Disney Resorts Podcast

Kenny Hays
  • 4.3 (11)
  • Places & Travel
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to the Disney Resorts Podcast — your place for laid-back conversations covering Disney Resorts, Disney Vacation Club, and everything happening around Walt Disney World. From resort news and refurbishments to DVC discussions, dining, lounges, construction updates, and the future of the parks, we dive into the Disney experience beyond just the rides. Whether you’re a longtime Disney Vacation Club member, a deluxe resort fan, or simply someone who loves staying in the Disney bubble, this channel is built for Disney fans who enjoy the resorts just as much as the parks themselves. Expect in-depth discussions, honest opinions, trip talk, hot takes, resort deep dives, Disney news reactions, and conversations about where Walt Disney World is heading next. From the newest DVC developments and resort expansions to nostalgic Disney hotel discussions and major park changes, the Disney Resorts Podcast is all about the magic beyond the attractions. If Disney resorts feel like a second home to you — you’re in the right place. What we Cover:🏨 Disney Resorts🌴 DVC 🏰 Parks News🎙️ Walt Disney World Discussions✨ Resort News, Reviews, Trip Reports & More

  1. 10/30/2025

    Remy's Refurbishment, Minnie’s Fireworks for All, Santa at Disney Springs & DVC Updates!

    Send us Fan Mail ⬆️Send Us a Text: Click Link Above⬆️ Welcome back to Citrus Corner, your weekly dose of fresh Disney news and resort updates! 🍊 This week, we’re diving into a mix of magical updates across Walt Disney World — from EPCOT and Magic Kingdom to Disney Springs and the newest DVC resort under construction! 🐭 Segment 1: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Refurbishment 🎄 Segment 2: Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks for All Guests 🎅 Segment 3: Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs 🎄 Segment 4: EPCOTS Living With The Land Holiday Layover UPDATE! 🏗️ Segment 5: Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update (DVC) 🤝 Segment 6: DVC Member Meet & Greets & Events ⛴️ Segment 7: Magic Kingdom Water Taxi Route Update 🎄 Segment 8: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party UPDATES! 🎧 Whether you’re planning your next trip or just love staying up to date, Citrus Corner delivers refreshing Disney news in 20 minutes or less — perfect for your daily commute or coffee break. Subscribe today and join the community of Disney fans who want magic that fits into their day. 🍊✨ 📅 New episodes every week — always bite-sized, always Disney!

    13 min

  2. 10/23/2025

    Spaceship Earth Reopens Early! Jingle Cruise, Soarin’ 2026 EPCOT Festival News & More!

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Citrus Corner, we’re diving into a packed lineup of Disney Parks news — from classic attractions reopening early to new refurbishments and patriotic celebrations on the horizon! ✨ In This Episode: 🧭 Segment 1: Spaceship Earth Reopens Early • Spaceship Earth reopens a week early at EPCOT 🎬 Segment 2: Animation Courtyard Arch Demolished • Animation Courtyard arch demolished overnight — what’s next for Hollywood Studios? 🛥 Segment 3: Jingle Cruise Return Date • Jingle Cruise sails back into Adventureland this November 🎄 Segment 4: Jollywood Nights 2025 Sold Out • Jollywood Nights and Magic Kingdom’s New Year’s Eve events sell out fast 🎆 Segment 5: Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve Sold Out • Disney announces “Celebrating America” for the U.S. 250th Anniversary 🇺🇸 Segment 6: Disney Celebrating America – 250th Anniversary • NEW Soarin’ Across America Coming to EPCOT in 2026! 🏰 Segment 7: Demolition Update From Magic Kingdom Updates Regarding Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island🎨 Segment 8: EPCOT 2026 Festival of the Arts Returns! Disney announces Dates for Festival and More!🎧 Whether you’re planning your next trip or just love staying up to date, Citrus Cornerdelivers refreshing Disney news in 20 minutes or less — perfect for your daily commute or coffee break. Subscribe today and join the community of Disney fans who want magic that fits into their day. 🍊✨ 📅 New episodes every week — always bite-sized, always Disney!

    19 min

  3. 10/16/2025

    Holiday Magic, Character Comebacks, BoardWalk Changes & MORE!

    Send us Fan Mail ✨ In This Episode: 🎭 Segment 1 – Rare Character Meet & Greets at Hollywood Studios • Rare character meet & greets return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios — including Mary Poppins, Bert, Pinocchio, and Jiminy Cricket. 🎅 Segment 2 – Dinner with Santa at The Cake Bake Shop • Dinner with Santa announced for The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk. 🎄 Segment 3 – Santa Moves to CommuniCore Hall (EPCOT) • Santa Claus moves to CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays. ⚾ Segment 4 – Banana Ball Comes to Disney World • The Savannah Bananas bring their wild “Banana Ball” to ESPN Wide World of Sports in 2026. 🎡 Segment 5 – Spaceship Earth Entrance Repainted • Spaceship Earth gets a fresh new look ahead of its reopening. 🏊 Segment 6 – Saratoga Springs: Paddock Pool & Grill Refurbishment • Saratoga Springs and BoardWalk pools scheduled for refurbishments. 🎠 Segment 7 – BoardWalk Has MORE Closures • The Promenade Fine Art Gallery closes — another major change along Disney’s BoardWalk. 🎧 Whether you’re planning your next trip or just love staying up to date, Citrus Corner delivers refreshing Disney news in 20 minutes or less — perfect for your daily commute or coffee break. Subscribe today and join the community of Disney fans who want magic that fits into their day. 🍊✨ 📅 New episodes every week — always bite-sized, always Disney!

