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It’s a tale as old as time. Two lifelong Disney and theme park fanatics found each other and created a travel agency. Now, we’ve decided to share our knowledge in a podcast. Grab a drink and hang with us as we talk queue times, rope drops, and the best place to grab a Mickey pretzel.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/castconversations/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/castconversations/subscribe Join Phil, Jeremy, Maria, and Jessie as they interview Cast Members, talk Disney, and share stories! Have a question to ask us Cast Members? DM us or send in a voice message! . . . Music from: bensound.com
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Episode 281- World Showcase Draft, Is Inside Out 2 Overrated?
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Jeremy and Phil draft their favorite World Showcase pavilions and also discuss Phil's recent wedding.
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Episode 89: Battle Zone - Disneyland vs Disney World
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This is the theme park kumite you've been waiting for! Disneyland vs Disney World! We look at what makes both of these iconic theme parks unique and discover just how different they actually are. There hasn't been a beef this big since 2Pac and Biggie. Which park comes out on top? That's for you to decide. (and you'll hopefully let us know in the c…
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Episode 280- Food & Wine Festival is Here!
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Maria and Sloane discuss some new and some recurring items from food and wine festival. They also discuss other sit down restaurants at Walt Disney World.
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Episode 279- Mary (Many Different Roles) + Best Lands Draft, Should Your Disney Trip Have a Resort Day?
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In this episode we have Mary on. She worked in so many different roles so you will just have to listen and find out. The guys draft their favorite lands around Disney World. They also discuss the most recent poll which was is a Disney resort day a must on your trip?
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Get those olfactory glands ready because we're talking about the odors...err...fragrances of Disney. What does Disney do to make sure you can be transported back to The Magic even from the checkout line at the grocery store? What did the Imagineers come up with to delivery those scents at just the right time? All this, a talking recycling bin, and …
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Episode 87: Bayous Aren't Just For Gators
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This week, we're going deep into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. If you've ever wanted some Bayou backstory (and lots of gumbo talk) this is the episode for you. Plus, we welcome in some new additions to Animal Kingdom and talk about a Marvel rumor that could the change the fate of both Orlando theme parks. As always, thanks for listening! To reach out to…
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It's September so that means people are getting scared in theme parks in Florida. We covering Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 33 on this week's episode. We're breaking down the houses, scare zones, and Stay Puft S'mores. Throw on last year's costume and join us for a horrifyingly good time. Thanks for listening. To reach Abbie and Rob, please h…
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Episode 85: A Disney Jaunt With Abbie
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What happens when you put a Disney podcast host in Orlando on non-Disney business? They have to make their way to Disney property of course! Does Abbie have a new favorite Disney dining experience? Is it worth going to Trader Sam's with just two people? Should you go on any rides during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Answers to all these qu…
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Episode 278- Disney Would You Rather & This or That
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Maria and Sloane have intriguing debates over different Disney themed would you rather from parks and movies. Let us know on social media what you think of their takes!
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Ep 84: More Food and Less Whine...With a Musical Twist
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We're taking a trip around the world as we go over the ins and outs of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. We're talking treats and the beats as we rundown the list of performers at this year's Eat to the Beat Concert Series in the American Pavillion at EPCOT. As if that wasn't enough, we're all treated to a live performance of an origi…
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Episode 277- Hannah (Casey's Corner) + All the Big D23 Announcements
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In this episode of Cast Conversations, we’re joined by our special guest Hannah, who takes us behind the scenes of one of Magic Kingdom's most beloved eateries, Casey’s Corner. Hannah shares all about her experience working there, including a jaw-dropping story from her very last day on the job that you won’t want to miss. Plus, Jeremy and Phil div…
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Episode 83: Return of the Spooky Spicy Beignet
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Is it spooky season already? Not really...unless you ask Disney... and the grocery stores. We're bouncing all around the parks with the latest news, but giving the Podineers a snack size portion of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We're talking about the newest treats and giving you some tricks about going on the rides during the limited capa…
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Episode 276- Introducing Sloane and Reintroducing Maria
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Maria is back! Maria and Sloane introduce themselves and what they will be talking about in some of their episodes!
