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Today we map out every meaningful 2026 change at Walt Disney World, from Big Thunder’s refresh and Buzz’s new blasters to Bluey at Animal Kingdom and the Animation Courtyard overhaul at Hollywood Studios. PLUS what nostalgic items are making their ~kind of~ return! We also share real planning advice on timing your trip, and whether 2026 is a good year to go! We cover: • kids’ free dining and stackable room offers • Frozen animatronic upgrades and Festival of the Arts dates • Disney After Hours and H2O Glow pros and cons • Cinderella Castle repaint details and timing • Big Thunder Mountain rainbow caverns refresh • Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin interactive upgrades • Cool Kids Summer pop-ups and arrival-day water parks • Bluey experiences at Conservation Station • Hollywood Studios animation campus, Alice playground, meet and greets • Muppets coaster retheme and new Smugglers Run mission • Soarin’ Over America limited run strategy • Level 99 at Disney Springs vs. Disney Quest • whether 2026 is the smart year to visit Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

It may as well be Festivus, because it's time for the airing of grievances! Jessica and Tyler talk about times they’ve been “betrayed” by Walt Disney World! From the ending of Disney's Magical Express, to the margs at La Cava del Tequila, nothing is off limits in this episode! We talk: • prix fixe menus and oversized family-style servings • stroller traps, trolley tracks and coffee spills • merch resellers • Disney busses • La Cava pre-mixed margs vs handcrafted cocktails • Chef Mickey’s wear and tear • Animal Kingdom’s early closing • The loss of Magical Express • Fantasmic exit chaos • and of course, our listener gripes! See you in the next one: Everything Coming to Walt Disney World in 2026! It’s gonna be really fun! Share your betrayal list with us on Instagram! Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Today we're discussing our favorite Disney books - ones that focus on the Parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland) and even Walt Disney biographies. From planning guides , Imagineers, and hidden mickeys to historical photos and deep dives into extinct/defunct Disney rides, we cover it all! What's your favorite Disney Park book? Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Today we're discussing all the backstory, lore & history of the holidays & Christmas in Walt Disney World - including the first televised Christmas parade & Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, Candlelight Processional, Castle Dreamlights, Jingle Cruise, festivals at Epcot, the Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian/resorts & more! Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Today we're discussing our top 5 ranking of our favorite quick service, affordable restaurants in Epcot in Walt Disney World resort! Our ultimate recommendations + your favorite spots to eat in Epcot & World Showcase! Episode #51  Holiday Merch is here! Shop the new holiday items + our classic merch items here: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

We celebrate our 50th episode by playing a "Disney Parks newlywed game", testing each other’s knowledge of our habits, history, and lore across Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. Lost cameras, Monorail phone drama, polarizing snacks, and the sword that got away. We talk: • Paris to Walt Disney World on our honeymoon • Playing Hide-and-go-seek with Tyler's cameras • Favorite resorts • Solo recharge spots in Magic Kingdom • Best rides for a power nap • Living inside rides we love and favorite animatronics • Snack truths: egg rolls, troll horns, mochi, and why turkey legs are out • The poop wall origin story and the Polynesian staircase • Worst cruise dish debate Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to catch our holiday merch launch and new Disneyland vlogs coming soon! Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Today we're discussing our top 10 things to do, eat, and see in Disneyland Park & Disney's California Adventure - from our favorites rides to our favorite snack (to our weird niche/way too specific things we love...).  Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

We share our favorite Disney Parks lore: the Hatbox Ghost’s vanishing act and return (much like his own head), the rise and fall of the Disney Institute, the sponsor tug-of-war behind Carousel of Progress, Beacon Joe’s many faces, and the intimate story of Walt’s firehouse apartment. We also touch on Walt's family ties to Florida preceding Walt Disney World. Listeners add wild and wonderful legends, from George in Pirates and Spaceship Earth drainage to Small World haircuts. Please, if you would, go follow us on Facebook as well. We'll be posting everything to Facebook from here on out as we do on Instagram. Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Today we're playing a game called FAST PASS or HARD PASS - where we discuss our favorite (FAST PASS) and least favorite/what we would change  (HARD PASS) things in Tomorrowland in Walt Disney World resort - including the best & worst of Carousel of Progress, Space Mountain, People Mover, Astro-Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear, Lunching Pad, and more! Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

We’re back for season 3 of the Disneyville Podcast! Our first episode in our new season is all about a resort that’s near and dear to our heart, Disney’s Pop Century Resort! From the newly remodeled rooms, to the bright & happy theming, and Disney’s Skyliner, find out why we think Pop Century is the best “bang for your buck” resort in Walt Disney World!  We're diving deep into this beloved resort that celebrates American pop culture from the 1950s through the 1990s with oversized yo-yos, towering Rubik's cubes, and giant Disney characters. After our recent stay, we're breaking down exactly why this resort consistently ranks as a fan favorite in the Value Resort Category. Topics Include: • Resort features 2,880 rooms across 10 buildings representing different decades • Rooms include space-saving pull-down beds that convert to tables during the day • Everything Pop food court recently renovated with expanded seating and mobile order pickup • Hippie Dippie Pool serves as the main swimming area with adjacent splash pad for younger children • Preferred rooms that offer closer proximity to both Classic Hall and the Skyliner station • Pop Century's history, and how it originally planned to have a sister property called "Legendary Years" representing 1900-1949 • Skyliner transportation provides travel to Epcot and Hollywood Studios • Fun & exciting atmosphere that uniquely captures vacation excitement with guests fully embracing Disney magic • Multiple amenities include a running trail around Hourglass Lake, laundry facilities, and arcade Visit welcometodisneyville.com for our comprehensive blog posts about top Disney World tips and strategies for visiting with children. Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

