Len Testa and Jim Hill unpack Disney’s latest price increases, from annual passes and tickets to the quick-service meals taking a bigger bite out of vacation budgets. They also check out Monstropolis menu reveals, holiday ride soundtracks, and a Bluey survey that may hint at Animal Kingdom’s plans for next summer. Then Jim continues the history of Disneyland’s DVC resorts with the Grand Californian, the architect who once worked in its parking lot, and the soundproofing that solved one problem o

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore Shrek’s early casting, DreamWorks’ rivalry with Disney, and the latest Universal parks news.

Bob Chapek’s annual passholder math sparks a fresh debate over Disney Parks pricing, capacity, loyalty, and what makes a guest valuable.