Episode 026 ... Week in review of September 26th 2020 and Len Testa president of Touring Plans.com, co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and co-host to the Disney Dish Podcast joins us to discuss ...
Intro: We discuss the recent "Look and Listen" episodes of the Disney Dish Podcast
Topic Starts @1:44 ...
1) News of the week:
- Reviews of Magic of Animal Kingdom and Earth to Ned, new shows to Disney+ and we discuss the new WandaVision trailer
- Disney to add Inclusion as the 5th Key (source: @sweetnerjodi)
- Disney cancels runDisney Marathon Weekend and the Princess Half (source: Blog Mickey) and the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra's days at WDW are over (source: their page on Facebook)
- Josh D'Amaro pleads for California to allow Disneyland to open (source: Blog Mickey) and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis moves Florida to Phase 3 (source: clickOrlando)
- Firework testing at EPCOT and Construction continues at Universal and Walt Disney World - what does this mean for future offerings for guests?
Topic Starts @4:04 ...
2) Len answers questions we ask all our guests:
- How will Tomorrowland Look with Tron when it’s done?
- Thoughts on the new castle colors
- What should be done with Dinoland USA in AK? (Len discusses the excavator project)
Topic Starts @32:09 ...
3) Topic: So Much for Low Crowds? Len shares his thoughts on current crowd levels
- In talking about the future of Fastpasses, Len discusses the crowd levels he saw in Magic Kingdom earlier that day.
- Recently a lot of chatter questioning if there is still value in paying the price to stay on Disney
- Discuss the current offerings
- Are the parks at the capacity levels they can handle until offerings expand?
Topic Starts @42:04 ...
4) Topic: New BatB ride at Tokyo Disneyland? What Renaissance era IP should get a ride at WDW?
- Rumor: Epcot had a choice between Ratatouille and this Beauty and the Beast ride
- Is it time for a full complement of Disney renaissance era rides in MK? (e.g., Aladdin, Lion King, etc.)
Topic Starts @53:09 ...
5) New tools coming from Touring Plans and advice for longer stays at WDW
- Len shares info on new tools (and more coming in the future) at Touring Plans to help you plan your trip
- Also, prompted by a post by Cas Wil-Alex (link to his page/post) in the Facebook Group Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone, we discuss advice for longer stays at WDW
Topic Starts @56:43 ...
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Episode 026 ... Week in review of September 26th 2020 and Len Testa president of Touring Plans.com, co-author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and co-host to the Disney Dish Podcast joins us to discuss ...
Intro: We discuss the recent "Look and Listen" episodes of the Disney Dish Podcast
Topic Starts @1:44 ...
1) News of the week:
- Reviews of Magic of Animal Kingdom and Earth to Ned, new shows to Disney+ and we discuss the new WandaVision trailer
- Disney to add Inclusion as the 5th Key (source: @sweetnerjodi)
- Disney cancels runDisney Marathon Weekend and the Princess Half (source: Blog Mickey) and the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra's days at WDW are over (source: their page on Facebook)
- Josh D'Amaro pleads for California to allow Disneyland to open (source: Blog Mickey) and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis moves Florida to Phase 3 (source: clickOrlando)
- Firework testing at EPCOT and Construction continues at Universal and Walt Disney World - what does this mean for future offerings for guests?
Topic Starts @4:04 ...
2) Len answers questions we ask all our guests:
- How will Tomorrowland Look with Tron when it’s done?
- Thoughts on the new castle colors
- What should be done with Dinoland USA in AK? (Len discusses the excavator project)
Topic Starts @32:09 ...
3) Topic: So Much for Low Crowds? Len shares his thoughts on current crowd levels
- In talking about the future of Fastpasses, Len discusses the crowd levels he saw in Magic Kingdom earlier that day.
- Recently a lot of chatter questioning if there is still value in paying the price to stay on Disney
- Discuss the current offerings
- Are the parks at the capacity levels they can handle until offerings expand?
Topic Starts @42:04 ...
4) Topic: New BatB ride at Tokyo Disneyland? What Renaissance era IP should get a ride at WDW?
- Rumor: Epcot had a choice between Ratatouille and this Beauty and the Beast ride
- Is it time for a full complement of Disney renaissance era rides in MK? (e.g., Aladdin, Lion King, etc.)
Topic Starts @53:09 ...
5) New tools coming from Touring Plans and advice for longer stays at WDW
- Len shares info on new tools (and more coming in the future) at Touring Plans to help you plan your trip
- Also, prompted by a post by Cas Wil-Alex (link to his page/post) in the Facebook Group Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone, we discuss advice for longer stays at WDW
Topic Starts @56:43 ...
* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *
Follow us on social media:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedbcpodcast/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodDbc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBC-Pod-113844536980530
Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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