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Episode 157 Jun 15, 2026 Disneyland News for Summer and Fall 2026 Gen D Podcast

Episode 156 May 18, 2026 51:36 Adam and his family recently returned from a visit to Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando. Adam shares about the hotel selection, the cost of Epic Universe, and what his family thought of the brand new park. If you have been thinking of visiting Epic Universe then you must listen to this episode before you do!

Episode 155 Apr 27, 2026 34:07 Dana and her family had a 3-night stay at the new Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland and she’s here to give an in depth review. From the pool, the rooms, and the lobby space, this hotel is a true gem and has perfected the art of theming. It’s not perfect, however, and there are elements that might be a game changer for your family. Have a listen, and at the end Adam and Dana rate the three Disneyland

Episode 154 Mar 23, 2026 46:05 Dana recently returned from a work trip to Disney World and stayed at three different Disney Resorts. Between Animal Kingdom Lodge, Coronado Springs, and Yacht Club, she breaks down which one is worth the stay and which one is in dire need of a refresh.

Episode 153 Mar 2, 2026 00:44:14 We have a new CEO! And we have some upcoming attraction updates at World and Land. This episode talks about all the exciting news coming out of the Disney Co. as of recent.

Episode 152 Feb 16, 2026 30:10 Looking to visit Disneyland without breaking the bank? Adam and Dana share their best tips on how to find affordable accommodations, cheap eats, and ways to save some of your cash when visiting the Happiest Place on Earth.

Episode 151 Feb 2, 2026 32:12 Dana and Adam share their best tips on how to make a Disney World trip without breaking the bank. Thinking of staying off property? It may cost you more than you think. With the amount of times Adam and Dana go to WDW every year they have some solid tips on how to save some $$ when you’re at the most magical place on earth.

Episode 150 Jan 27, 2026 47:27.60 Adam has returned from coaching the RunDisney team curing marathon week! He shares a recap of the experience, as well as his review on his stay at Port Orleans Riverside. Dana shares a Vault on the history of Port Orleans and how a fast expansion pushed for more affordable housing.

Episode 149 Jan 12, 2026 49:21 Jess Moujouros returns to the podcast to give her detailed review of her recent cruise on the OG ship— The Magic! Jess shares her experiences with the Galveston, TX port and what it’s like to attend a holiday themed cruise with Disney.

Episode 148 Jan 5, 2026 34:26 Happy New Year from Gen D! This episode, Adam and Dana talk about all the upcoming announcements at Disneyland and Disney World for 2026. The return of Disneyland’ 70th Anniversary Celebration begins the first week of January. Over at Disney World there’s some exciting dates set for special events and holidays.

Episode 147 Dec 1, 2025 51:13 You give up, or are you thirsty for more?? Dana finishes her review of The Destiny for her travel agent preview sailing. She describes the bars and lounges on the ship, as well as the recreation, pools, spa, and kids clubs!

Episode 146 Nov 24, 2025 55:53 Everything you want to know about the brand new Disney Cruise Line ship is here! This is a must-listen episode for anyone who has interest in sailing on The Destiny! Dana was hosted by Disney to attend a preview sailing on The Destiny ship. In this episode Dana shares about the entertainment onboard, the rotational dining, and the amazing staterooms.

Episode 145 Nov 10, 2025 01:04:08 Whether you’re going to a tropical location or a more wintery scene, Dana and Jess share their essential items that you should consider packing for your next cruise. Travel Agent Jess Moujouros break down the important stuff, plus the the things you SHOULDN’T pack on a cruise.

Episode 144 Nov 3, 2025 39:02 You only have 72 hours at Walt Disney World? Don’t sweat it, Adam and Dana have your back! They break down the best way to utilize three days at Disney World, where to stay, what to ride, and best food options.

Episode 143 Oct 20, 2025 39:24 Here are Adam and Dana’s list of things to do, rides to try, and foods to consume that are not always the most popular choices, but worth it for the experience. Do this instead of that!

Episode 142 Sep 22, 2025 54:21 Next time you visit Disney World take our advice and avoid some of the more popular restaurants, hotels and attractions, and try our suggestions. We have crafted a list of the best things to do INSTEAD of some of the more popular things.