In episode 45, we're discussing our personal 7 wonders of Walt Disney World - those random places, rides, attractions, etc. that live rent-free in our mind - usually things that most other people don't even notice or are under-appreciated weird and niche hidden gems in the Disney Parks! Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

In this episode of the Disneyville Podcast, we're diving into our ultimate tips and tricks for visiting Walt Disney World with toddlers and young children! Whether it’s your first trip or you're a seasoned Disney parent, we’re sharing real-world advice to help make your magical vacation smooth, stress-free, and fun for the whole family. We share our hard-earned wisdom from years of taking young children to Disney World. We cover things like: • Order groceries to your resort for essentials like diapers, wipes, milk, and water • Use mobile ordering at restaurants to avoid waiting in lines with hungry children • Request cribs, pack-and-plays, or bed rails for your room when making reservations • Bring a rain cover and always lower the stroller canopy when parking to prevent overheating • Invest in good stroller fans, especially ones with misting functions, for hot days • Pack your stroller contents into a large foldable bag before transportation to reduce stress • Visit Baby Care Centers in each park for air-conditioned breaks, small potties, and emergency supplies • Put Apple AirTags on children's shoes or clothing for extra security • Bring Ziploc bags in various sizes for wet clothes, leftovers, and organizing items • Take advantage of rider switch service when traveling with children too small for certain attractions • Explore free scavenger hunts available at resorts and downloadable ones for parks • Visit playgrounds at resorts and in certain park areas to let kids burn energy • Consider pin trading as a fun, interactive activity even for young children • Take "longer videos of nothing special" – these ordinary moments become treasured memories If you found these tips helpful, please subscribe to our podcast and check out our continuously updated blog post with even more detailed advice for traveling to Disney with young children. Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Today we're talking the DISNEY TREASURE cruise ship! Our review, experience and must-know info / ultimate guide to Disney's newest cruise ship, the Disney Treasure! We compare vs Disney Wish, talk kids club, tour, Aquamouse, Haunted Mansion Bar, & more! We'll also answer your questions, and talk about if it's worth the money or not, especially with kids! 🎥 VIDEOS MENTIONED: - our Disney Treasure vlogs: https://youtu.be/jvp930b1XrM?si=6JZF09PcUxdk-dcn - our z roll’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OurZRoll - castaway cay episode: https://youtu.be/ziWaWmcEUUA?si=pvvQ0dAn9oEiqkHC - castaway cay blog post: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/disneyville-blog/disneys-castaway-cay-the-ultimate-guide Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Episode 42: Let's play the 20 Questions Walt Disney World guessing game that actually sparked the creation of our podcast—a competition to identify specific spots throughout Walt Disney World.  Rules for Playing Along: Must ask yes/no questions to identify the Disney World locationMust be a "location" - a ride, restaurant, resort, themed land, show, attraction - It can be super specific/niche but cannot be a specific ITEM or THING.We'll play in order from easy to challenging!Our next episode will feature our experience on the brand new Disney Treasure cruise ship, including whether it's worth the price tag and how it compares to the Disney Wish! Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com

Ever wondered what secrets lie beneath the polished surface of the Most Magical Place on Earth? Prepare to have your Disney World experience forever changed as we pull back the curtain on some of the most fascinating, peculiar, and downright surprising facts about Disney's Florida kingdom. Did you know that Richard Nixon's infamous "I am not a crook" declaration happened at Disney's Contemporary Resort? Or that the Beatles officially signed their dissolution paperwork at the Polynesian? These unexpected intersections of American history and Disney property are just the beginning of our deep dive into Disney lore. Whether you're a casual Disney visitor or a dedicated enthusiast, this collection of hidden history, abandoned projects, and ingenious imagineering solutions will give you a whole new appreciation for the layers of storytelling throughout the parks. Share your own obscure Disney knowledge with us and join our community of Disney detectives uncovering the magic behind the magic! Book your next trip to Disney with Tyler's expert travel agents from People Mover Travel by your side!  Watch the pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disneyvillepodcast Check out our website: www.welcometodisneyville.com Shop our MERCH: https://www.welcometodisneyville.com/shop Want to get to know Tyler and Jessica even more? Check out their YouTube channels! Jessica’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjessicabraun Tyler’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tylertravelstv Are you thinking of planning a Disney vacation? Tyler’s amazing team of travel agents can help! Visit the People Mover Travel website to learn how! Get a free quote from People Mover Travel: https://www.peoplemovertravel.com