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Episode 304 for the week of April 20, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets to open on May 26th, song list revealed. Source: Drew the Disney Dude - 2027 Walt Disney World Packages on sale. Source: Disney Tourist Blog Starts @1:45 ... Construction Update - More permits! for Signs!!!! Starts @36:26 ... Game Time: Blind Ranking IP Attraction Updates - Phil has to blind rank 10 IP Attraction updates or additions that Jason came up with ... how'd he do? Starts @39:26 ... * 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 303 for the week of April 13, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Big Thunder Mountain set to reopen May 3rd with lower heigh requirement. Source: Disney Parks Blog - Upgrades to Disney Starlight. Source. Blog Mickey - Air Canada to sponsor the newly renamed La Poutinerie and offer private viewing area for Luminous. Source: Disney Tourist Blog Starts @1:32 ... Construction Update - The Monsters Door Coaster and Tropical Americas Carousel go vertical! Starts @13:03 ... Jason's Trip Update - Jason is wondering if something is wrong as he isn't actively planning much for his July trip ... or is this just the way it is now? Starts @21:56 ... DBC Debates: Should Zootopia Replace Pandora at DCA? - This topic is getting a lot of attention online, so we debate the merits of both sides ... but we don't find out who is arguing for which side until this moment! Starts @30:07 ... DBC Engagement - What partial day ticket structure would interest you the most? Starts @53:02 ... * 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 302 for the week of April 6, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Summer Deals including Disney+ room discounts and after 2pm tickets. Source: Blog Mickey - V.I.Passholder Summer Days. Source: Drew the Disney Dude - D23 The Ultimate Fan Event Tickets on sale - three things we hope are announced Starts @2:34 ... Construction Update - New permits! Starts @47:38 ... Top 5: Things To Do At Walt Disney World Outside of the Parks - A key element of "vacation in the vacation" is what you do outside of the parks ... we discuss some of our favorite things to do Starts @52.15 ... DBC Engagement - What new walk around animatronics would you want to see? Starts @1:01:12 ... * 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 301 for the week of March 30, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney Adventure World dedicated and World of Frozen is open in Paris. Source: Disneyland Paris - Universal Updates: HHN and Permits. Source: Alicia Stella - Temporary restrictions on bus service from Disney Springs to Resorts. Source: Blog Mickey Starts @4:44 ... Easy/Mid/Hard Updates to EPCOT - We armchair Imagineer some updates to EPCOT that range from small, easy things to large scale, major updates Starts @25:53 ... DBC Reacts: Addicted to the Mouse’s Top Ten Table Service Restaurants at WDW - Addicted to the Mouse has redone their Top Ten Table Service Restaurants list 2 years after their initial list - we react to their list and opine on what changes we would make Starts @40:04 ... DBC Engagement - What would you like to hear Josh talk about in his 100 days speech? Starts @52:59 ... * 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 300! for the week of March 123, 2026 - and our 6th Anniversary! ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Darth Vader M&G location changes. Source: WDW Magid - Survey about Epic Universe Annual Pass. Source: Blog Mickey - "Something" coming to Rivers of Light Theater Starts @3:43 ... The Future of Disney Under Josh D'Amaro - Last week Josh released a video to shareholders: Link - He talked about the current state of the company and what will carry them forward and we use this as a launching off point to discuss what we think the future of Disney will look like under Josh's leadership Starts @19:42 ... Construction Updates - Piston Peak walls get bigger! Starts @56:47 ... DBC Engagement - What three characters would you want to meet? Starts @59:57 ... * 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 299 for the week of March 16, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Midnight Memories Ad - Opening dates for a number of Walt Disney World projects - Summer Promotions - Leadership changes Starts @1:25 ... Construction Updates - New permit potentially for the Piston Peak ride system Starts @35:06 ... Phil's Trip Report - Phil just got back from his quick trip to Walt Disney World for the D23 Celebration of the Mexico Pavilion Event - Substack Article link Starts @45:22 ... DBC Engagement - What similar D23 event would you design? Starts @1:13:39 ... * 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 298 for the week of March 9, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Pixar news! Rumored new films including Monsters Inc. 3 and Phil gives his review of Hoppers - Disney Adventure first luck from Media, including Scott Gustin - Free Dining offer for Summer, Fall, and winter! - Magic Kingdom closing early on May 13th for a corporate buyout and will have the Dave Matthews Band perform! Starts @1:32 ... Construction Update - new photos from Bio show a lot of progress all over Walt Disney World  Starts @29:30 ... From the DBC Community - Which of the 4 Main Projects at Walt Disney World are we most excited for? - Phil Ranks the 9 Disney Parks he has been to - (Another) Pre-Trip Report from Phil Starts @40:04 ... DBC Engagement - What would you design as the (rumored) third attraction for Villains Land? Starts @1:13:50 ... * 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 297 for the week of March 2, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Rock 'n' Rollercoaster starring Aerosmith is officially closed! We discuss if we would brave the long lines on the last day for a ride that is just being rethemed if we were local  - Villains Land changing it's tune, er, tone? Reports are that Villains Land will be more family friendly and details from a story from The Wrap indicates IP changes  Starts @2:14 ... Construction Update - new photos from Bio show a lot of progress all over Walt Disney World  Starts @30:45 ... * 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 296 for the week of February 23, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Phil’s take on  Villains Land tumor - plus Len Testa expands on his initial post. Source: WDW Magic - Disney has shared more details for the Magic of Disney Animation including an animatronic Olaf to be part of the Animation Academy. Source: Scott Gustin Starts @1:44 ... Construction Update - Lots of small projects at Magic Kingdom Starts @17:23 ... Phil's Disneyland Paris Trip Report - Phil is back from Paris and which means it's trip report time: Paris Starts @23:07 ... Disneyland Paris Starts @36:15 ... * 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

Jason and his wife Cindy talk about Disney World Vacations past, whether or not they will buy DVC in the future and news and construction updates!