Episode 141 Sep 1, 2025 46:41 Halloween is here at the Disney resorts! Lots of fun, not too scary events are happening on both coasts. But we aren’t quite sure some of these themed treats sound as frightfully delicious as they are intended to be. DCL news about discounted travelers, and attraction updates rounds out the news for the start of September.

Episode 140 Aug 25, 2025 40:53 Adam recently returned from a visit to Disney World. He stayed at Port Orleans Riverside in a Royal Room. While the rooms are being phased out, he talks about how much he enjoyed Port Orleans and it’s theming. Then his family stayed in the Garden View wing of the Contemporary and loved it even more!

Episode 139 Aug 11, 2025 01:13:38 Katie and Mike Murray visit the podcast for the first time and share their thoughts on the Alaska cruise they did with Dana and Ryan. As first time Disney cruisers, they came in with certain expectations. The Murrays share their highlights, what they were pleasantly surprised by, and where they felt things fell short.

Episode 138 Jul 28, 2025 01:13:31 Ever wondered if an Alaskan cruise is worth it? We are here to tell you YES, it is! Listen to this detailed review Dana and Ryan share about their 7-night cruise to Alaska aboard the Disney Wonder. They describe the differences in the Wonder compared to the Dream and Wish, and get granular about the experiences, shows, and dining on the ship. They also talk about the highlights of visiting Ketchik

Episode 137 Jun 23, 2025 37:24 Dana returns from an amazing visit to the Disneyland Resort, after attending a Disney Travel Agent conference. Dana shares everything she learned about the new 70th anniversary events, parades, and nighttime spectaculars. Dana stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel and has some thoughts.

Episode 136 Jun 2, 2025 37:19 Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary is in full swing and Adam and Dana discuss all of the cool parades, shows, merchandise and entertainment at Disneyland this summer. Bonus content: listen to Dana’s hot tips on how to get a room upgrade on your next trip to Vegas!

Episode 135 May 19, 2025 33:45 Adam and Dana had a little Disneyland Hotel vacation with their families at the beginning on May. Despite the cold weather they made the most of their pool time and their hotel stay. Have a listen to learn about the Disneyland Hotel and the new DVC Discovery Tower.

Episode 134 Apr 28, 2025 33:57 DCL’s Destiny ship is sailing November 20th and a bunch of new information was just released about the ship. Dana and Adam talk about the things that sound most exciting to them about this new cruise ship. Plus there is new Disney news they share— like the pause on RunDisney at Disneyland, and Epic Universe officially opened.

Episode 133 Apr 21, 2025 46:37 Dana, Kim, Carly and Siera return with the second part of their March Disney World recap! They discuss the sit down dining experiences, the attractions and shows they saw, and the fishing excursion they went on. By the end they share their roses and their thorns of the week-long vacation.

Episode 132 Apr 7, 2025 42:03 Dana just returned from a week-long trip to Disney World with three of her close friends. Carly, Siera and fan favorite Kim return to the podcast to share about their experience at Disney World. In this first part they discuss their hotel stay at the Wilderness Lodge, visiting Blizzard Beach on their first day, their thoughts on a red eye flight, drinking around the world at Epcot, and scooter ren

Episode 131 Mar 24, 2025 52:59 We have both taken some trips to Disney World recently and we have come away with our 2025 list of Must Do’s for anyone visiting Walt Disney World. From where to stay, eat, and how best to use Lightning Lane, we have a lot of opinions! We also have two “Never Do” items.

Episode 130 Mar 10, 2025 37:24 Adam traveled back to Disney World for a week in January to run the Dopey Challenge. From getting himself up at 2am four mornings in a row, to seeing his kid at the finish line, Adam shares the good and bad moments of the 2024 Marathon Week.

Episode 129 Jan 20, 2025 48:59 Travel Agent Taylor Porter returns to the podcast to give her honest review of sailing to Alaska onboard the Disney Wonder of this summer. If you have ever thought of doing an Alaskan cruise with Disney this this is an important episode! Taylor answers questions about the port arrival experience, her expectations compared to the more sunny DCL destinations, and she shares some solid tips!

