Disney Dream Girls - Show 436

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 436 for Sunday 11th December 2022.  

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This week the girls take a look at some news, dining packages and Christmas movies.

News

Disneyland Paris has just announced some price increases to their table service and buffet restaurants and some of the increases are rather large. While some restaurants have seen only a few Euro increase there are some with increases as high as 16 Euros!

In Walt Disney World changes to the RunDisney events have surprised the much needed volunteers who make these events possible. A previous reward of a days park ticket has now been reduced to a half day ticket.

Holiday Dining Packages

Over at Disneyland, the Plaza Inn is currently offering two seasonal dining packages.

The Christmas Fantasy Parade Dining Package gives you preferred viewing for the parade with dining between 1pm and 3.30pm. Prices are $40 per adult and $25 per child (plus tax & gratuity).

And then on New Years Eve there is the slightly more expensive New Years Eve Fireworks Dining Package. This will set adults back $125 and children $100 but gives preferred seating for those extra special fireworks.

Christmas Movies

After posing a question over on the Dream Girls Podcast Family page on Facebook the girls discuss some favourite Disney Christmas movies. And the big debate is whether Die Hard can now be classed as a Disney movie as it's available on Disney + and whether it is a Christmas movie!!

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Disney Dream Girls - Show 435

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 435 for Sunday 4th December 2022.  

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The 5th December is Walt Disney's birthday, he was born in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on the 15th of December 1966.

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Disney + 

A second series of 'Magic of the Animal Kingdom' will premiere on 1st January on the National Geographic channel but the entire series of 10 episodes will be on Disney + on 4th January 2023. This forms part of the Disney 100 years of wonder celebration, which starts on New Year's Eve.

Disney gifts

We discuss some items that you may wish to gift during this holiday time. 

Darth Vader Cross Body Bag by Vera Bradley $75

19.5 inch Coach Minnie Mouse - $600

50th celebration train set $499.99

1 carat diamond ring - part of the Disney Fairy Tale Collection. Surrounding the diamond are pink sapphires, opals and smaller diamonds. There is a co-ordinating wedding band for $900. 

 (All photos courtesy of shopdisney.com)

Park News

Splashing down in WDW for the last time on 23rd January 2023, we have had an official date for Splash Mountain's refurbishment.

We then talk a little about the Christmas offerings in the American Disney parks - Festival of the Holidays in Disneyland Resort and the Holidays in Walt Disney World

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434 Bibbidi Bobbidi Bob

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 434 for Sunday 27th November 2022. 

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On the 27th November 1937 the very final cells were painted on Disney's very fist feature length animated film - Snow White. This was a massive undertaking with 32 animators, 102 assistants, 167 people that filled in bits of action, 20 layout artists, 25 staff focussing on water colours for the background, 65 effects animators and 158 ink and paint artists. 

Moving on to 2013, and Frozen was released. Also, Walt Disney World Resorts were all entry via touch point technology - the first being Typhoon Lagoon. 

Bob Chapek stands down and the CEO role is filled by Bob Iger for the next two years. 

21st November, Genie + hit a staggering cost of $29 pp - with Rise of the Resistance costing $25 for its lightening lane. 

Buffet Restaurants - Which Theme Would We Opt For?

1900 Park Fare (closed) 81.3% rating on Touring Plans

Akershaus Royal Banquet Hall 74.1% rating on Touring Plans

Biergarten 89.2% rating on Touring Plans

Boma 95.9% rating on Touring Plans

Cape May 82.7% rating on Touring Plans

Chef Mickey's 83% rating on Touring Plans

Crystal Palace 79.6% rating on Touring Plans

Garden Grill 89.5%  rating on Touring Plans

Hollywood and Vine 76.9% rating on Touring Plans

'Ohana 86.2% rating on Touring Plans

Topolinos Terrace 94.1%

Tusker House 88.3% rating on Touring Plans

Which buffet would be your top pick?

Interesting to note, whilst researching the above, the lowest rated place to get foods are Walt Disney World are:

• Tomorrowland Turkey Leg 50%
• Golden Oak Outpost Ice-Cream Cart 52.9%
• Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas 55.2%

Where as the highest rated are:

• Pineapple Linai 98.8%
  
• Baseline Tap House 97.9%
• Nomad Lounge 97.3%
  

Also, I was stunned to see Connections Eatery only at 85.4% 

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433 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 433 for Sunday 20th November 2022. 

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On This Day In Disney History

Goldie Jeanne Hawn was born on 21st November 1945. Winner of an Oscar for Best Supporting Role in 1969 for role in the film Cactus Flower. She also received a nomination for her role in the 1980's filme - Private Benjamin - Best Actress in a leading role. 

