Episode 275 for the week of September 15, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

News Roundup
- Hong Kong Disneyland getting New Spider-Main Attraction. Source: Blog Mickey

- Restaurant Marrakesh Sign Stripped of Lettering at EPCOT. Source: Blog Mickey

- Universal Confirms Demolition of Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. Source: Blog Mickey

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Construction Updates:
- Not much

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Phil's Epic Universe and Helios Grand Trip Report
- Part 3 of Phil's Trip Report sees him breakdown his time at Universal. He covers:

- Review of Grand Helios including Reviews of Flora Taverna and Bar Helios

- One day at Epic Universe - how much did he get done and review of the attractions and areas

- Ranks all the attractions and gives overall thoughts of the park and advice to visiting.

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Episode 274 for the week of September 8, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Discussion
- Disney has announced that they will be updating Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique with a simplified packages and appearances by the Fairy Godmother

- We discuss if we have every done this experience or if we ever would

- Source: Blog Mickey

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Construction Updates:
- Signage for Better Zoogether is starting

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Phil's Non-Destination D23 Disney Trip Report
- Part 2 of Phil's Trip Report sees him breakdown his time at Disney apart from the Destination D23 Event. He covers:

- Review of Coronado

- First day of Food and Wine Fest along with his first ride on the updated Test Track

- Dining Reviews: Geo-82, Jock Lindsey's Halloween Bar, California Grill, and Toledo

Starts @14:29 ...

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Episode 273 for the week of September 1, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

BREAKING: Dinosaur Closing Date Announced
- Disney has announced that the remaining elements of Dinoland (Dinosaur, the Dino Institute Shop, and Restaurantosaurus) will all close effective February 2nd

- Additionally meet and greets in that area will be relocated, Harambe Market will see it's menu updated, and Kali River's annual maintanence will be moved up.

- What are our thoughts on this, the impact to timelines, and the impact to visiting Animal Kingdom at this time.

- Source: Blog Mickey

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Destination D23 Announcements
- Destination D23 happened over the weekend and while we didn't get some announcements we were expecting, we did get some less expected news.

- We break it all down - what we got and what we didn't get. What are we most excited for? What surprised us the most? Were attendees justified in being disappointed in the amount of news?

Starts @8:31 ...

Destination D23 Review:
- Phil breaks down his thoughts on the Destination D23 event - his takes on each of the panels, how the event was organized, and if he would go back again

- What were his personal highlights, and how did the crowd react to the various news items?

Starts @32:21 ...

Construction Updates:
- Foundation drilling has started on the Door Coaster, plus more

Starts @1:07:33 ...

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Episode 272 for the week of August 25th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Walt Disney World Updates From Media Event:
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether to open November 7th and Judy Hops and Nick Wilde M&G coming. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Big Thunder Mountain new effects and backstory discusses. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with the Muppets update including animatronics in preshow. Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Other Walt Disney World Updates:
- Beak and Barrel Preview. Source: Disney Parks Blog - including really fun video game like video to show off the interior elements: Source: Disney Parks YouTube

- Imagineer That with Tom Morrow 2.0 Returns!

- New Starlight Times posted

- Possible Return of the Deluxe (Ultimate)) Dining Plan?

Starts @15:27 ...

Universal Updates Epic Express Pass:
- Universal has added both Battle at the Ministry and Minecart Madness to Express Pass at Epic Universe

- How does this impact Phil's touring plans for his upcoming visit?

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Construction Updates:
- New permit for Imagineering facilities near Magic Kingdom

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Phil's Upcoming Trip - Final Details:
- Phil leaves this week for his Destination D23 and Epic Universe no-kids trip ... what are his final plans and what is he most looking forward to?

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Should Disney have a "Mini-Annual Pass"?:
- The guys discuss alternatives Disney could do with their ticket structure to encourage people to take more than one trip a year

Starts @1:00:57 ...

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Episode 271 for the week of August 18th, 2025 ... Drew the Disney Dude joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Update On and From Drew:
- Drew recently called this a "new Golden Age of Imagineering" - we discuss what this means, if we agree, and the implications for the average park goer

Find Drew at:

- Twitter: https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewtheDisneyDude

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Destination D23 - Schedule Discussion and Predictions:
- The detailed schedule for Destination D23 was released and it does not include a Parks panel.

- We go through the sessions that will happen and discuss which may include some parks updates

- We also go through Drew's previous predictions and if he would update any of them

Starts @21:34 ...

Construction Around Walt Disney World:
- We discuss the various construction going on at Walt Disney World, which Drew will be focusing on, and when we think some projects will open

Starts @56:26 ...

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Episode 270 for the week of August 11th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Beak and Barrel Opening News - including a menu with not a ton of options for kids. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Disney 3Q 2025 Earnings - what does it mean to us and the future of Walt Disney World? Source: WDWMagic

- Minnie Van to/from MCO Service - Price To Extend the Bubble ... but at what cost?

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Trip Report: Phil's Down and Back Trip with His Youngest Daughter:
- Phil is just back from a quick trip to Walt Disney World with his youngest daughter. How did the Water Part Arrival Day perk work out? What were their thoughts on Starlight? Thoughts on 1:1 trips with your kids

Starts @24:32 ...

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Episode 269 for the week of August 4th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Updates:
- Lots of activity around Walt Disney World with the biggest story the quick demolition of Studio 1 in Muppets Couryart

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Trip Report: Jason's 9-Day Family Trip in the Heat!:
- Jason is just back from his big family trip - staying for 9 nights in an Art of Animation Family Suite, 8 days of park hoppers, and dealing with heat advisories - how did they manage and did they hit all their achievements?

Part 1: Jason covers the highlights and takeaways from the trip overall - starts @6:36 ...

Part 2: The detailed day-by- trip report - starts @ 56:15 ...

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Episode 28 for the week of July 28th, 2025 ... and Matt Peto joins us while Jason is away and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- In a surprising announcement, Disney shared that the Magic of Disney Animation will take over the current Animation Academy, including the Star Wars Launch Bay. We discuss the changes and if we feel this rounds out the park. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Starting September 5th Chefs de France will offer a Parisian style brunch on Fridays and Saturdays during the Food and Wine Festival. Is this a one off or the first of more festival offerings? Source: WDWMagic

- Touring Plans has updated their crowd calendars based on 2025 proving to consistently have lower attraction waits than expected. Source: Touring Plans

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Trip Report: Matt's Family Trip to Disneyland:
- Matt recently took his family on their first trip to Disneyland - we discuss the background to this trip, what his goals and objectives were, what surprised him, and what he would do differently if he had it to do over again.

- We will also get some "top 5" lists from Matt including his favorite food items from the trip

Starts @33:29 ...

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