Dads Plan Disney

Phil Schoen & Jason Dodge
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This is the Dads Plan Disney Podcast - two dads that have a love of Disney and trip planning ... Hosted by Jason Dodge (@jdodge80) and Phil Schoen (@TheMaxReboIV), our weekly episodes discuss what is going on in the Disney community and how that could impact your future trips - plus mix in some trip reports and games and some guests ... Follow us on Social Media, everywhere @DadsPlanDisney and join the discussion on our Discourse Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ ... Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts .... *** Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review our show wherever you get your podcast ***

  1. 5 days ago

    Are Layoffs Becoming Josh D'Amaro's Legacy? Plus More Top 5 Lists!

    Adding WWE to the Disney Theme Parks - Disney and the WWE are broadening their partnership ... which leads to the question, how would you add WWE to the WDW parks? Starts @ 1:10 ... Josh d’Layoffs?:  - Recently some cuts to Imagineering were disclosed as part of a reprioritization of projects, and reports of more significant, company-wide layoffs are also out there - Will the scale of layoffs be part of Josh D'Amaro's legacy, or just normal behavior for a company the size of Disney? Starts @ 5:11 ... Games:  - Top 5 Things Haven't Done Yet at WDW ... Starts @ 20:36 ... - Top 5 Underrepresented IP at WDW ... Starts @ 34:54 ... This was episode 329 for the week of November 3, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

  2. 28 Oct

    TEA Attendance Figures, Bob Gurr Turns 95, and Top 5 Lists!

    Bob Gurr Turns 95:  - Famed Imagineer Bob Gurr turns 95. We reflect back on Bob's life and Phil's lists his top 5 contributions to the Disney parks Starts @ 1:13 ... TEA Theme Park Attendance Numbers for 2025:  - TEA released their estimates for theme park attendance figures for 2025 and we discuss them!  - What was the impact of Epic Universe? Is Disney at the attendance numbers they want? Starts @ 6:30 ... Games:  - Top 5 Underrated Snacks at WDW ... Starts @ 27:32 ... - Top 5 Couples Only Trip Goals  ... Starts @ 39:28 ... - Top 5 Things that Can Ruin Your Trip ... Starts @ 53:29 ... This was episode 328 for the week of October 26, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

  3. 21 Oct

    Which Animatronic Would You Kelly Clackson? Plus Magic Kingdom Attraction Bracket!

    Which Animatronic Would You Kelly Clarkson?:  - Kelly Clarkson reportedly tried to buy a robotic bird puppet from a store in Brooklyn and was upset when they wouldn't seel it to her - Which begs the question, if you could acquire any animatronic and keep it in your house, which would you choos? Source: Today Starts @ 1:03 ... Rumor: Updates Coming to the Tower of Terror:  - Mark Silverman, the voice of Rod Serling at Tower of Terror, hinted at new Disney work after visiting Walt Disney Imagineering last week. - While it has been debunked that it is for changes to the Tower of Terror, we discuss what changes could be possible and what level of change would require a down-and-back to ride it one last time in its current form Source: Blog Mickey Starts @ 9:53 ... Testing New Queue Procedure to Prevent Line Cutting:  - Reports of a new procedure in place at Cosmic Rewind aimed at preventing line cutting but ensuring entire groups are together Source: How To Disney Starts @ 17:07 ... Game: Magic Kingdom Attraction Bracket - We take the top 16 rated attractions at Magic Kingdom  (per Touring Plans) and use a backet format to determine which is the best! - Starts @ 23:06 ... This was episode 327 for the week of October 19, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

  4. 14 Oct

    Projected Construction Timeline from Guide2WDW, Phil's Trip Update, and Top 8 Bars/Lounges at WDW

    Projected Construction Timeline from Guide2WDW:  - Guide2WDW put out a great video looking at historical data to try and determine when current construction projects at Walt Disney World will open. - We share our thoughts on what we agree with and where we have differing views Source: Guide2WDW YouTube Starts @ 1:15 ... Phil's Trip Update:  - Phil's Thanksgiving trip is coming up in about 6 weeks and we ahve passed the 60 day mark for booking dining - We take a look at Phil's planning spreadsheet and discuss key goals for the trip Starts @ 30:48 ... Game: Top 8 Bars/Lounges at WDW - We go through a list of top bars and lounges at WDW parks and resorts and try to rank our top 8 ... is your favorite included? - Starts @ 42:41 ... This was episode 326 for the week of October 12, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

  5. 7 Oct

    New Holiday Overlays, Price Increases, Chapek's New Book, and Poorly Described Attractions!

