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Episode 269 for the week of August 4th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Updates:
- Lots of activity around Walt Disney World with the biggest story the quick demolition of Studio 1 in Muppets Couryart 

Starts @1:42 ...

Trip Report: Jason's 9-Day Family Trip in the Heat!:
- Jason is just back from his big family trip - staying for 9 nights in an Art of Animation Family Suite, 8 days of park hoppers, and dealing with heat advisories - how did they manage and did they hit all their achievements?

Part 1: Jason covers the highlights and takeaways from the trip overall - starts @6:36 ...

Part 2: The detailed day-by- trip report - starts @ 56:15 ...

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Episode 28 for the week of July 28th, 2025 ... and Matt Peto joins us while Jason is away and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- In a surprising announcement, Disney shared that the Magic of Disney Animation will take over the current Animation Academy, including the Star Wars Launch Bay. We discuss the changes and if we feel this rounds out the park. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Starting September 5th Chefs de France will offer a Parisian style brunch on Fridays and Saturdays during the Food and Wine Festival. Is this a one off or the first of more festival offerings? Source: WDWMagic

- Touring Plans has updated their crowd calendars based on 2025 proving to consistently have lower attraction waits than expected. Source: Touring Plans 

Starts @2:37 ...

Trip Report: Matt's Family Trip to Disneyland:
- Matt recently took his family on their first trip to Disneyland - we discuss the background to this trip, what his goals and objectives were, what surprised him, and what he would do differently if he had it to do over again.

- We will also get some "top 5" lists from Matt including his favorite food items from the trip

Starts @33:29 ...

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Episode 266 for the week of July 21st, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Topic: Planner, Filler, Skipper - Magic Kingdom:
- Part 4 of a series where we look at all the attraction at a park (this time The Magic Kingdom) and determine if each is something we plan around, will use to fill in gaps in our schedule, or generally skip even if no wait

Starts @1:17 ...

Topic: Planner, Filler, Skipper - Comparison
- Now that we have completed this exercise for the four parks, we look at the statistics to see which park is most balanced, which has most planners, etc.

Starts @32:32 ...

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Episode 266 for the week of July 14th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Latest episode of We Call It Imagineering gives a preview of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away and it looks great ... and is that positivity in the Disney community I am seeing?

- Disney also provides a first look at Walt Disney: A Magical Life, including footage of the new Walt Animatronic - what do we think of it?

- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights 2025 dates are out and they overlap with an upcoming trip for Phil - and he overthinks his planning tremendously!

Starts @3:41 ...

Construction Updates:
- The Rivers of America are closed - we share our thoughts including where we think the only commentary goes too far

Starts @17:30 ...

Destination D23 Predictions Video Reaction
- "Probably at Disney" put out a video with her predictions for what will get announced at Destination D23 ... do we agree?

Link to video

Starts @21:47 ...

Topic: Planner, Filler, Skipper - Hollywood Studios:
- Part 3 of a series where we look at all the attraction at a park (this time Disney's Hollywood Studios) and determine if each is something we plan around, will use to fill in gaps in our schedule, or generally skip even if no wait

Starts @44:04 ...

DBC Engagement - Small Update to Spaceship Earth:
- We know that Spaceship Earth is going down for a short refurbishment so while there won't be any major update to the attraction, we ask the community what small update they would like to see

Starts @58:24 ...

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Episode 265 for the week of July 7th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Updates:
- The Rivers of America are closed - we share our thoughts including where we think the only commentary goes too far

Starts @1:59 ...

Trip Report: Jason's Down and Back
- Jason has just returned from a down and back with his oldest to say goodbye to the Liberty Belle and Tom Sawyer Island and to have some 1:1 time. 

- Hear about all they got accomplished, how they levered Lightning Lane Mutlipass, and if he would do another trip like this in the future

Starts @16:19 ...

Topic: Planner, Filler, Skipper - Animal Kingdom:
- Part 2 of a series where we look at all the attraction at a park (this time Animal Kingdom) and determine if each is something we plan around, will use to fill in gaps in our schedule, or generally skip even if no wait

Starts @44:06 ...

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Episode 264 for the week of June 30th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Hall of Presidents reopens in time for 4th of July 

- Test Track 3.0 opens for CM previews and Media and reviews are largely positive! But no spoilers as Jason is trying to go in cold

- Spaceship Earth will close for a multi-month refurb on August 25th, Little Mermaid for about a week on July 21st, and Buzz Light year for the previously announced major overhaul on August 4th.

Starts @2:11 ...

