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Disney Parks Podcast Show #941- Disney’s $115 Million Disneyland Property Purchase, New Cruise Ship Coming in 2027 & More!

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #941- Disney’s $115 Million Disneyland Property Purchase, New Cruise Ship Coming in 2027 & More!

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🍽️ Turf Club Reopens: Saratoga Springs’ Turf Club returns with a new menu, cocktails, and horse-racing theming.
  • 🚢 Disney Believe: Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship will debut in late 2027 with Moana, Encanto, Frozen, and more.
  • 🍔 BoardWalk Dining: Disney confirms a new quick-service restaurant is coming to Disney’s BoardWalk.
  • 👽 Lilypad’s Jams: Toy Story 5 character Lilypad brings new music to Alien Swirling Saucers.
  • 🤠 Diamond Horseshoe Lounge: The Magic Kingdom restaurant becomes a limited-time lounge with small plates and drinks.
  • 🎙️ Video Podcasts: Disney+ and Hulu are expanding their video podcast lineup with new genres and shows.
  • 🛎️ Tower of Terror Medallions: Four new collectible medallion designs arrive at Hollywood Studios.
  • 💰 Yamaha Property: Disney buys 25 acres near Disneyland for approximately $115 million for future operations.
  • 🤖 AI Vacation Planning: Walt Disney World begins beta testing an AI tool to help guests search and plan vacations.

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo

Listen to the Episode Below (0:50:15)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #939- Disney Festival Dates Announced & More Disney News!

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #939- Disney Festival Dates Announced & More Disney News!

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🌺 Flower & Garden: EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival returns March 10–May 31, 2027, with topiaries, gardens, food, and Garden Rocks concerts.
  • 🎨 Festival of the Arts: EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts returns January 15–March 1, 2027, featuring art, food, Broadway entertainment, and Disney Lorcana.
  • 🏨 DVC Reservations: Disney Vacation Club is eliminating the “walking” reservation strategy by changing its rules for modifying booking dates.
  • 🌙 After Hours: Disney After Hours returns to all three EPCOT resorts in 2027 with low waits, free snacks, character surprises, and early entry.
  • 🎬 Disney Movies: Disney’s fall 2026 movie lineup includes Cars, Endgame, Whalefall, Hexed, and Avengers: Doomsday.
  • 🎶 Hurly-Burly: A new day-to-night entertainment and dining venue opens at Disney’s BoardWalk on October 1, 2026.
  • ❄️ Olaf Draws!: Hollywood Studios’ new Olaf drawing experience will use an in-person virtual waitlist when crowds are high.
  • 🏰 Disneyland Paris Parade: A brand-new daytime parade featuring characters like Genie, Jasmine, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Miguel arrives in 2028.
  • 🎷 Jazzy Holidays: Reservations open September 17 for the Brown Derby’s adults-focused holiday lounge experience during Jollywood Nights.

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo

Listen to the Episode Below (0:57:31)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #938- Disney Cruise Line Updates, Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date & More Disney News!

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #938- Disney Cruise Line Updates, Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date & More Disney News!

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🚢 Disney Cruise Line: Fall 2027 & Spring 2028 itineraries announced.
  • 🌲 Lakeshore Lodge: Opens July 1, 2027 with nearly 1,000 rooms.
  • 🎢 Personalized Attractions: Disney patents technology to customize ride experiences.
  • 🏡 DVC Preview: Members get an exclusive Lakeshore Lodge preview in June 2027.
  • 🚀 Tokyo Disneyland: Major Tomorrowland overhaul coming in 2027.
  • 🏰 Bob Iger: Receives a Disneyland Main Street window.
  • 🎄 Mickey’s Very Merry: Dining reservation dates announced.
  • 🍷 EPCOT: New railing tables added around World Showcase.
  • 📚 Marty Sklar Archives: New Imagineering book coming April 2027.

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo

Listen to the Episode Below (1:08:20)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #937- D23 Entertainment Recap 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #936- D23 Experences Recap 2026

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🏰 D23 Ultimate Fan Event: A look at some of the biggest announcements from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
  • 👻 Pixar’s Ghost Market: Pixar ventures into supernatural storytelling with a new film inspired by Asian mythology.
  • 🤖 Marvel’s VisionQuest: Vision and Ultron return in the Disney+ series that completes the WandaVision trilogy.
  • 🦸 ** Avengers: Doomsday:** Marvel unveils more details about its massive multiverse crossover featuring Doctor Doom and an enormous ensemble cast.
  • ⭐ ** Ahsoka Season 2:** Ahsoka and Sabine continue their journey beyond the known galaxy while Thrawn threatens the New Republic.
  • 🧬 MCU X-Men Reboot: Marvel reveals its new X-Men cast, including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Kit Connor as Cyclops.
  • 🐰 ** Oswald:** Walt Disney’s original cartoon character returns in a new Disney+ live-action/animation hybrid series.
  • 🦊 ** Zootopia 3:** Disney confirms a third installment is in development, with birds being introduced into the Zootopia world.
  • 🌸 Live-Action Tangled: Disney reveals its upcoming theatrical adaptation starring Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim, and Kathryn Hahn.
  • 🏺 ** Clay:** Disney Animation announces a new original film starring Kieran Culkin as a reluctant mentor paired with a living ball of clay.
  • 📅 Looking Ahead: The announcements showcase Disney’s upcoming slate of new originals, major franchise films, Disney+ series, sequels, and live-action adaptations through 2028 and beyond.

