Episode 279 for the week of October 13, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney
- Walt Disney Imagineering Display Debuts at Walt Disney Presents showing off model and more for in progress projects and appears official name of Monster's Inc Land at DHS is "Mostropollis" (Source: Blog Mickey) 

- Dining Updates at Animal Kingdom (Source: Drew the Disney Dude)

- Disney eliminates the $10 discount for pre-arrival Magic Bands (Source: Blog Mickey)

- Holiday decor coming to Epic Universe (Source: Everything You Need to Know)

- Rock N Roller Coaster staring the Muppets to open in Summer 2026

- Frozen Ever After Animatronics to be updated (Source: Scott Gustin)

- Zootopia: Better Zoogether Previews Announced (Source: WDWMagic)- 

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Construction Updates
- Progress made at Mostropolis, Tropical Americas goes vertical, and more

Starts @37:38 ...

Will Rising Disney Prices Impact Future Trips For You?
- Rather than just complain about all the price increases that have come to Walt Disney World, we discuss how this may impact future trips - specifically shifting to fewer, but loner trips to bring the per-day ticket price down

Starts @43:44 ...

Game: Three things/tools you can’t live without on a WDW trip
- Phil and Jason discuss essential items when they are at the World

Starts @1:03:07 ...

DBC Engagement: Disney Feats
- In the spirit of Dude Perfect who visited every Disney park around the world in less than 75 hours, what are some Disney feats you want to accomplish?

Starts @1:07:45 ...

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Episode 277 for the week of September 28, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney
- Dr. Jane Goodall passed away

- 13 new sauced chicken strips are coming to Walt Disney World (source: Disney Parks Blog)

- Rumor: infrastructure changes to the TTC

Starts @2:47 ...

Should Disney Eliminate Tipping at WDW?
- An article at WDW Info proposes that as as premium experience, Disney should eliminate all gratuities (housekeeping, dining, etc)

- Would this create a more all inclusive experience and increase use of Table Service restaurants or just create new issues?

- Source: WDWInfo

Starts @29:18 ...

Discounts Announced - Do We Care Anymore?
- Disney Announced early 2026 room and package discounts for Walt Disney World - but they seem largely in line with what they have offered in the past ... so do we care anymore or does it just feels like Kohl's pricing now?

Starts @39:09 ...

Game: Under/Over Rated - Disney Parks Souvenirs
- Phil and Jason discuss what park souvenirs are over or underrated

Starts @43:19 ...

DBC Engagement: Over/Under Rated Park Strategies
- Following up to last week's episode, the community shared some food items at Disney they find to be over or underrated

Starts @1:05:12 ...

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Episode 277 for the week of September 28, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Updates
- Animation Courtyard closes

Starts @1:10 ...

What Could an After Hours Only Trip Look Like in 2026?
- Disney released the dates of After Hours events for 2026 and Phil looked for where a trip could be done around hitting up several of them.

- Could this be an affordable way to do the parks with less stress?

Starts @3:34 ...

Planning a Non-Parks Trip
- The guys discuss how a trip to Walt Disney World could look without visiting the parks

- What resort(s) would you stay at? How would you structure your time? 

Starts @12:30 ...

Game: Under/Over Rated - Disney Parks Strategies
- Phil and Jason discuss what strategies and tips for touring the parks are over or underrated

Starts @28:18 ...

DBC Engagement: Ranking EPIC and the 4 WDW Parks
- The community gave their rankings for the 4 Walt Disney Parks and Epic universe - where did Epic land? Overall and focusing on just food and bev

Starts @53:30 ...

DBC Engagement: Over/Under Rated Food
- Following up to last week's episode, the community shared some food items at Disney they find to be over or underrated

Starts @57:30 ...

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Episode 276 for the week of September 22, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

News Roundup
- Guest passes away after riding Stardust Racers. Source: Scott Gustin

- Imagineering Explores the Use of AI Glasses in Theme Parks. Source: Blog Mickey

- NightFlight Expedition Announced for Dollywood. Source: Scott Gustin

Starts @1:42 ...

Construction Updates
- Appears to be ramped up at Tropical Americas and Mostropolis

Starts @15:29 ...

Which Rides Should Be Replaced?
- Phil and Jason first react to the list in a recent article by All Ears Net ... then provide their own lists!

Starts @27:04 ...

Game: Under/Over Rated Food at WDW
- Phil and Jason say with food (location, item, etc) at Walt Disney World is either underrated or overrated

Starts @40:00 ...

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Episode 275 for the week of September 15, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

News Roundup
- Hong Kong Disneyland getting New Spider-Main Attraction. Source: Blog Mickey

- Restaurant Marrakesh Sign Stripped of Lettering at EPCOT. Source: Blog Mickey

- Universal Confirms Demolition of Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. Source: Blog Mickey

Starts @1:40 ...

Construction Updates:
- Not much

Starts @14:45 ...

