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We’re back with the latest Walt Disney World news and updates! We discuss Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party selling out, new permits and refurbishment updates across the parks, changes coming to EPCOT’s Rose & Crown, new character meet-and-greets at Hollywood Studios, and exciting developments in the upcoming Monstropolis land. We also cover Disney entertainment news, a new Spaceship Earth series, Disney gift card changes at Disney Springs, and more. Join us for this week’s Who Dis(ney) as Joni tries to guess our mystery character, Pocahontas! Then we head to Hollywood Studios for an Attraction Spotlight on Vacation Fun, explore the history of Gertie, and share tips for dining at Backlot Express and Dockside Diner. We also look back at important dates in Disney history and revisit the 1961 classic The Absent-Minded Professor. Finally, we share a practical Walt Disney World tip to help you skip the front desk with online resort check-in and get your vacation started sooner! Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

We’re back with the latest Walt Disney World news and updates! We discuss Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s reopening date, the return of Jingle Cruise, holiday entertainment coming to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, and the latest Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party sellouts. We also cover Disney’s latest price increases, 2027 vacation bookings, and a BIG announcement from Disney+. This week, we take a closer look at Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We explore the show’s history, incredible stunt effects, fascinating secrets, and that massive 440-pound rolling boulder. We also share details about Epic Eats and Oasis Canteen, including specialty funnel cakes, drinks, and tips for enjoying snacks before or after the show. Plus, we play Who Dis(ney)? with a mystery character, travel back through Disney history, and revisit the animated classic 101 Dalmatians. We wrap things up with a Walt Disney World tip that could make your next vacation more enjoyable: renting a park locker to lighten your load and spend less time carrying your belongings. Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

We’re back with the latest Walt Disney World news and updates! We cover Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party sellouts, the Walt Disney World Railroad refurbishment, changes coming to EPCOT during the Festival of the Holidays, Magic of Disney Animation hours, Animal Kingdom’s updated rope-drop procedures, and more. We also talk about what’s happening at Disney Springs, including the new Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up and the return of Stitch. Then it’s time for Who Dis(ney), where Joni tries to figure out which Disney character Nick is describing. Our Attraction Spotlight takes us to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, where we share tips for choosing the best row, how the randomized ride sequences work, hidden Easter eggs, and ways to experience different characters and destinations. We also travel through Disney history, discuss the classic Disney movie Swiss Family Robinson, and clear up a common Walt Disney World transportation question involving Disney Springs and resort hopping.  Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

This week on Main Street Talk, we’re back with plenty of Walt Disney World news and updates! We cover new construction permits at Magic Kingdom, the latest developments at Hollywood Studios, including new Toy Story 5 additions and Monstropolis, a returning Animal Kingdom favorite, new airline luggage transfer service, a new BoardWalk restaurant, and more Disney news. We also bring back Who Dis(ney), where Joni takes on seven clues to identify this week’s Disney character. Then we head to Hollywood Studios for our Attraction Spotlight on For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, with seating tips, holiday additions, and fun details about the show. Finally, we look back at This Week in Disney History before discussing our movie of the week, the 1960 Disney film Ten Who Dared, including the fascinating true story behind it and some interesting production facts. Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

This week on Main Street Talk, we have a shortened episode of the podcast, but we’re still bringing you the latest Walt Disney World news and updates. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is sold out for the remainder of 2026, Diamond Horseshoe reservations are opening soon, and Coral Reef is preparing to reopen for dinner. We also cover new developments at Hollywood Studios, including Lily Pad’s upcoming debut at Alien Swirling Saucers. We continue around Walt Disney World with updates from Animal Kingdom, including the permanent closure of the Expedition Everest single rider line, plus news about Disney’s upcoming AI-guided vacation booking experience and the return of the Water Park seasonal pass in 2027. We also take a look at what’s happening at Disney’s BoardWalk and share other Disney entertainment news. Then it’s time for This Week in Disney History, featuring Big Thunder Mountain, Disney Springs, and more. We wrap up this shortened episode with our Walt Disney World tip of the week as we break down the three types of Lightning Lane options, how advance booking works, and how the different passes compare. Joni will be back next week for our regular show with a new attraction and movie segment. Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

