Epcast: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Chapman & Lauren Ricapito
Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our podcast has sailed through the internet. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers. From the very beginning, we have always sought to reach out to one another. To communicate...about Walt Disney World mostly, sometimes Disneyland, and maybe a Disney movie or two.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Having Spring Training on the brain, what if you could trade attractions between the Orlando theme parks? We pick ones to put up on the block and ones we'd like acquire. Then we talk about Disney stuff we've bought online recently.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
Sorry for the long delay from the last episode. On this week's podcast, we look at whether current Epcot attractions hold up to their educational legacy. Also there's the usual outdated news.
On this episode of the Epcast podcast we have some news, we pick 3 events in Disney history to witness, we design our own holiday overlays, then give quick trip reports from October stays in Walt Disney World.
On this episode of the Epcast podcast we have some news, we pick 3 events in Disney history to witness, we design our own holiday overlays, then give quick trip reports from October stays in Walt Disney World.
On this episode of the Epcast podcast we have some news, we pick 3 events in Disney history to witness, we design our own holiday overlays, then give quick trip reports from October stays in Walt Disney World.
On this episode of the Epcast podcast we have some news, we pick 3 events in Disney history to witness, we design our own holiday overlays, then give quick trip reports from October stays in Walt Disney World.
We both pick 2 things at the each Disney park that have got better. We also discuss the show going forward.
Link to Missing in the Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M-yetCGm-A
We both pick 2 things at the each Disney park that have got better. We also discuss the show going forward. Link to Missing in the Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M-yetCGm-A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M-yetCGm-A)
There's a good bit a Disney news happenings this week. Then we go discuss a few of our favorite shout outs/ references to movies and attractions that are scattered though out the parks. Finally we play Tough Choices a new segment. And speaking of references, here is the Summer Magic chapeau blog post we discuss in the show: http://www.mouseplanet.com/9834/Summer_Magic_in_Town_Square (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9834/Summer_Magic_in_Town_Square)
There's a good bit a Disney news happenings this week. Then we go discuss a few of our favorite shout outs/ references to movies and attractions that are scattered though out the parks. Finally we play Tough Choices a new segment. And speaking of references, here is the Summer Magic chapeau blog post we discuss in the show:
http://www.mouseplanet.com/9834/Summer_Magic_in_Town_Square
Our top 10ish things we wish our fellow park guests would or would not do. We discuss the movies discussed at D23. Then in Reflections of Earth, Disney answers Jon's question, and Entertainment Weekly bugs Lauren.
Our top 10ish things we wish our fellow park guests would or would not do. We discuss the movies discussed at D23. Then in Reflections of Earth, Disney answers Jon's question, and Entertainment Weekly bugs Lauren.
We look for the top 3 places to still find the future in Future World. Then we each give our vision for reimagining the Imagination Pavilion. Finally we wrap up our comparison of Disneyland versus Disney World attractions.
We look for the top 3 places to still find the future in Future World. Then we each give our vision for reimagining the Imagination Pavilion. Finally we wrap up our comparison of Disneyland versus Disney World attractions.
Top 3 Attraction Entrances. The differences betweent the attractions that are in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. And Jon discusses this post on waving to people while on rides: http://micechat.com/forums/disneyland-resort/184510-do-you-wave.html
We cobble together out best predictions for the D23 Expo regardless of validity. And we look at some past D23 Expo rumors and prediction that didn't come true.
Disney News and rumors including some possible changes coming to some attractions in the Magic Kingdom. After that we talk rides and other ways to beat the heat.
Looking back at our beloved Dreamflight and If You Had Wings. Just for fun we also name our top 3 favorite Pixar films to see how they match up.
Disney News, 3 attractions we would wish back from the dead, and Disney rumors that turned out to not be true. DRU - Dolphin Robotic unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwq2JL1dyT4#at=374
We talk the Canadian Pavilion this week and we try a new segment as a way to wrap up the show. First we discuss our Top 5 Pre-shows in Walt Disney World. As pomised in the episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTuHLgskCxY
We have some Disney Films news and then we go into what we do when it rains in Walt Disney World.
