On This Episode

The guys discuss the major news of Josh D’Amaro being named the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Former Imagineer Joe Rohde recently commented about his 15-year battle to bring Tropical Americas to Animal Kingdom and the creation of DinoLand USA. Disneyland will allow guests to get married in front of the Haunted Mansion starting this summer. After a brief refurbishment, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will be re-opening soon with more than just new animatronics.

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 * CEO Announcement [https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/disney-ceo-announcement/]
 * Frozen Ever After Updates [https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/06/frozen-faces-0207/]

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Episode 339: Josh D’Amaro, RIP DinoLand & Haunted Mansion Weddings

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The guys catch up on the winter weather hitting their respective homes before diving into a major construction update for the Magic Kingdom. Recent filings by Disney reveal massive show buildings for the upcoming Cars and Villains lands, leading to some reckless speculation about the future of the Haunted Mansion queue and Memento Mori. The guys also discuss the return of a variety-style Muppets special on Disney+, the new playground coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas, and the must-have spinning Figment PopSocket. Finally, they head west to celebrate Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary, featuring a high-tech Mickey’s Fun Wheel popcorn bucket and the return of Soarin' Over California.

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 * Disney California Adventure Park 25th Anniversary [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/california-adventure-25th-anniversary-offerings/]
 * Pixar Pal-A-Round Bucket [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUIFK4TjUqB/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=1d47c449-66e9-4b18-9bc7-e48c45a8d34a]
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Episode 338: Speculation on New Lands, Figment & the Popcorn Bucket of Death

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Kerri from DVC Resale Market joins the guys to discuss the state of the resale market, the "Red Hot Deals" winter promotion, and the impact of the new $500 administrative fee for resale buyers. They speculate on when sales will begin for the new Lakeshore Lodge, break down current trends regarding Right of First Refusal (ROFR), and 2042 contract expirations. The guys follow up on speculation from a previous episode about permits filed for the Haunted Mansion. The Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival was announced. The guys discuss some of their favorite items from the 2026 Walt Disney World merchandise collections. The reimagined Napa Rose restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is reopening soon with a new menu.

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 * 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival-dates-and-details/]
 * 2026 WDW Merch [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/new-2026-disney-world-merchandise/]
 * Napa Rose Reopening [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/napa-rose-reopening-date/]

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Episode 337: DVC Resale Market, Garden Rocks & WDW Merch

On This Episode

The guys discuss the newly announced 2027 DVC Member Cruise sailing the West Coast to Catalina Island and San Francisco. Disneyland is breaking the current timeline at Galaxy's Edge, allowing characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker to roam Batuu. A new Figment popcorn bucket is coming to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney is reportedly spending $22 million to convert Muppet*Vision 3D into a Monsters Inc. show. New details on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment have been revealed. The guys discuss a recent article about the struggles within Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Episode 336: 2027 Member Cruise, Galaxy's Edge Timeline & Figment Popcorn Bucket

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The guys dive headfirst into all the whimsical, wonderful, and sometimes weird food offerings from EPCOT's shortest and most colorful festival: the International Festival of the Arts! Get ready for a palette of flavors, from Figment-themed cakes that are almost too cute to eat to deconstructed sandwiches that make you wonder why someone would do this to a sandwich. This festival truly serves up some of the most interesting, photo-worthy, and artsy grub EPCOT has to offer.

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Food Time: 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food Guide

On This Episode

The guys answer a listener question about using the Disney Plan with a DVC reservation. DVC released a new logo for their 35th Anniversary and guys try to figure out which resorts are represented. A new Bluey experience is debuting at WDW in the coming months and a recent casting call provided some more details. The guys discuss some of the new deals and experiences WDW is promoting this year. Casting updates for the live-action Rapunzel movie have been released, revealing who will play Rapunzel, Flynn, and potentially Mother Gothel. Disney filed a permit for the replacement of the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin sign at Magic Kingdom.

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Episode 335: DVC 35th Anniversary Logo, WDW Deals & Rapunzel Casting

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The guys give a recap of their holidays. Guests on the first month of Disney Adventure sailings will receive an exclusive comic book. The Canada pavilion at EPCOT is selling merch with ‘Poutine is My Routine’ on it. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a preview video of the new character Buddy, coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The guys recklessly speculate on permits filed for the Haunted Mansion and the Tree of Life, and discuss the possibility of another park in Asia.

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Episode 334: Poutine is My Routine, Buddy the Robot & Reckless Speculation

On This Episode

The guys talk about some updates to the show. DVC is raising direct prices on multiple resorts. Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower will now take reservations for complimentary fireworks viewing. Disney+ and Hulu broke the record for the world’s largest gingerbread house with a replica of the house from Home Alone. With the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Disney Parks are offering new merch, treats, and shows. Seasonal passes are now available for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park with some added perks. Disney+ is now available on Meta Quest headsets. Disney is developing a live action Gaston movie.

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 * Avatar Experiences [https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/celebrate-avatar-fire-and-ash-across-disney-experiences/]
 * Water Park Season Pass [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-water-park-seasonal-pass-is-back/]

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Episode 333: DVC Updates, Avatar Experiences & Water Parks Season Pass

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The guys talk about all of their pre-holiday activities. Membership Magic Beyond is on sale for 2026 and the program now allows eligible international owners to participate. New live experiences with the Muppets are coming to Disney parks and cruises in the future. The closing date of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has been confirmed. Disney announced new details for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. A new Hallmark original movie was filmed at WDW. The guys review Disney holiday gift guides including stocking stuffers, Home Alone merch, and action figures. Yet another innovative drone show is coming to Disneyland Paris, much to the chagrin of Tom. Disneyland revealed more of its 70th Anniversary merchandise collection.

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 * Stocking Stuffers [https://disneyparksblog.com/products/2025-gift-guide-disney-stocking-stuffers-to-make-spirits-bright/]
 * Home Alone Merch [https://disneyparksblog.com/products/2025-gift-guide-celebrate-the-35th-anniversary-of-home-alone/]
 * Action Figures [https://disneyparksblog.com/products/disney-action-figures-gift-guide/]

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Episode 332: Holiday Plans, Christmas Day Parade & Disney Gift Guide

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Tom gives all the details from his brief WDW vacation including a recap of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party, a review of the 3-bedroom Grand Villa at Bay Lake Tower, and his experience at 1900 Park Fare. DVC quietly added a new administrative fee for all resale contracts starting in 2026. Walt Disney Imagineering released a first look at an advanced next-generation robot Olaf coming to select parks. Disney provided a comprehensive review of what is coming to Walt Disney World next year including the recently announced Bluey & Bingo experiences.

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 * Olaf Robot [https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/robotic-olaf-marks-new-era-of-disney-innovation/]
 * Bluey Experiences [https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/bluey-and-bingo-coming-to-disney-experiences/]
 * New WDW Experiences in 2026 [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/2026-disney-world-calendar-and-details/]

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Episode 331: Tom’s Very Merry Trip Report, Olaf Robot & Bluey

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