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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

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #935- Disney New For The Week Of August 3, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #935- Disney News For The Week Of August 3, 2026

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

  • 🚢 Behind the Attraction Season 3 Now Streaming on Disney+ – The new season features a two-episode deep dive into Disney Cruise Line’s history, innovations, and the creation of the Disney Destiny.
  • 🏨 Kidani Village Lobby Refurbishment Announced – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will undergo a phased lobby refurbishment from August through November 2026, with temporary closures and construction impacts.
  • 🍽️ Six Ravens Opens at Disney Springs – Gideon’s Bakehouse founder Steve Lewis is launching Six Ravens, a new savory-focused restaurant featuring stuffed “coffyn” sandwiches, local partnerships, and immersive storytelling.
  • 🌟 Julie Andrews Documentary Coming to Disney+ in 2027 – A new documentary will celebrate Disney Legend Julie Andrews’ incredible life, career, and legacy through rare footage and personal interviews.
  • 🎃 Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party Details Revealed – Disney’s Halloween dessert party returns with new viewing options, themed treats, exclusive merchandise, and premium entertainment access.
  • 🏰 Disney Worldbuilders Documentary Coming to Disney+ – The new Leslie Iwerks documentary explores Disney’s creative storytellers, future projects, and the people behind the magic.
  • ✨ Disneyland Extending Paint the Night and Wondrous Journeys – Disneyland’s popular nighttime spectaculars will continue through August 20 before the resort transitions into Halloween celebrations.
  • 🖊️ Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald Retires After 47 Years – Legendary Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald has retired after helping create hundreds of Disney experiences, including Star Tours, Soarin’, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
  • 🍣 New $150 EPCOT Fireworks Dining Package Announced – EPCOT’s Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will introduce a premium sushi dinner package with reserved views of Luminous: The Symphony of Us.

👍 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 (0:47:13)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #930- Disney New For The Week Of June 15, 2026: Bullseye Popcorn Bucket

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #930- Disney New For The Week Of June 15, 2026: Bullseye Popcorn Bucket

Disney Parks and entertainment news this week highlights a mix of new experiences, collectibles, streaming releases, and major updates across the Disney universe. At Disneyland, Magic Key holders will soon get an exclusive scavenger hunt tied to the 70th Celebration, featuring a collectible map with clues, though dates are currently unclear. New merchandise is also rolling out, including a Bullseye popcorn bucket arriving June 18 ahead of Toy Story 5, and a Hoop-Dee-Doo souvenir mug debuting at Fort Wilderness on June 15. Disney is also developing AI-powered search for its websites and the My Disney Experience app to improve trip planning with natural-language results. On the entertainment side, Pixar released a teaser for Gatto, a Venice-set feline adventure arriving in 2027, while Disney+ brings a strong June lineup including Avatar: Fire and Ash and new seasons and specials. Meanwhile, Walt Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin Resort is celebrating summer with patriotic “America 250” events, concerts, and discounts, Shanghai Disney is expanding its 10th anniversary summer celebration, and the Disney community mourns the passing of Margaret Kerry, the beloved Tinker Bell reference model, who died at age 97.

👍 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)

Disney Parks Podcast Show #927- Disney New For The Week Of May 11, 2026: Disney Springs Sizzles & BoardWalk Buzz!

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #927- Disney New For The Week Of May 11, 2026: Disney Springs Sizzles & BoardWalk Buzz!

👉 In today’s episode, we break down the latest announcements shaking up Disney, Pixar, and Marvel—from brand-new movie details to major re-releases and streaming updates.

🎙️✨ This week on the Disney Parks Podcast, we’re diving into a HUGE wave of Disney news — and Disney Springs is basically turning into an entire summer vacation by itself. We break down everything new coming to Disney Springs including the massive new Level99 interactive gaming experience, Gideon’s Bakehouse launching the darkly delicious new Six Ravens food concept, new Disney+ themed dance parties, and even more shopping, snacks, and entertainment on the way. Your wallet may want to sit this episode out. 😅

We also talk about Disney’s growing AI plans and how the company wants artificial intelligence woven into nearly everything — from vacation planning and Disney+ recommendations to theme park operations and staffing. Mickey Mouse is entering his “smart home ecosystem” era.

