Episode 039 ... Week in review of January 10, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) News:
-  Disney looking to move some California operations to Florida (Source: Blog Mickey)
-  Imagineers considered Spiderman and Dr Strange as options for California Tower of Terror redo (Source: Blog Mickey)
-  Technical issues at a number of attractions at WDW recently. Question discussed:  What do you do when a “must do” is down for the day?
-  Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card game shutting down effective January 24th, after 8 years of game play (Source: Attractions Magazine). We also discuss these "extras" in the parks in general.
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2) Topic:  Rites of passage at Walt Disney World
- Prompted by  an article written by Matt Wildey, we discuss what are key elements for us of a Disney Trip and what are things we are looked forward to getting to do with our kids?
- Also discussed how we introduce planning a Walt Disney World trip when asked for help or the topic comes up in discussion.
Source: WDWinfo article
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3) DBC Recommends: Black Beauty on Disney+
- Jason recommends this - notes that it is a somewhat under-the-radar add to Disney+ but still of high quality.
Topic Starts @58:27 ...

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Episode 039 ... Week in review of January 2, 2021 as we discuss the following ...

1) A Look Back .....
- While 2020 was a year full of challenges (to put it mildly) it was also the year we started the DBC Pod. We value all our listeners and love this opportunity to talk Disney, and Theme Parks, and share our take with you all - and love getting your feedback.
- We briefly touch on how we thought the first year went!
Topic Starts @1:27 ....

2) News:
- Gideon' Bakehouse at Disney Springs opens on Dec 23rd, and then closes after Jan 2nd (Source: Gideon's Facebook account)
- Tron show building sealed off - does this confirm the rumor of a delay to it's opening? (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Windows and walls installed at re-imagined MouseGear (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Park Hopping returns effective Jan 1st.  EPCOT monorail line remains closed (Source: WDWInfo)
- Disney appears to be relaxing social distancing, particularly on rides and/or adding more plexiglass (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Rumor: Disney to bring back Extra Magic Hours - but with a twist! (Source: Blog Mickey)
Topic Stars @4:06 ...

3) Topic: Pixar Soul review
- On Christmas day, Pixar's Soul was released on Disney+ and Phil and Jason share their thoughts and opinions on the film - and why we fell some people connected with it and others did not.
Topic Starts @18:05 ...

4) Topic: Predictions for 2021
- Time to look ahead! We ask each other questions about what could happen in 2021
- Includes things like: when will Fastpasses come back and what will the system look like? How will Ray and the Last Dragon perform compared to other Disney films? What will capacity be at the park in July?
Topic Starts @29:59 ...

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Episode 038 ... Week in review of December 19th 2020 and friend of the show Cindi Tagg joins us to draft Disney Holiday movies and to discuss: ...

1) NEWS:
- First look at the reimagined and renamed Snow White's Enchanted Wish at Disneyland Park released (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- Disney adds speakers to some plexiglass dividers (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Disney sends e-mails to people with vacations booked after Jan 1 confirming end of complimentary magic bands (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Disney unveils replacement for clown at pool slide at Boardwalk resort (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Electric Water Pageant to return December 20th (Source: Blog Mickey)
- New Ticket Offer from Disney (Source: Blog Mickey)
Topic Starts @1:41 ...

2) Disney's Investor Day Presentation Reaction - part 2
- We discuss the rest of the announcements for Disney+ and theaters including Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and more!
Source: Fact Sheet
Topic Starts @10:17 ...

3) Draft: Disney Holiday Movies!
- Today's draft see us picking a team of Holiday Movies that are available on Disney+
- You will then be able to vote on who you feel had the best dining lineup! (link tbd)
Link to list of movies we could pick from: The Pioneer Woman
Topic Starts @44:50 ...

4) DBC Recommends: Disney Parks Sunrise Series
- A new collection on Disney+ lets us see a view of the Disney parks not often seen - as the sun is just rising on the day
Link: Disney+
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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the episode 8, the finale of Season 2 of the Mandalorian, The Recue, on Disney+ ... wow, what an episode and what an ending (and post credit scene!). We also discuss what loose ends may be addressed in the future ....

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Episode 037 ... Week in review of December 12th 2020 and Tony Lobuzzetta joins us to discuss his book, Disney Details, and the following news topics: ...

