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In the 312th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are split, as Jenn is finishing up the Disney Believe event, Daves the mic solo with a bevy of magical topics to run through.

First up, Avenger Endgame Encore, and all the extra scenes... plus a preview of Bob Chapek's book "Behind the Castle Walls"

Then a rundown of the Disney Believe, or at least we Disney Cruise Line has revealed to us thus far - including the new dining, the return of select dining, some of the bars and lounges, the entertainment area, and some other details

Holiday overlays with Christmas tunes hitting some great attractions, including The Waitresses in Guardians of the Galaxy!

Then, why you should consider booking Holiday 2027 way early, instead of waiting on promotions.

Changes with Epcot's Candlelight Processional narrator lineup, Annual Passholders loses their water discounts, and Christmas party tickets that are selling out.

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.

The Magic Kingdom CEOs

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In the 309th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are once again joined by fan fave #KylaKylaKyla to take the controls as CEOs of Magic Kingdom. Armed with a blank check (and a few ground rules), the trio pitches creative overhauls, attraction swaps, and quality-of-life updates to enhance Walt Disney World’s flagship park. Before diving into their park overhaul, they cover recent Disney trip highlights, booking tips, and festival entertainment updates.

• Food & Wine French Brunch: Jenn reviews the weekend-only French breakfast/brunch buffet at Les Chefs de France in Epcot, highlighting the pastry spreads, cheeses, and overall value.

• Cruise Secrets & Booking Tips: Kyla shares a Disney Cruise Line booking story aboard the Disney Treasure. Dave details how Disney Cruise "restricted guaranteed" rates work (full payment upfront, non-refundable, no cabin choice) and how they can yield major savings.

• Epcot News: Candlelight Processional - Breakdown of the celebrity narrator lineup (including Auliʻi Cravalho, Ralph Macchio, Neil Patrick Harris, and Robin Roberts), and why booking a Candlelight Dining Package is practically mandatory for top-tier narrators to avoid massive standby lines.

• CEO Roundtable: Reimagining the Magic Kingdom

  • Tomorrowland Speedway: Jenn pitches replacing it with an opening-day-style hover/skitter attraction, while Dave suggests keeping the track footprint but converting it to electric vehicles themed after classic Disney cinema cars (Herbie, Cruella's limousine).

  • Mickey’s PhilharMagic & Tomorrowland Meeting Spots: Kyla calls for retiring PhilharMagic in favor of a quieter cinematic experience, while Dave pitches turning the former Stitch/Alien Encounter footprint into a dedicated indoor Tomorrowland character greeting lounge.

  • Beauty and the Beast Expansions: Bringing back the pre-fixe lunch menu and quick-service breakfast at Be Our Guest, plus adding a Beauty and the Beast dark ride alongside Princess Fairytale Hall.

  • Storybook Circus & Tangled: Re-energizing the Big Top Souvenirs merch/snack experience, turning Storybook Treats into an interactive lounge/margarita spot, and adding a proper lantern-filled Tangled dark ride near the Fantasyland courtyards.

  • Pins, Collectibles & Scavenger Hunts: Dave's plan to clean up park-wide pin trading boards and revamp Frontierland's pin depot into a true collector outpost; Jenn calls for the return of park-wide interactive family scavenger hunts (like the former Family Magic Tour).

  • Villains Land & Piston Peak Concerns: Addressing sightline worries between Big Thunder Mountain, Haunted Mansion, and the new expansions, plus ideas for a dramatic dusk-to-night transformation moment as Villains Land comes alive.

Plus all the nonsense that happens when Jenn, Kyla and Dave are on the same recording.

The Main Street Fall Preview

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In the 307th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready to take a look at the Fall Season in Disney World!

Dave talks a little about his Lego builds during important meetings, and then a look at the terrible loss of icon Dolly Parton and now Tim Curry.

Plus, Robin Williams Lost Boy statue in Hollywood Studios... Disney Cruise Line Itineraries released... Disneyland rates now out for 2027. 

Then, why Labor Day is never really that busy... Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party ticket updates... 

