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Episode 063 ... Week in review of June 19th, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News (and Rumors) of the week:
- Fireworks are returning to the U.S. Disney parks in July (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- More signs of a return to normal (Preshows are back, plexiglass is going, etc.) (Sources: Mickey Central and WDW Info)
- Mobile ordering largely discontinued at Universal Orlando parks (Source: Universal Parks News Today)
- Salt and Straw Ice Cream coming to Disney Springs in 2022 (Source: WDW Info)
- Disneyland Paris reopens - first time all Disney parks are open globally in 1.5 years. Also opening was Disney's Hotel New York - the Art of Marvel (Source: Ashely Saunders)
- Boo Bash is selling out many dates (Source: Disney Food Blog)
- Halloween Horror Nights tickets go on sale, and Universal announced Jack'd Up at Cabana Bay event (Source: WDWNT)
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2) Attractionality: For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sign-along Adventure
- We discuss this show at Disney's Hollywood Studios and suggest what other shows could replace it eventually
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3) Review & DBC Recommends: Luca
- Pixar's latest feature was just released, directly to Disney+. We review the movie and discuss if we think it was correct to not release to theaters or charge Premiere Access for it.
Topic Starts @27:53 ...

4) DBC Expedition: Project Gemini - Part 1
- First installment of our next DBC Expedition, and this time we are looking at EPCOT and the proposed plan to revitalize the park in the early 2000s, Project Gemini.
Topic Starts @35:25 ...


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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the second episode of the new Disney+ series Loki! ... We provide our thoughts on the episode (get a bit philosophical) as well as Easter Eggs and where we think the end of this series might take us! ...

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Episode 062 ... Week in review of June 12th, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News (and Rumors) of the week:
- 'Ohana and Sebastian's are reopening - the former without noodles ... but wait, they are back! (Source: Scott Gustin on Twitter)
- Rumors of Space 220 opening this fall and fireworks returning to Walt Disney World starting early July (Source: WDW Magic)
- Face coverings are option almost everywhere at WDW for fully vaccinated guests starting June 15th (Source: Scott Gustin on Twitter)
- Beauty and the Beast Live of Stage casting for reopening (Source: WDWNT)
- 8 new booths coming to the Food and Wine Festival this year - including one in the American Adventure rotunda (Source: Blog Mickey)
Topic Starts @1:23 ...

2) Attractionality: Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- We discuss this trail at Animal Kingdom as well as these trails in general and how they compare to what many can find at their local zoos
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3) Topic: Overrated/Underrated WDW Restaurants
- Disney Food Blog surveyed over 13,000 people to see if they felt specific restaurants at Walt Disney World were Overrated or Underrated
- We discuss the results - see if we agree with the voters .... or even each other!
Source: Disney Food Blog
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4) DBC Recommends: Cruella
- Jason and his family watched this over the weekend and were pleasantly surprised how much they enjoyed it
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5) DBC Expedition: Disney Americana: Part 4
- This is the final installment of our exploration into Disney Americana - focusing on the Disney company after Walt's death and how this topic is more challenging in today's world.
- We also share how Disney can address this going forward.
Topic Starts @49:46  ...


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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the first episode of the new Disney+ series Loki! ... We provide our thoughts on the episode and series as well as Easter Eggs and possible connections to future MCU films.

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Episode 061 ... Week in review of June 5th, 2021 and Matt Petolicchio  joins us and we discuss the following ...

1) News (and Rumors) of the week:
- More Boo Bash details are out, including pricing. We discuss how all this compares to past events and if this is something we are looking to do (source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Avengers Campus opens at Disney's California Adventure - to large crowds who mostly give it positive reviews (e.g., Lesley_dis on Twitter) but the opinions from afar, especially for the new Web Slingers ride are less positive. We discuss this all.
Topic Starts @2:38 ...

2) Attractionality: Jungle Cruise
- The group discusses the overall scores this iconic attraction received and also our thoughts on the updates made so far
Topic Starts @22:07 ...

3) Topic: Disney Comeback Index Update
- Matt is back to discuss the updates for May for his project the Disney Comeback Index!
- We also get into the weeds a bit on some of the numbers and see where the largest changes can come from.
Source: Disney Comeback Index file
Matt's Twitter account: @mattpeto
Topic Starts @31:57 ...

