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Episode 214: Today we catch up on the latest Disney news. Galaxy’s Edge is opening soon at Disneyland and as a result we have a lot of new details on the experiences that guests will have come May 31st. We also catch up on the progress of the many construction projects going on at Walt Disney World. Things are starting to settle down for Jon and I on the personal side of things so that we can get back on schedule very soon!

Also, sorry for the audio quality this week. Still working out the kinks!

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Episode 205: Today we cover the latest Galaxy’s Edge news and go through the theme park Injury report for Q1 of 2019.

Here are the top stories:

  • Grand Floridian new Beauty and The Beast Lounge confirmed
  • Disney+ service will launch with sever original shows and a low price point
  • We give our reaction to the Star Wars Episode 9 teaser
  • Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge is rumored to have a time limit
  • First look at the inside of a Disney Skyliner gondola

We also cover these stories:

  • Pizza Rizzo is going to re-open for a short time
  • The Q1 theme park injury report has been released
  • Galaxy’s Edge will have special Star Wars themed Coke products
  • Penguin made from recycled materials is on Display at Animal Kingdom

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Episode 198 – Today we are covering the past 50 years of Walt Disney World history starting with 1969 and the skipping to the next decade sort of in a carousel of progress type of way. We are only focusing on the major events of the year ending in 9 for that decade. From 1969 we jump to 1979 and then 1989, 1999, 2009 and finally recapping the current year 2019. It is remarkable to see the major changes that take place in each decade. This is a fun way to look at Walt Disney World History.

 

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Episode 196 – Disney News – March 18, 2019

Today’s News topics:

  • Opening Dates for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
  • Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run will be the only attraction on opening day
  • Disney+ Streaming Service will include entire Disney film library
  • Walt Disney World Ticket Prices have increased for this coming holiday season
  • Demolition work has started on the old River Country site
  • The former Wonders of Life pavilion has started the transformation into the new Play pavilion
  • Highlights from the Walt Disney World maintenance report
  • Inside look at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
  • Water Parks will now have dedicated Bus Transportation from resorts
  • My Disney Experience App Issues with Fast Pass Plus
  • Magic Kingdom Guest Experience Team is now permanent

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Episode 193

Today’s news topics are mostly about Star Wars but don’t worry we pepper in other Disney news along the way…Disney released a plethora of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge news and even more is breaking today as we should find out the exact date that Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge will open…See I knew it would be [insert date here]!!!!! (Just assume that I guessed it correctly on the show)

Here are the specifics:

  • Disney revealed the cast member costumes for Galaxy’s Edge
  • Slinky Dog’s tails have returned to Slinky Dog Dash coaster trains
  • The Joffrey’s locations at Walt Disney World are now using paper straws
  • We now know what’s on the drink menu at Oga’s Cantina
  • New Bus Stops at Hollywood Studios are almost finished
  • Construction has already begun on new Epcot Entrance project
  • New details on the Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run attraction
  • New details on the Rise of the Resistance attraction
  • Will Disney start selling fast passes for the Star Wars attractions?
  • New details on the shops and merchandise available in Galaxy’s Edge
  • Construction work has begun on the new hotel connected to the Swan & Dolphin
  • Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy will make her theme park debut this spring
  • Pathway between the Castle and Sleepy Hollow at Magic kingdom will be widened
  • Permits filed for Innoventions East demolition at Epcot
  • Disney Cruise Line debuts a reusable shopping bag
  • We try to guess the opening dates for Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts

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Episode 191 – It’s time to discuss the latest Disney news!

Here are today’s topics

  • Height requirements revealed for Rise of the Resistance attraction
  • Guests visiting Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland will not be allowed to leave with alcoholic beverages
  • Construction updates for Epcot and the Skyliner
  • What is the future of the X-Men movie franchise?
  • Disney files permits for Future Construction projects
  • Hei Hei Dole Whip cone is finally available at Magic Kingdom
  • The DVC point requirements have been released for Rivera resort
  • Flower and Garden Festival topiaries are already springing up at Epcot
  • Some notable repairs have been made to Disney attractions
  • Epcot will get a redesigned entrance area
  • The former Wonders of Life Pavilion is being transformed into a new “play” Pavilion

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Today’s News Topics include:

