Dads Plan Disney

Episode 289 for the week of January 5, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- New Summer Discount - Stay 4+ days get 2 free! ... and we spreadsheet the impact (source: WDW Magic)

- Boulder comes loose at Indy (source: Scott Gustin)

- Jessie's Roundup coming to Diamond Horseshoe as part of Cool Kid Summer (source: WDWNT)

- Pink Milk coming to Galaxy's Edge (source: Disney Parks)

Starts @1:51 ...

Walt Disney World Enthusiast Essentials
- Based on a Reddit post, what items do we think are essentials for all Walt Disney World Enthusiasts?

Starts @25:34 ...

Tips for Couples Trip to Walt Disney World
- Ryan W on Discord has an upcoming couples trip to Walt Disney World and we discuss ideas for plans when you leave the kids at home

Starts @39:23 ...

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Episode 288 for the week of December 29, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Adam the Woo passes away 

- First look at Buddy the Robot in Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (Source: Drew the Disney Dude)

- Disneyland files permit for new 3.2 million sq feet parking garage (Source: Theme Park IQ)

Starts @1:13 ...

Ask Us Anything
- We asked for questions and your brought them! Take a listen as we do our best to answer all of them - and hopefully learn something along the way

Starts @6:10 ...

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Episode 287 for the week of December 22, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Imagineer Eddie Sotto passes away 

- Cinderella Castle repainting to being in January. Source: Scott Gustin

- Living with the Land is super popular - just a trend or a sign of more?

Starts @1:32 ...

2025 Predictions Review
- We look back on our year ago predictions for what would happen in 2025 for Disney in terms of films, television, and the parks - see where we were right, but more often where we were wrong

Starts @12:42 ...

2026 Predictions
- It's time to look ahead as what we think 2026 will bring to Our Disney World

- We predict the next Disney CEO, the box office for all major Disney film releases, the timing for openings for updates at Walt Disney World, and what we will hear at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event.

Starts @38:36 ...

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Episode 286 for the week of December 15, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closing date set for March 2nd

- Disney invests $1bn in Open AI

- Speedway car catches on fire

- Taylor Swift Eras Tour outfits on display at Hollywood Studios with long lines to see them. Source: DisneyScoopGuy

Starts @2:04 ...

Construction Update
- Couple of permits

Starts @11:06 ...

2026 Year in Disney
- The biggest Disney Stories of 2025

- Podcast Highlights

- Our person Disney Highlights

- What others felt were the biggest stories

Starts @13:26 ...

DBC Engagement: Disney Holiday Bucket List
- What is on your Disney holiday bucket list

Starts @54:27 ...

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Episode 285 for the week of December 8, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True and Disney Hallmark holiday movie coming in 2026. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- RnRC Pre-Show Blocked Off/Timeline of Retheme Revealed. Source: Disney Food Blog. Source: Disney Food Blog

- Disney outlines what is coming to WDW and Disneyland in 2026. Source: Scott Gustin

Starts @1:27 ...

Construction Update
- Tropical Americas goes vertical! 

Starts @23:10 ...

DBC Engagement: Sequels or Originals
- The community shared what they feel is missing at Walt Disney World right now

Starts @29:36 ...

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Episode 284 for the week of December 1, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Update
-Lots of photos from Bioreconstruct show work at Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom 

Starts @2:47 ...

Five Things
- We play a series of games listing five  things for various questions:

- Five Things Walt Disney World is Missing Right Now (Starts @10:19 )

- Five Things We’d That Would be a Bad Sign as Piston Peak is being Built (Starts @29:47 )

- Five Things We Want to See In 2026 For Disney (Starts @40:41 ) ...

DBC Engagement: Sequels or Originals
- We ask the community if they get more excited when a new sequel or an original animated movie is announced ... and which IP should get a sequel

Starts @53:26 ...

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Episode 283 for the week of November 24 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney
- Lots of updates on Imagineering Research and Development. Source: Walt Disney Imagineering

- Disney announces opening date for World of Frozen and more at Disneyland Paris. Source: WDWMagic

- Are there too many dining options at EPCOT? Coral Reef ending lunch offering. Source: Blog Mickey

Starts @3:28 ...

Rank 'Em: Lightning Land Single Pass
- Well, we didn't 'rank "em" as much as we "discussed 'em", but which of the Lightning Land Single Passes is worth your spend?

Starts @40:52 ...

DBC Engagement: Disney Survey
- As part of a survey from Disney, they asked about vacation style preferences - we give our answers and also discuss the motivation behind the survey

Starts @51:15 ...

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Episode 282 for the week of November 10, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney
- New Ticket Offers: Military Salute - including a new annual pass option (source: Touring Plans) and Disney+ non-MK tickets

- Disney Parks come to Fortnite (source: Disney Parks)

- The Perch opens and the Garden Tea Room will reopen in 2026 at the Grand Floridian

Starts @2:07 ...

Construction Updates
- More site prep in Frontierland

Starts @12:31 ...

Phil's Trip Report
- Phil leaves later this week for his trip. He booked Lightning Lanes for his 4-parks day, but rising crowd predictions and potential for the Holiday Parade taping has him stressed

Starts @17:51 ...

Reviews:

- Zootopia: Better Zoogether: @37:14 ... 

- Beak and Barrel @1:13:32 ...

- The Perch @1:34:19 ...

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Episode 281 for the week of November 3, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether Changes The Backstory of The Tree of Life (Source: WDWNT) 

- Universal Orlando to Allow Hoping to EPIC in 2026 (Source: Scott Gustin)

- TEA Attendance figures are out for 2024 (Source: Scott Gustin)

- Disney to celebrate the Nations Semiquincentennial in a Big Way - Including an Update to Soarin' (Source: Scott Gustin)

Starts @2:11 ...

Construction Updates
- Big Thunder Mountain begin testing!

Starts @34:33 ...

Final Trip Planning Update from Phil
- Phil leaves later this week for his trip. He booked Lightning Lanes for his 4-parks day, but rising crowd predictions and potential for the Holiday Parade taping has him stressed

Starts @39:59 ...

DBC Engagement: Would You Rather...
- After our discussion topic last week we asked the community what are important items they always have with them when visiting Disney

Starts @48:40 ...

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Episode 280 for the week of October 20, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

DBC Recommends
- Blog Mickey’s article on what water management permits can tell us about the layout of Piston Peak and Villains Land (Source: Blog Mickey) 

Starts @2:15 ...

Last Week In Disney
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Closing for Transition to 2D (Source: Drew the Disney Dude) 

- Universal Testing Out Individual Express Pass (Source: Scott Gustin)

- Universal Reveals Land Names for Upcoming Kids Resort (Source: Ashley Carter)

Starts @11:02 ...

Construction Updates
-Lots of insights from photos from Bio

Starts @30:13 ...

Initial Trip Planning for Phil's November Trip
- Phil is putting together his overall goals and plan for his November Trip - mindful first time in a long time having hoppers ... will this provide more freedom and less planning or just make him plan extra?

Starts @43:28 ...

DBC Engagement: 3 Essentials You Pack for Your Disney Trip
- After our discussion topic last week we asked the community what are important items they always have with them when visiting Disney

Starts @1:12:16 ...

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