    19 min

  4. 10/09/2025

    Disney World’s Big 2026 Changes: Muppets Coaster, Price Hikes,Cashless Carts & More!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Citrus Corner — your refreshing squeeze of Disney news in 20 minutes or less! 🍊 This week, we’re diving into a packed episode full of major updates from Walt Disney World, including attraction makeovers, price hikes, and even a move toward a cashless park experience. Here’s what’s on tap for this episode: 🏁 Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster gets a Muppet makeover – “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets” debuts in Summer 2026! 🎟️ Ticket & Lightning Lane price increases – Peak-day Magic Kingdom tickets hit $209, Genie+ and Lightning Lane see record highs. 🚗 Parking & food prices rise – Everything from Mickey Pretzels to preferred parking just got pricier. ❄️ Frozen Ever After animatronics overhaul – New lifelike figures inspired by Hong Kong’s World of Frozen. 🐾 Zootopia: Better Zoogether – Opening November 2025 at Animal Kingdom with an incredible Clawhauser animatronic. 💳 Disney snack carts go cashless – Popcorn stands and snack kiosks across WDW now take cards and mobile payments only. Subscribe today and join the community of Disney fans who want magic that fits into their day. 🍊✨ 📅 New episodes every week — always bite-sized, always Disney!

    16 min

  5. 10/02/2025

    Disney After Hours Returns in 2026 + Candlelight Narrators & Skyliner Updates

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Citrus Corner, we’re covering some of the biggest updates from Walt Disney World! ✨ Grand Floridian’s iconic staircase has officially reopened 🎄 The full 2025 Candlelight Processional celebrity narrator lineup is here 🚡 Disney Skyliner refurbishment dates announced for 2026 & 2027 🍴 Strange story at Disney Springs — Paddlefish scuba robbery 🌙 Disney After Hours officially returning to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios in 2026 with new dates, pricing, and experiences Stay tuned for all the latest Disney World news, parks, resorts, DVC, food, and beyond — all in 20 minutes or less. Subscribe today and join the community of Disney fans who want magic that fits into their day. 🍊✨ 📅 New episodes every week — always bite-sized, always Disney!

    13 min

  6. 09/25/2025

    Destination D23 2025: Disney World’s Biggest Announcements Revealed!

    Send us Fan Mail ✨ Episode 1 - Destination D23 In this episode of Citrus Corner, I'm unpacking all the major news straight from Destination D23 2025! From the return of Cinderella Castle’s classic colors to a brand-new Walt Disney Animatronic in Carousel of Progress, there’s plenty of nostalgia on the way. Plus, I dive into the TRON: Ares overlay coming this fall and the biggest news of all — the official confirmation of a brand-new Villains Land at Magic Kingdom. Join me for a refreshing, bite-sized breakdown of what these announcements mean for fans and the future of Walt Disney World. 🍊✨ Subscribe today and join the community of Disney fans who want magic that fits into their day. 🍊✨ 📅 New episodes every week — always bite-sized, always Disney!

    17 min

  7. 02/11/2024

    Disney World Discussion | DVC Cabins, Cake Bake Shop Update, Galactic Starcruiser News,Big River Closing and MUCH MORE!

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 41  Kenny and Walt tackle some news coming out of The Walt Disney World Resort from DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort including pricing, when they go on sale and when you can book, Big River closing at the boardwalk and the food trucks replacing it, Cake Bake Shop Update, Galactic Starcruiser update, Flower & Garden Update and MORE!! Discussion: DVC Cabins Update Big River Grill Closing at Boardwalk Food Trucks Coming to Boardwalk Galactic Starcruiser News Cake Bake Shop News Flower and Garden News AND MUCH MORE! SUBSCRIBE BY CLICKING: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YyWOHhvyypoS1i2UMSSbA?sub_confirmation= Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyresortspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyResortsPodcast

    50 min

  8. 01/14/2024

    Disney World News & Discussion | Rapid Fire Discussion and More!

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 40  Kenny and Walt tackle some news coming out of The Walt Disney World Resort from Improvements at the Frontierland RR Station, Park Hopping Returns, Rock N Roller Coaster update, The new Disney Thrills Ticket offer and DVC News regarding the new TRUST for Wilderness Resort and MORE! For the first time Kenny and Walt have there first "Rapid Fire Discussion" Both ask questions neither know what's coming. Great discussion with unprepared answers and thoughts! Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyresortspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyResortsPodcast

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About

Welcome to the Disney Resorts Podcast — your place for laid-back conversations covering Disney Resorts, Disney Vacation Club, and everything happening around Walt Disney World. From resort news and refurbishments to DVC discussions, dining, lounges, construction updates, and the future of the parks, we dive into the Disney experience beyond just the rides. Whether you’re a longtime Disney Vacation Club member, a deluxe resort fan, or simply someone who loves staying in the Disney bubble, this channel is built for Disney fans who enjoy the resorts just as much as the parks themselves. Expect in-depth discussions, honest opinions, trip talk, hot takes, resort deep dives, Disney news reactions, and conversations about where Walt Disney World is heading next. From the newest DVC developments and resort expansions to nostalgic Disney hotel discussions and major park changes, the Disney Resorts Podcast is all about the magic beyond the attractions. If Disney resorts feel like a second home to you — you’re in the right place. What we Cover:🏨 Disney Resorts🌴 DVC 🏰 Parks News🎙️ Walt Disney World Discussions✨ Resort News, Reviews, Trip Reports & More

Information

  • Creator
    Kenny Hays
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Disney Resorts Podcast
  • Show Website
    Disney Resorts Podcast