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Send us Fan MailOur tour of the Imagineering Horizons pavilion at D23 continues! In Part 2 of this Imagine That mini-series, we explore the pavilion's Walt Disney World displays and the new attractions and experiences coming to three of its theme parks.At Magic Kingdom, we examine the Carousel of Progress display and look ahead to Villains Land and Piston Peak. We then head to Disney's Hollywood Studios to discuss Monstropolis before visiting the Tropical Americas section for a closer look at the animal carousel, Encanto and Indiana Jones experiences coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom.Our journey concludes in the pavilion's final room, where Imagineering showcased some of the latest technology being developed for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Could this technology eventually appear in the parks—and what might it mean for the future of immersive storytelling? Join us as we revisit the displays, share our firsthand impressions and discuss where Disney Imagineering may be heading next.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 rfriends 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
Walt Disney World s'apprête à vivre l'une des plus grandes transformations de son histoire !Dans ce nouvel épisode de GO WDW, on revient sur toutes les annonces de la D23 et sur les projets qui vont métamorphoser les parcs dans les prochaines années : Villains Land, Monstropolis, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, le retour de Figment et Dreamfinder, la rénovation de Spaceship Earth, le réveil du Yéti d'Expedition Everest et bien plus encore.Au programme :
Humans are finally being invited into Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios! In this episode of Castle Talk Radio, Becca and Jessica explore the new Monsters, Inc.-themed land coming to Walt Disney World. Rather than simply recreating scenes from the movies, Disney is building an entire city where guests will visit as human tourists during H.U.M.A.N. Day. We discuss: • Why humans are now welcome in Monstropolis • What H.U.M.A.N. Day means • The suspended door-vault coaster and its first-of-its-kind vertical lift • Why the coaster will not be ready when parts of the land open in 2027 • “Welcome to Monstropolis,” featuring a new song by Randy Newman • The Glob Theater show starring Mike and Sulley • Harryhausen's Restaurant and its Audio-Animatronics sushi chef • Archie's Scare Pig Pizza and the Monsters University Alumni Club • Shopping at the Scareporium • The bittersweet reality of Monstropolis replacing the former Muppets area • Why this could transform how families plan their Disney's Hollywood Studios days Monstropolis is shaping up to be much more than a new attraction. Disney is creating a city filled with restaurants, businesses, entertainment, hidden details, and plenty of reasons to slow down and explore. Read the official announcement: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/monsters-inc-land-monstropolis-walt-disney-world/ Planning a Walt Disney World vacation? Save on tickets and vacation packages through our partners at Get Away Today: https://www.getawaytoday.com/castletalk Subscribe to Castle Talk Radio so you don't miss future Monstropolis updates as Disney reveals additional opening details.
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Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it's all about the walls! In the recent Leslie Iwerks documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, Kevin Feige talks about his love of walls in Disney theme parks. The Geeks explore that thought this week on Geeks Corner as they talk about many of the walls that are found in the Disney Parks (or were just in them) domestically. During the show, they discuss the groundbreaking for the new parking lot and transportation center at the Disneyland Resort, the reopened walkway between Avengers Campus and Disney California Adventure, the demolition of two more former ticket booths at the Disneyland Resort, and then other projects at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. This includes Piston Peak, Monstropolis, Villains Land, Tropical Americas, Avengers Campus, the Coco attraction, and more! We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Geeks Corner and also join in the conversation in the comments or on Daps Magic HQ! We'll see you 'round the corner!THE WEEK IN GEEKThe Art of Worldbuilding: Disney Lessons on Hope, Heart, and Humanity https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/the-art-of-worldbuilding-disney-lessons-on-hope-heart-and-humanity/ Disneyland Resort Breaks Ground on New Parking Structure and Transportation Hub https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/disneyland-resort-breaks-ground-on-new-parking-structure-and-transportation-hub/Ticket Booths Demolished in Esplanade Ahead of New Entrance Experience https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/more-ticket-booths-demolished-in-esplanade-at-disneyland/ Walkway Reopens Between Avengers Campus and Cars Land at Disney California Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2026/08/walkway-opens-between-avengers-campus-and-cars-land-at-disney-california-adventure-with-new-restroom/
Send us Fan MailD23 is supposed to be Disney's biggest hype machine, but watching it from the outside can be oddly clarifying. We're posted up with a Blackberry Bourbon Smash at Pixar Place Hotel and giving our honest, sometimes skeptical reactions to what Disney announced, what they barely teased, and what actually changes the way you plan a Disneyland or Walt Disney World trip.We dig into the D23 experience itself, from crowd behavior and shopping chaos to the simple question of whether it's even worth attending when you can watch every panel at home and then enjoy shorter park wait times while the convention is happening. From there we hit the entertainment slate, including Star Wars and Marvel, and the bigger issue behind both: Disney can't build anticipation if everything is always “coming soon,” and the release calendar stretches so far out that even big announcements start to feel like homework.Then we get into the real meat, the Disney parks announcements. We talk Villains Land, the Maleficent coaster, and the Magic Mirror attraction idea, plus practical questions like Lightning Lane, single pass rides, and why “filler rides” matter for crowd flow as much as the E-tickets do. We react to updates across the parks: Carousel of Progress getting a reboot with new voices, Spaceship Earth getting reimagined, Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas and the Encanto attraction concept, Monstropolis landing early at Hollywood Studios, and a few international highlights that genuinely look impressive.We finish with Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, including Tomorrowland transformation hopes, DCA's 2028 expansion plans, and a blunt hot take on D23 merch flipping and eBay resellers. Subscribe, share the episode with your Disney group chat, and leave a review. What announcement would actually get you to book a trip?
Disney finally put real details behind its biggest theme-park projects at D23 2026, but did it announce enough? John is joined by Dayna and Jess to break down everything coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland and the international Disney parks. Villains Land officially has a name and two attractions, Piston Peak is looking much more ambitious than expected, Carousel of Progress is getting a major refresh, and Dreamfinder is returning to EPCOT…somehow. They also discuss the end of Disco Yeti, Indiana Jones and Encanto coming to Tropical Americas, the phased opening of Monstropolis, Disneyland's Avengers expansion and Coco attraction, and the announcements coming to Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Is Disney Imagineering finally getting its mojo back? Will Villains Land open before we need scooters? And is Dreamfinder's grand return really going to be nothing more than a meet-and-greet?
We're hashing out the updates following D23. Is Malificent's coaster safe enough for Landon? Will Piston Peak National Park have enough popcorn for Matt? Will the Monster's door ride be too high for TJ?
