Dads Plan Disney

Episode 180 ...  for the weeks of October 30 and November 6, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Luminous News
- Disney released information and music clips from the new EPCOT night time show Luminous, scheduled to start December 5th. This includes information on the two original songs as well as the Disney songbooks songs to be used and the general storyline of the show. What are our thoughts? Do we think it fits EPCOT?
Starts @6:20 ...

Genie+ Update Rumors
- Len Testa reported what he is hearing about the changes coming to Genie+ ... and it sounds like it will be a lot like paid FP+. If this is what happens, what are the pros and cons vs the current system?
Starts @18:58 ...

Jason's Trip - Liberty Tree Tavern or Skippers?
- Jason provides a bit more of an update for his trip - including each of his kids now having a GoPro! He also debates keeping a Liberty Tree Tavern dinner ADR he has or if he should switch it out for a lunch ADR at Skipper's Canteen.
Starts @37:38 ...

The Backup Plans Game!
- Jason provides a scenario where something disrupts the scheduled plans and Phil has to say what he would do as a backup/alternative in that situation.
Starts @45:51 ...

DBC Engagement
- What are three things you have to do every trip to Walt Disney World? 
Starts @1:00:40 ...

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Episode 179 ...  for the week of October 23, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Top 5 Table Service Restaurant Value Picks
- Which Table Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World do we think are most worth the cost?
Starts @5:05 ...

Traveling Without Your Partner
- Phil is exploring doing separate vacations from his wife next summer, each with the two youngest kids. Would you ever do a trip without the whole family and if so, how does that change your "Disney Math"?
Starts @18:14 ...

Jason's Trip - Three Must Dos
- Jason asked each family member what are the three things they most want to do during the upcoming trip
Starts @26:38 ...

Enchantment is Back? Walt Disney World After Hour Events
- Disney announced details for After Hours events in early 2024 and it includes Enchantment playing at Magic Kingdom - are we surprised? Would we book a trip based around attending After Hours Events instead of regular park days?
Starts @34:40 ...

DBC Engagement
- What are your ten characters that define the last 100 years of Disney Animation? 
Starts @47:34 ...

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Episode 178 ...  for the week of October 16, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Ten Characters that Define 100 Years of Disney Animation
- Today is the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company and to celebrate we are selecting 10 characters that we each feel define the century of Disney animation
Starts @7:49 ...

Jason's Trip - Schedule Update
- Jason informed the kids of their upcoming trip - and then asks them their opinion on which parks to visit - Jason gives an update on his thought process
Starts @19:06 ...

Rank the Post-Pandora Rides
- In response to the Happily EVERYthing Disney podcast, we provide our reasoning for how we rank the 10 latest attractions at Walt Disney World
Starts @28:41 ...

DBC Engagement
- What rides do you want to see on the upcoming season of Behind the Attraction?
Starts @52:54 ...

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Episode 177 ...  for the week of October 9, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

New Discount for WDW Includes a Ticket Discount Element
- Disney announces a new Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off discount for next spring. Is this a sign of more ticket discounts to come? Who is this targeting and do we think this is smart of Disney?
Starts @1:54 ...

Jason's Trip - Ticket Options
- For Jason's upcoming trip, he is debating adding hoppers to his tickets - we discuss if it is worth the extra cost and how that would impact his trip
Starts @15:55 ...

Plan a Day: A Solo Afternoon
- Phil gives a scenario and Jason has to pick how he would play out that day. In this case, a solo afternoon following a work conference - and which park both of us settle on might surprise you!
Starts @30:12 ...

A Genie+ Problem
- Recently there were IT problems that prevented Genie+ from working. We discuss how we would handle that situation
Starts @39:42 ...

DBC Engagement
- What tour would you develop for at Walt Disney World? Some great answers!
Starts @46:36 ...

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Episode 176 ...  for the week of October 2, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

RUMOR: Surprising Update to Magic Kingdom Evening Entertainment Coming
- The administrator at WDWMagic hinted that some "surprising decisions" were coming related to evening entertainment at the Magic Kingdom - we speculate at what this could be
Starts @1:48 ...

