The Return of 'The Aloha Kid': Barry Jacobson's Storied Disney Career from Lifeguard to Leadership | Epsiode 422
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Release Date: 03/12/2026
Planning a Disney Birthday | And More Meetup Shenanigans | Episode 443
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Join us as we recap Dr. Jacqueline aka PixieDustPHD's 2026 Disney Birthday Meetup, sharing highlights from fireworks cruises, Hoop Dee Doo, and more! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 :...
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Dillo's Madness | The Ultimate Disney Celebrity Episode 442
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
It's finally here! Frank and Jen crown the winner of Dillo's Madness, our Disney celebrity bracket showdown. Who will take home the title of Ultimate Disney Celebrity? *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER...
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Step Into the Time Machine: 1996 at Walt Disney World | Episode 441
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
This week on Theme Park Thursday, we're stepping into the time machine and heading back to the summer of 1996 at Walt Disney World This was a summer that was equal parts family vacation and Frank's own time working in the parks. *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 :...
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12 Months, 12 Resorts: Disney Resort Match Game | Episode 440
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
It's Theme Park Thursday! This week, Jen and Frank are playing Disney Resort Match Game! Each will pick a Disney resort for every month of the year to see how many times their picks actually line up. Grab some paper, a pen and play along! Tune in to see how many matches we score! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to...
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Disney's BoardWalk Turns 30! Anniversary Memories + What's Changing | Episode 439
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen celebrate a BIG milestone: Disney's BoardWalk Inn is turning 30! They take a stroll down memory lane through three decades of this beloved Epcot-area resort and dive into the upcoming changes headed to the BoardWalk. *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on...
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Ryan's Trip Report | Disney's Polynesian Resort and the Disney Wish | Episode 438
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
This week on Theme Park Thursday, we're sitting down with Dillo's Diz Resort guest Ryan for a full trip report covering two very different (but equally magical) sides of Disney travel: a stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and a voyage aboard the Disney Wish! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on...
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Toy Story Nostalgia | Episode 437
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
This week on Theme Park Thursday, Jen and Frank are heading back to Andy's room (and Toy Story Land) for a full dose of Toy Story nostalgia! They cover the movies, the rides, the land and more! Want more Toy Story? We'll be dropping a Dillo's Pop episode later today where we give our movie review for Toy Story 5! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 :...
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Pixar Rankings and Frank's Universal Hotel & Dining Review | Episode 436
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
It's Theme Park Thursday! We're discussing which Pixar IPs matter most to Disney. Frank also continues his Universal Trip Report with a full hotel and dining review! *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on the XTWITTER 🐦 :...
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Universal Park Hopping, Tony Awards & Planning a Summer Disney Trip | Episode 435
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank talks through his park hopping adventure from Universal Studios to Islands of Adventure, giving us the full play-by-play. We also squeeze in some Tony Awards talk and get into planning mode for a summer Disney trip. *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE...
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Epic Universe: Frank's First Visit | Episode 434
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Frank just got back from his very first trip to Epic Universe and we're breaking it all down: the portals, the rides, the food, the vibes, and whether or not the expectations were dillo'ed. *** Learn more about our Dillo's Discord Universe here: *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz...
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barryjacobsonconsulting.com to learn more about Barry!
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:59 - Barry's Early Days at Disney
05:43 - Lifeguard Training and Experiences
08:54 -Memorable Stories from the Polynesian Resort
11:58 - Theming and Guest Experience at the Polynesian
14:36 - Character Interactions and Special Events
17:58 - Nostalgia and the Balance of IPs
20:49 - Debunking Myths and Personal Memories
34:21 - Meeting Icons: Personal Stories with Celebrities
38:03 - Leadership Lessons from Disney's Greats
41:13 - Creating Complete Experiences at Disney
47:45 - The Magic of Attention to Detail
53:19 - Nostalgia and the Disney Experience
01:00:27 -The Journey of Storytelling and Legacy
01:07:54 - Outro Video
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