Projected Construction Timeline from Guide2WDW, Phil's Trip Update, and Top 8 Bars/Lounges at WDW

Hey Jason … Does a new coaster motivate you to visit Epic Universe?- Universal announced that a new indoor coaster is currently being built in Darkmore in Epic Universe ... but does this really address the concerns with the park?Source: Universal OrlandoStarts @ 1:26 ...New Playground coming to Hollywood Studios - We now know that "Project Fedora" is a new play area - does this surprise us? What does it mean for the future of that area of the park?Source: Disney ParksStarts @ 6:20 ...Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Have Started- First we discuss the new CM outfits at MVMCP and the new Checkin' It Twice lounge at Jollywood- Then Phil goes through the strategy he is developing for when he attends the parties later this monthStarts @ 16:18 ...Games: - Would You Rather Disney Edition ... Starts @ 40:34 ...This was episode 330 for the week of November 9, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Adding WWE to the Disney Theme Parks- Disney and the WWE are broadening their partnership ... which leads to the question, how would you add WWE to the WDW parks?Starts @ 1:10 ...Josh d’Layoffs?: - Recently some cuts to Imagineering were disclosed as part of a reprioritization of projects, and reports of more significant, company-wide layoffs are also out there- Will the scale of layoffs be part of Josh D'Amaro's legacy, or just normal behavior for a company the size of Disney?Starts @ 5:11 ...Games: - Top 5 Things Haven't Done Yet at WDW ... Starts @ 20:36 ...- Top 5 Underrepresented IP at WDW ... Starts @ 34:54 ...This was episode 329 for the week of November 3, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Bob Gurr Turns 95: - Famed Imagineer Bob Gurr turns 95. We reflect back on Bob's life and Phil's lists his top 5 contributions to the Disney parksStarts @ 1:13 ...TEA Theme Park Attendance Numbers for 2025: - TEA released their estimates for theme park attendance figures for 2025 and we discuss them! - What was the impact of Epic Universe? Is Disney at the attendance numbers they want?Starts @ 6:30 ...Games: - Top 5 Underrated Snacks at WDW ... Starts @ 27:32 ...- Top 5 Couples Only Trip Goals  ... Starts @ 39:28 ...- Top 5 Things that Can Ruin Your Trip ... Starts @ 53:29 ...This was episode 328 for the week of October 26, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Which Animatronic Would You Kelly Clarkson?: - Kelly Clarkson reportedly tried to buy a robotic bird puppet from a store in Brooklyn and was upset when they wouldn't seel it to her- Which begs the question, if you could acquire any animatronic and keep it in your house, which would you choos?Source: TodayStarts @ 1:03 ...Rumor: Updates Coming to the Tower of Terror: - Mark Silverman, the voice of Rod Serling at Tower of Terror, hinted at new Disney work after visiting Walt Disney Imagineering last week.- While it has been debunked that it is for changes to the Tower of Terror, we discuss what changes could be possible and what level of change would require a down-and-back to ride it one last time in its current formSource: Blog MickeyStarts @ 9:53 ...Testing New Queue Procedure to Prevent Line Cutting: - Reports of a new procedure in place at Cosmic Rewind aimed at preventing line cutting but ensuring entire groups are togetherSource: How To DisneyStarts @ 17:07 ...Game: Magic Kingdom Attraction Bracket- We take the top 16 rated attractions at Magic Kingdom  (per Touring Plans) and use a backet format to determine which is the best!- Starts @ 23:06 ...This was episode 327 for the week of October 19, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Projected Construction Timeline from Guide2WDW: - Guide2WDW put out a great video looking at historical data to try and determine when current construction projects at Walt Disney World will open.- We share our thoughts on what we agree with and where we have differing viewsSource: Guide2WDW YouTubeStarts @ 1:15 ...Phil's Trip Update: - Phil's Thanksgiving trip is coming up in about 6 weeks and we ahve passed the 60 day mark for booking dining- We take a look at Phil's planning spreadsheet and discuss key goals for the tripStarts @ 30:48 ...Game: Top 8 Bars/Lounges at WDW- We go through a list of top bars and lounges at WDW parks and resorts and try to rank our top 8 ... is your favorite included?- Starts @ 42:41 ...This was episode 326 for the week of October 12, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

