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

October 14, 2025 75 mins

Episode 279 for the week of October 13, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney
- Walt Disney Imagineering Display Debuts at Walt Disney Presents showing off model and more for in progress projects and appears official name of Monster's Inc Land at DHS is "Mostropollis" (Source: Blog Mickey

- Dining Updates at Animal Kingdom (Source: Drew the Disney Dude)

- Disne...

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Episode 277 for the week of September 28, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney
- Dr. Jane Goodall passed away

- 13 new sauced chicken strips are coming to Walt Disney World (source: Disney Parks Blog)

- Rumor: infrastructure changes to the TTC

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Should Disney Eliminate Tipping at WDW?
- An article at WDW Info proposes that as as premium experience, Disney...

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Episode 277 for the week of September 28, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Updates
- Animation Courtyard closes

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What Could an After Hours Only Trip Look Like in 2026?
- Disney released the dates of After Hours events for 2026 and Phil looked for where a trip could be done around hitting up several of them.

- Could this be an affordable way to do the parks...

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Episode 276 for the week of September 22, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

News Roundup
- Guest passes away after riding Stardust Racers. Source: Scott Gustin

- Imagineering Explores the Use of AI Glasses in Theme Parks. Source: Blog Mickey

- NightFlight Expedition Announced for Dollywood. Source: Scott Gustin

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Construction Updates
- Appears to be ramped up at Tropical ...

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Episode 275 for the week of September 15, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

News Roundup
- Hong Kong Disneyland getting New Spider-Main Attraction. Source: Blog Mickey

- Restaurant Marrakesh Sign Stripped of Lettering at EPCOT. Source: Blog Mickey

- Universal Confirms Demolition of Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. Source: Blog Mickey

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Construction Updates:
- Not m...

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Episode 274 for the week of September 8, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Discussion
- Disney has announced that they will be updating Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique with a simplified packages and appearances by the Fairy Godmother 

- We discuss if we have every done this experience or if we ever would

- Source: Blog Mickey

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Construction Updates:
- Si...

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Episode 273 for the week of September 1, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

BREAKING: Dinosaur Closing Date Announced
- Disney has announced that the remaining elements of Dinoland (Dinosaur, the Dino Institute Shop, and Restaurantosaurus) will all close effective February 2nd

- Additionally meet and greets in that area will be relocated, Harambe Market will see it's menu updated, and Kal...

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Episode 272 for the week of August 25th, 2025 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Walt Disney World Updates From Media Event:
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether to open November 7th and Judy Hops and Nick Wilde M&G coming. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Big Thunder Mountain new effects and backstory discusses. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with the Muppets update including ...

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Episode 271 for the week of August 18th, 2025 ... Drew the Disney Dude joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Update On and From Drew:
- Drew recently called this a "new Golden Age of Imagineering" - we discuss what this means, if we agree, and the implications for the average park goer

Find Drew at: 

- Twitter: https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewtheDisney...

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Episode 270 for the week of August 11th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Beak and Barrel Opening News - including a menu with not a ton of options for kids. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Disney 3Q 2025 Earnings - what does it mean to us and the future of Walt Disney World? Source: WDWMagic

- Minnie Van to/from MCO Service - Price To Extend the Bubble ... but at what cost?

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Episode 269 for the week of August 4th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Updates:
- Lots of activity around Walt Disney World with the biggest story the quick demolition of Studio 1 in Muppets Couryart 

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Trip Report: Jason's 9-Day Family Trip in the Heat!:
- Jason is just back from his big family trip - staying for 9 nights in an Art of Animation Fami...

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Episode 28 for the week of July 28th, 2025 ... and Matt Peto joins us while Jason is away and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- In a surprising announcement, Disney shared that the Magic of Disney Animation will take over the current Animation Academy, including the Star Wars Launch Bay. We discuss the changes and if we feel this rounds out the park. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Start...

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Episode 266 for the week of July 21st, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Topic: Planner, Filler, Skipper - Magic Kingdom:
- Part 4 of a series where we look at all the attraction at a park (this time The Magic Kingdom) and determine if each is something we plan around, will use to fill in gaps in our schedule, or generally skip even if no wait

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Topic: Planner, Filler, ...

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Episode 266 for the week of July 14th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Latest episode of We Call It Imagineering gives a preview of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away and it looks great ... and is that positivity in the Disney community I am seeing?

- Disney also provides a first look at Walt Disney: A Magical Life, including footage of the new Walt Animatronic - w...

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Episode 265 for the week of July 7th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Construction Updates:
- The Rivers of America are closed - we share our thoughts including where we think the only commentary goes too far

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Trip Report: Jason's Down and Back
- Jason has just returned from a down and back with his oldest to say goodbye to the Liberty Belle and Tom Sawyer ...

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Episode 264 for the week of June 30th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Hall of Presidents reopens in time for 4th of July 

- Test Track 3.0 opens for CM previews and Media and reviews are largely positive! But no spoilers as Jason is trying to go in cold

- Spaceship Earth will close for a multi-month refurb on August 25th, Little Mermaid for about a week on July 21st, a...

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Episode 263for the week of June 23rd, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- How does recent news of attraction openings (Test Tract 3.0, Starlight, etc) impact Jason's trip?

- Western Way Widening Project - Len Testa thinks this is more than just road work. What could the real implications be? Source: Disney Dish

- Disney updated dining reservation system - and then roll...

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Episode 262 for the week of June 16th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- The Boneyard will be closed forever effective August 2nd - which is earlier than previously indicated. Disney also confirmed there will be a play are within Tropical Americas

- Test Track 3.0 will open on July 22nd! This also is earlier than earlier reports of late summer. Several show scenes were r...

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Episode 261 for the week of June 9th, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week In Disney:
- Saturday was the last date that Muppet*Vision 3D was open to the public. We pay our respects and are happy it went out strong

- Closing Date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island announced by Disney - with July 6th being the last day to enjoy them. Disney also provided new details and concept a...

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Episode 260 for the week of June 2nd, 2025 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Reminder: the 2025 ParkStop Stop Hate Fundraiser is live! >> Link <<


Last (Few) Weeks In Disney:
- Disney cracking down on DVC owners who frequently rent their points. Source: WDWNT

- Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away to debut on July 20th.

- New shows at DHS have premiered and reactions are interesting

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