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The guys talk about spending time with family. Disney has revealed the room designs for the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows along with an opening date. Haunted Mansion is potentially receiving a projection mapping upgrade. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point has now received its first visitors and the guys give their thoughts on the new island. Disney World has reached a development agreement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District which includes a $17 billion investment and the potential for more parks. With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure giving previews to guests, new Tiana themed food and merchandise is coming to Magic Kingdom.
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The guys correct a few things they got wrong from the last few episodes. Disney has requested an extension for the construction permits for the future site of Reflections - a Disney Lakeside Lodge. With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure going into previews, Disney has released even more details about the attraction including footage of the entire ride. Country Bear Musical Jamboree’s refurbishment is almost complete and Disney has given a preview of some of the new songs coming to the attraction. An immersive Alice in Wonderland show is debuting soon at Disneyland Paris. The guys discuss a rumor that Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom will close for its longest refurbishment ever.
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including Disney+ in the same place as Hulu, snoring on vacation, getting stuck on Disney transportation, and Disney+ in hotel rooms. The EPCOT DVC lounge is closing for a 6 week refurbishment. DVC officially requested that the new Island Tower at the Polynesian be included in the existing condominium association. Disney debuted a new drone show at Disney Springs. With Country Bear Jamboree currently being refurbished, Disney shared a behind the scenes look at the costuming process for the bears. Disney is producing a murder mystery movie that will take place in Disneyland’s Club 33. Disney Dreamlight Valley players can now ride some Disney parks attractions within the game. Disney Speedstorm adds Kermit the Frog as a new driver. The guys remember the work of Richard Sherman.
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Tom returns from his recent WDW and gives a full trip report. DVC announced new details about the upcoming DVC Tower at the Polynesian including new concept art, room types and the name of the tower. Disney announced the opening date of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea opened and the guys discussed the impressive attractions in the new land. Disneyland received approval for their expansion plans.
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They’re back! After a short break (mainly because of Blake) Damon and Blake discuss Blake’s recent trip to Universal Orlando, where the took the train to get there. They discuss the train situation and get into a debate about whether Disney or Universal has the better Partner Hotel program. They also discuss newly released info about the Polynesian Tower at Disney World, Super Nintendo World, and Starfall Racers.
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NickyCaps joins the episode to talk about our upcoming Dollywood "No Park Trip," where we will decide on some interesting things to do in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. We will talk water parks, haunted houses, hikes with llamas, Anakeesta, Zorbing, Mountain Coasters, Mini Golf and much more. At the end of the show, we talk a bit about his favorite memories at Disney and Universal growing up.
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A new permit has been filed for the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT and the guys speculate on the future of the pavilion. The Buzz Lightyear attraction at Tokyo Disneyland is closing and being replaced by a Wreck-It Ralph themed ride. The guys speculate on what that could mean for Buzz at Magic Kingdom.
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Tom gives a preview of his upcoming WDW trip. Disney gave a first look at the new “Smellephants” coming to Magic Kingdom. A new Marvel themed drone show is debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. May the 4th is around the corner and Disney has Star Wars themed food. Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa was awarded with a prestigious Michelin star.
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The guys welcome Kerri from DVC Resale Market to the show to discuss resale market trends, specials, DVC lounge rumors, Poly buybacks, and resale restrictions. Disney filed a patent for a more aggressive version of Soarin’. The guys discuss a rumor that the “Beyond Big Thunder” project will include a modified version of Cars Land along with a desert themed land and Woody themed attraction. Disney made major updates to their Disability Access Service. Disney revealed more information about the overhaul of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris.
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The guys answer a listener question about WDW becoming oversaturated with DVC rooms. The guys discuss a rumor that Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom will close to make way for a new DVC lounge. Walt Disney Imagineering gave an in-depth look at the new animatronics figures for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. WDW is expected to start filing permits to begin construction on the future Magic Kingdom expansion. Disney announced a closing date for Test Track along with concept art for the future version of the attraction. Imagineers previewed a scale model of the upcoming Encanto & Indiana Jones attractions at Animal Kingdom. The guys address a rumor that filming will occur at EPCOT soon to replace the footage at the end of Soarin’. Disneyland announces plans to transition Autopia’s gas vehicles to electric. Disney shared concept art for the future Avatar land coming to Disneyland.
