Dads Plan Disney

By Phil Schoen & Jason DodgeSociety & Culture Leisure Kids & Family Places & Travel

Dads Plan Disney episodes

May 27 Multiple Updated Attractions Open at Disney, We Play Keep, Update, Remove, and More
Episode 309 for the week of May 25, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Multiple new attraction updates are now open to the public (Source: Disney Food Blog)
- New loading pattern at Expedition Everest (Source: WDWNT)
- Universal Updates: Hagrid's removed from Express Pass (Source: Fox 35), Expansions comping to Epic Universe (Sources: Disney Dining and Orlando Park Stop)
Starts @1:55 ...

Keep, Update Remove
- We each ask he other 4 rounds and have to decide which of the 3 per round we keep as is, want to update, or would remove entirely

Starts @24:39 ...

(Someone Else's) Rank 'Em
- Reddit poster Comfortable-Sun6571 went to Walt Disney World for the first time since 1999 and provided a ranking of their favorites at each park - we review and discuss.
- Source: Reddit

Starts @47:34 ...

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1 hr 8 min
May 19 First Look at Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Animatronics, plus Blind Ranking Entertainment and Animatronics
Episode 308 for the week of May 18, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- RIP Tom Kane (Source: WDW Magic)
- First look at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets- pre-show, food, merch, etc, and Soarin' Across America (Source: Blog Mickey, WDW Magic, and Disney Parks Blog)
- Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station to use a Virtual Queue (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Disney CFO: Parks are essentially full(Source: Blog Mickey)
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Construction Updates
- Big Al's is closed, and Project Fedora
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Blind Rankings: Park Entertainment and Animatronics
- We each have to blind rank 10 items from the respective categories

Starts @37:16 ...

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1 hr 2 min
May 13 Disney World Hot Takes, Finish the Line, and Last Week in Disney!
Episode 307 for the week of May 11, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Jeff Vahle to retire. (Source: WDW Magic)
- Let the Magic Begin, the MK Welcome show, is not coming back as a character show (Source: WDW Magic)
- Two mystery projects coming to the Boardwalk (Source: WDW Magic)
- Gas engines to be retired in early 2027 at Autopia in Disneyland (Source: Scott Gustin)
Starts @1:35 ...

Construction Updates
- Lots of work in Monstropolis
Starts @16:57 ...

Hot Takes: Walt Disney World
- We each give 5 opinions related to Walt Disney World ... but are they really hot?

Starts @27:20 ...

Trivia: Complete these Walt Disney World Attraction Lines of Dialogue
- Magic Kingdom Edition!

Starts @48:34 ...

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1 hr 1 min
May 05 May the 4th Be With You! Maul: Shadow Lord Review! Big Thunder Mountain Reopens, and MNSSHP Starts August 7th!
Episode 306 for the week of May 4, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Spirit Airlines ceases operations ... should Disney buy them? (Source: WDW Magic)
- Big Thunder Mountain reopens - but is it still the wildest ride in the wilderness? (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates are out and it starts August 7th? (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Josh D'Amaro reportedly exploring creating a super app. (Source: Bloomberg)
Starts @1:57 ...

Construction Updates
- Permits for Indy!
Starts @14:42 ...

Binge, Erase, Ban - Star Wars Edition
- Jason gives three options, and Phil has to determine which he would binge, which he would erase from existence, and which he would be banned from seeing ever again ... with the focus on Star Wars media

Starts @19:22 ...

DBC Reviews: Maul: Shadow Lord
- The season finale of Maul: Shadow Lord was just released so we take the time to review the entire first season - is it some of the greatest Star Wars content ever or does is fall short?

Starts @35:05 ...

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1 hr 6 min
April 28 Disney Cruise Line 50% Off Kids, Rank'em - Magic Kingdom Table Service, and Construction Updates!
Episode 305 for the week of April 27, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Disney Cruise Line rolls out 50% off kids promotion. Source: Disney Parks Blog
- "AI" system to speed up attraction loading. Source: WDW Magic
- First look at the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster queue and loading area. Source: WDW Magic
- Disney may have slowed Magic Kingdom expansion due to politics. Source: Florida Politics
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Would You Rather ... WDW or DCL?
- Given the new Disney Cruise Line promotion Phil priced out a stay at Walt Disney World vs a Cruise for the same dates, and the pricing comparison was a little surprising. So would you rather ...

Starts @10:53 ...

Construction Updates
- Lots of Bio photos!
Starts @19:21 ...

