Disney Hour Express

Say it ain't so!! This week, we're talking about the late breaking news that revealed where the upcoming Monster Inc. Land will be placed in Hollywood Studios. If you're able to read the episode's title than you'll probably feel the arrow through your felt covered heart. Also, Abbie shares the deets on the newest addition to the Seven Seas, the Disney Treasure. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for li...

This week, Abbie goes down the rabbit hole of Disney on TV and Rob gets distracted while attempting to explain the Star Wars film schedule delays. We've got park news including Tiana's Bayou opening in Disneyland and resort decorations springing to life. You'll also find out why Abbie couldn't let Prince be in the same place as Elton John. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head...

Disney is in full holiday mode and we're checking on just how much tinsel is around the parks. We're covering all the new editions to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays...even though it hasn't started yet. Who doesn't like snope talk in November? We hope not you! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to th...

Abbie's back! This is a mostly news filled episode with a Abbie twist. We're talking holiday transitions, permits for dinosaurs, and horses walking on glass...and we even let Rob speak. As always, thanks for listening? To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. https://familytravelplanner.com

Red Alert! Red Alert! Abbie is not in this episode, but you're saved from the much maligned Rob only episode by a special guest cohost. After taking a week off, we had a lot to catch up on, so this is a Disney/Universal news heavy episode. We're talking construction behind Thunder Mountain, ride heights in Epic Universe, and so much more on this week's episode. How many times can we use "episode"...

Would you rather listen to this podcast or...??? That's right! It's the return of "Would You Rather?" Abbie and Rob put each other to the test AGAIN to share what they would do when put in the Disney hot seat. Plus, we cover what happens when Disney World runs into extreme weather like the recent hurricanes. Here's hoping you didn't choose the "or"!!! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob,...

This is the theme park kumite you've been waiting for! Disneyland vs Disney World! We look at what makes both of these iconic theme parks unique and discover just how different they actually are. There hasn't been a beef this big since 2Pac and Biggie. Which park comes out on top? That's for you to decide. (and you'll hopefully let us know in the comments) Thanks for listening!

Get those olfactory glands ready because we're talking about the odors...err...fragrances of Disney. What does Disney do to make sure you can be transported back to The Magic even from the checkout line at the grocery store? What did the Imagineers come up with to delivery those scents at just the right time? All this, a talking recycling bin, and the news on this week's episode! Thanks for listen...

This week, we're going deep into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. If you've ever wanted some Bayou backstory (and lots of gumbo talk) this is the episode for you. Plus, we welcome in some new additions to Animal Kingdom and talk about a Marvel rumor that could the change the fate of both Orlando theme parks. As always, thanks for listening! To reach out to Abbie and Rob, please head to their website. http...

It's September so that means people are getting scared in theme parks in Florida. We covering Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 33 on this week's episode. We're breaking down the houses, scare zones, and Stay Puft S'mores. Throw on last year's costume and join us for a horrifyingly good time. Thanks for listening.  To reach Abbie and Rob, please head to our website. https://familytravelplanner.c...

What happens when you put a Disney podcast host in Orlando on non-Disney business? They have to make their way to Disney property of course! Does Abbie have a new favorite Disney dining experience? Is it worth going to Trader Sam's with just two people? Should you go on any rides during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Answers to all these questions and more on this week's episode. Thanks fo...

We're taking a trip around the world as we go over the ins and outs of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. We're talking treats and the beats as we rundown the list of performers at this year's Eat to the Beat Concert Series in the American Pavillion at EPCOT. As if that wasn't enough, we're all treated to a live performance of an original as yet untitled song sung by our very own Abbi...

Is it spooky season already? Not really...unless you ask Disney... and the grocery stores. We're bouncing all around the parks with the latest news, but giving the Podineers a snack size portion of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We're talking about the newest treats and giving you some tricks about going on the rides during the limited capacity event. I did think we forgot to talk about El...

