Vacation Kingdoms - Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Universal Orlando Vacation Planning (Conor Brown)
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| 15 Jun 2020 | What Walt Disney World Will Look Like When It Reopens - WDW Opinion Ep. 87 | 00:57:26 | |
Over the last few weeks we’ve gotten some interesting news when it comes to the reopening of Walt Disney World. While the news is changing and updating almost daily we figured now would be a good time to discuss what we know so far and share our opinions on it all. We’re going to talk about opening procedures, what the resorts are going to look like, what it might be like in the parks and also the new reservation systems and tools Disney will be providing to help guests on their trips during this re-opening phase. News Stories
Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In Apple Podcasts Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 20 Aug 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 7 - What the Future Holds for Walt Disney World | 01:19:10 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 7 - What the Future Holds for Walt Disney World On this episode, Marvel Studios announces their 10th Anniversary film festival, Disney announces attraction closures will becoming to Magic Kingdom to make way for Tron Lightcycle Power Run, we start spreading some theme park rumors and in the main segment we talk about what the next five years looks like for Walt Disney World. Stories discussed in News to Opinion Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 09 Nov 2020 | Best Ways to Beat the Post Disney Trip Blues - WDW Opinion Ep. 103 | 00:55:01 | |
In this episode I share various ways and tools that can help you beat the post Disney blues. From Disney+, YouTube, podcasts, books, cooking and planning your next trip, there are things you can do to beat the post Disney trip blues. | |||
| 27 Jul 2020 | Five Walt Disney World Experts Share Their Top Vacation Planning Tips - WDW Opinion Ep. 93 | 00:51:11 | |
I reached out to five Walt Disney World experts and asked them to answer one simple question. That question was, “what is the number one tip you always share with someone when they are planning a Walt Disney World vacation”. A simple enough question but the answers I got are all very different but each one is oh so very useful. In this episode you will discover all these very important tips. Learn More About This Episode And Get All The Links to Sites Affiliated With Our Experts Here. | |||
| 21 Jun 2021 | News to Opinion and My Review of Luca - WDW Opinion Ep. 112 | 00:46:53 | |
Ciao! On this episode we’ve got some News to Opinion and I will also be giving a review of the new Pixar film, Luca. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/112 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 17 Aug 2024 | An Overview of the Universal Orlando Resort - The Universal Report Ep. 2 | 00:54:09 | |
In this episode I give an overview of the theme parks, water park, entertainment district and resort hotels that make up the Universal Orlando Resort. I also discuss how to navaiagte the property, where it is located in proximity to other Orlando destinations and what special events Universal hosts throughout the year. Follow us on social Reach out to me and say whatsup - conor@vacationkingdoms.com | |||
| 11 Mar 2019 | Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Part II: Interview With Mike Farnham - WDW Opinion Ep. 33 | 01:05:34 | |
Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Part II: Interview With Mike Farnham - WDW Opinion Ep. 33 Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, we’ve talked about it plenty over the previous months but just as we discuss one piece of news we learn of another that we just have to talk about. Last week Disney held a three day press event that has now given us the most information, probably ever, about this new land coming to Disneyland and Hollywood Studios in Disney World. For the past week we’ve been devouring article after article and podcast after podcast to get as much info as humanly possible. And now we’re ready to share it with you. We now know the names of the shops, restaurants and even the flow of the land itself. A couple weeks back we brought you STAR WARS GALAXY’S EDGE EPISODE I: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR, well this week we are bringing you STAR WARS GALAXY’S EDGE EPISODE II: NEW DETAILS EMERGE. Since we have so much to talk about we felt compelled to bring another guest on today to help us weed through all this info. He’s an uber Disney fan and has been an aggregator of the latest Galaxy’s Edge news for quite some time now over on twitter. We’re excited to have him on so welcome Mike Farnham from swgalaxysedge.com to the WDW Opinion Podcast. Interview Guest Mike Farnham Check him out on Facebook, Twitter where he is @SW_Edge and Instagram where he is @swgalaxysedge. Learn more about the the recent media tour held in Disneyland for Galaxy’s Edge here and here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 23 Apr 2019 | Why Homecomin’ Is Disney Springs Best Restaurant - WDW Opinion Ep. 39 | 00:59:21 | |
Why Homecomin’ Is Disney Springs Best Restaurant - WDW Opinion Ep. 39 One of the best parts about the Disney Springs transformation is all the new and unique dining opportunities it has brought. We knew we were going to be getting a lot of new restaurants but the caliber of cuisine I think has taken many by surprise. One of our personal favorites is Art Smith’s Homecomin’. It’s old fashion southern comfort food with a twist here or there. While it isn’t directly owned by Disney in some ways it is perfectly Disney. The name Homecomin’ has multiple meanings for celebrity chef Art Smith. For one he’s from Florida and while he’s cooked all over this is him making a return to his home state. Two he’s cooking the food he grew up with and three it’s a homecoming because Art Smith got his start on the Disney College Program. It’s a restaurant with good food, good atmosphere and a story fit for Disney. While I have been several times, Hank was able to go again just the other day. Which means it’s a perfect opportunity to do a dining review of one of our favorite places to eat. Plus, we discuss the offerings coming to Hollywood Studios’ 30th-anniversary celebration, we dive into some Skyliner Gandola news and we roast the Central Florida theme park injury report All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Roast of the Central Florida Injury Report Check out the report here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 03 Feb 2020 | The Best Coffee in Disney World: Interview With Matt from the Disney Coffee Blog - WDW Opinion Ep. 71 | 01:00:37 | |
The Best Coffee in Disney World: Interview With Matt from the Disney Coffee Blog - WDW Opinion Ep. 71 On this episode we talk all about the best coffee drinks and best places to get coffee in Walt Disney World in an interview, with Matt, the creator of the Disney Coffee Blog. News to Opinion Stories Discussed
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Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 26 Nov 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 20 - Pop Century Resort Walking Tour | 00:48:46 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 20 - Pop Century Resort Walking Tour I love wandering through Disney World. It’s the best way to discover new things when it comes to the parks. But when it comes to the resorts, wandering and going for a stroll can be one of the most peaceful things you can do on Disney property. Hank and I recently stayed at the Pop Century resort during a trip and while we will have a full review coming shortly for this episode we wanted to take you on a stroll of the property. We recorded it while we were down there and we hope it helps transport you to the House of the Mouse. On our stroll we talk about the resort, the size and scale of it, review a little of its history and discuss what’s coming down the pike for it. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 22 Oct 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 16 - Power Rankings: The Mountain Attractions of Walt Disney World | 01:06:38 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 16 - Power Rankings: The Mountain Attractions of Walt Disney World Sometimes a good idea just sticks. And sometimes that good idea is so cool that it builds a theme. For Disney, their good idea came in the form of a legendary Swiss mountain and decades later, with rides all over the world I think it is safe to say that the Mountain attraction idea Disney came up with has stuck as a pretty awesome theme. In fact, there are 19 mountains across the world in Disney parks. Including 4 Big Thunder Mountains, 3 Splash Mountains, 5 Space Mountains, a Mt. Prometheus, a Mt. Gushmore, a Mt. Mayday and a Forbidden Mountain to name a few. We could talk about all of them and why they are great but for this episode, Hank and I will be discussing the mountains of Walt Disney World. We will do an overview of each, discuss what we like and what we don’t like and then we will each give our power rankings of the mountains. Plus on this episode, we discuss our News to Opinion stories of the week and we remember a lost Magic Kingdom attraction. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Main Segment Discussion Want to learn more about the Disney mountains? Pick up the book The Disney Mountains: Imagineering At Its Peak. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 20 May 2019 | Top Things to Do Outside the Theme Parks at Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 43 | 01:05:04 | |
Top Things to Do Outside the Theme Parks at Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 43 I’m sure I sound like a broken record at this point but I’ll start this segment off by saying one of my favorite phrases. Disney World really is a World unto itself. There’s so much to do outside of the parks there even. Often our trips get bogged down running from one attraction to the next and we spend the majority of our time within the walls of one of the theme parks. But there’s so much to see, do and experience outside of the parks. Some you probably have heard of before while others might be a new experience for you. But either way, this segment is dedicated to all the best things to do around Disney property that don’t require theme park admission. Plus, we discuss new food items coming to Artist Point and Be Our Guest, we catch a first glimpse of the Epcot Skyliner Gondola Station and the newly re-imagined Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland and we start spreading some theme park rumors. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Win a $50 Disney Gift Card For the Month of May, we’ll be running a little contest and one luckily winner will get a $50 Disney Gift Card to use in the parks, online or at your local Disney store. Want to be entered in the contest? There are three simple steps you need to do. Step 1: Leave a review in iTunes. Only iTunes will work for this month’s contest. You can leave a review by searching for WDW Opinion in iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. Click on the show and then scroll all the way to the bottom. There click on write a review, be sure to give us 5 stars and tell us why you like the show. Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review. Step 3: Email me the screenshot and include your name in the email. Send those to conor@wdwopinion.com. And that’s it. It’s as simple as that to enter and should only take a couple of minutes to complete but it will go a long way in helping others discover the show. You have until Friday, May 31, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. ET to send in your review at that point I will randomly select one lucky winner to get a $50 Disney Gift card. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 19 Oct 2021 | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Review - WDW Opinion Ep. 120 | 01:03:23 | |
