WEDway Radio - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Examined with some Disney History

WWR S10:Bonus Show #3 - Disney Plus, Galaxy's Edge Info, New Character Meets, & More!

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One show scene in Rise of the Resistance is the size of the entire Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

The episode begins with host Matt Parrish introducing guest Rikki Niblett, a Disney insider who contributes to the Be Our Guest podcast and various blogs. They briefly discuss personal updates and theme parks like Worlds of Fun before diving into Disney news. The first major topic is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, with opening dates set for May 31, 2019, at Disneyland and August 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World. The hosts explain the land will open in phases, with the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction opening first and Rise of the Resistance later. They speculate on the reasons for the phased opening, citing the massive scale and technological complexity of Rise of the Resistance. The conversation shifts to Disney's announcement that there will be no FastPass for Galaxy's Edge attractions initially, which the hosts see as a positive move for wait time accuracy. They discuss the integration of the Play Disney Parks app in Galaxy's Edge, suggesting it may track guest performance to influence in-land interactions. Other news items include a new pirate-themed activity at Disney's Beach Club Resort replacing the Pixar Play Zone, the debut of the Bollywood Beats show at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the introduction of Fancy Nancy character meets at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The hosts talk about Disney's upcoming streaming service, Disney+, set to launch in late 2019, and its potential impact on content and theme parks. They analyze how Disney's acquisitions of Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar have consolidated fanbases, increasing park crowds. The episode ends with a discussion of Disney's latest ticket price increases, including a peak one-day ticket price of $159 for Christmas day.

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A casual Disney news chat turns a family-focused park update into practical conversation.

Disney news lands as a relaxed bonus-show conversation between Matt Parrish and Rikki Niblett, identified through the Be Our Guest podcast, Touring Plans, and Mouse Bites.

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You get Disney news with a side of escape-room anxiety and Crescent Lake family planning.

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