May 10, 2020

Shanghai and Disney Springs announce reopenings, Disney surveys guests on what would cause them to cancel, How do Jason and Phil book their trips? Plus, our take on unpopular opinions!

1 hour

Episode 006 ... Week in review of May 9, 2020 covering the following discussion topics ...

1) News of the week:
- Shanghai Disney to open with restrictions on May 11th
- Disney Springs - phased opening starting on May 20th
- Disney sends out survey to select guest with upcoming reservations at WDW asking about various conditions that could impact their trip and what would cause them to cancel
- Topic starts @1:53 ...

2) How Do we Book Our Trips, and Has that Changed?
- Jason and Phil discuss how they book their Disney trips
- They discuss if recent events have impacted how they will book in the future (e.g., increase likelihood to use a Travel Agent, now only book direct with Disney, etc.)
- Topic starts @16:02 ...

3) Which 2nd Park for a 6 Year Old and Grandmother?
- Jason and Phil discuss what park, other than Magic Kingdom they feel would be best for non-Disney Superfans to go to on their first trip
source: https://www.disboards.com/threads/which-2nd-park-for-a-6-year-old-and-a-grandparent.3799419/
- Topic starts @24:54 ...

4) Which Meal to Pay Out of Pocket?
- When you are short on dining plan credits, where is most cost efficient to pay out of pocket?
- Also get some of Phil and Jason's take on the Disney Dining Plan
source: https://www.disboards.com/threads/which-one-to-pay-oop.3799355/
- Topic starts @32:16 ...

5) Invented Topic: What to Bring vs Buy At Disney?
- Should you bring a stroller with you or rent when down at Disney? What about Disney T-shirts or other clothes? Food?
- Topic starts @38:11 ...

6) Unpopular Theme Park Opinions
- Discussion about takes about elements in the Disney Parks that people have that might be controversial to others
- Topic starts @51:20 ...

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