A look ahead to the Food & Wine Festival, starting today (August 27), with food booths, activities, merch and more, the Eat to the Beat concert series and dining packages.

And Typhoon Lagoon's last seasonal stand, WDW & Epcot's birthday, and Powerline's questionable staying power.

Finally, comparing five attractions that have reopened in the last few months as to if they've improved, gotten worse or stayed the same

The D23 Recap (and our prediction results!!)

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In the 306th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have now watched another Disney D23 come and go, and our predictions have also succeeded and failed.

Up first, Jenn getting set for her January trip, while Dave is sporting some new Star Wars Merch, and they chat about the Brightline update on a new station in Cocoa Beach.

News brings another resort added to the airport transfers at Disney World... lights come up from Epcot... more trash can issues (poor MawMaw!).

Then, a quick rundown of the movies and shows announced over the weekend.

And then a full recap of the Parks & Experiences Panel, with world parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland and Disney World. 

We chat - and disagree - on why the show was over 2 hours... the Dreamfinder coming back, but in what capacity... Avengers Campus... Encanto ride... the odd Timon in the Tropical Americas carousel... gutting Spaceship Earth... Monstropolis updates, and why the land will likely partially open... and Villains Land and all the scary details.

Ep 298. The One with the Disney Horror Stories

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In the 298th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready to share some Disney horror stories... but first... we know the best answer to any question is "Spend the night in Disney".  And for Dave's kid, the best answer is "We have a reservation at Cinderella's Royal Table!"

Then, Jenn is getting set for her upcoming cruise in Italy, walking through both the cruise itinerary she's ready for, but also getting ready for the cruise - some tips on things to know and pack for, and some differences in American cruises and European cruises.

Finally, they give their is "horror stories"... not the awful, devastating things, but those things we just find super duper inconvenience - getting stuck on a ride... in the hot sun.  Getting caught in the rain... and the humidity that comes after.  Finding out the MCO lines are closed... or the wrong song... or a Lightning Lane across the entire park...

Ep 287. The One with Disney Comforts

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In the 287th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are prepping for new promos and new festivals, while making cruise excursions (Jenn) and remembering a meal in Wonderland...

A little news brings in new extra magic hours for deluxe guests in May... Zootopia 2 coming to streaming... new Pixar getting rave reviews... and a larger look at the Disney Adventure, the ship in the Disney fleet that will mostly be in the Asian market. Plus the list of Disney godparents for each of the ships in the Disney Fleet!

Then, looking at the newest Disney promotion - Free Dining not just for the kids, but for everyone! 

Finally, the human world is a mess, and life under the sea is better than anything dey got up dere... and because the world is so wacked out, we talk about some of our favorite comfort films in Disney lore... movies that we find stress free, easy to watch, and that make us happy - from Hercules to Sleeping Beauty to the Titans... and the attractions and Disney areas that make us happy as well... and you knew we'd say PeopleMover... 

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 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 263. The One with North & South Getaways

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In the 263rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are split as Jenn  is currently aboard the Disney Treasure!  So Dave brings on fan fave and our third  co-host #KylaKylaKyla!

Kyla Melberg makes her return as she's looking ahead to plenty of Disney, while Dave is reviewing the newest book by Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe, "Disney Adults".

Then, a little recap of some of the big news from D23 over the weekend, plus the closing of Dinoland is now set for early next year.

Then, Dave and Kyla give out their weekends of a getaway that's NOT a theme park in Orlando - first with Kyla, looking at Portsmouth, Cape Cod, beaches, lighthouses, food, and much more

Then Dave reviews his birthday weekend in Chattanooga, TN, and many of the things there are to do there, including the aquarium, zoo, Rock City, caverns, waterfalls underground, and of course, antiquing! 

Ep 261. The One with the Summer News Round-Up

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In the 261st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back to recap the park news from the last several weeks! 

First, Jenn and her mugs, as per usual, while Dave is discussing his upcoming park run for charity.

Then, a look at some of the things you need to know,  things like The Beak & Barrel opening (and menus)... Jock Lindsay's Halloween makeover... new Annual Passholder Magnets... Buzz & Spaceship Earth closures...