Rank’em: Magic Kingdom Table Service Restaurants
- We have done quick service in the past so now looking at Table Service options and we we rank/tier the options at the Magic Kingdom

Starts @30:34 ...

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57 min
April 21 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date and Set List Revealed
Episode 304 for the week of April 20, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets to open on May 26th, song list revealed. Source: Drew the Disney Dude
- 2027 Walt Disney World Packages on sale. Source: Disney Tourist Blog
Starts @1:45 ...

Construction Update
- More permits! for Signs!!!!
Starts @36:26 ...

Game Time: Blind Ranking IP Attraction Updates
- Phil has to blind rank 10 IP Attraction updates or additions that Jason came up with ... how'd he do?

Starts @39:26 ...

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50 min
April 14 Big Thunder Reopening Date, and DBC Debates: Should Zootopia Replace Pandora at DCA?
Episode 303 for the week of April 13, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Big Thunder Mountain set to reopen May 3rd with lower heigh requirement. Source: Disney Parks Blog
- Upgrades to Disney Starlight. Source. Blog Mickey
- Air Canada to sponsor the newly renamed La Poutinerie and offer private viewing area for Luminous. Source: Disney Tourist Blog
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Construction Update
- The Monsters Door Coaster and Tropical Americas Carousel go vertical!
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Jason's Trip Update
- Jason is wondering if something is wrong as he isn't actively planning much for his July trip ... or is this just the way it is now?

Starts @21:56 ...

DBC Debates: Should Zootopia Replace Pandora at DCA?
- This topic is getting a lot of attention online, so we debate the merits of both sides ... but we don't find out who is arguing for which side until this moment!

Starts @30:07 ...

DBC Engagement
- What partial day ticket structure would interest you the most?
Starts @53:02 ...

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1 hr 4 min
April 07 New Summer Deals, Three Things We Want Announced at D23, and Five Things to Do Outside of the Parks
Episode 302 for the week of April 6, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Summer Deals including Disney+ room discounts and after 2pm tickets. Source: Blog Mickey
- V.I.Passholder Summer Days. Source: Drew the Disney Dude
- D23 The Ultimate Fan Event Tickets on sale - three things we hope are announced
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Construction Update
- New permits!
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Top 5: Things To Do At Walt Disney World Outside of the Parks
- A key element of "vacation in the vacation" is what you do outside of the parks ... we discuss some of our favorite things to do

Starts @52.15 ...

DBC Engagement
- What new walk around animatronics would you want to see?

Starts @1:01:12 ...

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1 hr 7 min
March 31 EPCOT Easy, Mid, Hard Updates, and We React to Addicted to the Mouse’s Top Ten Table Service Restaurants at WDW
Episode 301 for the week of March 30, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Disney Adventure World dedicated and World of Frozen is open in Paris. Source: Disneyland Paris
- Universal Updates: HHN and Permits. Source: Alicia Stella
- Temporary restrictions on bus service from Disney Springs to Resorts. Source: Blog Mickey
Starts @4:44 ...

Easy/Mid/Hard Updates to EPCOT
- We armchair Imagineer some updates to EPCOT that range from small, easy things to large scale, major updates
Starts @25:53 ...

DBC Reacts: Addicted to the Mouse’s Top Ten Table Service Restaurants at WDW
- Addicted to the Mouse has redone their Top Ten Table Service Restaurants list 2 years after their initial list - we react to their list and opine on what changes we would make

Starts @40:04 ...

DBC Engagement
- What would you like to hear Josh talk about in his 100 days speech?

Starts @52:59 ...

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1 hr 13 min
March 25 The Future of Disney Under Josh D'Amaro ... Plus It is Our 300th Episode and 6th Anniversary!
Episode 300! for the week of March 123, 2026 - and our 6th Anniversary! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Darth Vader M&G location changes. Source: WDW Magid
- Survey about Epic Universe Annual Pass. Source: Blog Mickey
- "Something" coming to Rivers of Light Theater
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The Future of Disney Under Josh D'Amaro
- Last week Josh released a video to shareholders: Link
- He talked about the current state of the company and what will carry them forward and we use this as a launching off point to discuss what we think the future of Disney will look like under Josh's leadership
Starts @19:42 ...

Construction Updates
- Piston Peak walls get bigger!

Starts @56:47 ...

DBC Engagement
- What three characters would you want to meet?

Starts @59:57 ...

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1 hr 12 min

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This is the Dads Plan Disney Podcast - two dads that have a love of Disney and trip planning ... Hosted by Jason Dodge (@jdodge80) and Phil Schoen (@TheMaxReboIV), our weekly episodes discuss what…