564 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 564 for Sunday 21st September 2025.

On this week's podcast, Michelle and Jayne continue unpacking Michelle's Disney travels with a look how to utilise early entry at Disney's Animal Kingdom with the least amount of time in lines.

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517 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 517 for Sunday 8th September 2024.

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367 - The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 367, for Sunday 27th June 2021. If you want to listen via this page, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, or any good podcast catching apps.

As well as the usual news and views, we share some details on some easy to acquire WDW dining reservations. 

 

La Hacienda De San Angel Inn - found at the Mexico pavilion at Epcot overlooking World Showcase Lagoon with some very tempting Mexican dishes. Lots of cheesy goodness to tempt the girls this week although the prices may be a little high for some.

Photo credit WDW News Today

Liberty Tree Tavern - moving over to the Magic Kingdom we have a favourite of Michelle's, and at $39 for an 'All-you-care-to-enjoy Bill of Fare', both girls agreed this should be a must-do restaurant.

Photo credit - Touring Plans

Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake - Photo credit - Touring Plans

Mama Melrose - next we are at Disney's Hollywood Studios to experience some Italian goodness. The girls were spoilt for choice and may have even debated sharing desserts, but that idea didn't last long.

Chocolate & Cherry Tort Photo Credit - Touring Plans

Tusker House - at Animal Kingdom Tusker House has just re-opened and rather than a buffet option is now offering menu's 'family style' with a great selection of African inspired foods. But the best thing is that for $55 you also get characters as Mickey and friends will come out and see you, all at a safe distance of course.

Photo Credit - WDW News Today

Photo Credit - Touring Plans

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306 Festival of The Lion King with Angie

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 306, which is a bonus midweek show for you guys to enjoy. If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio or via any good podcast catching apps. 
Michelle fancied some Disney daydreaming, so she rallied Angie Mills into action and the two of them hopped over to the Animal Kingdom to watch the Festival of the Lion King. 

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Disney Dream Girls 206 - A Mix Bag of Disney Theme Park Chat

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 206 for Sunday 22nd April 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.
Today sees the birthday of Animal Kingdom - can you believe it is 20 years young? 

Rafiki with Dr Jane Goodall - Photo Credit D23

For us both, this park gives us upclose experiences with animals we would not normally come across and has a fabulous mix of entertainment and education. Over the years of visiting Animal Kingdom, we both have so many special memories and it is fabulous to see it grow having the addition of a new land. We hope this continues! Why not share yours with us?

On this weeks show, we discuss an array of Disney news items that caught our eye and one of the most delicious was the Disneyland announcement of a doughnut themed to the much beloved Dole Whip. The crowds love it and daily wait in lines of around 30 minutes to take a bite of this $6 snack.

So what makes it so special? It is a regular doughnut filled with pineapple filling, with a pineapple icing topped with toasted marshmallow. For decoration, it is crowned with a paper cocktail umberella. Those who have been fortunate enough to try do say it is an incredibly sweet treat but a delicious one at that. If you haven't tried it, well your luck is currently out as I believe it wont be back out for a few days.

Photo Credit Thomas Allison

Popcorn bucket and sipper cup frenzy has also hit Disneyland with Pixar Fest seeing the release of a Sulley bucket and Mike sipper. Our lovely friend Tommy Allison (from the Dis Geek Podcast and The Cruise Dudes) kindly picked up a bucket for Michelle.

We also review the Paint The Night dinner package you can get via a reservation at the Carthay Circle Restaurant. for $99 you can sample a four course menu and have a seated view of the parade.

We then move on to answering an array of listener questions - from which Adventures by Disney trip we would take to which park we would visit next and lots more! 

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Disney Dream Girls 176 - A Fabulous Start To A WDW Trip

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast for show number 176 for Sunday 10th September 2017. If you wish to listen to the podcast, whilst reading this blog, all you have to do is click on the audio player below. Alternatively, our podcast can be found in most places that host podcasts such as iTunes (click here to subscribe) and Stitcher Radio.
 
Coming up on this weeks show, Michelle and Jayne start to review Michelle's sixteen day trip to Walt Disney World. 

Upon arrival at MCO, Michelle collected her car hire and drove over to Walmart for provisions before heading onwards to her new home for her holidays - Wilderness Lodge. For those of you that have not stayed in the DVC part of this resort, the rooms are very conveniently located and spacious.  There is a bath with shower and a toilet, a single basin and wardrobe area, a kitchen area, table with two chairs, two seater sofa and coffee table plus the bed. We had a small balcony with two chairs and a small table with great views.

