Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJoin hosts Beth, Emily and Vanessa as they talk about their favourite place: Disneyland Paris. You'll hear guest interviews, trivia quizzes, virtual tours and much, much more!
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Episodes
Episode 99 - Massive Merchandise Special
May 23, 2017 19:37 - 2 hours - 148 MBIt's a show of two halves this episode, as the first part sees Steve and Mark discuss all the latest news from Disneyland Paris - the brand new parade music CD, Forest of Enchantment is arriving, the big Pirates of the Caribbean event, Hyperspace Mountain and much more. Part 2 is where all of you gave us spectacular amounts of fun and sometimes bizarre answers to our challenge: come up with an idea for some merchandise that you would like Disneyland Paris to sell.
Episode 98 - 25th Anniversary, Star Wars, Pirates, Phantom Manor
May 07, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBThe Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary arrives, the news and rumours disappear and then BOOM! We have a date for Pirates of the Caribbean reopening, tons of Star Wars happening in both parks, a huge closure for Phantom Manor, Fastpass rumours and much more! We also at last to get read your feedback about the 25th Anniversary, and whether you liked it loved it or were indifferent.
Episode 97: The Big 25th Anniversary Review
April 23, 2017 18:45 - 2 hours - 260 MBSo with Mark having come back from the Grand Celebration, and Steve present at the Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary launch 4 weeks ago, plus a whole bunch of you having been over to experience it all, it's finally time for The Big 25th Anniversary Review. Disney Stars on Parade, Illuminations, stage shows, decorations, characters, Star Tours: L'Aventure Continue, merchandise, the big 12th April spectacular and more - this is a must listen show!
Episode 96 - The Most Important AGM Ever!
April 10, 2017 20:03 - 2 hours - 216 MBThe future of Disneyland Paris and the possible takeover by The Walt Disney Company was the main focus of the latest AGM which took place just 11 days ago, and Martin was there! He joins Steve and Mark as they talk about what went down, what it means and whether the correct pastries were served
Episode 95 - Annual Passports, 25th Anniversary, CineMagique & Star Wars
March 13, 2017 20:04 - 2 hours - 121 MBMark is off again, so Steve is joined by Geoff from DLP Town Square as they chat about the very contentious Disneyland Paris Annual Pass changes. There's official news about CineMagique, 25th Anniversary decoration discussion, Star Wars nights, Belle's arrival and of course a ton of feedback from all of our lovely listeners - that's you!
Episode 94: CineMagique Going, TWDC Takeover, 25th Anniversary, Star Wars
February 26, 2017 14:33 - 2 hours - 146 MBMark is back from his travels to join Steve in a monster podcast, which kicks off with a very fresh CineMagique rumour and moves on to the possible buyout of Disneyland Paris by The Walt Disney Company, the massive amount of Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary merchandise and Mark's thoughts on Star Wars Season of the Force. Don't worry, we still make time too read out all your thoughts on the upcoming 25th Anniversary celebrations and whether Disneyland Paris are doing enough.
Episode 93: Huge News Update & Listener Challenge
February 10, 2017 11:33 - 1 hour - 106 MBSo how did a 2 hour podcast take over 4 hours to record? Well tune in to find out as Steve is joined once again by Ellie Steadman as they discuss all the Disney Stars on Parade news, including the leaked audio, and have a discussion about love locks - Disney padlocks, of course! Throw in photo booths, cakes, refurbishment updates, park hour extensions and a whole bunch of answers from all you listeners in response to this episode's challenge and it's a can't miss episode of Disneyland Paris ...
Episode 92: 25th Anniversary & Winter Trip Report
January 29, 2017 16:34 - 2 hours - 134 MBTo say it this episode is stacked full of Disneyland Paris news would be a massive understatement. With Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary images and branding, Disney Stars on Parade float images and press release, 25th Anniversary Mickey and Minnie and a bunch of character changes, it could have been a 2 parter! Steve is joined by the returning Ellie Steadman to chat about all of this AND Ellie's recent trip to Disneyland Paris where she experienced Star Wars Season of the Force and much more.
