The Main Street Electrical Podcast: A Disney Podcast

In the 313th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in long time Upon a Star Star and first time guest Susan Burks, aka SUSIE B, to the show!

First up, Disney Cruise reservations, Believe Bookings, and Cinderella's Royal Table in December! Plus, Jenn herself just got back, Susie B survived the rain, and Dave has the Glimmering Greenhouse The Candlelight Processional dining packages are available now, and once again, we go over why this is necessary and a big deal. Then, Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party sell-outs Jenn and Susie B were down in Disney for the Disney Believe reveal, so the trio goes over all the announcements and news - new lounges, new entertainment, the Gazelle hub, and thoughts on Disney doing MORE Frozen on the Believe.

Finally, thoughts on Disney Imagination, and why it should be here in the states (and what could go to Japan instead)

In the 312th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are split, as Jenn is finishing up the Disney Believe event, Daves the mic solo with a bevy of magical topics to run through. First up, Avenger Endgame Encore, and all the extra scenes... plus a preview of Bob Chapek's book "Behind the Castle Walls"

Then a rundown of the Disney Believe, or at least we Disney Cruise Line has revealed to us thus far - including the new dining, the return of select dining, some of the bars and lounges, the entertainment area, and some other details

Holiday overlays with Christmas tunes hitting some great attractions, including The Waitresses in Guardians of the Galaxy!

Then, why you should consider booking Holiday 2027 way early, instead of waiting on promotions.

Changes with Epcot's Candlelight Processional narrator lineup, Annual Passholders loses their water discounts, and Christmas party tickets that are selling out.

Finally, a review of Dave and Stephanie's birthday trip to WDW, with all the parks, the great celebration dinners, some tips for the Halloween Party, with lots of character meet n greets.

In the 311th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are excited to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World (and the 44th anniversary of Epcot)!

Jenn previews her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World for the Disney Believe event, while Dave shares details and highlights from his recent couples trip celebrating his wife's 50th birthday, which included attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Dave provides a few things to consider and remember when navigating the Halloween party - prioritizing what you want to do, when its the right time to eat and dealing with the 4p crowds.

And then the duo give a combined list of things to love at Walt Disney World - 55 thing for 55 years - from resorts to attractions to dining, even Hidden Mickeys, shows and experiences, and both childhood and recent memories, it's a celebration of Disney Fandom and things we all love.

Finally, a quick tribute to an author and podcaster that passed away last week. Make sure to follow Jenn on Instagram @UponaStarJenn for her trip next week, and Dave @Themagiconadollar for all of his latest travel news!

In the 310th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are wondering why it's so quiet in the Disney World, but that doesn't mean we won't talk about anything and everything!

First, Jenn is prepping for the Fantasy, and Dave is excited to read some behind the scenes in the upcoming book The House of Mouse, then it's always fun to talk Crocs with Jenn... like the new Dinoco Lightning McQueen Crocs (and t he heartbreak of missing your shoe size).

Plus, Disney gives us a TEN HOUR video of Zootopia 2, one party left for Halloween, and the quiet demise of the Play Disney Parks app. ,

Finally, lamenting that Disney is trying way too hard when it comes to The Muppet Show, and so we decide to fix it, giving plenty of host ideas.

Episode Rundown

• Disney Cruise Plans & upcoming The House of Mouse: Jenn's upcoming Disney Cruise booking on her favorite ship, the Disney Fantasy and Dave's excitement for the upcoming book The House of Mouse: Bob Iger and the War of Succession at Disney by Robbie Whelan, comparing it to the classic DisneyWar and discussing the modern corporate transition era between Bob Iger and Bob Chapek.

• Disney Merch & Pop Culture Quirks:

  • Dinoco Lightning McQueen Crocs: New McQueen Crocs and Jenn cringes

  • Zootopia 2 Marsh Market Lofi: 10 hours of Zootopia 2... ten.

