Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast

Break out your theme park math calculator, because we officially made it to Episode 250! 🎉 That puts us a quarter of the way to a thousand—which, in Disneyland Paris terms, practically qualifies our podcast for an old-age pension. But don't worry - no plans to retire just yet! Come celebrate our big 250th with us! Here is a peek at what's waiting inside this week's show: A Very Nordic Christmas: Holiday cheer has officially arrived in Arendelle for the very first time! We unpack the folklore, the surprising new color palette, and why ceremonial Christmas goats and live five-part harmonies are stealing the spotlight in Disney Adventure World. 🎄 Disney Village's Big Culinary Shake-Up: A brand-new, two-story Italian dining destination is preparing to open its doors just in time for December—along with a grab-and-go twist for busy park days. Plus, we pour one out for a longtime Village staple and its legendary, fiery dessert before it closes forever. Love Our Listeners (Canadian Edition!): A brand-new listener from Ontario writes in with the ultimate planning puzzle for a multi-generational, all-adult first trip to Disneyland Paris in March 2027. We map out a custom three-day game plan covering winter weather myths, refurbishments, and the one surgical Premier Access move worth making. Sophie's Book Review Returns: Sophie from The Expansion Pad is back with another installment of her deep dive into former Disney CEO Bob Chapek's memoir—and let's just say she pulls zero punches. Find out how a story about an aging Hollywood bird, straight-to-VHS cash grabs, and a hilarious four-step corporate formula expose the clash between spreadsheets and Disney magic (plus why we're staying on Sophie's good side !). 👻 Want to get featured on a future LOL (Love Our Listeners) segment? Whether you're planning your very first visit, mourning a departed Village favorite, or just want to share a magical park memory, send us an email at [email protected] or slide into our DMs! Don't forget to follow our pal Sophie on Instagram (@TheExpansionPad) and subscribe to The Expansion Pad on Substack so you don't miss a word of her Disney research. And come hang out with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky to drop your guesses on what Marq's top-secret project actually is! ✨

🎃👻 Spooky greetings, foolish mortals! Episode 249 of the Dedicated to DLP Podcast is officially clawing its way out of the crypt and into your headphones! Grab your hot cider, bar your doors against any roving werewolves, and settle in because we've got a wonderfully varied lineup waiting for you: ✨ Epic Listener Mail: We unpack a massive, step-shattering, 20k-steps-a-day first-timer trip report that proves why Main Street trumps the crowded castle zones for nighttime shows, plus we share some top-tier WDW vs. DLP strategy tips for a listener stepping back into the magic after 9 years! (Thanks Ruana and Experiment 626!) 📖 The Chapek Chronicles (Part 1): Our good friend Sophie has officially kicked off her fascinating review of Bob Chapek's book. She has read it cover-to-cover so you don't have to, brave soul! This episode, she takes us through his childhood to benchmark his leadership against the legacy Walt left behind. Trust us, you won't want to miss this insightful psychological analysis. Did Marq and Beth survive the recording session without a supernatural attack this time? Let's just say... we're checking the studio door for scratch marks! 🐺🚪💥 Make sure to follow Sophie over at @TheExpansionPad for more brilliant deep Disneydives!

Spooky season is officially upon us! 🎃👻 While Vanessa is resting up and getting well, Beth and Marq are getting straight into Halloween fun with giant living room spiders, pumpkin-carving rookies, and plenty of laughs! (And if you hear any unexpected phantom noises during the episode, don't worry—that's just our feline audio engineer, Emiko, walking across the keyboard, rustling cables, and demanding her vocal solo! 🐾🎙️) In this episode, our overflowing listener mailbag once again does not disappoint with incredible trip reports, hot restaurant debates, and the official kickoff of our dramatic, chapter-by-chapter takedown of the Bob Chapek era thanks to our super DLP expert, Sophie! Plus: 🕷️ Marq introduces a brand-new segment highlighting wild, must-watch behind-the-scenes documentaries Disney definitely doesn't want you to stream. ✈️ Plus we crunch the numbers on why crossing the Atlantic might just shake up your next holiday strategy. Remember to follow D2DLP on Facebook, IG,  and  Bluesky. And make sure you are subscribed in your podcast app so you never miss an episode.

