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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
Published 01/25/23
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:...
Published 10/11/22
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...
Published 09/13/22
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
Published 01/11/22
Mike Brassell has worked in production at the Walt Disney Animation Studio, is the narrator of the PeopleMover and Living With the Land and is even the composer of the on ride soundtrack for Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom. On this episode Mike shares stories from his awesome Disney journey and he discusses the life lessons he has learned as he has pursued his dreams. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/125 Follow Us On Social ...
Published 12/07/21
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:...
Published 11/30/21
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 2 of a 2 part interview with him. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/123 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram:...
Published 11/16/21
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:...
Published 11/09/21
On this week's News to Opinion, I share all the details on Epcot's International Festival of the Arts and why I think it is the best yearly Epcot festival. I also share the best, and worst, food items Disney has come up with to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/news102821 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram:...
Published 10/28/21
The newest tool for your Walt Disney World vacation, Disney Genie, is now live. I tested out the paid Genie+ service on the first day it was released and I am sharing my experience on this episode. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/121 Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community:...
Published 10/26/21
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:...
Published 10/19/21
On this week's News to Opinion, the attractions being offered with Disney Genie+ have been announced. I break down which of the theme parks look like a great deal and which are missing the mark with their offerings. Plus, I also talk about the sample pricing given out for the attractions participating in the Lightning lane a la carte tier. And I share my thoughts on what this means for future attractions and how Disney is very carefully handling their messaging around this. Enter Our "Buying...
Published 10/14/21
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:...
Published 10/12/21
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...
Published 10/07/21
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:...
Published 10/05/21
On this week's News to Opinion we talk about how Boarding Groups will be going away for Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios. I share how this will impact your trip planning going forward; how I find it interesting that Boarding Groups are still in place at other attractions; and why Disney selected this moment in time to get rid of Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance. Plus, Expedition Everest is going down for a refurb and I discuss what upgrades might be happening and how I...
Published 09/23/21