Easy Diz It
By Justin Lopes
Easy Diz ItFeb 07, 2022
Ep 73- Genie Plus: Tips for Minimizing Screen Time, Standby Skipper Worth It?
Well folks, Justin and Autumn are back at it again with another jam-packed episode of Easy Diz It! This time, they're tackling the controversial topic of how to use Disney's Genie+ system without being glued to your phone the entire vacation.
They kick things off with some friendly banter about Autumn's car troubles and the woes of car shopping as a couple. But soon enough we dive right into the main topic.
Justin gets fired up reading a strongly-worded 1-star review from a guest named Edward. Poor Edward felt like he spent more time stressing about Genie+ reservations than actually enjoying himself. Cue Autumn reeling Justin back in - they agree constant phone use takes away from the magic of family time at Disney.
This leads into their helpful tips for minimizing phone time with Genie+. First up is the "Use, Make" strategy - book your first Lightning Lane at 7am, then after using it, book your next one. Only check for modifications during scheduled breaks. Simple but effective!
How to Maximize Genie+ Without Being Tied to Your Phone from WDW Magazine
Next is hiring the Standby Skipper app to book your Lightning Lanes for you. At $25 a day or $5 a week, Justin and Autumn debate if the convenience is worth the cost.
Other suggestions include setting firm phone checking rules, reconsidering Genie+ during lower crowd times, and focusing on individual Lightning Lane rides.
Great info from TouringPlans:
How Much Time Can I Save with Genie+ at WDW?
At the end of the day, efficiency isn't everything - it's about soaking up those magical moments with your crew!
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Ep 72- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, D23 News, and Walt Spins Again!
Join Autumn and Justin on this week's Easy Diz It, a Disney Podcast as they dive into all things Christmas and holiday related at Walt Disney World! In this episode, they discuss the latest announcements from D23, play a Disney World holiday trivia game, read 1-star reviews of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to help make your next Disney trip magical, and more. Tune in to hear details on the new holiday offerings like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, fun character meet-and-greets like Santa Goofy, tips for navigating holiday crowds and planning your Disney Christmas vacation, and insights into Genie+ strategy to maximize your park time. Whether you're a Disney expert or first-timer, this episode is full of helpful advice to make your Walt Disney World Christmas vacation dreams come true.
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Ep 71- What is Dinnerland?
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Ep 70- Vacation Fight- Justin and Autumn can't plan a vacation! All-Star Music, a Value Resort Reviewed
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This week on the podcast:
Hey Easy Diz It!
All-star music is a Value Disney Resort with questionable value. Let's talk about how to make the most of it, and see if there are better options out there!
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
The D’Santis- Disney feud continues. And does anyone else smell burning rubber?
A stumps J
Rise to the occasion of this Disney Trivia game. Don’t resist! (It’s Rise of the Resistance trivia fyi)
Travel Planning Segment
Autumn and Justin duke it out on who is planning what and when!
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Ep 69- Spring Break at Disney, Are Annual Passes worth it?
Hey Easy Diz It!
We talk about how to prepare for the crowds during one of the busiest times of the year. Manage your expectations, cope with rude guests, and prepare your budget.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
The D’Santis- Disney feud heats up, a mini Mickey cheer on your merch purchases, and Tron Light Cycle Run debuts at Walt Disney World.
A stumps J
Will Justin run the table on RunDisney trivia? Probably not!
Tips from a Nerd
Let's talk about WDW Annual Passes. I help you decide if it’s a good value for your circumstances. Is it worth it for you?
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Ep 68- Presidents Day Weekend at Walt Disney World and Tips for Military Families
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Are cast members getting a special deal on Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser? Has a man visited Disneyland ever single day for almost 3000 days? Will Walt DIsney World build an underwater hotel at Epcot? Did Genie+ actually sell out? FInd out as Autumn does her best Deciphering this weeks headlines.
A stumps J
We bedazzle Justin with Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique trivia. Are you a Prince or a Princess? A Knight or a Pirate? Either way it’s gonna cost you some cash!
3 Tips from a Nerd
We dive into military discounts and special military only resorts at Walt Disney World. Shades of Green could save you pile of green!
Hey Easy Diz It!
Ever thought about visiting Disney World during presidents day weekend? Maybe don’t! Between schools being out, people expecting low crowds, and rides down for refurbishment it can be one of the busiest weekends of the year! We read a 1-star WDW review from Tripadvisor to help get ready for this less than ideal time to visit.
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Ep 67- Good Neighbors and Extended Stays
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Reedy Creek Improvement District will be replaced instead of Dissolved
Bob Iger Celebrates his birthday by cutting 7000 jobs at Disney
Full house keeping coming back to Disney World resort hotels
Headliner Avatar Attraction Announced for Disneyland (Sus)
A stumps J
How good of a neighbor is Justin anyway? Autumn tests his knowledge on Good Neighbor hotels. We talk about how helpful early entry can be, and a bit about extended evening hours for Deluxe Resort guests.
Hey Easy Diz It!
We discuss expectations and benefits of staying at a budget extended stay hotel like Extended Stay America. We read a 1 star review from Tripadvisor where we learn feral cats can be a good thing!
Outro is Clayton Farris. Check out his hilarious Disneyland stuff on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claytonfarris4ever/video/7176389277784313134?
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Ep 66- Easy Diz It Back from Refurb! + Lots of News and Extended Stay America Shade
We are back from a hiatus! Hope you enjoy our first show in 6 weeks. Today we cover:
- Where have you been, why no with the podcast none?
- A small piece of allll the recent Disney and Universal News
- How to get rich quick selling tap water on the internet
- Disney trivia about Disney refurbs
- 3 tips from a nerd, including tips gleaned from a recent client visit in December/ January
- What the heck is going on Crystal Palace, we are coming for you!
