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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: 2015
Dec 30, 2015

Today, Annette returns and joins the guys while they reflect on 10 years of fun and then gives the keys to the new cast who begin production next week.

Dec 9, 2015

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Apr 1, 2015

Today, we preview the month of April 2015, and answer your listener questions..

  • 13:22 Katie from Michigan asks if she should stay at the Polynesian or the Grand Floridian.
  • 15:37 Katie from Michigan asks about spring discount rooms and Annual Pass discount rooms at WDW hotels.
  • 16:13 Danielle from Pennsylvania shares her experience at Fantasmic and asks if getting a FASTPASS Plus for Fantasmic is worth it.
  • 18:54 Theresa from Michigan ponders the most economical ticket option for her party.
  • 21:29 Theresa from Michigan asks about the "It's A Small World" song.
  • 23:08 Justin from South Carolina asks about attraction refurb progress for his trip in early May.
  • 24:34 Derek from Kentucky asks if hub construction will affect the view from the Wishes Dessert Party.
  • 25:19 Joseph wonders how long Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin will be closed.
  • 26:07 Michael asks about FASTPASS Plus protocol.
  • 26:54 Alicia from New York asks if the interactive queue at Peter Pan's Flight is worth experiencing if she can obtain a FASTPASSPlus for the attraction. Matt and Len mention other interactive queues.
  • 29:05 Michael from New Jersey gives his opinion on ADRs and FASTPASS Plusses.
  • 32:59 Dave from Pennsylvania considers a plan to experience both WDW and Universal Orlando during a single trip.
Mar 25, 2015

Today, We share some news regarding Reunion, discuss the new  2015 Magic Your Way Platinum Package, and answer your listener questions..

    • 32:16 Brett from Pennsylvania asks about using Child Swap on FASTPASS Plus attractions.
    • 34:04 David from Massachusetts ponders Vacation Homes aside from All Star Vacation Homes.
    • 35:52 Leah from the UK asks about securing a table at the Be Our Guest Restaurant when no ADR slots are available online.
    • 37:04 Connor from North Carolina asks Len if Touring Plans has information about the Disney Cruise Line.
    • 37:44 Ralph from Indiana asks about utilizing a no- expiration ticket from 2000. He also asks about Transportation to the Magic Kingdom from an offsite hotel.
    • 39:10 Daniel from Oregon asks about post-Easter April Crowds.
    • 40:08 Len ruminates over changes to theme park Parking protocol, where Magic Bands will be utilized.
    • 42:04 Dan from Maine asks about vegetarian options at WDW.

 

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Mar 18, 2015

Today, one week later, Len returns once again to WDW, and what he's experienced and then the guys answer your listener questions..

Mar 11, 2015

Today, an updated version of Oddsmakers is played and then the guys answer your listener questions..

  • 17:28 Randy from Canada ponders the Crowds at WDW during the week prior to Labor Day in 2015.
  • 19:11 Randy from Canada asks if there will be any Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Parties prior to September 5 in 2015.
  • 19:31 Steven from Texas discusses the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue and the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show .
  • 22:00 Bruce from New York talks about the bungalow DVC rooms at the Polynesian.
  • 23:28 Kyle from South Carolina asks if he can buy food at one World Showcase Counter Service restaurant and eat the meal in another pavilion.
  • 25:35 Michael from South Carolina ponders a lifetime pass to WDW.
  • 28:46 Devon from California wonders when Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates will be announced.
  • 31:26 Tim asks if the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! will be replaced.
  • 34:20 Tim asks if the hosts have the old Kim Possible communicator beep from Epcot as a text messaging alert.
  • 34:59 Luke from Canada proposes attraction mashups based on Episode 1423 - Attraction Mashups.
  • 35:56 Catherine from Illinois wants to know if she and her husband should stay at Pop CenturyAnimal Kingdom Lodge, or Boardwalk Villas for an eight-Night Birthday trip.
Mar 4, 2015

Today Len discusses his recent trip to WDW, and what he's experienced and then the guys answer your listener questions..

