Ep 053. The One With Birthdays & Magical Celebrations

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Warning: There is a PG-13 moment about a 1/3 of the way through the show. 

In the 53rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have their own little celebrations... first, Jenn has a big milestone birthday in the next few days. Second, the show itself is now officially ONE YEAR OLD! 

A little Disney'ing involving books and gift baskets, a preview of Jenn's upcoming trip to Sedona, the latest news on the mask rules changing, a slip of the tongue puts a whole other meaning on the WDW 50th, name dropping Upon a Star Heather, then a great discussion on ways you can celebrate at Disney World, and many reasons TO celebrate.

Finally, Jenn & Dave talk a little about some of their past trips planned for families and some unique and sometimes heartfelt celebrations.

Ep 052: The One with Overlooked Animal Kingdom

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In the 52nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave invite in returning author, blogger, Disney mom, and Carnegie Hall vet Jennifer Kaufman!  

After catching up and Disney'ing and a quick review on "Pete's Dragon", the trio go over some quick news regarding trash cans and Boo Bash.

Then they turn attention to Animal Kingdom and many of the things that people forget to notice -- queues, stilted foliage ladies, snacks, photo ops, nighttime views, train rides, baby banshees and much more.  

Plus a look at the newly reopened Lion King show.

Plus the new idea of a sub-podcast... and maybe Overlooked Gatorland? 

Find Dave on IG @TheMagiconadollar  

Jenn on IG @Uponastarjenn  

Kaufman @jenniferkaufman, and visit online at delightful.life

Ep 051: The One with The Wish & the Rope Drops

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In the 51st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are still discussing some of their group weekend in Orlando with both Universal and WDW, with Jenn headed back soon and Dave revealing the new Funko in his home.

Then they go through a ton of Disney news, including the College Program returning, Dave's niece's new job, Disneyland reopening, the news on the upcoming Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, and a look at the Disney Wish. 

Finally, a quick discussion on Rope Dropping at the parks -- what attractions are favorites, what snacks to grab, and how to get in and get out.  

050. The One with Universal

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In the 50th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave record on the road, this time from a location in central Florida to discuss all the happenings of their weekend.

Upon a Star Travel took a trip to Universal Studios, Universal Resorts, and then Walt Disney World, and to talk about it, they welcome in fellow agent (and friend!) Upon a Star Erin, with a featured appearance from new agent Cliff!

Discussions include the Universal resorts, Volcano Bay, both theme parks, the good and bad about Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure, favorite attractions, the dining plan, and much more. 

049. The One with Planning Mistakes

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In the 49th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave open up discussing the upcoming trip to Universal Studios Orlando that the agency -- Upon a Star Travel & Concierge -- is taking, including all the tasks to get done.

News covers Disney's new dress code... free resort night to Cast Members... the People Mover reopening... Lion King returning... and Disneyland now accepting reservations... 

Then, a discussion on mistakes people make when planning for their Disney vacations, including not getting park passes, overthinking their schedule, not having a schedule, chargers, buying stuff, and much more.

048. The One Where We Sparkle With Sophie

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On the 48th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talk a little Disney mug and Disney Lego in the midst of a busy week, then hop on to the main conversation.

And that conversation is none other than YouTube star and long time (and furloughed) Disney Cruise Line Cast Member Sophie Allen... better known as Sparkle with Sophie!

Sophie chats about her Cruise Line auditions... characters that make her woozy... working on a theater that is constantly moving... beginning her wildly popular YouTube series... how the UK Pavilion in Epcot holds up to the real place... and so much more. 

You'll laugh quite a bit listening to TheMSEPod's first British accent and now new friend of the show!

On Instagram, find Sophie @SparklewithsophieX ... Dave @THEmagiconadollar and Jenn @Uponastarjenn, and find the show @TheMSEPodcast 

On Twitter, find Dave @magiconadollar and Jenn @uponastarjenn and the show @TheMSEPodcast 

And for all of our other contact info, including Sophie's, just visit TheMSEPodcast.com!!! 

047. The One with All the Magical News

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In the 47th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave share a little Disney'ing with the busyness of travel planning, and then dive right in with SO.MUCH.DISNEY.NEWS... even starting it off with Universal news with the VelociCoaster opening dates.  

Then, Walt Disney World's adjusted mask policy with pictures... Food & Wine dropping a "taste"... and some Jungle Cruise changes...

Then over to Disneyland, with the pile of news dropped all at once -- opening dates, park hours, when tickets go on sale, a few of the attractions that will not be available, Disneyland guest qualifications and even more. 

And a preview of next week's amazing guest!!! 

 

046. The One with the Disney Park Draft

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In the 46th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talk a little about Dave's recent trip, some next week's news, then stage the very first MSEPodcast Theme Park Draft. It's no fun with just the two hosts, so Chris, Catron, and Ryan from the IAmGeek podcast join the show to create parks of their own!

A little trivia determines who goes first, then everything and anything at WDW is fair game -- attractions, resorts, restaurants... and lightsaber shops? That too.

This is a hilarious hour as everyone grabs the good attractions, and even some bad attractions, and can Jenn get The Grand Floridian before anyone else does? Will d$ take any of the All Stars?  And will Ryan realize there is more than Star Wars at Walt Disney World? 

Check out IAmGeek podcast on their website.

045. The One with Overlooked Epcot

In the 45th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave make it a short show this week for Spring Break. 

A quick conversation about allergy dining at Disney, then they take a close look at Epcot -- not just the big stuff like Soarin or Test Track, but the smaller things that tend to be overlooked -- things that are loved that some don't notice. 

Certain Epcot background music... the East Atlantic Current... visuals on the monorail... spending time in The Land... and so much more. 

