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The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Disney ✨ Nostalgia ✨ Pop Culture Siblings Jen and Frank are saluting all theme parks (but mostly Walt Disney World), bringing the magic, memories, and madness of the 80's, 90's and 21st Century from childhood visits to working in the parks to today's family trips!
Episodes
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 10 | The Land (and not The Fate of Ophelia)
Jen and Frank chat about The Land Pavillion at Walt Disney World's EPCOT! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of Snydillo…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 9 | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Jen and Frank chat about their final 3D ride on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at Walt Disney World's EPCOT! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 8 | Spaceship Earth
Following the most recent refurbishment, Jen and Frank chat about their ride on Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World's EPCOT on November 6tb! *** 🎤 Hosts…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 7 | Steakhouse 71
Jen and Frank chat about their breakfast at Steakhouse 71 at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 6 | Kona Cafe
Jen and Frank chat about their recent visit to Kona Cafe at Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 5 | The Beak and Barrel
Jen and Frank chat about their first visit to The Beak and Barrel in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 4 | Geo-82
Jen and Frank chat about their first visit to GEO-82 in Walt Disney World's EPCOT! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video courtesy of…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 3 | Test Track V3
Jen and Frank chat about their first ride on the latest version of Test Track in Walt Disney World's EPCOT! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 2 | Sebastian's Bistro
Jen and Frank review their first visit to Sebastian's Bistro at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥 Video…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews | Day 1 | Typhoon Lagoon
Jen and Frank review the thirty minutes they spent on Typhoon Lagoon in November 2025! Humunga Cowabunga! *** 🎤 Hosts: Frank Cardillo & Jen Cardillo Snyder 🎥…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
The Friendsgiving After the Walt Disney World Meetup | Episode 412
Jen and Frank chat with Lexi, Jeffers, Louis & Val about food, drinks, snacks and more following the 3rd Annual Dillo's Diz meetup! On this episode……
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaDisney Jollywood Nights Recap | Episode 411
Jen and Frank chat about their time spent at the opening night of Disney Jollywood Nights 2025! On this episode… 🎙️ Pregame Dining 🎙️Jollywood Arrival Group 🎙️…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Recap | Episode 410
Jen and Frank chat about their time spent at the opening night of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025! On this episode… 🎙️ This Time Last Week 🎙️ Very…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Fall into Buena Vista Palace Nostalgia | Disney Springs Saturday | Episode 409
In this episode, Jen and Frank talk about Frank's recent trip to the Buena Vista Palace, with some time spent in Disney Springs. As this episode drops, they…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Walt Disney World Meetup Pregame with the CommunityCore | Episode 408
Jen and Frank chat with Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, and Louis and Val about their Walt Disney World meetup November 5 - 8! On this episode… 🎙️ Introductions 🎙️…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaSoarin' Over Disney Collectible Nostalgia | Episode 407
Jen and Frank chat about the latest update of Soarin' arriving to Walt Disney World and Disneyland during the Summer of 2026. Plus, the discovery of some 90's…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Visiting Disneyland at 70 with Disney Assembled | Episode 406
Jen and Frank chat with Troy and Mimi from Disney Assembled Podcast about their recent trip to Disneyland. On this episode… 🎙️ Disney Parks Anniversaries 🎙️…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaDisney Ticket Price Increases Are Not Nostalgic (or, Dancing with the Disney Nostalgia) | Episode 405
Jen and Frank chat the Walt Disney World and Disneyland ticket price increases. On this episode… 🎙️ The Ghost 🎙️ Ticket Price Increase Day 🎙️ Theme Park in…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaNot-So-Scary Disney Nostalgia | Episode 404
Jen and Frank chat about the nostalgia behind Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. On this episode… 🎙️ The Mets Implosion 🎙️ Mando & Grogu's Trailer 🎙️…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaDisney Parks in 1992 | Fall Into Nostalgia | Episode 403
Jen and Frank chat about the oft-mentioned year of 1992 and their two nostalgic trips to Walt Disney World. On this episode… 🎙️ Movies of 1992 🎙️ Jim Henson's…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
The Muppets 70th and the 'Sam and Friends Script Book' with Craig Shemin | Episode 402
Jen and Frank welcome back author, historian and all around Muppet expert Craig Shemin! Craig joins us to chat about the Muppets 70th Anniversary and his new…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaOur 1st Disney Trips | Fall Into Nostalgia | Episode 401
Jen and Frank chat about their first trips to Walt Disney World; Frank's in 1981 and Jen's in 1985. On this episode… 🎙️ FOUL BALL! 🎙️ Frank's 1981 trip - from…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaFall Into Disney Nostalgia | Episode 400 of Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz
Jen an Frank record the 400th episode of the most listened to and downloaded siblings podcast saluting all theme parks but mostly Walt Disney World dropping…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 399: 'After Disney…' Author Neil O'Brien
On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with author Neil O'Brien! Neil's book, 'After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 398: Ryan's Excellent DCL Alaskan Adventure
On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with DillosDizResort.com guest Ryan Alexander about his incredible trip to Alaska on Disney Cruise Line! *** Dillo's Diz 55…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 397: Jeffers Walt Disney World Trip Report
On this episode, Jeffers is back to discuss his trip to Walt Disney World in July. He chats with Jen and Frank about Sebastian's, the last day of the Rivers of…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 396: Jen's Disney Trip Report Finale!
