...DBC Engagement: 2025 Disney Plans- The community shared about their Disney related plan for 2025 as well as their wishes for the coming year- We got a lot of responses so check out the DBC Pod channel on the Discord Server for more!Starts @48:11 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 238 for the week of December 23, 2024 Scott Carter a.k.a. Tom Servo joins us! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 2- Scott Carter - a.k.a. Tom Servo on our Discord server joins us to discuss his recent trip to Japan- In Part 2 he focuses on his time at Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea ... how does it compare to visiting the domestic parts? What surprised him the most?Start @00:39 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 238 for the week of December 23, 2024 Scott Carter a.k.a. Tom Servo joins us! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Bluey is Coming to Disney!- Starting with Disney Cruise Line on sailings out of Australia in January 2025, more info to come about Disneyland and Walt Disney World (source: The Walt Disney Company)- Our reactions and what will this look like in the parksStarts @2:18 ...Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 1- Scott Carter - a.k.a. Tom Servo on our Discord server joins us to discuss his recent trip to Japan- Background and planning - starts @ 7:07 ...- Non-Disney part of Trip: Tokyo and Takayama - starts @29:42 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 237 for the week of December 16, 2024 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Opening Quick Hits- Initial reaction to the Island Tower at the Poly (Source: Thrill Geek)- Gran Fiesta Tour and Astro Orbiter closing for refurbs (source: Scott Gustin)- World Celebration ground lights are fixed! (source: Ashley Carter)Starts @1:05 ...2025 Disney Predictions- We look ahead to 2025 and give our predictions for Disney related topics:Starts @8:26 ...- Movies: starts @9:58 ...- TV: starts @29:19 ...- Parks: starts @36:45 ...- Destination D23: starts @1:11:56 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 236 for the week of December 9, 2024 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Opening Quick Hits- Disney announces plans for the Disneyland 70th celebration including the start of the Walt Disney Animatronic show (source: Blog Mickey)- Test of AI check out at the All Star Sports food court has begun (source: Blog Mickey)- Disney already "plussing" Tiana's Bayou Adventure (source: Blog Mickey)Starts @1:38 ...2024: Year in Review- We look back at 2024, discussing our own personal Disney related highlights, those for the podcast, and those for the Disney company and Walt Disney World- We review our 2024 Predictions from last year - how did we do?Starts @10:43 ...DBC Engagement: How Do you Incorporate Disney into Your Holiday Celebrations?- See photos posted on the DiscordStarts @45:35 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 235 for the week of December 2, 2024 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Opening Quick Hits- Lakeshore Lodge is the updated name for the new DVC resort being built on Bay Lake (source: WDW Magic)- MVMCP has sold out one week earlier than it did last year ... does this signal anything about attendance?- Disney provides more details on the Villains Show and Nighttime Parade coming next summer (Source: Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular) Starts @2:05 ...Game: Ranking the Holiday Overlays- Phil names a Disney Parks holiday overlay, one by one, and Jason has to rank them without knowing what will be coming next- We also discuss attractions we would like to see holiday overlays added toStarts @19:33 ...DBC Engagement: What thing have you done at Disney that would be most likely to impress a Disney Fanatic?- The community shared cool experiences they have had at Disney parks that would make impress other Disney fans Starts @34:03 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 234 for the week of November 25, 2024 - Happy Thanksgiving! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...The Muppets are Movin' Right Along- Disney has made it official and Monsters Inc will be taking over Muppet Courtyard ... but the Muppets aren't leaving entirely! They will be replace Aerosmith at Rock'n' Rollercoaster.- We discuss the news, share our thoughts, and respond to internet reactionsSource: Disney Parks BlogStarts @1:27 ...Quick Hits:- Destination D23 2025 dates are announced, and the event will be doubling in size and moving to Coronado Springs. Source: D23- Lightning Lane Premier Pass not available to guests of all Disney resorts and has been selling out this week! Source: WDWNT- First look at multiple highly themed bars and lounges on the Disney Treasure- Soarin' Around the World updated. Source: Blog MickeyStarts @33:33 ...DBC Engagement: WDW but no MK or DLR but no WDW?