What is your favourite role that this actress has played and why?

Moving to 1963, Walt and a team of executives land at Herndon Airport (now Orlando Executive Airport) to search for the ideal location for the 'East Coast Disneyland'.

On 24th November 1995, The Disney MGM Studios Spectacle of Lights Featuring Osborne Family Holiday Lights debuted. Sadly, the lights were packed away and so far never to be re-lit since 6th January 2016.

More information - visit https://www.yesterland.com/osborne.html

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432 The Disney Dream GIrls

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 432 for Sunday 13th November 2022. 

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On this weeks show Michelle and Jayne delve into the Disney news and have a bit of a chat.

The festive season is almost upon us but for the Disney parks it has already arrived and there are lots, and lots, of holiday foodie offerings to be had.

Over at Disneyland all things gingerbread has taken over from amazing sculptures to yummy treats. From creations inside the Haunted Mansion to...

Photo credit Disney Parks Blog

...the cutest creation over at the Grand Californian Hotel!!

Photo credit Disney Parks Blog

And don't forget there are plenty of indulgent treats to be had across the parks and hotels.

And of course Walt Disney World is not left out as we see the return of the astounding gingerbread carousel over at the Beach Club resort, along with lots more.

Photo credit Disney Parks Blog

More gingerbread information can be found on the Disney Parks blog.

You can also check out the Disney Parks blog for the full run down of seasonal treats at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Although we recommend having something to eat first as it will make you rather hungry!

In ShopDisney news we are pleased to report that the UK site have extended its range of clothing sizes to accommodate all body shapes. And for our US listeners if you sign up for a Disney Visa card you will receive $100 credit after your first purchase which would be very handy for buying those Christmas gifts!!

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430 Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 430 for Sunday 30th October 2022. 

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On this week's show, we look at how to follow a vegan diet whilst in Disneyland Paris. So below are just a few of the many items that are offered.

Snack - Cable Car Bake Shop - 3.50 Euros

Vegan cookie

Snack - Gibson Girl - 3 Scoops 5 Euros

Quick Service - Au Chalet de la Marionette - 16 Euros

Offers a plant based burger - with the usual sides - mini Magnum or yoghurt. 

Quick Service - Toad Hall - 12 Euros

Battered soya and chips

Silver Spur Steakhouse - 32-42 Euros

Even here there is a vegan option. Yes it may not represent value but you can get an avocado salad, vegetable skewer with potatoes, followed by red berries, silken tofu, cashew nuts and popcorn.

Augberge De Cendrillon - 75 Euros

A high-end eatery but again has a vegan option for each course. 

As you can see, being vegan at DLP is possible! And don't forget there is the Disney Village eateries also!

Romance in DLP

Depend on your personality... for some a creepy walk to the dungeons to see La Taniere du Dragon is enough to get the heart racing or a delicious meal with a few drinks. We discuss a few options on the podcast - what do you think?

Christmas in DLP

For me, Christmas is best experienced in the Sequoia Lodge with its rustic feel and warming fires. Christmas, as a Brit is always cold and chilly - possibly with a touch of snow and this is something that will be replicated in DLP. 

Their Christmas time runs from November 12th to the 8th January. So plenty of time to catch all there is to offer. There is Mickey's Dazzling Christmas Parade, Christmas Trees and decorations, Let's Sing Christmas and up to 25th December - Santa!

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429 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 429 for Sunday 23rd October 2022. 

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So on this week's podcast, we chat a whole host of topics. We would love to hear your thoughts and feelings on them!

Disney Springs Shop Changes

Magic Key Terrace at Disney California Adventure

Re-opening of Restaurants at WDW

Fantasmic 

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428 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 428 for Sunday 16th October 2022. 

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On this weeks show we chat news from Walt Disney World and Disneyland as well as look forward to some trip planning!

It had been over 3 years since Jayne has been able to experience Disney in person but she now has a trip booked and a countdown is in progress...

...listen to the show to find out more!

Michelle also has an upcoming trip in the works and whilst it may not be strictly Disney she already has plans afoot to incorporate a little Disney magic into it.

On the news front we muse about the recent prices increases announced for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland and the potential impact that they may have. Increases are always inevitable but the girls ask how much is too much.

Over in Disneyland the 'Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort' is back. Guests can now enjoy this seasonal tour starting from 11th November and is one that Michelle has experienced a number of times.

Just as the girls were about to record they heard the sad news of the passing of Dame Angela Lansbury, just days before her 97th birthday which would have been today, 16th October.

The girls take a brief look at a career that spanned seven decades and at a life well lived.

Photo courtesy of D23.com

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