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Episode 022 ... Week in review of August 29th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- The world losses a great one as Chadwick Bosemam passes away
- Fall decor and more coming to Magic Kingdom September 15th - October 31st (source: Blog Mickey)
- Tokyo Disneyland to resume Fireworks September 1st
- Polynesian Village Resort (non-DVC) to be closed until summer 2021.  During closure Moana inspired refurbishments will be made and work done to monorail station (source: Blog Mickey)
- Cover to be renamed Swan Reserved and hold 149 family suites (source: Jen Lefforge)
- Is the Park Reservation System here to stay?  Let's play this forward to what the impact could be (source: Dow Report)
Topic Starts @1:10 ...

2) My Child is Outgrowing Disney / Disney fatigue
- Article by Radhames Gonzalez discusses that he is finding his daughter's interest in Disney is waning as she grows and his reaction to this (source: WDW Info)
- We discuss dealing with "Disney burnout" and how to keep it fresh
Topic Starts @34:12 ...

3) Mulan to stream on Disney+ "free" starting December 4th?
- Over the weekend the Mulan preview screen on Disney+ indicating all subscribers would have access starting December 4th 2020, but this was later removed (source: CNET)
- Does this impact our decision to pay $30 for early access starting this Friday, September 4th?
Topic Starts @42:27 ...

4) Is Disney dismissing the value of local passholders?
- On the latest episode of the DIS Unplugged, Pete Werner expressed frustration with how WDW passholders are being treated which then became a topic on message boards (exe: DISboards thread) - this comes following comments from Bob Chapek that day guests are valued more (to Disney's bottom line) than passholders
- We share our thoughts: do we agree? Why Disney is taking this tact? What they could do to improve passholder relations while still maximizing profits?
Topic Starts @44:31 ...

DBC Recommends: Disneyland's Forgotten Sci-Fi Rock Band - Live From the Space Stage
- This week Phil shares a new documentary from Matthew Serrano and Defunctland's Kevin Perjurer about Halyx: a rock band assembled by Disney Records that played at the Space Mountain stage in Disneyland in 1981 and then disappeared.
- If you are into obscure Disney history and would be interested in a rock band that is a mash of up KISS and Star Wars then this is the documentary for you!
Source: Defunctland on YouTube
Topic Starts @54:50 ...

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Episode 021 ... Week in review of August 23rd 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Tony Baxter said he would come out of retirement to redo Journey into Imagination (source: Disney Dweller)
- Volcano Bay to be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays (source: Orlando Informer)
- Disney+ reportedly getting adult section (source: We Got This Covered)
- Brick or Treat happening at Legoland, with modifications (source: Thrill Geek)
- Reduction in hours at WDW remains on calendar for November - what does this mean for the Holiday Party?
Topic Starts @2:38 ...

2) Redoing Tomorrowland
- Article by Ashley Ratliff offers up suggestions of what to put in the place that Stitch used to be in - be it another attraction, a meet & greet, or a restaurant (source: WDW Info)
- We expand on this and discuss what to do with all of Tomorrowland and get way to in the weeds on sightlines, etc.
Topic Starts @14:07 ...

3) 11 Magic Kingdom Attraction Refresh Plans - Where do they Stand?
- Martin from WDW Magic provides an update on what attractions at the Magic Kingdom were rumored to be updated for the 50th anniversary (source: Discussion on the DISBoards)
- We discuss which ones we would really like to see a refresh on and which we think should be left alone
Topic Starts @30:05 ...

4) 20 questions before you choose your Disney hotel
- Liz Mroz writes an article proposing 20 questions to ask yourself when selecting a hotel at Walt Disney World (source: WDW Info)
- Which ones are most important when we decide where to stay?
Topic Starts @41:21 ...

5) DBC Recommendation: Retro WDW
- A new feature for the podcast where we will recommend a podcast, youtube channel, etc.
- This week Jason recommends Retro WDW - specifically their podcast where they get into great detail on this history of attractions
Topic Starts @58:47 ...

