With D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 behind us, CJ and Tatjana are back with a special edition of the podcast to break down their thoughts on all the biggest news from the weekend. From movies and media to theme park attractions and additions, there’s a lot to talk about. With Villains Land, Piston Peak, and more coming to Disney World, plus Coco and Avatar experiences coming to Disney California Adventure, we had to bring you a special “Hot Off the Press” episode to cover it all.

Jaysen White (@happiestplacephotography) also joins us withon-location reporting, sharing his thoughts from Friday’s showcase and a closer look at the models and concept art for some of the upcoming park experiences . No mail call, no segments, just nonstop D23 news for those who want to be in the know!

If there’s a topic you’re excited about that we don’t cover enough in this episode, please find us on social media or visit our blog for more coverage from the weekend. We have plenty of D23 coverage across all our social media accounts and blog.

What announcement from D23 are you most excited about? Email or call into the show to let us know!

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

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With the fall in sight, it’s time for another WDW Magazine quarterly. Join Tim, Danny, and CJ as they dive into the coming editions of WDW, DLR, and DCL Magazines! There’s SO much on the horizon that you won’t want to miss. From celebrating our incredible team of photographers to a look into our second edition of Disney Cruise Line Magazine, this is an episode for any and all fans of our magazines! For a spoiler-free look into some stories in the pipeline, give a listen now. 

Mail Call brings some interesting topics for future shows, and we want to hear what you think. Does Desert Island Disney take a trip to movies of the ’70s and ’80s? Do our hosts take us into the history of The Society of Explorers and Adventurers? One thing rings true: Everyone loves when you all show up for Mail Call! Keep the mail bag full and send us your questions or comments!

Steph is back in the mini segment with another Ship Showcase, where this time she takes us on the Disney Destiny! Are you curious what makes this ship unique? Join this quick tour of all of the highlights of Disney Cruise Line’s newest US-based ship. 

In an episode full of content from across all of the Disney travel space, whether you’re a Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, or Walt Disney World fan, this is an episode for you!

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to parksandpages.com to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!

Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

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Thank you to our sponsors:

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at luxillume.com and get free shipping on all US orders!

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What’s it like to visit Walt Disney World as a Disney Vacation Club Member? This week, Danny and Steph relive a recent trip where they experienced a Disney vacation through the eyes of  DVC members. As non-DVC members, this was a truly educational experience, and there’s a lot to unpack in this trip report show. Thank you to Disney for hosting us on a 3-night Disney Vacation Club Membership Magic stay.

CJ brings another On Location Mini Segment, reliving his recent WDW Magazine assignment at Level 99. The newest addition to Disney Springs was such a “wow” to him, and he explains why he wants to see this new experience thrive in the Disney bubble. Food, beverage, and entertainment — it really has it all to CJ. 

Mail Call defends Danny and soothes his worry over paving the Mickey beignets, a move he was sure would be contentious. Instead, Jess comes to his defense and pits the gentlemen and Steph with a fairly difficult choice to make regarding some Disney entertainment no longer in the parks. 

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to parksandpages.com to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!

Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

Follow us on social @wdwmagazine for your daily Disney fix.

Thank you to our sponsors:

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at luxillume.com and get free shipping on all US orders!

* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.

Join in for ALL the “DAK SNAKS” as Tim, CJ, and friend of the podcast, Carly Caramanna, Ball on a Budget in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to test just how far $100 dollars can get you! The trio enjoys breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even cocktails and sit-down meals, proving you can budget your days without compromising great meals and snacks. Want the newest and most viral treat in the park or to enjoy a cold beer on a walk through one of the trails? This episode has you covered (though listening with snacks in reach is recommended). Don't miss this episode if you're a Disney foodie!

Tatjana brings a new take on This or That with a question that forces you to consider what kind of Walt Disney World Resort guest you are and what things are a priority. There's no backing out of this incredibly tough choice, so let us know what YOU choose over on our Instagram post!

