DBC Pod Phil Schoen & Jason Dodge

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 ...



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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 ...



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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 ...



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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 ...


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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 ...


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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 ...


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