  • 27:34 Victor asks if Hollywood Studios is worth visiting considering the construction for a Disneyland, California veteran.
  • 29:18 Erica from Indiana shares her experiences attempting free DVC room upgrades.
  • 32:29 Blaze from Pennsylvania discusses park entrance protocol, especially at the Magic Kingdom. Blaze also shares some general observations.
  • 34:58 Karen thinks Refillable mugs are worth the cost at Animal Kingdom Lodge .
  • 36:10 Christina from Kentucky asks about testing the battery of an old Magic Band to see if it still functions.
  • 38:36 Claire from the UK asks if any large groups occupy the All Star Resorts during September and October.
  • 41:21 Matt from Canada asks about driving from Orlando to Miami for a Disney Cruise.
  • 43:32 Steve from Nevada asks if a Disneyland trip during the August D23 Expo is worth it.
Feb 25, 2015

Today the guys preview the events and happenings throughout Walt Disney World and answer your listener questions..

  • 20:39 Stephanie from North Carolina asks if she can find out what rooms have completed renovations at the Caribbean BeachResort. She also asks about Be Our Guest Lunch reservation protocol.
  • 22:32 Steven from New Hampshire asks about driving non stop to WDW. He especially wonders about dealing with New York City.
  • 29:43 Alicia from Minnesota asks about converting old Tickets to RFID such as to make FASTPASS Plus reservations.
  • 30:59 Lee asks about recent changes to Downtown Disney/Disney Springs.
  • 32:02 James from Virginia ponders good Activities for a solo tourist at WDW.
  • 35:06 Neil asks if the Contemporary Resort's Garden Wing is far from the main tower.
Feb 18, 2015

Today the guys talk continue to discuss the results to the 2015 Unofficial Guide Dining survey regarding WDW Resorts and Downtown Disney and answering your listener questions..

  • 35:07 Christie from Michigan asks if the Osborne Lights will return in 2015 and, if so, when they will be up.
  • 37:25 Jeff from Pennsylvania asks about the savings account feature, Disney Vacation Account, on the Disney website.
  • 39:07 Tom asks if he can buy a Tables in Wonderland card with an Annual Pass.
  • 39:26 Bill discusses the Touring Plans app.
  • 41:08 Julie from New Jersey asks if it's worth going to WDW in late March with a toddler without going to the parks. Matt recommends trying Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort or Disney's Vero Beach Resort, or taking a cruise.
Feb 11, 2015

Today the guys talk about about the results to the 2015 Unofficial Guide Dining survey and answering your listener questions.

  • 36:11 Shawn from Michigan ponders the best time to take a Disney cruise from a Weather standpoint.
  • 39:01 Beth from Florida asks if Olaf hosts any character meets at WDW. Len says Olaf is coming to Disney Cruise Line.
  • 40:27 Diane from Illinois shares a Trip Report.
  • 42:20 John from New York asks if there is a way to purchase the Disney Dining Plan far in advance to avoid price increases. John also asks whether eating at a single restaurant that doesn't accept the Dining Plan eliminates any potential value.
Feb 4, 2015

Today the guys talk about steps needed to take and when to maximize enjoyment and minimize cost when planning a Disney vacation and answering your listener questions.

  • 28:49 Mark from Illinois comments on his experiences at Epcot, including Alcohol.
  • 31:34 Kristen thanks the hosts.
  • 31:59 Amanda from Ohio asks if Children under age three should be included when making ADRs.
  • 32:50 Amanda from Ohio asks if Children under age three need a FASTPASS Plus if they meet the height requirement for a ride. She also asks how FASTPASS Plus works with Child Swap.
  • 34:23 Brian from New York asks about the viability of Park Hopping to or from the Magic Kingdom on Memorial Day. Len recalls Disney's 24-hour Events at the Magic Kingdom.
  • 35:52 Eric from Delaware suggests a "B-Team" be hired to record Monday and Friday episodes of WDW TodayMike Newell refers to Episode 238: Lessons we've learned, where Matt was said to have bolted WDW Today for Lou Mongello's WDW Radio podcast as part of an April Fool's Day joke.
  • 37:19 Allie from North Carolina shares her experience using FASTPASS Plus to meet Anna and Elsa.
  • 38:13 Allie from North Carolina asks the panelists to discuss their "perfect day" at WDW.
Jan 28, 2015

Today the guys talk about Abe Vigoda while answering your listener questions.