Episode 128 Jan 6, 2025 51:36 Adam and Dana are back for another year of Gen D Podcasting! To kick off the new year they break down some of the news for January for Walt Disney World. Disney came out with a great Free Dining deal for summer travel. Big Thunder is under construction for the rest of the year. And free admission to the water parks on your arrival day is in full swing! VAULT: Learn the fun facts about the most pho

Episode 127 Dec 9, 2024 43:14 It’s a news episode with updates about Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, The Treasure. We also go into detail about our thoughts on the price increase for the Disneyland’s Magic Key program, as well as an awesome offer for a 3-day ticket deal at Disneyland. The Muppets at Hollywood Studios are changing in a major way.

Episode 126 Nov 26, 2024 42:03 Fan favorite Carly returns to the podcast to share her review of her most recent visit to Walt Disney World this summer. Carly and her family stayed at The Boardwalk at Club Level. They also had the dining plan. She breaks down each experience and if they are worth it or if you don’t need both. She also talks about the heat in Florida and what they did to stay cool.

Episode 125 Nov 4, 2024 42:29 Adam, Carly and Dana discuss their most recent experiencing running the 10K and Half Marathon at Disneyland this September. Dana and Carly were newbies to the RunDisney experience and they break down the good and the bad of the race weekend.

Episode 124 Oct 28, 2024 41:15 After a month break, Adam and Dana have returned to their podcast schedule! Dana recently stayed at the brand new DVC tower at the Disneyland Hotel and shares her review. Disney News: What is the world is with this new “Lightning Lane Premiere Pass” cost?! Adam breaks down what you get with the hefty price tag. Disneyland Hotel has a new lounge that opened, and the Paint the Night parade is return

Episode 123 Sep 9, 2024 45:06 News for early September 2024 is out. There are some big, villainous changes coming to Hollywood Studios. Plus a Spooky Tree has found its way back to Carthay Circle in DCA. VAULT: Dana gives the history of a beloved Star Wars attraction, Star Tours! Give a listen to hear the best C3P0 rap ever to exist.

Episode 122 Sep 2, 2024 45:53 Dana breaks down all of the most frequently asked questions that she gets from clients who are about to visit Disneyland and Disney World. Is Lightning Lane Multi Pass worth it? Should I stay on Disney property? Why should I work with a travel agent? Can I visit Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland on the same trip? All these and more are answered, and hopefully this helps prepare you for yo

Episode 121 Aug 19, 2024 55:46 Fan favorites Katie and Andrew Kover return to the podcast and share about their experience living next to Walt Disney World in Florida. It’s been one year since they swapped coasts and today they share all of the pros and cons about living next door to The Mouse.

Episode 120 Aug 13, 2024 52:59 The D23 Event has just concluded and Adam and Dana have a lot of thoughts about the big announcements. A Cars land and a villains park at Disney World? An Avatar land and a Coco ride at California Adventure? A ANIMATRONIC OF WALT DISNEY?! The duo recap every big new announcement and give their predictions of where these new rides will be located.

Episode 119 Aug 5, 2024 58:33 Adam and Dana are back after some summer break time off. They return with a news and vault episode. In the news, the newest Disney ship, The Destiny reveals more details about it’s Heroes and Villains theme. Haunted Mansion returns to Disneyland with a virtual queue. VAULT: Adam shares the history of RunDisney.

Episode 118 Jul 1, 2024 45:28 Dana and Adam are back and talking about the big news about changes coming to Walt Disney World. Genie+ is being rebranded and some new updates are being made to this paid Fastpass system. Plus Adam gives a review of his recent trip to Disney World and Dana breaks down her experience at Disneyland’s Pride Night.

Episode 117 Jun 3, 2024 43:06 Dana and Adam quiz each other on the most challenging Disney questions they could come up with. Have a listen and see if you can score more points than either of the co-hosts. Bonus! A special young guest returns to the podcast with her own set of trivia facts.

Episode 116 May 20, 2024 48:05 Adam is back! And to kick off his return to the podcast he shares some Disney news that involves both Disney World and Disneyland. Dana dives deep in the vault for the history of Jim Henson and his relationship with the Disney Company.

Episode 115 May 13, 2024 01:12:51 Gail and Kevin, AKA Grandma and Grandpa, have joined the podcast for the first time to share their reviews of everything they experienced on the Disney Dream. Disney destinations are common for multigenerational family vacations, and we are all big fans of making a cruise a top contender for your next family vacation!

Episode 114 May 6, 2024 01:24:43 Ryan, AKA “Unpaid Intern” has returned to the podcast! He and Dana review their most recent Disney Cruise experience on the Disney Dream, sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. This detailed review episode shares the positives and negatives of the ship. From dining at Palo, to enjoying the Goofy’s Sports Simulator, to running the 5k on Disney’s Castaway Cay private island, they break down all of the

Episode 113 Apr 29, 2024 55:01 This week we are joined by two former cast members who just happened to be married! Savannah and Brad did the Disney College Program in 2016 and they have some great stories about the places that they worked and the experiences they had. Savannah worked at Saratoga Springs Resort and Brad worked at the American Pavilion shops in Epcot.

Episode 112 Apr 22, 2024 46:15 While Adam is with his family, Dana has invited Fan Favorite Kim Moffat back to the podcast. This episode Kim and Dana share all of the big Disneyland news that has recently dropped. Biggest of all is the $1.9 billion dollar investment the Disney company has vowed to spend on a Disneyland expansion!

Episode 111 Apr 15, 2024 41:01 Dana is about to board the Disney Dream and she has some suggestions of things to help you prepare for your own upcoming Disney Cruise. From expectations for the online check in process, to a hot tip on dining rotation requests, Dana and Adam break down all the things you should be thinking about within weeks of your upcoming Disney cruise!

Episode 110 Apr 1, 2024 35:57 Fun new events, experiences, and shows were just announced for this summer at Walt Disney World! Dana and Adam break down some of the trending news pieces that have come out recently. Excited about the new Fort Wilderness Cabins and the drone show coming to Disney Springs. What do you think of the new Disney Cruise ship name and theme?

Episode 109 Mar 19, 2024 01:10:06 Star Wars Night, Sweethearts Night, Disney Channel Night. These are some of the most recent specialty ticket events held at Disneyland, and they are often around $130-170 per person to attend. Are they worth it? What do you experience? Adam and Dana invite Taylor Porter to join the podcast, who has attended nearly every single event. She breaks down what you experience, what makes them so special,

Episode 108 Mar 4, 2024 44:21 Adam and Dana share news updates effecting Disney World, Disneyland and Tokyo Disney. Price increases for tickets on the east coast have them irritated. But the return of Soarin’ Over California is exciting news at DCA. Tokyo Disneyland is opening their all new land in a few months, and the reveal of the Tangled boat ride has Adam and Dana contemplating airplane tickets to Japan. VAULT: Dana share

Episode 107 Feb 26, 2024 51:26 Adam and Dana have runner Amanda Monteiro on the podcast as she shares the details about what its like to run the Dopey Challenge at Disney World. Amanda and Adam ran the races together this January. There were some great moments and there were some challenging moments. If you’re planning to do a RunDisney race in the future this is a great episode to learn what to expect!

Episode 106 Feb 12, 2024 48:25 Dana has returned from a visit to Universal Studios Orlando and she shares everything she discovered about the theme parks and their resorts. There are some serious perks to staying at the “premiere” properties at Universal. But there are also some cons with Universal Studios.

Episode 105 Jan 29, 2024 42:23 Part 2 of Adam’s recent trip review. This week we are talking about of the sit down and quick service dining that Adam tried! He has some winners….and some losers. From character meals, to hidden gems at the resorts, Adam is going to breakdown what is worth making a reservation for and what you should skip.

