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Episode 133: Park Hopper? More Like Wallet Dropper! | Price Hikes + Getting To Know Us
Disney Hour Express
54 minutes
3 weeks ago
Episode 133: Park Hopper? More Like Wallet Dropper! | Price Hikes + Getting To Know Us
Get to know Abby and Rob from Disney Hour Express in a relaxed live chat, plus park strategy and honest takes on the latest news.
Highlights include:• How Disney hooked us, from solo trips to Treehouse Villas nostalgia.• Rope-drop strategy tips for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON.• Why early morning safaris show more animals.• Our favorite snacks—Gaston’s cinnamon roll and the Confectionery’s loaded popcorn.• Disney news: ticket and park-hopper price jumps, Spaceship Earth reopening, Mickey’s PhilharMagic refurbishment, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster → Muppets rumors.• Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Market menu changes after DinoLand closures.
Why listen: Real-world tips for your next trip, lighthearted stories, and news that keeps Disney fans up to date.00:00 — Introduction01:00 — Live kickoff + guest tech hiccups02:15 — HHN 2025 quick take (better lines than 2024)04:30 — How Disney brought us together (+ Blockbuster nostalgia)06:20 — Abbie’s Florida/Universal student AP era08:50 — Family life, “the magic,” why we keep going back09:20 — Rob’s origin: Treehouse Villas → Galaxy’s Edge solo trip12:15 — Snack picks: Gaston’s cinnamon roll, Confectionery popcorn15:10 — Rope-drop strategy: AK win; testing MK (7DMT vs TRON)18:00 — Safari tip: why early rides show more animals19:10 — Villains we (sort of) root for21:40 — Lightning Lane “for life”: FoP vs Rise22:45 — Tough rides: Teacups & Forbidden Journey motion woes27:10 — Star Tours: Rebel Spy + “lightsaber” gimbal mix-up28:20 — Price talk: day tickets vs park-hopper jumps35:50 — Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster → Muppets chatter39:20 — Animal Kingdom: Harambe Market menu shifts45:10 — Spaceship Earth reopening window47:00 — Mickey’s PhilharMagic 3-week refurb50:30 — After Hours events—when it’s worth it52:10 — Shout-outs & thanks52:58 — Neighborhood coyote check + sign-off
Links mentioned:Walt Disney World – https://disneyworld.disney.go.comDisney Parks Blog – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog
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Credits: Hosts Abbie & Rob | Disney Hour Express | Episode 133 | Recorded Live.
Note: Prices and details reflect what was current during recording—check official Disney sources for updates.
