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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney dropped some updates on the new Cars and Muppets attractions coming to Disney World.
How much would you pay to be able to skip every line at Magic Kingdom?
$200? $300? $400?
Well, Disney’s newest Lightning Lane offering (that’s like 3 now right?) the Premier Pass offers just that. For around $400, you can get one time access to every major attraction in the Magic Kingdom.
But with 19 attractions included, is it even possible to experience them all or is the Premier Pass just another useless Disney upsell.
In order to find out, we purchased the Premier Pass during our recent trip to see what you could realistically accomplish in a day and the results surprised even us.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:48
What is the Lightning Lane Premier Pass? 04:02
Do You Really Need Lightning Lanes? 08:20
Taking Advantage of Early Park Entry 13:23
Meeting Elena of Avalor 18:11
Characters Were Everywhere 20:13
Enchanted Tales with Belle 23:52
Meet and Greets as a Disney Adult 30:21
Joe’s Mug Addiction & Merch Refresh 31:58
The Weirdest Attraction in Magic Kingdom 36:17
How Many Attractions We Did in One Day 41:34
Premier Pass vs. VIP Tour 49:07
Would We Buy the Premier Pass Again? 53:54
Would You Pay to Skip the Lines? 58:22
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week we’re wrapping up our series on planning the perfect day at Disney World by heading over to Animal Kingdom.
Having just returned from a trip, we were surprised at just how doable a park Animal Kingdom is in one day.
Some may see the lack of attractions as a negative, but we view it as an opportunity to pack in as much or as little in your day as you want.
Want to fill your day with some of the best shows on property?
Or maybe you want more of a leisurely day taking in the live entertainment and animal watching?
Either way, Animal Kingdom is the perfect park to have your perfect day at Disney World.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Is Animal Kingdom the Best Park for a Perfect Day? 00:30
Starting Off Our Day at Animal Kingdom 02:51
Don’t Sleep on Conservation Station 12:50
Finishing Out With the Shows 20:37
Best Quick Service Restaurants 26:06
The Craziest Job at Disney World 29:37
Fixing the Yeti 37:17
What’s Your Perfect Day? 40:35
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
We finally have an opening date for the return of a nighttime parade to Magic Kingdom.
This week we’re talking solo Disney trips!
Joe had a recent visit to Disney World alone, and much to Angela’s dismay he had a good time.
While planning a trip to Disney World can be stressful, between dining reservations and lightning lanes, most of that planning isn’t really necessary when you travel solo.
As a solo traveler, Disney becomes so much easier to navigate and you end up with a much more relaxed vacation.
So join us this week, as Joe recaps his experience and how the lessons he learned traveling solo are going to change how he plans all of our future Disney vacations.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 02:04
Experience Staying Off Property 04:42
Benefit of Having an Annual Pass 15:35
Summer Has a Different Vibe 21:15
Riding Spaceship Earth All Day 22:56
Visiting the Resorts 31:24
Restaurants as a Solo Traveler 38:22
Single Rider Lines 41:03
Best Part of a Solo Disney Trip 47:16
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney announced dates for this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Plus a much needed update to Jack Skellington’s face.
If you could design a Disney resort what would it be like?
Would it be a Value or a Deluxe?
What would the theme be?
What park would you locate near?
Well on this week’s episode we’re playing Armchair Imagineer to design our perfect Disney Resort.
And unlike real Imagineers, budget is not a factor!
So join us as we build some of the best (at least we think so!) resorts Disney has to offer.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates Announced 01:08
Listener Questions 04:05
ReImagineering the All Star Resorts 10:49
Designing a Brand New Disney Resort 21:22
What Would Your Hotel Include? 41:24
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney made a surprise announcement that they are building a 7th Disney Park. We discuss how this may impact the Company going forward and if this means Josh D’Amaro just became the frontrunner for CEO.
Being at a Disney park can be overwhelming.
There’s so many shows and attractions, it can leave even the most experienced planner with a serious case of FOMO.
But what if you got to experience your best day ever at the parks?
Would you rope drop or sleep in?
What are your must ride attractions?
Maybe you eat at your favorite restaurant?
Well on today’s show, we’re doing just that by planning our perfect day at Hollywood Studios.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:31
Starting Off the Morning Right 08:17
Our Top Lunch Spot 18:27
The Perfect Afternoon at Hollywood Studios 23:02
Shows are Sleeper Hits 28:43
My Plan to Not Wait in Line 30:34
Closing Out Our Day 32:06
What’s Your Perfect Day? 37:48
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Tokyo Disneyland dropped some concept art that has us questioning the future of multiple opening day attractions.
In every heroes journey there comes a point where our hero must overcome insurmountable odds to claim victory.
In the case of this podcast those insurmountable odds are Joe trying to best Angela in a game of guess the attraction.
If you listened to Episode 337 a few months ago (and let’s be honest you did because you listen to them all) you know Angela made quick work of guessing the Disney World attractions.
So this week Joe is back with a vengeance with a whole new round of attractions, this time from Disneyland.
Can Angela prevail or will Joe finally have his victory? Tune in to find out.
And if you want more of the podcast, become an Enchanted Ears Insider over on YouTube. You’ll get bonus episodes plus the chance to help pick what topics we cover on future shows.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:58
Become an Enchanted Ears Insider Today! 04:25
Rules of the Game 05:25
Attraction 1 07:23
Attraction 2 09:47
Attraction 3 11:42
Attraction 4 13:32
Attraction 5 14:55
Attraction 6 17:45
Attraction 7 20:37
Attraction 8 24:33
Attraction 9 29:20
Attraction 10 30:49
How Many Did You Get Correct? 33:23
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, Disney’s Marketing team deserves a raise, because after seeing all of the content from the unveiling of the Disney Destiny, we are ready to book another cruise!
Plus, if you have kids, Disney is offering free dining for 2026.
And in our main topic, we wrap up ranking the greatest Disney Animated Movie soundtracks of all time.
And based on the voting from our listeners, our rankings aren’t going to make us new friends anytime soon.
Speaking of voting, thanks to everyone who voted for your favorite songs over on our Instagram this week. We were pretty surprised by some of the results!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:52
Recapping Last Week 07:43
Top Songs 08:27
Best Villains Song 09:21
Best I Want Song 14:00
Best Sidekick Song 17:00
Top Theme Songs 19:02
Best Love Song 22:13
The Greatest Soundtrack of All Time 25:11
What’s Your Favorite? 45:55
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Over the decades, Disney has become known for their incredible, animated musicals.
From The Little Mermaid to Moana, we love to listen to our favorite soundtrack on repeat.
But which movie truly has the best soundtrack?
Well, on a recent roadtrip, we listened to over 100 songs to find out.
In what became too big to contain in just one episode, in part one we go through every song to decide the top soundtracks that will battle it out next week for the title of Greatest Disney Soundtrack of All Time.
And we want your help choosing. Head over to our Instagram @enchantedearspodcast to vote!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
The Criteria for Our Rankings 01:03
Classic Era 06:46
Transition Era 26:25
Modern Era 39:15
Top Songs 55:14
Top Soundtracks 1:03:32
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
n a major surprise, Disney World announced it is bringing back a fan favorite service we haven’t seen in years. Plus, if you are a Disney+ subscriber, you can get some incredible deals on your next stay at Disney World.
There’s so much to do at Disney World, it’s impossible to get to everything in one day.
But what if you planned the perfect day at one park? What would it be?
This week, we’re planning the perfect day at EPCOT.
From our favorite attractions to our go to festival, we craft the best day ever at EPCOT.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:27
Planning the Perfect Day at EPCOT 11:20
Angela’s Perfect Day 13:40
Joe’s Perfect Day 25:34
What’s Your Perfect Day 41:29
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
In this special episode, we sit down with the creative minds behind the heartfelt documentary Not Just a Goof.
The doc is out now on Disney+ and provides a fascinating look at the cultural impact and lasting legacy of A Goofy Movie and its devoted fanbase.
We're also joined by Kevin Lima, director of A Goofy Movie, who shares even more behind-the-scenes stories from production, including a deleted song that we HAVE to see.
From Powerline to parental bonds, this episode is a celebration of everything that makes A Goofy Movie more than just a cult classic—it's a touchstone for an entire generation.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Not Just a Goof 01:11
The Idea for the Film 02:44
The Process of Making A Goofy Movie 06:31
Paying Homage to A Goofy Movie 10:34
Looking Back at the Stories 12:54
Bringing Goofy to a Modern Audience 19:23
Going to the Premiere of A Goofy Movie 23:22
Kevin’s Genius Idea for Another Disney Movie 26:39
Impact of Streaming on Today’s Films 30:33
How A Goofy Movie Became a Cult Classic 35:45
Bill Farmer was Born to Voice Goofy 40:25
How Changing the Release Date Impacted A Goofy Movie 42:19
What’s the Next Documentary? 44:49
Capturing Realism in Animation 47:42
Not Just A Goof is Out Now! 51:31
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney held an inventory conference this week and we got some news on upcoming movies and maybe some new Figment content.
The 90s was a wild time for Disney parks.
Michael Eisner was in the midst of his Disney Decade expansion plans to add new parks and attractions all over the world. Plus Disney World was starting to become the vacation destination we know today.
But it wasn’t smooth sailing the entire time.
Euro Disney opened in the early part of the decade over budget and to underwhelming crowds.
The weak launch of the new parks put a major financial strain on the company that impacted a lot of Eisner’s grand plans.
Today we count down the top parks, attractions and lands whose cancellations can be tied back to the financial struggles of Euro Disney.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:59
Disney Decade Expansion 12:09
Euro Disney 17:57
Negative Financial Impact 22:36
Beastly Kingdom 23:37
Tomorrowland 2055 27:06
Port Disney 34:10
WestCOT 42:23
Disney’s America 52:32
Will History Repeat Itself? 55:56
See You Next Monday! 57:51
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Star Wars
Marvel
Pixar
Over the years, Disney has gained a reputation for box office dominance with their various movie studios. But not every movie is a winner.
This week, we go back to 2015 to look at one of the rare box office flops for Disney . . . Tomorrowland.
On paper, this movie should have been a home run. It had a great director in Brad Bird, an A list star in George Clooney and a story that tied into the history of Walt Disney and Disneyland.
And yet, despite all of the that, basically no one went to see it.
So what went wrong?
We watched (the surprisingly good)Tomorrowland to find out, so join us as we look back on one of Disney’s lesser known films
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Tomorrowland the Movie 00:46
The Main Themes of the Story 08:39
Box Office Failure 10:20
Famous Faces 11:28
Brad Bird 13:15
Nods to Disney in the Movie 18:15
Where Tomorrowland Fails 21:05
How Disney Should have Used This Movie to Fix Tomorrowland in the Parks 24:56
Unique Marketing Strategy 26:44
Guess the Real Review Mini Game 28:42
The Long Term Impact on Disney Movies 33:46
See You Next Monday! 38:39
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Daredevil Born Again dropped its first two episodes this week, and while we are excited to see where the story goes, we do hope Disney hasn’t taken away what made the Netflix series so great.
Plus Duffy is making his parade debut over at Disneyland this summer.
There’s so much to do at the Disney parks, there’s no way you can do it all in one day.
But what if you got to plan your perfect day?
In the start to a new series, we’re planning our perfect day at Magic Kingdom.
What rides do we rope drop?
Where’s are go to lunch spot?
Do we catch a parade or nighttime show or both?
After we reveal our perfect day, let us know what you would include in yours.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:39
Planning the Perfect Day at Magic Kingdom 08:41
Starting Off Angela’s Perfect Day 09:13
The Average Number of Attractions in a Day 12:00
Go to Breakfast Option 13:26
Roller Coasters and Parades 15:59
This Plan is a Mess 18:51
Finishing Out Angela’s Day 21:10
Becoming Tinkerbell 24:44
Where Have the Mickey Waffles Gone? 25:00
We’re Sensing a Theme with Joe’s Picks 27:21
Lunch Outside the Magic Kingdom 30:00
Wrapping Up the Day 33:20
What’s Your Perfect Day at the Magic Kingdom? 36:10
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Disney is well known for the innovation and immersion of their attractions and no ride system is more magical than trackless rides.
With the freedom to go anywhere and the thrill of unexpected twists and turns, trackless rides stand out as some of the best attractions Disney has ever made.
But which one is the best?
This week, we finally answer that question as we rank our all time favorite trackless rides.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
All the Trackless Rides 01:27
The Basis for Our Rankings 02:59
Angela’s Picks 05:18
Joe Pick’s 23:38
What are Your Top Picks? 39:00
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney World announced that Cosmic Rewind and Tiana’s will be dropping their virtual queue this week, which may or may not be a ploy to get more people to buy Lightning Lanes.
Plus we finally have a replacement for the defunct NBA Experience at Disney Springs and it’s very similar to the previous tenant, Disney Quest. Coincidence? You be the judge.
Have you ever seen a group of people in the parks with a Plaid and thought “are they a celebrity?”
If you’re like us, then the answer is a definite Yes.
But the answer 99% of the time is that they are just a group on a VIP Tour.
VIP Tours are one of the most unique (and expensive) tours Disney offers and allows up to 10 people to do whatever they want across all of the parks for the day.
We were lucky enough to be able to join some friends on their VIP Tour, so now we’re giving a full recap from the highlights to the things we’d do differently.
So join us as we recap one of the most fun (and expensive) days we’ve had at Disney World.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:03
What are VIP Tours? 07:18
Exclusive VIP Tour Merch 13:16
What are the benefits? 16:35
Ending the Night with Happily Ever After 20:47
The Booking Process 26:08
Rise of the Resistance Broken Down 28:56
All the Attractions We Rode on Our VIP Tour 31:18
Tips for Your VIP Tour 48:37
Premier Pass vs VIP Tour 53:24
If We Could Do It Again 55:26
Was the VIP Tour Worth It? 58:42
See You Next Monday! 1:11:03
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Tokyo Disney announced a 20th anniversary celebration for Duffy and friends and to say Angela is obsessed with the merch is an understatement.
In this week’s episode, Angela is in the hot seat for a game we’re calling Guess the Attraction.
From a set of three clues Angela must correctly identify each Walt Disney World Attraction.
But, for each additional clue it takes her to guess correctly, she loses more points.
How many will she get correct?
Will she miss any points?
Tune in to find out and play along to see how well you know the Disney World attractions.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:44
Guess the Attraction 07:08
Attraction 1 08:32
Attraction 2 10:06
Attraction 3 11:00
Attraction 4 12:27
Attraction 5 14:10
Attraction 6 15:46
Attraction 7 16:35
Attraction 8 18:53
Attraction 9 20:05
Attraction 10 23:05
Recap 24:05
How Many Did You Get Right? 28:08
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
In this week’s Disney news, Disneyland is getting all of the cool stuff again and Disney World is left with NOTHING.
OK, maybe that’s a bit of an overreaction, but we really wish Disney World would just get a few of the cool meet and greets Disneyland gets.
Disney collectibles can be pretty pricey. People have sold everything from old ticket books to Walt’s signature.
And for the right item, people are willing to pay . . . A LOT!
But how much is too much for the right Disney collectible?
Would you be willing to give up a month of eating at your favorite restaurant for a tea set?
Maybe an old animatronic instead of a new car?
On this week’s show we answer these questions and more as we play a game of would you rather to determine just how much we’d be willing to give up for some of the most obscure and expensive Disney collectibles out there.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:34
Listener Questions 05:55
Would You Rather? 08:55
Beauty and the Beast Tea Set 09:48
Replica Woody Toy 13:58
Monster’s Inc Storyboard 17:34
25th Anniversary Disneyland Ticket Book 22:18
Jack Skellington Models 25:56
Replica Iron Man Suit 29:21
Figment Animatronic Skin 32:31
Animatronic Frame or Main Street City Hall Doors 37:28
Original Hitchhiking Ghosts Animatronic 42:59
What Would You Pick? 52:02
See You Next Monday! 52:50
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week we finally found out the fate the Galactic Starcruiser building and it’s not what we were hoping for. Plus our dreams of visiting Jellyrolls maybe crushed.
We talk about food pretty frequently on this show and for good reason - Disney parks have tons of great places to eat.
Usually the biggest issue is narrowing down the choices to what’s the best option for you and your group.
Well, luckily for you, this week we’re here to give you some recommendations based on our most recent trip to Disney World.
We tried a lot of new restaurants on our last trip, so we’re going to cover everything we ate, the price and whether we think it’s worth going back to.
So tune in, because you just might find your new favorite dining spot!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 02:11
Listener Questions 07:40
Via Napoli 12:24
Summerhouse on the Lake 18:19
Of Course We Went to the Boathouse 26:46
Wailulu Grill 31:54
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin 37:59
Our Top Picks 46:55
Crème Brûlée Croissant 48:14
Where’s Your Favorite Place to Eat in Disney World? 53:02
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
The changes have started over at Walt Disney World, as Dinoland has officially closed and Disney announced a closure date for MuppetVision 3D.
Is going to the parks all day not enough walking for you at Disney World?
Then the Dopey Challenge might be for you.
This year we both participated in the Dopey Challenge, which is 48.6 miles of races over four days, and while we both survived it sure was an exhausting trip.
