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Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into the long road that eventually led Disney to build Art of Animation Resort, from an abandoned Toontown-inspired family suites hotel near the Contemporary to the unfinished half of Pop Century. Along the way, they explore how the success of Nickelodeon's family-suite hotel caught Disney's attention, why Bob Iger brought Steve Jobs into the evaluation process, and how Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid became the resort's defining themes. Plus, Len and Jim discuss Lakeshore Lodge, Disney's latest premium credit card survey, potential Epic Universe annual pass perks, and listener questions about fireworks, cruise ports, Star Tours, and monorail capacity. NEWS • Disney reveals new Lakeshore Lodge room categories ahead of its July 1, 2027 opening. • A Disney credit card survey tests premium perks including Lightning Lane access, resort benefits, complimentary park tickets, and club-level access. • Universal Orlando surveys guests about Epic Universe annual passes, reservations, Express benefits, parking, and Halloween Horror Nights perks. • Epcot adjusts opening hours for select RunDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend dates. • Universal Orlando debuts the new Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir show for Halloween Horror Nights. FEATURE • Disney once considered a highly exclusive Toontown-inspired family suites hotel beside the Contemporary Resort. • The financial troubles surrounding Disneyland Paris helped derail Disney's early family-suite plans. • The success of Nickelodeon's all-suite Orlando hotel convinced Disney there was significant demand for larger themed accommodations. • Disney transformed the long-abandoned Legendary Years section of Pop Century into Art of Animation Resort. • Bob Iger invited Steve Jobs to review prototype Art of Animation rooms before Disney committed to the project. For this episode's full show notes, click here.HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Disney Dish news is sponsored by BeOurGuestVacations.com, helping guests plan their next Disney vacation. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into the long road that eventually led Disney to build Art of Animation Resort, from an abandoned Toontown-inspired family suites hotel near the Contemporary to the unfinished half of Pop Century. Along the way, they explore how the success of Nickelodeon's family-suite hotel caught Disney's attention, why Bob Iger brought Steve Jobs into the evaluation process, and how Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid became the resort's defining themes. Plus, Len and Jim discuss Lakeshore Lodge, Disney's latest premium credit card survey, potential Epic Universe annual pass perks, and listener questions about fireworks, cruise ports, Star Tours, and monorail capacity. NEWS • Disney reveals new Lakeshore Lodge room categories ahead of its July 1, 2027 opening. • A Disney credit card survey tests premium perks including Lightning Lane access, resort benefits, complimentary park tickets, and club-level access. • Universal Orlando surveys guests about Epic Universe annual passes, reservations, Express benefits, parking, and Halloween Horror Nights perks. • Epcot adjusts opening hours for select RunDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend dates. • Universal Orlando debuts the new Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir show for Halloween Horror Nights. FEATURE • Disney once considered a highly exclusive Toontown-inspired family suites hotel beside the Contemporary Resort. • The financial troubles surrounding Disneyland Paris helped derail Disney's early family-suite plans. • The success of Nickelodeon's all-suite Orlando hotel convinced Disney there was significant demand for larger themed accommodations. • Disney transformed the long-abandoned Legendary Years section of Pop Century into Art of Animation Resort. • Bob Iger invited Steve Jobs to review prototype Art of Animation rooms before Disney committed to the project. For this episode's full show notes, click here.HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Disney Dish news is sponsored by BeOurGuestVacations.com, helping guests plan their next Disney vacation. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Curtis welcomes Lisa to the podcast for the first time!Lisa shares the emotional story of where her love for Disney began, why walking into the Magic Kingdom still reminds her of her dad and mother-in-law, and how her Disney vacations have changed over the years.We also geek out about her trip to Disneyland Paris, including why she thinks Phantom Manor might actually be better than Haunted Mansion, an amazing Big Thunder Mountain, the value of upgrading your resort experience, and the fun of meeting Disney fans from all over the world.Then we get into the heart of this week's show:Where are the best places to slow down at Walt Disney World?We talk about:

