Factor Nostalgia: a Parkcast

Now that we've all had some time to let the D23 updates sink in, its' worth viewing them in the grand(er) scheme of things. So today wer'e doing a quick roundup of what was announced for each Disney Park/Resort, sharing some thoughts, and then doing a deeper dive into what this means for Disneyland Paris. After all, that's our home park. Wel'l ook at the immediate future as well as what these announcements could mean for Disneyland Paris down the line, particularly in light of the newly announced New Magic program!

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• Episode: D23 Predictions, Hopes and Wishful Thinking
• Episode: A Love Letter to Fort Comstock with Beth from Dedicated2DLP

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Immersive worlds, finding rare items and characters, fueling up by choosing the correct foods… videogames and theme parks have more in common that you might think. Sometimes they even overlap. That’s exactly what we’re exploring today. With special guest Bas - yes, that Bas, from the Distory Podcast - we navigate the different genres of videogames that evoke that special feeling we get when walking around our favorite theme parks.

RESOURCES & INFO

• ​Check out the Distory Podcast on Apple and Spotify, and the Distory vlogs on YouTube.
• ​Episode: Whatever Happened to Roller Coaster Tycoon?
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Princess Week is coming up, so what better time than right now to figure out what the official Disney Princesses lineup was, is and should be?

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Fort Comstock and the Legends of the Wild West have had to endure a lot since the opening of Disneyland Paris. While earlier this year there were some mixed signals about its existence and perhaps even closure, there are now some signs of hope. Join Fort Comstock enthusiast Beth - known from D2DLP - and myself for a conversation about the attraction's past, present and future.

RESOURCES & INFO

• Find Beth on Dedicated to DLP!

• Episode: ⁠Open Letter to Disney's New CEO⁠
• Episode: ⁠The Frontierland Story

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D23 is coming up on August 14th, 15th and 16th and rumors about possible park announcements have been everywhere. I round up my favorite ones, and supplement that with my own predictions and perhaps some things I wish they'd announce...

RESOURCES & INFO

• Episode: What's Next for Disney Adventure World?
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Today we have an Efteling-focused episode, diving into the numbers and benefits of my annual pass. Did I get my money's worth and is it worth renewing? Also, let's discuss some of Efteling's new food options while we're at it.

RESOURCES & INFO

• Episode: Can Efteling Still Grow?
• Episode: Live from Efteling with Kiki
• Episode: Trip Report: A Stay at the Efteling Grand Hotel

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Disney merch can be dizzying. What are Spirit Jerseys? Is a Loungefly backpack different from any other Disney backpack? And should you even try your hand at pin trading? This week we cover all of this and more. What’s your favorite type of Disney souvenir?

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Summer is here and these kids need to be entertained - and we want to have a good time, too. So I've compiled a list of some Dutch - with some honorable Belgian mentions - theme parks that are suitable for (very) young kids. Did I miss your favorite?

RESOURCES & INFO

• Episode: The Rise and Rise of Toverland
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What's the difference between an inverted and a suspended coaster? What and why is rope-dropping? And who are you calling a weenie?!

Join us today for a first exploration into theme park terminology, to make it easier for all of us to know what we mean.

RESOURCES & INFO:

• Episode: Queueing Systems: How Wait Times Work
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We’ve talked about Disney Adults. We know how people feel about them. We know whether or not we identify as one. But what about celebrities? Are they as devoted to the Mouse as some of us mortals? And if so, do the same rules apply to them? Let’s get into it on today’s episode.

RESOURCES & INFO

• ​Episode: Disney Adults: Where Do We Draw the Line?
• ​Episode: Disney’s Most Exclusive Membership: Club 33
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