Recasting the Muppet Show (and other random news bits)

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In the 310th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are wondering why it's so quiet in the Disney World, but that doesn't mean we won't talk about anything and everything! 

First, Jenn is prepping for the Fantasy, and Dave is excited to read some behind the scenes in the upcoming book The House of Mouse, then it's always fun to talk Crocs with Jenn... like the new Dinoco Lightning McQueen Crocs (and t
he heartbreak of missing your shoe size).

Plus, Disney gives us a TEN HOUR video of Zootopia 2, one party left for Halloween, and the quiet demise of the Play Disney Parks app. ,

Finally, lamenting that Disney is trying way too hard when it comes to The Muppet Show, and so we decide to fix it, giving plenty of host ideas. 

Episode Rundown

• Disney Cruise Plans & upcoming The House of Mouse:   Jenn’s upcoming Disney Cruise booking on her favorite ship, the Disney Fantasy and Dave's excitement for the upcoming book The House of Mouse: Bob Iger and the War of Succession at Disney by Robbie Whelan, comparing it to the classic DisneyWar and discussing the modern corporate transition era between Bob Iger and Bob Chapek.

• Disney Merch & Pop Culture Quirks:

  • Dinoco Lightning McQueen Crocs: New McQueen Crocs and Jenn cringes

  • Zootopia 2 Marsh Market Lofi: 10 hours of Zootopia 2... ten.

• Park News & Seasonal Events:

  • Halloween & Christmas Parties: One Halloween Party left, while Christmas is wide open

  • Retirement of the Play Disney Parks App: We hardly knew ye

• Feature Topic – Saving The Muppet Show:

  • Following the Emmy-winning Sabrina Carpenter special, Disney reportedly expressed hesitation over the premise of a full revival.

  • Dave and Jenn break down why Disney is overthinking a classic format and brainstorm an all-star roster of potential guest hosts, including Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke, The Jonas Brothers, Jason Segel & Amy Adams (with Walter), John Stamos, Jack Black, and Josh D'Amaro.

Ep 246. The One with Disney on the Spectrum

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In the 246th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are doing a sort-of part 2 to last week's episode - about Autism on the Disney Cruise - with a discussion about Autism in the parks! 

First up, an Epic Universe update with the just announced soft opening, and what to expect (and how to get in!)

Then, the first of a new segment of Travel Tips... pay attention to your TSA line! Including MCO, which has a habit of closing their TSA pre-check early! And get your STAR ID! 

Finally, a revisit to previous ep 120, when they discussed special needs in the parks - with the newer DAS qualifications, they chat about d$'s recent trip to the parks, working with DAS and dietary restrictions, and helpful tips to navigate with Autism and more. (as always, d$'s family's experience will be different than yours so with all advice, your mileage may vary.) 

Oh, and what happens when you lose your kid in the Magic Kingdom. Because that happened.

Ep 245. The One with Autism on Disney Cruise Line

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In the 245th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back together (as it should be) with d$ returning from all his travels!  Thanks to Kyla & The Moana Mom for filling in the gap last week! 

The news is aplenty, with new promos, thoughts on Disney's Epic perspective, water parks opening up, new shows finally debuting at Hollywood Studios, Buzz getting a massive makeover, and the possible return of baggage carrying at resorts.

Then, d$ shares some from his Disney Fantasy voyage from the perspective of an Autism family, and how the sailing went - from dietary needs to working with Cast Members to navigating the ship... plus the dark thought of "what happens if you fall off the boat"... and the banana boat / missing wife disaster.