In Episode 8 of The Rhubarbs Travelers, we have an official date for the closing of the Aerosmith version of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. We also dive into Disney’s massive $1 billion investment in OpenAI, which will soon allow fans to create their own Sora videos featuring over 200 iconic characters from Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. We also discuss the 2027 launch of Lakeshore Lodge, a project aimed at bringing "apartment-style" immersive living directly inside the parks. We also cover Disney’s new "no exceptions" final sale policy at outlet stores designed to shut down professional resellers for good. Plus, we get into the holiday spirit with details on the newly announced 2027 Hallmark movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, filming right on location at the resort.

In our Aftershow, we react to the first-ever LEGO Harry Potter land and themed accommodations announced for LEGOLAND Deutschland, a historic investment for the Wizarding World.

Make sure to stick around to the end as Damon talks about coming to watch Blake perform with The Raleigh Ringers! And go check out the group at www.rr.org

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In Episode 7 of The Rhubarbs Travelers, we celebrate the long-awaited arrival of Bluey to Disney Parks, detailing the new shows and experiences coming to Disneyland and Animal Kingdom. We also discuss the confirmed July 2026 opening date for Soarin’ Across America and analyze the rumors surrounding airline-style ticket pricing and a new partnership with Meta for smart glasses. DVC members won't want to miss our breakdown of the 2026 annual dues and the surprising 30-month extension to the Contemporary Resort's refurbishment. Plus, we explore Disney's cutting-edge animatronics, from a free-standing dancing Minnie Mouse to the next-gen tech coming to the Lion King ride in Paris.

Stay tuned for our Aftershow, where we react to Zootopia 2 making history with the biggest global opening for an animated film of all time. We also dig into intriguing permits filed at Disney Springs that point to a new concept from the owner of Gideon's Bakehouse taking over the Art of Shaving space. From the permanent closure of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster pre-show to the reimagining of Hollywood Studios' Animation Courtyard.

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In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the looming question of whether all the construction will make 2026 a surprisingly slow year for Disney World attendance, and dive into the massive Tropical Americas overhaul that includes the all-new Indiana Jones ride coming to Animal Kingdom in 2027. Damon and Blake also share the latest details on the Disney on Broadway Concert Series returning to Epcot for the Festival of the Arts.

Plus, we answer a listener's questions about planning a first-time trip to Dollywood. In the Aftershow, we talk about Universal Orlando's future, footers confirming the coaster replacing Rip Ride Rockit, and the prevailing rumors about a potential Quidditch-themed expansion at Epic Universe.

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