Phil's Epic Universe and Helios Grand Trip Report
- Part 3 of Phil's Trip Report sees him breakdown his time at Universal. He covers:

- Review of Grand Helios including Reviews of Flora Taverna and Bar Helios

- One day at Epic Universe - how much did he get done and review of the attractions and areas

- Ranks all the attractions and gives overall thoughts of the park and advice to visiting.

Starts @16:29 ...

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Episode 274 for the week of September 8, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Discussion
- Disney has announced that they will be updating Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique with a simplified packages and appearances by the Fairy Godmother 

- We discuss if we have every done this experience or if we ever would

- Source: Blog Mickey

Starts @2:26 ...

Construction Updates:
- Signage for Better Zoogether is starting 

Starts @8:43 ...

Phil's Non-Destination D23 Disney Trip Report
- Part 2 of Phil's Trip Report sees him breakdown his time at Disney apart from the Destination D23 Event. He covers:

- Review of Coronado

- First day of Food and Wine Fest along with his first ride on the updated Test Track

- Dining Reviews: Geo-82, Jock Lindsey's Halloween Bar, California Grill, and Toledo

Starts @14:29 ...

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Episode 273 for the week of September 1, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

BREAKING: Dinosaur Closing Date Announced
- Disney has announced that the remaining elements of Dinoland (Dinosaur, the Dino Institute Shop, and Restaurantosaurus) will all close effective February 2nd

- Additionally meet and greets in that area will be relocated, Harambe Market will see it's menu updated, and Kali River's annual maintanence will be moved up.

- What are our thoughts on this, the impact to timelines, and the impact to visiting Animal Kingdom at this time.

- Source: Blog Mickey

Starts @2:31 ...

Destination D23 Announcements
- Destination D23 happened over the weekend and while we didn't get some announcements we were expecting, we did get some less expected news.

- We break it all down - what we got and what we didn't get. What are we most excited for? What surprised us the most? Were attendees justified in being disappointed in the amount of news?

Starts @8:31 ...

Destination D23 Review:
- Phil breaks down his thoughts on the Destination D23 event - his takes on each of the panels, how the event was organized, and if he would go back again

- What were his personal highlights, and how did the crowd react to the various news items?

Starts @32:21 ...

Construction Updates:
- Foundation drilling has started on the Door Coaster, plus more

Starts @1:07:33 ...

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Episode 272 for the week of August 25th, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Walt Disney World Updates From Media Event:
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether to open November 7th and Judy Hops and Nick Wilde M&G coming. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Big Thunder Mountain new effects and backstory discusses. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with the Muppets update including animatronics in preshow. Source: Disney Parks Blog

Starts @1:52 ...

Other Walt Disney World Updates:
- Beak and Barrel Preview. Source: Disney Parks Blog - including really fun video game like video to show off the interior elements: Source: Disney Parks YouTube

- Imagineer That with Tom Morrow 2.0 Returns!

- New Starlight Times posted

- Possible Return of the Deluxe (Ultimate)) Dining Plan?

Starts @15:27 ...

Universal Updates Epic Express Pass:
- Universal has added both Battle at the Ministry and Minecart Madness to Express Pass at Epic Universe

- How does this impact Phil's touring plans for his upcoming visit?

Starts @33:35 ...

Construction Updates:
- New permit for Imagineering facilities near Magic Kingdom

Starts @39:36 ...

Phil's Upcoming Trip - Final Details:
- Phil leaves this week for his Destination D23 and Epic Universe no-kids trip ... what are his final plans and what is he most looking forward to?

Starts @43:40 ...

Should Disney have a "Mini-Annual Pass"?:
- The guys discuss alternatives Disney could do with their ticket structure to encourage people to take more than one trip a year

Starts @1:00:57 ...

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Episode 271 for the week of August 18th, 2025 ... Drew the Disney Dude joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Update On and From Drew:
- Drew recently called this a "new Golden Age of Imagineering" - we discuss what this means, if we agree, and the implications for the average park goer

Find Drew at: 

- Twitter: https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewtheDisneyDude 

Starts @1:14 ...

Destination D23 - Schedule Discussion and Predictions:
- The detailed schedule for Destination D23 was released and it does not include a Parks panel.

- We go through the sessions that will happen and discuss which may include some parks updates

- We also go through Drew's previous predictions and if he would update any of them

Starts @21:34 ...

Construction Around Walt Disney World:
- We discuss the various construction going on at Walt Disney World, which Drew will be focusing on, and when we think some projects will open

Starts @56:26 ...

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Episode 270 for the week of August 11th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Beak and Barrel Opening News - including a menu with not a ton of options for kids. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Disney 3Q 2025 Earnings - what does it mean to us and the future of Walt Disney World? Source: WDWMagic

- Minnie Van to/from MCO Service - Price To Extend the Bubble ... but at what cost?

Starts @2:04 ...

Trip Report: Phil's Down and Back Trip with His Youngest Daughter:
- Phil is just back from a quick trip to Walt Disney World with his youngest daughter. How did the Water Part Arrival Day perk work out? What were their thoughts on Starlight? Thoughts on 1:1 trips with your kids

Starts @24:32 ...

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