Episode 91: Season of the Force & Characters
January 14, 2017 13:50 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBToday is the launch of Star Wars Season of the Force in Disneyland Paris and we break down exactly what is involved and our thoughts on what we've seen so far. Not just us though, as lots of you sent on your opinions on Disneyland Paris' newest season too. There's stacks of character news, more attraction refurbishment news and the worst poster in Disneyland Paris attraction history?
Episode 90: Looking Back at 2016 & Forward to 2017
December 30, 2016 16:32 - 1 hour - 110 MBWith news that the Star Wars entertainment is staying longer in Walt Disney Studios next year and a brand new Disneyland Paris advert, there is much new to discuss. Then it's on to looking at the year that was 2016 in Disneyland Paris and discussing what is to come in 2017. Happy New Year everyone!
Episode 89: Big Christmas Review & Will DLP Ever Succeed?
December 12, 2016 17:07 - 1 hour - 107 MBHaving just come back from 4 days in Disneyland Paris, Steve talks all about the Christmas season, while Mark proves that Steve's SEO skills are better than his memory! There's a handful of news and rumours to discuss and it's not long before things pretty serious and the question of whether Disneyland Paris will ever truly be a success is asked.
Episode 88: The Big Onsite v Offsite Debate
November 20, 2016 21:59 - 1 hour - 107 MBWith Steve and Mark having clashing schedules, Ellie Steadman returned to co-host the podcast with Steve as the big onsite v offsite Disneyland Paris hotel debate came to a head, with huge amounts of feedback from all of you. In fact there were so many comments and emails from you lovely listeners that we could only feature half of them! It was also a big week for Disneyland Paris news, with Moana / Vaiana arriving, Mickey having a birthday, a big award for Mickey and the Magician, to padl...
Episode 87: The Big Halloween Review & Mickey
November 07, 2016 09:41 - 1 hour - 102 MBJust back from Disneyland Paris, Steve and Mark are here to give their thoughts on everything Halloween - the decorations, characters, shows and parades. Plus there's a rundown of what happened at the Halloween Soiree Party and that amazing parade. There's also some news - could new Mickey and Minnie be coming to Disneyland Pairs, will Annual Passports ever go up in price while Inventions just got quite a bit more expensive.
Episode 86: Just One Thing Left to Do
October 07, 2016 09:10 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBWith a shareholders meeting and the insider fan accounts on overdrive this week, there is a huge list of Disneyland Paris news and rumours to get through on this episode - from hotel and attraction closures to a brand new restaurant, from Christmas parade news to characters in Walt Disney Studios and more Frozen. Oh yes, and breakfastGATE. Then there's the part of the show that all of you lovely listeners provided the content for, as the question was asked: What one thing have you never done...
Episode 85: What if They Changed Discoveryland?
September 26, 2016 19:34 - 2 hours - 114 MBBack by public demand, ex Disneyland Paris Cast Member Peter Bell joins us once again, fill of great insight as he answers questions by you the lovely listeners and goes over the latest news and rumours with Steve and Mark, of which there are plenty. Could Discoveryland Change? Would Walt Disney Studios be the same today of they'd gone ahead and built Soarin'? Should Marvel take over Moteurs...Action!? These and so much more, plus Halloween and character news.
Episode 84: A New Season For Disneyland Paris
September 12, 2016 18:02 - 1 hour - 101 MBAdventureland has re-opened in Disneyland Paris and there is gourmet restaurant and Vapiano Italian restaurant rumored news. Then there is the big meaty discussion which dominates most of the show thanks to the piles of answers you sent in to our question for this episode. Tempers flare when Frozen Summer Fun is questioned and Beauty and the Beast gets questioned. A bumper episode of the podcast with more themes and films talked about than ever before.
