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Disney ✨ Nostalgia ✨ Pop CultureSiblings Jen and Frank are saluting all theme parks (but mostly Walt Disney World), bringing the magic, memories, and madness of the 80's, 90's and 21st Century from childhood visits to working in the parks to today's family trips!

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0532: It's Disney Animal Kingdom's 25th Anniversary! What has changed in 5 years... 19.04.2023 56:28

Recorded LIVE at DillosDIzResort.com, Jen and Frank discuss Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom turning 25 this month! Plus, some life updates! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed 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'...

BONUS: A #ThrowbackThursday Origin Story of the Animal Kingdom Haters (aka AKHatas) 13.04.2023 29:57

As part of the Dilloversary Year, listen to the origin story of the 'AKHatas'. Jen and Frank discuss Disney's Animal Kingdom's 20th Anniversary and discover that... they're not big fans of the park. Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Mus...

0531: #DillosMadness Continues at DillosDizResort.com! 06.04.2023 1:13:48

Recorded LIVE for guests at DillosDIzResort.com, Jen and Frank give their Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Picks in #DillosMadness! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed 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 : ...

0530: Mountain Whammy Tops, Up to 30% Discounts, and #DillosMadness Round 2 Picks! 30.03.2023 1:13:48

On this episode, Jen and Frank chat about some construction work news... and the 'Up to 30%' Resort discounts at Walt Disney World this summer. Plus, 2nf Round #DillosMadness picks (recorded LIVE at DillosDizResort.com ). Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100...

0529: #90sCon Recap, #DIllosMadness 1st Round Picks, and Our Takes on Recent Disney News 23.03.2023 1:47:49

On this episode, Jen and Frank share their thoughts on last weekend's #90sCon event (recorded LIVE on YouTube ). Plus, 1st Round #DillosMadness picks and takes on recent Disney news (recorded LIVE at DillosDizResort.com ) Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100...

0528: Steakhouse 71, Dole Whip at the Polynesian, and a CommunityCore Chat with LoveAlwaysJoann.com! 16.03.2023 1:15:22

On this episode, Jen chats with Frank about his short time spent last week at Steakhouse 71 and at the Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World. Plus, a CommunityCore chat with Joann aka @LoveAlwaysJoann! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts Yo...

0527: When Frank is in Disney on Theme Park Thursday (but not really) 09.03.2023 56:46

On this episode, Jen and Frank chat about what Frank may or may not be doing in Central Florida. Plus, 90's talk, a Disney Plus corner visit, and #DillosMadness continues! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL...

0526: #DillosMadness 2023 Bracket Reveal! 02.03.2023 54:12

Recorded LIVE at the Dillo's DIz YouTube Channel, Jen and Frank reveal the brackets for this year's #DillosMadness (aka The DIllo's Diz My Favorite Thing About Disney Ever This Year March Madness Mania Pool)! Request your bracket at DillosDiz@gmail.com for more than one opportunity to win a Disney Gift Card! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produ...

0525: Operating Participant Paul (aka OPP) talks Festival of the Arts, working Disney Events, the VelociCoaster, and more! 23.02.2023 1:00:31

Jen's longtime friend, Operating Participant Paul (aka OPP), joins the podcast to chat about his recent trip to Orlando, inlcuding Festival of the Arts and a first time ride on the VelociCoaster. Plus, some good old Innoventions nostalgia! Recorded LIVE for guests at DillosDizResort.com! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . F...

0524: Bob Iger, Batman, and Indiana Jones; The Power of 1989 (a DillosDIzResort.com chat) 16.02.2023 1:04:30

On this episode, recorded LIVE for guests at DillosDizResort.com, Jen and Frank chat about Bob Iger's comments about sequels, theme parks, and layoffs. Plus, first date stories! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SH...

0523: Disney Nighttime, Big Game Halftime, and Time After Time After Time 09.02.2023 1:13:55

On this episode, Jen and Frank chat about Tron Lightcycle previews, nighttime spectaculars, The Holiday , 90's Con, the September meetup, and share their 30 for 30 recorded LIVE at DillosDIzResort.com . Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You...

0522: Author Jen DeLuca's 'Well Traveled' and The World of Ren Faire romances! 02.02.2023 1:08:13

On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with USA Today Bestselling Author Jen DeLuca about her latest Renaissance Faire romance novel 'Well Traveled'. Pick up your copy of 'Well Traveled' HERE ! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow...

0521: A Goofy Podcast with @MisterMattDraws; The Dillo's Diz CommunityCore Series continues... 26.01.2023 53:43

On this episode, Dillo's Diz CommunityCore member Matt Smith joins Jen and Frank to chat about drawing Disney Characters, graphic design and more! Recorded via Livestream at DillosDizResort.com! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Fo...

