Dizhappenings

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What's Dizhappenings about?

Shaun @rankingthemouse and Matt @mattpeto talk about the happenings at the Disney Parks.  Join us for a bi-weekly podcast.

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Dizhappenings episodes:

06.29.2024
104. Shaun's Bayou Adventure (Trip Report)
Shaun recaps his D23 preview of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Thoughts on:Polite PigDisney Dreams that SoarTyphoon LagoonPoly stayingTrader's Sam'OhanaD23 Event:Tiana's Bayou AdventureHappily Ever AfterResort dining after hoursUniversalAnnual Pass?Nighttime show!Future trips?Previews on next episods. Before/After: The announcement we are waiting for on Dinoland! Twitter/X...
06.15.2024
103. Boats and O's
Shaun gives a fresh spoiler-free review of Inside Out. Matt gives Shaun two truths and a lie. In the Diz Hot Bin, we cover Epcot final transformation, Country Bear opening date, Tiana's previews. How many water rides does the parks...
06.01.2024
102. In the Queues
Matt opens with his story about his niece hitting Disneyland for the day! In our Diz Hot Bin:The great IP debateThe state of Virtual Queues Nighttime shows returning and debutingNerd:Distinctions: pre-shows vs queuesBest queues Before/After:Recap Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in...
05.18.2024
101. The New Era
Cohosts Shaun @rankingthemouse and Matt @mattpeto are here for Dizhappenings! We start with our fandom, say farewell to the past and embrace a new beginning. We debut our new signature segments:The Diz Hot Bin (Pulse of DisTwitter, Forums)Nerd Section (Favs,...
04.19.2024
Animal Kingdom Proper
We take on the perception that Animal Kingdom is a half day park. Plenty to do and plenty to eat. Come listen how we tackle the must-dos at this underrated park. Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted...
04.12.2024
Bonus Episode: Rumor Mill and an update on the Disney Comeback Index
Matt jumps on to share his opinions about the hot rumor mill. He provides what he thinks is most likely and what's not. With 1900 Park Fare returning, Matt touches on the Disney Comeback Index. Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch ...
04.05.2024
Magic Kingdom Proper
Picture this scenario... You don't visit WDW frequently and you're about to hit Magic Kingdom for the first time in 3-5 years. What experiences do you need to accomplish to get Magic Kingdom done proper? Matt, Christina and Mike have the details......
03.22.2024
Down and Back Again (Part II)
We cover our final day for our Down and Back Again trip. We start at Hollywood with some rope dropping Slinky Dog Dash and then make a productive morning before hopping to Magic Kingdom. Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land and Tron...
03.15.2024
Down and Back Again (Part I)
The boys take another down and back trip. We talk about how the trip came about and recap a very eventful first day. Steve the Substitute joins us for the episode and we welcome Chris who gives us many first impressions. Many...
02.29.2024
Magic Happens: Matt visits Disneyland!
For the first time, Matt visits Disneyland after being on a work trip out West. We get into his trip report and his review on many new rides. Matt experiences World of Color, one of Mike's personal favorites.. We dive into...
02.16.2024
Top 16 Takeaways from Mike's Adult Trip Escape
In a different type of trip recap, Mike covers his top 16 takeaways on mostly new experiences for him and his wife during their adult trip from February 2024. Mike and his snacks, plenty of new ones! A lounge review? What...
02.02.2024
Landon Here!
We bring in Landon from one of our favorite WDW podcasts, "Disney World is Awesome". Landon shares how his love for Disney and how his podcast got created. We talk about his co-hosts (TJ and Matt) and how they built the...
01.19.2024
Before/After: 2024 Edition with Scott Gustin
Scott Gustin returns and provides feedback on 18 Before/After Topics all centered around 2024. We dig into Genie+, Tiana's Bayou Adventure (did we pinpoint an opening date or two?), new Attraction buzz and so much more. Maybe a little Bluey...
01.05.2024
Luminous is indeed a Symphony for Matt! (Matt's Dec 2023 Trip Part II)
We pick up with Part II for Matt's trip report for December 2023. Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted by Audio Jungle
12.29.2023
Storming the Castle? - Matt's Part I of Dec 2023 Trip Report
In Part I of Matt's trip report, we go through half of his trip. He visits DHS 2x but hits bunch of parks at night (MK, AK and Epcot) to open his trip. Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music...
12.08.2023
Animal Kingdom Strikes Back! Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part II)
Picking up with Mike's 2nd part of his trip. Mike takes advantage of Extending Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom and sounds like has a hew appreciation, maybe Mike and his family attends the first scheduled Christmas Party and sees plenty of bloggers...
11.24.2023
Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part I)
