Phil Schoen & Jason Dodge

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This is the DBC (Disney Boards Community) Podcast where we scour the Disney internet communities to find out what you are talking about and instead of hitting the reply button we talk about it here ... Featuring two Disney Fans, Jason Dodge (@jdodge80) and Phil Schoen (@TheMaxReboIV), with episodes published weekly, we hope to provide some insights and humor to your Disney lives...Please join the discussion on our Discourse Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ ... Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod ... Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, ne...

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Phil Schoen & Jason Dodge

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Should Disney Eliminate Tipping? Over/Underrated Park Souvenirs, Plus 13 New Flavors of Chicken Strips? 07.10.2025 1:18:38

Episode 277 for the week of September 28, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney - Dr. Jane Goodall passed away - 13 new sauced chicken strips are coming to Walt Disney World (source: Disney Parks Blog ) - Rumor: infrastructure changes to the TTC Starts @2:47 ... Should Disney Eliminate Tipping at WDW? - An article at WDW Info proposes that as as premium...

Planning a No-Parks Trip to Walt Disney World, Under/Overrated Parks Strategy, Animation Courtyard Closes, and More! 30.09.2025 1:04:46

Episode 277 for the week of September 28, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Construction Updates - Animation Courtyard closes Starts @1:10 ... What Could an After Hours Only Trip Look Like in 2026? - Disney released the dates of After Hours events for 2026 and Phil looked for where a trip could be done around hitting up several of them. - Could this be an affordable way...

Under/Over Rated Food at WDW, Which Rides Should Be Replaced, and News of the Week 23.09.2025 58:26

Episode 276 for the week of September 22, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... News Roundup - Guest passes away after riding Stardust Racers. Source: Scott Gustin - Imagineering Explores the Use of AI Glasses in Theme Parks. Source: Blog Mickey - NightFlight Expedition Announced for Dollywood. Source: Scott Gustin Starts @1:42 ... Construction Updates - Appears to be rampe...

Epic Universe and Helios Grand Trip Report and Review! 16.09.2025 1:23:58

Episode 275 for the week of September 15, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... News Roundup - Hong Kong Disneyland getting New Spider-Main Attraction. Source: Blog Mickey - Restaurant Marrakesh Sign Stripped of Lettering at EPCOT. Source: Blog Mickey - Universal Confirms Demolition of Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. Source: Blog Mickey Starts @1:40 ... Construction...

Food and Wine 2026, GEO-82, California Grill, and Toledo Reviews! 09.09.2025 1:18:18

Episode 274 for the week of September 8, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Discussion - Disney has announced that they will be updating Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique with a simplified packages and appearances by the Fairy Godmother - We discuss if we have every done this experience or if we ever would - Source: Blog Mickey Starts @2:26 ... Construct...

Destination D23 Announcements and Review, Plus Dinosaur Closing Date Announced 03.09.2025 1:12:17

Episode 273 for the week of September 1, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... BREAKING: Dinosaur Closing Date Announced - Disney has announced that the remaining elements of Dinoland (Dinosaur, the Dino Institute Shop, and Restaurantosaurus) will all close effective February 2nd - Additionally meet and greets in that area will be relocated, Harambe Market will see it'...

Better Zoogether Opening Date, Animatronics in the Muppet RnRC Preshow, Phil's Trip Final Details, and more! 26.08.2025 1:13:12

Episode 272 for the week of August 25th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Walt Disney World Updates From Media Event: - Zootopia: Better Zoogether to open November 7th and Judy Hops and Nick Wilde M&G coming. Source: Disney Parks Blog - Big Thunder Mountain new effects and backstory discusses. Source: Disney Parks Blog - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with the M...

Destination D23 Predictions and Construction Updates with Drew the Disney Dude 19.08.2025 1:06:28

Episode 271 for the week of August 18th, 2025 ... Drew the Disney Dude joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Update On and From Drew: - Drew recently called this a "new Golden Age of Imagineering" - we discuss what this means, if we agree, and the implications for the average park goer Find Drew at: - Twitter: https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude - YouTube: https://www.y...