We’re back this week to recap our entire experience from the early mornings to the race courses to balancing running and spending the day in the parks.
And who knows maybe after listening to this, you’ll sign up for next year’s Dopey Challenge!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 03:38
Travel Issues 08:05
RunDisney Race Expo 12:46
Major Timing Chip Issues 19:20
The Race Themes 22:07
The Dopey Challenge was AWESOME 30:35
I Thought Florida is Supposed to Be Warm? 37:34
Spending Time in the Parks 42:07
Grand Floridian Spa 49:40
See You Next Monday! 58:10
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
It’s a Small World with Root debuted at Tokyo Disneyland this week and it looks absolutely adorable!
Plus Disney announced that their next three cruise ships will actually be smaller than the current Wish class ships allowing them to enter more markets.
Planning a trip to Disney World can be stressful and confusing, especially if it’s your first time.
Luckily, we put together this episode to act as a 101 guide for planning for first Disney World trip. And even if it’s not your first trip, there still is a lot of helpful advice.
Like, what’s the best time of year to go?
Which hotel should I stay at?
How far in advance should I book my trip?
So if you’re thinking about planning a magical vacation, be sure to tune in.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:57
Disney World Trip Planning 101 02:29
Hotel Options 06:23
Transportation Options 13:00
Benefits of Staying on Property 15:53
When is the Best Time of Year to Go? 18:34
How Many Days Should Your Trip Be? 21:02
Disney World Ticket Options 25:26
All About Food 27:21
Lighting Lane Basics 39:13
When Should You Book Your Trip? 43:52
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney’s Wild Animal Kingdom was a big gamble for the Company. A theme park focused more on live animals and conversation than Disney IP was something Disney had not really tried before.
But with the growing success of Disney World as a vacation destination, the time seemed right to build a 4th park.
Luckily for us, Disney’s Animal Kingdom (as it would come to be known) was placed in the hands of legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde, who traveled the globe to make sure the park was authentic as possible.
But that didn’t mean it was all smooth sailing.
As is common with Disney, the park went over budget, lands were cut and when it opened there weren’t many attractions for guests to enjoy.
So join us this week as we take a look back at one of our favorite Disney parks, to see what it was like on opening day.
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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome
01:44 Listener Questions
10:40 Animal Kingdom Stats
13:57 Animal Kingdom’s Impact on Other Zoos
16:20 The Parks Ties to Walt
16:46 The Origins of Wild Animal Kingdom
20:29 Of Course There’s a Universal Park Too
21:40 The Legend of Joe Rohde
27:03 The Original Idea for Animal Kingdom
32:08 Protests About the Park
35:40 Opening Day Attractions
50:18 Looking Back at Opening Day
55:40 See You Next Monday!
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney announced some discounts for your next Disney World Vacation and they happen to conveniently coincide with the opening of an Epic new park.
At the beginning of 2020 we made some bold predictions for the Walt Disney Company over the next decade. It’s crazy to think that it has already been five years since that episode, but here we are.
It turns out we had some pretty good predictions, including the plot to the then unannounced Moana 2, and some pretty bad predictions, that although technically could still happen in the next five years, aren’t looking good.
So tune in to hear right we got right and not right (yet) and let us know your predictions for the rest of the decade.
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Timestamp
00:00 Welcome
03:02 Disney News
07:59 Looking Back at Our Predictions for the Decade
11:21 Will Disney Get the Theme Parks Rights to Marvel Back?
15:55 We Predicted Monsters Inc Land
17:57 Where’s the Inside Out Attraction?
21:05 Disney Buying a Private Island
24:57 Some Predictions That Weren’t Correct . . . Yet
27:12 How Did We Know the Plot of Moana 2?
32:59 Predictions for the International Parks
35:19 Could Disney Buy Netflix?
42:19 Movie Predictions
48:20 See You Next Monday!
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It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of another year already, but since we have we’ve decided to take a look back on the year that was 2024.
So while everyone is posting their Spotify Wrapped and favorite Instagram photos, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite episodes from the past year.
Plus we count down the top 10 episodes you all listened to the most this year!
As always, thank you again for listening. It was a great 2024 and here’s to an even better 2025!
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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome!
02:12 Recapping 2024
03:16 Our Top Downloaded Episodes This Year
10:19 Our Favorite Episodes
29:35 What’s Your Favorite Episode?
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We know Santa is a busy man this time of year, so we’re helping him out with sorting his Naughty or Nice list.
It’s been a year of highs and lows for Disney in 2024, but who deserves a gift and who is going to get a lump of coal?
So tune in to find out and let us know who you would put on the Naughty or Nice list.
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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome
00:56 The Disney Naughty List
26:24 Who’s on the Nice List?
38:35 Who’s on Your Naughty or Nice List?
38:48 See You Next Week!
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This week, Disney released more details about all of the new shows and attractions coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland in 2025.
Do you have a Disney fan in your life that you don’t know what to get for the Holidays?
Or maybe you’re looking for some unique Disney merch for yourself?
Or maybe you co-host a podcast and wanted to drop some subtle hints on gift ideas to your spouse? OK that one probably’s a bit too specific.
But no matter what your reason, we have you covered this Holiday season with our 2024 Gift Guide.
And these aren’t your regular gift ideas, like Spirit Jerseys or LoungeFly bags. We found some of the best small shops creating some of the most original and creative Disney gifts we’ve ever seen.
Gift Links:
Galactic Garden Arts
Magicbandreaders.com
Nick's Fix Las Vegas
Brush Me Off
Alliedmedalhangers
Lukanatcreations
Sorcerer Gifts
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Time Stamps
00:00 Welcome!
00:16 Disney News
06:00 Holiday Gift Guide
07:24 Book Ideas
10:47 Small Shop Seller Gift Ideas
19:41 Fish Extender Gift Ideas
23:10 See You Next Monday!
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The Reflections DVC resort might not be dead after all, it’s just getting a new name. Plus the Disney Treasure had its official christening and we were hyped for the accompanying drone show.
This week, we are delighted to be joined once again by Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, to discuss his newest book, Ghost Dog.
The story combines Bob’s love of the Haunted Mansion and everyone’s love of dogs to answer the question, what if a ghost (dog) really did follow you home?
Plus, since we don’t know the next time we’ll have the chance to talk to an Imagineer, we ask some of our more obscure ride questions and Angela pitches her Escape from Elephant Graveyard attraction idea.
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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome Back!
01:38 Disney News
09:26 Welcome Back Bob Weis
09:54 The Inspiration for Ghost Dog
13:02 The Real History Behind the Story
18:11 Bringing the Haunted Mansion to Life
23:16 Plans for Future Stories
26:43 Inspiration for Pierre
31:06 Was There Any Part of the Story You Had to Cut?
35:42 Bob’s Take on the Industry & the Importance of the Fans
41:16 How Imagineers Decide Which Attractions to Update
47:53 New Tech at Theme Parks
51:00 What Happened to the Paperboy in Spaceship Earth
52:40 Angela Pitches Her Ride Idea
56:20 See You Next Week!
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Disney finally announced where the new Monsters Inc. land will be going in Hollywood Studios and it’s going to be taking over Muppets Courtyard. But the Muppets will still have a presence in the park with a redo of Rockin Roller Coaster. We discuss some of the longer term impacts of these moves.
Should you stay on property or off property for your next Disney World Vacation?
That’s the question we aim to answer today and it’s a lot more complicated than you might think.
Sure there are a lot of benefits from staying on Disney property, but those benefits have changed throughout the years and the amount of money you could save from staying off property may make it worth it.
So before you book your next trip to Disney World, tune in and see if staying off property might be right for you.
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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome
02:14 Disney News
17:23 Benefits of Staying at a Disney Hotel
27:38 Advantages of Staying Off Property at Disney World
31:21 Transportation Options for Off Property Hotels
38:11 Price Difference of Staying On Property vs. Off Property
45:49 Is Staying Off Property Right for You?
47:00 See You Next Monday!
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Disney Cruise Line announce that their newest ship, the Disney Adventure, will have not one, not two, but three attractions including their first ever roller coaster at sea. And if we weren’t excited before, we are now.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 years since the launch of Disney+.
Back then, it was seen as a great value in the world of streaming with access to the entire Disney vault for the low price of $6.99/month.
And while it launched to great fanfare (and the debut of the Mandalorian) it’s been a bit of a roller coaster ride since.
So this week we take a look back at the history of Disney+ and the shifting strategies Disney has taken to try and make it profitable.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:55
The History of Disney+ 05:29
Is streaming making classic movies irrelevant 09:24
Why Disney wanted a streaming service 11:52
Initial launch of Disney+ 13:50
Disney had great timing 18:43
Best and worst original content 20:27
The struggles with Disney+ 27:04
Pixar and Premier Access 29:32
Content costs too much 35:25
Why the parks are so expensive 36:23
Fixing Disney+ 43:04
Tell us what you think? 53:50
See you next Monday! 54:13
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Just as you can count on the leaves changing for Fall, you can count on Disney World to raise ticket prices. This week Disney World announced price increases for all levels of their annual pass.
But hey, at least they also announced Satu’li Canteen is going to start service breakfast. So we guess it isn’t all bad.
We’d all love to spend the whole day in the parks, but what if your time was limited?
Maybe you only have a few hours.
Well you’re in luck, because on today’s show we’re walking through our perfect day at each Disney World park if we only had 4 hours.
What are the must ride attractions? The shows we would prioritize? The food we would eat?
Plus, if you are feeling adventurous and want to try the 4 park challenge we offer our tips and tricks for making the most of the experience.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 1:55
What would you do with 4 hours in each Disney World Park?-05:53
Animal Kingdom Rides and Food - 06:29
Hollywood Studios Must Dos - 14:01
Our Picks for EPCOT - 21:00
Our Favorite Rides and Food at Magic Kingdom - 29:15
All 4 Parks in One Day 39:15
What Are Your Must Dos? 48:02
See You Next Monday! 48:17
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We finally have a date for when parts of Dinoland will start closing for its conversion to Tropical Americas. Plus Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom is getting a year long overhaul and Brooks announced a major partnership with RunDisney.
Seeing as it’s Halloween this week, we are discussing the history of the holiday in the parks.
Plus, what sounded like a good idea at the time, we show up in costume.
While Halloween is big business at Disney now, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, most of what you know and love about Halloween time in the parks came around within the past 20 years.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 02:09
Disney’s Early Attempts at Halloween Events in the Parks 08:29
When Did Halloween Become So Popular? 11:04
The First After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom was for Halloween 16:02
The Birth of the Modern Halloween Party 18:29
Halloween Overlays and Decorations 29:48
See You Next Week! 34:44
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This week Disney announced a major addition to the Lighting Lane family with the Lighting Lane Premier Pass.
The Premier Pass will be available at Disney World and Disneyland in the next few weeks and allows you one ride on each Lighting Lane attraction a day.
But it also comes with a hefty price tag.
So this week, we cover the ins and outs of the new Premier Pass, which turns out it actually might not be that expensive by theme park standards.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
What is the Lighting Lane Premier Pass? 01:40
Why the limited supply is a good thing 05:32
What comes with the Premier Pass? 11:25
What is the price per attraction? 15:24
Is the Premier Pass Too Expensive? 19:27
How does it compare to Universal’s Express Pass? 22:42
Lighting Lane Premier Pass at Disneyland 25:10
Is it worth it? 27:11
Why Disney Parks are building more attractions 33:38
Do we plan to get a Premier Pass? 34:58
What do you think? 38:17
See you next week! 38:30
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Disneyland announced ticket prices have increased with the most expensive day now at over $200. But then the Disney Marketing Department was like “no need to pay attention to that because Paint the Night is coming back!”
This week, we are beyond excited to be talking with former Imagineering President, Bob Weis.
Bob’s new book Dream Chasing is all about his incredible 40+ year career in the themed entertainment industry.
From working on Tokyo Disneyland to the overall of DCA, Bob has had a hand in every Disney park across the globe.
So join us as Bob gives us a behind the scenes look at what goes into brining your favorite attractions to life.
Get your copy of Bob's book Dream Chasing today!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:45
Welcome Bob Weis! 05:50
How a theater background helped Bob’s career 06:20
How to become an Imagineer 08:45
Second generation of Imagineering 13:54
Hallway culture 18:23
Maintaining a creative culture 20:46
How to decide what goes in the parks 23:57
The common thread across Disney parks 29:25
What Bob sees when he visits the parks 31:57
Dealing with constraints and creativity 35:49
Prototyping ideas and R&D process 40:11
Favorite attractions 50:01
What is it like working in the public eye? 51:07
Biggest challenge throughout Bob’s career 55:39
What’s it like opening a new park? 57:50
Was there anything you couldn’t make a reality? 1:01:38
Development timeline for new attractions 1:05:32
What is the future of themed entertainment? 1:07:22
Dream Chasing is out now! 1:12:11
See you next Monday! 1:12:39
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week we’re super excited about the upcoming John Williams documentary coming to Disney+ on November 1st.
Did you know there are things to do outside of the parks in Disney World?
We know, crazy right?
But even we were shocked by the sheer amount of fun to be had outside of the parks. Most of which, we never even knew existed.
So we thought we would share the best ones with you. From getting your degree in Sangria to Segway tours, join us as well discuss the lesser know activities Disney World has to offer.
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Timestamps
Welcome & Preview of Next Week’s Show 00:00
Disney News 02:19
Try New Activities at Disney World 07:10
Best Activities to Do at the Hotels 10:05
Life as a Disney Horse 18:52
Top Activities on the Boardwalk 21:08
Best Activities in the Parks 23:55
Fun Activities at Disney Springs 40:42
Our Top 5 Picks 35:54
What’s Your Pick? 43:46
See You Next Monday! 44:04
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RunDisney announced some changes to the upcoming Disney Marathon and with the earlier start time, we’re debating whether it’s even worth it to go to sleep the night before.
When is it worth taking young kids to Disney?
Where are the best character meals?
What are the best rides to take my kids on?
This week, we’re helping parents everywhere tackle one of life’s major milestones . . .taking your kids to Disney World.
We cover each park and give you our best recommendations for rides, food and activities that every kid will be sure to enjoy!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:35
Taking Your Kids to Disney World 03:42
3 Attractions, 1 Activity and 1 Restaurant 07:29
What Attractions Can Anyone Ride? 08:15
Magic Kingdom Picks 09:43
EPCOT Picks 23:28
Hollywood Studios Picks 34:21
Animal Kingdom Picks 41:26
Places to Stay 49:17
See You Next Monday! 50:38
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Disney announced more details on the Story Living Community in California and it seems like they are making a play to capitalize on the aging Disney adult population.
Plus, Walt Disney World announced its lineup for this year’s Jollywood Nights.
We’ve officially entered Spooky Season and to celebrate we’re joined by our friends Jennifer and Keifer to discuss their recent trip to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.
Even though the weather didn’t fully cooperate, they still were able to check almost everything off of their to-do list.
Jennifer and Keifer come with all of the deets on the candy, shows and parades at MNSSHP. Then we head up the street to HHN, where they were absolutely blown away by the entertainment and quality of the houses and scare zones.
Everything sounded like so much fun, that now we’re even sadder we won’t be visiting Florida this Halloween season. But there’s always next year!
You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @princess_woodruff.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:46
Spoke Season Correspondents 08:06
Mickey’s Not So Scary Overview 09:07
What were the crowds like? 12:32
Which characters can you meet? 14:24
How does this year compare to previous years? 17:16
MNSSHP entertainment offerings 18:18
Disney’s Costume Policy 21:17
Universal Halloween Horror Nights 26:14
A first timer’s perspective 27:47
Early park access with HHN 28:55
HHN’s level of detail is incredible 30:27
How scary is it? 32:39
More about the HHN houses 34:31
Top 3 HHN houses 37:59
Get the Express Pass! 39:15
Scare zones and show 41:03
Comparing HHN to MNSSHP 43:02
Differences between MNSSHP and Oogie Boogie Bash 45:45
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Review 49:38
Final tips and tricks 52:49
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Disney has been pretty quiet with news lately and while we don’t think that bodes well for the future, they did announce The Nightmare Before Christmas is returning to theaters October 11.
When is the best time to visit the Disney parks?
Unfortunately, this isn’t as straightforward an answer as it was even 5-6 years ago. So this week we give you all the tools you need to make the best choice for your next trips.
In order to do so, we review the best times of year for both coasts based on:
-weather
-cost
-crowds
-special events
So join us as we tackle one of the biggest trip planning questions around. And be sure to let us know what time of year you decide on.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:22
When’s the Best Time of Year to Visit the Disney Parks? 6:56
Best Time Based on Weather 08:32
Best Time Based on Price 15:45
Best Time Based on Crowds 28:06
Seasonal Events 37:35
The Best Time Overall 42:11
When’s Your Favorite Time of Year to Visit Disney? 47:29
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This week, Disney announced of the closure of a beloved Hollywood Studios attraction . . .Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. The show will be closing to make way for a new Villains show debuting next year.
Who knew a theme park about Hollywood would have so much DRAMA?
Disney-MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios) opened back in 1989 as the 3rd park at Walt Disney World, but unlike its predecessors, its history is filled with lawsuits and corporate disputes.
Plus its mere existence may have single handily started the Theme Parks Wars with Universal Studios.