D23 Weekend just finished up and what a weekend it was! We're covering all the Fantasmic! news out of Anaheim. Disney dropped some major theme park news that will give us enough fodder to over speculate on for years to come. We've got Monsters on doors, Avatars in water, and Cars on Tom's Island. We're covering it all on this weeks episode! Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please head...

We've reached the end of the road for our family's trip to Disney, but fear not, (or maybe be really afraid) we're recapping the whole trip in one episode. We reveal some thoughts about the trip for the first time and we begin to talk about what we'd like to do for next year's family trip. We're talking highs, lows, and everything in between. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please he...

This is it. This is our last day of our Disney Family Trip. It's a doozy of a day at everyone's favorite park that's overseen by a big ball. That's right...we're talking Epcot. Did this land of tomorrow get the best of us again or did we get to new Stellarvator sized heights of fun. If you'd like to find out what happens when two travel agents have to scramble to find new lunch reserverations, thi...

Sivako! This week's episode all about our day at Animal Kingdom. Recorded from our balcony in a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's BoardWalk Inn, we're taking you from the elephant sized highs to the warthog sized lows of our day with the animals. Get ready for river journeys, snow capped expeditions, and some undersea swimming in this supersized ep. Thanks for listening! To reach Abbie and Rob, please h...

This trip is moving right along onto our "Rest" and Magic Kingdom days. We talk about what we did on our day away from the parks and cover our long birthday-filled day at Magic Kingdom. Did a 4 year old beat everyone at bowling? Did we get on Tiana's Bayou? Did Abbie enjoy her birthday with a fever? All of this and more in this week's supersized ep! Thanks for listening! Special shout out this wee...

It's time for this year's DHE family trip to Walt Disney World Resort! This is a supersized episode! First up from a balcony of a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's Boardwalk Inn is a recap of our travel day and first impressions of the resort. Next up, from the Luna Park Pool at the Boardwalk, is our recap of our day at Hollywood Studios. We're going from Skyliner to Fantasmic! and bringing you along fo...

That's right! Our family trip to Disney is finally upon us! We're starting this year's trip series off with everyone's least favorite vacation activity...packing! That's right! Allow us to take you on an adventure filled with park day outfit choices, the amount of socks to bring with you, and Rob's slight obsession with cargo shorts. We also talk about the newly announced Lightning Lane Pass Progr...

If you were wishing for an even deeper dive into the enigma in a cell phone known as Genie+, this episode is for you. We're covering everything from price to stacking strategies. Plus, we share our mostly spoiler free thoughts and feelings on the #1 movie of 2024, Inside Out 2. (We don't discuss any big spoilers that weren't already revealed in the trailer. Once you hear us bring up the movie, ski...

We felt like it was time for another entry into our "Disney Trip Prep" Series with a 30 Days Out episode. There's not a ton of "official" activities to do at this marker, but there's still some vital planning that can be done. It's too early to pack (unless you're Abbie), but you can count how many "good" ponchos you have. We're talking UV umbrellas, ride priority lists, and so much more! Thanks f...

Two animated Disney properties in back to back episodes? That's right we did! This week, it's The Lion King's 30th anniversary, so we felt obligated to talk about the classic animated flick and it's impact on the movie industry and the Disney Parks. We also talk about a service that every DVC or Annual Passholder should consider using and take a look at the news around the parks. Thanks for listen...

We hope the cold doesn't bother you because you're about to get Frozen! We're chipping through all the layers of ice to take a look at the franchise that set off an entertainment ice age. We're going around the world to look at all versions of the Frozen ride in the Disney parks, including the new Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey in Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea. To find out which podcaster was...

We know, we know...the podcast is a day behind. To make up for it, we've got all the info you need on delivery services when you're staying at the Walt Disney World Resort. We're looking at prices! We're looking at delivery windows! We're looking at it all, so you don't have to! Plus, we've got the first feedback from the new Disney Springs' drone show and we talk about this year's tribute store a...