Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast

Join hosts Beth, Marq and Vanessa as they share all the secrets of their favorite place: Disneyland Paris. Twice each month, you'll get guest interviews, trip planning tips, guides, and much, much more! The Dedicated to DLP Podcast is a D2DLP production. Our theme music is Evening Melodrama by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecomons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com Music promoted by Royalty Free Music Additional theme music: Annual Pike Competition by Jon Björk, under license from Epidemic Sound, Commercial Plan. Source: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/JlEnXYQKOg/ Artist: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/jon-bjork/

229: The D2DLP Christmas Special 2025 12/20/2025

229: The D2DLP Christmas Special 2025 "The D2DLP Team were alive, to begin with (even though Beth had a pretty bad cold, tbh) Their episode 229 script was signed by Natasha Rafalski, Bob Iger, Ben Spalding and the chief Mouse (as in Mickey).” OK. Maybe our take on “A Christmas Carol” won’t hold up, but the whole, gloriously chaotic D2DLP crew IS BACK—Vanessa, Beth, and Marq— together for a very special festive takeover to send you off into the holidays. Take a minute, grab a mug of something warm, and prepare for an episode packed with seasonal cheer, incredible stories, and a guest appearance that’s pure magic. We’re kicking off this Christmas Special with a little help from our friends at Easy Go Shuttle—because even Santa deserves a smooth ride for that last-mile magic delivery. Then, although we could not get the Ghost of Christmas Present to come on the show, we got the next best thing- fantastic friend of the show Stuart from DLP Tips for Irish. He joins us for a chat that will make every Disney fan’s heart glow, sharing tales from a spectacular year of trips to Disneyland Paris. Let's just say if you've ever dreamed of being part of a merry band of Disney lovers, you'll want to hear what he has to say. And for one host in particular, there’s some very reassuring news about a certain frontier fort… Just when you think the festive fun can't get any more fab, a truly unforgettable story arrives, delivered with all the dramatic flair of a Christmas Eve legend. Our wonderful listener, James, shares a tale of holiday travel fortitude (and misfortune) from years gone by. It’s a saga involving a cancelled Christmas trip, a very snowy tunnel, and conditions so memorable they’ve become part of Eurostar’s secret history. It’s a story of resilience, a stark reminder to always be grateful for smooth journeys, and a testament to the fact that the quest for Disney magic sometimes involves unexpected… adventures. So, pour that hot chocolate, put your feet up, and join us for this final, heartwarming episode of 2025. It’s a celebration of friendship, fantastic listener stories, and the unbreakable spirit of the Disneyland Paris fan community. From all of us to all of you, have a very magical holiday season! We’ll see you in the New, Adventure, World, Year! /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/39483300

228: Jinglebread Jive 12/04/2025

227: Disney Adventure World: It's a Date 11/28/2025

227: Disney Adventure World: It's a Date Looking for ADVENTURE ? Then welcome to our North Mountain-sized, can’t-miss episode of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast! Your hosts Beth and Marq are coming at you with a special, off-schedule recording because the news from Disneyland Paris this week was just too big and too exciting to wait. Strap in to your sleighs for a quick news roundup that covers everything from some significant shifts for Annual Passholders (let's just say your wallet might feel a little lighter) to some fun new Zootopia activities popping up in the Walt Disney Studios Park. We’ve also got the scoop on some fancy new menus, including one item that costs more than a pair of Mickey ears… and it’s not even a full meal! But consider all of that just the pre-show, because the reason we had to hit record again so soon is the plethora of massive, resort-changing announcements for WDS. We get deep into the enchanting, festive details of the brand new World of Frozen, from its stunning centerpiece to a magical boat ride and a celebration with some special, never-before-heard music. We’ll even tell you the exact day this whole stunning new area is slated to officially open !! And that’s not all! We’re pulling back the curtain on the incredible transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney’s Adventure World. We’re talking a stunning new central lake, a breathtaking new nighttime spectacular that uses world-first technology you have to see AND hear to believe, and a magnificent new character dining experience that will have you dining like royalty alongside some of your favorite princesses in brand-new, exclusive outfits. After all that earth-shattering news, we share a wonderful listener mail trip report from the fantastic Cassy, who shares some hilarious and heartwarming tales from her family’s adventure, including which rides had her kids begging for more and the one character encounter that didn’t quite go as planned. This episode is absolutely packed from start to finish. You won’t want to miss a single second of the magic, so press play now and get our take on everything happening at Disneyland Paris Links mentioned in this episode : NEW Annual Passes : https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/offers/disneyland-pass NEW Fleur de Lys Menu : NEW Auberge de Cendrillon Menu: NEW Steakhouse Menu: https://media.disneylandparis.com/d4th/en-usd/images/D01R08_steakhouse.pdf Book with Easy Go Shuttle private transfers : . /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/39193820

