On This Episode

Tom discusses the difficulty of preparing for a trip at the last minute. The guys share an email from listener Jason about his family's first Disney cruise on the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure. DVC increased the price of one time use points. Disney gave a first look at new Star Wars Day merch for May the 4th. Disney has released new details about this year’s D23 event and the guys predict what will be announced. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be reopening soon and the guys talk about the new scoring system. The guys discuss the new World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris.

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Episode 346: Disney Adventure Maiden Voyage, D23 Predictions & Buzz Lightyear’s New Scoring

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Tom gives updates on his upcoming vacation and discusses the ways he’s trying to bribe his daughter to watch movies. The guys answer a listener's question about the best and worst of the Iger era and they rank the boat rides at Walt Disney World. The next Disney Cruise ship will be named ‘Disney Believe’ and be themed around Encanto, Frozen, Snow White, Moana, and The Little Mermaid. The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has reopened after refurbishment. Josh D’Amaro started his tenure as Disney’s new CEO by answering shareholder questions about a Figment movie, ticket prices, and Lightning Lane. Disney also announced the release dates of ‘Incredibles 3’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’. Shanghai Disney Resort is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Tom remembers when the butter at Disney restaurants was shaped like Mickey.

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 * Movie Announcements [https://gizmodo.com/disney-movie-release-dates-lilo-and-stitch-2-incredibles-3-2000735150]
 * Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary [https://disneyparksblog.com/shdl/shanghai-disney-resort-10th-anniversary-celebration/]

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Episode 345: Listener Questions, Disney Believe & Josh D’Amaro Answers Questions

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DVC is offering a 20% discount on VIP tours for DVC members. The guys dive into a fascinating new patent that could hint at the ride system for the upcoming Piston Peak attraction, potentially giving riders more control over their off-road experience. Disney World provided opening dates for several new and refurbished attractions including Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, the Mandalorian and Grogu on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Soarin’ Across America, and Bluey’s Wild World. The guys speculate on what animals will be coming to Conservation Station’s new “Jumping Junction”. In a new "Food Time Bites" segment, Tom and Trevor look at the elegant new spring menu at Takumi-Tei in EPCOT and the Bluey themed food debuting at Disneyland.

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 * Bluey's Debut [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/bluey-at-disneyland-resort/]
 * Bluey Food [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-bluey-food-beverage-at-disneyland-resort/]
 * New Takumi-Tei Spring Menu [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-inside-the-new-takumi-tei-spring-menu-at-epcot/]

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Episode 344: Piston Peak Speculation, WDW Attraction Opening Dates & Bluey’s Debut

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The guys are joined by Dani from DVC Resale Market and Ellie from DVC Rental Store to discuss the current state of the DVC resale market and learn about DVC point swaps. They talk about inventory trends, the impact of new fees on pricing, and whether the current market favors buyers or sellers. Ellie explains how DVC point swaps work, allowing members to use their points for cruises, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tom has even more updates from his upcoming vacation. A new Orange Bird sipper is available at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is getting an updated sign. The first images from the Disney Adventure have been released and the guys marvel at the cruise ship that they’ll probably never get to go on.

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Episode 343: DVC Swaps, DVC Resale Market & Disney Adventure

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Tom gives an update on his vacation plans for 2026. MuppetVision 3D will be coming to VR in the future. The Magic of Disney Animation, coming to Hollywood Studios in late summer, will include a drawing experience taught by an animatronic Olaf. Joe Rohde is releasing a new book called ‘Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. The guys discuss all the rumors about developments in the upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom including changes to the size of the project and the tone.

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 * Villains Land Rumors [https://gizmodo.com/disney-worlds-villains-land-is-pivoting-itself-away-from-scaring-kids-2000727140]

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Episode 342: Tom’s Vacation Update, Olaf Draws! & Villains Land Rumors

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It’s almost spring time and that means that it’s time for EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival! Get ready for a botanical bounty of snacks from Trevor’s least favorite festival dish, conch fritters, to a garden’s worth of new dishes that make this Tom and Trevor’s favorite time of year. As the guys virtually trek around all of the EPCOT neighborhoods, they’ll guide you through the best booths and the treats that are almost too pretty to eat. While Food & Wine may get all the attention, the vibes (and the food) at Flower & Garden are in a league of their own. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal favorite or just want to hear the guys debate the best festival eats, this episode serves up the most flavorful grub EPCOT has to offer.

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Food Time: 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food Guide 

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The guys give an update on their vacation planning, discuss point swaps, and planning vacations with other families. The guys discuss the expansion of construction walls and new themed scrim arriving at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom. DVC has sent a surprise gift for 2025 Membership Magic Beyond subscribers. Over at Disneyland, a new $5.99 kids meal is coming soon as part of a strategy to focus on younger families. Disneyland has enhanced guest experience by eliminating the 11 AM restriction on park hopping and boosted ride reliability, leading to 1.5 million additional rides in 2025. The guys look at the new Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary trading cards.

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Episode 341: Vacation Planning, DVC MagicBand Sliders & Disneyland Trading Cards

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The guys answer a listener's question about which classic Disney attraction they would choose to replace. DVC has released new incentives including $1,000 off for Disney Visa cardholders. Disney Cruise Line has announced its summer 2027 itineraries, including cruises in Alaska and Europe. The guys discuss the new 30% room discount offer for Walt Disney World. The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is coming out soon and Disney gave a first look at new merchandise for the movie. A new Disney Princess collection from Bath & Body Works has been released. The guys dive into a new Disney patent for an articulating ride arm and recklessly speculate on how it could be used.

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Episode 340: New DVC Incentives, 2027 Cruise Itineraries & New Ride Patent

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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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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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Episode 338: Speculation on New Lands, Figment & the Popcorn Bucket of Death

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