Special thanks to Clayton Farris for letting use his audio at the end of the podcast. Check him out: https://www.tiktok.com/@claytonfarris4ever Hilarious Disneyland content.
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Ep 65- Fear of Missing Out, Smugglers Run Just a Bumpy Short Film?
Show Notes
This week we discussed among other things, how the fear of missing out might impact you theme park trip.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Prices are up for single day tickets, Park hopper addon is now variable
- Magic Kingdom – $124 to $189
- Animal Kingdom – $109 to $159
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios – $124 to $179
- EPCOT – $114 to $179
Disney Sued over Genie+
Guest’s now able to modify Lightning Lane selections
Three tips from a nerd how FOMO can ruin your day!
Save money- Skip the park hopper at Disney or Park-to-park at Universal Orlando
Avoid hassle- Don’t overplan!
Have more fun- Take resort days (and don’t buy a ticket for that day!)
A stumps J
Autumn stumped Justin with Encanto trivia.
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Ep 64- Theme Parks Solo? and some Universal Orlando Hype!
Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia. This week we discussed among other things, vacationing solo in theme parks.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Disneyland’s Adventureland Treehouse re-theme revealed as the Encanto Treehouse
- This was rumoured for a while as they have been working on it since 2021
- Was Swiss Family originally, then re-themed to Tarzan in
- New theme is inspired by the original Swiss Family Treehouse, but will be based on a new family.
- Expanded ground level attractions kitchen, dining room, and Fathers art studio, that features sketches of the rooms above
Doctor Who coming to Disney+
- Beginning in 2023, Disney will begin airing new Doctor Who episodes
- Tenant is coming back!
Small World in Disneyland adds a mobility impaired character
- Appeared when reopening with holiday overlay
- "The dolls are participating inclusively alongside their non-disabled peers, which is something we want to see more of, instead of being depicted as limited or incapable because of a disability," Houghton
Three tips from a nerd focuses on traveling solo
Save money- You can also save money by using the single rider lines instead of buying whatever skip the line product is available. At Disney World, there are only 4 attractions that have single rider: Millennium Falcon, Expedition Everest, Test Track, Rock n Roller coaster. Universal Studios has a ton of single riders. And most other theme parks have them too. Single rider lines are usually best when the ride vehicles seat 4 or 6 to a row. Two by two roller coaster usually aren't that good. Expedition Everest being a huge exception.
Avoid hassle- Wait less for food and drink by sitting at the bar. Toothsome's Chocolate Emporium was my latest example. Fantastic restaurant, tough to get a seat. Bar seating was available on a Saturday night!
Have more fun- Strike up conversations in line.
If you're like me, fun can go either way for this type of thing. Social initiations can be a lot of work and anxiety producing. So here are some things I do.
Opening line: Have you been on this yet?
If the answer is brief the conversation is over.
If the answer is enthusiastic either way, a follow up might be: Did you like it? or Have you heard anything about it?
At this point you’ve done your work for an initiation and the ball is in their court if they want to keep the conversation going.
Document the line experience. If you don’t want to talk to people, or you are socially drained: Pretend you are a theme park journalist or vlogger. It gives you something to do!
A stumps J
We talked about the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom. At $114 and 5 hours, this tour is somehow pricey but still feels like a good deal!
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Ep 63- Universal Studios Orlando, Islands of Adventure, Rollercoaster Accessibility, Free Behind the Scenes Tours
This week we talk everything Universal Studios, from differences in ride accessibility to free behind the scenes ride tours. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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Ep 62- Strollin' the Castle part 3: Liberty Square with Tommy from The Cheesy Mouse Podcast
Please join us for part 3 of our Strollin' the Castle series with Tommy from the Cheesy Mouse Podcast. This week we are walking through Liberty Square, culminating in a discussion one of our favorites, Haunted Mansion.
We'll be back next week with our regular show!
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Ep 61- Genie+ Price Changes, Tips, and Strategy and Is Genie Plus “Fair”?
Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Pumpkin Spice Mickey Ice Cream Bar Coming to Disney World
- The pumpkin spice craze seems to get crazier every year. What started out as a few fall flavors to mix up menus at restaurants, has turned into a competition who can create the craziest pumpkin spice food. Disney World is trying to cash in on the pumpkin spice madness with a brand new Pumpkin Spice Mickey Ice Cream Bar.
Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure attendance numbers surge ahead of ¾ Disney World Parks
Genie+ pricing switched to a variable, date based pricing structure
- $20 first day friday, $22 second day saturday
- Disney says it will be $15 and up for the rest of October
Three tips from a nerd focuses Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. How to use them, and some strategy tips too!
Save money- purchase for MK or HS only, or skip all together and opt for early entry and a touring plan. Skip the Individual Lightning Lane purchases and rope drop these attractions if you want to ride them.
Avoid hassle- phone time and refreshing can be quite a hassle.
- Employ a stacking strategy from the resort if you’re not an early riser.
- Plan ahead with a priority list, reducing day of decision making
- Get in touch with easydizitpodcast@gmail.com if you want some help figuring out your priority list.
Have more fun- Check out the Disney Photopass lenses
- Select Disney PhotoPass Lenses are accessible only within designated areas of Walt Disney Resort.
A stumps J (Disney Trivia) is Jungle Book
Hey Eeeeeasy Diz it
We talk Genie plus, lightning lanes and the reality of a corporate enterprise in modern America. Justin uncharacteristically defends capitalism :O
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Ep- 60 Disney Tips for Road Trips, Two Cyclists’ Pilgrimage Across Britain
Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia.
Three tips from a nerd focused on road trips this week.
Save money- If you are driving, seriously consider staying off-site.
