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Len Testa from Touringplans.com talks Disney in 2020 and beyond - Episode 49 Oct 21, 2019

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Episode #49!

Len Testa from Touringplans.com talks Disney in 2020 and beyond - Episode 49

This week we discuss the present and future of Walt Disney World with Len Testa from Touringplans.com, the unofficial guides and the Disney Dish podcast!

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[00:11] Favorite fantasyland attraction
[00:41] Welcome
[01:20] Sponsor: Destinations with Character Travel
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[02:30] Len Testa!
[03:15] How did touring plans come to be?
[07:22] AI to plan your trip
[09:25] What does touring plans do for you?
[10:20] The Unofficial Guide
[11:26] Brand new book for 2020
[12:29] What did you not know you didn't know on your first trip
[15:43] Most challenging part of writing the unofficial guide
[18:24] What is most exciting for Len in WDW for 2020
[19:54] What makes Len nervous for Walt Disney World in 2020
[20:37] Len's thoughts on low crowds at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
[22:50] Rise of the Resistance
[23:32] Favorite time to visit WDW
[25:01] Top 2 WDW restaurants
[26:23] Top 3 WDW snacks
[28:29] How do you write a book a year in advance?
[29:05] Thoughts on the upcoming Epcot changes
[31:50] What did they hold back in the EPCOT announcement
[33:04] Next big thing for Walt Disney World?
[35:20] The gradual upgrade of Tomorrowland
[37:25] Disney plus's influence on the parks
[38:54] I am Walt Disney
[40:29] Top 2 Disney Heroes and Villains
[43:05] Avengers campus in Disneyland
[43:55] Len's stuff:
Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill
Touring Plans.com
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020 edition

[45:35] Mickey and Minnie's runaway railway
[46:48] Where to find us

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Marvel Exhibition walk through and our Top 5 Marvel Movies - Episode 48 Sep 26, 2019

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Episode #48!

Marvel Exhibition walk through and our Top 5 Marvel Movies - Episode 48

This week we discuss our visit to the Marvel Exhibition at the Franklin Institute and out Top 5 Marvel Movies!

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[00:11] Favorite Marvel Movie Weapon
[00:37] Welcome!
[02:04] Station 71 Podcast, hear the episode we appeared on here
[02:39] Disney DNA Podcast, listen to our appearance here
[03:02] Marvel

[03:46] Sponsor: Destinations with Character Travel
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[04:58] Spider-man in the parks
[06:46] The Marvel Exhibit: See photos from our visit
[13:28] Black Panther
[15:13] Spider-man
[16:18] Thor
[16:44] Iron man
[17:42] How comics are made
[18:34] Captain America
[19:39] Avengers
[20:35] Hulk
[20:54] Netflix Marvel
[21:13] Dr. Strange
[22:22] Ms. Marvel
[22:26] Guardians
[25:53] Find us online
[27:00] Top 5 Marvel Movies
[27:17] #5 MCU Movie
[29:16] #4 MCU Movie
[31:21] #3 Marvel Movie
[33:00] #2 Marvel Movie
[35:36] #1 Marvel Movie
[37:45] The runner ups
[39:19] What are your top 5 Marvel Movies?
[39:54] Heroes and Villains feedback
[45:28] Thanks for listening

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D23 announcements Good News or Bad News? - Episode 47 Sep 10, 2019

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Episode #47!

D23 announcements Good News or Bad News? - Episode 47

This week we discuss all the D23 Expo announcements, from Disney Plus, Live action and animated movies, to yhe parks news. Then we decide what's good news or bad news

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[00:11] Favorite WDW Restaurant

[00:36] Welcome

[02:40] Sponsor: Destinations with Character Travel
Contact them at: http://destinationswithcharacter.com, or email: info@destinationswithcharacter.com

[03:48] D23!

[04:06] Disney Plus

[17:50] Live Action Movies

[23:48] Animated Movies

[27:38] Join our Discussion online!

