DBC Pod

Episode 313 for the week of June 29, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney -  Disney permanently restricts bus and boat access from Disney Springs. Big deal or is the internet overreacting? Source: Disney Tourist Blog - Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is permanently retired - while it makes sense logistically, some people are very upset. Source: WDW Ma...

Special Episode - Phil gives a tour and his review of the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco ... is it worth making a stop to check out when in the area? * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast * Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: - LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod  - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.soc...

Episode 312 for the week of June 15, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Jason's Trip Update - How are his days coming together, and what tour did he book? Starts @3:16 ... Construction Update -  Update to Monstropolis plans? Starts @7:16 ... What Are We Feeling Positive About Related to Disney Right Now? -  Right now there are a lot of things that Disney seems to be...

Episode 311 for the week of June 8, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - H.U.M.A.N. Day is coming as part of the story for Monstropolis (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) -Quick Hits: Updates to Treehouse Villas (Source: DVC Fan ), Lakeshore Lodge will be all DVC (Source: Blog Mickey ), Smart trash cans are coming (Source: Blog Mickey ), and more!  (Source:...

Episode 310 for the week of June 1, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Carousel of Progress to be completely redone (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Bluey to Switch to Standby Queue Effective June 2nd (Source: WDW Magic ) - Opening Details for Universal Kids Park in Texas (Sources: Park Twister ) Starts @2:09 ... Top 5 Trivia - Phil will give a catego...

Episode 309 for the week of May 25, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Multiple new attraction updates are now open to the public (Source: Disney Food Blog ) - New loading pattern at Expedition Everest (Source: WDWNT ) - Universal Updates: Hagrid's removed from Express Pass (Source: Fox 35 ), Expansions comping to Epic Universe (Sources: Disney...

Episode 308 for the week of May 18, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - RIP Tom Kane (Source: WDW Magic ) - First look at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets- pre-show, food, merch, etc, and Soarin' Across America  (Source: Blog Mickey , WDW Magic , and Disney Parks Blog ) - Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station to use a...

Episode 307 for the week of May 11, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Jeff Vahle to retire. (Source: WDW Magic ) - Let the Magic Begin, the MK Welcome show, is not coming back as a character show (Source: WDW Magic ) - Two mystery projects coming to the Boardwalk (Source: WDW Magic ) - Gas engines to be retired in early 2027 at Autopia in Disneylan...

Episode 306 for the week of May 4, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Spirit Airlines ceases operations ... should Disney buy them? (Source: WDW Magic ) - Big Thunder Mountain reopens - but is it still the wildest ride in the wilderness? (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates are out and it starts August 7th?...

Episode 305 for the week of April 27, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney Cruise Line rolls out 50% off kids promotion. Source: Disney Parks Blog - "AI" system to speed up attraction loading. Source: WDW Magic - First look at the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster queue and loading area. Source: WDW Magic - Disney may have slowed Magi...

Episode 304 for the week of April 20, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets to open on May 26th, song list revealed. Source: Drew the Disney Dude - 2027 Walt Disney World Packages on sale. Source: Disney Tourist Blog Starts @1:45 ... Construction Update - More permits! for Signs!!!! Starts @36:26 ....

Episode 303 for the week of April 13, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Big Thunder Mountain set to reopen May 3rd with lower heigh requirement. Source: Disney Parks Blog - Upgrades to Disney Starlight. Source. Blog Mickey - Air Canada to sponsor the newly renamed La Poutinerie and offer private viewing area for Luminous. Source: Disney Tourist Blo...

Episode 302 for the week of April 6, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Summer Deals including Disney+ room discounts and after 2pm tickets. Source: Blog Mickey - V.I.Passholder Summer Days. Source: Drew the Disney Dude - D23 The Ultimate Fan Event Tickets on sale - three things we hope are announced Starts @2:34 ... Construction Update - New permit...

Episode 301 for the week of March 30, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney Adventure World dedicated and World of Frozen is open in Paris. Source: Disneyland Paris - Universal Updates: HHN and Permits. Source: Alicia Stella - Temporary restrictions on bus service from Disney Springs to Resorts. Source: Blog Mickey Starts @4:44 ... Easy/Mid/Hard...

Episode 300! for the week of March 123, 2026 - and our 6th Anniversary! ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Darth Vader M&G location changes. Source: WDW Magid - Survey about Epic Universe Annual Pass. Source: Blog Mickey - "Something" coming to Rivers of Light Theater Starts @3:43 ... The Future of Disney Under Josh D'Amaro - Last week...

Episode 299 for the week of March 16, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Midnight Memories Ad - Opening dates for a number of Walt Disney World projects - Summer Promotions - Leadership changes Starts @1:25 ... Construction Updates - New permit potentially for the Piston Peak ride system Starts @35:06 ... Phil's Trip Report - Phil just got back...

Episode 298 for the week of March 9, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Pixar news! Rumored new films including Monsters Inc. 3 and Phil gives his review of Hoppers - Disney Adventure first luck from Media, including Scott Gustin - Free Dining offer for Summer, Fall, and winter! - Magic Kingdom closing early on May 13th for a corporate buyout and wi...

Episode 297 for the week of March 2, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Rock 'n' Rollercoaster starring Aerosmith is officially closed! We discuss if we would brave the long lines on the last day for a ride that is just being rethemed if we were local  - Villains Land changing it's tune, er, tone? Reports are that Villains Land will b...

Episode 296 for the week of February 23, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Phil’s take on  Villains Land tumor - plus Len Testa expands on his initial post. Source: WDW Magic - Disney has shared more details for the Magic of Disney Animation including an animatronic Olaf to be part of the Animation Academy. Source: Scott Gustin Starts @1:44 ... Con...

Jason and his wife Cindy talk about Disney World Vacations past, whether or not they will buy DVC in the future and news and construction updates!

Episode 294 for the week of February 9, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Josh D'Amaro officially named the next CEO of Disney, effective March 18th, 2026. Dana Walden named President and CCO - Frozen Ever After to reopen with updated animatronics on February 12th (Source: Scott Gustin ) - Conservation Station will close at the end of the day...

Episode 293 for the week of February 2, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney Q1 2026 Earnings are out and the parks continue to perform strongly - Reports that the new Disney CEO is likely to be named in the coming week with all indications pointing to Josh (source: Wall St Journal ) - New wastewater documents points to where the buildings in P...

Episode 292 for the week of January 26, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge - Tea Experience to open March 19th (source: Disney Parks ) Starts @1:38 ... Construction Update - More work at the Haunted Mansion Starts @8:47 ... DBC Review: Disneyland Handcrafted - The lasted documentary from Leslie Iwerks is out and pr...

Episode 290 for the week of January 19, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Universal announces Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift to open - and Supercharged to close - in 2027 (source: Scott Gustin ) - Galaxy's Edge timeline to be expanded at Disneyland (source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Kennedy out, Filioni and Brennan in at Lucasfilm (source: Holl...

Episode 290 for the week of January 12, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week in Disney - Disney provides additional details to the Big Thunder Mountain (source: Blog Mickey ) and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (source: Drew the Disney Dude ) updates - Wall St. Journal article on the divide between Imagineering and management and how their is optimism moving for...