Dizhappenings
Shaun @rankingthemouse and Matt @mattpeto talk about the happenings at the Disney Parks. Join us for a bi-weekly podcast.
Episodes
80 episodes
111. Premier: Good Idea, Bad Optics?
In our latest episode, we hit on the recent breaking Disney park news including ticket increases, Paint the Night returns, Dinoland phased closure, thoughts on Lighting Lane Premier Pass, etc. Epic Universe going to grab some marke...
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1:10:49
110. Fiscal
After being away for a few weeks, we are back!We start our conversations about wrapping up the previous Fiscal Year and some of the small projects that's been completed. We talk about new Fiscal Year improvements. We talk ab...
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1:12:51
109. The Drones that Soar Away
Matt and Shaun get back to normal a bit after the D23 buzz. We discuss the new Villains show coming to Hollywood Studios. We discuss the impact that the Drone show had at Disney Springs and it's potential future.We get into ...
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1:17:19
108. Past the Horizons D23 Lookback with Scott Gustin
Scott Gustin is back! Scott and Shaun talk about being on the ground for D23. We chat about the day of reveals and the aftermath which potentially includes some huge changes to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. <...
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2:04:07
107. The Stormalong Bay Vibe - Matt's Trip Report
Can Disney World be fun in the summer?Matt takes a summer trip to Disney World at Beach Club. A much different vibe of chilling during the day and hitting the parks at nights.Disney Springs Day! New restaurant experi...
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1:49:46
106. The D23 True or False Edition with Scott Gustin
Scott Gustin joins Matt and Shaun to discuss 50+ topics about D23, all in True and False format. It's a wallop of an episode covering DCA, DLP, Disneyland Forward, all theme parks at WDW and more! Scott weighs ...
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2:38:21
105. Pick your Lane
We pick up with Shawn's two truths and a lie and then get into the new Lightning Lane process.
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1:26:25
104. Shaun's Bayou Adventure (Trip Report)
Shaun recaps his D23 preview of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Thoughts on:Polite PigDisney Dreams that SoarTyphoon LagoonPoly stayingTrader's Sam'OhanaD23 Event:T...
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1:26:47
103. Boats and O's
Shaun gives a fresh spoiler-free review of Inside Out. Matt gives Shaun two truths and a lie.In the Diz Hot Bin, we cover Epcot final transformation, Country Bear opening date, Tiana's previews. How many water rides does th...
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1:13:54
102. In the Queues
Matt opens with his story about his niece hitting Disneyland for the day!In our Diz Hot Bin:The great IP debateThe state of Virtual Queues Nighttime shows returning and debutingNerd:
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1:17:16
101. The New Era
Cohosts Shaun @rankingthemouse and Matt @mattpeto are here for Dizhappenings! We start with our fandom, say farewell to the past and embra...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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1:10:09
Animal Kingdom Proper
We take on the perception that Animal Kingdom is a half day park. Plenty to do and plenty to eat.Come listen how we tackle the must-dos at this underrated park.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:16:59
Bonus Episode: Rumor Mill and an update on the Disney Comeback Index
Matt jumps on to share his opinions about the hot rumor mill. He provides what he thinks is most likely and what's not.With 1900 Park Fare returning, Matt touches on the Disney Comeback Index.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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14:00
Magic Kingdom Proper
Picture this scenario...You don't visit WDW frequently and you're about to hit Magic Kingdom for the first time in 3-5 years. What experiences do you need to accomplish to get Magic Kingdom done proper?Matt, Christina and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:07:31
Down and Back Again (Part II)
We cover our final day for our Down and Back Again trip. We start at Hollywood with some rope dropping Slinky Dog Dash and then make a productive morning before hopping to Magic Kingdom.Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land and Tron...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:06:25
Down and Back Again (Part I)
The boys take another down and back trip. We talk about how the trip came about and recap a very eventful first day.Steve the Substitute joins us for the episode and we welcome Chris who gives us many first impressions.Man...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:16:54
Magic Happens: Matt visits Disneyland!
For the first time, Matt visits Disneyland after being on a work trip out West. We get into his trip report and his review on many new rides. Matt experiences World of Color, one of Mike's personal favorites..We dive...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:57:48
Top 16 Takeaways from Mike's Adult Trip Escape
In a different type of trip recap, Mike covers his top 16 takeaways on mostly new experiences for him and his wife during their adult trip from February 2024.Mike and his snacks, plenty of new ones! A lounge review? What doe...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:27:44
Landon Here!
We bring in Landon from one of our favorite WDW podcasts, "Disney World is Awesome".Landon shares how his love for Disney and how his podcast got created. We talk about his co-hosts (TJ and Matt) and how they built the perfect dow...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:15:23
Before/After: 2024 Edition with Scott Gustin
Scott Gustin returns and provides feedback on 18 Before/After Topics all centered around 2024. We dig into Genie+, Tiana's Bayou Adventure (did we pinpoint an opening date or two?), new Attraction buzz and so much more. Maybe a litt...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:50:10
Luminous is indeed a Symphony for Matt! (Matt's Dec 2023 Trip Part II)
We pick up with Part II for Matt's trip report for December 2023.
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:25:57
Storming the Castle? - Matt's Part I of Dec 2023 Trip Report
In Part I of Matt's trip report, we go through half of his trip. He visits DHS 2x but hits bunch of parks at night (MK, AK and Epcot) to open his trip.
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:26:41
Animal Kingdom Strikes Back! Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part II)
Picking up with Mike's 2nd part of his trip.Mike takes advantage of Extending Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom and sounds like has a hew appreciation, maybeMike and his family attends the first scheduled Christmas Party and sees ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:49:54
Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part I)
Mike and his family visits WDW during Jersey week. He has a split stay and has new thoughts on Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Journey of Water and walks us through his time for the first part of his trip. Is Mike ready to breakup...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:43:24
Hating Luminous before it starts? And the Agony of a Planner...
Without Mike keeping us in line, Christina and Matt takes a step back defending Harmonious, while looking ahead to Luminous - even though there seems to be haters.We also talk about our previous holiday trip and the repeatable highlight...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:09:10