On this episode, Jen wraps up her Walt Disney World trip report. Plus, Jeffers drops in to chat about GEO-82! *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington…
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Episode 395: Jen's Trip Report (part three) in EPCOT with a Match Game Finale
On this episode, Jen shares the details of her day in EPCOT this month. Plus the countdown to our 400th episode and a unexpected Match Game finale! *** Dillo's…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 394: Jen's Trip Report (part two) and The Magic of Disney Animation!
On this episode, Jen chats about her day spent this month at Disney's Hollywood Studios (#AlwaysMGM). Plus, our thoughts on The Magic of Disney Animation…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 393: Jen's Disney Trip Report (part one) and Holiday Party Planning!
On this episode, Jen is back from her family trip to Walt Disney World and chats about Typhoon Lagoon and Animal Kingdom. Plus, an emergency 'Petals' session…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 392: Part Two of Jen and Frank Answering the Questions of Dillo's Diz Resort Guests
On this episode, Jen and Frank answer EVEN MORE questions from the paying guests of DillosDizResort.com as Theme Park Rob, Louis and Val, and ADAM! all sit in!…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 391:The Final Chapter of Tom Sawyer… Island.
Jen and Frank chat about the impending closure of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. As seen LIVE on the Dillo's Diz…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 390: Jen and Frank Answer Questions of Dillo's Diz Resort Guests, part one
On this episode, Jen and Frank answer questions from the paying guests of DillosDizResort.com as Theme Park Rob, Louis and Val, and ADAM! all sit in! ***…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 389: Marketing The Magic with Author Rob Anspach
On this episode. 'Marketing The Magic...' author Rob Anspach joins Jen and Frank! In 'Marketing The Magic: Behind The Scenes Business Strategies from Walt…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 388: Rick and Bob Allen - The Men Behind 'Of Mouse and Men'
On this episode, siblings chat with siblings as Jen and Frank are joined by Rick and Bob Allen. Sons of a Disney Legend, Rick and Bob share personalanecdotes…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 387: "What a 'Cute' Ending"; A Requiem for MuppetVision 3D
On this episode, Jen and Frank salute one attraction, MuppetVision 3D, from their first visit three months after its 1991 opening to this week's closure. Get a…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 386: Disney Running with The Stride Sisters
Jen and Frank chat with Natalie and Hannah, aka The Stride Sisters, about their podcast, RUNDisney, and maybe meeting up this Fall! Get a vacation quote from…
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Episode 385: Epic FOMO with Stephers!
