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Episode 33: The Times They Are A-Changing

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We start the second of our two news-heavy episodes with offering our support to those who are and have been suffering under the racial tension occurring within the nation. We then give our usual updates on Disney + viewing, bouncing between a Documentary, a classic cartoon, and the “next, next, next gen” of High School Musical-style film. Our news for the week dives into the exclusive Passholder experience during Universal Studio Orlando’s opening dates. Following this, Disney Parks divulges some more of the changes expected to come as they plan their re-opening, while making a major announcement regarding (among other things) temporary removal of the FastPass system.

Episode Links

Black Lives Matter Info (And Related Links)
https://linktr.ee/blacklivesmatter

Universal Open to Passholders
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/06/03/were-live-at-the-reopening-of-universal-orlandos-theme-parks/

Disney Parks Updates – Pt 1
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/an-update-on-walt-disney-world-resort-reservations/

Disney Parks Updates – Pt 2
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/annual-passes/

Major Disney Experience Changes?
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/06/02/disney-may-use-the-pandemic-as-the-excuse-to-finally-overhaul-fastpass-and-extra-magic-hours

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Episode 19: Enter a World of Fantasy

Posted on March 18, 2020 by MouseEarsandWishes Castle Courtyard Disney DisneyWorld Fantasyland FastPass Hollywood Studios Magic Kingdom Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Television

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In this week’s Mice Chat, we give a brief update on the FastPasses for our upcoming April trip to Disney World, and take a deep dive into the Disney+ exclusive show “Encore!”. In the news segment, we share our reactions to some of the rumors that changes are coming to both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios – and update you on some of the new things coming with FastPass. Finally, we introduce part one of three of our Fantasyland discussion, as we welcome you all to the Castle Courtyard

DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded prior the news that all Disney parks had closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We hope you are all staying healthy and safe!

Episode Links

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/cinderella-castle-walt-disney-world-resort-royal-makeover/story?id=69049378

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/02/17/new-rumor-points-to-pixar-pier-style-redo-heading-to-disneys-hollywood-studios

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-added-to-fastpass-service-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/02/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-adds-fastpass-service-for-visits-beginning-march-4/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasyland#Castle_Courtyard

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Episode 12: A New Disney Decade

Posted on January 10, 2020 by MouseEarsandWishes Disney Disney Plus DisneyWorld FastPass Hollywood Studios Movies New Years Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

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We are back with our final episode of 2019, where we instead flip the focus on upcoming 2020. For housekeeping, we have a small update to our April trip, and give a spoiler-free review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Our news items for 2020 include a potential FastPass Upcharge system to be rolled out alongside Disney’s trip planning application, some of the movies and shows coming to screens this year, and information regarding the Avenger’s Campus which is set to open this summer in Disney California Adventure. Our final 2019 show comes to a close with a discussion that focuses on some of our New Year’s “resolutions” (strictly Disney-related)!

Finally: we would be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to reflect on our year, and how far we’ve come in so short a time, and say THANK YOU to all the friends and family who have supported us on this endeavor! Your encouragement is always appreciated. Here’s to a great year, and another on the horizon. Happy New Year, everyone!