Dw:60s Press Row Podcast

Welcome to episode #219 for DW:60's Press Row. This week we'll talk about some menu items for the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, details on what you can enjoy during the 2023 Destination D23 Event, and so much more!

It's 4th of July Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort and we've got some fun things for you to experience during your stay. Also we'll talk about some changes for Genie+, Eat To The Beat Dining Package details, Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights DVC announcements, and so much more this week on DW:60's Press Row!

It's the most wonderful time, of the...... Wait a second! It's only June. Well that's true but we are officially halfway to the holiday season in 2023, and Disney has released details on what you can enjoy during the holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort. And we've go those details for you. Plus discounts on resort stays during the holiday's, and other headlines from around Walt Disney World.

There has been some exciting things happening at Walt Disney World, and this week we'll cover a new Indiana Jones themed bar at Hollywood Studios, upcoming teasers on Holiday 2023 information coming up, ShopDisney discounts, what to do at Walt Disney World for Father's Day, and an upcoming queue line for Guardians of the Galaxy - Cosmic Rewind at Epcot.

More details have been released by Disney on pricing on the restart of the Disney Dining Plan in 2024. Also Pride Month has begun at Walt Disney World and we've got some details on some of the food offerings during the month of June. Also we'll discuss a new once-in-a-lifetime journey with Adventures by Disney that will take you all of the Disney Parks around the world plus a few extra stops along the way.

It was inevitable, but as many have suspected for some time Disney has announced that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will close its doors permanently at the end of September 2023 for its final voyage. Question is, what went wrong? How did Disney miss the mark on such an innovative idea to bring guests into the story of Star Wars? We'll give our thoughts on this latest news and more this week on DW:60's Press Row.

This week we cover details that were released by Disney on Disney bringing back certain perks at Walt Disney World to make planning and enjoying your vacation like free resort parking coming back, theme park reservations no longer being needed, the return of the Disney Dining Plan. Plus we'll also talk about the ongoing legal battle between the Disney Company and the State of Florida.

The unofficial Star Wars holiday May The 4th (be with you) is just around the corner, and Walt Disney World is rolling out some out of this world treats for you to enjoy while visiting the parks and resorts that we'll cover. Also more details on legal battle between Disney and the state of Florida, a new lighting effect at the Haunted Mansion, Cinderella Castle returning to its pre 50th look, and some park guests take quick dip in the fountain in the World Showcase.

We're halfway to Halloween, and that means Disney has released dates and pricing for this year's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Also we'll talk about the issues the Disney website had with the return of Annual Passes for purchase, new cabins coming to Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, a new Disney PhotoPass Service, issues with Sunny Eclipse, and early information on the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

This week's episode of DW:60 has a special guest! Jeff's sister Linley joins the show talking about going to the Disney Parks with a family of 5. We'll cover many of the same questions your family might be asking about a Disney Vacation when it comes to cost, planning, and much more.

After over a year of not being available, Walt Disney World will once again be selling Annual Passes, and we've got all the details on how you can get yours! Also we'll talk about how much money Disney is investing in WDW over the next 10 years, why Genie+ keeps selling out after guests say they refuse to buy it, and tensions continue between the Walt Disney Company and the State of Florida.

This week Jeff and Nicole discuss the latest developments of the ongoing battle between the Disney Company and the State of Florida surrounding the Reedy Creek Improvement District as we find out that Disney has thrown up a roadblock for the new state appointed committee. Also we'll talk about some great discounts if you plan on traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort this summer, Starcruiser discounts for Annual Passholders, and a rumor that the Main Street Electrical Parade is making a return to the Magic Kingdom.

This week we'll talk about Disney announcing some new meet & greets at the Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and a fan favorite at Epcot which has been one of the most beloved characters at the park. Also Easter is just around the corner and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is undergoing a transformation for the holiday. Also there's great news for the TRON fans out there as details have come up on where you can pick up merchandise and TRON inspired food at the Magic Kingdom. Finally, Epcot has been named the host park for the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Walt Disney World.

Disney Cruise Line has released information about their upcoming new exclusive island in the Bahamas Lighthouse Point, and we're going to discuss those details and how it might impact your next cruise.  Also we'll discuss the upcoming 2023 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, Bob Iger and his recent comments at a conference, TRON Lightcycle Run Virtual Queue details, and how John Favreau wants to add another attraction experience to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.

The spring season closely approaching as Walt Disney World gets ready for families to start their spring vacations.  With that, Disney has made a big addition over at Star War Galaxy's Edge, Typhoon Lagoon gets ready to open, and character dining is returning to Cinderella's Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom.  Plus we'll answer your voicemails, emails, and we beta test taking our first Live phone calls on the show.

With the upcoming Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival just around the corner, Disney has released the food booth menu's and we'll be talking about what is new this year!  Hope you have a hearty appetite!  Also we'll the new dates for the "After Hours" events at both Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney H20 Glow After Hours, Annual Passholder perks coming back, and a sneak peak for Cast Members of the returning Happily Ever After Nighttime Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom.

Things have bee quiet this past week for news at the Walt Disney World Resort, we've still got some updates if you plan of vacationing at Disney!  We'll talk about D23, AP, and DVC previews for TRON Lightcycle Run, extended park hours for the MK in February, more changes for Galactic Starcruiser, and a great deal for the Sunshine Flyer bus service as they celebrate their 1 Year Anniversary.

Ready to jam out on your next trip to Epcot during the International Flower & Garden Festival? Well Disney has released the full list of artist for the concert series at the American Gardens Theater. Plus we'll talk about where this year's Super Bowl MVP will be going down Main Street U.S.A., Disney's first earnings call results of 2023, Disney's plan to expand the parks worldwide with new lands, and reactions to TRON Lightcycle Run at the MK as Cast Members experience the attraction.

We start the show this week with menu details at Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney's Hollywood Studios which will make your mouth water!  Also details on how you can shop at Mickey's of Glendale on February 10, 2023 at Disney's Contemporary Resort, the closure of Splash Mountain, the Disney Springs Kids Club, cancelations of voyages on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, some new parking lot Disney characters added to Epcot, and new "scrap metal" pieces at Savi's Workshop.

It's Episode 200 of DW:60's Press Row Podcast!  We're so grateful for each of you joining us each week on the show, and look forward to many more episodes in the future.  This week on the show we'll talk about some recent changes at the Walt Disney World theme parks that many guests have been asking for.  Also we'll talk about rumors that the Disney Company may be interested in purchasing World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the official opening date of TRON at the Magic Kingdom, and Figment's Inspiration Station at the Odyssey Pavilion.