Dreaming of Disney

Author: Tim and Audreyann

Join Tim and Audreyann, parents of four kids and lovers of all things Disney, as they talk about Disney parks and the tips and tricks all parents need to make the most of their Disney Parks trip. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at dreaming.of.disney.podcast!
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DCA Turns 25, We Get Soaked on Tiana’s… and Tim Goes to D23
Episode 129
Sunday, 15 February, 2026

We just got back from a packed Disneyland trip over Super Bowl weekend… and somehow ended up there for Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary.In this episode, we break down:• The $5 million popcorn cart at Magic Kingdom• Staying at Pixar Place Hotel for the first time• Rope-dropping Indiana Jones and dominating Fantasyland• Why mobile ordering saved us HOURS on the 25th anniversary popcorn bucket• Getting absolutely drenched in the FRONT ROW of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure• Letting our older boys babysit so we could ride together• Paint the Night vs. Disney World parades (yes… we said it 👀)• Tim attending the sold-out D23 Spotlight panel about the original vision of DCAPlus, we start diving into the fascinating history behind California Adventure — from the Aspen brainstorming trip with Michael Eisner to the original “California Dream” concept and the evolution into the park we love today.And this is only Part 1.Next week we’re covering:• DCA’s actual 25th anniversary day• Super Bowl MVP parade• And the wild behind-the-scenes Imagineering stories from the D23 panel (Cars Land origin story included)If you love Disneyland history, park strategy, and real-life Disney family chaos… this one’s for you.🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.📍 Follow along live Sunday nights on TikTok.