Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More

Episodios

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  Ep 620 - D23 Announcements: What We Predicted, and What We Were Surprised By 18.08.2026 1h 18m

  On this episode, we talk about all of the Walt Disney World D23 announcements, including updates about Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, and Carousel of Progress. We also share the announcements that surprised us, like the Figment refurbishment and return of Dreamfinder, as well as the yeti on Expedition Everest getting fixed.
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  Ep 619 - D23 Announcement Predictions, Diamond Horseshoe Revamp, and a Cheese Exhibit Comes to Food and Wine Festival 13.08.2026 1h 8m

  On this episode, we talk about some news including the remaining Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates as well as how we feel about the cast member costumes. We also discuss a new exhibit coming to Food and Wine Festival next month. And finally, it's D23 time! We make our predictions for what we think will be announced at this weekend's D23 Ultimate Fan Expo.
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  CTM Universal Ep 131 - Universal Holidays Announcements, Hamikuma Meeting at HHN, and More Epic Universe Permits + Universal Studios Extinct Attractions We Miss 11.08.2026 1h 2m

  On this episode, we have some Halloween Horror Nights news that Hamikuma will be meeting guests, Universal Holidays will have new and returning offerings including Epic Universe decor, and new permits confirm new attractions coming to Dark Universe. We also take a Time Machine back to 1990 and go through the extinct attractions at Universal Studios Florida park.
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  Ep 618 - Attendance Rises for the Parks in Q3, Halloween Foodie Guide for Disney Springs, & Lakeshore Lodge Dining Concept Art 06.08.2026 52m

  On this episode, we have a long discussion about the Q3 Earnings Call of TWC and what we were surprised by. We also talk about Halloween related news, like the Disney Springs Halloween Foodie Guide, new cast member uniforms for MNSSHP, and the some really cool popcorn buckets coming, as well the Lakeshore Lodge dining concept art and the soft opening of Six Ravens at Disney Springs. Lastly, Muppets fans that are also pass holders can pick up a Kermit magnet, take a Kermit photo, and enjoy a Kermit Shake at Hollywood Studios next week.
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  CTM Universal Ep 130 - Ozzy at HHN35, Passholder Appreciation Days Perks, & Epic Universe Closes Earlier in the Fall 04.08.2026 43m

  On this episode, we have our final house announcement for Halloween Horror Nights, Stay and Scream open houses revealed, Passholder Appreciation Days perks begin in a few weeks, and Epic Universe hours decrease this fall, and we discuss why they could be.
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  Ep 617 - Mickey's Not So Scary Foodie Guide, New Eats, More Refurbs & Why Are The Parks Slower This Summer 30.07.2026 1h 3m

  On this episode, we talk about the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 foodie guide (opening night already sold out), new Magic Kingdom menu items at Golden Oak Outpost and Pecos Bill's, the upcoming Six Ravens at Disney Springs, and a new EPCOT fireworks dining package at Shiki-Sai. It also touches on refurbishments at Kidani Village and Coronado Springs, a new Zootopia pre-show at EPCOT, an upcoming Kermit passholder magnet, and a preview of the busy back half of 2026 (Food and Wine Festival, holiday parties, D23).
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  CTM Universal Ep 129 - Universal Kids Resort Review 28.07.2026 1h 23m

  On this episode, we talk about some news we missed from last week, including a ton of Halloween Horror Nights announcements, Back to Hogwarts is coming August 1st, and Thunder Terrace Falls closed last week. We also give a full review of our experience at the newly opened Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, TX. Does it deserve all of the critiques on social media? How did our kids feel about it?
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  Ep 616 - Disney World News + Don't Melt At Disney World This Summer! Our Best Staying Cool Tips 23.07.2026 51m

  On this episode, we talk about some Disney World news AND a full breakdown of how to actually survive and enjoy the parks this summer without completely melting. Whether you are heading to Walt Disney World soon or you are in the planning stages, this episode is for you.
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  CTM Universal Ep 128 - Ranking Every Universal Orlando Hotel From Worst to Best 21.07.2026 54m

  We're ranking every single Universal Orlando resort hotel from worst to best. With so many on-site options now, choosing where to stay can be overwhelming, so we break down the perks, vibes, and price points of each one to figure out where you should actually book your next trip. From whether Cabana Bay is worth it for first-timers to how the new Epic Universe hotels stack up against the classics, we cover it all, including our personal favorites and the ones we'd skip.
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  Ep 615 - Magic of Disney Animation Gets An Opening Date, D23 Update & Is Space Mountain Getting A Refurb? 16.07.2026 41m

