Thursday, October 30, 2025

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!

Thursday, October 23, 2025

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

Thursday, October 16, 2025

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!

Thursday, October 9, 2025

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".  

Thursday, October 2, 2025

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.