  • 6:44 Bruce from New York talks about the Polynesian DVC.
  • 8:25 Jeff from New Jersey asks where he can purchase Grand Marnier at Epcot. He also asks the hosts for drink Recommendations.
  • 11:22 Andy from Minnesota wonders why Sum of All Thrills hasn't received more promotion from Disney.
  • 14:24 Andy wonders how Sum of All Thrills impacts CyberSpace Mountain at DisneyQuest. Matt instigates a digression about Abe Vigoda with a metaphor.
  • 18:39 Travis ponders the pros and cons of doing a solo trip to WDW.
  • 21:46 John from Illinois thinks about WDW attractions that might be different if famous Hollywood producers had created them.
  • 22:47 Len talks about Autopia attractions in the early years of Disneyland, California.
  • 23:44 Nick from Texas asks about touring the parks at Disneyland, California.
  • 25:25 Michelle from Massachusetts asks about purchasing Tickets for a Yankees-Braves spring training game at Wide World of Sports. She also asks if Alcohol is served there. Finally, she asks if it has special seats for visually-impaired guests.
  • 29:53 Jacqueline from Maine seeks Transportation options between WDW and Universal Orlando. Len mentions Uber and Lyft.
  • 31:26 Sean from Virginia asks about doing an Anna and Elsa meet using FASTPASS Plus on departure day.
  • 34:14 Brian from North Carolina ponders things he can do for the price of a two-week Polynesian DVC bungalow stay. Len talks about Disney's pricing strategy.
  • 40:22 Brian suggests a ride mashup based on Episode 1423 - Attraction Mashups.
Jan 21, 2015

Today the guys talk Magicbands, and answer your listener questions.

 

  • Matt refers to the WDW Today Wiki.
  • 19:03 Will from Texas talks about the Jingle Jungle Cruise and WDW Today Reunion 2014.
  • 21:15 Jay asks about the fate of the Comedy Warehouse Christmas Show at Hollywood Studios. .
  • Len ponders the future of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!.
  • 22:28 Ken asks if Anna and Elsa host meets at the Magic Kingdom. The hosts debate the value of Cinderella's Royal Table versus that of a park hopper ticket.
  • 26:07 Roger shares his experience using the Uber car service at WDW.
  • 26:54 Briana from Rhode Island asks about doing a Land & Sea vacation combining WDW and Disney Cruise Line for as low a price as possible. Briana also asks if she can link the two portions of the trip. She also asks about experiencing Disney Cruise Line with a teenager. Matt recommends resources for planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation.
  • 31:08 Scott from Vermont ponders the least crowded weeks between October and December at WDW.
  • 32:31 A listener asks about renting DVC points.
  • 37:06 TJ from Illinois wonders how much money Disney makes from hat sales.
  • 40:25 Dmitri wonders what WDW really "is", especially in terms of updating attractions.
Jan 14, 2015

Episode 1443 - Poly DVC/Studios Update/QandA

Today the guys talk Poly DVC pricing, give a update of Disney's Hollywood Studios, and answer your listener questions.

 

Jan 7, 2015
  • 15:22 Dave from Illinois asks how the strengthening of the US dollar has impacted foreign tourism, especially from Brazil, and whether Disney alters package prices to account for currency fluctuations.
  • 17:39 Mary Beth wonders when guests will be able to add the bonus FASTPASSes via their mobile devices.
  • 19:28 Chris from North Carolina asks if it's worth skipping WDW for one year to go to Disneyland considering Spring Break Crowds and construction.
  • 22:38 Willie from Georgia comments on the Great Movie Ride and asks the hosts what they'd change about the attraction.
  • 26:17 Marianne from Virginia asks if there is a two- day touring plan encompassing both Universal Orlando parks.
  • 27:45 George from Massachusetts comments on his room at the Polynesian.
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