Get to know Abby and Rob from Disney Hour Express in a relaxed live chat, plus park strategy and honest takes on the latest news.

Highlights include:

• How Disney hooked us, from solo trips to Treehouse Villas nostalgia.

• Rope-drop strategy tips for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON.

• Why early morning safaris show more animals.

• Our favorite snacks—Gaston’s cinnamon roll and the Confectionery’s loaded popcorn.

• Disney news: ticket and park-hopper price jumps, Spaceship Earth reopening, Mickey’s PhilharMagic refurbishment, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster → Muppets rumors.

• Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Market menu changes after DinoLand closures.

Why listen: Real-world tips for your next trip, lighthearted stories, and news that keeps Disney fans up to date.



00:00 — Introduction

01:00 — Live kickoff + guest tech hiccups

02:15 — HHN 2025 quick take (better lines than 2024)

04:30 — How Disney brought us together (+ Blockbuster nostalgia)

06:20 — Abbie’s Florida/Universal student AP era

08:50 — Family life, “the magic,” why we keep going back

09:20 — Rob’s origin: Treehouse Villas → Galaxy’s Edge solo trip

12:15 — Snack picks: Gaston’s cinnamon roll, Confectionery popcorn

15:10 — Rope-drop strategy: AK win; testing MK (7DMT vs TRON)

18:00 — Safari tip: why early rides show more animals

19:10 — Villains we (sort of) root for

21:40 — Lightning Lane “for life”: FoP vs Rise

22:45 — Tough rides: Teacups & Forbidden Journey motion woes

27:10 — Star Tours: Rebel Spy + “lightsaber” gimbal mix-up

28:20 — Price talk: day tickets vs park-hopper jumps

35:50 — Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster → Muppets chatter

39:20 — Animal Kingdom: Harambe Market menu shifts

45:10 — Spaceship Earth reopening window

47:00 — Mickey’s PhilharMagic 3-week refurb

50:30 — After Hours events—when it’s worth it

52:10 — Shout-outs & thanks

52:58 — Neighborhood coyote check + sign-off

Links mentioned:

Walt Disney World – https://disneyworld.disney.go.com

Disney Parks Blog – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog

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Credits: Hosts Abbie & Rob | Disney Hour Express | Episode 133 | Recorded Live.

Note: Prices and details reflect what was current during recording—check official Disney sources for updates.