Mike and his family visits WDW during Jersey week. He has a split stay and has new thoughts on Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Journey of Water and walks us through his time for the first part of his trip. Is Mike ready...
11.10.2023
Hating Luminous before it starts? And the Agony of a Planner...
Without Mike keeping us in line, Christina and Matt takes a step back defending Harmonious, while looking ahead to Luminous - even though there seems to be haters. We also talk about our previous holiday trip and the repeatable highlights. We...
10.27.2023
Pre-pandemic Hopping and Disney Enchantment returns...
We recap a bunch of news items:Park Hopping restrictions go awayPrice increases EVERYWHERE (except tickets)Enchantment and After Hours ReturningWe talk holiday parties and JollywoodWe talk Holiday offerings at WDWAnd we breakdown whether Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween or Christmas...
10.13.2023
Mash of Topics: Genie+ future, AK at night, Disney+ price hikes?
We discuss some looming topics that we expect to get answers soon about:Genie+ in 2024Bubble Perks returningAnimal Kingdom After Hours returning?Disney+ price hikesLuminous on dw.com site Before and AfterTwitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted by Audio...
09.29.2023
New School Attractions - Our Favorites Ranked
Since Pandora opened in 2017, Walt Disney World has added 10 attractions to the lineup. Christina, Mike and Matt rank their personal favorites. Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted by Audio Jungle
09.14.2023
Honest take on Destination D23
We discuss the news from Destination D23 and our honest thoughts. Do we think it was positive overall? Or was it a little bit more of a mixed bag? Before/After topic: Soarin' Over California temporary run... Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After...
08.24.2023
Destination D23 Preview and more with Scott Gustin
Scott Gustin returns to our podcast to discuss various topics:Finishing up EpcotDestination D23 preview2024 Marketing Pitch to GuestsMy Disney Experience ChangesOur B/A topics get nerdy! JoW showing up on MDE and the new princess Asha appearing at WDW from Disney's...
08.11.2023
Phil Schoen joins us for "The Anatomy of a Short Trip"
We have a friend join our podcast: special guest from DBCPod, Phil Schoen (The Max Rebo). Phil joins us for a different look on taking family trips and breaks down a different way to hit the parks. With Phil being a...
07.28.2023
Trip Previews
Mike and Matt discuss their upcoming trips and some of their planning tactics. Before/After: Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Boardwalk. Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted by Audio Jungle
07.14.2023
The Disney 100 Exhibition
The co-hosts and their families attended the Disney 100 Exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. We cover what we enjoyed most from the exhibit. Matt also thinks we get some type of significant news in early August about the parks. @h_EVERythingDIS Twitter/X...
06.30.2023
Draft a Park Day 2023 Edition
Christina, Mike and Matt go through 12 categories and draft their park day. Which plan would you sign up for? B/A: Tron to Standby and After Hours Party return... Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted by Audio Jungle...
06.16.2023
Nuts and the Bolt(ons)
We discuss the nuts (what you should stay clear from) and what you should bolt-on (spend extra for) for your Disney trip.Park HoppingMemory MakerDessert PartyDining PlanTours/Behind the ScenesSeasonal PartiesSpecial experiencesCapture Your MomentRapid fire Before/After: New Experience on Cinderella Castle? Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings:...
06.02.2023
The Disney Dining Plan Discussion
The podcast crew discusses their past experience with the Dining Plan and it's pros/cons. Matt and Mike talks about their dining preferences for their upcoming trips. Before/After: Be Our Guest changes! Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted by...
05.19.2023
The Top 15 Pandemic Casualty Cuts at WDW
In this episode, we update the state of the Disney Comeback Index. Matt then brings out a Top 15 list of things he felt we lost from Covid-era and are likely not to return. Our Before and After topic is on...
05.05.2023
Would you Rather?
Mike and Christina drive an episode of "Would you Rather?" of putting the other co-hosts in a difficult decision making game. Some include:Which holiday party would you chose?Ride Choices (new and at closing times)Nighttime parade or a show returning?Short trip perk...
04.20.2023
Scott Gustin returns for a Prediction Mash!
Brace yourself. This is a loaded episode. Scott Gustin returns and we begin by looking back from our November episode and discuss how our predictions are holding up overall. But then we jump into the hot topics discussed everywhere including:Scott...
04.07.2023
50th Postmortem, Live Action Moana and our theory why Villains After Hours isn't back yet
Christina and Matt do a solo episode together. We talk about the Moana adaptation, our upcoming thoughts of the Little Mermaid. We also chat After Hours and why we think Villains After Hours didn't return this year? We then to get to...
03.24.2023
Cowboy
