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Ep. 543 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Best Stories at Walt Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


The Disney parks have been driven by stories for the past 70 years and Disney does story better than anyone.  In this episode, we share our favorite examples of where and how Disney imagineers have infused story into parks, lands, attractions, resorts, restaurants, and even restrooms!  What are some of our favorites and let us know if you agree with ours.

Ep. 542 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Iconic Foods of Walt Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


The Dole Whip is an iconic snack at Walt Disney World with countless fans.  This week, our podcast crew discuss other iconic food choices from the parks and resorts, what they are, where they can be found, why we and so many other guests like them, whether we think they deserve to be iconic, and any other thoughts we have about them.  Mmmmmmmmmm!

Ep. 541 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Top 5 New Experiences for 2025

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


Universal may be opening a new park up the street, but Walt Disney World has several new experiences planned for 2025 also.  We will each count down our Top 5 new WDW experiences for 2025 from number 5 to number 1 with number 1 being the experience we're most anticipating.  What is your top 5 and what is your order?

Ep. 540 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Waiting at Walt Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


There can be lots of waiting at WDW - attractions, transportation, rooms, food - counter service and mobile order and table service, coffee, park entrance, rope drop and more.  Our hosts will remind listeners about these impacts, ideas on how to minimize the waits, and how you can make your waits more effective including doing other things while you wait.

Ep. 539 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Things New Guests (and Even Disney Fans) Miss at the Parks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025


There is a lot to see at Walt Disney Wold and visitors often get caught up in experiencing attractions and shows.  This week we share two things at each park that new visitors often miss as well as one thing at each park that even recurring visitors miss.  If we have time, we'll do the same for the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort (resort hotels, Disney Springs, and other parts of the Resort).

Ep. 538 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Transportation Likes and Don't Likes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025


Our podcast team discusses 3 things we like and 3 things we don't like about each of the transportation options around Walt Disney World.  Transportation includes buses, monorails, rental cars, the Skyliner, Friendship boats, ferry boats, Uber/Lyft, Minnie Vans, walking, and maybe some miscellaneous items.

Ep. 537 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Cake Bake Shop, DVC Lounge, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


Fresh off John's visit to Walt Disney World, he will share some insight on new offerings and the other hosts will discuss the findings and ask their own questions.  Other topics include scarceness of straws, Garden Rocks concert approaches, Mobile Ordering, Astro Orbiter, Lightning Lane Tier 1, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and more.

Ep. 536 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Do's and Don'ts for Saving Money on WDW Trips

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025


With all the news of rising costs at Disney and elsewhere these days, we share our ideas of things you should do and things you shouldn't do if you want to make your Walt Disney World trip more affordable.

Ep. 535 - WDW Fan Zone Show - March Madness Cinderella Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025


During March Madness, there are lots of brackets with top seeds and Cinderella stories. Tonight, we focus on the CInderella stories for some of our unsung heroes and under-appreciated attractions, shows, dining, resorts, activities, and more,

Ep. 534 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Part 2 - WDW Deluxe and DVC Resorts - 3 Likes and Dislikes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025


This is a continuation of last week's podcast.  We discuss each of the Walt Disney World deluxe and DVC resorts which we didn't cover last week, sharing 3 things we enjoy about each, as well as 3 things that might not connect with us quite as much.

Ep. 533 - WDW Fan Zone Show - WDW Deluxe Resorts - 3 Likes and Dislikes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 59:55


We unpack the variety of Walt Disney World deluxe resorts and each share 3 things we enjoy about each one, as well as 3 things that might not connect with us quite as much.

Ep. 532 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Reconnect with Hosts and Disney Pleasures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 58:36


As we move forward as a podcast team, we cover this week's news, reconnect with our hosts and their Disney backgrounds, and share some of our guilty Disney pleasures, whether it's dining, attractions, resorts, shows, shopping, or whatever.

Ep. 531 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Things To Make Your Disney World Vacation Extra Special

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 60:47


A vacation to Walt Disney World is always special and this week we will share and provide tips of things you can do to make it extra special.

Ep. 530 - WDW Fan Zone Show - To Do or Not Do the Disney World Dining Plan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 31:08


Does the Disney Dining Plan offer too much food, not enough food or, just the right amount of food? We discuss that and more on this week's podcast.

Ep. 529 - WDW Fan Zone Show - For All You Foodies Here's Our Favorite Sit-Down Restaurants At Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 40:49


The Disney parks are forever changing and so are the restaurants from menus to new eating venues. This week we each share our 7 favorite places to have a sit-down meal on Walt Disney World property.

