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 272. The One with the 2025 Disney Holiday Guide

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In the 272nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are split up for the next week or two, as today it becomes "Jess and Dave"! 

Previous guest, Friend of the Show, promoted to somewhat sorta guest host Jessica Levine, aka Pocket Jess, comes back to the show to hang with host Dave and talk about Christmas at Disney World.

Jess is getting her house ready for Hanukkah and Christmas, while Dave is pulling out the Christmas Disney PJs, and then they jump into the parks for Christmas!

They chat about each park - Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom - then the resorts and Disney Springs, putting a spotlight on Christmas activities, theming, events, and more.

We discuss everything from Jollywood Nights to Glimmering Greenhouse to Merry Menagerie to Christmas Tree Strolls to Candlelight Processional to the resort trees and so much more.

Plus, Jessica gives a rundown on how Disney represents her Jewish faith in the parks - both the awesome things Disney is doing, and a few things they could be slightly better on.

Use this as your guide for all things Disney World and holidays! 

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

Ep 258. The One with Disneyland's First Day

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In the 258th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the park that started it all - Disneyland

First, the news of Jollywood and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party is out, and they give the quick rundown of what to expect in each. Then, a take on the Walt animatronic that everyone can't stop talking about.

And finally - it was called Black Sunday, the opening day of Disneyland that turned out to be a disaster. We give you some highlights of the day - no water, melted asphalt, lots of people trespassing - and the lead up of the day itself!  

It's a look at Disney's memories of the original park, plus what Walt means to all of us, as we say Happy 70th Disneyland

Ep 234. The One with the Busy December

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In the 234th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave finally get to record again!  After an extremely hectic holiday season that saw Jenn take TWO trips to Walt Disney World, while d$ took a 7 day trip that turned into 10 days, they are both here to give the scoop on all the news and reviews.

First up, a quick review of the Disney+ documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man", a movie that d$ absolutely loved. Then, the fate of Rip Ride Rockit at Universal, plus how Animal Kingdom's Boneyard can be saved.  Free Dining was announced recently, while Big Thunder Mountain and Gran Fiesta Tour are both closed for refurb - one with a much longer down time than the other.

To finally cap off the Christmas season, they give their thoughts on 2024's Jollywood Nights event and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, while Jenn chats about her New Years night spent in Epcot.  

Then d$ shares a little about his travels to WDW, and why three of those vacation days were spent in the hospital - and the incredible respond of Disney.

Ep 223. The One with the Latest World News

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In the 223rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave squeeze in some recording time to bring a handful of the latest headlines!

Jenn is getting ready for another voyage, while Dave is knocking off his Rescuer movies, and both are ready for Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios -- including the GLISTEN ice skating thing, whatever it actually is.

Also, Star Lord is returning to Epcot... the Halloween Party is sold out... Inside Out 2 is streaming... a look at the new Glimmering Greenhouse Behind the Seeds Tour at Living with the Land, plus a Hidden Mickey Rabbit trail.. 

Finally, they give some tips and thoughts on riding out a hurricane while at WDW - pack your patience and be nice to Cast Members!!!

It's a random back and forth between the two hosts tossing out the headlines and giving the latest! 

Ep 220. The One with the New MultiPass

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In the 220th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined by fan fave Kyla, as both she and Jenn came back from recent trips and are ready to discuss using the new FastPass Genie+ MultiPass and Single Pass Lightning Lane system... after a brief chatter about owning Pocahontas, reliving Disney, and Saratoga Springs. And a quick review on the new Country Bears... plus, will Tiana's ever open longer than an hour?

In our travel news, Encanto meet-ups in Disneyland... the Wizarding Scoop on the Epic Universe Ministry of Magic (and a few terms explained for the Potter novices)... another Halloween and Christmas party ticket update... Sports murals... reservations at Jollywood... much love for the Finesse Party Band at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival... and losing McQueen's Racing Academy but gaining the Villains show.

Jenn also gives her quick review on her Celebrity cruise voyage.

Then, a great conversation about the new Multi Pass and Single Pass system... getting attractions 7 days ahead of time... strategies on using them in the parks... why you should purchase Guardians... the rides in the park tiers... and Jenn and Kyla give their pros and cons to the new system.  

(this episode was recorded about an hour before they announced Tron's Virtual Queue was going away!)

Ep 211. The One with the Genie+ Changes

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In the 211th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave this week are Heather & Dave, as Jenn is returning from one of her final trips of the summer season! 

Heather, aka The Moana Mom, fills the co-host spot today and she and Dave jump into news immediately, with so much to discuss!