Phil's Down and Back Trip with His Youngest Daughter, Plus News of the Week! 12.08.2025 1:44:36

Episode 270 for the week of August 11th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney: - Beak and Barrel Opening News - including a menu with not a ton of options for kids. Source: Disney Parks Blog - Disney 3Q 2025 Earnings - what does it mean to us and the future of Walt Disney World? Source: WDWMagic - Minnie Van to/from MCO Service - Price To Extend the Bubb...

Jason's Family Trip Report - 8 Days of Park Hopping Under Heat Advisories! 05.08.2025 2:09:04

Episode 269 for the week of August 4th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Construction Updates: - Lots of activity around Walt Disney World with the biggest story the quick demolition of Studio 1 in Muppets Couryart Starts @1:42 ... Trip Report: Jason's 9-Day Family Trip in the Heat!: - Jason is just back from his big family trip - staying for 9 nights in an Art of...

The Magic of Disney Animation coming to DHS and Matt's Disneyland Trip Report 29.07.2025 1:21:47

Episode 28 for the week of July 28th, 2025 ... and Matt Peto joins us while Jason is away and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney: - In a surprising announcement, Disney shared that the Magic of Disney Animation will take over the current Animation Academy, including the Star Wars Launch Bay. We discuss the changes and if we feel this rounds out the park. Source: Di...

Planner, Filler, Skipper - Magic Kingdom ... Plus Takeaways From the Analysis 22.07.2025 38:58

Episode 266 for the week of July 21st, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Topic: Planner, Filler, Skipper - Magic Kingdom: - Part 4 of a series where we look at all the attraction at a park (this time The Magic Kingdom) and determine if each is something we plan around, will use to fill in gaps in our schedule, or generally skip even if no wait Starts @1:17 ... Topic: Pla...

First look at Starlight and Walt Animatronic, and We React to a Destination D23 Predictions Video, plus more! 15.07.2025 1:06:48

Episode 266 for the week of July 14th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney: - Latest episode of We Call It Imagineering gives a preview of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away and it looks great ... and is that positivity in the Disney community I am seeing? - Disney also provides a first look at Walt Disney: A Magical Life, including footage of the n...

Closure of the Rivers of America, Jason's Down and Back Trip Report, and more! 08.07.2025 1:07:04

Episode 265 for the week of July 7th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Construction Updates: - The Rivers of America are closed - we share our thoughts including where we think the only commentary goes too far Starts @1:59 ... Trip Report: Jason's Down and Back - Jason has just returned from a down and back with his oldest to say goodbye to the Liberty Belle and To...

Test Track 3.0 Opens for Previews, Laydown Yards at Magic Kingdom are Created, and we Play Planner, Filler, Skipper - EPCOT edition 01.07.2025 1:02:41

Episode 264 for the week of June 30th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney: - Hall of Presidents reopens in time for 4th of July - Test Track 3.0 opens for CM previews and Media and reviews are largely positive! But no spoilers as Jason is trying to go in cold - Spaceship Earth will close for a multi-month refurb on August 25th, Little Mermaid for abou...

How Summer Park Attraction Openings Will Impact Jason's Trip and Why is Elio Underperforming at the Box Office? 24.06.2025 1:03:43

Episode 263for the week of June 23rd, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney: - How does recent news of attraction openings (Test Tract 3.0, Starlight, etc) impact Jason's trip? - Western Way Widening Project - Len Testa thinks this is more than just road work. What could the real implications be? Source: Disney Dish - Disney updated dining reservatio...

Phil's Positive Pod ... Plus Test Track 3.0 Opening Date Revealed! 17.06.2025 23:47

Episode 262 for the week of June 16th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney: - The Boneyard will be closed forever effective August 2nd - which is earlier than previously indicated. Disney also confirmed there will be a play are within Tropical Americas - Test Track 3.0 will open on July 22nd! This also is earlier than earlier reports of late summer. Sev...