Epcot's newest attraction, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, has been open to the general public for a few weeks now. On this episode I share my review of the attraction, what I like and don't like about it and I explain why this attraction is so important to the current state and the future of Epcot. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/120 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 16 Jul 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 2 - Disney vs. Universal | 01:03:58 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 2 - Disney vs. Universal On this episode we are talking new robots developed by Disney Imagineering, system outages at Disney World, we start spreading some theme parks rumors we made up and in the main segment we are breaking down the decades long rivalry between Disney and Universal. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 08 Apr 2019 | How One Cast Member Helped Make Life Long Memories - WDW Opinion Ep. 37 | 00:57:10 | |
How One Cast Member Helped Make Life Long Memories - WDW Opinion Ep. 37 Coming up a new Villains after-hours event is coming to the Magic Kingdom, Disney Parks are getting several big new guest policy changes and in the main segment we share an incredible story Hank had with a Cast Member plus we discuss the importance of treating Cast Members with respect. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 24 Aug 2020 | Wilderness Lodge Trip Report - What It’s Like In the Reopened Disney Resort Hotel - WDW Opinion Ep. 97 | 01:06:17 | |
For me there are two main things I look forward to on a Walt Disney World vacation. The first is of course being back in the theme parks. The second is getting to stay at a Disney resort. As I get older the latter of the two is something I look forward to more and more. In many aspects the Disney resort might be my favorite part favorite part of the vacation. We’ve talked alot about the reopened theme parks recently but since the resort stay is such a big part of any Walt Disney World vacation I think it’s time to share some opinions on what it’s like to stay at a Disney resort in this new world we live in. On this episode I am joined by my parents, Tim and Sue Brown, who just got back from a stay at the Wilderness Lodge and they’re sharing their opinions on it. | |||
| 27 May 2019 | These Are the Ways to Save Money for a Walt Disney World Trip - WDW Opinion Ep. 44 | 01:04:46 | |
These Are the Ways to Save Money for a Walt Disney World Trip - WDW Opinion Ep. 44 A Disney World vacation is expensive. That’s not a controversial topic it’s just a fact. Most vacations are expensive no matter where you go. Sure Disney might be on another level but Disney World is on another level when it comes to a vacation experience. But there are a lot of things to pay for when it comes to a Disney trip. Obviously, the transportation and the hotel can be the most expensive but tickets can get up there too. Then you factor in dining, souvenirs and a whole list of other miscellaneous items and it adds up quickly. Just like I preach about having a strategy when it comes to your park days and vacation itself I also think it’s important to have a strategy when it comes to a Disney vacation budget. Keeping your eye on it before and during the trip can relieve you of a lot of headache and stress once you return home. In this episode, I’m going to share my top tips for saving money for your Disney World vacation. Plus, we’re discussing some new enhancements coming to Animal Kingdom and the dedication ceremony for Star War’s Galaxy’s Edge is going to be live stream, I’ll give you all the details on that. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Win a $50 Disney Gift Card For the Month of May, we’ll be running a little contest and one luckily winner will get a $50 Disney Gift Card to use in the parks, online or at your local Disney store. Want to be entered in the contest? There are three simple steps you need to do. Step 1: Leave a review in iTunes. Only iTunes will work for this month’s contest. You can leave a review by searching for WDW Opinion in iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. Click on the show and then scroll all the way to the bottom. There click on write a review, be sure to give us 5 stars and tell us why you like the show. Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review. Step 3: Email me the screenshot and include your name in the email. Send those to conor@wdwopinion.com. And that’s it. It’s as simple as that to enter and should only take a couple of minutes to complete but it will go a long way in helping others discover the show. You have until Friday, May 31, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. ET to send in your review at that point I will randomly select one lucky winner to get a $50 Disney Gift card. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to... | |||
| 15 May 2024 | Introducing Vacation Kingdoms | 00:05:39 | |
Out with WDW Opinion. In with Vacation Kingdoms. I'm very excited for this new endeavor. If you've been listening since WDW Opinion, thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and patience. Follow us on social Reach out to me and say whatsup - conor@vacationkingdoms.com | |||
| 02 Mar 2020 | What We Would Do As CEO of The Walt Disney Company - WDW Opinion Ep. 75 | 01:02:55 | |
Whether it’s the parks, the films, the streaming services or new opportunities, we’re going to make it happen in this totally hypothetical practice that will never actually come true. Cold Open Story News to Opinion Stories Discussed
Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 28 May 2024 | What I Love About Disney World Right Now - Vacation Kingdoms Ep. 129 | 00:26:16 | |
Here are the things I'm loving about Walt Disney World right now. Follow us on social Reach out to me and say whatsup - conor@vacationkingdoms.com | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | Character Meet and Greets Return to Walt Disney World - News to Opinion 10.7.21 | 00:45:29 | |
On this week's News to Opinion we talk about how Character Meet and Greets are returning to the Walt Disney World parks. I also discuss the other entertainment offerings that are coming back to the parks and how that will impact your upcoming vacations. Plus, I share my breakdown and expectations on what the MagicBand+ will offer. And we getting an opening date for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and an opening year for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/news10721 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 17 Dec 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 23 - Our 18 Favorite Things from 2018 at Walt Disney World | 00:57:25 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 23 - Our 18 Favorite Things from 2018 at Walt Disney World No matter what you’re looking back on, the final few weeks of December are always a good time to reflect on the past year. Since this is a Disney World podcast we, of course, are excited to look back on what 2018 meant for Walt Disney World. While we got plenty of new stuff 2018 was definitely the year of “things to come”. So on this episode let’s look back as we share our 18 favorite things from 2018 in Walt Disney World. Plus we discuss the ongoing problems with the monorails, a Disney bus gets into an accident at Epcot and we start spreading some theme park rumors. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | 10 Fun Facts About Disney’s Resort Hotels You Probably Never Knew - WDW Opinion Ep. 115 | 00:47:38 | |
In this episode I share some fun facts about the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels you’ve probably never heard of about. There’s plenty of fun facts to tell but for this episode I’ve narrowed it down to 10 of my favorite. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/115 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | The Lands of Epic Universe - The Universal Report Ep. 3 | 00:51:41 | |
In episode 3 of The Universal Report, we dive into the lands of Epic Universe, set to open on May 22, 2025. Host Conor Brown breaks down each incredible land, from the larger-than-life Super Nintendo World and the enchanting Isle of Berk to the spine-chilling Dark Universe and its classic monsters. Discover key attractions like Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge, the interactive Fyre Drill ride, and the Ministry of Magic's immersive adventures. Plus, Conor shares his own experiences at Super Nintendo World Hollywood and offers trip-planning tips for the best vacation ever. Get the scoop on all the must-see attractions, dining, and experiences coming soon. Follow us on social Reach out to me and say whatsup - conor@vacationkingdoms.com | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Review and Tips to Ride - Vacation Kingdoms Ep. 130 | 00:37:02 | |
Walt Disney World's newest attraction is now open. Here's what I think of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and some tips to help you ride it. Follow us on social Reach out to me and say whatsup - conor@vacationkingdoms.com | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | 10 Fun Facts About Disney’s Epcot You Probably Never Knew - WDW Opinion Ep. 113 | 00:45:17 | |
In this episode I share some Epcot fun facts you’ve probably never heard of about. There’s plenty of fun facts to tell but for this episode I’ve narrowed it down to 10 of my favorite. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/113 Check out the books I used as resources for this episode. The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World by Susan Veness The Walt Disney World that Never Was by Christopher E Smith Walt Disney’s Epcot Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow Note that the above are affiliate links which means if you purchase I might earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 15 Jul 2019 | Is a Regional Theme Park in Ohio Better Than Disney World? - WDW Opinion Ep. 50 | 01:14:51 | |