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo

Listen to the Episode Below (0:39:06)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #934- Disney New For The Week Of July 20, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #934- Disney News for the Week Of July 20, 2026

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • D23 Day at Disneyland Resort (August 13) officially kicks off D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with free Mickey ear hats, exclusive entertainment, rare character appearances, PhotoPass perks, limited-edition merchandise, specialty food, and the debut of the Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration.
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened its reimagined Animation Courtyard, featuring new attractions like Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, Drawn to Wonderland, Olaf Draws!, and The Magic of Disney Animation, opening September 14.
  • Disney Lakeshore Lodge has quietly renamed two of its pool areas. The main pool is now Lakeshore Lagoon, while the leisure pool becomes Cypress Point ahead of the Disney Vacation Club resort’s Summer 2027 opening.
  • A new Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket arrives at Disneyland on August 13 for D23 Day. The collectible will be available while supplies last, with a limit of two per guest.
  • Disney+ is developing a reboot of The Mickey Mouse Club, featuring a new generation of young performers, including talent from Camp Rock 3. The project is currently in the pilot stage.
  • Disney revealed more details about the D23 2026 Show Floor, including immersive experiences from Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Avatar, Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Archives, and more than 50 panels and presentations.
  • The Disney Store has released a new, more detailed “Partners” statue featuring Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. The collectible celebrates one of the most iconic symbols in Disney Parks and retails for $99.
  • Disney has announced the complete D23 2026 programming lineup, including the Disney Entertainment Showcase, Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, Disney Legends Ceremony, celebrity appearances, concerts, film previews, anniversary celebrations, and hundreds of fan experiences throughout the three-day event.
  • Disney is reportedly developing a live-action Tiana movie, but instead of remaking The Princess and the Frog, the film will tell a brand-new story centered on Tiana’s life after the original movie. The project is in early development with no cast or release date announced.

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom

Listen to the Episode Below (0:56:42)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #933- Disney New For The Week Of July 13, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #933- Disney New For The Week Of July 13, 2026

This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🏕️ Fort Wilderness Resort Pool Expansion & Lobby Refresh
  • 🏝️ New Traffic Patterns at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • 🍽️ First Look at Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby at Disneyland
  • 🤖 Behind the Scenes: WALL-E Technology on Disney Adventure
  • 🍹 Walk-Up Lists Paused for GEO-82 and The Beak and Barrel
  • ✨ Remembering Disney Legend Don Iwerks
  • 🚀 Space Mountain Refurbishment Rumors
  • 📺 Disney Exploring a Free Ad-Supported Disney+ Tier
  • 🏰 9 Overlooked Perks for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom

Listen to the Episode Below (1:03:10)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #932- Disney New For The Week Of July 06, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #932- Disney New For The Week Of July 06, 2026

This week we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

  • 🎄 Walt Disney World expands 2026 holiday season (Nov 13–Jan 6) with more days, returning events, and no major new holiday offerings
  • 🏨 Grand Floridian removes its life-size gingerbread house, replacing it with smaller displays to reduce crowding
  • 🍣 Morimoto Asia introduces first-ever Sushi Showdown at Disney Springs, a ticketed tasting competition benefiting charity
  • 🎶 EPCOT Eat to the Beat returns with a full concert lineup running alongside Food & Wine Festival
  • 🎬 Toy Story 5 delivers record-breaking $312M global debut, becoming the biggest opening of 2026
  • ⚔️ Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi trailer released, expanding the animated anthology into a longer series on Disney+ and Hulu
  • 🎢 Disneyland announces 8 major rule changes, including easier park hopping, end of Early Entry, app upgrades, facial recognition testing, and pin trading restrictions
  • 📊 Overall theme: Disney is focused on longer seasonal experiences, strong box office/content wins, more ticketed events, and operational modernization across parks

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom

Listen to the Episode Below (0:34:15)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #931- Disney New For The Week Of June 22, 2026: TOY STORY TAKEOVER

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #931- Disney New For The Week Of June 22, 2026

This week we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including:

🎡 Disney’s BoardWalk Expansion – New additions are coming, including Hurly-Burly Lounge, Basin on the BoardWalk, and a future quick-service restaurant.

🤠 Toy Story 5 Celebrations – Disney parks worldwide are celebrating with special characters, food, merchandise, and entertainment inspired by the new film.

🌊 Disney Springs Updates – New experiences like Level99, new dining options, and operational changes are transforming the shopping and entertainment district.

🎨 Pixar Summer Fest – Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates Pixar with new shows, character encounters, themed food, and exclusive merchandise.

🍷 New Disney Dining Experiences – Il Mulino launches an Italian wine dinner series, and eet by Maneet Chauhan hosts a kids cooking class.

🇨🇦 EPCOT & Future Park News – La Poutinerie prepares to open at the Canada Pavilion, while rumors continue about future expansion at Shanghai Disney.

🌿 Disney Lakeshore Lodge – The upcoming resort reveals The Wetlands, a nature-themed recreation area featuring pools, play areas, and outdoor activities.

Join us for all the latest Disney Parks updates, dining news, and magical announcements! ✨

👍 If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place.
💬 Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped?

#DisneyNews #Pixar #Marvel #DisneyPlus #AvengersEndgame #DisneyMovies #MovieNews #StreamingNews #DisneyFans

Listen to the Episode Below (0:44:11)