Episode 205 ...  for the week May 6th, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Disney Quarterly Earnings Reports - Disney reported their latest quarterly earnings and we were hoping for some more exciting announcements than we ultimately got. - Further indications of a slowing period at the parks though Starts @1:05 ... Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2024 Information - Dates and other information released about the 2024 MNSSHP at Magic Kingdom. - Big change is the first Boo To You parade taking place 1 hour earlier than in the past - How does this impact Phil's ..read more

Episode 204 ...  for the week April 22, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Rumors - Villains Land to DHS? Imagination Pavilion Work Permit, and More - Following up last week's episode a few additional rumors have made the rounds and we share our thoughts Source: DSNYStarts @1:53 ... WDI Holotiles - Recent video showed off this new technology in practice - but how could we see it translated to the parks? Source: Marques Brownlee Starts @11:34 ... Festival Free Summer at EPCOT - Disney released the dates for the 2024 Food and Wine Festival and as it is not starting ..read more

Episode 203 ...  for the week April 22, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... June Previews for Tiana's Bayou Adventure Confirmed - Invited guests including travel agents are being invited to previews for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure June 9-11th - so when do we think the ride will fully open now? - Would we want to be at Walt Disney World when a major ride opens or avoid the chaos?Starts @2:21 ... What Sources of Disney News to We Rely on? - Feels like a lot of rumors out there from a variety of sources, which can you trust? Starts @10:56 ... Rumor! Dinoland Redo Details ..read more

Episode 202 ...  for the week April 15, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... A Glimpse at the Future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Does the recently announced new name and creative vision for the second park at Disneyland Paris provide an direction for Disney's Hollywood Studios? - We take a look at how the areas of the park could be restructured to fit this new theme. Starts @2:47 ... Is Epic Universe just Universal Playing Catch Up to Disney? - In response to a Wall St Journal Article, a Disney spokesperson said that it is Universal that is playing catch up to D ..read more

Episode 201 ...  for the week April 8, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Disney News Roundup - New YouTube Show "We Call It Imagineering" reveals info on animatronics in Tiana's Bayou Adventure - Model for Tropical America seen and permit to be filed soon for Beyond Big Thunder - Closure date for Test Track announced, new Free Dining Promo, and more! Starts @2:36 ... Rumors Galore - Beyond actual news there are a ton of rumors percolating from experts and within the community and we discuss them all! Starts @16:43 ... Game: Potential Timeline for WDW Projects ..read more

Episode 200 ...  for the week April 1, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Top Stories From Our First 200 Episodes - A lot has happened over the past 4 years - we take a look back and see which topics have lasting impact and how things have changed! Starts @3:25 ... Trip Planning Changes Over Past 4 Years - Jason looks back at the various trips he planned for over the past 4 years and we examine how things have changed over that time ... anyone remember booking ADRs at 180 days out? Starts @49:10 ... DBC Podcast Statistics - What Episodes were the most popular? Wh ..read more

Episode 198 ...  for the week March 18, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... The Power of IP in the Parks - A new SEC filing from Disney argues against Nelson Peltz' claims and shows the impact/Return on Investment that various IP provides Starts @2:00 ... New leadership rumors at TWDC - Reports are the 4 Division Heads are the leading candidates to replace Bob Iger as CEO Source: Blog Mickey Starts @9:37 ... Jason Comments on Phil's Down and Back - As he was away last week Jason didn't get to chime in with his thoughts and questions on Phil's Down and Back Trip ..read more

Episode 197 ...  for the week March 11, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil Solo Show! Barbara Bouza out as Walt Disney Imagineering President - Took over WDI from Bob Weiss in 2021. Said WDI is in good hands with Bruce Vaughn - Interesting timing with the $60bn to be spent and several months ahead of D23 Fan Event Starts @1:48 ... Down & Back Trip and EPCOT After Hours Review - Phil and his sone just did a quick trip down to Orlando, on the grounds for 19 hours, and attended the EPCOT After Hours events. - How was it to do such a quick trip and what did ..read more

Episode 196 ...  for the week March 4, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Phil's Surprise EPCOT Visit … - While on a work trip to Florida Phil was able to sneak in some time on Walt Disney World Property and thanks to a kind Cast Member, was able to get into EPCOT. - Phil gives his take on the Flower and Garden Festival, Dreamers Point, and Luminous Starts @2:25 ... … and Seeing WDW Vacation Style Evolve - This time on property reinforced for Phil a desire for a more laid back approach to a Walt Disney World vacation rather than just focus on the theme parks. - Th ..read more

Episode 195 ...  for the week February 26, 2024, and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Walt Disney World 2025 Booking Perks - Disney announced that bookings for 2025 packages for Walt Disney World would be on sale soon and would include a new perk for those staying on site - complementary admission to a water park on your check-in day. Is this a needle mover or just (hopefully) a sign of the return of more onsite stay perks? Source: Blog Mickey Starts @2:21 ... Icon of the Seas review - Phil just returned from spending a week on Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Icon of the S ..read more