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D23 Weekend just finished up and what a weekend it was! We're covering all the Fantasmic! news out of Anaheim. Disney dropped some major theme park news that will give us enough fodder to over speculate on for years to come. We've got Monsters on doors, Avatars in water, and Cars on Tom's Island. We're covering it all on this weeks episode! Thanks …
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Episode 275- Holly (Seater at Chef Mickey's) + Best Disney World Bars Draft and a Surprise for Cast Conversations
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In this lively episode of Cast Conversations, we welcome Holly, a cultural exchange participant from the UK, who shares her experiences as a seater at Chef Mickey’s in the Contemporary Resort. Join Jeremy and Phil, along with a surprise guest, as they draft their picks for the best bars at Disney World. Tune in for some fun debates about the season…
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Episode 81: Disney Trip '24 - Part 5 - Once More, With Disney Feelings
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We've reached the end of the road for our family's trip to Disney, but fear not, (or maybe be really afraid) we're recapping the whole trip in one episode. We reveal some thoughts about the trip for the first time and we begin to talk about what we'd like to do for next year's family trip. We're talking highs, lows, and everything in between. Thank…
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Episode 80: Disney Trip '24 - Part 4 - No More Times Around the World...Please?
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This is it. This is our last day of our Disney Family Trip. It's a doozy of a day at everyone's favorite park that's overseen by a big ball. That's right...we're talking Epcot. Did this land of tomorrow get the best of us again or did we get to new Stellarvator sized heights of fun. If you'd like to find out what happens when two travel agents have…
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Episode 274- Bella (World Showcase Festivals) + Worst Attractions Draft, Are Disney Parties Worth the Extra Cost?
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In this episode of Cast Conversations, join us as we dive into the magical world of Disney with our special guest, Bella. Bella shares captivating stories from her time working in Epcot's World Showcase festivals and gives us an exclusive peek into the backstage tour of the Hollywood Tower of Terror.Jeremy and Phil also engage in a spirited draft, …
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Episode 79: Disney Trip '24 - Part 3 - To Pandora and Back...Again
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Sivako! This week's episode all about our day at Animal Kingdom. Recorded from our balcony in a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's BoardWalk Inn, we're taking you from the elephant sized highs to the warthog sized lows of our day with the animals. Get ready for river journeys, snow capped expeditions, and some undersea swimming in this supersized ep. Than…
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Episode 78: Disney Trip '24 - Part 2 - No...You Be Our Guest
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This trip is moving right along onto our "Rest" and Magic Kingdom days. We talk about what we did on our day away from the parks and cover our long birthday-filled day at Magic Kingdom. Did a 4 year old beat everyone at bowling? Did we get on Tiana's Bayou? Did Abbie enjoy her birthday with a fever? All of this and more in this week's supersized ep…
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Episode 273- PJ (Galactic Starcruiser, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Soarin') + Worst Queues Draft, New Lightning Lane, Did Galaxy's Edge Meet Expectations?
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Join us for an exhilarating episode of Cast Conversations! In this episode, we are joined by PJ, who shares fascinating insights from their experiences working at Galactic Starcruiser, Big Thunder Mountain, and Soarin'. We dive deep into the recent changes in the Lightning Lane system and discuss differing opinions on Galaxy's Edge. Jeremy and Phil…
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Episode 77: Disney Trip '24 - Part 1 - To Fantasmic! In a Handbasket
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It's time for this year's DHE family trip to Walt Disney World Resort! This is a supersized episode! First up from a balcony of a 1 bedroom suite at Disney's Boardwalk Inn is a recap of our travel day and first impressions of the resort. Next up, from the Luna Park Pool at the Boardwalk, is our recap of our day at Hollywood Studios. We're going fro…
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Episode 76: Disney Family Trip 24 - Packing
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That's right! Our family trip to Disney is finally upon us! We're starting this year's trip series off with everyone's least favorite vacation activity...packing! That's right! Allow us to take you on an adventure filled with park day outfit choices, the amount of socks to bring with you, and Rob's slight obsession with cargo shorts. We also talk a…
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Episode 272- Montse (CRP Cast Member in Mexico Pavilion, DCL Cast Member) + Acolyte Insights, Park Values, and Sequel Surplus: Disney Debate and Games!
