
Episode 212: Villas at Disneyland Hotel, The Mandalorian & Lighthouse Point
03/13/23 • 102 min
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The guys welcome Dani from DVC Resale Market to announce a new feature in the resale market. Disney announced the opening date for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel along with new details about the hotel. The creator of The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau, shared some ideas for a Mandalorian themed ride. The guys give an update about the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster rumor from the last episode. Walt Disney Imagineering has re-hired former Chief Creative Officer Bruce Vaughn to co-lead WDI and take back his former role. Disney Cruise Line’s new private island, Lighthouse Point, will open next year. Disney Imagineers showed off a prototype robot and interactive Tinker Bell at South by Southwest. The guys review a variety of food coming to the parks over the next month.
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On This Episode
The guys welcome Dani from DVC Resale Market to announce a new feature in the resale market. Disney announced the opening date for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel along with new details about the hotel. The creator of The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau, shared some ideas for a Mandalorian themed ride. The guys give an update about the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster rumor from the last episode. Walt Disney Imagineering has re-hired former Chief Creative Officer Bruce Vaughn to co-lead WDI and take back his former role. Disney Cruise Line’s new private island, Lighthouse Point, will open next year. Disney Imagineers showed off a prototype robot and interactive Tinker Bell at South by Southwest. The guys review a variety of food coming to the parks over the next month.
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- DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
- DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
- Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing
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Episode 211: Haunted Mansion Movie, Rumors & Toontown Treats
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The guys discuss the recently released teaser trailer for the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie. The guys answer listener questions on topics including a ride soundtrack stuck on repeat, DVC resale contracts, taking an infant to WDW, and best resort theme park view. DVC is offering a free luggage set for a limited time for members who buy a 50 point add-on contract. The guys review their random ride of the week. The guys discuss a rumor that Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster will replace Aerosmith with Queen. The long rumored hotel at EPCOT’s entrance may soon become a reality with newly filed permits. Disney released a behind the scenes look at the topiaries for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Disneyland gave a preview of treats coming to the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown.
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Episode 213: Tron Merchandise, Disney Speedstorm & New Character Greetings
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including adding a permanent park rule, minimum reservation days for DVC, overrated components of attractions, and guaranteed DVC weeks. Cash rates and room categories for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel have been revealed. The guys discuss the random ride of the week. Disney gave a first look at new merchandise for TRON Lightcycle / Run and announced a soft opening for the attraction. New character meet and greets are coming to the parks including Figment at EPCOT, Mirabel at Magic Kingdom and Moana at Animal Kingdom. Disney gave a new look at the upcoming CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT including a new area for Mickey & Friends. A new nighttime spectacular is coming to EPCOT and Disney gave a first look at the concept for the show. Disney Speedstorm releases on April 18 for early access. At Disneyland, Indiana Jones Adventure has reopened with new effects and the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown has added a new meet and greet with Pete.
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