In this episode, Chris Cochrane guest-hosts for his brother Ray and devotes the whole show to one event: Disney’s D23 2026 fan convention in Anaheim. Friday night delivered Marvel’s new X-Men cast, Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, a fresh Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and a release date for Frozen 3. Saturday turned to the parks, with Villains Land, an Indiana Jones dark ride, the long-awaited Expedition Everest yeti repair, and a Monsters Inc land opening in 2027. – Want to start a podcast? It’s easy to get started! Sign up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Chris if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Chris Cochrane opens the show and explains why this episode breaks the usual format. Instead of six or eight unrelated stories, the entire episode covers Disney’s D23 convention, which he compares to Apple’s WWDC. For newcomers, he notes that D23 is Disney’s official fan club, named for the company’s founding year of 1923. This year’s event ran two nights at the Honda Center: Friday for movies and television, Saturday for the theme parks. Marvel Finally Casts the X-Men Friday’s headline was the X-Men. The Associated Press put the crowd near 12,000, and Marvel Studios used that stage to name its rebooted team. Christopher Abbott plays Professor Charles Xavier, Inde Navarrette plays Rogue, and Maya Boyd plays Storm. Adam Driver rounds out the group as the villain Mister Sinister. Meanwhile, Samara Weaving, Kit Connor, and Sadie Sink were already known as Emma Frost, Cyclops, and Jean Grey. Jake Schreier directs, and the film arrives May 5, 2028. Chris calls the lineup spot-on casting. He singles out Weaving as a perfect match for the comics, and he points out that Sink already appeared as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Navarrette is the least established name, coming off a breakout role in an indie horror film. Boyd, meanwhile, was the name he knew least, with what he believes is a Broadway background. Above all, Chris hopes Marvel does the team justice, and he recommends the animated revival X-Men ’97 on Disney+ as the best place to start. Frozen 3 Gets a Date and a Chaotic Reveal Frozen 3 lands November 24, 2027. That is the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, the same slot the first two films used. The story centers on Anna and Kristoff’s wedding, which a new villain, an evil Ice Queen, disrupts. Jennifer Lee returns to direct with Trent Correy, and the full voice cast is back. However, the reveal itself fell apart. Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel performed a darker arrangement of “Frozen Heart.” Meanwhile, the audio failed, the video failed, and a set of doors never opened. Menzel asked the crowd whether they should try it again, and Bell simply narrated everything that was supposed to happen. Afterward, Josh Gad sang “Oooh, Samantha,” a new love song for Olaf. Chris is here for it, since Olaf is one of the franchise’s best comic characters. Pixar, Disney Animation, and the Rest of Friday Night Pixar chief Pete Docter laid out a packed slate. Incredibles 3 hits summer 2028 and follows Violet and Dash sneaking out at night to fight crime. Chris hopes that finally shows a grown-up Jack-Jack. Coco 2 follows in November 2029 with Benjamin Bratt returning as Ernesto de la Cruz. That has fans puzzling over how a villain already in the Land of the Dead comes back. Additionally, Pixar showed an original called Ghost Market and a Venice-set cat film called Gatto. On the Disney Animation side, Zootopia 3 is confirmed. The live-action Tangled arrives March 31, 2028 with Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel. Chris considers that casting perfect after her turn in Agatha All Along. A live-action Lilo & Stitch sequel, a new Simpsons movie, a Bluey movie, and a Kingdom Hearts anime series round out the list. For Star Wars fans, Ahsoka returns January 20, 2027. Chris also offers a hot take: he prefers Rogue One to the entire sequel trilogy. Consequently, he welcomes original stories like Ryan Gosling’s upcoming Starfighter. Adam Driver Is Mister Sinister Driver appeared by video rather than in person. He told the crowd that he and Kevin Feige had talked for years about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then he announced he would play Magneto. After a long pause, he corrected himself to Nathaniel Milbury, which is Mister Sinister’s human alias. The gag landed because fans had floated Driver for Magneto for years. For anyone new to the comics, Chris explains that Mister Sinister is a geneticist obsessed with mutant DNA, a manipulator rather than a brawler. The cast met backstage only minutes earlier, so Chris is curious how their chemistry develops. Notably, Christopher Abbott previously worked with Driver on HBO’s Girls. The script comes from Beef creator Lee Sung Jin and The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo, two prestige-television names that have Chris excited. Why the X-Men Took Thirty Years to Reach the MCU A business story underlies the casting. In the 1990s, a financially struggling Marvel sold film rights to raise cash. Fox ended up with the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, and Sony took Spider-Man. As a result, Marvel Studios built its connected universe from 2008 onward without some of its most famous characters. The Hugh Jackman era of X-Men films belonged to Fox, with a separate continuity and no crossovers. That changed in 2019, when Disney closed its $71 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox’s film and television studio. Most coverage framed the deal as a streaming play, but it also brought the X-Men home. Chris sums it up neatly: Disney signed the paperwork in 2019, cast the film in 2026, and audiences see it in 2028. Ryan Gosling’s Starfighter, Ghost Rider, and VisionQuest Lucasfilm dated Star Wars: Starfighter for May 28, 2027. Gosling plays Kade Auberon, a pilot from the wrong side of the galaxy tied to the fastest starfighter ever built. Before he walked out, Disney played clips of him as a kid on The Mickey Mouse Club. Gosling said the company changed his life then and is changing it again now. He is also playing Ghost Rider in the Marvel universe. That thrills Chris, since Nicolas Cage last carried the character on the big screen. Meanwhile, the Disney+ series VisionQuest arrives October 14. Paul Bettany returns as Vision and James Spader as Ultron, and the trailer drops the two androids into oddly mundane human situations. Bettany joked that Vision has “rather inconveniently died several times.” Chris agrees the character has been through the wringer since WandaVision. The Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Avengers: Doomsday opens December 18, with Joe and Anthony Russo directing. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Hayley Atwell introduced the new footage. It offers the clearest look yet at Downey as Doctor Doom, who fights off Thor and takes his hammer. Evans appears as Captain America holding a baby, and Ian McKellen shows up as a haggard, long-haired Magneto. One quieter shot has Doom staring at a portrait of a lost wife and child. That frames him as a grieving avenger rather than a world-ender. He also commands an army of comic-accurate Sentinels. The cast pulls from the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the legacy Fox X-Men, including Patrick Stewart. Hugh Jackman also appeared on screen to say he is willing to return as Wolverine, though that was not a confirmation. Chris, a self-described Marvel nerd, closes with a theory. He suspects the MCU’s Tony Stark was actually Victor von Doom, adopted by the Starks, which would explain the Downey casting. He also predicts the Fox-era X-Men die off in this film and that Thor may be the major casualty. If it happens, he wants credit for calling it. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. Disney Parks Around the World Saturday’s Disney Experiences showcase covered parks, resorts, and cruise ships, with Neil Patrick Harris hosting. Hong Kong Disneyland gets an Avengers pavilion that reshapes its Stark Expo skyline. Shanghai Disneyland is building the first land devoted entirely to Spider-Man, complete with a new coaster. Since Spider-Man is his favorite hero, Chris hopes to visit once it opens. Closer to home, Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is doubling in size with two rides opening in 2028. Avengers: Infinity Defense brings back Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Chris Hemsworth, and Downey, while Stark Flight Lab adds Brie Larson. A Coco boat ride into the Land of the Dead is also coming, with no height requirement. Chris admits he prefers California Adventure to Disneyland because the rides are better. Overseas, Disneyland Paris will retire its Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain overlay at the end of 2027 and restore the original Jules Verne theme. Paris also gets the first ride ever based on The Lion King. Tokyo Disneyland adds Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, the first Wreck-It Ralph ride, plus a Space Mountain launch sequence designed with YouTuber Mark Rober. Finally, Disney Cruise Line announced three more ships, including the Disney Believe in 2027 and an entirely new class in 2029. Back in Anaheim, Tomorrowland is getting reimagined, which Chris welcomes because the land badly needs an update. The Magic Happens parade and the Remember Dreams Come True fireworks are both returning. For the tech crowd, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run now has a Fortnite crossover, where in-game missions unlock content on the real ride. Every New Walt Disney World Ride and Land Chris ranks the Florida parks Hollywood Studios first, then Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom leads the announcements with Villains Land, now the official name. It features a Maleficent coaster through an enchanted briar and a boat ride through the Evil Queen’s catacombs. Reporting puts its scale near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Glenn Close appeared in character as Cruella to announce it. Piston Peak, the Cars area replacing Tom Sawyer Island, adds two more rides, though their exact names remain unsettled. Additionally, the Carousel of Progress gets new scenes and a recast. Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston will voice Mom and Dad starting late spring 2027. Chris, invoking Heisenberg, calls Cranston the GOAT. At Animal Kingdom, the Indiana Jones ride now has a name: Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. It tells an original 1950 story inside a Maya temple, and Harrison Ford personally served as the physical model for the animatronic. Nearby, the Tropical Americas land brings Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, with more than fifty animal animatronics and no height requirement. Then comes the fix park regulars have wanted for years. The Expedition Everest yeti broke soon after the ride opened. Rather than fix it, Disney lit it with a strobe for over a decade, earning the nickname disco yeti. Now it is being repaired and returned to full motion. Chris rates Everest among his top five rides anywhere, and he suggests riding it before the fix so you can compare. Over at Epcot, Spaceship Earth gets its first major story rewrite in nearly twenty years, shifting from communication history to human connection. Dreamfinder also returns to Journey Into Imagination, and Disney Experiences chairman Thomas Mazloum introduced that news with two words: “we heard you.” Mazloum added that Disney has more projects underway than at any point in its history. After this rundown, Chris believes him. Monsters Inc Land Opens in 2027 Monstropolis begins opening at Hollywood Studios in early 2027, but in stages. The headline door coaster will not be ready on day one. It is the first suspended coaster in any Disney park. It also uses Disney’s first vertical lift, hauling riders about forty feet straight up before launching them into the door vault. Instead, the land opens with the Glob Theater’s “Welcome to Monstropolis” show and Harryhausen’s, a working sushi restaurant lifted from the first film. The stage show features an original song by Randy Newman, his first ever written for a theme park attraction. Chris also notes that the restaurant name honors stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen. Wrapping up, Chris names the X-Men casting and the Doomsday trailer as his favorite moments of the weekend. He hopes to cover more movie news on future shows, and he plugs Dune: Part Three, which also opens December 18. Chris signs off with the usual mentions: GNC Insider at geeknewscentral.com/insider, email at geeknews@gmail.com, the newsletter, and modern podcast apps at podcastapps.com. He also thanks GoDaddy for over twenty years of support. The post Huge Announcements From D23!! #1873 appeared first on Geek News Central.

878 · D23 Disney Parks Announcements: Sightlines Into Yesterday, Tomorrow, and FantasyThe loudest cheers at D23 weren't necessarily for what Disney was building next. They were for what Disney was willing to bring back, repair, and finally acknowledge.In a presentation built on a little faith, trust, and pixie dust, Disney asked fans to believe in an ambitious future, but this time it also showed its work. Models, progress, priorities, restorations, and even the things Disney chose to address directly revealed a much bigger story than any single attraction announcement.In WDW Radio # 878, we look at the D23 2026 Disney Parks announcements through a series of "sightlines" that connect Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Dreamfinder, the Expedition Everest Yeti, Spaceship Earth, Tomorrowland, Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, Disney Cruise Line, and much more. And the sightlines stretch well beyond the U.S., from Disneyland Paris and the return of its Jules Verne-inspired Space Mountain to new Tomorrowland, Avengers, and Spider-Man experiences coming to Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.When you step back, it starts to look like a very Disney story of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. Yesterday is being honored through attractions, characters, and experiences fans refused to let go of. Tomorrow is taking shape through ambitious new lands, technologies, attractions, and global expansion. And fantasy is where Disney is creating entirely new places and stories for us to step inside.We also explore what changed the perspective on some of these projects, why "no height requirement" may be one of the most important phrases of the night, why the sequence of these projects may matter as much as the projects themselves, and what Disney did not announce... and why.This isn't simply a recap of D23 2026. It's a closer look at what Disney is building, what it is preserving, what it is asking us to trust, and what all of it may mean for the way we experience the Disney Parks around the world in the years ahead.