Episode 83: Big Summer Trip Report & Star Wars
August 24, 2016 13:29 - 2 hours - 112 MBIt's two weeks since Steve and Mark were in Disneyland Paris together, though Mark was only actually in the parks for 7 hours! Steve was there for 5 days and has many tales of his new love for characters, character dining and experiencing parades in a new way. There are bewildering stories of guests and their love of boats, Cast Member magic, pin trading and so much more. As if that wasn't enough, there was also the Disneyland Paris Star Wars Season of the Force (press) release to discuss - ...
Episode 82: Day Trip with Amy Ratcliffe
August 17, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWith both Steve and Mark being in Disneyland Paris last week, neither had time to chase down any news and rumours for this episode, though there is the exquisitely worded Disneyland Paris Halloween 2016 press release which got discussed. The meat of the shows features an interview with Star Wars writer and Disney fan Amy Ratcliffe, who after hosting at Star Wars Celebration Europe took a day trip to Disneyland Paris. Hear the thoughts of someone whose home park is the original Disneyland, an...
Episode 81: What if they demolished the Castle?
July 28, 2016 12:40 - 1 hour - 105 MBDisneyland Paris rumours a plenty - from the removal of characters from Cafe Mickey to rising Annual Passport prices, a new Star Wars season to Halloween Minnie and everything in between. There's also some actual Disneyland Paris news, like the Castle being painted, 25th Anniversary merchandise on sale, runDisney medals and a light up fountain! The feature of the show is a bumper listener feedback session as we posed the question - what one thing would stop you returning to Disneyland Paris ...
Episode 80 - Was Walt Disney Studios A Mistake
July 14, 2016 14:31 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBIn a rare move it was Mark that chose the question of the week for this episode and what a cracker it is too, invoking some great discussion about opinions from all of you. We learned a lot about Walt Disney Studios and what it means to guests of Disneyland Paris new and old. Before that there's a barrel of Disneyland Paris news and rumours to discuss, from the Peter Pan refurbishments to feedback from Mickey and the Magician, and a rumour that mark Mark brings to the episode at the last min...
Episode 79: 25th Anniversary Rumours
July 01, 2016 20:14 - 1 hour - 105 MBMark is back to join Steve in discussing the latest rumours that have surfaced about the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris that kicks off in 2017. Before the feature discussion there's lots of news and more rumours to chat about - refurbishment updates, Princess Pavilion improvements, the next stage in the Pineapple Whip saga, Star Wars Mountain and more! Plus all the feedback from you lovely listeners too.
Episode 78: To Do List For New CEO Catherine Powell
June 16, 2016 21:26 - 2 hours - 119 MBWith new Disneyland Paris CEO Catherine Powell due to start in July, we put the question to you listeners - what should Catherine concentrate on first, what problems should she tackle? One topic got mentioned a lot, along with a whole bunch of great suggestions, and chocolates too. As usual all the latest Disneyland Paris news and rumours was discussed too - renovated Hotel Cheyenne rooms, Pineapple Whip, Euro 2016, pasta and pizza, blinking Mickey Mouse and much more.
Episode 77: Interview with Disney YouTuber Ellie Steadman
June 03, 2016 06:58 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn May 1977 the very first Star Wars film was released, and episode 77 of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast brings you an interview with YouTube sensation Ellie Steadman, who I was at the Star Tours: Last Tour to Endor with. Before we chat all things YouTube and answer questions about Disneyland Paris for Ellie, there’s all the latest news and rumours, which this episode features delayed restaurant opening, the still ongoing Dole Whip saga, Frozen Summer Fun the Disneyland Paris 25t...
Episode 76: It Has To Be Star Wars or Marvel
May 20, 2016 11:06 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn 2009 Sylvia Woods Har published a book called 76 Disney Songs for the Harp, but far more interesting than that is Episode 76 of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast, with a ton of news and rumours about Star Tours, Forest of Enchantment, Mickey and the Magician, new menus at Lucky Nugget Saloon and Walt's and the price increases that rocked the internet! We also have a new restaurant and film festival on the way - both in the next 2 months. The second half of the show is all question...
