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Episode 227 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Cake Bake Shop is Cooking Up Something Offensive … The Pricing on Their Menu!
- Construction is nearing completion at the Cake Bake Shop at Disney Boardwalk, revealing the menu
- Pricing seems very high, even for Disney ... and we react!
Source: Blog Mickey
Starts @2:40 ...

Fixing Jollywood Nights
- Reports indicate that Jollywood Nights are not selling well.
- We discuss ways we would modify the event to perhaps attract more people
Starts @9:35 ...

DBC Reacts: The DIS Rankings of Every Remaining Opening Day Attraction at The Magic Kingdom
- The DIS posted an article where the author ranks each remaining opening day attraction at the Magic Kingdom and we react to it!
Source: The DIS
Starts @30:53 ...

Game: Would You Rather? Part II
- Now it is Phil's turn to ask Jason a series of "would you rather?" questions.
Starts @46:42 ...

DBC Engagement: One Area for All Your Meals
- The community shared which land/pavilion they would choose for having all their meals for a day
Starts @58:33 ...



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Episode 226 for the week of September 30, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Active Construction At Walt Disney World
- Permits filed for a new 10 story hotel at the former Reflections location
- Concrete and hardscapping work done at the entrance to Test Track 3.0
Starts @2:03 ...

Early 2025 Discounts Announced
- To kick off the new fiscal year, Disney did announce some new discounts for early 2025, including on room and ticket packages
Starts @8:10 ...

The Impact of Nostalgia on Cost Increases
- Pricing increases to Lightning Lane Single Pass coming and this sparked a new round of discussions comparing current Disney to that of 10+ years ago.
- Are their valid criticisms or is this mostly nostalgia and people wanting to "do Disney" the same way they have done in the past even though the business model has changed?
Starts @12:05 ...

Game: Would You Rather?
- Jason asks Phil a series of would you rather questions related to Disney - which ones are the most difficult for him to answer?
Starts @36:48 ...

DBC Engagement: Three Quick Service Meals
- The community shared what in park quick service meals they would pick for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Starts @53:45 ...



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Episode 217 for the week of July 29, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Disney Movie Success
- Disney has seen recent success at the theaters with the performance of Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine. Is this just a blip or do we think they have returned for form going forward?
- We also provide a non-spoiler review of Deadpool & Wolverine.
Starts @2:23 ...

Early Lightning Lane Multi Pass Takeaways
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass, the new line skipping tool at Walt Disney World debuted last Wednesday - What are early takeaways from it versus Genie+?
- What touring style will benefit from LLMP? Who may see this as a negative
Link: Mammoth Club LLMP Video
Starts @12:59 ...

Phil's Pre-Trip Report
- Phil leaves for Walt Disney World & a Royal Caribbean Cruise in less than two weeks! He goes through his daily itinerary, giving thoughts on strategy and how he hopes to use LLMP along with any dining plans.
Starts @34:31 ...

DBC Engagement: Disney Laments and Food Strategies
- We catch up on a few DBC Engagements, reviewing input for our topic on Disney Laments as well as strategies people have with regards to eating during their Walt Disney World trips
Starts @56:54 ...


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Episode 129 ...  for the week of October 10, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Give Kids the World Night of a Millions Lights Returns - with a Tropical Twist! (Source: GKTW)
- Park Updates and Rumors: Tracks laid at Tron Site (source: Blog Mickey) ... Review list of remaining items set for 2022 return/opening - do we think it will actually happen? (source: Scott Gustin) ... rumor: Fantasmic! reopening date announcement imminent!
- Disney 100th celebration to launch at Disneyland on January 27th, coinciding with the opening of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Starts @1:21 ...

OUR Takes: WDW Quick Service:
- Walt Disney World Quick Service Options ... and Casey's fans might want to skip this segment
Starts @15:59 ...

DCI Update and Welcome New Members:
- Welcome to new Discord member Little Family!
Starts @29:54 ...

Topic: ADR Updates:
- Both Phil and Jason had their ADR window open this past week - how did booking dining go for both of them?
Starts @30:43 ...

Topic: "Gaming" the Disney system
- After last week's mention of making a shadow resort reservation we got a lot of feedback - positive and negative. So we take some time to discuss if "gaming" the system (like this and other ways) is appropriate.
Starts @ ...

DBC Discord Engagement
-  Armchair Imagineer a new Disney Dining Concept
- Next Week's Topic: Do you want to see Disney add a 2nd Halloween event? If so, what would you include at it?
Starts @48:24 ...


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Episode 128 ...  for the week of October 3, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

First - sending positive thoughts to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian and DBC
Recommends this week is the Touring Plans Saturday Six - 6 ways you can help
relief efforts in central Florida: Link to Touring Plans article

What is Everybody Talking About?
- EPCOT turns 40 - we talk about the celebration and discuss if we think the park still follows it mission
- Figment movie in the works from Seth Rogen's Point Grey productions (Source: Deadline)... we discuss if we think this is another sign pointing to the eventual refurbishment of the attraction
Starts @2:05 ...

Topic: Trip Planning Updates:
- Both Phil and Jason have Walt Disney World trips planned for December and we discuss some updates to those plans - including Phil trying to add Park Hoppers
- We are both coming up on ADR booking day - what are our highest priority target meals, and how doe shaving a Shadow Resort Stay help?
Starts @10:41 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
-  What is currently motivating you to book you next WDW trip?
- Next Week's Topic: Armchair Imagineer a new Disney Dining Concept
Starts @33:19 ...

OUR Takes: WDW Transportation
- Walt Disney World Transportation ... and Monorail fans might want to skip this segment
Starts @48:34 ...


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Episode 127 ...  for the week of September 26, 2022. Zach joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

First - sending positive thoughts to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Deadpool 3 - MCU movie coming in 2024 and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (Source: Ryan Reynolds)
- EPCOT Holiday announcements: Candlelight Processional Narrators (Source: Disney) and other activities (Source: Disney)
- Disney sends survey asking people if they prefer Virtual Queues or Standby (Source: Blog Mickey)
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure is coming to EPCOT later this year (Source: Scott Gustin)
Starts @1:26 ...

New DBC Members and DCI Update
- Welcome to new Discord Member FinnWhitman!
- DCI increased to 89.15% with the announced return of After Hours events
Starts @25:48 ...

Zach Talks About Being at the D23 Expo
- What panels was he able to attend? What were highlights of the event for him?
- How was reaction from those actually in the room for the parks panel vs online?
Starts @27:08 ...

Zach's Recent Cruise on the Disney Wish
- Overview of his trip including review of the different dining locations
- Highlights for him and comparison to the other ships
Starts @43:01 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- Is the Disney Brand damaged?
- Next Week: Are you booking your next WDW trip just because you always book a trip to WDW or is it for a specific reason? What is motivating your trips now?
Starts @1:00:28 ...


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Episode 126 ...  for the week of September 19, 2022. Ashley from Skylinerviews joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- D23 Expo 2022: Fallout and "Blue Sky" project discussion ... we go through the Moana and Zootopia additions to Animal Kingdom (possible layout courtesy of Tommy Hawkins) and how logistically the "Beyond Big Thunder" project would even work at Magic Kingdom
Starts @1:21 ...

About Skyliner Views, New DBC Members and DCI Update
- Welcome to new Discord Member Matt.blumenberg!
- No change to the DCI (88.35%)
- New structure to the DBC Discord Server with the addition of Forums!
Starts @20:03 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- Biggest takeaways from D23 Expo - anything that motivated you to plan a new trip?
- Next week's topic: Is the Disney Brand damaged?
Starts @23:52 ...

Trip Report: Ashley from Skylinerviews
- Ashley was recent at Walt Disney World with her family and she goes through the details, touches on the highlights, and talks about her kids rocked park hopping!
Starts @32:02 ...

OUR Takes: Disney Snacks
- We discuss what is Overrated, Underrated, or Property Rated among all the snacks at Walt Disney World. What are your picks?
Starts @56:30 ...


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Episode 125 ...  for the week of September 12, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- D23Expo - Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel reaction! What did we think of what was announced? How about what wasn't announced? And what do we make of the "Blue Sky" visions shared? (Source: WDW Magic)
- We also touch on a recent interview with Bob Chapek where he discusses different types of fans/park visitors and how they are trying to serve all which might benefit some to the detriment of others (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
Starts @1:24 ...

New Members and DCI Update
- Welcome to new Discord Member Newtradz and YouTube subscriber Theme Park Kody!
- DCI is up to 88.35% with the return of Donald Duck and Friends meeting in Dinoland
Starts @46:47 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- What could Disney do with tickets that would make you go MORE often?
- Next Week's Topic: Biggest takeaways from D23 Expo - anything that motivated you to plan a new trip?
Starts @47:46 ...

OUR Takes: Magic Kingdom Attractions
- We discuss what is Overrated, Underrated, or Property Rated among all the attractions found at the Magic Kingdom. What are your picks?
Starts @52:42 ...


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Episode 124 ...  for the week of September 5, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- "Disney Prime" - is a new subscription based service coming from Disney? (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Final D23 Predictions/thoughts/feelings. Matt has created an odds spreadsheet (Source: Happily EVERything Disney)
- Josh D'Amaro comments to the Wall St Journal about rising prices and guest mix at the parks - and people react! (Source: Wall St Journal)
Starts @1:40 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- What is your breaking point for park ticket prices at Walt Disney World?
- Next week's topic: "What could Disney do with tickets that would make you go MORE often?"
Starts @32:43 ...

DCI Update
- DCI is up to 88.23% with the return of Bibbity Bobbity Boutique at Magic Kingdom
Starts @41:51 ...

Topic: Phil's thoughts on Dollywood
- On a recent family trip to the area, Phil stopped by Dollywood, often cited as one of the top theme parks in the country ... does it live up to the hype? How does it compare to Disney?
Starts @42:37 ...

OUR Takes: Table Service Restaurants
- New segment as we indicate something we feel is Overrated, Underrated, or Property Rated ... this week's topic is Table Service Restaurants in the Disney parks or resorts
Starts @59:25 ...


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Episode 123 ...  for the week of August 22, 2022  - and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

What is Everybody Talking About?
- Updated version of Enchantment debuts featuring Roy, Walt, and Retro images - talks about the history of Disney World (Source: Drew Disney Dude)
- 20Plus, the provider of bath products for Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Cruise Line, has announced they will “retire the brand at the end of the year” (Source: Carlye Wisel)
- Park Pass system update - book different passes at same time, modify reservation, etc (Source: WDWNT)
- Room Only booking window reduced (Source: Blog Mickey)
- Disney Princess Week starts ... Raya to be made official Disney Princess (Source: Disney Parks Blog)
- 2022 Disney Legends Announced (Source: Disney Food Blog)
- MNSSHP selling out faster than in 2019 (Source: Scott Gustin)
Starts @1:14 ...

DBC Discord Engagement
- Next Week:  How much is too much for a ticket? What’s the price point where you would really consider buying tickets?
Starts @19:20  ...


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