Send us Fan MailStep inside the Imagineering Horizons pavilion at D23 with us! In Part 1 of this two-part Imagine That mini-series, we share our firsthand experience exploring the pavilion's first half and take a closer look at the photos, models and displays revealing what Disney Imagineering has planned around the world.We begin at the Horizons Main Stage before traveling through upcoming developments at Tokyo Disneyland, including the reimagined Space Mountain and a new Wreck-It Ralph attraction. We also explore Disneyland Paris' new Lion King experience, Disney Cruise Line's The Believe and the Avengers attractions coming to Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort.Finally, we return stateside for a look at the future of Disney California Adventure, including the expansion of Avengers Campus and the upcoming Avatar and Coco attractions. Join us as we revisit the pavilion and discuss which projects have us most excited for the future of Disney parks!Join us in our completely free Discord https://discord.gg/4nAvKTgcRnCheck out all of our amazing sponsors!Getaway Todayhttps://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=8636If you want to book a Disney Vacation, please use our friends at Getaway Today. Also, if you call 855-GET-AWAY and mention Walt's Apartment, you will get a special dose of magic Where In The Park The Podcast-“Discover the history behind the details of Disney parks and more on the Where In The Park podcast”https://whereinthepark.comCheck Out Sunken City Designs - from the mind of Louis Medina

Lauren left Walt Disney World behind and crossed the Atlantic for a Disney adventure in France! How does Disneyland Paris compare to Disney World? What surprised her? Which attractions are worth the trip, and what would a Walt Disney World veteran do differently? Lauren brings us her full Disneyland Paris trip report!

In today's episode we're celebrating 300 episodes of The Disneyholics Show, talking about what D23 week has in store, reviewing a few predictions, and getting ready for what will undoubtedly be a magical weekend!*Delayed due to technical difficulties! We will be back next week to talk all about our D23 adventures and Disneyland Paris!

Send us a message with feedback or questions!Welcome to the latest episode of The Florida Project – the podcast where Disney fans celebrate Walt Disney World and all things Disney! In this episode, we'll discuss some nonsense in small topics and then we'll talk about Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase from this year's D23 Expo!  Next week we'll talk about the Disney Entertainment Showcase with all the television and movie announcements.  All of that and more is coming up on this week's episode of the Florida Project!-- Recorded on August 16, 2026Small TopicsYou're in charge of planning the next D23 Parks Panel but the board has asked to include a large half-time-show-like spectacle during the middle of it. Who are you hiring to host and what will be your intermission performance?I didn't watch the parks panel but I'm pretty sure they didn't announce a new resort in Michigan. If you were going to build a Disney resort in Michigan, what would your signature land be based on?Without giving anything away, tell the other person which announcement you were most excited about in such a way that I - with no context - will not be significantly spoiled.Discussion TopicD23 - The Ultimate Fan Event, Part I: Horizons: Disney Experiences ShowcaseUpcoming EpisodesD23 - The Ultimate Fan Event, Part II: Disney Entertainment ShowcasePlugsJason: @Schmuck00Will: @ThyWillBDunnMichael: @MichaelMcDuckSite: http://www.tfppodcast.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tfppodcast.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/tfppodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tfppodcastPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfppodcastSupport the show

D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 included a Disney Parks and Experiences presentation called Horizons, a showcase led by Walt Disney Imagineering and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. In this episode, we'll recap the August 15 showcase, including updates coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Tokyo Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. Highlights include a fixed yeti animatronic at Expedition Everest, the return of Dreamfinder to Journey into Imagination at EPCOT, details about Piston Peak and Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom, details about Tropical Americas coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and more. Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel.   Read Matt's Imagineering column in WDW Magazine.   Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.   Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!

Hey there, and happy Sunday! This is your Disney News for Sunday, August 16th, 2026. I hope you're having a fantastic day filled with a bit of pixie dust and magic! - Disneyland Tokyo unveils a new "Encanto" attraction, offering immersive experiences with the Madrigal family. - Walt Disney World's Epcot prepares for the debut of "Harmonious," a new nighttime spectacular celebrating global cultures with fireworks and music. - Disneyland Resort in Anaheim introduces "Space Mountain: Cosmic Remix," a limited-time overlay with a new soundtrack and effects. - Disneyland Paris hosts the "Taste of Disney" food festival, featuring dishes inspired by various Disney destinations and live cooking demos. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Lauren is off exploring Disneyland Paris, so Sam steps in for a Disney World weekend adventure! What can you actually accomplish on a shorter Walt Disney World trip? We're breaking down the parks, attractions, food, strategy, and all the Disney magic packed into one weekend. Sam's Weekend Walt Disney World Trip Report Lauren may be in Disneyland Paris, but Rope Drop Radio is still going to Walt Disney World! This week, Sam joins Doug for a Disney World weekend trip report. With only a few days in the parks, how do you decide what to prioritize? Which attractions are worth the time? What food makes the list? And can you really get that much Disney magic out of a quick trip? Sam walks us through the weekend and shares what worked, what surprised him, and the highlights from his latest Walt Disney World visit. We'll talk about:

Dreaming of the ultimate European getaway? Join us as we recap Christy's family's epic 25-day European vacation! This episode dives deep into their incredible Adventures by Disney Italy tour, featuring exclusive pre-opening access to the Sistine Chapel, hands-on pasta making in Tuscany, and exploring iconic landmarks in Rome and Florence. Plus, Christy shares essential insights for navigating Disney travel, gluten-free dining in Europe, and the ABD difference before embarking on a Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean voyage. Whether you’re planning an Adventures by Disney package or a Disney Cruise Line vacation, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you cruise and travel smarter!HighlightsThe “Prequel” to Episode 544: How a 9-night Greek Isles Disney Dream cruise turned into a 25-day epic European land and sea adventure.Paris & Disneyland Paris Hits and Misses: Battling record-breaking heatwaves, visiting the Eiffel Tower at dusk, staying at the Disneyland Hotel, and navigating gluten-free dining at Disneyland Paris.Pre-Opening Vatican & Sistine Chapel Access: Experiencing the quiet magic of the Sistine Chapel with just their small group and learning insider fun facts about St. Peter’s Basilica.Tuscan Countryside & Hands-On Experiences: Making homemade pasta from scratch on a Tuscan farm, enjoying regional wine tastings, and handling unexpected hotel quirks (like running out of water!).Florence, Pisa & Gluten-Free Foodie Finds: Ditching the crowds to make a quick trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and finding amazing gluten-free dining and gelato across Italy.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we'll be in contact with you real soon!https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcastUse Christy's Travel Services:https://dclpodcast.com/book-with-christy/Follow the DCL Podcast via:http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcastFollow Lake at:https://www.instagram.com/mouse.genhttps://www.youtube.com/@MouseGenFollow Christy at:http://www.packyourpixiedust.comhttps://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust

Here is your Daily Disney News for Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 - Disneyland Tokyo has launched a thrilling new ride in Tokyo DisneySea, featuring cutting-edge technology and an immersive storyline. - Walt Disney World's Cinderella Castle in Florida will debut a new nighttime spectacular show with dazzling projections and a symphonic soundtrack. - Disneyland Paris celebrates its anniversary with a special menu across the park's restaurants, blending French cuisine with Disney flair. - Disney+ introduces "Magic in the Making," a docuseries showcasing the behind-the-scenes magic of Disney films and theme park attractions. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