Episode 104 Jan 22, 2024 47:28 Adam has returned from his 9-day trip to Disney World! This episode he is reviewing the hotels that he stayed at during his trip. He shares his pros and cons for Coronado Springs (moderate resort) where he stayed the majority of his trip, as well as pros and cons for The Contemporary (deluxe resort) and the new Swan Reserve. If you’re planning to stay at any of these hotels this episode is a must

Episode 103 Jan 8, 2024 01:06:22 It’s 2024 and we’re back with a bang! This week guest host and fan-favorite Kim Moffat returns to the podcast while Adam is away running the Dopey Challenge at Disney World. We discuss upcoming news to the Disney parks. VAULT: America, spread your golden wings! It’s time to learn the history of the most historical attraction at the Disney Parks…the American Adventure show!

Episode 102 Dec 22, 2023 56:24 Travel Agent Sami Culver joins the podcast to share about her unique experiences working at the Emporium on Main Street. From stalking the shelves with rose gold Minnie ears, to making magic with guest of all ages, Sami has some pretty great stories to share! Sami’s IG: adventureswith_sami

Episode 101 Nov 27, 2023 55:31 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s Mariah Carey season! Adam and Dana discuss all the fun and exciting things to expect this holiday season at both Disneyland and Disney World resorts!

Episode 100 Nov 20, 2023 52:24 We did it Joe! We made it to 100 episodes! This special episode is pack full of your “fan favorites” and some great former cast members as they share their favorite memories or being at the Disney parks. Thank you for being a valued listened, we so appreciate each and every one of you!

Episode 99 Nov 7, 2023 42:03 It’s the final installment of our series of the “top underrated” things at the Disney parks. Our last park: Magic Kingdom! And tbh there isn’t a lot that is underrated at this park…most of it is quite overrated. But fear not, we found some good examples!

Episode 98 Oct 16, 2023 48:21 We are back with our series of the “top underrated” things at the Disney parks. Today’s episode breaks down all of Adam and Dana’s top underrate attractions, dining experiences, shows and lounges all at Hollywood Studios

Episode 97 Oct 10, 2023 52:40 The Sierra’s have returned to the podcast to share their experience at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood. We dive into the best mazes, the worst show, and why we think it’s important to get the Express Pass. Listen…if you dare!

Episode 96 Oct 2, 2023 52:57 There was a lot of announcements dropped at the D23 Expo this year. Lands are being re-imagined, rides are being announced, and experiences are coming soon. Dana and Adam have a lot of thoughts. Some of the news is really exciting, some it…not so much.

Episode 95 Sep 11, 2023 01:00:57 Breaking down another week of exciting news coming out of the Disney parks. Adam and Dana get into their thoughts on the new Haunted Mansion expansion at Disneyland. They also talk about Moana’s “Journey of Water” that is about to open at Epcot. Plus they discuss if the Dining Plan is worth it at WDW. VAULT: Adam gives the back story behind the. best overlay for the holidays at the Haunted Mansion

Episode 94 Sep 4, 2023 01:01:35 Adam and Dana have returned from their amazing weekend together and they’re here to share the highlights. First the duo went to Disneyland for the day. They discuss the best new treats they ate in the parks, thoughts on Rogers the Musical, and their Genie+ strategies. They also recap a portion of their Vegas vacation where they saw Kelly Clarkson at the Planet Hollywood Resort!

Episode 93 Aug 21, 2023 01:29:51 A super-charged episode of Gen D coming at you this week. Adam is in California! Dana and Adam invite “fan favorite” Kim back on the podcast as they discuss the most overrated and the most underrated attractions in each land at Disneyland. VAULT: Dana shares the backstory of how Barbie had her own show at Disney’s Epcot.

Episode 92 Aug 7, 2023 50:35 Have an upcoming Disneyland or Disney World vacation this summer? It’s nearly impossible to stay cool in these summer months at the parks, but thankfully Adam and Dana have some tips to help! They breakdown the best things to pack, best places to go when it gets hot, and best clothing to pack.

