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Episode 111 ...  week in review of May 21, 2022  ...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Galaxy’s Edge abandoning strict Timeline  (Source: Thrill Geek)
Starts @0:51 ...

New DBC Discord Members and DCI update
- Welcome Mike | Kisco_Falls_RR and Metsphan!
Starts @3:44 ...

Topic: Top 5 Things to Remove from WDE
- What are some things that we wish were gone from WDW?
- Do you agree or do you like some of the things we say to get rid of?
Starts @5:59 ...

Ask Me Anything
- New segment where we ask each other a question - with no time to prepare, what answers are provided?
Starts @37:58 ...

DBC Discord Engagement: Updating Dinoland USA
- Some great ideas from the community - either keeping the Dino theme but updating it or complete retheme. 
- Next Week's Topic: What pavilion would you add to World Showcase?
Starts @46:26 ...

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Episode 111 ...  week in review of May 21, 2022  ...

Cold Open Question:
- What will the $ILL for Cosmic Rewind be?
Source: WDWMagic
Starts @1:25 ...

Topic: Advice for Traveling with Other Parties
- A recent Reddit post documented the challenges of planning and executing a WDW trip with another family - particularly one who doesn't recognize how a WDW trip is different than other vacations
- We also share examples from our lives of traveling with other parties and advice we learned
Source: Reddit
Starts @4:10 ...

Topic: Top 5 Attractions that Need Updating
- We look across the WDW parks and list out which rides we think are most in need of an update ... will any surprise you?
Starts @18:16 ...

Ask Me Anything
- New segment where we ask each other a question - with no time to prepare, what answers are provided?
Starts @31:13 ...

DBC Discord Engagement: Disney Resorts
- What WDW resort would you like to stay at that you haven't? What one have you stayed at that you don't feel a need to repeat?
- Next Week's Topic: How would you update Dinoland USA?
Starts @41:06 ...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Changes announced for Genie+ starting June 8th (Source: Scott Gustin)
- What is your breaking point for price of Genie+, assuming improvements are made?
Starts @51:03 ...


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Episode 110 ...  week in review of May 14, 2022  ...

Cold Open Question:
- What is the optimal number of parks to hop to during a single day?
Starts @2:06 ...

New Discord Members and DCI Update
- Welcome Ryan W to Discord!
- Matt covers a "State of the DCI" on the latest episode of the Happily EVERYthing Disney podcast: iTunes
Starts @8:50 ...

Topic: Top 5 Attractions During Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom
- If you aren't going to watch the fireworks, what rides are the best use of that time? Which ones can you see the fireworks from? Which will let you save time waiting on line at other times of the day?
Starts @10:22 ...

DBC Discord Engagement: Next Disney Dining
- Great engagement on this topic - we share what dining we are looking forward to on our next trip along with a few mentioned on Discord
- Next week's topic: What WDW resort would you like to stay at that you haven't? What one have you stayed at that you don't feel a need to repeat?
Starts @21:02 ...

Attractionality: Tomorrowland Speedway
- Drivers, start your engines! A ride many people would like to see go, but what did the voters say?
- What is the argument for keeping it?
Starts @33:16 ...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Cosmic Rewind - largely very positive reviews, but a few muted one (e.g., this one from Alicia Stella)
- Rumor: Changes coming to Genie+
- Rumor: Disney to start charging for housekeeping. Source: WDWNT
Starts @41:13 ...

DBC Recommends: Honey, I Shrunk Nathan Hartman's WDW Music Collection
- Twitter user who has kindly put tons of WDW park and resort music on a google drive. Amazing stuff here - current and past. Check it out!
Source: Twitter
Starts @57:51 ...


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Episode 109 ...  week in review of May 7, 2022  ...

Cold Open Question:
- After seeing MagicBand+ in action, are you  more or less excited for them?
Source: Blog Mickey
Starts @1:18 ...

Topic: Dr. Strange 2 - Review and Would we Take our Kids?
- The latest MCU entry is out and it is pretty violent - do we think it is appropriate for our kids?
- We also provide our thought on the movie overall and do our best to not spoil anything
Starts @5:26 ...

