615 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome back to the show! This week, Michelle is joined by fellow Disney fanatic Anthony Markham to dive into a jaw-dropping highlight from Michelle’s recent summer trip to Walt Disney World. 

How on earth did Michelle pull off a VIP Tour? What was it actually like behind the scenes? How does the ultimate luxury experience stack up against Disney's Lightning Lane Premier Pass? Hit play—all is revealed right now!

Want to skip the queues and survive a theme park day with a massive group? In this episode, we break down the ultimate time-saving strategies, tackle the realities of Disney’s high-end line-skipping tech and share how to herd a group of strangers like a pro.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Premier Pass Breakdown: Unpacking the perks, price tags, and reality of Disney's Lightning Lane Premier Pass.

• The Logistics Masterclass: How to book, pay, and organise 10 complete strangers into a synchronised touring machine.

• The Verdict: Pre-tour panic, a full recap of the big day and whether it’s worth doing all over again.

Special Thanks & Connect With Us

A massive thank you to our Patreon supporters! Your continued backing means the world to us and as a thank you, you always enjoy an ad-free listening experience.

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609 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 609 for Sunday 23rd August 2026. 

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Get ready to make a splash! On this week's episode, Michelle and Jayne are diving headfirst into the ultimate debate: Walt Disney World resort pools. From the absolute yawn-worthy designs to the jaw-dropping water slides that will have you instantly opening the resort booking app, they’re breaking it all down.

Which Walt Disney World Resort has your favourite pool?

On this day in Disney history:

• In 1983, Grace Bailey sadly passed away;
• In 1986, US Senate declares the 5th December 1986 as Walt Disney Recognition Day.

That's it for this week. 

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606 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 606 for Sunday 2nd August 2026. 

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On this week's show, we have some news and views (watch out Disneyland - we saw your snack price increases!).

Photo Credit Disneyland Website

Our main feature discusses what countries we would add into World Showcase at EPCOT because you never know - something could be announced at D23. Let us know which pavilion you would add.

That's it for this week. 

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604 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 604 for Sunday 19th July 2026. 

As always, if you wish to listen to the podcast direct - click the player below.On this week's show, we discuss some missing theme park elements that we miss and then talk about the various types of spinner rides that are attractions in Walt Disney World.  

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603 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 603 for Sunday 12th July 2026.

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Our collective Disney countdowns are shrinking as we creep closer to our Disney summer trips. So on this week's show about fine dining on the Disney Cruise Line as well as lamenting about attractions of the past. 

Did we include any of your favourite attractions? Or have we missed any notable. much-loved attractions? 

Horizons - Photo Credit D23 Website

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602 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 602 for Sunday 5th July 2026.

 As always, if you wish to listen to the podcast direct - click the player below.

It has been a quiet week in the world of theme park news so listen in and enjoy and if you have any comments on the podcast - let us know!

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600 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 600 for Sunday 21st 2026.

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On this week's show, we discuss some news items: 

• Disney Cruise Line;
• Shanghai Disneyland's 10th anniversary;
• Eat to the Beat Concert Series;
• Coffyns.  

Coffyns From Six Ravens

 

Then our main feature looks at what Disney connections we can think of linked to 600. 

1. Approximate number of rooms at Disney's Yacht Club.
2.  Annual Pass vs 4-day hopper.
3. Loop 600 - The Minnie Mouse loop at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
4.  Break even for The Mandalorian and Grogu.
5. Experiment 600 - Woops! 
    

Have we missed anything? Let us know!

That's it for this week! 

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596 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 596 for Sunday 24th May 2026.

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On this week's show, we discuss our upcoming travel plans and some news from the Disney theme parks. 

That's it for this week! 

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595 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 595 for Sunday 17th May 2026.

As always, if you wish to listen right now - click the link below.On This Day In Disney History 

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort opened on this day (17th May) in 1991 (Riverside opened on 2nd February 1992). They merged on 1st April 2001.

Also, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa opened in 2004. This resort was the former site of the Disney Institute is now a sprawling DVC resort.

Howard Ashman - playwright, lyrist and stage director was born on this day in 1950. Mr Ashman sadly passed away in 1991. He wrote all seven songs in the original animated classic The Little Mermaid and collaborated with Alan Menken - they won three academy awared in 1989 for this project. They also had success with Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. 

Mystic Point at Hong Kong Disneyland opened on this day in 2013. 

Disney Female Imagineers

This week, we celebrate Tori Atencio McCullough - Director, Interior Designer.

What is your go to Magic Kingdom Snack?

Custom Popcorn Mix from $15.99

Mickey-Shaped Rice Cereal Treats $5.49-$6.99

Character-Theme Caramel Apples - $12.99-$15.99

Giant Mickey Sugar Cookies - $5.49-$5.99

Mickey Ear Hat Brownies - $5.99 

Photo Credit Disney Parks Blog

Over on our extended Patreon page, you will hear these topics plus a few more:

• What could be for sale at FOOD the new themed food kiosk at Rock n Roller Coaster; 
• Michelle's DLP plans. 

That's it for this week! 

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592 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 592 for Sunday 19th April 2026.

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Disney History

Tim Curry was born on this day in 1946 in Cheshire, England. So how do you know this British actor? Is it from The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Could it be from his appearance in Disney's Three Musketeers? Maybe Muppet Treasure Island? Possibly something else? No matter what, in my eyes he loved for playing Mr Hector in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Let us know your favourite Tim Curry film. 

