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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2023 Disney Predictions, plus OUR Takes on Ride Wait Times and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster retheme rumors 03.01.2023 1:05:15

Episode 140 ... for the week of January 2, 2023 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - D23 Confirms updated version of the Happily Ever After show, not just the Anthem returning (Source: D23 ) - Genie+ Service “sells out” at Disneyland multiple days (Source: Scott Gustin ) - Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closing for lengthy refurbishment, rumors of rethem...

Trip Reports - Part 2: Jason and Phil finish the day-by-day trip report from their overlapping trips 28.12.2022 1:44:09

Episode 139b ... for the week of December 26, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... Topic: Trip Report - Part 2 - Phil and Jason continue their day-by-day recap of their overlapping trips - Part 2 covers 3 park days - the last 3 for Jason and the only 3 for Phil ... during which their paths cross several times Starts @1:23 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the...

Trip Reports - Part 1: Jason and Phil start the day-by-day trip report from their overlapping trips 27.12.2022 1:06:39

Episode 139a ... for the week of December 26, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - The Walt Disney World Railroad has Reopened! (Source: Blog Mickey ) - The American Adventure has Reopened! (Source: Disney Food Blog ) Starts @2:00 ... DBC Recommends - Tom BetGeorge (Magical Light Shows) Best of Encanto Christmas Light Show Featuring 300 Drone...

Trip Report (High Level): Planning vs Reality - travel, hotel, Genie+ and more 19.12.2022 1:04:27

Episode 138 ... for the week of December 19, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - DuckTales World Showcase Adventure game launches at EPCOT (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Roundup Rodeo BBQ opening delayed until Spring 2023 (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Media Executives predict further shakeup at Disney in 2023 (Source: CNBC ) Starts @1:16 ... DCI Update...

Disney Dining: How to Save $ and Where to Splurge? Plus Splash Mountain Closing Date and Tron Opening Rumors 05.12.2022 46:18

Episode 137 ... for the week of December 5, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Splash Mountain set to close at WDW on January 23rd (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Rumors of Tron's reopening - and how you will be able to ride (Source: WDW Magic ) Starts @1:47 ... OUR Takes: How Much Planning is Too Much? - We discuss what planning styles are t...

Bob Iger holds a town hall, what attractions from yesteryear are actually overrated, and last minute updates for Jason's trip 29.11.2022 1:07:16

Episode 13 ... for the week of November 28, 2022 and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Bob Iger held a townhall session with Cast Members - Rumor: Changes coming for Park Reservations in 2023 (source: WDWMagic ) - Disney announces first ever discount for the Galactic Starcruiser - but is this a good thing? Starts @1:38 ... OUR Takes: Attractions of...

Chapek out and Iger back! Plus 7am strategies and DBC Engagement on WDW Trip Traditions 22.11.2022 1:13:06

Episode 135 ... for the week of November 15, 2022 - Happy Thanksgiving and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Bob Chapek is relieved of his duties as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and Bob Iger is back for another 2 year term as CEO (source: Hollywood Reporter ) .... How did this all go down and why? What does it mean for the future of the company...

Calls for Bob Chapek's firing, Top 3 Holiday Snacks we are looking forward to, and what we would change about the Galactic Starcruiser 14.11.2022 51:31

Episode 134 ... for the week of November 14, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Calls for Bob Chapek's firing after disappointing quarterly earnings (source: Blog Mickey ) and reports of a hiring freeze and potential job cuts loom (source: CNBC ) - Disneyland Treehouse to be rethemed as "Adventureland Treehouse" - no IP! (...

Fantasmic! returns - and with it, the DCI hits a milestone and Matt Peto is here to discuss it with us! Plus Over/Underrated entertainment and much more! 07.11.2022 1:16:23

Episode 133 ... for the week of November 7, 2022 - Matt Peto joins us to discuss a DCI milestone and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Fantasmic! is back! With new scenes and to positive reviews! We discuss the show and how it's return plays a role in our trip planning. Starts @2:12 ... Topic: DCI Update - The return of Fantasmic! pushes the...

Companies targeting Disney's family vacation market, Over/Underrated Disney souvenirs, & our Top 3 ways to keep the Disney magic alive at home 02.11.2022 51:54

Episode 132 ... for the week of October 31, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Cold open question: have you ever dressed up for Halloween as a Disney character? - New family entertainment area coming to Universal Studios Florida (source: Scott Gustin ) - Blizzard Beach reopening November 13th and Frozen elements added (source: Theme Park...

Fantasmic! Returns! Can Disney Improve the Firework Viewing Experience? Over/Under Rated E-Ticket Attractions 25.10.2022 1:01:58

Episode 131 ... for the week of October 24, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Fantasmic! will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting November 3rd! (source: Disney Parks Blog ) ... is seeing this a priority for our December trips? - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT's Norway Pavilion will reopen on November 4 2022. (Source...

Positive changes at Walt Disney World in recent years, Over/Under Rated resorts, and variable pricing introduced for Genie+ 17.10.2022 59:34

Episode 130 ... for the week of October 17, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Variable pricing (and higher pricing) introduced for Genie+ (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Monsieur Paul set to reopen with pre-fixe menu - and a $195/person price tag ... is fine dining inside a park appealing to us? (Source: Blog Mickey ) - 2021 Theme Park Index i...

WDW Park updates and rumors, ADR booking update for our trip, and is "gaming" the Disney system ethical? 11.10.2022 1:08:33

Episode 129 ... for the week of October 10, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Give Kids the World Night of a Millions Lights Returns - with a Tropical Twist! (Source: GKTW ) - Park Updates and Rumors: Tracks laid at Tron Site (source: Blog Mickey ) ... Review list of remaining items set for 2022 return/opening - do we think it will actu...

