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Disney Parks Podcast Show #877- Disney New For The Week Of June 23, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about Magic Kingdom Extending Summer Operating Hours for NEW Disney Starlight Parade, Test Track presented by General Motors Reopens July 22 and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #875- Disney New For The Week Of June 09, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about Future Expansion Plans for Disneyland Resort, news about Piston Peak National Park Builds on the Story of Frontierland, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #874- Disney New For The Week Of June 02, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about Lounge Lightspeed opening in Disneyland Paris, Details for This Year’s Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #873- Disney New For The Week Of May 26, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about New Rooms at Port Orleans French Quarter, Everything We Know About ‘Disney Starlight’, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #870- Disney New For The Week Of May 5, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World, Meet the Super Amazing Red Guardian Now at Avengers Campus, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
Key Takeaways from this week’s show:
Cool Kid Summer kicks off May 27 at all 4 Disney World parks with parties, games, crafts, and new shows.
Florida Resident tickets start at $60/day; special summer deals include 50% off kids’ tickets and up to 30% off resorts.
Free water park entry on check-in day + extra resort perks for guests.
Red Guardian now appearing at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure.
Tokyo Disneyland may get Incredibles and Up-themed areas as part of 2035 expansion plans.
Grand Avenue at Hollywood Studios closes starting May 10 to make way for a Monsters, Inc. land.
Fort Wilderness recreation schedule changes in July (Segway + archery).
STK Orlando unveils enclosed terrace with views and private event options.
D23 Gold members get $500 off qualifying Disney Vacation Club purchases through 2026.
New 15-year DVC financing option offers lower monthly payments, but higher total interest.
Disney Starlight parade likely debuts in July, as Cast Member blockouts extended through July 19.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #869- Disney New For The Week Of April 28, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea Return to Disney Cruise Line in 2026, Disney World 2026 One-Day Ticket Prices Announced:, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
Key Takeaways from this week’s show:
Marvel Day at Sea: Launches from Galveston, Texas, in January 2026 aboard Disney Magic with Marvel-themed entertainment and activities.
Pixar Day at Sea: Returns on Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral, Florida, in January 2026, featuring Pixar-themed dining and activities.
Free Disney World Dining Plan for Kids: Available for children (ages 3–9) in 2026 when adults purchase a dining plan, additional resort perks, and free water park admission starting summer 2026.
New Lightsaber Building Experience: “Reclaimed and Reforged” theme at Savi’s Workshop (Walt Disney World and Disneyland) starting May 4, 2025, featuring customizable lightsabers.
V.I.Passholder Days at EPCOT: From May 14 to July 31, 2025, with a Passholder lounge, special discounts, and exclusive perks for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders.
Disneyland’s New Cold Brew Coffees: Three new cold brew drinks, including Strawberries & Cream Cold Brew and Banoffee Pie Cold Brew, launching April 30, 2025.
Lightning Lane Update: There have been adjustments to Lightning Lane usage for faster Standby lines, with minimal changes in wait times for Lightning Lane users.
Disney Auction for LA Fire Relief: Disney is auctioning rare animation artifacts with proceeds supporting animators affected by the 2025 wildfires, contributing $15 million to fire relief.
2026 Disney World One-Day Ticket Prices: New prices have been released, ranging from $119 to $199, depending on the park. Peak pricing occurs during spring break, and prices are lower in the off-season.
Disneyland Paris Pass Renewal Offer: A 15% discount and free exclusive lanyard for Disneyland Pass renewals within 30 days of expiration.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #868- Disney New For The Week Of April 21, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about new details on the Disney Destiny cruise ship, updates about Disney Lakeshore Lodge, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks podcast.
Key Takeaways from this week’s show:
Victoria & Albert’s at Grand Floridian has retained its MICHELIN Star for over 20 years.
Capa at Four Seasons Orlando keeps its Michelin Star, led by Chef Malyna Si, Florida’s only female Michelin-starred chef.
Pride Lands dining show aboard Disney Destiny features Lion King-inspired entertainment and African-fusion cuisine.
De Vil’s lounge offers Cruella-themed cocktails in a fashion-forward piano bar setting.
The Sanctum is a Doctor Strange-inspired lounge with interactive magical mixology.
Edna Á La Mode Sweets serves character-themed desserts with fun photo ops on Disney Destiny.