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In this episode, we sit down with Monte, a Disney Cast Member who has had the unique experience of working at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot and currently works on the Disney Cruise Line. Monte shares fascinating insights into his roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and the magic of bringing Disney experiences to life both on land and at sea. Don't mis…
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Episode 75 - Genie+ Part 2: Out of the Bottle
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If you were wishing for an even deeper dive into the enigma in a cell phone known as Genie+, this episode is for you. We're covering everything from price to stacking strategies. Plus, we share our mostly spoiler free thoughts and feelings on the #1 movie of 2024, Inside Out 2. (We don't discuss any big spoilers that weren't already revealed in the…
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Episode 74: Disney Trip Prep - 30 Days Out
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We felt like it was time for another entry into our "Disney Trip Prep" Series with a 30 Days Out episode. There's not a ton of "official" activities to do at this marker, but there's still some vital planning that can be done. It's too early to pack (unless you're Abbie), but you can count how many "good" ponchos you have. We're talking UV umbrella…
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Episode 271- Is Tiana's Bayou Adventure a Worthy Remodel?
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Join us in this magical episode as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Disney! We kick things off by exploring the intriguing Mandela effect surrounding Tinker Bell and the iconic Disney opening scene. Did she really appear with her wand to dot the 'i' in Disney, or is it just a collective false memory? Next, we shine a spotlight on some of …
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Two animated Disney properties in back to back episodes? That's right we did! This week, it's The Lion King's 30th anniversary, so we felt obligated to talk about the classic animated flick and it's impact on the movie industry and the Disney Parks. We also talk about a service that every DVC or Annual Passholder should consider using and take a lo…
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We hope the cold doesn't bother you because you're about to get Frozen! We're chipping through all the layers of ice to take a look at the franchise that set off an entertainment ice age. We're going around the world to look at all versions of the Frozen ride in the Disney parks, including the new Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey in Fantasy Springs a…
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In this episode we recap our hiatus a little and we get into some Jojo Sita at Epcot
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Episode 71: Delivering The Goods...A Day Late
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We know, we know...the podcast is a day behind. To make up for it, we've got all the info you need on delivery services when you're staying at the Walt Disney World Resort. We're looking at prices! We're looking at delivery windows! We're looking at it all, so you don't have to! Plus, we've got the first feedback from the new Disney Springs' drone …
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Episode 70: The Hall of Presidents Is Boring
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This week, we talked about our Top 3 Disney World rides that need to be refurbished. It's not that we don't like them, but we think they could use some sprucing up. Did any of your faves make the list? We also talk about the drone show coming to Disney Springs and some impressions from strangers about DreamWorks Land in Universal Studios. Thanks fo…
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We had some breaking news on this week's episode! We have an opening date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Walt Disney World!!! The only people not happy about this are the producers of American Idol. It's also Halfway to Halloween, so we cover the new additions to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We're also talking Abe Lincoln and what was fou…
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With us being a couple and another Star Wars Day just completed, we wanted to talk about the iconic love (or lack thereof) of Leia Organa and Han Solo. We wanted to take a closer look into the "I love you"/"I know" shirts we see couples wearing around the Disney Parks. Were Han and Leia in a healthy relationship? What other actresses were almost ca…
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Episode 67: Terror in a Tower...with Figment
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Hollywood Studios is turning 35 this week (meaning it's just figuring itself out and has a new air of confidence), so we thought we'd talk about its most iconic attraction, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. We're plunging up and down this thrill ride to get you all the facts we can muster and we share our first times entering the 5th Dimension. Pl…
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Almost as important as what you do in the parks, you have to know how to get there. This week, we talked about the iconic Disney Monorail. Could you imagine a world without the Monorail? I don't want to and ,thankfully, you could ride them in 3 different Disney Parks. Can you name all three? And no, you're not allowed to Google it. On top of the tr…
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Episode 65: Disney Trip Prep: 2nd Annual Park Planning Extravaganza
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Has it been a year already? It's time for the 2nd Annual Park Planning Extravaganza. We're giving you a behind the scenes look into how we're planning our family Disney trip. Be ready for insights. Be ready for audio eye rolls. Just be ready to be hungry with all the dining reservation talk. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate and review us …
