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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Format Change for the Parks Panel at D23 -  Disney has announced that Neil Patrick Harris will be the host for the Experiences Showcase at D23 2026 next month - Indications are this will build on what was announced in 2024 rather than be a bunch of new announcements. We discuss the implications of this Source: WDW Magic Starts @ ... RUMOR: Space Mountain Redo -  Lots of chatter that the next ride to have an update at Walt Disney World will be Space Mountain - but will it just be a refresh or something more extreme? - Would we plan a special trip to ride it one last time? When do we think the ride will go down for this update? Starts @ ... Jason's Trip Report: -  Jason is just back from 8 days at Walt Disney World. He has thoughts on: The resorts he stayed at, the Quick Service Dining Plan, Diet EPCOT, all the new things there, and more! Starts @ ... This was episode 314 for the week of July 13, 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

Episode 313 for the week of June 29, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney -  Disney permanently restricts bus and boat access from Disney Springs. Big deal or is the internet overreacting? Source: Disney Tourist Blog - Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is permanently retired - while it makes sense logistically, some people are very upset. Source: WDW Magic - Disney revealed dates and more details for the Holiday Season ... and that motivates Phil to do something. Source: Disney Parks Blog Starts @1:30 ... Trip Updates -  Phil has booked a new holiday trip and Jason leaves in a matter of hours for his trip ... how are the final plans coming along? Starts @28:24 ... * 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

Special Episode - Phil gives a tour and his review of the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco ... is it worth making a stop to check out when in the area? * 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

Episode 312 for the week of June 15, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Jason's Trip Update - How are his days coming together, and what tour did he book? Starts @3:16 ... Construction Update -  Update to Monstropolis plans? Starts @7:16 ... What Are We Feeling Positive About Related to Disney Right Now? -  Right now there are a lot of things that Disney seems to be doing right that has us exited about the parks and the company ... and we talk through them! Starts @9:52 ... What One Thing Would We Change About Each Magic Kingdom Land? -  We go land by land in the Magic Kingdom and each list one thing we would change about it Starts @41:51 ... * 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