Behind the Plans https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com Welcome to Behind the Plans, where Chrissy, Amy, and occasionally Len talk all things Disney Parks and Universal Orlando Resort.

We're sharing the stories, opinions, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of laughs that don't always make it into our articles, videos, and social posts.

TouringPlans is known for data, but gathering that data means we spend a lot of time in the parks—and we have a lot to say along the way. We thought our Liners, longtime followers, and anyone who loves the parks might enjoy being a fly on the wall while we debate, laugh, and occasionally disagree about what we're seeing.

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:33:11 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-us © 2026 Behind the Plans Society & Culture:Places & Travel 1440 episodic Welcome to Behind the Plans, where Chrissy, Amy—and occasionally Len—talk all things Disney Parks and Universal Orlando (yes, that includes Epic). We’re sharing the stories, opinions, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of laughs that don’t always make it into our articles, videos, and social posts. TouringPlans is known for data, but gathering that data means we spend a lot of time in the parks—and we have a lot to say along the way. We thought our Liners, longtime followers, and anyone who loves the parks might enjoy being a fly on the wall while we debate, laugh, and occasionally disagree about what we’re seeing. TouringPlans- Chrissy Harrison, Amy Schinner TouringPlans- Chrissy Harrison, Amy Schinner No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22507659/Behind_the_Plans-2745hh.png Behind the Plans https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com 144 144 Ep 3 food, influencers, is early entry worth it? Ep 3 food, influencers, is early entry worth it? https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com/e/ep-3-food-influencers-is-early-entry-worth-it/ https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com/e/ep-3-food-influencers-is-early-entry-worth-it/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:33:11 -0400 BehindthePlans.podbean.com/ca049878-3a7d-337b-968d-1726bdd7521d Chrissy and Amy, TouringPlans’ Caliper Cuties,  because they measure everything from bacon to toilet paper. chat about what was happening with the TouringPlans team and Disney World.

Amy ‘s week was a food theme. New locations, new menus, evacuations- it was an adventure!

D23 thoughts- including the Muppets!

Do influencers cover what you need them to? We want to make sure we cover what our listeners and Liners want and need to see, not just what looks pretty on social media. 

Thanks everyone!

]]> Chrissy and Amy, TouringPlans’ Caliper Cuties,  because they measure everything from bacon to toilet paper. chat about what was happening with the TouringPlans team and Disney World.

Amy ‘s week was a food theme. New locations, new menus, evacuations- it was an adventure!

D23 thoughts- including the Muppets!

Do influencers cover what you need them to? We want to make sure we cover what our listeners and Liners want and need to see, not just what looks pretty on social media. 

Thanks everyone!

]]> TouringPlans- Chrissy Harrison, Amy Schinner false No 2566 3 full Ep2 fun announcement, pirates, Bluey, and bathrooms Ep2 fun announcement, pirates, Bluey, and bathrooms https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com/e/ep2-fun-announcement-pirates-bluey-and-bathrooms/ https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com/e/ep2-fun-announcement-pirates-bluey-and-bathrooms/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:15:43 -0400 BehindthePlans.podbean.com/e80cae56-a8ee-3efe-ad33-1fd0fb596612 This week Behind the Plans has a lot going on!

First, thank you so much for the kindness you are giving this show. We are grateful for the lovely words, and excellent feedback about what you would like this show to look like.  TouringPlans has a fun announcement about D23, lots of testing, and a Disneyland trip. 

We discuss testing processes and results. Compare the Bluey experiences at Animal Kingdom vs Disneyland. Heads up at Epcot, the  bathroom renovation in Germany creates permanent changes. AI got the new feature at Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland all wrong, and AI gets most Disney news and planning wrong. Ketchup and Mac and Cheese are sponsored by Kraft and Heinz, but what will that mean? And finally,  it’s time to get your HHN tickets in Orlando. Look closely the ticket options have changed and there are a lot so many to choose from.  Thank you everyone, make good choices!

 

 

]]> This week Behind the Plans has a lot going on!

First, thank you so much for the kindness you are giving this show. We are grateful for the lovely words, and excellent feedback about what you would like this show to look like. 

TouringPlans has a fun announcement about D23, lots of testing, and a Disneyland trip. 

We discuss testing processes and results. Compare the Bluey experiences at Animal Kingdom vs Disneyland. Heads up at Epcot, the  bathroom renovation in Germany creates permanent changes. AI got the new feature at Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland all wrong, and AI gets most Disney news and planning wrong. Ketchup and Mac and Cheese are sponsored by Kraft and Heinz, but what will that mean? And finally,  it’s time to get your HHN tickets in Orlando. Look closely the ticket options have changed and there are a lot so many to choose from. 

Thank you everyone, make good choices!

 

 

]]> TouringPlans- Chrissy Harrison, Amy Schinner false No 2788 2 full Data Behind Disney Busses, and Party Season! Data Behind Disney Busses, and Party Season! https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com/e/data-behind-disney-busses-and-party-season/ https://BehindthePlans.podbean.com/e/data-behind-disney-busses-and-party-season/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 Buzzsprout-19472099 Chrissy and Amy chat about the data behind the Disney Springs busses- it is WAY more interesting than we expected.  Universal Kids is now open- some things were fixed- but Chrissy was bugged by a new development. 

Epic has new fireworks and we are delighted. Plus, the park is a year old now, of course, we discuss.

Our deep dive was inspired by the party tickets that dropped this morning. It’s Party Season Ya’ll!  We’re so excited about Christmas and we get deep into Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

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]]> Chrissy and Amy chat about the data behind the Disney Springs busses- it is WAY more interesting than we expected. 

Universal Kids is now open- some things were fixed- but Chrissy was bugged by a new development. 

Epic has new fireworks and we are delighted. Plus, the park is a year old now, of course, we discuss.

Our deep dive was inspired by the party tickets that dropped this morning. It’s Party Season Ya’ll!  We’re so excited about Christmas and we get deep into Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.




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]]> Chrissy and Amy chat about the data behind the Disney Springs busses- it is WAY more interesting than we expected. Universal Kids is now open- some things were fixed- but Chrissy was bugged by a new development. Epic has new fireworks and we are delighted. Plus, the park is a year old now, of course, we discuss. Our deep dive was inspired by the party tickets that dropped this morning. It’s Party Season Ya’ll! We’re so excited about Christmas and we get deep into Mickey’s N... Amy and Chrissy false No 2721 1 1 full