Construction Updates:
- Demo permit for Tom Sawyer Island, show building size for Monsters Door Coaster discovered, and more!

Starts @14:18 ...

Topic: Planner, Filler, Skipper - EPCOT:
- Part 1 of a series where we look at all the attraction at a park (this time EPCOT) and determine if each is something we plan around, will use to fill in gaps in our schedule, or generally skip even if no wait

Starts @25:00 ...

Trip Updates:
- Phil booked dining for his 2 August trips and Jason book LLMP for is down and back with his daughter happening this week!

Starts @43:27 ...

DBC Engagement - Name some Filler or Skipper Rides:
- As a tease for this week's game we asked the community what are some filler or skipper rides in their mind

Starts @57:35 ...

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Episode 263for the week of June 23rd, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- How does recent news of attraction openings (Test Tract 3.0, Starlight, etc) impact Jason's trip?

- Western Way Widening Project - Len Testa thinks this is more than just road work. What could the real implications be? Source: Disney Dish

- Disney updated dining reservation system - and then rolls it back. Was that a good thing?

Starts @3:10 ...

Construction Updates:
- Walls are up at Zootopia Zoogether!

Starts @36:13 ...

Elio - a Good Bomb of a Movie:
- Phil took his family to see Elio - what did they think? And why is the movie performing so poorly at the box office despite all the good reviews and positive word of mouth?

Starts @43:01 ...

DBC Engagement - What IP Does Not Belong in the Magic Kingdom?:
- Following some sentiments that Cars doesn't belong anywhere in the Magic Kingdom, we ask the community what IP they think should never be anywhere in the park.

Starts @52:49 ...

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Episode 262 for the week of June 16th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- The Boneyard will be closed forever effective August 2nd - which is earlier than previously indicated. Disney also confirmed there will be a play are within Tropical Americas

- Test Track 3.0 will open on July 22nd! This also is earlier than earlier reports of late summer. Several show scenes were revealed as well along with Cast Member previews starting June 27th.

Starts @1:41 ...

Phil's Positive Pod:
- As there still seems to be a cloud of negativity about all things Disney on social media and some forums, Phil takes some time listing 5 things (plus an honorable mention) he is feeling positive about related to Walt Disney World.

- What are you feeling the most positive about? Did Phil miss anything?

Starts @6:25 ...

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Episode 261 for the week of June 9th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Saturday was the last date that Muppet*Vision 3D was open to the public. We pay our respects and are happy it went out strong

- Closing Date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island announced by Disney - with July 6th being the last day to enjoy them. Disney also provided new details and concept art for Cars Land - officially Piston Peak National Park. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Staring the Muppets will open in 2026!  Source: Walt Disney World

- Disneyland update details announced: Coco Ride, Avatar Land, and new parking lot and pedestrian bridge all coming soon! Source: Disney Parks Blog

Starts @3:59 ...

Construction Updates:
- Test Track 3.0 appears to be nearing completion and more!

Starts @42:01 ...

Jason's Manifesto:
- Jason recently had an article published on Touring Plans focusing on the cost of a Disney vacation over the past 30 years and if it truly is more expensive now that it used to be ... and if so, in what ways. 

- Link to Article: Touring Plans

Starts @47:38 ...

DBC Engagement - Design a Themed Lounge:
- With GEO -82 open and Beak and Barrel coming, we asked the community to design a themed lounge they would like to see added.

Starts @1:06:15 ...

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Episode 260 for the week of June 2nd, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

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Last (Few) Weeks In Disney:
- Disney cracking down on DVC owners who frequently rent their points. Source: WDWNT

- Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away to debut on July 20th.

- New shows at DHS have premiered and reactions are interesting

- Cool Kid Summer has kicked off including GoofyCore

- Summer Discounts on DCL? Source: Disney Cruise Line Blog

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Construction Updates:
- Cool Ship demoed in Tomorrowland, Cars/Villains Land Laydown Yard work starts, and much more

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Lilo & Stitch's Big Box Office:
- The live action Lilo and Stitch has opened to big numbers. Phil provides a non-spoiler review and we discuss some of the varying takes on the movie

- Plus a rant about Magic Band availability from Jason

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Trip Update - Jason Books ADRs:
- ADR availability is wide open even for traditionally hard to get ones. Makes things easy for booking - but why is this?

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DBC Engagement - What Disney Films Would You Want to See a D23 "On the Road" Experience for?:
- After Phil went to the D23 On the Road event for A Goofy Movie, we ask the community what other films they would like to see get a similar treatment

Starts @ ...

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