Ep 070. The One with Our 50 Faves

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In the 70th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave zip through the flood of announcements from Disney in the last few days, including Epcot fireworks, new dining, and Nemo returning. 

Then, Susie & Matt from The ImagineEars Podcast join the show as the Fantasmic Four begin a 3 episode long countdown of each of their 50 things they love most about Walt Disney World, all leading up to the 50th Anniversary coming soon! 

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Follow Jenn and Dave on Instagram @jenn_novotny and @uponastarjenn and then @THEMagiconaDollar and @superdave310, and find Upon a Star Jenn on Facebook, as well as Dave on Facebook at Magic on a Dollar and also Disney on a Dollar 

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Ep 069. The One with the 50th Chat

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In the 69th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are looking ahead to the biggest celebration in Disney World history!!

First up, Jenn is tweaking some 50th plans, while Dave is making fireworks plans of his own. Some Disney news brings the Epcot merch... lamenting the loss of MouseGears... McDonald's latest WDW themed toys... and Jenn talks about getting the new WDW APs.

Then a look back with a quick review on how WDW came to be, then a look ahead at the upcoming Disney World 50th Anniversary, beginning October 1st. Jenn & Dave talk about their first park visits, about what truly hooked them on the magic, and what they are most looking forward to seeing during the big 50th kickoff.

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

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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. 066: The One with Overlooked Hollywood Studios

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In the 66th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave kick it off with news that wasn't available when they actually recorded the show - The Disney Genie is coming!

The show itself brings you some news, including ideas for filling where the NBA Experience used to be... the long life of The Main Street Electrical Parade... the new Epcot lots and Cirque show... Space 220 rumors... and more.

Then, the host of Travel Tips Tuesday podcast, John Rogers, joins the show to dig a little deeper into Hollywood Studios, to find those gems that are never seen by those guests who want the big stuff asap. Great convo about The Muppets... baby care centers... Roger Rabbit... the best treats and coffee... and some Tower trivia...

Ep 065. The One with Mexico

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On the 65th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, And this time, Jenn & Dave are recording from a balcony at The Fives Oceanfront Puerto Morelos, in the sunny Riviera Maya of Mexico!!

A little Disney news kicks off the show, then we talk about international flights, and why you should consider traveling to Mexico — here to help is Mexico Fam Trips' founder (and Upon a Star Travel co-owner) Lori Swinderman and area awesome guy Pablo, to tell you much more. Plus some insight into Te Amo and how you can help.

It’s different, it’s a fun chat, and always a bit irreverent when Jenn and d$ start talking!

Find it on all the usual places and WATCH the show on location on YouTube!

Ep 64: The One with Panda's Hot Takes

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In the 64th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined once again by friend of the show and low key Disney celeb Big Fat Panda! 

First up... a three person review on the new "Jungle Cruise" movie starring The Rock and Emily Blunt - hint: go see the movie, we all loved it! 

Panda is also here to join in on the second round of Hot Takes (See ep 22 for the first list with Ryno from Dis Unplugged)...

HOT TAKE: Something that we really enjoy that most Disney fans may not... or something we are not fans of that most Disney fans love... or just plain ol' unpopular Disney opinions! 

...and we discuss everything from disposing of kidney stones in WDW to cat dry heaves to coffee skunk smells in attractions to Mama Melrose, good or bad.

We have hot takes on American Adventure... the Little Mermaid ride and it's missing scene... the old Pecos Bills... Space Mountain and the Pooh ride... Corn Dog nuggets... and somehow, All Star Sports is mentioned along the way.

Find Big Fat Panda on his site at bigfatpanda.com, on Twitter @BigFatPandaShow and on Insta @bigfatpandashow, as well as YouTube and Facebook! Search Big Fat Panda! 

Ep 063. The One with the Rainy Day Solutions

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In the 63rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave reflect on a previous episode about beating the heat in WDW.  This time around, it's all about what to do on those rainy Florida afternoons... where sometimes it rains for 20 minutes, and other times its a monsoon. And what to do when it rains all day long.

Plus, Jenn doing dining, and Dave thanking Jenn for the All Star Help. Epcot Harmonious is featured, as well as new food place openings (and how do you even say "RABE" or "PINXTOS"??). Plus a look at the new Star Wars hotel Poster, the gold statues soon to be taking over the Disney parks, makeup on YouTube, the Astro Orbitor in the rain, and how NOT to dry your shoes after a storm in Hollywood Studios.

Ep 062. The One with Paige Davis

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In the 62nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave discuss the Epcot monorail line coming back in service, and the excitement of Behind the Attraction on Disney+

Then, joining the show for the first time is Broadway star and television icon Paige Davis (with equally the Broadway star Patrick, the husband, right off mic!).  Paige explains her Disney connection, including her memorable Body Wars experience... getting the Trading Spaces job... the best and the worst designs... traveling with touring productions... Chicago and New York living... family struggles and overcoming... and tons of laughs and a great conversation all around!