• Park News & Seasonal Events:

  • Halloween & Christmas Parties: One Halloween Party left, while Christmas is wide open

  • Retirement of the Play Disney Parks App: We hardly knew ye

• Feature Topic – Saving The Muppet Show:

  • Following the Emmy-winning Sabrina Carpenter special, Disney reportedly expressed hesitation over the premise of a full revival.

  • Dave and Jenn break down why Disney is overthinking a classic format and brainstorm an all-star roster of potential guest hosts, including Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke, The Jonas Brothers, Jason Segel & Amy Adams (with Walter), John Stamos, Jack Black, and Josh D'Amaro.

In the 309th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave aare once agains joined by fan fave #KylaKylaKyla to take the controls as CEOs of Magic Kingdom. Armed with a blank check (and a few ground rules), the trio pitches creative overhauls, attraction swaps, and quality-of-life updates to enhance Walt Disney World's flagship park. Before diving into their park overhaul, they cover recent Disney trip highlights, booking tips, and festival entertainment updates.

• Food & Wine French Brunch: Jenn reviews the weekend-only French breakfast/brunch buffet at Les Chefs de France in Epcot, highlighting the pastry spreads, cheeses, and overall value.

• Cruise Secrets & Booking Tips: Kyla shares a Disney Cruise Line booking story aboard the Disney Treasure. Dave details how Disney Cruise "restricted guaranteed" rates work (full payment upfront, non-refundable, no cabin choice) and how they can yield major savings.

• Epcot News: Candlelight Processional - Breakdown of the celebrity narrator lineup (including Auliʻi Cravalho, Ralph Macchio, Neil Patrick Harris, and Robin Roberts), and why booking a Candlelight Dining Package is practically mandatory for top-tier narrators to avoid massive standby lines.

• CEO Roundtable: Reimagining the Magic Kingdom

  • Tomorrowland Speedway: Jenn pitches replacing it with an opening-day-style hover/skitter attraction, while Dave suggests keeping the track footprint but converting it to electric vehicles themed after classic Disney cinema cars (Herbie, Cruella's limousine).

  • Mickey's PhilharMagic & Tomorrowland Meeting Spots: Kyla calls for retiring PhilharMagic in favor of a quieter cinematic experience, while Dave pitches turning the former Stitch/Alien Encounter footprint into a dedicated indoor Tomorrowland character greeting lounge.

  • Beauty and the Beast Expansions: Bringing back the pre-fixe lunch menu and quick-service breakfast at Be Our Guest, plus adding a Beauty and the Beast dark ride alongside Princess Fairytale Hall.

  • Storybook Circus & Tangled: Re-energizing the Big Top Souvenirs merch/snack experience, turning Storybook Treats into an interactive lounge/margarita spot, and adding a proper lantern-filled Tangled dark ride near the Fantasyland courtyards.

  • Pins, Collectibles & Scavenger Hunts: Dave's plan to clean up park-wide pin trading boards and revamp Frontierland's pin depot into a true collector outpost; Jenn calls for the return of park-wide interactive family scavenger hunts (like the former Family Magic Tour).

  • Villains Land & Piston Peak Concerns: Addressing sightline worries between Big Thunder Mountain, Haunted Mansion, and the new expansions, plus ideas for a dramatic dusk-to-night transformation moment as Villains Land comes alive.

Plus all the nonsense that happens when Jenn, Kyla and Dave are on the same recording.

In the 307th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave grab their CEO badges again - after taking the reigns Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs, now they look down the interstate to the other parks - Universal Orlando.

First, a little catching up with prepping for a Disney trip and knocking out a final Disney 5K, then news with lots of refurbishment windows for the Railroad and Art of Animation, 2027–2028 Skyliner downtime to note on your planning calendars, dwindling Halloween party tickets, the new flat-rate resort shipping policy, and the upcoming Hurly Burly lounge on the BoardWalk.

Then, what we would do if were in charge.

We address the transportation needs - and why a monorail ain't gonna happen, nor will the two parts of land ever connect. Our disdain for 3D rides, dynamic pricing spikes, and what to put in the expansion areas at Epic Universe - plus Legend of Zelda! Express Passes! The return of the Jaws ride! A massive arcade! And more!

• Welcome, Parisian Breakfast Plans & runDisney Virtual 5K Wrap-Up

• Disney News: Coral Reef & Art of Animation Refurbishment Schedules

• Skyliner Planned Maintenance Windows (2027–2028) & Tiana's Bayou Adventure

• Walt Disney World Railroad Closure & Halloween Party Ticket Availability

• Disney BoardWalk: "The Hurly Burly" Lounge Replaces Jellyrolls

• New Disney Resort Flat-Rate Package Shipping via Ricoh

• Universal CEO Challenge: Epic Universe Transit Realities & Lockheed Martin Land

• Helios Grand Hotel & The Express Pass Problem

• Curbing 3D Screen Fatigue in Favor of Physical Sets

• Resort-to-Resort Luggage Transfers & Eliminating Dynamic Pricing

• Universal Expansion Dreams: "Retroville" & Zelda

• Sit-Down Dining Upgrades & The Desperate Need for Queue Shade

• Outro & Socials

In the 307th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready to take a look at the Fall Season in Disney World!

Dave talks a little about his Lego builds during important meetings, and then a look at the terrible loss of icon Dolly Parton and now Tim Curry.

Plus, Robin Williams Lost Boy statue in Hollywood Studios... Disney Cruise Line Itineraries released... Disneyland rates now out for 2027.

Then, why Labor Day is never really that busy... Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party ticket updates...

A look ahead to the Food & Wine Festival, starting today (August 27), with food booths, activities, merch and more, the Eat to the Beat concert series and dining packages.

And Typhoon Lagoon's last seasonal stand, WDW & Epcot's birthday, and Powerline's questionable staying power.

Finally, comparing five attractions that have reopened in the last few months as to if they've improved, gotten worse or stayed the same

In the 306th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have now watched another Disney D23 come and go, and our predictions have also succeeded and failed.

Up first, Jenn getting set for her January trip, while Dave is sporting some new Star Wars Merch, and they chat about the Brightline update on a new station in Cocoa Beach.

News brings another resort added to the airport transfers at Disney World... lights come up from Epcot... more trash can issues (poor MawMaw!).

Then, a quick rundown of the movies and shows announced over the weekend. And then a full recap of the Parks & Experiences Panel, with world parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland and Disney World.

We chat - and disagree - on why the show was over 2 hours... the Dreamfinder coming back, but in what capacity... Avengers Campus... Encanto ride... the odd Timon in the Tropical Americas carousel... gutting Spaceship Earth... Monstropolis updates, and why the land will likely partially open... and Villains Land and all the scary details.

In the 305th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready to talk D23, ready to call our shots on what will be announced, and ready to be disappointed when nothing we want comes to fruition... and to help with all of the predictions, we invite in Past (and future) Guest and Friend of the Show, Dave Adams, co-host of the Disney podcast Pod999.

Together, the trio shares a little Disney of the week, from Legos to trips to Jenn's Tower elevator.. Dave's huge LEGO purchase.. then a quick chat about the DAS pass, and why parents cannot feel guilty about using services Disney provides...

Then, our list of predictions, from Space Mountain to Spaceship Earth, possible Epcot additions and returns, new lands in various parks, how Disney is really gaining momentum in their construction, putting the boot to Universal, and the things we really want to see Josh announce.

Take a listen, then watch the Parks presentation this weekend to know if we are right!

In the 304th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have returned from a busy week away - they and the Upon a Star Team spent a day or two in Fort Lauderdale and then a 3 night sailing on the Norwegian Cruise Line Getaway!

First up, Jenn and Brady just returned from a night or two from WDW, while Dave spent the afternoon in the parks running around, and is getting ready for the upcoming trip with his kid.

Next, a look at Norwegian Cruise Lines - sailing on the Getaway, out of Miami, they take a look at the great - the internet, Fleetwood Mac - and the good - Stirrup Cay, Ice Bar - and the not as good - lack of daily entertainment, the obnoxious atrium, the onboarding - and the downright terrible - the service charges! UGH!

A full review of the ship and what to expect when sailing Norwegian!