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The guys discuss a rumor that DVC will be handing out gift cards for tours. Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney announced they are adding new buses to their fleet with better accessibility options. New critters are coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the guys discuss a rumor that the concept art contains an easter egg about the attraction's opening date. The guys talk about the new Pixar merch coming to Disneyland. New food is coming to WDW and Disneyland for Earth Month and Season of the Force.
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including weight loss at Disney, Disney Institute, and favorite Disney movie. Cast Member pin trading makes a return in April. Disney Cruise Line announced that their newest ship will be called Disney Destiny and will be themed to heroes and villains. Disney has announced a new drone show debuting this summer at Disney Springs. CommuniCore Plaza and Hall at EPCOT will officially open in June with a new Encanto show. A recently filed permit for Animal Kingdom suggests that some new construct projects may be starting soon. The guys discuss a rumor that Test Track will close at the end of July for a year long re-theme that was announced at the last D23. Disneyland announced 2 new shops inspired by ‘The Princess and the Frog’.
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including booking dining reservations for large groups, splitting meals, and live action remakes. Details of the 2025 DVC Member cruise have been announced. Disney gave an update on the construction of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and revealed some of the park inspired merchandise that will be available on the Disney Treasure. To celebrate the limited return of Soarin’ Over California, Chief Flight Attendant Patrick Warburton made a surprise visit to the attraction. The guys recklessly speculate about a rumor that a Mandalorian themed roller coaster will be announced for Disneyland Paris. Disney’s plans to expand Disneyland Resort, called DisneylandForward, took an important step forward. In this week’s edition of food talk, Tom & Trevor discuss Easter themed food coming to the resorts.
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including dining at Disneyland, table saving, home resorts, favorite DVC room category, best resort for a pool day, and best extra experience. The topiaries are up at the EPCOT Flower & Garden festival and they include some new effects. Scenes from Ahsoka, Andor and The Mandalorian are being added to Star Tours. Easter egg displays are up all around WDW. 1900 Park Fare is reopening soon and the new menu has been revealed. The guys talk about food at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Jeremy jumps on Golden Button Detours with Damon and Blake to discuss his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Jeremy talks about the improved direct flight options to Florida and the decreased cost from his house, and then gets into his split stay at Kadani and Boardwalk. We do talk a little food, rides, and what is still wrong at EPCOT as Jeremy finds this a more relaxing trip than in the past.
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The winner of the 250th episode contest is announced. The guys answer a listener question about which Disney character would be the best driving instructor. DVC has announced the opening of a new Welcome Center at Disney Springs along with a new member lounge. Disney is selling the old cabins that are being replaced at Fort Wilderness. Starting in 2025, guests at WDW resorts will receive free admission into one of WDW’s Water Parks on the day of check in. Legendary Imagineer Rolly Crump is being honored with a statue on the newest Disney Cruise ship. The guys talk about food at both the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.
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Trevor is back from his recent WDW trip and gives a full trip report. Tom gives a bonus trip report from his trip to the mountains. Disney announced an opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and gave a preview of the audio-animatronics figures that will be featured in the attraction.
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The guys are joined by guest hosts Blake and Becky. DVC has a new membership extra pin. DVC announced a limited time “Meet & Treat” event in February. Disney’s recent earnings report brought several announcements including movie release dates, an investment in Epic Games and more details about future parks investments. 1900 Park Fare is reopening at Grand Floridian after being closed for the past 4 years.
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On this episode of Golden Button Detours we have Blake, Damon and Leigh discussing what a Universal Vacation Club would look like and what they would keep the same and what they would change from Disney Vacation Club. Leigh has dubbed this fictitious (for the time being) club, the Universal Adventure Club, and it relies heavily on the Harry Potter theme for all of us, also no worrying about discounts, they apply to everything!
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The guys are joined by Dani from DVC Resale Market to discuss current promotions, the state of the resale market, ROFR, Ft. Wilderness Cabins, DVC trust, and how direct price increases will impact the resale market. Trevor will be at WDW next week and gives a preview of his trip. With World Celebration opening in EPCOT, Disney is debuting a new wedding venue option. Pixar Place hotel has opened at Disneyland and the guys discuss the new resort.
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