Plus a look at Disney Cruise Line's big new discount promo, and some details of ESPN's new service available soon. 

Then, a recap and preview of both Jenn and Dave's travels - where they have been and where they are going!  

Ep 260. The One with Our Fantastic Fours

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In the 260th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back!  Jenn is getting ready for another cruise while Dave has more Funko... of course he does.

Then Dave give a review of the latest MCU film "Fantastic Four: First Steps" - the good and bad, and how up to date on Marvel you need to be to enjoy it. 

They chat about the news with Launch Bay going away, and Magic of Disney Animation coming in in 2026 - why it works, what might be there, and how excited they are about this.

And finally, following on a random social media trend, Jenn & Dave talk about their Disney Fantastic Fours - their top four faves of resorts... snacks... characters... princesses... and more. Been a while since they'd done a faves-in-the-parks chat, so here we are! 

Ep 257. The One with Man Overboard, Test Track, and Epcot Concerts

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In the 257th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back together with several big stories from the world of Disney and travel.

First, they discuss the big story of the little girl falling off the Disney Dream, the dad who saved her, what may have happened, and some tips, cautions, and why Disney Cruise Lines are still SUPER safe

Then, a chat about the legendary Carnival Poop Cruise - and the documentary out now all about it.

Other discussions include the information about Test Track's reopening in a few weeks... more opening and closings scheduled at Walt Disney World, and Epcot's Eat to the Beat concert lineup for 2025.

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.

Ep 240. The One with NO Virtual Queues

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In the 240th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are super happy about the fact we can all ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure as much as we want in a single day (of course, at the mercy of the lines...)

First, Jenn is preparing for her Wish trip in a few days, while d$ is not only looking forward to his Disney Fantasy cruise in March, but also, gives a full review of "Captain America: Brave New World" -- the good and the not quite as good. 

Then, a quick look at some of the just-released itineraries for Disney Cruise Line in Summer 2026.

And finally, they chat about Disney dropping Virtual Queue lines and allowing standby for Guardians and Tiana, and what it means for YOUR trip -- doing rope drops now, how those on the DAS Pass are affected, Lightning Lanes, and why this is all a fantastic thing! 

Ep 238. The One with the Imaginary Itineraries

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In the 238th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in co-host of The Living with the Landspeeder Podcast and IAmGeek Podcast - Ryan Street (now a fantastic Travel Advisor with Upon a Star Travel!)

Dave is booking excursion for a Disney Cruise, while Ryan is creating new Kyber Crystals... with a Potter twist.

Jenn celebrates the demise of It's Tough to be a Bug coming soon... the film "Mufasa" is headed for streaming... play mini golf at Disneyland... the Garden Rocks series is announced for Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival... and Ryan and d$ breaks down the new "Fantastic Four" trailer

Then, all three plan itineraries to some of Disney and Universal's most exotic lands... how about a cruise through the Galaxy towards Hoth?  Or spending some time strolling Cherry Tree Lane?  Or maybe a week in the spires of Hogwarts Castle, on this first edition of Imaginary Itineraries 

Ep 233. The One with the Disney Treasure

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In the 233rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are finally back on the show!  After weeks of travel and meet-ups and trip hiccups and more, the hosts have hit the record button in their respective studios and are ready to talk some Disney travel -- more specifically, the newest Disney Cruise ship to set sail, the Disney Treasure.

First, a little Disney catch up, on Jenn being gone for weeks and d$ finishing up 10 days at WDW, then an update on the newest refurb dates for attractions like Gran Fiesta Tour, plus updated closing/opening dates for several other attractions - plus what will happen with the Skyliner?

Then, Jenn gives her report on the Disney Treasure, with so many of its features and surprises - the lounges, including the Haunted Mansion lounge (and its secret menu) and the Scat Cat lounge, themed after the Aristocats... the shows, including the new Moana stage show and speculation of it coming to Broadway... the restaurants, like the Coco experience and show... plus so much more than Jenn saw, and didn't have time to get to.

One more ep for 2024 coming up next week! 

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 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?