    News of the Weeks:  - Disney is raising pricing on tickets, food, and extras. Source: WDWNT - First look at Monstropolis food. Source: Blog Disney - Holiday Overalys coming to 3 attractions, plus new offerings at Jollywood Nights. Source: Blog Mickey Starts @ 0:58 ... Hey Jason, Did You the Matterhorn Might be Moving?:  - Rumor that Disney will move the Matterhorn as part of the Tomorrowland updates - We discuss this and also which attraction at Disney World we would like to see moved - Source: WDWNT Starts @ 25:25 ... Disney Trip Planning Impact of Bok Chapek's Tenure - Bob Chapek's new book, "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on earth" is out now  - We look back on Chapek's tenure and discuss how changes he implemented have impact trip planning - Starts @ 30:36 ... Game: Attractions Described Poorly - We each will describe an attraction accurately - yet poorly ... then the other has to guess the attraction  - Starts @ 53:57 ... This was episode 325 for the week of October 5, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

  6. 23 Sept

    Trip Planning for Phil's Colleague and Ranking World Showcase Pavilions By Food!

    Hey Jason, Did You See Universal Is Charging Extra For a Ride at HHN?:  - Universal is offering an upgrade to HHN at Hollywood to enable riding Hollywood Drift during the event - Is this a one-off situation or could we see "up charging" at more events? - Source: WDWNT Starts @ 1:51 ... Planning Advice for a First Trip  - One of Phil's colleagues asked him for advice planning her family's first trip to Walt Disney World - Given the parameters she outlined, what advice would we provide and how would we structure her trip? - Starts @ 7:47 ... Game: Ranking World Showcase Pavilions Based on Food - We go through each of the World Showcase Pavilions and score their dining options for the average family based on quality, variety, and value - Which will come out on top? - Starts @ 31:33 ... This was episode 324 for the week of September 21, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

  7. 17 Sept

    AI Planning a Disney Trip, Magic of Disney Animation Opens, and Attractions as Fantasy Football Picks

    Hey Jason, How About Using AI to Plan Your Next Disney Trip?:  - Disney beta testing AI trip planning - do we think this witll help? - Who will find this most useful? Will it negatively impact Travel Agents: - Drew has a good article covering it on his  Substack Starts @ 1:31 ... The Magic of Disney Animation opens!  - The new attraction at Hollywood Studios replaces Star Wars Launch Bay. What do we think based on reviews? Does this look temporary or here for the long term? - Will this be a key part of planning for our next trip? - Source and review WDWNT - Starts @ 10:17 ... Game: Match an Attraction to a Type of Fantasy Football Pick - The NFL season has just started and with it comes Fantasy Football! - We look at types of picks that can be made (the reach, the trendy pick, etc) and match them to a Disney Attraction. - Starts @ 17:44 ... This was episode 323 for the week of September 14, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

  8. 9 Sept

    Disney Planning Tips That are No Longer True and Which Update To the Parks Would be Worse?

    Weekly Catch-up:  - Food and Wine coverage and EPCOT Holiday news giving us FOMO - Hurly-Burly details ... is this set-up a draw for us? (Source: Disney Parks Blog) - Starts @ 1:15 ... Tips That Are No Longer True - Prompted by a video from Megan Moves, we discuss planning tips that may have been valid in the past but no longer are - Starts @ 14:42 ... Game: Which Park Update Would Be Worse? - Jason gives Phil two options for updates to the parks and he has to determine which would be worse ... then a new contender is suggested until we get to the ultimate worst park update! - Starts @ 50:21 ... This was episode 322 for the week of September 7, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... dadsplandisney@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

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This is the Dads Plan Disney Podcast - two dads that have a love of Disney and trip planning ... Hosted by Jason Dodge (@jdodge80) and Phil Schoen (@TheMaxReboIV), our weekly episodes discuss what is going on in the Disney community and how that could impact your future trips - plus mix in some trip reports and games and some guests ... Follow us on Social Media, everywhere @DadsPlanDisney and join the discussion on our Discourse Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ ... Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts .... *** Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review our show wherever you get your podcast ***

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  • Creator
    Phil Schoen & Jason Dodge
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    354
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dads Plan Disney
  • Show Website
    Dads Plan Disney

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