The 300th One

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In the 300th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are back together after her jaunt through the Mediterranean!  It's a news and conversational episode this time around, catching Jenn up on all the things she missed.

First, Jenn is back, with a quick highlight of her trip (more to come soon), and Dave's full review of "Toy Story 5" - The plot, how it fits in the Toy Story franchise (and do you have to see the TS4?) and yes, yes, it should have ended after part 3, we all know this.

Then, a look at the new Level 99 in Disney Springs - what it is, where it is, and figuring out the details in real time.  And then a look at the new Universal Kids Resort in fantabulous Frisco, Texas... and the online reaction. 

Then, a review of previous stories, getting Jenn's take on the returning breakfast in the France pavilion.... the Eat to the Beat lineup and why the dining package is important... losing the Gingerbread House (and theories on the possible future of it)... and of course, the reaction to Disney's announcement about Disney Springs Parking, and multiple uses of the word "Kerfuffle".  Plus, Disney finally clarifying some vague details, and more questions.  

Finally, why we do what we do - what we love about travel planning, what we love about our jobs, and some of our fave travel planning moments, and some of our biggest guests over the course of 300 episodes!

And on our way to the next 100!!!

Ep 299. The One with Disney Springs Parking & Eat to the Beat

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In the 299th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn is sailing the high seas around Italy on the Disney Dream, so joining Dave in the podcast is first time guest / guest co-host April Craft, aka Curated By April on Insta.

A fellow travel planner at Upon a S
tar Travel, April is here to give her own opinions and discuss all the latest!

First, April is excited about helping the clients, while Dave is happy with Toy Story Taylor (Tay Story?) CDs in the mail.  

Then, a look at the latest, including Disneyland changing up their Autopia cars... the breakfast buffet returning at Chefs de France... and then, an extensive look (much longer than we thought) at the Eat to the Beat line-up, highlighting artists that we know (Boyz II Men! Tiffany! Fitz!) and spotlighting those we aren't sure about (Fly Guys? The War and the Treaty? Element?)

Finally, we look at the new small announcement made by Disney last week, that the new policy for parking at Disney Springs will take effect on June 28th - and how a small announcement has turned into quite a topic, mostly supportive, but also those pushing back.  We chat about why we like it, how people will try to get around it, and address some of the biggest questions on it - including how Disney doesn't like to give details when making such policies. 

Ep 191. The One with the Latest Disney Updates

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In the 191st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have already had long weeks, and it's only the middle of the week! 

It's a quick ep tonight, first recapping the craziness of Jenn's week, then Dave giving a quick review of his trip to Dauphin Island on the very southern tip of Alabama with his kid (on a school field trip!) 

Then, hitting some news, with a Universal roller coaster not working... Taylor soon to be streaming... a new take on an old Disneyland hotel... a whole list of upcoming Disney films and release dates... Jenn's take on Deadpool... and what Pixar should do to introduce Toy Story 5.

And finally, a quick conversation on the habit of queue jumping... when it might be acceptable... and mostly when to avoid trying it. 
 

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 118. The One with the Coasters

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In the 118th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave revisit one of the first episodes of the cast... the one with roller coasters. 

First up, some chatter about Jenn's upcoming trip to Costa Rica, and Dave's obsession with more Disney Lego... and Jenn gives an update on the house, plus a Bougie Closet Preview

The news topics include the Boardwalk Deli opening... what the new Electrical Parade Magic Band+ might mean for upcoming parades (including a prediction from Dave)... Disneyland Magic Key (annual pass) renewals... Epcot Tours coming back... and a random sidebar about The Weeknd's Blinding Lights and face surgery mask. 

And finally, a look at Episode 15 of the podcast, when Jenn & Dave gave their top 10 roller coasters, before they were able to ride Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure, and before VelociCoaster or Guardians even opened.  They give their revised Top Tens, each with 3 that dropped out of the initial list, the three new coasters added in, and others moving up and down the charts. 

Ep 112. The One with Toy Story Land

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In the 112th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave say "Happy 4th Birthday to Andy's Backyard" aka, "Toy Story Land" in Hollywood Studios!  Opened on June 30, 2018, it's a worthy addition to the classics in Hollywood! 

First, Jenn is getting ready for her sailing on the Wish, while Dave is eyeing a ghostly new Lego set, and then they chat about the latest news -- Splash Mountain's refurb gets a new name... Disney cancels, then uncancels a train... the Eat to the Beat lineup, and lamenting the lack of star power for Epcot's 40th... trying to figure out who Stokely is... why Jenn hates Hanson... and the Boutique returns! 

Plus, remembering The Backlot Tour, before doing a talk-through walkthrough of Toy Story Land, including taking a look at theming, Toy Story Mania, forgetting the game order, the old Pixar Place, Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog, and even a look at Toy Story Land in other parks around the world. 

And at the end, some breaking news that came in while recording -- Pooh, Tigger, Lilo, Stitch and more return to dining as three character meals are returning! 

Some big thanks to those who's contributions to the show have lasted 112 episodes, including Brady Novotny (theme music)... Johnathan Iverson, the Last Ringmaster (the opening voice)... Tim Dumais (news jingle and the old podcast themes)... Katrina Stone (the ending voice)... and Scott Cuzzo (the podcast logo)

Ep 089. The One with Cold Disney

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In the 89th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave shiver because Disney, it's cold outside.

First, they chat about the latest in Disney news, including Lightning Lane character meets... Toy Story Land's new additions... Pixar Day at sea... Guardians ride getting a facade... Mickey strollers... and honoring Dave Smith.

Then, some tips on what to do when it's winter at Disney World, and you are expecting 60 degrees and its only 40 degrees, or even worse. 

How to layer up, where to go get clothes off property, finding warm spots in the parks, and why the Safaris are a bad idea.

Plus, a little Hidden Mickey chat... and the coldest Jenn & Dave have been in the parks.