Disney Planning Insights Podcast

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Epic Universe at Universal Orlando looks, well, Epic. How does Disney respond with their big reveal slated for later in the year? Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for the news and a Top 3 segment. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows to YouTube and Twitch as ou...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Bob Iger raked in a cool $31.6 Million in 2023. Did he bring back the parks that much? Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel is traveling back from Walt Disney World, so we will hit the news and jump into a couple games of Lorcana on Pixelborn. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows t...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 12/19/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Ideas for a 5th Gate at Walt Disney World. Matt and Peter put on their park planning hats as they try to figure out the next big Blue Sky idea. Don't agree...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Since I still feel like we were part of the biggest letdown in D23 history, can we begin to imagine what will be divulged at this year's event? Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and a Learning Lorcana segment. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI L...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. We have all kinds of news from being show free for 2 weeks. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and a Disney Deep Dive segment. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned int...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 12/12/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Disney Movie Animal Sidekicks. Matt and Peter horse around a little and come up with their favorite animal side pieces. Don't agree with our picks...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Our last show of 2023. Disney Parks breathes life into an almost forgotten show and what is a "Good to Go Day" and how do you find them. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and the continuation of our Learning Lorcana segment. Remember that we are migra...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 12/05/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Live Action Disney Movie. Matt and Peter get into the archives and talk about their favorite Disney movies with real people. Don't agree with our...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Disneyland Tokyo announces the closing date for their 3 year remodel of Space Mountain and Ravensburger announces another new release for the popular Lorcan game. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and our first Lorcana episode. Remember that we are migrating al...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 11/28/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Disney Animatronics. Matt and Peter talk the shop talk and let you know about their favorite set pieces that set Disney a part from other parks. Don&#...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. On the celebration of Walt Disney's 122nd birthday, we take a look at the newest part of EPCOTs reimagine and stick around for the first showing of Luminous. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and DPI Deep Dive. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. With the EPCOT project that was announced in 2023 still not completed, does this set a precedent for future expansion projects? Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and DPI Deep Dive. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows to YouTube and Twitch a...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 11/21/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Disney Resort Restaurants. Matt and Peter eat outside the parks and let you know their favorite selections. Don't agree with our picks? Let us kno...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. The Blue Sky Projects have the potential to be the biggest letdowns Disney has provided to its fans. Why is the President of Park Ops trying to backtrack on what was presented at D23? Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and DPI Deep Dive. Remember that we are mig...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 11/14/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Dining Reservation Tips. Matt and Peter dip into their trip-planning expertise to give you their top Disney dining hacks. Don't agree with our picks? Let u...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Why does it seem that Disney has recently failed at almost every new event? From all indications, Jollywood Nights at DHS was miserable for party goers and overselling seems to be a big problem. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and DPI Deep Dive. Remember that...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 11/07/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Restaurants at Disney Springs. Matt and Peter stretch their culinary acumen and try not to fight over a pretty shared number 1. Don't agree with o...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Disney is cracking down on 3rd party Tour offerings, some of which are advising their clients on how to obtain illegitimate DAS Passes for their groups. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for News, the Top 3, and DPI Deep Dive. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live show...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 11/01/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Disney Ride Soundtracks. Matt and Peter put their ears out there and find the best ride music around the parks. Don't agree with our picks? Let us...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. A couple of huge announcements that will surely shake up the theme park and streaming industries. And oh yeah, It's Christmas at Disney. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for a ton of News, the Top 3, and DPI Deep Dive. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows t...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 10/25/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Changes we would make to Magic Kingdom. Matt and Peter put on their Imaginears and come up with their logical ways to improve Disney's most popular park. D...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. A Day Late, but not a Dollar Short. Last week Disney hit us with 100s of price hikes. This week we have all of the positive news and everyone is happy again. It is amazing how that works. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel joins us tonight for a ton of News, the Top 3, and DPI Deep Dive. Remember th...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. 1000s of price changes will be challenging the budget of your next Disney vacation. We will go through the big ones and help you save where you can. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platfor...

The DPI guys tackle their weekly Top 3 at Disney Challenge where we draw a random category and have 20 seconds to come up with our favorites, or least favorites. This episode is from the 10/3/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Letdown Moments from #DestinationD23. Matt and Peter focus on the not so good from the Disney fan event held at the Contemporary in Walt Disney World Resort. Do...

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. Trams return after years and Magic Bands on cruise ships? We'll talk about this and our recent Twitter (X) ban tonight. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel might be joining us tonight for news and brand new Top 3. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows to YouTube and Twitch as o...