There's one restaurant aboard Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a big new fancy cruise ship, that's different from most others. That's because Royal Railway Utopia Station is a high-end restaurant, live show and themed attraction all in one.

Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s chief product innovation officer, stopped by Very Amusing to tell us all about this innovative concept — and what makes this pretend train aboard a very real ship so special!

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There was SO MUCH DISNEY PARKS NEWS from the D23 Disney fan convention this past weekend, and we are getting into ALL of it. From Avengers rides to a Monsters, Inc. land to FOUR NEW CRUISE SHIPS (?!?!), we're chatting about every aspect of this past weekend's bonanza, including my thoughts on the Disney Expo as a whole!!

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It's that time of year again!!! If you, like me, are anxiously awaiting all the Disney theme park news coming outta this year's D23 fan convention, it can be tricky to remember just what's at stake this weekend.

Let's take a look back at what's actually come to fruition, what hasn't, and have a VERY honest conversation about the three MAJOR announcements we Disney fans need to see at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!

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Ah, Gilroy Gardens. A regional amusement park celebrating...garlic?! fruits and vegetables!? the charming nature of, well, nature?! This enchanting escape makes for the perfect pit stop on any of your California road trips — and if you're lucky, you'll also get to meet Gil!!!!

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Coffee! Neighborhood! Unique Restaurant! Ice Cream!! Fresh off two trips back to my former home, I'm giving you my New York City travel tips all about my favorite things to do in New York, places to go and sights to see!!!

(and yes, it's only Manhattan but...this podcast would have been 12 hours long otherwise!!)

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For years we've gotten calls asking what to do in Los Angeles while on a lil' California vacation, and this week, we're delivering!!! From my favorite pizza and puppets to unique sights, ideal sightseeing moments and even a little Disney shenanigans!!

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As you may have heard, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes are being replaced by an all-new system, Multi Pass and Single Pass starting July 24, 2024. It's kinda like FastPass Plus (and kinda like Genie Plus) and kinda like a brand new system you are required to learn...plus.

ALSO: IN THIS ENTIRE EPISODE I SAY JULY 28. IT'S JULY 24. MY BRAIN WAS FRIED WHILE ON VACATION AND I APOLOGIZE!

If you are wondering how to plan your future Disney World vacations, how to navigate these new tiers and some tips and strategy for making the most of this new skip the line service, look no further!

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Headed to Los Angeles and curious to see what the Warner Brothers Studio Tour is all about? Curious about Paramount Pictures or Sony Pictures Studio Tours?! Wanna see if Universal Studios Hollywood's tram tour is worth the price of admission -- or if you should splurge on their VIP version?

Smash that play button, because we're discussing ALL of them — and telling you exactly which is best for your next California vacation!!!

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This week, I fill you in on my recent trips to Goofy's Kitchen, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and I even take a gigantic L for not knowing about some MAJOR issues with taking a baby to a theme park. (Oof. Oof!)

(We'll talk about food and rides and playgrounds and so much more but NOT, unfortunately, the Fastpass like changes coming to Disney World's Genie+ / Lightning Lane offerings. Stay tuned for a full podcast breakdown in the coming weeks!)

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Fresh off my trip to Walt Disney World, we are back and chatting all things Tiana's Bayou Adventure (yay!), Communicore Hall (yikes!) and more!!!

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Eater Story!

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