Ep 226. The One with Premier Passes & Halloween Parties

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In the 226th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Kyla & Dave are in studio this time around, as Upon a Star Jenn and Quasi-Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, are at a Disney Conference (and will be back next week!)

A loaded show today, full of news and reviews, including upcoming vacation plans... Universal rumored Epic dates... Big Thunder Mountain closing... DinoLand closing... Jingle Cruise opening... holiday happenings at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom... 

Then a rundown of the just relea
sed Candlelight Processional narrators! 

Disney has also just released information about the Lightning Lane Premier Pass, and we discuss the pros and cons, and why people shouldn't be worried about the pricing.

Finally, Kyla gives her review of the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party -- the food, the merch, the crowds, the atmosphere and more! 

Ep 225. The One with Bougie & Budget Swag

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In the 225th episode The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are carefully watching Hurricane Milton as it rolls through the gulf (at the time of recording). 

In this episode, they do a recap of WDW and Universal closings (as of Wednesday afternoon) and what to watch for during the hurricane.  Also, check out Ep 223, when they do talk hurricane prep at Disney!

Then, both discuss some of the work done as Travel Advisors to help clients adjust their trips for this week.

The Lightning McQueen Racing Academy has closed, so that does deserve a mention... then, a look at the new Cake Bake Shop and bakery opening up at Boardwalk some time in the near future -- and the menu that has been revealed. And the insane pricing, of which both Jenn & Dave have a theory on.

Finally, a look at some of the experiences you can do, and swag you can take home, whether you have lots of money to plunk down... or just a little. 

You can spend a ton of money at the Boutique, or bring your own dresses. Drop a couple a'hunna for a saber... or spend $35 on a smaller version.  Designer ears vs regular ears, Avatar figures and mini figures and more, as they take a look at souvenirs you can pick up for a little or a lot! 

Ep 224. The One with Would You Rather

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In the 224th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave ask the hard hitting questions... like, would you rather be stuck on It's a Small World for 3 hours, with the music looping... or stuck on Frozen Ever After for 3 hours, with Elsa singing "Let It Go" -- this is our round of "Would You Rather"!

First... Jenn is renewing while Dave is setting up his 2nd annual Father/Son Disney trip for next summer.  

Then, a look at the new promos that just dropped for Disney, and all the savings that come with it.

And then, a series of "Would You Rather..." questions... choosing between Club 33 and the Cinderella Royal Suite... Mr Toad or Splash... 24 hours in a park... free snacks or no lines... and what Jenn will - and won't - do for free Guardians.

And finally, would you rather be at Disneyland opening day, or Walt Disney World's opening day... opening attractions at Magic Kingdom and Epcot... and the E-Ticket books. 

Ep 223. The One with the Latest World News

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In the 223rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave squeeze in some recording time to bring a handful of the latest headlines!

Jenn is getting ready for another voyage, while Dave is knocking off his Rescuer movies, and both are ready for Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios -- including the GLISTEN ice skating thing, whatever it actually is.

Also, Star Lord is returning to Epcot... the Halloween Party is sold out... Inside Out 2 is streaming... a look at the new Glimmering Greenhouse Behind the Seeds Tour at Living with the Land, plus a Hidden Mickey Rabbit trail.. 

Finally, they give some tips and thoughts on riding out a hurricane while at WDW - pack your patience and be nice to Cast Members!!!

It's a random back and forth between the two hosts tossing out the headlines and giving the latest! 

Ep 222. The One with Empty Spaces in the Park

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In the 222nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined again by fan favorite Kyla, as they get their Taylor Swift on and address Disney's "Blank Spaces".

First up, Jenn uncovered a treasure trove of Disney swag in her closets, while Dave is chasing some movie goals and catching up on some Disney films on his to-be-watched list.

Then, the trio chats about the RUMOR (only just RUMOR) that Universal may get rid of their Marvel rights, and what Disney might do with it were they to get it. RUMOR!!

Finally, Dave, Jenn, & Kyla look around the WDW Resort and address four glaringly empty (or may become empty) spots -- the old DisneyQuest building, Epcot's Wonders of Life pavilion, Hollywood Studios' Launch Bay, and the empty round theater of Stitch's Great Escape and Alien Encounter -- and do a little Blue Sky dreaming about what might go in each of those.

From character meet n greet spots to Disney history walkthroughs to shows to theater shows and much more, as we let the creative juices flow.  