  • Slinky Dog Dash Coaster Tails have been removed because of Safety Concerns
  • New concept art for Riviera Resort
  • Disney releases the music of Pandora album
  • New details about Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
  • Bob Iger Reveals the opening time frame for Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge
  • The Disney CEO is in some hot water on Social Media after comments about attractions in the Parks
  • Disneyland increases ticket prices…again

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20190106_170339234_iosThere’s a lot of new things coming to Walt Disney World in 2019 and we are going to break down everything for you! Everyone knows that Star Wars Galaxy’s edge is opening this year but that isn’t the only major experience coming to the parks this year. There’s plenty of new things coming that have us excited and a few things that have us scratching our heads. We start with the new things coming in January some are interesting and some are…meh. We talk about the new Rivera resort and new addition to Coronado springs, we discuss the skyliner, and everything coming to the parks and Disney Springs in 2019. We finish by going over some closures and refurbishment updates that we currently know are taking place this year. 2019 could be the biggest year in theme park history!

 

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It’s the first news day of 2019! We start by talking Walt Disney World discounts! Disney just released some resort discounts for Spring & Summer as well as the free dinning offer much earlier this year than usual. We of course know that is because of Star Wars Galaxy’s edge opening in the Fall this year. There wasn’t a lot of other major news stories this week but we do discuss some minor things like…The Odyssey is now open again at Epcot, Walt Disney’s private plane has been gutted, and the rise of urban explorers on Disney Property. Finally we finish the episode by trying to predict the opening date for the major attractions coming to the Disney parks this year. Let’s see who is the best at guessing the opening dates!

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Today we are thankful that you have joined us for this Thanksgiving day news episode of Traveling With The Mouse! We discuss the latest news that came out of the Destination D (D23) event that happened over this past weekend at Walt Disney World. We got updated information on the new attractions at Star Wars Galaxy’s edge, The Ratatouille attraction, and new concept art for upcoming attractions.

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Today’s news topics are:

  • Walt Disney World Raises Snack Item Prices
  • the Former Disney Junior Live is will soon be the Disney Junior Dance Party at Hollywood Studios
  • PizzeRizzo is going to seasonal operation
  • Sebastian’s Bistro is now taking reservations at Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Stitch’s Great Escape officially closed for good
  • Earl of Sandwich re-opens and Disneyland’s Downtown Disney
  • New Southbound Flyover ramp on World Drive will open soon
  • Jake meet and greet is ending at Hollywood Studios
  • Rafiki’s Planet Watch will not be closed forever but will re-open in 2019
  • New Details Released for the Millennium Falcon Ride..Will it have low capacity?
  • First look at newly remodeled rooms at All Star Movies resort

 

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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

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Today’s News topics include:

  • Solo Box Office results are below expectations
  • Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge reveals the name for it’s outpost
  • Pirates at Disneyland will now be added to their Maxpass service
  • Alcohol Sales at Magic Kingdom expands to more dinning locations
  • Construction update on the Riviera Hotel
  • Update on construction at Coronado Springs
  • Epcot Construction updates
  • Donald’s Dino Bash at Animal Kingdom
  • Incredible Tomorrowland Expo
  • Animal Kingdom testing an in park ticket center

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This week’s news topics include:

  • Disney Considers having John Lasseter return
  • Toy Story Magic Bands released
  • It is rumored that Disney Cruise Line is looking to buy a second private Island
  • Toy Story Midway Mania is back at full capacity at Hollywood Studios
  • Main Street theater project is on indefinite hold and no long in future plans
  • New details on the space themed restaurant at EPCOT
  • Update on Disney Skyliner construction
  • Solo: A Star Wars story has a fairly low score among critics
  • Galaxy’s Edge opening time frame announced for Disney Land and Disney World
  • 2017 Them Park Attendance numbers have been released.

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Today’s news topics include:

Plus we give our thoughts to a theory that the Star Wars hotel will be operated like a cruise ship.

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Welcome to episode 1 of the Traveling with the Mouse Podcast. In our inaugural episode Jon and I introduce ourselves and give you some background on our Disney travels. Then we dive deep into Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge which is coming soon to Disneyland and Hollywood Studios. We hope you enjoy it and would love to hear your feedback. You can comment here or send us an email podcast@travelingwiththemouse.com