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 187. The One with 2023 in Review

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In the 187 episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back for the first show of the new year!  And as per tradition, it's time to take one more look back at the year we just completed, with all of it's highs and lows.  And also per usual, to do that, we bring in our own Quasi-Producer, the Moana Mom herself, aka Heather Kondas!

First, a New Year's celebration wrap up -- where was everyone, how was the party in Epcot (for Jenn), how was seeing the fireworks from the back porch (for Heather) and how was enjoying the New Year's from the comfort of his own couch (d$)

Then, Heather is solving the Disney World's problems, with the parking debacle at Disney Springs on New Year's Eve, and a closer look at the big day that was January 9th, brining back the Disney Dining Plan, and dropping the Park Pass Reservations (and what APs are dealing with)

And next, a look back, starting in January 2023, with the closing of Splash Mountain, to the end of December, with the new Summer House on the Lake -- and all in between, including new meet'n greets... Disney and Pixar's latest flicks... Tron and Journey of Water both opening... the Starcruiser closing... the chaos around Annual Passes returning... the Hatbox Ghost... Bears in the Kingdom... and that guy who jumped into the Lagoon.  Don't do that. 

Plus, a little emotion over Disney's best animated short in years.

 

Ep 157. The One with Disney Springs Dining

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In the 157th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave aren't together this time - as Upon a Star Jenn is returning from a well deserved week at Walt Disney World, so Dave brings on Frequent Show Contributor #KylaKylaKyla and Quasi-Producer Heather to discuss one of all of our fave subjects... food at Disney Springs!

First, Heather "The Moana Mom" talks about her recent move, and settling in, to her new home right behind Coronado Springs, only a few miles from property -- and the feeling of being able to leave the living room and be in front of the castle an hour later. 

Then, #KylaKylaKyla talks a little about her home in New Hampshire, visiting Boston nearby, as well as the 17 miles of the coastline.

A little news goes over the sold out Star Wars Starcruiser... Splash Mountain finally closing... Rock'n Roller Coaster finally re-opening... and 2024 now available.

Then, a roundtable discussion on the best dining that Disney Springs has to offer... quick services, including love for The Polite Pig... table service like The Boathouse and Chef Art's and Splitsville... the best snacks, including big pretzels and dancing corn dogs and poutine.  And of course, all the drinks like Cold Brews and margaritas and cookies and more.

Ep 150. The One with Star Wars Celebration

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In the 150th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave lament that they could not travel to London, England, over the weekend to check out the biggest Star Wars convention in the world - Star Wars Celebration!

And unfortunately, the guest on the show also didn't make it there either, but Mikey Nipp (The Deucecast Movie Show) is still one of the smartest Star Wars minds around -- and he's joining the show to talk about all the current and upcoming Star Wars magic we can expect, from TV shows to movies to announcements.

From Mando to Asohka to Baby Yoda vs Grogu to Acolytes and everything in between, we give you the preview. 

In the news department, Disneyland's Splash Mountain finally has a closure date... Walt Disney World will be selling Annual Passes once again... Epcot's Garden Grill will reopen for breakfast... and Rogers: The Musical has an opening date at California Adventure! 

Ep 137. The One with 2022 in Review

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In the 137th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in 2023 with a look back at 2022! And because she was a part of the 2021 review, of course, we had to bring back The Moana Mom, aka Quasi Producer Heather.

Month by month, we hit the major, and minor, topics of the year, from all the returns to all the closures to mask mandates to Bob in Bob out, and all the overwhelming, underwhelming and just whelming whelming news. 

Quasi Producer Heather also shares her magical story from Epcot's 40th and meeting Keale Settle (and how d$ was right there... and didn't know it)

Plus, a look at the Shakedown (of the Wish, not Bob Seger), some predictions for 2023, why Splash Mountain has no chance of staying, and why 2022 was a strong year indeed. 

Among the topics included: Strollers... bad transfers... Sunshine Flyers... Lightning Lane... masks... Starcruisers... Spirt of Aloha... Hoop dee Doo... hugging characters again... MSEParade in Disneyland... Guardians debuts... the new Finding Nemo... MagicBand+... Angela Lansbury... H20 Bath Products... BBB opening again... Hurricane Ian... Epcot's 40th... Akershus... Splash says goodbye

As always, thanks for listening and hope you enjoy the first ep of 2023!! 

Find Agent Meredith's interviews with Epcot's original Cast Members here. 

Ep 94. The One with More Disney Did-You-Knows

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In the 94th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave dust off something they haven't done since August of 2020... the "Did You Know".  Each come to the show with 2 random Disney stories -- history, pop culture, whatever -- to tell.

First, Jenn is getting ready for the Galactic Star Cruiser, while Dave is ready for Epcot in the fall. Some random chatter about the possible dining plan and other rumors, which parks to pick on a short trip, and more.

Then, some Disney stories you may not know... Did you know about the Splash Mountain animatronics that had previous homes?  Did you know there was a kid version of Autopia in Disneyland with a very un-PC name?  Did you know the history of Disney Springs? And finally, did you know the story of legendary broadcaster Al Michaels and how he was traded for a cartoon rabbit?

Hope you can learn some little known Disney history! 

034. The One with Adventureland & Frontierland (ft Christine Fox!)

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In the 34th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave bring on Friend, Friend of the Show, and Keto author Christine Fox... Jenn's co-host on the Divas Dish Diz podcast (the original Diz Dishers!).  

They chat a little about Disney'ing, from vintage Figment to Disney history books, then set out to rate Adventureland and Frontierland experiences! 

From Big Thunder to Pecos Bills, from Swiss Family Treehouse to Jungle Cruise, they give their opinion on whether its overrated... underrated... or just rated... rated.  

Plus a funny Magical Moment with a fishbowl and whipped cream!  And, of course, All Star Sports. 

107. The One with the Disney Dads (Pt 2)

Dave's idea of how to create a New
Orleans Square in Magic Kingdom

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In the 7th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast...
Jenn & Dave open the show talking about the crazy Disney travel week...

Then their love/hate of Disney hold music, including one song that makes both happy and one song they cannot figure out...

Then, the big announcement on Splash Mountain, thoughts on when it will happen, and Daves plan on how to put New Orleans Square into Magic Kingdom.

Finally, Matt & Susie from The ImagineEars Podcast join the show to give the Top Five Best (and worst) Disney Dads!