Ep. 528 - WDW Fan Zone Show - How The Opening Of Epic Universe Could Impact Your Summer Disney World Vacation Plans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 45:58


On May 22, 2025, Epic Universe opens its doors to guests just in time for the busy summer season. So this week, we'll discuss what impact and effect this could have on to visitors Disney World vacation plans this year.

Ep. 526- WDW Fan Zone Show - How Many Park Rides/​​Attractions Per Day Do You Need To Do To Say You Had A Good Day At Disney World?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 62:30


Ep. 525 - WDW Fan Zone Show - 2025 Walt Disney World Vacation Expectations

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 56:04


As we start the new year we take a look at what to expect at Walt Disney World from what's new, what's closing, and what's coming to the parks.

Ep. 524 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Sharing Our Memories of Disney 2024 and Looking Forward to Disney 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 38:28


It's our last show for 2024. The gang fondly looks back at our Disney magical memories this past year and we share what we are looking forward to with Disney in 2025.

Ep. 523 - WDW Fan Zone Show - What I Would Do Differently On My Next Disney World Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 22:59


Every vacation to Walt Disney World is different from the last. Sometimes the differences from vacation to vacation are by choice. We learn from our previous visits so we can have an even more magical experience on our next trip. This week we share what we plan on doing differently from our last Disney World vacation.

Ep. 522 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Disney World Attractions We Love but Would Reimagine Anyway

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 19:13


From park to park we go to share the Disney World attractions we absolutely love but would still tweak and reimagine anyway.

Ep. 521 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Spreading the Disney World Holiday Joy on Property

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 22:52


It's time to spread the news as the holiday season is upon us with so many things to do on Disney World property outside of the parks.

Ep. 520 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Muppets Monsters Oh My

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 39:58


Tonight we have the latest Disney World news and we share our thoughts on an attraction that opened in 1991 that's going away, an attraction that's being reimagined, and what's coming.

Ep. 519 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Five Disney World Attractions That Need To Stay Forever and Five That Need To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 43:47


This week we pick our choice of five Disney World attractions that we wish will stay forever and five that must go. We invite you to make up your own list and share your comments on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WDWFanZone/. The rules are simple, it must be a current attraction in one of the four Disney World theme parks (not water parks) and it cannot be an attraction that Disney World has announced will be permanently closed.

Ep. 518 - WDW Fan Zone Show - How To Choose The Order of Disney World Parks To Visit Each Day of Your Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 46:29


If you're planning on visiting Disney World choosing the order of parks to visit can be confusing. It takes research, planning, and prioritizing. The choices you make can have a positive or negative impact on your trip. This week we help you find the positive in prioritizing your choice of park(s) to visit each day.

Ep. 517 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Disney World Holiday Season Is The Best and Worst Time To Visit The Parks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 43:39


The Disney World holiday decorations are going up. So, why should or shouldn't you visit the parks during the holiday season? We answer that question on this week's show.

Ep. 516 - WDW Fan Zone Show. - In The Disney World Spirit of Halloween

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 32:08


Put yourself in a Halloween mood and travel with us to Disney World for a look at the spirits of the attractions past and present.

Ep. 515 - WDW Fan Zone Show- Must Eat Restaurants At Walt Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 51:24


This week we share and compare our top 5 sit down and top 5 quick service restaurants to eat at Walt Disney World.

Ep. 514 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Disney World Vacation Packing Musts and Packing Mistakes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 47:42


On this episode we help you prepare your Disney World vacation packing list with items you should put in your suitcase and things you shouldn't.

Ep. 513 - WDW Fan Zone Show - What Disney World Guests Often Overlook But Shouldn't

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 66:18


Most travelers to Walt Disney World go there for the theme park attractions but don't take the time to appreciate the details or some of the other offerings available throughout Disney property. So, this week we'll share those details and offerings that guests should make some time for.

Ep. 512 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Disney World Attraction Relocation Destinations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 58:34


It's game time and you are invited to join us as we go one Disney World park at a time shuffling the attractions that we think would fit better in a different park to play Fit or Un-fit.

Ep. 511 - WDW Fan Zone Show - How Vacations to Disneyland and Disney World Are Very Different Yet Similar

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 66:53


This week John returns from a runDisney event and trip to Disneyland. He'll share highlights from his trip and we'll discuss what makes Disneyland different yet similar to Disney World. Also, why a vacation to both should be on everyone's bucket list.

