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Episode 140 ...  for the week of January 2, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- D23 Confirms updated version of the Happily Ever After show, not just the Anthem returning (Source: D23)
- Genie+ Service “sells out” at Disneyland multiple days (Source: Scott Gustin)
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closing for lengthy refurbishment, rumors of retheme (Source: https://blogmickey.com/2022/12/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith-closing-for-lengthy-refurbishment-in-february-2023/ )
Starts @2:02 ...

OUR Takes: Ride Wait Times
- Walt Disney World saw some high wait times over the holiday break, which rides to we think the posted wait time is worth it and which are overrated?
Starts @9:07 ...

Topic: 2023 Predictions
- We look ahead to 2023 and make our predictions on what we will see in the Disney Parks and Movies
Starts:
- Nighttime spectaculars @19:55 ...
- Attractions @30:57 ...
- Miscellaneous @40:46 ...
- Movies/Media @57:12 ...

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Episode 139b ...  for the week of December 26, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Topic: Trip Report - Part 2
- Phil and Jason continue their day-by-day recap of their overlapping trips
- Part 2 covers 3 park days - the last 3 for Jason and the only 3 for Phil ... during which their paths cross several times
Starts @1:23 ...

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Episode 139a ...  for the week of December 26, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- The Walt Disney World Railroad has Reopened! (Source: Blog Mickey)
- The American Adventure has Reopened! (Source: Disney Food Blog)
Starts @2:00 ...

DBC Recommends
- Tom BetGeorge (Magical Light Shows) Best of Encanto Christmas Light Show Featuring 300 Drones! Link: YouTube
Starts @5:33 ...

Topic: Trip Report - Part 1
- Phil and Jason start their day-by-day recap of their overlapping trips
- Part 1 covers Jason's first 3 park days along with Phil's arrival and resort day
Starts @7:30 ...

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Episode 138 ...  for the week of December 19, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure game launches at EPCOT (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Roundup Rodeo BBQ opening delayed until Spring 2023 (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Media Executives predict further shakeup at Disney in 2023 (Source: CNBC)
Starts @1:16 ...

DCI Update and Welcome new members
- Welcome new Discord member Zolo91!
Starts @7:27 ...

Topic: Trip Report: Planning vs Reality
- We are both back from our trips to Walt Disney World ... we go over some high level takeaways looking at the planning vs reality of travel, hotel, Genie+ and more
Starts @8:07 ...

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Episode 137 ...  for the week of December 5, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Splash Mountain set to close at WDW on January 23rd (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Rumors of Tron's reopening - and how you will be able to ride (Source: WDW Magic)
Starts @1:47 ...

OUR Takes: How Much Planning is Too Much?
- We discuss what planning styles are too much, just right, or not enough
Starts @8.27 ...

DCI Update and Welcome new members
- Welcome new Discord members hineje, TDale, and Iha_conway!
Starts @18:34 ...

Topic: Looking Back on our 2022 Predictions
- We review the predictions we made for 2022 earlier this year - did we get anything correct?
Starts @18:58 ...

Top 3: Meals at WDW to Splurge On
- While there is a lot of chatter about ways to save $ on food at WDW, which place do we feel are worth the splurge?
Starts @27:08 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- What are some ways you curb the cost of eating while at WDW?
Starts @33:05 ...


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Episode 13 ...  for the week of November 28, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Bob Iger held a townhall session with Cast Members
- Rumor: Changes coming for Park Reservations in 2023 (source: WDWMagic)
- Disney announces first ever discount for the Galactic Starcruiser - but is this a good thing?
Starts @1:38 ...

OUR Takes: Attractions of Yesteryear
- Everyone looks fondly back of many attractions that are no longer with us - which do we feel are over/under/properly rated in reality?
Starts @25:05 ...

DCI Update and Welcome new members
- DCI index increased from 92.15 to 92.44 with the return of Takumi-Tei
- Welcome new Discord member Dale B.!
Starts @34:03 ...

Topic: Last Minute Updates for Jason's Trip
- Jason leaves for his trip in one week - but some strategy elements are still up in the air. We talk through some scenarios
Starts @35:47 ...

Top 3: Holidays You Want to Spend at Disney
- We list out 3 holidays we would want to actually be at Walt Disney World to celebrate
Starts @51:14 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- What do you most want to see change with the parks with Iger back?
- Next Week's Topic: What are some ways you curb the cost of eating while at WDW?
Starts @55:23 ...


