The Main Street Electrical Podcast: A Disney Podcast

In this 43rd episode, the #MODPOD gets Magical Friend of the Show, co-host of the Divas Dish Diz podcast Jennifer Novotny on the show, and Dave and Jenn talk about everything from the Star Wars announcement to Timothy Dalton playing a stuffed porcupine in Toy Story 3!  

In this 42nd episode, the #MODPOD talks about what happens when you are kicked in the teeth -- the opportunity it may provide. And what happened when Walt Disney was kicked in the teeth way back long ago.

In this 41st episode, the #MODPOD invites WDW Today podcast co-host, author, speaker & conference putter onner Terry Weaver to the show. The discussion goes wide and long, from Terry's book, "Making Elephants Fly" and The Thing Live conference, to what's good, what's bad, and what's magical in each of the Magic Kingdom lands!  

in this 40th episode, the #MODPOD reminds you that this week, in whatever you are doing, do your best. And that's a directive from Walt himself.  And go be awesome.

In this 39th episode, the #MODPOD jumps right in with Star Wars Galaxy's Edge release date... plus some other news with Disney + streaming service... Disney & Fox nearing merger completion... and ticket prices go up.. plus Disney history, with some attractions celebrating anniversaries... and then a quick review of the last 5 or 6 Disney films, including Ant-Man & the Wasp, The Nutcracker & the Fo...

In this 38th episode, the #MODPOD starts your week with some Walt driven encouragement, this time reminding you that yes, you are unique, and that the cycle of comparison, while common, isn't something you want to deal with. A shout out to The Rock, and a charge to Be Awesome! 

In this 37th episode, the #MODPOD takes a look at more of Epcot's refurb... the skyliner gondola opening soon... Disney Cruise Line headed to Greece... and then a plethora of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge reveals, including light sabers, attractions, Star Destroyers, John Williams, food and drinks and much more. 

In this 36th episode, the #MODPOD starts a new Monday series by taking a Walt Disney quote and setting it up as an encouragement to start your week! 

In this 35th episode, the #MODPOD makes it's triumphant return... where has the show been? What's this about a new Boutique?  Why should you bring a dress?  Does Universal have a new ride, and what do will call it? How did Disney do at the Oscars?  And then, what is coming for Epcot's new refurbishment, from entrances to Guardians.  And to close the show, a special announcement about something upc...

In this 34th episode, the #MODPOD tackles the most important issues, like describing the lobby areas of the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian & The Contemporary!  Because this podcast is into hard hitting news!  Another Disney/Fox update, the openings of Pixar Pier and Toy Story Land, and no more pets at Walt Disney World.  A look the anniversary of Boardwalk and Grand Flo, and then a handful of tip...

In this 33rd episode, the #MODPOD discusses food at Pixar Pier and Toy Story Land... the exit of John Lasseter... the latest on Disney/Fox... a look at this historic week in Disney movie releases, including The Parent Trap (Hayley Mills!), Roger Rabbit, Lion King and more... and a (non spoiler) review of Incredibles 2

In this 32nd episode, the #MODPOD talks about the Magic City Con, last minute set-ups, monorail woes, Avatar glamping, trailers for Wreck It Ralph 2 and Dumbo, and 2019 pricing... Disney history looks at 1959 major attraction openings, Cars Land, Atlantis and Toy Story 3... and then a deep dive into Disney's attempts to buy the Fox assets, Comcast's counter bids, the set up, why it's important and...

In this 31st episode, the #MODPOD gives you a little bit of Facebook trouble... then some Disney news, including Minnie Van new routes... Animal Kingdom's ticket desks... River Country updates... and the Disney Junior Shake up... Disney history gives some Soarin/Lights Motor Action anniversary milestone, along with whatever Cinderellabration is... Walt Disney and his trains... and the first mentio...

In this 30th episode, the #MODPOD opens up with the latest Star Wars news, including an opening time for Galaxy's Edge... Disneyland's MaxPass... the Candlelight Processional dates... and Immersive Patents... Looking at Disney history, Toy Story Mania, Wilderness Lodge and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train all celebrate milestones... land purchases for Walt Disney... RIP Snow White's Scary Adventures... and...

In this 29th episode, the #MODPOD goes straight news (after a brief ramble on the life of a Travel Planner), from Toy Story Mania closing for a week to the new restaurant in Epcot to the Fastpass bundles at Magic Kingdom... plus, the steampunk dragon catches fire! 

In this 28th episode, the #MODPOD starts at the beginning of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and works through each movie, as a primer for Infinity Wars. Easter eggs and character introductions are discussed, as are those Infinity Stones.  And no spoilers for Infinity War! 

In this 27th episode, the #MODPOD takes a quick look at Donald's Dino-Bash and characters in Animal Kingdom... Disney's film calendar... the new After Hours event dates... and then a brief history of Hollywood Studios, including the former MGM name, the two attractions it opened with, the different Hollywood areas and more. 

In this 26th episode, the #MODPOD runs through some quick news with Hollywood & Animal Kingdom Extra Magic Hours, Pandora rides failing, Walt Disney World job opportunities, the new Pixar Pal-A-Round, Guardians Awesome Mix, the concert line-ups for the Garden Rocks & Eat to the Beat concert series, spending time in Hollywood Studios and the details of Walt Disney World's Fall dining promotion 

In this 25th episode, the #MODPOD takes a look at the latest on the Fox/Disney merger, the rumor of the new monorail fleet, a new Disney app, new Universal hotels, new fast and furious attractions and possibly new theme parks, and finally, a quick look at the history of Animal Kingdom, random facts and trivia and a park walkthrough 

In this 24th episode, the #MODPOD brings back Magical Friend Jennifer Novotny, co-host of the Divas Dish Diz podcast, to talk a little Disney news, from Winnie the Pooh to Piglet in the park, from Newsies and High School Musical 3, to an impromptu review of Disney War.  Then a great discussion on what to do when it's really busy, when lines are long and Fastpasses are at a minimum

In this 23rd episode, the #MODPOD talks about Dave's travel exhaustion, new Digital room keys, Toy Story Mania FPs, Lights Motor Action (RIP), The Laugh Floor, trouble with Mary Poppins, and finally, the second part of the Universal overview.

In this 22nd episode, the #MODPOD discusses the new Marvel Land set for Disneyland... new characters in Toy Story Land... the new redhead in Pirates... a quick food review of The Edison at Disney Springs... a mixed review of A Wrinkle in Time... entering the Star Wars Galaxy in The Void... a look at new Pop Century rooms... and finally, an overview of Universal Studios. 

In this 21st episode, the #MODPOD returns after a quick break with the best of Disney news and conversation. Typhoon Lagoon has some magical hours planned... Easter Parades are coming up in Magic Kingdom... The Food & Wine Festival has dates for the fall, while the Flower & Garden Festival is happening right now. Plus, Black Panther raking in the dough, and an opinion on the parking fees. 

In this 20th episode, the #MODPOD serves up a buffet of news and dishes on history... including new dining at Disneyland... new table services at Disney World... rumors about Epcot's Wonders of Life.  Then, two pivotal moments in Disney History, both from 1928 and 2004... then a look at the Disney Dining Plan... and d$'s favorite Disney Breakfasts!! 

In this #19th episode, the #MODPOD quickly hits the ton of news available, including the release date of Toy Story Land, extended hours at Hollywood Studios, new hotels at the two Disney parks, the controversy of the Redhead in Pirates, ticket prices going up and a look at how Fastpasses truly work. Plus, a spoiler free review of the latest Marvel flick, "Black Panther"