This week on **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, we're diving into the biggest announcements and reveals from **D23**, with a special focus on everything coming to Florida's theme parks.We break down the future of **Magic Kingdom**, including the official confirmation of **Villains Land**, featuring a Maleficent-themed coaster and a dark ride centered around the Evil Queen and Disney's most infamous villains. We also explore **Piston Peak National Park**, the new Cars-themed land coming to Frontierland, including its two attractions and the introduction of Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore.Over at **EPCOT**, we discuss the upcoming changes to **Spaceship Earth** and the return of **Dream Finder and Figment** in the refreshed Journey Into Imagination. At **Hollywood Studios**, we take a look at the upcoming **Monstropolis** land, while **Animal Kingdom** gets a major expansion with the new **Tropical Americas** land, featuring Indiana Jones and an Encanto attraction. We also talk about the long-awaited confirmation that the legendary **Expedition Everest Yeti** is finally being repaired.D23 wasn't just about the parks. We also cover the latest announcements from **Pixar, Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney+, and Disney Channel**, including *Incredibles 3*, *Coco 2*, *Lilo & Stitch 2*, *Tangled*, *Ice Age: Boiling Point*, *The Simpsons Movie 2*, *Avengers: Doomsday*, *Star Wars: Starfighter*, *Percy Jackson* Season 3, *Vision Quest*, *Ahsoka* Season 2, and the upcoming **Oswald the Lucky Rabbit** series.Then we go deep into **Kingdom Hearts 4**, including its late-2027 release window, the confirmation of a **Coco** world, new playable characters, returning locations, and what the upcoming Kingdom Hearts anime could mean for the franchise.For **Ride of the Week**, we travel back in time to **Magic Kingdom's Skyway**, exploring the history, technology, capacity, ride experience, cost, and the reason both hosts gave this classic attraction a **4 out of 5**.Finally, it's time for **Mike's Munchies**, as we visit **The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel**. We review several menu items, including the Smokin' Mamacita, flatbread piccata, seared scallops, short rib pasta, and the massive Kitchen Sink dessert. With an overall rating of **4.65 out of 5**, we discuss whether the experience is worth the price—and how much a Universal employee discount can change the final bill.**Plus:** SeaWorld seasonal event updates, theme park discussion, opinions, and plenty of conversation about what these announcements mean for the future of Florida's theme park industry.**Next week on Mike's Munchies: Captain Cook's!**
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.
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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.
Len Testa and Jim Hill unpack a packed slate of D23 parks announcements, from Disneyland's newly promised Tomorrowland overhaul to major additions coming to Walt Disney World. They dig into Tropical Americas, Piston Peak, Villains Land, Monstropolis, Figment and Dreamfinder's return to EPCOT, and Disney's surprising promise to finally address Expedition Everest's Yeti. Then Jim looks back at the history of Disney-MGM Studios' Ewok Village, its connection to Star Tours, and the unusual road that brought George Lucas' galaxy to a Hollywood-themed park. NEWS • Disneyland plans a Tomorrowland overhaul inspired by the land's original sense of hope and optimism. • Disney California Adventure's Pandora project moves behind Tomorrowland while Avengers Infinity Defense, Stark Flight Lab, and the Coco attraction continue taking shape. • Walt Disney World reveals new details for Tropical Americas, Piston Peak National Park, Villains Land, and the phased opening of Monstropolis. • Dreamfinder and Figment are headed back to EPCOT in a still-mysterious new “flight of fancy” into Imagination. • Disney says Expedition Everest's long-static Yeti will finally be addressed, though exactly what “fixing” the figure means remains to be seen. FEATURE • Jim traces the 1989 opening of the Ewok Village at Disney-MGM Studios, months before Florida's Star Tours began carrying guests to Endor. • Learn why Florida's Star Tours wound up at the Studios instead of Tomorrowland and how Disney tried to make George Lucas part of the park's identity. • The story explores George Lucas' inspirations for the Ewoks, the abandoned Wookiee plans for Return of the Jedi, and Disney's enthusiasm for the franchise's most marketable forest dwellers. • Plus, Jim revisits unrealized ideas including a Sci-Fi Channel UFO headquarters and the Roger Rabbit-themed Toontown Transit simulator. 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, from our friends at DVCRentalStore.com. 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 unpack a packed slate of D23 parks announcements, from Disneyland's newly promised Tomorrowland overhaul to major additions coming to Walt Disney World. They dig into Tropical Americas, Piston Peak, Villains Land, Monstropolis, Figment and Dreamfinder's return to EPCOT, and Disney's surprising promise to finally address Expedition Everest's Yeti. Then Jim looks back at the history of Disney-MGM Studios' Ewok Village, its connection to Star Tours, and the unusual road that brought George Lucas' galaxy to a Hollywood-themed park. NEWS • Disneyland plans a Tomorrowland overhaul inspired by the land's original sense of hope and optimism. • Disney California Adventure's Pandora project moves behind Tomorrowland while Avengers Infinity Defense, Stark Flight Lab, and the Coco attraction continue taking shape. • Walt Disney World reveals new details for Tropical Americas, Piston Peak National Park, Villains Land, and the phased opening of Monstropolis. • Dreamfinder and Figment are headed back to EPCOT in a still-mysterious new “flight of fancy” into Imagination. • Disney says Expedition Everest's long-static Yeti will finally be addressed, though exactly what “fixing” the figure means remains to be seen. FEATURE • Jim traces the 1989 opening of the Ewok Village at Disney-MGM Studios, months before Florida's Star Tours began carrying guests to Endor. • Learn why Florida's Star Tours wound up at the Studios instead of Tomorrowland and how Disney tried to make George Lucas part of the park's identity. • The story explores George Lucas' inspirations for the Ewoks, the abandoned Wookiee plans for Return of the Jedi, and Disney's enthusiasm for the franchise's most marketable forest dwellers. • Plus, Jim revisits unrealized ideas including a Sci-Fi Channel UFO headquarters and the Roger Rabbit-themed Toontown Transit simulator. 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, from our friends at DVCRentalStore.com. 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
Beluga Sevruga! In this bonus D-Brief episode, Conor and Caroline are charting a course into the future of Disney with the biggest announcements from the 2026 D23 Expo. Explore everything tomorrow has to offer with an in-depth explanation and analysis into their favorite announcements from the event. What's the story behind the anxiously awaited Villains Land of Walt Disney World? And which franchises are the future of the company? Get ready for a shining, shimmering, splendid episode because there's new horizons to pursue! ADVERTISEMENT: Most Magical Printing Co.Shop on Etsy | Follow on TikTok | Follow on InstagramFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and TikTok for fun content and exciting new updates!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the podcast!Dive deeper into the podcast by becoming a subscriber on our Poor Unfortunate Patreon for ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes, and more!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our private community for listeners who love the podcast and want to connect to keep the discussions going! On Discord | On FacebookIf you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.
Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This level of the podcast is the Marshall and me wrapping up all the news from D23. Enjoy the Ds:Incredibles 3 - June 2028Kingdom Hearts 4 and Disney+ seriesPixar's Ghost Market teaser - 2028Coco 2 - November 2029Bluey movie teaser - Aug 6 2027The Princess Diaries 3Lion documentary from John FavreauClay - November 2028Percy Jackson and the Olympians S3 - Nov 20 2026Tangled live-action first look - Mar 31 2028Ahsoka S2 teaser trailer - Jan 20, 2027Oswald 3-part miniseries Feb 17 2027Romy & Michelle 2Ice Age: Boiling Point - Feb 5 2027Lilo & Stitch 2 - May 28 2028Gatto - Mar 5 2027X-Men casting - May 5, 2028.VisionQuest trailer - Oct 14 2026Star Wars: Starfighter first look - May 28 2027Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins join Hailee Steinfeld in Hexed - Nov 25 2026Zootopia 3Avengers: Doomsday teaser - Dec 18 2026Funny Hugh Jackman video begging for partFrozen 3 - Nov 24 2027The Imagineering Story S2 in early 2028Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and FortniteRemember Dreams Come True Fireworks, Magic Happens Parade & OG World of ColorSpace Mountain in Paris & TokyoOG Yeti returning to Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom in OrlandoDisney's California Adventure is doubling the size of its Avengers Campus with two new attractions - scheduled to open in 2028Hong Kong Disneyland's Stark Pavilion is also getting a Spider-Man expansionDisney's Animal Kingdom's getting Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto & El Carrusel de los AnimalitosDisney shared an update on the Coco ride at Disney's California AdventureThe first Lion King-inspired attraction at Disney Adventure World in ParisSugar Rush: Sweet Rescue coming to Tokyo Disneyland in Spring 2027Cars coming to the Magic Kingdom with Miss Fritter's Daredevil Spin-Along and Cars Ridge Run Rally.Monstropolis is coming to life at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando - 2027Magic Kingdom is expanding with Villains LandReimagining of Tomorrowland in Disneyland parkDreamfinder reuniting with Figment at EPCOTNew cruise shipsCars: Lightning Racers on Disney Jr and Disney+ - July 2027Congrats on ten years and completing Level 507! Feel free to contact me on social media (@wookieeriot). You can also reach the show by e-mail, laughitupfuzzballpodcast@gmail.com. All other links are easily findable on linktr.ee/laughitupfuzzball for merch, the Facebook group, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the feed on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, or any of the apps which pull from those sources. Go do your thing so I can keep doing mine. If you feel so inclined, drop a positive rating or comment on those apps. Ratings help others find the madness. Tell your friends, geekery is always better with peers. Thank YOU for being a part of this hilarity! There's a plethora of ways to comment about the show and I look forward to seeing your thoughts, comments, and ideas. May the force be with us all, thanks for stopping by, you stay classy, be excellent to each other and party on dudes! TTFN… Wookiee out!
D23 can feel like drinking from a firehose, and a week later we are all still trying to separate real plans from stage-show adrenaline. We sit down with Scott Gustin for our yearly post-D23 reset, and get brutally honest about what Disney's latest announcements say about the company's priorities for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line.We dig into the surprisingly big theme hiding inside smaller headlines: Disney is finally putting real energy into fixing and modernizing legacy attractions while still pushing forward with massive expansions like Villains Land and Monstropolis. That means Figment, Spaceship Earth, and even the infamous Expedition Everest (Disco) Yeti enter the conversation alongside newer, flashier projects. We also talk about why Disney keeps timelines vague, how “omissions” create panic in a post-blue-sky world, and why clear wording matters when the internet is only half listening.From there, we explore the competitive pressure in the theme park industry and where Epic Universe may be nudging Disney's confidence, especially around Villains Land and coaster choices. We also unpack the Cars in Frontierland debate, what the detailed model reveals, and how a controversial decision can still become an iconic family space if Disney Imagineering sticks the landing.On the cruise side, we explain why D23 had less Disney Cruise Line news than many fans wanted, what it signals about booking strategy as the fleet grows, and the most interesting clues hidden in the new ship class teaser. If you want a grounded take that is still fan-brained, this is the one. Subscribe, share the episode with a Disney friend, and leave us a review so more listeners can find the show.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapadesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespodhttps://OurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com
Send us Fan MailD23 2026 is in the books, and this week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, we're looking at the good, the bad, and the occasionally very awkward from Disney's biggest fan weekend.We watched D23 from Walt Disney World and came away with plenty to talk about. Disney brought portions of the event to Disney+ this year, but with dozens of panels happening throughout the weekend, why did fans at home get to see so few of them? We talk about the streaming experience, what Disney got right, and why an event billed as the ultimate Disney fan event still felt surprisingly difficult to follow from home.Then we get into the panels themselves.The 35th Anniversary of Beauty and the Beast was easily one of the highlights. Alan Menken, Susan Egan, Paige O'Hara and members of the film's creative team looked back at the making of an animated classic, the Broadway production, Howard Ashman's incredible influence, and some fascinating behind-the-scenes footage from the original recording sessions. This is Disney celebrating its history at its best.We also watched the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 panel. We're fans of the series—or at least we were before we forgot to watch Season 2—so did the new season presentation convince us that it's time to catch up? We talk about what worked, some strange panel questions, a few production miscues, and why Percy Jackson might be exactly the kind of newer franchise D23 needs to embrace.And then there's the big one: Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase.Neil Patrick Harris hosted an evening filled with Parks announcements, musical performances, celebrity appearances…and a few moments that didn't exactly appear to go according to plan.We break down the Walt Disney World news, including:Figment and Dreamfinder returning to Journey Into ImaginationDisney finally promising to fix the Yeti at Expedition EverestNew details for Villains LandMore information about the Cars expansion at Magic KingdomMonstropolis coming to Disney's Hollywood StudiosTropical Americas and the new Indiana Jones attractionUpdates coming to Spaceship EarthCarousel of Progress and its new voicesNew Disney Cruise Line shipsThe return of The Imagineering StoryAnd a whole lot of projects we've heard about before…without nearly enough datesThere was plenty to be excited about. But after years of hearing about some of these projects, did Disney actually give fans enough new information?Plus, Sheryl Crow, Beck, Gloria Gaynor, Disney on Broadway, Neil Patrick Harris channeling the Carousel of Progress, some questionable wardrobe choices, and a presentation that occasionally left us wondering whether anyone had rehearsed.So after three days of D23, are we actually more excited about the future of Disney than we were before it started?Join Scott and Karen for Episode 262 of The Mickeyphile Podcast as we talk about what D23 2026 got right, what it got wrong, and what we're still waiting for Disney to tell us.Follow The Mickeyphile PodcastInstagram & TikTok: @mickeyphile_podcastFacebook: Search The Mickeyphile Podcast for our Page and GroupYouTube: @mickeyphilepodcastEmail: mickeyphilepodcast@gmail.comTheme song: “Cân Ddelwedd”Written and performed by Scott Daves© 2026 Scott DavesAnd remember…Stay in the dang boats!
Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to discuss some of the Walt Disney World-centric announcements from D23 this past weekend as far as how they will affect our future Walt Disney World vacations, both in a positive and possibly negative way in the long and short-term. We discuss if the "juice is worth the squeeze" with the fixing of the Yeti at Expedition Everest (and if there is more to this project), the phased opening of Monstropolis, and thoughts on Piston Peak and Villains Land and more! Please share your thoughts with us in the BOGP Clubhouse! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
D23 always feels like a fireworks show for Disney fans, but we watch it with runner brains: What will all these new lands, refurbs, and construction walls mean for runDisney race weekends? Our friend Amanda from Once Upon a Marathon returns for a deep-dive recap of the D23 Parks Panel, and we do the fun thing we usually avoid: a little course speculation. We break down EPCOT's Spaceship Earth refurb talk, Animal Kingdom updates like the long-awaited Expedition Everest Yeti fix and Tropical Americas progress, and what Magic Kingdom construction could mean for how we enter and exit the park on marathon day. We also talk Villains Land scope, Hollywood Studios' Monstropolis timeline, and the Figment reimagining that brings Dreamfinder back into the spotlight.To round it out, we cover race reports from all over and spotlight Brooke's trip to Alaska for the Anchorage Half Marathon, complete with coastal trails, mountains, and a finish-line spread that will make runDisney runners laugh. Subscribe for weekly runDisney training tips, community stories, and park news through a runner's lens, then share your biggest D23 takeaway with us and leave a review.Amanda's website: Once Upon A MarathonAmanda's IG: @onceupamarathonRise and Run LinksRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopRise and Run PatreonRunningwithalysha Alysha's Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off)Send us Fan MailSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingAffiliate LinksThe Start Line Co.Fluffy FizziesMona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded
In the 306th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have now watched another Disney D23 come and go, and our predictions have also succeeded and failed. Up first, Jenn getting set for her January trip, while Dave is sporting some new Star Wars Merch, and they chat about the Brightline update on a new station in Cocoa Beach. News brings another resort added to the airport transfers at Disney World... lights come up from Epcot... more trash can issues (poor MawMaw!). Then, a quick rundown of the movies and shows announced over the weekend. And then a full recap of the Parks & Experiences Panel, with world parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland and Disney World. We chat - and disagree - on why the show was over 2 hours... the Dreamfinder coming back, but in what capacity... Avengers Campus... Encanto ride... the odd Timon in the Tropical Americas carousel... gutting Spaceship Earth... Monstropolis updates, and why the land will likely partially open... and Villains Land and all the scary details.
I was at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim last weekend, and the Horizons showcase was packed with major news for Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. In this episode, I'm breaking down the announcements that matter most for Florida trips — from the full story and attractions of Villains Land and the massive Piston Peak National Park expansion at Magic Kingdom, to Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom (including Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent and Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto), the new Monstropolis land at Hollywood Studios, the refreshed Carousel of Progress, and the first real look at the Disney Believe ship sailing from Port Canaveral in late 2027.Because I was there in person — and got some behind-the-scenes time with Walt Disney Imagineering that I can finally talk about — you'll hear both the official details and my firsthand take on what these projects actually feel like up close.If you're dreaming about future Walt Disney World vacations or a Disney cruise, this one is for you.Link to video from Imagineering!If you enjoyed today's show please consider leaving us a review and let us know what you thought! The feedback would be so helpful and good reviews really help the show get more listeners.Follow us on InstagramWe are having a ball on TiktokWe're now on YouTube!Listen to the Podcast!
This one is PACKED with information on all the rides and lands coming to Disney World that were announced in this weekend's D23 convention in Anaheim. Lots of Villains Land, Piston Peak, and Monstropolis talk. And, of course, a bunch of info on the Tropical Americas area in Animal Kingdom. Plus so much more! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link) Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast
D23 2026 delivered a mountain of Disney Parks news—but how much of it is actually coming, and how much is still blue sky? On this episode of Magic Our Way, we break down the biggest reveals from the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, including the return of Figment and Dreamfinder, changes coming to Spaceship Earth, the future of Disneyland's Tomorrowland, Villains Land, Tropical Americas, Piston Peak, Monstropolis, the Expedition Everest Yeti, and more. But rather than simply running through a list of announcements, we're asking a bigger question: When should a Disney announcement become a promise? To find out, we pull the receipts from D23 2022 and 2024. What did Disney announce? What actually got built? What changed along the way? And what can projects like Avengers: Infinity Defense and the long development of King Thanos teach us about Disney's five-, ten-, and even fifteen-year planning horizon? Was Horizons 2026 filled with blue-sky ideas, or did Disney give us a glimpse at projects sitting at very different stages of development? We discuss, debate, and decide which D23 2026 announcements we'd actually bet on becoming reality. What are your thoughts? Email us at show@magicourway.com, call or text 815-MOWICAN (669-4226), or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show 642.
Welcome back to another episode of Market House! So much parks and cruise news came out of D23: Horizons, and we're breaking it all down. We're covering the Monstropolis updates, Disneyland's Tomorrowland reimagining, the new Indiana Jones attraction, and so much more!We have a Patreon! Support the show and receive exclusive content, here!Follow us on Instagram @MarketHousePodcast and TikTok @markethousepodcast!Check out our website, here! Make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify! It's a great way to support the show.Use code MarketHouse10 to save $10 on your next Disney vacation package with Get Away Today!
It is like Christmas for Disney fans! Morgan and Jake are back on Neverland Navigation Radio with the ultimate recap of this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California! We are unwrapping every single major announcement across movies, TV, Disney Cruise Line, and the theme parks.From mind-blowing park expansions like the highly anticipated Villains Land and a fixed Disco Yeti at Animal Kingdom, to blockbuster movie announcements like Frozen 3, Kingdom Hearts, and The Princess Diaries 3, we cover it all! Listen in for our hot takes on the Journey Into Imagination revamp, the new Monstropolis door coaster, and the upcoming mid-sized, eco-friendly Disney Cruise Line ships!In this episode, we discuss:Major Movie News: Kingdom Hearts, Coco 2, Zootopia 3, The Incredibles 3, and a new X-Men franchise!Disney Cruise Line: The upcoming Disney Believe (2027) and a brand-new class of green, mid-sized ships.Park Expansions: The official Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom, and Avengers Campus details for Disneyland!Classic Ride Revamps: The return of Dreamfinder to EPCOT, a Carousel of Progress celebrity cast, and a Spaceship Earth revitalization!Planning your next Disney vacation to experience all of this magic? Let Morgan book it for FREE! Email Morgan@neverlandnavigation.com to get started, and score free trip t-shirts just for booking.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a weekly episode, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @NeverlandNavCo!
