844: A Farewell to DINOSAUR, FArts Updates, and Another Off-Property Hotel Review

Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast

Jeremy Stein

Disney Springs, Disney World, Citywalk, Magic Kingdom, Society & Culture, Universal Dining, Walt Disney World, Islands Of Adventure, Universal Studios, Universal Orlando, Disney Resorts, Disney, Hollywood Studios, Places & Travel, Walt Disney, Disney Dining, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Wdw, Kids & Family

4.6 • 783 Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2026

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

We’re recapping a recent Walt Disney World trip where we start with a big moment for longtime fans — one final ride on DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — sharing what it felt like to experience this attraction again and why it hit a little differently this time around. From there, we dive into Festival of the Arts for some updates at EPCOT while also taking a moment to pay tribute to Catherine O’Hara and her lasting impact. Along the way, we share what impressed us, what missed the mark, and what’s actually worth your time (and appetite) on your next visit. We also spend time in Magic Kingdom soaking in some classic favorites — grabbing popcorn, stopping by Casey’s Corner, and taking in the Starlight Parade — before doing what we somehow always end up doing and heading over to Disney Springs for Pizza Ponte and a scoop (or two) from Salt & Straw. Finally, we talk about staying off property once again — this time at TownePlace Suites Lake Buena Vista — and share honest thoughts on location, value, parking fees, included perks, and whether it makes sense compared to staying in the Disney bubble.

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0:00.0	On this episode, we're recapping a recent Walt Disney World trip, including one final ride on dinosaur,
0:05.4	festival food updates, and another off-property stay.
0:08.4	Today's February 6th, 2026, and this is episode 844 of the Main Street Magic podcast.
0:14.9	Jeremy and Rhonda are more than a little fond of Disney World, so they made this podcast to share it all with you.
0:23.5	Reports and resorts.
0:25.3	Top ten lists of all sorts.
0:27.5	Main Street Magic's bringing it home for you.
0:32.8	Hello and welcome to another episode of Main Street Magic.
0:35.5	I am your host, Jeremy Stein, and as always, I'm joined by my lovely wife, Rhonda.
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