In this episode we discuss: Disneyland Paris Combining a European trip and Disneyland Listen to the full episode for all of this and more! Have thoughts on this trip? We'd love to hear from you! Resources See photos from Cindy's trip here MY favorite products to beat the heat Double Your WDW Amazon Shop Do you want to be a guest and share your trip? Get a FREE Disney World Vacation Quote Never Miss an Episode Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Help the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes or Spotify. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input! Follow us! Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook   Let's Connect Do you have tips you want to share with other listeners? Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise? Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report? Contact me! I'd love to hear from you. Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

Two years ago, Disney made us nearly 50 promises at D23 Expo 2024. This year, they have to keep them.So what will Disney actually reveal at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event?I'm going park by park, resort by resort, and all the way around the world with my predictions for the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. Villains Land. Piston Peak. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Space Mountain and Tomorrowland. Journey Into Imagination. Spaceship Earth. Monstropolis. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Tropical Americas. Expedition Everest. Avengers Campus. Pandora at Disney California Adventure. Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Disneyland Abu Dhabi and more.I don't think this is another year of dozens of brand new promises. I think this is the year Disney has to show us what is real, what has changed, when we might actually experience it, and what may be quietly slipping away while nobody was looking.Do we finally find out what Villains Land is really going to be called? I have a theory, and it starts with a mountain. Could Figment and Dreamfinder finally return to EPCOT, and what if the answer isn't the one we've all been asking for? Is Tomorrowland quietly undergoing a complete transformation? Does Disney's Animal Kingdom finally get a nighttime spectacular? And what is the one surprise that nobody sees coming?Some of these are possible. Some are wild cards. And some are simply fun to dream about. That is part of what makes D23 so special.

Olivia, host of the Soarin' Around WDW Podcast, has returned! She and her family are planning a trip to France for a wedding and if you're in France anyway, you might as well visit Disneyland Paris. Right??? They are planning to stay at the Disneyland Paris Hotel and will also get some time in Paris before their park time. Trip Dates: June 10-21, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 5/27/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Olivia on Instagram @soarinaroundwdwpod and subscribe to Soarin' Around WDW: on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Hotel Maison Hamelin Disneyland Paris Hotel Easy Go Shuttle Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast - Apple Podcasts or Spotify Regal View Restaurant (princess meal) Josh Gad - As a Disney Jungle Cruise Skipper, As a Kilimanjaro Safari Driver, and As a Disneyland Railroad Train Conductor People mentioned in this episode: Katie (Olivia's travel agent) - @2plus3travelers (Katie's previous appearances on the show)   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Olivia's trip to Paris is over and it's time to reminisce about the good times (as well as the “I didn't expect that to happen” times). Listeners thinking about a trip to Disneyland Paris will learn a lot from this episode. Making pivots for an international trip can be nerve-wracking, but Olivia was able to handle everything that came her way. C'est la vie! Trip Dates: June 10-21, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 7/21/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Olivia on Instagram @soarinaroundwdwpod and subscribe to Soarin' Around WDW: on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Hotel Maison Hamelin Disneyland Paris Hotel Easy Go Shuttle Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast - Apple Podcasts or Spotify Regal View Restaurant (princess meal) Deadpool and Wolverine Speakeasy People mentioned in this episode: Katie (Olivia's travel agent) - @2plus3travelers (Katie's previous appearances on the show) Kelly C. - @kellcono Jeanette - @pixiejeanette   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

The Swinging Wake Podcast – Episode 38 The Story of Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween has officially materialized at the Disney Parks, and this week we're celebrating one of Disneyland Resort's most beloved seasonal traditions—Oogie Boogie Bash! Before diving into the history of Disney California Adventure's wildly popular Halloween event, we catch up on all the latest spooky Disney news, including new Halloween merchandise, foodie offerings, Haunted Mansion updates, Disneyland character dining, and much more.  Then we travel through the fascinating evolution of Disneyland Halloween celebrations, from Mickey's Halloween Treat in the 1990s to today's villain-filled Oogie Boogie Bash. We explore the immersive storytelling behind Villains Grove, the origins of the event, Haunted Mansion-inspired entertainment, attraction overlays, and how Halloween is celebrated at Disney Parks around the world—including Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line's Halloween on the High Seas.  Plus, we ask this week's listener poll: If you could give any Disney attraction a Halloween overlay, what would it be? Let us know!

Are Disney fans allowed to outgrow the Disney bubble...without losing the magic?This week we're tackling a question that surprised even us.As we planned our upcoming trip to Germany and Austria, we made a decision we never thought we'd make—we removed Disneyland Paris from the itinerary. Then a conversation about someone visiting Tokyo Disney without ever leaving the Disney bubble had us wondering...Have we changed?In this episode we talk about:✨ What "Disney magic" really means to us today

Here is your Daily Disney News for Thursday, July 30, 2026 - Disneyland Tokyo's Space Mountain is getting a major revamp with a new design and enhanced ride experience, opening in 2027. - Disneyland Anaheim's Haunted Mansion will see exciting enhancements, including new effects and a fresh storyline twist. - Disney+ brings back "The Lion Guard" with new episodes this fall, perfect for fans of the Lion King universe. - Disneyland Paris introduces a new tasting menu at "Bistrot Chez Rémy," offering exquisite French cuisine with a Disney twist. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Eric shares some very personal news with the listeners and some good news for the Irish at Disneyland Paris. It starts with Johnny Logan at Dalymount to a fun Underworld mash-up with Christy Moore at All Together Now. Then lads' jokes get out of hand and may get their producer sacked!Catch Eric and Willa at the GoLoud Lounge at All Together Now on Saturday 1st August at 18:00New episodes Mondays and Thursdays.'DM me hun' on Instagram (@houseoffunpod) | TikTok (@houseoffunpod)Email Eric and Willa at HouseOfFun@goloudnow.comContains strong language and adult humour.

Stuart McHugh, founder of a Disneyland Paris Fan Community ('DLP Tips For Irish'), describes how he went from Disneyland content creator to successfully campaigning for Irish to be added to a ride that is over 70-years old.

A tireless campaign by Irish man Stuart McHugh has seen a bit of Gaeilge included in a ride in Disneyland Paris.Stuart joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

Here is your Daily Disney News for Saturday, July 25, 2026 - Disneyland Tokyo introduces "Dreams of Tomorrow," a nighttime show with fireworks and projections on Cinderella Castle. - Anaheim's Disneyland opens a new 4D Adventureland experience featuring sensory effects and beloved Disney characters. - Disneyland Paris hosts a "Taste of Summer" food event until the end of July, showcasing seasonal dishes and beverages. - Disney+ debuts "Imagineering Journeys," a documentary series exploring the behind-the-scenes magic at Disney parks. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Mitchie Torres is heading back to Camp Rock for another summer of fun, music and romance with chemsex bad boy rock star Shane Grey. But oh no! It turns out that the improbably named owner of Camp Rock, Brown Cesario, has a rival in the form of his former bandmate Axel Turner, who has set up a rival camp across the lake named Camp Star.Obviously unable to compete with Camp Star on any level, things at Camp Rock look bleak. That is until Mitchie challenges Camp Star to a final jam to determine once and for all who is the best rock and roll fantasy camp owned by a 70s rockstar on this particular lake. Can the plucky underdogs of the prohibitively expensive and elitist Camp Rock win the day against the snobs of Camp Star? Did Brown Cesario's old band really used to be called "The Wet Crows"? And isn't it kind of cheating to have the Jonas Brothers on your team? Listen and find out!If you crave bonus episodes of Mom Can't Cook!, monthly livestream watchalongs, or a shoutout at the end of the show, remember to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/extrahelpings.If you've watched Camp Rock 2 and have your own thoughts, or had a terrible time at Disneyland Paris, please email us at momcantcookpod@gmail.com for a chance to have your comments read out on the show. Next time on Mom Can't Cook! we'll be watching 2008's The Adventures of Food Boy. See you then!This episode is sponsored by NordVPN! Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/momcantcook. Itʼs risk free with NordVPNʼs 30-day money-back guarantee!This episode is also sponsored by Saily. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code momcantcook at checkout. Download Saily app or go to saily.com/momcantcookThanks to sponsor Green Chef! Head to greenchef.com/50momcantcook and use code 50momcantcook to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months.Contact Multitude for Advertising Inquiries: multitude.productions/adsCheck out the official Mom Can't Cook! store for sweet merch and check out Mom Can't Cook! Extra Helpings for bonus episodes, ad free episodes, monthly watchalongs and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legoland Shanghai passed 2 million guests in its first year, the fastest any LEGOLAND resort has reached that mark. We break down the numbers behind the milestone: an 80% family guest base, 230,000 minifigures sold, and a guest pool expanding well beyond the Yangtze River Delta. Then we turn to what Delta and the big banks just revealed about the travel economy. Premium seats outsold coach at Delta for the first time in a summer quarter, average trip costs jumped 24%, and 53% of Americans say they are cutting dining and shopping to protect their vacations. Travel is the protected line item now, but nearly 40% of lower-income households have no summer travel plans at all. We discuss what that split means for regional attractions. Plus, Disneyland Paris replaces Bastille Day fireworks with a 10-minute drone and projection show after a heat-driven pyrotechnics ban, and we consider whether weather is quietly rewriting nighttime entertainment. Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.

