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 

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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? 

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. Supporters from $5 or above get additional podcast content - exclusively just for them. 

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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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587 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 587 for Sunday 15th March 2026.

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Disney Female Imagineer - Karen Connolly Armitage, Concept Designer

Photo Credit D23

Ms Armitage began her Disney career in 1977  and she brought her background in theater performance and design to the imagineering team. 

Her first assignment was with Disney Legend Dorothea Redmond. She was instrumental in the overall design of Disney theme parks around the world, including attractions at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Frontierland at Disneyland Paris, and Main Street at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Attraction Operations

We then share some important opening dates that Disney have shared - which attraction have you missed the most?

Buzz Lightyear's Space Rangers Spin 8th April 2026

Big Thunder Mountain early May 2026

Walt Disney's Animation Courtyard  26 May 2026

Disney Adventure

We know our friends Kat and Lewis have plans to sail on the Adventure - have you? What are you excited about?

Photo Credit Disney Website

Disney Theme Park Tours

Disneyland have debuted a brand new tour - Women Who Make the Magic Guidedn Tour.

It is 90 minutes long and looks at the contributions of female, Disney imagineers.

We then mention the current tours available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Have you taken any of these?

The Disneyland Train Tour - I have yet to do

 

I have been incredibly lucky to have done almost all of them and highly recommend them to people like us who want to know the details.
 

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

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586 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 586 for Sunday 8th March 2026.

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On this week's show we celebrate a female Disney imagineer, share some Disney history and then have a Flower and Garden challenge. 

Disney Female Imagineer - Paula Dinkel (Principal Lighting Designer)

Paula spent thirty years working for the Disney company and has worked on attractions such as DisneyQuest and Rock n Roller Coaster Avec Aerosmith at Disney Studios Paris. 

Flower and Garden 2026 

We then take a stroll around Flower and Garden and sample a few drinks and food choices. What is on the menu that you are fancying this year? 

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

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