Episode 296 for the week of February 23, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Phil’s take on Villains Land tumor - plus Len Testa expands on his initial post. Source: WDW Magic

- Disney has shared more details for the Magic of Disney Animation including an animatronic Olaf to be part of the Animation Academy. Source: Scott Gustin

Starts @1:44 ...

Construction Update
- Lots of small projects at Magic Kingdom

Starts @17:23 ...

Phil's Disneyland Paris Trip Report
- Phil is back from Paris and which means it's trip report time:

Paris Starts @23:07 ...

Disneyland Paris Starts @36:15 ...

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Jason and his wife Cindy talk about Disney World Vacations past, whether or not they will buy DVC in the future and news and construction updates!

Episode 294 for the week of February 9, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...

Last Week in Disney
- Josh D'Amaro officially named the next CEO of Disney, effective March 18th, 2026. Dana Walden named President and CCO

- Frozen Ever After to reopen with updated animatronics on February 12th (Source: Scott Gustin)

- Conservation Station will close at the end of the day of February 22nd to enable construction of the Bluey and Bingo M&G. At the same time, Affection Section will change over to having Australian animals. Source: Scott Gustin)

Starts @2:25 ...

Construction Update
- Work begins in earnest on Piston Peak - but what is it exactly?

Starts @20:10 ...

DBC Review: The Muppet Show
- The Muppet Show new special is out and we share our thoughts and what we think it means for the future of the Muppets.

Starts @28:36 ...

Joe Rhode Talks Tropical Americas
- Joe Rhode recently put out an Instagram post talking about Tropical Americas and how he tried to get it built for 15 years and shares thoughts on how the parks create memories.

Starts @36:10 ...

Disneyland Paris: Phil's Last Minute Thoughts
- Phil leaves this week for Paris and shares a list of attractions, shows, and snacks that he is viewing as "must dos" - will he get to them all?

Starts @47:27 ...

DBC Engagement: What is Better at WDW Post-Covid
- We ask the community what to they think has improved at the parks in the post-Covid timeline (so, compared to 2019)

Starts @1:00:48 ...

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