438 The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 438 for Sunday 15th January 2023. 

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Disney History

On this day (15th January 1905) Elias Paul 'Allie' Wrubel was born in New Middletown, Connecticut. His Disney connection is that he worked with Lyricist Ray Gilbert on Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah. This song won an Oscar in 1947.

The then CEO - Michael Eisner - announced plans to open a 4th theme park at Walt Disney World. 

Moving to the 16th January 1890, Edna Francis was born in Reece, Kansas. In 1925, she married Roy O. Disney and five years later gave birth to her only son - Roy E Disney. An ink artist in her own right, she was made a Disney legend in 2003 - some nineteen years after her death. She sadly passed away in 1984 at the age of 94. 

Photo Credit - It All Started with Walt Disney Facebook Group

Read more about her https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/edna-disney/

Changes and more...

Well this week turned out to be a very busy news week...where do we start?

After much teasing via Instagram and other social medias we finally have a date for the opening of Tron Lightcycle Run. Disney started with an image of a high score table which left fans deciphering the scores for clues. The following day a 'reel' showing images from the game revealed what appeared to be two 4's...following a slue of comments Disney very quickly revealed the official opening date of 4th April 2023.

Next we had news about the return of 'Happily Ever After' at the Magic Kingdom and 'Epcot Forever' at Epcot, with both returning on 3rd April 2023. Along with confirmation that the barges will be removed from World Showcase Lagoon.

But wait we have more news for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Changes are coming very soon involving the removal of self parking charges at resort hotels at WDW, annual pass holder benefits and bonus content for Genie +. Read more about these over on the Disney Parks Blog (WDW & Disneyland) or better still listen to the show!

Disney Merchandise

Photo Credit Disneyland News Today

Michelle discussed her love of the new Matterhorn dress that is available. For $148 it can be yours! The dress is a very flattering drindl style and is based around the traditional dress of the Alpine attire.

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Disney Dream Girls - Show 436

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 436 for Sunday 11th December 2022.  

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This week the girls take a look at some news, dining packages and Christmas movies.

News

Disneyland Paris has just announced some price increases to their table service and buffet restaurants and some of the increases are rather large. While some restaurants have seen only a few Euro increase there are some with increases as high as 16 Euros!

In Walt Disney World changes to the RunDisney events have surprised the much needed volunteers who make these events possible. A previous reward of a days park ticket has now been reduced to a half day ticket.

Holiday Dining Packages

Over at Disneyland, the Plaza Inn is currently offering two seasonal dining packages.

The Christmas Fantasy Parade Dining Package gives you preferred viewing for the parade with dining between 1pm and 3.30pm. Prices are $40 per adult and $25 per child (plus tax & gratuity).

And then on New Years Eve there is the slightly more expensive New Years Eve Fireworks Dining Package. This will set adults back $125 and children $100 but gives preferred seating for those extra special fireworks.

Christmas Movies

After posing a question over on the Dream Girls Podcast Family page on Facebook the girls discuss some favourite Disney Christmas movies. And the big debate is whether Die Hard can now be classed as a Disney movie as it's available on Disney + and whether it is a Christmas movie!!

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Disney Dream Girls - Show 435

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 435 for Sunday 4th December 2022.  

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The 5th December is Walt Disney's birthday, he was born in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on the 15th of December 1966.

Photo Credit - D23

Disney + 

A second series of 'Magic of the Animal Kingdom' will premiere on 1st January on the National Geographic channel but the entire series of 10 episodes will be on Disney + on 4th January 2023. This forms part of the Disney 100 years of wonder celebration, which starts on New Year's Eve.

Disney gifts

We discuss some items that you may wish to gift during this holiday time. 

Darth Vader Cross Body Bag by Vera Bradley $75

19.5 inch Coach Minnie Mouse - $600

50th celebration train set $499.99

1 carat diamond ring - part of the Disney Fairy Tale Collection. Surrounding the diamond are pink sapphires, opals and smaller diamonds. There is a co-ordinating wedding band for $900. 

 (All photos courtesy of shopdisney.com)

Park News

Splashing down in WDW for the last time on 23rd January 2023, we have had an official date for Splash Mountain's refurbishment.

We then talk a little about the Christmas offerings in the American Disney parks - Festival of the Holidays in Disneyland Resort and the Holidays in Walt Disney World

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428 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to this week's Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 428 for Sunday 16th October 2022. 

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On this weeks show we chat news from Walt Disney World and Disneyland as well as look forward to some trip planning!

It had been over 3 years since Jayne has been able to experience Disney in person but she now has a trip booked and a countdown is in progress...

...listen to the show to find out more!

Michelle also has an upcoming trip in the works and whilst it may not be strictly Disney she already has plans afoot to incorporate a little Disney magic into it.

On the news front we muse about the recent prices increases announced for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland and the potential impact that they may have. Increases are always inevitable but the girls ask how much is too much.