- Many offsite hotels will have a kitchen
- Complimentary breakfasts
Avoid hassle- Pack a road bag/cooler to avoid digging through your luggage mid trip
- Snacks, beverages
- Change of clothes if staying over night
- Phone chargers and external batteries
Have more fun- Keeping entertained on the way home. Fight the Disney Blues!
- Would you rather, Disney edition
- Wild Disney challenges
- Plan your next Disney trip
Hocus Pocus 2 Trivia on A Stumps J
Justin obtains a flawless victory thanks to Tara and Ryan’s Princess Diaries Thanks friends!
Highly Suspect Headlines (News Trivia Game)
Disney Jeopardy! Filming This Fall
https://www.mousetrapnews.com/post/disney-jeopardy-filming-this-fall
Las Vegas Strip Adding a Walt Disney Attraction
Walt Disney Animation Studios has partnered with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh, to develop what they're calling the Disney Animation Immersive Experience. The immersive experience will debut in Toronto in December and will open in Las Vegas at The Shops at Crystals in March. Twelve week run.
Guardians of Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Getting a holiday remix
“This holiday season, prepare to hear the Guardians of the Galaxy like never before! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT is getting a festive makeover for the holidays, complete with a new song added to the attraction.” Announced at a panel at New York comicon.
Hey, Hey, Hey Easy Diz It!
This week we talk a bit about mindset, dining at Disney, and app frustrations. We read a 1 star review for Walt Disney World from Nicole K, dated September 2022
Don’t forget to checkout www.themodernpilgrims.com for more from Julie and Brad.
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Ep- 59 Strollin the Castle pt.2: Frontierland, Figment is Getting a Movie!
Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia.
NEW SEGMENT- 3 Tips from a nerd
Save money- Bring in snacks. Food at Disney is expensive. Snacks can run $6-10. Quick Service meal averages around $15
- Bring in tasty morsels, make it good stuff you usually don’t get.
- Remember things melt in the Florida heat.
- Keeping your blood sugar from dropping will prevent those impulse food purchases
Avoid hassle- Travel in September, October, the beginning of December, the end of January. Lines are better.
- Especially good for first time visitors who want to experience a lot without a ton of planning
- Trade off might be additional attraction closures for refurbishment.
- Look at the crowd calendar on touringplans.com or disneytouristblog.com
Have more fun- Hidden mickeys
- Silhouettes of mickey mouse found in ride queues, on buildings
- Make it a competition with your family
- Originated in Epcot (Barret, HiddenMickeyGuy)
A Stumps J- Disney plus trivia
Highly Suspect Headlines- True or False News Game
- Disney Is Making a Figment Movie Produced By Seth Rogen
- Disney closes 3 days for hurricane Ian.
- In celebration of Epcot’s 40th Anniversary, Justin from the Easy Diz It podcast purchased 2 tickets to Disney’s Hercules: The Mythical Musical Adventure.
Hey, Hey, Hey Easy Diz It!
We read a 1 star Magic Kingdom review, discussing some of the ins and outs of Lightning Lanes and Memory Maker/ Photo Pass.
Strollin' the Kingdom with Tommy
Tommy from The Cheesy Mouse Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheesymouse-podcast/id1638352075 ) and myself continue our stroll through the Magic Kingdom park. This week we visit Frontierland. Here's the link to the Kidney stone story: https://www.livescience.com/56261-kidney-stones-roller-coaster.html Told you so, true!
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Ep 58- Strollin the Castle Part 1, Adventureland
We start off the show today discussing some of our most and least favorite Halloween movies, and make plans for October viewing. Tower of Terror starring Steve Guttenberg is featured.
Trivia is all about Hocus Pocus, Justin is flawless. Don’t listen to this part. Just trust me, flawless.
On highly suspect headlines we find out if Epcot is getting moving sidewalks, if Tiana’s Mom is getting her own dress shop in a Disney park, Haunted Mansion release date details, and if Bob Iger shall henceforth be named as “Sir Bob Iger of Anaheim Rodentia”
On the main segment Tommy and I talk a walk around Adventureland as part of our new segment, Strolling the Castle. A little bit of history, our own personal experiences and perspectives and a couple fun facts sprinkled in here and there.
The Cheesy Mouse Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheesymouse-podcast/id1638352075
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Ep 57- 1 star Crystal Palace review, Worst Service EVER? lets chat.
Autumn does Mainstreet USA trivia. Justin presents some highly suspect headlines, some which include misleading information about "Disney losing it's Magic" in the eyes of its fans.
In the main segment we try something new! We read a 1 star Yelp review of Crystal Palace and try to talk the writer through the experience. Maybe it helps you on your next trip? Let us know!
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Ep- 56 D23 Expo HSH, Tommy Talks Volcano Bay and Universal Orlando
Today on the show we do all Highly Suspect Headlines. Tune in to see if the following headlines are true or not:
- Bob Chapek Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom
- Dinoland USA to be replaced with Zootopia and Moana attractions
- Mickey and Minnie to be married to celebrate the Disney companies 100th anniversary. https://jimhillmedia.com/the-year-that-mickey-minnie-almost-got-married/
- Hatbox Ghost Coming to Haunted Mansion in Walt DIsney World https://hauntedmansion.fandom.com/wiki/Unproduced_Haunted_Mansion_Film_(Guillermo_del_Toro)
- New Restaurant. Tiana’s Palace iis coming soon to Fronteirland in Disney World.
- Tron Lightcycle Run to open in Spring of 2024
- Plans revealed to expand Magic Kingdom with an entire land devoted to Villains
Next we talk to Tommy about Universal Studios, especially his favorite, Volcano Bay! We talk Tapu Tapu, VelociCoaster, Hagrid’s Motor Bike and more! Check out Tommy here:
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pg/Unlocking-The-Magic-Travel-with-Tommy-Shaw-100419839242217
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlockingthemagictravel_shaw/
The Cheesy Mouse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheesy-mouse-podcast/id1610897031
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Ep55- News and Soarin' Trivia!