The lads are back from a small break with a new episode of the It's All Music Podcast.Quirky was in France & went to Disneyland Paris...some craic! He chats about his experience there and how it compares to Careys recent holiday.Carey has a song one of our Patrons requested and a great back story and research to go with it.Plenry of laughs, chats and craic throughout.The boys ended up in Switzerland for Geography & Music as the Landcruiser is flying it again…she was out of action for the last episode.The lads have some full video episodes available on YouTube.If you like the videos, make sure to share, like & subscribe.https://youtu.be/sUkjpu1uVzw?si=FBp54wXYw5Rw3H5MMake sure to check out the It's All Music Patreon Page for “behind the scenes” footage & some bonus content…or if you'd just like to support the It's All Music Podcast.https://www.patreon.com/itsallmusicpodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorFrom Carey & Quirky @ IT'S ALL MUSIC - THANKS FOR LISTENING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Après le dernier épisode couvrant la période entre l'ouverture de Space Mountain et celle des Walt Disney Studios, intéressons-nous au milieu des années 2000 de Disneyland Paris et tous les changements qui y ont été faits. Du nom même du resort, au Visionarium en passant par Disney Channel, il y a énormément de choses à dire ! Une époque où être dans le vert chez EuroDisney pouvait juste être interprêté comme être au milieu du bois de Chessy... On revient aussi sur toutes les galères financières de l'époque ! Découvrez toute l'association Élabète ! NOTRE NOUVELLE PAGE INSTAGRAM !

Hello there, and a joyous Wednesday to you! This is your Disney News for Wednesday, July 15th, 2026. Let's dive into the magical world of Disney and brighten up your mid-week! - Disneyland Tokyo unveils the "Enchanted Sea Adventure," a new attraction with Ariel's captivating journey. - EPCOT Park at Walt Disney World upgrades "Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind" with more thrilling space effects. - Disneyland Paris introduces "Belle's Enchanted Feast," a gourmet restaurant inspired by "Beauty and the Beast." - Disney+ to premiere "Winnie the Pooh's Whimsical Adventures," bringing fresh tales to a new generation. Thanks for tuning in, and may your day be filled with pixie dust and smiles. Until next time, keep dreaming and believing!

We talk the transportation changes at Walt Disney World and help Mr D plan out his first trip to Disneyland Paris in over a decade

Hey there, and a very happy Friday to you! This is your Disney News for Friday, July 10th, 2026. I hope you're all set for a delightful journey into the world of Disney today! - Disneyland Resort announces "Wonders of the Night," a new nighttime spectacular featuring fireworks, projections, and music with characters from classic and contemporary Disney films. - Walt Disney World to launch a Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser character dining experience, allowing guests to dine with Star Wars heroes and villains. - Disneyland Paris progresses on Frozen-themed land, set to open early 2027, promising attractions and entertainment from the beloved films. - Disney+ announces new feature film "Zootopia: Wild Times," exploring new characters in the bustling metropolis, releasing later this year. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Here is your Disney News for Thursday, July 9th, 2026! - A new ride is under construction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, expected to feature groundbreaking technology based on a Disney classic. - Disneyland Tokyo introduces a new nighttime parade celebrating Disney's iconic music with vibrant floats and costumes. - Disneyland Paris is preparing for Bastille Day on July 14th with celebrations including a special fireworks display and Mickey in French-inspired outfits. - A new Disney+ series is coming soon, offering fresh, adventurous stories with beloved Disney characters. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

This week, Josh D'Amaro chats with Josh Gad, new merchandise featuring Tomorrowland is now available, Discounted evening ticket sales paused as the new Anaheim resident ticket becomes available, Disneyland welcomes its one billionth guest, we talk with Matt Mason about his recent trip to Disneyland Paris, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Josh D'Amaro marked his first 100 days as Disney CEO with a chat alongside Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf. The conversation covered Disney's future, storytelling, and the challenge of keeping a company built on magic, movies, and theme parks connected to fans around the world. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/josh-gad-josh-damaro-interview-100-days-ceo/ There are two new merchandise collections arriving at Disneyland. The new Once Upon a Bag line features customizable tote bags with interchangeable straps and clip-on accessory pouches, with designs including Mickey Mouse, Disney Princess, Haunted Mansion, and Tinker Bell. A new Tomorrowland collection has also debuted, featuring retro-inspired apparel, mugs, water bottles, pins, tote bags, magnets, and Mickey ear headbands, with artwork inspired by classic attractions like Space Mountain. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/tomorrowland-merchandise-collection-disneyland-2026/ https://www.micechat.com/438777-disneylands-once-upon-a-bag-is-a-diy-fashion-dream-come-true/ Disney is highlighting a new Mickey's of Glendale collection tied to Walt Disney Imagineering for the D23 Ultimate Fan Event. The line includes apparel like jackets and shirts, pins, tote bags, mugs, and collectible accessories, all featuring design themes inspired by Imagineering and Disney park storytelling. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/mickeys-of-glendale-d23-walt-disney-imagineering-collection/ Disneyland's newly announced $59 Evening Ticket promotion seems to have been so popular that tickets seem to have sold out within days. Disney had said that sales of these tickets may be paused at any time, so tickets may still become available at a later date. At the same time, the resort has introduced a new Anaheim resident ticket deal, offering discounted one day visits for only $71 for eligible residents through the end of summer.  – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-evening-ticket-summer-2026/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-anaheim-tix-summer-2026/ An Arizona family got the birthday surprise of a lifetime when 8-year-old Andres Robles was named Disneyland Resort's honorary one billionth guest. The celebration included Disney characters and a VIP day in the parks. The milestone comes just days before Disneyland's 71st anniversary on July 17th. The last time the population sign was updated was in 2013 when it changed to reflect the 650 millionth guest. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-resort-one-billionth-guest/ SnackChat: Big Boi Lumpia opens – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/big-boi-lumpia-now-open-downtown-disney/ https://wdwnt.com/2026/07/big-boi-lumpia-co-opens-new-filipino-food-stand-in-downtown-disney-district/ Discussion Topic: Disneyland Paris with Matt Mason At The Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife, and Churros – https://www.amazon.com/At-Corner-Fantasy-Main-Disneyland/dp/1735769134 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cleo has a problem. She often feels invisible because she has an awful personality and no one wants to be around her, unlike her sporty and popular sister Molly. But when, for reasons too complicated to go into here, Molly drinks a predator camouflage moth that makes her turn literally invisible, Cleo spends some time in her sister's shoes and realises that maybe being nice to other people isn't the unendurable nightmare it seems to be.Can Cleo pass herself off as Molly long enough to win the big lacrosse game? Will they figure out how to make Molly visible again? And is there a worse name for a party than "Romp in the Swamp"? Listen and find out!If you crave bonus episodes of Mom Can't Cook!, monthly livestream watchalongs, or a shoutout at the end of the show, remember to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/extrahelpings.If you've watched Invisible Sister and have your own thoughts, or had a terrible time at Disneyland Paris, please email us at momcantcookpod@gmail.com for a chance to have your comments read out on the show. Next time on Mom Can't Cook! we'll be watching 2010's Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. See you then!This episode is sponsored by NordVPN! Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/momcantcook. Itʼs risk free with NordVPNʼs 30-day money-back guarantee!This episode is also sponsored by Saily. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code momcantcook at checkout. Download Saily app or go to saily.com/momcantcookThis episode is also sponsored by Insert Coin Clothing! Visit insertcoinclothing.com and use code GATHERNOMOTH for 10% off online orders. Codes are not applicable on charity items, bundles, gift cards, postage and some products at launch. Codes cannot be combined with other deals or promotions and are valid until the end of 2026.Contact Multitude for Advertising Inquiries: multitude.productions/adsCheck out the official Mom Can't Cook! store for sweet merch and check out Mom Can't Cook! Extra Helpings for bonus episodes, ad free episodes, monthly watchalongs and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

