Dads Plan Disney

Episode 229 for the week of October 21, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Universal Announces Opening Date for Epic Universe
- We have an official opening date for this brand new theme park - plus some information on ticket sales and pricing for the Helios Hotel.
- Does this make us more excited? Are we going to try to adjust summer plans to visit?
Starts @3:19 ...

Lightning Lane Premier Pass is Coming
- Disney announces the official launch of a new option to Lightning Lane - Premier Pass - which will function similarly to Express Pass at Universal
- We break it all down and react to the internet reaction! 
Starts @14:14 ...

Quick Hits
- Bunch of other news items came out this week and we go through them in rapid fire
Starts @51:23 ...

DBC Engagement: Top 5 Bucket List Items at WDW
- The community shared what are some things they have never done at Walt Disney World but want to do
Starts @55:48 ...



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Episode 228 for the week of October 14, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Review of D23 Events: Heads Back to the Hollow & Early Screening of Not Just a Goof documentary
- Phil attended a D23 event this past Saturday in Sleepy Hollow - he reviews the event, shares some fun tidbits of information he got, and says if it was worth the cost
- Phil also got to attend a bonus D23 event showing an early preview of a new documentary about the making of a Goofy Movie
Starts @1:01 ...

Disney News: Attraction Closure Timelines
- Disney shared when Big Thunder Mountain will close for year+ long refurb (source: Brooke McDonald), when Dinorama is closing for good (source: Scott Gustin) and that the new version of the Little Mermaid show is being delayed (source: WDW Magic) 
Starts @21:51 ...

New Things and Last Chances for Jason's Upcoming Trip
- Jason lists out things that will be new for him or his wife for their upcoming trip as well as which attractions they will say "goodbye" to and we discuss if this is enough to prompt booking a trip
Starts @28:58 ...

DBC Engagement: What is the best time to arrive at the parks?
- The community shared what time they prefer to arrive at each of the WDW theme parks and why
Starts @40:08 ...



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Episode 227 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Cake Bake Shop is Cooking Up Something Offensive … The Pricing on Their Menu!
- Construction is nearing completion at the Cake Bake Shop at Disney Boardwalk, revealing the menu
- Pricing seems very high, even for Disney ... and we react!
Source: Blog Mickey
Starts @2:40 ...

Fixing Jollywood Nights
- Reports indicate that Jollywood Nights are not selling well.
- We discuss ways we would modify the event to perhaps attract more people
Starts @9:35 ...

DBC Reacts: The DIS Rankings of Every Remaining Opening Day Attraction at The Magic Kingdom
- The DIS posted an article where the author ranks each remaining opening day attraction at the Magic Kingdom and we react to it!
Source: The DIS
Starts @30:53 ...

Game: Would You Rather? Part II
- Now it is Phil's turn to ask Jason a series of "would you rather?" questions.
Starts @46:42 ...

DBC Engagement: One Area for All Your Meals
- The community shared which land/pavilion they would choose for having all their meals for a day
Starts @58:33 ...



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Episode 226 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Active Construction At Walt Disney World
- Permits filed for a new 10 story hotel at the former Reflections location
- Concrete and hardscapping work done at the entrance to Test Track 3.0
Starts @2:03 ...

Early 2025 Discounts Announced
- To kick off the new fiscal year, Disney did announce some new discounts for early 2025, including on room and ticket packages
Starts @8:10 ...

The Impact of Nostalgia on Cost Increases
- Pricing increases to Lightning Lane Single Pass coming and this sparked a new round of discussions comparing current Disney to that of 10+ years ago.
- Are their valid criticisms or is this mostly nostalgia and people wanting to "do Disney" the same way they have done in the past even though the business model has changed?
Starts @12:05 ...

Game: Would You Rather?
- Jason asks Phil a series of would you rather questions related to Disney - which ones are the most difficult for him to answer?
Starts @36:48 ...

DBC Engagement: Three Quick Service Meals
- The community shared what in park quick service meals they would pick for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Starts @53:45 ...



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Episode 225 for the week of September 23, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Next Disney CEO is a Two Horse Race?
- Recent Variety story indicates that Dana Walden is the lead Candidate to be the next Disney CEO with Josh D'Amaro right behind her, and all other candidates long shots
- We share our thoughts and if we think Disney can retain both or if the one not picked will leave the company
Starts @2:12 ...

Disney Planning Blocks
- Jason is trying to have some sort of plan for his upcoming trip without overscheduling things - he talks through his concept of planning "blocks" and how that can create a "choose your own adventure" day-of
Starts @12:28 ...

