618 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome back to this week's podcast and it's another fun-filled episode of Disney news. 

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Welcome back to this week's podcast and it's another fun-filled episode of Disney chat with a focus on visiting a Disney lounge for a spot of air con, food and drinks. 

Looking for the ultimate place to rest your feet and sip something special? Here is our quick take on four major theme park lounges:

• Nomad Lounge: Hands down, a fan favourite. The riverside veranda offers total tranquillity, unbeatable handcrafted cocktails and top-tier small bites—a true sanctuary.

• Beak and Barrel: A roaring pirate tavern packed with fun effects and solid, hearty eats. The strict 45-minute limit keeps things brisk but for many it’s a blast! What did we think about it?

• Oga’s Cantina: Pure, chaotic high energy. DJ R-3X drops the beats while you sip unique galaxy-inspired concoctions. You'll likely stand but the immersive vibe is top-notch. 

• GEO 82: Sleek, elevated and sophisticated. Tucked inside EPCOT’s geodesic sphere, it offers sweeping park views alongside refined craft cocktails—the ultimate adult escape. 

What were our thoughts? How would you rank them? Listen in to find out!

So, grab your favourite Disney snack, settle in and join us as we enjoy memories of our recent trips.

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608 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 608 for Sunday 16th August 2026. 

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Can you really survive a day at Walt Disney World on just $30 per person? This week, Michelle and Jayne are putting their budgets (and appetites) to the test with a strict $30 food and drink challenge. Will Michelle blow her entire budget on six Dole Whips? Will Jayne fuel her day with five plain black coffees? Hit play to see who spends their cash wisely and who cracks under the theme park cravings! 

Plus, on this day in Disney history:

• In 1915 Gloria Blondell was born (a voice of Daisy Duck);
• In 1955 Dumbo's Flying Elephants opened in Disneyland;
• In 2019 Peter Fonda passed away. 

That's it for this week. 

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607 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 607 for Sunday 9th August 2026. 

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On this Day in Disney History:

• 1899 author P.L. Travers was born;
• 1934 Walt Disney shared his plans for Snow White.

Pack your bags and grab your ears—Michelle is heading back to the magic! This week, Michelle and Jayne are diving into all things Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. But it wouldn’t be a trip with Michelle if she didn’t throw a few self-imposed, potentially chaotic challenges into the mix. What did she set herself up for this time? Hit play to find out!

Photo Credit Disney Parks Blog

That's it for this week. 

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595 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 595 for Sunday 17th May 2026.

As always, if you wish to listen right now - click the link below.On This Day In Disney History 

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort opened on this day (17th May) in 1991 (Riverside opened on 2nd February 1992). They merged on 1st April 2001.

Also, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa opened in 2004. This resort was the former site of the Disney Institute is now a sprawling DVC resort.

Howard Ashman - playwright, lyrist and stage director was born on this day in 1950. Mr Ashman sadly passed away in 1991. He wrote all seven songs in the original animated classic The Little Mermaid and collaborated with Alan Menken - they won three academy awared in 1989 for this project. They also had success with Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. 

Mystic Point at Hong Kong Disneyland opened on this day in 2013. 

Disney Female Imagineers

This week, we celebrate Tori Atencio McCullough - Director, Interior Designer.

What is your go to Magic Kingdom Snack?

Custom Popcorn Mix from $15.99

Mickey-Shaped Rice Cereal Treats $5.49-$6.99

Character-Theme Caramel Apples - $12.99-$15.99

Giant Mickey Sugar Cookies - $5.49-$5.99

Mickey Ear Hat Brownies - $5.99 

Photo Credit Disney Parks Blog

Over on our extended Patreon page, you will hear these topics plus a few more:

• What could be for sale at FOOD the new themed food kiosk at Rock n Roller Coaster; 
• Michelle's DLP plans. 

That's it for this week! 

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592 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 592 for Sunday 19th April 2026.

