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The guys speculate on the location of the new DVC lounge that will start construction this year. New details have been released about the Ft. Wilderness Cabins including contract end date, pet policies, and predictions on potential points per night. DVC may be introducing a new trust product in the near future. Disney highlighted things to be excited about in the coming year including Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening, new Star Tours scenes, Pixar Fest, new hotels, and much anticipated policy changes for park hopping and park reservations. Disney+ subscribers are being offered a free dining plan at WDW in 2024. The guys discuss a new Duke Weaselton animatronic and the new Figment popcorn bucket.

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• 24 Experiences in 2024
• Duke Weaselton
• Free Dining Plan

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The guys answer a listener's question about the best holiday decorations at Disney. New details about the Cabins at Fort Wilderness have been revealed including layout, sleeping configuration and amenities. DVC is set to raise direct prices early next year. The guys review Disney’s holiday gift guide. runDisney revealed their medals for upcoming races. With Zootopia land opening at Shanghai Disney, Disney gave a preview of food coming to the land.

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• Holiday Gift Guide
• runDisney Medals
• Zootopia Eats

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The guys are joined by friend of the show Brian from DCL Duo. DVC has confirmed that the new Polynesian DVC tower will be part of the existing condominium association. Disney announced that H2O bath products will continue to be offered at Disney resorts and on Disney Cruises after the manufacturer announced it was closing earlier this year. DVC gave a new look at the inside of the upcoming DVC Fort Wilderness Cabins. The guys discuss the opening of World Celebration at EPCOT and the debut of the new nighttime show, Luminous. Cruise Critic named both Adventures by Disney and Disney Cruise Line as “Best for Families” in its river cruise and ocean cruise categories. Disneyland announced the dates of all their major events for 2024. The guys discuss the new Storyliving neighborhood coming to North Carolina.

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• Disneyland Event Dates
• DCL Awards
• Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney Community

Damon and guest host Blake discuss the surprise announcement of the Asteria™ community in North Carolina, A Storyliving By Disney Community. The talk about the theatrical releases of some Disney+ movies and the fan favorite "What If" has us deciding what WDW park we would pick if we were forced to never go again.

On This Episode

Tom is back from his trip to Florida and discusses the details of his trip to Magic Kingdom and Legoland. DVC is giving out a new holiday themed MagicBand slider. There is a new incentive on direct DVC contracts for Riviera and Saratoga. Years after its announcement, the ‘Walt the Dreamer’ statue will debut soon at World Celebration in EPCOT. The Hatbox Ghost has finally appeared at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom. The guys discuss a new mug available at Trader Sam’s in Disneyland. The head of Disney Parks teases ‘Dinosaur’ being replaced by ‘Indiana Jones’ at Animal Kingdom.

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• Walt Statue
• Hatbox Ghost
• Trader Sam's Mug

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The guys discuss a new discount at ShopDisney for DVC Members. Disney After Hours tickets are now on sale and DVC members get a significant discount. New details have been revealed for the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney showed off a new animatronic that interacts with guests at World of Frozen. The performer lineup has been revealed for the holiday TV specials filmed at the parks. The guys briefly discuss holiday food coming to EPCOT and Disneyland.

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• FArts
• Mossie
• Holiday Performer Lineup
• Disneyland Holiday Food
• EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

On This Episode

Damon and guest host Blake have Kati join them as they discuss what living in the Disney Cotino™ community might be like, what the new Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida means to Disney cruising, and our favorite segment "What If" focuses on Rankin/Bass holiday productions in Disney.

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On the first episode of Golden Button detours we have our first "What If" where we talk about using DVC Points for Lightning Lane, discuss our favorite "hacking the system" scenario at Disney, and a Trip Report From Blake with a little bit of Inside Out 2 talk.

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The guys welcome Derek from DVC Resale Market to give an update on the state of the resale market, new promotions, and the cruise swap program. The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort have sold out for the second time. Disney’s Live Entertainment, Parades and Spectaculars Executive said in an interview that drones are coming to the parks. With ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ debuting in less than a month at EPCOT, Disney gave a preview of the soundtrack for this new show. The Gingerbread Houses are returning to Disney hotels for the holidays. The holiday season is just getting started at Disney Parks and the guys give a preview of a few food items coming to the parks.

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• Drones
• Luminous The Symphony of Us
• Gingerbread Houses
• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Food
• Disneyland Holiday Food

On This Episode

The guys answer listener questions about their favorite transportation methods at WDW and if they use the podcast to get extra Disney magic. DVC will host exclusive performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Moonlight Magic dates for 2024 have been announced. Opening dates have been announced for the new Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland and Zootopia at Shanghai Disney Resort. Disney After Hours will return to WDW in 2024. Disney has revealed details about the Haunted Mansion themed bar coming to the Disney Treasure. The guys discuss a rumor about changes coming to the dining reservation system at WDW. A new bar is opening at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel and the guys talk briefly about food.

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• Adventureland Treehouse
• Zootopia Land
• After Hours Returning
• Haunted Mansion Bar
• New Palm Breeze Bar