Disney has announced new Walt Disney World offers and returning events for spring 2027, and we break down what travelers need to know. We discuss room-and-ticket package savings, room-only discounts, Disney Visa and Annual Passholder offers, the return of EPCOT festivals, and After Hours events across three parks. Our Walt Disney World news covers the latest updates from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, including Piston Peak construction, Candlelight Processional narrators, Coral Reef refurbishment, the opening of The Magic of Disney Animation, changes to Tropical Americas, and more. We also play Who Dis(ney), spotlight Hollywood Studios dining and shopping, and revisit Disney history. We wrap up the True-Life Adventures series with Jungle Cat, explore classic Disney nature documentaries available on Disney+, and share an important Walt Disney World planning tip: book your trip when you know your dates and apply promotions later. Plus, we finish with a fun round of Disney This or That! Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

We’re back with another episode of Main Street Talk, bringing you the latest Walt Disney World news and updates! We talk about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Christmas Party dining reservations, upcoming attraction and restaurant refurbishments, construction updates, and some interesting things happening around the parks. We also discuss an important change for Disney Vacation Club members, along with some of the latest resort news and updates. Plus, we share our tip for anyone considering staying off-site at Walt Disney World and some of the extra costs and considerations you may want to keep in mind when planning your trip. Our attraction spotlight takes us to Hollywood Studios for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, where we share some fun facts and hidden details you may not know. We also look back at some interesting moments in Disney history and discuss The Sign of Zorro as our Movie of the Week. It’s another fun episode packed with Walt Disney World news, tips, history, and plenty of Disney conversation! Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

This week on Main Street Talk, we’re covering the latest Walt Disney World news, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sellouts, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dining reservations, and new details on Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom. We also look at Spaceship Earth, Dark Avenue and the Monsters, Inc. coaster, the Magic of Disney Animation, Animal Kingdom’s Tropical America, and the Encanto ride. We also explore resort news, including the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge, the reopening of Yachtsman Steakhouse, Disney+ changes, the closing of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, and new Disney Cruise Line sailings for fall 2027 and spring 2028. Plus, we play another round of Who Dis(ney)? and see if Joni can guess the character. We wrap up with our EPCOT festival spotlight, This Week in Disney History, and our Movie of the Week featuring the classic Disney film Pollyanna. We also share a Walt Disney World packing tip that can help save space and avoid checked-bag fees. Before we go, Joni puts Nick on the spot with a fun round of Disney “This or That!” Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

This week on Main Street Talk, we’re back with the latest Walt Disney World news, updates, tips, and tricks! We cover new Magic Kingdom Halloween Party sellouts, Happily Ever After’s upcoming schedule change, Big Top Souvenirs reopening, Epcot updates and Food & Wine Festival preparations, Hollywood Studios construction, resort news, and changes coming to the Play Disney Parks app. We also play another round of “Who Dis(ney)?” as Joni tries to guess a Disney character from seven clues, plus we spotlight Epcot’s Luminous The Symphony of Us and discuss the future of Disney DuckTales World Showcase Adventure. Then we take a trip through Disney history, review the classic Disney film Kidnapped, debate our favorite Walt Disney World nighttime spectaculars, and share a simple park tip that could help you discover hidden gems from Cast Members. We also talk about Hidden Mickeys and some of the lesser-known details you may have missed at Walt Disney World! Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

Join us for another episode of Main Street Talk as we break down the biggest Disney D23 announcements and the latest Walt Disney World news! We cover exciting new attractions coming to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, including Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, the Monsters, Inc. Doors Coaster, and Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. We also discuss Disney Cruise Line's new ship class, Halloween Party sellouts, park refurbishments, Disney Springs updates, and more. Plus, enjoy our Spotlight on Attraction featuring several Epcot experiences, our Who Dis(ney) trivia, This Week in Disney History, and Movie of the Week featuring the 1960 Disney film Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with the Circus. Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

Halloween has officially arrived at Walt Disney World! We kick things off with the latest Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party news, including new entertainment, popcorn buckets, and sold-out dates. We also cover the latest park and resort updates, including Haunted Mansion, Hollywood Studios, Kidani Village, and more. Then it’s time for our Who Dis(ney)? game! Nick gives Joni seven clues, starting with the hardest and getting easier, as she tries to figure out which Disney character he’s describing. We also head to Epcot’s Canada Pavilion for Spotlight on Attraction, exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and the pavilion’s history. Plus, we take a trip through Disney history and discuss the classic 1959 film Third Man on the Mountain, including its connection to Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. We wrap up with a helpful Walt Disney World tip about using Disney’s in-app chat feature for smaller questions and issues. We also talk about what we’re hoping to hear from D23, including potential updates on upcoming projects, before looking ahead to next week’s episode. Join us for another fun episode packed with Walt Disney World news, history, tips, and plenty of Disney conversation! Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

