<p>Disney invited our team to attend the Coolest Summer Ever Media Showcase and interview Disney Parks pros about all the exciting things coming to Walt Disney World for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER. From new character interactions and merchandise to updated attractions and water park perks, we cover a whole world of summer fun. Bluey and Bingo are headed to Animal Kingdom, Toy Story pals entertain at Diamond Horseshoe, and Imagineers have delivered major enhancements to Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — and so much <i>more</i>! This is a mega-packed episode full of the kind of summer fun only Disney can do!</p><p><br /></p><p>Even better? You could <b>WIN </b>a Walt Disney World® vacation from WDW Magazine! Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wdw-magazine.com/coolestsummerever" target="_blank">wdw-magazine.com/coolestsummerever</a> for more details.</p><p><br /></p><p>For this episode, we start with listener ideas for new shows in the future. Y’all really bring some great ideas, and some are already in the brainstorming stage! Keep those questions and ideas coming! We love it!</p><p><br /></p><p>The show has a special guest making her Parks &amp; Pages debut: Riley, CJ’s daughter. She appears in her first “Core Memory Corner,” remembering some highlights from last year’s Cool KIDS’ SUMMER.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for joining <b>Parks &amp; Pages</b> every <b>Tuesday</b>, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You never know when we may drop a bonus episode on you! Loved what you heard? Consider leaving a<i> 5-star review</i> — it really helps others find our community and join in the conversation. </p><p>Would you like to ask a question or drop a comment that could be used for a future episode? Head to<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://parksandpages.com" target="_blank"> parksandpages.com</a> to join the conversation. We would love to hear from you and may even use your contribution on a future episode!</p><p><b>Parks &amp; Pages</b> is brought to you by the award-winning team behind <i>WDW Magazine</i>, <i>DLR Magazine</i>, and <i>DCL Magazine</i>. Becoming a member is the best way to support the podcast so we can keep long-form storytelling alive in print, online, and on the pod. Use code<i> </i><b>PARKSPOD </b>and save at<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wdw-magazine.com" target="_blank"> wdw-magazine.com</a>. </p><p>Follow us on social <i>@wdwmagazine</i> for your daily Disney fix.</p><h3><b>Thank you to our sponsors:</b></h3><p>*<i> David’s Vacation Club Rentals</i> is the largest and most trusted source of Disney Vacation Club Rentals in the world. With David’s, many Disney fans have saved <i>thousands</i> of dollars on their Disney vacations, and you can, too.<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://partner.dvcrequest.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=621" target="_blank"> See how much you can save</a>. </p><p>* <i>The Circa 1955 collection</i> by <i>Lux Illume </i>will transport you to your happy place with scents inspired by Disney’s most iconic parks and resorts. <i>Save 10% with code </i><b>PARKSPOD</b> at<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://luxillume.com" target="_blank"> luxillume.com</a> and get free shipping on all US orders!</p><p>* Make your next Disney trip easier with crowd prediction, wait time alerts, and more. Download <i>Rope Drop Guide</i> on the App Store or Google Play, or visit<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ropedropguide.com" target="_blank"> ropedropguide.com</a>. </p><p><br /><br /></p>