221: Spoons to the Kingdom

Marq is back on the show this episode and ready to get down to business and discuss Disneyland Paris with Beth. (You thought he was going to defeat the Huns, didn't you? We too were hoping for a dramatic, Mulan-style entrance where he defeated a villainous horde, but we'll take what we can get).

Rémy Gets a Remake, kinda: Ratatouille: L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy is closing soon for a major refurb. We discuss the new queue scene, technical upgrades, and the controversial move to 2D. Is it a smart practical choice or a loss of identity? We break it down.

Merch Madness:We cover the two hottest (and most contrasting) ways to lighten your wallet: the timelessly elegant souvenir spoons vs the impossibly elusive Toy Story Playland key. May the odds be ever in your favor (they won't be).

Feel-Good Magic: A quick, nice note on Disneyland Paris's wonderful long-running partnership with Secours Populaire Français.

THE BIG ONE: The permits are granted! The Lion King plan, codenamed "Project Sun," is officially a go.

Listener Mail: A Grand Tour
We help out Barb from Manitoba, who is planning an epic around-the-world trip from Canada to India and wants to squeeze in some Disney magic. We answer her questions on:

• The best time to stop at DLP to end jet lag fast.

• How many days you need to see the resort without rushing.

• Which hotel offers the best bang for your buck (or loonie).

• And we tackle the ultimate question: is it even possible to add the three Asian Disney parks to this already monumental itinerary? (Spoiler: We have thoughts.)

All this, and we manage to keep the podcast coup attempts to a minimum. It's good to have you back, Marq.

Links & Mentions:

• For a deep dive into the Lion King land blueprints, check out the fantastic video analysis from our friends at The Main Street News.

• As ever, our official sponsor is Easy Go Shuttle. A private transfer service dedicated to getting you to the magic ! Book Here

This podcast is dedicated to Disneyland Paris. All of it, but especially the Fort Comstock part