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On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring The NEW (Temporary?) Magic Key Pass Program! Is it better or worse? What did they change? Why did they change it? Is this the MKP program that is here to stay? Just kidding, when are they changing it again? “We read demand. We have no plans right now in terms of what we're going to do, but we operate with a surgical knife here, It's all up to the consumer. If consumer demand keeps up, we'll act accordingly. If we see a softening, which we don't think we're going to see, then we can act accordingly as well.” - CEO Bob ChapekDoes the question now become how drastic are the changes still to come? Something unprecedented? Will the future state of annual passes be unrecognizable - or even exist at all?Do we think Disney will ever put Batuu in a future Star Wars film? Do we think a Tarzan's Treehouse announcement could be big enough for D23? DCA lacks a great dark ride that cycles thru many guests like Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. What dark ride would we like to see at DCA?Plus, we plunge into the Disney zeitgeist and explore this week's most popular and headline-grabbing Disney chatter including "attendance mix", D23 Legends announced, Disney+ Day, the Big Thunder Mountain movie announcement, Batuu Bounty Hunters, and Disneyland Magic Bands. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5  Favorite Quotes from a Ride, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring the D23 Expo Panel Announcements and Details. Did they tell us too much? Or did they set us up for even bigger announcements at the Expo? Does Bob Chapek need a "win" to get the fans and shareholders excited and therefore drop a bombshell on us or should we temper our expectations altogether?Do we think Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will be a part of regular Genie+, have its own Lightning Lane, or neither? What are our biggest fears concerning the Disneyland Resort? What attraction would we MOST like to have ridden on the attraction's opening day?Plus, we plunge into the Disney zeitgeist and explore this week's most popular and headline-grabbing Disney chatter including Magic Key Pass Renewal time, Halloween Time has crept into the Parks, Disney's upcoming Third Quarter Earnings Call, and the effects of slowing economy on the Parks. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Ride Moments, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Is a Reservation Waitlist Coming to Disneyland? Of course, Disney could implement a reservation waitlist but would they? Should they? Would that make the reservation system a better process – or a worse one?  The Disneyland Resort is a different animal than the other Disney Parks in that it's a locals Country Club of sorts. Does that fact make a potential reservation waitlist more or less likely? So many questions that are all answered by one simple question: Will a reservation waitlist generate more revenue for The Walt Disney Company or not?What is our favorite Easter egg or nod to a former attraction? If we could spend one night in the Parks where would we sleep? What ride would we like to be on when a breakdown happens?Plus, we plunge into the Disney zeitgeist and explore the most popular and headline-grabbing Disney chatter including CEO Bob Chapek's 3-year extension, Tiana's Bayou Adventure coming in 2024, the return of the Lagoon, Lightyear makeover of Space Mountain, the waffling timeline in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. All this and the big reveal of our Favorite 5 Queues in the Parks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring The Recent Disney Chatter: Is There any There, There?  Any given week is filled with Disney "news" stories that can be classified in a variety of ways ranging from actual Disney announcements to rumors, buzz, discourse, reports, whispers, leaks, sourced info, and just overall chatter. And we're here for all of it! We negotiate through the chatter and share our thoughts on if there's any there, there. We're kicking off, er, giving a trial run, to this new weekly segment: The Disney Chatter: Something or Nothing?  Some of this week's chatter: Spider-Man stunt fail. Splash Mountain 2024? D23 Expo announcements! Drone Shows? Tomorrowland's "Fresh Color"?  Darth Vader returns! Have we ever had any embarrassing moments in the Disney Parks? If Bob Chapek were to build a new Park internationally, what country would Disney build it in? What are our best tips for beating the heat other than hiding out in restaurants?