1) NEWS:
- First Harmonious barge installed (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Disney takes over control of Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Various WDW construction project updates - including Swan Reserve set to open July 2021 (Source: Blog Mickey)
Topic Starts @3:16 ...

2) Disney's Investor Day Presentation Reaction - part 1
- We discuss the Lucasfilm announcements for Disney+ and theaters
Source: Fact Sheet
Topic Starts @14:00 ...

3) Disney Details discussion with author Tony Lobuzzetta:
-  Wherever you look in a Disney theme park or resort, there are details. Probably you don’t see them. During a busy day at Walt Disney World, who has time to look? Tony Lobuzzetta does. He came, he saw, and he wrote it all down ... and he is here to talk with us about them!
- Tony talks a bit on how the book came to be and then shares a number of great tidbits that will make you want to buy this book for sure!
Link to book at Amazon: Disney Details
Topic Starts @32:08 ...


DBC Recommends: Tony's Book!

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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the episode 7 of Season 2 of the Mandalorian, The Believer, on Disney+ - and chat about where we think the season finale might take us from here ....

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Episode 036 ... Week in review of December 5th 2020 as we discuss the following ...

1) News:
- Warner Bros. announced Thursday that it's releasing all of its 2021 movies on HBO Max the same day as theaters (Source: USA Today)
- Disney testing putting digital masks on guests for on-ride photos (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Disney Legend Tony Baxter again says he wants to redo Journey into Imagination (Source: Attractions Magazine)
- “Caravanning ‘Round The World” RV comes to Disney World Resorts (Source: WDW News Today)
- Disney Investor Day this Thurs Dec 10th, and rumors abound on new Star Wars shows to be announced (Source: Comic Book Movies)
Topic Stars @1:45 ...

2) Topic: 12 Things you Never Knew about Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Jason reads the list and Phil shares if he knew it already or if it was new - and shares some insights of his own!
Source: Disney Food Blog
Topic Starts @27:32 ...

3) Topic: Inviting others to WDW with you
- We discuss traveling with people outside of your family - challenges that provides and if we would be willing to bring a friend of one of our kids on a trip
Topic Starts @39:37 ...

4) Topic: What attractions would we want to see a movie made for?
- Prompted by the idea from Tony Baxter of a Figment movie, Phil and Jason discuss what attractions they think could inspire a movie ... and quickly find their best ideas would probably make movies not fit for Disney
Topic Starts @47:41 ...

DBC Recommends: Jason's News Sources
- Jason shares about a post he made on the DISboards where he lists out the different sources of Disney news he uses - find out which are the best use of your time!
Link: DISboards post
Topic Starts @53:41 ...

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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss the episode 6 of Season 2 of the Mandalorian, The Tragedy, on Disney+ - quite the emotional episode and where do we go from here? ....

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Episode 035 ... Week in review of November 29th 2020 as we discuss the following ...

1) News:
- Disney provides update of EPCOT projects (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Imagineer Joe Rohde announces retirement (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Brightline inks deal with Disney to to build a train station at Walt Disney World (Source: Business Insider)
Topic Starts @1:34 ...

2) Topic: Would you take a train to Walt Disney World?
- Phil talks about when his family did take a train to Florida when he was a kid
- We discuss how we envision people leveraging the new Brightline train station coming to Disney Springs
Topic Starts @16:31 ...

3) Topic: Touring Plans Theme Park Turkeys of the year:
- Tour Plans lists out their top 6 craziest, most outrageous, or just downright weird stories of the year
Topic Starts @25:45 ...

DBC Recommends: Operation Santa
- The mission of USPS Operation Santa is to provide a channel where people can give back and help children and families — enabling them to have a magical holiday when they otherwise might not — one letter to Santa at a time.
- We will provide additional information how you can help support this cause as part of the DBC community!
Link: US Postal Service
Topic Starts @37:23 ...

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In this bonus episode Jason and Phil discuss  the episode 5 of Season 2 of the Mandalorian, The Jedi, on Disney+ - and boy, do we have a lot to say!  We chat about this episode, what we think may happen in the rest of this season and beyond and the future of the Star Wars franchise as a whole. Plus, perhaps a hot take or two! ....


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