Last week agreed we would go on any attraction with zero wait, that's not actually true: Our top 10 Most Skipped Attractions. Also we discuss how to "save" the Carousel of Progress.
A quick rambling tour of Frontierland, but first our top 5 dessert of the Walt Disney World Resort.
We chose our favorites in each resort category and see how our picks stack up against others' picks online.
We're talking Mexico this week and how you can't believe any news story started by the NY Post.
This week we play a game of stealing an attraction for each park in order to enhance both parks by both the addition and the subtraction. Then we debate one the great questions of a Disney World vacation, are rental cars worth it?
We wondered how much the experience of going to Walt Disney World has changed since the April 2006. That's when the last really original, true E-ticket opened, Expedition Everest. So come with us as we look year by year at each addition and subtraction to the parks.
We discuss the driving vs flying debate and come down squarely on the flying side. Amtrak and different bus options are also discussed.
We are joined by a guest special co-host, Matt, to discuss what we each think are the best and worst ride vehicles in each Disney park.
Exploring the wider Disney fandom, we both give our top ten favorites Disney songs on our iPods right now. This hopefully lets you discover rediscover some old favorites that you maybe never thought to download. Also some changes coming to the monorails.
This week we take a rambling tour of Animal Kingdom hoping to get everyone to give it another look as we have friends and family who routinely skip it. Also includes: NEWS
Things in Walt Disney World that are better at night. We also discuss some alternatives to fireworks. Then we have some random Disney news, rants, and rumors. Quick note about that Star Wars rumor: Moviefone.com of all people is reporting that Star Wars land is coming to Florida as well as Carsland. Yes, that Moviefone.com
There are things in Walt Disney World that we fans love more than the average park guest, today we discuss some of our favorites that fall into that category.
We look at some news, review Oz the Great and Powerful, and look at changes that took place in the Pirates of the Caribbean of the years.
Spoiler Warning. Long form discussion meant as an after viewing discussion of Disney's Oz the Great and Powerful. For a review see episode 10.
We cover Futureworld's Seas pavilion's guest experience from it's inception and look what might have been.
Regis Philbin visiting the Living Seas - He takes the "Christmas Monorail" over to Epcot at about 10:20 into the video clip.
Here are some of our favorite money saving tips for traveling to Walt Disney World including some unorthodox Priceline strategies.
We make a list of the top 10, no 8, no, 7. The top 7 Limited Time Magic Promotions the Disney Parks should do in 2013. We also have a ton of other random thoughts that have been rattling around in our heads about Disney. So we let them out.
Come with us as we ride along on the original Imagination ride and we ramble on about how much we miss it. And there's a few random news stories discussion. We had some VOIP issues while recording this episode so the quality is a little inconsistent so you have our apologies for that.
This past weekend, famed imagineer Tony Baxter, stepped down from his position of Senior Vice President for Creative Development at Walt Disney Imagineering. He's the man behind many beloved attractions such as, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Star Tours, Journey into Imagination, Splash Mountain, and the list goes on. On this week's episode we discuss his letter of resignation as it listed 5 core philosophies that inspired him and he hopes to pass on to current and future imagineers.
On this week's show we tackle what we would do as the new President of Walt Disney World with a New Fantasyland type expansion budget. Then if we were to have an apartment within a park, where would it be and why? But first, a few news items.
This week we make our own top 3 list of characters we wish would return to the parks as part of Disney's Limited Time Magic promotion. Then we continue our State of the Union opinion series and tackle Epcot's World Showcase.
Things discussed on the show:
1) The television special EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration aired on CBS October 23, 1982
(the night before the park's official dedication). It was hosted by legendary Danny Kaye.
2) Ronald Reagan's Inauguration Parade at EPCOT Center on Memorial Day, 1985.
3) The Muppet Mobile Lab
We compile a list of Disney movies that should have been made into attractions but weren't and a list of ones that were but probably shouldn't have been.
Obviously, we all love traveling to Disney World. There are always those moments where it just hits you that you are truly there and that's what we're talking about today. We each come up with our top own 3. See if they match yours.