Episode 91 Jul 24, 2023 56:57 A lot of news has come out lately so Dana and Adam break down some of the bigger stories. They discuss the updates at Disneyland with the new SoCal resident ticket offering, as well as the limited run of Rodgers the Musical over at DCA. They also discuss the information Bob Iger shared during a one-on-one interview with CNBC. They are not thrilled with some of the things Bob said…

Episode 90 Jul 17, 2023 59:41 Dana and Adam stayed at three different on-property resorts during their most recent visit to Disney World. They describe each of these hotels and all of their positives and negatives. They discuss the rooms, grounds, dining, and pool areas to each of these resorts.

Episode 89 Jul 10, 2023 52:38 Dana and Adam enjoyed two sit down dining experiences on their most recent visit to Disney World. Hollywood Studio’s newest restaurant is Roundup Rodeo BBQ inside Toy Story Land. This is an all-you-care-to-enjoy dining experience, so come hungry! The second restaurant was the Story Book Dining with Snow White inside Wilderness Lodge. This had some incredibly decadent choices but it also comes with

Episode 88 Jun 19, 2023 43:31 This week Adam and Dana have the pleasure of meeting and interviewing voice actor Tom Gibis. Tom is a prolific voice actor most known for his role as Shikamaru Nara in the hit Anime series Naruto. Before his work in voice over, Tom had spent several years working in Entertainment for the Disney Cruise Line. Tom has some truly unique stories of being among the first set of cast members on the maide

Episode 87 Jun 12, 2023 48:53 It’s June and you know what that means, Pride merch has dropped at the Disney parks. Adam and Dana talk about news that has come out in the last week at the Disney parks. Dana shares the history of an opening day Epcot attraction: Living with the Land.

Episode 86 May 30, 2023 42:32 It’s been a minute since Adam and Dana have given a Disney News update, and boy does Disney have some big news they’ve recently announced! From the closing of the Galactic Starcruiser to their changes to the park reservation systems, Adam and Dana give their two cents on it all.

Episode 85 May 22, 2023 01:17:23 The final installment of the Disney Wish cruise review. This time both husbands return to the podcast to share their feedback. Curt and Ryan get into their thoughts on the rotational dining on the Wish. The group also discusses the shows and other forms of entertainment. Adam and Curt also explain their experience with the Senses Spa. And the big review of Enchante adults dining is discussed.

Episode 84 May 15, 2023 01:07:11 Adam and Dana are back to share more of their review on the Disney Wish. This time they are accompanied by unpaid intern Ryan (aka - Dana’s husband). The three discuss the pools, the various lounges on the ship, fireworks on pirates night, and Castaway Cay.

Episode 83 May 8, 2023 01:06:03 Well, it’s finally here! The highly anticipated Disney Wish review! Part 1 Adam and Dana discuss their transportation to Port Canaveral, the staterooms, the Oceaneer Club and Small World Nursery, and their first impression of the cruise ship.

Episode 82 Apr 17, 2023 47:50 Adam and Dana have started a “top underrated” series. This week they are talking about the most underrated experiences, dining, transportation, and atmosphere around Epcot. Make a mental note of all these awesome underrated things for your next Epcot trip!

Episode 81 Apr 10, 2023 34:54 Adam and Dana’s Disney cruise is just around the corner. In this episode they talk through all of the little nuances they have learned that are part of the Disney Cruise Line. Planning and prepping for DCL is different than planning for a Disney World vacation, and they break it down in this episode.

Episode 80 Apr 4, 2023 41:24 It’s another week of news as Adam and Dana share the updates to the Disney parks. Tron is open, Happily Ever After Fireworks have returned, and all is right with the world. Adam dives into the vault and shares the history of the Disney Cruise Line.

Episode 79 Mar 27, 2023 57:46 Unpaid intern Ryan is back behind the mic as guest host this week! Ryan and Dana share some of the most recent Disney news to hit the parks in late March. As frequent Disneyland visitors they have experienced nearly everything in the parks. They share their top underrated attractions, dining, and locations that you need to know about.

Episode 78 Mar 13, 2023 52:14 Adam and Dana have been to nearly every character dining option at Disney World. They are going to break down the price, location, menu selections and character interactions in this episode. Ranking from worst to best, which dining location will make it to the top of their list?

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