So join us as we look back at what guests experienced on the park’s opening day and how drastically it’s changed since then.
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Timestamps:
00:00-Welcome!
00:49-Disney News
05:20 - Hollywood Studios is Eisner's Park
09:31-Hollywood Studios' Origins
10:45-Did Disney Copy Universal?
14:14-The Birth of the Theme Parks Wars
16:55-It's Disney-MGM Studios Not Hollywood Studios
18:27-Lawsuits!
22:01-MGM Grand Adventures
26:34-The Park was Just the Backlot Tour
29:42-What Else Was There to Do?
32:56-Superstar TV and Monster Sound Show
38:28-Theater of the Stars
40:18-How the Park Has Changed
42:55-The Great Movie Ride
47:32-Star Today
51:13-See You Next Monday!
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Disney released our first look at the interior garden on the Disney Adventure and it looks beautiful. Plus as the opening date for the new DVC Tower at the Poly, we got some more details on the theme.
If you haven’t seen Deadpool & Wolverine, first of all what are you waiting for?, but also you may want to skip this episode because we do get into some slight spoilers.
But our main goal is to answer the question - did Deadpool save the MCU?
From dominating the box office to seemingly showing up everywhere (looking at you D23 Parks panel) Deadpool seems to have completely changed everyone’s opinion of the MCU.
But will it last?
Listen in and let us know what you think?
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:13
Deadpool & Wolverine is a Box Office FORCE 05:08
Why the MCU has Struggled 07:30
Marvel Needs to Get Back to Its Roots 10:34
The Marvels Wasn’t a Bad Movie 14:58
How Deadpool Led to RDJ Coming Back 16:36
Why the Beginning of Deadpool & Wolverine was Perfect 19:43
Is Marvel Taking the Easy Way Out? 21:26
That Cameo 22:33
Anchor Beings 24:05
Can Secret Wars Make Previous MCU Movies Better? 28:47
Where is Marvel Going Next? 31:03
It’s Not Looking Good for Loki 34:42
What’s After the Multiverse Saga? 35:46
Did Deadpool Save the MCU? 37:37
What MCU Movie are You Most Excited For? 41:27
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Coming off of the high of D23’s major park announcements, Disney dropped the bad news - Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America are going away to make room for Cars land in the Magic Kingdom.
In our main segment we shed some light on Disney’s Accelerator Program.
It’s a little known part of the Disney company that invests in and mentors start up tech companies. You probably haven’t heard of the program before now, but you’ve most likely heard of some of the previous members - most notably Fortnite creator Epic Games.
We give a brief history on the program and discuss what we can learn about the future of Disney be looking at the companies currently enrolled in the program.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 03:05
What is the Disney Accelerator Program 09:32
Notable Companies from the Program 17:26
2024 Cohort Companies 37:09
See You Next Monday! 49:16
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Disney held the D23 Expo this past weekend and boy did they deliver in terms of announcements for the parks.
Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro declared that nothing would be blue sky (which may have been a little bit of a stretch) and then announced a dozen new attractions at Disney parks throughout the world.
While we’re excited for the new lands (looking at you Lion King) there still is plenty of details we don’t know.
So join us as we recap D23 with a mix of excitement, bewilderment and cautious optimism.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
D23 Recap 00:41
RDJ is back in the MCU 4:00
Disney Entertainment Panel Announcements 05:37
Disney Parks and Experiences Announcements 16:47
Disney Cruise Line 19:58
Disneyland 25:21
International Parks 35:37
Walt Disney World 40:37
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney’s bi-annual fan expo - D23 - is taking place in Anaheim this week.
So join us on a musical journey as we preview the expo, plus throw out some wild predictions from a secret Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Movie to Encanto in the parks to news on the Avengers attraction (not the one you’re thinking of, the other one).
And be sure to tune in next week when we find out how totally right we were
Check out our interview with Kevin Lima here.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney Changed How They Sell D23 Tickets 00:53
Previewing D23 02:24
Disney Entertainment Showcase 12:00
Disney Experiences Showcase 27:39
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
D23 is around the corner and Disney is already starting to drop some big announcements. This week, we got our first week at the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Destiny.
And over at the parks, Deadpool has made an appearance at Disneyland in a BIG way.
One of the biggest questions anyone planning a Disney trip has is “how many days should I go for?”
So this week we decided to help you answer that question that by planning trips of varying lengths.
We’ve gone to Disney World for anywhere from two day weekend trips to an entire week and each length has its own set of pros and cons.
From deciding where to stay to how many dining reservations is too many, we give you the low down on planning the perfect trip of any length.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:10
What’s the Ideal Trip Length? 12:53
2 Day Trip Planning 14:36
3-4 Day Trip Planning 21:09
Dining Reservation Tips 27:40
5-6 Day Trip Planning 21:00
10 Day Trip Planning 37:58
Battling Burnout at the Parks 46:56
See You Next Monday 49:00
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
With Deadpool and Wolverine premiering this week, Marvel’s fortunes may just be about to turn. Add to that the rumors that the Russo Brothers are in talks to direct the next two Avengers movies makes us more excited than ever to see what Marvel will announce at Comic Con and D23 in a few weeks
EPCOT officially opened on October 1, 1982, but what was the park like in those early days?
What countries surrounded World Showcase? What attractions were there for guests to enjoy?
This week we take a look back at the early days of Disney World’s second park, from Walt’s original idea to the version Disney ended up building that helped start Orlando on the path to becoming the vacation destination it is today.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 04:40
Walt’s Vision for EPCOT 11:43
Building EPCOT 20:19
Opening Day October 1, 1982 26:39
Fountain of Nations Dedication 28:20
Sherman Brothers Involvement 30:22
Opening Day Attractions-Future World 31:30
Opening Day Attractions - World Showcase 41:00
We Replace Animatronics with Cactuses 42:07
Back to World Showcase 46:08
EPCOT Had a LOT of Sponsors 48:40
What it Cost to Visit EPCOT on Opening Day 53:34
Food Options on Opening Day 55:54
How EPCOT Has Changed 58:17
See You Next Week! 60:52
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This week, a major sea change occurred in the world of Disney cruises when the Oriental Land Co announced they will operating Disney cruises out of Japan later this decade. Even without any other details we are ready to book our trip.
You’ve picked your hotel and purchased your park hopper tickets, but now comes the most important question - where are you going to eat?
Walt Disney World has hundreds of restaurants across the 4 parks, so determining the best place to eat can be a daunting task.
Luckily we have you covered!
This week we aim to steer you in the right direction by covering the top rated Quick Service and Table Service restaurants in each of the 4 parks and Disney Springs.
P.S. we aren’t responsible for how hungry you get while listening to this episode.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:58
Overview of the List 06:52
Everyone Loves Starbucks 08:48
Best Quick Serve in Magic Kingdom 12:24
Magic Kingdom QS is Lacking 16:57
Best Table Service in Magic Kingdom 18:02
Best Quick Service in EPCOT 21:43
Best Table Service in EPCOT 26:52
Best Quick Service in Animal Kingdom 31:47
Best Table Service in Animal Kingdom 36:20
Best Quick Service in Hollywood Studios 40:05
Best Table Service in Hollywood Studios 45:39
Best Quick Service in Disney Springs 48:11
Best Table Service in Disney Springs 53:04
Where Are You Going to Eat? 57:40
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Disney released some major news this week that it will be getting rid of Genie+ and replacing it with Lighting Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, which is basically a way for them to move to a paid FastPass system.
Disney Animation and Pixar have struggled connecting with audiences lately and the number of sequels coming out has us worried if we’ll ever see meaningful, original stories again.
Disney needs a way to release original animated movies without the high expectations that come with Pixar.
Luckily they can look back at their own history for a solution.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:25
Inside Out 2 is Dominating the Box Office 17:07
Disney’s Sequel Problem 20:43
History of Touchstone Pictures 25:29
Why Disney Purchased Pixar 33:12
Is Pixar Spending Too Much? 35:27
Taking Creative Risks 36:17
How Disney Changed Pixar’s Model 40:07
20th Century Animation and Blue Sky Animation 45:54
Should Disney Produce Movies for Other Streamers? 48:39
The Advantage of Another Animation Studio 51:51
What Do You Think? 53:32
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This week Disney Cruise Line released some special voyages for late 2025, early 2026. Plus Disneyland made an announcement about the return of a fan favorite Holiday overlay.
It seems like nowadays that a lot of people are talking about how Disney parks have lost some of their magic.
But is that really true?
We’re on the case to get to the bottom of this question.
Sure, there is a lot of evidence that the magic is gone - from the loss of free FastPass and Magical Express to the increased complexity of navigating a Disney Vacation - but all of those criticisms center around one place, Walt Disney World.
So we’re here to tell you that the Disney magic is alive and well, you’re just looking in the wrong place.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:40
Are Disney Parks Losing Their Magic? 06:40
Box Office Troubles 10:40
How IP Drives the Parks 16:20
Disney World Crowds 16:54
Price Issue and Learning Curve for Guests 20:14
Does Disney Ignore Disney World? 24:15
The Magic is Still Alive 26:16
Concerning WDW Expansion Plans 27:57
Disney is Learning the Wrong Lessons 35:47
Festivals and Characters 39:03
Where to Find the Disney Magic 42:27
See You Next Monday! 46:06
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney obviously heard we were talking about the Magic Kingdom this week, so they decided to drop a lot of news about the closing of an opening day attraction and the reopening of another one.
Plus we got a first look at the replacement of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show coming to Hollywood Studios this Fall.
Today we’re jumping in our Time Machine and going back to October 1, 1971. That was the day that Disney officially opened the Magic Kingdom.
What was the park like in those early days?
How many of the opening day attractions are still around today?
It was amazing to see how much the Magic Kingdom and Disney World as a whole as grown in the past 50 years, but also how much is still the same.
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Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:45
Creating the Magic Kingdom 11:46
Opening Day Hotels 16:24
The Park on Opening Day 17:38
The Cost to Build Magic Kingdom 21:27
How Many People Attended Opening Day 23:24
The Monorail 28:14
Opening Day Map 30:46
Opening Day Attractions 34:31
Opening Day Restaurants 29:07
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There are reports that Disney has a new movie in development and it’s setting is none other than the secretive Club 33. Described as a murder mystery we discuss the potential pros and cons of having a movie about a place most of us will never see and some initial casting picks.
Then we put our spin on Wired’s Autocomplete by answering the internets most commonly asked questions about Disney Vacation Club.
We cover:
-Why join DVC?
-Is DVC worth it?
-How do DVC points work?
And so much more!
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This week Disney’s Media Team must have forgotten that there’s a month left until Tiana’s opens because they released the entire ride POV on their social media. Plus we got the first trailer for Moana 2.
Over the years, Disney has given us countless memorable characters, from Snow White to Aladdin.
But which ones are the greatest of all time?
We each pick out Top 5 favorite Disney characters and no fandom is off limits.
Will we agree on any picks? Will you, the listener agree with with any of our picks? Tune in to find out.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney news has been light the past few weeks, but we did get a new Matterhorn themed Dole Whip at Disneyland, plus the return of Fantasmic.
Then in our main segment, Angela is put in the hot seat as she must guess who said and what movie these famous Disney quotes are from.
Joe has been plotting his revenge ever since Angela embarrassed him a few weeks ago with some of the most challenging (according to Joe) quotes.
So Joe searched far and wide to find the most impossible quotes of all time.
So join us and test your Disney movie knowledge by playing along at home.
Be sure to let us know how many you got right.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Bob Iger said all future investments in the park will be IP driven. He also confirmed Avatar will be a part of Disneyland expansion.
Also, the new nighttime drone show, Disney Dreams That Soar presented by AT&T, will be premiering at Disney Springs on May 24.
Those annual pass holder magnets sure look cool on the back of your car.
It’s very tempting to want to pay for one yourself, but the passes tend to be expensive, and not everyone is a short drive away from the Happiest Place on Earth.
All things considered, today we answer the age old question, “When is it worth it to buy an annual pass to Disney World?”
We go through all the types of annual passes including current prices, perks, and limitations. Finally, we tell you about how long you have to stay at Disney to make it worth the price for the most expensive pass (which is the only one available to non-DVC, non-Florida residents).
Thanks again for listening and your continuous support.
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We’re Halfway to Halloween and Disney gave us a first look at some new merch plus dates for the Halloween parties on both coasts.
This week, we look back at our (very brief) trip to Walt Disney World for Springtime Surprise Weekend.
Even though it was a short trip, we got to experience a lot of firsts - including checking some restaurants off of our bucket lists.
Plus we cover just how incredibly wrong our guesses, for which characters would be at the race, actually were.
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Disney has released more info about the entertainment at Lighthouse Point. Plus AirBNB has built a house that every PIXAR fan will want to stay in.
This week is our 300th episode!
It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this podcast for 6 years, but you all keep listening so we keep talking.
We take a look back at some of our most popular shows and then we get the tables turned on us, as we get interviewed by our friend Ethan.
We cover our favorite episodes, who we think should replace Bob Iger and why Donald is #1.
Thanks again for listening and your continues support. Here’s the next 300!
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This week in Disney News, Pixar Fest has begun and we’re absolutely amazed by the number of amazing characters they’re bringing out!
Disney can be such a great conversation starter and way to find friends in unexpected places.
That’s exactly what happened when we were able to connect with a fellow podcast host over our mutual love of Disney (and running). This week’s guest, Joe Corcione, is the host of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, an ultra runner who will be running the Cocodona 250 next week, and a HUGE Disney fan.
This week we talk about why he connects so deeply on a personal level with the characters and messaging in the movies. From there we get into a really awesome deep conversation about life, running, activating your inner superhero, and so much more.
Even if you loathe running, you’ll still be able to listen and apply so much of Joe’s knowledge and mental tricks to activating your best self in order to be a better person.
And don’t forget to head on over to Joe’s Instagram @joecorcione and subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Podcast. There’s so much gold to be found there!!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
How well do you know Disney’s most popular movies?
Could you name the movie from a single quote?
Could you name the character delivering the line?
Well this week we put that knowledge to the test when we play “Guess the Movie”. Angela offers up a series of quotes and Joe must prove his love of Disney or embarrass himself so much that Angela is forced to find a new Co-Host.
Be sure to let us know how many you got correct.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disneyland Paris announced they will be changing the name of the Studios Park and it’s a bit . . .underwhelming.
Plus Disney announced some release dates for its movie schedule next year.
Do you consider yourself a Disney Parks Newbie or a Superfan?
This week we tackle the Disney Park iceberg and discuss the varying levels of fandom.
So whether you’ve visited one park or been on an Adventures by Disney, tune in to see where you fall.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Joe Rhode posted a cryptic photo back at Imagineering and we discuss the dream scenario of his return at D23.
Plus, we don’t often discuss new Ears, but Disney may have dropped the greatest pair we’ve ever seen.
In our main segment, we play battle of the theme parks, as we rank every US Disney park from worst to first.
While we definitely have our favorites, we try to take an objective approach and compare each park on its our merits - from the food and attractions to which ones really give you that extra Disney magic.
And with that criteria in mind, we even surprised ourselves with some our our choices! So tune in to see where your favorite park falls on our list.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney announced a stacked group being inducted as Disney Legends this year. Plus, some new summer offerings at Disney World and the return of activity we didn’t even realize went away.
In our main segment, we conclude our two part Disney Cruise trip recap.
This week we dive deep into the history of Castaway Cay, from bootleggers to hidden treasure to the Disney films that were filmed on the island.
Plus, we cover our day in paradise from all of the activities and food Castaway Cay has to offer to a review of the Grand Cabana.
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ello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney’s expansion plans took a step forward this week as the Anaheim Planning Commission voted to send Disney’s proposal to the full council.
This week we’re heading to the high seas as we recap our first ever Disney Cruise aboard Disney’s newest ship, the Wish.
Being our first cruise, we didn’t fully know what to expect and while there were some bumps along the way, we still had a blast!
We cover everything you need to know before your first Disney Cruise, from Fish Extenders to the pre-boarding check in process.
Plus we cover all of the shows, food and entertainment the ship has to offer. And we answer the all important question . . . would we do it again?
Timestamps
8:03- Pre Cruise Checkin and Boarding Process
17:40 - Keys to the World Card
19:34- Rainforest Room Review
23:07 - Disney Wish Ship Overview
26:30 - Shows
36:47 - Castaway Cay
40:21 - Tips to make your Disney Cruise Memorable
49:08 - Food Review
59:50 - AquaMouse
1:01:44 - Overall Thoughts
1:06:35 - Disembarking
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This week Disney announced some big changes to dining reservations that guests are sure to enjoy. Plus all hotel guests will get a free day at the waterparks in 2025.
Have you ever thought about purchasing Disney Vacation Club?
Maybe you weren’t sure how it works or if it was worth it.
Well after a few years of DVC ownership we’ve learned a thing or two and this week we’re sharing it all with you!
From our best tips to things we would do differently to how to determine what’s a good value when it comes to DVC, if you’ve ever thought about buying DVC, this episode has you covered.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Recently Disney announced they are shutting down the Disney Movie Club. We discuss what that means and how you might want to stop throwing away your DVDs.
Walt Disney World is a place full of amazing experiences, some of which are more obscure.
