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192: From Rope Drop to Drone Drop

Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast

Release Date: 03/25/2024

220: Cracking the DLP Code: Priority Tips, Princesses & Christmas Magic show art 220: Cracking the DLP Code: Priority Tips, Princesses & Christmas Magic

Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast

This week, we're tackling Catherine's fantastic questions about visiting Disneyland Paris with mobility challenges - perfect for first-timers navigating DLP's accessibility! More In This Episode: 🏰 DLP News: Elsa’s icy new digs are officially chilling  in Arendelle, World Princess Week is assembling the ultimate royal squad (Raya’s finally getting her invite!), and M&M’s is back with a chocolatey scheme to send you to the parks for free. 🎢 Ride Roulette:The truth about Premier Access and Priority Cards (spoiler: you CAN conquer both parks without a marathon training...

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219: Here's The Thing show art 219: Here's The Thing

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 Dedicated to DLP Podcast – Episode 219 Show Notes  Hosted by your favorite Disneyland Paris over-analyzers: Beth (professional hype-woman) & Marq (professional skeptic). In This Episode: Vanessa’s Mysterious Absence Our co-host Vanessa is busy converting the masses to Disney fandom—one Pilates class at a time. Beth demands proof, and Marq delivers with an audio clip of Vanessa leading a Mickey-approved workout. Truly, she’s doing Walt’s work. "A Million Splashes of Colour" Returns in 2026 Dust off your neon fanny packs! The parade/show hybrid...

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218: AC, ADHD & ATOT (Annette's Triple Onion Threat) show art 218: AC, ADHD & ATOT (Annette's Triple Onion Threat)

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Episode 218 of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast is all about AC, ADHD and ATOT (Annette's Triple Onion Threat). But as always we deal with the positive side of things, and even have a snappy "On This Episode" preview to kick the show off, so you can decide within the first minute if you want to keep listening (spoiler: Ya do.) Imagineering Secrets Exposed :The team behind Disney Tales of Magic reveals how they pulled off drones, lasers, and that epic "Ze Battle Between Zurg and Buzz" (Adrien, we stan a French king). Plus: Did they really get a good deal on slightly used Olympic...

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217: DLP Unlocked  - The Good, The Bad & The Virtual show art 217: DLP Unlocked - The Good, The Bad & The Virtual

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With everything going on right now, many entertainment and tourism sectors are down, but Disneyland Paris seems to be Starbucking the trend. And that's despite it being somewhat of an inbetween year for the resort.  This episode looks at the star attractions getting special attention in 2025, Space Mountain with its 30th Anniversary, and Big Thunder Mountain which is reopening June 21st after the first 6-month refurbishment closure. And there's also official news about two other major refurbishments to local Starbucks outlets (spoiler, they're not on Main Street.) We have the return of...

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In episode 216, Marq and Beth go full *National Treasure* on the mysterious closure and equally baffling return of The Legends of the Wild West in Fort Comstock—Was it budget cuts? Dust allergies ? Or just DLP’s way of generating a bit of news for us poor Disney podcasters ? At any rate, it’s back now and Beth is going to be OK.  Then, we pivot to other critical debates: the best (and *worst*) ways to haul your sleep-deprived family to DLP, and whether two days in the park counts as a “vacation” or a “cry for help.”    GEMS YOU CAN’T MISS:  Mickey...

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Hold onto your Mickey ears, folks, because Marq and Beth are taking you on a thrill ride through the latest Disneyland Paris developments, World Premieres (yes, plural) questionable naming choices, and Beth’s emotional breakdown over  some shocking attraction news (RIP, old friend).    Here’s what to expect:    * Abu Dhabi has joined the chat: Disney’s Big Royal Expansion.  There’s a whole new world rising in the United Arab Emirates, a Disney Adventure made for and paid by actual Princes and, we assume, princesses. Somewhere in the world where they...

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In this episode we are back with a treasure trove of Disneyland Paris insights  — all inspired by a very special email from listeners across the pond in the USA. (Shoutout to our international Disney fans !) Whether you're a first-timer or just someone who enjoys obsessively researching the latest park details, this episode might be your new best friend. Think of it as a Disney trip GPS, but with more scope for bad jokes and fewer reroutes.  What’s on the itinerary?    - Getting there and being there: from airport hacks (TGV or bust!) to navigating the park like a...

