Bluey has officially arrived at Disneyland… and it’s already causing absolute chaos. From massive lines stretching across the park to sold-out food and merch before lunchtime, we break down what opening weekend looked like and what you need to know before you go.

We also help a listener planning their first Disneyland trip decide whether a Park Hopper is worth it, especially with a mixed group of thrill seekers and chill riders. Plus, we dive into the biggest mistake Disney World visitors make when coming to Disneyland… and how to avoid it.

And somehow… we end up planning a Disney Cruise and debating our next big Disney trip (because of course we do).

If you’re planning a trip, thinking about Bluey, or just dreaming about Disney like we are… this one’s for you.

We blinked… and Dreaming of Disney just turned four years old. 🏰✨

In this milestone episode, Tim and Audreyann look back on how a simple love for Disney turned into 130+ episodes and a community of Disney friends they never expected.

Then things take a magical turn…

Tim pulls off a surprise live guest appearance from their longtime friend Disney World is Awesome host TJ Therrien. What follows is a laid-back, laugh-filled Disney hangout covering:

• The wild reality of being Disney parents

• Podcasting through busy seasons of life

• Disney World vs Disneyland vibes

• Big park changes and hot takes on Villains Land

• Why short Disney trips are secretly elite

• First reactions to Pixar’s Hoppers

• RunDisney dreams and “I guess we HAVE to go” travel logic

• The Toy Story Mania score rivalry getting personal

It’s part anniversary special, part Disney therapy session, and all heart.

Whether you’ve been with us since episode one or just found the show, this one feels like sitting on Main Street with friends.

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On Episode 131 of The Dreaming of Disney, we’re taking you inside the D23 25th Anniversary panel for Disney California Adventure and breaking down everything we learned .

From the 1995 Aspen retreat where Michael Eisner and Imagineers dreamed up a second gate… to the budget constraints that shaped the original park… to the mind-blowing logistics of filming Soarin’ Over California… we’re diving deep into how DCA was born.

Then we shift into the reimagining era. How Buena Vista Street transformed the entrance. How Pixar Pier found its identity. The emotional, controversial switch from Tower of Terror to Guardians of the Galaxy. The genius behind Cars Land. And how World of Color almost didn’t happen until Bob Iger asked one simple question: “When can we do this?”

Plus, Audreyann shares why Guardians might just be better than Tower (yes, we said it), and we reflect on how Imagineers honored the past while building the DCA we love today.

If you love park history, Imagineering stories, and behind-the-scenes Disney magic, this one’s for you.