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Episode 204 ... for the week April 22, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Rumors - Villains Land to DHS? Imagination Pavilion Work Permit, and More - Following up last week's episode a few additional rumors have made the rounds and we share our thoughts Source: DSNY Starts @1:53 ... WDI Holotiles - Recent video showed off this new technology in practice - but how could we see it translated to the parks? Source: Marques Brownlee Starts @11:34 ... Festival Free Summer at EPCOT - Disney released the dates for the 2024 Food and Wine Festival and as it is not starting until late August, the result is a festival free summer ... how does this impact trip planning and why do we think they are doing this? Starts @20:25 ... Game: Name the Top 10 Attractions at Walt Disney World - Jason needs to guess the top 10 attractions at Walt Disney World based on Touring Plans user ratings ... can he do it? - Which attractions surprise us by being higher or lower than we expect? Starts @32:49 ... DBC Engagement: What Type of Disney Content Do You Consume Daily? - The community shares what type of Disney content they enjoy - and what they avoid - along with some of their favorite podcasts and YouTube channels. Starts @47:30 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 203 ... for the week April 22, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... June Previews for Tiana's Bayou Adventure Confirmed - Invited guests including travel agents are being invited to previews for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure June 9-11th - so when do we think the ride will fully open now? - Would we want to be at Walt Disney World when a major ride opens or avoid the chaos? Starts @2:21 ... What Sources of Disney News to We Rely on? - Feels like a lot of rumors out there from a variety of sources, which can you trust? Starts @10:56 ... Rumor! Dinoland Redo Details - A poster on WDW Magic Provided a list of the details of what will happen in Dinoland in Animal Kingdom - We review the list and share if it jives with what we have heard - or do some elements surprise us Starts @17:30 ... Game: Rank 5 Things - Phil needs to create a top 5 list from items that Jason gives him 1 at a time - but he doesn't know what is yet to come. Will he box himself in and be forced to misplace something? Starts @36:58 ... DBC Engagement: What other Hollywood Themes would you like to see represented at Hollywood Studios? - We talked about updating Hollywood Studios last week and the community chimed in with that themes they would like to see added. Starts @42:20 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 202 ... for the week April 15, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... A Glimpse at the Future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Does the recently announced new name and creative vision for the second park at Disneyland Paris provide an direction for Disney's Hollywood Studios? - We take a look at how the areas of the park could be restructured to fit this new theme. Starts @2:47 ... Is Epic Universe just Universal Playing Catch Up to Disney? - In response to a Wall St Journal Article, a Disney spokesperson said that it is Universal that is playing catch up to Disney with Epic Universe - Is the true? If so, why doesn't it feel like that? Starts @12:18 ... Changes to Disability Accommodations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World - Effective May 20 at WDW and June 18 at DLR The disability access services will be changing - why is this needed and what does it mean? - While change can be scary and worrisome, why could this result in a better situation for nearly all guests? Starts @18:31 ... Perspective From Someone Booking a New Trip - Jason helped a friend of his wife start planning a new trip - while we are in the weeds of the details, what is the perspective from someone not in the loop of the elements of planning a Disney trip and what can Disney do to make it easier? Starts @42:04 ... The Value of Deluxe Extra Evening Hours - A perk to guests staying at Deluxe Resorts is access to Extra Evening hours at select parks on select nights ... what is the value of these hours and how much more would we pay for a room to get access to them? Starts @54:15 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 201 ... for the week April 8, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Disney News Roundup - New YouTube Show "We Call It Imagineering" reveals info on animatronics in Tiana's Bayou Adventure - Model for Tropical America seen and permit to be filed soon for Beyond Big Thunder - Closure date for Test Track announced, new Free Dining Promo, and more! Starts @2:36 ... Rumors Galore - Beyond actual news there are a ton of rumors percolating from experts and within the community and we discuss them all! Starts @16:43 ... Game: Potential Timeline for WDW Projects - Based on all the above news and rumors, we discuss the timeline and when we could see work start and finish at each of the theme parks Starts @33:41 ... DBC Engagement: What Disney Character Master Class Would You Take? - We highlight our favorite selection from the discussion on Discord Starts @58:16 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts JAPAN EDGE: Trends & Perspectives Unveiled Japan Trends & Tales: Exploring News, Culture, Entertainment, Food, and Beyond! