Ep 283. The One with the new Disney Era

In the 283rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready to usher in the new leadership era of Walt Disney Company because... It's a Great Big Beautiful D'Amaro!

First up, Jenn is getting ready for an upcoming cruise - but she's still at home for a while... and Dave gives his full review of the new Muppet Show episode on Disney+, also revealing his love of Sabrina Carpenter.

Then, a look at the Disney Flag Retreat and a salute to 101 year old Herb Maneloveg, a veteran and American hero! 

Finally... the news of the week, as Josh D'Amaro is appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company, while Dana Walden takes on the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer, so we do a deep dive.  We take a look at the resumes of each, where they come from, 

experiences and previous roles, including Dana's "Jerry Maguire Moment" and how she had a hand in creating the modern "binge-worthy" trend, and Josh's part in Pandora in Animal Kingdom and being so Cast Member friendly.

And check out Friend of the Show Derek Frank's new venture, Chuggers Clothing

Ep 282. The One with the Festival of the Arts Weekend Review

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In the 282nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have returned from the Upon a Star Travel meet up in Disney World for Festival of the Arts!!

The whole episode is one big "How did you Disney this week" as they give a handful of quick reviews on a large amount of places eaten, parties attended, resorts slept in, and much more.  Dave got a couple of new shirts, including a brand new Figment to sport. 

You'll find our takes on resort stays in Bay Lake Tower and Caribbean Beach... restaurants like Biergarten, Topolino's, Skipper's Canteen, Tuttio Italia, and Jaleo... lounges like Geo-82 and a return to Beak & Barrel... and events like the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party - and the differences in the pre-party, the Seats & Eats, and the post-party - and which one we recommend.

And of course, snacking, enjoying Broadway, and buying artwork, and the actual Festival of the Arts! 

Plus, who is right when it comes to those Pop Tart things in Woody's Lunchbox? 

It's a quick paced look at a lot of different things enjoyed by Disney, theme park and travel fans! 

Ep 281. The One Revisiting Stacey & the Must Dos

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In the 281st Episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are working on borrowed time as they are both getting set for the annual gathering of Upon a Star friends in Disney World! 

First up, Jenn is doing her packing, while Dave tells the story about Southwest that had him fuming... then how the Lovely Wife solved the problem.  

Then, a quick look at Fast & Furious in Universal - the bad (Fast and Furious Supercharged) and the hopefully good (the Fast & Furious Roller Coaster) coming in a few years.

And then they look back to 2020, when Stacey Aswad came on the show (for the first of two appearances!) and we revisit our conversation with her, discussing everything from crying in movies and fashion to starting in voice overs and roller skating and of course, how she got started with Disney and some behind the scenes fun. 

Hope you enjoy looking back at our convo with the legend that is Stacey from the Must Do Disney days, and let us know if you want to hear her on the show again!

Ep 280. The One with Galaxy's Edge and Wizarding Worlds

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In the 280th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready to chat about the Wizarding World... but first, the Star Wars... 

To open up, both are set with their Guardians of the Galaxy Lightning Lanes for their upcoming trip with Upon a Star Team! Then... the big news that Original Trilogy Star Wars is coming to Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge - Han, Luke, Leia, Vader, with John Williams music, as Disney seeks to redo a little theming and timelines in the SW areas. 

Plus, a quick look at the sequel trilogy and why this move maybe should have been done years ago (we've been screaming it!)

Then, focusing on the Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando! 

We discuss our own relationships to the Potterverse - reading the books, watching the movies, and impressions on seeing the first Potter area in Islands of Adventure many years ago.  Then, a look at Hogsmeade, along with Hogwarts Castle and Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure over in Islands, then Diagon Alley, with Gringott's ride and Nocturn Alley in Universal Studios, and finally, the Parisian theming and the Ministry of Magic, plus the circus show and that French cafe that we forgot the name of, all over in Epic Universe.

It's not nearly as comprensive as it could be - that would take many hours - but it's a great overview of what you can expect at the Wizarding Worlds - plus how you can (and should) ride the Hogwarts Express! 

Ep 279. The One with the Cool Kids Summer Preview

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In the 279th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are just looking for a seat at the cool kids table - and Cool Kid Summer is around the corner!

