310 David's Weekend Dash to Walt Disney World

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 310, for Monday 13th April 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 apps. 
On this week's show, we are delighted to have as our guest friend and longtime listener of the show - David Maruca.

Photo Credit Dedicated to the Magic (D Maruca)

David shares details about how he scheduled a trip to Walt Disney World where he actually ended up being in the parks on their last operating day. Below are some of the highlights of his trip.

Topolino's Terrace
Breakfast à la Art with Mickey and Friends
You can find this fixed price breakfast at the Riveria Resort and along with the breakfast and breathtaking views you can meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy duck - all dressed in outfits that you can only see at this resort. 

Photo Credit WDW website

The price is $42 for adults (plus tax and tip) and for that, you get a selection of pastries (served in an artist inspired palette) and a choice of entree. Plus a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. 

Photo Credit Dedicated to the Magic (D Maruca)

David felt this breakfast to be a must-do! He loved the theming of the hotel, the good was delicious and the character interaction was fantastic.

Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party

Photo Credit WDW website

This upcharge event usually needs booking in advance and costs $99 per adult. It offers an array of desserts, cheeses, beer, and wine as well as a fantastic viewing area for Happily Ever After. 

Photo Credit Dedicated to the Magic (D Maruca)

For David, he loved the view and to see Tinker Bell flying over his head was worth the price alone!

Galaxy's Edge
The newest land that opened on 29th August 2019 in Walt Disney World. Since then, phase 2 saw the opening of the Rise of the Resistance attraction. 

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David had previously seen the land on an annual passholder event but that was before this second attraction had opened. He said the attraction was amazing and worth the early start. 

On this show, David also explains about the other attractions that he managed to squeeze in. 

Photo Credit Dedicated to the Magic (D Maruca)

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Disney Dream Girls 251 - Disneyland Food and Wine

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 251 for Sunday 10th 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.

Coming up on this weeks show, Michelle is joined by fellow podcaster - Tommy Allison and together they talk about Disneyland.

The show begins with a general chat with what's happening over at Disneyland.   

Jessie's Critter Carousel
Due to open in April 2019, Disney are currently adding the final finishing touches to the new addition to the Pixar Pier area.

World of Color
Finally, this fan favourite is now back!To ensure a good spot, Disney Dream Girl Podcast Family members suggest considering a dessert package but you can also opt for a meal package. Both of these enable either a guaranteed seat or standing view of the show. However, Fastpasses are available as well as standby and these options are free!

Galaxy's Edge
Post recording the show, opening details were released. However, Tommy shares some details from the press event.
Disneyland's will open 31st May 2019. However, if you are wishing to enter the land between that date and up to the 23rd June 2019, you will need theme park admission PLUS a no-cost reservation for admittance to the land. Details on how to make this reservation have not been released as yet.

Walt Disney World have planned a phased opening with The Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run opening on 29th August 2019 and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opening later in the year. 

According to the press details, the capacity for the lands will be limited and access may be restricted or unavailable depending on guest demand or other factors. This applies to whether you have a hotel package, are Disney Vacation Club members or Annual Pass Holders. So the news is - just because you have park entrance it does not mean you will be able to access the land. 

Food and Wine Festival

From 1st March through to the 23rd April 2019, this food and drink festival runs in Disney California Adventure. 

Tommy recommends purchasing the Sip and Savor Pass as a handway of purchasing your food and drink as it will save you a few $.

Nuts About Cheese

Together, Michelle and Tommy talk through some of the festival highlights and Tommy makes some personal recommendations, based on what his family has tried.  

Cream Yoghurt Cheesecake

Whilst the festival is a much smaller even that Walt Disney World's version, the food offerings look amazing. There is such a wide range of things to try.

Jalepino Lime Margarita

Above is the drink Michelle chose for Jayne. However, we all know Jayne loves a good burger (albeit minus the bun) so below is the Petit Impossible Burger, which looks pretty amazing. Lena Allison tried this for us and said it was delicious.

Yum! However, you may wish to try the dessert that Michelle is yearning for - the Black Forest Parfait.

For the absolute foodie,  why not attend one of their special events where a celebrity chef will make a dish as well as guests being able to enjoy a buffet brunch. 

So that wraps up this weeks show, we will be back next week with lots more Disney chat!

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Disney Dream Grils 245

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 245 for Sunday 27th January 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, we share part two of the interview Michelle recorded with Len Testa. In this show, we talk about all the Disney theme parks and what is coming over the next few years. 

Below are some photo highlights of the things we discuss. 

Disneyland Paris
We discuss the changes coming to Hotel New York New York and also the food offerings for the Season of the Force.

Yoda Cookie - Photo Credit Liz Read

Disneyland California 
Bugs Life is going, Marvel Land is coming and also the closings and openings of businesses in the Down Town Disney area. 

Disney Cruise Line
New ships and hopefully hints, names and itineraries of these. We also brought into the conversation the future of Castaway Cay and what will happen at Lighthouse Point.

Photo Credit Paul Towarnicki

Disney Aulani
Len shares details of his recent trip to Aulani.

Photo Credit - Donna Phillips Quackenbush ‎

Disney Galaxy's Edge
We discuss at length regarding what Disney is doing to prepare for the crowds.

Illuminations Firework Packages
Rose and Crown so far has been advertised, will there be more? We both think there will be. Do you think $85 per person is value for a meal, alcohol and a view?

Blackpool Pleasure Beach
We comment because deep down we love it!

The Big One

Steeple Chase

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