Disney Dads Podcast

Episode 469: 2026 Marathon Weekend 7 Hour Special Episode

It's that time of the year again, time for a marathon, a marathon episode to support our runners at the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon. Join us for the next seven hours as we welcome on many special guests. We wish all of our runners good luck and congratulations! We can not wait to see you in EPCOT to celebrate and acknowledge all the hard work raising money for Base Camp Children's Cancer Charity.
Special guests for this episode include:
John Pelkey - one of the voices of RunDisney
Mike Rahlmann - Be Our Guest Podcast
Rikki Niblett - www.adisneyworldafterall.com
Tim Scott - www.resortloop.com and Resort Loop Podcast
Bobby and Lindsey Morgan - First time Dopey participants and members of the DDP Sorcerers
Corey Bellemore - World Record Holder in the Beer Mile and DDP Sorcerer
The Dames of the DDP
The hosts from Beyond the Mouse Podcast

Episode 468: Dames of the DDP

Tonight, the Dames talk all the must-see entertainment at Hollywood Studios. Does your favorite make the list? 
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Episode 467: Split Stays - Disney Cruise Line

Joey is back with a new Split Stays and this episode he is going sailing. Coming off his first Disney Cruise he welcomes on a special guest to chat about the positives and negatives of Disney Cruise Line for adults.
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Episode 466: A Look Back at 2025 at Disney

The guys are looking back over the past year to all the changes and announcements that came to the Disney parks in 2025. From attractions to characters, many changes happened over the last year.
On the Patreon side the guys dive into what they are looking forward to with their upcoming DDP Disney trip and marathon weekend.
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Episode 465: DDP Sorcerers RoundTable

The Boyz are back to talk all about Marathon Weekend.  They go over all the planning and preparation that is needed to have a successful race weekend. 
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Episode 464: Dames of the DDP

The Dames have a game night - grab something to write with, and write on, and play along!!
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Episode 463: Disney Rumors - True or False

This week the guys are here to confirm or debunk some of the Disney rumors you have heard over the years. Disney fans around the world have wondered about some of these and now it's time to see if they are true or false.
On the Patreon side the guys chat about what Disney cast members have the best stories and which employees at Disney they would love to talk to if they could tell you anything.
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Episode 462: DDP Sorcerers RoundTable

The Boyz are back this month to give an update on how training has been going leading up to January.  We go over the maps that have been released for Marathon Weekend.  A special guest joins us for the Marathon map and goes over his experiences during his Dopey Challenge last year.  
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Episode 461: Abandoned Places at Walt Disney World

Located all across property there are hidden areas that used to be parts of every persons Walt Disney World vacation. These abandoned places still sit empty and this week the guys chat about what could be if they were used today to make your trip more magical.
On the Patreon side the guys are looking back at every decade they have lived through. They rank the decades from best to worst in the way they lived through them.
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Episode 460: Dames of the DDP

This week on The Dames of the DDP, Jess joins us in putting on our Imagineering hard hats and adding a little holiday magic! That’s right, we’re dreaming up Christmas overlays for one attraction in each of the four Disney theme parks.
We are partnering with the guys over at Disney Dads Podcast and Sorcerer’s Running Club to raise money once again for BASECamp. This will be our third year partnering with BASECamp, a non-profit organization that supports kids and families going through pediatric cancer and oncology needs. We are once again looking to raise $25,000 for Marathon Weekend, in January 2026. If you want to donate, please head on over to basecamp.org/ddp4bc.
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Episode 459: DDP Sorcerers RunAround Table

The Boyz are back this month to give an update on how training has been going.  We talk about the latest RunDisney medal reveals.  Ankur gives us a recap of his New York City Marathon experience.  The Captains are joined by the Cheer Squad Captains, Sarah and Shannon, to talk about what goes into cheering on a RunDisney Weekend.  
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Episode 458: Then or Now Walt: Disney World Edition

As the parks change and grow some things get better with time. Then there are those instances where the old may not be better than what is new. This week the guys chat about certain things at Walt Disney World and if they were better then or now.
On the Patreon side the guys chat about what attractions if closed could put a damper on your Walt Disney World vacation.
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Episode 457: Dames of the DDP

Say cheese! The Dames chat about our favorite spots in each park to snap a pic. 
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Episode 456: Disneyland and Aulani Trip Recap

