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After last week’s overrated vs. underrated episode apparently put Tim’s Disney fan credentials in question, Audreyann is giving him a chance to redeem himself. 😂 Then we’re taking over Disneyland. Land by land, attraction by attraction, we’re deciding what we would keep, change or tear down if we were suddenly in charge of the park. Should the PeopleMover finally come back? Does Autopia need to go? What should replace Finding Nemo? Could Matterhorn become a Frozen attraction? And somehow we end up designing an Aladdin ride through the Cave of Wonders. Some ideas are probably pretty good. Others might get us banned from Disneyland. Tell us what YOU would keep, change or tear down! 🎙️ Listen to the podcast, shop Main St. Dreamers merch, follow us on social and learn more about Park Scout at: mainstdreamers.com

Tim got the chance to step inside Pixar Animation Studios, and this week we’re taking you along! We’re talking about what it’s actually like inside Pixar’s Emeryville campus, from the iconic Luxo lamp and Pixar ball to original concept art, Cars models, secret rooms, recording studios, movie memorabilia and some pretty incredible pieces of Disney history. Tim shares some of the coolest details from his Pixar tour, including how artists turn real-world research into animated worlds, what’s hiding around the Pixar campus, and what it was like seeing the creative process behind movies like Cars, Toy Story, Hoppers and more. Plus, we talk about Tim’s first ride in a driverless Waymo through San Francisco before putting some Disney favorites to the ultimate test: overrated, underrated or appropriately rated? Dole Whip. Figment. Fantasmic. Disney churros. Character dining. “it’s a small world.” Popcorn buckets. And yes, the Main Street Electrical Parade. We have opinions. 😂 🎧 Welcome to Episode 142 of the Dreaming of Disney Podcast! ✨ Join the Main Street Dreamers community and check out our latest merch: mainstdreamers.com

Disney trips are supposed to be about being in the moment. So why does it feel like we spend half the day staring at our phones? That’s the problem behind a project Tim has been quietly working on: a new Disneyland app designed to actually help you use your phone less. In this episode, we finally talk about the app, how it can suggest what to do next based on your family, location, preferences and current wait times, plus ride alerts, lock-screen wait times, food planning and more. The goal is simple: less scrolling, less bouncing around the park, and more time actually enjoying Disneyland. Of course, this episode also completely goes off the rails. We talk about the end of the Play Disney Parks app, possible app names, rides that constantly break down, how Disney trips change when you become a parent, and somehow end up debating whether we should book flights to Florida and finally take a Disney Cruise. So yes, we built an app to get off our phones. And then talked about it for an hour. Shop Main St. Dreamers:https://mainstdreamers.com

Disney fans have opinions, especially when it comes to park etiquette. This week, we’re talking about some of the unwritten rules of Disney parks and the situations that can turn surprisingly controversial. Some feel obvious. Others? Not so much. Plus, we talk about resisting a last-minute Disney trip, future travel plans, and what’s new with Main St. Dreamers. Shop our merch:https://mainstdreamers.com

D23 is over, and we have thoughts! We’re breaking down the biggest Disney announcements, what actually got us excited, and why this year’s Parks Showcase felt more like an update than a night of huge reveals. We talk about Disney’s plans to finally reimagine Tomorrowland at Disneyland, the latest on Monsters, Inc., Villains Land, Cars, Avengers Campus, Coco, Figment and more. Plus, Magic Happens is coming back, classic nighttime spectaculars are returning, and we get into the announcements from Disney movies and TV, including Tangled, Frozen 3, Bluey and Princess Diaries 3. And we have some news of our own! Main Street Dreamers merch is officially here, with shirts, hats, stickers, phone cases, totes and more inspired by the parks and the Disney fans who love them. Shop Main Street Dreamers: MainStDreamers.com

This week we’re catching up on everything happening in the Disney universe… and a little bit of real life too! Audreyann shares the story behind finally seeing The Beach Boys and John Stamos live, plus the unexpected social media moment that followed. Then we dive into one of the biggest Disney debates of the summer: the new Pirates of the Caribbean animatronic that’s dividing fans. Is Disney ruining a classic, or are people overreacting?

We just got back from seeing Toy Story 5, and we have thoughts. In this episode, we share our spoiler-filled reactions to Pixar’s latest sequel, why it works better than Toy Story 4, and the emotional moments that hit us the hardest. We also dive into the film’s biggest theme: technology, screen time, and whether kids are losing the magic of imaginative play. Plus, our favorite scenes, the references you may have missed, why Woody will always be our favorite cowboy, and what we hope to see in Toy Story 6. If you grew up with Toy Story and now have kids of your own, this conversation is for you.

Fresh off another whirlwind Disneyland weekend, Tim and Audreyann recap a trip that had a little bit of everything: Bluey dance parties, Star Wars updates in Galaxy’s Edge, ride breakdowns, long waits, tired kids, and the emotional rollercoaster of doing Disney with children in wildly different stages of life. They talk about the new Mandalorian version of Smugglers Run, the return of classic Star Wars characters, why staying “outside the Disney bubble” completely changed the vibe of the trip, and why the Bluey show may have been the highlight of the weekend. Plus, the reality of Disney trips with a stubborn 5-year-old, split-up ride strategies, Memorial Day crowds, and the moment they realized family Disney trips are starting to look very different than they used to. It’s funny, chaotic, nostalgic, honest… and very relatable for Disney parents.

