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Tom gives an update on his vacation plans for 2026. MuppetVision 3D will be coming to VR in the future. The Magic of Disney Animation, coming to Hollywood Studios in late summer, will include a drawing experience taught by an animatronic Olaf. Joe Rohde is releasing a new book called ‘Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. The guys discuss all the rumors about developments in the upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom including changes to the size of the project and the tone.

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It’s almost spring time and that means that it’s time for EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival! Get ready for a botanical bounty of snacks from Trevor’s least favorite festival dish, conch fritters, to a garden’s worth of new dishes that make this Tom and Trevor’s favorite time of year. As the guys virtually trek around all of the EPCOT neighborhoods, they’ll guide you through the best booths and the treats that are almost too pretty to eat. While Food & Wine may get all the attention, the vibes (and the food) at Flower & Garden are in a league of their own. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal favorite or just want to hear the guys debate the best festival eats, this episode serves up the most flavorful grub EPCOT has to offer.

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The guys give an update on their vacation planning, discuss point swaps, and planning vacations with other families. The guys discuss the expansion of construction walls and new themed scrim arriving at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom. DVC has sent a surprise gift for 2025 Membership Magic Beyond subscribers. Over at Disneyland, a new $5.99 kids meal is coming soon as part of a strategy to focus on younger families. Disneyland has enhanced guest experience by eliminating the 11 AM restriction on park hopping and boosted ride reliability, leading to 1.5 million additional rides in 2025. The guys look at the new Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary trading cards.

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The guys answer a listener's question about which classic Disney attraction they would choose to replace. DVC has released new incentives including $1,000 off for Disney Visa cardholders. Disney Cruise Line has announced its summer 2027 itineraries, including cruises in Alaska and Europe. The guys discuss the new 30% room discount offer for Walt Disney World. The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is coming out soon and Disney gave a first look at new merchandise for the movie. A new Disney Princess collection from Bath & Body Works has been released. The guys dive into a new Disney patent for an articulating ride arm and recklessly speculate on how it could be used.

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The guys discuss the major news of Josh D’Amaro being named the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Former Imagineer Joe Rohde recently commented about his 15-year battle to bring Tropical Americas to Animal Kingdom and the creation of DinoLand USA. Disneyland will allow guests to get married in front of the Haunted Mansion starting this summer. After a brief refurbishment, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will be re-opening soon with more than just new animatronics.

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• CEO Announcement
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The guys catch up on the winter weather hitting their respective homes before diving into a major construction update for the Magic Kingdom. Recent filings by Disney reveal massive show buildings for the upcoming Cars and Villains lands, leading to some reckless speculation about the future of the Haunted Mansion queue and Memento Mori. The guys also discuss the return of a variety-style Muppets special on Disney+, the new playground coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas, and the must-have spinning Figment PopSocket. Finally, they head west to celebrate Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary, featuring a high-tech Mickey’s Fun Wheel popcorn bucket and the return of Soarin' Over California.

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• Disney California Adventure Park 25th Anniversary
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Kerri from DVC Resale Market joins the guys to discuss the state of the resale market, the "Red Hot Deals" winter promotion, and the impact of the new $500 administrative fee for resale buyers. They speculate on when sales will begin for the new Lakeshore Lodge, break down current trends regarding Right of First Refusal (ROFR), and 2042 contract expirations. The guys follow up on speculation from a previous episode about permits filed for the Haunted Mansion. The Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival was announced. The guys discuss some of their favorite items from the 2026 Walt Disney World merchandise collections. The reimagined Napa Rose restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is reopening soon with a new menu.

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• 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
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The guys discuss the newly announced 2027 DVC Member Cruise sailing the West Coast to Catalina Island and San Francisco. Disneyland is breaking the current timeline at Galaxy's Edge, allowing characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker to roam Batuu. A new Figment popcorn bucket is coming to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney is reportedly spending $22 million to convert Muppet*Vision 3D into a Monsters Inc. show. New details on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment have been revealed. The guys discuss a recent article about the struggles within Walt Disney Imagineering.

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• Galaxy’s Edge Timeline

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The guys dive headfirst into all the whimsical, wonderful, and sometimes weird food offerings from EPCOT's shortest and most colorful festival: the International Festival of the Arts! Get ready for a palette of flavors, from Figment-themed cakes that are almost too cute to eat to deconstructed sandwiches that make you wonder why someone would do this to a sandwich. This festival truly serves up some of the most interesting, photo-worthy, and artsy grub EPCOT has to offer.

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The guys answer a listener question about using the Disney Plan with a DVC reservation. DVC released a new logo for their 35th Anniversary and guys try to figure out which resorts are represented. A new Bluey experience is debuting at WDW in the coming months and a recent casting call provided some more details. The guys discuss some of the new deals and experiences WDW is promoting this year. Casting updates for the live-action Rapunzel movie have been released, revealing who will play Rapunzel, Flynn, and potentially Mother Gothel. Disney filed a permit for the replacement of the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin sign at Magic Kingdom.

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