EPCOT turns 40, updates for our WDW trip planning, and OUR takes on WDW transportation 02.10.2022 57:04

Episode 128 ... for the week of October 3, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... First - sending positive thoughts to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian and DBC Recommends this week is the Touring Plans Saturday Six - 6 ways you can help relief efforts in central Florida: Link to Touring Plans article What is Everybody Talking About? - EPCOT turns 40 - we talk about the cele...

Zach was at the D23 Expo and on the Wish! Plus EPCOT Holiday info, Virtual Queues vs Standby, and much more! 28.09.2022 1:19:32

Episode 127 ... for the week of September 26, 2022. Zach joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World... First - sending positive thoughts to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian What is Everybody Talking About? - Deadpool 3 - MCU movie coming in 2024 and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (Source: Ryan Reynolds ) - EPCOT Holiday announcements: Candlelight Processional Narrators (Source: Disney...

Trip Report with Ashley from Skyliner Views, WDW "Blue Sky" projects logistics, and OUR Takes on Disney Snacks! 19.09.2022 1:06:38

Episode 126 ... for the week of September 19, 2022. Ashley from Skylinerviews joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - D23 Expo 2022: Fallout and "Blue Sky" project discussion ... we go through the Moana and Zootopia additions to Animal Kingdom (possible layout courtesy of Tommy Hawkins ) and how logistically the "Beyond Big Th...

D23Expo 2022 Parks Panel Reactions - What Are They Doing? Plus OUR takes on Magic Kingdom Attractions! 12.09.2022 1:02:56

Episode 125 ... for the week of September 12, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - D23Expo - Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel reaction! What did we think of what was announced? How about what wasn't announced? And what do we make of the "Blue Sky" visions shared? (Source: WDW Magic ) - We also touch on a recent...

Final D23 Expo Predictions! "Disney Prime" coming? Phil's Thoughts on Dollywood. Plus Over/Under Rated Table Service Restaurants at WDW 06.09.2022 1:10:10

Episode 124 ... for the week of September 5, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - "Disney Prime" - is a new subscription based service coming from Disney? (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Final D23 Predictions/thoughts/feelings. Matt has created an odds spreadsheet (Source: Happily EVERything Disney ) - Josh D'Amaro comments to the...

Disney Enchantment Update, plus so much news ... and Phil is flying solo for this one! 23.08.2022 20:58

Episode 123 ... for the week of August 22, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Updated version of Enchantment debuts featuring Roy, Walt, and Retro images - talks about the history of Disney World (Source: Drew Disney Dude ) - 20Plus, the provider of bath products for Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Cruise Line, has announced they w...

Top 5 Best Times to be in the Parks! Not So Scary Starting Up! And Ticket Prices May Go Up! 16.08.2022 1:10:30

Episode 121 ... for the week of August 8, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? Mickey’s Not So Scary Party Started this week. Chapek talks about revenue Tickets may go up in price Park Revenue up 4.3B to 7.4B (2019 6.5B) “partially offset by an unfavorable attendance mix at Disneyland Resort.” Genie+ Changes and park hopping Guests who are...

Top 5 Things We Riot If Removed from Walt Disney World, Genie+ Adjustment, and Disney Asks if People Even Noticed the 50th 09.08.2022 1:04:47

Episode 121 ... for the week of August 8, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Genie+: Disney announces that rides scheduled to move back from G+ to ILL will stay as part of G+: (Source: Disney Food Blog ) ... and Disney shared 6 videos explaining how to use the system (Source: Scott Gustin ) - Disney survey asking people if they noticed t...

Top 5 Lands/Pavilions at WDW, MagicBand+ Release and Reaction, and Jordan Fisher Asks For Return of Happily Ever After! 02.08.2022 52:26

Episode 120 ... for the week of August 1, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - MagicBand+ was released this week. As we told you, they don't come fully charged and need an update but interest seems high and people who have right expectations are enjoying them. Good video from Craig of the DIS Unplugged team (Source: DIS Unplugged ) -...

Jason's Trip Report - Part 2 (incl. a hot take on Harmonious) plus news about the return of the WDW Railroad, update to Genie+, and much more! 26.07.2022 1:13:23

Episode 119 ... for the week of July 25, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Walt Disney World Railroad progress: tracks spotted in the Tron tunnel (Source: Blog Mickey ) and Disney confirms Cast Members have started TRAINing (Source: Blog Mickey ) - Genei+ update: from 7am to 730am now you will not see a LL return time in the tip board b...

Jason's Trip Report - Part 1 (incl. his Genie+ take) plus release info for MagicBand+! 22.07.2022 1:07:39

Episode 118 ... for the week of July 18, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - MagicBand+ ... Disney announced that MagicBand+ will be released at WDW on July 27th at a starting price of $34.99. We also share some tips and info we got from a Cast Member who has been trained on MagicBand+ (Source: Disney Parks Blog ) Starts @1:26 ... New Mem...

Top 5 Queues at WDW, Value of Genie+ at Each Park, and Jason's Parents Only Pre-Trip Report 11.07.2022 1:04:22

Episode 117 ... for the week of July 11, 2022 - and this is what is going on in our Disney World... What is Everybody Talking About? - Genie+ ... looking at the value of the service at different parks at different crowd levels (Source: Touring Plans ) and discuss the changes coming next month (Source: Blog Mickey ) Starts @1:50 ... Jason's Pre-Trip Report - This week Jason is heading down t...