The show kicks off with some listener involvement as Jenn Q drops a call from Cali! She brings a very fun and somewhat “controversial” question by asking our hosts what they deem their most “overrated attraction.” CJ may have ruffled some host and listener feathers with his answer, but it's not far off from the attraction that started the entire conversation. This will definitely need an episode of its own one day, but for now, don't miss out on Mail Call!!

Big thank you to @adventuresbycarly for joining the podcast again and bringing her savvy spending skills to another episode. For more on Carly’s cookbook, click here.

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

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Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

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Thank you to our sponsors:

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* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.

Hey, ’90s kids, we are SO back! Join CJ, Danny, and their special guest host, Adam Bankhurst, as they discuss their desert island Disney movies of the 1990s (list). Each host gets three movies to stow away in his survival bag for their desert island adventure. Which movies do they each pick? Are there any crossovers? Any unpopular picks? There's a lot of laughs as the guys discuss and defend their choices. Even some sequels make the cut over their originals, and some choices may be a little too on the nose for the living arrangement. Don’t miss out on the chuckles and drop a listen now!

The episode starts with a listener’s own This or That scenario, pitting Magic Kingdom’s premier ticketed parties (Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party vs. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) against each other. Which way will CJ and Danny vote? Mail call continues with an email that reminds us just how powerful this little Parks & Pages community already is! 

Steph returns for a mid-break segment, this time highlighting the iconic Disney VHS tapes of the ’90s. Did you have a Black Diamond collection tape? Are you digging deep for Disney nostalgia? This is definitely the segment (and show topic) for you! For more on the history of Disney VHS, check out our deep dive online. 

Big thank you to Adam for joining the show today and bringing his expertise! For more about Adam, check out his Instagram.

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

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Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

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Thank you to our sponsors:

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at and check out the Parks and Pages Collection: HERE

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.

The holidays are a big deal at Walt Disney World — and the planning starts each summer. As such, today’s episode is packed with Christmas cheer! One of the biggest Christmas fans (and CEO of the company), Steph, joins CJ and Danny to compare, contrast, and ultimately choose between Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Does the classic Magic Kingdom party take the crown, or is it the newer, jazzier gig in town that won the hosts over? The glitz and glam of Jollywood or the nostalgic feel of snoap on Main Street: Join in the fun to see which takes the fruitcake.

Also in this episode, CJ brings another truly challenging This or That scenario, with a holiday twist. It’s a difficult choice that had Danny and Steph on different sides of the coin. An empty Magic Kingdom is a piece of the puzzle, and we can’t wait to hear your answers!

As always, the podcast kicks off with some listener involvement, so keep those emails and calls coming! From some favorite merch of a listener to a question regarding inclement weather, you always bring something fun to discuss and our hosts and community love it. Keep those ice breakers coming! If you want to shop Steph’s favorite Circa 1955 scent, EXCLUSIVELY returning for our listeners, check out the Parks and Pages Collection: HERE

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to parksandpages.com to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!

Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

Follow us on social @wdwmagazine for your daily Disney fix.

Thank you to our sponsors:

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at luxillume.com and get free shipping on all US orders!

* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.

What happens when you mix Disney magic with the perfect beach vacation? Join CJ and Danny as they relive a vacation CJ and his family took to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, thanks to our friend and sponsors, David’s Vacation Club Rentals. This episode is best viewed on YouTube to see CJ’s photography, but you can enjoy the deep dive into this beautiful resort from anywhere. Learn some resort history, why the design of the resort has a direct influence on turtle nesting, and what it’s like staying at a resort with more limited dining options. Stepping outside the parks may surprise you, but there’s still plenty of magic at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort!

James from NY brings a brand-new variation on Mail Call and adds to our visual show with a video message from Las Vegas! What do a trip to Vegas and a recent Preserve, Pave, or Plus have in common? Find out in this week’s Mail Call! We also receive a touching email from listener Scott and a voicemail from a special friend and sponsor of the podcast, Circa Nicole from Circa 1955.

We are also joined by our youngest contributor, Riley, for another Core Memory Corner, where she adds her memories from Vero Beach. If you have some little ones yourself, definitely bring them along for the CMC chat!

