594 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 594 for Sunday 3rd May 2026.

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Julie Svendsen - Concept Show Designer

Photo Credit - WDFM 

Her father Julius was a Disney animator and he helped her to get a job as an accounting clerk at WED Enterprises in 1970. After several years of art school, and a BFA, she returned to WDI to work on the design teams for New Fantasyland at Disneyland, EPCOT, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Disneyland Paris, Disney California Adventure, The Disney Stores and Shanghai Disneyland.

Favourite project she worked on:
“I can’t say that I had any favorite projects—they were all interesting in their own way. Each was a new variety of challenges and creativity which ran the gamut from coming up with concepts for different areas of the Walt Disney World water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, to partnering with John Hench to sketch and create a montage of different Disneyland attractions for their appearance on bedspreads for the Disneyland Hotel.”

What is Svendsen’s favourite Disney Parks attraction?
“Wow, that’s a tough one. I’d say it’s a tie between Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. But, when I was a kid, I loved the Frontierland Mine Train attraction and the Tomorrowland Flying Saucers.” 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Here are the dates - will you be attending?

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival

The festival dates are here - what is your favourite thing to do or eat?

That's it for this week! 

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593 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 593 for Sunday 26th April 2026.

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On this week's show, we have the usual news and views before we move on to our main feature about how to get from the airport in Paris to Disneyland Paris. 

Kathy Rogers - Executive Show Producer

This week we celebrate this imagineer, who began their career at the Disneyland resort car park. By 1983, she was working at imagineering and worked on Muppets 3D and Expedition Everest. 

Photo Credit Walt Disney Family Museum

May the 4th Merchandise, Food and Beverage

For a limited time there is a range of delights to tantalise (or terrify) you. 

What do you think? Are you wanting to try any of them?

We then discuss how to get to Disneyland Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport. There are options from bus to train to private car and we discuss each of them. 

Photo Credit Magical Shuttle Website

Then our patreon supporters have an extended show where we discuss the hotels at Disneyland Paris. 

And that's it for this week's show unless you want to hear us talk about the hotel choice in Disneyland Paris. If you do - head to our Patreon Page as we have an exclusive extended show there. 

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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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591 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 591 for Sunday 12th April 2026.

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This week's show was recorded live with Kat and Lewis from Dis Down Under. 

Yorkshire Tapas 

So a range of Yorkshire cheeses (with a couple of intruders from Europe), along with samosas and pakora plus Yorkshire ham, pork pie and all the fixings.

Breakfast Meet Up 

Visit to Salt's Mill

Yorkshire is Famous for Beer

That's about it for this week! 

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590 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 590 for Sunday 5th April 2026.

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On this week's podcast, we start with some Disney history, celebrate a female Disney imagineer and then talk about 15 Disney rabbits you should know!

This week, we celebrate Disney imagineer Pam Rank (principal show lighting designer). 

15 Disney Rabbits Your Should Know

As you are listening along, can you name the 15 rabbits that are on our list? I must admit, Jayne struggled a little!

That's about it for this week! 

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589 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 589 for Sunday 29th March 2026.

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On this week's podcast, we start with some Disney history, celebrate a female Disney imagineer and then talk about some news items that have caught our eye over the past week. 

Becky Bishop - Area Development Executive 

Photo Credit D23 Website

Ms Bishop was a landscape architect, who began her career with imagineering in 1982. Her initial project was working on Splash Mountain in Disneyland. Tune in to find out more.

New Merchandise in the Magic Kingdom

Well there always is new merchandise isn't there. However, this item caught my eye. It is a $39.99 travel tumbler with a 520ml liquid capacity. It has a pop up straw, handle but it is not dishwasher or microwave friendly.  The lettering says Magic Kingdom. Our complaint? The letter 'a' features the Orange Bird so where is this character in the parks?

Bluey-Themed Food in Disneyland

Photo Credits Disney Parks Blog

From the 22nd March 2026, Bluey and Bingo themed foods arrived in Disneyland to link with the stage show 'Bluey's Best Day Ever!'

At the Troubadour Tavern, you will find baked potatoes, all-beef hot dogs. On the sweeterside, there are proffertjes (mini Dutch pancakes), magic 'asparagus' pretzels, a pavlova parfait and a watermelon block. Drinks include a concoction from Joffreys and a lime ice block drink.

Disney Believe Cruise Ship Name Announced

The fourth Wish Class ship's name was announced as Believe. What do you think about this choice? 

Disney Princess Brand

We share the top five Disney princesses in terms of merchandise. 

1. Elsa $3,397,816

2. Cinderella $2,504,259

3. Snow White $2,301,831

4. Anna $2,165,120

5. Ariel $1,483,384

Then, it was interesting to look at the data regarding popularity of the character meets.

1. Anna and Elsa - Royal Somerhus, Norway Pavillion, EPCOT

2. Cinderella - Princess Fairytale Hall, Magic Kingdom

3. Ariel - Ariel's Grotto, Magic Kingdom

4. Tiana - Princess Fairytale Hall, Magic Kingdom 

5. Rapunzel - Princess Fairytale Hall, Magic Kingdom 

However, a rising star is Mirabel - so watch this space! 

That's it for this week - catch you next time!

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588 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 588 for Sunday 22nd March 2026.

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On this week's show, we share some history and the latest from the Disney theme parks.  

Katie Olson - Principal Color Concept Designer

Phote Credit D23

 

This week, we celebrate Katie Olson and her 36 year career with WDI.  

Disney Adventure World

Photo Credit DLP Website

As we move through media and annual pass previews, more is revealed about the work that has been done to rebrand this theme park. Below you will find pictures to match our podcast discussions. 

Cafe Luminosity

La Terrasse Panoramique

Chez Marie

The Royal Rostis
 

What catches your fancy?

That's it for this week - catch you next time!

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