This week, we're discussing the various paid tours and experiences you can do in the Walt Disney World parks.
We've done 4 of the 10 tours, so in this week's pod, we report briefly on our experiences. Then we explain the remaining tours we have not taken.
To finish, we talk about which tours we'd like to redo and which of the tours we haven't taken yet, but would like to do based on the information presented. What are the most exciting tours? What tours give you the most bang for your buck? Listen in to find out!
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We got our first look at the new Tiana animatronic and it looks beautiful.
Plus, Disney filed permits to demolish the building of the short-lived NBA Experience. We speculate on what could be next for the location.
Have you ever dreamed of riding a bantha?
Walking through a Revolution-era town?
Battling evil forces in a Quinjet in Wakanda?
If you have, you're either an imagineer, or you stay up-to-date with all of the things Disney said they would build at one time, but alas, it wasn't meant to be. This week we talk canceled attractions or refurbishments and rank them based on how excited we would be to ride them if they were ever actually made.
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Universal Studios finally announced all of the lands in Epic Universe and we question what the reception will be like once the park opens.
We love Walt Disney, and his name is synonymous with the Disney parks, movies, and company as a whole.
But, today, we want to take a step back and pay some respects to one of the other, lesser known, Disney brothers: Roy O. Disney.
Roy, ever his brother's companion and in many ways, his other half, doesn't always come up in the conversation.
However, without Roy, there is some question as to whether Walt would've had the great success he did.
So who was Roy Disney? And what did he do to make Walt's dream become a reality?
Listen in and you'll see just why Roy deserves a little more credit than he often gets.
And don’t forget to send us those Sea Shanties
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney had their earnings release this week and had some surprise announcements including a new movie and another venture into gaming.
When you're used to the Disney World parks, it can be a little overwhelming going over to Disneyland in Anaheim and figuring out just where you want to eat.
But not to worry! We've got you covered.
This week we review 9 different eating establishments on Disneyland property, including one 10/10, would return daily if we could, and one 1/10, avoid at (almost) all costs.
Since we were with friends, thank you Jennifer and Keifer, we got an even larger variety of food than we usually do to talk about and even some drinks. So, maybe consider listening to this episode on your way to get food because after, you may want to eat!
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When one door closes, another opens and this week while Disney was closing Country Bears’ Jamboree at Disney World, they opened Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland.
This week as we talk to Becky Ginther from Disney In Your Day and Castle Dreams Travel about the secrets to planning a Disney vacation.
She divulges a lot of really helpful trip-planning tips to keep in mind like how to set your expectations, good times to go if you’d like to avoid the crowds, some exciting places to check out on your next trip.
Along the way, we learn about the time Becky got the presidential upgrade and get some of her hot takes on perks returning to Walt Disney World resorts.
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This week in Disney News, Meilin and Ming Lee are now doing a meet and greet in DCA for the Lunar New Year that looks top notch!
Also, Mickey and Minnie's new fits for Lookout Key are bright and beautiful.
What would you say if we told you there is a Disney Park in Germany?
Some of you may say, cool. Some probably would start naming the parks and conclude that we've lost our minds!
But, after this episode, you may be convinced that there's an unofficial/knockoff park that does come close to reproducing some of the magic that, if you're listening to this podcast, you know and love.
Europa Park just might be the next park on your list because they have a mouse mascot, their own pilfering pirate boat ride, many highly-themed hotels, a Casper-haunted castle, and the list goes on...to the point that it sounds like, you've guessed it, we're describing a Disney Park.
So travel with us to Rust, Germany and learn what this hubbub is all about.
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A lot of Disney News dropped while we were away including the launch of the incredible Electrical Sky Parade over in Disneyland Paris.
Plus, Imagineer Lanny Smoot was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and showed off his latest invention, the Hallow Tile Floor. We speculate how Disney plans to use it.
We're back from our 10K and 1/2 marathon races in Disneyland, and we're so ready to spill the tea about our first race on the west coast.
When we registered for this race, we assumed RunDisney would run it (pun intended) the exact same way as the Disney World races, but boy were we wrong!
We talk about why that is, what we really enjoyed about Disneyland, and what we missed about the larger Disney World races. Plus, we reveal the most important answer to the most important question IMHO, "What characters were there?"
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Have you ever wanted just a little more out of your Disney experience?
A way to spice it up?
To ascend to new level of fandom?
Well, friend, you’ve come to the right place! Today we’re talking about Hidden Disney, the parts of Disney that you possibly don’t know about.
We reveal hidden experiences in the park, new levels of fandom, and extra ride experiences that’ll have you stoked for your next Disney Adventure! And if you feel so inclined, don’t forget to head on over to YouTube to watch this podcast at Enchanted Ears Podcast.
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This week in Disney News, subscribers of Disney+ will be able to get a free Disney dining plan.
For all of the Figment fans out there, Festival of the Arts will feature a new Figment popcorn bucket this year which will certainly have you clamoring to EPCOT.
We have one question for you.
What if EPCOT wasn’t just in Disney World?
What if Disneyland had their own version? What would you call it?
Well, Disney almost called it WestCOT. This park was slated to be built in the early 90s until a number of factors got it cancelled.
So what was going to be in the park? Was it an exact copy and paste of the existing park? Where was it going to go? We answer these questions and much more, so give us a listen!
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This week in Disney News, the Voyage of the Little Mermaid in Hollywood Studios will not be returning, and will instead reopen in Fall 2024 as Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure.
Also, when changes come on January 9th to park hopping in WDW, virtual queing will change as well.
Over in Disneyland, the Magic Happens parade will be returning shortly after the new year along with Wonderous Journeys.
2023 was a pretty good year, but maybe not for the crystal ball we borrowed from Madam Leota.
In this episode, we recap our going-into-2023-predictions for Disney News. Although we definitely did NOT get some things right, like Disney World finally picking a retheme for the Dinoland section of Animal Kingdom, we were able to peek into the future in some small ways. See our very obvious prediction about Bob Iger’s contract extension.
So give us a listen and hear about the year in review coupled with a few small predictions for 2024 and beyond.
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Dear Santa,
We have been very very good this year and think that for 2024, we would like a few things to make Disney a little more merry and bright. Could you help us out a bit?
We have some simple requests like more shade and maybe bringing Gideon’s into the parks.
But we also feel like our friend, the imaginative, but unfriendly-looking dragon, needs a little visit from the Botched TV show doctors to give him and his ride a little face lift.
And while we’re at it, maybe we could give Dinoland a little face lift as well and finally put the rightful king in his place.
And could we please bring back the immersive experiences? There’s a lot more, but to find it all out, you’re going to have to listen to this podcast, which I think you’ll enjoy because…whimsy.
Anyway, thanks for all you do with the toys and stuff.
Angela and Joe
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This week in Disney News, Luca, Soul, and Turning Red will all be coming to theaters in early 2024, giving them a theatrical release for the first time.
Disneyland dropped their full 2024 calendar of events, which is unusual, and there are some really exciting celebrations to look forward to.
Something about the holidays seems to make everything so special. Maybe it’s the fleeting nature of how fast it passes or the extra special magic of excited people getting to dress up for their favorite holiday, which got us thinking: Disney could use more holiday overlays.
Sure Disneyland gets the Nightmare Before Christmas-themed Haunted Mansion and there’s always the Jingle Cruise, but couldn’t we do just a little extra to make more of the rides we know and love feeling fresh and new for a short time?
Why not make the parks more magical by decorating for Halloween, Christmas, Life Day and more?
We came up with a list of rides that could use a little sprucing up, including some of our favorites, like Enchanted Tiki Room and Space Mountain. So this week, tune in and get in a festive mood with us!
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This week in Disney News, over in Tokyo Disneyland, they’re gearing up for Minnie’s Funderland on January 10, a celebration with a parade, merch, decorations and more starring Disney’s leading lady.
Frozen is 10 years old and we’re celebrating with a special episode all about the movie that reinvented Disney as we know it.
Looking back, all many of us might remember the sensation that was “Let It Go,” but there are so many things about this movie that make it interesting and memorable.
From its tumultuous beginnings, to its Rapunzel-rejected talent, to its box office performance, the original film has redefined the way Disney makes films. So tune in this week to learn more about one of the biggest Disney movies ever!
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Josh D'Amaro dropped more hints about bringing Indiana Jones to Dinoland in Animal Kingdom.
Plus we answer what’s Disney’s weirdest ride.
This week we play “What’s the Lyric?”.
Play along as Joe has to guess the song title and the missing lyric from popular Disney attractions. By the end you won’t know if Joe is joking or serious when we says he’s never heard any of the songs before.
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This week in Disney News, the trailer came out for the new Marvel Disney+/Hulu show, Echo, came out this past week. This show has some interesting changes and we discuss how it could impact Marvel’s approach going forward.
Plus new Halloween-themed RunDisney races were announced in Disneyland.
With 12 feature-length films, countless books, several animated cartoons, and four live-action series on Disney+, it's fair to say that Star Wars is MASSIVE.
So we thought it would be fun to pick our current Top 5 characters of all time in honor of Life Day on November 17. If you didn't guess, it was very difficult to whittle it down to just 5. So who will come out on top?
Will the Dark Side prevail on our lists, or will the Light Side vanquish evil?
Or, more likely, will we possibly achieve some measure of balance in the force?
Tune in and find out!
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In Disney News, Disney is buying the remaining portion of Hulu from Comcast. What does this mean for their streaming plan and where are they going to get the money?
In this episode, we play armchair Imagineer and reimagine EPCOT.
We fix up World Showcase by adding a mixture of celebrity appeal, additional countries and their unique cultures, and some great Disney IP. Then we tackle the front of the park and give it a cohesive theme based on the elements with Spaceship Earth as the centerpiece.
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This week in Disney News, Shanghai announced the date they’ll be opening Zootopia land.
Sticking with international parks, over in Tokyo Disneyland, Fantasy Springs will be opening on June 6, 2024.
On the high seas, we got some of our first looks at the artwork for the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure cruise ship, and it looks incredible.
And some people got a scare with the announcement of the return of the Disney Enchantment fireworks show at after hours events next year.
Tomorrow is Halloween, so today we wanted to discuss our favorite ride in Disney World that takes place on Halloween Day, 1939.
If you didn’t guess it, we’re talking about the Hollywood Studios icon: Tower of Terror.
This seemingly immortal ride hasn’t always been there, so we explain the history, fun facts, and nods to the Twilight Zone throughout the queue.
Plus, there were several iterations before the original was built including a murder mystery, which Angela thinks would be fun, but the night-vision goggles might become hazardous during the drops.
Check out the book A Magical Half-Century for even more on the Tower of Terror.
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Our Disney “News,” this week is very…uneventful. Snow on the castle in Disneyland this week drove the internet crazy, but other than that Disney was pretty quiet.
Do you like Disney Music?
Do you like musical scores?
And unlike Scar, do you not “despise guessing games”?
Wonderful! Enjoy playing along to our new game Name that Tune: Pixar Edition. Joe plays Pixar movie scores for Angela who fumbles her way through guessing the movie, composer, and title of each track.
With the ability to earn up to 3 points per round, can you (and she) earn enough points to be crowned Grand Admiral? Should Angela earn some bonus points for the amazing new titles she comes up with? She thinks so!
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This week in Disney news, ticket prices increased at Disneyland and so have Disney World season pass and parking prices. This all came with the good news that all day park hopping is returning to Disney World on January 9th!
Also, the Broadway-style show on Disney’s new ship, the Treasure, is Moana! Does this bode well for a full-on Broadway production!? We hope so!
This week, we ‘d like you to “Be Our Guest” as we play “You can only keep one” with 5 of your favorite Disney Renaissance movie soundtracks: Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Mulan, and Hercules. “I Won’t Say” any of the picks are easy, and for some, it’s like choosing between which foot you like better. You need both to walk…or swim? You’ll see what we mean. It was essential we remained “True to [Our Hearts]” and went “the Distance.” So friends, pull up a chair, as we proudly present…your podcast.
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This week in Disney News, Disney announced a discounted ticket for Disneyland and Disney World for children.
Also, Disney announced the narrators for the Candlelight Processional with big names like Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos, and Simu Liu.
Disney has hinted that the Galactic Starcruiser Hotel may be closed, but something new is in the works.
This week, we discuss new avenues they may pursue with the venue.
So will people ever be able to stay there again possibly?
Will Disney mimic some of Universal's more recent additions and use the Starcruiser to host these added experiences?
Could it be used for a shorter experience or even a highly-themed show of some sort?
We share our thoughts, how we see the various options playing out, and the likelihood these things could actually occur.
Be sure to swing by our socials and let us know what you think may happen. While you're there, be sure to enter our contest to win cool prizes we picked up while on our last voyage.
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Disney may have just changed how we all watch sports with a Toy Story simulcast of an NFL game this week. Too bad no one told us about it before it happened.
Have you ever wanted to go to Disney World, but struggled to pick an appropriate hotel for your visit?
Maybe you wanted to splurge for a Deluxe hotel, but also wanted to have money to spend elsewhere.
Maybe you questioned which hotels could get you to the parks the fastest.
As many Disney-goers know, Walt Disney World boasts an impressive number of hotels…sometimes too impressive. And there are three levels with their own price ranges. This week, we answer the age-old question “Is it worth staying in a Deluxe hotel?”
This week we discuss each level, price ranges, our thoughts on some of the specific hotels, and then try to help you narrow down the best ones for you and your family.
The answer to the “is it worth it” question is far more complex than many people would think considering the multitude of factors that should play into your decision. And surprisingly, the Deluxe hotels aren’t always the “best” choice, even if money isn’t a concern. Listen in and we can help you narrow your choices so you find the right hotel for you in the right price-range!
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This past week, the big news was there was a bear in the Magic Kingdom causing Frontierland to be closed for hours. Of course the memes were lit as well, our favorite being the Haunted Mansion meme.
We’re happy to say the golden Disney World 50th Anniversary statues are staying!
Disney announced they plan to spend $60 billion dollars over the next 10 years in parks and on the Cruiselines. We’re a bit skeptical.
And Elemental’s debut on Disney+ was very successful, becoming one of their most watched Disney premieres on Disney+ of all time.
Disney has a number of iconic rides across their various properties. Rides that make you question how you could possibly convince the cast member to let you stay in the ride vehicle for your repeated riding pleasure.
This week, it’s those top-tier rides we’re going to discuss.
But we’re not just discussing those rides that were put in recently. No. We’re talking about the rides that stand out from the eras in which they were put in and in some cases, invented.
Which Disney rides have the staying power to be put in the hall of fame?
But don’t just take it from us, this week we rounded up an Avengers of sorts of Disney creators to give their picks as well!
A special thanks to our guests Clark(@mousemakerstudio), Julie from Double Your WDW Podcast (@doubleyourwdw), Becky from Disney in Your Day and Castle Dreams Travel (@disneyinyourday), and John and Bridget from Board Game Cantina(@boardgamecantina). Be sure to check them out!
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We start off with some great listener questions about our favorite Disney books and what the next ride to get turned into a movie might be.
Plus, we discuss the GORGEOUS update coming to the Disneyland Hotel in Paris.
Then in our main segment, we live like there’s no tomorrow and craft our Disney bucket list.
Disney has so many incredible experiences to offer from world adventures to Club 33 to the Cinderella Castle Suite, but which ones will make our list?
So while Angela’s off drinking everything Trader Sam has to offer and Joe’s manifesting a time machine, enjoy the show.
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This week we got more information about the Disney Treasure.
Destination D23 was this past week and Disney said a lot without really announcing anything concrete. Also, what’s up with that Figment meet and greet?
Disney Cruise Lines, or at least Disney at sea, has been around for decades. From humble beginnings to changing maritime laws and having almost 6 ships in their fleet, Disney Cruises are a special treat for people who want to go to exotic places and be transported on a Disney-entertainment-mobile on water.
If you’re curious about the cruiseline and want to know more about them, this is the podcast for you. After we give a brief history, we talk with Becky, from Castle Dreams Travel, about the tips and tricks you need to know before your first cruise.
Check out Becky’s trip reports:
Disney Magic trip report: https://www.disneyinyourday.com/sailing-disney-magic-arrival-day/
Disney Dream trip report: https://www.disneyinyourday.com/on-board-the-disney-dream-arrival-day/
Disney Wonder Alaska trip report: https://www.disneyinyourday.com/disney-cruise-to-alaska-arrival-day/
Disney Wish trip reports:https://www.disneyinyourday.com/sailing-on-the-disney-wish-day-1/
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The Journey of Water with Moana is getting closer to opening and we discuss the early reviews.
Plus, the Haunted Mansion over at Disneyland is going to be undergoing some changes in 2024.
This week, in response to two listener questions, we talk about our dream D23 announcements for the 4 Walt Disney World parks and also what a Disney Villains theme park would look like.
We have a blast blowing the doors off of the budgets and opening up the world of possibilities without Marvel ownership issues in parks, revamping the Avengers Campus, adding on to Galaxy's Edge, going a little wild in Animal Kingdom, and then allowing Maleficent to shine with her own castle.
What Disney could do with the villains is incredible. Letting these baddies have their own castle, parades, lands, rides (MAKE ESCAPE FROM ELEPHANT GRAVEYARD ALREADY DISNEY!), and eating establishments would add a fun richness to the parks.