Back for the first episode of 2026, we take a good look at some of the big Disney headlines to come out in the last few weeks, including Cast Member Robert stopping a big boulder in Hollywood Studios... The Muppets reemerging with Emma Stone and Miss Piggy... Disneyland gets a new Star Wars milk... and Stacy is back with a few Must Do's!!

Plus a quick look at the upcoming Epcot Festival of the Arts, with many of the things to look forward to... including the Disney Broadway Series (and a tangent on actors who should not be singing either in movies or their own albums...)

Finally, Cool Kid Summer details have been released, with some pretty big discounts, with free nights and free ticket days - plus extra promotions, the new Animation Building, Bluey & Bingo coming and much more!  

The ENCORE With the Candlelight Processional (with friends!)

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In this ENCORE Episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are proud to present one of our fave Christmas episodes - the Candlelight Processional, and this time, with our friends and friends of the show!

In this revisit of Ep 186, you'll hear Matt & Susie from former The ImagineEars Podcast... Catron, Ryan, and Chris from IAmGeek... Derek Frank from Living with the Landspeeder... Melissa Reagan from The Food for Thoughtcast... and show faves Quasi Producer Heather and #KylaKylaKyla all assist, with Dave and Jenn of course. 

Thanks for listening and downloading, thanks for subscribing, share the show with your fave people, and we'll back with new eps in 2026!!

Ep 278. The One with a Few (more) of Our Favorite Things

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In the 278th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are wrapping up the year of podcast eps with the final (new) show of 2025! 

This go around, they open up with Jenn returning back from a whirlwind weekend at WDW, while Dave recounts a story from his own family meeting Star Lord at Epcot.

The news gives the update on the Taylor Swift display in Hollywood Studios... Typhoon Lagoon closing and Blizzard Beach opening... Chef Art's Brunchmas... and charming little story about a couple spending their anniversaries at Disneyland - like, 70 of them... 

Plus happy birthday Dick Van Dyke!

Then, in an update from our episode 82 in 2021, we look at the song "My Favorite Things", as sung by the immaculate Julie Andrews - and we give our favorite things - everything from places we want to return to and visit for the first time... favorite Disney dogs... snacks... pastas... where we'd be "basic"... where to get out of the rain... and even a little coffee talk.

Plus our usual random sidebars and asides as we chat a little Disney magic and why we love to travel and help others do the same.

Ep 277. The One with the 2026 Disney Previews

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In the 277th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for Christmas!  Ready for New Years! And ready for all the Magical Goodness coming in 2026!

First up, Jenn is getting ready for her trip, while Dave has just seen his own family off to the Most Magical Place on Earth -- then, a quick aside about... beverage coolers. Yes, those almost but not quite fridges in resort rooms... the differences, where to find them, and what to do if you need one.

Then, starting in January, we begin to look at 2026 month by month... the attraction opening and closings, Aerosmith closing, any big news, Disney/Marvel/Star Wars releases, D23, the returns of festivals and other events and much, much more.

Jenn chats a little about the Disney Adventure and what to expect, marathon weekends, Hannah Montana's 20th anniversary, and both of us try to figure out who or what the heck is Wonder Man...

(All announcements are as up to date as we could get it - but things can always change...)

Ep 276. The One with Walt's Park Connections

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In the 276th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are giving a big Happy 124th birthday to the man himself, Walt Disney!

First, a quick chat about Christmas music, and what both Jenn and Dave think about Mariah Carey's new classic "All I Want For Christmas Is You" - annoying or an absolute jam?

Then, Jenn swapping ornaments and Dave reading Walt books.

The news piled up over the last few days with Disney releasing all sorts of things coming in 2026 - the openings (Magic of Animation!) and reopenings (Big Thunder!), the retheming (Muppets!), the Festivals, the parties, and of course BLUEY!!

Then, to give an homage to Walt Disney's birthday - December 5th - Jenn and Dave talk about how Walt Disney connects to each theme park - what attraction, icon, feature, even restaurant or show represents who Walt Disney was, his spirit, his imagination, and his legacy. The answers may be exactly what you think - or may surprise you.

And you can always tell us what YOU think by reaching out!

Ep 275. The One with a Happy Thanksgiving

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In the 275th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave cheer on another Thanksgiving as part of the show! 

Dave and Jenn are both taking care of Thanksgiving clients, including one of Dave's who he met when she was in junior high -- and now she has her own kids at WDW!