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Disneyland Paris: Where Snacks Meet the Force (and Occasionally a Ride Closure) – Do Not Skip This Episode Recap!  Join your favorite DLP radio transmission operatives, Beth and Marq, as they dive into the wild, whimsical, and sometimes "temporarily unavailable" world of **Disneyland Paris**!  Ride Roulette: Which attractions are open, which are "getting a magical makeover" (aka closed), and what’s coming soon? Spoiler: More construction walls than the Emperor's fortress.  May the 4th Be With You (And Your Stomach): We dish on Star Wars snacks, from lightsaber snacks...

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It's the 12th of April 2025 and that means Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 33rd Anniversary! To mark the occasion DLP invited InsidEars members to a special presentation with various announcements, as well as a tour of select World Premiere and Disney Adventure World construction sites. We were not there in person but recorded this episode on the day with all the information we could gather from our friends of the show, socials and Discord to bring you the Mufasa Shortbread Biscuit of news that is this episode. Yum. We also have a Love Our Listeners letter from Brian who had a five star...

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Join us for the latest snack and other important Disneyland Paris news, listener mail and messages, Beth's not-so-news segment and guaranteed chaos with an adorable cameo as we go mainly script-free on this episode. It's liberating, exilerating and yet somehow still entertaining. Well, that's for you to decide. We're just having fun with whatever DLP throws at us. Overpriced eggs. Construction Walls. But no more Turkey Legs. Yes, we face reality too sometimes. But then Beth pivot's right back to Superkitties. It's the purrfect addition to the DLP show roster, in her opinion. This episode is...

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In this episode of the Disneyland Paris podcast, we start by discussing the potential successors to Bob Iger as CEO of Disney. The four names floated are Josh D'Amaro, Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, and head of ESPN James Pitaro.
 
In the D2DLP News segment we check out the first character pictures released for Alice and the Queen of Hearts: Back To Wonderland, the new show coming to Disneyland Paris soon. There's also talk of a Mandalorian and Grogu movie, directed by Jon Favreau, souvenir silhouettes available at the park and various merch items.
 
 However Love Our Listeners takes up the bulk of this show, with missives from Alexandra, Kim, Nadene and Don. We answer their questions about the preferred viewing area at DLP starting March 28th, and the top rides to do at rope drop in each park. We also mention the benefits of staying in a Disney hotel for early access to the parks. Additionally, checking the Disneyland Paris app for Premier Access options to skip the lines for popular attractions can be very useful. Overall, it's helpful tips for maximizing time and enjoying the parks at DLP.
 
Takeaways:
  • Bob Iger is set to step down as CEO of Disney by 2026, and favourite successors include Josh D'Amaro & Dana Walden.
  • Disneyland Paris is introducing a new show called Alice and the Queen of Hearts, Back To Wonderland.
  • A Mandalorian and Grogu movie is in the works, directed by Jon Favreau.
  • Staying at a nearby accommodation like the great apartments of NC Conciergerie can be a convenient and cost-effective option for visiting the park.
  • It's important to be flexible and roll with the punches when things don't go as planned during a Disney vacation.
  • The LoL segment of the podcast provides valuable information for first-time visitors to Disneyland Paris. 
  • Rope drop Crush's Coaster in Walt Disney Studios Park and Big Thunder Mountain in Disneyland Park.
  • Check the Disneyland Paris app for Premier Access options to skip the lines for popular attractions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Disney Succession
01:08 Possible Heirs to the Disney Kingdom
03:08 Alice and the Queen of Hearts Back to Wonderland
06:13 Discoveryland Theatre and Together Musical Closure
06:52 News
10:03 The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
10:54 New Merchandise and Silhouette Art at DLP
13:06 NC Conciergerie 
18:05 Love Our Listeners: Kim's Trip Report
21:29 Hotel Experiences
22:31 Highlights of the Visit
27:32 Preferred Viewing Area and Rope Drop Strategy
35:52 Rope Drop Priorities
40:37 Listener Feedback and Conclusion
 
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