Epic Universe officially opens on this Theme Park Thursday! Jen and Frank bring in resident Universal Orlando, Monday Morning Monorail's Stephers, to chat…
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Episode 384: Justin Monorail Visits Epic Universe
An EPIC month of episodes continues on Theme Park Thursday as Justin Monorail of the Monday Morning Monorail Podcast returns to chat with Jen and Frank about…
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Episode 383: Adam Visits Epic Universe
Our friend Adam chats with Jen and Frank about his visit to Epic Universe for a preview day! NOTE: Adam's home smoke detector was faulty during this episode…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 382: OPP Visits Epic Universe
We kick off a series of Theme Park Thursday episodes leading up to the Epic Universe opening! First up, OPP (aka Paul) chats with Jen and Frank about his…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 381: @PixieDustPhD Goes to Disneyland
@PixieDustPhD herself, Dr. J, also known as Jacqueline, chats with Jen and Frank about her recent visit to Disneyland! *** Get a vacation quote from Vasilia at…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 380: A Jellyrolls Tribute
Jen and Frank chat about their history of visits to Jellyrolls on Walt Disney World's Boardwalk, which has its final night on Saturday April 19th! Included is…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 379: A Disney 'Wish' for 'Treasure' - DCLCruisingDad chats about his 2025 voyages
Chris of DCLCruisingDad.com joins Jen and Frank to chat about his recent voyages onboard the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure! *** Get a vacation quote from…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 378: A Journey of Life Lessons from Disney and Beyond with Chuck Salvo
On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with Chuck Salvo about his time at Disney and beyond! With over three decades of experience, Chuck is a recognized leader…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 377: 24 Hours in Walt Disney World
On March 16 & 17, Jen and Frank each spent 24 hours on Walt Disney World property? How did they spend their time? Who took advantage of the free day in a water…
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Episode 376: Betting on the MagicBand with Rich Criado
On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with Rich Criado about the MagicBand! Rich is an exceptional product development leader and patent holder with demonstrated…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 375: Amy Ratcliffe's 'Thrill Ride'
Amy Ratcliffe didn't figure out what she wanted to be when she grew up until she was a grown up and started writing. Thrill Ride is her debut adult novel, and…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 374: Frank's 1st Ever Disneyland Trip Report (Part 2)
The Disneyland recapping fun continues! Frank talks more about his first ever Disneyland trip! *** Special thanks to Vasilia Lyras at ET Family Travel! Get a…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 373: Frank's 1st Ever Disneyland Trip Report (Part 1)
Frank has returned from his first trip ever Disneyland trip! *** Special thanks to Vasilia Lyras at ET Family Travel! Get a vacation quote from Vasilia today!…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 372: From Main Street USA to Your Street with Barry Jacobson
Frank and Jen talk with Barry Jacobson, a former Disney executive with over 30 years of experience in leadership, customer service, and creating world-class…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 371: Jen's Walt Disney World Trip Report, January 2025 (part two)
Frank chats with Jen about her recent trip to Walt Disney World. #AlwaysMGM, Mama Melrose's, Jen's final MuppetVision 3D experience, and more! Dillo's Diz. 55…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaEpisode 370: Jen's Walt Disney World Trip Report, January 2025 (part one)
Frank chats with Jen about her recent trip to Walt Disney World. EPCOT, Polynesian Tower, French Quarter, and more! Plus, a couple of things were a little…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 369: Disney Coast-to-Coast with Lexi
DillosDizResort.com guest Lexi chats with Jen and Frank about her recent trip to Disneyland and her more recent 'Run' in Walt Disney World! Dillo's Diz. 55…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 368: The Hyperion Adventures (powerfully positive) Podcast; Disneyland tips and more!
Tom and Michelle of the renowned Hyperion Adventures Podcast join Jen and Frank for a deep dive into Disneyland. Plus, positivity and Polynesian! Make sure to…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 367: Inside Out, and in depth, with Dr. Matt
Jen and Frank chat in depth about ten years of 'Inside Out' with Dr. Matt Zakreski! A seasoned clinical psychologist and speaker, Dr. Matt Zakreski is known…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 366: Theron Skees - 'Creating Memorable Worlds'
Jen and Frank chat in-depth with Theron Skees, author of the upcoming book 'Creating Memorable Worlds'. Pre-order the essential guide to transforming creative…
- The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and Nostalgia
Episode 365: New Year, More Disney Talk with Louis and Dr. Val
Happy New Year! Jen and Frank pick up where they left off with Louis and Dr. Val in 2024... Disneyland talk, New Year's television episodes, and more! Dillo's…
The Dillo's Diz Podcast | Theme Park Thursday | Disney Parks and NostalgiaBONUS! Holiday Musings at Mama and Papa Dillos
With no Theme Park Thursday podcast proper on Boxing Day, hear some musings from around Mama and Papa Dillo's house on Christmas Day with this BONUS! Dillo's…
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Episode 364: Holidays in the Parks with Louis and Dr. Val
On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with Louis and Dr. Val about their December trip to Walt Disney World, including a visit to Jollywood Nights! Dillo's Diz…