Episode 75: The Forest of Enchantment
May 09, 2016 08:32 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn December 20 1975 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is re-issued to cinemas for the sixth time, and in this landmark 75th episode of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris podcast, we talk almost exclusivity about The Forest of Enchantment. There is of course all the latest news and rumours too, covering Winnie the Pooh, Scrooge McDuck, Dole Whips (again), badges and the ever shrinking Frontierland!
Episode 74: When, Where & Why is Best?
April 24, 2016 17:21 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIn 1974 Disney released the film The Island at the Top of the World, and this is episode 74 of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast, where we celebrate the very Disney resort that has a Hyperion airship in it, from the aforementioned film. There’s lots of news and rumours to discuss this week, from new runDisney information, two bits of food news, refurbishment updates, Forest of Enchantment changes and more. Then there was the Podcast Question of the Week: What time of day/night do you...
Episode 73: Welcome New CEO Catherine Powell
April 13, 2016 18:54 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBTuesday morning, April 12th 2016, was not just the 24th birthday of Disneyland Paris, but the morning we got news that rocked the Disneyland Paris community. Less than 2 years into his tenure as CEA, Tom Wolber would be leaving, and in his place we would welcome Catherine Powell. We discus how Tom did, what Catherine brings to the table, and what this could mean for Disneyland Paris, with input from our lovely listeners too.
Episode 72: Listener Film Challenge
April 01, 2016 13:07 - 1 hour - 107 MBNo longer in Disneyland Paris, Steve and Mark discuss the week's news, which included a few price hikes, a new hotel rumour and a continuation of the great breakfast debate! Then it was over to you, the lovely listeners, as we challenged you to suggest a film that is under-represented in Disneyland Paris and how you would like to see more of it - an attraction, character, hotel or whatever you wanted. Because we had so much feedback it's a bumper show, and that's with us having to be selecti...
Episode 71: Live From Disneyland Paris
March 20, 2016 16:41 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBFor the first time, Steve and Mark actually go to Disneyland Paris, together! What you are about to listen to is their live thoughts from their 3 days there, including their thoughts on Swing into Spring, The Forest of Enchantment and many many character meets Plus we hear live from the Last Tour of Endor event which celebrated the very last time Star Tours v1 would run in Disneyland Paris, including the complete in ride audio of that very last trip.
Episode 70: The Disneyland Paris Change Challenge
March 06, 2016 17:34 - 1 hour - 102 MBFor this landmark 70th episode Steve is joined by Mark again, as the team are reunited, just before setting off to Disneyland Paris themselves. The Disneyland Paris Change Challenge is the big topic up for debate, as they discuss replacing attractions, new attractions, adding hotels, what is needed in Disney Village and much more. It's not just Steve and Mark though, as a record amount of feedback into the mailbag means we hear idea from many of you wonderful listeners too. There's also a qu...
Episode 69: The CEO Of Disneyland Paris Talks
February 22, 2016 13:11 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJust days after the 2016 Disneyland Paris AGM, Steve is joined by Martin, who attended, to discuss what went down. We hear about the finances, the plans for the future, and the many interesting questions from shareholders in attendance - often the highlight of the whole event! There is some news about runDisney registrations, and when is a Vinylmation not a Vinylmation - when it's a hipster? Feedback from you lovely listeners includes the question of what is their to do off resort, and shoul...
Episode 68: You Can't Hairspray A Horse!
February 11, 2016 11:50 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIt's all about Spring in this episode, as Steve and Mark discuss the 2016 Spring season in Disneyland Pairs - from Characters to Eggs, Mary Poppins to Tinkerbell and so much more. A whole bunch of you tweeted us your thoughts on Spring, so we had plenty to talk about there, including Weebles, of course. We finally get round to opening the mail bag and reading your emails - covering topics such as essential places to eat in Disneyland Paris, a missing Tiana, and using the baby swap with no ba...
Episode 67: The 25th Anniversary Parade Challenge
January 25, 2016 20:52 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis is a very special podcast, which the large majority of the content coming from all of you. Steve set out a challenge to Mark and you listeners to come up with an idea for the Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Parade, and we had some amazing entries, all of which you will hear about in 2 hours of magic that would make Walt Disney Imagineering proud. There’s also the usual news roundup, which of course prompted some official news the very same day, after we’d recorded. We’ll discuss that ...