Muppet*Vision 3D is Gone, Rivers of America Closing Date Announced and Piston Peak National Park Coming 10.06.2025 1:18:01

Episode 261 for the week of June 9th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Week In Disney: - Saturday was the last date that Muppet*Vision 3D was open to the public. We pay our respects and are happy it went out strong - Closing Date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island announced by Disney - with July 6th being the last day to enjoy them. Disney also provided ne...

Disney Starlight Premiere Date, Cool Kid Summer Kicks Off, and Lilo and Stitch Does Big Box Office 03.06.2025 1:01:52

Episode 260 for the week of June 2nd, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Reminder : the 2025 ParkStop Stop Hate Fundraiser is live! >> Link << Last (Few) Weeks In Disney: - Disney cracking down on DVC owners who frequently rent their points. Source: WDWNT - Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away to debut on July 20th. - New shows at DHS have premiered and reac...

Guys Down-and-Back Trip Report - With Matt from Dizhappenings! 20.05.2025 1:22:38

Episode 259 for the week of May 19th, 2025 ... and Matt Petolicchio from Dizhappenings joins us and this is recapping our recent trip to Walt Disney World! On May 6th, four guys went down to Walt Disney World to say our goodbyes to Muppet*Vision 3D, Mama Melrose and all of Muppets Courtyard ... and we just hung out, explored the parks, and chatted like old friends. This is the story of that trip...

Disneyland Abu Dhabi Announced, MNSSHP and F&WF Dates, Beak and Barrel Announced, and More! 14.05.2025 1:00:02

Episode 258 for the week of May 12th, 2025 ... and Matt Petolicchio from Dizhappenings joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World... D23 Events - A Review and Upcoming Event: - Phil attended the D23 On the Road: A Goofy Movie last weekend and provides a review and explains why it worked so well. - Additionally, there is a virtual Gold Members event scheduled for May 29th: Magic Afte...

Cool Kid Summer Details, $179 To Watch Luminous, and Tips From WDW Veterans! 06.05.2025 1:09:52

Episode 257 for the week of May 5th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Last Minute Trip Thoughts: - By the time you see/hear this week's episode we would have left for our quick trip to DHS to say goodbye to Muppet Courtyard. We share some final thoughts of our plans and what we are looking forward to. Starts @0:43 ... News Roundup: - Volcano Bay to drop Tapu Tapu i...

D23 Goes to the World's Fair Review, Possible Starlight Debut Date, Disney Plus Game Show Ideas, and more! 29.04.2025 1:04:56

Episode 256 for the week of April 28, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... RUMOR: Disney Starlight to Start July 6th: - Happily Ever After is shifted to a 10pm start time starting July 6th, this combined with CM block outs is leading people to think that could be the day that Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will start Starts @3:26 ... D23 Goes to the World's Fai...

Star Wars Updates, Free Kids Dining Plan in 2026, and Updates to Our Upcoming Trips! 22.04.2025 1:02:09

Episode 255 for the week of April 21, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... News from Star Wars Celebration 2025: - Star Wars Celebration was held from April 18-20th and we discuss some of the news coming out of it: - Films: Star Wars Starfighter, The Mandalorian and Grogu - TV: Ahsoka Season 2, Star Wars Visions Season 3, and Maul: Shadowlord - Parks: Update to Millennium F...

Universal Great Britain Announced, New Details for Disney Adventure World, and DBC Engagement: Design a Local Disney Theme Park 15.04.2025 57:49

Episode 254 for the week of April 14, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Theme Park News Around The World: - Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Concept Art Revealed - Gingerbread House to not be there this year. Source: Blog Mickey - Universal Great Britain Officially Announced, Concept Art Shared. What speculated IP gets us most excited? Source: Alicia Stella - Disney Prov...