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Episode 069 ... Week in review of July 31st 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News of the week:
- Disney reinstates indoor mask wearing policy (Source: USA Today) and is requiring employees to be vaccinated (Source: Scott Gustin)
- Additional WDW dining to reopen - Toledo, Yachtsman, Columbia House Harbor, and Pizzafari (Source: WDW Magic)
- Cast Member previews coming for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and more previews expected (Source: WDW Magic)
- More details for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser revealed - including that it is opening in Spring 2022 (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Scarlet Johanson suing Disney saying by releasing it on Disney+ premiere access on the same day as theatrical release it reduced her total compensation (Source: Deadline)
- Special Dining Experience coming to California Grill for the 50th (Source: Disney Food Blog)
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2) Attractionality: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- We discuss the scores for this relatively new attraction as well as what we would put in it's place if they opted for something other than the Falcon
Topic Starts @28:52 ...

3) Topic: a Really Wet Day at Magic Kingdom
- Lots of rain brought flooding to Magic Kingdom and we discuss this along with sharing stories of dealing with bad weather while at the parks
Topic Starts @39:36 ...

4) Topic: Destination D23 2021
- tickets went on sale this week and sold out in 17 minutes - but Phil got one and we will discuss the event and what he is looking forward to about it
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5) DBC Recommends: Unofficial Universal Podcast: Pandemic Roundtable
- Great episode of the show where they discuss the impact on both Disney and Universal and how both handled it - and what can be learned from it
Link: Tweet for episode
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Episode 068 ... Week in review of July 24th, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News of the week:
- Entertainment returning to Walt Disney World including the Wonderful World of Animation at DHS ... but end dates announced for EPCOT Forever and Happily Ever After (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Disney Cruise Line is returning to sailing out of Florida with first sailing scheduled for August 9th (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- 50th Anniversary Seal added to Cinderella Castle (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- RUMORS: California Grill getting a reimagined dining experience for the 50th (Source: The DBC Pod) and more dining returning to Animal Kingdom Lodge shortly (Source: The Mouse and More) 
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2) Attractionality: MCU Bracket
- We go through the voting, up to the finals, of the DBC Pod Discord Server MCU Bracket
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3) TOPIC: How to choose a Walt Disney World hotel
- Discuss a recent Touring Plans article where they discuss many factors to consider when picking a Walt Disney World hotel
- We also go through the thought process we go through when selecting one - and when a split stay might make sense
Source: Touring Plans
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4) DBC Expedition: The Narrators of Spaceship Earth
- In this DBC Expedition we take a look back at the different narrators that Spaceship Earth has had
- We also discuss who we would like to see as the next narrator along with what was shared to us on social media
Topic Starts @36:30 ...

5) DBC Recommends: The Spitballers Podcast
- Comedy podcast featuring three dads sharing silly situations and discussing life issues in a family-friendly comedic tone
- Recent episode featured a "draft" of which Disney characters you would want to start a podcast with
iTunes link: Spitballers
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Episode 067 ... Week in review of July 17th, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News of the week:
- Disney to relocate 2,000 parks, experiences, and products division positions from California to Lake Nona, Florida (Source: LA Times), Former WDI president Bruce Vaughn's message to Imagineers: Twitter
- Shades of Green to participate in Early Entry and Swan/Dolphin to have that and access to Extended Evening Hours (Source: Blog Mickey)
- First two of the "Disney Fab 50" statues revealed. We discuss what characters we would like to see represented (Source: Blog Mickey)
- RUMOR: Tron and Cosmic Rewind to utilize Board Group system when they open (Source: WDW Magic)
Topic Starts @4:04 ...

2) Attractionality: MCU Bracket preview
- We are starting a bracket to determine the top MCU movie to date - we provide a preview and some of our initial thoughts
Topic Starts @19:30 ...

3) TOPIC: What attraction would make you schedule a trip to ride again if you heard it was closing?
- Some people have discussed making a special trip down to Walt Disney World to see Happily Ever After one last time before it ends .... we discuss what attractions there, if we heard they were closing, we would make a special trip to experience one last time
Topic Prompt: ThemParkLore on Twitter
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4) DBC Expedition: Voice Behind the Magic - with author Spencer Wright
- Spencer joins us to discuss his new book which covers 13 people from the past who provided their voices to Disney animated characters and attractions
Link to book at Amazon: Voices Behind the Magic
Find Spencer on Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
Topic Starts @36:43 ...

5) DBC Recommends: Voices Behind the Magic
- See above

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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the season finale of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "For All Time, Always"  ... and then we pontificate for way too long the impact of this show on the broader MCU. Come join the fun! ...

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Episode 066 ... Week in review of July 11th, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News of the week:
- Revamped Jungle Cruise soft opens at Disneyland (POV Video) and D23 had a special event for grand opening day (Source: D23)
- Disneyland Paris introduces Premier Access and Standby Access system (source:  Disney Tourist blog) ... could something similar come to Walt Disney World?
- Reopening dates for remaining WDW's resorts announced (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Full List of eligible resorts for Early Entry and Extra Hours released (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Disney Very Merriest After Hours event and other Holiday related festivities announced (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- RUMOR: Wreck it Ralph attraction to replace Stitch's Great Escape (Source: WDW Magic)
Topic Starts @4:19 ...