They go over some of the latest news, including Olaf in the parks (But not ours)... Disneyland After Hours (but not at our park)... The new Cookie Stroll at Epcot... High School Bands returning to Disney World... and where to find Thanksgiving Meals at WDW

Then, Jenn and Dave both reveal their Thanksgiving plans, Thanksgiving meal faves, the dishes they dont like - and are overrated - and finally...

From Dave and Jenn... we say THANK YOU TO THE LISTENERS... to those who support the show... to those who have been on the show! And everyone who subscribed, downloaded, or even acknowledged we have a show! We are nothing without you guys and we THANK YOU!!! 

Ep 274. The One with Destiny, Earmarked, and Moms at Disney

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In the 274th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back to discuss all of Jenn's latest travels - and inviting in fan fave and 3rd co-host #KylaKylaKyla as well.

After random chit-chat about Disneying over the last week or two, including renewing Annual Passes (always a good time for the budget), they chat about Premier Passes being sold out, the Christmas party being sold out, and Zootopia Crocs being sold. 

Then, Jenn gives the lowdown on the newest ship in the Disney Fleet, the Disney Destiny... some of the shows, the layout, the grand hall, Heroes vs Villains, and more. 

Jenn & Kyla then talk about the Earmarked Summit they just returned from in Disneyland, some of the cool events they attended, seeing Walt animatronic, the Christmas decor so far, and more.  Plus, what exactly is Earmarked?

Then Kyla takes the flight from Anaheim straight to Orlando for her Moms Trip - she gives the update on the snacks, drinks, and a weekend away.

Ep 273. The One with Collecting Disney DVDs

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In the 273rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave will be back together next week, but this week, Dave starts solo with a little Disney CD collection update... 

Then updates on the Christmas party tickets... the Perch opening at the Grand Floridian... Military rates for Disney World released... Toy Story 5's new trailer... 

And then, a chat with podcaster and broadcaster and physical media collector Garrison Ryfun about collecting DVDs, Blu-Rays, and the like - we chat about why physical media has had such a recent rise in popularity, in collecting Disney movies (and why you want to!) and getting some of the big Disney movie sets.

It's a little niche this week, and a little techie, but we do get to nerd out a bit and hopefully you'll be inspired to start your own collection 

Ep 272. The One with the 2025 Disney Holiday Guide

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In the 272nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are split up for the next week or two, as today it becomes "Jess and Dave"! 

Previous guest, Friend of the Show, promoted to somewhat sorta guest host Jessica Levine, aka Pocket Jess, comes back to the show to hang with host Dave and talk about Christmas at Disney World.

Jess is getting her house ready for Hanukkah and Christmas, while Dave is pulling out the Christmas Disney PJs, and then they jump into the parks for Christmas!

They chat about each park - Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom - then the resorts and Disney Springs, putting a spotlight on Christmas activities, theming, events, and more.

We discuss everything from Jollywood Nights to Glimmering Greenhouse to Merry Menagerie to Christmas Tree Strolls to Candlelight Processional to the resort trees and so much more.

Plus, Jessica gives a rundown on how Disney represents her Jewish faith in the parks - both the awesome things Disney is doing, and a few things they could be slightly better on.

Use this as your guide for all things Disney World and holidays! 

Ep 271. The One with the Hollywood Studios CEOs

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In the 271st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are talking Hollywood Studios this time around - and what they would make happen.

First up, Dave and his new shirt, Jenn and her trip packing... then the Disney Destiny has a new wedding option... and Mickey's Christmas Party is selling out, and has new munchies.

Then, taking a look at Hollywood Studios, and what we would make different if given the CEO title.  More characters... a few photo ops... Muppets get a good home... more life in Galaxy's Edge... and we want our arch back!

Ep 270. The One with Another Disney News Roundup

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In the 270th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are here for a shorter show, this time just the news.

Well, the news and of course, how they Disney'd, with Jenn getting ready for upcoming travels, while Dave is biding his time with the wife away by quoting trips and building Legos. And collecting more Taylor.

Then, a roundup of the latest news stories, including:
--Festival of the Arts information released
--Soarin' Across America
--Changes to Ratatouille in 3D
--Jollywood Nights upcoming characters
--Removing the Hollywood Studios arch

Plus, Chewie during Life Day, The Star Wars Holiday Special, and how one guy got trespassed on the Disney Springs bridge

Ep 269. The One with the Disney Blind Rankings

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In the 269th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in first time guest - and current Upon a Star Travel super Star and fellow podcaster Donna DeGiacomo.  Pronounced just like that. 

First, Donna shares a little about her love of Disney and where she hails from, as well as a magic little story with Disneyland pins, plus a little about her own podcast, Circa 71.


Then, a quick mention on the current Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets, and which dates are selling out.

Finally, a little game of "Blind Rankings" - a random wheel picks the resort and the dining location, and all three decide where to place it - blindly - on their top ten.  And yes, All Star Sports makes an appearance, because of course it does!

Ep 268. The One with Our World Showcase Rankings

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In the 268th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined by super Upon a Star super planner Jessica Levine, aka "Pocket Jess", in her first appearance since way back in July 2023 on Episode 165.

On today's episode, the trio chat about Jenn's upcoming Destiny journey, Jess' upcoming trips, and Dave's quick review of Pixar's "ELIO".  Plus, we chat a little about Jess and her family, her move to Jacksonville, and how she still frequents the parks.

In the news, some quick hits on Disney raising prices... new pricing out for Christmas 2026... a new timeline for Muppets in Rock'n Roller Coaster... a revised Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique menu - and wondering why there is still only one BBB location open... Disney leaning to cashless kiosks... and Frozen Ever After losing the projection faces. 

Finally, in a revisit of a topic done in October 2021 on Episode 75, a ranking of World Showcase pavilions.  Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, American Adventure, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada - each get a quick discussion about what we love (and what we don't love as much) and we rank them on our list, 1 thru 11. 

Plus, another mini-rant from Jenn about Anne Hathaway's thrilling, Oscar winning performance in "Les Miserables".  

Ep 267. The One with Disney World's Birthday

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In the 267th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back this week with more news and WDW history!

First, Jenn gives her own review of Beak and Barrel from her visit last week, while Dave is getting his room ready for the January trip.

Then, in a news roundup, Guardians has a new queue system--but not really... Travel Protection goes up... Disney Cruise Lines has MORE savings... Disney drops new promotions on everyone... and Disney Enchantment fireworks returns to Magic Kingdom for special events!

And then, a birthday conversation for both Magic Kingdom and Epcot, looking at the opening day for both - attractions, World Showcase pavilions, skybuckets, resorts, trivia and fun facts.

Plus memories from both Jenn and Dave on each park. 

Ep 266. The One with the Animal Kingdom CEOs

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In the 266th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are prepping for a weekend trip with the Upon a Star Team to Cancun... but before that, there is magic to be discussed.

First, Jenn is getting ready for a day in Epcot with #KylaKylaKyla, Quasi Producer Heather (aka The Moana Mom) and several other Upon a STARS, while Dave is proud to announce the totals from the recent WDW Park Run Challenge

The Candlelight Processional line up has been announced, and they run through that... the Halloween Party is completely sold out... and the incredible Disney Cruise Line promotion that ends on Sept 25th (today, as we publish and release!)

Finally, the go along with our ideas for Epcot - when we were Epcot CEOs (episode 262) - we now tackle Animal Kingdom... if we were in charge of the park, knowing we cannot go crazy with new lands or big new rides, what would we do?

Our ideas include what to do with Rafiki's Planet Watch... looking at Finding Nemo: the Musical... updating Pandora... fixing Kali River Rapids... more characters... and of course, addressing the issue with The Yeti.  And... hippos. We need more hippos. 

And then we do dream a little bigger - what if we could do one big project? 

Ep 265. The One with Star and Wonder

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In the 265th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave return together again - at least over Zoom - to chat about all the latest.

Jenn is getting ready for one day at Disney - mostly Epcot - before traveling on to Mexico, while Dave does a quick recap of the WDW Park Challenge, including what caught them up after making great time in the morning.

Then, Dave gives a quick, spoiler free review of Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom... the latest on Halloween Party and Christmas Party sales... Tron goes red... and a new Disney Legacy Cast Member.

Then, a look at Royal Caribbean, as Dave just returned from sailing on the Wonder of the Seas, while Jenn looks back at her summer voyage on Star of the Seas. We chat about the make up of the ship, the activities, the nightlife, the cabins, the neighborhoods, and much more, comparing the ships, and encouraging all of you to take an RCL voyage!