Disney Dream Girls 117 - Planning for WDW

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast, show number 117 for Sunday 24th July 2016. As usual, if you wish to listen to the show, whilst reading the blog - click on the image below. 

On this weeks show, Michelle is joined by fellow podcaster, Dutch Lombrowski (of the Mighty Men of Mouse and Earvengers podcasts). Together, these uber planners have a look through Michelle's itinerary for her Walt Disney World.

Photo credit - Disney World Website

So what is ahead for Michelle? A two hotel stay; staying between Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge. Whilst these locations are both delux and are very costly, Michelle has chosen to rent DVC points. In doing so, she has saved $$. We will investigate this option more in an upcoming show.

Lobby - Animal Kingdom Lodge

Lobby - Wilderness Lodge

Michelle and Dutch also discuss some of the attractions on the itinerary, as well as dining, tours and lots more!   

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Disney Dream Girls 116 - It's All About The Disney Money

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast, show number 116 for Sunday 17th July 2016. As usual, if you wish to listen to the show, whilst reading the blog - click on the image below.

Coming up on today's show, Michelle is joined by our lovely Princess Jeanie. Together they discuss a few news items and present two features.

New Tsums awaiting release

Firstly, as Lego have announced the cost of the new Disney Castle (that they are releasing on 1st September 2016 in the USA) at $349.99. Whilst we both would really love the set, we look at what else you can spend you cash on, whilst in a Disney park, and we thank our listeners for their suggestions.

Photo Credit - Lego Website

Close up inside one of the rooms

Our second feature, is to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, which is on the release day of today's podcast, we look at where you can buy ice cream at the Disneyland Resort and the many many types you can acquire!

Ice Cream bars you can customise

Dole Whip

As usual, you can contact us using these methods: 
On Twitter, Instagram and Periscope we can be found @Disdreamgirls
On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DisneyDreamGirlsPodcast/
Our show can be subscribe to via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/disney-dream-girls-116-its/id765474409?i=1000372619788&mt=2  
Finally, if you wish to support the show financially, you can do so by visiting https://www.patreon.com/DisneyDreamGirls and every couple of dollars really does build up and we appreciate whatever amount you can donate.

Disney Dream Girls 115 - Bring Us More Muppets!

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast, show number 115 for Sunday 10th July 2016.

 
Coming up on today's show, Michelle gets the opportunity to chat to Disney fan, Steve Swanson. Steve also is the host of the Muppet Cast Podcast. On the show we chat about how we moved from being a Walt Disney World local, to now being a Disneylander. Obviously, we had to chat Muppets too!

On our Facebook page, we have a fun competition where you can win one of the prizes from our goodie box. All you have to do, is either email or post on Facebook what attraction you would create for the Muppets. 

As usual, you can contact us:
Follow us on twitter @DisDreamGirls
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Email us comments of question to info@disneydreamgirls.com
Subscribe to our podcast, on what ever podcast catching place you use by searching Disney Dream Girls - and we would appreciate a review.
We are also on Periscope and instagram under @DisDreamGirls
Finally, help the show grow by donating to use via www.patreon.com/disneydreamgirls      

Disneyland Paris Land by Land - Adventureland

Having visiting Disneyland Paris a few times now, I thought it would be fun to share top tips and information on a blog, rather than the podcast, about this European Disney park and I am going to start with the attractions found in Adventureland. 

Adventureland is to the west on this map

Firstly, the theme is a mashup mixing the styling of Africa, Asia and the Carribean. You can find two attractions here: Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril and Pirates of the Carribean. For me, two of these attractions are a must do, multiple times, on each trip. There are other things to do such as Adventure Isle and Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin but more on them later.

Indiana Jones attraction

Indy is a mine cart style rollercoaster, it opened on 30th July 1993 and was the first Disney attraction with an inversion. Its top speed is 36mph and has fabulous replica props (from the film franchise) in the queue. 

With Skull Rock to the side, it has great theming

Pirates is a unique version; firstly because there is no Jack Sparrow and secondly that the scene order is differs to both American incarnations. It is two minutes longer than the Magic Kingdom version and a massive five minutes shorter than Disneyland Resort version. Uniquely, it has an on-ride photo taken.

The land is currently under refurbishment but this was how it formerly looked

Adventure Isle is home to Skull Rock (with an exciting pirate galleon and beach to explore) and la Cabane des Robinson. As of writing, these are currently under refurbishment and I will endeavour to update this blog, with pictures, once the work has been completed.

Finally, Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin is a series of scenes retelling the story of Aladdin.

One of the scenes from the winding passages

Top tips
The queue for Pirates is quite dark so before going inside, take your sunglasses off and get used to the light level... I have the bruises to prove you need to do this!  Indy has Fastpass (yes they still have the paper system) and I recommend getting a pass for this ride. 

For further information on Disneyland Paris, I recommend listening to our podcast shows 113 and 102, which can be found in iTunes on on our website. Feel free to email me info@disneydreamgirls.com if you have any questions or comments.

Disney Dream Girls 114 - Valuable Experiences in Walt Disney World, Disneyland or DLP?

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast, show 114 for Sunday 3rd July 2016. Coming up on todays show Michelle challenges Jayne to guess the prices of enhanced experiences you can do in the parks. Then we have our wonderful Princess Jeanie giving us the scoop on Ample Hills Creamery. To listen, whilst reading these notes, click on the audio player below.

 
Michelle challenged Jayne on the prices for the following experiences: 

• Frozen pre-show and dining packages at the Disneyland Resort
• D23 Tower of Terror Soiree
• Sense of Africa Tour at Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Couples Retreat Ritual at Grand Californian and Walt Disney World Mandara Spa at the Dolphin Hotel    

So how about some mouthwatering ice cream pictures?

Fits in to the Boardwalk perfectly

That's one big cup!

The fabulous cast

If you want to read a full review and see pictures of every flavour, we strongly advise you to visit The Princess Papers Blog.

As usual, you can contact us:
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Email us comments of question to info@disneydreamgirls.com
Subscribe to our podcast, on what ever podcast catching place you use by searching Disney Dream Girls - and we would appreciate a review.
We are also on Periscope and instagram under @DisDreamGirls
Finally, help the show grow by donating to use via www.patreon.com/disneydreamgirls     

Disney Dream Girls 113 - Disneyland Being Pineapple Whipped and a DLP Trip Review

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 113 for Sunday 26th June 2016. Coming up in this weeks show, Michelle shares details of her weekend trip to Disneyland Paris. To listen, whilst you read these notes - click play on the audio player below!

 
Literally, Michelle spent less than 12 hours in the park during this trip... What on earth did she get up to? Well she shares the main detals on:

• Sprinkling Disney magic at the Inventions Brunch, inside the Disneyland Hotel. 
• Creating your own fun by re-enacting the story of Snow White literally by the side of the attraction. 
•  Does the Pineapple Whip taste as good as a Dole Whip? 
• A review of the new Frozen themed elements inside DLP

 They say a picture says a thousand words... well here are some of Michelle's personal favourites from her trip.

If you want to see the video of the amazing dragon (that lives under the castle) - visit our Facebook page!

So until next weeks show, you know the drill... here is how you can contact us:

Follow us on twitter @DisDreamGirls
Like our Facebook page www.disneydreamgirls.com/DisneyDreamGirls 
Email us comments of question to info@disneydreamgirls.com
Subscribe to our podcast, on what ever podcast catching place you use by searching Disney Dream Girls - and we would appreciate a review.
We are also on Periscope and instagram under @DisDreamGirls
Finally, help the show grow by donating to use via www.patreon.com/disneydreamgirls