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Episode 120: Point Chart Adjustments, Facial Recognition & Disneyland Expansion

Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast

English - March 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 326 ratings
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The guys answer listener questions on topics including the future of FastPass, staying at Poly with no monorail, RunDisney, prioritizing rides during a busy day, and the Disney movie release strategy. DVC dedicated an article in the most recent Disney Files Magazine to explaining the recent point chart adjustments in more detail. When MagicMobile launches on guest phones, it will include a variety of animated ticket designs. WDW has started testing facial recognition technology at the entrance gate of Magic Kingdom to replace the fingerprint scan. The Brightline train connecting Orlando International Airport to Disney is not expected to be completed until mid-2026 at the earliest. Disney revealed a special Florida license plate to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of WDW. The rumor of a hotel at the entrance of EPCOT has resurfaced. Disneyland announced their plans for the future including expansions of both parks, new retail, new hotels, and new parking structures.

On this Episode

The guys answer listener questions on topics including the future of FastPass, staying at Poly with no monorail, RunDisney, prioritizing rides during a busy day, and the Disney movie release strategy. DVC dedicated an article in the most recent Disney Files Magazine to explaining the recent point chart adjustments in more detail. When MagicMobile launches on guest phones, it will include a variety of animated ticket designs. WDW has started testing facial recognition technology at the entrance gate of Magic Kingdom to replace the fingerprint scan. The Brightline train connecting Orlando International Airport to Disney is not expected to be completed until mid-2026 at the earliest. Disney revealed a special Florida license plate to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of WDW. The rumor of a hotel at the entrance of EPCOT has resurfaced. Disneyland announced their plans for the future including expansions of both parks, new retail, new hotels, and new parking structures.


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