232: Vanessa's DLP Adventure (Plus Big News!)

Location check: Beth is currently recording from a frozen fortress, channeling her inner Elsa. Vanessa is in Germany with exactly one hour of free time before she has to do a literal mic drop and bolt out of the studio. You know the vibes.

We've got news. Like, actual big news that involves the very top of the Walt Disney Company and a certain parks guy moving into the big corner office. We have thoughts. Optimistic thoughts, even.

Also, Disneyland Paris just won something shiny. Like, an actual industry award for one of their nighttime offerings. We're choosing to take this as validation of everything we've ever said.

There are parade updates with some surprise character appearances that made us both gasp and a new flower shop that has no flowers for sale. Riddle us that !

Oh, and annual pass prices went up. Like, significantly up. We're talking about what changed, who's affected, and why the Disney internet is currently on fire about it.

Vanessa just survived a week at Disneyland Paris with her husband and their tiny terror—sorry, very energetic toddler—Lizzie. And by "survived," we mean she's here to tell us:

• How Lizzie became the unofficial announcer at the train station, loudly informing everyone that they needed to vacate immediately so SHE could board. The passengers listened. The child has power.

• Why their hotel room featured housekeeping leaving behind some...smelly items that definitely did NOT belong in a hotel room, and a bathtub crack so severe it looked like it was themed for Phantom Manor rather than Newport Bay Club.

• How getting your toddler to eat a hotel breakfast BEFORE taking them to a park breakfast is the key to character meal success.

• And the exact second she understood that taking a toddler to Disney is less "magical family holiday" and more "hostage situation with Mickey waffles."

• Just kidding. She had a great time and is full of tips to make your own DLP trip with a tot picture-perfect !

Plus, we've got a special moment at the end celebrating a brand new baby girl who just joined the D2DLP family. Beth gets emotional. It's very sweet.

We're saving your listener mail for a special March episode because something (or someone?) very exciting is coming in February…Plus, our friends( and sponsors!) at EasyGo Shuttle are still offering a discount code for our listeners—5D2DLP5—so you can start your 2026 trips stress-free. Check th link in our profile !

Grab something warm, ignore your responsibilities for an hour, and come hang out with us.

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