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 200 ... for the week April 1, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Top Stories From Our First 200 Episodes - A lot has happened over the past 4 years - we take a look back and see which topics have lasting impact and how things have changed! Starts @3:25 ... Trip Planning Changes Over Past 4 Years - Jason looks back at the various trips he planned for over the past 4 years and we examine how things have changed over that time ... anyone remember booking ADRs at 180 days out? Starts @49:10 ... DBC Podcast Statistics - What Episodes were the most popular? Which cities have the most downloads? Are we big in Europe? Starts @55:11 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 199 ... for the week March 25, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... New Summer Offerings at Walt Disney World - There are a number of new things coming to each of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks for the summer, including the opening of the CommuniCore Hall and Plaza in EPCOT, plus a drone show coming to Disney Springs. - We discuss each and how they impact our desire to visit during the summer and which has the most appeal, plus if this is an indication for other future offerings. Starts @2:01 ... How Party Season Impacts your WDW Planning - The Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom really impact the guest experience as non-party days become exceptionally crowded - does this make you want to visit less during party season? Starts @30:16 ... Game: Convert a Restaurant to an Attraction - What existing restaurants at Walt Disney World would be good inspiration for a new attraction? Starts @34:57 ... DBC Engagement: What WDW Attraction Would You Make a Movie Based On? - Many rides have proven inspiration for movies - Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, etc .... what ride that hasn't yet been turned into a movie would you like to see something based on? Starts @40:03 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 198 ... for the week March 18, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... The Power of IP in the Parks - A new SEC filing from Disney argues against Nelson Peltz' claims and shows the impact/Return on Investment that various IP provides Starts @2:00 ... New leadership rumors at TWDC - Reports are the 4 Division Heads are the leading candidates to replace Bob Iger as CEO Source: Blog Mickey Starts @9:37 ... Jason Comments on Phil's Down and Back - As he was away last week Jason didn't get to chime in with his thoughts and questions on Phil's Down and Back Trip ... so he does it now Starts @13:25 ... New Ticket Deal at WDW - Disney announced a new 4-park/4-day and 3-park/3-day ticket deal for the summer ... we discuss the implications of this and how much of a deal it really is vs regularly priced tickets Starts @20:51 ... Ride Testing at Tiana's Bayou Adventure - Water Dummy Testing has started at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom - given this progress, when do we now think the ride will open? Starts @26:12 ... Game: Most Insane Ideas for Expansion at Walt Disney World - Based on an exchange on X, we think of what would be announcements about expansion at Walt Disney World that would make us say "well, that is insane". Starts @30:10 ... DBC Engagement: Where Would You Put a Moana Ride - Rumors persist that a Moana Ride will get built somewhere at Walt Disney World - where would you build it and what type of ride would it be? Source: DSNY Starts @30:10 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 197 ... for the week March 11, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil Solo Show! Barbara Bouza out as Walt Disney Imagineering President - Took over WDI from Bob Weiss in 2021. Said WDI is in good hands with Bruce Vaughn - Interesting timing with the $60bn to be spent and several months ahead of D23 Fan Event Starts @1:48 ... Down & Back Trip and EPCOT After Hours Review - Phil and his sone just did a quick trip down to Orlando, on the grounds for 19 hours, and attended the EPCOT After Hours events. - How was it to do such a quick trip and what did we think of the After Hours event? Starts @4:26 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 196 ... for the week March 4, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil's Surprise EPCOT Visit … - While on a work trip to Florida Phil was able to sneak in some time on Walt Disney World Property and thanks to a kind Cast Member, was able to get into EPCOT. - Phil gives his take on the Flower and Garden Festival, Dreamers Point, and Luminous Starts @2:25 ... … and Seeing WDW Vacation Style Evolve - This time on property reinforced for Phil a desire for a more laid back approach to a Walt Disney World vacation rather than just focus on the theme parks. - This is impacting considerations for the structure of his next trip Starts @29:17 ... WDW Rumors - Quick discussion of some rumors out there including drones coming to new night time entertainment and what IP could be coming to Beyond Big Thunder. Starts @44:08 ... Game: Breakfast for Dinner - We each pick 3 food locations that we would change the menu to be "breakfast for dinner" Starts @48:00 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 195 ... for the week February 26, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Walt Disney World 2025 Booking Perks - Disney announced that bookings for 2025 packages for Walt Disney World would be on sale soon and would include a new perk for those staying on site - complementary admission to a water park on your check-in day. Is this a needle mover or just (hopefully) a