Episode 025 - Star Wars Celebration, Disney News, and WDW Trip Planning
Release Date: 04/20/2017
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Casey Liss joins us as we discuss the past, present, and future of the Hall of Presidents
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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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- Recorded on 4/19/17
- Picking blueberries
- Star Wars Celebration 2017
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- Star Wars convention
- Chris and his family attended on Friday
- It’s the 3rd one that Chris has attended
- No more Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios; 2015 was the last SWW
- R2 Builders - Chris is a member and is building his own R2 unit
- Survey on [boutique Star Wars Resort](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/star-wars-land/news/18apr2017-disney-survey-hints-at-boutique-star-wars-resort-with-premium-experiences.htm)
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- Two day experience for $900 - $1,000 per person
- Club 33 is coming to all four Walt Disney World theme parks
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- Brief history of Club 33
- [Gondola](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-world-gondolas-cable-cars-plans-20170418-story.html) is coming to WDW
- Disney is building their own [“Uber”-like service](http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/walt-disney-worlds-uber-like-transportation-service-slated-begin-soon/); the “Duber” service
- Burying the lede: Glenn is planning a Disney trip for July!
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- Have hotel reservations
- Started making dining reservations
- Built out a spreadsheet with crowd info from touringplans.com
- Podcast meet up!
- People doing good things
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- http://www.211.org/ from United Way
- Picks of the week
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- Chris: [Minisuit Apple Pencil Case](http://amzn.to/2o9hA9M)
- Glenn: [Arlo Pro Security System](http://amzn.to/2p0JRP0)
- Bonus pick from Chris: [Ring Video Doorbell Pro](http://amzn.to/2oPqM1S)