Wired video featuring Danny Devito: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M69NaqGLfwI
Trivia topic is Soarin’. We mentioned the youtube channel Living in Diz. You can check them out here: www.livingindiz.com/
You can also hear our interview with Cory and Jill on Episode 16.
Check out the website for transcripts! Tell your friends for whom transcripts might be helpful!
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Ep 54- Magicband+ and Taika Waititi with Danny K
In Highly Suspect Headlines find out if Tiana is getting a new Magicband+, if a luxury purse brand is going with a Llama motif, Bluey’s Dad will fart on Disney+, and if Thor Love and Thunder will be released on Disney+
In trivia, Autumn stumps Just with some good ol’ fashion Country Bear Jamboree content!
In our main segment we talk about Direct Taika Waititi, who recently directed Thor Love and Thunder. We talk a bit about his body of work, why we like him, and what we think about him directing and upcoming Star Wars movie.
Dan is a funny man with many jokes you will enjoy. You can follow him here:
https://twitter.com/Dannyboy3030
https://danielkalwhitecomedian.com/
Also, check out the highly recommended IG account https://www.instagram.com/yourdisneycoach/
Transcripts on the web!
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E53- We did it! 4 Park Challenge and Monorail Crawl Trip Report
First we recapped our recent Disney World trip featuring the 4 park challenge, the Dooney and Bourke challenge, and Justin self congratulating for passing for adult in his comportment. That is, Justin was able to combine a little of what he learned about conflict resolution from Autumn with a verbal diffusion strategy he uses himself with some of his clients. Upshot, the day wasn’t ruined! We talk about the exhausting four park challenge then our great day on the monorail crawl.
Then, in the Highly Suspect Headlines (Warning, some below may be false!)
New Haunted mansion Dooney and Bourke released
- Characters included on the print are:
- Constance Hatchaway
- Madame Leota
- Hitchhiking Ghosts
- The Hatbox Ghost
- The Caretaker and his dog
Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation features original song by Weird Al
- Rotten Tomato score 88
- Scarif Beach Party
Splash Mountain Characters Removed from Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade
New Genie++, allows guests to schedule Lightning Lanes instead of picking next available.
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E52- Theme Park Photography and Flight Anxiety
Ep 51- Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA
Sorry no news and trivia this week! We recap our experiences at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water country USA. See the website for a transcript!
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50th Episode featuring Connie and Bruce from Unlocking the Magic! Whoa!
Highly Suspect Headline (WARNING some of these are lies!)
Magic Kingdom Railroad trains will be fully automated and piloted by old-time audio animatronics when it re-opens this fall
DINOSAUR begins long term refurbishment to fix multiple audio animatronics
FREE Refreshment Lounge coming to EPCOT for the 2022 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle.
- Florida Blue Lounge
- Last year hummus, yogurt, aha sparkling water
- September 3, 2022 - November 19, 2022 from noon until 6 pm daily.
- All you needed to do is show the Disney Guest Pass, which was a PDF on the Florida Blue website
- Selected entertainment like complimentary henna tattoos and more.
Magic Band+ Release date announced, July 27th
- Color-changing lights, haptic vibrations, and gesture recognition. It also pairs to your smartphone using the My Disney Experience app.
- 25 different designs.
- “Disney Fab 50 Quest.” Help Tinker Bell bring the sculptures to life across all four Walt Disney World theme parks using virtual pixie dust from Tink.
- Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters experience. Vibrations and lights on MagicBand+ guide you down the right path.
- Enchantment at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT! MagicBand+
- Lighting up and vibrating in sync with fireworks, visual effects, and music as well as Beacons of Magic!
- Disneyland Resort guests will be able to get in on the MagicBand+ fun later in 2022.
Ep 49- Food and Wine Couples Game: Who is the Better Spouse?
Highly Suspect Headlines CAUTION! Some of these may be lies!
Princess Tiana themed cookware revealed for EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle
- The collection includes kitchenware and apparel.
Free scavenger hunt at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle, offers lenticular cups featuring Mickey and Tiana as prizes.
- Actually $9.99 plus tax
Bluey Season 3 coming to Disney+ August 10th
- The first will have 25 seven-minute episodes.The premiering episodes will “also include a range of home-based stories that reflect, in humorous and sometimes poignant detail, the usual and unexpected occurrences of everyday family life,” which is Bluey-speak for “at least one episode will make the grownups cry.”
Guy Ritchie to direct Live-action remake of Hercules
- Gul Ritchie directed the Alladin remake, which grossed over 1 billion dollars.
Trivia was Epcot Food and Wine!
In the main segment we guessed each other’s choices for each Food and Wine booth.
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Ep 48- Food and Wine Ideas
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Ep 47- Princess Tiana's Splash Mountain Remodel Extravaganza
Everything this week is Princess Tiana!
Highly Suspect Headlines (WARNING SOME OF THE HEADLINES BELOW ARE FALSE!)
Date announced for the Princess Tiana splash mountain retheme, February 2023
- Actually Late 2024
Title of the new attraction announced, Tiana and Naveen’s River Journey: A Bayou Adventure
- "In many ways, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a love letter to New Orleans. Like the musical city that inspired this attraction, Tiana's second act is about a community working in harmony to achieve something extraordinary. She reminds us of an immutable truth we can all relate to: 'If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.' And that's a melody we can all sing along to!" said Charita Carter, the executive producer of relevancy activations at Walt Disney Imagineering, in a statement.
