D23 is over, and we have thoughts! We’re breaking down the biggest Disney announcements, what actually got us excited, and why this year’s Parks Showcase felt more like an update than a night of huge reveals.

We talk about Disney’s plans to finally reimagine Tomorrowland at Disneyland, the latest on Monsters, Inc., Villains Land, Cars, Avengers Campus, Coco, Figment and more. Plus, Magic Happens is coming back, classic nighttime spectaculars are returning, and we get into the announcements from Disney movies and TV, including Tangled, Frozen 3, Bluey and Princess Diaries 3.

And we have some news of our own! Main Street Dreamers merch is officially here, with shirts, hats, stickers, phone cases, totes and more inspired by the parks and the Disney fans who love them.

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This week we’re catching up on everything happening in the Disney universe… and a little bit of real life too! Audreyann shares the story behind finally seeing The Beach Boys and John Stamos live, plus the unexpected social media moment that followed.

Then we dive into one of the biggest Disney debates of the summer: the new Pirates of the Caribbean animatronic that’s dividing fans. Is Disney ruining a classic, or are people overreacting?

We just got back from seeing Toy Story 5, and we have thoughts.

In this episode, we share our spoiler-filled reactions to Pixar’s latest sequel, why it works better than Toy Story 4, and the emotional moments that hit us the hardest. We also dive into the film’s biggest theme: technology, screen time, and whether kids are losing the magic of imaginative play.

Plus, our favorite scenes, the references you may have missed, why Woody will always be our favorite cowboy, and what we hope to see in Toy Story 6.

If you grew up with Toy Story and now have kids of your own, this conversation is for you.

Fresh off another whirlwind Disneyland weekend, Tim and Audreyann recap a trip that had a little bit of everything: Bluey dance parties, Star Wars updates in Galaxy’s Edge, ride breakdowns, long waits, tired kids, and the emotional rollercoaster of doing Disney with children in wildly different stages of life.

They talk about the new Mandalorian version of Smugglers Run, the return of classic Star Wars characters, why staying “outside the Disney bubble” completely changed the vibe of the trip, and why the Bluey show may have been the highlight of the weekend. Plus, the reality of Disney trips with a stubborn 5-year-old, split-up ride strategies, Memorial Day crowds, and the moment they realized family Disney trips are starting to look very different than they used to.

It’s funny, chaotic, nostalgic, honest… and very relatable for Disney parents.

After years of wondering what Club 33 was really like, we finally got to experience Disneyland’s most exclusive club for ourselves… and it all started because of a message from someone in our TikTok live.

In this episode, we’re sharing the full story of how a listener helped us score reservations at Club 33 for our anniversary weekend, what it actually feels like walking through those hidden doors in New Orleans Square, and whether the experience lived up to the hype.

We talk about the nerves before dinner, the surprisingly emotional moments throughout the night, the unbelievable food (including the steak Tim is still thinking about days later), exclusive merch, watching Fantasmic! from the balcony, and the little details that made the night feel truly unforgettable.

Plus, we share some honest thoughts about the exclusivity of Club 33, what surprised us most, and why the kindness behind the invitation meant even more than the dinner itself.

It was magical, surreal, emotional… and probably the fanciest either of us will ever feel at Disneyland.

We’re back! After a short break, we catch up on the latest Disney updates—including Galaxy’s Edge changes and Big Thunder Mountain reopening at Walt Disney World.

Then we play the “world famous three questions” game from our friends at Disney World is Awesome and it turns into a full-on Disney debate. Favorite rides, park icons, snacks, and some surprisingly strong opinions along the way.

Bluey has officially arrived at Disneyland… and it’s already causing absolute chaos. From massive lines stretching across the park to sold-out food and merch before lunchtime, we break down what opening weekend looked like and what you need to know before you go. 

We also help a listener planning their first Disneyland trip decide whether a Park Hopper is worth it, especially with a mixed group of thrill seekers and chill riders. Plus, we dive into the biggest mistake Disney World visitors make when coming to Disneyland… and how to avoid it.

And somehow… we end up planning a Disney Cruise and debating our next big Disney trip (because of course we do).

If you’re planning a trip, thinking about Bluey, or just dreaming about Disney like we are… this one’s for you.

We blinked… and Dreaming of Disney just turned four years old. 🏰✨

In this milestone episode, Tim and Audreyann look back on how a simple love for Disney turned into 130+ episodes and a community of Disney friends they never expected.

Then things take a magical turn…

Tim pulls off a surprise live guest appearance from their longtime friend Disney World is Awesome host TJ Therrien. What follows is a laid-back, laugh-filled Disney hangout covering:

• The wild reality of being Disney parents

• Podcasting through busy seasons of life

• Disney World vs Disneyland vibes

• Big park changes and hot takes on Villains Land

• Why short Disney trips are secretly elite

• First reactions to Pixar’s Hoppers

• RunDisney dreams and “I guess we HAVE to go” travel logic

• The Toy Story Mania score rivalry getting personal

It’s part anniversary special, part Disney therapy session, and all heart.

Whether you’ve been with us since episode one or just found the show, this one feels like sitting on Main Street with friends.

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On Episode 131 of The Dreaming of Disney, we’re taking you inside the D23 25th Anniversary panel for Disney California Adventure and breaking down everything we learned  .

From the 1995 Aspen retreat where Michael Eisner and Imagineers dreamed up a second gate… to the budget constraints that shaped the original park… to the mind-blowing logistics of filming Soarin’ Over California… we’re diving deep into how DCA was born.

Then we shift into the reimagining era. How Buena Vista Street transformed the entrance. How Pixar Pier found its identity. The emotional, controversial switch from Tower of Terror to Guardians of the Galaxy. The genius behind Cars Land. And how World of Color almost didn’t happen until Bob Iger asked one simple question: “When can we do this?”

Plus, Audreyann shares why Guardians might just be better than Tower (yes, we said it), and we reflect on how Imagineers honored the past while building the DCA we love today.

If you love park history, Imagineering stories, and behind-the-scenes Disney magic, this one’s for you.

Tim and Audrey are back with the second half of their Disneyland weekend recap! They kick things off with some Disney news — Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue gets a closure reprieve until 2027, and what that might mean for Avatar Land. Then they dive into their California Adventure day, which happened to fall on the park's 25th anniversary AND Super Bowl Sunday (a combo they did not see coming). From commemorative maps and Animation Academy to a surprise Phineas & Ferb connection with the show's co-creator, the family packed a lot in. Plus: they witnessed the Super Bowl MVP cavalcade on Main Street, had a standout meal at Pym's Test Kitchen, and capped the trip with their very first character breakfast at Storytellers Café — and why they're making it a new tradition. As always, four kids, big feelings, and plenty of Disney magic (and chaos) along the way.I