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The guys talk about some updates to the show. DVC is raising direct prices on multiple resorts. Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower will now take reservations for complimentary fireworks viewing. Disney+ and Hulu broke the record for the world’s largest gingerbread house with a replica of the house from Home Alone. With the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Disney Parks are offering new merch, treats, and shows. Seasonal passes are now available for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park with some added perks. Disney+ is now available on Meta Quest headsets. Disney is developing a live action Gaston movie.

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The guys talk about all of their pre-holiday activities. Membership Magic Beyond is on sale for 2026 and the program now allows eligible international owners to participate. New live experiences with the Muppets are coming to Disney parks and cruises in the future. The closing date of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has been confirmed. Disney announced new details for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. A new Hallmark original movie was filmed at WDW. The guys review Disney holiday gift guides including stocking stuffers, Home Alone merch, and action figures. Yet another innovative drone show is coming to Disneyland Paris, much to the chagrin of Tom. Disneyland revealed more of its 70th Anniversary merchandise collection.

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• Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
• Stocking Stuffers
• Home Alone Merch
• Action Figures

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Tom gives all the details from his brief WDW vacation including a recap of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party, a review of the 3-bedroom Grand Villa at Bay Lake Tower, and his experience at 1900 Park Fare. DVC quietly added a new administrative fee for all resale contracts starting in 2026. Walt Disney Imagineering released a first look at an advanced next-generation robot Olaf coming to select parks. Disney provided a comprehensive review of what is coming to Walt Disney World next year including the recently announced Bluey & Bingo experiences.

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• Bluey Experiences
• New WDW Experiences in 2026

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In this episode of the Waitlist, Trevor gives Tom tips for enjoying Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, covering must-do attractions and strategies for navigating the holiday festivities at Disney.

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Holiday Food Time takes over the show (again) and the guys go over all the holiday food for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

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The guys discuss their vacation plans for 2026. DVC Members can get access to a preferred viewing area for A Christmas Fantasy Parade in Disneyland. Animal Kingdom is now offering a Scar Popcorn Bucket and Ed Hyena Sipper. Disney announced dates and details for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The guys review holiday themed Disney plushes including an oddly creepy talking Stitch. The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular is debuting on December 1st and Disney revealed the musical acts featured in the show. The holiday season kicks off at Disney Springs with returning holiday experiences like the Christmas Tree Stroll.

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• Holiday Plushes
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Holiday Food Time takes over the show and the guys go over all the holiday food at Walt Disney World, Disney Springs, Disneyland and Festival of the Holidays at Disneyland.

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• Theme Parks and Disney Springs Holiday Foodie Guide
• Resorts at WDW Holiday Foodie Guide
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The holidays are here (by Disney standards), so that means one thing, Holiday Food Time! The guys discuss all the delicious food and drinks coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios.

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• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Menus
• Disney Eats: Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide

On This Episode

The guys talk about their Halloween nights. The Cool Ship in Tomorrowland is gone and in its place is a new kiosk called AstroFizz. A new popcorn bucket featuring Mickey and a Christmas tree will be coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Destiny will be available as a themed wedding venue. The guys talk about wearing matching PJs at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Deadpool is back at Disneyland for “The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special”, sometimes featuring Wolverine.

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• Haunted Mansion Parlor Wedding Venue
• Matching Disney PJs
• Holiday Characters at Disneyland

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The guys debut a new holiday themed Food Time song. Recent overhead images of the construction of Disney Lakeshore Lodge seem to confirm there will be a lazy river at the resort. Disney has revealed the dates and details of the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The voice of Mickey Mouse created a merch collection called “Expedition Mickey Mouse”. Disney announced Soarin’ Across America, a new Soarin’ film that will debut for a limited time next year. The holidays are just around the corner and Disney has released some new advent calendars. The guys recklessly speculate on whether Tron: Ares was only made to promote the rides in the parks and on the reports that Disney is quietly testing a drone show.

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• 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
• Expedition Mickey Mouse
• Soarin' Across America
• Advent Calendars

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