Trash Cans, Space Refurbs, & Moana Hot Takes

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In the 302nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are Disneying with their upcoming trips!!

Both have their own trips ahead, as well as the team Norwegian Cruise coming up soon!

Then, tackling the biggest stories around Disney, including Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party ticket updates, as well as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights tickets on sale.

Jenn has a mini-rant about the Epcot Trash Cans (Why Disney Why??) and Dave has a very hot take on Moana, regarding the franchise and the recent bomb of the live action film.

Then, Disney announces the opening date for Hollywood Studios' Magic of Animation area
, a tragic loss in Universal Studios (not really) and Disney props up for auction.

Finally - Space Mountain rumored for a full refurbishment and we chat about what we might get!

Ep 292. The One with It's Gonna Be MAY

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In the 292nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave reunite after Jenn's week off and Dave's solo show... 

First (and we forgot to even say it on the episode...) THANK YOU FOR 100,000 DOWNLOADS!  

Second... we dive back in to s
ome familiar news, covering some of the things we did mention last week, but this time to get Jenn's take on in, including the Muppets song list on the revamped Rock'n Roller Coaster, the returning Dexlue Disney Sining Plan, and Big Thunder reopening.

Plus, a look at Disney's upcoming Lakeshort Lodge, projected to open in 2027, and then a look at the recently announced Disney Legend 2026 line up - and who should be in, who is in that grey area and... then... a discussion on Anne Hathaway.

Finally, the May calendar at Disney - the After Hours dates, Marvel TV dates, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mando & Grogu movie dates... and another scan at May 26th, and ALL the big things happening on that single day - Muppets, Dis Jr, Animation Courtyard, Soarin, Bluey, and Falcon's new mission. 

Ep 286. The One with Do This! Don't Do That!

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In the 286th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave look ahead to three big projects on the horizon at Disney World - and what they are hoping to see!

Helping the discussion is first time guest and new Friend of the Show Dave Adams, co-host of the new(ish) show Pod999 - Dave and Jenn and Dave share a little Weekly Disney, with Disneyland Paris trips, pin boards, and Garden Tea Reservations.

Then, looking at the coming Magic of Animation in Hollywood Studios, the trio give their takes on what they hope Disney will do and hopes at what they will avoid doing - making it about the animation... not letting it fall apart... and why they should honor all of Disney's Animated classics

Then a look at both the Muppets taking over Rock'n Roller Coaster and then turning our attention to Tropical Americas -- how to not make another Navi River Journey, trying to make Indy Jones relevant for the future, wanting more than Dr Teeth and of course, another mention of Its Tough to Be a Bug

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 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 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 253. The One with Summer at Disney

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In the 253rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for the summer season with all the fun stuff coming up! 

First, Jenn just finished her birthday trip, while Dave is getting ready for his summer trip in July. 

A bevy of news stories include the upcoming premiere of Disney Starlight Parade... Lilo & Stitch movies opens like gangbusters... a store reopens in Hollywood Studios.... Disneyland's 70th approaches... and Epic Universe's grand opening.

Plus, Jenn reviews the new Little Mermaid-A Musical Adventure and Villains Unfairly Ever After, both new at Hollywood Studios, and an overview of her recent dinner at the fancy schmancy swanky panky Victoria & Alberts in Disney's Grand Floridian.

Finally, Dave gives a quick review of Marvel's new flick, "Thunderbolts*" to round out this discussion of all sorts of topics. 

Ep 229. The One with Disney World's Holiday Preview

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In the 229th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for the holiday season!  

First, the question of "How many Christmas trees does Jenn have in her home?" is answered, as well as Dave's cleaning dilemma before putting up the tree in his home. 

Then, a great look at the Christmas happenings at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios, plus the resorts and Disney Springs!  

An overview of the Festival of the Holidays... the Frozen Holiday Surprise in MK... a Deluxe Resort holiday display checklist... the Gingerbread Spaceship Earth... and lamenting the loss of some of our fave Holiday traditions. 

Ep 228. The One with Jenn's Takes

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In the 228th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave finally reunite via Zoom after Jenn's world travels comes to an end (and by "world's travels", we mean 10 days and two places).

Both are booking trips and planning with their clients, and after Jenn sharing a little of her last few weeks, they check out and discuss some of the latest Disney topics, including the Gingerbread House structure showing up... a Jellyrolls rumor... new tiki mugs... Christmas Party updates... Chester & Hester... and refurbishing the Swan & Dolphin.