Is a Regional Theme Park in Ohio Better Than Disney World? - WDW Opinion Ep. 50 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati lies a 364 acre park. Some of it buried deep in the forest, some of it basking in the humid Ohio sun. It claims several thousand less acres than Disney World's 30 thousand and the 1,100 that make up its four amusement parks (meanwhile much larger than Disneyland's 85). It’s home to natives, coaster junkies, and regional tourists looking for the next big thrill. It’s Kings Island. Kings Island’s history begins back in 1971 and has ebbed and flowed far more times that it may have desired – passing from taft broadcasting to Paramount and today to Cedar Fair group. But today – it’s home to 100 attractions, 14 coasters and even a 33 acre waterpark – this Hank’s hometown park. Kings Island. Plus, Gran Destino tower has opened at Coronado Springs, the NBA Experience Store makes its debut and the Tomorrowland enternace sign goes missing in the Magic Kingdom. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | $600 a Day in Disney: The Disney World Daily Budget Series - WDW Opinion Ep. 86 | 01:07:49 | |
First it was $100. Then it was $300. Now we’re wrapping up our Daily Budget in Walt Disney World series, by telling you how we would spend $600 a day in each of the four Disney World theme parks. This week we are treating ourselves baby. We got a stimulus check burning a hole in our pocket and we got to spend it. If you haven’t yet be sure to check out episode 84 and 85 to hear the first two episodes in the series. Those are important episodes because it lays the groundwork for what we will be talking about today. Same as the last two weeks, our tickets, transportation and hotel is all paid for. We do however need to pay for any food we consume, souvenirs we buy and other experiences we want to indulge in. | |||
| 13 Aug 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 6 - The Best Transportation Methods in Disney World | 00:56:36 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 6 - The Best Transportation Methods in Disney World On the show we talk about some new dining experiences opening in Disney springs, what Black Panther crossing the $700 million dollar mark could mean for Disney parks, we recall a lost attraction and we share our top five transportation methods at Walt Disney World. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 12 Jan 2022 | I've Moved to Orlando | 00:20:44 | |
Big life update for Conor on this very special episode of WDW Opinion. Learn More About WDW Opinion Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 06 May 2019 | All Star Movies Resort Review - WDW Opinion Ep. 41 | 01:20:14 | |
All Star Movies Resort Review - WDW Opinion Ep. 41 There are so many places to stay on Disney property. When you go there a lot it’s always fun to pick a new place to stay. Where you stay really helps to determine what type of trip you have. You’re staying at the poly? Then you’ll probably be headed to the Magic Kingdom a lot. Maybe you’re at the Yacht Club so you can walk into Epcot. Perhaps you have a room at Port Orleans Riverside so you can hop on a boat to Disney Springs every night. Whatever it is, it will surely be a different trip depending upon where you stay. Of course the categories of Deluxe, Moderate and Value play a big part in that as well. Recently I got the chance to stay at All Star Movies in one of the newly renovated rooms. While it has a Value price tag the lines between resort levels are beginning to blur. In this segment will say what we liked about the resort, what we didn’t like and give our overall rating. Now, unfortunately, Hank wasn't able to join me on this trip but a good friend of the podcast Austin was. We want to hear his thoughts to so we are happy to welcome back to the show Austin Lee. Plus, Toy Story Land is getting a new restaurant, a new logo has been reviled for Hollywood Studios, Avengers End Game is killing it at the box office and I’ll be sharing details of a new contest we are having where you could win an awesome prize. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Win a $50 Disney Gift Card For the Month of May, we’ll be running a little contest and one luckily winner will get a $50 Disney Gift Card to use in the parks, online or at your local Disney store. Want to be entered in the contest? There are three simple steps you need to do. Step 1: Leave a review in iTunes. Only iTunes will work for this month’s contest. You can leave a review by searching for WDW Opinion in iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. Click on the show and then scroll all the way to the bottom. There click on write a review, be sure to give us 5 stars and tell us why you like the show. Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review. Step 3: Email me the screenshot and include your name in the email. Send those to conor@wdwopinion.com. And that’s it. It’s as simple as that to enter and should only take a couple of minutes to complete but it will go a long way in helping others discover the show. You have until Friday, May 31, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. ET to send in your review at that point I will randomly select one lucky winner to get a $50 Disney Gift card. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook... | |||
| 17 Sep 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 11 - The Disney World Bachelor Party | 01:09:06 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 11 - The Disney World Bachelor Party When you think Bachelor Parties we know the first thing that comes to mind is Disney World! Ok maybe not. But we are here to tell you that Disney World is an awesome option for the Disney obsessed husband to be. Disney isn’t just for families. It’s for college kids, 20 somethings, singles, couples, newlyweds, retirees...anyone and everyone under the sun can have fun at Walt Disney World. While Disney World might not seem like a Bachelor Party destination we’re here to show you that it can and will be fun no matter the makeup of the party. Here’s to spending the rest of your life with someone and saying goodbye to singlehood at the most magical place on earth. In this segment, Hank and I will show you what it's like to have a Bachelor Party in Disney World and why we think it can be a great option for anyone. Plus we also talk about a new VR experience coming to Disney Springs in Orlando and to Downtown Disney in Anaheim, Minnie Vans are getting a pricing structure adjustment and we share some news and rumors about the Disney Skyliner transportation system Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 29 Apr 2019 | The Top Tech Tips & Must Haves For A Disney Trip - WDW Opinion Ep. 40 | 01:14:42 | |
The Top Tech Tips & Must Haves For A Disney Trip - WDW Opinion Ep. 40 A few years back, Disney tried to revolutionize the vacation experience and in many ways, My Disney+ and My Disney Experience have done just that. Unlike other places, Disney embraces change. While you can get upset about the limitations of their tech, which a lot of it has, you can’t fault them for revolutionizing an industry. But how can we incorporate new technology into our vacations? If we’re looking to do that Disney World is a great place to accommodate that. In this episode, we’ll be breaking down the apps and tech tips you need to know to make your vacation more enjoyable. Plus, PizzeRizzo is opening back up at Hollywood Studios, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway has significant delays and Disney has announced a slew of Summertime vacation deals. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 14 Jan 2019 | WDW Opinion Ep. 25 - Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Episode I: What We Know So Far | 01:10:04 | |
For years now we have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. It is pegged to be a truly revolutionary land and will bring in attractions, atmosphere and technologies that will launch a new era in theme parks. While we are only months away from the opening of the land in Disneyland and a little bit further away from the opening in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, we are still unaware of most of the things that will be in the land. So that’s what we wanted to do here today. Discuss everything that we know so far, including some details WDW Opinion has stumbled across that haven’t made their rounds to the general public yet. Just like the films that inspired this land we anticipate having multiple “episodes” of the podcast that discuss further details in the months to come. That’s why we are calling this segment Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Episode I: What We Know So Far. Let’s go to Black Spire Outpost today on WDW Opinion. Plus we discuss new details about the “incredible celebration” coming to Pixar Place, Google has an “its a small world” like ride at the CES tech conference and we share the New Years Eve experience of one listener at the Magic Kingdom. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 02 Jul 2019 | The Mistakes You Make On a Disney World Trip and How to Avoid Them - WDW Opinion Ep. 48 | 01:09:11 | |
The Mistakes You Make On a Disney World Trip and How to Avoid Them - WDW Opinion Ep. 48 When it comes to planning, there’s so much that goes into a Disney World trip. You need to pick a time of year, pick a length of stay, what tickets you’re going to get, where you’re going to stay, what you’re going to eat, what you’re going to ride. The list can go on and on and on. With all these decisions you’re bound to make a few mistakes here or there. Now, we’re not here to tell you what you have to do and what you have to avoid. Far from it in fact. WDW Opinion was created under the notion that no two vacations are alike. And there are no one sizes fits all vacation that’s perfect for everyone. But we do think there are some common mistakes that you can avoid. These are more tactics in planning and mindset that will help you have a fabulous trip. Mistakes are bound to happen and you can’t dodge every one of them. But we do think with a little planning and understanding you can avoid some big missteps and in doing so will help you have an easier going vacation. Plus, Disney announces an interesting new vacation package, new in-park strollers are being tested for rental and we start spreading some theme park rumors. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 06 Nov 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 18 - The Circles of Disney Hell | 00:52:36 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 18 - The Circles of Disney Hell A Disney World vacation is magical, fun, and sometimes even awe-inspiring. It can elicit all sorts of incredible emotions and the end of a trip only leaves you wanting more. But we’d be lying if we didn’t say there were some unmagical parts about Disney trips. Whether it’s certain attractions, shows, character interactions or even restaurants or food items, something you want to avoid like the plague during your Disney trip. As we record this it is Halloween which got us thinking about some spooky things. The underworld in particular and what that might look like for us Disney fans. God forbid we do ever go there but, if we do what would the Disney underworld look like? What experiences would we have to relive over and over and over again? The Disney things that would be pure torture. This week we’re going to hell, and not the one you experience in Mr. Toad’s wild ride, no. We’re on our way to Disney hell. Plus, we discuss new food offerings come to the International Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, Luxo Jr comes to Pixar Pier in California and we start spreading some theme park rumors. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 01 Feb 2021 | Every New Movie and Series Coming to Disney+. Disney Investor Day Recap - WDW Opinion Ep. 107 | 01:55:40 | |