[28:06] Theme Park news

[40:30] Star Wars Hotel

[42:00] Rise of the Resistance

[42:40] Name for the new Disney Cruise ship

[43:44] The genie app

[44:42] Disney's Big Secret Project

[46:43] What are most excited for?

[48:17] "Sponsor"

[49:03] Thanks for listening!

[50:26] Bloopers

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Top 5 Disney Villains and Heroes - Episode 46 Aug 26, 2019

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Episode #46!

Disney Villains and Heroes We pick our Top 5 - Episode 46

My sons and I pick our Top 5 Disney Villains and Top 5 Disney Heroes. We have Classic Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and Muppet characters all in the mix. There are quite a few surprises in this list!

[00:35] Welcome

[01:27] Sponsor: Destinations with Character Destinations with Character Travel is a Disney EarMarked Agency in the business of making dreams come true. Whether your travels are taking you to Disney Parks, an Ocean Cruise, or a Sunny Resort stay, they have the destinations and service to make your vacation a truly magical one. You can contact them at: http://www.destinationswithcharacter.com, or email: info@destinationswithcharacter.com

[02:56] #5 Disney Villain

[05:25] #4 Disney Villain

[07:59] #3 Disney Villain

[10:40] #2 Disney Villain

[13:50] #1 Disney Villain

[18:35] "Sponsor"

[18:57] #5 Disney Hero

[21:04] #4 Disney Hero

[23:26] #3 Disney Hero

[26:35] #2 Disney Hero

[28:35] #1 Disney Hero

[32:00] Review

[34:47] Another "sponsor"

[35:15] Thanks for Listening

[36:11] Bloopers

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Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge Part 3 of our Star Wars Trilogy - Episode 45 Aug 12, 2019

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Episode #45!

Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge

Part 3 of our Star Wars Trilogy

We conclude our 3 part Star Wars series discussing all things Galaxy's Edge.

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[00:00:36] Favorite Star Wars Vehicle

[00:01:02] Welcome

[00:02:26] Sponsor:

Destinations with Character Destinations with Character Travel is a Disney EarMarked Agency in the business of making dreams come true. Whether your travels are taking you to Disney Parks, an Ocean Cruise, or a Sunny Resort stay, they have the destinations and service to make your vacation a truly magical one. You can contact them at: http://www.destinationswithcharacter.com, or email: info@destinationswithcharacter.com

[00:03:31] Where did Galaxy's Edge come from

[00:04:20] Dan Cockerell

[00:07:01] The Story behind Galaxy's Edge

[00:15:58] Disney DNA and Kasi from DisFlicks and Tidbits looking forward to at Galaxy's Edge

[00:19:45] Galaxy's Edge Attractions

[00:25:54] Dingus Bringus and Hyperion Adventures

[00:29:11] Lightsabers

[00:35:02] Build Droids!

[00:37:24] Jody & Go Mouse Scouts

[00:39:14] What Stitch is most looking forward to in Galaxy's Edge

[00:40:37] Galaxy's Edge Tidbits

[00:46:07] Merchandise

[00:49:06] MMM, LOTM, Capture the Magic

[00:53:19] What Tony is most looking forward to

[00:54:00] Food

[01:00:07] Kingdom 2 Kingdom and Connecting with Walt

[01:05:10] What is Sparrow most looking forward to

[01:05:49] Parks app

[01:10:55] Wrap it up

[01:13:33] A song!

[01:13:51] Bloopers

Special thanks to these Disney Creators the contributed to all three episodes in our Star Wars series!

Disney DNA - WWW, Twitter
Kasi from DisFlicks andTidbits - WWW, Twitter
Dingus Bringus - WWW, Twitter
Hyperion Adventures - WWW, Twitter
Jody Maberry - WWW, Twitter
Go Mouse Scouts - WWW, Twitter
Monday Morning Monorail - WWW , Twitter
Love of the Mouse - WWW, Twitter
Capture the Magic - WWW, Twitter
Kingdom to Kingdom - Twitter
Connecting with Walt - WWW, Twitter

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Sparrow Takes over and talks Avengers End Game and Harry Potter - Bonus #11 Jul 31, 2019

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Bonus #11!

