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WDW Today

Welcome to WDW Today, a interactive podcast that covers various topics from around Walt Disney World. This panel podcast airs new episodes every Wednesday and older episodes available for download at any time that are all full of Walt Disney World trip planning tips. Be sure to send us all your Walt Disney World questions to be featured on our weekly show where we also answer listener mail to questions@wdwtoday.com (don't forget your name and town so we can mention your name on-air!)
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Now displaying: 2014
Dec 31, 2014

 

  • 3:39 John from New York asks if Disney will allow one to book a 10-person reservation at an onside resort for one night such as to take advantage of the extended FASTPASS Plus booking window.
  • 4:53 Jennifer from Georgia questions the need for Disney to add an additional track to Toy Story Midway Mania.
  • 5:55 Matthew from North Carolina asks if Disney College Program employees can purchase Tables in Wonderland. Matt mentions Disney's employee discount.
  • 7:33 Craig, Art from Michigan and Doug from Pennsylvania ponders attraction mashups based on Episode 1423 - Attraction Mashups.
  • 9:10 Angela from North Carolina Reviews Memory Maker.
  • 10:28 Gregg from North Carolina considers different FASTPASS Plus strategies.
  • 14:51 Cass from California asks about the value of booking a WDW Vacation Package through Costco.
  • 18:17 Justin asks about the value of a D23 membership. He also asks if there is a related discount for Annual Passholders.
  • 21:51 Vince from Washington shares his experience using the Uber car service.
  • 26:35 TJ from Illinois wonders why Disney monitors FASTPASS queue wait times.
Dec 29, 2014

Today, the panel discusses plans like Tables In Wonderland, Photo Pass, Refillable Mugs etc, and how and when you need to use them to make them worth the price..

Dec 26, 2014

Today, the guys discuss their dining options during this past Reunion. 

 

 

Dec 22, 2014

Today, Len draws up a pricing diagram for different options for dining and hotels, and what money will get you, and the benefits of each.

Dec 19, 2014

Today, the guys and Annette ponder their resolutions for the new year at Walt Disney World.

Dec 17, 2014

Listener Questions

Scopa’s tips for the perfect pizza:

  • Ingredients: Dough, cheese, tomatoes.
  • Put the cheese down before the sauce.
  • Get peeled tomatoes (not puree), and get rid of the stem, and crush.
  • Don’t use oil, but use basil and dried oregano.
  • Alternatively, try spinach pizza or with sun-dried tomatoes.
Dec 15, 2014

Today, the guys discuss their favorite buildings at each resort for location, accessibility to pools, parking lots and food courts.

 

 

Dec 12, 2014

Today, we recap the fun & events that occurred during Reunion 2014

Dec 10, 2014

 

  • 1:56 Howie from Maryland asks if Disney's Premier Passport, encompassing both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, is worth purchasing in his situation.
  • 5:39 Nick from Virginia discusses his stay, including Dining, at the Polynesian during the ongoing construction. Mike Newell says that Polynesian guests can order room service from 'Ohana.
  • 12:34 Gerald from Pennsylvania asks about Disney's policy regarding car-sharing services, such as Lyft and Uber.
  • 16:01 Brett from Indiana wants to tour all four WDW parks in a single day using FASTPASS Plus.
  • 19:43 Rob from Canada asks about getting to Downtown Disney from an offsite resort. Matt mentions the new Parking garage.
  • 22:50 Matt from New Jersey asks how the ABC-TV Christmas parade taping affects touring at the Magic Kingdom.
  • 26:58 Rick from Minnesota asks if Disney has any non-character-based attractions in the works.
  • 28:00 Rick from Minnesota ponders the best and worst Disney movies based on theme park attractions.

 

Dec 8, 2014

Today is a travel day for the guys, so please enjoy this never before released track of us recording the Spaceship Earth track for Reunion. Most of the audio is comprised of bloopers, but some of it is audio that did not make it to the final cut for time.

Pay close attention to Len's voice as his enthusiasm quickly decreases as time goes on.

