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Behind the Plans

TouringPlans- Chrissy Harrison, Amy Schinner

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 11

Welcome to Behind the Plans, where Chrissy, Amy, and occasionally Len talk all things Disney Parks and Universal Orlando Resort.

We're sharing the stories, opinions, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of laughs that don't always make it into our articles, videos, and social posts.

TouringPlans is known for data, but gathering that data means we spend a lot of time in the parks—and we have a lot to say along the way. We thought our Liners, longtime followers, and anyone who loves the parks might enjoy being a fly on the wall while we debate, laugh, and occasionally disagree about what we're seeing.

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🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
10/09/2026
#97
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
09/09/2026
#92
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
28/08/2026
#91
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
22/08/2026
#78
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
21/08/2026
#75
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
20/08/2026
#68
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
19/08/2026
#66
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
18/08/2026
#36
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
17/08/2026
#28
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
16/08/2026
#53

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https://store.universalorlando.com/en/us/store/c/uo_ice_default_pb_extras/HHN_UNMASKING_ICE?config=true
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Behind the Plans- The Halloween Horror Nights Episode

Episode 13

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 47:30

Chrissy and Amy welcome their guest and fellow TouringPlans Team Member Joe Matt to the pod!

Touring Plans News-

Subscribers, be sure to check your Podbean app for your exclusive content!! (Apologies from Amy for saying sponsors instead of subscribers throughout that segment. Did we mention this episode highlights the ADD a bit)
We have a big week coming with a new attraction at Hollywood Studios and new food booths at Food and Wine!

Joe Matt is with us to discuss all things HHN! Joe is the TouringPlans Universal Expert!

Favorite Houses
Stay and Scream/ Scream Early
Deathly Afraid Necklaces and why the event is truly an adult scene.
The new beverage obsession!

Here's the link for the Unmasking the Horror Tour Joe talks about!

https://store.universalorlando.com/en/us/store/c/uo_ice_default_pb_extras/HHN_UNMASKING_ICE?config=true

Thanks Everyone!!

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Behind the Plans- Epcot's Food & Wine Edition

Episode 10

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 41:10

It's time for Food & Wine! Chrissy and Amy have all the details for Epcot's big festival!

Best & Worst
Emile's Fromage Montage- Big Change!
Trains
Tables
Parisian Brunch- How much for a mimosa refill??

Update on the TouringPlans app

The dining section, of course!

TouringPlans News

Amy is at HHN tonight!
Len will be filming exclusive content for our subscribers this weekend! (Find the link to join our subscribers below)
Make all of your arrangements for Len's walk

Subscriber information https://patron.podbean.com/behindtheplans

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Behind the Plans- Observations, Opinions and Updates

Episode 9

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 41:05

Behind the Plans -

This week-

TouringPlans News- including what's planned for Epcot's Food & Wine Festival, Halloween Horror Nights, and Len's big walk down Main Street USA in his Josh D'Amaro suit.

Observations With a Side of Opinions- have you seen the tables in Epcot? Fun with trains, shirt sizes, and what we miss at Food & Wine

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party update- It was raining! What does that look like? Character times and revisiting Friars Nook

We ran short on time and had to pivot from our original plan; we will visit Disney Dining Plan soon. In the meantime, if you have questions, please email Christina@touringplans.com; we'll be happy to help!

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We have a date! Vacation tips, and what's in our bags?

Episode 8

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 33:56

This Week on Behind the Plans

We’ve got a little bit of everything in this episode — TouringPlans news, D23, Disney CEOs, vacation planning, and the very important question: What’s in our bag?

TouringPlans News

We kick things off with what’s happening around TouringPlans and the latest Disney news that has caught our attention.

D23: What a Time

We’re talking about D23 — what stood out, what got us excited, and what we’re still trying to wrap our heads around.

Josh D'Amaro is a theme park fan!

We’re celebrating Disney having a CEO who, by all appearances, is an actual theme park fan. Naturally, this leads to an extremely serious discussion about when Len will finally wear his Josh D’Amaro suit down Main Street, U.S.A.