- The community was given two options for annual, fully paid, week long trips and had to decide which scenario they would take: the trip is to Disneyland but with the caveat that you could never go to Walt Disney World again or the trip is to Walt Disney World but you can never set foot in the Magic Kingdom.Starts @56:06 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 233 for the week of November 18, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Quick Hits- Disney 4th Q and Full Year 2024 earnings were very positive plus the CFO says that Epic Universe will be a positive to attendance at Walt Disney World. (source: Blog Mickey)- Use of Single Rider line starts at Remy's Ratatouille Adventure (source: Disney Food Blog)- Concept art and name released for upcoming DVC Lounge in the Magic Kingdom - what does this mean for the future of Frontierland? (source: WDWNT)Starts @2:20 ...Jason's No Kids Trip Report - Part 2- After covering the day-by-day of his trip last week, Jason goes over his key takeaways from his trip including his thoughts on LLMP and Animal Kingdom Lodge compared to other Deluxe Resorts, plus much more!Starts @16:58 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 232 for the week of November 11, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...D23 Brazil Recap- D23 Fan Event was held in Brazil for the first time and while not a ton of announcements were made, there were some updates for upcoming films and Walt Disney World parks projectsStarts @1:12 ...Jason's No Kids Trip Report- Jason is back and starts his trip report from his recent parents only trip to Walt Disney World. He goes through the days of his trip, hitting the highlights.- Includes reviews of two tours: Walking with Giants and Starlight SafariStarts @9:58 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 231 for the week of November 4, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Goodbye Spooky Season, Hello Happy Holidays- The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World and Disney announced some new offerings as part of the Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, including more to do at CommuniCore Hall.Starts @1:54 ...Weezy's Disneyland Trip Report- Dave, Weezy from the Discord, joins us to share about his recent trip to Disneyland in California. What were the highlights and how did it compare to Walt Disney World for him?Starts @8:45 ...DBC Survey: Get to Know Weezy- Phil asks Dave some questions about his Disney fandom so everyone on Discord can get to know him betterStarts @59:02 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsUntethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 230 for the week of October 28, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Lack of Excitement for Walt Disney World Right Now- There is excitement around Epic Universe but not really for Disney right now - and given the price difference, what is the motivation to book a Disney trip right now?Starts @7:28 ...Jason's Pre-Trip Report- Jason leaves for his parents only trip this week and provides an update on his plans, Lightning Lanes booked, and just strategy heading into the trip Starts @22:27 ...DBC Engagement: Things That Don't Exist at WDW But Should- The community shared ideas for tours, attractions, etc. that don't currently exist at Walt Disney World but shouldStarts @54:09 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 229 for the week of October 21, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Universal Announces Opening Date for Epic Universe- We have an official opening date for this brand new theme park - plus some information on ticket sales and pricing for the Helios Hotel.- Does this make us more excited? Are we going to try to adjust summer plans to visit?Starts @3:19 ...Lightning Lane Premier Pass is Coming- Disney announces the official launch of a new option to Lightning Lane - Premier Pass - which will function similarly to Express Pass at Universal- We break it all down and react to the internet reaction!  Starts @14:14 ...Quick Hits- Bunch of other news items came out this week and we go through them in rapid fireStarts @51:23 ...DBC Engagement: Top 5 Bucket List Items at WDW- The community shared what are some things they have never done at Walt Disney World but want to doStarts @55:48 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsA New Testament Gospera (A Sister Act Story), Act 1 - The Podcast MusicalIt's Jesus Christ Superstar meets Sister Act! Inspired bt4 gospels of the New Testament!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 228 for the week of October 14, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Review of D23 Events: Heads Back to the Hollow & Early Screening of Not Just a Goof documentary- Phil attended a D23 event this past Saturday in Sleepy Hollow - he reviews the event, shares some fun tidbits of information he got, and says if it was worth the cost- Phil also got to attend a bonus D23 event showing an early preview of a new documentary about the making of a Goofy MovieStarts @1:01 ...Disney News: Attraction Closure Timelines- Disney shared when Big Thunder Mountain will close for year+ long refurb (source: Brooke McDonald), when Dinorama is closing for good (source: Scott Gustin) and that the new version of the Little Mermaid show is being delayed (source: WDW Magic)  Starts @21:51 ...New Things and Last Chances for Jason's Upcoming Trip- Jason lists out things that will be new for him or his wife for their upcoming trip as well as which attractions they will say "goodbye" to and we discuss if this is enough to prompt booking a tripStarts @28:58 ...DBC Engagement: What is the best time to arrive at the parks?