Over at Disney’s BoardWalk, new permit filings hint at mysterious new projects possibly replacing former locations like Big River Grille and the Promenade Fine Art Gallery. Could a champagne bar be coming? A luxury bath shop? Disney fans are already in full detective mode.

Plus, we discuss the brand-new Magic Kingdom ferry boat arriving in 2027 — the first new ferry added in decades — and how Disney is preparing transportation upgrades ahead of massive Frontierland and Villains Land expansions.

We also say goodbye to a longtime Magic Kingdom tradition as Disney officially retires the “Let the Magic Begin” castle welcome show, and we share details on the colorful new Bluey-inspired Fairy Bread Cake coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

And finally, Jon Favreau confirms the return of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in a brand-new Disney+ series featuring beautiful hand-drawn animation from the studio behind Klaus. Vintage Disney fans, this one’s for you.

All this and more on this week’s Disney Parks Podcast! 🏰🎧

👍 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 (0:59:48)

Disney Parks Podcast Extra Magic Show – Disney World Prices Then vs Now Full History Explained 🎟️

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Disney Parks Podcast Extra Magic Show – Disney World Prices Then vs Now Full History Explained 🎟️

Walt Disney World didn’t just get more expensive… it transformed completely. In this deep dive, we break down over 50 years of ticket pricing—from the early days of ticket books and E-Tickets to today’s dynamic pricing and Lightning Lane system.

💥 In this episode, you’ll discover:

🏰 1971–1981: The Ticket Book Era
• How the famous A–E coupon system worked
• Why you needed BOTH admission AND ride tickets
• The origin of the legendary “E-Ticket ride”
• How Disney quietly shifted pricing power to the front gate

🌐 1982–1997: The Passport Revolution
• Why Disney eliminated ticket books (and made MORE money doing it)
• The launch of EPCOT and multi-day park hopping
• How barcodes, annual passes, and new ticket systems changed everything

🐾 1998–2014: The Four Park Boom
• Animal Kingdom changes the value equation
• Steady price increases become the norm
• The rise of Disney as a full vacation destination

🔀 2015–2026: The Modern Pricing Era
• Breaking the $100 barrier
• Date-based pricing and demand-driven costs
• Genie+ and Lightning Lane—history repeating itself? 👀

📊 The Numbers Don’t Lie:
• $3.50 in 1971 → ~$195 today
• 🚀 ~5,300% total increase
• 📈 Disney prices have outpaced inflation by nearly 8X

💡 The Big Insight:
What looks like modern innovation… might actually be a return to Disney’s original pricing strategy.

👉 If you’ve ever wondered why Disney feels more expensive today—or how we got here—this is the full story.

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💬 Drop a comment: Would you rather have the old ticket books… or today’s all-inclusive pricing?

#DisneyWorld #DisneyHistory #DisneyPrices #E Ticket #MagicKingdom #DisneyVacation #ThemeParkHistory #DisneyFans

👇 Drop a comment:

What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a Disney drink?

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #924- Disney New For The Week Of April 27, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #924- Disney New For The Week Of April 27, 2026

In today’s show, we have news about Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, Mandalorian update to Smugglers Run coming soon, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.Continue Reading …

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #921- Disney New For The Week Of April 13, 2026

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #921- Disney New For The Week Of April 13, 2026

In today’s show, we have news about  New Magic Coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney World, Star Wars Popcorn Buckets, Sippers, and More New Novelties Deploying Soon Across Disneyland, and so much more on today’s Disney Parks Podcast.
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Disney Parks Podcast Extra Magic Hour Show – Top 5 Biggest Complaints About Walt Disney World in 2026 | What Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Needs to Fix Part 2

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Disney Parks Podcast Extra Magic Hour Show – Show 913

In today’s show, Top 5 Biggest Complaints About Walt Disney World in 2026 | What Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Needs to Fix Part 2
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