DBC Pod

DBC Pod

This is the DBC (Disney Boards Community) Podcast where we scour the Disney internet communities to find out what you are talking about and instead of hitting the reply button we talk about it here ... Featuring two Disney Fans, Jason Dodge (@jdodge80) and Phil Schoen (@TheMaxReboIV), with episodes published weekly, we hope to provide some insights and humor to your Disney lives...Please join the discussion on our Discourse Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQ ... Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod ... Note: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts .... *** Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast ***

Episodes

May 6, 2025 69 mins

Episode 257 for the week of May 5th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Minute Trip Thoughts:
- By the time you see/hear this week's episode we would have left for our quick trip to DHS to say goodbye to Muppet Courtyard. We share some final thoughts of our plans and what we are looking forward to.

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News Roundup:
- Volcano Bay to drop Tapu Tapu in October and t...

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Episode 256 for the week of April 28, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

RUMOR: Disney Starlight to Start July 6th:
- Happily Ever After is shifted to a 10pm start time starting July 6th, this combined with CM block outs is leading people to think that could be the day that Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will start

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D23 Goes to the World's Fair Review:
- Phi...

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Episode 255 for the week of April 21, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

News from Star Wars Celebration 2025:
- Star Wars Celebration was held from April 18-20th and we discuss some of the news coming out of it:

- Films: Star Wars Starfighter, The Mandalorian and Grogu

- TV: Ahsoka Season 2, Star Wars Visions Season 3, and Maul: Shadowlord

- Parks: Update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will...

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Episode 254 for the week of April 14, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Theme Park News Around The World:
- Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Concept Art Revealed - Gingerbread House to not be there this year. Source: Blog Mickey

- Universal Great Britain Officially Announced, Concept Art Shared. What speculated IP gets us most excited? Source: Alicia Stella

- Disney Provides More updates for Di...

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Episode 253 for the week of April 7, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Initial Epic Universe Media Reactions:
- Universal invited some media to Epic Universe and Helios Grand Hotel and lifted the ban on photo and video sharing - and a lot has come out!

- Are we watching or trying to avoid spoilers? What do we think of the initial reaction?

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D23 Quick Hits:
- Several new D23 e...

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Episode 252 for the week of March 31, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Disney Quick Hits:
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin set for major update - will this turn it into a "must do" attraction? Source: Disney Parks Blog

- "Cool Kid Summer" is coming to Walt Disney World - with new Kid Zones, Characters at the resorts, and more. Source: Scott Gustin

- Updated Little Mermaid...

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Episode 251 for the week of March 24, 2025 - our 5th Anniversary Extravaganza! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

DBC Recommends:
- ParkStop Podcast's episode on First Impressions of Epic Universe (source: Alicia Stella

- Not Just a Goof documentary coming to Disney+ on April 7th! (source: Kevin Lima)

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Disney Quick Hits:
- Bob Iger spoke at the 2025 Shareholders Me...

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Episode 250 for the week of March 17, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Single Day Tickets for Epic Universe are on Sale!
- Rather than only bundles, single day tickets to Epic Universe are now on sale through the end of the year, prices range from $139-$199.

- Does this impact our planning for our summer trips?

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What will it look like when we celebrate episode 300?

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Episode 249 for the week of March 10, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Opening Quick Hits
- Dinoland closure timeline - Disney confirms that Restaurantasaurus and The Bone Yard will be open throughout 2025. Source: Blog Mickey

- Flower and Garden Festival is underway - which means update to Communicore Hall. Source: WDW Magic

- Poster revealed for Disney Starlight. Source: Disney Parks Blog

Sta...

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Episode 248 for the week of March 3, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

EPIC News
- Team Member previews have started with Epic Universe and so far feedback is positive - though still areas to be complete before ready for opening day

- Map in the Universal App was updated with Epic

- Universal already eyeing expansion pads 

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Reduced Content to Be Created for Disney+
-...

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Episode 247 for the week of February 24, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

RUMOR: Dynamic Ticket Pricing Coming to WDW
- Strong rumors suggesting that a dynamic ticket pricing model is coming to WDW, meaning it would function like how airlines do it that the price for any given day will fluctuate based on demand.

- How does this impact planning a WDW vacation?

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Virtual ...

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Episode 246 for the week of February 17, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Disney Responds to WSJ Article - Says Trips Are Affordable
- Disney responded to a recent Wall St Journal article that featured data from Len Testa about the affordability (or lack there of) of a Walt Disney World Trip. Disney response was that a family of 4 can do a trip for cheaper than Len outlined, and for only $3,...

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Episode 245 for the week of February 10, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Epic Universe Ready to go?
- Universal has revealed team member uniforms for HTTYD area and new wands for the Harry Potter area

- Also rumors that team member land-by-lad previews will start this week

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More Characters in Galaxy's Edge?
- Disneyland will add Luke Skywalker to their Galaxy...

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Episode 243 for the week of February 3, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

BREAKING: Closing Date for It's Tough To Be A Bug Announced
- The last day to experience this opening day Animal Kingdom Attraction is March 16th

- We give our predictions for when the replacement, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, will open and our overall thoughts

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DAS Changes
- A few changes...

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Episode 243 for the week of January 27, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Cold Opening: A Disney Dining Story
- Jason shares a story of someone he is working with planning their trip who wants to do a lot of dining - including a number of signature locations and how, to Jason's surprise, it worked out better financially to get the Disney Dining Plan
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Stella N...

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Episode 242 for the week of January 20, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Quick Hits: News and Rumors
- Lots to hit on from the past week including another change to Lightning Lane Premier Pass, new Bride at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, Communicore Hall looking great for Festival of the Arts, and more!
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Construction Updates
- New segment where we track t...

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Episode 241 for the week of January 13, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Arrival Day Water Park Perk Value
- A new perk went into effect for Disney World Resort guests - access to a water park on their arrival day
- We discuss the value of this, the scenarios we think it makes the most sense to use, and if we are planning to take advantage of it or not.
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Cons...

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Episode 240 for the week of January 6, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Simpsons at Disney?
- Disney survey about Simpsons in the Theme Parks (Source: Drew the Disney Dude)
- What would we like to see - if anything?
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Free Dining and Room Only Discounts for Summer 2025
- Disney released information on Free Dining as well as some room only discounts for the...

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Episode 238 for the week of December 23, 2024 Scott Carter a.k.a. Tom Servo joins us! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 2
- Scott Carter - a.k.a. Tom Servo on our Discord server joins us to discuss his recent trip to Japan
- In Part 2 he focuses on his time at Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea ... how does it compare to visiting the ...

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Episode 238 for the week of December 23, 2024 Scott Carter a.k.a. Tom Servo joins us! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Bluey is Coming to Disney!
- Starting with Disney Cruise Line on sailings out of Australia in January 2025, more info to come about Disneyland and Walt Disney World (source: The Walt Disney Company)
- Our reactions and what will this look like in the parks
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