044. The One with Yeeha Bob

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On the 44th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave jump right in with a Disney icon, a legend, the one and only Yeeha Bob Jackson.

Yeeha Bob shares his story of learning piano and music at an early age, playing at different venues and having different experiences, and then joining Disney to become a staple at Port Orleans Riverside.

Along the way, Yeeha Bob shares his versions of Disney classics, including sing-alongs and the songs he loves to sing, as well as the one it took the longest to learn.

043. The One with The Black Cauldron (and other disney movies)

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In the 43rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave dive into some Disney news, starting with the shareholder's meeting... including big news on Ratatouille, Disneyland's reopening, and even the College Program. Plus Epcot info, the Polynesian refurb, Blizzard Beach, and even Halloween Horror Nights returning!

Then a discussion on the eras of Disney Animation, then reviews on several Disney films seen by the hosts -- "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"... "The Emperor's New Groove"... and "The Black Cauldron". Finally, Dave gives his review of the new film "Raya & The Last Dragon".  Plus Jenn's Princess Trivia and Dave's 63 minute movie rule. 

042. The One with Cameron Matthews

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On the 42nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave show off WDW shirts and Birthday Magic Bands, then jump on some news -- Universal's Epic Universe, Disney's mask policy, A Touch of California Adventure, and more.

Then Cameron Matthews joins the show, and tells his Disney story of becoming a Cast Member, working Streetsmosphere in Hollywood, behind the scenes on American Idol Experience, some Hoop de Doo, tons of Disney stuff, helping Cast Members, and his new entertainment venture. 

041. The One with the Park Music (Pt 2)

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In the 41st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave open the show with returning guests Matt Appleby & Susie Bryan, hosts of The ImagineEars podcast... the job is to finish their countdown of favorite park music.

A little Disney'ing with WDW trips and funko pops, and then they jump into their Top 10 -- with music from classics like Kitchen Kabaret and La Nouba to recent fun like Mickey's Runaway Railway and Happily Ever After. Plus background loops from Epcot, Tomorrowland, Adventureland, and much more.

One of the best episodes the show has ever done! 

040. The One with Park Music (Part 1)

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In the 40th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talk a little about Jenn's upcoming trip, then Dave's new mission to see Disney movies he's missed.

Then, they take on the daunting task of ranking Disney Park Music. 

But this is something they cannot due alone... enter the ImagineEars, both Matt and Susie, as they join the show to also give their ultimate rankings of Park Music. 

In this episode, the Fantasmic Foursome gives their first ten on their lists of 20, from the obvious like Pirates, Splash Mountain, the Baroque Hoedown, and Wishes, to the rare, like Destiny, Listen to the Land, some Stitch and even some Heffalumps. And Woozles too.

Make sure to listen up next week for the 2nd part of this Magical Music Top 20!! 

039. The One with the Disney Couples

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In the 39th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave celebrate the show's first Valentine's Day by talking a little about their own V-Day events. 

Then a little Disney planning, and the answer to where "I'm going to Disneyland!" actually came from.  (hint -- it involves Jane Eisner, Phil Simms, a flight around the world, and the Plaza Inn)

Then some news bits, about Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle... the Epcot War Memorial... California Adventure's 20th anniversary... Rated R Marvel... possible CM returns to World Showcase... Volcano Bay opening, and much to Jenn's chagrin, Barney closing. 

Finally, both Jenn Jenn & Dave give their Top 10 Fave Disney Couples (though Dave may have more than 10...). From the standards (Flynn! Anna!) to the deep pulls (George! Ursula!) to the ones we aren't even sure are couples ("Okay, so maybe they aren't, but they should be" - Jenn) and even some volcanoes and some hats. And Troy Bolton and Gabrielle Montez. 

038. The One with the Great Movie Ride Skippers

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In the 38th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave walk through the different parts of The Great Movie Ride (RIP), and then bring on Liz & Bill, former Cast Members who worked on GMR and Jungle Cruise, respectively. 

Liz & Bill share behind the scenes stories of both classic attractions, including trivia, hiding shoes, handprints on the wall, legendary skippers, and even the haunting of Pirates.

Then, sharing the great movie montage at the end of GMR! 

 

037. The One with Us Missing Disneyland

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In the 37th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talks about the upcoming Jungle Cruise changes and the California restrictions lifting, which leads to the Disneyland talk.

With both Jenn & Dave having been to Disneyland several times each, they look forward to a future when the park will re-open, and all the things they would do as soon as they go back -- Mission Breakout (and its amazing queue), Main Street & Walt's Apartment, chili in a cone, Jenn's Bougee and Dave's corn dog obsession, and much more.

Plus a sweet Magical Moment with a little magic to help with some grief. 

036. The One with Rob Lott (aka Six Bits Slocum)

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In the 36th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talk to former Cast Member Rob Lott and his incredible Disney resume -- from Legend of the Lion King to working at Hoop de Doo Revue, with lots of talk and stories from Finding Nemo: The Musical, auditioning that led to Japan, more Finding Nemo, and catching Lion King crowds.

Plus, Rob's latest project, Blue Trumpet Creative, the Leading Creative, and a special guest in the last few minutes.

035. The One with the Park Updates

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In the 35th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave take an episode long look at some of the crazy things happening in Disney parks, plus an Universal too!

After a fun little Disney'ing, they kick off ten things you need to know -- the latest on losing both Sorceres of the Magic Kingdom and Extra Magic Hours... a discussion on Magical Express, and what the loss means... a Ratatouille attraction update... a look at the VelociCoaster... a Festival of the Arts primer... and more, including more Jenn Bougee'ness. 

Finally, a quick discussion on, despite all the perks slipping away, why staying on property is still the best option. 

And All Star Star Sports.

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.