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Disney History

Tim Curry was born on this day in 1946 in Cheshire, England. So how do you know this British actor? Is it from The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Could it be from his appearance in Disney's Three Musketeers? Maybe Muppet Treasure Island? Possibly something else? No matter what, in my eyes he loved for playing Mr Hector in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Let us know your favourite Tim Curry film. 

Sadly, on this day in 1987, Milt Kahl passed away on this day in Mill Valley California. Mr Kahl is a Disney Legend (inducted in 1989). He was recognised and admired by his colleagues for his draughtsmanship earlier into his career at Disney and his work can be still enjoyed in classics such as Pinocchio and Sword and the Stone. 

Sci Fi Diner opened on this day in Disney Hollywood Studios 20th April 1991. This table service eatery sees guests transported to nighttime 1950's drive-in and whether you are 'parked' in a car or table, you will be able to enjoy a forty minute reel of classic TV ads, horror clips and cartoons.

Photo Credit WDW Website

Next time you are there, take a look at the license plates as they have awesome easter eggs of the USA states that have the highest UFO sightings as well as birthdates of some of those involved in the creation of this fun setting. 

Lynne Macer Rhodes - Producer 

Photo Credit D23

Ms Macer began her WDI career in 1977 until 2002. In those twenty-five years, she held several management and creative positions including Manager of Research and Planning, Director of Program Development and Producer. She has worked on projects at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Disney California Adventure as well as Tokyo Disneyland

Thank you for making the Disney parks so wonderful!

Would you eat at Sci Fi Diner? 

Cerulean Moon Dessert - Photo Credit WDW News Today

On the podcast, we discuss the history of the drive-in theatre and then ask the question - is the menu inline with the experience? What do you think? 

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581 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 581 for Sunday 1st February 2026. 

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Our podcast is now 12 years old! So if you have been with us from the start - we thank you for your support but would kindly ask if you would rate and review our podcast on your listening platform. This will help others find our podcast or if you have done this already - consider renewing your review.

If you are new to our podcast - welcome! Please look back and listen to our past podcasts, where you will find all sorts of content from Disney authors, travellers and historians so happy listening. 

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580 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 580 for Sunday 25th January 2026. 

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On this week's show, Michelle and Jayne share items from the news that caught their eyes.

Our podcast is now 12 years old! So if you have been with us from the start - we thank you for your support but would kindly ask if you would rate and review our podcast on your listening platform. This will help others find our podcast or if you have done this already - consider renewing your review.

If you are new to our podcast - welcome! Please look back and listen to our past podcasts, where you will find all sorts of content from Disney authors, travellers and historians so happy listening. 

We do have a Patreon Page and if you would like to drop us a $1 a month (or more) it would really help us with the running costs. This also keeps our show from having to add adverts in order to keep the show up and running. 

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579 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 579 for Sunday 18th January 2026. 

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On this week's show, Michelle and Jayne share items from the news that caught their eyes.

In addition, our featured female Disney imagineer is Maggie Elliot - Senior Vice President, Creative Development Administration.

Photo Credit D23

A favourite memory or story from her time with WDI:
“The first time I met Walt Disney!” 

Festival of the Arts

This year there are lots of new or re-imagined items. Just like this below - this is the deconstructed key lime pie! Different huh? 

Photo Credit Disney Parks Blog

We studied the Festival of the Arts menus to come up with the options that are the best to use your snack credits on as well as those items we felt gave the best value. 

Phto Credit Disney Parks Blog

Our podcast is now 12 years old! So if you have been with us from the start - we thank you for your support but would kindly ask if you would rate and review our podcast on your listening platform. This will help others find our podcast or if you have done this already - consider renewing your review.

If you are new to our podcast - welcome! Please look back and listen to our past podcasts, where you will find all sorts of content from Disney authors, travellers and historians so happy listening. 

