DDG 224 - WDW Family Trip Planning with Craig Lucas

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 224 for Sunday 26th August 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place!
Apologies in advance these are much briefer show nates than usual due to Michelle's travel commitments. 

This week our guest is Craig Lucas of the Dis After Dark Podcast and we believe this show is one of the best guest chats we have had because it really showed a different side to Craig - the Disney family trip planner!

We all joke about going to Disney being an almost military proceedure well when you are planning a trip for 17 people it absolutely is! Craig shares details about his past trips and how he managed to negotiate an amazing deal for his next trip in 2019.  

That then wraps up this weeks show. We hope you have enjoyed listening and as usual our social media links are:

Instagram and Twitter @Disdreamgirls
Facebook.com/disneydreamgirls
Email info@disneydreamgirls.com
Patreon - to join our circle of friends that support the show financially and to receive extra podcast content 
https://www.patreon.com/DisneyDreamGirls 

So until next time, it is goodbye from us!

DDG 223 - World Showcase

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 223 for Sunday 19th August 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place!

Due to Michelle's holiday... the next few weeks show notes will be briefer than usual - please accept our apologies!

World Showcase

We all have our favourite places and foods and a lot of them can be found right here in World Showcase. Having 11 different countries to explore, a visit here is a must but be warned... a day is never enough! As you leave Future World you have a choice before entering World Showcase - left or right. Left takes you to Mexico and then to Norway, China, Germany whereas right takes you to Canada, the UK and France, Morocco, America and Italy. There is also a boat that takes your across Showcase Lagoon.

During  your travels around the world, you will find new cuisine and beverages to try - so indulge! Also, find the time to look for the details in the pavilions as well as chatting to cast members about their home countries.

That then wraps up this weeks show. We hope you have enjoyed listening and as usual our social media links are:

Instagram and Twitter @Disdreamgirls
Facebook.com/disneydreamgirls
Email info@disneydreamgirls.com
Patreon - to join our circle of friends that support the show financially and to receive extra podcast content 
https://www.patreon.com/DisneyDreamGirls 

So until next time, it is goodbye from us!

DDG 222 - Disneyland Chit Chat and EPCOT Food and Wine

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 222 for Sunday 12th August  2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place!
Our apologies for the brief show notes. This is due to Michelle's travel commitments this month. We will be back to normal from 9th September 2018.

On this weeks show, Michelle and Jayne talk about some Disney news items before moving on to discuss this years Food and Wine Festival.

Jayne has challenged Michelle to try out some food and beverage offerings. What do you think about her choices? What would you like to try? Let us know!

Jayne's list for Michelle to try:

Key lime mimosa
Frozen apple pie drink
Spiced crusted salmon
Grilled bushberry shrimp
Liquid nitro chocolate almond truffle
Sweet dark chocolate and raspberry tart
Lump crabcake  
Kalua pork slider
Hummus fries
Seared scallops with Brussel sprouts

That then wraps up this weeks show. We hope you have enjoyed listening and as usual our social media links are:

Instagram and Twitter @Disdreamgirls
Facebook.com/disneydreamgirls
Email info@disneydreamgirls.com
Patreon - to join our circle of friends that support the show financially and to receive extra podcast content 
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DDG 221 - Tiffany and Daniel Review Toy Story Land

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 221 for Sunday 5th August 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place!
Coming up on this weeks show, we welcome previous guest Tiffany Morse and for his first time appearance - her son Daniel. Together they share details about an expected bonus Walt Disney World trip they were able to do.

A Good Neighbour Hotel Stay

They stayed at a good neighbour hotel in the Disney Springs area - the Hilton Lake Buena Vista Palace. They liked the convenience to Disney Springs and that they still had the benefits of a Disney hotel like the early fastpass booking window and extra magic hours. The downside however, was the shuttle was not available to match up to park hours. Daniel added that his favourite part of the hotel was the lazy river and the hot tub!

Toy Story Land

With the land freshly opened, Tiffany and Daniel were very excited to try out everything and along with Tiffany's daughter they had planned a full day at DHS.

With Fastpasses booked they were at the park early and ready to try out attractions and food offerings. 

On the podcast, they share their thoughts about the land and review Woody's Lunchbox.

If you are looking to book a trip, Tiffany is able to help you out as she is also a vacation planner with Wishes Family Travel. You can email her tiffm@wishesfamilytravel.com or call her at 678 770 4144. If you mention DREAM50 at the time of booking your trip, you will be able to receive a $50 gift card at the time of departure. Which is a great offer so thank you Tiffany for enabling our listeners to receive that, as well as being able to use your services. 

