422 - Here's To A Disney Summer

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 422 for Sunday 7th August 2022.

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We start this week, with a little bit of Disney history, before hopping on to some Disney theme park chat. 

Disney History

9th August 1899 - Pamela Lydon Travers was born (as Helen Lydon Goff) in Queensland, Australia.

9th August 1934 - Walt Disney outlines the story for his first full length animated feature film - Snow White. 

11th August 2014 - Robin Williams passed away. 

What you must do and see this summer at the Disneyland Resort

You must catch the Main Street Electrical Parade before it ends on the 1st September as well as Disneyland Forever fireworks that also end on that day. 

The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage has re-opened!

Catch the offerings for Celebrate Soulfully, which is around til the 5th September. 

The Disneyland All-American Band is performing throughout the summer until 12th August. 

Plus lots of food and drink offerings!

Magic Band +

Costs $34.99 or $44.99 plus tax and includes a charger (these are available to buy if lost for $7.99) but there is a $10 discount for Walt Disney World hotel guests if bought prior to arrival. 

The Positives

Lots of really cool, and perhaps collectable, designs. 

Can enhance park experiences via in park quests (Batuu Bounter Hunters and collecting the Fab 50 statues).  

Interacts with the nighttime fireworks.

The Negatives

When bought, may not have any charge.

Charge does not last long. 

Who wants to look at a watch when there is amazing fireworks filling the skies. 

Interactivity with statues is a bit hit and miss.

MNSSHP Food and Drink Offerings

There is the dessert party over in Tomorrowland and these will have Halloween themed foods.  

Below, are the party exclusive items:

Not-so-posion apple pie milkshake from Aunty Gravity's Galactic Goodies. 

Hades Hot Dog from Friar's Nook

Spellbinding Fried Pie from Golden Oak Outpost

Chilling Chamber Pot from the ice-cream cart near the Haunted Mansion.

Monster Cookie ice-cream sandwich from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor.

Sweet almond corn cake from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe.

Mexican spiced "hot" Coco brownie from the popcorn cart near Cinderella Castle. 

Grave Digger milkshake and worms and dirt funnel cake from Sleepy Hallow Refreshments.

Jack-O-Lantern Float (citrus swirl) from Sunshine Tree Terrace.

What are you going to try?

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368 Christine's WDW Trip

Welcome to the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 368, for Sunday 4th July 2021.

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We welcome on to this week's podcast, Christine Surh, the wonderful travel agent that has helped Michelle book her last few Disney trips. 

Christine shares with Michelle details about her recent Walt Disney World trip including: four parks in one day, accomodation at The Grand Floridian and Carribean Beach, plus a fantastic photo shoot that cost a mere $50! So read the notes and listen to the show!

 Grand Floridian Accomodation

Christine was given some special Disney magic of her own! An upgrade to the Grand Floridian!

 

Enchanted Rose Lounge

As she was staying at the Grand Floridian, it would have been rude to miss a trip to the lounge! Christine enjoyed a cheese platter, beef sliders (not shown) and a lavender fog cocktail.

Special Photoshoot

During her stay, Christine has books a special photoshoot. As she had participated in a virtual Run Disney event, she wanted a medal photoshoot to go with it. You can book your very own 20 minute session for just $50!

Gideon's Bakehouse

It seems every guest we have on the show comes on to talk about Gideon's! Have you been? What was your favourite?

Four Parks In One Day

 

Christine also shared her experiences of completing four parks in one day - during Covid restrictions! Michelle completed this herself back in 2019 and it was a lot of fun to do. What 'rules' would you put in place if your were to attempt such a challenge?

That's it for this week's show - we hope you enjoyed it!

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Instagram @vacationsbychristine 

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Email christine.surh@mei-travel.com

Christine's website https://50disneydays.com/

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All photos used in this post are the property of Christine Surh. 

300 Shows of Disney Chat on Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 300 for Sunday 16th February 2020.  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 app.