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to parksandpages.com to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!

Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

Follow us on social @wdwmagazine for your daily Disney fix.

Thank you to our sponsors:

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at luxillume.com and get free shipping on all US orders!

* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.

Disney History: Walt and His Trains

Trains are a core part of the Disney experience at parks around the globe. In today’s episode, Matt Krul of Imagination Skyway joins Danny and CJ to discuss the deep and storied history of the Disney family and their connection to the locomotive industry. They discuss a wide range of stories, including Walt’s early days as a news butcher on the railroad, a legally binding document between Walt and Lillian regarding a train project, and, of course, the story of how the trains themselves are true markers for Walt’s inspiring life lessons. 

Kicking the show off, CJ and Danny answer a listener call from Molly, who brings some playful “mom guilt” to the show about our Preserve, Pave, or Plus decisions. She also delivers her own foodie-forward “P3” for the hosts to answer. How do they do?

The mid-break segment is a brand-new addition. Join CJ as he goes on location with the Animal Care team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see baby giraffe Ivy take her first steps onto the Kilimanjaro Safaris! Complete with an interview from an Animal Care specialist, this is a special segment for any animal lover. For more on Lily, read our blog post: HERE!

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to parksandpages.com to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!

Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

Follow us on social @wdwmagazine for your daily Disney fix.

Thank you to our sponsors:

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at luxillume.com and get free shipping on all US orders!

* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.

It’s the return of a listener-favorite series: Bucket List Bites! Molly from Mammoth Club joins CJ and Danny to take the challenge to EPCOT! Budget? Out the window! Molly, Danny, and CJ skip the reservations and take “the company card” for an all-expenses-paid culinary adventure in EPCOT. There’s a lot of food to discuss, and for those who know Molly, she has a lot to offer on the topic! This is not one to miss if you’re a Disney foodie!

Molly also joins CJ and Danny for a challenging Mail Call from a UK listener and friend of the podcast. Having our global community show up is special, particularly when you all bring a challenge like Gavin does! We also learn a lot more about Molly and her creation of Mammoth Club in the first half of the episode, including a special behind the scenes trip to a new land under constructio.

Tim comes in with a Between the Lines segment, teasing what’s coming down the line in August from WDW Magazine. The focus? Magic at Walt Disney World. No spoilers, but would you drink ants…? Find out who does with a listen!

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to parksandpages.com to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!

Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

Follow us on social @wdwmagazine for your daily Disney fix.

Thank you to our sponsors:

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at luxillume.com and get free shipping on all US orders!

* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.

What’s the PERFECT Disneyland day? Join CJ and Danny as they dive into the rides, food, and all the entertainment offerings that come together to build out their dream Disneyland day — including an iconic parade one of our hosts hasn’t seen yet and a snack CJ has been missing for years! What’s your Disneyland perfect day? Email or call and let us know!

To kick things off, the hosts take a Mail Call break and read some of your 5-star reviews, including a review that has CJ right on the verge of tears. The reviews you leave really do have a positive impact on the future of the show, and it helps grow the Parks & Pages family.

The mid segment takes a slightly different detour with an audio tour of “Walt’s LA.” Join Danny while he remembers a road trip he once took so that he could follow in Walt Disney’s footsteps. “Danny In-Depth: Walt’s LA” is the first of its kind, but there will be more to come! 

Thank you for joining Parks & Pages every Tuesday, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a 5-star review — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. 

Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to parksandpages.com to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!

Parks & Pages is brought to you by the award-winning team behind WDW Magazine, DLR Magazine, and DCL Magazine. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code PARKSPOD and save 20% on new memberships at wdw-magazine.com. 

Follow us on social @wdwmagazine for your daily Disney fix.

Thank you to our sponsors:

* David’s Vacation Club Rentals is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved thousands of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too. See how much you can save. 

* The Circa 1955 collection by Lux Illume will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. Save 10% with code PARKSPOD at luxillume.com and get free shipping on all US orders!

* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download Rope Drop Guide on the App Store or Google Play, or visit ropedropguide.com.