Episode 294 for the week of February 9, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Josh D'Amaro officially named the next CEO of Disney, effective March 18th, 2026. Dana Walden named President and CCO - Frozen Ever After to reopen with updated animatronics on February 12th (Source: Scott Gustin) - Conservation Station will close at the end of the day of February 22nd to enable construction of the Bluey and Bingo M&G. At the same time, Affection Section will change over to having Australian animals. Source: Scott Gustin) Starts @2:25 ... Construction Update - Work begins in earnest on Piston Peak - but what is it exactly? Starts @20:10 ... DBC Review: The Muppet Show - The Muppet Show new special is out and we share our thoughts and what we think it means for the future of the Muppets. Starts @28:36 ... Joe Rhode Talks Tropical Americas - Joe Rhode recently put out an Instagram post talking about Tropical Americas and how he tried to get it built for 15 years and shares thoughts on how the parks create memories. Starts @36:10 ... Disneyland Paris: Phil's Last Minute Thoughts - Phil leaves this week for Paris and shares a list of attractions, shows, and snacks that he is viewing as "must dos" - will he get to them all? Starts @47:27 ... DBC Engagement: What is Better at WDW Post-Covid - We ask the community what to they think has improved at the parks in the post-Covid timeline (so, compared to 2019) Starts @1:00:48 ... * 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 293 for the week of February 2, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney Q1 2026 Earnings are out and the parks continue to perform strongly - Reports that the new Disney CEO is likely to be named in the coming week with all indications pointing to Josh (source: Wall St Journal) - New wastewater documents points to where the buildings in Piston Peak and Villains Land will be locations (source: Behind the Thrills) - New survey asks about a discount to annual passes and reduced price if prebuy Lightning Lane Multipass (source: WDW Magic) Starts @2:37 ... Construction Update - Ferry boat queue expansion, trees in Animation Courtyard, and Dinosaur is closed Starts @54:06 ... DBC Recommends: Horizons Video - Amazing video from Disney Dave and RobFuz YouTube video: Horizons — FULL RIDE in 4K (All 3 Endings) | Classic EPCOT Walt Disney World - Discusses the background of the ride and why it was so critical to the original mission of EPCOT - Link: YouTube  Starts @1:01:18 ... DBC Engagement: Adult Character Dining Ideas - We ask the community what character dining or show element dining aimed at adults would you like to see at Disney? Starts @1:04:53 ... * 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 292 for the week of January 26, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge - Tea Experience to open March 19th (source: Disney Parks) Starts @1:38 ... Construction Update - More work at the Haunted Mansion Starts @8:47 ... DBC Review: Disneyland Handcrafted - The lasted documentary from Leslie Iwerks is out and provides a gift to Disney Theme Park fans with the restored footage of the building of Disneyland  Starts @21:55 ... Progressive Dinner: Skyliner Crawl - We plan out a progressive dinner with 3 stops along the Skyliner route Starts @41:01 ... DBC Engagement: Low Crowds or Low Cost - We ask the community if you would be willing to deal with higher crowds if it came with saving money or if you would rather pay more for lower crowds Starts @53:15 ... * 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 290 for the week of January 19, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Universal announces Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift to open - and Supercharged to close - in 2027 (source: Scott Gustin) - Galaxy's Edge timeline to be expanded at Disneyland (source: Disney Parks Blog) - Kennedy out, Filioni and Brennan in at Lucasfilm (source: Hollywood Reporter) Starts @2:52 ... Construction Update - First signs of construction at Piston Peak site Starts @39:13 ... Fatten Up Diet EPCOT - There is no festival at EPCOT during the summer ... what would we add to provide more for families to due at Diet EPCOT? Starts @45:52 ... DBC Engagement: Rank the Options for Jason's Stay - Jason is exploring different options for his resort stay this summer and is asking the community to rank the options Starts @54:03 ... * 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 290 for the week of January 12, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney provides additional details to the Big Thunder Mountain (source: Blog Mickey) and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (source: Drew the Disney Dude) updates - Wall St. Journal article on the divide between Imagineering and management and how their is optimism moving forward (source: Blog Mickey) Starts @2:01 ... Construction Update - Permits filed for a few smaller projects including the Expedition Everest loading area Starts @21:27 ... Plan Phil's Non-Park Day - Phil has a potential work trip to Florida coming up and may have time to hop over to Walt Disney World for an afternoon .... what should he do? Starts @25:16 ... DBC Engagement: You 2026 Disney Goals - The community shares their goals for the coming year and Jason uses this time to discuss a potential family summer trip to Walt Disney World Starts @34:48 ... * 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