Episode 66: Order 66 - Reveal The News
January 10, 2016 17:41 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIf you ever doubted it when we said before that Disneyland Paris always release official news just days after we record a podcast, it happened again, The podcast went live last Sunday, and within 48 hours there was an email in my inbox from the Disneyland Paris communications titled What's Next : 2016 at Disneyland Paris. So here we are, with 6 big topics to discuss, some new, some returning, but all being highlighted by Disneyland Paris for the year ahead. There is also news about Disney Dr...
Episode 65: The Year Ahead & Star Wars Night Review
January 03, 2016 18:23 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBHappy New Year!! The first podcast episode of 2016 and we have a guest, as Jonathan from Salon Mickey Blog joins Steve and Mark to discuss all the latest news from Disneyland Paris and take a look at what 2016 has to offer, and what there is to look forward to. Jonathan was present for the very first Star Wars Night held on December 2015 in Discoveryland, so we hear all about that, who was there and what was on offer. The subject of characters comes up yet again, and the discussion get heated!
Episode 64: Star Wars Night & Christmas Questions
December 06, 2015 20:43 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThere is a new Star Wars film coming called The Force Awakens, just in case you didn’t know! Well Disneyland Paris have a special Star Wars night on December 16th, and Steve and Mark discuss the positives and negatives, and then have a lengthy discussion argument (?) about them! There’s a whole bunch of news and rumours researched by Mark as Steve had a cold, and was being lazy! Plus we had lots of questions from you lovely listeners to get through – a packed show!
Episode 63: Should You Visit Disneyland Paris In 2016?
November 10, 2015 21:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBJust a week away from their first ever Dedicated to DLP trip too Disneyland Paris for Steve and Mark, they get posed with a very on topic question about whether to visit Disneyland Paris in 2016. This is discussed along with all the latest news and rumours, from attraction closures to brand new paint jobs, plus listener feedback on what you are most looking forward to in Disneyland Paris this Christmas.
Episode 62: Halloween & The Great Adventure Isle Debate
October 25, 2015 20:20 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBJoined by Dedicated to DLP writer Jane, Steve and Mark quiz her about everything Halloween, having just spent 6 days enjoying the spooky season in Disneyland Paris. Jane reveals all about the characters, parade, shows, decorations and more. Trying to combat Skype updates and technical gremlins, the discussion soon turns to Adventure Isle, as tempers rise. Other news and rumours about 2016 season dates, Star Tours and more characters, plus lots of feedback from our lovely listeners made for a...
Episode 61: To Run or Not to runDisney
October 19, 2015 20:59 - 1 hour - 78 MBAfter two fantastic episodes talking to Tim Delaney, Steve and Mark are back to chatting about the latest news and rumours Disneyland Paris, of which there is a lot. The runDisney entry and accommodation packages are now available, but are they good value and what else is going on? There's a new Disneyland Paris app and rumours of WiFi in the Parks have cropped up again. Details have emerged of the new show in The Chapparal Theater and there's the matter of people climbing on things they rea...
Episode 60: Tim Delaney Interview Part 2
September 27, 2015 17:56 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBAfter episode 59 of the podcast we are back, with the second thrilling installment of the fascinating interview with Tim Delaney, as we delve deep into the beginnings of Disneyland Paris 'Space Mountain and all the hurdles that they faced along the way, and the bunny that was used during testing. We hear the fascinating story of Tom Scherman and why the opening of Nautilus meant so much. Hear the story that spawned the phrase "We're the guys who make memories" and a discussion on whether Mic...
Episode 59: Tim Delaney Interview Part 1
September 21, 2015 19:09 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBAfter a brief roundup of the latest news, listen to part one of the fascination interview with Ex Disneyland Paris Creative Director, Producer & Field Art Director of Discoveyland Tim Delaney as we hear about his beginnings as an artist, working on EPCOT, solving the problem of how to make the future timeless, how to incorporate some kind of French show into Discoveryland and what the early suggestions were. We hear about the many sponsors, and dealing with Renault in Le Visionarium, plus Ti...