On this week's show, Michelle and Jayne chat through a mixed bag of celebratory items as we turn 300 shows old! 

Our topics for this week include ticket price increases, new merchandise, Hollywood Brown Derby, where would we marry at the parks, where you would like to visit on Disney Cruise Line and finally the Rose and Crown breakfast offering. Phew, that's quite a lot!

Magic Happens ears

Jayne found some interesting new ears to tempt us to part with our cash from Minnie Mouse to unicorns!  Additionally, we reviewed some of the new Magic Happens items as well as looking at the $40 meal plan that enables guests to have lunch (main, cupcake and drink) and a viewing area for the parade.

Light Up Decoration

What do you think? Tempted by anything? Our next item is about the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Walt Disney World. It was based on an actual restaurant, which opened on 14th February 1929. So we thought it was an opportune moment to discuss the food on offer.

Photo Credit https://oldlarestaurants.com

Have you eaten there? What did you enjoy? We then move on to celebrate that it was the anniversary of a Disney wedding being held at the Twilight Zone, Tower of Terror. So for fun, we pondered where we would say I do!

Then, our podcast family had a discussion, through the week, on places they would love to go to on the Disney Cruise Line and we were a little surprised with the result! The big majority voted for Alaska! Where would you wish to go?

Our last main topic was the news that The Rose and Crown in the UK Pavillion at EPCOT was offering (for a limited run at weekends) a quick-serve breakfast for $9.99. Initially, we were very excited about this - who wouldn't? Price and a British slant on things would make anyone really eager to try! 

Photo Credit WDW News Today

However, as you can see in the image above it isn't what us Brits would be salivating over. However, those who have tried it have said it was very tasty and at that price point you never know; we could be tempted!

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269 Disney World for Adults

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 269 for Sunday 14th July 2019.  If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us in iTunes, Libsyn, on Stitcher Radio or via any good podcast catching app.

Coming up on this week's show, we discuss some of the things you can do for fun in Walt Disney World.

Wilderness Back Trail Adventure

Ride an X2 Segway through the beautiful Fort Wilderness resort - training and equipment is provided beforehand. This is a two hour experience offered twice daily on select days. The cost (as at release) is $99 but there are restrictions on who can participated in this one as well as clothing requirements. 

Mermaid School
We have reviewed this on the show before but still a fun thing to do! $50 and is offered at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and Disney's Carribean Beach. Hop to show 262 to hear Kat describe her experiences (show link).

Water Based Activities

Sadly the Sammy Duvall watersports centre is no longer at WDW and if you recall, Jayne did a paragliding experience here all the way back in 2013. However, there are still all sorts of water based activities that can be booked. From hiring a range of boats to fishing. One of the activities that caught our eye is the $190 surfing experience at Typhoon Lagoon. In a three hour session, you get to catch 100 waves (broken in to four sets of 25) plus tutition and there are light snacks and beverages available. 

Dive Quest

An amazing opportunity to dive in the 57 million galloon tank amongst 6000 sea creatures. This is a 3 hour experience costing $180. However, you need to be SCUBA certified to do this but if you are not certified you can just do a snorkelling session.

Art Programmes
Join a professional artist for a session on creativity. This activity is based at select Disney resorts and costs between $30 and $50. 

Beignet Dash

The Course

Pop over to Port Orleans French Quarter for this $15 experience. Occurs every Sunday, check in is at the River Walk (call +1407 WDW PLAY to book but you can register on the day but payment is only by credit card). Then it involves a 1 1/2 mile course and at the end you are given a beaded necklace with an acryllic 'Beignet Dash' logo plus a voucher for a same day reward of three beignets.

Use your voucher here

Foot Golf

Photo Credit WDW Golf

A 9 hole foot golf experience is available over at Disney's Oak Trail golf course. This definately sounds like a lot of fun and a nice alternative to the usual mini golf. Anyone tried this yet? We would love to hear your thoughts!