Princess Tiana will sport a new ornate gown during the ride
Amid #SaveSplashMountain debate, Jim Cummings refuses to voice Raymond. Steve Guttenburg steps in to replace.
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Ep 46- Genie Plus and Park Hopping, aka Lightning Hopping
Highly Suspect Headlines (Some of the headlines below are LIES!)
Two Years After Splash Mountain Replacement Announced, Disney Promises More Info Next Week
- Princess Tiana is based on the real life person, Leah Chase: https://www.oprah.com/entertainment/the-woman-behind-the-princess-and-the-frogs-tiana/all
Disney World planning to give space mountain a Light-year retheme
- Rumors are actually about Disneyland
- Started with silhouettes of space mountain in promo materials
- Now stickers have been seen at Disneyland space mountain
Disney’s $110,000 Trip to All Disney Parks Around the World SOLD OUT Before Going On-Sale to General Public
2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates and Prices Released with $100 price increase
- On 24 select nights, November 8 through December 22, 2022
- “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade”
- Cookies and Cocoa
- As an exclusive treat for event attendees, Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and Mad Tea Party will all receive a special holiday makeover. (lighting and music)
- Ticket prices will range from $149 to $199
Genie+ and Lightning Lanes while Park hopping
Touringplans Priority Lists
https://touringplans.com/blog/genie-priorities-at-magic-kingdom/
https://touringplans.com/blog/genie-priorities-at-hollywood-studios/
DisneyTouristBlog Priority Lists
https://www.disneytouristblog.com/genie-plus-magic-kingdom-priorities-lightning-lane-ride-ranks/
https://www.disneytouristblog.com/hollywood-studios-genie-plus-priorities-lightning-lane-ride-ranks/
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Ep 45- Father's Day Dadstravaganza in Disney featuring two dads!
Highly Suspect Headlines (CAUTION Headlines may be false! Listen for details)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi series to be released to theaters Nationwide June 22nd
- Adventures by Disney announces super luxurious worldwide private jet adventure priced at $110k
- Victoria and Alberts set to reopen July 28th at a discounted celebratory rate
- Light-year opens with a disappointing $21 million dollar opening night
A stumps J
- Mostly Camel related content. Enjoy!
Main Segment:
My brother and I evaluate our own fatheryness and by extension masculinity, with this article as the reference: https://chipandco.com/celebrate-dads-day-walt-disney-world-resort-10-fun-faves-fathers-191744/
Ep 44- Value Directed Goals at Disney, Help Us Plan!
Highly Suspect Headlines
The New Disney Wish Cruise Ship is Officially Delivered from Meyer Werft
- Disney’s first Liquified Natural Gas powered ship
- Disney Wish launch date had been scheduled to be June 9, so it is rather fitting that the official handover from the shipyard to the cruise line takes place today. Next month the vessel will sail on her first official cruise from her new homeport, Port Canaveral.
- The Travel Agents over at Unlocking the Magic Travel are planning a group cruise on the Disney Wish for May 29 - June 2, 2023, Save up to $400 off retail price plus $100 on ship credit if booked through UTM Travel
Spider-Man Stuntronic Crashes Into Building After Malfunctioning at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure
Keeping Things Fresh: Disney World Just Debuted A New ‘Summer Mickey’ That Hangs Around Disney Resort Pools In The Smallest Swimsuit You’ve Ever Seen
- “Introduced earlier this week, the new Summer Mickey character can now be seen loitering around Disney resort swimming pools wearing his trademark G-string swimsuit and stealing gulps from unattended piña coladas. Excited guests have already reported encounters with Summer Mickey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, where he’s been frequently spotted meandering listlessly around the pool area, occasionally stopping to let out a loud sigh or scratch himself against a palm tree”
- https://clickhole.com/keeping-things-fresh-disney-world-just-debuted-a-new-summer-mickey-that-hangs-around-disney-resort-pools-in-the-smallest-swimsuit-youve-ever-seen/
‘Pinocchio’ Live-Action Remake Starring Steve Guttenburg as Gippetto will Premiere September 8 on Disney+
Main Segment:
We talked our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. We’ll be attempting the inaugural Dooney and Bourke, 4 park challenge. We discussed some different ideas we’ve had for plans and checked them against 4 values we outlined as important to us for this trip. Let us know if you have any suggestions for us, or if you would like to share your own vacation values!
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Ep- 43 Unlocking Special Needs Travel with Katie, plus Cosmic Rewind Lightning Lanes Queues and News
My Disney Experience App Crashes on Day 1 of Cosmic Rewind (FALSE)
- Virtual Queues at 7am went in seconds
- ILL went in minutes
Imagineer reveals Guardians of the Galaxy coaster design was originally based on the Big bang (TRUE)
- Wyatt Winter talked on D23 Inside Disney Podcast
- Omni coater plus big bang, then gaurdians idea was floated
- Coaster cost over $500 million to build, Bloomberg citing Dennis Speigel, an industry consultant.
https://d23.com/podcast/d23-inside-disney-episode-141/
On the heels of Cosmic Rewind success, rumors swirl about Iron Man attraction being added to Disney World (FALSE)
- Iron Man Experience is a 3-D motion simulator attraction in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland, which opened on 11 January 2017.
- Rockn Roller coaster in paris being rethemed Iron man
- In 1994, the Marvel Entertainment Group entered into a binding contract with Universal Orlando’s then-overlord, MCA, Inc
- Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four.
- At the time guardians were not part of families
- After disney purchased Marvel in 2009, contract remains in effect
Woman reports $40K in charges after losing Apple Watch at EPCOT (TRUE
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends’ ride, her watch "popped off" when she began "fidgeting" with it and it fell through the grated floor.
- Husband reportedly jumped off the ride to get the watch while the ride was stopped, but was told by a cast member that the watch would be retrieved and returned to her hotel.