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Wise Little Hen, Hollywood Party, Mr. Duck Steps Out, The Monorail, The Puffin Bakery Shop, The Fine Tobacco Shop, and The Submarine Voyage this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Disneyland Secrets Most People Don't Know, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Galaxy's Edge: Legacy & Original Characters & Timelines?! Portfolio Creative Executive and Studio Leader at Walt Disney Imagineering , Scott Trowbridge, announced some interesting new details at Star Wars Celebration this week including the exciting additions of legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand. He shared with us that "Walt Disney Imagineering is committed to the long history of Batuu and the collection of characters who inhabit the outpost. Including legacy characters, original characters, and new and future characters from the ever-expanding galaxy of Star Wars storytelling. While we as visitors may be able to experience different stories throughout Star Wars history, the characters on Batuu cannot. They will remain in their specific story and timeline and won't intersect with other characters or stories that would not be appropriate for them.” Legacy characters? Original characters? Characters cannot get more "legacy" and "original" than Luke, Leia, Han, Lando and Darth Vader- will Disney storytelling magic really bring them to Black Spire outpost!? Will the next two quarters make a difference in how much longer Bob Chapek remains CEO? What is the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) universe? Which Disneyland attraction would we like to become a part of S.E.A.?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Up, Three Little Pigs, New Fantasyland, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, it's a small world, and Walt Disney World in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Places to Relax and People Watch in the Parks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring The Future of New Orleans Square and Pirates of the Caribbean! What changes were made? What have we gained? What have we lost? Are there still more changes coming? Is the Pirates of the Caribbean ride changing at all? Where will the queue be formed? Right? Left? Both? Will they add Lightning Lane? What have they done and what are they still going to do to the wonderous New Orleans Square and the masterpiece that is Pirates of the Caribbean? Why doesn't Bob Chapek get credit for the good things happening in the Parks on his watch like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and get blamed for all the bad things?  What advice would we give newcomers for viewing World of Color or Fantasmic!? After Star Wars Night, do we think the characters and experiences we saw like Ewok's, Jawas & Ashoka could appear in Galaxy's Edge in the future? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor the Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Indian War Canoes, New Tomorrowland, and Disney Legend Thurl Ravenscroft in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Ride Scenes at Disneyland, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring Avengers Campus Flourish, While Galaxy's Edge Sits Stagnant. Has Marvel taken a stranglehold on Star Wars?  Sure appears like Disney feels that way as it's undeniable their focus is currently on Marvel. Marvel is currently flourishing in Disney Parks, on Disney+, and at the Box Office while even in the midst of Star Wars Celebration Galaxy's Edge remains an afterthought. Avenger Campus is blossoming with new merchandise, new characters by the week, and even a new home run attraction at Disney World with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Meanwhile... galactic crickets at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.Which characters should have their own themed parade float? What are our favorite books about Disneyland? If we could overhaul one Land in the Parks, where would it be and what would the changes look like?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Plane Crazy, Mickey's Revue, the Starcade Video Arcade, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Space Mountain, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Disney Dollars, and Fantasmic! this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Smells at Disneyland Resort, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. What We Learned from Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock's State of the Resort Presentation. A few weeks ago Potrock teased the exciting upcoming new details he would announce coming to the Disneyland Resort. Well, that day finally came  and at was a bit anti-climactic as the details were really about the areas outside of the  Parks. The Downtown Disney Distrist and the Paradise Pier Hotel primarily - raising more questions than answering  in many respects. Are the changes we're seeing today the beginning elements of a much larger matching changes to come the Disneyland Resort as a whole?What tell-all documentary would we like to see made about the Parks? Has there ever been a moment at Disneyland where we cried or got misty-eyed? What are our Disneyland Resort pet peeves? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Donald Gets Drafted, The Moose Hunt, the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through, The Pendleton Woolen Mills Dry Goods Store, The Muppets, and the purchase of land in Anaheim for an amusement park this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Disneyland Resort Sounds, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. The Return of the Nighttime Spectaculars & Character Meet & Greets Plus Tarzan's Treehouse News! Despite the challenges we've all endured in the Parks over the past couple of years, the very essence of the Disneyland Resort remained alive. And we're about to find out the profound impact the explosion of energy we've been missing all this time is going to have on the Parks when the Main Street Electrical Parade kicks off the festivities April 22! What's one of the kindest things a Fresh Baked fan has done for either of you? What attractions could you see potentially added to Lightning Lane? Is it possible Disney changes the reservation system to where only certain days require a reservation such as holidays and weekends and leave other days open?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Make Mine Music, Mr. Boogedy, Goof Troop, The Enchanted Book Shoppe, Believe You Can... And You Can!, Flora Disney, and the New York World's Fair in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Attractions Disney fans may want to return but are probably better left as memories, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring The Glaring Disneyland Resort Entertainment Void.  While a few huge nighttime spectaculars are set to return in just over a week like The Main Street Electrical Parade, the Disneyland Forever Fireworks Show, and World of Color with Fantasmic! set to come about a month later several other essential Disneyland entertainment staples remain non-existent. A Disneyland daytime parade anyone? Speaking of daytime, the sweltering summer heat is coming with merely a fraction of the large indoor air-conditioned entertainment offering providing that much-needed relief from the heat to relax, recover and remain elated to be at the Disneyland Resort.  If we had to choose one, what Pixar or Disney Animated film would we select for a Live-Action remake?  If you could take any item from Disneyland home with you, what would it be? What are some Disneyland things we really grew to appreciate?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor America Sings, Mickey's Kangaroo, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, the Alice in Wonderland attraction, the Tahitian Terrace restaurant, The Disney Channel, and Hayley Mills in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Underrated Things to do at the Parks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. The Disneyland Resort Phased Reopening – is only at the Halfway Point?  Wait. What? Another year?! That's right, according to Disneyland President, Ken Potrock, who says the Disneyland Resort has only just reached the halfway point of an extended phased reopening with another year needed before operations fully return to pre-pandemic levels. What does that mean? What operational elements remain that would require an entire year to complete? Was this intentional statement intended to reset our expectations? To buy time for something specific? So many questions! Which non-IP rides would we like (hypothetically) to see made into a movie? Will we see Lightning Lane added to Pirates of the Caribbean with the New Orleans Square remodel? Have we ever skipped work to go to Disneyland?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Ugly Duckling, Private Pluto, Ub Iwerks, the Midget Autopia, the 'Disneyland' television series, The Bathroom of Tomorrow, and Frank Wells in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Ride  Updates or Refurbishments, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. The Disneyland Resort Status Report! What's happening around the Parks? What exciting things have quietly begun returning? Downtown Disney starting to feel like an entirely new world. What in the "refurbishment" is going on - New Orleans Square, Pirates of the Caribbean, Nemo's Submarine Voyage, Tarzan's Treehouse AND Toontown?  Aye, aye-aye. 75% of Disneyland is still pretty wonderful but more is better! So as magical as the Disneyland Resort is today... it's only going to get better from here! What ride would David hypothetically bring to Disneyland from each of the four Walt Disney World  Parks? What Disney World dining options would David put in Downtown Disney? Do we think the Dessert and Dining packages for World of Color will return? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor the Snow White Wishing Well and Grotto, Bear Country, The Walt Disney Commemorative Gold Medal, the public announcement of the "Riverside Drive Park",  Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Little Mermaid in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Disneyland Attractions we would most enjoy working at, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring the Science and Future of the Reservation System. Maximizing profits is the goal for every business. Disney happens to already be masterful at separating people from their money - add the repeated mentions of their "yield management" strategy and "demand-based pricing" from Bob Chapek and Disney brass - and it appears clear the pricing strategy for both admissions and even attractions may be changing. But to what end? Is the current reservation system performing at an optimal level resulting in Disney maximizing profits? Almost certainly not considering its infancy and recent times. If that is the case, changes are to be expected and it's very reasonable to even expect seemingly radical changes. Could reservations and/or the Magic Key Pass be terminated? Could we see Ticket allotments? Ala carte attraction fees? Variable pricing ala airline seats? Is the 1:00 pm Park Hopper rule here to stay? What celebrities have we run into at the Parks? Where would we love to see a permanent live stream camera at Disneyland?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Love Bug, The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh, Splash, The Old Mill, the Multiplane Camera, The Swiss Family Treehouse, and Man in Space in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Favorite 5 Non-Opening Day rides at Disneyland, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. The Galactic Starcruiser Takes Off! Where Disney nailed this experience? Where did they fail completely - or did they? Is it a "Murder Mystery Dinner?" Is it a complex 48-hour Escape Room? Is it a Disney Cruise? Is it a Live-Action "Choose Your Own Adventure?" Is it ALL of them?! What does the timeline mean for the future of Galaxy's Edge? Has Darth Vader's fate just been permanently sealed!?! Has Disney just changed the game and introduced the most technologically advanced, cutting edge, immersive experience ever created? How sustainable is this Disney triumph - can't even book all 100 rooms within the year OR so triumphant another Galactic Starcruiser comes to Disneyland?What are some of the tricks we do at the Parks with children? What are some of our favorite moments with our children at the Parks? What is your favorite thing to watch on Disney Plus? What celebrity would you like to play guide for at Disneyland? Would you rather have Captain EO or Country Bear Jamboree return to Disneyland? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Indiana Jones Adventure - Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Chip ‘n' Dale Rescue Rangers, Disney Legends Harper Goff and Art Babbitt, and Alice's Day at Sea in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Disney People we would Invite to Our Dinner Party, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring Cotino: A "Storyliving by Disney" Community! In true Disney fashion, Josh D'Amaro dazzled us with fancy buzz words dripping in excitement - and ambiguity! What is the product? Who is it for? Why are the doing it? How is revenue for Disney being generated? Where did that name come from? Is this a destination location? Is it a community we would like to live in? Is it a permanent Disney Cruise? A Disney Vacation Club location? What are "Magic Moments?" Can we expect Food & Wine Festivals and the like?  So much uncertainty leads to so many questions. In the end, it just might be a very cool community - or not -  but Disney believes this new line of business will "Enhance, Extend, and Strengthen the Disney Brand" and is already searching for future locations.What re-theme would we be happy to see happen to Gadgets Go-Coaster?  Have we ever been judged for being an "adult Disney fan?" What attractions would we like to see a photo op added? Will Disney add The Simpsons into a Park? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Band Concert (1935), Ferdinand the Bull, Guatemalan Weavers Shop, Walt receiving an honorary Academy Award®, Snow White - An Enchanting Musical, Captain EO, and Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our 5 Least Favorite Rides at Disneyland Resort, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Disney Parks Crushed 2022 Q1 Revenue Expectations - Thanks to Genie+?! It's true. Disney is reporting that Genie+ has been a smash hit. What does this mean for the Parks moving forward? What can we expect to see in the remaining 2022 Quarter Reports? Can it possibly get better before it levels off and attrition inevitably sets in? Do we owe Bob Chapek an apology? The Walt Disney Company 2022 Q1 Earnings Report was a staggering surprise for the better - and with it came lots of answers, so many more questions, and an overwhelming amount of excitement and anticipation for the future of the Parks!What location or Land in the Parks would we overhaul? What would we do with it instead? Which is our favorite food festival? What are the best Downtown Disney restaurants? Which attraction would upset us the most if Disney re-themed it - or closed it altogether?