Dw:60s Press Row Podcast

Lots of news came out during the Thanksgiving holiday, as we discuss updates from all over the Walt Disney World Resort!

Shorter episode this week as we get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday. We'll quickly discuss the christening of the Disney Treasure and some changes that were made quietly to Soarin' over at Epcot. Plus we're celebrating a special birthday this week.

Something has changed at Walt Disney World. It use to be all about the guest experience with attractions and characters. Now all we hear about is what's new to eat at the Disney Parks. Has Disney's focus shifted in the right or wrong direction?  We'll discuss it on the show this week.

Happy Veteran's Day weekend! This week on the show we talk about some new military inspired Disney merchandise, new food offerings around Walt Disney World, the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread house, and how you can experience the first moments of 2025 with fireworks at the Magic Kingdom.

This week on the show we'll get your taste buds going as Disney releases info about delicious new food items you can enjoy during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and a variety of gourmet fries as well. Also the dates for Epcot International Festival of the Arts have been announced for 2025. Finally some price increases have occurred at Walt Disney World. How will they effect your next Disney Vacation?

It was a busy week for Disney News. We've got Annual Passholder discounts, attraction refurbishments and closures, Candlelight Processional announcements, the Lightning Lane Premium Pass, and so much more!

This week on DW:60 we've got some resort updates to talk about, Amazon Prime Day Disney Essentials for your upcoming vacations, and Disney Resort room discounts. Finally we'll talk about a family's Disney Vacation that almost ended tragically if it weren't for the help of Disney Cast Members, and a couple of guests.

This week we'll check out the new food menu at Pecos Bill in Adventureland, opening timeline for the new Island Tower at the Polynesian, and Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World. Finally as we hit the peak of Hurricane Season, we'll discuss the policies of Walt Disney World if a hurricane impacts your vacation.

This week we'll talk about TRON Lightcycle Run and the virtual queue shutting down to make way for the standby queue. Also if you're interested in visiting the Walt Disney World Water Parks, there's a deal you might be interested in. We'll also talk about the Swan & Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, and Breakfast with Santa at Disney Springs.

This week at Epcot the Food & Wine Festival has begun, a we'll discuss how Disney has attempted to transform the new Festival Center. Also we'll discuss the Disney Destiny, new rumors about the Reflections Resort, new dates for Disney After Hours in 2025, and much more.

As usual after a big D23 event, there's not much news to discuss. But we have some updates on the new Polynesian DVC Tower and listener emails on the podcast this week.

We've got all the announcements from D23 event on what's coming to the Walt Disney World theme parks and our reactions. You don't want to miss the show this week!

This week on the show we discuss our projections of what might be announced during the Horizons: D23 Disney Experiences Showcase about the Walt Disney World Resort. Is it just more Blue Sky ideas from Disney, or will we get the major announcements we've been hoping for?

With Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party starting in just days, we've got some delicious options for you to enjoy during that time at the Magic Kingdom. Also we'll talk about details released about the Disney Treasure coming to Disney Cruise Line, and where WDW Annual Passholders can save 20% on Disney Parks Merchandise off-property.

It's our annual Christmas in July edition of DW:60 as we talk about all the things you can do during the holiday season in 2024 at the Disney Parks around the world.

We're both dealing with a summer cold, but there's lots to talk about this week on the show. We'll cover some D23 updates for next month, attraction availability for MNSSHP, thoughts on Tiana's new MK attraction, and more!

Find out what's been happening at the Walt Disney World Resort on DW:60!

This week on the show we talk about our recent trip out to California where we visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for Pixar Fest 2024.

As we get into the summer months, Disney Parks news slows to a crawl. But we've got some great conversation this week about a new Pirates of the Caribbean Tumbler, new Disney Character Chia Pets, the passing of Richard Sherman, the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic this fall, and drinks you can enjoy during Pride Month.

It's Memorial Day weekend and that means the start of the summer surge at Walt Disney World for vacationers. On the show this week, we'll discuss a DVC Members WDW discount, Disney H2O Glow After Hours and some of the new bites to try, changes to certain operating hours at Disney Springs due to Disney Dreams That Soar, and Disney has filed a new Notice of Commencement to begin work on the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.