Main and Magic Podcast

#16 - Walt Disney World in 1978 with Dale Barr: Part 1

Today we're going back in time to 1978 and the first Disney Park visit for a young couple, my parents, that would kick off generations of magic. My dad joins me to talk about growing up seeing Disneyland on TV, what he remembers about Walt's passing, and learning there'd be a new park in Florida and that there would be so much more coming in the future. And of course we reminisce how it felt for him and my mom to finally get to visit a Disney park. He shares some of his first impressions, how many of the attractions were different, and that one thing he always does last when it's time to fly back to Detroit. This is part 1 of a two part episode.

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#15 - Walt Disney World Trip Review with Katie Fisher

Today Katie Fisher from Pictures and Postcards Travel joins me to review her recent trip to Walt Disney World. She shares a synopsis of the good, the bad, and the magical. We discuss the pros and pitfalls of mobile ordering, the bus situation on property, and queueing. Katie also shares how they were able to tackle E-ticket attractions with little to no wait, and a secret about lockers for anyone looking to ride Kali River Rapids. There are lots of practical tips to save you time and keep the magic high and the frustrations low. 

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#14 - Visiting Shanghai Disneyland with Steve Sanders

Today I'm joined by Steve Sanders from the Monorail Tales podcast and we're sitting down to talk about his experience visiting Shanghai Disneyland during it's inaugural year. With the 5th anniversary of the park quickly approaching I thought this would be a great time to share a first hand account of visiting this unique international park.

We talk about everything from getting there, what's different about this park, attractions and details that stood out, the food, and why it's probably a lot more affordable than you might think!

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#13 - How to Book a Walt Disney World Vacation in 2021

Today we're talking about how to book a Walt Disney World vacation in 2021. Disney vacations are logistically different right now and our travel advisor Katie joins me to give us the details you need to know before you try to go. She gives us the low down on booking a package and the benefits that accompany them, park reservations and park tickets, new rules for park hopping, dining reservation logistics, how quick service mobile ordering works and why it's awesome and why now is the best time to book for 2022!

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#12 - Extinct Walt Disney World Attractions We Miss

Today we're talking about extinct Walt Disney World attractions that we miss. As we approach WDWs 50th anniversary, it's hard not to look back at some of the attractions we've loved and lost along the way. The attractions that shaped our childhoods, gave us loads of memories and even became soundtracks to our lives. We cover a wide gamut of favorites from wild rides, illuminated spectacles, and even a pre show that might have made you cry.

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#11 - Things We Always Do When Visiting Walt Disney World

Today we're talking about the things we always do when we visit Walt Disney World. These are those special things that have become a habit and things we specifically try to make time for. They help us have that "I have arrived at Disney" feeling or that have a special meaning to us, that bring a little something extra to our visit, or that, even though we might be able to do it at home, it's just better at Disney!

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#10 - History of the Year of a Million Dreams and Lucky Moments at the Disney Parks

This episode is all about luck! We go back in time to 2006 and the kickoff of the luckiest celebration in Disney Parks history The Year of a Million Dreams. We cover what it was, how it worked and many of the prizes awarded to the lucky winners.Then we recall some of ours and our listeners lucky moments from past Disney vacations...those spontaneous moments where we just happened to be in the right place at the right time for some unplanned magic. 

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#9 - What Disney+ Documentaries and Docuseries to Watch First

Katie returns for this episode and we discuss what documentaries and docuseries on Disney + we recommend watching first. With so many options to choose from we help narrow down where to start. We share info about our picks and who we think they'd be best for. There's something for everyone and we can't wait to hear what you pick first!

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#8 - What's Coming to Disney Parks and Experiences in 2021 and Beyond: Part 2

Today Katie and I continue our discussion about what's headed to Disney Parks and Experiences around the world in 2021 and beyond. In episode 7 we covered the vast array of exciting things in store for Walt Disney World including tons of new attractions and even a park transformation. But WDW isn't the only Disney destination with exciting things on the horizon!

From webslinging adventures, a runaway railway and a MARVEL hotel to a Frozen themed land and new adventures across the globe, in part 2 of our very first 2 part episode, we're covering all that's new and coming soon to Disneyland Resort in California, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, the Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney!

 

WHAT'S NEW AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT?

Disneyland

- The re-imagining of Snow White's Scary Adventures to  Snow White's Enchanted Wish https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/first-look-of-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/

- Splash Mountain is being re-imagined. (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/new-adventures-with-princess-tiana-coming-to-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/)

- The Jungle Cruise is going to be updated

- Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is coming to the El CapiTOON Theater in Mickey’s Toontown. This is actually a park expansion. A backstage entertainment building is being relocated (presumably offsite) to make way for this attraction. (https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20190614/37126/are-disney-parks-full)

 

Disney's California Adventure Park

Avengers Campus

- Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure will use gesture-recognition technology that will track the body and eye movements of riders as they sling virtual webs from their wrists at escaped spider-bots https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/first-look-at-actor-tom-holland-as-peter-parker-in-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure-coming-to-avengers-campus-at-disneyland-resort/

- Avengers Headquarters

- Sanctum: Come face to face with Dr. Strange as he demonstrates his mystical abilities

- Pym Test Kitchen

 

WHAT'S NEW AT DISNEYLAND PARIS?

Disney’s Hotel New York is being re-imagined to Disney’s Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel and will be the first hotel dedicated entirely to the celebration of Marvel art, with one of the largest publicly viewable collections of Marvel artwork in the world. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/take-a-look-at-whats-coming-to-disneyland-paris-in-2021/

Solar Canopy Energy Project slated for completion in 2023 will technically result in enough renewable clean energy to power 17% of the resort. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/disneyland-paris-embarks-on-one-of-the-largest-solar-canopy-energy-projects-in-europe/

Walt Disney Studios Park

Avengers Campus 

- Iron Man Adventure (a re-theming of Rock ‘n Rollercoaster)

- Spider-Man Slingshot

- Ant-Man Laboratory

- Mission Control

- https://www.sortiraparis.com/arts-culture/walks/articles/163286-marvel-star-wars-and-frozen-disneyland-paris-new-lands-are-coming/lang/en

Cars Route 66 Road Trip

 

WHAT'S NEW AT HONG KONG DISNEYLAND?

A new land called Arendelle: World of Frozen will feature Frozen Ever After (it’s own version of the Epcot Frozen ride) and a family coaster ride called Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs

 

WHAT'S NEW AT THE DISNEY CRUISE LINE?

The Disney Wish will debut along with two other ships by 2025

 

WHAT'S NEW AT ADVENTURES BY DISNEY?

- Antarctica Expedition Cruises

- Buenos Aires Escaoe

- visit the Galapagos Islands

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#7 - What's Coming to Disney Parks and Experiences in 2021 and Beyond: Part 1

Just a few episodes in an we already had to do a two parter. Katie returns to help me break down what's headed to Disney Parks and Experiences around the world in 2021 and beyond. Even with the year we all just experienced and the uncertainty surrounding many of Disney's plans there is still so much to look forward to in the years ahead. So for part 1 of our very first 2 parter, we're covering all that's new and coming soon to Walt Disney World!

From the 50th anniversary celebration to new rollercoasters, a park transformation, a galactic new resort and even a new circus...disney style, we cover everything headed to the most magical place on earth.

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