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor the Stage Coach attraction, America on Parade, the Keller's Jungle Killers exhibit, the Space Station X-1 exhibit, The Below Decks Museum, Disney.com, and Sharon Disney in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Favorite 5 Non-Opening Day rides at Disneyland, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Taking Disneyland Resort Inventory. How close are the Parks from being back to 100% fully operational as they were pre-pandemic? What are we still waiting on returning? What do we know is or is not returning via Disney announcement? What have we not heard anything about yet and what do we believe and predict about those things. Join us as we take roll call on Disneyland Resorts Attractions, Entertainment, Shows, Shops, Restaurants, Services, Items, Amenities...What merchandise do we buy most often?  If we could ask Walt one question, what would it be?  What Disney song relates most to us personally?  What Disney artifact, prop or set piece from Disney history would we like to own?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Pinocchio, the first color photo of Walt Disney, Cinderella, The Pirate's Arcade Museum, and The Walt Disney Story in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Most Frequently Purchased Things in the Parks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. This week we explore and share our thoughts on The Disneyland Experience - as a non-Annual Passholder! How different are the park visiting experiences of Magic Key Holders compared to the once-a-year vacationing families?  What are the similarities and differences? What advantages does the frequent park visitor have? What are some tips, tricks, and advice based on our experience we think can be really helpful to Disneyland first-timers and the annual visit for vacationing families? The good news is there is a Magical Day at the Parks for anyone and everyone!Are we going to see a Super Bowl MVP parade? What impact will Super Bowl LVI here in Los Angeles have on the Disneyland Resort? Which Disneyland ride vehicle would we love to own and use in our house? What was it about Disneyland that brought us back to the Parks as adults after several years away? Will the parking prices at Disneyland exceed $50 within the next four years? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, the Toy Story Funhouse, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, the Mickey Mouse watch, the Mule Pack attraction, and Disney's California Adventure in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 "Essential Disneyland Musts" we recommend to Disneyland first-timers - that are not rides, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. We follow up on our Disneyland Observations with our recent DCA Observations. The Parks are very different experiences: vibes, entertainment, attractions, dining options, and strategies. We dabble with a little comparing and contrasting our current observations and differences between the Parks… crowd levels, energy, live entertainment, wait times, mobile order - any and all of it!Is Disney leaving the door open for Univeral to take more Market Share? What are some of our experiences where a Cast Member went above and beyond to help us out? Should Disney incorporate the new film, Lightyear, into the  Buzz Lightyear AstroBlasters attraction? What popcorn buckets do we wish we bought? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor So Dear to My Heart, Bob Iger, The American Dairy Association Exhibit, Mickey's ToonTown,  and Circus Fantasy this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Drinks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. We share our recent Disneyland Observations: The Good! And the Less than Ideal. Over the course of the past few months and more than a dozen visits what are we seeing, experiencing, and wondering about the Parks? What "good" things have we been noticing in the Parks and what things remain "less than ideal?"  PR nightmares, social media narratives, negative headlines in Disney circles, curious corporate decisions, construction walls, not at full capacity, reservation system, and limited entertainment. When you turn down the volume on the "noise" - Disneyland is still Disneyland! And that magic remains undefeated! Will Disney bring back the Dream Keys and Believe Keys for guests to purchase? Is Disney going to change the Magic Key Program altogether - add new Key options? Can we expect to see a Lightning Lane Package add-on to a Key? Will a No-Reservation Key ever be an option? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Betty White, The Silhouette Studio Shop, the Downtown Disney District, the Legacy of Walt Disney display, Son of Flubber, and the first Mickey Mouse Comic Strip in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Tips to Navigate Busy Disneyland Days, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring All the "New" Disneyland Resort Things to Look Forward to in 2022! Some things are new! Some things are old but finally returning! Some things are so old they will feel like they are new! And we want all of it! Entertainment, Attractions, Parades, Fireworks, Characters, Festivals, Disneyland After Dark "Nites", Dining, Theaters, Merchandise, LIVE Stage Shows, Downtown Disney Shuffle & even a Fantasyland Shop! And hopefully many surprises Disney has yet to reveal! Star Wars Galaxy's Edge needs another ride: What should it be and where should it go? What exactly is Disney's plant with Downtown Disney? Why is the Rainforest Cafe space only being partially utilized? What is going to happen with the former ESPN Zone location? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Donna Duck, the Chicken Plantation Restaurant, the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland, The Flight to the Moon, Carnation Cafe, The Mickey Mouse Club, Pirates of the Caribbean politically correct updates, and the Star Tours 60-Hour Party in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Tips to Navigate Busy Disneyland Days, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring the Disney Genie Service & Our Real-Time Experiences! It has many awkwardly named features creating unnecessary confusion but how intuitive is it? Is it easy to use? Is the navigation user-friendly and most importantly - how well does it work and how much value did it add to our visit?  David let the Genie plan his day while Ronnie used Genie+ for a "Park Domination" effort to see how it stacks up against the old MaxPass system. We have lots of Pro Tips! Where are the best and worst places we've ever been stuck on a broken-down attraction? Has Disneyland's recent inclusion of alcohol changed the dynamic of the Park? Why does Avenger's Campus have so much live entertainment while Galaxy's Edge has virtually none? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Three Caballeros, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Swiss Family Robinson, the Mike Fink Keel Boats, the Christmas in Many Lands Parade and Walt Disney gracing the cover of Time Magazine this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Disneyland Resort Things We're Asking Santa for in 2022, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring Star Wars: The Galactic Starcruiser Experience and Beyond! Where is the Star Wars brand at and where is Disney headed with it? Is there a disconnect between DIsney's understanding of the "essence" of Star Wars? Do we really want what they are giving us? The Star Wars Hotel and Galaxy's Edge have been clumsy efforts if we're being kind. We all love Star Wars - pleasing everyone in the passionate fanbase is not possible - which is part of why Star Wars is so great! How interested is Disney in attracting international visitors? What land and theme would we Imagineer a dining experience? Is there any experience in the Parks or Downtown Disney we has low expectations but were shocked it was so great?  Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mickey's Christmas Carol, The Golden Horseshoe Jamboree, the Candlelight Procession Ceremony, One Man's Dream at Videopolis, and a beautifully poetic 5 days in December for the Disney Family in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5  "hills we will die on" with regards to the parks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Disneyland's Genie+ Day has Arrived! What effect will it have on the Parks?  Will the Disneyland App and the software servers support the surging activity? Attraction wait times? Mobile order? Dining? Will Park crowds seem light as the queues are filled - Or the other way around?  PhotoPass lines - more PhotoPass locations?  What attractions would we wait the longest to ride? What elements make for a great daytime parade? Is there any attraction that could actually use more merchandise? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Big Thunder Barbeque, Aladdin LIVE On-Stage at Hyperion Theater,  Company D, Westcot Center, Mansanto House of the Future, Skyfest, Walt Disney Recognition Day, and, of course, Walt's Birthday this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Christmas Movies to get you into the Holiday Spirit, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring the ToonTown Re-Imagined Announcement! xxxxxx What attraction would we like to work at based on Cast Member costume?   Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Mickey Mouse's Birthday! The "Partners" statue, Steamboat Willie, Chip n' Dale, The Swiss Family Treehouse, Ferdinand the Bull, Bear Country, and the Mickey Mouse Club Circus in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 things we love the most about the Holiday Season at Disneyland, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring the State of Mickey's ToonTown Today - and Tomorrow! ToonTown is here to stay - but surely Disney plans to give the land not only the the tender loving care it desperately needs - but even more drastic attention, right!? Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway's much anticipated 2023 arrival is intended to - and sure to - inject energy, crowds and expectations into ToonTown - Disney obviously knows this and will have ToonTown ready to meet the moment. Right?!?!Could Disneyland be built today? What will go into the now vacant Fantasyland Christmas shop? Do David or Ronn collect Disney memorabilia? Is there a "best" time to visit the Disneyland Resort?Plus, we remember, celebrate and honor Fantasia, the Goofy holler, The World According to Goofy Parade, Disney Afternoon Avenue, magical GummiBerry Juice, Disney+, and the Conestoga Fries stand in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Favorite 5 Dark Rides - and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring the Disneyland Forward plan. What does it even mean? Wait. Did Disney just announce this was a 30-year plan? Should we expect more theme park? Is a shopping center in the cards? What does "zoning" actually mean? Does this suggest the Eastern Gateway is in the plans?  Does the concept art provide clues or is it simply a placeholder?  Does Disney even know?!What are our favorite Jungle Cruise Skipper jokes? What attraction would we love to have in our backyard? Do we have a favorite parade and secret viewing location? What do we listen to on our drive to Disneyland to set the mood?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor the Skyway, Mickey Mouse on the Walk of Fame, the Circarama Theater, Disney's America, and Disney Legend Roger Broggie in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Tips to Navigate Busy Disneyland Days, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a speculative dive into a sizzling Disney topic. The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Refurbishment Project.What does this refurbishment tell us about the future of the attraction and Tomorrowland? Is just paint and polish? Are they adding anything new to the experience? New scenes? New practical elements? New projections?  Timeframe to refurbish Tomorrowland?What area of the Parks we would reimagine if we were Imagineers? Who are some of our favorite Disney characters? What can be done with the Launch Bay today and in the future?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Wonderful World of Disney show featuring Tower of Terror, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck's debut in China, and Walt's 1955 Tomorrowland dedication plaque, in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Things at Either Park We've Never Done or Experienced, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn jump right into several sizzling Disney topics. Zombie Captain America: Do we have a Disney's California "Scary" Adventure in our future? Do we really want that? Would Disney really do that? Is there room for Oogie Boogie Bash to have both "family-friendly" and scarier Halloween entertainment options?  What are some of our Disneyland traditions? Any ideas we'd like to see in the Fantasyland Theater and the Hyperion? Are there any pet peeves we have in the Parks? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Le Journal de Mickey, Mrs. Goofy, Goofy Junior, and Roy Disney's dedication speech to Walt on the final day of the 3-day gala Grand Opening of Walt Disney World in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Audio-Animatronics in the Parks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn leap into several sizzling Disney topics. The Changing of the Disneyland Tide: The "New" Disneyland normal. Good, bad or indifferent, the park experience has and will continue to change. Recognize it, understand it, accept it, embrace it, cherish it. Should we have concerns? Do we believe it will be better in the end and improve our experience?What land would we choose to live in for a year? Does Disney have a master plan for the Toy Story parking lot? What Cast Member role, in the parks or backstage, would we choose to do if given the opportunity?Plus, we remember, celebrate and honor Huey, Dewey, and Louie, the Disney Legends Plaza and award criteria, and the 1923 series of events that led to the official start of The Walt Disney Company in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Parks changes we think were for the best, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring A Galaxy's Edge far, far away - Batuu! What it is, what it could be. Where it excels, where it falls short. What's our ideal Galaxy's Edge look like and how different is it - if at all - from what we currently have? Would a Holiday Season work on Batuu? What Disney films and entertainment would we share with Walt if we could catch him up over the past 50 years of his company? And, what are some of our favorite memories at Disneyland?Plus, we remember, celebrate and honor the original Disneyland marquee, Ticket books, The Golden Horseshoe Revue, A Bug's Land, and meeting Pluto in this week in Disney history. All this and we share Our 5 Favorite “Hidden Gem” Photo Locations, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a fun dive into several sizzling Disney topics. What's this?! Halloween Time at Disneyland! Anything and everything pertaining to the transformation of the parks to become what is “Halloween Time.” Do they go far enough? Disneyland or DCA? Should it be scarier?Has Disney secretly purchased and newly available locations around the parks? What does the future of Star Tours look like? Now that FastPass no longer exists what will happen to their now-vacant locations around the parks?