The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Disney ✨ Nostalgia ✨ Pop Culture Siblings 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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It's almost here! On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, we're counting down to our upcoming Walt Disney World trip. We chat through our plans, what we're most excited for, what's on our must-do list at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, and how we're prepping to make the most of every day. Stay tuned for the recap once we're back!
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Join us as we recap Dr. Jacqueline aka PixieDustPHD's 2026 Disney Birthday Meetup, sharing highlights from fireworks cruises, Hoop Dee Doo, and more!
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It's finally here! Frank and Jen crown the winner of Dillo's Madness, our Disney celebrity bracket showdown. Who will take home the title of Ultimate Disney Celebrity?
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This week on Theme Park Thursday, we're stepping into the time machine and heading back to the summer of 1996 at Walt Disney World This was a summer that was equal parts family vacation and Frank's own time working in the parks.
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It's Theme Park Thursday! This week, Jen and Frank are playing Disney Resort Match Game! Each will pick a Disney resort for every month of the year to see how many times their picks actually line up. Grab some paper, a pen and play along! Tune in to see how many matches we score!
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This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen celebrate a BIG milestone: Disney's BoardWalk Inn is turning 30! They take a stroll down memory lane through three decades of this beloved Epcot-area resort and dive into the upcoming changes headed to the BoardWalk.
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This week on Theme Park Thursday, we're sitting down with Dillo's Diz Resort guest Ryan for a full trip report covering two very different (but equally magical) sides of Disney travel: a stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and a voyage aboard the Disney Wish!
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This week on Theme Park Thursday, Jen and Frank are heading back to Andy's room (and Toy Story Land) for a full dose of Toy Story nostalgia! They cover the movies, the rides, the land and more! Want more Toy Story? We'll be dropping a Dillo's Pop episode later today where we give our movie review for Toy Story 5!
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...It's Theme Park Thursday! We're discussing which Pixar IPs matter most to Disney. Frank also continues his Universal Trip Report with a full hotel and dining review!
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Frank may have had the week off, but the party didn't stop! Jen sits down with Louis and Val to relive their unforgettable experiences at the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios After Parties.
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This week on Theme Park Thursday, Jen and Frank talk about the latest Disney park news and updates. PLUS, one of them has an epic trip on the horizon!
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Hot takes are on the menu this week! Jen and Frank get into some of the most debated topics in Disney World fandom, starting with the ultimate showdown: Wishes vs. Happily Ever After. We also get into beignets, talk through what's coming to Animal Kingdom, what it could mean for the park's future and more!
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<...Are Disney adults the happiest people on Earth or just the brokest? We discuss the New Yorker article: "Are Disney Adults the Happiest Debtors on Earth? For the Walt Disney Company's most loyal fans, the pursuit of magic can come with a five-figure credit-card bill." By Amelia Tait (link below). We also discuss May the 4th and we have BREAKING NEWS!
New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/are-disney-adults-t...
As you may know, #alwaysmgm opened its gates on May 1, 1989 and 37 years later, the park it became is about to change again. This week on Theme Park Thursday, Jen and Frank dig into Hollywood Studios' anniversary, what the park looked like then vs. now, and everything coming on May 26. Plus, Disney has started dropping Halfway to Halloween announcements and they have thoughts.
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This week, Jen and Frank talk Star Wars character appearances, rank Rock 'n' Roller Coaster songs, upcoming Disney trips, have a debate based on a TikTok and a little Dillo's Madness thrown in!
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Jen and Frank are joined by Theme Park Rob this week. He shares his day exploring the food offerings at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival.
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On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen talk through some potential plans for Walt Disney World this summer! Other topics included fried bologna, waffles and ice cream and more!
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On this episode, Jen and Frank talk about the recent policy changes regarding Disney transportation. They also discuss boat rides, airport lines, and needing consistency at Disney resorts.
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It's time once again for DILLO'S MADNESS! This week on Theme Park Thursday, Jen and Frank officially reveal the Sweet 16 bracket for DILLO'S MADNESS, our Disney-themed take on March Madness! This time with a Disney Celebrity twist! Who made the cut? Who's getting upset?
They also talk about Disney Adventure World officially opening in Disneyland Paris on March 29th, plus, they react to the Moana Live Action trailer and go on ...
Josh D'Amaro just became Disney's new CEO, so naturally, Jen and Frank needed to tell him their ideas!
Episode 423 of Dillo's Diz is their official open letter to the new boss: a heartfelt, funny, and very passionate rundown of everything they want brought back to the Di...
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