After years of wondering what Club 33 was really like, we finally got to experience Disneyland’s most exclusive club for ourselves… and it all started because of a message from someone in our TikTok live. In this episode, we’re sharing the full story of how a listener helped us score reservations at Club 33 for our anniversary weekend, what it actually feels like walking through those hidden doors in New Orleans Square, and whether the experience lived up to the hype. We talk about the nerves before dinner, the surprisingly emotional moments throughout the night, the unbelievable food (including the steak Tim is still thinking about days later), exclusive merch, watching Fantasmic! from the balcony, and the little details that made the night feel truly unforgettable. Plus, we share some honest thoughts about the exclusivity of Club 33, what surprised us most, and why the kindness behind the invitation meant even more than the dinner itself. It was magical, surreal, emotional… and probably the fanciest either of us will ever feel at Disneyland.

We’re back! After a short break, we catch up on the latest Disney updates—including Galaxy’s Edge changes and Big Thunder Mountain reopening at Walt Disney World. Then we play the “world famous three questions” game from our friends at Disney World is Awesome and it turns into a full-on Disney debate. Favorite rides, park icons, snacks, and some surprisingly strong opinions along the way.

Bluey has officially arrived at Disneyland… and it’s already causing absolute chaos. From massive lines stretching across the park to sold-out food and merch before lunchtime, we break down what opening weekend looked like and what you need to know before you go.  We also help a listener planning their first Disneyland trip decide whether a Park Hopper is worth it, especially with a mixed group of thrill seekers and chill riders. Plus, we dive into the biggest mistake Disney World visitors make when coming to Disneyland… and how to avoid it. And somehow… we end up planning a Disney Cruise and debating our next big Disney trip (because of course we do). If you’re planning a trip, thinking about Bluey, or just dreaming about Disney like we are… this one’s for you.

We blinked… and Dreaming of Disney just turned four years old. 🏰✨ In this milestone episode, Tim and Audreyann look back on how a simple love for Disney turned into 130+ episodes and a community of Disney friends they never expected. Then things take a magical turn… Tim pulls off a surprise live guest appearance from their longtime friend Disney World is Awesome host TJ Therrien. What follows is a laid-back, laugh-filled Disney hangout covering: • The wild reality of being Disney parents • Podcasting through busy seasons of life • Disney World vs Disneyland vibes • Big park changes and hot takes on Villains Land • Why short Disney trips are secretly elite • First reactions to Pixar’s Hoppers • RunDisney dreams and “I guess we HAVE to go” travel logic • The Toy Story Mania score rivalry getting personal It’s part anniversary special, part Disney therapy session, and all heart. Whether you’ve been with us since episode one or just found the show, this one feels like sitting on Main Street with friends. 🎧 Follow & listen to Dreaming of Disney Podcast on your favorite podcast platform 📺 Watch the video version and join us live on TikTok Sunday nights

On Episode 131 of The Dreaming of Disney, we’re taking you inside the D23 25th Anniversary panel for Disney California Adventure and breaking down everything we learned  . From the 1995 Aspen retreat where Michael Eisner and Imagineers dreamed up a second gate… to the budget constraints that shaped the original park… to the mind-blowing logistics of filming Soarin’ Over California… we’re diving deep into how DCA was born. Then we shift into the reimagining era. How Buena Vista Street transformed the entrance. How Pixar Pier found its identity. The emotional, controversial switch from Tower of Terror to Guardians of the Galaxy. The genius behind Cars Land. And how World of Color almost didn’t happen until Bob Iger asked one simple question: “When can we do this?” Plus, Audreyann shares why Guardians might just be better than Tower (yes, we said it), and we reflect on how Imagineers honored the past while building the DCA we love today. If you love park history, Imagineering stories, and behind-the-scenes Disney magic, this one’s for you.

Tim and Audrey are back with the second half of their Disneyland weekend recap! They kick things off with some Disney news — Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue gets a closure reprieve until 2027, and what that might mean for Avatar Land. Then they dive into their California Adventure day, which happened to fall on the park's 25th anniversary AND Super Bowl Sunday (a combo they did not see coming). From commemorative maps and Animation Academy to a surprise Phineas & Ferb connection with the show's co-creator, the family packed a lot in. Plus: they witnessed the Super Bowl MVP cavalcade on Main Street, had a standout meal at Pym's Test Kitchen, and capped the trip with their very first character breakfast at Storytellers Café — and why they're making it a new tradition. As always, four kids, big feelings, and plenty of Disney magic (and chaos) along the way.I

We just got back from a packed Disneyland trip over Super Bowl weekend… and somehow ended up there for Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary. In this episode, we break down: • The $5 million popcorn cart at Magic Kingdom • Staying at Pixar Place Hotel for the first time • Rope-dropping Indiana Jones and dominating Fantasyland • Why mobile ordering saved us HOURS on the 25th anniversary popcorn bucket • Getting absolutely drenched in the FRONT ROW of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure • Letting our older boys babysit so we could ride together • Paint the Night vs. Disney World parades (yes… we said it 👀) • Tim attending the sold-out D23 Spotlight panel about the original vision of DCA Plus, we start diving into the fascinating history behind California Adventure — from the Aspen brainstorming trip with Michael Eisner to the original “California Dream” concept and the evolution into the park we love today. And this is only Part 1. Next week we’re covering: • DCA’s actual 25th anniversary day • Super Bowl MVP parade • And the wild behind-the-scenes Imagineering stories from the D23 panel (Cars Land origin story included) If you love Disneyland history, park strategy, and real-life Disney family chaos… this one’s for you. 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts. 📍 Follow along live Sunday nights on TikTok.