In this episode, Nick and Tim recap their entire D23 experience. From arrival, to shopping, to time on the expo floor and more, Nick and Tim break down what the weekend was like for them. They share their highlights in the Disneyland Resort parks, including Nick’s time in Club 33 at Disneyland. Nick also discusses his time at the Legends Ceremony, while Tim shares experiences at Universal Hollywood in Super Nintendo World. They run through some of their favorite announcements during the Disney Entertainment showcase at the Honda Center and end by filling any of the gaps they may have missed regarding all of the Disney Parks news from the Experiences showcase. How do they feel about the departure of Tom Sawyer Island? Are they changing their opinions on Villains Land in the Magic Kingdom? Track along and find out!
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I think they could make the Starcruiser hotel an actual Star Wars themed hotel. Not an immersive experience that destroys people's bank accounts, but maybe a Star Wars theme with activities to do.
Earlier this morning, I was listening to a different Disney podcast🫢 anyway they said something very interesting, that when you give your opinions about what Disney is doing remember they’re not just doing it for you or against you. Disney is for ALL ages and so when you think things aren’t to your liking or something you’re not interested in, guess what it’s for someone else that goes to Disney and likes that particular experience.
So when something seems too 80s, there are thousands of us that can’t wait for it.
Nick seems to point out often that Tim is older, I think that’s a great thing. Otherwise you would lose a lot of listeners. There’s a lot of of us that remember way more of Disney because we’ve been around longer. And maybe the younger listeners feel more like Nick at times. But again, Disney is literally for every age from infant on up. So if you don’t like some thing, or you think it might be boring or a waste of time, remember that attraction is not for you but it’s for plenty of others. There’s always something for everyone.
What are we doing with stitches great escape space. Tomorrowland needs some love. I get we just got tron but it seems incomplete
Nick, Lainey Wilson!!! She did Hannah Montana so well! I loved it ❤
I’m so bummed about Tom Sawyer. My kids love going over there to play, best memories from my childhood!
This was incredible. I felt like I was at d23 with you guys. I had the same reaction as Nick to Miley, and the same reaction as Tim to Avatar 😂
The thing is that I love the muppets and want parks representation but don’t like Muppet Vision. I want an actual dark ride for muppets
See I disagree with more thrill rides at Magic Kingdom. Not as an overall concept, but again Magic kingdom was started for all ages. And not all ages can ride roller coasters or major thrill rides. I think they’re better suited in Hollywood Studios or Epcot. Or maybe like Tim has been saying, a fifth gate.
People complain about Tom Sawyer Island going but want roller coasters in MK? It doesn’t really fit that landscape. Cars I get, it’s not a major roller coaster.
I’m super stoked over Villians Land!!! As for how kids will like it, I believe they will love it. They watch the movies they see the villains and they’ll be fine. Also, you know your kids, don’t take them to that area if they won’t like it
So basically if you don't want specific merch, show up around noon.
Think I have to counter Tim's thought on Cars being its own little separate land. Josh D'Amaro specifically said they were bringing Cars to a "re-imagined section of Frontierland," that it will "Bring some new energy to Frontierland," and that they are continuing to "grow and evolve what it means to explore the wilderness" so they're just making the word frontier mean in the parkswhat it actually means as a word. Instead of traveling through time from Liberty Square to the Wild West, we're traveling to the regions that came after the colonial era: The Southwest (Big Thunder), the South Central Bayou (Tiana's) and the mountains (Cars).
I am usually very positive and hopeful with Disney projects. However this Snow White situation is bad. And I don’t normally say that. I just feel like they don’t know what to do with this story anymore. I don’t necessarily blame them either. Some stories just don’t translate well to current times and it’s ok to let them go. If they wanted to tell a story about a young liberated woman they should have wrote an original story and not just slap the Snow White name on this thing. Disney is clearly confused with this movie and so am I.
I’m with Tim on the Avatar stuff. Never watched the movie, never really cared about it.
Hot take: I think anything older than Star Tours, or is no longer popular, needs to be sunset across the parks. We NEED to be done with pre-millenial nostalgia. The parks will not sustain themselves if the younger generation does not care for it. Classic ride, legacy or not, it needs to go. I get the whole Walt aspect, but even he said they constantly need to be inproved
I think villains go perfect in Magic Kingdom as long as they're the villains from Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Pocahontas, Mulan, etc….I, personally, can't wait! My daughter LOVES Ursula & it would be great to see her at the parks more often!