Disney dropped a mountain of theme park news at D23 2026, and we're digging through the biggest announcements, surprises, and updates from around the world.At Walt Disney World, we finally learned what the two attractions inside Villains Land will be, got new details and names for the Cars attractions coming to Magic Kingdom, and learned that Spaceship Earth is getting a major update. But perhaps the biggest EPCOT surprise of all: Dreamfinder is coming back with Figment!And somehow, after all these years, Disney says they're finally going to bring the Expedition Everest Yeti back to life.We also discuss the major reimagining of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, new details about Indiana Jones and Encanto at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the rollout of Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, Disneyland's massive Tomorrowland overhaul, the upcoming Coco attraction, Avengers Campus, Disneyland Paris' new Lion King attraction, and much more.So which D23 announcement has us the most excited — and which projects still leave us with way more questions than answers?Join us for our complete D23 2026 Disney Parks recap!
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D23 2026 was stacked — for the first time in a long while, Disney made major announcements for all six U.S. parks, plus Disney Cruise Line and a full lineup of movies. In this episode, Lisa, Debby, Sharpie and Steve give you the fast, fun rundown of everything that matters, with the context and honest takes you only get from planners who've actually been there. Here's what's coming to the Disney parks (and when): Magic Kingdom Villains Land — a new immersive land roughly the size of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, anchored by a Maleficent family coaster and a Magic Mirror dark ride through the Evil Queen's catacombs, starring Ursula, Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Scar and more. Shops, restaurants, and yes — a villains bar with smoky drinks. Ground is already broken. Piston Peak — Frontierland's national-park-themed expansion (replacing Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island) with a Cars-inspired E-ticket, a Mrs. Fritter spinner, and a Ranger HQ lodge with walking trails. Projected for 2027. Carousel of Progress reimagined — new decades (1960s, 1980s, the Y2K millennium, and a "possible future"), new voices from Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston, a rumored Walt Disney opening — and hopefully the same "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow." Debuting late spring 2027. Disney's Hollywood Studios Monstropolis — "the city frightful" opens in the former Muppets Courtyard (phased, starting 2027). The Globe Theatre welcome show with Mike & Sulley, Archie's Scared Pig Pizza, the Monsters University Alumni Club, Harryhausen's sushi restaurant, and the Door Coaster (a vault coaster that launches riders ~40 feet in about 4 seconds) coming in a later phase. Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas — Indiana Jones: Rise of the Jade Serpent (with a Harrison Ford animatronic), an Encanto Casita ride-through, a new carousel, and the largest quick-service restaurant on property. Plus — the Expedition Everest "Disco Yeti" is finally getting fixed. Epcot Spaceship Earth gets a "grand and miraculous" overhaul, and Dreamfinder returns to Journey Into Imagination. Disney Cruise Line First look at the Disney Believe (sailing late 2027), a Moana-and-South-Pacific-themed evolution of the Wish class — plus a new, smaller class of ships debuting 2029 built for underserved ports, growing the fleet to 13. Disneyland Resort Tomorrowland reimagining, Avengers Campus expansion and the new Stark Flight Lab, the return of the original World of Color, a new nighttime projection spectacular, and the Magic Happens parade coming back for summer 2027. At the movies: Coco 2, Frozen 3 (Anna & Kristoff finally marry — and Olaf falls in love), a new Ice Age, and Incredibles 3. Chapters 0:00 — Welcome & why D23 is the "Disney high holidays" 3:56 — Villains Land comes to Magic Kingdom 9:43 — Piston Peak replaces Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island 15:23 — Disney Cruise Line: first look at the Disney Believe + a new smaller ship class 22:56 — Tomorrowland reimagining at Disneyland 26:20 — Monstropolis opens at Hollywood Studios (Door Coaster, Harryhausen's) 33:34 — Carousel of Progress reimagined (Jamie Lee Curtis & Bryan Cranston) 37:57 — Movies & music: Coco 2, Frozen 3, Ice Age, Incredibles 3 40:07 — Animal Kingdom: Indiana Jones, Encanto & the Disco Yeti fix 47:05 — Epcot: Spaceship Earth overhaul + the return of Dreamfinder 54:37 — Disneyland Resort: Avengers Campus, World of Color & nighttime shows 63:00 — Wrap-up Plan your Disney vacation with us Mouse Chat is brought to you by Pixie Vacations, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner with 735+ five-star reviews. Steve is Disney College of Knowledge certified, and our planning is 100% free — Disney pays us, so you pay the same either way.
We dig into news from D23 Expo for Walt Disney World including Villains Land ride details, Monstropolis opening in phases, and Figment getting a re-do. Plus, what's happening with Supercharged now that it's closed? Related Links Fast & Furious: Supercharged Closed: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/fast-furious-supercharged-closed-permanently-but-what-will-replace-it/ Animals for Carousel Tropical Americas: https://x.com/AshleyLCarter1/status/2088829782599631157?s=20 Monsters Inc Concept Art Billboard: https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude/status/2088351422362640479?s=20 Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop
Bonsoir BEAUVAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS !Le nouveau Rien que d'y penser est arrivé, sans nagla, sans Tom, mais avec Antoine, Filmo et Curien, pour une sacrée pelletée d'annonces de nouveautés pour les parcs Disney ainsi que surtout, des mises à jour sur les projets en cours.On profite du bilan de cette D23 The Ultimate Fan Event 2026 pour faire un tour d'horizon des parcs du monde et de ce qui les attend ces prochaines années...Et en plus, il y a eu des ANNONCES ! Pour PARIS ! Sans licences à la noix mises à la place de Star Wars, mais quand même une annulation de Star Wars, comme la tradition le veut désormais sur les D23.Il va s'en passer des choses dans les parcs Disney. Si Paris va avoir le droit à son Space Mountain de la Terre à la Lune pour remplacer Mission 2 et Hyperspace et Space Mountain De la Terre à la Lune, Paris aura également le droit au ROI LION. Le saviez-vous ?! Et peut-être même à une nouvelle parade, mais on n'en parle que dans la description et pas dans le podcast, comme eux avec la conférence ! Nan je déconne.Dans tous les cas, on espère que vous êtes prêts pour le tour du monde des dingueries qui s'en viennent ! Des nombreux projets Marvel qui n'auront pas honte d'appeler monsieur Stark aux détails de Space Mountain Earthrise, la nouvelle masterclass de Tokyo, en passant par les gros rides indiana Jones, Monstropolis, Coco, Avatar, Encanto, Dreamfinder, Figment, Tomorrowland et surtout les big dingueries que vont être Piston Peak et Villains Land ! Un grand merci à Linda pour le big coup de main sur le montage et les pépins techniques ! Pour revivre la D23 comme nous l'avons vécue, avec nos commentaires en direct, c'est possible dès 1 € 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 Et toutes les infos sur l'asso et ses productions, c'est sur http://elabete.com
Disney unveiled the future of its movies, shows, games, theme parks and cruise line at D23—and we're breaking it all down in one MASSIVE episode. Join Justin and his fellow Mouseketeers - Darcy and Nate - for a deep dive into Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase, featuring announcements from Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and more. Then, we head from the screen into the parks for Saturday's Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, covering Villains Land, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, Disneyland's Tomorrowland, the return of Dreamfinder, Expedition Everest's Yeti and everything else coming to Disney destinations around the world. Settle in and get ready for the ultimate D23 2026 recap! TRAILERS AND FIRST LOOKS The Bluey Movie — Teaserhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DcC8M70iElY/ Marvel Television's VisionQuest — Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC70kDtcYU4 Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday — Special Lookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JrbS8ZpTFQ Ahsoka Season 2 — Official Teaserhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKANY6B2L94 Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 — Teaserhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DcC6rSzDXrj/ Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod!Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) watch along with the D23 parks and experiences panel so you don't have to! You'll hear our immediate thoughts and reactions to Tokyo Disney parks updates regarding Space Mountain: Earthrise and Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue but we'll also be reacting to new about Magic Kngdom's Villain's Land, Monstropolis, Figment, Gloria Gaynor and more! Sit back, grab a beverage and maybe even watch the stream along with us as we ride along the Carousel of Obnoxious Celebrity Cameos! Want to bring the magical scents of your favourite rides and attractions into your home? Visit magiccandlecompany.com/risingfun and use promo code RISINGFUN to get 15% off your entire order (and support the podcast)!
