Dads Plan Disney

Episode 170 ...  for the week of August 14, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Genie+ Value for Different Touring Styles
- The decision to buy Genie+ or not is big one for people visiting Walt Disney World - and there isn't one answer. We leverage some great work done by Mammoth Club (https://www.youtube.com/@Mammoth_Club/videos) and try to examine how the value of having Genie+ is impacted by different touring styles
Starts @3:23 ...

What is the mental difference between a long WDW vacation and a short one?
- How does the length of your trip to Walt Disney World impact how you view each park day? Does it change priorities? What is the mental difference between a long WDW vacation and a short one?
Starts @28:40 ...

Name that Year / Name that Price
- Jason asked Phil a series of questions about Walt Disney World and he has to guess the correct year or the correct price .... how do you think he did?
Starts @40:50 ...

DBC Engagement: Do You Use a Travel Agent?
- We asked the community if they prefer to use a travel agent for their Walt Disney World trips or just book on their own - and in either case, why
Starts @55:21 ...

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Episode 169 ...  for the week of July 31, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Disney revealed that they will be installing the Hatbox Ghost in a different location at Walt Disney World than in Disneyland - a location which seems to break the "Leota Rule" (source: Disney Parks) - but that is not an official rule so we discuss the importance of fan build attraction lore.
- Recent allegations against the head of a popular Disney content site has rocked the community and we discuss if there should be some sort of certification for news outlets as well as who are the credible sources and who gets to decide?
Starts @3:01 ...

Would You Rather ....
- Phil asks 5 "would you rather" questions related to Walt Disney World - and for each question what you don't pick doesn't get to happen!
Starts @25:48 ...

Top 5: Mistakes You Made at WDW on Your First Trip as a Parent
- We compile a list of top 5 mistakes we have made as parents during our trips to Walt Disney World which we hope serve as good advice - or at least things to consider for folks making first trips with kids
Starts @41:41 ...

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Episode 168 ...  for the week of July 31, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Inspired by Journey of Water (which itself is inspired by Moana) we discuss what other C-Ticket level rides we would like to see in Walt Disney World as well as the reported interactive elements in the attraction contains
- Jason is planning another December trip - but what lessons did he learn from last year? What options is he considering for this trip?
Starts @2:35 ...

Rank'em: The Magic Kingdom Lands
- Based on soring for Attractions, Dining, and Overall Feel, we determine which land in the Magic Kingdom is the best overall ... and which ones lack a  bit
Starts @33:36 ...

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 @58:52 ...

DBC Engagement: New Segments for the Show
- We asked the community for ideas for new segments for the show and we discuss a bit of our motivation for changing up the show format
Starts @1:07:39 ...

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Episode 167 ...  for the week of July 24, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- A number of small WDW related items (higher crowds on Mondays, extra characters out, release of Halloween food, etc)
- Universal announces new Dreamworks Land coming in 2024  (source: Scott Gustin)
- New theme park, American Heartland, announced for Oklahoma and involves 20+ former Disney park builders and Imagineers (source: American Heartland)
Starts @1:20 ...

Topic: Impact of Completed World Celebration
- The completion of the work in World Celebration is in sight - what are our expectations for what the impact of this new area will be on the park as a whole?
Starts @15:17 ...

Top 3: Ways We Would Increase Attendance at WDW in 2024
- While focus has been on 2023 crowd levels, we take a look into 2024 and discuss ways we would try to boost attendance next year
Starts @24:19 ...

Mouse Mastermind: Parent/Child Trip
- This scenario is a a special graduation trip that one parent is taking with the graduate - how would we plan out a trip for just a party of 2?
Starts @37:02 ...

DBC Engagement: How Do you Deal with Negativity Online About Disney?
- We ask the community how deal with all the negativity that permeates the online Disney discussion
Starts @49:09 ...

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Episode 166 ...  for the week of July 17, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Disney 100th celebration at EPCOT “ramp up” from Sept 22 to Dec 31st (source: Disney Parks)
- Disney announces that Bob Iger will remain CEO until the end of 2026  (source: Blog Mickey)
- Sunshine Flyer and Mears merging (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:20 ...

Topic: Worst and Best Case Scenarios About the Future of the WDW Parks?
- We appear to be at an inflection point when it comes to the Disney parks in Florida - what do we think are best and worst cases for their development and how does that impact our vibes going forward?
Starts @18:03 ...

Top 3: Things We are Feeling Positive About Related to Disney Parks
- With so much negativity surrounding the Disney Parks of late, we focus on the positive elements!
Starts @35:26 ...

Mouse Mastermind: Big Return Trip
- This scenario is a family's first trip post-Covid and willing to spend a little extra to have a great experience ... much how much is too much?
Starts @41:57 ...

DBC Engagement: How Long Between Trips?
- We ask the community how long they can see themselves taking between trips if Disney does nothing big to prompt an extra trip
Starts @56:37 ...

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Episode 165 ...  for the week of July 10, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Haunted Mansion to close for routing maintenance Aug 7-9 (source: WDW Magic)
- CM Previews for Journey of Water to start July 25th (source: Blog Mickey)
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival details announced - including inclusion of the Muppets (source: Blog Mickey)
- Survey going around regarding replacement for Genie+
Starts @1:29 ...