Topic: Ranking Attractions for a Family's First Visit
- Phil is building off a spreadsheet that Matt Peto started to help rank attractions at WDW for a family he knows that is visiting for the first time
- We discuss the rankings and how that differs from Matt's rankings for his trip with 3 adults
Starts @17:10 ...

DBC Discord Engagement: Next Disney Dining
- New feature as we will start an engagement topic on Discord and social media each week
- This week's topic: What dining are you most looking forward to on your next Disney trip?
Link: Discord Event
Starts @41:25 ...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Disney released updated concept art for the changes to World Celebration in EPCOT
- What are our thoughts and how does it compare to the original plans?
Source: Blog Mickey: Site Plan and Journey of Water
Starts @43:23 ...

Attractionality: Toy Story Mania
- This ride used to be the most in demand at WDW - how does it hold up now?
- What else would we put in it's place?
Starts @51:03 ...


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Episode 108 ...  week in review of April 30, 2022  ...

Cold Open Question:
- Are you happy the old structure for the Halloween Party has returned or did you like the After Hours set up?
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Starts @1:08 ...

New Discord Member & DCI Update:
- Welcome new members Recurve, LiverLipsMcGraw, and MagicMinnie!
- DCI up over 85% after Boo Bash penalty removed due to MNSSHP announcement
Starts @6:02 ...

Topic/What is everybody talking about?: Genie+ Impact on Trip Planning
- Jason provides an update on his trip he is planning for July - how have things changed from his initial thinking and how is having Genie+ and Park Hoppers impacting his planning?
- We also discuss some of the recent indications from Disney that highlight they know there are issues with the system
Sources: All Ears and Disney Tourist Blog
Starts @7:19 ...

Topic: Tron Ride Testing
- Recently ride testing has been seen at Tron in MK ... what does this mean for the timeline for its opening and for that of the railroad?
Source: Laughing Place
Starts @29:06 ...

Topic: D23 Expo 2022
- We take a look back at the quantity of announcements from the 2019 expo and discuss if we think a comparable level of announcements is possible for 2022.
Source: Disney Food Blog
Starts @36:28 ...

Attractionality: Swiss Family Tree House
- What are the scores for this classic attraction at Magic Kingdom?
- Disney has stated the version at Disneyland will be getting a new "theme" - what do we think this may be and what we would want to see the WDW version updated to?
Starts @40:58 ...

Topic: Disney Positivity Story
- StitchInMN shares a great story related to the Wilderness Explorers in Animal Kingdom
Starts @50:23 ...
 
Topic: DBC Recommends: Disney Dish Reedy Creek Coverage
- The last three episodes of the Disney Dish have provided background on the Reedy Creek Improvement District - with the most recent one also discussing the legal defense Disney has for the recent bill passed aimed at dissolving it.
Link: Apple Podcasts
Starts @52:25 ...


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Episode 107 ...  week in review of April 23, 2022  ...

Cold Open Question:
- Will you be buying your virtual spot on Cinderella Castle?
Source: Blog Mickey
Starts @1:06 ...

New Discord Member & DCI Update:
- Welcome new members Setec97, FatherOfFour, and C2Mickey!
Starts @6:00 ...

Topic: The Power of Discounts!
- How has the lack of discounts discouraged people from planning a trip to WDW and what scale discount would it take for you to start planning one?
- What type of discounts are most impactful for you? Room discounts or package bonuses?
Starts @8:20 ...

Topic: Planning a Micro Trip
- Following up last week, we delve further into the concept of "Micro Trips"
- We plan out one - how many days? where would we stay? What parks would we do - or skip?
Starts @22:38 ...

Topic: Moon Knight
- We discuss the latest Disney+ MCU show - do we like it? Where does it rank compared to past series?
Starts @38:57 ...

 
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Episode 106 ...  week in review of April 16, 2022 and Zach joins us to provide his review of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind which he was able to preview ...

Cold Open Question:
- Will "micro trips" to Walt Disney World become more common?
Starts @1:22 ...

New Discord Members and DCI Update
- DCI saw an uptick due to the return of traditional M&Gs .... but should autographs return at all?
Starts @6:33 ...