Send us Fan MailD23 is almost here, which means it's time for some predictions!This week, Lane is sharing his biggest predictions for what Disney will announce at D23 2026. Will EPCOT finally get some long-awaited love? Is it finally time for a Space Mountain overhaul? When will we get opening dates for Monstropolis, Piston Peak, and Villains Land? Plus, he throws out a few bold predictions that could surprise everyone! Support the Show: https://disney-my-way-podcast-shop.fourthwall.comContact Myra today for help with your next magical vacation! https://poplme.co/XuzEhO6C/shareHead to https://magiccandlecompany.com/disneymyway today and use the code DMW at checkout for 15% off your order! AD Music: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/paradeLicense code: 3RAMJNAC4MR1ESLFIntro Music: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/flow-state/lovely-dayLicense code: 6V62VEIBJNIXSQ7WSupport the showHey Wayfinders! Follow along with our adventures and interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dismywayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneymywaypodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2ArfGNas_algRQmnppUhA
D23 is right around the corner, and the speculation is heating up! Today Serena is sitting down with Drew the Disney Dude to share predictions for the Ultimate Fan Event in Anaheim. They're talking Tropical Americas, Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monstropolis, Disneyland Resort updates, and everything else Disney might drop during the Experiences Showcase!Check out Drew's video on this topic here!If you enjoyed today's show please consider leaving us a review and let us know what you thought! The feedback would be so helpful and good reviews really help the show get more listeners.Follow us on InstagramWe are having a ball on TiktokWe're now on YouTube!Listen to the Podcast!
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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.
DIZNEY COAST TO COAST - The Ultimate Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, veteran Imagineer Joe Lanzisero returns to talk about an unrealized Muppets attraction he worked on for Disney-MGM Studios, now Disney's Hollywood Studios, at Walt Disney World Resort. The Muppets have had a presence at Disney's Hollywood Studios since the early days. Not only were they used in early marketing for the park, but they also had a stage show called "Here Come The Muppets". They later had a second stage show entitled "Muppets on Location: Days of Swine and Roses". The most successful Muppets attraction to exist at Disney's Hollywood Studios was Muppet*Vision 3D. That entire surrounding area was supposed to be its own Muppets land, but it never came to fruition for reasons Joe and I get into. The area was initally part of Streets of America, then renamed Muppets Courtyard, and eventually Grand Avenue. Soon it will become Monstropolis when the new "Monsters, Inc." land opens in what was supposed to be The Muppet Movie Studios. Listen as Joe and I discuss The Muppet Movie Ride, a traditional animatronics dark ride where Kermit and the gang got into some crazy antics while making movies. That and so much more is coming your way on this episode of Dizney Coast to Coast. ------ EPISODE LINKS: Joe Lanzisero discusses creating Mickey's Toontown (podcast episode) Joe Lanzisero's official website ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES AND SUPPORT: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining DCTC on Patreon. Save money on theme park and special event tickets through Unlocked Magic. The host of Dizney Coast to Coast personally uses and endorses Unlocked Magic. It's easy and simply saves you money. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Do your regular shopping on Amazon and Disney Store using my special links and make a purchase within 24 hours of clicking. Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC and @JeffDePaoli on Instagram. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip on Venmo or PayPal.
The biggest Disney Parks event of the year is almost here, and the Idiots are making their predictions.In this special D23 2026 Predictions episode, Stephen, Kaity, and Jenny break down what they expect (and hope) Disney will reveal during the Disney Experiences Showcase. From Tropical Americas and Piston Peak to Monstropolis, Villains Land, international park expansions, Disney Cruise Line, and the projects that could completely surprise everyone, we're separating the locks from the long shots.With D23 just weeks away, we're looking at construction progress, past announcements, Imagineering trends, and Disney's current strategy to predict what could be coming next for the parks.Plus, we share our plans for covering D23 live from Anaheim, what we're hoping to experience at the event, and why this year's showcase could give us our biggest glimpse yet at the future of Disney Imagineering.What will Disney announce? Which predictions will age well? And which ones will end up in the “what were these Idiots thinking?” category?Only one way to find out...Send us Fan MailDon't forget to check us out on Instagram!
492 - Walt Disney World is in the middle of its biggest construction wave in years — and if you have a trip coming up, you need to know what to expect. In this episode of Disney Travel Secrets, hosts and best-selling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart break down every major Walt Disney World refurbishment and construction project happening right now, park by park and resort by resort. PLAN A VACATION STRESS FREE - START HERE You'll learn why Magic Kingdom's Frontierland is now the largest construction site in Disney history as it transforms into Cars Land's "Piston Peak," what's happening with the long-awaited Villains Land, and why Carousel of Progress just closed for a major overhaul. Rob & Kerri also cover Hollywood Studios' Monstropolis construction, the new Walt Disney Studios Lot and Muppets Rock n Roller Coaster, plus Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas project replacing DinoLand. On the resort side, get the details on Disney's Polynesian Resort renovations (including the Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace closure), the Grand Floridian Cafe closure through October, Yachtsman Steakhouse's summer closure, the Turf Club Lounge closure at Saratoga Springs, and the annual Skyliner maintenance shutdown scheduled for January 24–30, 2027. Plus, don't miss the launch of Disney Travel Secrets' new Superfans giveaway series — starting with a pair of Mickey Mouse ears up for grabs in the Facebook group! Whether you're planning a Disney World vacation for this fall, Christmas, or beyond, this episode gives you the insider construction and refurbishment updates you won't find anywhere else.