0520: Deedee Magno Hall; The All New Mickey Mouse Club, The Party, Steven Universe, Broadway, and More! 19.01.2023 1:24:10

On this episode, Deedee Magno Hall joins Jen and Frank to chat about The All New Mickey Mouse Club, The Party, Broadway, Steven Universe, and more! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed 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! D...

0519: Walt Disney World, January 1988: 35 Years Later 12.01.2023 1:14:35

On this episode recorded LIVE at DillosDizResort.com, Jen and Frank discuss their visit to Walt Disney World in January of 1988, which was the first trip they record video. Plus, wrapping up the holidays, Disney as a WWE suitor, and a change in the program! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podca...

0518: The Dilloversary! Celebrating 5 Years of Podcasting; Announcements, Tangents, and what's this about Wishes in DLP! 05.01.2023 1:07:38

5 years ago this month, the Theme Park Thursday podcast began! Jen and Frank chat about the early days. make several announcements for the new year, and get a little ranty about Wishes in Disneyland Paris! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey . Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts...

0517: The Dillo's Diz 2022 Year in Review, Part 2 29.12.2022 59:57

Jen and Frank close out 2022 reviewing trips and chats with Angela Dahlgren, Justin Monorail, Craig Shemin, Kris Kyer, and the Disney Assembled podcast! DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro and Outro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. The @DillosDiz Fact Check...

0516: The Dillo's Diz 2022 Year in Review, Part 1 22.12.2022 1:21:01

Jen and Frank look back on 2022 chats with Choo Choo Soul's Genevieve Goings, The All New Mickey Mouse Club's Jennifer McGill, Stephers, Matt & Dan, and Johnny Tammaro. Plus, a recap of Lindsey Alley's Christmas in New York. DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Int...

0515: When Does the Disney Itch Happen? 15.12.2022 53:36

On this episode, Jen and Frank discuss the Disney itch, those Disney icons, and the one holiday wish our CommunityCore can fulfill! DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro and Outro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. The @DillosDiz Fact Checker IS Mel Dale . Fee...

0514: The Disney Assembled Podcast Launches 12 Months of Community! 08.12.2022 1:02:39

On this episode, Troy and Mimi of the Disney Assembled podcast join Jen and Frank to chat about all things Disney and storytelling! DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro and Outro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. The @DillosDiz Fact Checker IS Mel Dale . Fe...

0513: Park Price Steepness and Holiday Fanfare 01.12.2022 1:09:44

On this episode, Jen and Frank chat about a NY Post article about the steepness of ticket prices at Disney Parks. Plus, a trip into the Disney+ corner and December updates! Recorded LIVE at DillosDizResort.com. DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro and Outro p...

0512: The Dillo's Diz Resort Thanksgiving Cornucopia; plus, Palo brunch vs. Palo dinner 23.11.2022 1:12:06

Happy Thanksgiving! On this all-chat epsiode, Jen and Frank discuss what-nots and who-zits galore! Plus, Palo brunch vs. Palo dinner, all recorded LIVE at DillosDizResort.com! DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro and Outro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. The ...

BONUS: What About Bob? Chapek Out, Iger In - TPT LIVE Audio 22.11.2022 1:02:23

Recorded LIVE on our YouTube channel, Jen and Frank discuss Bob Iger replacing Bob Chapek as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Theme composed by Matt Harvey . Intro and Outro performed by Lindsay Zaroogian. The @DillosDiz Fact Checker IS Mel Dale . Feedspot...

0511: Disney Cutbacks and Deep Cuts; a look at price increases and stock plunges 17.11.2022 1:08:17

Jen and Frank present a tale of two recordings. The first half takes a look at this week's Walt Disney World ticket price increases. The second, recorded live for Patreon guests at DillosDizResort.com, examines last week's Wall Street Journal article about the company's potential cutbacks and layoffs! DillosDizResort.com - Patreon Memberships Available Beginning at $1! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #...

0510: The Dillos Meet Kris Kyer: Theme Park Entertaining, Christmastime, Sitcom Sets, and Blow Molds (oh my!) 10.11.2022 1:11:59

After hearing Kris Kyer on an episode of 'Pod Meets World', Jen knew he would be the perfect guest for this edition of Theme Park Thursday! She and Frank chat with Kris about performing in a classic Walt Disney World show, becoming the youngest Ringmaster, coaching young actors, and so much more... including blow molds! Get your copy of 'Ringmaster! My Year on the Road with The Greatest Show on Ea...