Topic: Potential Ways Genie+ Could Change
- We dive deeper into the potential ways Genie+ might be changing and discuss if each element is a positive or negative
Starts @11:44 ...

Mouse Mastermind: Family's First Trip
- We debut a new segment where we plan out a trip scenario. In this case, a family of 3 with a budget of $5,000 wants to plan their first trip to Walt Disney World.
Starts @29:11 ...

Top 3: Walkthrough Attractions
- We discuss our favorite activities in the park that aren't major attractions and can be done when you have some extra time on your hands
Starts @55:52 ...

DBC Engagement: What Discount Could Get You to Book a New Trip?
- We also get into historic vs current ticket pricing and how those increases are a hurdle to many people
Starts @1:00:05 ...

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Episode 164 ...  for the week of July 3, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Bounceback offers return to Walt Disney World (source: Blog Mickey)
- Water Tower installed at Tiana's Bayou Adventure and new costume revealed for Tiana (source: Blog Mickey)
- New lighting features installed in the center of EPCOT and work continues on new nighttime show in World Showcase lagoon.
Starts @1:09 ...

Topic: What Discounts Do We Think We will See In Future for WDW?
- If booking remain soft, what additional discounts and incentives do we think Disney will try to encourage more people to book vacations to WDW?
Starts @18:57 ...

OUR Takes: Advice First Time Guests Ask
- People planning their first trip to Walt Disney World can have a lot of questions. Which do we think are over or underrated?
Starts @33:22 ...

Top 3: Cool Souvenirs We Don't Buy
- We discuss types of Disney related souvenirs that many people get but we personally don't (at least yet)
Starts @41:17 ...

DBC Engagement: Do the Genie+ Changed Affect the Way You Plan?
- Last week Disney announced the price for Genie+ would vary based on what park you are visiting - does this change impact how you plan for your upcoming trip?
Starts @49:21 ...

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Episode 163 ...  for the week of June 26, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Royal Caribbean announces their next new ship will do competing sailings with the Disney Wish (source: Cruise Hive)
- Joe Rohde comments on what combination of events it will take for the Yeti to get fixed
- Disney updating Genie+ to have park specific pricing (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @2:39 ...

Topic: Phil's Upcoming Trip Plans
- At just over 60 days out from his trip to Walt Disney World, Phil goes over his plans and how the Genie+ changes may impact them
Starts @32:06 ...

OUR Takes: Reasons to Park Hop
- Some people feel very strongly on whether or not to Park Hop - we go through some over and underrated reasons to do so
Starts @51.49 ...

Top 3: Ways To Overdo It on Your WDW Vacation
- We both struggle to have a vacation within our vacation to WDW - these are the top 3 things that cause us to struggle with this and overdo things while on our trips
Starts @1:00:49 ...


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Episode 162 ...  for the week of June 19, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Walt Disney World holiday information announced as part of Halfway to the Holidays event including new after hours event at Hollywood Studios (source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Elemental has Pixar’s 2nd worst opening ever
- Rumor: Disney casting for Bruno from Encanto (source: Scott Gustin)
Starts @2:08 ...

Topic: Where would we add the Muppets to each Disney Park?
- Rumor that more Muppets to be coming to the parks due to success of Muppets Meyhem ... where would we put them in each park at Walt Disney World?
Starts @27:20 ...

OUR Takes: Add-ons to a WDW vacation
- Which add-ons (park hoping, party event, etc) do we feel are overrated or underrated?
Starts @41:40 ...

Top 3: Places to take cover from the rain in the parks
- Suggested by Discord member Hertamaniac, we discuss our top 3 places to head when the rains come and you are in a WDW park
Starts @52:07 ...

DBC Engagement: What is the 2nd thing that Yulilin won’t forgive Disney For?
- People guessed this pretty early, so we also cover worst ride vehicles that people shared
Starts @58:02 ...


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Episode 161 ...  for the week of June 12, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Halfway to the Holidays news tease plus results of our Twitter Poll (source: TheDBCPod)
- "Once Upon a Studio" to be the short in front of Wish (source: Scott Gustin)
- Indiana Jones Den of Destiny at Disney's Hollywood Studios pop up store opens (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:21 ...

Topic: How to Fix Be Our Guest
- Disney Food Blog recently ran a story about the downfall of lunch at Be Our Guest. We discuss the evolution of this restaurant at the Magic Kingdom and ways we would change the structure of meals there - and see how that applies to other locations use a Pre Fixe model
- source: Disney Food Blog
Starts @14:26 ...

OUR Takes: IP in the Parks
- There is a lot of various IP in the Disney Parks - but which ones do we think are incorporated well and which are overdone and less effective?
Starts @24:54 ...

Top 3: Ride Vehicles
- Suggested by Discord member Weezy, we discuss our top 3 ride vehicles at Walt Disney World
Starts @36:31 ...

DBC Engagement: What is the Best Show You Have Ever Seen at a Disney Park?
- Shows at Disney can create some core memories - what are some of the best according to our community?
Starts @41:28 ...


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