Everyone has a little bit of the dark side in them, so embrace it with us this week and tune in!
Thank you so much Zac and Rich for the excellent questions! Keep them coming!
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This week in Disney News, over in Tokyo DisneySea, we got more information on the Fantasy Springs expansion. With lots of new rides, eating establishments, and many beloved Disney properties, DisneySea is even more of a must-visit!
The Disney Treasure cruise ship announcements are coming soon! Members of the media got treasure maps last week revealing what might be included on the ship, and wow is it exciting!
When you're used to visiting Disney World, going over to Disneyland can feel a little bit like being a fish out of water.
This week, we discuss planning a Disneyland trip from a Disney Worlder's perspective.
What should you expect?
What kinds of tickets should you buy? For how many days?
Where should you stay?
What airport should you fly into?
What should you know about the nighttime shows? And is front row at World of Color a blessing or a curse?
We answer all of these and more!
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Sorry! Last week we accidentally said Springtime Surprise signups were last week and while we weren’t totally wrong, we weren’t totally right either.
Tiana's Palace will be opening September 7.
There will be New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cartoons coming in 2025 with Duffy!
With the World Cup ending yesterday, we decided to do a World Cup-esque Marvel bracket. With 32 Marvel movies and 32 teams in the World Cup, it worked out perfectly!
There are definitely a lot of heavy hitters, teams that were projected to go far, and even a Cinderella story or two!
Which movie scored the most in our hearts and created the best, most memorable experience?
Which movies don’t quite make the cut?
Listen and you’ll hear Chris and Angela’s picks. Who is Chris you say? Listen and you’ll see!
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Disney World and Disneyland changed how you get to book dining reservations.
Do you love animals and Star Wars? And do you not despise running? If so, you may be interested in the Together As One Charity 5k, which benefits Better Life Pet Rescue. Check out @togetherasone5k on Instagram to sign up!
We don’t talk about Universal…but…this week we do.
Because let’s be real for a second, Universal is also pretty awesome!
On our last Disney trip, we decided to finally make our way over to the “third theme park,” Universal’s water park, Volcano Bay. So this week, we go over the history of Volcano Bay (which interestingly enough predates Universal Studios), the lore behind the park, our experience, the deal with the Tapu Tapus, some tips and tricks on having the best experience, and what our final opinions are about the park including whether or not we’ll go back! (Spoiler alert, you’re so cool, we can’t keep a secret from you. We most certainly will!) Tune in and enjoy!
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We start off this week by discussing the good news and bad news about Fantasmic over at Disneyland. Plus more restaurants at Disneyland are going to serve alcohol in September.
Imagineers have created some of the most immersive lands and attractions at Disney parks, but what happens when their vision misses the mark?
From budget cuts to disco balls to trying to make classic attractions “relevant” we count down the worst and shortest-lived attractions at the Disney Parks. And if you thought the Galactic Starcruiser didn't last long, there are a few on this list that didn't even last ONE YEAR!
Plus we get into a heated debate about whether the Tiki Room should run a Boy Band karaoke show.
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Alien Encounter
Stitch's Great Escape
Tiki Room Under New Management
Journey Into Your Imagination
Rocket Rods
Superstar Limo
NBA Experience
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This week in Disney News, EPCOT’s getting a few new things for the Disney 100.
Also, Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Treasure, had its bow reveal this week. Which character’s are on it?
This week’s episode is Keep, Update, Replace: Disneyland edition.
We go though some of your favorite Disneyland and DCA rides and vote whether to keep them as is, update them to make them better, or completely tear them down and replace them.
The “future” of Storybook Land Canal Boats, Matterhorn, Webslingers, Alice in Wonderland, and more rest in our hands. We also check the Instagram data to see how you all felt about these rides and their fates.
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Bob Iger’s contract got extended through 2026.
And a new Turduckin hat has been released in EPCOT that Figment fans will fawn over.
Our episode this week is sort of a double-feature.
We briefly talk about our short Disney trip before we did the Galactic Starcruiser and holy cow was it really awesome!
We actually had a lot of Disney firsts like riding Tron Lightcycle Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and getting to see a warthog get some dental work.
After that, we move on to our main topic of the week, Disneyland vs Disney World Ride Comparisons. We stack 10 rides and attractions up against each other from both coasts and see which one is better.
So which Pirates of the Caribbean comes away with the booty?
Which Haunted Mansion would we rather inhabit?
And which would win in a race for our hearts: Test Track or Radiator Springs Racers?
Tune in and see!
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This week in Disney News, past and current Disney CEO Bob Iger said recently that the parks are too expensive.
D23 is coming up, and not much of new substance is expected. The panels appear to be reflective or learning-oriented. What does that mean?
Finally, Food and Wine announces five new booths and a couple of interesting new menus items.
This week we talk about our recent and final voyage on the Galactic Star Cruiser aka the “Star Wars hotel.” One would think we would find it less magical the second go around, after all, the storyline stays the same, but no.
This time, we both enjoyed it even more, from the cast to the other passengers to our experience in Galaxy’s Edge. We talk about how this second voyage enhanced our understanding and allowed us to interact better with the cast. In that, beware, we definitely include spoilers.
We dive into the differences in our paths from the first time and what we think Disney needs to take away from this experience after they close it down in September.
We wrap up with our biggest takeaways from the experience that we will cherish and apply in our everyday lives.
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Today, we’re keeping our news in Walt Disney World. Imagineers have started testing Moana Journey of Water.
In addition to that, Genie+ has undergone some changes. You can now purchase based on what park you’re at if you don’t have park-hoppers or all of the parks.
This week we wanted to cover two of what we think are some of Disney’s biggest unsung heroes, the Sherman Brothers.
If you’re not familiar with their work, they’re the ones responsible for the “It’s a Small World” song as well as many other Disney hits both in the parks and on film.
Even though they didn’t always get along, their working relationship was very fruitful and their extended jingle-style music still continues to capture the hearts and minds of people today.
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For those of you over by Disneyland or with a very close Disneyland trip booked, Rogers: The Musical starts playing tomorrow at the Hyperion Theater.
Also, due to the writers’ strike, Disney is delaying a lot of movies from your favorite Disney-owned properties: Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar.
This week is part two of our two-part trip recap to Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland. This week, we’re talking Disneyland!
With Disney World being our home park, we’re always partial, but this time we feel like something changed for us. We were able to appreciate the special magic that Walt’s original park has.
We talk about the wonderful Magic Happens parade, World of Color water show and subsequent drenching, eating at the Magic Key Terrace and Lamplight Lounge, and buying Genie+ for the first time. Thanks to our friends Jennifer and Keifer for showing us a great time!
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Disney announced a new winter holiday celebration in Hollywood Studios called Jollywood Nights.
Also, a new Mickey short is coming called Steamboat Silly. Is this a play to keep the rights to Steamboat Willie?
This week is part one of our two-part trip recap to Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland.
This week, we’re talking Universal, and more specifically, Super Mario World. We answer all of your pressing questions.
Is it worth the trip from Anaheim?
What kinds of snags might you face when trying to get into the park?
And are the $40 power up bands necessary?
We also share our thoughts on the rides, minigames, and Express Pass. If you plan on going yourself, you’ll benefit from our mistakes and successes. Plus, we’ll let you know what to do and what you can skip, especially if you go to Universal in Orlando.
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Today’s episode is brought to you by The Cheesecake Factory.
Okay, not really. We aren’t getting those kinds of bucks from this pod, but when you listen, you’ll get the age-old question, how did The Cheesecake Factory make us talk about DisneyQuest this week?
If that isn’t enough to draw you in, you can learn all about this sort-of failed Disney concept that lasted a respectable 20 years when our beloved Starcruiser didn’t even last 2!
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The dining plan is back and officially bookable for your 2024 vacations!
Disney also released more concept art for the Pixar Place remodel at Disneyland.
Today, we’ll tackle the last Disney World Park, Magic Kingdom, in our ongoing series: Keep, Update, Replace.
Should Disney keep Haunted Mansion?
Would it be a good idea to replace Jungle Cruise?
Would a staged alien invasion be the solution to the eternal issue that is the Hall of Presidents?
And should Tomorrowland become an ever-lasting world’s fair with different company booths that rotate out every few years? We answer these pertinent questions and more!
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Scott Lange’s memoir, Look Out for the Little Guy, a fictional book in Ant Man is going to become real.
Plus, Josh D’Amaro dropped some interesting park news at a recent investor conference.
And in our main segment, we ask, “What if Disney+ used ChatGPT to write their movie descriptions?”
Joe used the AI chatbot to create overly simplistic descriptions of Disney movies, and Angela tries to guess them.
The struggle’s real in this one as Angela grapples with the AI’s vague wording and hopes after seeing her results, the listeners don’t kick her off the show.
All the while, Joe fights with his tongue’s resistance to pronouncing the word enigmatic.
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Our news this week is our main topic because it’s a shocker. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is closing.
That’s right, this cutting-edge, not-even-toddler-age endeavor will stop “taking flight” come September.
This week, we share our feelings about this. We also speculate why we think it happened, and contemplate the direction of the Disney company as a whole. We also share what we think Disney’s going to do with the Starcruiser after it closes.
In a moment of levity, Joe posits more accounting questions than most (or at least Angela) would care to know, and for you the valued listener, she steps in to prevent any sort of boredom-related sleep issues that could arise from too much money talk.
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Exciting Disney News! Park reservations are gone starting January 9th, 2024 (sort of)!
Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat acts were announced.
This week we play Keep, Update, Replace: EPCOT.
What should Disney do with some of EPCOT’s hottest rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as well as some older, but beloved rides like Spaceship Earth. And is customizable rides in Disney’s future?
Plus, Joe begs people to unsubscribe based on their stance on of Living with the Land.
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 just came out at the end of last week, and this week we need to talk about it.
This podcast sits somewhere between a movie review (we have some big thoughts on the story and realism of the issues discussed in the movie) and a discussion of Marvel at large and where they’re headed.
At this point, it seems as though they’ve lost their way in the Galaxy a bit, not that the movie is bad because it’s not. But, they also don’t seem to have the clarity they once had during the Infinity Saga.
Where are they going with all of this?
Why are people getting a bit tired of these movies?
Where should they go from here?
And how can they see themselves out of these awkward teenage years?
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Walt Disney announced a big fitness initiative. We’re most excited about the new pickleball courts!
Plus, is Disney developing an Encanto musical for Broadway?
Food is important. As Disney World people, we're constantly trying new restaurants and returning to old favorites.
But what about Disneyland?
What are the best and most highly-rated places to take a load off and enjoy a nice treat or meal?
During today's episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Disneyland food and end up with some unexpected questions. Like why does Disneyland seem so reasonably priced or should Disney just serve Dole Whip at every restaurant to boost guest ratings?
So join us on this culinary adventure as we undercover everything from the best places to eat on Main Street to where the ideal spot to unwind with a cocktail in hand is at in DCA to the character dining we would rather order off of the kid’s menu.
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Animal Kingdom turned 25 this past weekend! It’s wild to think that in our very first episode ever, we commemorated the 20th anniversary!
350 cabins at Fort Wilderness are getting replaced by more modern cabins and the restaurant, and potentially getting a new restaurant, since Trail’s End Restaurant is closed.
And the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland caught fire during a show last week, which forced them to shut down the Fantasmic show for audience safety.
It’s our 250th episode extravaganza, and because of that, we’re going Inside Out to talk about our Top Disney Core Memories.
We cover our trips to international parks, the many Adventures we’ve had, and the friends we’ve made along the way.
Also, Angela reacts to the fact that Joe’s #1 Disney memory is sans her. Can you believe that!? (It’s a pretty good memory though.)
Thank you to all of the listeners who have supported us throughout these five years! It’s been so great to have you along for the ride!
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A few additional things came out of the Star Wars Celebration that give us the feels. A Gaya album will be dropping on May 4th. On the not-so-great news front, The Bad Batch will get a third and final season next year.
We did Animal Kingdom and had so much fun, we decided to play Keep, Update, Replace: Hollywood Studios.
We assess some of the most popular and, let’s face it, unpopular rides in the park. And we even got your opinion on the matter using a poll on our Instagram @enchantedearspodcast.
What should be done with Muppet Vision 3D, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Slinky Dog Dash, Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run, and the Frozen Sing Along Celebration?
We think some pretty big changes need to occur to revive the tributes to movie magic while also teaching the next generation what amazing possibilities exist with a little spark…of inspiration. Some other big changes, in the form of locking restraints, might be needed if Frozen gets Angela’s suggested update to keep Joe from charging the stage to meet a Disney (and cultural) icon.
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There was a lot of news this week!
Star Wars Celebration was going on in London this past week. At it, new movies were said to be in the works including one tying up the Mandoverse.
Plus, a live action Moana is in the works as announced by The Rock. We’re very interested to see what direction this takes, as it’s super early in the process.
Disney’s so woven into the fabric of our culture and society, it’s not at all surprising that some pretty amazing things have happened on their hallowed ground.
Did you know Doritos were invented at Disneyland?
Or that Disneyland had a Wizard of Bras?
Or that the Beatles broke up at the Polynesian?
Or that Elton John wrote Rocket Man while riding the Astro Obiter?
OK, maybe one of those didn’t happen, but three of them totally did.
This week, we cover these absolutely wild stories plus the one world record set at a Disney Park that we think we could break.
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The Aristocats live action movie was announced with Quest Love directing and doing music for it.
Also, the first round of layoffs at the Disney Company are happening. Some of the big cuts are in the divisions dealing with Bob Chapek’s focuses: Meta verse and Disney Prime.
Sometimes in life, one has to make the hard decision to get rid of things that you no longer want or need, to maybe repair what's broken, and to keep things that spark joy exactly as they are.
What if we applied this decisive Marie Kondo-esque philosophy to the Disney World parks?
What would we keep, update, and replace in Animal Kingdom?
This week, we tackle this difficult question when it comes to some of Animal Kingdom's biggest (and smallest) attractions including Flight of Passage, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, and Joe's favorite, Feathered Friends in Flight.
Also, Angela has ideas about just who could repair the Yeti. It's definitely NOT Bob Iger wearing jean overalls like the long-lost Super Mario Brother. Nonetheless, fan art of that would be appreciated - which you can send to @enchantedearspodcast on Instagram.
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There’s a new tour in town at Disneyland. A tour with Disney history, plus a chat with an animator, plus a commemorative pin? Mickey, take our money now!
And rumor has it that Galaxy’s Edge has been canceled at Disneyland Paris and a Lion King themed land complete with a water ride will go in its place. Angela is obviously pessimistically optimistic about this rumor and will be holding her breath until the rumored announcement date in April, at which point she will need to be revived and given the news.
With more than 25 Disney World Resort hotels, it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to stay on your next trip.
What’s your budget?
How about what park you plan to spend the most time in?
What amenities are important to you?
There’s are a just a few questions that can come into play when deciding which hotel is best.
This week we’ve decided to simplify the process by giving you our top hotel picks. We tackle the best options based on price, location and how much time you plan to spend in your room vs. the theme parks.
We did so much research, we even learned something new! So if that doesn’t hook you, we don’t know what will!
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With Tron opening April 4th and running soft openings now, the new Tron merch is out, and it looks pretty awesome!
Also, this week Disney announced a bunch of new character-based interactions coming this year. Moana will be on the Floatillas in Animal Kingdom starting April 22. Mirabel will debut in the fall at Fairytail Garden in the Magic Kingdom. And Figment will appear at Imagination Pavillion later this year!
Legacy? What is a legacy?
With the passing of famous Imagineer and Disney Legend, Rolly Crump, this past week, we wanted to zoom in on the man and really talk about his life and what he's left behind.
It takes a special person to recognize their strengths, elevate others, and think outside the box, and that's exactly the type of person Rolly Crump was. From all accounts, he helped others actualize their potential, was revered by Walt, and he is responsible for some of the most iconic designs in Disneyland and Disney World.
Crump worked on It's a Small World, The Enchanted Tiki Room, and Haunted Mansion along with countless other projects both in the Disney Parks and beyond. It was a pleasure to learn about the life and contributions of this amazing man, and we think you're going to enjoy it, too!
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This week in Disney news we discuss what the recent cuts to the Galactic Starcuiser’s schedule could mean to it’s future and get totally sidetracked by the Philadelphia Flyers mascot while discussing some epic Daredevil: Born Again casting.
Plus, you’ll soon be able to get a Dole Whip anytime you want.
Some people may call it stupid to wake up at 2:45 am for 4 days in a row to run 46.6 miles, but Disney calls it Dopey.
And with Marathon Weekend sign-ups fast-approaching, your 3rd and 10th favorite podcast hosts (we all know which of us is your number 3) compiled a lists of Dopey training Dos and Don'ts that you can use to determine if you want to run and what to do to once you inevitably decide to follow Master Yoda's advice, "Do or do not, there is no try."
Your training program, race meals, and attitude along with a lot of other factors will determine how good of an experience you have. But some things will definitely hold you back like eating foods your stomach doesn't digest well (hello Port-o-potty) and thinking that one missed run will ruin your whole training program.