News of the Weeks: - Disney is raising pricing on tickets, food, and extras. Source: WDWNT- First look at Monstropolis food. Source: Blog Disney- Holiday Overalys coming to 3 attractions, plus new offerings at Jollywood Nights. Source: Blog MickeyStarts @ 0:58 ...Hey Jason, Did You the Matterhorn Might be Moving?: - Rumor that Disney will move the Matterhorn as part of the Tomorrowland updates- We discuss this and also which attraction at Disney World we would like to see moved- Source: WDWNTStarts @ 25:25 ...Disney Trip Planning Impact of Bok Chapek's Tenure- Bob Chapek's new book, "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on earth" is out now - We look back on Chapek's tenure and discuss how changes he implemented have impact trip planning- Starts @ 30:36 ...Game: Attractions Described Poorly- We each will describe an attraction accurately - yet poorly ... then the other has to guess the attraction - Starts @ 53:57 ...This was episode 325 for the week of October 5, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review Dad's Plan Disney wherever you get your podcasts *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Hey Jason, Did You See Universal Is Charging Extra For a Ride at HHN?: - Universal is offering an upgrade to HHN at Hollywood to enable riding Hollywood Drift during the event- Is this a one-off situation or could we see "up charging" at more events?- Source: WDWNTStarts @ 1:51 ...Planning Advice for a First Trip - One of Phil's colleagues asked him for advice planning her family's first trip to Walt Disney World- Given the parameters she outlined, what advice would we provide and how would we structure her trip?- Starts @ 7:47 ...Game: Ranking World Showcase Pavilions Based on Food- We go through each of the World Showcase Pavilions and score their dining options for the average family based on quality, variety, and value- Which will come out on top?- Starts @ 31:33 ...This was episode 324 for the week of September 21, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Hey Jason, How About Using AI to Plan Your Next Disney Trip?: - Disney beta testing AI trip planning - do we think this witll help?- Who will find this most useful? Will it negatively impact Travel Agents:- Drew has a good article covering it on his  SubstackStarts @ 1:31 ...The Magic of Disney Animation opens! - The new attraction at Hollywood Studios replaces Star Wars Launch Bay. What do we think based on reviews? Does this look temporary or here for the long term?- Will this be a key part of planning for our next trip?- Source and review WDWNT- Starts @ 10:17 ...Game: Match an Attraction to a Type of Fantasy Football Pick- The NFL season has just started and with it comes Fantasy Football!- We look at types of picks that can be made (the reach, the trendy pick, etc) and match them to a Disney Attraction.- Starts @ 17:44 ...This was episode 323 for the week of September 14, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Weekly Catch-up: - Food and Wine coverage and EPCOT Holiday news giving us FOMO- Hurly-Burly details ... is this set-up a draw for us? (Source: Disney Parks Blog)- Starts @ 1:15 ...Tips That Are No Longer True- Prompted by a video from Megan Moves, we discuss planning tips that may have been valid in the past but no longer are- Starts @ 14:42 ...Game: Which Park Update Would Be Worse?- Jason gives Phil two options for updates to the parks and he has to determine which would be worse ... then a new contender is suggested until we get to the ultimate worst park update!- Starts @ 50:21 ...This was episode 322 for the week of September 7, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Introduction to Laura Hawkings from Gamemaster Escape Solutions- Website: https://www.gamemastersescapes.com/ Starts @ 1:15 ...Quick Question: - Do the new itineraries for Disney Cruise Line or new details for Lakeshore Lodge interest you?- Starts @ 6:55 ...Escape Rooms and Disney Attractions- What makes each of them great? What do they have in common and what is different?- How can participating in an escape room and planning a Disney trip reveal the makeup of your family?- Starts @ 14:16 ...Top 8 Disney Attraction Themes for an Escape Room- We think of which Disney attractions would provide the theme for a good escape room and what could the puzzles look like ... and then rank our top 8!- Starts @ 40:22 ...This was episode 321 for the week of August 31, 2026* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... [email protected] us on social media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DadsPlanDisney- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadsPlanDisney- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadsPlanDisney- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DadsPlanDisney- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts