
Episode 256: Disney Cruise News, Mandalorian Coaster & DisneylandForward
03/18/24 • 80 min
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including booking dining reservations for large groups, splitting meals, and live action remakes. Details of the 2025 DVC Member cruise have been announced. Disney gave an update on the construction of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and revealed some of the park inspired merchandise that will be available on the Disney Treasure. To celebrate the limited return of Soarin’ Over California, Chief Flight Attendant Patrick Warburton made a surprise visit to the attraction. The guys recklessly speculate about a rumor that a Mandalorian themed roller coaster will be announced for Disneyland Paris. Disney’s plans to expand Disneyland Resort, called DisneylandForward, took an important step forward. In this week’s edition of food talk, Tom & Trevor discuss Easter themed food coming to the resorts.
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On This Episode
The guys answer listener questions on topics including booking dining reservations for large groups, splitting meals, and live action remakes. Details of the 2025 DVC Member cruise have been announced. Disney gave an update on the construction of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and revealed some of the park inspired merchandise that will be available on the Disney Treasure. To celebrate the limited return of Soarin’ Over California, Chief Flight Attendant Patrick Warburton made a surprise visit to the attraction. The guys recklessly speculate about a rumor that a Mandalorian themed roller coaster will be announced for Disneyland Paris. Disney’s plans to expand Disneyland Resort, called DisneylandForward, took an important step forward. In this week’s edition of food talk, Tom & Trevor discuss Easter themed food coming to the resorts.
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- DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
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Episode 255: Topiaries, Star Tours Updates & 1900 Park Fare
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including dining at Disneyland, table saving, home resorts, favorite DVC room category, best resort for a pool day, and best extra experience. The topiaries are up at the EPCOT Flower & Garden festival and they include some new effects. Scenes from Ahsoka, Andor and The Mandalorian are being added to Star Tours. Easter egg displays are up all around WDW. 1900 Park Fare is reopening soon and the new menu has been revealed. The guys talk about food at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Episode 257: Villains, Drones & New Attraction Rumors
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including weight loss at Disney, Disney Institute, and favorite Disney movie. Cast Member pin trading makes a return in April. Disney Cruise Line announced that their newest ship will be called Disney Destiny and will be themed to heroes and villains. Disney has announced a new drone show debuting this summer at Disney Springs. CommuniCore Plaza and Hall at EPCOT will officially open in June with a new Encanto show. A recently filed permit for Animal Kingdom suggests that some new construct projects may be starting soon. The guys discuss a rumor that Test Track will close at the end of July for a year long re-theme that was announced at the last D23. Disneyland announced 2 new shops inspired by ‘The Princess and the Frog’.
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