Disney’s investor day gave us a lot of news about the movies and shows the company will be releasing in the coming years. From Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney Animation and much more, there is plenty to be excited about when it comes to theatrical and Disney+ releases. We discuss all the big announcements in today’s episode. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/107 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 18 May 2020 | $100 a Day in Disney: The Disney World Daily Budget Series - WDW Opinion Ep. 84 | 01:11:36 | |
$100 a Day in Disney: The Disney World Daily Budget Series - WDW Opinion Ep. 84 In this episode we have a $100 daily budget. We will stop in each Walt Disney World theme park and we will each list the ways we will be spending that $100. Not only is this episode a way for us to share our opinions on the things we love to buy but it will also help show you just how far you can stretch your money in Disney World. Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In Apple Podcasts Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | 10 Fun Facts About Disney’s Hollywood Studios You Probably Never Knew - WDW Opinion Ep. 109 | 00:41:04 | |
In this episode I share some Hollywood Studios fun facts you’ve probably never heard of about. And let me tell you there sure are fun. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/109 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | What I Love About Universal Orlando - The Universal Report Ep. 1 | 00:31:56 | |
Here are the things I love about the Universal Orlando Resort. Follow us on social Reach out to me and say whatsup - conor@vacationkingdoms.com | |||
| 13 Jul 2020 | Reopened Magic Kingdom - Brendan & Katherine From Detour to Neverland Share Their Experience in the Park - WDW Opinion Ep. 91 | 01:14:41 | |
We’ve been speculating on how the reopening was going to look for a while now. And this week I was lucky enough to be joined by Brendan and Katherine of the Detour to Neverland podcast, to discuss their experiences inside the newly reopened theme parks. They got to attend the Passholder preview day at the Magic Kingdom and we’ve had a really fun conversation talking about their experience. | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Review with Lou Mongello of WDW Radio - WDW Opinion Ep. 99 | 00:46:58 | |
On this episode my friend, Lou Mongello, and I take you on a walk around and share our Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival review. This year there might be fewer offerings than in year’s past but, we realize that it really is a best of the best when it comes to dining options. We will give our reviews of our favorite dishes and let you know which ones you can’t miss when you visit the festival. Plus, we talk about the future of Epcot and what new addition we are looking forward to the most. | |||
| 20 Jan 2020 | Rise of the Resistance Opening, Riviera Opening, New runDisney Club and More News Stories! - WDW Opinion Ep. 69 | 01:04:42 | |
Rise of the Resistance Opening, Riviera Opening, New runDisney Club and More News Stories! - WDW Opinion Ep. 69 This week we’re catching up on some news stories including the opening of Rise of the Resistance and how the Riviera is changing the Disney World landscape. Stories Discussed
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| 28 Jan 2019 | WDW Opinion Ep. 27 - Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Full Review | 01:00:02 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 27 - Coronado Springs Resort Full Review Last week on the show we gave a walking tour of the Coronado Springs resort. We discussed the construction going on for it and what the future holds for the resort. In this episode we wanted to give our full review of this moderate resort. Plus we share the new details that have been announced for the Disney Riviera Resort, we discuss if a new Disney World attraction will be nearly 30 minutes in length and we share what international attractions we’d love to see in the domestic parks. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 03 Dec 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 21 - Disney's Pop Century Resort Review | 01:03:21 | |
With over 20 unique resort hotels, Walt Disney World offers something for everyone when it comes to lodging. For those that go to the Orlando resort often, staying in different hotels is often part of the fun. A few weeks ago Hank and I had the opportunity to stay at the Pop Century Resort. Last week we took you on a walking tour of the grounds and this week we are giving you our full review of the property. We will be discussing the rooms, ambiance and overall amenities of the resort. Hopefully, this will help give you a better idea of if you want to give this resort a shot next time you’re there. It’s all about the Pop this week on WDW Opinion. Plus we discuss the name of the new tower at the Swan and Dolphin resort, the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster has its first piece of track installed and we share some unpopular Disney opinions about Epcot attractions. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 06 Aug 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 5 - All Four Disney World Parks in One Day | 01:29:20 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 5 - All Four Disney World Parks in One Day On this episode we talk about a third theme park coming to Universal Orlando, we discuss the teaser trailer of 2019’s The Jungle Cruise movie and we breakdown Hank’s recent trip to Disney World where he completed the four parks one day challenge. Stories discussed in News to Opinion Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 30 Mar 2020 | How to Exercise at Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 79 | 00:55:51 | |
How to Exercise at Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 79 How do you exercise at Walt Disney World and do you even need to? We’ll try to answer those questions by reviewing your options onsite and bring up some points around exercising that you might not have ever thought of too. Update On Disney Parks and a Special Vacation Offer Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | How 27,000 Acres of Florida Swampland Became Walt Disney World - Interview with “Buying Disney World’s” Author, Aaron Goldberg - WDW Opinion Ep. 119 | 01:03:39 | |
In the late 1960s, the Disney corporation was able to purchase over 27,000 acres of Central Florida Swampland to build their "Florida Project". In "Buying Disney's World", Aaron Goldberg chronicles how the company was able to pull this off. This is a story complete with fake companies, CIA operatives, backroom deals and more twist than you can keep track of. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/119 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 26 Aug 2019 | Huge Disney Parks News from D23 Expo - WDW Opinion Ep. 55 | 01:16:23 | |
Huge Disney Parks News from D23 Expo - WDW Opinion Ep. 55 There’s just a lot of parks stuff we NEED to discuss coming from the D23 Expo that just took place. So buckle up because this one’s going to be a doozie.
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| 25 Jan 2023 | The Future of the Theme Park Landscape - WDW Opinion Ep. 128 | 00:45:11 | |
5 Lands That Need Major Updates in Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 128 There’s been a lot of news in the theme park world lately and I thought I would share my thoughts on all of it. Let's get into it. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 23 Sep 2019 | What It’s Like to Stay in the New Gran Destino Tower - WDW Opinion Ep. 59 | 01:04:24 | |
What It’s Like to Stay in the New Gran Destino Tower - WDW Opinion Ep. 59 Today we’ll be talking about the Coronado Springs resort YET AGAIN, but not without stellar reason. Once described as “a celebration of ancient Mexico and the southwest americas, Coronado Springs now traverses the atlantic and has tied in Spanish culture. Because that makes sense. But through the blend of conventioning and cultures and vacationers and transport that just doesn’t quite work — Coronado Springs is just plain beautiful. Plus we also discuss some new “wonderFALL” dining options in Disney Springs and the first look at music from the Epcot Forever show. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 13 Jan 2020 | Listener Questions: Festival of the Arts, Best Times to Visit, Breakfasts at Disney, Character Dining, Love Bugs and More - WDW Opinion Ep. 68 | 00:57:46 | |
Listener Questions: Festival of the Arts, Best Times to Visit, Breakfasts at Disney, Character Dining, Love Bugs and More - WDW Opinion Ep. 68 This week we’ve got questions about overall trip planning, where to catch sporting events, character dining options, what time of the year to visit and even one about insects. Stories Discussed Main Segment Mentions Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 20 Apr 2020 | Onward Movie Review: Why This Is Pixar’s Most Important Film - WDW Opinion Ep. 81 | 00:54:25 | |
Onward Movie Review: Why This Is Pixar’s Most Important Film - WDW Opinion Ep. 81 For many of us Opinioneers out there during this crazy time, Disney+ has become a platform we probably now turn to almost daily. The streaming service can offer an escape from reality in a time when many people might need it. In this episode we review a new film to Disney+, Onward. We discuss what we thought of it, what this means for Pixar and how Disney+ might be getting more big budget films debuting on the platform soon. Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In Apple Podcasts Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | September 2020 Trip Report Day 3 Recap - A Blunder At Hollywood Studios | 00:29:17 | |
All this week we are sharing daily updates from our September 2020 trip to Walt Disney World! On this episode we recap day 3 of our trip. Our goal for day 3 was to head to Hollywood Studios in the morning and acquire a Boarding Pass for Rise of the Resistance. Well, we failed miserably at accomplishing that goal! But we still had a good day riding some rides, eating at Docking Bay 7, riding the Skyliner, exploring the Caribbean Beach Resort and much more! | |||
| 07 Jul 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 1 - The Tale of Toy Story Land | 00:53:09 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 1 - The Tale of Toy Story Land Conor and Hank discuss the launch of the Play Disney Parks App, special Fourth of July happy hour deals at the Magic Kingdom and we tell the story of Toy Story Land. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | The Creator of Trader Sam's - Interview With Former Imagineer Trader Brandon - Part 1 - WDW Opinion Ep. 122 | 00:55:07 | |
