Dads of the Kingdom Podcast

Welcome to our introductory episode of Dads of the Kingdom

Terry and John share their first show with conversations about why they started the podcast, where they will go with the show, and some news around the parks. Journey from Disney's Animal Kingdom to the Flower and Garden Festival. Enjoy.

Terry and John share their conversations with a little news around the World, a little nostalgia, and a little time with the family. Enjoy. Check out some of the Disney wallpaper Terry and John Talk about on the show: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/wallpapers/

Terry and John share their conversations with a little news around the World, a little nostalgia, and a little time with the family. Enjoy. Our main topic for the week is Holiday Celebrations and experiences at Disney. Main Topic: Celebrating the holidays at Disney with your family • First trip to Disney during the holidays Must try experiences: • Visiting other resorts (Grand Floridian gingerbread house/BC gingerbread carousel) • Holiday parades/shows • Holiday foods Dates for Disney holiday specials and parades: Nov. 24th and 25th, Dec. 25th Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party - Mickey Mouse presides over the holiday festivities during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. This enchanting after-hours party showcases special entertainment, including “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and a holiday edition of the fireworks spectacular “Wishes,” as well as meet-and-greet opportunities with favorite Disney characters in holiday attire. Her

Experiencing Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Terry and John share their conversations about Disney with a little news around the World, a little nostalgia, and a little time with family. Enjoy. Main Topic: Experiencing Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure * Comparing Land to World * Size/flow/rides/dinning/characters * Must try experiences * Indiana Jones/Pirates of the Caribbean/The Animation * Building/Mickey’s Toon Town * Character interactions * Met Anna/Elsa 5 times * Disney Land specific foods/restaurants * Cathay Circle/Napa Rose/White Water Snacks/Churros/ News: The end of Wishes! (5/11) The start of Happily Ever After (5/12), Opening of Pandora (5/27) Travel tip of the week: Did you know that the Magic Kingdom is set up like a large wheel with Cinderella's Castle in the center surrounded by the many magical lands? Most people upon entering the park go down Main Street and head to the right toward Tomorrowl

Dads of the Kingdom Episode 00005 - 2017 D23 Announcements for WDW Terry and John talk about the 2017 D23 announcements...excited about the new additions arriving at Walt Disney World over the next 1-5 years! "Minnie Van" Service Starts at Walt Disney: • The Minnie vehicles will take you everywhere you want to go at the Walt Disney World Resort, and you’ll ride in Minnie’s classic style. Guardians of the Galaxy, Ratatouille Coming to Epcot: • “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired attraction will be added to Future World, adhering to the original vision of Epcot’s Future World as the place to experience the excitement and adventure offered by space travel. This new attraction will replace the current Universe of Energy attraction, closing 8/13/17. • “Ratatouille”-inspired attraction will also be added to the France Pavilion in World Showcase. Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014 • Both attractions to open by 2021 for Walt Disney Wo

Dads of the Kingdom Episode 00006 - Welcome Back Terry and John welcome fellow Dad, Nick Parlin to the show…welcome, Nick. After a long hiatus, we are back with some great conversations. Here are some teasers to for this show: • 2 Truths and a Lie - Which of the three Disney "facts" is the made-up storyline? Listen in to find out • Have you ever visited Disney before you had children, but after you became an adult? Terry, Nick, and John each share a story of their memories of Disney as an adult…all safe for work…:) • Since this is Dads of the Kingdom, we also share a story of one of our favorite family memories at the parks. • The Dads of the Kingdom share some thoughts on what they would like Disney to consider brining back to the parks. • We go a little further and share some ideas that Disney could introduce…some original, some you have heard in the rumor mill… • Lastly, we discuss how Disney is keeping fans engaged in this time of stayi