- The community shared what time they prefer to arrive at each of the WDW theme parks and whyStarts @40:08 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsA New Testament Gospera (A Sister Act Story), Act 1 - The Podcast MusicalIt's Jesus Christ Superstar meets Sister Act! Inspired bt4 gospels of the New Testament!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 227 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Cake Bake Shop is Cooking Up Something Offensive … The Pricing on Their Menu!- Construction is nearing completion at the Cake Bake Shop at Disney Boardwalk, revealing the menu- Pricing seems very high, even for Disney ... and we react!Source: Blog MickeyStarts @2:40 ...Fixing Jollywood Nights- Reports indicate that Jollywood Nights are not selling well.- We discuss ways we would modify the event to perhaps attract more peopleStarts @9:35 ...DBC Reacts: The DIS Rankings of Every Remaining Opening Day Attraction at The Magic Kingdom- The DIS posted an article where the author ranks each remaining opening day attraction at the Magic Kingdom and we react to it!Source: The DISStarts @30:53 ...Game: Would You Rather? Part II- Now it is Phil's turn to ask Jason a series of "would you rather?" questions.Starts @46:42 ...DBC Engagement: One Area for All Your Meals- The community shared which land/pavilion they would choose for having all their meals for a dayStarts @58:33 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsA New Testament Gospera (A Sister Act Story), Act 1 - The Podcast MusicalIt's Jesus Christ Superstar meets Sister Act! Inspired bt4 gospels of the New Testament!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 226 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Active Construction At Walt Disney World- Permits filed for a new 10 story hotel at the former Reflections location- Concrete and hardscapping work done at the entrance to Test Track 3.0Starts @2:03 ...Early 2025 Discounts Announced- To kick off the new fiscal year, Disney did announce some new discounts for early 2025, including on room and ticket packagesStarts @8:10 ...The Impact of Nostalgia on Cost Increases- Pricing increases to Lightning Lane Single Pass coming and this sparked a new round of discussions comparing current Disney to that of 10+ years ago.- Are their valid criticisms or is this mostly nostalgia and people wanting to "do Disney" the same way they have done in the past even though the business model has changed?Starts @12:05 ...Game: Would You Rather?- Jason asks Phil a series of would you rather questions related to Disney - which ones are the most difficult for him to answer?Starts @36:48 ...DBC Engagement: Three Quick Service Meals- The community shared what in park quick service meals they would pick for breakfast, lunch, and dinnerStarts @53:45 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 225 for the week of September 23, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Next Disney CEO is a Two Horse Race?- Recent Variety story indicates that Dana Walden is the lead Candidate to be the next Disney CEO with Josh D'Amaro right behind her, and all other candidates long shots- We share our thoughts and if we think Disney can retain both or if the one not picked will leave the companyStarts @2:12 ...Disney Planning Blocks- Jason is trying to have some sort of plan for his upcoming trip without overscheduling things - he talks through his concept of planning "blocks" and how that can create a "choose your own adventure" day-of Starts @12:28 ...Rank 'Em: Magic Kingdom Quick Service- We conclude our series of ranking the quick service locations within the four theme parks at Walt Disney World with the first park, the Magic KingdomStarts @22:27 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 224 for the week of September 16, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Is More Marvel Coming to Walt Disney World?- Rumors of Universal replacing Super Hero Island at Island of Adventure- What does this mean for Universal, but also what could it mean for Walt Disney World if more Marvel IP can be used?Starts @1:52 ...Various News- We discuss small Walt Disney World news including updated seating at Woody's Lunch Box and various permits filed.Starts @11:48 ...Jason's Upcoming Trips- Jason has booked not only a family trip for next July but also a "no kids" trip for this November- He goes over his thought process in picking timing, resort, etc. for eachStarts @24:53 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 223 for the week of September 9, 2024, and Drew the Disney Dude returns to talk about what is going on in our Disney World...News and Rumors:- Tron will no longer use a virtual queue effective September 9th- Rumor: Lightning Lane Premier Pass is coming! Source: Blog Mickey- Villains Show replacing Lightning McQueen's Racing Acedemy. Is this combined with other 2025 offerings enough to get you to book a trip?Starts @1:34 ...Drews D23 2024 Fan Event Experience- Drew talks about the D23 2024 Fan Event and which announcements got the biggest reaction from the crowd and which ones were more muted- Also, now that a month has passed, has he adjusted his view of some of the attractions coming - or leaving?Find Drew on Twitter/X:  DrewDisneyDudeStarts @36:41 ...DBC Engagement: Do Closing Announcements Impact Trip Planning?