Universal news takes center stage before Jim and Eric revisit Universal’s rarely remembered Star Trek attractions and the theme park technology that helped beam guests aboard the Enterprise.

Lauren and Eric debate when Disney Halloween season really begins and rank the hits and misses from Disney’s new NFL character collection.

Disney merchandise is changing fast, and this week Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dig into the trends coming out of D23, from bag charms and high-end collectibles to the rise of "quiet luxury" fandom. They also look at the frustration surrounding supposedly special D23 merchandise appearing on DisneyStore.com almost immediately after the event. Then the conversation shifts to World Princess Week, where Disney is pushing its princess brands into fitness, jewelry, fashion, and other lifestyle categori