Dads Plan Disney

Quick Question: What Attraction Inspired Move or Show Would You Like to See? Based on Variety story about Spaceship Earth Inspired Show Coming to Disney+ ... Starts @1:54  ...

Top 8: Planning Tips ... Starts @6:54  ...

Blind Ranking: On Site Perks ... Starts @41:54  ...

This was episode 318 for the week of August 10, 2026

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The Reedy Geeks join us!
-  Links to The Reedy Geeks content: Apple Podcast ... Instagram

- Andrew, JJ, and Sean from the Reedy Geeks podcast join us to conduct a D23 2026 Ultimate Fan Expo Predictions Draft

Start Times:

- Introduction to the Reedy Geeks: 0:37

- Round 1: 8:28  

- Round 2: 29:03

- Round 3: 45:38

- Round 4: 1:02:09

- "Mic Drops": 1:19:55

- Planning Tips and Wrap Up: 1:35:28

This was episode 317 for the week of Aug...

Scott Gustin Talks D23 Predictions
-  Links to Scotts content: Twitter/X ... Substack

- Scott joins us to share his insights and perspective on what he thinks we will hear announced at next month's D23 Fan Expo, and also what he hopes we here

- Introduction and Scott #1 Planning Tip: 0:57

- Imagineering: Horizons Pavilion: 7:16

- Animal Kingdom: 22:24

- Hollywood Studios: 34:34

- EPCOT: 46:28

- Magic Kingdom: 57:20

- Disneyland: 1:...

Drew the Disney Dude Talks D23 Predictions
-  Links to Drew's content: Twitter/X ... Substack ... YouTube

- Drew joins us to share his insights and perspective on what he thinks we will hear announced at next month's D23 Fan Expo, and also what he hopes we here

- Overall feelings Heading Into the Event: 3:51

- Animal Kingdom: 16:15

- Hollywood Studios: 31:23

- EPCOT: 45:10

- Magic Kingdom: 49:14

- Disneyland: 1:11:02

- Wrap-up: 1:1...

Format Change for the Parks Panel at D23
-  Disney has announced that Neil Patrick Harris will be the host for the Experiences Showcase at D23 2026 next month

- Indications are this will build on what was announced in 2024 rather than be a bunch of new announcements. We discuss the implications of this

Source: WDW Magic

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RUMOR: Space Mountain Redo
-  Lots of chatter that the next ride to have an update at Wa...

Episode 313 for the week of June 29, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
-  Disney permanently restricts bus and boat access from Disney Springs. Big deal or is the internet overreacting? Source: Disney Tourist Blog

- Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is permanently retired - while it makes sense logistically, some people are very upset. Source: WDW Magic

- Disney ...

Special Episode - Phil gives a tour and his review of the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco ... is it worth making a stop to check out when in the area?

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Episode 312 for the week of June 15, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Jason's Trip Update
- How are his days coming together, and what tour did he book?

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Construction Update
-  Update to Monstropolis plans?

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What Are We Feeling Positive About Related to Disney Right Now?
-  Right now there are a lot of things that Disney seems to be ...

Episode 311 for the week of June 8, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- H.U.M.A.N. Day is coming as part of the story for Monstropolis(Source: Disney Parks Blog)

-Quick Hits: Updates to Treehouse Villas (Source: DVC Fan), Lakeshore Lodge will be all DVC (Source: Blog Mickey), Smart trash cans are coming (Source: Blog Mickey), and more!

 (Source: WDW Magic)

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Episode 310 for the week of June 1, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Carousel of Progress to be completely redone(Source: Disney Parks Blog)

- Bluey to Switch to Standby Queue Effective June 2nd (Source: WDW Magic)

- Opening Details for Universal Kids Park in Texas (Sources: Park Twister)

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Top 5 Trivia
- Phil will give a category to Jason and he wi...

Episode 309 for the week of May 25, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Multiple new attraction updates are now open to the public(Source: Disney Food Blog)

- New loading pattern at Expedition Everest (Source: WDWNT)

- Universal Updates: Hagrid's removed from Express Pass (Source: Fox 35), Expansions comping to Epic Universe (Sources: Disney Dining and Orlando Park St...

Episode 308 for the week of May 18, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- RIP Tom Kane (Source: WDW Magic)

- First look at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets- pre-show, food, merch, etc, and Soarin' Across America  (Source: Blog Mickey, WDW Magic, and Disney Parks Blog)

- Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station to use a Virtual Queue (Source: Dis...

Episode 307 for the week of May 11, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Jeff Vahle to retire. (Source: WDW Magic)

- Let the Magic Begin, the MK Welcome show, is not coming back as a character show (Source: WDW Magic)

- Two mystery projects coming to the Boardwalk (Source: WDW Magic)

- Gas engines to be retired in early 2027 at Autopia in Disneyland (Source: Scott Gusti...

Episode 306 for the week of May 4, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Spirit Airlines ceases operations ... should Disney buy them? (Source: WDW Magic)

- Big Thunder Mountain reopens - but is it still the wildest ride in the wilderness? (Source: Disney Parks Blog)

- Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates are out and it starts August 7th? (Source: Disney Parks Bl...

Episode 305 for the week of April 27, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Disney Cruise Line rolls out 50% off kids promotion. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- "AI" system to speed up attraction loading. Source: WDW Magic

- First look at the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster queue and loading area. Source: WDW Magic

- Disney may have slowed Magic Kingdom expansion due to politics. So...

Episode 304 for the week of April 20, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets to open on May 26th, song list revealed. Source: Drew the Disney Dude

- 2027 Walt Disney World Packages on sale. Source: Disney Tourist Blog

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Construction Update
- More permits! for Signs!!!!

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Game Time: Blind Ranking ...

Episode 303 for the week of April 13, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Big Thunder Mountain set to reopen May 3rd with lower heigh requirement. Source: Disney Parks Blog

- Upgrades to Disney Starlight. Source. Blog Mickey

- Air Canada to sponsor the newly renamed La Poutinerie and offer private viewing area for Luminous. Source: Disney Tourist Blog

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Episode 302 for the week of April 6, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Summer Deals including Disney+ room discounts and after 2pm tickets. Source: Blog Mickey

- V.I.Passholder Summer Days. Source: Drew the Disney Dude

- D23 The Ultimate Fan Event Tickets on sale - three things we hope are announced

Starts @2:34 ...

Construction Update
- New permits!

Starts @47:38 ....

Episode 301 for the week of March 30, 2026 ...  and this is what is going on in our Disney World...


Last Week in Disney
- Disney Adventure World dedicated and World of Frozen is open in Paris. Source: Disneyland Paris

- Universal Updates: HHN and Permits. Source: Alicia Stella

- Temporary restrictions on bus service from Disney Springs to Resorts. Source: Blog Mickey

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Easy/Mid/Hard Updates to EPCOT