Adult Meets Disney Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Get ready to experience the magic of the Walt Disney Company from an adult perspective. Join for thoughts and opinions on happenings at Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line, the latest in Marvel and Star Wars, and reviews of resorts, dining, and experiences.
Big week for Disney news!! Join Tom for a discussion on Genie+ changing prices to park-specific and what this can mean for you as you plan a Disney vacation. We also talk about how Marvel's Secret Invasion uses artificial intelligence to create the opening credits for the show. Lastly, we talk about how Pixar's Elemental is doing at the box office and what this means for the future of original content coming from Disney.
Disney has announced a new holiday event called "Jollywood Nights" at Hollywood Studios which will run alongside Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. Disney will also offer new events on all Merrytime Sailings on Disney Cruise Line. Lastly, Disney+ subscribers are now able to get 35% off at select Disney World resorts on nights during the holiday season.
Join Tom for a conversation about Disney's Pop Century!! We talk about the experience of staying there, room type, Skyliner access, and those super long lines for the bus at Magic Kingdom.
Last week Disney announced the end of two projects: Lake Nona Campus and Galactic Starcruiser. Join Tom for a conversation on why these projects got canceled beyond the price points, what this means for the company going forward, and how the projects could have been salvaged.
Finally there is a solid top to bottom show on Disney+ and its from the Muppets!! Join Tom for a conversation on why The Muppet's Mayhem, a new show on Disney+, proves that quality writing can and does exist for newer Disney properties. While the show will not be the next big thing in streaming, it is a refreshing step in the right direction for Disney+ where a quality talent for the craft and a love for the content are on full display. This show is really worth your time!!
Join Tom for a conversation going over Disney's Q2 earnings report. We talk about the profit behind ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, the parks and more!! We also discuss (and rant a bit) about Bob Iger's comment about the ongoing fight with Florida and the potential implications of this fight on the future of the company.
Join Tom for a conversation on Saratoga Springs, likes and dislikes, why pull out couches are awful, the DVC tour and more!!!
Last week the Walt Disney Company filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis claiming violation of its freedom of speech in the dissolution of Reedy Creek. Here we provide an overview of the lawsuit and talk about why those who are pro and against Disney need to put that aside and come together to celebrate what makes Disney magical.
Join Tom and Maureen for a discussion on the cabins at Fort Wilderness. We had a recent stay at the cabins and share our thoughts on the experience. Also this week concept art was released for an update to the cabins as they convert to a DVC property, we share our thoughts on this move by Disney as well.
Join Tom and Maureen for a discussion on Tron, from getting a Lightning Lane to the vehicle and the ride itself, we give a full breakdown of our experience riding Tron.
Just when you thought it was over the fight between Disney and the state of Florida once again comes about and this time it is intense!! Join Tom for a recap as to the situation, what each side is doing, and his thoughts on what this means moving forward.
Join Tom for a discussion around Disney's Wilderness Lodge, from the rooms to the food, to the atmosphere and more!!
Disney is broken. Over the last few years Disney has suffered significant brand damage from lackluster performance at the box office and lack of investment in the parks. Join Tom for a conversation on how Disney got into this position, but more importantly, what both Disney and Disney fans can do to improve things.
Marvel's Phase 5 is now underway!! Join Tom for a thorough discussion on the good and not so good about the newest addition to the MCU Ant Man and the Wasp Quantumania.
What a week for the Walt Disney Company, there was a fight in the legislature as well as the investor room. Join Tom for his thoughts on the future of Reedy Creek and the outcomes of the Q1 earnings call, especially on the news of Disney laying off 7,000 people.
Listen to our episode detailing the role of Reedy Creek here: https://adultmeetsdisney.buzzsprout.com/1934181/10547266-episode-10-disney-vs-florida
So much is being said about Disneyland getting price reductions and guest perks while Disney World gets left out in the cold. Is it disdain for WDW guests or is there an economic slant to it? Also, cast members rejected the most recent contract meaning the potential for a strike is present, although really unlikely. Lastly, Iger is gearing up for his first earnings call since regaining control as CEO, join Tom for a discussion on what he can do to keep for investors and guests happy.
Listen to our show on the FY 22 earnings call here: https://adultmeetsdisney.buzzsprout.com/1934181/11711971-episode-28-disney-earnings-call-chapek-announces-potential-layoffs-and-more
Join Tom for a discussion on the 100th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney Company!! We talk about how Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway stacks up against its counterpart at Hollywood Studios, as well as how Wondrous Journeys fairs in comparison to shows like Happily Ever After and Enchantment. Lastly, we talk about ongoing attraction and transportation maintenance issues at Disney World, and give a shout out to the amazing Disney bus drivers!!!