The view from room 2505

Spacious Room

As it was still only late afternoon, we decided to use the handy boat transportation over to the Contemporary and then the monorail to the Polynesian. We ate at Captain Cooks and had a Magic Band issue where it would not let me pay for my dinner! Disney kindly took care of it for me and I must admist, my meal of chicken skewer with pineapple (ordered from the kids menu) was delicious and filling.  After that we retired for the evening.

Kids Meal of Chicken and Pineapple Skewer

Pulled Pork with Chips

In the morning we were up early and using extra magic hours to get into Animal Kingdom early. In hindsight we should have probably rope dropped Flight of Passage rather than heading for the safari. However, we enjoyed our journey and had some great animal sightings. 

We rode Everest and then ventured to Pandora. The scenery is breathtaking! We rode the Navi River Ride. However, I was a little underwhelmed by it. After enjoying a few favourites and meeting up with the lovely Deborah Wolfe. Our lunch was at the Satuli Canteen and the freshness and quality of the food was fantastic. We then left the park to get ready for our California Grill dinner reservation.

Top is the beef bowl with potato hash and bottom is kids chicken with kale

We arrived at the California Grill a little early and excited about eating a delicious meal but also it being somewhat of a romantic start to our holiday. Alas, as I describe on the podcast this was not the case. Whilst the food was delicious, the atmosphere was more reminiscent of a food court rather than a signature dining establishment. 

Kids Menu Grilled Beef

Adults Menu Steak

So I think we will wrap this show up until next time, it is goodbye from us but don't forget to keep up to date with us by ensuring you follow along on all of our social media sites:

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Animal Tales Tour at Disney Animal Kingdom - DDG 160

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast for show number 160 for Sunday 28th May 2017. If you wish to listen to the podcast, whilst reading this blog, all you have to do is click on the audio player below. Alternatively, our podcast can be found in most places that host podcasts such as iTunes (click here to subscribe) and Stitcher Radio.
 
Coming up on this weeks show, we are joined by guest Becky Manion to talk about the Animal Tales tour she took at Disney Animal Kingdom as well as the usual Disney chit chat between Michelle and Jayne. 

The tour is approximately three and a half hours long and costs $90. It is offered at 7.30am on most days and can be booked by calling (407) 939-8687. It is suitable for teens upwards and wheelchair/ECV users needs are accomodated for. For tours aim to to enable guests: to have a backstage look at the animal-housing areas; see how their dietary needs are met; see how their veterinary staff care for the animals and find out more about conservation efforts.

For those of you who have been backstage before, you will appreciate it is a very different environment. It can be very industrial looking. For some this may take away the magic of visiting the parks so consider this factor before booking a backstage tour. However, if you want to see the everyday running of a theme park, read on!

On the show, Becky explains the check-in process and what was for her the best part of the tour... being the first guests in the park - meaning picture opportunities! Check-in saw you been given the usual headsets, name badge and a cool metal drinking bottle (filled with water) with the tour name printed on the front.

As Becky did not want to give too many spoilers away on the show but she did share some elements she found interesting such as how their track an animals well-being using glitter and how one animal likes a cup or two of Twinnings tea.

A highlight was getting close to some of the animals. Alas, as this was mostly a backstage tour, photo taking was not permitted hence the picture above is from the WDW website but you do get to visit the Rhinos!

Whilst the tour is not a hands-on experience there was some upclose encounters during the tour. Additionally, Becky did meet a wide range of specialists that spoke about their role in the park. 

To sum up the tour, the price is inline with other Disney experiences (in fact possibly a little less) but $90 is quite high and if you have a large group wishing to take part then the cost will be very high for you. However, if you are keen to find out more about the animals then this is a must.

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Disney Dream Girls 111 - Walt Disney World Trip Report Focusing on Tours

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show 111 for Sunday 12th June 2016. Coming up on today's show, we have a Walt Disney World trip report, focussing on three of the tours our guest took. As usual, to listen to the show, our audio player is below.

Our guest for this show is our good friend Rebecca Manion. Becky has been a guest on the show before and got engaged on her trip - front and centre of the castle! As a quick reminder, Becky has written a little bio to introduce herself to you.

Becky's Bio

My favourite picture from Becky's trip

I'm 30 years old, live in London and I love Walt Disney World! My favourite hotel is the Polynesian and as well as Disney, I like the Marvel and Star Wars franchises. I own a Dachshund, work for a building firm (in their head office) and adore tattoos. Additionally, I have cystic fibrosis so have a knowledge about travelling from the UK to the USA with additional needs. 

On the podcast, Becky talks about the Backstage Magic Tour, Wild Africa Trek and Starlight Safari and Animal Kingdom Lodge. To find out more information about each tour, to check availability and up to date prices, please use this link click here.

