It’s our second episode of the day! In all of the valentines day fun we didn’t want to miss out on the news so here are the topics that we cover today.

  • Casey Jr. Circus Splash n Play area is finally under refurbishment
  • Coco street show coming to Epcot for the flower and Garden Festival
  • New details on lounge opening at Rivera Resort reveals a Disney connection
  • More dates added for the Early Morning Magic event at Magic Kingdom
  • You can no longer modify dinning reservations on the My Disney Experience app
  • Skyliner gondola testing can now be seen by guests
  • The return date is set for World of Color at Disney California adventure
  • Former Disney CEO and Walt Disney’s Son-In-Law passes away at age 85
  • New Trailer for the Live Action Aladdin released
  • Kevin from the movie UP is now a live character at Animal Kingdom
  • Cinderella’s Carriage will be out at Magic Kingdom for Valentines photo opp
  • Wreck it Ralph meet and greet now open in it’s new location at Epcot
  • Park hours at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom have been extended for March and April
  •  New permanent security structure coming to the pathway checkpoint between Magic Kingdom and Contemporary
  • Disney after Dark returns this year at Disneyland Resort with a Marvel Theme

Today’s news topics include:

  • Justice department approves of Disney’s bid for 20th Century Fox
  • Nets have been placed above walkways on Swiss Family Treehouse
  • $299 event at Pixar Pier…was it worth the price?
  • The Disney Play App is now available
  • Toy Story Land opening day saw large crowds
  •  Disney is working on new technology to simulate Star Wars laser blasts
  •  It’s rumored that  Disney is also working on hologram technology for Galaxy’s Edge
  •  Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy to open at Hollywood Studios in 2019
  • New Image Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  • Incredibles 2 holds the number 2 spot at the box office
  •  New permits reveal how Star Wars hotel will connect to Galaxy’s Edge
  •  New photos suggest that construction is beginning on Mission Space restaurant
  • Disney’s Magical Express buses will get a new look
  • New interactive Coco exhibit debuts at the Mexico pavilion

Today’s news episode includes the following topics:

  • Coco wins big at the Oscars
  • The first teaser for Mary Poppins Returns is released
  • Disneyland Paris is getting a major expansion
  • McDonald’s and Disney are teaming up for new Happy Meal toys
  • Is illuminations going to be replaced soon?
  • Mickey’s 90th birthday celebrations announced
  • Disney After Hours events for February and March sold out

This is our first episode that is primarily devoted to something non-Disney related. So…we spend the first 7 minutes talking about Disney. Specifically, the new Disney-Pixar film Coco which I saw during it’s opening weekend. I don’t give away any major spoilers but just go see it, you won’t regret it. Anyway…the point of this episode is to talk about the recent trip that my family took to Bryson City, North Carolina to experience the Polar express train. I give my review of the experience and let you know if I recommend it. On this same trip I also spent a day at the Biltmore in Ashville, North Carolina. I give a brief review of that experience and let you know if I would recommend it for parents with young children.

 

Today we talk about some of the rumors that have been floating around about possible new attractions coming to the world showcase. We talk about the rumored Coco makeover of the Mexico Pavilion and the rumors of a new attraction coming to the U.K. pavilion. We also talk about past attractions that never came to fruition and even make up our own rumors about what attractions should go into other world showcase pavilions.