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Adding WWE to the Disney Theme Parks - Disney and the WWE are broadening their partnership ... which leads to the question, how would you add WWE to the WDW parks? Starts @ 1:10 ... Josh d’Layoffs?:  - Recently some cuts to Imagineering were disclosed as part of a reprioritization of projects, and reports of more significant, company-wide layoffs are also out there - Will the scale of layoffs be part of Josh D'Amaro's legacy, or just normal behavior for a company the size of Disney? Starts @ 5:11 ... Games:  - Top 5 Things Haven't Done Yet at WDW ... Starts @ 20:36 ... - Top 5 Underrepresented IP at WDW ... Starts @ 34:54 ... This was episode 329 for the week of November 3, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Bob Gurr Turns 95:  - Famed Imagineer Bob Gurr turns 95. We reflect back on Bob's life and Phil's lists his top 5 contributions to the Disney parks Starts @ 1:13 ... TEA Theme Park Attendance Numbers for 2025:  - TEA released their estimates for theme park attendance figures for 2025 and we discuss them!  - What was the impact of Epic Universe? Is Disney at the attendance numbers they want? Starts @ 6:30 ... Games:  - Top 5 Underrated Snacks at WDW ... Starts @ 27:32 ... - Top 5 Couples Only Trip Goals  ... Starts @ 39:28 ... - Top 5 Things that Can Ruin Your Trip ... Starts @ 53:29 ... This was episode 328 for the week of October 26, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Which Animatronic Would You Kelly Clarkson?:  - Kelly Clarkson reportedly tried to buy a robotic bird puppet from a store in Brooklyn and was upset when they wouldn't seel it to her - Which begs the question, if you could acquire any animatronic and keep it in your house, which would you choos? Source: Today Starts @ 1:03 ... Rumor: Updates Coming to the Tower of Terror:  - Mark Silverman, the voice of Rod Serling at Tower of Terror, hinted at new Disney work after visiting Walt Disney Imagineering last week. - While it has been debunked that it is for changes to the Tower of Terror, we discuss what changes could be possible and what level of change would require a down-and-back to ride it one last time in its current form Source: Blog Mickey Starts @ 9:53 ... Testing New Queue Procedure to Prevent Line Cutting:  - Reports of a new procedure in place at Cosmic Rewind aimed at preventing line cutting but ensuring entire groups are together Source: How To Disney Starts @ 17:07 ... Game: Magic Kingdom Attraction Bracket - We take the top 16 rated attractions at Magic Kingdom  (per Touring Plans) and use a backet format to determine which is the best! - Starts @ 23:06 ... This was episode 327 for the week of October 19, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Projected Construction Timeline from Guide2WDW:  - Guide2WDW put out a great video looking at historical data to try and determine when current construction projects at Walt Disney World will open. - We share our thoughts on what we agree with and where we have differing views Source: Guide2WDW YouTube Starts @ 1:15 ... Phil's Trip Update:  - Phil's Thanksgiving trip is coming up in about 6 weeks and we ahve passed the 60 day mark for booking dining - We take a look at Phil's planning spreadsheet and discuss key goals for the trip Starts @ 30:48 ... Game: Top 8 Bars/Lounges at WDW - We go through a list of top bars and lounges at WDW parks and resorts and try to rank our top 8 ... is your favorite included? - Starts @ 42:41 ... This was episode 326 for the week of October 12, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