Throw on your cutest oversized sweater and grab a PSL (yes, even if it's still boiling outside 🍂)—Episode 247 of the Dedicated to DLP podcast is fresh out of the oven! This week, Beth and Marq are jumping into the figurative pile of autumn leaves that is Disneyland Paris news! Things kick off with a little chatter about seasonal cozy vibes, before getting straight into a whole heap of exciting items bubbling at DLP. First up, we tackle the mystery behind that dramatic plume of dark smoke everyone saw rising right behind Sleeping Beauty Castle recently. Was Maleficent up to no good, or was something else brewing just beyond the park gates? We set the record straight! Plus, Halloween has officially taken over, and the resort has swapped out its old look for a much darker, moody Disney Villains takeover full of glowing candles, stained glass, and spooky details. Over in Frontierland, we spot some long-awaited signs of life returning to Fort Comstock, and we take a peek at the massive makeover ongoing at Disney Village—including new flagship shops and major restaurant revamps on the horizon. Then, it's time for our favorite segment: reading your letters! - The Ultimate Disney Dad: Listener Jonas sent in an absolute masterpiece of a four-day trip report. He shares brilliant real-world survival strategies for navigating packed parks with neurodivergent kiddos, navigating high-energy queue lines, finding the best quiet resort bars, and scoring the ultimate hotel shop delivery hacks. - Allergy-Free Park Days: We also help out friend of the show Paula, breaking down how to handle tricky dairy and nut allergies like an absolute pro at Sequoia Lodge and right across the resort. Ready to listen? Search for Dedicated to DLP on your favorite podcast app or head straight to our website to stream the new episode today! If you've got a trip report, a burning question, or a Disney hot take you're dying to share, drop us an email at DLP [at] dedicatedtodlp.com—we might just feature you in the next show! ✨

Welcome to Episode 246 of the Dedicated to DLP podcast- a show where we attempt to bring you polished Disneyland Paris Coverage, but real life gets aggressively in the way. If you like your theme park coverage with a heavy dose of accidental chaos, this one is for you. Things get off to a roaring start when a total inbox mix-up led to Marq being very disappointed and Beth doing some very swift, highly improvised course-correction live on-air. Add in some mysterious, creaky background sound from a mysterious intruder and you've got an episode that might take the prize as our most...quirky. Yeah. Let's go with "quirky". Beyond the unscripted domestic comedy and mailbag mishaps, we actually managed to cover a mountain of massive park updates about the upcoming Halloween AND Christmas seasons. We cover big plans for Arendelle, debate whether an upcoming hoteml room makeover is an upgrade or a tragedy, discuss an infamous Frontierland takeover featuring a questionable new snack AND defend an iconic landmark from insulting internet slander.  It's hilarious, completely unpredictable and proves that, even after all these years, we still can't keep it together. Search for Dedicated to DLP on Spotify, Apple, AntennaePod or wherever you listen to podcasts , to get in on the fun.  

