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Rhubarb Travelers Podcast

Rhubarb Travelers Podcast

Written by: Rhubarb Travelers
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Unlock the magic of Disney Parks and the Disney Vacation Club with steadfast opinions from hosts that have been involved with Disney through all the major stages of life including pre-kid, small children, pre-teens, and now grown college kids.

Then stick around for our Aftershow where we explore Universal thrills, Dollywood charm, Cruises, and much more. We cover the best in family travel to ensure your next getaway is packed with pixie dust, roller coasters, and unforgettable memories.

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Episodes
  • Episode 012 - !Habemus CEO! Also, permits, permits, and more permits. Lightning Lane Premier Pass is crazy expensive and Royal Caribbean announces a new class of ship
    Feb 12 2026

    On this episode, we unpack one of the biggest leadership shifts in Disney history as Josh D’Amaro is officially named the next CEO, reshaping the future of Parks and Entertainment. We break down what that means for the company, plus Lightning Lane Premier Pass selling out at a staggering $449, new ride system patents that could power Piston Peak in Cars Land, and the revealed building layouts for both Cars Land and Villains Land at Magic Kingdom

    We also dive into major attraction updates across Walt Disney World, including Frozen Ever After’s refreshed animatronics, new permits tied to the Muppets takeover of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, a Walt animatronic coming to Carousel of Progress, and significant enhancements planned for Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Add in DVC 35th Anniversary incentives, Tropical Americas expansion details at Animal Kingdom, and even Royal Caribbean’s bold new Discovery Class ship announcement, and this episode is stacked with future-focused news for serious theme park fans.

    This episode is sponsored by Dontresistthetravel.com

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    37 mins
  • Episode 011 - BIG Star Wars changes coming to the parks, Lorcana at Epcot, Bluey update at AK, Frontierland closures, and Pokemon coming to Universal Orlando (maybe?)
    Jan 29 2026

    In this episode we discuss the massive Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge timeline changes, new characters, classic John Williams music, and even a Cantina refresh shaking up the land. We also cover EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Lorcana quests, the possible Bluey transformation coming to Animal Kingdom, Haunted Mansion construction tied to Villains Land, and new queue re-entry rules that every park-goer should understand before their next trip.

    The aftershow heats up with Universal and SeaWorld news, including Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift officially replacing Rip Ride Rockit, Pokémon attractions officially coming to Universal Japan and what that might mean for Orlando, Fan Fest Nights in Hollywood, and a stacked Seven Seas Food Festival concert lineup.

    Add in leadership shakeups at Lucasfilm, retail closures at Disney Springs, and Gideon’s Bakehouse expanding into savory territory, and this episode is packed with industry shifts and fan-favorite surprises from start to finish.

    This episode sponsored by Dontresistthetravel.com

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    44 mins
  • Episode 010 - Be in a Disney Ad! Disneyland Perks coming to an end, Kids Eat Free, Stacey from Must Do DIsney returns, and Busch Gardens Verbolten gets a refurb
    Jan 15 2026

    Get ready for a packed episode of The Rhubarb Travelers Podcast as we break down major Disney news, smart vacation strategies, and some genuinely surprising updates across the theme park world. From Disney Vacation Club’s 35th Anniversary casting call to Kids Eat Free on the Disney Dining Plan, plus big changes to Disneyland perks and water park access at Walt Disney World. We also dig into major ride updates, including Rise of the Resistance going down indefinitely at Disneyland and fresh details on the Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear refurbishments.

    In the Aftershow, we roll into Universal and beyond with Halloween Horror Nights anniversary details, Mardi Gras concert lineups, Harry Potter anniversary celebrations, and what’s coming next at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Add in listener trip-planning questions, new Toy Story Land snacks, high-tech LEGO Star Wars sets, and a billion-dollar Avatar box office run, and you’ve got an episode that hits theme park news from every angle. Whether you’re planning your next trip or just love staying in the loop, Episode 10 delivers the fun and the facts.

    This episode sponsored by dontresistthetravel.com


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    47 mins
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