Thanks so much to Paige for joining us! Visit Our Place NY as mentioned in the show by clicking www.ourplaceNY.org

Contact Paige 
www.paigedavis.com
IG @realpaigedavis
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Ep 061. The One with Christmas in July

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In the 61st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave celebrate the holidays in the middle of the summer!

Halfway to the Holidays is a good time to talk all about a Walt Disney World Christmas! First, Dave gives a quick Black Widow review, then some Magical news dishes up some Food & Wine  menus... Fireworks cruises... Boo Bash tickets... an update on Wine and Dine sales... and then, of course, Holiday Magic.

Jenn and Dave run through all the announced plans for the holidays, including cookie strolls, Christmas Tree trails, resort decor, wonderings on the Candlelight Processional, and details on the Very Merriest After Hours Event coming soon!

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.

Ep 059. The One with Beating the Heat in WDW

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In the 59th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave first talk about Jenn's traveling and Dave getting ready for dining reservations.

Next, the news brings stories of refurbishments (The Incredible Contemporary look) and reopening (the Poly, finally) and newly available Hunny Walls and Kugel Fountains. Also, bad Tik Tok trends and a hefty price to pay for a cucumber. Jenn tells a story of her hubs Brady's free shirt, and Dave talks about Star Wars conventions.

Then, they discuss the best ways to survive the blistering summer that Florida brings - hydration, specific meal times, seeing shows, taking boat and monorail tours, and spitting camels too. 

Follow Jenn this week on Instagram @Jenn_Novotny and @UponaStarJenn to keep up with her WDW trip for the Fireworks debut, as well as following @UponaStarTravel for her trip + so much more travel excitement.

This episode brought to you in part by The Mama Mouse Club -- TheMSEPodcast Quasi Producer Heather, aka The Moana Mom, and her group of Magical Moms serve up the most magical show on YouTube a few times per month.  Listen here!

Ep 058. The One with Christine in Tomorrowland

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In the 58th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome back one of their favorite guests, Christine Fox, author of "Keto in Disney", plus co-host of Jenn's other cast Divas Dish Diz!

After catching up a bit, Christine plays a simple game of "Star Wars or Marvel" ("THANOS"! Is it... Star Wars... or Marvel??)

Then the trio talk about Tomorrowland - giving every thing in the Magic Kingdom land a rating of over, under, or just rated rated.

Also discussed: Christine's pick ups in the queue line... Jenn's true feelings about the Speedway... the ride no one likes but no one wants to lose... should the Carousel of Progress be updated (hint: no)... eating in the land... and much more laughter and randomness.  

Ep 057: The One with the Resort Lobbies

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In the 57th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave can barely hold the excitement over all the amazing news that has been released in the last few days... 

The plexi being removed!
The ketchup has returned! 
Masks mostly going away!
More Boo Bash, Animal Kingdom Lodge news, Social Distancing markers gone, "Fill in all the available spaces" and of course, FIREWORKS!!!

Then, the hosts look at the first impression of any Disney resort -- the lobby. They give their ranking of their ten favorite resort lobby areas at WDW and Disneyland -- from restaurants and gift shops attached to the lobbies to functionality to theming to how grand and even FUN the lobbies are.

Ep 056: The One with Aaron's Disney

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In the 56th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave open up the show discussing a few Disney books, then decide to bring in the author of said books, Aaron H Goldberg!

Dave, Jenn, and Aaron talk a little news, including NSync & BSB, open playgrounds and dining, Tom Selleck and Figment, a Skyliner fender bender, and two great rants from Dave and Jenn concerning the debacle that is the Boo Bash release.

Disney Plus, will Free Dining return? (hint: No)

Then, they talk to Aaron about his Disney themed books, including the crazy stories featuring Magnum PI, Figment, Mickey & Minnie getting married, and more Amish talk. 

Aaron's books include:

The Disney Story

Disney Declassified

The Wonders of Walt Disney World

Meet the Disney Brothers

Buying Disney's World

Ep 055. The One with Sedona & Cruella

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In the 55th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave meet again on the podcast, with Jenn returning home from her 40th birthday trip out west. She shares a little Disney'ing with her nieces, while Dave discusses clients being upgraded to a deluxe resort.

Quick news leads to a longer discussion about the Boo Bash announcements and prices... the reopening of The Tusker House... and no mask news from Disney... 

Then, they give their review of "Cruella", including the music and the fashion.  Plus, a new contest involving a chance to win a Cruella soundtrack.

Jenn gives a rundown of her trip to Sedona, Arizona, including a trip in a Hot Air Balloon, as well as more Amish jokes.

Finally, a shout out to a random listener at Osh Kosh B'Gosh.

054. The One with the Moana Mom

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In the 54th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave touch base about Jenn's upcoming trip, then welcome to the show YouTube sensation (or will be soon, anyway), SuperMom, and Disney (and Josh D'Amaro) fanatic Heather K, aka The Moana Mom!

Heather shares a little of her story with her daughters, and how Disney was an influential part of her journey, plus they discuss Universal for a hot minute (and why #ThisisNotDisney), love of Jurassic Park, then play a little Stop-Start-Continue, discussing Disney Tech, Disney Dining, and the park experience. 

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.