Ok, so I absolutely loooove the Muppets. I am 45 and they have always been in my life. Started watching as a kid with my mom. However, that whole area of Muppets at HS is a complete waste of space. If they are not going to do anything further with that area the whole space just needs to go. We have a movie that is older than dirt, that no one laughs anymore (went recently and it was crickets) and a horrible pizza place. It makes me so sad that this is what Disney feels about Jim Henson’s legacy, unless there is some sort of legal reason they can’t create new attractions.
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maybe they could move the Monsters show in Tomorrow Land to Hollywood Studios and put the Muppets show in that building. I do hope they keep the Muppets.
You're over thinking the sound it wasn't noticeable just for you peace of mind nick.
Pinocchio sits basically directly on top of the entrance to the tunnel system so they can’t utilize that space
I live for your podcasts!! The dynamic duo! Great podcast guys! I am super excited for villians lands
Hopefully they do 2 runs of the night time parade like they do for the parties to help with crowds.
You guys had so much to talk about and I’m here for it!!!
It was so crazy to meet Tim at the TVA line! lol.. thank you for being nice and taking a photo with me. I was trying not to be awkward. The store thing definetly messed me up.. I wanted D23 merch so I got the virtual Que for that store and was disappointed.. then didn’t get the virtual Que for the Walt Disney store at 1300 and I never saw MOG.. just thought it was a pin store. I only had one day and was with my husband and he was ready to go.. so we left at 3. I’ll need more days next time. Thanks for sharing your perspectives.
This is what I don’t understand as a Disneyland person who has visited WDW just three times. Why do they need to build new lands/rides over existing lands/rides. I feel like there is so much room for expansion, that I don’t understand why they’re building over existing attractions.
I don’t like that they want to destroy Rivers of America and TS Island. It’s like demolishing the Main Street or the castle. It’s a key element of the original parks. Doesn’t matter if a ton of people go there or not it’s a beautiful area just to look at and relax. I think a park needs areas like that and Disney has the luxury of space. It’s not a small park that needs to demolish older areas to stay relevant. Disney has enough space to keep key elements of the park. Also cars doesn’t fit the theme of Frontierland. And why do cars again and not nothing new and unique unique?
And Avatar again? Whyyy? 😅 I really don’t care about those movies.
Hope they don’t do cars and avatar. They promised us Mary Poppins years ago and nothing ever happened.
I was never able get a virtual queue for any of the shopping despite getting up at 4am each day. I was staying at the Disneyland hotel and using my Verizon wireless but I got queue no longer available messages immediately. By Sunday I could go in some places but there was nothing left worth buying!
You are thinking of 'baja' or 'dakar' not just a 'rally'. A rally can be in literally any terrain.
I feel like the Launch Bay building has monstropolos vibes. Crossing my fingers as I love Muppets like Tim
You guys are really talking me out of ever going to d23. It sounds like complete chaos and my worst nightmare.
Tim! If you have any Nintendo games at home with Amiibo connectivity, the Nintendo World Power Bands can be used as Amiibo!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one example of games with Amiibo functionality.
I knew there was a reason I felt compelled to watch this episode…..Go CANES!!! Subscribed!
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Why does nick look like the young version of adam sandler?
The brick poster was made in 2020 for monsters it in the drawing on the ground
I feel like Disney will make sure you can skip going through Villains-land or if you have to pass through it to get to another part of the park it won’t be super in your face scary. They want happy kids not people leaving cause the kids are terrified. Now not everyone will be pleased but when is everyone happy at once 😉🧡🖤🧡🖤. I’m so glad you had a better time this trip Nick. You are doing a great thing speaking out about mental health. It is something you young people are really embracing and I think it about time!!!!!! Hugs to you both and thanks for braving the chaos that is D23 for us introverts 🧡🖤🧡
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I think Tim was a little tired tonight. He seemed low energy, or maybe it was just that Nick showed up with more energy and enthusiasm tonight. It will be a shame to see the Muppets go, if that's the outcome, but as Tim said, you gotta go and fill up those seats in the theater, if you want this attraction the stay. All these changes are years and years away, probably beyond my lifetime, so I imagine all we will be seeing on YouTube vlogs is lots and lots of construction walls.