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The last episode in the series we have called Disney: the good, the bad, and the uh-oh. Join Tom for a conversation around the latest in the news on Florida's movement around Reedy Creek and what this can mean for the park going experience. We also review Trian Group and Nelson Peltz and their report detailing the shortcomings of Bob Iger and the Disney Board. Lastly, we review the news about the drama at the top and how Disney needs to regroup to better serve cast members and fans.
In this special episode, we get into the second part of Disney the Good, the Bad, and the Uh-Oh all stemming from the news of the week of January 8th. Today, we continue our discussion around the news of Disney cast members in a heated negotiation with Disney management over pay raises and the potential for a strike in the future. Also, we cover Universal's announcement of a new park in Texas as well as the rumors of a movie based on the Legend of Zelda.
The first in a series about the good, bad and uh-oh of Disney based on the news from the week of Jan 8th. Join Tom for a discussion around the opening date for Tron, Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever opening date, and news around free parking and perks for annual pass holders. Remember though, there is an economic slant on all of this, and we talk about why Disney is making some changes, yet not touching some of the more despised changes brought to the parks over the past three years.
Join Tom for a discussion around the newly announced Disney dining card as he runs the numbers to let you know if the deal is really worth it. Also, we talk about the newly released menu for Festival of the Arts at Epcot and what food items have the inside track for best of the fest!!
So much for a less than projected opening weekend, Avatar the Way of Water is crushing it at the box office. Join Tom for this special episode where we cover the progress of this film and compare it's current box office to that of one of the most popular and profitable films of 2022, Top Gun Maverick.
Happy New Year!!! Join Tom for a discussion around our five hopes for the Walt Disney Company in 2023. From Pixar to Marvel and resorts to parks, we cover everything we have high hopes for as Disney enters the new year.
Join Tom and Maureen for a discussion about Disney at the holidays!! We talk about Festival of the Holidays, must do experiences, and resort overlays. What is the take on the Moana inspired rooms at the Polynesian, and should resorts be more focused on IP or stand-alone theming? Lastly, we share thoughts on the dessert party for the fireworks at Magic Kingdom and see if it is really worth the high price tag.
Join Tom for a discussion around the recent Beauty and the Beast 30th anniversary special. We also talk about the initial numbers on Avatar 2 and how a less than desired opening weekend may not really spell doom for the film or for Disney. Lastly, a scathing report in the Wall Street Journal about how Bob Iger allegedly undermined Bob Chapek's tenure as CEO was published, we share our thoughts and what this means for Disney going forward.
Happy holidays everyone!!! Join Tom for a conversation around the must watch Disney holiday movies, their nostalgia factor, and how they stand up today.
The Bob Iger saga continues with speculation remaining about a potential sale of Disney to Apple, as well as thoughts that Disney may sell ESPN. Also, rumors have started that Florida may reverse or adjust the Reedy Creek situation which started under former CEO Bob Chapek in March. On the entertainment side, we review the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and give some thoughts on Splash Mountain as it nears its closure to transition into Tiana's Bayou Adventure!!
Join Tom and Mike for an in-depth discussion around Marvel's newest film "Black Panther Wakanda Forever."
In this special episode Tom talks about the news that now former Disney CEO has stepped down and Bob Iger is back as CEO. This shocking news has resulted in many people wondering what will happen to the parks and how this change will impact the film studios and Disney+. Grab your popcorn and get ready to watch one of the best stories of the year!!
Join Tom for a thorough discussion around the business that is the Walt Disney Company. Following a rough fourth quarter earnings call, Disney announced various cost savings tools, which potentially can include layoffs. Here we will talk about what could have led Disney to its current financial situation, and what this all might mean for the future of the company.
We are back!! Join Tom for a discussion on Marvel's recent show She Hulk. Also, Fantasmic has returned to Hollywood Studios, listen in for thoughts on the updates and how it stacks up against the original show we all loved.
Join Tom for an update on all things Marvel and the MCU. Hear thoughts on Deadpool 3 and how Ryan Reynolds will work within the Disney umbrella as the merc with a mouth. We have thoughts on Wakanda Forever and who will take on the mantle of Black Panther. Blade is allegedly having production issues, what does this mean for the production going forward? Lastly, Werewolf by Night is coming this month and initial reviews are out, listen in for thoughts on how Marvel's first Halloween special will go.