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Episode 64: Testing Expansions through Horrifying Seasons
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You might love it! You might not even like it! You might not care either way! In classic DHE style, we covered the news happening round the parks! We're racing over to the temporary closure of Test Track...into something greater? We're taking guesses as to what expansion could be happening at the Magic Kingdom. What's that? You wanted to know the d…
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With the summer months (and the heat) fast approaching, we wanted to talk about how you can beat the heat during your trip to Walt Disney World. We give some tips and share what are the coolest rides and attractions are to get out of the sun. Plus, Abbie talks about the return of Pin Trading to WDW and some news from the swamp about Tiana's Bayou A…
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Episode 62: The Diz Biz They Call Show
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We usually go on and on about the rides, but this week's episode is all about the shows you'll find in the parks. There are too many to give them all the time they deserve, so Abbie and I each picked three to cover. We share some facts, tell you whether these shows are kid appropriate, and if you should use a Genie + Lightning Lane on them. We also…
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Episode 61 - Disney Trip Prep: 120 Days Out
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What's that? Your trip to Walt Disney World is about 120 days out and there's not a bit of planning for you to do??? Lies!!! This week, we're giving some advice about the decisions that you and your family should be making with about 4 months to go on your trip. For example, you can't book your dining yet, but you can book a stroller (praying hands…
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Due to overwhelming demand from our listeners, this week's ep features another round of Disney Parks Trivia. Who came out of top? Did Daylight Savings somehow make our IQ's drop? Also, Abbie covers some important cancellation info if you're traveling with the new CDC guidelines in place. Also, we cover some park news and talk about being ranked as …
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Episode 59:Typhoons and Blizzards and Tacos...Oh My
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If you're reading this description, you've probably have been to a Disney Theme Park, but...have you been to one of Walt Disney World's Water Parks? We take a dive into the wave pool and talk about the oft forgotten Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach. Do these parks have lightning lanes? Are they both all ages parks? How's the food…
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Episode 58: This Is Not a Disney Story...
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You read that right. This week's episode ain't a Disney story, but it's a travel story that all parents should hear. We're talking about our family trip to New Orleans. We're talking babies. We're talking kids stuck in things. We're talking about eating some beignets! The younger duo of the aforementioned family also join us at the end for a little…
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Episode 57: Nikki Goes to College With Mickey
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We have our first full episode in studio guest on this week's episode. We interviewed FTP Travel Specialist Nikki about her time in the DCP (Disney College Program). Need more acronyms! Nikki shares what it was like to work in the Disney parks and gives us the behind the scenes (or seeds) scoop on her experience. Find out what's behind the screen a…
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Episode 56: Skunkin' Through the Weird Stuff
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From a fragrant filled DHE Studio, this week's episode is going over some of the "weird, but true" occurrences that happen in the Disney Parks. Headless robots, pools on Main St, and more lie ahead for your aural pleasure. Abbie & Rob also share about their skunk filled week and Rob sings some of the world's worst song parodies from the performers …
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Episode 55: We Come From a Land That's Missing
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This week, we're on a search for the Disney lands that were never meant to be. These theme park plans are just gleams in the Imagineers' eyes. Discover what happened to the dragon in the Animal Kingdom theme park logo. Did Disney almost invade the US capitol? Why did Rob need to take a shower after the show? Answers to these hot button questions an…
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Episode 54: Yeah, Baby, Let's Cruise...
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This is R&B artist D'Angelo's favorite episode of the year because we're talking all about Disney Cruising (aka Cruisin'). We give you the full rundown of the Disney Cruise experience and share why Disney is considered a "high end" cruise line. We also go over what's included/not included during your travels on the seven seas. On top of all that, w…
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Episode 53: Universally Epic Dole, Whips, and Rides
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This week's DHE takes a trip over to Universal Studios to look at the Universal's present situation and what lies ahead, specifically Universal's coming soonish theme park, Epic Universe. How will this park stack up to the other two* Universal parks? Did Abbie go off script and surprise Rob with something in a box? When will Disneyland guests be ab…
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Since everyone is buzzing about the return of the Disney Dining Plan, we figured we could give the people what they want and take the ol' DHE deep dive into the plan. The big question is...is it worth it? We answer this and give you some news. Plus, did Rob fully pay attention to everything Abbie said or was he distracted by one of his "bits" durin…
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