 

Dec 5, 2014

While everyone is attending Reunion 2014 at Walt Disney World, we invite you to listen and enjoy a series of "best of" shows hosted and produced by WDW Today archivist Phillip Burton.

Dec 3, 2014
  • While everyone is attending Reunion 2014 at Walt Disney World, we invite you to listen and enjoy a series of "best of" shows hosted and produced by WDW Today archivist Phillip Burton.
Dec 1, 2014

While everyone is attending Reunion 2014 at Walt Disney World, we invite you to listen and enjoy a series of "best of" shows hosted and produced by WDW Today archivist Phillip Burton. This episode (number 26) is based on episodes from February/March 2008 (Episodes 375-389).

Nov 28, 2014

Today, the panel discusses often under looked holiday things to do and see at Walt Disney World.

Nov 26, 2014

Listener Questions

  • 1:55 Steve from New York asks when Disney can use Marvel Characters in its Florida parks and what the significance of such incorporation will be.
  • 5:53 Larry talks about financing DVC.
  • 7:15 Janet from New Jersey describes her Annual Pass-renewal process and My Magic Plus.
  • 9:39 Dmitri from North Carolina suggests a restaurant for Disney Springs.
  • 11:14 Donna from Kentucky asks about FASTPASS- line wait times and Touring Plans.
  • 14:36 Brad from Michigan ponders the likelihood of receiving an upgrade at Wilderness Lodge.
  • 16:05 Mark from Illinois asks if an Annual Pass voucher will suffice for free Parking at the theme parks.
  • 17:47 Jocelyn from Massachusetts asks when the Epcot resorts put up their Christmas decorations.
  • 19:39 Sandy from Michigan asks about Crowds from 4-7 PM on Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party days.
  • 21:33 Neil from Texas asks if he can make FASTPASS Plus reservations 60 days out if he has a room reservation and an Annual Pass voucher but not the actual Annual Pass. Neil also suggests some show topics.
  • 24:13 David from Massachusetts shares some attraction mash-ups based on Episode 1423 - Attraction Mashups. He also shares a haiku.
Nov 24, 2014

Today, once again we "borrow" an idea from our favorite sports channel, and play Buy Or Sell with recent news items related to Walt Disney World.

Nov 21, 2014

Today, the panel previews the month of December in Walt Disney World.

Nov 19, 2014

Listener Questions

  • 2:37 Jean from Maryland shares a Trip Report from Disneyland, CA. She mentions the Haunted Mansion Halloween overlay.
  • 5:26 Paul from the UK thinks park lockers should incorporate Magic Bands.
  • 7:01 Tom from Missouri asks how he can recall his FASTPASS Plus reservation times.
  • 8:03 Tom from Missouri asks where he should watch the Super Bowl at WDW.
  • 8:42 Rick from Missouri shares a Trip Report, including Space MountainYachtsman Steakhouse, using FASTPASS Plus for Wishes, and ADR tips.
  • 10:41 Christina from Kentucky asks about Park Hopping away from the Magic Kingdom in the afternoon of a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party day.
  • 11:51 Mike from Pennsylvania ponders Disney's use of RFID from the Magic Bands.
  • 16:07 Jodie from Minnesota asks if there will be any Children at WDW Today Reunion.
  • 18:06 Garin from California asks about bachelor party services at WDW based on something he thinks he read in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
  • 19:44 David from Massachusetts asks if a FASTPASS from 2007 will work now at either WDW or Disneyland.
  • 20:41 Keith from New Hampshire asks if he can attend the final Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party or the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during his 2015 trip.
  • 22:18 Mike from Alabama talks about Popcorn on Disney Cruise Line.
  • 24:13 Stephanie from Utah asks if her family should take a Panama Canal cruise on Disney Cruise Line or on Royal Caribbean.
Nov 17, 2014

Episode 1423 - Attraction Mashups 

 Today, based on an email from Sarah from Wisconsin, we have fun combining attractions for mashups.