Episode 58: The Rumours Awaken
September 13, 2015 17:43 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBAs is always the case, just days after the last episode, the news and rumours came flooding in. So this episode is a bumper catch up on Marvel in Walt Disney Studios, changes and additions too Christmas in Disneyland Paris, new shows in both Parks, Characters returning to the on site Disney hotels and much more. We even got round to reading all the new iTunes reviews out before a double part question right at the end aimed at Steve.
Episode 57: The Past, Present & Future
August 23, 2015 19:09 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBAfter the annual summer break Steve and Mark are back, and once again joined by ace ex Cast Member Peter Bell, as they cover the latest news, the recent financial figures, the opening of the Star Wars Jedi Training Academy and more. They look back at things that could have been, would have been, and should have been, before a discussion about Pixar Place and what to expect from the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, and what they’d like to see. All this and a big future guest announcement...
Episode 56: The Big News Catch Up
July 09, 2015 12:31 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBBattling hayfever and the heat, Steve and mark talk about all of the bits of news and rumours that have cropped up over the past few weeks. Starting things off with a heated debate about selfie sticks, it then moves in to characters, resurfacing, runDisney, the use of Discoveryland Theatre, wanting to take part in the Star Wars Jedi Academy and a run down of the ten big refurbishment projects Disneyland Paris have planned. All this and then Mark reveals plans of his traitorous allegiance wit...
Episode 55: Frozen Summer Fun Trip Review
June 07, 2015 09:43 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBack from his Frozen Summer Fun press preview weekend, Steve goes it solo on this latest show, to give you the lowdown on all the Frozen Summer Fun festivities in Disneyland Paris. Hear about the Frozen Sing-along, Frozen Marketplace, Frozen in Dreams! and the possibility of Frozen characters returning this Christmas. There's live audio from Disneyland Paris itself, a report from the very first Star Wars Jedi Academy press preview which Steve attended and a handful of rumours about new chara...
Episode 54: We All Love The Bisons
May 18, 2015 10:22 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThe rumours are true, the petitions have worked, and the viral campaigns have achieved their goal – the podcast is back! Not only that, but there’s a structure, as we see the return of the question of the week and topic of the week! What refurbishments are you all looking forward to seeing completed in Disneyland Paris, what does everyone think of Billy Bob’s Wild West Show, and the news about runDisney, PhotoPass+ and the 2015 Halloween Soiree. All this and more!
Episode 53: Swing Into Spring Trip Report
April 14, 2015 13:50 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIn this episode Mark is once again joined by Martin as they discuss Mark's recent trip to Disneyland Paris over the Easter weekend, including Inventions Brunches, Swing into Spring discussion, character chaos, the park refurbishments and their impact on the enjoyment of the trip.
Episode 52: Ask Us Anything
February 28, 2015 14:51 - 2 hours - 113 MBMark is back and is once again joined by Martin, as they discuss the news of RunDisney, Spring and Summer in Disneyland Paris, and then answer all of your questions in another edition of Ask Us Anything!
Episode 51: 2015 News Catch-Up
February 01, 2015 18:28 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this episode Mark is once again joined by Martin as they go over all the news since Christmas that wasn't AGM and recapitilisation related. Discussion topics include Swing into Spring, Frozen Summer, Crazy Women, Inventions Brunch, Pins and a lot of refurbishments currently happening around Disneyland Paris.
Episode 50: Disneyland Paris AGM and Recapitalisation Special
January 18, 2015 17:11 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBFor the first time in Dedicated to DLP Podcast history, Steve is not hosting, being stuck at home with a debilitating dose of man flu. Mark takes the reigns and is joined by Martin Walker, who was at the AGM a few days ago. Lots of talk of the financial state of the resort, the vote for recapitalisation being passed by the shareholders and what’s to come in the future.