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!!! Follow us on Twitter: @AMDisPodcast

Join Tom for a conversation on his experience at Disney on Ice!!

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.