Thanks for listening!!!

 

Ep 221. The One with Travel Agent Myths

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In the 221st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave invite in friend of the show, THE Derek Frank to chat about all things in the the World of Magic.

First, stains on a Remy shirt and Jenn's new vintage map, then a tribute to James Earl Jones... Dick Van Dyke's not-Emmy... when will the new Mermaid show open... another Halloween party update... and Tron goes standby!

Then, Travel Planner d$, Upon a Star Agency Owner Jenn, and agency collaborator Derek discuss the biggest myths surrounding using a Travel Agent, starting with both Jenn's & d$'s "origin stories" of how they became involved in Travel, and even how they met and began working together. 

Myths like "Does it cost extra money to us a TA?", and "Can't I just do it on my own?", and "Do TAs sell you things you don't need", and even "How do I find a good Travel Agent?".

Plus, how we Travel Agents sometimes lose money by making sure your trips are amazing, and even the age old question of "How do I become a Travel agent??"

Hope you enjoy our fun discussion on the behind the scenes world of travel planning! 

Ep 220. The One with the New MultiPass

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In the 220th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined by fan fave Kyla, as both she and Jenn came back from recent trips and are ready to discuss using the new FastPass Genie+ MultiPass and Single Pass Lightning Lane system... after a brief chatter about owning Pocahontas, reliving Disney, and Saratoga Springs. And a quick review on the new Country Bears... plus, will Tiana's ever open longer than an hour?

In our travel news, Encanto meet-ups in Disneyland... the Wizarding Scoop on the Epic Universe Ministry of Magic (and a few terms explained for the Potter novices)... another Halloween and Christmas party ticket update... Sports murals... reservations at Jollywood... much love for the Finesse Party Band at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival... and losing McQueen's Racing Academy but gaining the Villains show.

Jenn also gives her quick review on her Celebrity cruise voyage.

Then, a great conversation about the new Multi Pass and Single Pass system... getting attractions 7 days ahead of time... strategies on using them in the parks... why you should purchase Guardians... the rides in the park tiers... and Jenn and Kyla give their pros and cons to the new system.  

(this episode was recorded about an hour before they announced Tron's Virtual Queue was going away!)

Ep 219. The One with Princess Week

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In the 219th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn is on a ship (because she's a Celebrity) so Dave and Kyla take the reins this time around in a conversation much longer than we intended... 

But we talk about a LOT... Kyla just got back, while Dave has another 5K in the works... 

Then the list of news includes losing the California Adventure trolley... Death Eaters back in Universal... Epic Universe's new hotel... Disney Destiny's news... Polynesian Island Tower's opening... Big Thunder's possible closing... 

And finally, to celebrate World Princess Week, the duo chats about the original Disney Princess Lineup, who was kicked out, who are the newbies, who qualifies and who doesn't.  And why Princess Leia and Anastacia aren't official.

Then, they rank them from top to bottom - same opinions on some, differing on others - and we hope you enjoy this comprehensive Princess chat! 

Ep 218. The One with the Disney Dogs

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In the 218th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for the fall, but first... the dog days of Summer! 

First, Jenn is getting ready for a quick cruise and a few days down in the parks, while Dave is fresh from another runDisney 5k, earning his real medals in the virtual summer series.

Then, no news on where Monsters Inc may go... some news on an unpopular attraction over in Universal, and a walk through what to expect... the latest on the Disney Adventure, setting sail in Asia soon (plus more caution on parents taking kids to see "Deadpool & Wolverine")... Halloween Party ticket updates... and Disneyland 2025 opening up for booking! 

And to celebrate National Dog Day, Jenn & Dave list their favorite Disney dogs from across the animated and live action movies, parks, and even some Muppets! 

Listing everything from "Lady & the Tramp" to "Oliver and Company" to some park pooches to a classic Tom Hanks comedy, you'll find our list nothing to bark at... so paws for laughter. 

Ep 217. The One with D23

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In the 217th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are super pumped about the weekend that was -- the D23: Ultimate Fan Event has concluded, and there is SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT.

So much, in fact, that the entire podcast crew is here -- #KylaKylaKyla and Quasi Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, joins Jenn & Dave to discuss everything. 

From the top of the show, with Patrick giving an intro, we cover overseas parks, the confusion of Fortnite, all the new ships coming, Avengers stuff in Disneyland, Coco getting a ride, and even Avatar. And crying over Walt.