Trader Brandon is a former Imagineer who worked on such projects as Trader Sam's, Pandora: The World of Avatar, the Hat Box Ghost and many more attractions. He is also a former Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skipper and even spent time creating attractions for Universal Creative. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with him. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/122 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 04 Feb 2019 | WDW Opinion Ep. 28 - Sanaa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Dining Review | 00:59:40 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 28 - Sanaa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Dining Review I will continue to say it for as long as this podcast is a thing, Disney World is a world unto itself. It’s like its own independent city and there are so many things outside of the parks that Disney World has to offer. Attractions aside the food you can indulge in is something that makes Disney World so unique. There are the popular choices like Be Our Guest, Ohana, Le Cellier, Cinderella’s Royal Table that people are dying to get to. And then there are locations that may be off the beaten path. One of our favorite restaurants on Disney property is Sanaa. It’s a fan favorite that is still considered an underappreciated place. On this episode we are going to give our review of and share why we love Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village. Plus we discuss the new themes revealed for the Skyliner Gondola system, Maleficent the Dragon makes her triumphant return to the Festival of Fantasy Parade and we give an interesting take on the quarterly Central Florida theme park injury report. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 02 Oct 2018 | WDW Opinion Ep. 13 - Why We Love Pandora the World of Avatar | 01:15:10 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 13 - Why We Love Pandora the World of Avatar There are so many reasons we love Disney World. And when asked to explain why you love it you often use words like fun, magical, cool and awesome. While all those words work, what really makes Disney World so great and the main reasons Hank and I love it so much is because of the specifics. The details and the items that make up the World are the reason we love it so. That’s the purpose of this segment. To go land by land, attraction by attraction, resort by resort and break down why we love each of these places so. Our first focus with this segment has to do with a land that while it hasn’t been here for too long is already one of our favorites. Plus we talk about Rafiki’s Planet Watch possibly closing, a new ticket pricing structure is announced for Walt Disney World and we start spreading some theme park rumors. All that and more on this episode on WDW Opinion! Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 09 Mar 2020 | The Disney World Attractions We’re Not Supposed to Rope Drop But Really Want To - WDW Opinion Ep. 76 | 01:01:43 | |
There will be no Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, no Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, no Flight of Passage, there won’t even be any discussion about Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. No. Today we’re talking all about the attractions that we aren’t supposed to rope drop but that we really want to. News to Opinion Stories Discussed
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| 04 Mar 2019 | WDW Opinion Ep. 32 - Interview With Performer & YouTuber Roxy Darr | 01:14:57 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 32 - Interview With Performer & YouTuber Roxy Darr I love being a part of the Disney community. Ever since I started WDW Opinion I’ve gotten the ability to interact with so many incredible people. It’s a community filled with passionate and caring people and while our bond is through Disney we’ve grown to appreciate each other in so many other ways. I think I’m also so impressed with the talent that is represented in this community. Whether its artists, designers, performers or musicians everyone has their own creative way of showing their Disney fanhood. Our guest today is no exception to that. She is an accomplished performer and singer who has had the opportunity to perform at places like the D23 Expo which is the ultimate Disney Fan Convention and at the Indy Disney Meet. She has amassed a huge following on social media and in particular on YouTube where her covers of Disney songs have been viewed millions of times. She has some very cool projects she is currently working on as well as some interesting Disney stories to share with us today. We’re excited to have Roxy Darr joining us! Plus we discuss enhancements coming to Epcot, Universal reveals more info about their upcoming roller coaster and we honor a lost Disney World attraction. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 05 Oct 2021 | Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Recap - My Day at Magic Kingdom - WDW Opinion Ep. 118 | 00:59:32 | |
I was lucky enough to be in the Magic Kingdom on October 1 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. I spent 13 hours in the park (!!!) and I had an absolute blast. On this episode I share a recap of my day and express how happy I was that I got to be there. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/118 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | What to Pack for a Walt Disney World Vacation - WDW Opinion Ep. 117 | 01:07:56 | |
On this episode we are talking about what to pack for your Walt Disney World vacation. We discuss things to consider like what time of year you are going and what activities you plan on doing. Plus, we share some of our recent favorite products that have been game changers when it comes to helping us in the parks and on our trips. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/117 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 19 Aug 2019 | Things A First Timer Needs To Do At Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 54 | 01:01:33 | |
Things A First Timer Needs To Do At Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 54 You only get to experience your first time once. Here at WDW Opinion, we make it our mission to share as many opinions as humanly possible and we’re not in the business of making you think there’s only one right way to experience Walt Disney World. Because in reality there’s actually 10s of thousands of ways to vacation at the most magical place on Earth. But your first trip to Disney World is special and for many in America, a trip to Disney World is almost a rite of passage. Not the Dr. Jackie Ogden kind of rite of passage but still important. Hank and I feel like while you can do whatever you want however you want on your Disney World trip there are a few things we would really encourage you to do on your first trip to the World. Now, for many listening to this podcast you’ve been to Disney World before. But maybe there is a family member or friend who’s never been before. If you want to take them then use this episode as a way to drum up inspiration for what you want them to experience. Or maybe you’re ready to take your own child for the first time or maybe you haven't been in a while and you really want to see the “must-dos”. This is the episode for you. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 31 Aug 2020 | Live From Hollywood Studios! A Walk Around My Favorite Disney Theme Park- WDW Opinion Ep. 98 | 00:38:10 | |
On this episode I take you into my favorite theme park, Hollywood Studios. You’re going to get all the background sounds and ambient noises as we walk around the park and as I share my thoughts on the current state of Hollywood Studios. Plus, I'll give you my tips for securing a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group, what I thought of that attraction and what I thought of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | 5 Lands That Need Major Updates in Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 127 | 00:40:21 | |
5 Lands That Need Major Updates in Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 127 During D23 there was some discussion around lands being revamped or replaced in Walt Disney World. In this episode I share 5 Walt Disney Worldlands I think are in need of major updates. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/127 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 04 Nov 2019 | The Pros and Cons Of Screen Based Attractions - WDW Opinion Ep. 63 | 01:04:45 | |
The Pros and Cons Of Screen Based Attractions - WDW Opinion Ep. 63 Back in the day when you entered a theme park the only place you’d see screens would be for a 3-d movie or a pre-show film before you boarded an attraction. Screens weren’t really intended for the theme parks, leave those to the movie theaters. But as the years past more and more screens started to make their way into the parks. For good or bad screens are now an integral part of the today’s theme park experience. And they’re something creative teams turn to in order to enhance the park experience. Screens have come a long way in recent years and in this episode we’ll be discussing the pros and cons of screens and how they’ll impact the parks in years to come. Plus there’s a change up coming to Marvel’s leadership and we go on a rant because Disney has changed the names of the food offerings at Docking Bay 7 in Galaxy's Edge All that and more on this episode of the WDW Opinion Podcast. All that and more on this episode of the WDW Opinion Podcast. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 21 Sep 2020 | Our 5 Favorite Things About Walt Disney World & Opinioneer Voice Messages - WDW Opinion Ep. 100 | 01:34:53 | |
We did it! We have arrived at episode 100 and we’ve put together a special show to celebrate it. Co-host Hank and I share our five favorite things about Walt Disney World and then we hear some voice messages left by some awesome Opinioneers. All that and more on episode 100! | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | 10 Fun Facts About Disney’s Magic Kingdom You Probably Never Knew - WDW Opinion Ep. 110 | 00:46:24 | |