226: Disney Wanders 11/19/2025

225: Princessed Out 10/20/2025

224: Halloween Guide 2025 10/11/2025

224: Halloween Guide 2025 Grab your candy corn and hold onto your jack-o-lanterns, because a spooky spirit has possessed the podcast! Welcome to a very special, extra-ghoulish bonus episode of the Dedicated to DLP podcast. The Halloween season has officially descended upon Disneyland Paris, and let's just say things are a little... unhinged around the studio. Our co-host Vanessa has unfortunately fallen victim to a tragic pumpkin-spice-related incident, leaving Beth and Marq to hold down the fort. And if you think you heard some suspicious howling at the top of the show, well... so did Marq. We're blaming it on haunted airwaves. We’re sinking our fangs into all the news from the Disney Halloween Festival 2025. We'll give you the full scoop on the incredible, spooky atmosphere that's casting a spell over the park. We're talking about the charmingly eerie daytime decorations and the absolutely breathtaking, ghostly projections that transform Main Street into something truly spine-tingling after dark. It's a whole new level of creepy and captivating. We're also cackling about the incredible new immersive dining experience that has taken over Frontierland. This isn't just a meal; it's a step right into a classic Disney haunting, and the attention to detail is so good it's scary. Of course, no Halloween round-up would be complete without a tour of all the characters, the cavalcade, and the spectacular villainous show that lets the bad guys take over the castle each night. Consider this your one-stop guide to all things macabre and merry. Then, we stir the cauldron and open up a tomb-full of your incredible listener mail! We're answering your burning questions to help plan your magical, and maybe a little mysterious, trips. We tackle the great on-site versus off-site hotel debate for a spectacular birthday trip all the way from Australia. We also help a first-time visitor with her strategy for fireworks, navigating a hotel with a slightly... inconvenient detour, and finding the best superhero encounters for her little ones. We even dive into the best spots in the parks to let kids run wild without a single ride queue in sight. So, whether you're heading to the parks this Halloween or just wishing you were, grab a pumpkin spice latte, check your surroundings for any stray lycanthropes, and join us for a howling good time. It’s our most spooktacular episode yet! /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/38548865

223: Pride and Pigeons 10/04/2025

223: Pride and Pigeons Dearest Listeners, Gather 'round, for your host Beth has returned from her adventures in the genteel society of Bath, her mind full of Regency decorum and an undiminished passion for all things Disneyland Paris. In this week's episode, the mailbag is overflowing with your splendid correspondence, and the news from the resort is enough to make any heart flutter. In This Episode: Beth and her co-host attend to the most urgent bulletins from the resort, including a musical revival that will have you marking your calendar for 2026, a truly masterful honour bestowed upon a legendary Imagineer, and the first-ever autumnal adornments for a certain royal residence. (Spoiler: It involves pumpkins fit for a palace). We then delve into your letters, which provide no end of amusement and thoughtful discussion. We engage in a most serious debate on the merits of staying 'in the bubble' versus the strategic use of off-site lodgings, sparked by a wonderfully detailed inquiry from a listener journeying all the way from Australia. We also share a delightful trip report from across the pond, filled with first impressions from seasoned Disney park veterans, including their thoughts on everything from the thrills of Big Thunder Mountain to the perplexing nature of the park's beignets, not forgetting the alarmingly proportioned birdlife ! Alas, our time is once again cut short by the clock, leaving letters from Nicole, James, Cassy, and Georgina for our next gathering. Fear not—we shall address them with all due haste, perhaps even in a bonus episode! Connect With Our Society: We dearly love to receive your correspondence. Send your own questions, trip reports, and Regency-era Disneybound concepts to our electronic posting address: dlp@dedicatedtodlp.com. You can follow our social promenades on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. If you enjoyed this assembly, we would be most obliged if you would subscribe to the show and leave a favourable review on your preferred podcatcher. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single review must be in want of many more! Until next time, we remain your devoted servants in all things DLP. Yours, Lady Beth & her Mystery Co-host /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/38465075