And then, Dave recaps a few of the biggest stories over the last few weeks, giving Jenn the chance to finally weigh in on things like Epic Universe's opening date... the Premier Pass announcements (and controversy)... and a listener review of the Cake Bake shop.

And finally, Jenn's Perfect Disney Day, takes us all over the parks and back! 

Thank you for one of the biggest months in the podcast's history!!

Ep 224. The One with Would You Rather

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In the 224th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave ask the hard hitting questions... like, would you rather be stuck on It's a Small World for 3 hours, with the music looping... or stuck on Frozen Ever After for 3 hours, with Elsa singing "Let It Go" -- this is our round of "Would You Rather"!

First... Jenn is renewing while Dave is setting up his 2nd annual Father/Son Disney trip for next summer.  

Then, a look at the new promos that just dropped for Disney, and all the savings that come with it.

And then, a series of "Would You Rather..." questions... choosing between Club 33 and the Cinderella Royal Suite... Mr Toad or Splash... 24 hours in a park... free snacks or no lines... and what Jenn will - and won't - do for free Guardians.

And finally, would you rather be at Disneyland opening day, or Walt Disney World's opening day... opening attractions at Magic Kingdom and Epcot... and the E-Ticket books. 

Ep 222. The One with Empty Spaces in the Park

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In the 222nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined again by fan favorite Kyla, as they get their Taylor Swift on and address Disney's "Blank Spaces".

First up, Jenn uncovered a treasure trove of Disney swag in her closets, while Dave is chasing some movie goals and catching up on some Disney films on his to-be-watched list.

Then, the trio chats about the RUMOR (only just RUMOR) that Universal may get rid of their Marvel rights, and what Disney might do with it were they to get it. RUMOR!!

Finally, Dave, Jenn, & Kyla look around the WDW Resort and address four glaringly empty (or may become empty) spots -- the old DisneyQuest building, Epcot's Wonders of Life pavilion, Hollywood Studios' Launch Bay, and the empty round theater of Stitch's Great Escape and Alien Encounter -- and do a little Blue Sky dreaming about what might go in each of those.

From character meet n greet spots to Disney history walkthroughs to shows to theater shows and much more, as we let the creative juices flow.  

Thanks for listening!!!

 

Ep 217. The One with D23

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In the 217th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are super pumped about the weekend that was -- the D23: Ultimate Fan Event has concluded, and there is SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT.

So much, in fact, that the entire podcast crew is here -- #KylaKylaKyla and Quasi Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, joins Jenn & Dave to discuss everything. 

From the top of the show, with Patrick giving an intro, we cover overseas parks, the confusion of Fortnite, all the new ships coming, Avengers stuff in Disneyland, Coco getting a ride, and even Avatar. And crying over Walt.

Then, we take a long look at Walt Disney World, from the expected updates (Indiana Jones... confirmed! Encanto... confirmed!) and the surprises (Monsters Inc?! Cars?!) to the delights (new nighttime parade), and of course... the villains.

Also, how we all feel about losing Tom Sawyer Island as well as DinoLand, what Disney did right and what they may have missed during the weekend, and Jenn's super joy about losing the Bugs.

Ep 209. The One with Rating AK & the Studios

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In the 209th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave become Kyla & Dave for another week, as Jenn is still overseas on a Mediterranean cruise!  So Kyla takes the co-hosting duties as they pick up from last week.

And last week, it was rating the Magic Kingdom... Love it!  Like it!  Or just... Meh.  This week, they take on Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios -- and invite in vlogger and influencer Derek "Let's Be" Frank to join the conversation.

They review each park attraction by attraction, including several shows, with their own take on how much the like, love, or are just uncaring about a ride or show, with several sidebars along the way... liking the new style Mickey... hope for D23... why Disco Yeti can't go back to Swinging Yeti... and at the end, thoughts on the constant repair of the upcoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure. 

Ep 202. The One with the Travel Bucket List

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In the 202nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are celebrating National Bucket List Day! 

This leads to a discussion about the things, mostly travel related, that are on both their bucket lists... places they'd like to visit, cruises they'd like to take, ground they'd like to set their feet upon, and theme parks to fly to.

First though, Jenn is getting ready for a huge travel summer, while Dave is putting a Cap on his wall. Then, a little news -- Epcot's Food & Wine Festival dates have been released, and we speculate on why the festival time period is shorter... and if it has to do anything with the upcoming CommuniCore opening.. and of course, speculation of what we might see in there.