The new “Disney Hercules” stage show debuts on Disney Destiny, and it features updated music, costumes, and puppetry.
Loki, Cruella, Dr. Facilier, and Maleficent headline villain-themed experiences aboard Disney Destiny.
Smugglers Run ride updates coming May 22, 2026, including Grogu, The Mandalorian, and new destinations.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge construction is underway near Fort Wilderness; opening is planned for 2027.
Stitch’s meet-and-greet at Disneyland Paris now uses a virtual queue system.
Additional Paris characters (Mickey, Olaf, Princesses, Star Wars) will join the virtual queue soon.
Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a year-long event starting June 28, 2025.
“Friendtastic!” parade and “Momentous” nighttime drone/fireworks show featured in HKDL celebration.
The new Sorcerer Mickey-themed guest room will open at Tokyo Disney Ambassador Hotel on October 13, 2025.
Disney Parks Podcast Show #866-Disney New For The Week Of April 14, 2025
In today’s show, we have news about New Details for Lion King Ride Coming to Disneyland Paris, New details about Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
Key Takeaways from this week’s show:
🦁 A Lion King-themed water ride is coming to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris in 2026, featuring:
Iconic scenes and songs from the 1994 film
A 52-foot drop and 120-foot Pride Rock
Cutting-edge Audio-Animatronics and special effects
🦁 The ride is part of a new Lion King land with themed dining, shopping, and character meet-and-greets(construction starts Fall 2025)
❄️ Disney Adventure World will also feature:
World of Frozen and Adventure Way
New “Up” spinning carousel and Rapunzel Tangled Spin
Grand opening in 2026
🎬 A new park entrance opens May 15, 2025, themed to Hollywood, with new dining, shopping, and entertainment in World Premiere Plaza
🌳 The expansion will double the park’s size, reimagining 90% of Walt Disney Studios Park, including:
Over 1,000 trees and 100,000 shrubs
New themed areas like Toy Story Garden
🏨 Disney Sequoia Lodge will be fully refurbished in 2026 with forest-themed Disney touches
🏕️ Davy Crockett Ranch bungalows are getting character upgrades (like Donald Duck themes), bookable starting June 12, 2025
🛍️ Disney Village gets a major update:
New shops: Disney Glamour, Disney Style, Deco by Disney (open April 19)
New Disney Wonders store in late 2025
Dining upgrades: Petite Rosalie, new McDonald’s, Casa Giulia Italian Restaurant (2026), and a revamped Sports Bar & Lounge
🎆 New shows and festivals:
Tales of Magic nighttime spectacular launched in 2024
Disney Music Festival (April 19 – Sept 7, 2025) with 12 musical experiences across all lands
🏨 Grand Floridian Resort is completing a multi-year renovation:
Refreshed lobby, staircase, and front desk
New Victorian-inspired furnishings and carpeting
A new birdcage-style lobby bar with woodwork, stained glass, and murals
⚓ Starting December 2025, the Disney Fantasy cruise ship will debut:
New 2-story Fantasy Tower Suite inside the funnel (sleeps 8, 2,030 sq ft)
New venues: Ramone’s Cantina, refreshed Senses Spa, Hercules-themed Concierge Lounge, and new Edge tween club
📺 Disney+ subscribers can book summer 2025 hotel discounts:
Rooms start at $99/night for stays June 29 – July 31, 2025
Valid at select Disney Resort hotels with proof of active subscription
👕 Walt Disney World revealed new Custodial cast member costumes:
Modern blue-and-white design with practical features
Part of a broader wardrobe refresh initiative
🐰 For Easter 2025:
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny in Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom (through April 20)
Chocolate egg displays at top resorts
EPCOT Eggstravaganza scavenger hunt returns
Special Easter merchandise and extended park hours
😈 New stage show “Unfairly Ever After” opens May 27 at Hollywood Studios:
Stars Cruella, Maleficent, and Captain Hook
Interactive audience voting and a Magic Mirror narrator
Dozens of virtual villains via LED screen technology
🤖 Star Wars BDX droids debut later this year at Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World:
More expressive, lifelike droids like Grek
Free-roaming with gestures, light effects, and show integration
🥩 Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina replaces Shula’s Steakhouse at Dolphin Hotel in mid-2025:
Elevated dining with premium beef & seafood
10th Bourbon Steak location and 3rd in Florida
A lot of exciting new offerings and events across Disney locations!