Nov 14, 2014

Today, Len & Mike (parents of neither) discuss the best attractions at Walt Disney World for toddlers and tweens.

Nov 12, 2014

Listener Questions

  • 3:21 Amanda from New York asks about renovations to the rooms at the Beach Club Villas.
  • 5:58 Lisa from Tennessee seeks a two-bedroom suite resort near Disney property that also offers a Breakfast deal. Len discusses ways to utilize American Express rewards points.
  • 9:54 Dmitri from North Carolina asks what the offsite window is for booking ADRs and FASTPASS Plus reservations. He also asks if he can obtain more FASTPASS Plus reservations by booking one Night onsite before he goes offsite for the rest of his trip.
  • 12:11 Kristen from Georgia asks if she and her husband, planning to rent DVC points, can add themselves to a relatives' All Star reservation such as to obtain Free Dining and park Tickets even if they won't actually be staying there. She also asks about setting up Magic Bands and My Disney Experience under this scenario.
  • 14:22 Based on a recent test at Toy Story Mania, Steve from Ohio ponders the odds of Disney building FASTPASS-only attractions in the future.
  • 17:27 Steve from Ohio talks about getting Evacuated off the TTA Peoplemover.
  • 17:40 Pablo asks about Disney adding more hard- ticket parties to the Magic Kingdom. Len mentions the defunct "Pirate and Princess" Parties.
  • 19:05 Michelle from Pennsylvania asks if she can convert Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets to RFID such as to utilize FASTPASS Plus in the three-hour grace window before the official party. She also asks what time she should arrive at the TTC to get to the Magic Kingdom by 4:00.
  • 19:57 Michelle from Pennsylvania wants tips for staying offsite.
  • 22:21 Jaypenguin ponders bizarre souvenirs and food items at WDW.
  • 24:10 Jaypenguin comments on Disney's room- service Pizza.
  • 25:04 Jaypenguin ponders bad values, both in terms of time and money, at WDW.
  • 29:40 Renee from Wisconsin asks if she should take a good deal at the Sheraton Resort Villas.
  • 33:00 Renee from Wisconsin asks if she should rent a car because of her Young children.
Nov 10, 2014

Today, we preview Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, including what to see and do and what to avoid.

Nov 7, 2014

Today, Annette returns from a recent trip to Walt Disney World and tells of her recent engagement, and how anyone can get engaged and what other special events are available for guests.

Nov 5, 2014

Listener Questions

  • 3:00 Vince from Washington asks about "on-demand" car services, such as Lyft and Uber, at Walt Disney World .
  • 6:34 A listener from Tennessee asks about military discounts and benefits at Disney World, especially Shades of Green.
  • 9:00 Theresa asks about seeing the Main Street Electrical Parade on hard-ticket party Nights.
  • 9:41 Brad from Indiana asks if suites at Art of Animation will comfortably accommodate four Adults and two Children.
  • 13:08 Brian talks about obtaining a Florida-resident Annual Pass.
  • 15:07 Kristen asks if Disney Cruise Line allows Children who are days away from their third Birthday to participate in three-year old Activities.
  • 17:42 Aaron from Minnesota discusses his experience at 'Ohana during Polynesian construction. He also asks if guests can go to 'Ohana for only Appetizers and Dessert, skipping the meat for a lower price.
  • 19:51 Dmitri from North Carolina shares her experiences riding Seven Dwarfs Mine Train under different conditions. She also ponders other Disney attractions that are affected by factors such as time of day or seat location.
  • 21:44 Ashley from Iowa asks if her school group can disconnect room keys from the Magic Bands.
  • 24:09 Chris from Washington talks about a new Alcoholic beverage at the Animal Kingdom's Dawa Bar .
  • 25:21 Nicky from Pennsylvania discusses the end of Off Kilter .
  • 26:22 George from Ohio asks for the best way to request a specific room at a Disney resort.
Nov 2, 2014

Today, we discuss the things we're most looking forward to at Walt Disney World in 2015.

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