The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Saluting all theme parks (but mostly Walt Disney World) from childhood to employment to current family trips, Jen and Frank are siblings bringing the nostalgia, magic, memories, and madness each week!
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This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank talks through his park hopping adventure from Universal Studios to Islands of Adventure, giving us the full play-by-play. We also squeeze in some Tony Awards talk and get into planning mode for a summer Disney trip.
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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...
Join Jen and Frank as they delve into the rich history and timeless, nostalgic magic of Disney with returning guest Barry Jacobson. From lifeguard stories at the Polynesian to insights on creating immersive guest experiences, Barry shares his lifelong passion and expertise in transforming customer and employee engagement.
barryjacobsonconsulting.com to learn more about Barry!
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02:59 - Barr...
This week on Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen sit down with Brian Collins, former Walt Disney Imagineer, founder of the Brainstorm Institute, and author of Creative Cross-Pollination: A Former Imagineer's Take on the Innovation Process.
On this week's Theme Park Thursday, we say goodbye to one of the most iconic thrill rides at Walt Disney World and talk through what this major change means for the park. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is being rethemed and the Muppets are taking over at Disney's Hollywood Studios (#alwaysmgm)! How are you feeling about the change?
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The Muppet Show is now streaming on Disney+!
On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, Frank and Jen are joined by three members of the Dillo's Diz Resort for a panel discussion on The Muppet Show's return to Disney+. They share their honest reactions, favorite moments, and whether this childhood classic still holds up today.
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In Part 3 of Jen's Walt Disney World Trip Report, Jen and Frank discuss the two Disney lounges Jen went to while on her trip in January. What's considered a Disney lounge vs. a bar vs. a beer garden? It's all a slippery slope!
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On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, we cover Part 2 of Jen's Disney World trip report and break down where she ate during her trip. We also catch up on the latest Disney news, sharing our thoughts and reactions to what's happening across Walt Disney World and beyond.
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Welcome to Part 1 of Jen's January Disney World Trip Report! On this episode, Jen and Frank talk about Jen's full day at Magic Kingdom, from attraction decisions to crowd levels, weather, and what it's really like visiting Disney World in January.
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If you only had one day at EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts, how would you spend it? On this Theme Park Thursday episode, Jen and Frank talk through what they would do with a single, perfect day at Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World!
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