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Episode 150 ...  for the week of March 20, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Soft opening announced for Tron and 7DMT to keep ILL status even after Tron opening (source: Scott Gustin)
- New WDW character meet arrival timing announced (source: Scott Gustin)
- EPCOT to host the Disney100 activities at WDW (source: Disney Parks Blog)
Starts @2:13 ...

OUR Takes: Attraction Queues
- There are some great queues at Walt Disney World, but which are actually overrated at this point? Which are still underrated?
Starts @17:13 ...

Topic: Phil Books Another Trip and Summer Discounts
- Disney recently released some resort discounts for this summer and that was enough to convince Phil to book another trip
- Find out what else led to this plus when exactly he is going and where he will be staying, plus more details.
Starts @26:25 ...

Top 3: Things Phil's Kids Are Looking Forward to at Disney
- As his kids were a big reason to book another trip to WDW, Phil asked them each to list the top 3 things they are looking forward to
Starts @36:53 ...

DBC Engagement: How Long Could You Stat at Disney?
- If money is not part of the calculation - how long could you spend on property at WDW before going stir crazy?
Starts @42:31 ...


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Episode 149 ...  for the week of March 13, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Disney showcases next-gen technology at South by Southwest Conference (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Cosmic Rewind to keep using Virtual Queue even after Tron opens (Source: Scott Gustin)
- Disney Parks Achievements/Challenges (sources: WDWNT and NPR)
Starts @1:06 ...

OUR Takes: “Spontaneous” Park Entertainment
- What unscheduled park entertainment do we think is over or underrated?
Starts @15:23 ...

Topic: How to make a Walt Disney World trip more “accessible”
- At a recent Q&A Bob Iger talked about making sure Disney is "accessible" for families ... what did he mean by this and how do we think the parks can change to be easier for families to afford/make a trip work?
Starts @24:59 ...

Top 3: Characters that *need* to be in any Nighttime Spectacular
- If we were creating a new fireworks show at Disney in 2023, what characters would we absolutely ensure were included?
Starts @38:42 ...

DBC Engagement: Would a 3rd Disney location in the U.S. be successful?
- Do we think adding a third Disney location in the U.S. would be a good move? What should that new location include? Would we go there or still go to Disneyland/Walt Disney World?
Starts @45:00 ...


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Episode 148 ...  for the week of March 6, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Rumors: New ending song for EPCOT Forever? (Source: WDW Magic), RnRC updated to Queen (Source: DSNY Newscast), new evening entertainment coming to Animal Kingdom (Source: Jim Hill)
- Mando and Grogu arrive at DHS unannounced (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Starcruiser shifting to 2 cruises per week starting in October (source: WDWNT)
Starts @0:53 ...

OUR Takes: Park Touring Strategies
- We discuss different well known park touring strategies and say which we think are over, under, or properly rated
Starts @17:20 ...

Topic: We help plan a two day trip to WDW
- Someone was looking for advice for how to structure two park days, wanting to see the EPCOT and MK fireworks, and brining someone who has never been before
- We discuss the options and provide our advice
Starts @29:55 ...

Top 3: ADRs/Reservations we want to make next trip
- What ADRs or other reservations are we interested in trying to secure our next WDW trip and why?
Starts @41:29 ...

DBC Engagement: How has you Disney Feelings Changed over time?
- How has Disney’s Nostalgia/Magic endured or changed over the last 5 years? Is there anything different?
Starts @47:38 ...


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Episode 147 ...  for the week of February 27, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Potential track replacement for Rock N Rollercoaster (source: Blog Mickey)
- Rogers the Musical coming to Disneyland (source: Blog Mickey)
- Influencers promote using tall shoes to reach height requirements for their son ... then apologize poorly (source: The Mouse and More)
- Passholders can enter a park on most days after 2pm without a park reservation starting April 18th (source: Blog Mickey) and starting March 20th, Genie+ will include attraction downloads (source: Scott Gustin)
- Space Mountain trim being repainted to tan (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:32 ...

OUR Takes: Disney Magic - What keeps you coming back?
- We discuss reasons people have for continuing to return to Disney World
Starts @15:19 ...

Topic: Phil reviews his recent Royal Caribbean cruise and compares it to Disney Cruise Line
- How did Royal Caribbean compare to Disney Cruise Line? After this cruise, does Phil think the the higher cost for a Disney Cruise is justified?
Starts @27:21 ...

Top 3: Non-Disney Vacations
- While we love Disney, there are other places to vacation - Phil and Jason each share their top 3!
Starts @48:22 ...

DBC Engagement: Impact of a Villains Land having a castle
- Disney has discussed blue sky concept of a Villains Land being added to the Magic Kingdom ... should this land have a Castle and how would you deal with guest flow to and from the land?
Starts @58:22 ...


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Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s pod - This is the show for the week of February 20th, 2023 here’s what is going on in Our Disney World …. 

Walt Disney Hologram at the Disney 100 Exhibition

Tron Screenings still on going

• AP/DVC getting in.
• Zach review

Enchanted Tales with Belle now open

Genie+ Sold out today 2/19

OUR Takes: Top 10 Disney Songs according to Billboard.com

Topic: How would you plan out two full days on property with hoppers?

Top 3: Places to sit and eat a snack at WDW

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Episode 145 ...  for the week of February 13, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Disney announces their quarterly earnings along with a restructure and sequels to popular movies coming (source: Scott Gustin)
- Disney's Super Bowl commercial is here ... and the internet reacts (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:11 ...