222: Destination:North Mountain 09/06/2025

222: Destination:North Mountain Yoo-hoo! Come on in, the magic is fine! Welcome to the show notes for our latest episode, which is so packed we almost had to use a virtual queue. Better buckle up and pull on the yellow tab! We’re kicking things off by addressing the elephant in the room—or should we say, the fort in the frontier? Let’s just say a certain co-host had some… thoughts… on last week's creative direction. Truce has (mostly) been declared. Then, we’re tumbling down the rabbit hole of news from the Destination D23 event. We’re talking news for the future of Disney storytelling, both on the big screen and, more importantly for us, in the parks. We break down the biggest headlines and what they actually mean for your future trips to Disneyland Paris. Let's just say Spring 2026 is looking….frosty. We also play fairy godmother to a wonderful listener facing a classic DLP dilemma: superhero chic or royal club-level treatment? We break it down with the seriousness it deserves, breaking down the pros, cons, and giving our final verdict Plus, we’ve got the lowdown on what’s open, what’s closed, and what’s probably cursed. And we share a story so lovely it’ll give you the same happy chills as a drinking a giant yummy milkshake at Victoria’s. Grab your (Mickey) earphones and press play! It’s a good one. In This Episode: The Great Fort Comstock Debate is settled (for now). We react to the news from Destination D23. Helping a listener choose between two iconic hotel experiences. A truly magical piece of news that reminds us what Disney is all about. Your essential closure update for Autumn 2025. A Quick Note on Our "Frozen" Booking Intel! Just after we finished recording this episode, a fellow DLP Insidears slid into our DMs with a hot tip: Packages for beyond March 2026 are going to drop on Tuesday, September 10th! Now, we want to be your trusted travel guides, not Mulder and Scully, so we have to say this is not officially confirmed … yet. And our long, conspiratorial discussion in this episode about seasonal windows might mean our tinfoil hats were on a little too tight! But this new info comes from a good source, so we're passing it along. If you're planning a 2026 trip, maybe just keep that date in the back of your mind, and we'll all find out the truth together! The truth is out there! (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves). Subscribe & Follow Don’t miss a moment of the magic(and chaos)! Subscribe to the Dedicated to DLP Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky for more fun between episodes. Get in Touch! We love to hear from you. Send your questions, trip reports, or favourite frontier fort facts to dlp@dedicatedtodlp.com. /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/38111835

221: Spoons to the Kingdom 08/30/2025

221: Spoons to the Kingdom Marq is back on the show this episode and ready to get down to business and discuss Disneyland Paris with Beth. (You thought he was going to defeat the Huns, didn’t you? We too were hoping for a dramatic, Mulan-style entrance where he defeated a villainous horde, but we'll take what we can get). Rémy Gets a Remake, kinda: Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy is closing soon for a major refurb. We discuss the new queue scene, technical upgrades, and the controversial move to 2D. Is it a smart practical choice or a loss of identity? We break it down. Merch Madness:We cover the two hottest (and most contrasting) ways to lighten your wallet: the timelessly elegant souvenir spoons vs the impossibly elusive Toy Story Playland key. May the odds be ever in your favor (they won't be). Feel-Good Magic: A quick, nice note on Disneyland Paris's wonderful long-running partnership with Secours Populaire Français. THE BIG ONE: The permits are granted! The Lion King plan, codenamed "Project Sun," is officially a go. Listener Mail: A Grand Tour We help out Barb from Manitoba, who is planning an epic around-the-world trip from Canada to India and wants to squeeze in some Disney magic. We answer her questions on: The best time to stop at DLP to end jet lag fast. How many days you need to see the resort without rushing. Which hotel offers the best bang for your buck (or loonie). And we tackle the ultimate question: is it even possible to add the three Asian Disney parks to this already monumental itinerary? (Spoiler: We have thoughts.) All this, and we manage to keep the podcast coup attempts to a minimum. It's good to have you back, Marq. Links & Mentions: For a deep dive into the Lion King land blueprints, check out the fantastic video analysis from our friends at The Main Street News. As ever, our official sponsor is Easy Go Shuttle. A private transfer service dedicated to getting you to the magic ! This podcast is dedicated to Disneyland Paris. All of it, but especially the Fort Comstock part /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/38029455

220: Cracking the DLP Code: Priority Tips, Princesses & Christmas Magic 08/15/2025