Then, we take a long look at Walt Disney World, from the expected updates (Indiana Jones... confirmed! Encanto... confirmed!) and the surprises (Monsters Inc?! Cars?!) to the delights (new nighttime parade), and of course... the villains.

Also, how we all feel about losing Tom Sawyer Island as well as DinoLand, what Disney did right and what they may have missed during the weekend, and Jenn's super joy about losing the Bugs.

Ep 216. The One with RDJ & the Fantastic Four

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In the 216th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave catch up on all the latest in the MCU, with a Fantastic conversation with podcasting guru Steve Glosson, the podfather of the Geek Out Loud pod'verse.

The trio chat about Dave finally finishing his Lego Star Wars project, with Jenn settling back after a summer of travel.

Then, straight into the MCU, with some backstory into Disney buying Fox... the Fantastic Four being brought into the Marvel Cinematic Universe... what are the "Secret Wars"... how they may or may not be bringing Robert Downey Jr back into the fold... how Wolverine might fit into this... and the problems with the "multi-verse" concept.

Plus, more Jenn takes on Iron Man as we dive a little further into the "Jenn-C-U"

Ep 215. The One with the Rabbit Trails (and D23 Predictions)

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In the 215th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn is joined by Quasi-Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, as co-host Dave is down for the count with a shaky voice, having just getting over a summer cold. (he's fine, folks, he'll survive).

So the girls take the show on a series of their own rabbit trails, starting with Jenn's use of Disney mugs to Heather's frequent Disney trips (down the block, of course), almost becoming a cooking show.

Then they chat about the new details of the Disney Destiny, lamenting that it's Fort Lauderdale bound, the Heroes vs Villains concept, and what the new ship's names might be.

Then they look ahead to the upcoming D23 Fan Event, with lots of guesses of what might be announced - new lands, new attractions, could Mary Poppins be reinstated, what could happen at Hollywood Studios, and could Disney actually do a 5th gate?

Ep 214. The One with Being Stuck on a Disney Ride

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In the 214th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back together again on the mic, as Jenn's world travels finally stop... for now, anyway.


And back on the show again is our own Quasi-Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom! 

First, Heather is always at Disney, Jenn is drinking the coffee, and Dave is running (walking) the 5Ks this summer.  Jenn and Heather gives the update on the Disney Destiny, while Genie+ is gone, Multi Pass is here! 

Then, by request of our wonderful listener Rory in PA, we discuss rides to get stuck on.  And by "stuck", we mean ALL day... what attractions would you be fine with spending the day on, especially if it kept running? And what rides would be terrible, maybe disastrous for hours on end? 

Plus, more proof that Heather does in fact love hippos. 

Ep 213. The One with Solo Parenting at Disney

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In the 213th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave once again aren't together, so once again, part time co-host #KylaKylaKyla steps in again to fill the Louboutin shoes of Jenn.

Kyla is getting ready for her upcoming weekend with her 11 and 7 year old (going as a solo parent!) while Dave is once again piling up Legos from Prime Day! 

In the news, the Country Bears officia
lly re-opens, while Disneyland turns 69, and we are a week away from Genie+ going away and Multi Pass and Single Pass rolling in. 

Then, your hosts have a fun discussion on all the merits, travails, details and magic of taking a solo parenting trip with your kids.  

Kyla has a tween and a kid, while Dave has an ASD 12yo, so both have different perspectives on traveling to WDW, picking a resort, choosing dining, and the key fumbles Dave made in his travels... the shoes!?  The toothbrush!? The medicine!!

Ep 212. The One with Cruising the Med

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In the 212th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined again by Quasi Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom!  

First, a little catch up, as Jenn is back from most of her travels (with one more travel week to go!), and The Moana Mom Heather is getting ready for a Top of the World Experience later in the day.

All three have seen "Inside Out", two on a cruise ship and one with a ASD kid in tow, and all three give their reviews and opinions (mild spoilers).

Then Dave takes a backseat while Jenn and Heather both share their experiences aboard the Disney Dream, cruising through the Mediterranean Sea, stopping at several of the Greek ports.

Heather shares her fulfillment of a longtime dream... sort of... and Jenn shares her visit to the Colosseum and to Athens.

They both give tips and thoughts on the ports and the crowds, and the unexpected stop that you should not miss! 

Ep 211. The One with the Genie+ Changes

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In the 211th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave this week are Heather & Dave, as Jenn is returning from one of her final trips of the summer season! 