OUR Takes: Disney/PIXAR animation sequels
- Some sequels are great ... some are, um, not. in OUR Takes we tell you which is which
Starts @23:17 ...

Topic: Can Magic Kingdom have a IP themed land rather than a Setting themed land?
- Does adding lands focused on a single IP (e.g., Coco, Encanto) even fit in Magic Kingdom?  How could this work?
Starts @33:17 ...

Top 3: Must Do Non-Headliners
- We all have some attractions that while definitely no E-Tickets are ones we must do every trip - we list our top 3!
Starts @40:59 ...

DBC Engagement: What would you retheme Cinderella Castle to?
- What are things most Disney fans have done that we, and members of our community, haven't done? What are things many fans love but we don't?
Starts @48:23 ...


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Episode 144 ...  for the week of February 6, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill with proposed changes filed (sources: Ashley Carter and Scott Gustin)
- New Meet and Greets at DHS (source: Blog Mickey)
- Construction seems to ramp up at WDW (sources: WDW Magic and Blog Mickey)
- Rumored changes to Pecos Bills (source: Blog Mickey) and Morocco Pavilion (source: the Daily Dish)
Starts @1:43 ...

OUR Takes: Additions to Walt Disney World in the 21st Century
- Which additions at Walt Disney World from the past 20+ years do we think are over, properly, or underrated?
Starts @21:04 ...

Topic: How Could Disney Make a Trip More Affordable?
- While simple price cuts are not likely, what are areas that Disney could look at to make a trip to Walt Disney World more affordable for families?
- On the flip side, what are elements of Disney trips that really make us stress about the cost?
Starts @31:54 ...

Top 3: Disney Vacation Plans you never did
- We have each done many Disney trips ... but what are some that we did some planning for but ultimately didn't take or changed up how we did them?
Starts @45:22 ...

DBC Engagement: Disney Confessions
- What are things most Disney fans have done that we, and members of our community, haven't done? What are things many fans love but we don't?
Starts @53:37 ...


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Episode 143 ...  for the week of January 30, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Disney’s 100th kicks off - Jan 27th - including the debut of two new nighttime shows: Wonderous Journeys and World of Color: One
- Roundup Rodeo BBQ menu released ... is this a must get ADR for next trip? (source: Scott Gustin)
- Tron News: Locker system to be used (source: Scott Gustin) and booking for Cast Member Previews opens
Starts @ 1:37 ...

OUR Takes: WDW Planning Tips & Tricks
- So many tips related to planning a WDW trip - but which do we think are overrated or underrated?
Starts @20:00 ...

Topic: Designing the Perfect Disney Nighttime Spectacular
- With Wonderous Journeys debuting at Disneyland we look at what elements make up a great nighttime spectacular at a Disney park and why some are, um, less well received
Starts @34:49 ...

Top 3: Ways to Manage Crowds at WDW
- Large crowds can negatively impact your days at WDW so we share our top 3 tips for managing them
Starts @48:48 ...


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Episode 142 ...  for the week of January 23, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Tiana’s Palace coming to Disneyland later this year (source: Blog Mickey)
- Galactic Starcruiser news - cancelled sailings (source: WDWNT) and resort discounts (source: WDW Prep School)
- EPCOT updates: Journey of Water opening Fall '23, PLAY! Pavilion removed from park maps, and new parking lot signs (source: Blog Mickey)
- More to be built at Walt Disney World? Reedy Creek Land Use Plan and extra CapEx $ (source: Disney Dish) 
- Character meets return (or are returning) at the Magic Kingdomr (source: Scott Gustin)
Starts @2:08 ...

OUR Takes: Character Meet & Greets
- Which character meet & greet experiences do we think are overrated or underrated at Walt Disney World?
Starts @24:24 ...

Top 10: Things We Are Looking Forward to in 2023 at the Disney Parks
- We put together a collective top 10 list - find out what we are most excited about for the coming year
Starts @34:52 ...

DBC Engagement: Park Enhancement Twitter Poll Results
- The results are in and they surprise us! Find out which park enhancement was the most popular choice
- Next Week: what YOU are looking forward to in  2023
Starts @58:17 ...

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Episode 141 ...  for the week of January 9, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Disney first teases then announces opening date for Tron at Magic Kingdom (source: Walt Disney World)
- Happily Ever After to return to MK and EPCOT Forever to return to EPCOT on April 3rd (source: Disney Parks) and confirmed that the barges are being removed (source: Scott Gustin)
- Complimentary self parking returns at all WDW resorts starting Jan 10th, Passholders can visit a park without a park reservation after 2pm (with the exception of MK on weekends), Genie+ grants you free photopass downloads of your ride photos beginning in the next few months (source: Scott Gustin)
- Spring and summer hotel discounts (source: Blog Mickey) and Disney Dining Promo Card offer (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:34 ...

OUR Takes: WDW Dining Experiences
- Walt Disney World has some unique and in demand dining experiences - which do we think are worth the hype and which are overrated?
Starts @39:30 ...

Topic: Armchair Imagineering new WDW Dining Experience
- We talk through some new dining experiences we would like to see added at the Disney parks ... from an Alice in Wonderland experience to dining in the golden age of Hollywood.
Starts @51:34 ...

Top 3: Things We Ate on Our Recent Walt Disney World Trips
- We finally get to discuss the top thing we ate when we visiting Walt Disney World last month.
Starts @58:48 ...

DBC Engagement: 2023 Predictions
- The Community shares their 2023 predictions for the Disney Parks
- Next Week: Poll of which of 4 options you would pick as additions at Walt Disney World
Starts @1:07:29 ...

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