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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 #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 #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.

👍 Like, subscribe, and join us for more Disney deep dives, history, and honest breakdowns.

💬 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 Extra Magic Show – Top 10 Most expensive hotel restaurants to eat at in Walt Disney World

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Disney Parks Podcast Extra Magic Show – Top 10 Most expensive hotel restaurants to eat at in Walt Disney World

🔥 Ready to dine like Disney royalty? In this video, we’re counting down the Top 10 MOST EXPENSIVE hotel restaurants at Walt Disney World—from “pricey but doable” all the way to “did I just pay for a small car?” 😅

We’re talking signature dining, Michelin-starred experiences, rooftop views, fireworks dinners, and one legendary restaurant that turns dinner into a full-blown event. Whether you’re planning a special occasion or just curious how far Disney dining can go, this list pulls back the curtain on the most luxurious meals on property.

👇 Here’s what we break down:
• Where each restaurant ranks (from #10 to #1)
• What you can expect to pay 💰
• What makes each spot worth it… or not
• Which ones are actually worth the splurge

👇 Drop a comment:
What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a Disney drink?

Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and join us for more Disney travel, food, and insider guides!

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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 Disney+ Podcast #919 – Punisher, Princesses & Power Moves: What’s New on Disney+ in May!

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Disney Parks Podcast Disney+ Podcast #919 – Punisher, Princesses & Power Moves: What’s New on Disney+ in May!

Get ready for a jam-packed Disney+ update this May 2026! From Marvel thrills to Frozen magic, Disney Legends honors, and exciting European content deals, there’s something for every Disney fan.

We dive into:

  • Disney+ & Rai – How Disney+ is bringing Italy’s most popular shows like Belve, The Floor, and L’amica genialeto the streaming platform.
  • Disneyland Paris – A sneak peek at World of Frozen in the new Disney Adventure World, plus the seven-minute documentary Disney+ Insider: World of Frozen.
  • Marvel Specials – Jon Bernthal returns as the Punisher in The Punisher: One Last Kill, right after Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale.
  • Disney Legends Awards – Celebrating icons like Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Bob Iger, streaming live on Disney+.
  • What’s Coming in May – Key releases, including Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord finale, Bluey Minisodes, Sofia the First: Royal Magic, and more!

Tune in for all the details, insider insights, and a look at how Disney+ is changing the game for fans around the world.

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