Then, Disney filed permits for work on the Imagination Pavilion, so we also make some wildly off base yet fully educated guesses as to what Disney might be doing next in this area. And, is Figment so popular that he still needs his own attraction? 

Hollywood Studios has a 35th anniversary coming up... Smellephant is brand new in Magic Kingdom... new experiences require pre-payment (and why Mace Windu's lightsaber is purple)... and Jenn's joy that her favorite restaurant just got one huge award. 

Then onto the Bucket List chat, which really just devolves into a travel discussion about places we want to go, but it's always entertaining. 

Ep 200. The One with the Attraction Bracket

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In the 200th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave celebrate and high-fave making it almost four years and covering a milestone in the podcast.

To help commemorate the occasion, they welcome in the Quasi-Producer of the Show, The Moana Mom, aka Heather, and Past and Future Guest of the Show Derek Frank! 

Thanks to Derek's handiwork, the team of four look at an attraction bracket - 16 rides, shows and otherwise from each park, pitted one on one, and everybody has to pick the winners - just like March Madness, they keep going until the Best Attraction in Walt Disney World is finally declared... and we even get a little help from mostly third co-host Kyla.

Plus... the Tiffany vs Debbie debate finally hits the podcast.

Ep 197. The One with Another Magical Roundup

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In the 197th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are just here to chit-chat Disney adventures, upcoming events, and a little news.

Jenn just returned from her magical stay - and possibly betraying her beloved Grand Floridian - while Dave makes a city-wide search for Encanto, with good reason. Jenn also gives her take on Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Hollywood Studios.

We explain what happens with "stacking" Lightning Lane reservations, then give an update on the "other park" down the road -- and how fast Universal's Epic Universe is coming along.  Disney filing for work permits around Animal Kingdom fuels the speculation and Dave laments Disneyland getting the good stuff... again.

Plus, a way, way too early preview of this summer's D23 fan event, and the Disney Legend announcements, with a short list of some names who should be Disney Legends by now... and yeah, one name will shock you. 

 

Ep 195. The One with Disney Dining Reviews

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In the 195th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are hoping you came to the show hungry today... because it's all about dinner at Disney.

To properly review and discuss as the great dining that was had in the recent agency trip, 3rd co-host #KylaKylaKyla joins to show -- first to give her tips on adults enjoying Disney Jr Live on Stage, and to comment on Animal Kingdom and what is removable. 

Then a rundown of meals shared together, either with Jenn, Dave, and Kyla all taking part, with just Dave and Kyla and significant others, or Dave and Lovely Steph.  Included in this episode is a review of The Yachtsman Steakhouse... Rose & Crown... Raglan Road... Mama Melrose... Shiki Sai in Epcot... The Hollywood Brown Derby... and a quick look at Topolino's atop the Riviera Resort. 

And along the way, lots of laughs and some nonsense, as does happen when the three get together.  

193. The One with Park Untouchables (and Removables!)

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In the 193rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are preparing for a long weekend down in WDW.  Jenn, as the owner of Upon a Star Travel, is getting ready to lead the team in a great competition thru the parks, while Dave is just happy to make through the upcoming 5K.  Plus, snacks and more.

We also say farewell to a fellow podcast who is ending their run after many years.

Then, we look at the parks and decide which attractions are truly "Untouchable". Which rides will be a part of Walt Disney World 10, 30, 50, maybe 100 years from now?  Haunted Mansion? Everest? Tower of Terror? Figment?  

And which attractions are okay to go... which ones would we not fuss over were they gone from the parks in the near future?  Certainly Jenn loves the chance to lash out at It's Tough to Be a Bug again. 

Let us know what you think!  Were we right or wrong? And which attractions would you deem "You Can never Take this ride out, no discussion full stop"?

Ep 190. The One with Disney-fied Star Wars

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In the 190th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave borrow a concept from one of our favorite shows - Living with the Landspeeder, where a Disney Attraction is turned into a Star Wars Attraction... "Star Warsifying" it. 

This time, we reverse the concept and "Disneyfy" the three Star Wars attractions in WDW - Smuggler's Run, Rise of the Resistance, and the O.G., Star Tours. And what better way to retheme a ride than to invite on the guys who did it better - Catron, Chris, Ryan, and Derek Frank, hosts of
the IAmGeek show and Living with the Landspeeder.

Six new attractions are presented, two for each of the existing Star Wars rides, with ideas from Atlantis to Aladdin to Toy Story... plus Coco gets a ride (finally), we talk more about The Black Hole than any show in recent memory, and even Walt appears at the end of an attraction.

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.