2) Attractionality: Happily Ever After
- We go through the scores of this night time favorite and discuss what we hope to see changed with Disney Enchantment
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3) Review: Black Widow
- First new MCU movie in a while and both Phil and Jason saw it opening weekend and share their thoughts
Topic Starts @35:05 ...

4) DBC Expedition: Mary Blair
- A new, single episode DBC Expedition as we take a look back at one of Disney's most impactful artists
- We discuss her background, her accomplishments, and her legacy in the Disney studios and parks
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5) DBC Recommends: The Mysterious Benedict Society
- New show on Disney Plus that both Jason and Phil are watching with their families.
Topic Starts @1:13:28 ...

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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the fifth episode of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "Journey into Mystery" - or as Jason has dubbed it, "The Greatest Filler Episode Ever"! ....We provide our thoughts on the episode what we think will happen in next week's finale! ...

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Episode 065 ... Week in review of July 3rd, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News of the week:
- Early Entry for all WDW resort guests to start Oct 1, and evening hours to start at a later date and only guests at Deluxe resorts and DVC villas will be eligible (Source: Blog Mickey)
- New Coco scene to be added to Mickey's Philharmagic (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Additional WDW restaurant reopening dates and details (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- "Family Night Dinners" now being offered at WDW (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Steakhouse '55 and PCH Grill at Disneyland to close permanently (Source: Blog Mickey)
Topic Starts @2:12 ...

2) Rumors/Armchair Imagineering:
- Construction of new monorail resort ... what theme should it have? (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Typhoon Lagoon to be built up and Blizzard Beach to be closed ... but what should Disney do with that? (Source: @ProfNarcoossee)
Topic Starts @16:27 ...

3) Attractionality: Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- We go through the scores of this Magic Kingdom attraction and discuss what we would replace it with in that area - if anything
Topic Starts @26:50 ...

4) Topic: How did the return of fireworks hit you?
- This past week saw the return of Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever. We discuss what the return of fireworks to Walt Disney World meant to us
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5) DBC Expedition: Project Gemini - Part 3
- Third and final part of our DBC Expedition into Project Gemini - a proposed plan to revitalize EPCOT in the early 2000s
- In this installment we look at what is being done to EPCOT now and how that took from the plans for Project Gemini
- Also discuss what we think the future of EPCOT will look like
Topic Starts @43:57 ...

6) DBC Recommends: MyDVCPoints.com
- Jason was recently on their podcast so we discuss that as well as their site and all their other offerings
- Link: MyDCVPoints.com
Topic Starts @1:10:35 ...

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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the fourth episode of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "The Nexus Event" - and wow, what an episode! ....We provide our thoughts on the episode what we think will happen next! ...

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Episode 064 ... Week in review of June 26th, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News (and Rumors) of the week:
- WDW 50th news unveiled on GMA including: New Fireworks, New AK show, new statues, and the search for Magic Makers (Source: ABC News)
- The Polynesian resort to reopen July 19th - but with an incomplete monorail station (Source: WDW Info)
- Disney offering sign-on bonuses, signaling a push to open more restaurants and hotels (Source: Business Insider)
- Destination D23 announced for November 19-21, 2021 at WDW (Source: D23)
- Rumors: EPCOT monorail line to reopen? Fantasmic! not reopening until 2022? Will Happily Ever After return after Disney Enchantment? Spaceship Earth closing soon? Extended Evening Park Hours coming? (Source: Blog Mickey and others)
Topic Starts @2:27 ...

2) Attractionality: PIXAR bracket
- We take a break from the usual Attractionality as the DBC Discord server participated in a poll and bracket to determine what the best/favorite PIXAR movie is
- We look at the results, what surprised us, and discuss where our votes went
Topic Starts @30:22 ...

3) Topic: Are Theme Parks more than "fun"?
- Joe Rohde had an Instagram story on this topic, sharing his thoughts for why time, effort, and money are put in to making themeparks more that just "fun" and what the large benefit of that is.
Topic Starts @39:37 ...

4) DBC Expedition: Project Gemini - Part 2
- Second part of our DBC Expedition into Project Gemini - a proposed plan to revitalize EPCOT in the early 2000s
- In this installment we explore an overview of the plans for Discoveryland
Topic Starts @44:25 ...

5) DBC Recommends: Paging Mr. Morrow
- Disney Vlogger that keeps a more positive attitude and wants to enjoy things. Enjoyed his recent review of the reopened Sebastian's
- Link: YouTube Channel
Topic Starts @1:00:38 ...

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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the third episode of the Disney+ series Loki entitled "Lamentis" ... We provide our thoughts on the episode what we think will happen next! ...

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