Rank 'Em: Magic Kingdom Quick Service
- We conclude our series of ranking the quick service locations within the four theme parks at Walt Disney World with the first park, the Magic Kingdom
Starts @22:27 ...



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Episode 224 for the week of September 16, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Is More Marvel Coming to Walt Disney World?
- Rumors of Universal replacing Super Hero Island at Island of Adventure
- What does this mean for Universal, but also what could it mean for Walt Disney World if more Marvel IP can be used?
Starts @1:52 ...

Various News
- We discuss small Walt Disney World news including updated seating at Woody's Lunch Box and various permits filed.
Starts @11:48 ...

Jason's Upcoming Trips
- Jason has booked not only a family trip for next July but also a "no kids" trip for this November
- He goes over his thought process in picking timing, resort, etc. for each
Starts @24:53 ...



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Episode 223 for the week of September 9, 2024, and Drew the Disney Dude returns to talk about what is going on in our Disney World...

News and Rumors:
- Tron will no longer use a virtual queue effective September 9th
- Rumor: Lightning Lane Premier Pass is coming! Source: Blog Mickey
- Villains Show replacing Lightning McQueen's Racing Acedemy. Is this combined with other 2025 offerings enough to get you to book a trip?
Starts @1:34 ...

Drews D23 2024 Fan Event Experience
- Drew talks about the D23 2024 Fan Event and which announcements got the biggest reaction from the crowd and which ones were more muted
- Also, now that a month has passed, has he adjusted his view of some of the attractions coming - or leaving?
Find Drew on Twitter/X:  DrewDisneyDude
Starts @36:41 ...

DBC Engagement: Do Closing Announcements Impact Trip Planning?
- The Community shares their thoughts on how the news of a beloved attraction or land closing would impact their upcoming trips to Walt Disney World. Would they plan and extra trip?
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Episode 222 for the week of September 2, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Phil's Trip Report Continues!

Day 4: Off Day and Dreams that Soar
- After two full park days, an off day was in order, along with a trip to Disney Springs to see the drone show "Disney Dreams that Soar" - what did Phil and the family think of the show and was it worth it to buy the secured seating at Summerhouse on the Lake?
Starts @5:07 ...

Day 5: Magic Kingdom
- A long but fun day at the Magic Kingdom which is also their first use of Lightning Land Multi Pass ... what was the strategy? How did it go? Was it a better experience than Genie+?
Details of MK LLMP use: Link
Starts @28:15 ...

Day 6: Hollywood Studios
- Last full day and it is a visit to Hollywood Studios and more Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Details of MK LLMP use: Link
- Finished the evening with a trip to Banana Cabana
Starts @52:50 ...

Days 7-10: Utopia of the Seas
- The group packed up and left Animal Kingdom Lodge and headed to Port Canaveral to board the new Utopia of the Seas for a 3 night cruise ... what did we think of the ship and the itinerary?
- Wrap things up but talking about the structure of the trip overall and if we would do a parks combined with cruise trip again
Starts @1:06:10 ...


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Episode 221 for the week of August 26, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Phil's Trip Report: Intro
- We kick off Phil's Trip Report with some overall thoughts and background for the trip
Starts @2:26 ...

Day 1: Travel
- Traveling without his partner and two of his kids - how did it go? Was his room request met? And did they find the best pool bar on Disney Property?
Starts @7:55 ...

Day 2: Animal Kingdom and Starlight Safari
- The wilderness must be explored and Phil and his kids do that at Animal Kingdom and then a Starlight Safari around the Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Phil also learns his kids views on lines and perhaps they have gotten spoiled by his planning and use of Genie+/LL
Starts @12:38 ...

Day 3: EPCOT
- A pretty unusual day at EPCOT with many of the usual spots not getting hit - did it turn out to be a good day anyway?
- Did Phil's view of Luminous change after a 2nd viewing? How did the Deluxe Extra Hours go - worth it?
Starts @47:22 ...


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Episode 220 for the week of August 20, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Phil's Reaction to the D23 Announcements
- Phil is back from Walt Disney World and gets his chance to share his thoughts about the announcements along with the removal of the Rivers of America and potential removal of Muppets
Starts @1:25 ...

D23 2024 Predictions Review
- We got through the predictions we made prior to the event and see how we did and discuss if some of the ones that didn't get announced could still come in the future.
Starts @29:47 ...


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