- Hours later, the report says that the woman received a fraud alert on her Amex card and continued to receive them throughout the day. The victim says she shut down all the credit cards attached to her watch, including an unlimited American Express card, but that $40,000 in fraudulent charges were made.
Interview Segment:
Katie with Unlocking The Magic Travel
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/katieunlockingthemagictravel
IG- https://www.instagram.com/katie_unlockingthemagictravel/
Ep 42- Main Street Mechies and more Genie Plus changes and news!
Genie+ pre purchase add-on is being discontinued in June
- Starting June 8th
- Disney could start capping Genie+, subject to availability
- 2023 packages will go on sale June 8th as well
On select days, Cosmic Rewind will have 3 Virtual Queue windows
- The last one being for guests staying at DIsney Deluxe resorts, for Extended park hours
- 7am, 1pm (must be in park), 6pm (deluxe only)
Joey Fatone headlining Epcot Food and Wine Festival August 5-8th
- Eat to the Beat concert series
- Times: Starting at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
- Dining packages are available
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning in 2022 with a 50% increase in ticket prices
- 2019, the average price of a ticket to the party was $96.53
- In 2022, the average price of a ticket jumps all the way up to $143.17!
- last year’s Halloween event was a pricier event called Disney After Hours Boo Bash, the price of a ticket to the Halloween event went down just over 4% between 2021 and 2022
Main Segment:
Justin's favorite episode: https://anchor.fm/main-street-mechies/episodes/Episode-24-Golden-Pass--the-Mousegeard-of-Big-Thunder-e1fnmh4/a-a7ivl2b
Vault of the Unseen (Haunted Mansion rework)
Breaking Ground (complete theme park creation)
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Ep41- Dave returns from the Galactic Starcruiser, Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue and Lightning Lane news
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Ep40- 4 Park Challenge with Ben Continued, Is Steve Guttenberg Entering Star Wars Universe?
Hey we got featured on Diz-abled.com! Check out the article here: https://diz-abled.com/disney-world-visual-story-how-to-act-when-you-cant-get-a-toy-you-want/
New Haunted Mansion Trailer released (False)
- Logo released
- The film will tell the story of a doctor, played by Rosario Dawson, and her nine-year-old son, who are looking to start a new life. When they find an eerily affordable mansion in New Orleans, they jump at the chance to change their lives. Little do they know that the house is already harboring some unexpected residents. When they discover that the mansion is haunted, they contact a priest, played by Owen Wilson, who then, in turn, seeks the help of a scientist and floundering paranormal expert, played by LaKeith Stanfield, and a French Quarter psychic, played by Tiffany Haddish, and a grumpy historian, played by Danny DeVito.
- Release date: March 10 2023
Disneyland Paradise Pier Hotel to be Reimagined with Pixar theming (True)
The Alexa-like "Hey, Disney!" voice assistant will arrive in Disneyland hotels at some point this year, allowing guests to do things like order towels and hear from beloved Disney characters through Amazon Echo devices in their resort rooms. And while dates and details have not been revealed, Disneyland confirmed Oogie Boogie Bash, will return to Disneyland this fall.
Bluey to Bring First Live Show to Theaters Across the U.S. (True)
The animated preschool series kicks off its nationwide tour on Nov. 18 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, DC. Returning back east to Providence in April! See you there!
https://events.bluey.tv/tour-dates/
Book of Boba Fett Rumored to include Steve Guttenburg and Jason Schwartzman (False)
The latest Giant Freakin Robot exclusive: Book of Boba Fett Season 2 is a full-go and that Samuel L. Jackson is returning to the Star Wars franchise. Mace Windu is dead right? RIGHT?
If you like jokes and bad movies, despite what Autumn says, check out: https://www.rifftrax.com/collection/star-wars
Main Segment:
Check out Ben’s story at:
https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/comments/u5t4ja/1_day_all_4_parks_trip_report/
Check out Ben’s photos at:
https://www.instagram.com/benwagnerphotos/
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Ep 39- "Four Parks Challenge" with Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes Trip Report with Ben
Reedy Creek Improvement District dissolved by State of Florida, No more masks at Walt Disney World, Housekeepers caught stealing at Port Orleans resort, and no news on Disney Dining Plan return or promotion. Sorry!
Check out Ben’s story at:
www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/comments/u5t4ja/1_day_all_4_parks_trip_report/
Check out Ben’s photos at:
www.instagram.com/benwagnerphotos
Ben likes Podcast the Ride:
foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride/
Ep-38 Is Genie+ Worth It?, Bon Voyage to Dave and Fam Aboard the Galactic Starcruiser!
In the sad, sad, news:
- Two Ostriches Scare a Baby Zebra to Death at Disney World.
- Two ostriches were released into the same paddock, the Zebra ran full speed into a gate. Sorry for ruining your day! https://apnews.com/article/travel-lifestyle-birds-animals-01809697af903a294286bf8cd3c33485
Disney World extends Epcot hours in May and June
- May 1-7: Park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)
- May 8 – June 23*: Park hours extended 9am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)
Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian shut down Disneyland ride so they can ride solo
- Cast members held guests on Mad Tea Party ride only
- Often happens for celebrity guests, not cardi B though. Tik Tok video of her riding with her daughter, security guard in nearby cup, looking not very excited. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9_dNS7gP84
- Blackish episode about Disney VIP tours https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5530730/
California police department investigates officers blaring Disney music while searching vehicles.
- The incident reflects an apparently growing trend in which police officers play copyrighted music in order to prevent videos of them from being posted on to social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, which can remove content that includes unauthorized content.
In Trivia: You know nothing Justin Snow.
Is Genie+ Worth it?