Ep. 510 - WDW Fan Zone Show - How Much Time Is Enough Time To Plan A Disney World Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 58:24


Before stepping foot on Disney World property there's so much research and planning to be done. Decisions on travel arrangements, where to stay, dine, park tickets, and whether or not to purchase single or multi Lightening Lane passes have to be made. So, realistically how much time is enough time to properly plan a 5 to 7-night Disney World vacation? This week we break it all down for you.

Ep. 509 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Explaining The Disney Vacation Club As Easy As “DVC”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 60:49


Are you a DVC member or thinking about becoming one? Our panel of Disney Vacation Club members take the mystery out of DVC and share everything you need to know before and after you buy a membership.

Ep. 508 - WDW Fan Zone Show - The Best Times of the Year To Take A Spontaneous Last Minute Trip To Walt Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 38:17


The days of slower times to visit Walt Disney World are few and far between but, there are times that are less crowded than others if you decide to take a last-minute trip to vacation at the house of mouse.

Ep. 507 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Why You Shouldn't Leave the Disney World Parks When It Rains

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 34:25


When it rains people rush out of the Disney World parks and head back to their resort but should they? We have the answer and it may pleasantly surprise you. We also have the latest Disney World news.

Ep. 506 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Did This Year's D23 Deliver For Disney World Fans?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 50:48


On this episode we share our thoughts on this year's D23 announcements and what it means for us as Disney fans and Disney World in particular.

Ep. 505 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Why It Matters Where You Stay On Your Disney World Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 64:22


On property or off property choosing the right resort/hotel is not only about the price that fits your budget. This week we'll discuss other factors you need to consider for your Disney World stay

Ep. 504- WDW Fan Zone Show - How To Choose The Right Disney World Travel Planner For You

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 40:10


Picking the wrong travel planner may not ruin your Disney World vacation but picking the right one could make your trip the best it possibly can be. On this episode we put you on the right track in finding the right travel planner for you.

Ep. 503 - WDW Fan Zone Show - A Dad's View of Touring Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with Teenagers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 88:12


Our special guest this week, Chris joins us to share his recent trip experiences to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with his wife and three teenage children.

Ep. 502 - WDW Fan Zone Show - The Magic of Walt Disney World Music

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 61:07


This week we share the places in Walt Disney World where the music makes all the difference in the experience and environment.

Ep. 501 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Answers to Often Asked Questions About Planning A Disney World Trip

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 61:43


This week we answer many of the often-asked questions for planning a Disney World vacation. Plus the latest Disney World news and more.

Ep. 500 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Disney World's Genie+ Replacement Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 66:17


It's time to say goodbye to Genie+ and hello to Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. We'll explain the changes, differences, and give our thoughts on the new Lightning Lane pass.

Ep. 499 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Summer is Here and Disney World Park Crowds Have Disappeared

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 58:17


There's been a June swoon in attendance at the Disney World parks. So, where have all the park crowds gone? The answer may not be that simple. Join the discussion as we talk it over.

Ep. 498 - WDW Fan Zone Show - John's Disney Adventure Across The Pond - Part II - Disneyland Paris

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 72:37


John is back from a Lou Mongello WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip that took him to the United Kingdom and on to Disneyland Paris. This week he shares his many adventures in Disneyland Paris.

Ep. 497 - WDW Fan Zone Show - John's Disney Adventure Across The Pond part I

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 82:00


John is back from a Lou Mongello WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip that took him to the United Kingdom and on to Disneyland Paris. This week he shares his many adventures in London.

Ep. 496 - WDW Fan Zone Show - What's So Special About Disney World Parks At Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 49:05


We have often discussed touring the Disney World parks during the day but there is something special about them when the sun goes down. So, this week it's nighttime at Disney World.

Ep. 495 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Is Genie+ Working For Most Disney World Guests?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 60:23


It has been approximately 2 ½ years since Disney World implemented its pay for Genie+ program on October 19, 2021. But, is it working for most guests? We'll answer that question on this week's show.

Ep. 494 - WDW Fan Zone Show - May The 4th Be With You

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 44:31


We're recording the show on Star Wars day so we thought we would take a look at the presence of the beloved franchise at Walt Disney World.

Ep. 493 - WDW Fan Zone Show - How to Make Planning A Disney World Vacation Not So Complicated

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 38:18


There is so much planning that goes into a Disney World vacation including picking your resort/hotel, what day to visit each park, planning your day with or without Genie+, dining reservations, tickets, transportation, and more. But, it doesn't have to be as complicated as it sounds. Tune in to find out how to take the complications out of the planning.

Ep. 492 - WDW Fan Zone Show - Things Early Risers Should Do At Walt Disney World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 45:34


Getting up early when you're on a Disney World vacation has its advantages with many things to do. This week we share all.

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