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Episode 020 ... Week in review of August 15th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Disney and Actors Equity Union come to an understanding so equity CMs can return to work, paving way for shows to restart (source: Variety)
- New content coming to Disney+ (source: Disneyplus tweet on New Lego Star Wars Holiday Special coming Nov 17th and on Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom - coming Sept 15th)
- Rumor: Monorail themed attraction coming to the Play! Pavilion (source: Attractions Magazine)
Topic Starts @5:37 ...

2) Julie shares thoughts about live streaming at the parks
- She talks about wanting to bring her viewers along with her and chatting with them while streaming
Links to Dream To Stream:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008669016411
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarxr8vv__ZzTNGkYWPTUuw
Topic Starts @13:55 ...

3) Is Bob Chapek using the current environment for big changes? Not just to Disney overall but to the parks?
- Bloomberg article talks about how Bob Chapek is looking to change how Disney does business (source: Bloomberg)
- We discuss what this could mean for the future, specifically how it could impact Fastpasses (e.g., are paid Fastpasses the future?)
Topic Starts @27:37 ...

4) Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Enhancements - Rumors of what may be coming!
- Reports of a work permit for "Project Nugget" are out - but what is this really?  Mickey Views thinks it is for a new night time spectacular coming to the Magic Kingdom
- An insider at WDW Magic is reporting that Paint the Night will be coming to Walt Disney World for the 50th
-We discuss our thoughts on this - and are just excited for some potential additions!
Topic Starts @39:30 ...

5) What is on our Walt Disney World "Bucket List"
- Julie, Jason, and Phil have all been to WDW numerous times, but what are some things we still haven't done at the parks? 
- Prompted by an two articles at WDW Info, one by Matt Wildey and another by Katrina Koffel
- Topic Starts @48:07

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Episode 019 ... Week in review of August 8th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Disney release their 3rd Q earnings, and they are not as bad as we expected - but a $3.5bn drop in parks revenue is still a $3.5bn drop
- Florida lifts travel restrictions from those traveling from tri-state area (source: Blog Mickey)
- Mulan is going straight to Disney+ - but early access will cost you an exter $29.99
- Disney+: "Howard", a new documentary on Howard Ashman debuts on August 7th and Phil provides a review.
- WDW shortens hours at all four of the theme parks (source: Blog Mickey)
Topic Starts @1:44 ...

2) How the shortened hours impact how we would tour the parks
- Jason and Phil go park by park and discuss how they would tour each now that the park hours have shortened
- How does this impact how and when we would eat, what rides would be prioritized, what would we do in the evenings?
Topic Starts @22:20 ...

3) The state of the Disney Community at large
- Jason observes there appears to be a disconnect between when Disney vloggers are covering and what potential visitors are discussing
- Why is this?  Is this good or bad? Will it continue?
Topic Starts @42:08 ...

4) Confessions that can get your Walt Disney World card revoked
- Source: twitter thread started by The Ronenverse
- We discuss some shared in the thread (do we agree with them?) and our own admissions that could get our fan cards revoked
Topic Starts @53:25 ...


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Episode 018 ... Week in review of August 1st 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Universal (via Comcast earnings report) announces layoffs and confirms that construction of Epic Universe is on hold
- Haunted Road Attraction coming to Orlando (source: Thrill Geek)
- Disney+: Black is King and Muppets Now debuted on July 31st - we discuss our thoughts on each
Topic Starts @2:42 ...

2) Zach from the Florida Prep Youtube Channel joins us and shares his thoughts after returning tot he parks following the reopening of Walt Disney World and Universal
Links to Florida Prep YouTube Channel and Facebook Page
Topic Starts @10:14 ...

3) Topic: Most nostalgic rides in each WDW park
- Phil, Jason, and Zach go through the four park and discuss which attraction is most nostalgic to each of them and why
- Also discuss which ones we might view as nostalgic 10 years from now
Source: Article by David Tubbs at WDWinfo
Topic Starts @20:57 ...

4) Topic: The future of entertainment at Disney's Hollywood Studio
- Rumors that the Voyage of the Little Mermaid is closed permanently (Source: Blog Mickey) and on August 2nd, the Disney Society Orchestra and Friends premiered (Source: Blog Mickey) at the theater that Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage performed at
- We discuss what the future of shows at DHS could be - and what should be done with the larger area where the VotLM theater is located
Topic Starts @44:25 ...