Disney Imagineering has introduced one of its most ambitious new Audio-Animatronics in years—but not everyone is celebrating. This week, we dive into Disneyland's new transforming pirate inside Pirates of the Caribbean, a figure that blends traditional Audio-Animatronics with cutting-edge projection mapping to create an effect unlike anything Disney has attempted before. But is this a genuine Imagineering breakthrough… or has Disney crossed a line? We explore how the new technology works, our thoughts on this idea, and discuss some of the surprising criticism from longtime Disney fans. Does the new scene enhance the story, or does it disrupt the eerie atmosphere that has defined the attraction for generations? Are projection-mapped faces the future of Disney attractions, or are they replacing the physical artistry that made Audio-Animatronics legendary? Plus, we imagine where this technology could appear next—from Villains Land to Monstropolis—and debate whether this innovation belongs in classic attractions at all. Join us as we separate nostalgia from innovation and ask the ultimate question: Is this the future of Imagineering, or technology in the wrong place? Join the conversation and let us know what you think! Civil discussions encouraged. Email us at show@magicourway.com, call or text 815-MOWICAN (669-4226), or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #635. Magic Our Way — Where Every Opinion Is Welcome.
Episode 312 for the week of June 15, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Jason's Trip Update- How are his days coming together, and what tour did he book?Starts @3:16 ...Construction Update- Update to Monstropolis plans?Starts @7:16 ...What Are We Feeling Positive About Related to Disney Right Now?- Right now there are a lot of things that Disney seems to be doing right that has us exited about the parks and the company ... and we talk through them!Starts @9:52 ...What One Thing Would We Change About Each Magic Kingdom Land?- We go land by land in the Magic Kingdom and each list one thing we would change about itStarts @41:51 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts
Jim Hill and Len Testa start with Monstropolis, Disney park capacity, Universal patents, and the sort of tequila event that makes you check whether your Epcot admission is included. Then Jim looks back at Disneyland's very first Grad Nite, held on June 15, 1961, when 8,500 well-dressed seniors were locked inside the park until 4:30 a.m. Along the way, they cover Life magazine's lost photo spread, chaperone lounges, forbidden long hair, and the timeless teenage urge to stash contraband somewhere near Autopia. It is history, logistics, and questionable decision-making, which is to say: high school. NEWS • Monstropolis details reveal “Human Day,” a walking route inspired by Mike and Sulley's commute, and Disney's growing fondness for “you're invited to a special day” ride premises. • Grand Floridian Cafe closes July 19 for refurbishment, raising the important question of whether the menu gets more than new curtains. • La Cava del Tequila hosts a July 14 Epcot event with tastings, cocktails, lunch at San Angel Inn, and a commemorative 1982 menu. • Disneyland restores all-day park hopping, while early signs of DisneylandForward construction point toward a new parking structure and future DCA expansion. • Listener questions cover theme park capacity math, House of Mouse villains, Monstropolis pin trading, and whether Universal's latest patents could make vending machines and park transportation a lot smarter. FEATURE • Jim traces how Disneyland's original Grad Nite grew out of Walt's decision to close Holidayland and Jack Lindquist's search for a new after-hours revenue stream. • The first Grad Nite brought 8,500 students from 28 Southern California high schools to Disneyland for $6 each, or about $67 in today's money. • Life magazine sent four photographers and shot thousands of photos, only to bump the planned spread when the Berlin Wall changed the news cycle. • Disneyland's Grad Nite rules included school buses, dress codes, chaperones, locker checks, planter searches, and haircuts for boys whose hair dared to touch a collar. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: 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 UnlockedMagic.com, from the friends at DVC Rental Store. With the longest days of the year approaching, Unlocked Magic can help you save on your next Disney trip, giving you more time to hunt for the elusive ghost of the forest, Bongo, at Disney's Animal Kingdom. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 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
Jim Hill and Len Testa start with Monstropolis, Disney park capacity, Universal patents, and the sort of tequila event that makes you check whether your Epcot admission is included. Then Jim looks back at Disneyland's very first Grad Nite, held on June 15, 1961, when 8,500 well-dressed seniors were locked inside the park until 4:30 a.m. Along the way, they cover Life magazine's lost photo spread, chaperone lounges, forbidden long hair, and the timeless teenage urge to stash contraband somewhere near Autopia. It is history, logistics, and questionable decision-making, which is to say: high school. NEWS • Monstropolis details reveal “Human Day,” a walking route inspired by Mike and Sulley's commute, and Disney's growing fondness for “you're invited to a special day” ride premises. • Grand Floridian Cafe closes July 19 for refurbishment, raising the important question of whether the menu gets more than new curtains. • La Cava del Tequila hosts a July 14 Epcot event with tastings, cocktails, lunch at San Angel Inn, and a commemorative 1982 menu. • Disneyland restores all-day park hopping, while early signs of DisneylandForward construction point toward a new parking structure and future DCA expansion. • Listener questions cover theme park capacity math, House of Mouse villains, Monstropolis pin trading, and whether Universal's latest patents could make vending machines and park transportation a lot smarter. FEATURE • Jim traces how Disneyland's original Grad Nite grew out of Walt's decision to close Holidayland and Jack Lindquist's search for a new after-hours revenue stream. • The first Grad Nite brought 8,500 students from 28 Southern California high schools to Disneyland for $6 each, or about $67 in today's money. • Life magazine sent four photographers and shot thousands of photos, only to bump the planned spread when the Berlin Wall changed the news cycle. • Disneyland's Grad Nite rules included school buses, dress codes, chaperones, locker checks, planter searches, and haircuts for boys whose hair dared to touch a collar. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia, Instagram: @JimHillMedia, Website: jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social, Instagram: @len.testa, Website: 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 UnlockedMagic.com, from the friends at DVC Rental Store. With the longest days of the year approaching, Unlocked Magic can help you save on your next Disney trip, giving you more time to hunt for the elusive ghost of the forest, Bongo, at Disney's Animal Kingdom. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/DISNEYDISH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 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 quarter across Disney Parks brings major shifts into focus as long-running projects move from concept art to real-world construction, classic attractions enter major reinventions, and new lands begin to visibly take shape across Walt Disney World and beyond.In this Q2 2026 edition of State of the Kingdom, we break down the biggest official announcements from Disney, including a landmark reimagining of Carousel of Progress and new details surrounding Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We also look at Halloween season changes coming to Disneyland Resort and what they signal for the future of seasonal entertainment.Then we move into the construction updates, where major projects like Tropical Americas, Piston Peak, and Monstropolis continue to rise at an accelerating pace, alongside ongoing work across Magic Kingdom and classic attractions like Cinderella Castle and Haunted Mansion.Finally, we dive into the rumors making waves this quarter, from emerging technology patents and expansion speculation to ongoing questions about Disneyland and international resort growth, including renewed discussion around Shanghai Disneyland's future.A quarterly report on Disney Parks and Imagineering… where everything is always under construction.Don't forget to check us out on Instagram!
