Episode 026 - The joys of Disney Springs and a heck of an aftershow
Release Date: 05/05/2017
Setting Sail on the Disney Wish
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Join Chris and Glenn as we discuss Chris’ cruise on Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Wish—plus an aftershow discussing photography Released 10/26/22 Chris and family sailed on the Disney Wish last week Background and history of cruising Booking and planning Itinerary Terminal and Embarkation Dining changes Safety (Muster) Drill Stateroom and location Theming and decor Ship layout Adult areas Dining and restaurants Breakfast Buffet - Marceline Market Main Dining Palo v Enchante Casual options Festival of Food Ice Cream Kids clubs Special needs Bands Information,...
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Magic Kingdom Trip using Genie+
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Released 4/10/22 Bananas for Cabanas Animal Kingdom Mobile dining Park Reservations Magic Kingdom visit Want to ride rides Genie Plus In the technology all the time Horrible User Experience Peter Pan LL Buzz Lightyear LL Dumbo LL - didn’t use Fantasyland first On average, guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using the Lightning Lane entrance if the first selection is made early in the day. Double gangway for ferry Lunch at Columbia Harbor House
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Disney Changes with Special Guest Casey Liss
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Join Chris, Glenn and special guest Casey Liss on our "changes" episode! We recap the changes since pre-pandemic times and peer into what the future holds.
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The 100th Episode Magical Celebration!
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Join Chris and Glenn on our 100th episode magical celebration! There are no pink castles, but we have two (!) trip reports, including a combined report from the Magic Kingdom! Don't miss it!
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Father's Day at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Join Chris and Glenn as we get a trip report from Chris' visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios on Father's Day. We also discuss Glenn's upcoming trip to WDW.
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The Adventures of Planning a Disney World Trip
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Join Chris and Glenn as we discuss planning a trip to WDW with the Park Reservation system and the adventure of trying to get dining reservations. We also get a trip report from Chris!
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Jambo! from Nahtazu AKA a Visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom
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Join Chris and Glenn as get a recap of Chris' trip to Animal Kingdom. Is it now Chris' favorite park? Listen to find out!
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Disneyland Reopening, Points of Light and Other Disney News and Rumors
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Join Chris and Glenn as we recap some of the recent Disney news and rumors and talk about Chris' upcoming trip to Animal Kingdom.
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Hall of Presidents: Past, Present, and Future with special guest Casey Liss
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Casey Liss joins us as we discuss the past, present, and future of the Hall of Presidents
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Disney is Going to Use Robots for Meet and Greets? Is This Crazy or Genius?
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
Chris and Glenn discuss the possibility of using robots as characters in meet and greets, the status of the parks: Disneyland still not open, no New Years Celebrations at WDW, ParkHopping returning, and end with the Candlelight Processional
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- Hall of Presidents - what’s happening with it?
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- Hat toss game
- Countdown to Glenn’s WDW trip
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- Chris created a countdown app in the ‘90s - first one ever!!!
- Postcard-ware
- Glenn is counting down on dry erase calendars - 81 days to go!
- Disney Cruise app
- Glenn and family can’t wait
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- Kids are even going to ride Expedition Everest
- Accidental Tech Podcast talks about Disney
- Chris visits Disney Springs, and Chris has complaints (no, really!)
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- Orange vs. Lime parking garages
- Key lime pie vs. lemon meringue pie
- The garage itself is great (wow! a compliment!)
- Disorientation
- Why go to Disney Springs? Why do people like it?
- Used to have a different, slower vibe to it
- Cars at the Boathouse restaurant - $125 for 20 minutes
- Renting Water Sprites/Water Mice
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- Were they ever officially called Water Mice? Glenn doesn’t think so.
- Send a message to @tron_fm to let us know what you call them
- Automated cars at WDW
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- Used first in Cast Member areas only
- Benefits to introducing automated cars to the public at WDW and will help adoption
- Changes to the Jungle Cruise
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- Dwayne Johnson (the Rock) is making a JC movie
- Announced that he was working with Imagineers on changes to the JC
- It was officially denied by Disney
- Glenn’s Dad didn’t like the JC; affected Glenn’s view of it. Glenn likes it
- He also didn’t like 20K Under the Sea, and he was right on that one
- Chris never got to ride 20K; he didn’t miss anything according to Glenn
- Disney Emoji Blitz
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- Special Event: Main Street Electrical Parade emoji
- Still frustrating; Glenn is quitting again
- People doing good things
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- [Barefoot College](https://www.barefootcollege.org/)
- Picks of the week:
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- Glenn: [Undercover Tourist](https://www.undercovertourist.com/); future guest?
- Chris: Reversing a pick - [Tiko 3D Printer](https://tiko3d.com/); they’re out of business now.
- Chris’s actual pick: [Simplify 3D](https://www.simplify3d.com/)
- Aftershow
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- Would you be POTUS?
- Rolex 24 renewal
- Need guest for next show
- Crossing guard on road behind WDW
- All-boys and all-girls high schools in New Orleans (Go [Raiders!](https://www.rummelraiders.com/))
- How to pronounce “Louisiana”
- Pirates of the Caribbean movie and Johnny Depp appearing in POTC in Disneyland