DW:60’s Press Row Podcast

Welcome to episode #219 for DW:60's Press Row. This week we'll talk about some menu items for the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, details on what you can enjoy during the 2023 Destination D23 Event, and so much more!

It's 4th of July Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort and we've got some fun things for you to experience during your stay. Also we'll talk about some changes for Genie+, Eat To The Beat Dining Package details, Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights DVC announcements, and so much more this week on DW:60's Press Row!

It's the most wonderful time, of the...... Wait a second! It's only June. Well that's true but we are officially halfway to the holiday season in 2023, and Disney has released details on what you can enjoy during the holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort. And we've go those details for you. Plus discounts on resort stays during the holiday's, and other headlines from around Walt Disney World.

There has been some exciting things happening at Walt Disney World, and this week we'll cover a new Indiana Jones themed bar at Hollywood Studios, upcoming teasers on Holiday 2023 information coming up, ShopDisney discounts, what to do at Walt Disney World for Father's Day, and an upcoming queue line for Guardians of the Galaxy - Cosmic Rewind at Epcot.

More details have been released by Disney on pricing on the restart of the Disney Dining Plan in 2024. Also Pride Month has begun at Walt Disney World and we've got some details on some of the food offerings during the month of June. Also we'll discuss a new once-in-a-lifetime journey with Adventures by Disney that will take you all of the Disney Parks around the world plus a few extra stops along the way.

It was inevitable, but as many have suspected for some time Disney has announced that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will close its doors permanently at the end of September 2023 for its final voyage. Question is, what went wrong? How did Disney miss the mark on such an innovative idea to bring guests into the story of Star Wars? We'll give our thoughts on this latest news and more this week on DW:60's Press Row.

This week we cover details that were released by Disney on Disney bringing back certain perks at Walt Disney World to make planning and enjoying your vacation like free resort parking coming back, theme park reservations no longer being needed, the return of the Disney Dining Plan. Plus we'll also talk about the ongoing legal battle between the Disney Company and the State of Florida.

The unofficial Star Wars holiday May The 4th (be with you) is just around the corner, and Walt Disney World is rolling out some out of this world treats for you to enjoy while visiting the parks and resorts that we'll cover. Also more details on legal battle between Disney and the state of Florida, a new lighting effect at the Haunted Mansion, Cinderella Castle returning to its pre 50th look, and some park guests take quick dip in the fountain in the World Showcase.

We're halfway to Halloween, and that means Disney has released dates and pricing for this year's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Also we'll talk about the issues the Disney website had with the return of Annual Passes for purchase, new cabins coming to Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, a new Disney PhotoPass Service, issues with Sunny Eclipse, and early information on the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

This week's episode of DW:60 has a special guest! Jeff's sister Linley joins the show talking about going to the Disney Parks with a family of 5. We'll cover many of the same questions your family might be asking about a Disney Vacation when it comes to cost, planning, and much more.