Plus, take it from us, if you run with a prop, you better try it out or you'll probably be forced to litter in front of the Castle. Oops!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
If you haven’t seen the Encanto and Tiana topiaries, you need to and when better to see them than EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival that goes on from March 1-July 5?
The new Haunted Mansion trailer is out and it looks amazing (and a bit scary)! We can’t wait to see where they take the story, but if it’s anywhere as near as all the Haunted Mansion nods, it’s going to be great!
Going to Disney is such an amazing experience that almost everyone wants to do again and again. But, being the leading theme park in the world also means Disney can and needs to charge high prices for the experience.
This week, we give our 10 best tips and tricks to saving money on your Disney World trip.
We cover everything from how to save on food to finding the cheapest hotel to how to keep your merch hauls from breaking your bank. Also, we reveal how it may actually be more fiscally responsible to stay an extra day verses purchasing Genie+!
And if you’re currently planning a Disney experience of any kind and need a Disney expert to help you have the best trip possible, contact friend of the podcast Becky Ginther at beckyg@castledreamstravel.com.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Disney dropped the ultra-modern concept art for villas over at the Disneyland Hotel. They look so sleek…almost too sleek.
Rogers the Musical is coming to the Hyperion Theater in Disneyland. We’re hopeful that means it’s in the pipeline to be a full-blown musical in a few years.
We went to the Disney 100 The Exhibition grand opening at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, so we figured this week we’d give you the rundown of what’s in it and our experience.
Journey through the various galleries with us and hear what Disney memorabilia is contained within the exhibition. Hear our highlights, which includes the the original Matterhorn ride vehicle, the Nautilus used in Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and Porgs so real you’ll want to sneak them into a natural history museum.
On top of all that, the exhibition has an incredible music gallery that allows you to hear Disney’s top animated hit songs from Moana, Encanto, and Frozen translated and performed into various languages!
We also share the best times to visit the exhibit and our interesting experience being recorded for use across all space and time in perpetuity.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
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ello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Reservations for Hollywood Studios newest restaurant open up on February 21. Plus, Disney released footage of the upcoming World of Frozen expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland and we are absolutely IN LOVE with the updated Elsa animatronic.
In our main segment, we cover our picks for the must do attractions and Magic Kingdom, plus the ones you can totally skip!
Basically we end up gushing about how much we love Haunted Mansion (I mean who doesn’t?!?) and then Joe makes some picks that may lose us a few listeners.
Also a big shout out to the Happiest Hour on Earth podcast, the Market House podcast and Abby @disneyadventuretime for adding their picks to this week’s episode.
And if you miss the smell of the parks, check out Magic Candle Company and use our affiliate code “Enchanted” to save 15% off your next order.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
The big news this week came out of the Disney’s investor call. They will be restructuring the company into 3 divisions. With that, they’ll be cutting 7,000 jobs. And then surprising news of 3 sequels dropped including the one we predicted all the way back when the D23 Expo happened: Frozen 3.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we started to ponder, “What would a date in Disney World look like?”.
This week we answer that very question. Where can you go with your partner, what can you do, and even what can you wear to have the most romantic date?
And we answer the nagging question, “Which Disney World park is the most romantic?”. Then we wrap it all up with what would be the nicest full-day date we could think of.
Looking to plan a Disney trip this year? Reach out to Becky at Castle Dreams Travel (beckyg@castledreamstravel.com) and let her know Enchanted Ears sent you!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
The ride concept for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is out, and it’s an interesting one. After the success of Tiana’s Palace, Tiana’s now set her sights on helping the community by starting a community-owned food co-op of sorts inside an old salt mine.
Also, over in Universal, a few weeks ago, Universal announced they’ll be building two new experiences/parks in other locations in the U.S., one in Texas, the other in Las Vegas.
As Disney people, we don’t always hop on over to Universal Studios, but on our latest Disney trip, we decided to pay Universal a visit.
We learned quite a bit from the trip and really got a chance to see with new eyes exactly where Universal thrives and Disney could up their game a little.
So this week, we talk about some of the things we really loved about Universal that Disney could learn from (and maybe a few things we weren’t so much a fan of). We also discuss the future of Universal and how that will absolutely have a direct impact on Disney, especially if Disney doesn’t prepare themselves for it.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
The opening date for Rodeo Roundup BBQ in Toy Story Land is March 23.
Disneyland’s Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened last week. As per the usual, Disneyland got an upgraded version of the ride with a few small additional scenes and incredible queue theming.
In the latest installment of “Bob Iger thinks the parks are too pricey,” the price of Savvi’s Lightsabers and droids have been decreased. We love how he’s making the parks more affordable and wonder why this isn’t in the news more.
Finally, Disney has patented head-mounted camera display for costumed characters. The invention will give cast members better visibility out of their costumes.
It’s officially the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary celebration, so this week we’re talking about what we see as the company’s highlights over the past 100 years.
We discuss what failures led to the thriving Disney company we know today, how Walt’s loss of Oswald gave rise to Mickey, the innovations made by the company in order to improve entertainment as we know it, the contributions of Eisner and Iger, and how Disney’s changed our culture and the world. It’s an absolutely bananas 100 years. Here’s to 100+ more!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Disney’s 100th Anniversary food has been revealed and as usual, it looks pretty good. But the big story is the poison apple mug and the Mickey Mouse sipper.
The new Donald Duck Restaurant in Shanghai has opened and features the cutest duck in all the lands.
Lastly, when Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens in Disneyland, you’ll have to join a virtual queue to ride like most other new attractions in the Disney parks.
This week we give our trip recap of Marathon Weekend. We discuss crowds, what we did (ate a lot) and didn’t do (ride a lot), how the races worked, the highlights of both running and spectating the races, and the Dopey Challenge.
We had a total blast and put pretty much no pressure on ourselves to do much of anything besides run, eat, and enjoy ourselves which made for a delightful trip.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week there was so much news, we decided to make it the full episode. Tune in next week for our full recap of our Disney trip and the Dopey Challenge.
The Disney Dining Plan has been nonexistent since pandemic, but now Disney is offering some dining promotions up to $750 at no extra cost.
We know “Happily Ever After” was coming back, but now we have a date! April 3 is the day! Epcot Forever will also be returning April 3. But possibly the biggest news is that the barges are going bye bye!
Speaking of Disney shows, “Avengers: Power the Night” drone show will be running in Parisian on the Tower of Terror for their 30th anniversary grand finale from January 28 through May 8. This show will feature 500 drones making iconic items from he MCU like Cap’s shield, Ironman’s repulsers, and Dr. Strange’s sling ring.
In a strange turn of events…Disney is cutting costs for guests. Yes, you read it correctly. Over in Disney World, there will be complimentary parking at hotels, relaxed passholder reservations after 2, and Genie+ will include attraction photos. For the 100th anniversary, Disneyland in California will allow park hopping at 11 and free attraction photos starting February 4th. They will also offer two months’ worth of $104 days.
And in the last piece of Disney news for now, Reedy Creek changed the land usage plan, which will allow them to create space for another theme park, if they’d like. We speculate on what this might mean.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Since we’re still coming down from our races, we’re recording early and only have this one, very excellent, piece of very appropriate news: RunDisney’s returning to Disneyland in 2024!! You best believe we’ll be there!
This week, we make predictions about what 2023 is going to bring for the Walt Disney Company.
Will there be new park/ride announcements?
Will Bob Iger really be done at the end of his 2 year contract?
Will Pixar finally get their movies back into the theaters?
Only time will tell, but we rubbed our crystal ball and think we know the answers to all that and more!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Disney released their platinum 100th anniversary merch.
Over at Trader Sam’s at the Polynesian, they’ve released a limited-edition José mug that seems guaranteed to set off a Figment popcorn bucket-like fervor.
Lastly, the new restaurant over at Hollywood Studios, Rodeo Roundup BBQ, will open in a spring of 2023.
In this last episode of the year, we do our year-end review of 2022.
What are the best things to happen this year?
We talk about the Starcruiser, Disney+ content, and the return of Bob Iger among a few other things. We also have a few predictions about next year.
Have a happy holiday season and see you next year!
As always, thank you so much for listening! Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Genie+ is seeing some changes. Now you can modify your ride selections and times if you want instead of being boxed in to your initial selections.
Also, Disneyland After Dark is back. Sweethearts Night and Princess Night will be running on select dates from 9pm until 1 am. The various activities sound so fun, especially the balls they’ll be hosting!
This week we hop from park to park and select which rides are a must, should, and skip.
Of course, our picks are highly personal, and we (comically) don’t even agree with each other. But hey, our differences are what make us unique and don’t at all ever cause arguments. Lol
As always, thank you so much for listening! Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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This week we have not ONE but TWO episodes devoted entirely to our recent voyage on the Galactic Starcruiser.
On this very spoiler-filled episode we dive into each of our experiences on the ship. From some incredible interactions with Lt. Croy to aiding in a heist that could help an entire planet.
If you don’t want to know anything about the specific storylines then skip this episode. Our 101 Guide that we released early in the week is for you.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
This week in Disney News, the Splash Mountain redo is moving ahead with more images coming out this past week. Splash Mountain is set to close at Disney World on January 23, 2023.
You can now cancel your dining reservations up to 2 hours before without incurring a charge.
Lastly, a new Enchanted director’s commentary with Kevin Lima is on Youtube now. It’s designed to be synced up to the movie to give you a peek behind the scenes of many of the facets of being a director of one of the best Disney live-action movies of all time!
Good journey!
Over Thanksgiving break, we had the pleasure of going to the Galactic Starcruiser Hotel in Disney World.
So this week, we’re going to have 2 episodes. This one’s our Halcyon 101 crash course. Our second one will be a deeper dive into our experience. So enjoy this spoiler-free episode and if you’re curious, you can listen to the second episode later this week that’s rife with spoilers!
On this episode, we discuss the backstory of the Halcyon and its characters. We share some insights about how to best enjoy the Starcruiser. Then we answer some general questions about the ship and our experience.
Finally, we end by answering the all-important question: Was it worth it?
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week it’s all news.
We’re not going to beat around the bush. Chapek is out as CEO. Iger is back in. What does this mean for the company!?
According to some reports, in last earnings call streaming lost more than anticipated and the parks didn’t make as much as expected, but Chapek didn’t act like there was much wrong. Is that what triggered the end?
We also talk about Iger’s rereorganization of the company, how we think the change will impact the psyche of Pixar, and the impact on the 100th and movies in general.
Lastly, Iger won’t be back forever, so who will be his new pick as his replacement? We speculate about the choices.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
This week in Disney News, Tokyo Disney Sea debuted its new show "Believe Sea of Dreams" which looks absolutely spectacular.
To celebrate Mickey and Minnie's birthdays last week, we got an opening date for Toontown in Disneyland! Mark March 8th, 2023 on your calendars!
We've done Top 10 Things to Love for all of Disney World Parks, so it's about time for us to go overseas and share our favorite things about Disneyland Paris.
There's so much to love about Disneyland Paris. After all, there are a number of beloved favorites, different interpretations, and incredible shows and experiences that make Disneyland Paris a must on your Disney To-Do lists! And that's not to mention the incredible setting, hotel, and more high-intensity rides.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Disney announced their quarterly earnings report. It was interesting that the parks made record earnings and the Direct to Consumers division, which includes streaming, lost money. What’s their end game?
Disney announced what’s going on with the Disneyland Treehouse. It’s a reimagining of Walt’s original vision of the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse.
Wakanda Forever was #1 at the box office making $180 million.
After going to see Black Panther this weekend, we started to consider the best franchises in all of Marvel. So this week, we pick the top three and bottom three of the franchises (not including Avengers).
So who will reign supreme: T’Challa, Thor, Ironman, Dr. Strange, Spider-Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America, or Ant Man?
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
As an added perk for Disney+ subscribers, they got early access to new merch this week. A lot of it sold out fast before it could be released to the general public!
The parks have switched over to their holiday offerings. The gingerbread houses are back at some of the hotels! Over in Disney World, the Grand Floridian Contemporary, and Jambo House at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and at Disneyland the Grand Californian all have displays. And you can see even more inside the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland.
This week, we did a music-themed “You Can only keep one” episode where we had to make some hard choices between 3 key songs from some of our favorite Disney animated movies: The Lion King, Encanto, Tarzan, Moana, and the Frozen movies. So what gets to stay, “Hakuna Matata,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” or “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?”?
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Blizzard Beach will be reopening November 13. Plus, it’ll have some new additional Frozen theming.
A few new movie trailers came out this past week: Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and Ant Man: Quantumania.
James Gunn has signed on to co-run DC Film Studio, meaning he’s done with Marvel.
And finally, Doctor Who is coming to Disney+ in 2023!
This Halloween, we’re getting creepy and talking about what we love about one of Disney’s scariest rides: the Haunted Mansion.
The Haunted Mansion has so many awesome Easter eggs and cool factoids, a richness of interesting, original characters and an awesome atmosphere that has so many returning to ride it over and over. Join us in memorializing this ghoulish, ghastly, and galvanizing ride by tuning in!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Disney increased their ticket prices roughly 8%. Genie+ prices are going up as well.
And finally, FINALLY we have an opening date for Fantasmic, and it’s not that far away! November 3 one of the best shows in Disney World will be coming back!!!
We've talked about why we're so enchanted by the Magic Kingdom.
We’ve reveled in the majesty of Animal Kingdom.
We've salivated over EPCOT.
Now it's finally time we showcased Hollywood Studios.
But why do we love Hollywood Studios? Is it because it's the only park that's undergone a name change? Because it has an old-timey, ritzy feel to it? Because it houses the most diverse selection of rides? Because of the shows? Or is it because of all of this and more?! Listen in to find out!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
The 100th celebration for the Walt Disney Company at Disneyland will kick off January 27th, 2023! So many exciting things are happening like the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Rail, the debut of M&M’s new platinum outfits, World of Color 1 and Wonderous Journeys will debut, and more!
The talk is Marvel plans on doing more “Special Presentations” instead of series.
We’ve chosen the best soundtracks, the best Disney songs ever, and best hero songs, but with Halloween fast-approaching, we’d like to get a little dark and pay homage to the villains who highlight just how good our good guys are and maybe even haunt our nightmares at night.
So which villain will reign supreme with the best villain song, one that represents their character, reveals their plan, or just shows how dastardly or downright evil they truly are? Listen in to find out.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
After hours events are returning to Disney World in January. They include ice cream, treats, and of course “extra park hours.”
Hugh Jackman will be returning as Wolverine for Deadpool 3. The movie will come out in September of 2024.
Lastly, Seth Rogen’s production company will be making a Figment movie!
As avid Disney fans, there are so many things we absolutely LOVE about Disney. It’s as they say, “The happiest place on earth!”
But, it’s not perfect and in our various trips, we’ve done some things that we never need to or want to do again. So this week, we flip the script and talk instead about 10ish things we’d never do again in Disney.
So listen in and learn from our mistakes.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
The new store Eurdora’s Chic Boutique is open in New Orleans Square with lots of Princess and the Frog merch.
The new Hulk in nanotech suit meet and greet started this past week already in Avengers Campus in Disneyland in California.
Tokyo Disney will be celebrating their 40th anniversary and the first promo art was released. Next year there will be a new parade as well!
The Polynesian is one of Disney World’s oldest hotels. This week, we get down and dirty on why you maybe should or maybe shouldn’t stay there on your next trip.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Our favorite Disney World show, KiteTails, will be taking off for its last flight on September 30. Why Disney!? Why?!
And also, Disneyland Paris will be selling up-cycled bags from the tarp that covered the castle.
D23 is Disney’s biggest hype-invoking event held every 2 years in Anaheim and showcases all the big Disney News from what new rides will go into the parks to what movies are getting made to what shows will be coming to Disney+.
Since it took place over last weekend, this week, we’re discussing Disney’s biggest announcements and maybe more notably, what news didn’t come out of it.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Oogie Boogie Bash does it again. Daisy, Clara Belle and Minnie as the Sanderson sisters is unbelievable. Not to mention Agatha and Ernesto in the parks makes us Disney Worlders (is that a thing?) jealous.
Rumor that Disneyland Paris is scrapping Galaxy’s Edge in favor of Pandora or The Lion King.
We’ve talked about it briefly before, but it’s finally time to fully dedicate an episode to the 1964-1965 World’s Fair.
Or Not-World Fair as you’ll come to find out.
And if you don’t really have the world at the “World Fair,” who do you have? Companies.
And if you’re a company who needs a creative mind known for great showmanship who do you need? Well if you said anyone other than Walt Disney here, you may be listening to the wrong podcast!
Find out how Walt made the whole showcase a success and got lots of R&D paid for on Pepsi, Ford, and other companies’ dime.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
WDW’s 50th Anniversary will officially end on March 31, 2023, about 18 months after it started.
Disney announced that cast dress rehearsals for Fantasmic have started! Finally!!
And lastly, is it possible that Disney will basically get their own Amazon Prime-like service? The talk around town says yes. They’ve mentioned QR codes during Disney+ shows and exclusive merch, but is this something people really want?
It’s been a while, so this week we resurrect one of our staples shows, “You can only pick one.”
This time we do “Paris Edition” choosing between different rides, shows, versions of the same ride in different parks, and merch.