As usual you can contact us:

Instagram and Twitter @Disdreamgirls
Facebook.com/disneydreamgirls
Email info@disneydreamgirls.com
Patreon - to join our circle of friends that support the show financially and to receive extra podcast content 
https://www.patreon.com/DisneyDreamGirls 

So until next time, it is goodbye from us!

DDG 220 - Disney Gals Banter

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 220 for Sunday 29th July 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place!

This weeks show was a bit of a unique one as we were able to record the show sat in the same room!

As usual the show starts with on this week in Disney history - thanks to our superstar, Ciaran. Highlights of the week are:

• 29th July 1999 Rock n Roller Coaster had a special opening event with Aerosmith and other VIPS.
• 30th July 1998 Disney Magic made its maiden voyage 
• 31st July 1934 Disney files a lawsuite about unauthorised use of Disney characters
• 2nd August 2001 Disney rename Soundstage 2 to the Julie Andrews Stage
• 3rd August 1994 Tokyo Disney welcomes its 150 millionth guest
• 4th August 2009 Bay Lake Towers opened .

Feats of Foodieness

Then, spurred on from the 'Double Header' hotdog (that was available for just one day in Walt Disney World. We have a chat about what Disney delicious food or drink items we would like to supersize. What would be on your list - we would love to know!

New Dessert Party for Rivers of Light

We compare the new dessert party against the other offerings and discuss whether we think it has value or not. Whilst Michelle wont be booking this, Kat and Lewis from Dis Down Under have so we can't wait to hear about it from them.

That then wraps up this weeks show. We hope you have enjoyed listening and as usual our social media links are:

Instagram and Twitter @Disdreamgirls
Facebook.com/disneydreamgirls
Email info@disneydreamgirls.com
Patreon - to join our circle of friends that support the show financially and to receive extra podcast content 
https://www.patreon.com/DisneyDreamGirls 

So until next time, it is goodbye from us!

DDG 219 - Unique Attractions in the Disney Theme Parks

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 219 for Sunday 22nd July 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place!

Coming up on this weeks show, Michelle is joined by Kat and Lewis from the Dis Down Under Podcast to talk about some of the unique attractions that can be found in the Disney theme parks.

As you may know, Disney has theme parks in the USA, France, Tokyo, Hong Kong and China. In these parks you will see some repetition of the same or similar rides for example Disneyland in California and Paris both have a Snow White attraction and they are fairly similar. 

Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains in DLP

However, when you look at Winne the Pooh based attractions Walt Disney World, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland they are all very similar but in Tokyo Disneyland you will find Pooh's Hunny Hunt and this is what we would call unique. It is based on a trackless system and it is, in our guests opinion, one of the best Disney attractions there is. Below is a ride along video courtest of SoCal Attractions 360.

In the show, we look at the features that these attractions have. A favourite of Michelle's is Crushes Coaster at Walt Disney Studios in Paris. Whilst it is not unique, as there are other dark ride Finding Nemo attractions, this is the only spinning rollercoaster that is inside but with an outdoor reveal element. 

Some of the other attractions Michelle discusses are the Alice in Wonderland, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and The Matterhorn which are all based in Disneyland and all use different vehicle types. 

Meanwhile, Kat and Lewis share information on Tron Lightcycle Power Run, Mystic Manor, Ratatouille and Aquatopia amongst others. What is interesting to note is that both the Tron and Ratatouille attractions are under construction at Walt Disney World.

We hope you have enjoyed the show and ask you... did we miss anything? What makes an attraction unique to you and what are your favourites?

As always, we can be contacted via these methods:
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DDG 218 - Disney Attractions and Drinks

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 218 for Sunday 15th July 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place! Coming up on this weeks show, Michelle and Jayne celebrate the 63rd birthday of Disneyland by reviewing their favourite attractions in the Disneyland Resort.

On the show, we discuss each of our top 15 attractions and we learnt from this that it is incredibly difficult to narrow it down to 15!

Jayne's number one was iTs A Small World whereas Michelle chose Radiator Springs Racers.   

We then discussed the Star Wars awards that are now open for entries. If you would more information, follow the link! Star Wars Awards-2018

Then we end the show with a listeners question on favourite beverages at Walt Disney World - with Jayne covering the alcoholic options and Michelle sharing ideas for the non alcoholic. 

Night Blossom - Photo Credit Orlando Park Stop

If you try out any of these beverages - why not let us know your thoughts!

As always, we can be contacted via these methods:
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