The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia

Jen and Frank review the thirty minutes they spent on Typhoon Lagoon in November 2025! Humunga Cowabunga! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ ➡️SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE 📺 : https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz ➡️FOLLOW...

Jen and Frank chat with Lexi, Jeffers, Louis & Val about food, drinks, snacks and more following the 3rd Annual Dillo's Diz meetup! On this episode… 🎙️Programming Note 🎙️Introductions 🎙️Disney food and beverage 🎙️The next meetup? 🎙️Thanksgiving preferences  *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW D...

Jen and Frank chat about their time spent at the opening night of Disney Jollywood Nights 2025! On this episode… 🎙️ Pregame Dining 🎙️Jollywood Arrival Group 🎙️ Rise of the Resistance 🎙️Disney Holidays in Hollywood 🎙️Tip Top Tower 🎙️Jingle BAM 🎙️Meet and Greets 🎙️Nightmare Before Signalong 🎙️Final Rides *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Musi...

Jen and Frank chat about their time spent at the opening night of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025! On this episode… 🎙️ This Time Last Week 🎙️ Very Merry Arrival 🎙️The Glory of Main Street  🎙️Peoplemover Views 🎙️Speedway and Space 🎙️Once Upon a Parade 🎙️Fireworks 🎙️Tiana's Bayou Adventure 🎙️Jingle Cruise 🎙️Final Thoughts *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy...

In this episode, Jen and Frank talk about Frank's recent trip to the Buena Vista Palace, with some time spent in Disney Springs. As this episode drops, they will be in Walt Disney World for their meetup. If you see them around the parks, be sure to say hi!  *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW D...

Jen and Frank chat with Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, and Louis and Val about their Walt Disney World meetup November 5 - 8! On this episode… 🎙️ Introductions 🎙️ Meetup Expectations 🎙️Very Merry Christmas Party 🎙️Jollywood Nights 🎙️Disney Dining Reservations *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo...

Jen and Frank chat about the latest update of Soarin' arriving to Walt Disney World and Disneyland during the Summer of 2026. Plus, the discovery of some 90's Disney collectibles. On this episode… 🎙️ 2 Weeks Until the WDW Meetup 🎙️ Wicked Dancing with the Stars 🎙️ Soarin' Summer 2026 🎙️ Walt Disney Classic Collectibles *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydill...

Jen and Frank chat with Troy and Mimi from Disney Assembled Podcast about their recent trip to Disneyland. On this episode… 🎙️ Disney Parks Anniversaries 🎙️ Cast Member Magic 🎙️ Disneyland at 70 🎙️ 2026 College Program at Walt Disney World Visit Disney Assembled for more! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Har...

Jen and Frank chat the Walt Disney World and Disneyland ticket price increases. On this episode… 🎙️ The Ghost 🎙️ Ticket Price Increase Day 🎙️ Theme Park in Vegas, Baby! 🎙️ DWTS 🎙️ The Room Where It Happened 🎙️Life Was a Highway 🎙️Once Upon Nostalgia *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. ➡️FOLLOW Dillo's D...

Jen and Frank chat about the nostalgia behind Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. On this episode… 🎙️ The Mets Implosion 🎙️ Mando & Grogu's Trailer 🎙️ Father of the Only Murders 🎙️ Cory's Morning Show 🎙️ Halloween and Christmas 🎙️Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 🎙️EPCOT? *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 Music & Themes produced by M...

Jen and Frank chat about the oft-mentioned year of 1992 and their two nostalgic trips to Walt Disney World. On this episode… 🎙️ Movies of 1992 🎙️ Jim Henson's Birthday Weekend 🎙️ It's The Muppet Show! 🎙️ Superstar Television 🎙️ Beauty and the Beast Stage Show 🎙️ Beach Club Greatness 🎙️SpectroMagic 🎙️Citizens of Hollywood *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydi...

Jen and Frank welcome back author, historian and all around Muppet expert Craig Shemin! Craig joins us to chat about the Muppets 70th Anniversary and his new book 'The Sam and Friends Script Book...'  Visit CraigShemin.com to lean more about Craig. Check out movingimage.org for all upcoming Muppet events. *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶 M...

Jen and Frank chat about their first trips to Walt Disney World; Frank's in 1981 and Jen's in 1985. On this episode… 🎙️ FOUL BALL! 🎙️ Frank's 1981 trip - from the hotel room to the 'buckets' 🎙️ Jen's 1985 trip - ticket prices and Polynesian prices 🎙️ A 1986 tangent 🎙️ 9/11 Thoughts *** VIDEO AVAILABLE HERE *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo Studios 🎶...

Jen an Frank record the 400th episode of the most listened to and downloaded siblings podcast saluting all theme parks but mostly Walt Disney World dropping Thursday from that magical place we call Long Island... Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz! On this episode… 🎙️ Fall into Nostalgia and The Nostalgia Vault 🎙️ What's in the Attic (with a snapback hat tangent) 🎙️ 'How Does Disney Do That' New...

On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with author Neil O'Brien! Neil's book, 'After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media Company' tells the untold succession struggle at Walt Disney Productions following the death of its founder. Neil O'Brien is an award-winning journalist and producer who has worked at NBC News for more than two decades. He has produced hundreds...

On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with DillosDizResort.com guest Ryan Alexander about his incredible trip to Alaska on Disney Cruise Line! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIl...

On this episode, Jeffers is back to discuss his trip to Walt Disney World  in July. He chats with Jen and Frank about Sebastian's, the last day of the Rivers of America, the glory of the Polynesian Resort... oh, and meeting up with the Dillos this weekend at the Sterling Renaissance Festival! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt...

On this episode, Jen wraps up her Walt Disney World trip report. Plus, Jeffers drops in to chat about GEO-82! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests :  Theme...

On this episode, Jen shares the details of her day in EPCOT this month. Plus the countdown to our 400th episode and a unexpected Match Game finale! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LIN...

On this episode, Jen chats about her day spent this month at Disney's Hollywood Studios (#AlwaysMGM). Plus, our thoughts on The Magic of Disney Animation announcement! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP AL...

On this episode, Jen is back from her family trip to Walt Disney World and chats about Typhoon Lagoon and Animal Kingdom. Plus, an emergency 'Petals' session with DillosDizResort.com guests to plan for some holiday parties! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   T...

On this episode, Jen and Frank answer EVEN MORE questions from the paying guests of DillosDizResort.com as Theme Park Rob, Louis and Val, and ADAM! all sit in! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @D...

Jen and Frank chat about the impending closure of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. As seen LIVE on the Dillo's Diz YouTube Channel! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STO...

On this episode, Jen and Frank answer questions from the paying guests of DillosDizResort.com as Theme Park Rob, Louis and Val, and ADAM! all sit in! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by  Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow   AND   Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz L...

On this episode. 'Marketing The Magic...' author Rob Anspach joins Jen and Frank! In ' Marketing The Magic: Behind The Scenes Business Strategies from Walt Disney World' , Rob takes you on an exclusive deep dive into the strategies that make Disney the most beloved brand in the world. From the psychology of anticipation to the art of upselling, from building emotional loyalty to creating an omnipr...