Join Tom for a discussion around the updates to DCL and vaccine requirements as well as who is hosting the Candlelight Processional at Festival of the Holidays this year. Firs though, we share our thoughts and prayers with the people of Florida and those affected by Hurricane Ian.
Join Tom for a full breakdown as to the news (or lack of news) from D23!! There are updates to the future of Marvel and Lucasfilm, Indiana Jones makes a comeback, Enchantment and Harmonious are shown the door, our favorite purple dragon gets a meet up in Epcot, and overall thoughts on Disney's finances as it relates to the strategic vision in the view of Universal's Epic Universe.
Join Tom for a discussion around Disney's Enchantment now that there is a new 50th anniversary tag added to it. Could this mean the end of Enchantment, the return of Happily Ever After, or maybe something new?? Thoughts and speculation on what we can see regarding fireworks at Disney from D23 and more on this episode!!
Join Tom for a conversation around the release of Magic Band Plus, thoughts on Mickey's Not So Scary Party and the Halloween season, reaction to Disney's third quarter earnings call and the impact on Disney+, and speculation on what is coming at D23 from Disney Parks.
Join Tom for a discussion around recent happenings with the Disney Company such as the MCU panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Thor's box office numbers, Ms Marvel and the impact on the greater MCU, best of the fest for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and the Battle of the Bob's as Iger goes after Chapek.
Join Tom and Mike as they discuss their thoughts around Marvel's most recent film "Thor Love and Thunder."
Join Tom and Maureen to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, thoughts behind Bob Chapek's contract being extended for three years, Brightline no longer bringing a high-speed rail train to Disney Springs, Splash Mountain being renamed to Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the original plot of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and their outlook for Thor Love and Thunder!!
Join Tom for a review of Palo brunch and a discussion around concerns over Lightyear's performance at the box office.
Join Tom as he discusses Lucasfilm's most recent series "Obi-Wan Kenobi." In this full spoiler discussion Tom talks about the good, the bad, and the missed opportunities associated with the newest addition to the Star Wars cannon.
Join Tom and Maureen for a full discussion on "Lightyear" the newest film from Pixar. Spoiler warning, the entire movie is discussed!!
Hope you are hungry!!! Join Tom and Maureen as they discuss the restaurants and food options from their recent cruise on the Disney Fantasy!!
We are back after a trip on the wonderful Disney Fantasy!! This episode is the first in a series about our experience onboard coming out over the next week. Join Tom and Maureen as they discuss their experience on getting COVID while onboard.
Join Tom and Mike as they discuss Marvel's newest film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness!! Listen in for a full spoiler discussion on thoughts of the movie, and the future of Doctor Strange!!
Join Tom and Mike as they discuss Marvel's newest show on Disney+, Moon Knight!! Listen in as they take a deep dive on the characters, writing, story, and the future of Moon Knight in the MCU!! Spoiler warning for the entire Moon Knight series.
Join Tom for a discussion around the current situation between Disney and the State of Florida. Listen in for a non-biased conversation detailing the history of the situation, what is Reedy Creek, and what this can potentially mean for Disney, Florida, and the citizens of Orange and Osceola Counties.
Join Tom as he lists and discuses his top three quick service locations in Hollywood Studios!!
Join us for a conversation on Disney's Riviera, the newest resort on property. We cover it all, from room types, atmosphere, amenities, and much more!!
Join Tom, and our new guest Mike, to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Marvel's 2021 Disney + releases!!
Join us for a conversation on the newest movie from Pixar, Turning Red. Spoiler warning, we go over the entire movie, so be sure to watch it before listening!!
The Galactic Starcruiser has recently opened at Walt Disney World, and videos are now out showing what a stay aboard the Halcyon is like. Join us for a conversation around our initial thoughts of the Galactic Starcruiser, and see if we feel it lives up to the high ticket price.
Join us for a discussion on the new nighttime spectaculars at Disney: Harmonious and Enchantment. We will talk about our thoughts on each and how they compare to previous spectaculars like Illuminations, Happily Ever After, and Wishes.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently issued a memo discussing three pillars of the company moving forward. Join us for a conversation around this memo and our thoughts on what this means for the future of the Walt Disney Company.
Join us for a conversation around our experience at Topolino's Terrace for breakfast and dinner.
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Welcome to the Adult Meets Disney Podcast!! What does it mean to be a Disney adult? Why do adults without children find Disney so magical? Join us for our pilot episode where we discuss reasons for this and more!!!
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