In this episode I share some Magic Kingdom fun facts you’ve probably never heard of about. There’s plenty of fun facts to tell but for this episode I’ve narrowed it down to 10 of my favorite. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/110 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 21 Jan 2019 | WDW Opinion Ep. 26 - Coronado Springs Resort Walking Tour | 00:51:33 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 26 - Coronado Springs Resort Walking Tour Right now Coronado Springs is undergoing massive change. At this point most if not all of the guest rooms have been renovated. But there is still plenty of work to be done at the resort. Its newest edition, the Destino Tower will be opening this July and will bring with it 545 new guest rooms. It’s going to be a massive new addition and completely change the resort. But right now it can be more of a hindrance to the guest as it is being built. Hank and I recently got the opportunity to stay at the resort. We had just stayed at the Pop Century Resort where we gave a walking tour so we decided to take a walking tour of Coronado as well. On it we discussed the construction, what it will mean for the future of the resort and we share what we like and don’t like about the place. Plus we talk about tickets going on sale for two 2019 events at Walt Disney World, we share the results of the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon and we honor a Disney legend. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 18 Feb 2019 | WDW Opinion Ep. 30 - Our Ultimate Day at Walt Disney World | 01:09:17 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 30 - Our Ultimate Day at Walt Disney World A few weeks ago we told you about a new tour coming to Walt Disney world. The 12 hour tour could accommodate up to six guests and would run $12,000. We questioned the reasoning behind it as it was made to seem like a simple VIP tour with unlimited FastPass+ and the ability to eat anywhere on Disney Property. For that alone the price is not worth it at all. But we are slowly starting to hear that the way Disney was describing the tour was merely just options you could select from. What this tour actually is, is an open book of sorts. Meaning if you ever wanted to experience something at Disney World or do something at Disney World that is typically off limits then this is the tour where Disney could make it happen for you. Maybe you’ve always wanted to get a tour backstage or walk through an attraction before it opens, maybe you even want to meet a certain Disney Cast Member. This tour can make almost anything happen, within reason and time constraints. Once booked Disney will work with you to try and get all of your requests squared away. This got us thinking, what would our ultimate Disney Day be? If we could, what would we do to take advantage of this tour. How would we break it out and what events would our ultimate Disney day consist of? That’s what we’re going to share in this segment. Plus we discuss some new offerings and deals at Disney Springs, Frozen 2 gets a teaser trailer and we celebrate the Disney legend of the month. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 11 Nov 2019 | Five Disney World Attractions We Want to Get Stuck On - WDW Opinion Ep. 64 | 00:42:52 | |
Five Disney World Attractions We Want to Get Stuck On - WDW Opinion Ep. 64 A trip to Disney World is one filled with happy times. There are attractions to be rode, shows to be seen, food to be consumed and fun to be had. Just like everything else in life, there can be hiccups and uncontrollable events thrown into your Disney vacation that can force you to zig when you wanted to zag. When it comes to attractions, these are huge complicated mechanical systems with a ton of moving parts. So whether it’s human error or mechanical mixups, attractions can break down. Sometimes preventing you from riding, sometimes having you get stuck on one of them. But why do we want to get walked off a ride? Because our fandom demands that we know everything we can about this place. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | Every D23 Expo Announcement You Need to Know - WDW Opinion Ep. 126 | 01:11:46 | |
There were plenty of Disney Parks announcements and updates during the D23 Expo. But what are the most important ones? I'll share my thoughts on that and why I think Disney is in a tough spot when it comes to announcements. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/126 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 02 Sep 2019 | All the Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar Studios News from D23 - WDW Opinion Ep. 56 | 01:07:27 | |
All the Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar Studios News from D23 - WDW Opinion Ep. 56 With so much park related news lately it can be hard to forget that Disney is first and foremost a film company. Now over the years it has of course become an entertainment powerhouse branching into TV, publishing, sports, soon to be streaming and theme parks and destinations but in the beginning it was film. Today, film still plays a huge part (maybe the biggest) part in the company’s performance. And the stories we are so excited to see play out in the parks are stories that originated from the films Disney has had their hand in making. During D23 last week there were huge Disney+ announcements and big parks reveals. But this year many felt the studios panel at D23, which in years past has been among the most highly anticipated features, fell a little flat. While we didn’t get big reveals from D23, there is still a ton to talk about when it comes to both the live action and animated films Disney has in the works. Today we will be discussing the slate of films currently in progress and will give you our WDW Opinions on where we still the studios going. Plus we also share our thoughts on all the crazy stories coming out of the opening of the Orlando wing of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 16 Nov 2020 | Disney News to Opinion - The Polynesian Renovation, Holidays at Disney World, New Rise of the Resistance Process and More - WDW Opinion Ep. 104 | 01:01:38 | |
In this episode I talk about some important recent Walt Disney World news stories and then share my opinions on what they mean for the future of the resort. We talk about the Polynesian getting a renovation, Holidays at Walt Disney World, Disney increasing their park capacity, new Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group procedures, the new entrance signs being added to property, what the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration means for the parks and more! | |||
| 18 Mar 2019 | The Disney World Rides You’re Supposed to Love - WDW Opinion Ep. 34 | 01:13:07 | |
The Disney World Rides You’re Supposed to Love - WDW Opinion Ep. 34 A couple weeks ago I posted a photo on Facebook and Instagram. It was of the entrance to it’s a small world. Now this is an iconic attraction for sure but I posed a question in my caption. Do we actually hate it’s a small world or do we really just love to hate it. The response we got was overwhelming. Almost 250 comments later and I realized that the vast majority of people really actually love that ride. It’s funny because that doesn’t always seem to be the case when it comes to classic attractions. Nowadays more than ever Disney attractions are getting bigger, faster, better themed and overall throwing you into areas you’ve never experienced before. It’s an interesting comparison when you have a ride like it’s a small world just down the road from something like AVATAR Flight of Passage. Both are loved by many but for completely different reasons. So this whole line of questioning got us thinking. What are the attractions we are supposed to love? Why are we supposed to love them? And when it comes right down to it, do we actually love it? It’s going to be an interesting discussion we’ll be having this week on WDW Opinion. Plus we discuss the new menu coming to Whispering Canyon Cafe, permits have been filed that will radically change the way Epcot looks, we discuss ticket prices at Disney World, in the main segment we share what attractions we are supposed to love and at the very end of the show we have a big WDW Opinion announcement that you won’t want to miss. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 15 Apr 2019 | Are Epcot Festivals Becoming Overrated? - WDW Opinion Ep. 38 | 01:21:02 | |
Are Epcot Festivals Becoming Overrated? - WDW Opinion Ep. 38 It’s trip report time! Back in the day, I used to live for trip reports. Whether it was on message boards or on podcasts, trip reports are a great way to live vicariously through someone else’s adventures. WDW Opinion’s mission is to help you plan for a daydream about your next perfect Disney World trip. Trip reports accomplishing both of those things perfectly. You learn tips and strategies to help you plan for the next time but it also helps pass the time in between those trips. Luckily for you, we’ve got not 1 but 2 different trip reports to share. Hank and I both recently got back from separate Disney World trips and we’re excited to tell you all how they went. We’re still getting over the post-Disney trip hangover but sharing our trip is a great way to help deal with the depression. Plus, Epcot gets an opening date for its new nighttime spectacular, we’ve got so much news to talk about when it comes to Disney+ and we share our unpopular Disney opinions. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 23 Mar 2020 | Disney March Madness: The Top Animal Kingdom Attraction - WDW Opinion Ep. 78 | 01:06:58 | |
Disney March Madness: The Top Animal Kingdom Attraction - WDW Opinion Ep. 78 In today’s episode we will be focusing on Animal Kingdom and we will determine what is the best attraction or show out there. It should be a fun discussion that I can only assume will spark debate with our fellow Opinioneers. Disney Doing Good
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| 17 Sep 2020 | September Trip Report Day 5 Recap - Animal Kingdom and Dinner at Our New Favorite Disney World Restaurant | 00:32:34 | |
All this week we are sharing daily updates from our September 2020 trip to Walt Disney World! On this episode we recap day 5 of our trip. This day was complete with a trip to the Animal Kingdom, rides on Kilimanjaro Safaris, food at Nomad Lounge and an exceptional dinner at Il Mulino in the Walt Disney World Swan hotel. | |||
| 25 Mar 2019 | Are We Supposed to Hate These Disney World Attractions? - WDW Opinion Podcast Ep. 35 | 01:03:53 | |
Are We Supposed to Hate These Disney World Attractions? - WDW Opinion Podcast Ep. 35 Last week we discussed the rides we’re supposed to love at Disney World. While recording that episode we realized that the classics, while old and somewhat outdated are still worth loving. They're the rides that just hold up. Call it great storytelling or just Disney doing what Disney does best, either way, for the most part, the rides were supposed to love, we do love. But what about the flip side of that coin. Are there Disney World attractions that we’re supposed to hate? Probably so. In fact, many park-goers are quick to label certain attractions as not being worth the time spent in line. When it comes to theme parks, Disney is the best in the business. No doubt about it. But no one is perfect. There are definitely a few bumps in the road when it comes to attractions built by Disney over the years. But there are also attractions that people label as bad because they aren’t taller, faster or more technologically advanced. Disney has a diverse selection of attractions. Which is great! But some who want pure roller coasters are quick to label anything else as lame. Which brings us to our discussion this week. What are the Disney World attractions were supposed to hate? We’ll discuss what we picked, why we picked them and if we actually dislike them. We’re probably going to upset some people this week on WDW Opinion. Plus we discuss the Disney Walk Around the World Bricks are going to the wayside, a new restaurant is coming to the France pavilion in Epcot and we share our Disney legend of the month. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Disney Legend of the Month Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disney World. Head over to our Facebook page to jump in on the discussion. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 17 Feb 2020 | Top Tips for Taking an Infant on a Walt Disney World Trip - WDW Opinion Ep. 73 | 01:19:11 | |