We may even have a date in mind. 😂

Vacation Planning Tips

Because we can’t talk about Disney and Universal for an entire episode without sneaking in some actual vacation planning advice. We share a few things that can make your next trip easier, less stressful, or just a little more fun.

What’s in Our Bag?

You know that one thing you never go to the parks without?

We’re sharing ours.

And no, it’s not Hokas. 😂

Behind the Plans is the conversation you won’t find in the content — the opinions, stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes discussions that happen when the cameras (and keyboards) aren’t quite rolling.

Hosted by Amy and Chrissy, with occasional appearances from Len Testa.

Josh D'Amaro is a theme park fan- mini episode D23 Wrap-Up!

Episode 7

Sunday, August 16, 2026 • Duration 11:28

mini episode, D23 Wrap-Up

Josh D'Amaro is a theme park fan! Previously, while commenting on a rumor that a Journey Into Imagination refurb would be announced at this year's D23, Len Testa said that if this happens, he would make a full suit with Josh D'Amaro's face and wear it while walking down Main Street USA. Well... Chrissy and Amy waited for HOURS in the middle of the night, watching the live stream, and IT HAPPENED!

In this episode we discuss

Len's predictions
Overall thoughts about this year's D23.
The color of the suit (spoiler: Len does not get a vote).
How many steps Len has walked in two days.

We will be back to our regularly scheduled programs with a new full episode Wednesday morning.

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mini episode, Len at D23! day 1

Episode 6

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 17:11

Welcome to a special mini episode!

Len joins Chrissy and Amy to check in from D23.

Encanto House Ride
Avengers Campus hypotheticals
Will a very popular purple dragon announcement blow our minds?

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TP news, epic express, disney resorts fact & fiction, show & tell

Episode 5

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 43:20

This week's topics include

TouringPlans News, includingLen's trip to D23
Epic Universe Express Passes, were they worth it?
Disney Resorts, shutting down some rumors, and delving into resorts in general, including our personal favorites.
A quick MNSSPH update, including new allergy policy, and how to find discounted tickets.
Chrissy & Amy have Show & Tell

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Ep. 4 Double Rope Drop, LL Drop Times, Show & Tell

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 38:51

Chrissy and Amy are taking you behind the scenes of TouringPlans with their outtakes, opinions, and occasional chaos.

This episode's topics.

Thanking our listeners and sharing how to reach us for feedback.
What's coming up for the MNSSHP
Double Rope Dropping at the Magic Kingdom
Lightning Lane Day of Drop Times at Disney World
Show & Tell

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Ep 3 food, influencers, is early entry worth it?

Episode 3

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 42:46

Chrissy and Amy, TouringPlans’ Caliper Cuties, because they measure everything from bacon to toilet paper. chat about what was happening with the TouringPlans team and Disney World.

Amy ‘s week was a food theme. New locations, new menus, evacuations- it was an adventure!

D23 thoughts- including the Muppets!

Do influencers cover what you need them to? We want to make sure we cover what our listeners and Liners want and need to see, not just what looks pretty on social media.

Thanks everyone!

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Ep2 fun announcement, pirates, Bluey, and bathrooms

Episode 2

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 46:28

This week Behind the Plans has a lot going on!

First, thank you so much for the kindness you are giving this show. We are grateful for the lovely words, and excellent feedback about what you would like this show to look like. TouringPlans has a fun announcement about D23, lots of testing, and a Disneyland trip.

We discuss testing processes and results. Compare the Bluey experiences at Animal Kingdom vs Disneyland. Heads up at Epcot, the bathroom renovation in Germany creates permanent changes. AI got the new feature at Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland all wrong, and AI gets most Disney news and planning wrong. Ketchup and Mac and Cheese are sponsored by Kraft and Heinz, but what will that mean? And finally, it’s time to get your HHN tickets in Orlando. Look closely the ticket options have changed and there are a lot so many to choose from. Thank you everyone, make good choices!

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