Sadly, on this day in 1987, Milt Kahl passed away on this day in Mill Valley California. Mr Kahl is a Disney Legend (inducted in 1989). He was recognised and admired by his colleagues for his draughtsmanship earlier into his career at Disney and his work can be still enjoyed in classics such as Pinocchio and Sword and the Stone. 

Sci Fi Diner opened on this day in Disney Hollywood Studios 20th April 1991. This table service eatery sees guests transported to nighttime 1950's drive-in and whether you are 'parked' in a car or table, you will be able to enjoy a forty minute reel of classic TV ads, horror clips and cartoons.

Photo Credit WDW Website

Next time you are there, take a look at the license plates as they have awesome easter eggs of the USA states that have the highest UFO sightings as well as birthdates of some of those involved in the creation of this fun setting. 

Lynne Macer Rhodes - Producer 

Photo Credit D23

Ms Macer began her WDI career in 1977 until 2002. In those twenty-five years, she held several management and creative positions including Manager of Research and Planning, Director of Program Development and Producer. She has worked on projects at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Disney California Adventure as well as Tokyo Disneyland

Thank you for making the Disney parks so wonderful!

Would you eat at Sci Fi Diner? 

Cerulean Moon Dessert - Photo Credit WDW News Today

On the podcast, we discuss the history of the drive-in theatre and then ask the question - is the menu inline with the experience? What do you think? 

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590 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 590 for Sunday 5th April 2026.

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On this week's podcast, we start with some Disney history, celebrate a female Disney imagineer and then talk about 15 Disney rabbits you should know!

This week, we celebrate Disney imagineer Pam Rank (principal show lighting designer). 

15 Disney Rabbits Your Should Know

As you are listening along, can you name the 15 rabbits that are on our list? I must admit, Jayne struggled a little!

That's about it for this week! 

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588 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 588 for Sunday 22nd March 2026.

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On this week's show, we share some history and the latest from the Disney theme parks.  

Katie Olson - Principal Color Concept Designer

Phote Credit D23

 

This week, we celebrate Katie Olson and her 36 year career with WDI.  

Disney Adventure World

Photo Credit DLP Website

As we move through media and annual pass previews, more is revealed about the work that has been done to rebrand this theme park. Below you will find pictures to match our podcast discussions. 

Cafe Luminosity

La Terrasse Panoramique

Chez Marie

The Royal Rostis
 

What catches your fancy?

That's it for this week - catch you next time!

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587 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 587 for Sunday 15th March 2026.

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Disney Female Imagineer - Karen Connolly Armitage, Concept Designer

Photo Credit D23

Ms Armitage began her Disney career in 1977  and she brought her background in theater performance and design to the imagineering team. 

Her first assignment was with Disney Legend Dorothea Redmond. She was instrumental in the overall design of Disney theme parks around the world, including attractions at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Frontierland at Disneyland Paris, and Main Street at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Attraction Operations

We then share some important opening dates that Disney have shared - which attraction have you missed the most?

Buzz Lightyear's Space Rangers Spin 8th April 2026

Big Thunder Mountain early May 2026

Walt Disney's Animation Courtyard  26 May 2026

Disney Adventure

We know our friends Kat and Lewis have plans to sail on the Adventure - have you? What are you excited about?

Photo Credit Disney Website

Disney Theme Park Tours

Disneyland have debuted a brand new tour - Women Who Make the Magic Guidedn Tour.

It is 90 minutes long and looks at the contributions of female, Disney imagineers.

We then mention the current tours available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Have you taken any of these?

The Disneyland Train Tour - I have yet to do

 

I have been incredibly lucky to have done almost all of them and highly recommend them to people like us who want to know the details.
 

That's it for this week - catch you next time!

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584 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 584 for Sunday 22nd February 2026. 

  

 

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On this week's show, we start with some history and move on to fabulous feature about what we miss in the Disney theme parks. 

 

Spotlight - Disney Female Imagineers

Photo Credit D23

This week, we are showcasing Disney imagineer Retta Scott. Retta is credited as being the very first Disney Studio animator. Celebrating her, all ties in to her date of birth - the 23rd February 1916. 

 

As Bambi former supervising animator Frank Thomas recalled, “Retta had an astounding ability to draw powerful animals. She seemed to have a keen understanding of their moods and attitudes.”

 

She was inducted as a Disney Legend in 2000, sadly ten years after her death. 

 

Snacks and Drinks Kiosk - Norway, EPCOT

Finally the new kiosk has opened to enable you to buy alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages plus the much-loved school bread. Beware - this location does not accept cash!

 

Disney Village - Disneyland Paris, McDonalds

Photo Credit DLP Website

  

A brand new McDonalds has opened in the Disney Village with the former building now closed. We disuss its eco creditials and welcome hearing more about its menu.

 

What Do You Miss?

We then start a conversation (which is continued on our Patreon page) about what we miss most in the theme parks. Here is our list:

• park to resort shipping;
• daily housekeeping at all WDW resorts; 
• Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel;
• Mr Toad's Wild Ride;
• Figment - Journey into Imagination. 

What do you miss the most? 

That's it for this week - catch you next time!

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