Did you set a 4:00 AM alarm just to watch corporate announcements live from Anaheim? Beth certainly did! Grab a warm blanket, settle onto the couch, and join us for an unscheduled, emergency episode of Dedicated to DLP as we react to all the DLP-adjacent news from the D23 Horizons Showcase. While Vanessa was away, our brilliant pal Marq joined the hot seat to sort through what was worth the hype and what was just a late-night fever dream ✨ We are skipping the line-by-line news recaps you can find anywhere else on the internet and jumping straight into the deep end: what do these massive announcements actually mean for the future of Disneyland Paris? From the sheer scale of the upcoming Lion King log flume expansion coming to Adventure World to a brand-new daytime parade rolling down Main Street, there is plenty to chew on. But as exciting as those reveals were, nothing could have prepared us for the bombshell dropped about Discoveryland 🚀 When Neil Patrick Harris handed the stage over during the showcase, nobody expected an announcement that would send nostalgic shockwaves straight through the entire DLP fandom! That is right—the rumors are real, and a long-standing fan favorite is officially making its heroic return. We dissect every detail of the official press release, from retro-futuristic steampunk aesthetics to queue redesigns and the return of an iconic, remastered orchestral soundtrack. But it does not stop there. Putting on our cutest detective hats, we unpack a hidden detail spotted in the official concept art that could hint at an even bigger thematic restoration for Discoveryland 🎧 Is Imagineering quietly preparing to heal the land's narrative soul, or are these just wild fan-conspiracy theories? Plus, we tackle the massive elephant in the land (and we are NOT talking about Dumbo!)—what does all of this mean for the future of Autopia, and could a certain subterranean Jules Verne legend be waiting in the wings? Tune in to Episode 245 to hear all of our hot takes, wild theories, and quite a few bad jokes 🎆 🎵 Featured Music Note: Stay tuned after the show's outro to listen to the song "Always" by John Wiliams. Background Note: Among the music created for the original De la Terre à la Lune attraction, the main theme was composed by Steve Bramson and inspired by Williams in a grand Hollywood style. In the queue line and surrounding areas of the attraction, guests could hear a calmer version of the main theme titled "Impressions," as well as excerpts from iconic film soundtracks like Always, The Discovery, Krull, and The Rocketeer.

Howdy folks! Dust off your boots, tighten your spurs, and  knot your bandana in a festive fashion, because you have just stumbled into the wildest episode in the wilderness ! Welcome to Episode 244 of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast. We promise you this is one frontier roundup you absolutely do not want to miss. We are galloping straight into the heart of Thunder Mesa this week, and things are getting rowdier than the Red Garter Saloon on a Saturday night. Now, we cannot give away all our gold before you even press play, but let us just say that if you have ever looked at a certain wooden structure at the entrance of Frontierland and thought to yourself, "Gee, I wonder if anyone out there has deeply passionate, borderline obsessive, fever-dream thoughts about this specific walkthrough," well, you are about to get your answer. Beth is officially on a mission, manifestos are being drafted, and we might just be planning a hostile, armchair-Imagineered takeover of the local blacksmith shop. We are talking big dreams, elaborate spending ideas for Disney's gold coins, and enough Frontierland timber talk to make a termite dizzy. But don't you worry if log cabins aren't your jam, because this episode is packed with up-to-the-minute updates from across the entire resort that every park-goer needs to hear, Including some very notable attraction schedule shake-ups that could totally redirect your next rope-drop strategy.  Plus, if you're curious about how the massive expansion over at Disney Adventure World is shaping the peak season crowds, or what's currently cooking with the resort's newest entertainment offerings, we have got you covered.  We're even throwing in some crucial  tips about which classic experiences are fresh out of refurbishment and looking better than ever. Plus, we have a fantastic letter from a listener with invaluable information about character meets ! Whether you are listening from your couch, your morning commute, or from the back of your trusty old horse, this episode is packed with the kind of Disney theme park love that will make you feel like you are sitting right there at the campfire with us. So mosey on over to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your favorite audio treats to download Episode 244 right now. Or you can use the link in our IG  profile to listen…. and remember to keep your hands, arms, and Mickey ears inside the wagon at all times. Yeehaw, partners!

