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Disney Parks Podcast Show #941- Disney’s $115 Million Disneyland Property Purchase, New Cruise Ship Coming in 2027 & More! This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including: Turf Club Reopens: Saratoga Springs’ Turf Club returns with a new menu, cocktails, and horse-racing theming. Disney Believe: Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship will debut in late 2027 with Moana, Encanto, Frozen, and more. BoardWalk Dining: Disney confirms a new quick-service restaurant is coming to Disney’s BoardWalk. Lilypad’s Jams: Toy Story 5 character Lilypad brings new music to Alien Swirling Saucers. Diamond Horseshoe Lounge: The Magic Kingdom restaurant becomes a limited-time lounge with small plates and drinks. Video Podcasts: Disney+ and Hulu are expanding their video podcast lineup with new genres and shows. Tower of Terror Medallions: Four new collectible medallion designs arrive at Hollywood Studios. Yamaha Property: Disney buys 25 acres near Disneyland for approximately $115 million for future operations. AI Vacation Planning: Walt Disney World begins beta testing an AI tool to help guests search and plan vacations. If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place. Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped? #DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #941- Disney’s $115 Million Disneyland Property Purchase, New Cruise Ship Coming in 2027 & More! appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.

Disney Parks Podcast Interview Show #940 With @thedapperdanielle – The Lost History of Walt Disney World Danielle Kelly Danielle Kelly, known as The Dapper Danielle, is a former Disney cast member with over a decade of experience and more than half a million followers. She creates authentic Disney content focused on the stories, people, and history behind the parks. I Love EPCOT is her second book. Ian Wilson Ian Wilson, born in Tallahassee and raised in Anchorage, draws on life between two very different worlds to bridge creativity and clarity in his editing. With five years of experience helping authors refine ideas across social commentary and fiction, he now lives in Nashville with his wife and new baby. Think you know everything there is to know about Walt Disney World? Think again! Today, we’re diving into the forgotten stories, hidden secrets, lost attractions, and fascinating little-known facts behind the Most Magical Place on Earth. *The Lost History of Walt Disney World* takes us beyond the guidebooks and into the surprising history of the parks—from attractions that disappeared to props that found new life, and even the unexpected stories behind some of Disney’s most iconic features. So, whether you’re a lifelong Disney fan or planning your very first visit, get ready to look at Walt Disney World in a whole new way. There’s a lot more history hiding in those parks than you might think! Let’s take a look at *The Lost History of Walt Disney World*. Check out all Danielle Books and other projects HERE If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place. Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped? #DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo The post Disney Parks Podcast Interview Show #940 With @thedapperdanielle – The Lost History of Walt Disney World appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #939- Disney Festival Dates Announced & More Disney News! This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including: Flower & Garden: EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival returns March 10–May 31, 2027, with topiaries, gardens, food, and Garden Rocks concerts. Festival of the Arts: EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts returns January 15–March 1, 2027, featuring art, food, Broadway entertainment, and Disney Lorcana. DVC Reservations: Disney Vacation Club is eliminating the “walking” reservation strategy by changing its rules for modifying booking dates. After Hours: Disney After Hours returns to all three EPCOT resorts in 2027 with low waits, free snacks, character surprises, and early entry. Disney Movies: Disney’s fall 2026 movie lineup includes Cars, Endgame, Whalefall, Hexed, and Avengers: Doomsday. Hurly-Burly: A new day-to-night entertainment and dining venue opens at Disney’s BoardWalk on October 1, 2026. Olaf Draws!: Hollywood Studios’ new Olaf drawing experience will use an in-person virtual waitlist when crowds are high. Disneyland Paris Parade: A brand-new daytime parade featuring characters like Genie, Jasmine, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Miguel arrives in 2028. Jazzy Holidays: Reservations open September 17 for the Brown Derby’s adults-focused holiday lounge experience during Jollywood Nights. If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place. Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped? #DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #939- Disney Festival Dates Announced & More Disney News! appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #938- Disney Cruise Line Updates, Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date & More Disney News! This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including: Disney Cruise Line: Fall 2027 & Spring 2028 itineraries announced. Lakeshore Lodge: Opens July 1, 2027 with nearly 1,000 rooms. Personalized Attractions: Disney patents technology to customize ride experiences. DVC Preview: Members get an exclusive Lakeshore Lodge preview in June 2027. Tokyo Disneyland: Major Tomorrowland overhaul coming in 2027. Bob Iger: Receives a Disneyland Main Street window. Mickey’s Very Merry: Dining reservation dates announced. EPCOT: New railing tables added around World Showcase. Marty Sklar Archives: New Imagineering book coming April 2027. If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place. Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped? #DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #938- Disney Cruise Line Updates, Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date & More Disney News! appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #936- D23 Experences Recap 2026 This week, we cover the latest Disney Parks news, including: D23 Ultimate Fan Event: A look at some of the biggest announcements from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. Pixar’s Ghost Market: Pixar ventures into supernatural storytelling with a new film inspired by Asian mythology. Marvel’s VisionQuest: Vision and Ultron return in the Disney+ series that completes the WandaVision trilogy. ** Avengers: Doomsday:** Marvel unveils more details about its massive multiverse crossover featuring Doctor Doom and an enormous ensemble cast. ** Ahsoka Season 2:** Ahsoka and Sabine continue their journey beyond the known galaxy while Thrawn threatens the New Republic. MCU X-Men Reboot: Marvel reveals its new X-Men cast, including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Kit Connor as Cyclops. ** Oswald:** Walt Disney’s original cartoon character returns in a new Disney+ live-action/animation hybrid series. ** Zootopia 3:** Disney confirms a third installment is in development, with birds being introduced into the Zootopia world. Live-Action Tangled: Disney reveals its upcoming theatrical adaptation starring Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim, and Kathryn Hahn. ** Clay:** Disney Animation announces a new original film starring Kieran Culkin as a reluctant mentor paired with a living ball of clay. Looking Ahead: The announcements showcase Disney’s upcoming slate of new originals, major franchise films, Disney+ series, sequels, and live-action adaptations through 2028 and beyond. If you want honest Disney news, deep dives, and what actually matters (no fluff), you’re in the right place. Drop your thoughts below—which announcement has you the most hyped? #DisneyNews #DisneyUpdate #Disney2026 #DisneyParks #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneySprings #EPCOT #MagicKingdom #HollywoodStudios #AnimalKingdom #d23 #d23expo The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #937- D23 Entertainment Recap 2026 appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.