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Fort Wilderness debuts a new zero-entry pool area and a refreshed lobby experience. A new lineup of character meet-and-greets, entertainment options, and specialty treats celebrate Moana across the Disney properties. Disney+ is reportedly exploring a free, ad-supported streaming tier. Recent rumors suggest Space Mountain could close for a major track replacement and a complete reimagining at Magic Kingdom.

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• New Pool at Fort Wilderness
• Moana

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Tom talks about how he celebrated the 4th of July. Walt Disney Imagineering shares a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering and technology powering The American Adventure at EPCOT. Disneyland Resort welcomes its one billionth guest with a special VIP tour and a visit to Walt Disney's private apartment. The Disney Store previews a new Haunted Mansion merchandise collection featuring apparel, ornaments, and unique character figurines.

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• Behind the Scenes Look at The American Adventure
• Disneyland One Billionth Guest
• Haunted Mansion Merch

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Behind the Attraction Season 3 debuts on Disney+ with a deep dive into the history and creation of Disney Cruise Line. The Disney Store is launching a new AI Personal Shopping Assistant to help guests curate gifts and park outfits. Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean re-opens featuring a highly debated, next-generation audio-animatronic that transforms from a human to a skeleton. Disney Parks released an early preview of the upcoming holiday season with dates and ticket details for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Disney confirmed that the iconic Grand Floridian lobby gingerbread house is officially discontinued.

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• AI Shopping Assistant
• Pirates of the Caribbean Updates
• Imagineering Robot Prototypes

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DVC Members can receive a special keepsake at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights this fall. Disney gave a first look inside the updates to the reimagined Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. Disney shares new details on Lakeshore Lodge's upcoming pool complex, The Wetlands, featuring a lazy river and interactive splash areas. New experiences are heading to Disney's BoardWalk, including a live music venue called Hurly-Burly and a Basin retail location. The full 2026 EPCOT Eat to the Beat concert lineup has officially been released. Reports indicate Disney is cracking down on Disney Springs parking loopholes by checking for resort and dining reservations before boarding buses. Disney is celebrating the theatrical release of Toy Story 5 with new food, merchandise, and entertainment offerings.

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• Lakeshore Lodge Pool
• Treehouse Villas Updates
• New BoardWalk Experiences
• Eat to the Beat 2026 Lineup
• Toy Story 5 in the Parks

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The guys are joined by Kerri from DVC Resale Market to discuss recent resale trends, right of first refusal (ROFR), continued low inventory, flat resale prices, Lakeshore Lodge, and the Palmetto Trust. Disney+ announces its first-ever slate of Canadian original programming. The opening date and full menu are officially revealed for La Poutinerie at EPCOT. Colorful new Logo Mania merchandise is headed soon to Disney Parks. Disney released a new menu of patriotic treats across the resorts to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary along with a Sam Eagle popcorn bucket.

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• Logo Mania Merch
• Patriotic Treats

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A recent timeshare license application reveals that Lakeshore Lodge will be the second largest DVC resort. Disney released new details about the upcoming Monsters, Inc. land coming to Hollywood Studios including the storyline of the land, a behind the scenes look at construction, and the name of the land. Disneyland unveils its 2026 lineup for Halloween and fall celebrations, featuring a brand-new Haunted Mansion street party. A newly published patent from Walt Disney Imagineering shows off an innovative projection surface that can physically transform and vanish into thin air. Reports indicate that Disney is moving forward with a live-action reboot of 'Inspector Gadget' and is reportedly eyeing Will Ferrell to star.

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• Monstropolis Updates
• Halloween at Disneyland

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The guys discuss an Imagineering video about the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run update. All inventory at Disney's Riviera Resort has officially been declared. Disney Vacation Club will allow guests to choose between single-story and two-story layouts for Grand Villa accommodations at Disney's BoardWalk Villas. Reports indicate that Disney Vacation Club has adopted a new policy that restricts members from using their points once it enters the Right of First Refusal process. New maps and concept art reveal layout details for the upcoming experience, “The Magic of Disney Animation”, coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Bluey-themed experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom is reportedly already eliminating its virtual queue system to transition to standard standby. Disney and AccuWeather have partnered to launch a location-specific mobile weather check feature for on-property resort guests. Disney shared new details of the reimagining of the Walt Disney World Carousel of Progress including the new decades that will be covered and the closure date.

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• The Magic of Disney Animation Updates
• Carousel of Progress Reimagining

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A new Disney+ special will highlight the behind-the-scenes creation of the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Disney gave a first look at the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run which adds new missions featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu along with upgraded roles. A new Lego set has been officially announced that allows fans to build Disneyland's iconic Main Street U.S.A. right at home. Disney celebrated the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios with a concert featuring John Stamos and the Electric Mayhem. Disney gave a first look inside Bluey's Wild World. A commemorative hyena mug is coming to Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Resort to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Recent construction permits filed for "Project Fedora" spark reckless speculation about potential upgrades coming to the Indiana Jones area at Hollywood Studios.

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• Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run Updates
• Main Street U.S.A. Lego Set
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Easter Eggs

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Tom shares the details of his newly booked Walt Disney World vacation. Bluey’s Wild World at Disney's Animal Kingdom will use a virtual queue when it opens. Disney provided a first look at the pre-show animatronics and merchandise lines coming to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. The Swedish Chef’s new food kiosk menu is revealed. Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu is debuting in theaters soon and Disney Parks are offering specialized Magic Shots, exclusive merchandise like the Jetpack Sipper, and new themed food. Disney announced the full location lineup for the upcoming Soarin' Across America attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney Cruise Line is launching new onboard summer programming for certain itineraries featuring a "Frozen" deck sing-along and an updated Mickey and Minnie pirate stage show. Disneyland debuted more exclusive merchandise for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary.

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• Bluey's Wild World
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
• Mandalorian and Grogu
• Soarin’ Across America
• Summer on Disney Cruise Line

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DVC shared the details of the return of Welcome Home Weeks, including a 40% dining discount at select restaurants and free treats for members. Disney announced DVC Member and Annual Passholder previews for Soarin' Across America and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. The guys discuss the hot start Big Thunder Mountain Railroad got off to after its year long refurbishment and they fire off a list of all of the enhancements made to the iconic ride. Disney gave a first look at the Bluey-themed "Fairy Bread" coming to Animal Kingdom. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will not utilize a virtual queue upon its official re-opening. A summer preview for Disney Springs highlights the upcoming Level 99 mini-games experience and the Six Ravens restaurant from the team behind Gideon’s Bakehouse. Disneyland announced that all Autopia cars will transition to being fully electric by early 2027.

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• Big Thunder Mountain Reopening
• New at Disney Springs This Summer
• Bluey Fairy Bread

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