Justin is back from two weeks in Disneyland, Aulani, and the other Hawaiian Islands to tell you all about it. The amazing experiences and new things he did while in paradise with your favorite Disney pals.
Traveling comes with lots of perks, but there are some things that might drive you crazy getting to your next vacation. This week the guys chat about the five pet peeves they have people do on planes and in airports.
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Episode 455: Dames of the DDP

Tonight the Dames give their take on Shannon’s question for the guys’ Grab Bag episode. Join us as we give our answers to which song we would 86 from the Cosmic Rewind soundtrack, along with our proposed songs to replace it. Will Phil Collins, the Beach Boys, or Jordan Fisher make the cut? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 454: DDP Sorcerers RunAround Table

The Boyz are back this month to give an update on how training has been going.  We talk about the latest RunDisney news for Wine and Dine and Marathon Weekend.  Matt does an interview with Rachel from BASECAMP and we officially announce the start of our fundraising goal for Marathon Weekend.  We end with a recap of John's weekend running the Chicago Marathon.
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Episode 453: Disneyland Oogie Boogie Bash with special access to Patreon Content

As Justin prepares to head west to Disneyland for his first experience at Oogie Boogie Bash, he welcomes a few pros onto the show to walk him through the event. From tips and tricks to things you absolutely can't miss, the DDP heads to Disneyland this week for some spooky fun.
On the Patreon side, Matt and Justin chat Olive Garden, sensory deprivation, and the start of fundraising for Base Camp Childrens Cancer Charity.
Create your team or donate today and join the efforts to change the lives of these kids fighting the ultimate fight. Every dollar counts and you can make a difference. https://www.basecamp.org/ddp4bc

Episode 452: Dames of the DDP

This week on The Dames of the DDP, we each get just $10 to spend on snacks in every Disney park. What makes the cut, what gets skipped, and how far can $10 really go at Disney?
 
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Episode 451: Longest Ride Times at Walt Disney World

This week the guys are back to chat about the longest ride times at Disney. No matter the wait time, you are guaranteed to get the most out of your experience on these attractions.
This week the guys are back to chat about the longest ride times at Disney. No matter the wait time, you are guaranteed to get the most out of your experience on these attractions.
On the Patreon side welcome to the newest segment on the Disney Dads Podcast, "Parenting Tips with Joey". Joey brings you his tips to great parenting to make your day in the parks more enjoyable.

Episode 450: Park Stuff With Pete

Peter Mandle is back and bringing you the latest merchandise around the Disney Parks. From Galaxy's Edge to the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, Pete is bringing all that great Disney merch to your daily Disney life.
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Episode 449: 2025 Food and Wine Festival Recap

Join the guys for a walk around EPCOT to sample what this years Food and Wine Festival has for you to enjoy. They go booth by booth talking about what they have tried and other not miss stops along the way.
On the Patreon side, Justin welcomes some of the DDP family to the show to recap the DDP trip to Salem, MA. Stories and laughs bring you along on this four day adventure with some amazing people.
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Episode 448: Dames of the DDP

Come along with Shannon, Sarah, and Kat as they introduce another Dame from the Den and talk Halloween in the Disney bubble. Listen in as they talk about all the things you can do to be festive while in the parks or the Springs.
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Episode 447: DDP Sorcerers Round Table

The Boyz are back this month to talk about how training has been going.  In runDisney news, Wine and Dine maps have been released and some Marathon Weekend medals have been “leaked.”   Bobby and Lindsey join the show for a Sorcerer Spotlight segment to chat about running and Disney.  We end with Kyle and John doing a quick recap of the recent DDP weekend in Salem, MA. 
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Episode 446: Top 10 Moments In Disney Company History

Over the last 100 years Disney has had many moments that changed the world. This week, Justin takes you through is top 10 moments throughout Disney history.
On the patreon side Justin welcomes Joey Bluhm to the show to chat about their top 5 reasons why being a Disney adult is awesome.
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Episode 445: Disney Dads Grab Bag Questions

This week the guys have turned the show over to the DDP patreon community. Many topics were submitted and the guys go in depth on many Disney topics including the Carousel of Progress, Cosmic Rewind songs, and much more.
On the patreon side the guys are chatting Mission Impossible, Disney edition. After the recent robbery of Paddlefish at Disney Springs, the guys have to go in depth on this insane story.
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