Welcome Foolish Mortals to the Grim Grinning Dads. In this episode, the dads break down the latest Disney Parks rumors and expansion news, including Bluey at Animal Kingdom, the future of EPCOT, Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, Cars Land replacing Rivers of America, and updates from Disneyland.

Then they react to two major trailer drops — The Mandalorian & Grogu and Toy Story 5 — sharing their honest thoughts, expectations, and classic dad humor along the way.

If you enjoy Disney Parks news, movie reactions, and balanced fan conversations without the pixie dust overload, this is your kind of show.

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Grim Grinning Dads, the show where three Disney-obsessed dads share travel tips, hot takes, and a whole lot more.

In this episode, Tyler, Charlie, and Caleb dive into a mix of Disney news before celebrating 25 years of Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. We break down the newly announced 2027 itineraries from Disney Cruise Line — including the Disney Wish heading to Europe for the first time, Alaska sailings returning, and the new Disney Adventure sailing out of Singapore with all-at-sea itineraries.

We also talk about the updated animatronics on Frozen Ever After and some hilarious (and slightly concerning) ride breakdown moments on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

Then we shift west to celebrate 25 years of Disney California Adventure — how the park has evolved, whether it’s lost its identity, and what the next 25 years could look like with new lands on the horizon. We wrap it up with our must-do rides, food, and experiences — from Radiator Springs Racers and Guardians to Lamplight Lounge and yes… Corn Dog Castle.

If you love Disneyland debates, Disney Cruise dreams, and strong opinions about park cohesion, this episode is for you.

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Grim Grinning Dads, the show where three Disney-obsessed dads share travel tips, hot takes, and this week, some big thoughts about Disney’s future.

In this episode, we’re talking about Josh D’Amaro being named the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company and what that could mean for Disney Parks. We break down his Parks background, discuss rising ticket prices, Lightning Lane frustrations, storytelling, IP expansion, and whether the guest experience has shifted in recent years.

Is this a turning point for Walt Disney World and Disneyland? Could this be the beginning of a great big beautiful tomorrow? Let’s talk about it.

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Welcome foolish mortals to the Grim Grinning Dads, where three Disney-loving dads gather to talk news, nostalgia, and the ever-growing complexity of planning a Disney trip. This episode wanders through Disneyland history, modern park changes, and a spirited debate over whether Disney magic has become a little too complicated. Equal parts love letter and reality check, this is Disney discussion with a ghostly grin.

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Welcome foolish mortals to the Grim Grinning Dads, the show where three Disney-obsessed dads share tips, hot takes, and a whole lot more.

This episode dives into Disney news, Festival of the Arts food highlights, ride closures, and upcoming changes across Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The dads then put their loyalty to the test with Ride or Die debates over classic attractions before tackling the ultimate question: if you only had one day at Disney World, which park do you choose — and why?

It’s classic Disney talk, dad humor, and strong opinions from start to finish.

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to Grim Grinning Dads, the show where three Disney-loving dads share travel tips, hot takes, and this week, some stories about cookies.

The dads welcome Steve Lewis, the owner and creator of Gideon’s Bakehouse, to talk about how one bakery became a must-visit stop at Disney Springs and why experience and storytelling matter just as much as what’s on the menu. Steve also introduces Six Ravens, a new concept coming to Disney Springs that expands the world of Gideon’s while staying rooted in creativity and immersion.

If you love Disney, themed experiences, and food with a story behind it, this episode is for you.

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Welcome, foolish mortals. Planning your first Walt Disney World trip can feel like stepping into the stretching room: exciting, mysterious, and slightly alarming once you realize how much there is to do.

In this episode, the Grim Grinning Dads break down how to build the perfect first-time Disney World trip — the kind that’s realistic for real families, without burnout, chaos, or the dreaded mid-day meltdown.

They cover resort choices (value, moderate, deluxe), ideal trip length, why first-timers should skip park hopping, and how to approach dining reservations with a calm plan instead of panic. If you want a trip that leaves you smiling instead of staggering back to the bus stop, this one’s for you.

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The Grim Grinning Dads are back to Disney parks talk with news, snacks, and plenty of dad energy. This episode covers an unexpected incident at the Indiana Jones stunt show, a huge slate of new Disneyland snacks, excitement around an upcoming Muppets variety special, and a full Walt Disney World snack draft. With three rounds, strict rules, and zero chill, the dads debate iconic Disney snacks and crown their personal winners.

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