302 Marching on To Disney

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 302 for Sunday 1st March 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. Bob Iger Stepping Down
This week we had the news that Bob Iger is stepping down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company with immediate effect and current Chairman of Disney Parks, Experience & Products, Bob Chapek, will take over. He will become the 7th CEO in the Walt Disney Company's almost 100 years existence.

Bob Eiger will assume the role of Executive Chairman and direct the company's creative endeavours while leading the board until 31st December 2021.

So what will this mean for Disney? Only time will tell!

Jungle Cruise Guests Get a Sinking Feeling
Bomokandi Bertha started taking in water on the very popular attraction - Jungle Cruise (over in Walt Disney . Disney released a statement in which they said the Reedy Creek Fire Department were on the scene quickly and that they worked with guests to enable them to continue their day.  

New Spirit Jerseys

Jayne has been scouring websites for Disney merchandise. We discuss some of the new ones that are available.

Magic Happens
Jayne managed to view a youtube video of the parade and she shares some of her thoughts of this new Disneyland parade. 

The parade has new music by Todrick Hall (Jayne is a bit of a fan!) and includes some amazing floats, stunning costumes and a very catchy soundtrack. It is full of glam, glitz and plenty of Disney camp.

Premiering officially on 28th February, the parade runs at 3.30pm and 6pm daily and makes its way from 'It's a small world' promenade to Main Street Town Square. Floats feature Mickey & Pals, Moana (even Hei Hei gets a special appearance), Coco, Frozen, Cinderella, Sword in the Stone, Princess & the Frog and Sleeping Beauty.

Many thanks to Tiffany Clontz for these photos - doesn't it look amazing?!!

Food and Wine Festival at DCA

This is running from the 28th of February to 21st April 2020. We will review the menus in full for our Patreon supporters, however, we did mention one or two items on the show.

What Would You Do if You Were CEO?
We discuss some of our listener's ideas on what they would do if they were given this role. Let's hope the message reaches the powers that be at Disney and we see some of these ideas coming in to play.

We end the show by wishing our good friend, David Maruca, a very happy birthday for the 7th March. 

The Disney Dreams Girls is a weekly podcast, where the hosts - Michelle and Jayne - are your guides to the places where dreams begin. If you want to find out more about the show or would like to contact them, their social media links are below.
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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!

The Disney Dreams Girls is a weekly podcast, where the hosts - Michelle and Jayne - are your guides to the places where dreams begin. If you want to find out more about the show or would like to contact them, their social media links are below.

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289 12 Days of Disney Experiences To Us

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 289 for 15th December 2019.  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. Welcome to this week's podcast and this week's show we will be talking about some items of news that caught our eye, acts of kindness plus our alternate twelve days of Christmas. 

Beaches and Cream

Bookings go live on the 26th of December for this refurbished and extended eatery. The concept shows art a more sophisticated (some may say toned down) version of its prior self. For us, it looks like it has retained the original charm but let's wait till it opens its door because we all know that concept to reality can lead to changes. However, the menu has old favourites and some new additions including plant-based options and cookie fries!

Magic Happens

Starting on 28th February 2020, in Disneyland, there is a new parade. Whilst we are loving the concept art, the name does bring about other not so magical images to our heads! The floats look amazing - don't you agree?

As you all know, Michelle's Dad recently passed away. In his memory she has been sharing, via our Instagram, 12 days of kindness. Michelle spoke a little about these on the show and shared some of the things she had been doing. Do you have any stories of Disney Acts of Kindness you would like to share?

We ended the show with a twelve days of Christmas countdown. Well, basically it turned into a very expensive list of 12 things we would love to do connected to Disney. Do you have a list? Why not share it via one of our social media outlets. 

Well, that's just about it for this week, as usual, you can contact us via Email: info@disneydreamgirls.com 

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