Carriage Rides at Fort Wilderness 

Photo Credit WDW Website

Meet up at the Pioneer Hall and the cost, for adults, is $12. The rides are about 25 minutes and cover the Fort Wilderness resort.

Resort Visiting
Who has actually visited each and every resort? This is a fun thing to do, using the free Disney transport. Additionally, The Grand Floridian, Wilderness Lodge Boardwalk and the Yacht Club and offer a free hotel tour (check via concierge at the particular resort) and who can forget the free food tour of Boma and Jiko over at Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House?

These are just some of the many things you can do at Walt Disney World away from the theme parks. Have we missed your favourite? Well we invite you to let us know! You can contact us via Email: info@disneydreamgirls.com Follow our posts on Twitter @DisDreamGirls and Instagram @disdreamgirls and join in our chat on Facebook DisneyDreamGirlsPodcast.

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Disney Dream Girls 266 - Walt Disney World Touring Plans

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 266 for Sunday 23rd June 2019.  If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us in iTunes, Libsyn, on Stitcher Radio or via any good podcast catching app.

Coming up on this weeks show, Michelle is joined by Len Testa of Touring Plans to discuss how to tackle the four Walt Disney World theme parks in one day. 

In Len's plan, Michelle would start her day at Disney Hollywood Studios. Once in the park, she would be able to enjoy 6 attractions (Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Midway Mania, Alien Swirling Saucers, Rock n Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and Star Tours). According to his data, Michelle would be able to leave DHS by 10:36am and she should allow 45 minutes to travel onwards to EPCOT.

Once in EPCOT, Len suggests, Test Track, Soarin, Space Ship Earth and Frozen Ever After. These could be accomplished by 2.20pm and that is 11 attractions completed already!

Next park is Disney Animal Kingdom. He suggests Kilamanjaro Safari, Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest and Dinosaur.  Some of these are accomplished by single rider line, fastpass on the day, or waiting in standby. He estimates a departure time of 7.05pm.

Now for this journey to the Magic Kingdom, he recommends using a taxi/Lyft or Uber to the guard station at The Contemporary. This trick alone can save up to 70 minutes.

Once at the Magic Kingdom, he advises she should be able to ride; Big Thunder, Pirates, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Space Mountain, Peter Pan's Flight, Buzz Lightyear and end with a sneaky People Mover ride.

That is a staggering 24 attractions in one day - when the average theme park guest usually only manages 10. There is a note to add - this was using Magic Kingdom extra magic hours til 1am.

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DDG 253 The Kat and Lewis Pre Trip Show

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 253 for Sunday 24th March 2019.  If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us in iTunes, Libsyn, on Stitcher Radio or via any good podcast catching app.

On this weeks show, Michelle is joined by Kat and Lewis (of Disn Down Under) to talk about their upcoming epic trip to Disneyland, Walt Disney World and then on for a seven day cruise on the Disney Fantasy!

Kat and Lewis on a past adventure

On the show, they discuss some of their plans and Michelle uses this opportunity to share top tips from herself, and other listeners, to ensure Kat and Lewis have an amazing trip!
 
In Disneyland, they were unsure about the Steam Train Tour. Firstly, they could not see any dates but also whether it would be as good as Walt Disney World's version. 

The Lilly Belle Carriage

Lewis pointed out, for him the draw was a ride in the Lilly Belle carriage.

The View from the Chefs Counter

Another first for Disneyland for them is going to be eating at Napa Rose Chefs Counter. Michelle has previously done this (and heartedly recommends it).

Pop Century - Watch Out For the Beds!

With a short stop in New Orleans, they are then off to Walt Disney World for a split stay at Pop Century and then on to The Polynesian Resort.

The Monorail Transports You Around The Loop For Dinner

During that part of the trip, they have a whole host of highlights but one that we speak about in detail is the Highway in the Sky Dine Around Progressive Dinner - thanks to listener Jodie and all of her top tips!

They end their epic quest with an Eastern Carribean Cruise  on the Disney Fantasy!

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