durée : 00:05:34 - Entendez-vous l'éco ? - par : Anne-Laure Chouin - C'est l'une des destinations phares des vacances : Disneyland Paris. L'emblématique parc de Marne-la-Vallée inauguré en 1992 attire aujourd'hui 16 millions de visiteurs par an. Un univers magique qui peine encore à rentabiliser ses investissements, mais qui continue de façonner les imaginaires. - équipe : Caroline Bennetot, Éric Chaverou, Marie Viennot - invités : Sébastien Durand Spécialiste de l'innovation chez Disney, ancien salarié et consultant en communication pour le groupe Walt Disney Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey kick things off with Fourth of July traditions, viral Disney merch, and the growing strategy behind park-specific popcorn buckets and venue-branded souvenirs. Lauren digs into the early arrival of 2027 Walt Disney World merchandise, the mini Mickey ear keychains taking over social media, and why Hollywood Studios suddenly feels like a collectible popcorn bucket hotspot. Then Jim shares the story of Disney Texposition, a proposed Dallas-area regional entertainment concept that could have brought a little bit of Walt Disney World magic to Texas decades before Universal Kids Resort. NEWS • Disney's 2027 dated merchandise has already started appearing at Walt Disney World, beginning with a calendar that may hint at next year's design direction. • Lauren breaks down the viral mini Mickey and Minnie headband keychains, including why the plain black Mickey version became the must-find souvenir. • Hollywood Studios continues to lean into specialty popcorn buckets, from Lightning McQueen to Bullseye, Sam Eagle, Star Wars, and more. • Jim and Lauren discuss whether Disney is using park-exclusive buckets and merchandise to move guests around Walt Disney World. • Baseline Tap House gets its moment in the spotlight as Jim explains the Disney MGM Studios history hiding behind that surprisingly specific t-shirt. FEATURE • Jim tells the story of Disney Texposition, a planned Dallas-area regional entertainment center developed with the Rouse Company in the late 1980s. • The project would have blended Pleasure Island, Disney MGM Studios, character dining, themed shopping, live shows, and simulator attractions into a smaller regional Disney experience. • Disney considered the Texas concept as a possible gateway that could encourage families to book larger trips to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. • Jim explains how Disneyland Paris financial troubles helped derail Disney Texposition, just before Disney shifted focus to another regional project: Disney's America. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2, Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by UnlockedMagic.com, your go-to source for great deals on Disney and Universal tickets. If a trip down to Florida to visit the parks is on your radar for the summer of 2026, head over to Unlocked Magic and let their team help make your next vacation a little more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there and happy Thursday! This is your Disney News for Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. Let's dive into a bit of Disney magic, shall we? - Walt Disney World has announced a new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT, featuring advanced technology, fireworks, stunning visuals, and a heartwarming musical score set to debut later this summer. - Tokyo Disneyland is expanding Tomorrowland with a futuristic high-speed roller coaster and a galaxy-themed dining experience, enhancing the area's sci-fi vibe. The expansion is expected to open by the end of next year. - Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 35th anniversary with special parades, shows, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive merchandise starting next week. - Disney+ is premiering a new documentary series, "Behind the Magic," giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at Disney parks and movies, exploring their creation and magic. That's all for today! Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Salut ! Ce podcast un Remaster / Remake / Deluxe Edition / Une réhab / ... d'un ancien épisode qui date d'avril 2020. On a décidé de vous le reproposer, car on prépare la suite dans les prochaines semaines ! Cédric (@pouydu94) et Maélys, que vous avez déjà pu entendre parler de Kuzco dans FLAN, nous accompagnent aujourd'hui pour parler de Disneyland Paris, de 95 à 2002. Une période qu'on pourrait résumer en "Ah ouais ? On peut être dans le vert à Paris ? Attendez, et si on faisait un 2e parc pour casser ce merveilleux élan ?" Space Mountain, spectacles audacieux et autres joyeusetés vous attendent au tournant de ce podcast vintage où on se prend un petit peu pour Benji (point) en analysant les changements de l'époque et les décisions prises par les directions successives. Vous pouvez retrouver Cédric et Maélys dans leur podcast : Calogéro, le podcast, qui a un nom pour le moins explicite dans tous les cas ! Un grand merci à eux pour leur soutien et leur présence ! On a bien rigolé et on a bien échangé, c'était cool ! Découvrez toute l'association Élabète ! NOTRE NOUVELLE PAGE INSTAGRAM ! Soutenez-nous sur Patreon ! TOUS les podcasts Élabète en UN SEUL podcast, c'est possible en cherchant "Élabète" dans votre appli préférée ! Ou sur http://elabete.lepodcast.fr

Set sail with the DCL Podcast as we recap an epic 9-night Greek Isles, Dubrovnik, and Malta sailing aboard the gorgeous Disney Dream! In this exciting episode, co-host Christy, her husband Dave, and special guests Dan and Roger (The Goodfellows) dive into their incredible summer vacation. Discover everything you need to know about Disney Cruise Line’s European itineraries, from the embarkation chaos in Italy to the hidden perks of Pearl Castaway Club status. Learn about the family veranda staterooms, updated menus, and why Disney Cruise Line’s legendary cast members make these bucket-list trips unforgettable. Whether you are a frequent flyer or planning your first Disney cruise, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you cruise a little smarter! Main Segment Topics DiscussedPre-Cruise Travel Itineraries: Quick recap of the group’s travels before boarding, including stops in Paris, Disneyland Paris, and an Adventures by Disney land tour in Italy.Travel and Logistics to the Port: Dan and Roger’s time adjusting to the European time zone in London, followed by a chaotic car service ride with the group from Rome to the port.Embarkation Experience: Managing the extreme heat and long queues at the cruise port, and utilizing Pearl Castaway Club status to bypass lines.First Impressions of the Disney Dream: Entering the atrium, getting announced, and comparing the layout of the Disney Dream to the Disney Wish.Stateroom Reviews: Deep dive into the Deck 8 Veranda and Deluxe Family Veranda staterooms, including a discussion on storage space and room steward experiences.Rotational & Buffet Dining: Reviews of Animator’s Palette, Enchanted Garden, and Royal Palace, highlighting the updated second-half menus, seafood options, and exceptional allergy handling for gluten-free dining.Palo Specialty Dining: High praise for their server, Darko, and a detailed review of the wine pairings and exceptional food quality.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we'll be in contact with you real soon!https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcastUse Christy's Travel Services:https://dclpodcast.com/book-with-christy/Follow the DCL Podcast via:http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcastFollow Lake at:https://www.instagram.com/mouse.genhttps://www.youtube.com/@MouseGenFollow Christy at:http://www.packyourpixiedust.comhttps://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust

Chasta is back from her vacation trip to Paris and she recaps all the highlights, from seeing the Mona Lisa, the Catacombs of Paris, Disneyland Paris and more. Huey on the other hand was dealing with a broken office chair, partying with Robb Flynn and the rest of the guys in Machine Head backstage after their show at The Warfield in San Francisco. Plus, Huey had to deal with the most obnoxious father and son sitting behind him while attending AEW Forbidden Door at the SAP Center in San Jose. Connect with Chasta & Huey: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chastaandhuey Email: chastaandhuey@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChastaAndHuey Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasta-huey/id1877969787 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kdozplGAWNhd6zehEBzW5 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/chastaandhuey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chastaandhuey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chastaandhuey X: https://x.com/chastaandhuey Thank you for the support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOOM BABY! Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris has not received a brand new headline attraction in more than 20 years. For a park widely considered one of Disney's most beautiful, that raises an interesting question: when is it finally time to make a major change?This week, Stephen heads overseas to tackle one of the biggest Imagineering challenges of the season. After weighing several controversial possibilities, he makes one bold decision and pitches an all new Adventureland experience inspired by The Emperor's New Groove, reimagining one corner of the park through a completely new lens.Along the way, the team explores what makes a Disney IP truly belong in a land, why some attractions are worth sacrificing to move a park forward, and what Disneyland Paris should prioritize as it enters its next era.Send us Fan MailDon't forget to check us out on Instagram!

This week, the D2DLP virtual studio feels like a giant pizza oven, Beth and Vanessa are officially melting and things are getting even more unhinged than usual.  While Beth barely maintains her sanity in France with the help of "Olaf" (her tiny, pathetic desk fan) and Vanessa tries to remain a functional human in the German heatwave, the duo is diving into the biggest news affecting the resort right now. We're talking about the unprecedented heat-related changes at Disneyland Paris, from halted outdoor attractions to fireworks bans and the very serious debate on whether Disney should offer a little "cool down" compensation for guests. But don't worry—we're balancing the doom and gloom with some major magic! We are so excited to share an absolutely epic trip report from listener Dallas. Whether it's dodging body-checkers during the fireworks, surviving the "freezer pizza" dining experience, or having a genuinely sweet moment with Phantom Mickey, Dallas's recap is the hero's journey we all needed. Plus, we're tackling the big questions: What do you do when your Pirates of the Caribbean ride ends with a soggy bottom? And is it possible to actually fall asleep in Phantom Manor? (Spoiler: It's a survival mechanism, trust us.) Grab a cold drink, find the nearest air-conditioned room (or a dark, cool cave like a sensible penguin), and settle in for our wildest (and hottest) catch-up yet! Got a trip report? A "wet-butt" confession? Send your stories to by email at dlp@dedicatedtodlp.com. We read them all!! ✨ Stay in the loop: Head to dedicatedtodlp.com for show notes and updates. Follow us on Instagram @dedicatedtodlp to see the photos of my tiny, pathetic fan, Olaf.    

In this episode, hosts Vickie and Rebecca chat with Rebecca's client (Amanda) to hear all about her recent trip to Disneyland Paris. Amanda shares her first impressions, discusses the planning process, and reflects on what made the experience unique compared to other Disney destinations. Amanda highlights her favorite attractions, dining experiences, and memorable moments and she also offers practical tips for travelers, including advice on navigating the parks, making the most of limited time, and preparing for cultural and logistical differences when visiting from abroad. Be sure to join us for this engaging discussion.  Whether you're planning your own visit or simply enjoy hearing Disney travel stories, this episode provides an entertaining and informative look at Amanda's magical adventure in France. Follow us on all our social media accounts on Facebook and on Twitter at @Mousecapadespod. Thinking about being a guest on our show, or have a question or comment? Contact us anytime via text or phone at 636-373-4497. Have a magical day my friends!

Episode 80: Show Notes Summary In this episode, Trevor breaks down his summer getaway to France, diving into flight experiences, trip planning logistics, and what it's like navigating international journeys during the busiest time of year. He provides a comprehensive walkthrough of his time in Paris, Reims, and Disneyland Paris, offering valuable advice on securing reservations, managing the theme parks, and getting the most out of your budget. Listen in for actionable strategies designed to help you streamline your next European vacation and Disney adventure. Key Points From This Episode: 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 01:06 Travel Planning and Last-Minute Adjustments 03:12 The Decision to Visit Disneyland Paris 05:58 Utilizing Airline Miles and Points 07:13 Flight Experience with Lufthansa 12:44 Arrival and First Impressions in Frankfurt 21:23 Navigating Frankfurt Airport and First Class Terminal 26:06 Navigating European Airports: Challenges and Tips 30:56 Experiencing France: Travel Insights and Recommendations 47:13 Disneyland Paris: Planning and Experiences 52:56 The Magic of Rope Dropping 56:20 Meeting Elsa and Anna: A Magical Encounter 58:19 Navigating Mechanical Issues at Disneyland 01:00:07 Food and Beverage Experiences at Disneyland Paris 01:01:56 The Future of Disneyland Paris: Expansions and New Attractions 01:04:20 Reflections on the Disneyland Experience 01:08:00 Exploring Reims: A Champagne Adventure 01:12:30 Dining Experiences in Reims 01:14:43 Concluding Thoughts on the Trip Resources Lufthansa First Class - https://www.lufthansa.com Charles de Gaulle Airport - https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/accessing-and-moving-around-the-airport Disneyland Paris - https://www.disneylandparis.com ExpertFlyer - https://www.expertflyer.com Air France - https://www.airfrance.com Disneyland Paris Official Site - https://www.disneylandparis.com/ Amex Platinum Benefits - https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card-benefits/platinum-card/ Reims Champagne Tours - https://www.champagne-tour.com/ Joe Chung's Travel Tips - https://joechung.com/ Epcot Frozen Ever After Ride - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/frozen-ever-after/ Disneyland Paris Instagram Accounts - https://www.instagram.com/search/?q=disneylandparis Champagne Houses in Epernay - https://www.epernay.com/ Yelp Paris Food & Drink - https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=food&find_loc=Paris —---------------- Key Topics for Episode Discussion Post: Tactics for Last-Minute Bookings and Trip Planning Evaluating European Airline Services and Airport Lounges Navigating Customs, Airport Procedures, and Flight Delays Organizing a Family Trip to France: Planning and Logistics Assessing Carrier Quality, Cabin Amenities, and Paris Recommendations Disneyland Paris: Proven Guide for Planning and Park Advice Touring Reims and the Historic Champagne Region Value Maximization and Strategic Travel Booking Methods Efficient Park Overviews and Ride Management Tactics Keywords Travel, France, Lufthansa First Class, Charles de Gaulle, Disneyland Paris, travel tips, airline experience, airport lounges, European travel, trip planning, Disneyland Paris, Paris trip, Reims, Champagne, Travel tips, Park planning, Travel hacks

