The Main Street Electrical Podcast: A Disney Podcast

In the 272nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are split up for the next week or two, as today it becomes "Jess and Dave"! Previous guest, Friend of the Show, promoted to somewhat sorta guest host Jessica Levine, aka Pocket Jess, comes back to the show to hang with host Dave and talk about Christmas at Disney World. Jess is getting her house ready for Hanukkah and Christmas, while Dave is pulling out the Christmas Disney PJs, and then they jump into the parks for Christmas! They chat about each park - Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom - then the resorts and Disney Springs, putting a spotlight on Christmas activities, theming, events, and more. We discuss everything from Jollywood Nights to Glimmering Greenhouse to Merry Menagerie to Christmas Tree Strolls to Candlelight Processional to the resort trees and so much more. Plus, Jessica gives a rundown on how Disney represents her Jewish faith in the parks - both the awesome things Disney is doing, and a few things they could be slightly better on. Use this as your guide for all things Disney World and holidays!

In the 271st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are talking Hollywood Studios this time around - and what they would make happen.

First up, Dave and his new shirt, Jenn and her trip packing... then the Disney Destiny has a new wedding option... and Mickey's Christmas Party is selling out, and has new munchies.

Then, taking a look at Hollywood Studios, and what we would make different if given the CEO title. More characters... a few photo ops... Muppets get a good home... more life in Galaxy's Edge... and we want our arch back!

In the 270th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are here for a shorter show, this time just the news.

Well, the news and of course, how they Disney'd, with Jenn getting ready for upcoming travels, while Dave is biding his time with the wife away by quoting trips and building Legos. And collecting more Taylor.

Then, a roundup of the latest news stories, including: --Festival of the Arts information released --Soarin' Across America --Changes to Ratatouille in 3D --Jollywood Nights upcoming characters --Removing the Hollywood Studios arch Plus, Chewie during Life Day, The Star Wars Holiday Special, and how one guy got trespassed on the Disney Springs bridge

In the 269th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in first time guest - and current Upon a Star Travel super Star and fellow podcaster Donna DeGiacomo. Pronounced just like that. First, Donna shares a little about her love of Disney and where she hails from, as well as a magic little story with Disneyland pins, plus a little about her own podcast, Circa 71. Then, a quick mention on the current Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets, and which dates are selling out. Finally, a little game of "Blind Rankings" - a random wheel picks the resort and the dining location, and all three decide where to place it - blindly - on their top ten. And yes, All Star Sports makes an appearance, because of course it does!

In the 268th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined by super Upon a Star super planner Jessica Levine, aka "Pocket Jess", in her first appearance since way back in July 2023 on Ep 165.

On today's episode, the trio chat about Jenn's upcoming Destiny journey, Jess' upcoming trips, and Dave's quick review of Pixar's "ELIO". Plus, we chat a little about Jess and her family, her move to Jacksonville, and how she still frequents the parks.

In the news, some quick hits on Disney raising prices... new pricing out for Christmas 2026... a new timeline for Muppets in Rock'n Roller Coaster... a revised Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique menu - and wondering why there is still only one BBB location open... Disney leaning to cashless kiosks... and Frozen Ever After losing the projection faces.

Finally, in a revisit of a topic done in October 2021 on Episode 75, a ranking of World Showcase pavilions. Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, American Adventure, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada - each get a quick discussion about what we love (and what we don't love as much) and we rank them on our list, 1 thru 11. Plus, another mini-rant from Jenn about Anne Hathaway's thrilling, Oscar winning performance in "Les Miserables".

In the 267th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back this week with more news and WDW history! First, Jenn gives her own review of Beak and Barrel from her visit last week, while Dave is getting his room ready for the January trip. Then, in a news roundup, Guardians has a new queue system--but not really... Travel Protection goes up... Disney Cruise Lines has MORE savings... Disney drops new promotions on everyone... and Disney Enchantment fireworks returns to Magic Kingdom for special events! And then, a birthday conversation for both Magic Kingdom and Epcot, looking at the opening day for both - attractions, World Showcase pavilions, skybuckets, resorts, trivia and fun facts. Plus memories from both Jenn and Dave on each park.

In the 266th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are prepping for a weekend trip with the Upon a Star Team to Cancun... but before that, there is magic to be discussed.

First, Jenn is getting ready for a day in Epcot with #KylaKylaKyla, Quasi Producer Heather (aka The Moana Mom) and several other Upon a STARS, while Dave is proud to announce the totals from the recent WDW Park Run Challenge

The Candlelight Processional line up has been announced, and they run through that... the Halloween Party is completely sold out... and the incredible Disney Cruise Line promotion that ends on Sept 25th (today, as we publish and release!) Finally, the go along with our ideas for Epcot - when we were Epcot CEOs (episode 262) - we now tackle Animal Kingdom... if we were in charge of the park, knowing we cannot go crazy with new lands or big new rides, what would we do? Our ideas include what to do with Rafiki's Planet Watch... looking at Finding Nemo: the Musical... updating Pandora... fixing Kali River Rapids... more characters... and of course, addressing the issue with The Yeti. And... hippos. We need more hippos.

And then we do dream a little bigger - what if we could do one big project?

In the 265th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave return together again - at least over Zoom - to chat about all the latest. Jenn is getting ready for one day at Disney - mostly Epcot - before traveling on to Mexico, while Dave does a quick recap of the WDW Park Challenge, including what caught them up after making great time in the morning. Then, Dave gives a quick, spoiler free review of Beak and Barrell in Magic Kingdom... the latest on Halloween Party and Christmas Party sales... Tron goes red... and a new Disney Legacy Cast Member. Then, a look at Royal Caribbean, as Dave just returned from sailing on the Wonder of the Seas, while Jenn looks back at her summer voyage on Star of the Seas. We chat about the make up of the ship, the activities, the nightlife, the cabins, the neighborhoods, and much more, comparing the ships, and encouraging all of you to take an RCL voyage!

In the 264th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are once again split up, as Dave is sailing the high seas on a cruise ship, so Jenn is joined this time by fan fave #KylaKylaKyla and Quasi Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, as they chat up everything from Jenn's trip on the Disney Treasure to Beak & Barrel merch to Kyla getting GEO82. Plus chats on the Food & Wine Festival and some of the announcements made at the latest D23!

In the 263rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are split as Jenn is currently aboard the Disney Treasure! So Dave brings on fan fave and our third co-host #KylaKylaKyla! Kyla Melberg makes her return as she's looking ahead to plenty of Disney, while Dave is reviewing the newest book by Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe, "Disney Adults". Then, a little recap of some of the big news from D23 over the weekend, plus the closing of Dinoland is now set for early next year. Then, Dave and Kyla give out their weekends of a getaway that's NOT a theme park in Orlando - first with Kyla, looking at Portsmouth, Cape Cod, beaches, lighthouses, food, and much more Then Dave reviews his birthday weekend in Chattanooga, TN, and many of the things there are to do there, including the aquarium, zoo, Rock City, caverns, waterfalls underground, and of course, antiquing!