- The Community shares their thoughts on how the news of a beloved attraction or land closing would impact their upcoming trips to Walt Disney World. Would they plan and extra trip?Starts @ ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 222 for the week of September 2, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Phil's Trip Report Continues!Day 4: Off Day and Dreams that Soar- After two full park days, an off day was in order, along with a trip to Disney Springs to see the drone show "Disney Dreams that Soar" - what did Phil and the family think of the show and was it worth it to buy the secured seating at Summerhouse on the Lake?Starts @5:07 ...Day 5: Magic Kingdom- A long but fun day at the Magic Kingdom which is also their first use of Lightning Land Multi Pass ... what was the strategy? How did it go? Was it a better experience than Genie+?Details of MK LLMP use: LinkStarts @28:15 ...Day 6: Hollywood Studios- Last full day and it is a visit to Hollywood Studios and more Lightning Lane Multi Pass.Details of MK LLMP use: Link- Finished the evening with a trip to Banana Cabana Starts @52:50 ...Days 7-10: Utopia of the Seas- The group packed up and left Animal Kingdom Lodge and headed to Port Canaveral to board the new Utopia of the Seas for a 3 night cruise ... what did we think of the ship and the itinerary?- Wrap things up but talking about the structure of the trip overall and if we would do a parks combined with cruise trip againStarts @1:06:10 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 221 for the week of August 26, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Phil's Trip Report: Intro- We kick off Phil's Trip Report with some overall thoughts and background for the tripStarts @2:26 ...Day 1: Travel- Traveling without his partner and two of his kids - how did it go? Was his room request met? And did they find the best pool bar on Disney Property?Starts @7:55 ...Day 2: Animal Kingdom and Starlight Safari- The wilderness must be explored and Phil and his kids do that at Animal Kingdom and then a Starlight Safari around the Animal Kingdom Lodge- Phil also learns his kids views on lines and perhaps they have gotten spoiled by his planning and use of Genie+/LLStarts @12:38 ...Day 3: EPCOT- A pretty unusual day at EPCOT with many of the usual spots not getting hit - did it turn out to be a good day anyway?- Did Phil's view of Luminous change after a 2nd viewing? How did the Deluxe Extra Hours go - worth it?Starts @47:22 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 220 for the week of August 20, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Phil's Reaction to the D23 Announcements- Phil is back from Walt Disney World and gets his chance to share his thoughts about the announcements along with the removal of the Rivers of America and potential removal of MuppetsStarts @1:25 ...D23 2024 Predictions Review- We got through the predictions we made prior to the event and see how we did and discuss if some of the ones that didn't get announced could still come in the future.Starts @29:47 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

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Episode 218 for the week of August 5, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Phil Books Lightning Lane Multi Pass- The past Saturday was 7 days our from Phil's arrival date so he was able to book his Lightning Lanes for his trip ... how did it go? Was the process easy? What attractions was he able to get?Starts @3:05 ...D23 Final Predictions- The D23 2024 Fan Event is coming up this week, so we give our final predictions of what announcements we are confident - and ones we see as more long shotsStarts @18:37 ...DBC Ranks: Animal Kingdom Quick Service - We continue our series of ranking the in-park quick service locations, with this week bringing us Animal KingdomStarts @44:59 ...DBC Engagement: Animal Kingdom Quick Service - The community shares which quick service at Animal Kingdom is their favoriteStarts @1:10:50 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 217 for the week of July 29, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Disney Movie Success- Disney has seen recent success at the theaters with the performance of Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine. Is this just a blip or do we think they have returned for form going forward?- We also provide a non-spoiler review of Deadpool & Wolverine.Starts @2:23 ...Early Lightning Lane Multi Pass Takeaways- Lightning Lane Multi Pass, the new line skipping tool at Walt Disney World debuted last Wednesday - What are early takeaways from it versus Genie+? - What touring style will benefit from LLMP? Who may see this as a negativeLink: Mammoth Club LLMP VideoStarts @12:59 ...Phil's Pre-Trip Report- Phil leaves for Walt Disney World & a Royal Caribbean Cruise in less than two weeks! He goes through his daily itinerary, giving thoughts on strategy and how he hopes to use LLMP along with any dining plans. Starts @34:31 ...DBC Engagement: Disney Laments and Food Strategies- We catch up on a few DBC Engagements, reviewing input for our topic on Disney Laments as well as strategies people have with regards to eating during their Walt Disney World tripsStarts @56:54 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 216 for the week of July 22, 2024, and Scott Gustin (@scottgustin) joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...State of the Parks- We look back on the past two years and discuss what has happened (and not happened) at the Disney parks - and if they are setting up for a big expansion, or just catching up on postponed maintenance? Starts @3:05 ...D23 2024 Predictions- We go park by park at Walt Disney World and discuss what Scott thinks will be announced at the D23 parks panel, what we hope happens, and if the majority of fans will be satisfied or disappointed.Starts @19:34 ...Lightning Lane Multi Pass - Will it Work?