How Much Free Time is Too Much?
- In thinking about his upcoming trip and wanting to schedule some "down time", we chat about how much "unscheduled" time is too much before needing to have some activity to do.
Starts @13:06 ...

Which Parks To Plan for Two Days At?
- Jason asked his kids which parks would they most want to do two days at - and the answers surprised him
Starts @24:09 ...

Keep, Update, Demo
- Three rides at each park are suggested and we have to pick one to keep, one to update, and one to demo, meaning it is gone forever!
Starts @36:41 ...

DBC Engagement
- How would you spend the $60bn Disney indicated it would be investing in the parks and experiences over the next 10 years?
Starts @48:05 ...

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Episode 175 ...  for the week of September 25, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

How Would You Spend $60bn on the Disney Parks?
- Recently Bob Iger informed analysts and investors that they planned to double investment into the parks, using a figure of $60bn over the next 10 years
- We discuss how this compares to the past 10 years of investment and how we would use that money to improve the parks - especially Walt Disney World
Starts @1:50 ...

Three Little Things
- Phil goes over "three little things" that annoyed him and improved his recent trip
Starts @23:39 ...

Would You Take a Last Minute Upgrade Promo Offer?
- Jason asks Phil if he was offered a promotional rate to upgrade to a deluxe resort the day of his trip, how would he respond and how would this impact his trip?
Starts @33:29 ...

Rank 'Em - the Lands of Animal Kingdom
- We go over the different lands at Animal Kingdom and score each based on attractions, animals, dining, and theming and then rank 'em to see which is best - and the results may surprise you
Starts @41:29 ...

Demo, Retheme, and Expand
- Jason provides 3 new attractions that are to be build - and we have to decide which will be an expansion, which will be a retheme to an existing ride, and which will cause the demolition of something in the parks.
Starts @1:01:25 ...

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Episode 174 ...  for the week of September 18, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Phil's Trip Report - Part 2
- Phil covers his Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT days, plus a Magical Moment on his departure day.
- We also discuss ways he had a "vacation within a vacation" and if his touring style is changing going forward
Starts @2:08 ...

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Episode 173 ...  for the week of September 11, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Destination D23 2023 - Reaction!
- This past weekend was the Destination D23 event and we go through all the major news to come out of the Parks and Experiences panel and give our thoughts on each and overall feelings coming out of the event
Starts @1:57 ...

Phil's Trip Report - Part 1
- Phil covers his arrival day, dinner at Story Book Dining, and Magic Kingdom day while Jason grills him about strategy and how a day at Magic Kingdom felt without using Genie+
Starts @31:31 ...

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Episode 172 ...  for the week of September 4, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, Preview Review
- Phil is just back from Walt Disney World and had a chance to attend a preview of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. Phil talks about the attraction and provides his review.
- Link to Phil's video walkthrough of the attraction: https://youtu.be/KB2FsT60O04?si=8bPiIfadvLtrzPIT
Starts @2:08 ...

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Review
- Phil also attended his first ever Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Was he able to accomplish what he wanted at it? Would he go to another?
Starts @37:25 ...

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Episode 171 ...  for the week of August 28, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Minute Updates for Phil's Trip
- Phil is days away from his trip to Walt Disney World - so he covers some recent adjustments made to his schedule and also shares what each member of his family is most looking forward to
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Can One Have  True Vacation At Walt Disney World?
- Jason just returned from a relaxing camping vacation - one filled with days of nothing scheduled ... is it even possible to have a similar experience on a trip to Walt Disney World?
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Ashoka - First Impressions
- The first two episodes of Ashoka dropped on Disney+ this week and we discuss our thoughts on the show as well as the impact of the show premiering at 9pm EST instead of the middle of the night
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DBC Engagement: What New Party Event Would You Add?
- We asked the community what party they would like to see added to Walt Disney World and Phil and Jason add their thoughts
Starts @ ...

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