Ep 289. The One with Jenn in Land & Dave in World

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In the 289th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back after a few weeks away!  Spring Break weeks have come and gone, including when Jenn went to Disneyland then returned home to Pittsburgh late Monday night, only for Dave to leave Birmingham early Tuesday morning for week in Disney World!

First up, Buzz Lightyear has some soft openings, ready for next week's official reopening... Rafiki gets his name dropped in Animal Kingdom's Conversation Conservation Station... brand new ticket deals for Disney... and Crocs are getting into the headband game...

Then, Jenn and Dave share their trip reports from the parks on each coast -- Jenn (with Travel Amanda) visiting Bluey's new show, hanging at Disneyland Hotel, enjoying California Adventure's Food & Wine, and soaking in the 70th anniversary before it disappears... 

And Dave on his annual family trip, with all the dining, including Le Cellier and Sci Fi and Akershus, doing the Garden Graze at Flower & Garden Festival, and the kid's Meeting Princess stance.  And a lament on how badly Disney has handled the Easter Egg displays this year. 

It's a great time to visit either park! 

Ep 285. The One with News Around the (disney) World

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In the 285th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave round up the latest news and some movie reviews!

First, Jenn's take on the trailer for "The Mandalorian & Grogu" film - having seen it literally minutes before recording the episode, then Dave's review of "Zootopia 2" - plus the countless easter eggs within the film.

Then, a look around the (disney) World with the latest on the water parks opening and closing... Bath & Body Works + Disney... new art becomes a handbag... and a rundown of all the announced fun at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival, including Dave performing Air Supply for his kid... 

Ep 244. The One with Even More Girl Chat

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In the 244th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave gives way to Jenn & Kyla & Heather, as Dave is finally on his Spring Adventures - so to fill the gap, fan favorite #KylaKylaKyla and the show's (quasi) producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, are here to chat about Flower & Garden and whatever else comes to mind.

In a free flowing conversation, the trio tackles everything from Disney's massive laundry operation to Kyla not knowing .38 Special (what?) to Heather's butterfly garden tail to Fluid Gel (?) to Impossible Foods taking over to Krispy Kreme vs Dunkin vs local to scallops (pronounced "scallops" not "scallops") to Spike the Bee to Hot Beef.  It's 90 degrees, would you like your Hot Beef?

Ep 242. The One with Universal's Stella Nova Resort

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In the 242nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are taking a look at the park down the street and one of the new hotels that comes with it - or at least, they are listening to the quasi-producer of the show Heather, aka The Moana Mom talk about it, as she's been there!

First, Jenn just returned from Disneyland and gives a quick update on the park, as well as a few tips for first time Landers.  Then Heather gives her take on her recent Disney Wish voyage, and loving the ship - a new take on a previous opinion!

The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival starts today, and Mufasa has a release date... and then, a discussion about one of three new Universal Orlando hotels, Stella Nova Resort.  We chat about the rooms, the resort location, getting to the new Epic park, overall resort categories, and where to stay on property if you are a family with more 4. 

Ep 239. The One with Things We Love About Travel

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In the 239th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave chat a little travel and the things we love about it! And what better way to share the love than chatting with Friend of the Show and podcaster and vlogger extraordinaire THE Derek Frank!

While Jenn is prepping for a Disney Wish sailing, Derek is talking Disney, while d$ found more magic while weekend thrifting. 

Then, a little news covering all the latest for Disneyland's 70th Anniversary celebration, plus the Season of the Force Star Wars news -- all the stuff Disney World isn't getting anytime soon. 

Finally, a random list of things we love about travel... what we love to snack on in WDW... where we love to stay... the ships we enjoy sailing on... the beaches we love to walk... and much more love shared right before Valentine's Day! 

Along the way, random Simpsons chatter... Celine and Peabo.. who sings the Pocahontas songs... and who is Shanice? And excitement over Universal's animatronic dragon! 

Ep 188. The One with Our Favorite Disney Theater Shows

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In the 188th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are braving the cold from their homes, drinking from Disney mugs and replacing Disney jewelry, and trying to stay warm - and give a few hints on dealing with a cold snap in WDW.

In the news, the Flower & Garden opening dates have been revealed, as well as the Country Bears closing dates. The Disney Treasure will feature Moana as part of their Broadway style show. And Kali River Rapids' reopening date, which leads to Jenn's mini-rant against the attraction, and which rides she'd chunk out of each park.

Then, they look at both past and present theater shows to determine their favorites - any attraction which features the guest sitting in a theater chair or bench, staring at the stage or screen.  From current - like loving the Tumble Monkeys or Frozen narrators - to past, like Drew Carey's previous park presence or Nemo, old and new.  

And finally, thoughts on updating Carousel of Progress.

Ep 144. The One with Airport Transfers & TSA

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In the 144th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are talking all about airport transfers and TSA Precheck woes, both having experienced the same insanity of a long line at Orlando's MCO airport...

First up, several news items, including guests being told a ride was closed after all the signs say that the ride is closed... Small World adding some disability representation... the new Disney Cruise Line status... eating BRUNCHCOT in EPCOT... Capt Steve Rogers getting his own musical... 

And updated info on Florida taking over Reedy Creek at Disney World. 

Then, the duo discuss the good and bad about the available transportation first for those arriving at MCO and trying to get to their Disney World resort, including Mears, Sunshine Flyers, rideshares, private cars, Away We Go and more...

And then the far worse, and more entertaining, travails of trying to return back to Orlando's airport, including d$'s Mears fiasco and what happens when PreCheck is just straight up closed. 

Ep 142. The One with Dave on the Wish

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In the 142nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are back after a two week absence caused by time, a faulty computer, and the fact that co-host d$ was in the Caribbean aboard the latest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish!

First, a pile of news to discuss, including delayed openings at Disneyland's ToonTown... the 2023 Garden Rocks lineup... the latest on Toy Story Land's Rodeo Roundup... trying to figure out who Moon Girl is... new meet n greets in the parks... new Disney sequels to Frozen, Zootopia, and what Toy Story 5 might be like... and much more! 

Then, a look at The Disney Wish, from a newbie cruiser (or a first in 19 years cruiser) d$, and not only things he didn't realize, but also things about the ship you should know -- from dining to extra costs to Castaway Cay to how DCL handles some of their special needs programs. 

Ep 095. The One with the Galactic Starcruiser

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In the 95th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave use the force to bring you a recap of the most amazing resort Disney has ever created -- The Galactic Starcruiser.

First, d$ talks a little about his upcoming Sunshine Flyer trip, followed by some quick news bites -- including possible meet n greets, crowd capacity changing in the parks, new fireworks times, parades starting again, and the Garden Graze.

Then, Jenn goes in depth on her stay on the Halcyon -- taking you through the boarding, the staterooms, the details, the cafeteria, and so much more, all in a spoiler free review of the resort ship. 

Don't forget to stick around after the show, when Jenn & Dave dive into spoilers on the experience, including incredible reveals and events only seen to those on the ship! 

Also, check out friend of the show Ryan & his custom made Kyber Crystals