- We are days away from the launch of Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass and we discuss if we think it will be successful and what concerns we (especially Scott) do haveStarts @1:30:30 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 215 for the week of July `5, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Untouchable Attractions- Seeing rumors about what rides could be impacted by D23 Announcements, we look at what Disney Attractions are historic or so iconic that they are virtually untouchable. Starts @2:26 ...Data about Crowd Patterns- Len Testa recently shared data about restaurant usage and satisfaction, Lightning Lane usage vs standby, etc - and this gets us thinking what this can tell us about crowd patters at Walt Disney World and how it could impact Lightning Lane Multi Pass usageStarts @13:12 ...Ranking the Quick Service Locations in EPCOT- Part 2 of a new series where we rank the quick service locations at the Walt Disney World Parks - this week it is EPCOT's turnStarts @41:11 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Episode 214 for the week of July 8, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Disney Laments- Reading along to a great trip report on the Discord Server, Phil is lamenting some of the things he could have done or done more related to Disney Trips in the past- We discuss our Disney laments - and ask the community for theirs are this week's DBC Engagement questionStarts @3:46 ...Epic Universe Ticket Package Detail Rumors- Reports out there that at least initially, the only way to get into Epic Universe is as part of a ticket package of at least 3 days that will include only one day at Epic UniverseStarts @ ..."Cool Down" Period on Trips to Walt Disney World- The parks have been relatively empty, especially on July 4 - this is obviously driven by many things, but what is the impact or just the "cool down" post revenge traveling?- Phil did some math to try and estimate the impact of this factor in isolationStarts @25:26 ...Ranking the Quick Service Locations in Disney's Hollywood Studios- Part 1 of a new series where we rank the quick service locations at the Walt Disney World Parks - starting with Hollywood StudiosStarts @36:05 ...DBC Engagement- Members of our community ranked the Disney/Pixar animated movies since 2020 and react to our rankings. Where did they differ the most from our rankings?Starts @1:09:04 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsPodcast: Space Vacation, The MusicalSpace Vacation, the Musical, the sci-fi musical comedy for the whole familyListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 213 for the week of July 1, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Lightning Lane MP Update and Holiday Party News-  Disney did confirm that people in Canada will be able to buy and use Lightning Lane Multiple Pass (LLMP) ahead of their trips- Additional Touring Plans put out a great article covering the history of forms of line skipping at Walt Disney World and shared initial thoughts at how LLMP will impact those that had been using different strategies with Genie+Source: Touring Plans- Disney also announced details for the upcoming Holiday season, with the biggest change being more entertainment offerings at Jollywood NightsStarts @1:34 ...Mother/Daughter Trip including Tiana's Grand Opening- Phil's wife Judi joins him to discuss her recent Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World- How was it to travel with just one child and leave the rest of your family at home?- They also happened to be at the Magic Kingdom on the day Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened. Judi reviews the ride and shares how it felt to be at the park for the opening of a new attractionsStarts @5:40 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcastsFellowship One:SevenFellowship One:Seven™ is biblical podcast from Child Evangelism Fellowship®. On the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

EMERGENCY POD for the June 25th, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Genie+ is Gone, Pre-Planning is Back!- Today Disney announced that a change is coming to the line access system at Walt Disney World. Starting July 24th Genie+ is gone, replaced with Lightning Lane Multiple Pass and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass- This comes with the ability to pre-book prior to your trip - so gone is doing everything at 7am each day of your trip.- We discuss it all including some early thoughts on strategies!Starts @ ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts