Episode 221 for the week of August 26, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Phil's Trip Report: Intro
- We kick off Phil's Trip Report with some overall thoughts and background for the trip
Starts @2:26 ...

Day 1: Travel
- Traveling without his partner and two of his kids - how did it go? Was his room request met? And did they find the best pool bar on Disney Property?
Starts @7:55 ...

Day 2: Animal Kingdom and Starlight Safari
- The wilderness must be explored and Phil and his kids do that at Animal Kingdom and then a Starlight Safari around the Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Phil also learns his kids views on lines and perhaps they have gotten spoiled by his planning and use of Genie+/LL
Starts @12:38 ...

Day 3: EPCOT
- A pretty unusual day at EPCOT with many of the usual spots not getting hit - did it turn out to be a good day anyway?
- Did Phil's view of Luminous change after a 2nd viewing? How did the Deluxe Extra Hours go - worth it?
Starts @47:22 ...


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Episode 220 for the week of August 20, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Phil's Reaction to the D23 Announcements
- Phil is back from Walt Disney World and gets his chance to share his thoughts about the announcements along with the removal of the Rivers of America and potential removal of Muppets
Starts @1:25 ...

D23 2024 Predictions Review
- We got through the predictions we made prior to the event and see how we did and discuss if some of the ones that didn't get announced could still come in the future.
Starts @29:47 ...


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Phil is at Disney World so Matt from Diz Happenings hops on to cover D23 announcements.

Villains Land
Cars Land
Tropical Americas
Monstropolis

Episode 218 for the week of August 5, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Phil Books Lightning Lane Multi Pass
- The past Saturday was 7 days our from Phil's arrival date so he was able to book his Lightning Lanes for his trip ... how did it go? Was the process easy? What attractions was he able to get?
Starts @3:05 ...

D23 Final Predictions
- The D23 2024 Fan Event is coming up this week, so we give our final predictions of what announcements we are confident - and ones we see as more long shots
Starts @18:37 ...

DBC Ranks: Animal Kingdom Quick Service
- We continue our series of ranking the in-park quick service locations, with this week bringing us Animal Kingdom
Starts @44:59 ...

DBC Engagement: Animal Kingdom Quick Service
- The community shares which quick service at Animal Kingdom is their favorite
Starts @1:10:50 ...


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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 216 for the week of July 22, 2024, and Scott Gustin (@scottgustin) joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

State of the Parks
- We look back on the past two years and discuss what has happened (and not happened) at the Disney parks - and if they are setting up for a big expansion, or just catching up on postponed maintenance?
Starts @3:05 ...

D23 2024 Predictions
- We go park by park at Walt Disney World and discuss what Scott thinks will be announced at the D23 parks panel, what we hope happens, and if the majority of fans will be satisfied or disappointed.
Starts @19:34 ...

Lightning Lane Multi Pass - Will it Work?
- We are days away from the launch of Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass and we discuss if we think it will be successful and what concerns we (especially Scott) do have
Starts @1:30:30 ...


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Episode 215 for the week of July `5, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Untouchable Attractions
- Seeing rumors about what rides could be impacted by D23 Announcements, we look at what Disney Attractions are historic or so iconic that they are virtually untouchable.
Starts @2:26 ...

Data about Crowd Patterns
- Len Testa recently shared data about restaurant usage and satisfaction, Lightning Lane usage vs standby, etc - and this gets us thinking what this can tell us about crowd patters at Walt Disney World and how it could impact Lightning Lane Multi Pass usage
Starts @13:12 ...

Ranking the Quick Service Locations in EPCOT
- Part 2 of a new series where we rank the quick service locations at the Walt Disney World Parks - this week it is EPCOT's turn
Starts @41:11 ...


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Episode 214 for the week of July 8, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Disney Laments
- Reading along to a great trip report on the Discord Server, Phil is lamenting some of the things he could have done or done more related to Disney Trips in the past
- We discuss our Disney laments - and ask the community for theirs are this week's DBC Engagement question
Starts @3:46 ...

Epic Universe Ticket Package Detail Rumors
- Reports out there that at least initially, the only way to get into Epic Universe is as part of a ticket package of at least 3 days that will include only one day at Epic Universe
Starts @ ...

"Cool Down" Period on Trips to Walt Disney World
- The parks have been relatively empty, especially on July 4 - this is obviously driven by many things, but what is the impact or just the "cool down" post revenge traveling?
- Phil did some math to try and estimate the impact of this factor in isolation
Starts @25:26 ...

Ranking the Quick Service Locations in Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Part 1 of a new series where we rank the quick service locations at the Walt Disney World Parks - starting with Hollywood Studios
Starts @36:05 ...

DBC Engagement
- Members of our community ranked the Disney/Pixar animated movies since 2020 and react to our rankings. Where did they differ the most from our rankings?
Starts @1:09:04 ...


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