sign of the return of more onsite stay perks? Source: Blog Mickey Starts @2:21 ... Icon of the Seas review - Phil just returned from spending a week on Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Icon of the Seas. He provides on overall review, comparison to Disney Cruise Line, his Top 10 Tips, and a cost comparison to other ships as well as a Walt Disney World vacation Overview/Review @16:11 ... Top 10 Tips @31:11 ... Cost Comparison @43:56 ... DBC Engagement: Plan a Trip With Spending 2 Half-Days at Each Park - To park hop or not is a big debate - in this scenario you *have* to hop each day between two parks and can only spend 2 half days at each park - how are you planning your trip? Starts @55:59 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jason dishes out some news but digs in to the real question about "Is Disney too expensive?" Discord was talking about a Youtube show from Bright Sun Travels titled "Disney World Has Gotten Too Expensive" and Jason goes through and discusses how he feels about this question. Also new DBC Engagement Challenge. Lin to Bright Sun Travels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiO1a9N65y4 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 193 ... for the week February 12, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Disney Q1 Earnings and Announcements - Strong earnings overall for Disney and a few fun and unexpected announcements .... what does this all mean for the future of the parks and when can we expect to see more investments made? Starts @1:42 ... “Big Little” Things That Need to Come Back - Disney Tourist Blog wrote an article identifying a number of "Big Little" things that have not yet returned to Walt Disney World post the pandemic. These small things can have a big impact on your vacation - but which ones do we agree are truly missed and need to return - and for which is is just nostalgia talking? Source: Disney Tourist Blog Starts @16:02 ... Phil's Upcoming Cruise Preview - Phil will miss next week's show as he and his family will be on vacation on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas ... Phil gives a short preview of the trip with a full trip report to come when he returns! Starts @33:10 ... DBC Engagement: Plan Out a Trip with 2 Nights at a Value, Moderate, and Deluxe Resort - Great input from the community on how they would do this - especially Weezy who provided a spreadsheet! Starts @36:57 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 192 ... for the week February 5, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Water Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure - Construction is moving fast to get Tiana's Bayou Adventure open with water now appearing in the ride and rumors of Cast Member training starting soon. - When do we think the ride might open now and how does this impact travel plans? Starts @3:25 ... Wait times at EPCOT After Hours - Phil has been tracking wait times at the recent EPCOT After Hours event in preparation for his down and back trip. - What would be our strategy for attending this even with this information? Starts @9:54 ... Do the Simpsons belong at Walt Disney World? - Rumor of Universal changing out the Simpson's land at Universal Studios leading to rumors of Disney adding something at Hollywood Studios - would we be in favor of this? If so, what form would we want it to take? Starts @24:32 ... New Disney Chase Visa Room Discounts - Some really attractive rates for rooms this spring with this new discount - Does this motivate us to want to book a trip? What type of discounts would motivate use to book at trip this summer? Starts @29:26 ... Game: Disney or Universal - We discuss a number of aspects related to a theme park vacation and say whether we think that element is better at Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando? Starts @36:00 ... DBC Engagement: How have your eating habits/plans at WDW changed over the years? - Great input from the community on how the way they dine at Walt Disney World has evolved over the years Starts @48:09 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 191 ... for the week January 29, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Epic Universe Announcement - Universal made a significant announcement about Epic Universe and has really turned up the hype. What are our thoughts of what is coming? How will this impact family vacations to Orlando? Starts @2:30 ... EPCOT Dining Rankings - Disney Food Blog put out a video ranking the dining locations in EPCOT - what do we think they got right and what did they get wrong? - What do we put the most weight into when considering dining at Disney? Food? Theme? Uniqueness? Starts @27:32 ... DBC Engagement: What is the biggest/best/most successful Planning Tip or Strategy that you’ve used that is no longer helpful? - Great input from the community on how all that has changed at Disney impact planning and touring strategies Starts @49:08 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 190 ... for the week January 22, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Planning a Trip with Just After Hours - no Regular Day Tickets - After Hour events will continue into the summer ... given the efficiency of attending these events (and avoiding the hottest parts of the day) could a trip be planned with just doing after hours events, no day tickets? Starts @6:25 ... New Summer Festival at EPCOT Coming? - Flower and Garden Festival dates announced and the festival is ending over a month earlier than in the past ... is this to make way for a new summer festival at EPCOT? If so, what we would want it to look like? Starts @15:56 ... New Tiana Details - further along that we think? - A story by NOLA.com provided more insights into Tiana's Bayou Adventure ... does this get us more excited? Based on this when do we think it will open now? Source: NOLA.com Starts @22:29 ... Nighttime Features to Attractions Impact Your Planning? - With Disney putting more effort into making attractions look good at night, does this impact planning for you? Is this a negative for families with little kids who maybe can't stay up to see this version of the attractions? Starts @33:13 ... Game: Pro or Con - We discuss a number of elements of a trip to Walt Disney World and share if we think they are a pro or a con - trying to go below the surface and think about how other elements are impacted by their existence Starts @41:43 ... DBC Engagement: Three Wishes for 2024 - We discuss the input from our community where they share their Three Wishes for the Disney parks in 2024 Starts @59:22 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 189 ... for the week January 15, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Free Dining vs Room Only Discounts - Disney released a number of discounts - including a free dining offer. But is this better than a room discount? We crunch the numbers and discuss which situations make one a better option than the other, but also go beyond the numbers to see how each can impact your trip! Starts @2:13 ... Genie+ vs Hoppers - As our touring styles at Walt Disney World evolve we start to value things like park hoppers differently and we compare how spending money on hoppers vs Genie+ can impaction your trip Starts @18:55 ... Impact of Free Dining on Genie+ - Will people having the dining plan (either free or not) impact their desire to spend money on Genie+? Does taking more time for meals reduce the desire to be tied down to Genie+? Starts @25:43 ... Disney Announcement Rumor - Rumors of an announcement from Disney for something that isn't Genie+ related are percolating ... we share our guesses for what this will be Starts @45:05 ... Three Wishes for 2024 - While we have done our predictions of what we think will happen, today we share Three Wishes for what we want to see happen to the Disney parks in 2024 Starts @51:38 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 188 ... for the week January 8, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Changes to Park Reservations, Park Hopping, and Return of the Dining Plan - This week will see a number of changes to Walt Disney World Vacations and we discuss which, if any, will impact how we plan future trips Starts @0:44 ... Jason's Trip Report - Part 2 - Jason finishes his trip report - including how improved weather improved their spirits! Was Jason able to find the Vacation within the Vacation? Starts @4:24 ... Wrap-up and Hot Takes - Jason then gives some overall thoughts from his trip including some "hot takes" and how he envisions planning for future trips being different Starts @48:40 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Music Elixir Eavesdrop on a conversation between two friends about their favorite Asian artists... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 187 ... for the week January 1, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Impact of Extreme Crowds on Planning - This past week saw some pretty crazy crowds at Walt Disney World resulting in parks reaching capacity and Genie+ selling out .... how would this impact our planning if we were visiting during a time like this? Starts @1:12 ... DBC Recommends: EPCOT Luminous the Symphony of Us Viewing Location Comparison - Great article by Disney Geek to shares viewing from 6 locations around World Showcase - discusses the view as well as ease of leaving the park after Source: blog.disneygeek.com Starts @7:30 ... Jason's Trip Report - Part 1 - Jason is back from his most recent family trip to Walt Disney World and will cover the first half of his trip - including how this is impacting thoughts for future trips Starts @9:47 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 186 ... for the week December 18, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Jason's Final Trip Preview - Jason is off to Walt Disney World and he provides one final update on his plans Starts @1:44 ... DBC Engagement - 2023 Memories - Our community shares their Disney highlights from 2023 Starts @25:50 ... DBC Engagement - 2024 Predictions - Our community shares their Disney predictions for 2024 Starts @28:12 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 185 ... for the week December 11, 2023, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... EPCOT Reactions - EPCOT opened much of World Celebration and debuted Luminous The Symphony of Us ... what has reaction been and are we more excited to see it in person? Starts @1:19 ... Review Our 2023 Predictions - We look back at the predictions we made a year ago for 2023 - how did we do? What were we right about and what we were way off on? Starts @22:12 ... Make Our 2024 Predictions - We now look ahead to the coming year and makes some predictions about the parks, the movies and Disney+, and the Disney company in general ... then one year from now we will look back at how wrong we were Starts @32:09 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts Wild Interest Wild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages.... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify