Disney Planning Insights Podcast

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

It was another week and another failed attempt by Disney to do a presale properly. D23 ended up selling out, but it wasn't without major hiccups. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel might be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 2/20/24 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Overlooked Character Meeting Spots. Matt and Peter go off the beaten path to find some of the most overlooked character meeting locations at Walt Disney World.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

It was only a matter of time before the Starcruiser props started showing up at different parks and , surprise surprise, Disneyland is getting the first upgrade from the failed experience. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 2/13/24 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Disney Ride Queue Lines. Matt and Peter wait for their turns and look around to find the most brilliantly themed queue lines at Walt Disney World.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

The park that Walt built has so much to offer, so why did we leave with a bad taste in our mouths. We talk the Disneyland experience and the contrast from our normal WDW visits. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

It's Disneyland week for the DPI Team and we will preview what to expect from the Live side over the next week. Also, a couple of old friends return to Animal Kingdom. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 2/6/24 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Biggest Vacation Planning Mistakes. Matt and Peter draw from their experiences to let you know what not to do in the parks.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

Walt Disney World opened it's 2025 booking window today with a few surprises. I wish we could say that they were all good. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 1/30/24 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Places to Find Unique Disney Treats. Matt and Peter wander around this topic to find the most Disney of treats, loosely stated, around the parks.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

It's Local Game Store release week for Disney's Lorcana and the newest series Into the Inklands. Get our first thoughts on the new cards and what to look for when out buying this weekend. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

Tiana tops the headlines this week as we get New Splash Mountain news and additions to 1900 Park Fare. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 1/16/24 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Reasons to Take an Adult Disney Trip. Matt and Peter talk about the mature experiences that the parks have to offer and why it is a good idea to leave the kids at home (sometimes).

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

As we get more deals for the Disney properties this year, what exactly are we looking at when it comes to attendance? Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be with us tonight to talk about this week's news, a new Top 3 and either a Deep Dive or Lorcana 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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 1/9/24 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Disney Trip Memory. Matt and Peter fondly think back to past trips and talk about some of their most cherished memories from around the parks. Want some outside-of-the-box reasons to book a trip? Check out this episode.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 Live shows to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 Live shows to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 know your favorites in the comments.

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 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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 us know your favorites in the comments.

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 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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 shows to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 know your favorites in the comments.

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 to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

Disney is getting sued over a wedgie and Muppet Vision gets an upgrade. We're grasping at straws here. We'll talk about this and our recent Twitter (X) ban tonight. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be joining us tonight for news, brand new Top 3, and the debut of the DPI Disney Deep Dive.

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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

Very few things will close large areas of Walt Disney World, but yesterday we found out one of them. What will $60 Billion dollars over the next 10 years do for the US parks? 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 our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 8/22/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Top Moments in HarmoniUS. Matt and Peter relive this fantastic show and give their top moments from the EPCOT nightly spectacular.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

We just got back from our trip to DestinationD23 at Walt Disney World and we have a ton to talk about. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will 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 our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 9/19/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Best Moments from DestinationD23. Matt and Peter focus on the good from the Disney fan event held at the Contemporary in Walt Disney World Resort.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

Tons of news tonight and a hurricane. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will not be joining us tonight for news, a brand new Top 3, and client questions.

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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

Kind of a last-minute show. Documentation has been brought forward showing that Disney Employees were getting park perks that were being paid for by tax revenue from the RCID. We discuss the ethics of this and how much it sways our view of the parks. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be joining us tonight for news, a brand new Top 3, and client questions.

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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.

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 8/22/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Top Moments in HarmoniUS. Matt and Peter relive this fantastic show and give their top moments from the EPCOT nightly spectacular.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 8/8/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Restaurants where you get the best bang for your buck. Matt and Peter tighten their wallets and let you know where they feel like you get the most for your money when you are looking to eat at the parks.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

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 7/25/23 DPI Live show on YouTube and the category is Favorite Fur Character Meet and Greets. Matt and Peter talk the warm and fuzzies and talk about some of the awesome characters you can find around the parks.

Don't agree with our picks? Let us know your favorites in the comments.

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks.

Mickey's No so Scary Halloween Party officially started last week and we have some details. Also, when can you get a tour of DCLs newest ship. Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel will be joining us tonight for news, a brand new Top 3, and client questions.

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 platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after.