The Great Park Hop

Are more virtual queues and boarding passes coming to Disneyland and Disney World? Julian and Henry react and give their best guesses on how these may be used for future rides. We also discuss the latest theme park news, including how the coronavirus (COVOID-19) closures are effecting future developments, Tokyo Disney Resort releasing videos of their soon to be closing entertainment shows, and a breakdown of all the recent news surrounding the upcoming Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.

Disney Parks, resorts, and just about all theme parks around the world have closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19). How did we get here, and what can you do if your upcoming trip has been affected? We also discuss the latest theme park news, including the announced opening date and details around Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort.

Originally recorded March 14th

Now that Rise of the Resistance is open, Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Disney World is complete. Does it feel like a fully formed land? Or is it still missing important elements? We also discuss the latest theme park news, including opening day reactions of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Hollywood Studios, the Walt Disney Family Museum closing due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Space 220 Restaurant at Epcot looks to be opening in April, and complimentary bread baskets seem to be disappearing throughout the Disney Parks.

Originally recorded March 8th

Should the virtual queue / boarding pass system, currently in use for Rise of the Resistance, be used for future big Disneyland and Disney World rides? We also discuss the latest theme park news, including Bob Iger stepping down as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Tokyo Disney Resort, Universal Studios Tokyo, and Legoland Japan have all closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, the announcement of Epcot's Spaceship Earth refurbishment timeframe, initial reactions for the new Magic Happens Disneyland parade, and a secret Chewie mode discovered on Smuggler’s Run.

Originally recorded March 1st

There is a ton of Star Wars throughout all of the Disney parks. Now that Galaxy's Edge is here, is there too much? We also discuss the latest theme park news, including new Disneyland After Hours events, cuts at Hollywood Studios in Disney World, Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle makeover, and the rumors around The Mandalorian landing at Disney parks as meet & greet characters.

Originally recorded February 23rd

Entrance prices have gone up at both Disneyland and Disney World Resorts. Julian and Henry break down where you should expect to pay more and cost saving strategies that will help you save money and make up the difference.

Originally recorded February 16th

Julian goes over the highlights of his recent Disneyland Paris trip and breaks down his favorite rides, what it was like staying at the two value hotels (Hotel Sante Fe and Hotel Cheyenne), and if the food really is as bad as everyone says. We also discuss the latest theme park news, including the fact that the Rise of the Resistance boarding pass process is still a chaotic mess, Disney's Hollywood Studios new 1-hour return window test, Disney's California Adventure Avengers Academy Spider-Man stunt animatronic, and the announcement that the Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea is delayed until 2023.

Originally recorded February 1st

Julian shares his Rise of the Resistance opening week experience at Disneyland Resort. We also discuss the latest theme park news, including new Disneyland DVC Hotel developments, the Disney After Dark Star Wars announcement, the new Magic Happens parade, Smugglers Run FastPass+ coming to Disney World, and the new nighttime show coming to Epcot.

 

Originally recorded January 26th

Hello and welcome to the Great Park Hop! Each week Julian and Henry, 2 longtime friends and Disney Park fanatics, get together to discuss the latest and greatest theme park news, happenings, and burning topics from the lands of Disney, Universal, and Beyond.

Originally recorded January 26th