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor the American Egg House, “Two Fabulous Characters”, “The Florida Project”, Dixieland at Disneyland, and the Disneyland Hotel in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Attractions to Ride at Night, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several compelling Disney topics. Let's Explore Walt's vision that "Disneyland is a family park where parents and children could have fun together." How well is Disneyland still balancing this dream - or are they? Have the parks become more adult-oriented?Are there any Disney attractions we wish had made it past the drawing board? Coolest Cast member costumes? Are there any overrated or underrated rides? Plus, we remember, celebrate and honor Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Golden Bear Restaurant, Walt's last project voicing Mickey, and the incredible 4 days between Roy Disney, Herb Ryman, and Walt to pitch Disneyland in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 "Must Do's" for Disneyland First Timers, and more! 

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Disneyland as a 360° Experience: The Subtle and Brilliant Ways Disneyland Sets the Bar using Our Senses and Emotions. How many wonderful and magical things does Disneyland do that we take for granted   – or don't even realize they are doing? Spoiler Alert: A LOT! Disneyland is a masterclass in "art."Would the ideal Tomorrowland in Disneyland be better than an ideal Westcot in California Adventure? And, when, where, and how in the heck did Ronn and David meet anyway? Plus, we remember, celebrate and honor Captain EO, Donald Duck, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, and the Mickey Mouse trademark in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Favorite 5 "Disneyland Entertainment" Things of all-time - that are not rides, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Grading Disneyland since Reopening: 1. Rides 2. Food 3. Entertainment 4. Guest Experience.  Where have they flourished - and where have they fallen short? Will Critter Country survive the loss of Splash Mountain as its inevitable transformation into The Princess and the Frog almost certainly becomes a part of New Orleans Square? Plus, Carousel of Progress, Country Bear Jamboree, Viewliner Train of Tomorrow, and a Walt Disney commemorative postage stamp news this week. All this and the big reveal of our Favorite 5 Savory Snacks, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Fantasyland: Where it's at today after a myriad of attraction refurbishments and the beautification and crowd access initiative of Project Stardust. And could there be more changes ahead? Will Disneyland ever get a new non-IP (intellectual property) attraction or show? An original idea that comes from the park itself rather than a franchise film series? Okay, you're right. The better question is why they won't. Plus, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, The Art Corner, The Stage Door Cafe, and Gummi Berry Juice news this week. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 defunct things we wish were back in Disneyland, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Tomorrowland: What in the Tomorrowland is going on? The enigma that is Tomorrowland. Signs. Rumors. Whispers. Themes. Timelines. Refurb. Demo. Any of it? All of it? Agh! Will Disneyland Forward break the recent pattern of all new attractions being indoors? Can we expect attractions that can be seen from outside? Let's hope! Plus, Mary Poppins, the Muppets, and an incredible 1985 Disneyland promotion anniversaries were this week. All this and the unveiling of our Top 5 wildly popular Disneyland things that we love less than the hype, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several sizzling Disney topics. The new Annual Passes, er, Membership program, called Magic Key Pass launches next week! What effect will it have on reservation availability and park crowds? What will it look like in the first month and what can we expect in the future? Is the scaling back of amenities something to be concerned about?  What legacy attraction do we adore but fear it likely is not untouchable? Plus, Dumbo and the Main Street Fire Truck anniversaries were this week. All this and the unveiling of our Top 5 Disneyland and DCA locations to stop and just take it all in, and more!

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several popular Disney topics. Everyone loves "immersion" - But "interaction?" Maybe not. Has Disney overestimated our desire for "interactive" experiences?  What IP's should be implemented into Disneyland? Should any? Can changes be made to add to the things to do and the overall excitement of Disney's California Adventure?Plus, we celebrate the 52nd year of the iconic Haunted Mansion and tell the story depicting the challenges that would make this Imagineering masterpiece take 14 years to complete. All this and the unveiling of our Top 5 Things remaining from Disneyland's opening day, and more!