Sparrow Takes over and talks Avengers End Game and Harry Potter - Bonus #11

[00:31] Sparrow Takes over
[00:52] End Game Spoilers
[05:07] End Game Fortnite
[06:42] Harry Potter talk
[08:12] Why StarLord?
[10:22] Favorite Disney Character
[10:47] Favorite Disney ride?
[11:50] The end?

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Star Wars : The Ride, Star Tours Part 2 of our Star Wars Trilogy - Episode 44 Jul 22, 2019

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Episode #44!

Star Wars : The Ride,

The History of Star Tours and Star Wars in the Disney Parks

Part 2 of our Star Wars Trilogy

We discuss the history of Star Tours, other Star Wars experiences in the Disney Parks and our love for those things with special guests on episode 44 of Disney Discussions.

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[00:00] Introductions

[01:40] Welcome to Episode #44

[02:24] History of Star Tours 1.0

[12:11] What do you love about Star Tours - Part 1

[17:03] Star Tours The Adventure Continues

[32:31] What do you love about Star Tours - Part 2

[42:05] Other Star Wars experiences in the parks

[47:33] Favorite Star Wars experience in the Disney Parks

[1:02:10] Thanks for listening

[1:03:31] Fun!

Special thanks to these Disney Creators the contributed to this episode!

- Disney DNA - WWW, Twitter
- Kasi from DisFlicks andTidbits - WWW, Twitter
- Dingus Bringus - WWW, Twitter
- Hyperion Adventures - WWW, Twitter
- Jody Maberry - WWW, Twitter
- Go Mouse Scouts - WWW, Twitter
- Monday Morning Monorail - WWW , Twitter
- Love of the Mouse - WWW, Twitter
- Capture the Magic - WWW, Twitter
- Kingdom to Kingdom - Twitter
- Connecting with Walt - WWW, Twitter

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Star Wars : The Movies Part 1 of our Star Wars Trilogy - Episode 43 Jul 08, 2019

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Star Wars : The Movies

Part1 of our Star Wars Trilogy - Episode 43

What Star Wars Means to us. - Part 1

We discuss the Star Wars movies and what they mean to us and our special guests on episode 43 of Disney Discussions.

[00:00] Introductions
[02:09] The Original Trilogy
[11:49] The Prequels
[16:24] New sponsor - Jabba's Pizza the Hutt
[16:47] The Disney Era Movies
[32:13] Our Favorite Star Wars Characters
[47:42] Another new sponsor - Skywalker shoes
[47:57] What does Star Wars means to you?
[1:07:38] Thanks for listening
[1:08:58] Fun

Special thanks to these Disney creators the contributed to this episode!

Disney DNA - WWW, Twitter
Kasi from DisFlicks and Tidbits - WWW, Twitter
Dingus Bringus - WWW, Twitter
Hyperion Adventures - WWW, Twitter
Jody Maberry - WWW, Twitter
Go Mouse Scouts - WWW, Twitter
Monday Morning Monorail - WWW , Twitter
Love of the Mouse - WWW, Twitter
Capture the Magic - WWW, Twitter
Kingdom to Kingdom - Twitter
Connecting with Walt - WWW, Twitter

For feedback please email podcast@disneydiscussions.com

Episode 626: Stitch takes over the podcast! May 04, 2019

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Episode #626!

Stitch takes over the podcast and talks about the upcoming Disney Lego minifigures, a cool Mickey Mouse graphic novel he got, and lots of Disney character trivia.

[00:12] Aloha!

[01:00] Media news! Lego Disney Characters

[02:30] Stitch reviews a Mickey Mouse graphic novel

[04:39] Stitch answers some questions

[07:11] Disney Character Trivia