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Episode 297 for the week of March 2, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Rock 'n' Rollercoaster starring Aerosmith is officially closed! We discuss if we would brave the long lines on the last day for a ride that is just being rethemed if we were local - Villains Land changing it's tune, er, tone? Reports are that Villains Land will be more family friendly and details from a story from The Wrap indicates IP changes Starts @2:14 ... Construction Update - new photos from Bio show a lot of progress all over Walt Disney World Starts @30:45 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 296 for the week of February 23, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Phil’s take on Villains Land tumor - plus Len Testa expands on his initial post. Source: WDW Magic - Disney has shared more details for the Magic of Disney Animation including an animatronic Olaf to be part of the Animation Academy. Source: Scott Gustin Starts @1:44 ... Construction Update - Lots of small projects at Magic Kingdom Starts @17:23 ... Phil's Disneyland Paris Trip Report - Phil is back from Paris and which means it's trip report time: Paris Starts @23:07 ... Disneyland Paris Starts @36:15 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Jason and his wife Cindy talk about Disney World Vacations past, whether or not they will buy DVC in the future and news and construction updates!

Episode 294 for the week of February 9, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Josh D'Amaro officially named the next CEO of Disney, effective March 18th, 2026. Dana Walden named President and CCO - Frozen Ever After to reopen with updated animatronics on February 12th (Source: Scott Gustin) - Conservation Station will close at the end of the day of February 22nd to enable construction of the Bluey and Bingo M&G. At the same time, Affection Section will change over to having Australian animals. Source: Scott Gustin) Starts @2:25 ... Construction Update - Work begins in earnest on Piston Peak - but what is it exactly? Starts @20:10 ... DBC Review: The Muppet Show - The Muppet Show new special is out and we share our thoughts and what we think it means for the future of the Muppets. Starts @28:36 ... Joe Rhode Talks Tropical Americas - Joe Rhode recently put out an Instagram post talking about Tropical Americas and how he tried to get it built for 15 years and shares thoughts on how the parks create memories. Starts @36:10 ... Disneyland Paris: Phil's Last Minute Thoughts - Phil leaves this week for Paris and shares a list of attractions, shows, and snacks that he is viewing as "must dos" - will he get to them all? Starts @47:27 ... DBC Engagement: What is Better at WDW Post-Covid - We ask the community what to they think has improved at the parks in the post-Covid timeline (so, compared to 2019) Starts @1:00:48 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 293 for the week of February 2, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney Q1 2026 Earnings are out and the parks continue to perform strongly - Reports that the new Disney CEO is likely to be named in the coming week with all indications pointing to Josh (source: Wall St Journal) - New wastewater documents points to where the buildings in Piston Peak and Villains Land will be locations (source: Behind the Thrills) - New survey asks about a discount to annual passes and reduced price if prebuy Lightning Lane Multipass (source: WDW Magic) Starts @2:37 ... Construction Update - Ferry boat queue expansion, trees in Animation Courtyard, and Dinosaur is closed Starts @54:06 ... DBC Recommends: Horizons Video - Amazing video from Disney Dave and RobFuz YouTube video: Horizons — FULL RIDE in 4K (All 3 Endings) | Classic EPCOT Walt Disney World - Discusses the background of the ride and why it was so critical to the original mission of EPCOT - Link: YouTube Starts @1:01:18 ... DBC Engagement: Adult Character Dining Ideas - We ask the community what character dining or show element dining aimed at adults would you like to see at Disney? Starts @1:04:53 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 292 for the week of January 26, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge - Tea Experience to open March 19th (source: Disney Parks) Starts @1:38 ... Construction Update - More work at the Haunted Mansion Starts @8:47 ... DBC Review: Disneyland Handcrafted - The lasted documentary from Leslie Iwerks is out and provides a gift to Disney Theme Park fans with the restored footage of the building of Disneyland Starts @21:55 ... Progressive Dinner: Skyliner Crawl - We plan out a progressive dinner with 3 stops along the Skyliner route Starts @41:01 ... DBC Engagement: Low Crowds or Low Cost - We ask the community if you would be willing to deal with higher crowds if it came with saving money or if you would rather pay more for lower crowds Starts @53:15 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 290 for the week of January 19, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Universal announces Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift to open - and Supercharged to close - in 2027 (source: Scott Gustin) - Galaxy's Edge timeline to be expanded at Disneyland (source: Disney Parks Blog) - Kennedy out, Filioni and Brennan in at Lucasfilm (source: Hollywood Reporter) Starts @2:52 ... Construction Update - First signs of construction at Piston Peak site Starts @39:13 ... Fatten Up Diet EPCOT - There is no festival at EPCOT during the summer ... what would we add to provide more for families to due at Diet EPCOT? Starts @45:52 ... DBC Engagement: Rank the Options for Jason's Stay - Jason is exploring different options for his resort stay this summer and is asking the community to rank the options Starts @54:03 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 290 for the week of January 12, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney provides additional details to the Big Thunder Mountain (source: Blog Mickey) and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (source: Drew the Disney Dude) updates - Wall St. Journal article on the divide between Imagineering and management and how their is optimism moving forward (source: Blog Mickey) Starts @2:01 ... Construction Update - Permits filed for a few smaller projects including the Expedition Everest loading area Starts @21:27 ... Plan Phil's Non-Park Day - Phil has a potential work trip to Florida coming up and may have time to hop over to Walt Disney World for an afternoon .... what should he do? Starts @25:16 ... DBC Engagement: You 2026 Disney Goals - The community shares their goals for the coming year and Jason uses this time to discuss a potential family summer trip to Walt Disney World Starts @34:48 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 289 for the week of January 5, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - New Summer Discount - Stay 4+ days get 2 free! ... and we spreadsheet the impact (source: WDW Magic) - Boulder comes loose at Indy (source: Scott Gustin) - Jessie's Roundup coming to Diamond Horseshoe as part of Cool Kid Summer (source: WDWNT) - Pink Milk coming to Galaxy's Edge (source: Disney Parks) Starts @1:51 ... Walt Disney World Enthusiast Essentials - Based on a Reddit post, what items do we think are essentials for all Walt Disney World Enthusiasts? Starts @25:34 ... Tips for Couples Trip to Walt Disney World - Ryan W on Discord has an upcoming couples trip to Walt Disney World and we discuss ideas for plans when you leave the kids at home Starts @39:23 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 288 for the week of December 29, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Adam the Woo passes away - First look at Buddy the Robot in Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (Source: Drew the Disney Dude) - Disneyland files permit for new 3.2 million sq feet parking garage (Source: Theme Park IQ) Starts @1:13 ... Ask Us Anything - We asked for questions and your brought them! Take a listen as we do our best to answer all of them - and hopefully learn something along the way Starts @6:10 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 287 for the week of December 22, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Imagineer Eddie Sotto passes away - Cinderella Castle repainting to being in January. Source: Scott Gustin - Living with the Land is super popular - just a trend or a sign of more? Starts @1:32 ... 2025 Predictions Review - We look back on our year ago predictions for what would happen in 2025 for Disney in terms of films, television, and the parks - see where we were right, but more often where we were wrong Starts @12:42 ... 2026 Predictions - It's time to look ahead as what we think 2026 will bring to Our Disney World - We predict the next Disney CEO, the box office for all major Disney film releases, the timing for openings for updates at Walt Disney World, and what we will hear at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event. Starts @38:36 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 286 for the week of December 15, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closing date set for March 2nd - Disney invests $1bn in Open AI - Speedway car catches on fire - Taylor Swift Eras Tour outfits on display at Hollywood Studios with long lines to see them. Source: DisneyScoopGuy Starts @2:04 ... Construction Update - Couple of permits Starts @11:06 ... 2026 Year in Disney - The biggest Disney Stories of 2025 - Podcast Highlights - Our person Disney Highlights - What others felt were the biggest stories Starts @13:26 ... DBC Engagement: Disney Holiday Bucket List - What is on your Disney holiday bucket list Starts @54:27 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 285 for the week of December 8, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True and Disney Hallmark holiday movie coming in 2026. Source: Disney Parks Blog - RnRC Pre-Show Blocked Off/Timeline of Retheme Revealed. Source: Disney Food Blog. Source: Disney Food Blog - Disney outlines what is coming to WDW and Disneyland in 2026. Source: Scott Gustin Starts @1:27 ... Construction Update - Tropical Americas goes vertical! Starts @23:10 ... DBC Engagement: Sequels or Originals - The community shared what they feel is missing at Walt Disney World right now Starts @29:36 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 284 for the week of December 1, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Construction Update -Lots of photos from Bioreconstruct show work at Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom Starts @2:47 ... Five Things - We play a series of games listing five things for various questions: - Five Things Walt Disney World is Missing Right Now (Starts @10:19 ) - Five Things We’d That Would be a Bad Sign as Piston Peak is being Built (Starts @29:47 ) - Five Things We Want to See In 2026 For Disney (Starts @40:41 ) ... DBC Engagement: Sequels or Originals - We ask the community if they get more excited when a new sequel or an original animated movie is announced ... and which IP should get a sequel Starts @53:26 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 283 for the week of November 24 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney - Lots of updates on Imagineering Research and Development. Source: Walt Disney Imagineering - Disney announces opening date for World of Frozen and more at Disneyland Paris. Source: WDWMagic - Are there too many dining options at EPCOT? Coral Reef ending lunch offering. Source: Blog Mickey Starts @3:28 ... Rank 'Em: Lightning Land Single Pass - Well, we didn't 'rank "em" as much as we "discussed 'em", but which of the Lightning Land Single Passes is worth your spend? Starts @40:52 ... DBC Engagement: Disney Survey - As part of a survey from Disney, they asked about vacation style preferences - we give our answers and also discuss the motivation behind the survey Starts @51:15 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 282 for the week of November 10, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney - New Ticket Offers: Military Salute - including a new annual pass option (source: Touring Plans) and Disney+ non-MK tickets - Disney Parks come to Fortnite (source: Disney Parks) - The Perch opens and the Garden Tea Room will reopen in 2026 at the Grand Floridian Starts @2:07 ... Construction Updates - More site prep in Frontierland Starts @12:31 ... Phil's Trip Report - Phil leaves later this week for his trip. He booked Lightning Lanes for his 4-parks day, but rising crowd predictions and potential for the Holiday Parade taping has him stressed Starts @17:51 ... Reviews: - Zootopia: Better Zoogether: @37:14 ... - Beak and Barrel @1:13:32 ... - The Perch @1:34:19 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 281 for the week of November 3, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney - Zootopia: Better Zoogether Changes The Backstory of The Tree of Life (Source: WDWNT) - Universal Orlando to Allow Hoping to EPIC in 2026 (Source: Scott Gustin) - TEA Attendance figures are out for 2024 (Source: Scott Gustin) - Disney to celebrate the Nations Semiquincentennial in a Big Way - Including an Update to Soarin' (Source: Scott Gustin) Starts @2:11 ... Construction Updates - Big Thunder Mountain begin testing! Starts @34:33 ... Final Trip Planning Update from Phil - Phil leaves later this week for his trip. He booked Lightning Lanes for his 4-parks day, but rising crowd predictions and potential for the Holiday Parade taping has him stressed Starts @39:59 ... DBC Engagement: Would You Rather... - After our discussion topic last week we asked the community what are important items they always have with them when visiting Disney 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 280 for the week of October 20, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... DBC Recommends - Blog Mickey’s article on what water management permits can tell us about the layout of Piston Peak and Villains Land (Source: Blog Mickey) Starts @2:15 ... Last Week In Disney - Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Closing for Transition to 2D (Source: Drew the Disney Dude) - Universal Testing Out Individual Express Pass (Source: Scott Gustin) - Universal Reveals Land Names for Upcoming Kids Resort (Source: Ashley Carter) Starts @11:02 ... Construction Updates -Lots of insights from photos from Bio Starts @30:13 ... Initial Trip Planning for Phil's November Trip - Phil is putting together his overall goals and plan for his November Trip - mindful first time in a long time having hoppers ... will this provide more freedom and less planning or just make him plan extra? Starts @43:28 ... DBC Engagement: 3 Essentials You Pack for Your Disney Trip - After our discussion topic last week we asked the community what are important items they always have with them when visiting Disney Starts @1:12:16 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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

Episode 279 for the week of October 13, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney - Walt Disney Imagineering Display Debuts at Walt Disney Presents showing off model and more for in progress projects and appears official name of Monster's Inc Land at DHS is "Mostropollis" (Source: Blog Mickey) - Dining Updates at Animal Kingdom (Source: Drew the Disney Dude) - Disney eliminates the $10 discount for pre-arrival Magic Bands (Source: Blog Mickey) - Holiday decor coming to Epic Universe (Source: Everything You Need to Know) - Rock N Roller Coaster staring the Muppets to open in Summer 2026 - Frozen Ever After Animatronics to be updated (Source: Scott Gustin) - Zootopia: Better Zoogether Previews Announced (Source: WDWMagic)- Starts @2:09 ... Construction Updates - Progress made at Mostropolis, Tropical Americas goes vertical, and more Starts @37:38 ... Will Rising Disney Prices Impact Future Trips For You? - Rather than just complain about all the price increases that have come to Walt Disney World, we discuss how this may impact future trips - specifically shifting to fewer, but loner trips to bring the per-day ticket price down Starts @43:44 ... Game: Three things/tools you can’t live without on a WDW trip - Phil and Jason discuss essential items when they are at the World Starts @1:03:07 ... DBC Engagement: Disney Feats - In the spirit of Dude Perfect who visited every Disney park around the world in less than 75 hours, what are some Disney feats you want to accomplish? Starts @1:07:45 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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 Hawaii Travel & Vacation Guide Discover Hawaii's Best local spots and travel tips! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 277 for the week of September 28, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney - Dr. Jane Goodall passed away - 13 new sauced chicken strips are coming to Walt Disney World (source: Disney Parks Blog) - Rumor: infrastructure changes to the TTC Starts @2:47 ... Should Disney Eliminate Tipping at WDW? - An article at WDW Info proposes that as as premium experience, Disney should eliminate all gratuities (housekeeping, dining, etc) - Would this create a more all inclusive experience and increase use of Table Service restaurants or just create new issues? - Source: WDWInfo Starts @29:18 ... Discounts Announced - Do We Care Anymore? - Disney Announced early 2026 room and package discounts for Walt Disney World - but they seem largely in line with what they have offered in the past ... so do we care anymore or does it just feels like Kohl's pricing now? Starts @39:09 ... Game: Under/Over Rated - Disney Parks Souvenirs - Phil and Jason discuss what park souvenirs are over or underrated Starts @43:19 ... DBC Engagement: Over/Under Rated Park Strategies - Following up to last week's episode, the community shared some food items at Disney they find to be over or underrated Starts @1:05:12 ... * 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 - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - 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