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- Tiana's Bayou Adventure to replace Splash Mountain. What you need to know (Ep. 151)
Tiana gets a new look and and a new story that picks up where "The Princess and the Frog" ends. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice dive into the latest news about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the ride set to replace Splash Mountain at Disney's Magic Kingdom in late 2024.
- Tiana's Bayou Adventure announcement (1:26)
- Tiana's / Frozen Ever After parallels (6:45)
- A love letter to New Orleans (9:01)
- The new look (11:55)
- Food & Wine menus (15:38)
- Food & Wine concerts (20:12)
- Another HHN house (23:02)
31 min - Disney's Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue returns at Fort Wilderness (Ep. 150)
Disney's Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is back and Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil has the scoop on the hokey, high-energy show.
- A familiar feel (1:19)
- Tweaks (4:27)
- Hokey with high energy(9:10)
- Menu updates (12:01)
- The details (14:35)
- Guest experience (17:56)
- Fort Wilderness campout (20:55)
- Is it really camping? (24:14)
- No bugs and maid service (30:12)
35 min - Disney's 'Nemo' show returns with changes and Universal adds escape rooms at CityWalk (Ep. 149)
The "Finding Nemo" show at Disney's Animal Kingdom returns with a new name and shorter format and Universal Orlando will introduce escape rooms themed to "Jurassic World" and "Back to the Future."
- Finding Nemo show: New name, format (:36)
- Changes: Missing characters, shortened (3:27)
- Technology updated (6:37)
- Festival of the Lion King coming back in full (12:27)
- Universal escape rooms (13:05)
- Missed opportunity or possible expansion? (16:45)
- No room for nostalgia (19:56)
- Victoria & Albert's reopening (22:56)
27 min - Universal announces 2nd HHN house, SeaWorld teases new coaster and Kennedy Space Center opens new experience (Ep. 148)
Michael Myers will bring scares to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, SeaWorld teases a new roller coaster and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open a new experience.
- Second HHN house (:48)
- SeaWorld teases new coaster (7:47)
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex new experience (18:22)
- "Soarin' in outer space" (22:09)
28 min - Staffing at theme parks, Disney's I-Drive presence and a 'Princess and the Frog' ride update (Ep. 147)Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Katie Rice and Dewayne Bevil take a look at theme park staffing, Disney's new presence on I-Drive and some news from Princess Tiana about the "The Princess and the Frog" ride.
- Staffing at the theme parks (1:18)
- I-Drive Disney Store (8:50)
- Large, curved Disney video billboard (12:24)
- 'Princess and the Frog' ride to open in 2024 (16:33)
23 min - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — 'Space Mountain on steroids' (Ep. 146)
Three reporters. Seven trips around the galaxy. Orlando Sentinel writers Dewayne Bevil, Katie Rice and Patrick Connolly break down Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the new ride opening May 27 at Epcot.
- What song? (1:21)
- Nausea factor? (3:14)
- Preshow: Getting to know Xandar (8:18)
- Plot uncertainty (14:35)
- Ride vehicle limitations (19:14)
- Photo opportunity (25:39)
- Virtual queue (27:44)
- Grand opening (29:49)
33 min - Universal shares HHN details, Disney changes Genie+ and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique brings the glitter (Ep. 145)
Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the first 2022 Halloween Horror Nights house, changes to Disney's Genie+, a parade that is leaving and the return of some establishments that bring the glitter.
- First HHN house announced (:30)
- Universal's Superstar parade ends (5:41)
- Change to Genie+ (12:40)
- Magic Kingdom Barbershop reopening (15:35)
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques plans (18:00)
- Guardians of the Galaxy virtual queue (22:06)
28 min - Guests go on taste adventure at Disney Spring's new ice cream shop Salt & Straw (Ep. 144)The latest sweet thing that people are lining up for at Walt Disney World's Disney Springs is ice cream at Salt & Straw. Here to give us the scoop are the cofounders — and cousins — Kim Malek and Tyler Malek.
- How the Disney relationship evolved (1:38)
- Are Disney locations different? (3:49)
- Flavors & ingredients take you on journey (6:25)
- Rotating monthly menu (9:24)
- It started with a cart (13:26)
- A pint a day ... (16:30)
21 min - We took 5 spins on Guardians of the Galaxy ride. Here's what you need to know (Ep. 143)
"If you are spin weary, proceed with caution," Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil says of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, opening to the public at Epcot on May 27.
- Storyline (:43)
- The songs (7:53)
- Spin factor/Nausea tips (12:38)
- The highlights (19:12)
- Epcot expansion (27:12)
34 min - Connections Eatery opens at Epcot and Mickey gets his fill of hugs (Ep. 142)The visual appeal of Epcot's new Connections Eatery and Cafe stands out and character meet-and-greets are back at Walt Disney World theme parks.
- Connections Eatery and Cafe (:44)
- Theming/Decor (5:05)
- Menu (10:02)
- Character meet-and-greets (15:58)
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (23:14)
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