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Episode 135 ...  for the week of November 15, 2022  - Happy Thanksgiving and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Bob Chapek is relieved of his duties as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and Bob Iger is back for another 2 year term as CEO (source: Hollywood Reporter) .... How did this all go down and why? What does it mean for the future of the company and the parks specifically?
- Disney introduces park specific single day ticket pricing - with an increase of course (source: Blog Mickey)
- Wall St Journal covers increase in ride stoppages at Disney parks (source: Wall St Journal)
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holiday Menus are out ... and the DBC Recommends of the week is the WDW Food and Wine app for tracking what you want! (link: Food & Wine App)
- Disney announces they have purchase the partially complete Global Dreams cruise ship (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:25 ...

OUR Takes: Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- What Thanksgiving side dishes do we think are over/under/properly rated?
Starts @35:15 ...

Welcome new members
- Welcome new YouTube subscriber member Eric Colcord!
Starts @41:26 ...

Topic: 7am Strategies
- We discuss how Phil should best plan for 7am during each day of his trip - what to get a G+ for, how that impacts rest of day, etc.
- Also discuss how to leverage Thrill Data for this process (source: Thrill Data)
Starts @43:23 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- What is one thing you have to do at every time at WDW that isn’t food, an attraction or show?
- Next Week's Topic: What do you most want to see change with the parks with Iger back?
Starts @1:03:26 ...


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Episode 134 ...  for the week of November 14, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Calls for Bob Chapek's firing after disappointing quarterly earnings (source: Blog Mickey) and reports of a hiring freeze and potential job cuts loom (source: CNBC)
- Disneyland Treehouse to be rethemed as "Adventureland Treehouse" - no IP! (source: Scott Gustin)
- Inclusive dolls added to It's a Small World at Disneyland (source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:11 ...

OUR Takes: Pre-vacation rituals and traditions
- What are things that people do in preparation for their Disney trip that we feel are over/under/properly rated?
Starts @11:13 ...

Welcome new members and DCI update
- Welcome new Discord member TheColeH!
Starts @23:54 ...

Topic: How would we change the Galactic Starcruiser?
- Reports of low bookings for this immersive hotel have us wondering what can change about the structure of the stays there to attract more voyagers
Starts @25:37 ...

Top 3: Holiday Snacks/Drinks
- Disney has released information on a lot of special holiday snacks and treats that will be available at Walt Disney World - we list out the top 3 that we are interested in trying
Starts @33:36 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- How many days are too many at one park during your Disney trip?
- Next Week's Topic: What is one thing you have to do at every time at WDW that isn’t food, an attraction or show?
Starts @39:41 ...


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Episode 133 ...  for the week of November 7, 2022  - Matt Peto joins us to discuss a DCI milestone and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Fantasmic! is back! With new scenes and to positive reviews! We discuss the show and how it's return plays a role in our trip planning.
Starts @2:12 ...

Topic: DCI Update
- The return of Fantasmic! pushes the Disney Comeback Index (DCI) over 90% - Matt Peto of the Happily EVERYthing Disney podcast provides an update to the DCI, discussing what elements are still outstanding that could push the score even higher
- Plus we have a tangent on the Disney Dining Plan
Starts @7:32 ...

OUR Takes: In Park Entertainment
- Which shows do we think are over or underrated? And which of our selections will make you most upset? lol
Starts @24:43 ...

Topic: Traveling to Disney in December
- As all three of us have Walt Disney World trips coming up in December we discuss how vacationing in December can differ from summer months.
- We leverage a webpage from Countdown to Magic to go through key items to pack when traveling in December
Starts @45:25 ...

Top 3: Character Meets
- We each pick 1 character meet we have done and loved, 1 we haven't done but is available, and 1 we want to see Disney add.
Starts @57:09 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- When is your next next Orlando trip, and will it include elements beyond Disney?
- Next Week's Topic: How many days is too many at any one park during a vacation to WDW?
Starts @1:04:46 ...


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Episode 132 ...  for the week of October 31, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Cold open question: have you ever dressed up for Halloween as a Disney character?
- New family entertainment area coming to Universal Studios Florida (source: Scott Gustin)
- Blizzard Beach reopening November 13th and Frozen elements added (source: Theme Park Tourist)
Starts @2:57 ...

OUR Takes: Disney Souvenirs
- Disney Souvenirs ... which do we feel are overrated and which are underrated?
Starts @9:12 ...

Topic: Are other companies coming for Disney’s Market of Families
- While some guests are feeling more disenfranchised about Disney other companies are smelling blood in the water and targeting this market
- Is this working on us? What do we think this means for the future of family travel?
Starts @21:25 ...

Top 3: Ways to ways to get the Disney magic at home
- While in between trips, what are ways we try to keep the Disney magic alive at home?
Starts @36:49 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- Rumor that the PLAY! Pavilion is canceled … what would you like to see put in it’s place?
- Next Week's Topic: When is your next next Orlando trip, and will it include elements beyond Disney?
Starts @42:03 ...


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