5) Topic: Rank the original EPCOT Future World Pavilions
- NBA star and major Disney fan, Robin Lopez gave his ranking (source: this tweet) of the original pavilions.
- Phil gives his reaction based on his visits to the park at that time and gives some explanation about what was so great about the areas that no longer exist
Topic Starts @54:39 ...


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Episode 017 ... Week in review of July 25th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Ample Hills Creamery to not reopen at WDW
- Process to secure a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance altered
- Mulan delayed indefinitely and next Star Wars and Avatar movie release pushed back 1 year
- Halloween Horror Nights cancelled
- Woman arrested at EPCOT IG entrance with 2 guns and marijuana in her diaper bag
- Report: People Mover to have extensive refurb over next weeks/month
- Disney+ Rumors: Lando to have new series with Donald Glover attached and Aladdin: Live from the West End to come to service by year end
Sources:
- Scott Gustin tweet on Mulan/Star Wars/Avatar
- @HorrorNightsOrlando tweet on cancellation of HHN
- WDW Info story on woman with guns and weed
- Disney+ Lando series story from Inverse
Topic Starts @1:38 ...

2) Alexis and Mike McLaughlin have returned from their family trip to Walt Disney World
They share their experience, including:
- Travel from out of state
- How are the resorts?
- Go through their experience at each of the 4 parks
- Would the recommend families go now or wait?
Topic Starts @16:26 ...


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Episode 016 ... Week in review of July 18th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Disney confirms that several elements of the EPCOT overhaul have been delayed
- 2019 Theme Park Attendance numbers have been released by TEA
- Stitch, Primeval Whirl, and Rivers of Light are closed permanently
Sources:
- Scott Gustin tweets on EPCOT delays and attraction closings
- 2019 TEA Global Attractions Attendance Report
Topic Starts @2:04 ...

2) If you could visit a theme park with Walt Disney which would it be and why?
- Kathy Werling posed this question on Facebook
- Phil and Jason chat about some of the interesting responses and share their own thoughts
Follow Kathy on Twitter @KathyWerling
Topic Starts @18:15 ...

3) Choose a spot at WDW to sit, relax, and people watch for 1 hour - where would it be?
- The Monday Morning Monorail Podcast posed this question on Twitter and as Jason and Phil both love the atmosphere of the parks as much at the attractions, they discuss all sorts of options to answer the question.
Source: Monday Morning Monorail Tweet
Topic Starts @25:38 ...

4) All four WDW parks are now re-open to guests ... how is it going?
- Jason shares some early feedback from his sister who is currently at WDW with her family
- What is the general feeling about visiting the parks now?  Positives and negatives?
- Are park reservations the new Fast Pass?  e.g., Pound the App.
- Jason and Phil also discuss if they would visit the parks now
Topic Starts @31:39 ...


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Episode 015 ... Week in review of July 11th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Casting Jude Law in the live action remake of Peter Pan
- Disney sends out surveys about certain attraction at the parks
- NBA Players will have opportunity to reserve special "after hours" experiences
- Japan requiring guests to not scream on rides and instead "Scream inside your Heart"
- Disney Magical Express to no longer providing luggage delivery service
- 2020 park ticket and resort reservations able to be made again and new passholder resort discount available
- VIP tours can also now be booked agian, up to 60 days in advance
- Taste of Food and Wine Festival booth menus are out!
Sources:
- WDW Info story on Magical Express stopping luggage transfer service
- Disney Food Blog story on the 2020 EPCOT Taste of Food and Wine Booth Menus
Topic Starts @1:56 ...

2) CM and Passholder Preview Days Reaction and Discussion:
- Jason and Phil react to all the reports coming out of both CM previews (July 7/8) and Passholder previews (July 9/10) for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
- Security procedures, social distancing, and other logistics are covered and we share our thoughts on how execution of these went
- Some of the new ways of having characters in the parks provides a unique - and fun - experience, especially for frequent visitors
Sources: Several twitter accounts including Scott Gustin and Alicia Stella as well as Blog Mickey
Topic Starts @15:51 ...