4) DBC Expedition: Disney Americana: Part 3
- This is part 3 (of 4) of our exploration into Disney Americana - focusing on the theme parks, and the inclusion of American history in them, including continuing that after Walt's death.
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5) DBC Recommends: Disney Docs
- Great website featuring scanned in copies of tons of Disney Documents - from ride maintenance manuals to promotional material from the 1939 Worlds Fair
Website: disneydocs.net
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Episode 060 ... Week in review of May 29, 2021 and we discuss the following ...

1) News (and Rumors) of the week:
- Universal eliminates masks for those fully vaccinated and those who lie (source: Click Orlando)
- Disney releases first commercial for WDW's 50th anniversary (source: Disney Parks YouTube)
- Theme parks are hiring - and are struggling to find enough applicants! (sources: Positively Osceola and Blog Mickey)
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2) Attractionality: Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
- We discusses the overall scores this long standing DHS show as well as discuss what we would replace it with if Disney wanted to
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3) Topic: The Future of ADRs and Fastpasses ... could it be Lightning Pass?
- Lots of discussion recently about when ADRs would ideally be able to be booked (or should it only be day of?)
- Rumor from Mickey Views that a replacement for the Fastpass system could be Lightning Pass - what do we think of this concept (source: Mickey Views)
Topic Starts @24:30 ...

4) DBC Recommends: Extra Hands Vacation Services
- Phil has used them in the past and they provide in-room and in-park child care for when in the Orlando airport ... great for when you could use an "extra hand"
Website: http://vacationsitterfl.com/
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5) DBC Expedition: Disney Americana: Part 2
- This is part 2 (of 4) of our exploration into Disney Americana - Focusing on the Walt Disney Studios and how what was produced represented the America  and in turn helped to shape what Americana was and is
Topic Starts @40:38 ...


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Episode 059 ... Week in review of May 22, 2021 and Matt Petolicchio  joins us and we discuss the following ...

1) News (and Rumors) of the week:
- Disney announces that guests will be able to purchase accessories to enhance their ride on the upcoming Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction. We share our thoughts on this concept of payable upgrades to attractions. (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- RUMOR: Paid fastpass coming to Walt Disney World per WDWMagic Poster Marni1971 with expected structure to what Shanghai Disneyland had (Source: WDWMagic)
- Walt Disney World 50th expectations: DBC Discord Server poster Andyman8 provides a summary of what it included in upcoming marketing material for Disney for phase 1 of their 50th celebration.
Topic Starts @1:55 ...

2) Review: Legoland Preview
- Phil and his family attended a preview included for passholders at the new Legoland NY and share's his thoughts on the park overall and if it is worth it to attend one of the upcoming paid preview sessions.
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4) Attractionality: Soarin'
- The group discusses the overall scores this iconic attraction received and Phil defends his personal low scores
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5) Topic: Disney Comeback Index
- Matt discusses his pet project which has just been released - the Disney Comeback Index!
- This index takes into account ever element at Walt Disney World and examines which ones have returned since the reopening and which we are still waiting for. Will be updated monthly to provide a running statistic on where the parks are at relative to pre-covid.
Matt's Twitter account: @mattpeto
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6) DBC Recommends: Disney Dish Podcast
- Podcast featuring Len Testa and Jim Hill and this week, Matt was a guest talking about the Disney Comeback Index.
Podcast: @ iTunes
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7) DBC Expedition: Disney Americana: Part 1
- First installment of our new segment, DBC Expedition.
- This is part 1 (of 4) of our exploration into Disney Americana - focusing on Walt himself and how he embodied the American Spirit and then began to influence what that meant.
Topic Starts @48:29 ...


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Episode 58 .... Week in review of May 15, 2021: This week, big changes to Covid restrictions at the Orlando theme parks, Adam (CastAStone)  joins us to talk Attractionality, and we have an announcement for a new segment coming to the show, but first ....