Over in Disneyland the 'Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort' is back. Guests can now enjoy this seasonal tour starting from 11th November and is one that Michelle has experienced a number of times.

Just as the girls were about to record they heard the sad news of the passing of Dame Angela Lansbury, just days before her 97th birthday which would have been today, 16th October.

The girls take a brief look at a career that spanned seven decades and at a life well lived.

Photo courtesy of D23.com

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367 - The Disney Dream Girls Podcast

Welcome to the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 367, for Sunday 27th June 2021. If you want to listen via this page, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, or any good podcast catching apps.

As well as the usual news and views, we share some details on some easy to acquire WDW dining reservations. 

 

La Hacienda De San Angel Inn - found at the Mexico pavilion at Epcot overlooking World Showcase Lagoon with some very tempting Mexican dishes. Lots of cheesy goodness to tempt the girls this week although the prices may be a little high for some.

Photo credit WDW News Today

Liberty Tree Tavern - moving over to the Magic Kingdom we have a favourite of Michelle's, and at $39 for an 'All-you-care-to-enjoy Bill of Fare', both girls agreed this should be a must-do restaurant.

Photo credit - Touring Plans

Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake - Photo credit - Touring Plans

Mama Melrose - next we are at Disney's Hollywood Studios to experience some Italian goodness. The girls were spoilt for choice and may have even debated sharing desserts, but that idea didn't last long.

Chocolate & Cherry Tort Photo Credit - Touring Plans

Tusker House - at Animal Kingdom Tusker House has just re-opened and rather than a buffet option is now offering menu's 'family style' with a great selection of African inspired foods. But the best thing is that for $55 you also get characters as Mickey and friends will come out and see you, all at a safe distance of course.

Photo Credit - WDW News Today

Photo Credit - Touring Plans

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

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351 The Disney Cake & Cuddles

 

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 351, for Sunday 14th February 2021.

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On this week's show, we share some news, Disney history and we have a rather romantic feature.

News

Over in Walt Disney World we have news about 'Leave a Legacy' re-emerging at Epcot as well as patents being filed for new tech to be used at both the new Space 220 restaurant and the Star Wars hotel Galactic Starcruiser.

Plus another suitably Valentines inspired cake this time from Amorettes Patisseris in Disney Springs; the 'Love is in the Air' petit cake...how gorgeous does this look?!

Photo credit WDW News Today

Our romantic feature looks at some of the iconic Disney couples as the girls decide who their favourite twosomes are.

Who is your favourite Disney couple and why?

For everything else, make sure you listen to the show!

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345 The First Show of 2021

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 345, for Sunday 3rd January 2021 and a Happy New Year to all our listeners.

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As usual, we start the show with some Disney news and on this day in history, then we move on to our main feature - looking forward to what's new and happening in 2021...and beyond.

 

Here is the promised photo of the golf carts. What do you think of them? Do you play golf when you go to Walt Disney World?

Golf Carts and the Robo Caddy

Over in the Magic Kingdom, Tron Light Cycle is a hotly awaited attraction. Who is excited about this?

Meanwhile over at EPCOT, there is the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction.
 

Listen to the show and then let us know what you are looking forwards to the most. 

That is about it for this week and we hope you have enjoyed reading this blog as well as listening to the podcast. You can find us @DisDreamGirls on Instagram and Twitter. We have the Disney Dream Girls page on Facebook as well as the Disney Dream Girls Podcast Family.

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That's it for this week, so thank you for reading and listening to our Disney musings.

Much love,
Michelle & Jayne xxx

344 The WDW Lobby Overview

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 344, for Sunday 27th December 2020. 

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As usual, we start the show with some Disney news and on this day in history, then we move on to our main feature - which resort lobby is the most welcoming?

We  started our journey by looking at polar opposites - All Stars compared to The Contemporary. From this, we were able to pick out that some of the Disney hotels have a similar look but use the set dressings very differently to give the hotel that appropriate 'feel'.

The Contemporary

All Stars

Out of this style of lobby, we both felt we were most at home in the Art of Animation due to the warm colours.

Moving upwards, we discussed the moderate and the delux range of hotel lobby's. There was one clear winner from us - The Wilderness Lodge! So you will have to listen in to find out why!

Which is your favourite WDW lobby?

That is about it for this week and we hope you have enjoyed reading this blog as well as listening to the podcast. You can find us @DisDreamGirls on Instagram and Twitter. We have the Disney Dream Girls page on Facebook as well as the Disney Dream Girls Podcast Family.

You can also subscribe via iTunes to ensure you never miss a show and also, whilst there, why not leave us an iTunes review? Click here for the iTunes page for the Disney Dream Girls.

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That's it for this week, so thank you for reading and listening to our Disney musings.

Much love,
Michelle & Jayne xxx