These are always so hard, but we always enjoy how they force us to be critical of things we typically wouldn’t be critical of. Especially when you have three great and unique shows that can only be seen in Paris.
Do you agree with our picks?
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Disney+ Day coming up September 8. We are learning about some of the movies/shows that will be released that day.
If you can’t make it to D23, they’re live-streaming a lot of the big panels. We tell you what you can watch!
The park pass system is undergoing some changes to make it easier.
We did Animal Kingdom. We did Magic Kingdom. Now it’s time for us to give our Top 10 Reasons Why We Love EPCOT!
Officially conceived by Walt as an experimental community (of tomorrow if we need to get specific here), EPCOT has still managed to be a community, just a little different kind of a community.
We love so much about the small world feel and you get so many added bonuses like the food and ease of getting there. Also, be sure to let us know what you love so much about EPCOT!
A special thanks goes out to Derek P. and Abbey M. for the thoughtful questions. If you have a question submit it here.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Behind the Scenes tours in EPCOT are coming back October 2.
Skipper Canteen added some new food items including a hanger steak, lamb chops, and a delicious orange Dole whip drink.
It was announced that the Springtime Surprise Race will be Pixar-themed.
And finally, the Disney Legends were announced for this year and what’s very interesting is the cast of Frozen is on the list. Since Legend announcements usually commemorate some event, it makes us wonder, are they gonna announce Frozen 3?
Last week, we talked about our fantastic trip to Portugal with Adventures by Disney. This week we finish talking about our European getaway by rehashing about our visit to Disneyland Paris.
We talk about the parks, where we stayed, what’s the same, what’s different, what we ate, crowd levels, the AMAZING shows, their 30th anniversary celebration, the amazing shop almost entirely dedicated to the best Disney movie ever, and more!
If you're looking to plan a Disney trip reach out to Becky Ginther at beckyg@castledreamstravel.com and let her know Enchanted Ears sent you.
A special thanks goes out to Emmy T. for the thoughtful question. If you have a question or just want to know what we’re up to, don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Before we tell you all about our Adventures by Disney trip to Portugal, it’s time for a little Disney News!
While we were gone, a lot has happened. San Diego Comic Con for one, which had a few major announcements. The biggest of these was that Daredevil will be getting an 18 episode first season on Disney+. The biggest absence of an announcement though was regarding phase 6 of the MCU, which we assume will be reserved for D23.
Tokyo DisneySea debuted its new night show “Believe! Sea of Dreams” which replaced Phantasmic and features projection mapping on the Hotel MiraCosta.
Disney also had its earnings call. The parks are making money, but the streaming services are losing money. During the call, we learned that on December 8th, Disney+ will increase its cost $3 if you want to continue to watch your content ad free or you can continue to pay $7.99 but will have to watch with ads.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party stared on August 12. New this year is a Max Goof wearing a Powerline costume.
Phew! That was a lot of news!
Okay, we’re ready to dig in to our Adventures by Disney trip to Portugal. Adventures by Disney is essentially group travel with a pre-set itinerary and the Disney-level of service. The Portugal trip begins in Porto, then moves to the capital city of Lisbon and finishes up in the Algarve.
In this podcast, we discuss our favorite parts of the trip, our least favorite parts of the trip, the value of having the guides vs booking it yourselves, and give you a step by step of the experience. Then we candidly tell you whether or not we think it was worth it.
When doing a trip like this, it’s easiest to book through a travel agent since there are a lot of little things you need to do ahead of time. We always book through Becky Ginther at Castle Dreams Travel. Check her out at beckyg@castledreamstravel.com.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, we’re not going to horse around. No news!
Holy cow do we have a wild one for you today! Saddle up because this week we interview the wonderful Dr. Dan!
Dr. Dan was featured in the Disney+ series, The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and ever since we watched it, we’ve wanted to talk to him about what sounds like one of the most interesting jobs on earth!
This week, Dr. Dan answers all of our burning animal questions like “What kind of challenges or opportunities arise from working at a zoo that is also a theme park,” “What’s your funniest experience at work” and “How did you get to work at Disney?”
Everyone, this one is the bees’ knees. We HIGHLY recommend listening to it with kids or really anyone who needs a little motivation because Dr. Dan is an absolute delight with his insightfulness and positivity. Also, share it with your animal-loving friends.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Since we’re recording this in advance, we don’t have any news for you today, so let’s jump right into our main topic.
The Magic Kingdom is truly an enchanting place. It’s the most iconic park, and for good reason. Where else can you “drink in” (thank you Jeff Goldblum for that lovely turn of phrase) the amazing atmosphere of Main Street, take a few more steps and be at the foot of a castle, and visit three famous mountains!?
This amazing place definitely has a way of Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booing itself right into your heart, making you want to come back again and again!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. But before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris opened!
Magic Band+ will finally come out on July 27th!
And the water at the Jungle Cruise in Disneyland was turned pink! No, not for a strange early celebration of Valentine’s Day, but for cleaning!
What makes a good ride queue? A bad one? This week, we consider these questions and discuss some of the best and worst queues in Disney World.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. But before we jump into the main topic, it’s time for a little Disney News!
After bringing back the Main Street Electrical Parade at the beginning of summer, Disneyland will be ending it on September 1.
Rumor has it that Disney is considering an afternoon entry for annual pass holders.
And in EPCOT, there’s a new Beauty and the Beast show on Spaceship Earth for Food and Wine Festival.
This week, we’re talking about one of the biggest Disney movie flops of all time: John Carter.
Based on a 1912 serialized story turned book, the 2012 sci-fi movie was plagued with difficulty since its inception. We give a lot of this history, discuss its source material, and then finally, give our opinions on the movie.
Why did it fail?
We think there’s too many reasons to name here, so you’ll just have to listen to find out!
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This week in Disney News, in the Carousel of Progress ride in Magic Kingdom the animatronics received new clothes in end scene that updates the ride a bit.
Also, the Top of the World Lounge is reopening and, after some retheming, will be called Top of the World Lounge: A Villain’s Lair. During this month, they’re offering a special opportunity to DVC members to do a cocktail/dessert party with viewing for fireworks for around $55.
This week, we will talk about Riverfront Square: the park that never was. Riverfront Square was probably the most famous failed park idea of Disney’s that was set to be built in St. Louis from 1963-1965. We discuss what the park would have included and why it was never built.
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This week in Disney News, CEO Bob Chapek gets a 3 year contract extension after a unanimous vote by the board.
The Princess and the Frog redo of Splash Mountain finally got a name and release date. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening late summer 2024.
Early access to Disneyland hotel guests will begin on August 8!
And finally, Hocus Pocus 2 will be streaming on Disney+ on September 30! A trailer came out this past week.
Since it’s the 4th of July today, we’re going to talk about America in the parks. We talk about the flags, some of the American attractions, and history that’s taken place inside the Walt Disney property. It blew our mind what’s happened and is allowed in Disney. Plus, we gained a new favorite president!
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This week, in Disney News, Lightyear came in second place at the box office during its opening weekend, which makes us wonder if the interest in Toy Story has waned or the interest in kids’ movies has waned.
Universal announced they’re opening escape rooms themed to some of their awesome properties. Which Disney IPs do you think would make a great escape room?
And Disney officially announced the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World!
Happy summer everyone!
Lots of people love summer for the long days of bright sunlight, but summer brings its own unique challenges to what would otherwise be a wonderful Disney World visit: the heat and relentless sun!
So how do you stay cool(ish) when in Disney? We have some hot tips (see what I did there?) to help you cool off or help you avoid the heat all together!
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This week in Disney News, the dates for the Oogie Boogie Dash were released. It will run on select dates from September 6 through October 31 from 6-11 pm.
Adventures by Disney announced a 24 day around the world trip that would bankrupt most people, but looks amazing!!
And lastly, Harmonious Live will be the first live event that will air on Disney+ on June 21 and showcase some amazing talent from all over the world.
Disney World is amazing. The atmosphere and excitement seem to permeate the air and inject even the most bleak days with a touch of magic. However, just because it’s amazing, doesn’t mean it’s perfect.
This week, we discuss 10 (with a few bonuses) vital improvements that Disney World should make right now. These improvements would help alleviate crowds, ensure people are well-fed and hydrated, and bolster overall customer satisfaction.
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This week in Disney News, according to Jerry Bruckheimer during his promotional tour for Top Gun 2: We Fly Some More, National Treasure 3 is still in development.
Disney+ Day will be on September 8th this year and lead directly into D23.
Speaking of Disney+ Day, one of the productions that will come out on September 8th has launched a new trailer. Disney’s live-action Pinocchio starring Tom Hanks looks interesting so far.
New menu items were announced for the Sci-Fi Diner and 50s Primetime Diner.
The long-awaited return of the Minnie vans will be on June 29!
And finally, cool new features using MagicBand+ have started appearing around Batuu where you try to find a bounty hunter.
This week, we use a Buzzfeed quiz to recast the MCU using 90s actors.
Who would make the best Thor?
Would Whoopi Goldberg make a good Vision?
And how do you pick who would make the best Captain America when your choices include Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, Angela Bassett, Tom Cruise, Daniel Dae Kim, and George Clooney?
Play along with us and judge us harshly for our choices as we rewrite MCU history!
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This week in Disney News, Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris will open July 20. It looks very similar to the one in Disneyland, but they have extra food options. And the restaurant Stark Factory has Hulkbuster armour!
Garsh! Happy 90th birthday, Goofy!
There are some big changes to Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland! They’ve decided to break the timeline (Galaxy’s Edge is supposed to be between Episode 7 and 8). Boba Fett and Fennec Shand are already in the park. In the future, Mando and Grogu will be appearing.
We also got a preview of some new merch coming to the parks including new lightsaber parts and Ashoka ears.
Animal Kingdom is a beautiful park, but we often hear that people skip this park if they’re limited on time. This week, we give you a list of 10 reasons why we love Animal Kingdom.
How many places can you view a spectacular bird show, ride amazing thrill rides, see kites crash, and learn how to draw all while avoiding the crowds?
So grab a churro and settle in for our celebration of everything AK.
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This week in Disney News, concept art and some preliminary plot details for Pixar’s newest movie Elemental were released on their social media.
In the parks, there have been a lot of little announcements. Disney will not be allowing people to prepurchase Genie+ after June 8. Also, on June 8th, ticket packages for 2023 will be going on sale. In addition to that, early park entry will continue through 2023.
Lastly, Variety published an article that a Daredevil series in the works!!!
Since the new Chip N’ Dale Rescue Rangers movie came out on Disney+ this past weekend, we figured we’d talk all about our second favorite rodent duo (after Mickey and Minnie, of course).
Chip n’ Dale have had an interesting ride from being antagonizing side characters to Pluto and Donald Duck in the 1940s all the way to headlining their own TV series in the late 80s. They’ve stayed mostly the same, but have also had some interesting facelifts (or CGI surgeries) along the way. Tune in to find out more about these two mischievous brothers/friends.
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This week in Disney News, Disney Home will be releasing furniture and design pieces to make your house more magical. We can’t wait to get our hands on some of these pieces!
Tale of The Lion King will be at Disneyland May 28 in the Fantasyland Theater!
Also, The Soul of Jazz that was at Disney World will be at Disneyland from June 1-July 4.
Plus, Disney+ (hehe see what I did there) took a billion dollar write off to account for some of the losses they took this past year.
Signing up for a race can definitely be intimidating, so this week we want to help lessen the stress and give you some Dos and Don’ts for doing a RunDisney race.
For example, do take your driver’s license to the race expo, so you can pick up your bib, and don’t think you need to set a world record!
After our hot tips, you’ll hopefully be confident enough to get out there, pound the pavement, and make magical memories.
As always, thanks for listening. Have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, the Magic Band+ has debuted at Disney. They have light up and vibrating features that interact with their environment.
The Sketchbook drawing show on Disney+ has debuted and now you can learn to draw your favorite characters from the lead animators.
Starcruiser face painting is now available to help you to look like your favorite alien species!
And finally, Disney has released new concept art for EPCOT that’s different than the concept art that was released a few years ago.
This week, we’re going to talk all about the Keys to the Kingdom tour in Magic Kingdom we went on during our last trip to Disney.
As to not spoil the tour for anyone taking it, we’re not going to give you a play-by-play of the various surprises. Instead, we’re going to talk about the top 10 things we learned from our experience.
For example, did you know the windows on Main Street are there to act as both a beginning and end credits for the park!? 🤯 Mind-blowing, we know! Listen in for even more fun facts and definitely consider taking the tour yourself because it’s amazing!!
Thank you for listening! Have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, we have some fun Disney Queue Trivia for you, but first, Disney News.
There’s a lot to say this week! In Disneyland Paris (which seems to be the testing ground for other parks) announced they’re creating a Premier Access Ultimate Pass, which gives you a lightning lane for 12 attractions. Is it coming to the U.S. next? We shall see!
Moving over to Tokyo Disneyland, the big news is they’re redoing Space Mountain and Tomorrowland. The area will close in 2024 and reopen in 2027.
Here in the U.S., the Paradise Pier Hotel in Disneyland will be redone to be Pixar-themed.
Also in Disneyland, the Oogie Boogie Bash will be returning to Disneyland. Over in Disney World, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will also return (in August!) with some special overlays!!!
And finally, down in Disney World, Florida’s government repealed the Reedy Creek Improvement District that basically allows Disney to have their own sort of government since Disney sits in 2 different counties. We’ll see what that means in the future.
According to Kilimanjaro Safari, how did conservationists solve the conflict between farmers in Africa and wild elephants?
What year do you get transported back to in the Hollywood Tower of Terror?
Disney Imagineers spend a lot of time trying to make our wait time for rides in Disney World interesting. Answer these questions and more as we play Disney Queue Trivia.
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This week in Disney News, Justin Bartha will be reprising his role as Riley Poole on the National Treasure show on Disney+.
The Tarzan Treehouse over in Disneyland is getting rethemed, and we have a theory of what that theme will be!
You can be part of the Mural of Memories on Cinderella Castle for the incredibly low price of $9.99, but is it really worth it? And what is it?
Finally, in the most exciting news of the week, the song list for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was released. Just like Mission Breakout, there are several songs you can get during your ride experience, making each ride unique (until you’ve had all 6).
Jeff Bezos. Richard Branson. Joe and Angela.
What do all of these people have in common?
We’ve all been to space!
Okay, not really, but we HAVE been to Space 220, a close second? This week we lay out for you the top 5 reasons why you shouldn’t go to Space 220 and the top 5 reasons why you should go to Space 220.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we have a lot in store since it’s our 200th episode! But first, let’s get to the Disney News for the week.
After months of being closed, Expedition Everest reopened with no noticeable changes. Sorry, the Yeti is still broke.
To celebrate the Electrical Light Parade coming back, Disneyland will be selling a really cute Pete’s Dragon popcorn bucket and snail sipper.
Disney also announced ABC Network favorite Dancing with the Stars will no longer be on ABC, and will be the first live show on Disney+.
We asked you all to send in your questions to help us celebrate our 200th episode and you delivered! This week we answer questions about our most memorable moments, the four parks we’d like to visit, first-timer must-have snacks, if we could do an episode on Disney’s silent shorts/films, best Pixar films by genre, favorite episode, and what Disney movie we’d like to live in. Plus, Joe works in a few extra games.
Thank you so much for the questions/comments. We say this all the time, but we wouldn’t have a show without you. Thank you for helping get us to our 200th episode. We love talking to each other and you every week, so we can’t wait to celebrate even more milestones with you!
Also, special congratulations to Abbey M. and Lisa K. for winning the Disney gift cards!
Have a magical week!
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Since we didn’t have any news last week, we have plenty of Disney News this week! The new Toy Story hotel opened up in Tokyo Disney, and it looks a lot like Toy Story Land!
Character meet and greets are returning no sooner than April 18th.
The opening date for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was officially announced and will be May 27 (Memorial Day weekend).
Encanto will be making its first appearance at Disneyland on April 11th when they start the “We Don’t Talk about Bruno” show on it’s a Small World.
And lastly, KiteTails in Animal Kingdom will also be changing, "shifting the focus of the show so guests will be able to experience ‘Disney KiteTails’ from anywhere around the Discovery River Lagoon." We got the inside scoop on what that means.
This week we’re so excited to describe our latest Disney trip to you all! It was an action-packed 6 days where we ran 16.2 miles, ate an impressive amount of food from places we’d never tried before, and had a few fun and memorable experiences.
Have you ever ridden Kilimanjaro Safari in the rain?
Eaten at Topolino’s?
Run with a man who could easily pass for Disney’s own cast member dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow?
We break it all down for you, the good, the great, and the ugly.
Tune in next week for our 200th episode! Thank you again for getting us here! We love you all!
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This week in Disney News, well…we don’t have any seeing as we’re recording this in advance! So insert some Disney news here of your choice.
Since this past weekend was the Springtime Surprise Race in Disney World, we thought it would be fun to discuss the history of runDisney.
It started more recently than you probably thought and has had an interesting growth trajectory over the past 30 years.
Did you know there used to be an inline skating marathon? How about that the marathon and half marathon used to take place on the same day? What about the fact that Disneyland Paris is the only international Disney park with its own race?
We share the timeline of runDisney and other fun facts in this shortish episode.
