Episode 243 for the week of January 27, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Cold Opening: A Disney Dining Story
- Jason shares a story of someone he is working with planning their trip who wants to do a lot of dining - including a number of signature locations and how, to Jason's surprise, it worked out better financially to get the Disney Dining Plan
Starts @1:52 ...

Stella Nova Opening Reactions
- The first Epic Universe hotel has opened - Stella Nova - and there were song strong reactions for folks who stayed there opening night.
- This also made us think about what is most important to us when picking a resort
Starts @6:19 ...

Construction Updates: Muppet*Vision Closing Date
- Disney has now provided closing dates for Muppet*Vision and all of Muppet Courtyard - and it is way sooner than we expected
- Phil then brings up that his family decided to book a down and back to experience it one more time - and to escape the cold.
Starts @16:49 ...

Debate: Hoppers vs Non-Hoppers
- Continuing a discussion that started Discord, Phil and Jason debate the value of adding Park Hoppers and if having them gives you more freedom - or something else to maximize the value of
Starts @31:56 ...

Must Eats for First Timers
- A suggested topic from board member Weezy, we list out what food item from each of the 4 parks we would tell first time visitors are "must gets"/quintessential Disney food.
Starts @44:51 ...

DBC Engagement: In-Park Dining
- The community members provided their input related to in-park dining for the following categories:

• Favorite "fancy" / signature:
• Most underrated:
• Surprised you the most:
• Character Meal:
• Want to do but haven't yet:

Starts @57:40 ...


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