Top Tips for Taking an Infant on a Walt Disney World Trip - WDW Opinion Ep. 73 Taking a three month old to Disney World might seem like a nightmare. But with a little planning you’ll realize that taking an infant to Disney can be one of your most memorable trips. We share those top tips in this episode. News to Opinion Stories Discussed
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| 29 Jun 2020 | Splash Mountain Updates, Park Pass System, Magic Bands Changes and Much More! - WDW Opinion Ep. 89 | 00:56:27 | |
So when this whole pandemic started we kind of stopped talking about the news here on the WDW Opinion podcast. Mainly because things were constantly changing but also because for a while we knew we just weren’t going to get a whole lot of news coming our way. Well in the last week and a half I think we’ve gotten the most amount of news, since maybe like D23 last year. Just an onslaught of information. Today we’re going to try to talk about all of it but rather than just regurgitate the info, we also want to share our opinions on it, hence the name of the show, but also we want to talk to you about how all this info might affect your future Walt Disney World vacations. Learn More About This Episode By Visiting The Show Notes Page Here | |||
| 27 Apr 2020 | When Everything Goes Wrong on Your Disney World Trip, Here’s What You Do - WDW Opinion Ep. 82 | 00:51:37 | |
When Everything Goes Wrong on Your Disney World Trip, Here’s What You Do - WDW Opinion Ep. 82 In today’s episode Hank and I both come up with our perfect Disney World days. These days are completely grounded in reality and are filled with activities that the average guest can have access to. We’re both looking forward to our ideal days but the twist to this story is that we each get to pick three things that go wrong during the other’s day. We have to think on our Disney feet to overcome the twists and to save our days. This is all in good fun but the twists we are experiencing (long lines, bad weather, transportation not running) are all coming hiccups you could experience during any Disney World trip. We’re going to show you how to adapt and overcome so that you can stick to your planned day and still have an incredible time even when you hit a few speed bumps. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In Apple Podcasts Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 07 Oct 2019 | Everything You Need to Know About the Disney Skyliner - WDW Opinion Ep. 61 | 01:02:01 | |
Everything You Need to Know About the Disney Skyliner - WDW Opinion Ep. 61 Buses, boats, trams, minivans and monorails. There are a ton of ways to get around the Walt Disney World resort. And a lot of the times they can be considered attractions themselves. Transportation is one thing but enjoy how you get from a to b is part of the fun when it comes to traveling around Disney. This past week the newest form of transportation opened in Disney World and it signifies a huge shift in the way we’ll soon be getting around the entire resort. The Disney Skyliner had its naysayers when it was first announced and as more details emerged people continued to be skeptical. But even only in its first week it has won many of those naysayers over. In this episode of WDW Opinion we’ll be discussing just what it is like to ride the Skyliner, how it works and how it might change the future of transportation at Disney World. Now I will preface this by saying this segment was recorded before an incident occurred on the Skyliner system. This past Saturday there appeared to be a pile up of the gondolas in the Riviera Resort station. I would classify it as a crash as they looked to be more stuck to one another than anything but, the incident did cause the Skyliner to be down for 3 hours. Leaving guests stranded in the cars above for that time frame. Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident and Disney has taken care of each guest who was stuck in each car, giving them some park hoppers, $100 gift cards and comping their taxis to their final destinations. With all that being said, it's an unfortunate incident but we have to keep in mind that this is a new system and a new style of transportation that has never been used in Disney World before. Right now I hope this is a one time occurrence and I’ll be treating it as such until otherwise. Currently the system is down as Disney investigates what went wrong. But for me once this comes back on line, I'll be eager to give it another ride. Plus Early Morning Magic is returning to the Magic Kingdom and Disney Visa Cardholders can get a special offer on rooms at the Riviera Resort. All that and more on this episode of the WDW Opinion Podcast. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 20 Jul 2020 | Interview With Dan Cockerell - Former Magic Kingdom Vice President - WDW Opinion Ep. 92 | 00:54:55 | |
Dan Cockerell, knows a thing or two about the culture of Walt Disney World. He worked for the company for over 25 years and he was even the Vice President of Epcot, Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom. He’s sharing some incredible stories today on the show. | |||
| 24 Feb 2020 | Ranking the Lands of the Magic Kingdom - WDW Opinion Ep. 74 | 00:58:35 | |
Ranking the Lands of the Magic Kingdom - WDW Opinion Ep. 74 When it comes to the lands that make up the Magic Kingdom each individual can have their favorite and least favorite. And since everyone loves a good power ranking we decided to do just that and rank the lands of the Magic Kingdom. We’ll each give our rankings and share why we ranked them so. News to Opinion Stories Discussed
Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 13 May 2019 | What Disney's Movie Schedule Means for the Parks - WDW Opinion Ep. 42 | 01:15:47 | |
What Disney's Movie Schedule Means for the Parks - WDW Opinion Ep. 42 Sometimes as Hank and I geek out about the latest in plastic bracelet technology or as we salivate over theme park operating hours it’s easy for us to forget that Disney really is a film company. That’s right for every robot bear they’ve created they have a dozen movies to show for it. And while this is a theme park-centric podcast it’s important to go back to Disney’s roots from time to time. After all, film really is the reason they are so successful today. Their film success is also why their theme parks are so successful too. It’s all about storytelling but it’s also about Disney’s ability to create incredible film characters that then can fit so perfectly into a theme park. Their theme parks are a gateway for you to enter into your favorite films. Just a few days ago Disney released their upcoming film slate for the next eight or so years. There’s still plenty of gaps, unknowns and yet to be announced projects but one thing is certain. Disney is in no way, shape or form slowing down when it comes to content creation. Whether it be Disney animation, Disney live action, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Lucasfilm or anything coming from the newly acquired Fox, Disney has some huge releases that will be created in the years to come. Intellectual Property or IP continues to find its way into the parks now more than ever. But with the new slate of Disney owned films, how will that affect the parks. What characters, franchises and stories will make their way into the parks and how will it reshape current entities already there. It’s time to daydream because in this segment will be giving our 2 cents, whatever that’s worth, on what we think will change in the parks based on upcoming films. It should be a rather interesting discussion. Plus, Disney is giving resort guests more options when selecting thier Magic Bands and this Fall brings a huge new perk to resort guests in the form or more Extra Magic Hours Stories discussed in News to Opinion
All the Disney-Fox movie release dates through 2027 See the schedule we discussed in the main segment here. Win a $50 Disney Gift Card For the Month of May, we’ll be running a little contest and one luckily winner will get a $50 Disney Gift Card to use in the parks, online or at your local Disney store. Want to be entered in the contest? There are three simple steps you need to do. Step 1: Leave a review in iTunes. Only iTunes will work for this month’s contest. You can leave a review by searching for WDW Opinion in iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. Click on the show and then scroll all the way to the bottom. There click on write a review, be sure to give us 5 stars and tell us why you like the show. Step 2: take a screenshot of your review. Step 3: email me the screenshot and include your name in the email. Send those to conor@wdwopinion.com. And that’s it. It’s as simple as that to enter and should only take a couple of minutes to complete but it will go a long way in helping others discover the show. | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Villains Land Coming to Magic Kingdom - All the D23 News - Vacation Kingdoms Ep. 133 | 00:59:37 | |
In episode 133 of the Vacation Kingdoms podcast, we share all the Disney parks news from D23 - the ultimate Disney fan event. There's plenty of new attraction, and land, announcements for Disneyland, Walt Disney World and even Disney Cruise Line. We sharing what we know and what we don't know about the announcements. Follow Us On Social Want to Watch the Video Version? Check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here. Ready to Book Your Next Vacation? Reach out to me (conor@vacationkingdoms.com) and I can help you book. Get my expertise and help for FREE when it comes to booking your trip. | |||
| 26 May 2020 | $300 a Day in Disney: The Disney World Daily Budget Series - WDW Opinion Ep. 85 | 00:59:37 | |
$300 a Day in Disney: The Disney World Daily Budget Series - WDW Opinion Ep. 85 Our Disney World Daily Budget series rolls on! This week we have $300 to spend each day in each park. With this price point we are able to experience some cool tours and events that go beyond the typical attractions and dining in Walt Disney World. But even with so many cool opportunities we still struggled at times to hit the $300 mark. Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In Apple Podcasts Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 04 May 2020 | Power Rankings: The Roller Coasters of Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 83 | 00:56:34 | |
