Episode 358: Behind the Attraction, Pirates Update & Holiday Previews Video

On This Episode

Behind the Attraction Season 3 debuts on Disney+ with a deep dive into the history and creation of Disney Cruise Line. The Disney Store is launching a new AI Personal Shopping Assistant to help guests curate gifts and park outfits. Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean re-opens featuring a highly debated, next-generation audio-animatronic that transforms from a human to a skeleton. Disney Parks released an early preview of the upcoming holiday season with dates and ticket details for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Disney confirmed that the iconic Grand Floridian lobby gingerbread house is officially discontinued.

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Episode Links

* AI Shopping Assistant [https://disneyparksblog.com/products/introducing-new-disney-store-personal-shopping-assistant/] * Pirates of the Caribbean Updates [https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/exclusive-i-watched-disneys-next-gen-audio-animatronic-transform-from-a-pirate-to-a-skeleton-and-the-deeply-impressive-tech-debuts-at-disneyland-today] * Imagineering Robot Prototypes [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-06-26/inside-disney-s-push-to-upgrade-its-theme-parks-with-robots]

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