Agreeing to the following statements indicates Genie+ is a better value for your family:
- I don't mind being up at 6:50am to book my first Lightning Lanes
- I don't mind spending extra time on my phone booking Lightning Lanes and planning my day on the fly
- My family prefers touring in the evening.
- My family wants to ride as many of the most popular (usually the most thrilling) attractions as possible.
Agreeing to the following statements makes Genie+ value less impactful for your family
- My family will stay onsite and rope drop (arriving 1 hour before open)
- My family doesn't mind waiting in lines
- My family prefers to enjoy less popular rides or attend shows (usually families with younger kids)
- I plan to build itineraries ahead of time (I can help with this)
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Ep 37- Disney Restaurant Reviews with Tommy and Dina Shaw (Brought to you by Honey and Wine Festival 2022)
Today’s Episode brought to you by Honey and Wine Festival 2022 at Magic Kingdom. Get your free tickets today at easydizit.com/honeyandwine
News
Encanto projection show coming to it's a small world attraction.
- Starts April 11
- Tiles will move around like Casita
- Encanto is also coming to Main Street Electrical parade April 22nd
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on track to open May 27th
- Cast member registration opens April 11
- Passholder preview registrations are filled up
- Countdown on the attraction page and special effect to MDE
Disney plus subscriber discounts released for late summer/fall. Save 10-25% depending on where you stay
Toy Story Hotel opens in Tokyo Disney.
Trivia
Forget about the trivia, no Trivia this week!
Main Segment
Then we talk restaurants and Rise of the Resistance with Tommy and Dina Shaw. The Boathouse and Enzo’s Tunnel Hideaway at Disney springs, Space 220 and Katsura Grill in Epcot, Prime Time Cafe and Sci-Fi Drive-In Theater at Hollywood Studios. Loaded Tater Tots at Friars Nook! They even all went to Kona Cafe to check out Tonga Toast. Did they love it?! Overall they give The Garden Grill at Epcot as their top recommendation in terms of character dining. We’ll definitely be checking a lot of these places out next time we are down there!
Get in touch with Tommy when you want to book your next Disney or Universal vacation:
tommys@unlockingthemagictravel.com
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Ep 36- Discovery Cove, All-Inclusive Options, Cosmic Rewind!
Ep- 35 Turning Red, Cheaper by the Dozen, News, Trivia and Heavy Breathing!
Autumn Rates Disney World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYPe8Ty4pWM
Easy Diz It podcast makes it’s YouTube debut with Autumn Rates Disney World
- Watch a Disney skeptic become a Disney enthusiast right before your eyes! She didn't care for the movies, didn't think the park was for her, not. a. fan. Till she went! Join us now, and see what happens :)
- Find the link in the show notes or at easydizit.com
Cultural Representatives Returning to Disney World
- Today, we’re thrilled to announce the Disney Cultural Representative program will return in phases and begin welcoming the first new participants in August. The Cultural Representatives play an important role in our storytelling by helping us create authentic, immersive experiences for our guests as they share their countries’ culture, heritage and traditions that have inspired our resorts, pavilions, and theme parks.
- This effort began in the early 1980s and culminated in the Immigration Act of 1990 codifying EPCOT Center’s unique Fellowship Program via the Q-1 visa.
- The Q-1 visa is better known as the “Disney visa”. In a normal year, there are a few thousand Q-1 visas issued, the majority of which are by the Walt Disney Company and the third parties that run World Showcase pavilions.
Minnie Vans Resuming Service at Disney World
- reopens Soon
- Suspended after closure
- Info released through tik tok video
- It was $15 + mileage fee around $3 a mile, trip cost around 30-35.
- Airport trips were flat $150, expect this price to go up.
- Non branded luxury minivan through Happy limo, at $216 roundtrip, plus $15 for each car seat
Steve Guttenberg rumored to have a Cameo in new Disney+ Series, Moon Knight
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Ep- 34 Hollywood Studios Genie Plus Lightning Lane Strategy Guide
In the News:
Friend of the Show Katie Denardi-Grant featured in USA Today article about families traveling with special needs: www.facebook.com/katieunlockingthemagictravel/photos/pcb.255111990165518/255109276832456 or www.facebook.com/katieunlockingthemagictravel
Shanghai Disneyland Closing Indefinitely March 21st Due To COVID-19
Masks no longer required on the Skyliner or the Transport shuttle from halcyon to batuu.
Victoria and Albert's will reopen later this year
Tumble Monkeys Returning to Festival of the Lion King Show This Summer
In Trivia: The Beatles, Richard Nixon, Laundry facilities and more! Thanks DFB! www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/05/12/5-crazy-cool-disney-world-facts-we-just-learned/comment-page-1/
Main Segment: Hollywood Studios Lightning Lane Strategy Guide
Touring Plans Blog entry with estimated saving by crowd level: touringplans.com/blog/how-much-time-can-i-save-with-genie-at-wdw/
Touring Plans Blog with average time saving per ride:
touringplans.com/blog/how-much-wait-time-will-i-save-with-genie/
Disney Tourist Blog with recommended order of selection:
www.disneytouristblog.com/hollywood-studios-genie-plus-priorities-lightning-lane-ride-ranks/
Easy Diz It Genie+ Is It Worth It? Algorithm
Calculate Genie+ cost for your party ($16 each member)
Pick your top 4 (2-3 on high crowd days) must ride attraction, starting at the top of either of the lists posted above (Disney Tourist Blog or Touring Plans Blog). Add up the average time saved, referencing the graph at the touring plans link.
Ask yourself, is the cost in #1 worth the time savings in #2 for your travel party?
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Ep- 33 Saving Money at Disney: This is your brain on add-ons
Traditional Meet and Greets return to Disney Parks Soon
The Walt Disney Company announced that they will pause all business in Russia
Raven Simone apparently has a show on the Disney Channel.