Grab your headphones, buckle up and hit play , because Episode 243 of the Dedicated to DLP Podcast is even more chaotic than usual! 🏰✨ We thought we had a nice, structured, professional script ready to go... and then Marq showed up, hijacked the third mic, and immediately  questioned the D2DLP team "Positivity Quotient." 📈 (Apparently, calling out "disgusting churros" and complaining about feeling like "human sardines" on past episodes means we need an intervention!) Despite Marq pulling out receipts of our past cynicism, the trio managed to wrangle the chaos and dive into some resort news, including :     • Adventure Bay Beats: A brand-new entertainment offering right on the water at Adventure Bay with songs so catchy they'll be stuck in your head for days.      • Carb Emergency in Disney Village: What's really happening with everyone's favorite (?) pasta-and-pizza pitstop, Vapiano?      • A Massive Community Win: A heart-warming, historic victory for ride details that every true DLP nerd will appreciate.      • Imagineering Magic: A major new documentary announcement you need to mark on your calendar immediately!  Over in Listener Mail, we're spreading ACTUAL positivity by helping two lovely listeners plan their dream trips:     1. The Multi-Gen Puzzle: Navigating a big family trip with airport transfer dilemmas, mobility needs, and park-hopping strategy.      2. 30th Anniversary Magic: Crafting the ultimate romantic itinerary with high-end Marvel hotel lounges, hidden sunset strolls, and table-service pixie dust.  We wrap things up with our favorite media recommendations—including a Pixar movie that accomplished the literal modern miracle of keeping a teenager off TikTok for nearly two hours straight!  Throw in some unscripted banter, a few cheeky jabs, and Marq's promise of hand-drawn  artwork (you've been warned!), and you've got the ultimate companion for your commute, workout, or gentle bedrot (but srsly, we hope you are ok ) So what are you waiting for? Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, search for Dedicated to DLP, and join our Disneyland Paris Positivity Party !! 🎙️✨

Grab a fan and an icy drink, because Episode 242 of the Dedicated to DLP Podcast is here and things are seriously heating up! This week, we are coming to you direct from a European summer that has reached the exact temperature of a freshly baked Mickey waffle.   It's so brutal out there that it actually managed to impact a major holiday celebration at the resort—tune in to find out how the heat wave officially put the freeze on the pyro, and why the local ducks are staging a resort pool takeover.  But the parks are still sizzling in other ways, specifically in the shopping department. If you are a Disney collector, a card gamer, or just love a gorgeous piece of exclusive merchandise, you'll want to hear our rapid-fire news segment. We are teasing some massive new park exclusives dropping this week, including a highly limited collection that will have you running to World of Disney, a stunning new limited-edition Jumbo Attraction Key, and a beautiful new movie-inspired line that gives you the perfect excuse to go hide in the resort's air conditioning. Get those credit cards ready!  Then, we open up the listener mailbag to help two fantastic families map out their dream vacations. We're tackling everything from navigating your stay without a car to demystifying how the Paris accessibility system differs from Walt Disney World. Plus, Vanessa shares some crucial plant-based wisdom for dining around the brand-new Adventure Bay, and we dish out some honest tough love on which popular restaurants are worth the splurge for picky eaters—including a clever hack to see the best decor completely for free! It is a packed, playful episode guaranteed to cheer up your daily commute. Head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcatcher to listen to the full episode now, and don't forget to leave us a review if you love the show. Stay magical, stay hydrated, and we'll see you real soon! 

This week, the D2DLP virtual studio feels like a giant pizza oven, Beth and Vanessa are officially melting and things are getting even more unhinged than usual.  While Beth barely maintains her sanity in France with the help of "Olaf" (her tiny, pathetic desk fan) and Vanessa tries to remain a functional human in the German heatwave, the duo is diving into the biggest news affecting the resort right now. We're talking about the unprecedented heat-related changes at Disneyland Paris, from halted outdoor attractions to fireworks bans and the very serious debate on whether Disney should offer a little "cool down" compensation for guests. But don't worry—we're balancing the doom and gloom with some major magic! We are so excited to share an absolutely epic trip report from listener Dallas. Whether it's dodging body-checkers during the fireworks, surviving the "freezer pizza" dining experience, or having a genuinely sweet moment with Phantom Mickey, Dallas's recap is the hero's journey we all needed. Plus, we're tackling the big questions: What do you do when your Pirates of the Caribbean ride ends with a soggy bottom? And is it possible to actually fall asleep in Phantom Manor? (Spoiler: It's a survival mechanism, trust us.) Grab a cold drink, find the nearest air-conditioned room (or a dark, cool cave like a sensible penguin), and settle in for our wildest (and hottest) catch-up yet! Got a trip report? A "wet-butt" confession? Send your stories to by email at [email protected]. We read them all!! ✨ Stay in the loop: Head to dedicatedtodlp.com for show notes and updates. Follow us on Instagram @dedicatedtodlp to see the photos of my tiny, pathetic fan, Olaf.