Doz Does Disney

This week Justin, Landon and Stephers are joined by a very special guest to share the big news about the future of the Monday Morning Monorail Podcast. We also embrace the festive spirit and share all the Christmas cheer that is coming to Walt Disney World for the holiday season!

It's Halloween week and we're celebrating with spooky Walt Disney World news. This week, Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss price increases for a Walt Disney World Annual Pass, an extensive refurbishment for Big Thunder Mountain, several new loaded french fry options around the resort, menu changes at Sci-Fi Dine-In Cafe and Mama Melrose, and the dates for next year's International Festival of the Arts at Epcot.

Since it is the spookiest week of the year, we also share our Disney Halloween costume history and discuss our favorite Disney movies and shows we like to watch to celebrate the Halloween season.

This week Justin Monorail and Landon the Doz Doane discuss Universal Orlando's announcement about the opening date for Epic Universe and Disney's announcement of the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass. We round out the show with the conclusion of Fastpass/Standby/Snack Break and we provide a little more detail about the future of the Monday Morning Monorail Podcast

In this week's episode, Justin Monorail, Landon the Doz Doane and Stephers discuss our favorite places to shop for souvenirs at Walt Disney World.  

This week Justin Monorail, Landon the Doz Doane and Stephers give you a preview of the month ahead in Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with a weather outlook and refurbushment schedule review. They also discuss the Everything Pop food court refurbishment and dive into the Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide. During the Across the Universal with Stephers segment the host discuss Christmas in Hogsmeade and a new Jurassic World popcorn bucket. We close the show out with a Disney collectibles edition of Fastpass/Standby/Snack Break.

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Summary

In this episode of the Monday Morning Monorail Podcast Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss Disney, Universal and SeaWorld news including:

the impact of Hurricane Helene, Justin's viral tweet about Disney park entry, the sell-out of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and the introduction of Star-Lord meet and greets at Epcot, the new Glimmering Greenhouses tour at Living with the Land, the return of Burudika to Animal Kingdom, and the upcoming closure of Dinoland USA for new attractions. In the Across the Universal segment they discuss confirmed perks for Universal's Epic Universe Hotel, and pricing strategies of Universal hotels. Since we are the Official Podcast of SeaWorld Orlando, we talk about the anticipated opening of SeaWorld's new Arctic ride as well. In the last half of the show, the hosts discuss the dining options available at Magic Kingdom. They engage with their audience, sharing insights and feedback on dining experiences. The conversation wraps up with a call to appreciate cast members and team members in the parks.

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This week Landon the Doz Doane brings you headlines from the friendly confines of the Monday Morning Monorail newsroom while Justin Monorail and Stephers report from the field. Stephers shares her thoughts on Disney's Animal Kingdom and whether or not she believes it's a full day park. Justin and Stephers give the Rise of the Resistance single rider line a go, and finally Cocktail Bob, Stephers and Justin share their thoughts on the Halloween Horror Nights Private RIP tour.

This week Stephers takes the monorail for a solo spin as Justin Monorail and Landon the Doz Doane are away on assignment.

Summary

In today's episode, Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss Walt Disney World news including:

1. The possibility of Walt Disney World introducing the Lightning Lane Premier Pass A new $79 seasonal pass for Disney water parks

2. The replacement of Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy with a Disney villains show at Hollywood Studios

3. The renaming of the Epcot DVC lounge to ImaginAtrium

4. The theming of pavement in Adventureland

5. The change from virtual queue to standby for the Tron Lightcycle Power \ Run.

In the Across the Universal with Stephers segment, the hosts discuss:

1. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

2. A new Wolfman photo op

3. Disney ear-like headbands

4. Details for the new ride coming to the Ministry of Magic land at Epic Universe.

The show rounds out with another edition of M34D, this time focusing on the 'Making of Me' film at Epcot.

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Summary

In this episode of the Monday Morning Monorail podcast, the Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss the start of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and their favorite food and drink options. They also mention the Eat to the Beat concert series and the different acts performing throughout the festival. In the second half of the show, Justin shares his experience attending night 1 of Halloween Horror Nights 33. They discuss the changes to the stay and scream process, the scare factor of the Insidious and Ghostbusters houses, and the overall atmosphere of the event. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Lighthearted Banter

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