1) News:
- Covid restrictions updates: Following guidance from the CDC, the Orlando Theme Parks updated their policies, with both Disney and Universal requirement masks in common outdoor areas. We discuss this change, including how it was communicated
- EPCOT Firework Testing has been heard: First seems like EPCOT Forever and then Haromius
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2) Attractionality: Star Tours
- This week's attraction in focus is Star Tours
- A ride that revolutionized theme park entertainment and brought the world of Star Wars to Disney parks .... but how does it hold up?
Topic Starts @23:15 ...

3) Trip Report: Adam a.k.a. CastAStone
- Adam talks about his recent trip down to Walt Disney World
Topic Starts @34:48 ...

4) Announcement: Special Project - Disney Americana
- The DBC will be debuting a new segment to our show starting next week: A research focused special project segment with the first of these focusing on the relationship between Disney and the American Spirit and how that continues today in: Disney Americana
Topic Starts @57:46 ...


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Episode 057 ... Week in review of May 8th, 2021: This week - movement on Covid restrictions at the park, Boo Bash is coming, Attractionality featuring Figment, but first ...

1) News:
- A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King - official opening is May 15th but performances started on Sat the 8th! (Source: Blog Mickey)
- The Wave closing for refurb on July 16th (potentially for Incredibles makeover) (Source: WDWNT)
- Covid restrictions updates at the park: temperature checks removed, social distancing reduced, etc.
- Disney College Program acceptance letters sent out (to start June 14th) and will support Gender Neutral housing (Source: Disney Programs)
- Disney to test virtual queue at Indiana Jones attraction at Disneyland (Source: Theme Park Insider)
Topic Starts @2:27 ...

2) Topic: Boo Bash announced as Disney's Hallowed event for this year
- This After Hours event will run in place of the normal Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
- What do we think of this move by Disney? What situations do we think it makes the most fiscal sense to attend an after hours event?
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Topic Starts @23:14 ...

3) Attractionality: Journey into Imagination with Figment
- Phil shares about this attraction - including the history of it and the multiple versions: How does the current version compare to the original and how does that influence his rankings?
Topic Starts @31:25 ...

4) Review: Falcon and the Winter Soldier
- Now that Jason had finished watching all the episodes, we provide our review of the series, compare it to WandaVision.
- We also discuss the future of the MCU and Star Wars - how will movies and Disney+ series interconnect going forward?
Topic Starts @42:16 ...

5) DBC Recommends: The Mitchells vs the Machines
- Phil's recommendation for this new animated film on Netflix. One of the funniest things he has watched in a long time and definitely a recommended family watch!
Trailer: The Mitchells vs the Machines
Topic Starts @53:50 ...

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Episode 056 ... Week in review of May 1, 2021: This week - Disneyland reopens, and our guest Lesley is here to tell us all about it, but first ...

1) News:
- Along with Disneyland's reopening, it was guests first chance to see the updated Snow White's Enchanted Wish and changes to the Haunted Mansion
- Disney also provided additional details for Avengers Campus (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- VelociCoaster starts passholder previews. Reviews are very positive and ride also appears to be Pooh sized guest friendly (Source: Banks Lee)
- Disney's Hollywood Studios celebrates its 32nd birthday
- Disney reveals more details about the Disney Wish, and the new dining options have people in a tizzy (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
Topic Starts @1:58 ...

2) Interview: Lesley shares about her experience at Disneyland's reopening!
- Lesley was fortunate enough to get a ticket for reopening day and discusses how it felt to be back in Disneyland after it being closed for over a year
- She also gives her review of the updated Snow White's Enchanted Wish
Link to Lesley's Twitter: @lesley_dis
Topic Starts @22:04 ...

3) Attractionality: The TTA PeopleMover
- This week's attraction in focus is the TTA PeopleMover
- One of the most beloved attractions by many, how did is score? What is the "reality" of this attraction?
Topic Starts @48:27 ...

4) DBC Recommends: Ordinary Adventures
- YouTube channel of two self admitted Star Wars and Disney nerds who give honest and real reactions and just provide nice overviews of their experiences
- They have a great video from the Cast Member preview day at Disneyland they were able to attend.
YouTube links:
- Channel
- Disneyland video
Topic Starts @1:04:56 ...

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