Starting out with Heather and her girls heading to Tiana's for an event (which allows them to ride over and over!), they discuss CommuniCore Hall in Epcot... the Fort Wilderness Cabins that have opened... the Eat to the Beat lineup coming in the fall (and what Justin Timberlake's best PR move could possibly be)... the dates for Jollywood and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party... and more.

Then, an overview of the changes coming to Walt Disney World with Genie+... the new Multi Pass... the Single Day Pass... how it will (or should) work... some of the things you can and cannot do... and opinions on how Disney makes things harder than it ever has to be. 

Ep 182. The One with All the Things We Did

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In the 182nd episode of the Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave is a little different this week, as Jenn is currently sailing on a Norwegian Cruise line... so joining the show as co-host this week, fan favorite and frequent guest, #KylaKylaKyla, aka Kyla Melberg, from Upon a Star Travel!

First, they lament this misery of post-trip laundry, then discuss the new Walt statue in Epcot, and the sad case of the guy in the water at Small World. 

Then, Dave gives his overall review of Disney's new film "Wish", as well as thoughts on the direction of Disney Animation.

Finally, Dave and Kyla were part of a larger group that hit Disney World recently, and they give their thoughts and reviews on the big events in the trip - the Wild Africa Trek in Animal Kingdom... Disney's Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios... the Epcot Fireworks Cruise in the pouring rain... plus, quick dining reviews on various places like The Edison, Trader Sam's, Boma and more!  

Plus, the most rare Hidden Mickey at Disney World! 

Ep 180. The One with Magical Random Chatter

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In the 180th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave make it a free-for-all conversation.  A slow news week in the world of magic means the chat goes a little all over the place.

First, Jenn and Dave are both getting ready for trips to The Most Magical Place on Earth, as Dave is also headed to Universal Studios as well.  Dave also gives a review on the newest MCU film, "The Marvels."

Then, a quick look at the resorts of Universal, with d$ staying in Cabana Bay, and some talk about both of their upcoming trips.

There is a new promo that Jenn breaks down for everyone, there is a new character on property, and at some point, they even discuss the William Tell Overture.  Because of course they do.

Ep 178. The One with Jenn & Dave's Holiday Preview

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In the 178th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for Christmas!  And Jenn's travels continues as she has just returned from WDW and is headed to the Caribbean for a few days. It's decent work if you can get it, amma right?

Jenn shares her thoughts on her first experience with the Journey of Water in Epcot, while Dave gives a fairly detailed review on the newly released book, "MCU: The Reign of Marvel", then they hop on the news, chatting about the upcoming After Hours Events... the Haunted Mansion lounge on the upcoming Disney Treasure... new runDisney events announced... the Epcot Festival of the Arts... 

And they share both their favorite scary films, and then fave Christmas films. 

Finally, a preview of the Disney World holiday season -- with the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the new Disney Jollywood Nights, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail, visiting the parks over the Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks, tips on getting seats at the Candlelight Processional, and where to find all the Deluxe Resort Gingerbread and Chocolate displays!

Its a fun look at the next two months, all the things to see and do, and what we are all looking forward to! 

Ep 161. The One with the All Stars

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In the latest ep, Jenn is returning from her conference with the Other Guys (aka, Universal Studios Orlando) so Dave runs the show alone... 

Disney's Jollywood Nights tickets are going on sale, so Dave is going after those, which leads to an off the cuff discussion about Universal vs Disney, and how Universal is swinging for the fences, while hopefully Disney will make some major announcements later this summer.

News on Genie+ updates, as well as new popcorn buckets, and Tiana's water tower goes up. 

Finally, a chat about All Star Sports, All Star Movies, and All Star Music.  Dave gives both the pros and cons of staying at these resorts, going over the rooms, the dining, the transportation, and the Music Family Suites in detail -- hopefully you'll know by the end of the show if you love them or would avoid them at all costs! 

Ep 160. The One with Elemental Jollywood

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In the 160th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are ready for the Halfway to the Holiday Season, and even wonder when that became a thing...

First up, Jenn is getting ready for her upcoming travels, as she dishes on her overseas cruise, and the fun people she'll be traveling with (Our Friend Marcy! KylaKylaKyla!) and Dave rehashes the runDisney stress to sign up for the 1/2 marathon.

News reveals the possible Bruno meet n greet coming to the park, and all the promo news that was dropped last week (and that we speculated about on last week's show), and then the return of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party... Christmas on the Disney Cruise Line (and Santa's journey through the waters to deliver presents)... what the parks will have in store for the Christmas season... and the brand new Jollywood at Hollywood Studios, and all that will bring.

Finally. a review of "Elemental", Pixar's latest, plus some thoughts as to why it's not performing well - and what people can expect, no matter what beliefs they hold.