Intercot Insider Live - Disney Podcast

The INTERCOT Insider Live is back and John, Justin and Carolyn discuss the latest happenings in and around Walt Disney World and the entire World of Disney.

It's the end of the year and we squeak in one more episode with a full house of cast and crew.  We talk about Disney Christmas gifts, changes to the parks, and a little RunDisney / RunICOT ahead of Marathon Weekend.  Grab a hot cocoa and join us for another fun filled episode!

We're back after a bit of a hiatus and celebrating 26 years online.  Life got busy.  In this episode we talk about the new website debuting early 2025.  EPCOT is getting ready to debut its new look. Carolyn gets promoted! JT from Retro WDW joins us and we discuss the Marathon we both completed and a funny moment.  Candlelight Processional is around the corner. Is a new imagination ride ahead?

In this episode, John, Carolyn, Ian and Sam review the announcements from Destination D23 - and there's a lot to cover.  From the reimagination of Test Track, Journey of Water and Figment at EPCOT, to a new pirate's lounge and revised Country Bears at the Magic Kingdom, to a Tropical America's replacing Dinoland with Indy and Encanto and much more!  One of the longest running Disney podcasts on the internet from the OG Disney Fan Site - https://intercot.com

In this show, we talk about Tokyo Disneyland / Disney Sea and Andrew's recent visit there, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Haunted Mansion changes and movie, Journey of Water Inspired by Moana, the new EPCOT nighttime show, return of trams and more! One of the longest running Disney podcasts on the internet from the OG Disney Fan Site - https://intercot.com

It's summer and things are heating up but business in the parks is slowing down?  Is that right?  We discuss what could be causing that to happen, the insanity of travel lately, summer movies, upcoming holiday parties and festivals, the removal of construction walls, lack of AC, social media platforms and more.  Special guest Michele Atwood from The Main Street Mouse. The Cast: Cindy Jachrimo, Michele Atwood, Ian Mitchell and John Yaglenski

One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!  In this episode we talk about the closing of the Galactic Starcruiser, summer 2023 ticket offers, the big reservation system crash, rock n' rollercoaster, upcoming concerts, and memorable summer vacations.

One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!  In this episode we talk... park reservations, annual passes, Disney Dining Plan, Not So Scary Halloween Party, new Star Tours Adventures, our 1.1 million view viral Tron video and more.

Ian, Sam and John talk about the recent All the Disney Thrills invited media event at Walt Disney World, featuring the new TRON Lightcycle/Run coaster in Tomorrowland.

Episode 157 - I’ve Got a Bottle of Water to Sell You One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!

INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast: Episode 156: Where's The Bananas One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!

INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast: Episode 155 - The Holiday Edition One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!

INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast: Episode 154 One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!

INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast: Episode 153 One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!

INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast: Episode 152 (not 151!) One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!

INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast: Episode 151 One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!

The Cast: Carolyn Pongracz, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski - Bookings for 2023 open today - hotel stays, packages etc... call MJ Today! - The Disney World Game with Monorail  - Ash Trays are now Change Trays - Carolyn is radiant in her Valult Disney retro shirt - What began in October of 2010 - still going 12 years later  - INTERCOT 25 Tickets are now onsale for Saturday 15th of October - Guardians Grand Opening press event (ride officially opened May 27) - John will never ride a airport bus again - MinnieVans are back! - MagicBAND+ & Hey Disney! - Details and review of the ride - It's an OmniCoaster, The Songs, Speed - John Tries the Froot Loop shake - Are some things in Disney reasonably priced now or are we going crazy? - Typhoon Lagoon food is good & Disney Dining Plan - Character Experiences worth it - When is Tron opening - This Just In - Genie+  - John sold his DVC - Breaking the galaxy's edge timeline... - Upcoming opening of new Nemo show Finding Nemo: the Big Blue and Beyond - We will be

The Cast: Christine Warner, Jason Kauffman, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski - Welcome back to Christine Warner & Jason Kauffman - Middle of March Madness - What have you heard about the Galactic Starcruiser - John's experience on the Starcruiser, a compressed experience - Let's get this out of the way - it's too much money - Pretzel price - What's a longer trip going to be like - is every moment filled with stuff? - Missed opportunities? Why not a Spa? - The Hokey Pokey? - Check out some cool video on our TikTok or other social channels - Flower and Garden Festival Preview - MiniVans returning - Gas Check - H2O Glow - Drury Hotel... might be a great place - odd name - Can you confirm your information again? - Go.com still exists?  Can someone please untangle that mess? - Themepark reservations here to stay? - Christine and her Disney cruise experience - There is so much hype around everything - What's gonna happen if a recession hits? - Annual Passes - Citrus Swirl, the McRib of Disney World - EPCOT Jac

The INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast Episode 148 - Sounds Like a Robot The Cast: Carolyn Pongracz, Jennifer Silveira, Ian Mitchell, Justin McCarthy & John Yaglenski - Good to go! All of Canada onboard, Justin is underwater. - INTERCOT's Anniversary Celebration is coming up - get your tickets today for our Planet Hollywood party.   - Event Schedule is online at intercot.com. - Mask requirement gone - When is Tron going to open - Galactic Starcruiser is opening soon - Signage is changing - There are no runway lights - John is going on the Starcruiser & The Starcruiser Survey - The Disney neighborhood - Annual Passes - Moonlight Magic events are back - RunDisney - Rides are back up and running - Remy's Ride - Steakhouse '71 - Check out our socials including TikTok! - Thanks to Disney PR

The Cast: Sam Marraccini & John Yaglenski - Live from the Dig Site at Coronado Springs resort with Sam of Sam's Disney Diary - Day 1 was a preview filled with a panel talk and interviews - Imagineers have been working on this experience for 7 years - We did not have the full experience aboard the Galactic Starcruiser. Only 4-5 hours. - After the Last Jedi and Before the Rise of Sywalker is when this cruise takes place - This ship doesn't look like Star Wars... Why? - There are SPOILERS AHEAD though we didn't see everything - John needs a backstory - Engineering Room looks like gritty Star Wars - Cabins are small but well-appointed and include your own AI - The experience wasn't flawless and they have some learning to do - There are moments where you are completely enveloped by the storyline - It's a very complex "show" - The initial videos vs. the reality of the shows and experience - Maintenance interrupts the podcast - Did not get to ride the shuttle down to Batu - The shuttle ride up to the ship wasn't