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Episode 131 ...  for the week of October 24, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Fantasmic! will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting November 3rd! (source: Disney Parks Blog) ... is seeing this a priority for our December trips?
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT's Norway Pavilion will reopen on November 4 2022. (Source: WDW Magic)
Starts @1:22 ...

Topic: Hoarding ADRS
- People hoarding ADRs to trade or sell makes it harder for other guests to secure them. We discuss ideas presented for combatting this practice
Starts @8:10 ...

OUR Takes: E-Ticket Attractions
- Walt Disney World E-Ticket Attractions ... which do we feel are overrated and which are, despite their popularity, still underrated?
Starts @18:40 ...

Disney Comeback Index update and Welcome New Members
- DCI is up to 89.6% following the reopening of Monsieur Paul
- Welcome to new Discord member Princess_Brie!
- Welcome new YouTube Subscribers Matt O, Paul & Gena’s Adventures, TJ Eastman, and Indyracingnut!Starts @30:33 ...

Topic: What can Disney do to make the firework viewing experience better?
- Recent reports of fights breaking out while people are waiting for the fireworks to start - and while didn't escalate that far, Phil has had some similar negative experiences
- What can Disney do to improve this situation - or is it out of their hands at this point?
Starts @32:56 ...

Top 3: Things to consider when planning your WDW Vacation
- When we start to plan our next trip to WDW, what are 3 things we always take into account?
Starts @42:33 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
-  Does Genie+ need to be more expensive to make it more “exclusive” and not overused?
- Next Week's Topic: Rumor that the PLAY! Pavilion is canceled … what would you like to see put in it’s place - taking into account it’s location (World Discovery, etc.)
Starts @50:35 ...


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Episode 130 ...  for the week of October 17, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Variable pricing (and higher pricing) introduced for Genie+ (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Monsieur Paul set to reopen with pre-fixe menu - and a $195/person price tag ... is fine dining inside a park appealing to us? (Source: Blog Mickey)
- 2021 Theme Park Index is out - DHS becomes the 2nd most visiting WDW park and Universal gains market share (Source: Blog Mickey)
Starts @1:17 ...

OUR Takes: WDW Resorts:
- Walt Disney World Resorts ... which do we feel are overrated and which are low-key underrated gems?
Starts @15:19 ...

Welcome New Members:
- Welcome to new Discord member Matt_PC!
Starts @28:49 ...

Topic: What has improved at WDW in recent years?
- There is a lot of negativity related to Disney, especially on some message boards, citing many changes that have negatively impacted the park going experience ... but we want to focus on the positive, and list out a number of changes that we feel have improved the overall experience. Do you agree?
Starts @29:13 ...

Top 3: Necessities in your backpack
- What are three things that we make sure are in our bags for a park day?
Starts @47:55 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
-  Do you want to see a 2nd Halloween event at WDW? If so, what should it look like?
- Next Week's Topic: Does Genie+ need to be more expensive to make it more “exclusive” and not overused?
Starts @51:40 ...


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Episode 129 ...  for the week of October 10, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Give Kids the World Night of a Millions Lights Returns - with a Tropical Twist! (Source: GKTW)
- Park Updates and Rumors: Tracks laid at Tron Site (source: Blog Mickey) ... Review list of remaining items set for 2022 return/opening - do we think it will actually happen? (source: Scott Gustin) ... rumor: Fantasmic! reopening date announcement imminent!
- Disney 100th celebration to launch at Disneyland on January 27th, coinciding with the opening of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Starts @1:21 ...

OUR Takes: WDW Quick Service:
- Walt Disney World Quick Service Options ... and Casey's fans might want to skip this segment
Starts @15:59 ...

DCI Update and Welcome New Members:
- Welcome to new Discord member Little Family!
Starts @29:54 ...

Topic: ADR Updates:
- Both Phil and Jason had their ADR window open this past week - how did booking dining go for both of them?
Starts @30:43 ...

Topic: "Gaming" the Disney system
- After last week's mention of making a shadow resort reservation we got a lot of feedback - positive and negative. So we take some time to discuss if "gaming" the system (like this and other ways) is appropriate.
Starts @ ...

DBC Discord Engagement
-  Armchair Imagineer a new Disney Dining Concept
- Next Week's Topic: Do you want to see Disney add a 2nd Halloween event? If so, what would you include at it?
Starts @48:24 ...


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Episode 128 ...  for the week of October 3, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

First - sending positive thoughts to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian and DBC
Recommends this week is the Touring Plans Saturday Six - 6 ways you can help
relief efforts in central Florida: Link to Touring Plans article

What is Everybody Talking About?
- EPCOT turns 40 - we talk about the celebration and discuss if we think the park still follows it mission
- Figment movie in the works from Seth Rogen's Point Grey productions (Source: Deadline)... we discuss if we think this is another sign pointing to the eventual refurbishment of the attraction
Starts @2:05 ...

Topic: Trip Planning Updates:
- Both Phil and Jason have Walt Disney World trips planned for December and we discuss some updates to those plans - including Phil trying to add Park Hoppers
- We are both coming up on ADR booking day - what are our highest priority target meals, and how doe shaving a Shadow Resort Stay help?
Starts @10:41 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
-  What is currently motivating you to book you next WDW trip?
- Next Week's Topic: Armchair Imagineer a new Disney Dining Concept
Starts @33:19 ...

OUR Takes: WDW Transportation
- Walt Disney World Transportation ... and Monorail fans might want to skip this segment
Starts @48:34 ...