We do have a Patreon Page and if you would like to drop us a $1 a month (or more) it would really help us with the running costs. This also keeps our show from having to add adverts in order to keep the show up and running. 

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553 Disney Dream Grils Podcast

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 553 for Sunday 29th June 2025.  

On this week's podcast, Michelle and Jayne discuss some of the news and view connected to the world of Disney theme parks.

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On this week's show, we look at a range of Disney news before we hit our main feature - making ADRs and then where to grab a quick snack or quick serve meal in the Magic Kingdom. 

ADR's 

I was utterly amazed at the availability of reservations for places that are usually very difficult to get. I have no trouble booking GEO82, Beaches and Cream and Topolino's Terrace! 

Will Geo 82 meet our expectations?

 

Where are your must dine at locations?

Magic Kingdom

We then looked at the current offerings at some of the Magic Kingdom quick service locations and the best snacks (beware the sugar level on this part is very high!) Have we missed any out?

Has this treat made the list?

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535 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 535 for Sunday 2nd February 2025.

On this week's podcast, Michelle and Jayne discuss some Disney-based news and as always, if you wish to listen right now - click the player below. Alternatively, or find us in all podcast catching places.  

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519 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 519 for Sunday 22nd September 2024.

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513 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 513 for Sunday 4th August 2024.

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Seasonal Food Offerings

On the show, we discuss some of the delicious offerings - including some must tries that Michelle has her sights on. Is there anything that you would like to try?

Disney Destiny

We then move to talk about the Disney Destiny - following the announcements made this week by Disney Cruise Line. 

Is there anything onboard that excites and motivates you in to booking a cruise?

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487 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 487 for Sunday 21st January 2024.

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On this week's show, Michelle talks about some of the ways she was able to keep her food budget to a minimum and on the way - share top tips that you could use on your next Walt Disney World trip. 

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482 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 482 for Sunday 10th December 2023.

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In this week's show, Jayne shares some history and then we move with Michelle discussing the Gideon's December menu.

Then we move on to look at our top choices from the Festival of the Holidays. Will you be attending? Any top tips for Michelle to try?

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469 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 469 for Sunday 27th August 2023.

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On this week's show, we discuss some food items that we recommend whilst at the Disneyland Resort - especially if you are being careful with your dollars.

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467 DDG With The Big Fat Panda

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 467 for Sunday 13th August 2023.

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On this week's show,  we welcome John Saccheri aka The Big Fat Panda. In discussion, we talk about the Food and Wine Festival and catch up about his recent Disney travels. 

We highly recommend you subscribe to Panda's channel on all the socials to keep up with his theme park fun!

Food and Wine Merchandise

John shares his opinion on some of the items available. What do you think - should he go back to buy the hat?

Figment Hat

EPCOT Passport

Food and Wine Food

John managed to visit a few booths and here are a couple of his highlights. 

Impossible Buger - Flavors from Fire

Have you plans to attend? Let us know what your best of the fest are!

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465 Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 465 for Sunday 30th July 2023.

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Coming up on this week's show, you will hear us chat about theme park news as well as a challenge to see how little money we can spend on food when visiting the Magic Kingdom.

Princess Week  

The parks will be celebrating with food and it will run August 20th through the 26th but some of the items are available now or from the 1st of August also.

Walt Disney World

There are so many items - spread across parks and resorts alike. All very pretty and we hope the taste matches too!

Disneyland

Sadly, does not have the wide range of foods as WDW. However, we have been caught by the purple pineapple shell macaron - which has been brought back.

How Much Money Do I Need?

Once the tickets are bought, the next big expense is going to be merchandise and food for your time in the park. 

So we have scoured the menus and present to you a guide of our cheapest eats. Can you believe that we have found 3 feeds for less than $15! Or, throw in a Dole Whip for $20. 

To help us find these eats, we used Touring Plans Food Finder feature. It is free to use or you can subscribe to receive crowd calendars and lots more!

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