Factor Nostalgia: a Parkcast

I recently had dinner at Mystique, the brand new restaurant in the Efteling Grand Hotel. Hear all about the experience, costs and whether it was worth it.

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We finally have a date! The opening date of World of Frozen, along with Adventure Way and Adventure Bay and the rename of Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World has been announced. Not only that, but we got more insight into what to expect from the new park area.

In this episode I will walk you through the new sections and share what we know now.

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• Episode: Booking Your 2026 Disneyland Paris Trip

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Find out why and how the Winter Efteling got started and let’s find out a little more about this year’s program.

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• ​Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the Efteling
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Disneyland Paris hosts the first Disney coaster with an inversion with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril. However, the original plan was much more elaborate than what we ended up getting. Find out more about why this ride was built, what could have been, and perhaps... what will be?

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• Episode: Disneyland Paris: The Adventureland Story
• Episode: The History and Future of Disneyland Paris
• Episode: George Lucas and the Disney Parks
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Come along as I answer all the most frequently asked questions around the food options in Disneyland Paris. We'll discuss making reservations, character meals, vegan options and more!

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• Read the blogpost: Disneyland Paris Restaurants - Rated

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Bookings for 2026 are open and I'm here to talk you through it. Let's make your Disneyland Paris trip in 2026 the best one yet.

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• Episode: ⁠Disneyland Paris Hotels: a Breakdown
• Episode: ⁠The History and Future of Disneyland Paris⁠
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With a new version of the Rock 'N Roller Coaster opening soon(ish) in Disney's Hollywood Studios, it's a good time to take a look back at one my (formerly) favorite rides.

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• Episode: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: Past, Present & Future
• Episode: The History and Future of Disneyland Paris
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The end of summer is here and we have some catching up to do. In this episode we're going around Efteling to find out what's new. We'll cover the opening of the Efteling Grand Hotel, its restaurants Brasserie 7 and Mystique and its coffee corner Biscuit. Then we'll move to into the park to talk about the Princess and the Pea, the new virtual queue system and the summer snacks!

Then we also really have to talk about what's been happening in Walt Disney Studios, soon to be Disney Adventure World. We're finding out more and more about the upcoming Lion King ride and Arendelle does look about done!

RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO

• Episode: A Historical Walk Through Efteling's Fairytale Forest
• Episode: Queueing Systems: How Wait Times Work
• Video: The Main Street News talks about the Lion King Land
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As long as Disneyland Paris has been open, there have been nighttime shows. We're going all the way back to April 12th, 1992 all the way to now, speculating on what could be next.

Find out about all the previous evening parades and shows Disneyland Paris has presented throughout the years and let me know: which is your favorite?

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• Episode: ⁠Disneyland Paris June 2024 Trip Review
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Roller Coaster Tycoon was a force to be reckoned with in the gaming world when it was first released. It managed to stay successful throughout a few iterations, but then... what happened? And where is it today?

On this episode we go into the messy history of this iconic franchise.

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• Episode: The History (and Future) of Six Flags in Europe
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