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<p>Welcome to episode 498 of <em>Unlocking the Magic</em>! Connie and Bruce dive deep into this week’s most important travel updates and theme park news. From Disney&#39;s first full park opening since 2019 to Universal&#39;s highly anticipated Epic Universe — and even why that $500 Express Pass might not be worth it — this is a must-listen for every Disney or Universal traveler.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>⏱️ Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Intro &amp; Episode 498 Hype01:06 - Should We Skip Episode 500?02:30 - Travel News Overview: Disney, Universal &amp; Real ID04:45 - Thank You to the Listeners &amp; Travel Clients06:25 - What Is Real ID? Do You Really Need One?10:00 - Disney’s April Fool’s Water Park Surprise12:20 - Why Typhoon Lagoon Converted Connie into a Water Park Believer14:45 - New Disney Luggage Transfer Pilot with Southwest17:50 - The Risks of Letting Disney Handle Your Bags20:30 - The Little Mermaid Returns to Hollywood Studios22:30 - Is Hollywood Studios <em>Really</em> a Half-Day Park?25:10 - Meet &amp; Greets vs. Walk &amp; Wave (New Trend?)29:55 - Disney Cruise Update: Mickey &amp; Minnie Take the Stern33:00 - Universal’s Epic Universe: Express Passes, Early Entry &amp; $$$35:00 - Why Volcano Bay <em>Actually</em> Sells Out36:45 - Final Thoughts, Cruise Dreams &amp; Thanks to Our Community</p><p><br></p><p>Join Club UTM : </p><p>This episode is brought to you by Unlocking The Magic Travel. </p><p><a href="https://www.unlockingthemagictravel.com"><u>https://www.UnlockingTheMagicTravel.com</u></a></p><p>Join Team Tonga: </p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV"><u>https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV​</u></a></p><p>Join Team Talks: </p><p><a href="https://www.bit.ly/3dxyUvC%E2%80%8B"><u>https://www.bit.ly/3dxyUvC​</u></a></p><p>Check out our latest design: </p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV%E2%80%8B"><u>https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV​</u></a></p><p>Our Favorite Books </p><p>How to be like Walt: <a href="https://amzn.to/31qyFxx%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/31qyFxx​</u></a></p><p>Walt Disney An American Original: <a href="https://amzn.to/31r2XjD%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/31r2XjD​</u></a></p><p>One Little Spark : <a href="https://amzn.to/3jfVASr%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/3jfVASr​</u></a></p><p>Dream It Do It: <a href="https://amzn.to/31qs5Hd%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/31qs5Hd​</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.clubutm.co"><u>https://www.clubutm.co</u></a><br></p>

Unlocking The Magic: Talking all things Disney Parks, Universal and Cruising

Konstantina Irving

498: Why Disney World Is Finally Reopening ALL Its Parks—and What That Means for You

APR 4, 202539 MIN
Unlocking The Magic: Talking all things Disney Parks, Universal and Cruising

498: Why Disney World Is Finally Reopening ALL Its Parks—and What That Means for You

APR 4, 202539 MIN

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<p>Welcome to episode 498 of <em>Unlocking the Magic</em>! Connie and Bruce dive deep into this week’s most important travel updates and theme park news. From Disney&#39;s first full park opening since 2019 to Universal&#39;s highly anticipated Epic Universe — and even why that $500 Express Pass might not be worth it — this is a must-listen for every Disney or Universal traveler.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>⏱️ Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Intro &amp; Episode 498 Hype01:06 - Should We Skip Episode 500?02:30 - Travel News Overview: Disney, Universal &amp; Real ID04:45 - Thank You to the Listeners &amp; Travel Clients06:25 - What Is Real ID? Do You Really Need One?10:00 - Disney’s April Fool’s Water Park Surprise12:20 - Why Typhoon Lagoon Converted Connie into a Water Park Believer14:45 - New Disney Luggage Transfer Pilot with Southwest17:50 - The Risks of Letting Disney Handle Your Bags20:30 - The Little Mermaid Returns to Hollywood Studios22:30 - Is Hollywood Studios <em>Really</em> a Half-Day Park?25:10 - Meet &amp; Greets vs. Walk &amp; Wave (New Trend?)29:55 - Disney Cruise Update: Mickey &amp; Minnie Take the Stern33:00 - Universal’s Epic Universe: Express Passes, Early Entry &amp; $$$35:00 - Why Volcano Bay <em>Actually</em> Sells Out36:45 - Final Thoughts, Cruise Dreams &amp; Thanks to Our Community</p><p><br></p><p>Join Club UTM : </p><p>This episode is brought to you by Unlocking The Magic Travel. </p><p><a href="https://www.unlockingthemagictravel.com"><u>https://www.UnlockingTheMagicTravel.com</u></a></p><p>Join Team Tonga: </p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV"><u>https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV​</u></a></p><p>Join Team Talks: </p><p><a href="https://www.bit.ly/3dxyUvC%E2%80%8B"><u>https://www.bit.ly/3dxyUvC​</u></a></p><p>Check out our latest design: </p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV%E2%80%8B"><u>https://bit.ly/2YVC0nV​</u></a></p><p>Our Favorite Books </p><p>How to be like Walt: <a href="https://amzn.to/31qyFxx%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/31qyFxx​</u></a></p><p>Walt Disney An American Original: <a href="https://amzn.to/31r2XjD%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/31r2XjD​</u></a></p><p>One Little Spark : <a href="https://amzn.to/3jfVASr%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/3jfVASr​</u></a></p><p>Dream It Do It: <a href="https://amzn.to/31qs5Hd%E2%80%8B"><u>https://amzn.to/31qs5Hd​</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.clubutm.co"><u>https://www.clubutm.co</u></a><br></p>