219: Here's The Thing 07/26/2025

219: Here's The Thing 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 is back, now with more French-speaking characters (except Mickey, who’s stubbornly Anglophone). The Thing Meet & Greet = Chaos DLP learned the hard way that dropping a superhero into a crowd without a queue is like offering free Doritos in Frontierland. Spoiler: It got clobberin’ time levels of messy. Gazebo Garden’s Very British Makeover As Walt Disney Studios Park transforms into Disney Adventure World,Disneyland Paris is sprinkling some very British whimsy into the new Gazebo Garden, and the Imagineers have clearly been taking notes from classic literature. The scenes include a bear wearing a shirt... but no trousers and some dogs running an unlicensed foster care center. The authorities have been contacted. Listener Mail: Your Questions, Our (Strong) Opinions Cara asks: Can you ditch your bags at Newport Bay and sprint to Versailles? (Spoiler: Yes, but maybe wear some Air Jordans!)) Tiffany shares her epic April 2025 trip report—3.5 park days, 7 people, and one toddler. What could go wrong? 🚨 Sponsor Shoutout: Easy Go Shuttle "Because dragging suitcases onto a train is not a magical start." ✔️ Luxury vans ✔️ English/French drivers ✔️ Free baby seats ✔️ Discount code: 5D2DLP5 👉 s Skip the train struggle and ride in style from the airport to DLP. Use code 5D2DLP5 for a listener discount! 🔥 Beth & Marq’s Hot Takes Marq: “The Thing meet-and-greet was like Hunger Games: Avengers Campus.” Beth: “Gazebo Garden is basically Pride & Prejudice with more pantless bears.” Both: “If you skip Agrabah Café, we will find out.” 📣 Follow the Chaos Instagram: Facebook: BlueSky: Because we’re hip (or trying to be). 💖 A Dedicated Studios Production | © 2025 /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/37561885

218: AC, ADHD & ATOT (Annette's Triple Onion Threat) 07/14/2025

217: DLP Unlocked - The Good, The Bad & The Virtual 06/20/2025

216: The Comstock Theories 06/06/2025

215: World Premiere Glam Up 05/19/2025

215: World Premiere Glam Up 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 don’t cry over spirit jersey prices. Beth and Marq debate: Is this Bob Iger’s final genius move before handing over the keys to the Kingdom? *Studio One’s Grand Reopening: Now with More… Confusing Music? Back in our humble expansion park, Studio One has reopened—but now it’s called « World Premiere » (because Disney loves a rebrand). Visitors are loving the glow-up, but the music playlist? A bit baffling, not that we are hating on John Williams. Is it Hollywood glam or an overly modern muddle? You decide. * Hollywood Gardens: Great Vibes, Meh Menu The atmosphere? Chef’s kiss ! The food? The chef is not ready to kiss anybody quite yet. Beth and Marq discuss why this spot nails the aesthetic but fumbles the food variety. This place deserves more than fish burgers and star nuggets. But the dessert do look sweet! * Disney’s Naming Conventions: What’s in a wor(l)d? Park terminology. We’ve discussed this before, but why does Disney have to reuse the same three words in every park name? Like, do you need a Premier Access to have a World Premiere Adventure? Send help ! *😱 Beth’s Heartbreak Her most beloved attraction is (apparently) getting the axe, and Beth is not okay. Tune in for a passionate rant that’s equal parts vengeful and tragic. It is a sad day for quirk, whimsy and eccentric walk-throughs in Frontierland. * Feedback & a Trip Report: We really LOL ! -When it comes to family trips, pack snacks, embrace the app, and for the love of Mickey, let the kids nap! And remember - Flexibility is Key! Plans are just suggestions when toddlers and DLP mix. * Shoutout to Our Sponsor: Easy Go Shuttle! Need a ride to the magic? Easy Go Shuttle has you covered—because walking to Disneyland Paris from CDG is NOT the happily ever after you signed up for. https://www.easygoshuttle.com/disneyland-transfers /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/36623765

214: Disneyland Paris for First-Timers 05/09/2025

213: Star Walls 05/03/2025

213: Star Walls 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 (is that a churro or an actual Sith weapon?) to cookies that are hopefully not as dry as the dunes of Tatooine. Do not get too excited, DLP only has a Burger, a Macaron, and two (non-Wookie) cookies. Maybe next year. The Great Wall of Disney (Studios) : Rides come and go, but the walls? The walls are forever. Or at least until the next expansion opens (at least 5 lion years.) Disney Music Festival: Where else can you cry to "Let It Go" while eating a Mickey-shaped beignet? Beth and Marq debate their fave performances ( spoiler- nothing says "magical" like rodent DJs ). Meet & Greet Greatness: Say "bonjour" to virtual queues for characters Pass the kids please: Introducing a children’s annual pass—AKA "How to Bankrupt Parents in the Most Magical Way Possible." Love Our Listeners: Real guests, real drama, real fun—"We waited HOW long for Crush’s Coaster?!" Plus, dining reviews that answer the eternal question: "Are these French fries legal to sell to Belgians?" Final Thoughts: Despite the walls, the waits, and the ever-changing landscape, Beth and Marq remind listeners that Disneyland Paris still delivers the magic — there are giddy gasps between the gaping gaps. Listen now before your next virtual queue slot expires! Please walk to your next destination, and follow Dedicated to DLP on Instagram and Facebook. Or send your own questions, remarks and trip reports to dlp@dedicatedtodlp.com With special thanks to the BDX droids for their comments. /episode/index/show/dedicatedtodlp/id/36420170