192: From Rope Drop to Drone Drop
In this episode of the Disneyland Paris podcast, we start by discussing the potential successors to Bob Iger as CEO of Disney. The four names floated are Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, and head of ESPN James Pitaro.
In the D2DLP News segment we check out the first character pictures released for Alice and the Queen of Hearts: Back To Wonderland, the new show coming to Disneyland Paris soon. There’s also talk of a Mandalorian and Grogu movie, directed by Jon Favreau, souvenir silhouettes available at the park and various merch items.
However Love Our Listeners takes up the bulk of this show, with missives from Alexandra, Nadene and Don. We answer their questions about the preferred viewing area at DLP starting March 28th, and the top rides to do at rope drop in each park. We also mention the benefits of staying in a Disney hotel for early access to the parks. Additionally, checking the Disneyland Paris app for Premier Access options to skip the lines for popular attractions can be very useful. Overall, it’s helpful tips for maximizing time and enjoying the parks at DLP.
Takeaways:
- Bob Iger is set to step down as CEO of Disney by 2026, and favourite successors include Josh D’Amaro & Dana Walden.
- Disneyland Paris is introducing a new show called Alice and the Queen of Hearts, Back To Wonderland.
- A Mandalorian and Grogu movie is in the works, directed by Jon Favreau.
- Staying at a nearby accommodation like the great apartments of NC Conciergerie can be a convenient and cost-effective option for visiting the park.
- It’s important to be flexible and roll with the punches when things don’t go as planned during a Disney vacation.
- The LoL segment of the podcast provides valuable information for first-time visitors to Disneyland Paris.
- Rope drop Crush’s Coaster in Walt Disney Studios Park and Big Thunder Mountain in Disneyland Park.
- Check the Disneyland Paris app for Premier Access options to skip the lines for popular attractions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Disney Succession
01:08 Possible Heirs to the Disney Kingdom
03:08 Alice and the Queen of Hearts Back to Wonderland
06:13 Discoveryland Theatre and Together Musical Closure
06:52 News
10:03 The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
10:54 New Merchandise and Silhouette Art at DLP
13:06 NC Conciergerie
18:05 Love Our Listeners: Kim’s Trip Report
21:29 Hotel Experiences
22:31 Highlights of the Visit
27:32 Preferred Viewing Area and Rope Drop Strategy
35:52 Rope Drop Priorities
40:37 Listener Feedback and Conclusion
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