3) What Disney merchandise to we buy and where to we get it?
- Preview days saw 240 minute waits to get into the Splash Mountain gift store
- Rumor of Disney Stores brick and mortar stores (malls, etc.) to close permanently
- Phil and Jason discuss what type of Disney merchandise they seem to most often purchase
Topic Starts @41:50 ...


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Episode 014 ... Week in review of July 4th 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Disney incorrectly charges monthly payment passholders
- The opening date for several of WDW's transportation systems is announced
- The WDW College Program is suspended indefinitely
- Disney and Colin Kaepernick announce partnership deal
- Hamilton Delivers 64% bump in downloads for Disney+
Topic Starts @1:29 ...

2) RUMOR: Hall of Presidents to be changed
- Rumor reported on WDW Magic that Disney is looking to alter the Hall of Presidents to be "non partisan and more timeless"
- Part of this rumor is that they have reached out to Lin Manuel Miranda and Weird Al Yankovic to develop this new theater experience
Source: thread on WDW Magic
Topic Starts @7:27 ...

3) Hersheypark has it's reopening weekend
- Phil and his family visited the park and he shares his experience, with specific focus on their safety measures, how they were enforced, and if he felt safe overall
Topic Starts @13:58 ...

4) Are paid Fastpasses finally coming to WDW?
- Reports are out that Shanghai Disneyland will only have a paid Fastpass system going forward
- Rumors are indicating that when Fastpass returns to WDW it will be a paid system as well
- Jason and Phil discuss under what circumstances they would be willing to pay for Fastpasses
Source: Threads on WDW Magic and on DISBoards
Topic Starts @24:29 ...

5) New Strategy for Park Rides
- With no FP and park capacity lower - but also ride capacity restrictions, how does this change your strategy for planning your park days?
Source: Thread on DISboards
Topic Starts @36:01 ...

6) Take two attractions and combine them into one mega attraction
- What would the best combination of two current attractions at at Disney park be and why is it Buzz Lighyear Space Ranger Spin and It's a Small World?
Source: Rob Yeo on Twitter
Topic Starts @47:06 ...

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Episode 013 ... Week in review of June 27th 2020 where we are joined by Kylenne, active poster on the DISbaords, to discuss a number of news topics including our thoughts on re-theming Splash Mountain to Princess and the Frog ...

1) News of the week:
- Disney Park Pass System opens for passholders, and dates in July and August fill up fast, system also now open for ticket holders
- Disneyland announces they will delay opening
- Alcohol sales suspended at bars in Florida
- Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew coming to Disney Springs.  Note, kicks off a tangent discussion on Disney Springs in general
Topic Starts @2:00 ...

2) Disney Announces They will re-theme Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt DisneyWorld to Princess and the Frog:
-  Kylenne, Jason, and Phil discuss their thoughts on this change, how it fits within Frontierland (what should happen to Frontierland now?), if they would prefer Tiana get a brand new ride vs a retheme, and more on this important topic for the week
Sources:
- Disney Parks Blog Article
- D23 Interview with Imagineer Bob Weis
- Youtube video from Brad Ruwe of the Princess and the Frog music overlayed on the current ride
Topic Starts @14:16 ...

3) Half the rides in the Magic Kingdom are bad … which ones are only popular only due to nostalgia?
- Jason goes through his list of rides he thinls are just not all that great on their own in the Magic Kingdom and Kylenne and Phil respond - do they agree?
Source: Article Jason wrote on WDW Info on "Unpopular WDW Opinions I Agree With"
Topic Starts @40:04 ...

4) How would you set up 3 park reservations slots?
- Passholders are only able to book 3 park pass reservations at a time - Kylenne, Phil, and Jason discuss which parks they would book given this restriction
Topic Starts @50:49 ...

5) Castle Refurb - what does our guest think of the new color scheme?
- Kylenns shares her thoughts on the blue and pinks colors that now adorn Cinderella's Castle int he Magic Kingdom
Topic Starts @56:21


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