Power Rankings: The Roller Coasters of Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 83 There's a stigma that Disney World doesn't have enough thrill rides and in particular they don’t have enough good coasters. When compared to a Six Flags or a Cedar Fair park, that would be true. But just because you can’t see a brightly colored coaster track towering in the distance from the parking lot, doesn't mean that Disney World doesn’t have any good coasters. On the contrary in fact. Some of the best roller coasters in the world can be found in a Disney theme park. In this episode we review each roller coaster in Walt Disney World and give our overall rankings. Report: Man caught camping on Disney’s Discovery Island says it was ‘tropical paradise' Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In Apple Podcasts Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | What New Year’s 2021 Was Like in Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 106 | 01:37:46 | |
2020 brought us a lot of unusual things to say the least. Most of the events were bad, that’s fair to say but some interesting opportunities did arise out of the madness of the previous year. One interesting opportunity was getting to experience lower crowds during typically busy times of the year. New Years Eve and Day are always probably the two busiest days of the year but this year, as our friend Jay talks about in his trip report, these days this year were incredibly delightful. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/106 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | What's New in 2024 at Walt Disney World - Vacation Kingdoms Ep. 131 | 00:53:00 | |
In this episode, I'll be sharing the attractions, shows, experiences and processes that are new in Walt Disney World. Some of these items are brand new, while others are in their infancy. So if you haven't been in a year or two, this overview is for you. Plus, I'll be sharing tips on how to experience all the newness in Walt Disney World. Follow Us On Social Want to Watch the Video Version? Check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here. Ready to Book Your Next Vacation? Reach out to me (conor@vacationkingdoms.com) and I can help you book. Get my expertise and help for FREE when it comes to booking your trip. | |||
| 09 Sep 2019 | Everything You Need to Know About Disney+ - WDW Opinion Ep. 57 | 01:07:46 | |
Everything You Need to Know About Disney+ - WDW Opinion Ep. 57 At the beginning of every show I let you know what WDW Opinion’s mission statement is. Yes we're here to share our Disney opinions with you and in return we ask that you share your Disney opinions with your fellow Opinioneers but in doing so we hope you can achieve two things. To one help you plan for and two day dream about your next perfect Disney World vacation. Growing up as a die-hard Disney fan I always tried to seek out as much Disney content as I could to help fill the Mickey sized hole in my heart that occurred in between trips. Movies, shows, books and so much more helped me pass the time when I wasn’t in Disney. Well, I think Disney completely understands this and they are ready to make sure that Disney fans around the world won’t have to go too far in order to feel the magic. In fact they’re looking to bring as much magic as they can right to your very own TV, computer or smart device. Disney+ is a streaming service that looks to be turning the industry on its head. Everything from the price, the content, the delivery of said content and so much more is breaking new ground in the streaming world. By the time this podcast goes live on Monday, September 9, 2019 there are only 63 days left until Disney+ officially goes live. While there will be many more announcements coming in the weeks leading up to the launch and we are bound to get more details about future content in the years to come, but for now Hank and I decided that now is as good a time as any to discuss the series and films we are most excited for that are coming to this new streaming service. So grab your popcorn because today we bingeing on all the Disney+ news we know. Plus we also discuss the opening of the 2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and we share our thoughts on a new Florida Resident ticket Disney is offering. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 06 Jul 2020 | Power Rankings: The Best Attractions With No Height Requirements at Walt Disney World - WDW Opinion Ep. 90 | 01:06:51 | |
When Walt Disney had the idea to create Disneyland the main premise was to create a place where the whole family could have fun. Not a place filled with just attractions for kids. Or a place filled with crazy rides that the young ones couldn’t participate in. But a place that every member of the family could go on and enjoy. Over the years, yes they’ve added quite a bit of attractions that have a height requirement but there are still plenty of options for the entire family to enjoy. It’s weird because with each new attraction that gets announced, especially in the last few years, the majority of them will have a height requirement.So we get super excited about the thrill rides. For many kids the first time they are tall enough to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, or Expedition Everest or Flight of Passage is always a big deal. But there are still so many great options that anyone and everyone can enjoy regardless of their height. And that’s what we are discussing here today. We’ve got our Power Rankings of the best non-height requirement attractions at Walt Disney World. Learn More About This Episode By Visiting The Show Notes Page Here | |||
| 07 Jan 2019 | WDW Opinion Ep. 24 - What We're Looking Forward to in 2019 | 01:07:16 | |
WDW Opinion Ep. 24 - What We're Looking Forward to in 2019 It’s a new year which means only one thing to us Disney fans. New things to look forward to. It’s a great time to be a Disney World fan and 2019 is gearing up to be a HUGE year for the parks and even the company as a whole. There is so much incredible and groundbreaking stuff, it is going to be a very dynamic year for the place we all love AND it will be setting the tone for many many years to come. So let’s break it down and share what we are most excited for coming in 2019. Plus we discuss Free Dining coming to Disney World, a new VIP food tour is coming to the Magic Kingdom and we share a holiday tradition with you. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
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| 30 Jul 2024 | The New Lightning Lane System - Everything You Need to Know - Vacation Kingdoms Ep. 132 | 01:03:10 | |
In episode 132 of the Vacation Kingdoms podcast, the focus is on the newly launched Lightning Lane system at Walt Disney World. We give you an in-depth guide on purchasing and using the new Lightning Lane system, comparing it to previous systems like FastPass+ and Genie+. The episode also covers essential steps for booking, the advantages for on-site guests, pricing details, and practical tips for maximizing the new system's benefits. Follow Us On Social Want to Watch the Video Version? Check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here. Ready to Book Your Next Vacation? Reach out to me (conor@vacationkingdoms.com) and I can help you book. Get my expertise and help for FREE when it comes to booking your trip. | |||
| 09 Dec 2019 | Disney Vacation Club Overview - Part 2 - WDW Opinion Ep. 66 | 01:09:23 | |
Disney Vacation Club Overview - Part 2 - WDW Opinion Ep. 66 In this episode we dive into the process of booking resorts and some of the rules you have to abide by in order to make reservations and what not. Then we share some what the room layouts of various resorts looks like, how you might vacation differently once you become a DVC member and we share some alternative ways to becoming a member and how these options can potentially be much more affordable. We wrap up the show by saying what it has meant to us being DVC members. Even if you have no interest in joining DVC this will still be a very fun and informative episode for any Disney fan. Stories discussed in News to Opinion
Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | What The Reopened Orlando Theme Parks Are Like - Interview With Vincent of VincentVision - WDW Opinion Ep. 88 | 01:03:35 | |
Walt Disney World theme parks have been closed for three months now. Their reopening plans are in place. It will still take awhile to get back to 100% normal. But that light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and closer. And other theme parks in Orlando have started to reopen. But alas, as someone who does not live in Orlando I have been unable to visit these places. Yet, thanks to the power of the glorious internet I have been able to follow along and live vicariously as others have forged a path into these other theme parks as they reopen. One individual I keep turning to whenever he launches a new video, is joining us today. We’re going to talk about his experiences in these reopened theme parks and I can’t wait to hear from him. He is Vincent from VincentVision and I’m very happy to have him on the show. Where You Can Find Vincent Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In Apple Podcasts Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Learn how to leave a review of the show here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 16 Mar 2020 | The Disney Parks Are Closed For 2 Weeks. Here’s What We’re Fixing In That Time. - WDW Opinion Ep. 77 | 01:06:15 | |
The Disney Parks Are Closed For 2 Weeks. Here’s What We’re Fixing In That Time. - WDW Opinion Ep. 77 The parks at Walt Disney World are closed for the next two and a half weeks. During that time what are the things that could get a little TLC while they're closed? Here's what we're fixing. News to Opinion Stories Discussed
Buy “Yacht Club to Diamond Mine” Yacht Club to Diamond Mine is an inside look into what it’s like being an employee at the Walt Disney World Resort. In it you’ll follow my journey as a lifelong Disney fan and the path I take to fulfill my dream of becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member. You'll see what it’s like working in the resorts and discover how moving roles to a position just a few miles down the road can feel like a whole new world when you work at Disney. Learn more about the book and buy it here. Join the WDW Opinioneers Community Want to learn more about what an Opinioneer is? Explore the community here. Leave a Review In iTunes Help others find the WDW Opinion Podcast and let us know why you like listening to it! Leave a review here. Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Share your Disney opinions with us! Email your opinions to Conor@WDWOpinion.com and if we like them you might even be featured on a future show! Follow Us on Social | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 | Disney Very Merriest After Hours Event 2021 - WDW Opinion Ep. 124 | 00:49:44 | |
I was able to attend the Disney Very Merriest After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom. On this episode I break down this unique 2021 event and give my review on the entertainment during the party as well as the overall value of it. Plus, I share my top tips to get the most out of this hard ticketed event. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/124 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers | |||
| 30 May 2024 | What I Love About Disney Cruise Line - Ahoy! Ep. 1 | 00:25:20 | |
Here are the things I love about Disney Cruise Line. Follow us on social Reach out to me and say whatsup - conor@vacationkingdoms.com | |||