From the Texas Killing Fields and Gilgo Beach to a corpse left decomposing in a hotel water tank and three infants found frozen in a family freezer, these are the notorious dump sites where killers hide their victims — and the strangest places human remains have ever turned up.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BodyDumpSitesREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2tkwFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where are bodies dumped most often? What are some of the strangest places bodies have been found, and what odd situations ended up in death? We'll look at some weird stories of dead bodies being found. (Strange Dumping Grounds) *** A man is found dead – obviously murdered. But even after a positive identification, some believed the body was not of the man authorities thought it was – and an even larger mystery was, whose monogrammed handkerchief was stuffed in the corpse's mouth? (The Ruttinger Mystery) *** In Florida, there is a short stretch of freeway that is so full of incidents of danger, death, and the paranormal, that many consider it cursed – and most definitely haunted. Locals have deemed it, the Dead Zone. (Hauntings On Highway I-4)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:02:23.979 = Show Open00:04:03.422 = Strange Dumping Grounds00:24:34.042 = Oddest Places Bodies Found ***00:35:56.964 = Hauntings On Highway I-400:49:22.317 = The Ruttinger Mystery ***00:59:26.329 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Strange Dumping Grounds” by Jessika M. Thomas (http://bit.ly/2XwwVyc), Mariel Loveland (http://bit.ly/2XzEog1), and Rachel Stewart “The Ruttinger Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2IAzhJh“Hauntings On Highway I-4” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XB62JG(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: December 06, 2021Weird Darkness maps the ground where the dead are hidden, traveling from America's most notorious body-dumping fields to a cursed quarter-mile of Florida interstate and a strangled German lace salesman pulled from the Staten Island mud in 1891.It opens with the dump sites scattered across the United States, where unidentified victims are still pulled from soil and water decades after they were left. In the New York Central Pine Barrens of Long Island, as many as eleven bodies have surfaced, four of them between 2000 and 2003 and two decapitated, in killings attributed to the Butcher of Manorville. Lake Tahoe keeps its secrets through physics rather than concealment, its thousand-foot depths holding a near-constant 39 degrees that stops bodies—rumored to date to Mafia disposals in the 1950s—from decomposing enough to float. Sugar planter Edgar Watson terrorized the Florida Everglades in the early 1900s, allegedly killing laborers each harvest to dodge their wages, and in 2016 two alligators were found feeding on a corpse in the same swamp. Leakin Park in Baltimore has given up roughly 70 bodies since 1946, while the Texas Killing Fields along I-45 between Houston and Galveston have yielded 30 since 13-year-old Colette Wilson vanished in 1971—among them Krystal Jean Baker, whose 1986 murder was tied to Kevin Edison Smith by DNA in 2012. Over 100 bodies have come out of the Mojave Desert, sending photographer William Bradford and William Floyd Zamastil to prison, and the still-unidentified Gilgo Beach killer dumped as many as 17 victims along Ocean Parkway, three of them strangled, bagged in burlap, and linked to the Long Island Serial Killer. Pelham Bay Park concealed at least 65 bodies between 1986 and 1995, the East River surrendered 26 in the spring of 2010 alone, and Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, confessed to ending at least 49 women's lives.From there the episode turns to bodies found where no one thinks to look. Canadian student Elisa Lam decomposed for as long as 19 days inside a rooftop water cistern at Downtown Los Angeles's Cecil Hotel while guests drank and bathed from the same supply and complained the water tasted off. In Xi'an, China, a woman starved to death trapped in an elevator over the Chinese New Year, her hands mangled from a month of clawing at the doors after workers skipped a required inspection. Elmer McCurdy, killed by police in 1911 after robbing a train of $46 and two jugs of whiskey, was embalmed with arsenic and toured carnivals as a sideshow attraction until a film crew for The Six Million Dollar Man snapped his arm off at a Long Beach amusement park in 1976 and found bone beneath the wax; he was finally buried in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in 1977. A Disneyland Paris worker was electrocuted behind the scenes of the Phantom Manor ride in 2016, a German mother kept three of her infants in freezer wrapping for some 30 years until her grown children uncovered them while digging for frozen pizza, and Joshua Maddox, missing since 2008, was discovered seven years later wedged in the chimney of his parents' Colorado cabin with no sign of injury.Next comes a quarter-mile of Interstate 4 near Lake Monroe, Florida, that locals call the Dead Zone. The asphalt covers four unmarked graves of Dutch immigrants who died in the Yellow Fever epidemic that erased the 1870s settlement of St. Joseph's, graves that landowner Albert Hawkins fenced and protected after stumbling on them in 1905, and which earned a reputation for lightning strikes, house fires, and a fatal hit-and-run befalling anyone who disturbed them. The state promised to relocate the remains before construction but paved over them, and as work began in 1960 Hurricane Donna changed course to follow the road's path; the highway opened in 1963 with a deadly truck crash at that exact spot. Somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 accidents have clustered along the short stretch since, Hurricane Charley retraced Donna's route over it in 2004, and drivers report their radios filling with growls, children's laughter, and disembodied voices in a place with no nearby transmitters.The episode closes with the 1891 murder of Karl Emanuel Ruttinger, a German lace salesman from Dresden whose body watchman Samuel Mortin found half-floating in the mud below Tottenville, Staten Island, his arms bound behind his back and a linen handkerchief monogrammed "W.W." rammed down his throat with a stick. Suspicion fell on his brother-in-law, William Wright, who had sailed with him from Liverpool and shared his boarding-house room, yet Wright stood only five-foot-four at 120 pounds, far too slight to overpower a six-foot, 200-pound man alone. The trail twisted through a throat-cutting suicide at the Astor House by a man calling himself Fred Evans, a string of conflicting witness identifications, and the discovery that Ruttinger's life had been insured for more than $20,000 just a month before the voyage—raising the possibility that the corpse was not Ruttinger at all. A Tottenville inquest ruled that it was indeed Ruttinger, suffocated by persons unknown, and in 1892 the Equitable Life Assurance Society paid his mother Therese roughly $22,000, conceding privately that settling was cheaper than proving the fraud they suspected.

The gang is finally back together! (Wait- can two people be a gang?)  Anyway, after a brief hiatus, Vanessa has returned to the virtual studio and Beth could not be happier. The listener mail bag has taken over the premises and MUST be dealt with! We are tackling a mountain of your questions, trip concerns, and hilarious park comparisons in this extra-special mail extravaganza. From navigating the busy holiday seasons and mastering park strategies to reciting poems about certain problematic park snacks, we covered it all with (mostly) efficient flair. Whether you're planning a first-time trip or you're a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with tips, laughs, and that signature bit of magic that makes Disneyland Paris (and our show!) so unique. Wait for the credits! You'll definitely want to stay tuned until the very, very end of the episode. We've included some outtakes and reveal a hidden talent of our favorite German co-host—let's just say Vanessa may or may not possess secret karaoke skills.

On this week's podcast, Michelle and Jayne share ways on how to save hundreds of pounds on your next Walt Disney World or Disneyland hotel booking. Additionally, Michelle's grandson (Joseph) makes his debut appearance on the podcast to talk about his time in Disneyland Paris.  We hope you enjoy the podcast and invite you to give your opinions on our Facebook page - find the Disney Dream Girls on Facebook.   If you want to find out more about the show, you can find pictures and show notes available on our website Disney Dream Girls Podcast. You can also subscribe via iTunes to ensure you never miss a show. Whilst there, why not leave us an iTunes review? Click here for the iTunes page for the Disney Dream Girls.   Find us on Instagram to see lots more details on our travels @DisDreamGirls or email us info@disneydreamgirls.com   Finally, to support the show financially (and receive some great rewards), we invite you to visit our Patreon Page, to check out what we offer - including exclusive podcasts.

On this week's podcast, Michelle and Jayne begin to unpack Michelle's Disneyland Paris trip and talk about the rides and attractions she enjoyed. As always, we welcome your viewpoints too so please get in touch! We hope you enjoy the podcast and invite you to give your opinions on our Facebook page - find the Disney Dream Girls on Facebook.   If you want to find out more about the show, you can find pictures and show notes available on our website Disney Dream Girls Podcast. You can also subscribe via iTunes to ensure you never miss a show. Whilst there, why not leave us an iTunes review? Click here for the iTunes page for the Disney Dream Girls.   Find us on Instagram to see lots more details on our travels @DisDreamGirls or email us info@disneydreamgirls.com   Finally, to support the show financially (and receive some great rewards), we invite you to visit our Patreon Page, to check out what we offer - including exclusive podcasts.