Becky and her parents by the Hippo pool

Whilst Becky wasn't happy about her Backstage Magic experience, she did love the two animal based tours she did. For Wild Africa Trek, she and her family went on the afternoon tour, which started with a safety jacket being fitted. Tutition was given on how to hook and unhook yourself to the rope system. Becky was incredibly impressed by the lengths the instructors and guides went to to ensure safety. The tour included insights on some of the animals found in the Safi River Valley. 

The picture that sells the tour

As keepsakes, Becky got to keep the metal drinking canteen, received a pin and was able to download all of the pictures the guides took during the three hour tour. A delicious lunch was also included in the tour, with unlimited jungle juice!

Becky and her parents tuck in to lunch

Close up of one of the lunch courses

Looks amazing and I can't wait to do it in August myself!

The third tour she reviewed for us was the Starlight Safari. This takes place at 10pm at night starting from the Animal Kingdom Lodge. It lasts an hour and gave Becky and her family the opportunity to to glimpse the animals upclose using night vision technology.

If you want more details about the tours, please listen to the podcast, which can be found in all places that catch podcasts including iTunes.

So all in all it was a busy tourtastic show! We will be back next Sunday with another show for you. Until then, to keep up to date with all things Disney Dream Girls you can:
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Just as a final note, I will be at Disneyland Paris on the 18th and 19th June 2016, so please keep looking out for scopes, tweets and Facebook posts!

Disney Dream Girls 109 - Awakening Summer for Star Wars and Frozen

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show 109 for Sunday 29th May 2016. Whilst you read these notes, why not click on the audio player below.

 
On this show, our Walt Disney World princess, Jeanie Gallo, shares what she found out at the Awaken Summer Florida Residents Media Event. In these notes, we will particularly focus on the Galactic Firework Spectacular coming to Disney Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom at night and the additions plus changes to the Norway pavilion at EPCOT. Further information, such as the quoted ticket prices, are available on The Princess Papers.

At the event, Jeanie had the opportunity to chat with Michael Roddy (the show director). Funnily enough, he is a friend of Jeanie's so she was able to speak, at some length, to him about the new nighttime offering coming to DHS, which starts on 17th June 2016. 

Jeanie Gallo with Michael Roddy

From the wonderful description given, this sounds like it will be the place to be on an evening! With fireworks, pyrotechnics, lasers, buildings being cloaked and projections this sounds like something definitely from a galaxy far far away. Testing of the show has been a massive success and the team are very pleased with it and can't wait for you to be immersed in the Star Wars story. Even as a non Star Wars fan, I'm, anxious to see this as it sounds bigger and better than anything I have ever seen at Disney before! Further details are on the podcast.

Concept Art Released by Disney

Additionally, Jeanie was able to attend an 'over the wall tour' of the construction area that soon will become the new Frozen based attraction. 

Concept Art Released by Disney

Personally, I have been a little wary of the whole idea of the introduction of Anna and Elsa into Norway however Jeanie's description (from the tour and discussions with production leads on the project), says I shouldn't be worried. 

Norway Pavilion, EPCOT

Everything externally is a faithful reproduction of buildings in Norway - with the Frozen theme being contained to the internal elements of the meet and greet and the new attraction (that replaces Maelstrom). There will be a new gift shop, entitled The Wandering Reindeer, bathrooms and new exhibits in the Stave church also.

New bathrooms, Norway Pavilion, EPCOT

Something that has already begun is the nighttime offerings at Disney Animal Kingdom. Jeanie got the opportunity to talk to show producer Laura Offerdahl.

In addition to the parks attractions being open well into the evening (and I can't wait to ride Expedition Everest), Discovery Island will become alive with Carnivale, an exuberance of dance, live music and a celebration of the night. 

Expedition Everest - Photo Credit Disney World Website

The Animal Kingdoms' park icon is the Tree of Life and each evening it will come alive and retell four fables. In the time in between, watch the tree closely for the arrival of fireflies that will 'awaken' the carved animals in animated imagery. Jeanie can not praise this highly enough urging everyone to plan on spending a couple of hours there to enjoy it. 

Stage Area The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic

Sadly, the Rivers of Light show has no scheduled start date. In the meantime, you can go and see The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic, which soft opened on 27th May 2016. 

The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic - Photo Credit Disney World Website

On the show, we discuss the dining options available at Tusker House and Tiffins Restaurant, which both come with reserved seating. Both Jeanie and I have reservations so a full review will be forthcoming.   Take a listen to our podcast, show 109; it has all the details on the above and much much more. Listening is easy; you can press play on the audio player above of find us on either iTunes or any podcast catching app.  

We will be back next week with some more Disney theme park fun.

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