Heather, aka The Moana Mom, fills the co-host spot today and she and Dave jump into news immediately, with so much to discuss!

Starting out with Heather and her girls heading to Tiana's for an event (which allows them to ride over and over!), they discuss CommuniCore Hall in Epcot... the Fort Wilderness Cabins that have opened... the Eat to the Beat lineup coming in the fall (and what Justin Timberlake's best PR move could possibly be)... the dates for Jollywood and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party... and more.

Then, an overview of the changes coming to Walt Disney World with Genie+... the new Multi Pass... the Single Day Pass... how it will (or should) work... some of the things you can and cannot do... and opinions on how Disney makes things harder than it ever has to be. 

Ep 210. The One with All the Epcot

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In the 210th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave finally reunite on the show!  Jenn is back from her overseas world travels, while Dave is just back from his weekend with his 12yo, and both have a few things to share -- more on both trips in coming episodes.

And because the subject is Epcot today, coming back into the studio is third co-host #KylaKylaKyla (ready for her own trip!) and Vlogger, Influencer, and showman THE Derek Frank (on location in Iowa!), and the foursome are here to chat all the Epcot stuff.

First, a quick look at the newest Disney change, as Genie+ is set to go away, to be replaced by Multi Pass and Single Pass and all the Pass. 

Then, now that the Epcot walls are finally down, we all give our thoughts on all the new things we've gotten in the last few years... and the things we didn't get. Mary Poppins, anyone?

Wrapping up the series from the last few weeks, the crew looks at all the attractions in Epcot, from the newest like Remy and Guardians to the classics like Figment and Spaceship Earth -- what gets a "LOVE IT!", what gets a "LIKE IT", and what ends up in the "Meh" pile. 

And finally... Jenn, d$, Kyla, and Derek all give their 1, 2, 3, and 4 rankings of the Epcot festivals.

This is a great ep of conversation for any Epcot fan! 

Ep 209. The One with Rating AK & the Studios

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In the 209th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave become Kyla & Dave for another week, as Jenn is still overseas on a Mediterranean cruise!  So Kyla takes the co-hosting duties as they pick up from last week.

And last week, it was rating the Magic Kingdom... Love it!  Like it!  Or just... Meh.  This week, they take on Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios -- and invite in vlogger and influencer Derek "Let's Be" Frank to join the conversation.

They review each park attraction by attraction, including several shows, with their own take on how much the like, love, or are just uncaring about a ride or show, with several sidebars along the way... liking the new style Mickey... hope for D23... why Disco Yeti can't go back to Swinging Yeti... and at the end, thoughts on the constant repair of the upcoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure. 

Ep 208. The One with Tiana's & Magic Kingdom

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In the 208th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have two totally different schedules, as Jenn is in the midst of her busy summer travel schedule and is out until the very end of the show. 

Friend of the show and fan fave #KylaKylaKyla steps in to co-host, as she's getting ready for her own show, while Dave discussed signing his son up for the DAS pass.

Kyle and Dave then chat about the new popcorn buckets at Hollywood Studios... the thirsty guest in 7 Dwarfs Mine Train... the walls coming down in Epcot... and Kyla's feelings about CommuniCore.

Then, they do a Magic Kingdom run-through, giving Kyla a chance to publicly declare her MK faves in a game we call "Love It, Like It, or Meh". 

Finally, Kyla steps out for kid duty, and Jenn joins the show for the last few minutes to give her review of CommuniCore, the new Disney Dreams that Soar drone show, and of course, Tiana's Bayou Adventure.  

Ep 207. The One with the Dominican

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In the 207th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talk a little Disney, then a little Caribbean, as summer travels continues to take at least one of the crew out of the country.

First up, Jenn and her coaster, and Dave & his CDs, then both giving a nod to Disney icon and legend Richard Sherman in his passing. 

News confirms the Rock n Roller Coaster opening, looks at Fantasmic! in Disneyland, the massive crowds at the new drone show in Disney Springs, and more updates on Epcot, including the new space for meeting and greeting Mickey.  Then both tiptoe around the new DAS news for Disney World (I'm sure we'll talk more about that in the future)

Finally, Jenn shares her experience in Secrets Tides, a resort on the beaches of Dominican Republic, and what there is to offer. Plus, a conversation about the island itself, and a look at some of the other islands when it comes to food, activities and more.