This week on Main Street Talk, we're covering the latest Walt Disney World news, including another Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sellout, new Magic Shots featuring Disney villains, Haunted Mansion updates, construction around the parks, Monstropolis progress, and more. We also discuss the retirement of Jeff Vahle, a possible Home Alone reboot, and an upcoming Hallmark movie filmed at Walt Disney World. We also debut our brand-new segment, Who Dis(ney), where Nick challenges Joni to identify a mystery Disney character using clues that go from the hardest to the easiest. Plus, we continue our EPCOT World Showcase series with a spotlight on the United Kingdom Pavilion and share another edition of This Week in Disney History featuring classic attractions, memorable movie releases, and Disney milestones. To wrap up the episode, we review Darby O'Gill and the Little People, share a money-saving tip about Disney Visa debit card perks, and help you get even more value from your next vacation. Whether you're planning your next trip or simply love staying up to date on Walt Disney World, this episode is packed with news, tips, trivia, and Disney fun you won't want to miss. Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

This week on Main Street Talk, we kick things off with the latest Walt Disney World news, including updated showtimes for Happily Ever After and Fantasmic!, construction progress at Piston Peak and Tropical Americas, Tower of Terror refurbishment updates, and other news from around the parks. Then we take an in-depth tour of EPCOT's France Pavilion. From Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and its hidden Imagineering details to every restaurant, shop, attraction, and character meet-and-greet, we share everything you need to know before your next visit. We also discuss why the International Gateway can be the best entrance for rope dropping Remy. We wrap up with This Week in Disney History, featuring Flowers and Trees, Alice in Wonderland, Disney Magic's maiden voyage, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus, our Tip or Trick explains why having a plan—but staying flexible—is the key to a successful Walt Disney World vacation. Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

This week on Main Street Talk, we cover the latest Walt Disney World news, including more sold-out Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates, new Imagineering permits, the official opening date for The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and testing of new rope drop procedures at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We also discuss the latest Disney Cruise Line rumors, possible future expansion at Typhoon Lagoon, and how you could win the vacation of a lifetime with a Cinderella Castle Suite giveaway benefiting Give Kids The World. We also continue our EPCOT World Showcase series with a visit to Morocco, exploring the Gallery of Arts and History, Spice Road Table, and where to meet Princess Jasmine. In This Week in Disney History, we look back at the release of Treasure Island, the opening of New Orleans Square, The Black Cauldron, and the debut of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Our Movie of the Week is Disney's 1959 classic The Shaggy Dog, and we wrap up with a practical budgeting tip to help you estimate food costs for your next Walt Disney World vacation. Cinderella Castle Stay Sweepstakes HERE Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!

Join us this week on Main Street Talk as we discuss the latest Walt Disney World news, including the Space Mountain rebuild rumors, Cinderella Castle updates, Disney Springs, Disney+, a new Walt Disney World Resort president, the latest Haunted Mansion merchandise, and more. We continue our EPCOT World Showcase series with an in-depth tour of the Japan Pavilion, exploring its restaurants, cultural exhibits, live entertainment, unique shopping experiences, and the history behind one of EPCOT's most popular countries. In This Week in Disney History, we look back at Walt Disney's wedding to Lillian Bounds, Disneyland's opening day, the theatrical debut of Hocus Pocus, the opening of Splash Mountain, and the premiere of Descendants: The Rise of Red. Our Movie of the Week is Disney's 1958 film Tonka, inspired by the remarkable true story of the legendary horse Comanche, as we discuss the movie's history, production, and lasting legacy. We also share a helpful Walt Disney World vacation tip on getting the most from Disney PhotoPass and Memory Maker, including where to find Magic Shots, Tiny World photos, Super Zoom experiences, and how to save money before your trip. Get a FREE Vacation Quote here! Visit our Website! www.mainstreettalkpod.com Follow us on Facebook Join our Facebook Group Follow our YouTube Page Follow our Instagram Page Follow us on TikTok  Follow My Travel Instagram Page Follow our YouTube Page Follow us on Substack Here Contact The Show here Click here and use code MAINSTREETTALK at checkout to get 15% off your entire order from The Magic Candle Company! Send us Fan Mail Support the show We'll talk to you real soon!