We totally "cowboy" through this episode and discuss some random topics: 1) Epcot 40th wrapping up and moving to the 100th WDC Celebration 2) Harmonious replacement show: what could the new show look and sound like? 3) Signs that bookings are soft at...
03.10.2023
Mike and Kaina's Feb 2023 Trip Report Part II
Join us for part II of Mike and Kaina's adult-only trip. Learn how they master early entry access without the need of Genie+. Get their feedback on Guardians, Space 220 Lounge and all the snacks. Did they see Harmonious before...
02.24.2023
Mike and Kaina's Feb 2023 Trip Report Part I
Mike and Kaina visit WDW for a 3 park visit to celebrate an upcoming milestone birthday. In our first Part, we cover their arrival day, DHS and MK park stops. We get the details of how it went down and plenty...
02.10.2023
Old School Top 10 Rides
We make our consensus top 10 ride list where we rank our top 10 attractions in WDW all (before Pandora era). We have some surprises and some hot takes here. We also bring the Hatbox Ghost in our Before/After topic. @h_EVERythingDIS...
01.27.2023
Our Top 5 Restaurants.
Each host selects their current top 5 restaurants. We also have some honorable mentions and bring back the Before/After game with two topics. Why would Disneyland thing be a Before/After topic? Hmm. @h_EVERythingDIS Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in...
01.13.2023
Matt and Adrienne skip L'Artisan des Glaces: The December Trip Report
Matt's wife, Adrienne, joins the episode to discuss their December's family trip. Christina and Adrienne team up against Matt. Mike issues out some mulligans and some sharp criticism on the December crew missing a certain dessert from Epcot. We cover favorite...
12.30.2022
Matt's December Top 15 Observations from his WDW Visit
Matt visited WDW for a weeklong in December 2022. Instead of the traditional trip report, he does the Top 15 Observations from his trip. During the episode, Matt covers his parting thoughts on Harmonious, Splash Mountain and Enchantment. He also covers...
12.16.2022
Christina visits WDW at Christmas: A Trip Report
We are very excited to share Christina's trip report of her December vacation at WDW Christina does a split stay at Port Orleans Riverside and Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village. She has some thoughts about the newer attractions, including Guardians. She...
11.24.2022
2023 Predictions+ with guest Scott Gustin
We have a very special guest, Scott Gustin joining us to discuss 2023 predictions and so much more... We discuss Iger/Chapek showdown, Genie+ and park pass potential changes. We finish a lightning round on our previously opened Before/After topics and Scott...
11.11.2022
DCI Milestone and some "Shop" strategy for our next trip.
The Disney Comeback Index has reached 90%! Christina and Matt go through each category and talk about what's about missing. We discuss what items are likely gone for good and what's the future of the DCI. And what could come next? We...
10.28.2022
Boo! A Not So Scary Halloween Episode
We talk about Halloween at the Disney Parks and highlight the holiday party, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We cover the party's unique entertainment offerings, meet and greats and trick and treating. We also look back at Boo Bash...
10.14.2022
Mike takes out the Muppets and Christina takes out an Epcot Landmark
Each host has 3 blind questions to their co-hosts. We discuss which land we'd knock out, what special day of the year would you want to be at the parks and much much more. We also discuss Before/After on when the...
09.29.2022
Aulani Trip Recap
Our friend Darren joins as a Guest for our episode and recaps his trip to Aulani. He talks about the Disney touches in a faraway place. He covers the pools, dining, characters, add-ons, and things to check out with leaving...
09.19.2022
D23 Aftermath: An Apology from Disney?
We react to D23 and have some hot-takes. Did Disney just apologize about the nighttime spectaculars? We open our discussion about our fan favorite, Happily Ever After returning and we're here for it!. They also confirmed a lucky (or unlucky)...
09.09.2022
D23 Final Predictions!
In this episode, each hosts put their "fake" money on 5 bets for D23 predictions. Will we get some love at the parks this year or not?!?!? Come join us! D23 Odds: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wO3_uAW9LnZ2BVUy6Z8Qi-0iNgbW47oFDlu-vo149OQ/edit#gid=2123484091 Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted...
09.07.2022
D23 Preview - Open Discussion
Matt, Mike and Steve the Substitute returns to discuss D23 predictions. We discuss new attractions, nighttime shows, etc. Before/After: Missing restaurants at EPCOT. Twitter/X Handles: Dizhappenings: https://twitter.com/dizhappenings Shaun: https://twitter.com/rankingthemouse Matt: https://twitter.com/mattpeto Before/After Watch Music in Dizhappenings copyrighted by Audio Jungle
08.19.2022
Mike's Trip to Disneyland Part II: Disneyland Park
Mike and his family visits Disneyland for a summer vacation. In this episode, Mike breaks down his own adventures in Disneyland Park!. He covers the attractions, entertainment, nighttime shows and food. Come listen to Part 2 of his trip recap! Also...