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Episode 127 ...  for the week of September 26, 2022. Zach joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

First - sending positive thoughts to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Deadpool 3 - MCU movie coming in 2024 and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (Source: Ryan Reynolds)
- EPCOT Holiday announcements: Candlelight Processional Narrators (Source: Disney) and other activities (Source: Disney)
- Disney sends survey asking people if they prefer Virtual Queues or Standby (Source: Blog Mickey)
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure is coming to EPCOT later this year (Source: Scott Gustin)
Starts @1:26 ...

New DBC Members and DCI Update
- Welcome to new Discord Member FinnWhitman!
- DCI increased to 89.15% with the announced return of After Hours events
Starts @25:48 ...

Zach Talks About Being at the D23 Expo
- What panels was he able to attend? What were highlights of the event for him?
- How was reaction from those actually in the room for the parks panel vs online?
Starts @27:08 ...

Zach's Recent Cruise on the Disney Wish
- Overview of his trip including review of the different dining locations
- Highlights for him and comparison to the other ships
Starts @43:01 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- Is the Disney Brand damaged?
- Next Week: Are you booking your next WDW trip just because you always book a trip to WDW or is it for a specific reason? What is motivating your trips now?
Starts @1:00:28 ...


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Episode 126 ...  for the week of September 19, 2022. Ashley from Skylinerviews joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- D23 Expo 2022: Fallout and "Blue Sky" project discussion ... we go through the Moana and Zootopia additions to Animal Kingdom (possible layout courtesy of Tommy Hawkins) and how logistically the "Beyond Big Thunder" project would even work at Magic Kingdom
Starts @1:21 ...

About Skyliner Views, New DBC Members and DCI Update
- Welcome to new Discord Member Matt.blumenberg!
- No change to the DCI (88.35%)
- New structure to the DBC Discord Server with the addition of Forums!
Starts @20:03 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- Biggest takeaways from D23 Expo - anything that motivated you to plan a new trip?
- Next week's topic: Is the Disney Brand damaged?
Starts @23:52 ...

Trip Report: Ashley from Skylinerviews
- Ashley was recent at Walt Disney World with her family and she goes through the details, touches on the highlights, and talks about her kids rocked park hopping!
Starts @32:02 ...

OUR Takes: Disney Snacks
- We discuss what is Overrated, Underrated, or Property Rated among all the snacks at Walt Disney World. What are your picks?
Starts @56:30 ...


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Episode 125 ...  for the week of September 12, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- D23Expo - Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel reaction! What did we think of what was announced? How about what wasn't announced? And what do we make of the "Blue Sky" visions shared? (Source: WDW Magic)
- We also touch on a recent interview with Bob Chapek where he discusses different types of fans/park visitors and how they are trying to serve all which might benefit some to the detriment of others (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
Starts @1:24 ...

New Members and DCI Update
- Welcome to new Discord Member Newtradz and YouTube subscriber Theme Park Kody!
- DCI is up to 88.35% with the return of Donald Duck and Friends meeting in Dinoland
Starts @46:47 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- What could Disney do with tickets that would make you go MORE often?
- Next Week's Topic: Biggest takeaways from D23 Expo - anything that motivated you to plan a new trip?
Starts @47:46 ...

OUR Takes: Magic Kingdom Attractions
- We discuss what is Overrated, Underrated, or Property Rated among all the attractions found at the Magic Kingdom. What are your picks?
Starts @52:42 ...


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Episode 124 ...  for the week of September 5, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- "Disney Prime" - is a new subscription based service coming from Disney? (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Final D23 Predictions/thoughts/feelings. Matt has created an odds spreadsheet (Source: Happily EVERything Disney)
- Josh D'Amaro comments to the Wall St Journal about rising prices and guest mix at the parks - and people react! (Source: Wall St Journal)
Starts @1:40 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- What is your breaking point for park ticket prices at Walt Disney World?
- Next week's topic: "What could Disney do with tickets that would make you go MORE often?"
Starts @32:43 ...

DCI Update
- DCI is up to 88.23% with the return of Bibbity Bobbity Boutique at Magic Kingdom
Starts @41:51 ...

Topic: Phil's thoughts on Dollywood
- On a recent family trip to the area, Phil stopped by Dollywood, often cited as one of the top theme parks in the country ... does it live up to the hype? How does it compare to Disney?
Starts @42:37 ...

OUR Takes: Table Service Restaurants
- New segment as we indicate something we feel is Overrated, Underrated, or Property Rated ... this week's topic is Table Service Restaurants in the Disney parks or resorts
Starts @59:25 ...


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Episode 123 ...  for the week of August 22, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Updated version of Enchantment debuts featuring Roy, Walt, and Retro images - talks about the history of Disney World (Source: Drew Disney Dude)
- 20Plus, the provider of bath products for Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Cruise Line, has announced they will “retire the brand at the end of the year” (Source: Carlye Wisel)
- Park Pass system update - book different passes at same time, modify reservation, etc (Source: WDWNT)
- Room Only booking window reduced (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Disney Princess Week starts ... Raya to be made official Disney Princess (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- 2022 Disney Legends Announced (Source: Disney Food Blog)
- MNSSHP selling out faster than in 2019 (Source: Scott Gustin)
Starts @1:14 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- Next Week:  How much is too much for a ticket? What’s the price point where you would really consider buying tickets?
Starts @19:20  ...


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Episode 121 ...  for the week of August 8, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?

• Mickey’s Not So Scary Party Started this week.
• Chapek talks about revenue
  1. Tickets may go up in price
  2. Park Revenue up 4.3B to 7.4B (2019 6.5B)
     • “partially offset by an unfavorable attendance mix at Disneyland Resort.”
• Genie+ Changes and park hopping
  1.  Guests who are using Disney Genie+ for park hopping are not able to make a Lightning Lane selection for a return window that is before 2pm. 

Topic: Local vs. Out of State

• What are the differences between being a local and being out of state?

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Topic: Top 5 Times of day to be at the Parks

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