  On this episode we talk about the Magic Of Disney Animation finally has an opening date, D23 update with speculation on potential announcements and is Space Mountain going to get a refurb or reimagining soon?
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  Universal Ep 127 - Helios Grand Hotel Review + New Show "Celestial Goodnight" Debuts 14.07.2026 1h 23m

  On this episode, we discuss some big news stories, including the announcement of Universal Nights, 2 Park Florida resident ticket for the rest of the year, and new pickup option at Pizza Moon. We also share our thoughts on our first stay at Helios Grand Hotel and watching Celestial Goodnight on the premiere night.
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  Ep 614 - The Best 4th of July at the Parks + Review of Level 99 at Disney Springs 10.07.2026 1h 23m

  On this episode, we look back on our weekend at Disney World for the 4th of July, where we stopped by Blizzard Beach, watched the Magic Kingdom fireworks, and watched the flyover in EPCOT. We also discuss our experience at Level 99 that opened in Disney Springs last week.
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  Universal Ep 126 - Hellraiser at HHN35, Minions Vs. Monsters Mini Review, & Toon Lagoon 07.07.2026 1h 1m

  On this episode, we have a just a few news stories including the near completion of the Hollywood Drift coaster in California, Hellraiser house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35, Pteranodon Flyers has finally reopened again. We also discuss what we think could replace Toon Lagoon when that time comes.
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  Ep 613 - Capture the Magic Turns 9!! + MNNSHP News and Pirates of the Caribbean Debuts Animatronic in Disneyland 02.07.2026 1h 2m

  On this episode, we reminisce about the last 9 years of the podcast on the CTM network's anniversary, plus we talk about Halloween news in the parks, loopholes to the new Disney Springs bus restrictions, and our thoughts on Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean new skeleton animatronic.
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  Universal Ep 125 - Last Express Ride on Hagrid's, 3 More HHN Houses Announced, & NBCUniversal Splits from Comcast 30.06.2026 1h 2m

  On this episode, we talk about Comcast splitting NBCUniversal off into its own company, 3 more original HHN houses were announced, 4th of July celebrations coming to the parks and CityWalk, and Passholder Nights are returning in August. We also talk about riding Hagrid's using the Express Pass for the last time last week.
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  Ep 612 - Toy Story 5 Mini Review, Wilderness Lodge A/C Woes and Are More Resort Restrictions Coming? 26.06.2026 1h 4m

  On this episode, we talk about Disney's Halfway To The Holidays announcements, Wilderness Lodge loses air conditioning during a heat wave, AI gets implemented into the Disney Store App and Disney hints at more resort restrictions may be coming for the Christmas season.
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  CTM Universal Ep 124 - Universal Kids Resort Preview Thoughts, 2 More HHN Houses Announced, & Park Construction Updates 23.06.2026 1h 3m

  On this episode, we talked about the negative reception of Universal Kids Resort from the media preview, the construction updates on current park projects, and Universal announces Halloween Horror Nights Stranger Things 5 house and a new original house.
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  Ep 611 - Disney Spring Bus and Boat Transportation Restrictions, Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup & First Look at the Pool Area at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Resort 18.06.2026 1h 1m

  On this Disney news episode, we talk about the changes coming to resort bus transportation at Disney Springs and how this new verification system will work, the new concept art of the The Wetlands at Lakeshore Lodge that looks very fun, the Eat to the Beat concert series lineup for Food and Wine Festival, and new 2 Day, 2 Park ticket is available for this summer and fall.
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  CTM Universal Ep 123 - Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe, Universal Kids Resort Preview Days, & Epic Universe added to Orlando Informer Event 16.06.2026 42m

  On this episode, we some exciting announcements! Universal Celestial Goodnight nighttime show at Epic Universe kicks off next month, Epic Universe is added to the Orlando Informer event, and Universal Kids Resort is selling tickets to preview days next week.
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  Ep 610 - Disney News Including Bluey's Wild World Review, Best Unknown Disney Breakfast Item & More 11.06.2026 1h 9m

  On this episode, we dive into the latest news including 4th of July foods that are coming, Disney releases more detials about Monstropolis, new popcorn buckets that are coming and we review Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom, the new Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios, Smuggler's Run new overlay and more.