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
Starport75 - A Disney Podcast
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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Recorded on 12/2/21; Released 12/5/21
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Special Guest: Casey Liss
- Co-host of Accidental Tech Podcast (ATP) and Analog(ue)
- Creator of the Peek-a-View iPhone app which is a read-only photo browser which was inspired by a trip to Disney World 😀
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Recap of the changes since pre-pandemic times; the "changes" episode
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What's different now than before the pandemic shutdown?
- Disney's Magical Express
- Face coverings indoors
- No parades yet; will return in 2022; have cavalcades instead
- No dining plans
- No parking lot trams to date; announced on 12/2/21 that the trams will return this month
- Limited character meet-and-greets
- Resort guests get 30-minute early entry to any Walt Disney World theme park, every day; no more early or evening magic hours, and not all the attractions are open
- Fireworks restarted in July
- Annual Passholder discussion
- Park reservations
- Park hopping is limited to after 2 pm; you must go to the park where you have the reservation before park hopping
- Technology
- Mobile order for dining
- Dining reservations and check in
- online check in at resorts; use magic band or app to open your door
- Theme park entry; use magic band or app (including Apple watch) to enter
- Genie
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Genie
- Free, offers "personalized itinerary"
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Genie+
- Ride reservations and line-skipping via the Lightning Lane
- $15 per person, per day
- Can make first reservation starting at 7 am
- After you use your Genie+ reservation or after two hours, you can make another reservation
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Individual Lightning Lane purchases
- Prices start at $7 per person, per attraction
- Variable. Can go up to $15 depending on day
- Can buy at 2 different attractions each day
- Resort guests can start purchasing at 7 am/ day guests can start at park opening
Magic Kingdom
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
Epcot
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Frozen Ever After
Hollywood Studios
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Animal Kingdom
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest
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