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Dizhappenings episodes:

104. Shaun's Bayou Adventure (Trip Report)

103. Boats and O's

102. In the Queues

101. The New Era

Animal Kingdom Proper

Bonus Episode: Rumor Mill and an update on the Disney Comeback Index

Magic Kingdom Proper

Down and Back Again (Part II)

Down and Back Again (Part I)

Magic Happens: Matt visits Disneyland!

Top 16 Takeaways from Mike's Adult Trip Escape

Landon Here!

Before/After: 2024 Edition with Scott Gustin

Luminous is indeed a Symphony for Matt! (Matt's Dec 2023 Trip Part II)

Storming the Castle? - Matt's Part I of Dec 2023 Trip Report

Animal Kingdom Strikes Back! Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part II)

Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part I)

Hating Luminous before it starts? And the Agony of a Planner...

Pre-pandemic Hopping and Disney Enchantment returns...

Mash of Topics: Genie+ future, AK at night, Disney+ price hikes?

New School Attractions - Our Favorites Ranked

Honest take on Destination D23

Destination D23 Preview and more with Scott Gustin

Phil Schoen joins us for "The Anatomy of a Short Trip"

Trip Previews

The Disney 100 Exhibition

Draft a Park Day 2023 Edition

Nuts and the Bolt(ons)

The Disney Dining Plan Discussion

The Top 15 Pandemic Casualty Cuts at WDW

Would you Rather?

Scott Gustin returns for a Prediction Mash!

50th Postmortem, Live Action Moana and our theory why Villains After Hours isn't back yet

Cowboy

Mike and Kaina's Feb 2023 Trip Report Part II

Mike and Kaina's Feb 2023 Trip Report Part I

Old School Top 10 Rides

Our Top 5 Restaurants.

Matt and Adrienne skip L'Artisan des Glaces: The December Trip Report

Matt's December Top 15 Observations from his WDW Visit

Christina visits WDW at Christmas: A Trip Report

2023 Predictions+ with guest Scott Gustin

DCI Milestone and some "Shop" strategy for our next trip.

Boo! A Not So Scary Halloween Episode

Mike takes out the Muppets and Christina takes out an Epcot Landmark

Aulani Trip Recap

D23 Aftermath: An Apology from Disney?

D23 Final Predictions!

D23 Preview - Open Discussion

Mike's Trip to Disneyland Part II: Disneyland Park

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