Topic: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind review
- Zach had a preview ride on the latest attraction at EPCOT and shares his thoughts
- He also covers thrill level and if he feels the attraction fits in EPCOT
Starts @13:53 ...

Topic: Top Shows at Walt Disney World
- On the latest episode of Happily EVERYthing Disney, they rank their top 10 shows at Walt Disney World
- We discuss their choices and mention a few we think they missed
Starts @33:51 ...

Attractionality: Walt Disney Studios Animation Bracket Final!
- The winners of each region are announced along with the overall winner ... do you agree with the voting?
Starts @45:35 ...



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Episode 105 ...  week in review of April 9, 2022 and Ryan Teetz joins us to talk about his recent trip to Walt Disney World ...

Cold Open Question:
- What Disney song would you pick for your wedding party to walk down the aisle to?
Starts @2:35 ...

Topic: Ryan's Trip Report
- Ryan was recently down at Walt Disney World for the Spring Time Surprise RunDisney event.
- He discusses the details of his trip, his feeling towards the parks currently
- We also get into a discussion of how Epic Universe will impact future trips and Genie+
Starts @6:35 ...

Attractionality: Walt Disney Studios Animation Bracket Status
- The final four for each bracket have been determined - any surprises?
Starts @47:35 ...

What is Everybody Talking about?:
- Rumor that the Buzz Lightning attractions will be upgraded based on the new Lightyear movie if it is successful - what do we think about this?
Starts @1:00:00 ...

DBC Recommends: CLC Room Tours
- During Ryan's trip he filmed footage for a few room tours for the Crescent Lake Club:
- Gran Destino Tower King Room: https://youtu.be/owzPJVsLhYw  
- Art of Animation Little Mermaid Standard Room: https://youtu.be/p4vnCNDjwmw
Covered during Ryan's trip report



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Episode 104 ...  week in review of April 2, 2022  ...

Cold Open Question:
- Haunted Mansion won the Discord Attraction Madness Bracket - was it deserved??
Starts @1:23 ...

New Discord Member & DCI Update:
- Welcome new members Oconio and Tonopah!
Starts @6:46 ...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ... we have an opening date! (Source: Disney on Twitter)
- News: All resorts are now open and Traditional Meet & Greets are returning! .... is the Dining Plan next?
Starts @8:08 ...

Topic: What Will be the New Classic Attractions?
- Brought up by the Disney Dish, we discuss their suggestions and opine on if we think Tron or Cosmic Rewind will become classics
Source: Disney Dish Podcast
Starts @23:50 ...

Attractionality: Disney Animation Studios Bracket!
- Kicking off a new bracket challenge - this one focused on Disney Animation Studios films
Starts @45:18 ...

Disney Positivity Story of the Week
- Phil shares a story of another family spreading kindness to his family on a past Disney trip
Starts @47:35 ...

 
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Episode 103 ...  week in review of March 26, 2022  ... Phil Solo Show!

Cold Open Question:
- Do you like doing solo shows?
Starts @1:42 ...

New Discord Member & DCI Update:
- New members: Gkenndav, Starbucks&PixieDust, Tonyx2, Hodor, Natalie A, and Erin!
Starts @2:03 ...

Topic: News of the Week
- Minnie Vans are coming back this summer! (Source: Disney TikTok)
- Cultural representation program is restarting this summer! (Source: Official Disney Programs Instagram)
- Hoop Dee Doo Revue is returning June 26th! (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Floors in Connection Cafe will honor EPCOT's past (Source: Zach Riddley)
- RUMOR: Previews for Cosmic Rewind starting first week of May (Source: WDW Magic)
Starts @2:57 ...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Have Walt Disney World Guests Finally Reached Their Tipping Point?
Source: Article by Spenser Wright
Starts @10:59 ...

DBC Recommends: Theme Park Stop - ALL Roller Coasters of Epic Universe
- Informative video going through all the roller coasters that are known/rumored for Epic Universe including track layouts and expected thrill level
Source: Theme Park Stop
Starts @15:10 ...
 
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