On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, World Cup fever has taken over CityWalk, Animal Kingdom gets a kangaroo experience and are you ready to celebrate H.U.M.A.N. Day in Monstropolis? Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to Capture The Magic! This week we're diving into all the latest Disney World news and there's honestly so much happening right now. First up, Disney just dropped their complete 4th of July food and drink guide and wow, there are some seriously patriotic treats coming our way. We're talking red, white and blue everything across all four parks. Plus we finally got more details about what to expect story-wise when Monstropolis opens at Magic Kingdom. The new land is going to be way more immersive than we initially thought. Speaking of new stuff, Toy Story 5 is bringing some cool passholder perks to Hollywood Studios, and everyone can grab that new Bullseye popcorn bucket. But if you wanted that Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket that just dropped, good luck because it sold out almost immediately. Classic Disney popcorn bucket chaos strikes again. Over at EPCOT, La Poutinerie is opening July 1st and we've got the full menu with pricing. Spoiler alert, it's not exactly budget-friendly but those loaded fries look incredible. And if you've been wanting to do brunch at Citricos, now's your chance since they're moving the Grand Floridian Cafe brunch over there. We're also reviewing those Mickey churro waffles from Spyglass Grill that everyone's been talking about, plus we tried some of the new Bluey treats at Pizzafari. Let's just say one of us was way more excited about Bluey than the other. Plus we're chatting about our recent park experiences including that busy Animation Courtyard, the updated Smuggler's Run experience with Mando and Grogu, and why Soarin' Across America hits different every single time. Make sure to comment with your thoughts on all this Disney World news, smash that like button if you're excited about any of these updates, subscribe if you haven't already, and definitely hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode! You can find the full Capture The Magic Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
On today's Disney podcast, we’ve got some news, updates, and new land details. From the back story behind Monstropolis coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to revamped Disney Cruise Line menus, we’re looking forward to covering all of it. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. We also have Addicted to the Mouse Merchandise! You can check it out at https://addictedtothemerch.com Thanks so much for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast. Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between! We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com Please also connect with us here: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@AddictedtotheMouse Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/ Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/ The post New Monstropolis Details in Hollywood Studios + More Disney News! appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.
Disney has finally revealed the story behind Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and we're breaking down everything announced. From H.U.M.A.N. Day and the Department of Human Relations to Harryhausen's Restaurant, the Glob Theater, and new details about the highly anticipated Monsters, Inc. door coaster, Disney is beginning to paint a clearer picture of what guests can expect when they step into Monstropolis. We discuss why Disney chose to set the land after the events of Monsters, Inc., whether H.U.M.A.N. Day is a clever storytelling solution, what these new details mean for Hollywood Studios, and the question many fans are still asking: was it worth losing MuppetVision 3D? Join us as we explore the latest chapter in Disney's plans for Monstropolis and what it could mean for the future of the park. On this episode: H.U.M.A.N. Day explained The Department of Human Relations Harryhausen's Restaurant The Glob Theater New story details for the door coaster What Monstropolis means for Hollywood Studios Was replacing MuppetVision worth it? Join the conversation and let us know what you think! Civil discussions encouraged. Email us at show@magicourway.com, call or text 815-MOWICAN (669-4226), or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #632. Magic Our Way — Where Every Opinion Is Welcome.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #929- Disney New For The Week Of June 8, 2026: The Ever-Changing Carousel of Progress Today's episode covers major Disney updates across parks, cruise line, streaming, and entertainment. Disney shared new details on Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, including immersive city theming, iconic movie locations, a Monsters, Inc. coaster, and the... The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #929- Disney New For The Week Of June 8, 2026: The Ever-Changing Carousel of Progress appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.
In this Showdown episode, Conor and Caroline are taking in the sights of two of Pixar's most iconic locales: Monstropolis and Radiator Springs. Is the cozy, metropolitan aesthetic of 2001's Monsters, Inc. enough to overcome Monstropolis's lack of work/life balance? Is the charm of the forgotten town of Radiator Springs in 2006's Cars enough to make it worthy of a pit stop? Start your engines and hang on to your doors because this road trip is going to be a scream!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and TikTok for fun content and exciting new updates!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the podcast!Dive deeper into the podcast by becoming a subscriber on our Poor Unfortunate Patreon for ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes, and more!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our private community for listeners who love the podcast and want to connect to keep the discussions going! On Discord | On FacebookIf you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.
Monstropolis: The City Frightful now has an official backstory from Walt Disney Imagineering. In this Walt Disney World news episode, we discuss the latest information from Disney about the Monsters Inc. land, the new area inspired by the animated Disney-Pixar film coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Details include the story behind the land and the attractions coming to the park, such as the suspended doors roller coaster and Harryhausen restaurant, along with my personal predictions about what we can expect. 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!
Time to talk Disney News! We run through a ton of Disney World news, from 2027 booking windows and dining offers, to brand-new resorts and major refurbishments. Along the way, we share what we saw firsthand on the monorail loop and debate which upcoming lands will feel truly game-changing.We discuss: • 2027 Walt Disney World vacation packages• Disney Lakeshore Lodge progress, theming and why the lazy river has us SUPER excited• Grand Floridian lobby refresh, The Perch bar and the return of afternoon tea• Polynesian DVC tower impressions and why Wailulu Bar and Grill surprised us• Hollywood Studios construction momentum for Monstropolis and the Monsters Inc Door Coaster• Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party timing, pricing reality and who should still do it• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad updates, smoother ride hopes and the new 38-inch height rule• Animation Courtyard reopening highlights including the indoor Alice playground• Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow Nights and what makes it a smart add-on• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster re-theme to the Muppets• Small updates we oddly care about, including hotel pump soap and Pop Century lobby changes• Listener questions on Villains Land, Emperor's New Groove rumors and what we're most hyped forPlease go follow us over on our Welcome to Disneyville Instagram because we're pretty active over there!If you guys leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, it helps us so much!Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side! Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcastCheck out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.comShop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shopWant to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels!Jessica's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraunTyler's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstvAre you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler's amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com
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