News of the Weeks:  - Disney is raising pricing on tickets, food, and extras. Source: WDWNT - First look at Monstropolis food. Source: Blog Disney - Holiday Overalys coming to 3 attractions, plus new offerings at Jollywood Nights. Source: Blog Mickey Starts @ 0:58 ... Hey Jason, Did You the Matterhorn Might be Moving?:  - Rumor that Disney will move the Matterhorn as part of the Tomorrowland updates - We discuss this and also which attraction at Disney World we would like to see moved - Source: WDWNT Starts @ 25:25 ... Disney Trip Planning Impact of Bok Chapek's Tenure - Bob Chapek's new book, "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on earth" is out now  - We look back on Chapek's tenure and discuss how changes he implemented have impact trip planning - Starts @ 30:36 ... Game: Attractions Described Poorly - We each will describe an attraction accurately - yet poorly ... then the other has to guess the attraction  - Starts @ 53:57 ... This was episode 325 for the week of October 5, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Hey Jason, Did You See Universal Is Charging Extra For a Ride at HHN?:  - Universal is offering an upgrade to HHN at Hollywood to enable riding Hollywood Drift during the event - Is this a one-off situation or could we see "up charging" at more events? - Source: WDWNT Starts @ 1:51 ... Planning Advice for a First Trip  - One of Phil's colleagues asked him for advice planning her family's first trip to Walt Disney World - Given the parameters she outlined, what advice would we provide and how would we structure her trip? - Starts @ 7:47 ... Game: Ranking World Showcase Pavilions Based on Food - We go through each of the World Showcase Pavilions and score their dining options for the average family based on quality, variety, and value - Which will come out on top? - Starts @ 31:33 ... This was episode 324 for the week of September 21, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Hey Jason, How About Using AI to Plan Your Next Disney Trip?:  - Disney beta testing AI trip planning - do we think this witll help? - Who will find this most useful? Will it negatively impact Travel Agents: - Drew has a good article covering it on his  Substack Starts @ 1:31 ... The Magic of Disney Animation opens!  - The new attraction at Hollywood Studios replaces Star Wars Launch Bay. What do we think based on reviews? Does this look temporary or here for the long term? - Will this be a key part of planning for our next trip? - Source and review WDWNT - Starts @ 10:17 ... Game: Match an Attraction to a Type of Fantasy Football Pick - The NFL season has just started and with it comes Fantasy Football! - We look at types of picks that can be made (the reach, the trendy pick, etc) and match them to a Disney Attraction. - Starts @ 17:44 ... This was episode 323 for the week of September 14, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Weekly Catch-up:  - Food and Wine coverage and EPCOT Holiday news giving us FOMO - Hurly-Burly details ... is this set-up a draw for us? (Source: Disney Parks Blog) - Starts @ 1:15 ... Tips That Are No Longer True - Prompted by a video from Megan Moves, we discuss planning tips that may have been valid in the past but no longer are - Starts @ 14:42 ... Game: Which Park Update Would Be Worse? - Jason gives Phil two options for updates to the parks and he has to determine which would be worse ... then a new contender is suggested until we get to the ultimate worst park update! - Starts @ 50:21 ... This was episode 322 for the week of September 7, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Introduction to Laura Hawkings from Gamemaster Escape Solutions - Website: https://www.gamemastersescapes.com/  Starts @ 1:15 ... Quick Question:  - Do the new itineraries for Disney Cruise Line or new details for Lakeshore Lodge interest you? - Starts @ 6:55 ... Escape Rooms and Disney Attractions - What makes each of them great? What do they have in common and what is different? - How can participating in an escape room and planning a Disney trip reveal the makeup of your family? - Starts @ 14:16 ... Top 8 Disney Attraction Themes for an Escape Room - We think of which Disney attractions would provide the theme for a good escape room and what could the puzzles look like ... and then rank our top 8! - Starts @ 40:22 ... This was episode 321 for the week of August 31, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Quick Question(s):  - New Fence Tables at EPCOT (Source: Blog Mickey) - IP being added to the Germany Model Train  - What will be the next update to MKs Tomorrowland? - Starts @ 1:27 ... New Disney Patents: - Projections onto smoke or other medium that can shift. Source: WDW Magic  - Ability to adjust the scare factor of an attraction. Source: Blog Mickey - Starts @ 18:41 ... Blind Ranking: Out of Park Splurges - Phil will give Jason 10 different activities that are at Walt Disney World but not in a Theme Park that you can "splurge" on and he will attempt to rank them without knowing what is coming next - Starts @35:57 ... This was episode 320 for the week of August 24, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Quick Question: What what your overall reaction to the event itself?  Starts @ 1:21 ... D23 Park News Reactions: - Magic Kingdom - Starts @ 5:46  ... - EPCOT - Starts @ 31:10 ... - Hollywood Studios - Starts @ 37:32 ... - Animal Kingdom - Starts @ 43:05 ... Key Takeaways - Biggest Surprise, Biggest Omission, etc. and how does this impact planning our next trip - Starts @ 52:42 ... This was episode 319 for the week of August 17, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Quick Question: What Attraction Inspired Move or Show Would You Like to See? Based on Variety story about Spaceship Earth Inspired Show Coming to Disney+ ... Starts @1:54  ... Top 8: Planning Tips ... Starts @6:54  ... Blind Ranking: On Site Perks ... Starts @41:54  ... This was episode 318 for the week of August 10, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

The Reedy Geeks join us! -  Links to The Reedy Geeks content: Apple Podcast ... Instagram - Andrew, JJ, and Sean from the Reedy Geeks podcast join us to conduct a D23 2026 Ultimate Fan Expo Predictions Draft Start Times: - Introduction to the Reedy Geeks: 0:37 - Round 1: 8:28   - Round 2: 29:03 - Round 3: 45:38 - Round 4: 1:02:09 - "Mic Drops": 1:19:55 - Planning Tips and Wrap Up: 1:35:28 This was episode 317 for the week of August 3, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Scott Gustin Talks D23 Predictions -  Links to Scotts content: Twitter/X ... Substack - Scott joins us to share his insights and perspective on what he thinks we will hear announced at next month's D23 Fan Expo, and also what he hopes we here - Introduction and Scott #1 Planning Tip: 0:57 - Imagineering: Horizons Pavilion: 7:16 - Animal Kingdom: 22:24 - Hollywood Studios: 34:34 - EPCOT: 46:28 - Magic Kingdom: 57:20 - Disneyland: 1:32:33 This was episode 316 for the week of July 27, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod  - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

Drew the Disney Dude Talks D23 Predictions -  Links to Drew's content: Twitter/X ... Substack ... YouTube - Drew joins us to share his insights and perspective on what he thinks we will hear announced at next month's D23 Fan Expo, and also what he hopes we here - Overall feelings Heading Into the Event: 3:51 - Animal Kingdom: 16:15 - Hollywood Studios: 31:23 - EPCOT: 45:10 - Magic Kingdom: 49:14 - Disneyland: 1:11:02 - Wrap-up: 1:16:16 This was episode 315 for the week of July 20, 2026 * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod  - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod - Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts