Episode 214: We Discuss All of the D23 Announcements for Walt Disney World

08/12/24 • 98 min

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This week Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss every Walt Disney World parks announcement from the D23 convention. From Disney's Animal Kingdom to the Magic Kingdom, we break down all the details we could find about the new attractions, experiences, lounges and more coming to the Walt Disney World resort in the over the next several years.

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Previous Episode

Episode 213: Mickey's Not So Scary Foodie Guide, Harry Potter's Epic New Land Reveal, and Justin's Country Bear Review

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In this episode of the Monday Morning Monorail podcast, Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss recent experiences at Walt Disney World and share their excitement for the upcoming Halloween season. They talk about central Florida theme park news, focusing on the Halloween food offerings at Walt Disney World as well as Universal's big reveal of the last world for Epic Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic. In this final part of the conversation, Justin shares his thoughts on SeaWorld's Penguin Trek ride and the Universal Mega Movie Parade.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Recent Experiences
12:44 Dealing with Unpredictable Weather at Walt Disney World
16:49 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Foodie Guide
26:07 Sold Out Dates for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
27:25 Takumi-Tei Menu and Price Changes
32:25 Restaurant Marrakesh Reopens as a Guest Seating Area
35:42 Single Rider Line No Longer Offered for Rise of the Resistance
38:36 Justin Shares His Thoughts on The Country Bears Musical Jamboree
42:33 New Shoulder Buddy Available at Universal Studios Resort
43:30 Lil Boo Merch
45:08 Universal Shares Details on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Land
57:35 Wand Discussion
01:05:41 Justin Shares His Penguin Trek Review

01:11:40 Justin Shares His Mega Movie Parade Review

01:19:00 Plans for Future Growth

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Next Episode

Episode 215: Peter Pan's Flight Updates, #SavetheMuppets, Universal's Vacation Package with Dining, and UOAP Passholder Nights

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In this episode of the Monday Morning Monorail podcast, Justin Monorail discusses various news and updates from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando. He talks about the refurbishment of Peter Pan's Flight and the updated Native American scene. He also mentions the release of the foodie guide for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and the upcoming Monsters Inc. land in Hollywood Studios. Justin shares his thoughts on the potential removal of the Muppets from Hollywood Studios and the expansion of Cars in Frontierland. Justin then does his best Stephers impression as he talks about a new dining inclusive vacation package at Universal Orlando, and the Passholder Appreciation Night at Universal Studios.

Chapters

00:00 Intro and Business
06:26 Refurbished Peter Pan's Flight
09:24 Exciting Food and Wine Options
12:04 Mixed Reactions to Potential Replacement of Muppets
18:28 Concept Artwork Reveals Cars Expansion
21:29 Preserving Play Areas for Children
26:27 New Dining Inclusive Vacation Package at Universal Orlando
31:17 First Look at Stardust Racers
34:04 SeaWorld Orlando's Event Lineup for 2025
36:13 Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Night Experience
45:30 Outro

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Keywords

Disney, theme parks, news, updates, Peter Pan's Flight, Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Monsters Inc. land, Muppets, Cars expansion, Frontierland, open play areas, kids, theme parks, Disney, Universal Orlando, dining package, Passholder Appreciation Night, nighttime spectacular, SeaWorld Orlando, events