Ep 231. The One with Disney First Timers

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In the 231st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are here to talk all about those first time guests to Disney World! 

First, Jenn and Dave both are getting their holiday fashions ready, though both are very different styles... then a little news, including the newest Harry Potter area in Epic Universe, and a chat about whether Disney will match the immersion of Epic. 

Then, runDisney Princess Medals... Premier Pass sells out... Yacht Club holiday decor... and ahead of Jenn's "shakedown sailing", a Disney Treasure reveal

Finally, tips and tricks and thoughts on first time visitors to Disney World.  The planning, learning the lingo, asking for help, being flexible... whether a large or small family, kids or no kids, the obvious things to do, and things that may not be as obvious. 

If you are heading down for the first time to WDW -- and even to Universal Studios -- this is a great episode to take notes on!

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 165. The One with Disneyland Magic

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In the 165th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome two new Friends of the Show, Bluebird Emily and  Jessica, both travel planners with Upon a Star Travel and magical entrepreneurs.

First, Jenn is getting ready for her European Disney cruise, while Dave has started his Mickey Virtual 5K queue, Emily spent her afternoon at Old Key West, and of course, Jessica just returned from Disneyland.

In this longer episode, Jessica has visited Disneyland for the first time, and talks about seeing Sleeping Beauty Castle and the magic that she experiences, while Emily visits Disneyland for the 2nd time, returning to the castle. 

The conversation ranges from the attractions to the food to differences in Land and World, and a great explanation on the best airports to fly into LA.

Finally, Emily talks about her delivery and decor service, Bluebird Gifting Company, and Jessica talks about the upcoming Magical Mice Tours. 

Find Emily on IG at @uponastaremily and @bluebird.gifting.co and Jessica on IG at @magicalmousemoments21and @magicalmicetours 

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.

Ep 145. The One with the runDisney Rookies

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In the 145th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave bring in a familiar name and returning guest Kyla Melberg, aka #kylaKylaKYLA as she's known in the podcast.

Together, the three open up with Disney mugs and Disney shirts and Disney Funko Pops (and d$'s obsession with collecting sets now), before turning to the brief news -- including doom for the Simpsons area at Universal and a possible new princess meet n greet in MK.

Then, a quick look at an upcoming auction where Disney transport - Autopia cars, monorails, Skybuckets - and more are being sold.

Finally, a rundown of the Princess 1/2 Marathon weekend from a few weeks ago. Jenn shares her comparison from previous runDisney events to this one, while #kylaKylaKYLA and d$ give their rookie experience.

Kyla shares about Sunrise Yoga, which is the new trend at the parks, while all talk about the Expo, getting to the event itself, running the race, and all the fun details -- plus what to expect when you sign up. 

Ep 093. The One with the Disney Drinks

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In the 93rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave get their drink on... their non-alcoholic, family friend drink, that is!

First, Dave finally gets his Stacey shirt, while Jenn gives a primer on their upcoming Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser trip. Then they cover some of the latest news, including the new Guardians rumor... runDisney dates... Flower & Garden Festival info... and returning Disneyland entertainment. 

And then, a look at favorite non-loaded drinks in each park... slushes, juices, what's refreshing, what sits heavy... plus how Jenn does not do bougee corn dogs, and Dave drinks milk in odd situations. 

Make sure to follow Jenn @UponastarJenn on IG and FB for all the Star Wars pics and videos! 

Ep 68. The One with Walt's Words

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In the 68th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave start the show with their special guest, author, speaker, conference creator, Disney fan, and all around super dude Terry Weaver! 

The conversation goes from Disney medals to booking trips to packing for trips as well, then another chat about GENIE+, and finally, the updates on the new Annual Pass program just released by Disney World. 

Then, the crew gives discussed Walt Disney, and some of their favorite quotes, as given by good ol Uncle Walt -- quotes about life, uniqueness, work, ambition, and much more. 

Find Jenn on IG @uponastarjenn, Dave on IG at @TheMagiconaDollar and Terry on IG @terrytheweaver and @thethinglive

And find the show @TheMSEPodcast on IG, @TheMSEPodcast on Twitter and on FB at TheMSEPodcast! 

Ep 067. The One with the Genie - LIVE

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 On the 67th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave spend most of the show talking about the upcoming new Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane, as well as the Individual Selected Attractions... or whatever they are calling it nowadays.

After sharing a little Disney from their week - including new shirts and runDisney medals, they dive into the Fastpass replacement program... what it is... how to use it... where to use it... what attractions might be extra... the cost of all of it... the good & the bad of the whole thing... and so much more.

The Moana Mom, aka quasi-producer Heather also joins into the discussion for her thoughts as well! 

Ep 060. The One with Fireworks & Elsa Rain

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In the 60th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave recap their weekends, one of which had Jenn in WDW, and Dave at a conference expressing his love of notebooks.

The news brings a pile of topics, including Hurricane Elsa, Disneyland restaurant closings, Universal dining canceling, Coco additions, runDisney returns, early and late park entries, the dining plan, and Fastpass guesses.

Then, a chat about Jenn's recent trip to WDW for the return of Happily Ever Fireworks at Magic Kingdom, and Epcot Forever, plus the return of pre-shows and how Disney is back!  

Follow the duo on IG @uponastarjenn and @themagiconadollar and @uponastartravel

On FB, search for Upon a Star Jenn, Disney on a Dollar, Magic on a Dollar, and Upon a Star Travel.

112. The One with runDisney

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In the 12th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave start the show with their Disney'ing weeks, including planning trips and physical therapy wardrobes

In the latest news:

• The newest (and not the best) Disney quarterly report
• "Mulan" heading to Disney Plus
• Splash Mountain gets sunk.  

Then, Friend of the Show HeighHo Sarah Bergman joins up to talk all things runDisney... the characters, the outfits, the corrals, the start times, the extra things everyone should know, 

It's a great start-to-finish conversation to help the uninitiated get started, and to remind the runDisney veteran about everything they should know! 

And catch the Magical Moments at the end of the conversation with Heigh Ho Sarah.

Plus -- an upcoming contest to celebrate National Book Lovers Day coming up soon!  Visit The Main Street Electrical Podcast on Facebook starting Thursday afternoon and make your book choice... one fan of the page & show will win the Disney book they choose!