Lightning Lane added to the Fantasy of Festival Parade
In trivia:
Trash in Disney World moves way too fast!
Disney World smells great on purpose!
On the main segment:
We give a few tips on saving money when planning your vacation. Then we talk about some of the cognitive biases and logical fallacies that can actually cost us money while planning vacations. Last we discuss some add-ons that can add up, and evaluate them in terms of those human psychological features.
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Ep 32- Galactic Starcruiser Pre-trip Discussion with Dave
The Proud Family’ Reboot Director Latoya Raveneau Enters Overall Deal at Disney
New Muppets Series Centered on Dr Teeth and The Electric Mayham
Disney Plus to offer cheaper, ad-supported subscription plan later this year
Heir To The Empire In Development To Be Disney Plus’ First Star Wars Film
The trivia theme is Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Disney History contained therein.
The big question is about The Milky Mountain Challenge :-0
Disney Dish episode with Len’s review of the Starcruiser (minor spoilers)
podcasts.jimhillmedia.com/show/the-disney-dish-with-jim-hill/the-disney-dish-with-jim-hill-episode-364-what-the-first-public-cruise-aboard-the-halcyon-was-like/
My reel for the upcoming SPACE ROBOTS IN OUTER SPACE: EPISODE X
www.instagram.com/reel/CatGyaXF1WA/
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Ep- 31 Genie Plus Lightning Lane Strategy Guide, Exciting Star Wars News!
Today in the news we talk about:
- Encanto goes back to the theater after huge success on Disney+
- President day crowd levels at Disney World
- Recent Ticket prices increases
- Recent media releases on Starwars Galactic Starcruiser
Autumn loves Social Work Scrapbook: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkscrapbook
Disney trivia Proud Family Trivia to round off black history month. Check out the series reboot on Disney+
Check out the Cheesy Mouse Podcast for a fun family Disney podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jbPG44eNBMWSSxXqP0MoP?si=1145300136c742d0
For the Genie+ segment. Thanks to Disney Tourist Blog for providing an excellent resource.
https://www.disneytouristblog.com/lightning-lanes-genie-plus-disney-world-faq-guide/
Here is a link to the blog entry on Touring Plans that will help you decide if Genie+ is worth it for your travel party.
https://touringplans.com/blog/how-much-wait-time-will-i-save-with-genie/
We discuss stacking strategy and back to back strategy for booking lightnig lanes with genie plus. We discussed an oversimplified method for determining if Genie+ is “worth it” for your group.
- Calculate the cost of Genie+ per day
- Pick the first 4 rides from the graph in the Touring Plans Blog post above that your family has to ride. Add up the average wait times.
- Thought experiment: Imagine Mickey calls you the night before your park day to make a deal. Pay the dollar amount from #1 above to save the amount of time from #2. Do you take it?
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Ep 30- Genie+ with Robyn (rebroadcast)
Check out her new podcast here: goneagainpodcast.com/
Ep 29- Practice to Prevent Tantrums at Disney with Visual Stories
Ep 28- Galactic Star Cruiser News, Autumn Designs Theme Parks, (brought to you by MyGenie)
Thank you to our new sponsor MyGenie, a personal digital assistant app that helps plan your day. We really appreciate all the money
We switch it up this week and do Trivia first. Bold moves! Hope you are interested in learning about Bob Iger because that's all we talk about for 10 minutes.
In news we talk about the new Halcyon Legacy Comic book series coming February 2nd. Galactic Starcruiser voyage will include complimentary Lightening Lane access to Rise of the Resistance and Smugglers Run. New Universal Park “Epic Universe” planned to open summer of 2025. Then we talk about parades. Yay parades :) Festival of Fantasy Parade returning to Disney World in March.
Then here Autumns plans for her theme park!
Don’t miss Dan’s show February 11th at 10Selden in Woodbridge CT. Event details here: https://fb.me/e/11c3AFOMo
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Ep 27- Marvel's Eternals 2021 and Dan Kalwhite is SWAMP THING!
Today in the news we talk more about those wacky figment popcorn buckets, hiring bonuses for new employees, new strollers, and Josh Gad's campaign to have Columbia join the EPCOT World Showcase. Let's start a petition!
Justin got all the trivia correct, no surprise there! You can just skip that part of the show because now you know he got all the answers correct.
Justin and Dan talk about Eternals. Maybe it wasn’t the perfect movie but they enjoyed the acting and the visuals. Justin commits to watching Eternals 6 times in 2022.
Don’t miss Dan’s show this Friday at 10Selden in Woodbridge CT. Unless you live on the West Coast, then it's ok to miss it. Find more Dan here:
Twitter: @Dannyboy3030
Instagram: @Dannyboy_3030
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Ep 26- Figment Popcorn Bucket, Jiko is Back, and We Talk Vision Boards and Psuedoscience!
Today in the news we talk new discounts for Savi’s Workshop and the persistence of light sabers in plastic baggies on Batuu. We discuss our love for Jiko and it’s impending return. Purple dinosaur popcorn buckets are really popular. We love figment here we really do. But 7 hours? And Autumn recounts her close and personal encounter with Patricia Richardson and by extension, Tim Allen when we discuss the upcoming Sant Clause limited series on Disney+.
Our discussion on vision boards leads down an interesting path of The Secret, The Law of Attraction, pseudoscience, and research on how to effectively use visualization strategies to improve your life. We eventually get around to talking about our own vision boards for vacations and podcast goals. We talk a lot about YNAB, a great tool for zero-based budgeting. Here’s our referral link. We get a free month of YNAB if you sign up with this link: https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=6KiV904Z8W5B9d9J
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