464 A Star Wars Galactic Voyage

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 464 for Sunday 23rd July 2023.

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Coming up on this week's show, we are joined by our lovely friend Kasey who has just returned from a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser.

Kasey (who openly admits to being a nerd) travelled with her boyfriend, Mum and other family members. She shares the elements that were the most important to her including our she become part of Team Sammie and why she would do this again.

Do you have any Starcruiser questions? Let us know and we will ask her for you. 

If you want to hear more about her trip (the Walt Disney World element) we discuss this on our Patreon page - show 464 the after show).

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408 - May the 4th be with you (and Hank Lonely)

Photo Credit Len Testa

Welcome to this extra special Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 408 for  May 4th 2022.

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Photo Credit - Len Testa The 8x10 glossy Len gave away

This is an extra special show to celebrate May the 4th and we welcome our guest Len Testa of Touring Plans to talk about elements of his stay on The Halcyon Starcruiser as well as making his prediction for the opening of the new Tron attraction.

Are you considering a trip on the Star Cruiser? Maybe you are just intrigued? 

Well, you must listen in to this show to hear Len's backstory and details of his experience. 

A rare find - a signed Hank Lonely 8 x 10 glossy - Photo Credit Len Testa

Hank's evening attire - photo credit Len Testa

Photo Credit - Len Testa

If you want to hear more from Len, we highly recommend listening in to the Disney Dish (available in all good podcasting catching places). Additionally, for trip planning to Disneyland and Walt Disney World - visit TouringPlans.com

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314 Merchandise and Memories

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 314, for Sunday 10th May 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 give an update on our upcoming trips, how Michelle will celebrate her lockdown birthday and then we muse about merchandise and memories. 

Merchandise
Star Wars Day saw Shop Disney fail its customers. Michelle managed to get the UK key, which was free of charge. However, the pins disappeared and there was not much else. Whereas the USA site had much more merchandise but you couldn't get on it! Their key was $12.95. Sadly, Michelle was unable to get the special Starbucks Star Wars mugs - currently, the site has them on backorder for July. 

However, Michelle is over the moon to have finally ordered the Lego Disneyland Station station set - updates soon!

Disney Sentimental Items
Jayne shared the story of her Star Wars tattoo on her left shoulder. This is a symbol taken from Star Wars Rebels, representing the character Sabine Wren.

The tattoo marks the spot where Dave's hand was placed. This was done to connect with a memory from Star Wars Celebration in London in 2016. This memory links to when Jayne met Dave Filoni and below there is a great picture of them. 

Michelle
Michelle shared the story of her Disney Pandora bracelet; she began collecting charms all the way back in 2006! She now has sufficient to fill a necklace and have some to spare. Each one of the charms on the necklace is linked to a memory.

Michelle has now completed a necklace and has a range of charms. From gifts from friends to the charm given to her in 2018 when her now-husband proposed to her in the hub at the Magic Kingdom using the attached Mickey and Minnie charm; she has a pretty impressive collection. 

Photo Credit - The Art of Pandora

What collectibles spark memories with you? We would love to hear from you so please share yours.

Back next week with some more Disney escapism. 
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277 - Terri Hardin Talks Galaxy's Edge

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 277 for Sunday 15th September 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, Michelle and Jayne catch up with a few items of news and then Michelle has a chat with Terri Hardin about what is happening in her life right now. By the way... Terri speaks very candidly about Galaxy's Edge and says it how she sees it so you do not want to miss this show!

Disneyland Halloween Highlights

On the show, we chat through some of the delectable offerings that are available right now. If you get a chance to try something - please get in touch and let us know!

Fuel Rods

We discuss these very handy devices and the rumour that there may be a pricing change.

Dessert Parties

It appears that the dessert parties are going to be subjected to a massive increase so we spend a few minutes discussing the prices.

Terri Talks

For our final segment, Terri Hardin (former Disney imagineer, artist and friend of the show) chats through her thoughts on Galaxy's Edge.

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Disney Dream Girls 192 - My Life and Star Wars by Terri Hardin

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, number 192 released on Sunday 14th January 2018. If you wish to listen to the podcast, whilst reading these notes, please click the audio player below or you can find our podcast on all god podcast hosting places such as iTunes (click here iTunes link) and Stitcher Radio by Searching Disney Dream Girls. 

On Michelle's Christmas trip to Disneyland she managed to find a quiet corner to catch up and discuss the connection Terri Hardin has with the Star Wars film series. 

Firstly, if you are not aware of Terri Hardin, she is a multi talented sculpter, puppeteer and former Disney imagineer. However, you may not know is that she is a massive Star Wars fan.

Terri Hardin bottom left corner

Todays show shares her story and covers how it changed her life and it enabled her to have the career she has. We hope you enjoy the show and please feel free to contact us via our social media links. 

Note - todays show was recorded to the Disneyland Hotel in California - hence the audio quality. 


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Minxmas - Skywalking Through Neverland

Welcome to the second of eight special podcasts created for you by some of our Disney podcasting friends. From 17th December, up to the 24th December, we will release a daily 'Minnie' show to wish each and every one of you the very best for Christmas (Xmas) hence the Minxmas name! To listen right now, click on the audio player below. To listen right now, click on the audio player below.

Todays Minxmas is brought to you by Skywalking Through Neverland, which is a Star Wars/Disney, fan-focused podcast. They cover Star Wars, Disney, Marvel and pop culture fandom. Find out more by visiting https://skywalkingthroughneverland.com/ 

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Disney Dream Girls 175 - Touring DHS in Star Wars Style

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast for show number 175 for Sunday 3rd 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 is joined by Scott and Tracey, from the Disney Indiana Podcast and they share details about the Star Wars Guided Tour they took in May 2017.

Disney Indiana

This is a bi-weekly podcast, where your hosts Tracey and Scott take you to Disney, Indiana and discuss books, movies, music, theme parks, video games and lots more in the Disneyverse that catches their eye. They’ll share audio clips, interviews and other surprise along the way. If you enjoy all aspects of the Mouse, go hang out in Disney, Indiana.

Having met Scott and Tracey I can quite honestly say they are the most adorable, lovely couple. So go and give their podcast a listen!  To find Disney Indiana podcast, visit their website http://disneyindiana.com/

Star Wars Tour
The cost of the tour is currently $121.12 for children and adults and this does not include tax. Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Separate theme park ticket is also required. It is an outdoor walking tour hence dress appropropriately. 

This tour offers VIP access to a lot of the Star Wars themed elements available in the studios. Scott and Tracey will walk you through on the podcast the tour and what they did, however this is an overview (correct as of the date Tracey and Scott did the tour):

• Watch a screening of the movie, Star Wars: Path of the Jedi 
• Discover about the last flight to Endor
• Follow behind the March of the First order and then, from a reserved viewing area, watch the  live stage show—Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away.
• If you have children (aged 4-12 only), the ability to enrol them in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
• Ride into hyperspace aboard a Starspeeder 1000 on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
• Have a Star Wars-inspired meal at Backlot Express
• Meet Chewbacca and Kylo Ren Character Greeting and possibly even BB8
• Look around saga-centric exhibits featuring replica props, models, concept art and artifacts at Star Wars Launch Bay
• Up to September 30, 2017 join other guests at the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party
• Enjoy a reserved viewing of Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular nighttime fireworks event
• Take home gifts include a Chewbacca stein and keep sake themed name badge. 
  

That is a very extensive list! The tour lasts seven hours and whilst lunch did seem a little too long, Scott and Tracey were impressed by the content that was in the tour and felt the value for money was definately there, especially as the dessert party had a free bar and alone is over $60! Have you done this tour? What were your thoughts? If not, perhaps we have persuaded we to give it a try!

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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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