Also, don’t forget with our 200th episode approaching faster than we approach the finish line at a runDisney event that we want to answer your questions! Head on over to http://enchantedears.com/podcastquestion and to leave us a question and your email for a chance to win a $25 Disney gift card.
Have a magical week, friends!
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This week in Disney News, Minnie Vans will be coming back this summer! Also, the Magic Kingdom Train will be returning too, although we’re not sure of when.
And according to Joe, ya’ll must be straight trippin’ when it comes to the YouTube poll of the best EPCOT attraction!
The past few years, we often decided to utilize days we got off of work to take a quick trip to Disney, so when a friend asked me last week for some advice on this matter, I thought it would be a perfect podcast!
This week, we cover our top Tips for a Long-Weekend Trip to Disney. What should you do when you only have 2-3 days to spend at Disney? Should you park hop and try to hit everything? Should you stay out late and get up when you feel like it?
NO!
Disney has tons of offerings, but know that in a short span of a few days, you can’t possibly do and see it all. With some careful planning and healthy expectation-managing, you can have a fun-packed few days! Be sure to tune in for all 10 tips (plus a few bonus tips) for planning a successful short trip.
Also, don’t forget with our 200th episode approaching faster than we approach the finish line at a runDisney event that we want to answer your questions! Head on over to http://enchantedears.com/podcastquestion and to leave us a question and your email for a chance to win a $25 Disney gift card.
As always, have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, Disney announced they’re going to be building a new DVC Tower at the Poly where the Spirit of Aloha dinner show takes place. Obviously, reactions aren’t very enthusiastic as that show has been popular in the past.
Also, the Ms. Marvel tv show has a release date and a trailer dropped!
This week, we reimagine one of the best-designed Disney parks, the Animal Kingdom. Since Joe Rhode helped design the park, it’s beautiful in so many ways.
We tweak it by adding more attractions, since it’s one of the only ways it’s lacking. We talk about adding a Spaceship Earth-esque dinosaur ride, a Zootopia land (perfect fit, right?), and our two favorite pet-rides we keep asking for: Escape from Elephant Graveyards and Tarzan Tree Surfing.
Seriously though Disney, can we build these? We also reimagine the inside of the tree of life to include our favorite animal-loving member of the Madrigal family!
Don’t forget to hop on over to our website Enchantedearspodcast.com and to leave us a question and your email for a chance to win a $25 Disney gift card!
Thank you for listening and have a magical week!
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This week in Disney news, some interesting news came out of the shareholder meeting that doesn’t seem to bode well for the near future of the parks.
Speaking of the parks, the ride vehicles over at Tron Lightcycle are on track and moving to push/pull testing. Also, pictures of Guardians Comic Rewind are out.
DCA Food and Wine festival going on. Mac and cheese is a magical food that you can’t possibly mess up, right? Well, they may have found a way with their peanut butter and jelly mac and cheese. We can’t begin to imagine what that tastes like.
This week, we pick our favorite Magic Kingdom attractions and get some help from other Disney podcasters/YouTubers. We go land-by-land and say what our must-ride is as well as our overall favorite ride in Magic Kingdom.
A special thanks to Chris and Emily from Happiest Hour on Earth Podcast, Krystal from The Krystal Palace YouTube, James and Ash from Disney Dependent Podcast, and Josh from Modern Mouse Youtube. Be sure to give them a watch/listen.
And thank you for listening! Have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, the Marvel Netflix shows will be coming to Disney+ on March 16th. Disney will also be adding parental controls to keep that content away from the kids! Also, they’re adding an Ad-supported version of Disney+ for those hoping to pay a little less for all that good Disney content.
If you feel like you’re lacking a little human-ish contact, never fear! Character hugs are back at Disneyland Paris!
And lastly, a new light show debuted for the International Flower and Garden Festival on Spaceship Earth. It’s set to “Colors of the Wind” and the colors are beautiful pastels and earth tones.
This week, we give our best tips for having a great trip to Disney!
We share what you definitely should do and some things you should avoid to make sure you can have a fun, stress-free trip.
We cover when you should look to make your reservations, what attractions you should tackle first, how to save money (and then promptly spend it on something else), and so much more!
Thank you for joining us and as always, have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, Disneyland announced the Main Street Electrical Light Parade, Disneyland Forever, and World of Color coming back to Disneyland on April 22, and Fantasmic will return May 28.
Across the country, Flower and Garden in Epcot starts on March 2. The menu this year sees the return of a lot of favorites along with some exciting new delicacies!
Several rides are going to be moving off of Lightning Lane and to Disney Genie+ including Frozen Ever After, Space Mountain, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Rail.
And the big news this week is the media embargo ended on the media previews, so there’s tons of information out there finally about the Galactic Starcruiser, and real experiences (however, they were all free experiences without the hefty price tag, so keep that in mind).
This week, we talk about the plausibility of various fan theories about your favorite Disney films and rate them from 1-5 ears.
Is there some secret government conspiracy to protect the identities of the littlest Incredibles?
Is Moana actually dead?
Are the toys in Toy Story a manifestation of their owner’s personalities?
Tune in to find out more about these interesting theories and to hear a few more. Then let us know on our Facebook, Enchanted Ears Podcast, if you agree with our ratings.
Thank you for listening in and as always, have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, the first trailer for Chip N’ Dale Rescue Rangers came out, and it wasn’t what we were expecting…at all.
Now you can leave cast compliments on the MyDisneyExperience app. Just search for cast compliments, and you can make someone’s day better, just like they made yours better!
Lastly, Disney announced they’re going to have neighborhoods now!? It’s called Storyliving by Disney and the first one is going to be in California.
This week we talk about everything Princess. What does it take to be a Disney princess? Who are the princesses? Who got the boot? (Yes, there are people who were princesses who aren't anymore. Gasp!)
What criteria do you need to meet to be a princess? And for goodness sakes, are Anna and Elsa princesses or not!?
Thank you for listening in and as always, have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, Disneyland Grand Californian Spa now has fitness classes. So if you're on vacation and would like to get a little workout in before you hit the parks, grab your Minnie ears for yoga or your tennis shoes for boot camp.
Fan-favorite Soarin’ Over California is coming back at DCA for a limited time during DCA's Food and Wine Festival!
At Disney World, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Show in front of the castle is coming soon and finishes with the characters wearing their iridescent outfits.
Disney delayed the Disney Wish’s maiden voyages. Good news for those of you who who booked one of the maiden voyages, you can rebook for a 50% discount. Man, do we regret not booking that trip!
Finally, we posted a poll what movie you're most looking forward to this year on YouTube, and Lightyear won by a landslide!
With today being Valentine's Day, we decided to play a little game of Guess the Dating Profile. Angela wrote dating profiles for 6 Disney characters while Joe tries to guess who they are. Play along and be sure to let us know on Enchanted Ears on Facebook how many you got correct!
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This week in Disney News, parades are officially coming back to the Magic Kingdom! The Festival of Fantasy parade will be returning March 9th!
Across the pond in Paris, they'll have a new drone show for their 30th anniversary along with some new iridescent costumes for Mickey and Minnie that are everything!
Finally, Disney announced their next live-action movie: The Aristocats.
The MCU is ever-changing and ever-growing. With phase 1 complete, we contemplate where we see it going from here, especially after Spiderman: No Way Home.
We discuss a little bit about what we thought of the newest Spiderman movie, and then turn to what the ramifications are going forward in the MCU. Everything has been blown wide open. Without the TVA, it's possible there will be major changes to the new branch realities. Matthew Murdoch will be appearing again for sure in the Armor Wars series. Dr. Strange will face consequences of his decision to help Peter, which definitely damaged the fabric of reality. Plus, we see the possibility for stories from other universes already in Shang-Chi.
Thank you as always for tuning in.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week our Disney News is short and sweet. "We Don't Talk About Bruno"...but...it's now the biggest Disney song since "Colors of the Wind" and is currently at #4 on Billboard's Hot 100 List. Test your Disney song knowledge as Angela plays the first several seconds of the Disney songs with the most iconic openings (determined by her limited memory and preference) and Joe tries to guess what the songs are. Will his Disney card be revoked? You'll have to wait and see, but Angela may be looking for a new co host next week. Thank you again for listening as always. Don't forget to check out the Enchanted Ears Podcast page on Facebook at EnchantedEars or our Instagram @enchantedearspodcast. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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This week in Disney News, if you want to celebrate in style, you can now have a party in Mickey's House in Toon Town at Disneyland!
Tim Allen is set to reprise his role as Santa in a new Disney+ series based on The Santa Clause.
Also, we love popcorn and Figment, but some people were waiting 6.5 hours for the new Figment popcorn buckets at Disney. Also, some were paying $150+ for those said buckets on eBay!!! For now, we'll just stick to IMAGINING we have one.
Because so many of you answered in our online poll that you're planning a Disney trip, this week we decided to maybe help you a bit. We go through some options for families of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) and just 2 at the $2,000 and $5,000 price points. We hope it's informative to hear some of the options you have and also some things you can forgo to save some cash.
Welcome if you're new or if you're...old...no, "established friend of the podcast" is your title, thanks for returning! We hope you found this podcast helpful. If you liked it, please don't forget to subscribe, and if you have a minute, leave us a rating!
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In Disney News, Remi’s Ratatouille Adventure moves off of virtual cue on January 10 leaving no rides on virtual cue.
Also, Turning Red will be released exclusively on Disney+ on March 11. It’s the 3rd Pixar movie in a row, so what exactly is going on here?!
This week, we do are darnedest to lose all of you wonderful subscribers by choosing the Best Animated Disney Movie Songs. It was hard to take on the crazy task of trying to pick through the amazing catalogue of Disney songs and chose the best.
We decided based on importance to the movie, overall popularity, recognizability of the song, song content, and relatability among many other factors.
Be sure to let us know where we went awry on our Facebook EnchantedEars. And maybe let us know one thing we got right.
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This week in Disney news, Typhoon Lagoon finally reopened on January 2 (only for Blizzard Beach to close for refurbishment).
Spiderman: No Way Home has now passed 600 million domestically and over 1 billion worldwide with no sign of slowing down.
Disneyland Paris’s Disneyland Hotel will be getting a royal makeover. It’ll now be prince and princess themed.
This week, we play guess the Marvel movie based on the terrible IMDB review. Let’s just say that people go HARD on their negative reviews, making us often question if we even watched the same movie. Also, many people get quite poetic, likening watching some of the best movies to going to the DMV or watching a “Horrible Hannah Montana Episode.” See how well you can guess along with us and laugh along the way.
We hope you’re having a very Happy New Year filled with more magic and Disney!
Have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, Spider-Man: No Way Home is making ALL the money! If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you doing!?
Speaking of fantastic movies, Encanto will be out on Disney+ on December 24!
A building permit of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Rail in Disneyland reveals there will be three additional scenes! More Chuuby perhaps? (Crossing fingers and toes!)
And finally, select tours will be coming back to Disney World in February. YAY!
Get your boxing gloves out because this week, we bring back “You can only keep one.” In this special Buzzfeed edition, we list 4 themed options and choose which to keep and which three we’d let go.
We debate which princess, leading lady who isn’t a princess, leading man, sidekicks, villains, Disney parent, fairy, cat, and bird we would save, while allowing the souls of the others to swirl down into Hades’ pit for the rest of eternity. I may have to dive in Hercules-style to save a few though...it’s SO hard to pick just one!
We’re going to take a week off here, so we hope you have a wonderful holiday season! We’ll be back in the beginning of January with more fun Disney-related content. Have a magical holiday and Happy New Year!
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This week in Disney News, Eternals is coming to Disney+ on January 12! Also, over in Disneyland, we’re going to see the return of Disneyland After Dark. The special event nights will be Sweethearts’ Nite, Villains Nite, and Star Wars Nite.
We’re excited to bring back Theme Park Tunes for this week’s episode, where one of us plays music from the theme parks and then the other (and you!) tries to guess where the music is from.
This time, Angela picks lands/areas in the Disney World Parks, and Joe tries to guess. Keep track as you play along and see if you can beat Joe’s (very beatable) score. We also discuss home much money it would take for us to never step foot in another Disney theme park again.
Thank you for listening, Happy Holidays, and have a magical week!
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, people are doing a happy dance now that Disney's announcement that parking trams are coming back to the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. And also, Amy Pascal, the producer of Spider-Man, said they're actually working on another Spider-Man trilogy with Tom Holland. Yay!!! Whoosh! That's the kind of noise you'd expect to hear as Walt Disney flew past you on the slopes, and the sound you might expect to have heard at Disney's Ski Resort. Yes, you read that right, Disney almost built a ski resort in California. We discuss the plans to create a whole town that included a hotel, movie theater, ice rinks, golf course, dining, lifts, and eventually what put the kibosh on those plans. It's pretty impressive that the matter of the Mineral King resort actually went all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States...hint, that's not actually what stopped the plans though! Thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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This week, our news comes from Destination D23 in Orlando, which centered around the news of all of the things that will be opening in 2022, but with no exact dates. The Festival of Fantasy Parade and Fantasmic will be returning! Guardians of the Galaxy will open. The second Avengers Campus will be opening in Paris in the summer. And in a surprising twist, Disneyland will be getting Magic Bands! The news interestingly did not include an announcement that Tron will be opening in 2022, which makes us wonder if they'll save it until 2023. It's amazing all of the good food there is to be had at Disney if you only know where to find it! For example, did you know you can get chicken and donuts for dinner? How about a meatless crab cake sandwich? Neither did we! This week, since many of our American listeners are still probably eating leftovers from their Thanksgiving feasts, we decided to make the episode all about food. Using touringplans.com's food rankings for table service and quick service in every park, we discuss where are the best places to eat, where we love to eat, and where we're anxious to try on our next trip! Then we also highlight some food items from various menus that tickled our fancy. (That's a weird expression, isn't it? How does one tickle a fancy?) We hope you had an exceptional, and magic-filled week last week and an even better one this week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk about anything and everything Disney.
This week, in Disney News, ToonTown in Disneyland will be closing next year to revamp it. The Galactic Starcruiser had a lot of press this week. The biggest news coming out of this regards the "real" lightsaber. Also, Happy 30th Anniversary Beauty and the Beast! This week we share the history of Spaceship Earth and wow, is it rich! We explain its genesis, what it was patterned after, exactly how big it is, the changes that have been made to the ride throughout the years, the various narrators for the ride, fun facts, and so much more! Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney!
This week, our news is our main topic, but first, we have a correction from last week. The races that RunDisney announced aren't all new races, they're races that have been done before.
Disney+ Day was last Friday, so today we go over all of the new announcements, previews, and shows coming to Disney+. Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic are all getting new content.
We talk about some of the highlights of Disney+ Day like Limitless, Welcome to Earth, Moon Knight, Loki 2, Willow, Boba Fett, Tiana, Zootopia, Disenchanted, Cars on the Road, Ciao Alberto, and so much more!
Plus, we end the show talking about some of the releases that came out on Friday including The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Home Sweet Home Alone, Olaf Presents, and Spin.
Thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, Gal Gadot was cast to play the Evil Queen in the live-action remake of Snow White.
Disney also released what their RunDisney springtime surprise races will be and their lengths. There are definitely some shockers and let-downs.
When you step into any Disney World park, you are bound to come face-to-concrete with that park's icon (unless you're in Hollywood Studios that is). The park icons, The Hollywood Tower Hotel, Spaceship Earth, Tree of Life, and Cinderella Castle, are everywhere. They're on merch, signs, and now have really nice new lighting packages for the 50th. So this week, we take some time to share some quick facts about them and what makes them special. Then, we power rank them to definitively say what's the best park icon overall!
Disagree with us? Let us know why we under/overvalued certain park icons on our Facebook, Enchanted Ears! And if you have a suggestion for an upcoming episode, feel free to tell us there or on our website enchantedears.com!
Have a magical week and thank you so much for listening!
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This week in Disney news, Disney’s Tik Tok has been sending major hints that the Electric Light Parade might be returning to Disneyland by posting pictures of the snail float! Let’s hope this hints at even more entertainment returning to all the parks soon!
Marvel pushed back their release dates for most of the upcoming movies starting with Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.
Lastly, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Fort Wilderness Golf Cart Parade photos from this year. They’re QUITE impressive and make us want to go down to see it in person!
Since Halloween was yesterday, we scoured the archives and dug up what we think are the 10 creepiest Disney movies. It’s funny when you think about it, but Disney doesn’t stray as far away from fear as you’d think, and sometimes, they even embrace the things that make us feel chills in our bones. Whether it’s the overtly scary imagery of a cursed skeleton crew or more subtle horror like that of the severe psychological trauma of thinking you killed your own parent, Disney knows how to give you the creeps.
We hope you had a Happy Halloween, and you have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. We've got a long one for you this week about our trip, but first, we have some Disney News.
Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ launched last week after Joe and I left Disney. It gives you ride times, allows you to purchase rides on premium attractions, and can even tell you if you can walk up to eat at a restaurant. Pretty cool, right?
Disneyland Paris announced the return of parades with "Mickey's Dazzling Christmas Parade."
Also, over in Animal Kingdom, the Merry Menagerie Puppets will make a return this year, and in EPCOT, the Candlelight Processional will also be back!
We went to Disney World two weeks ago, and boy do we have a lot to say about it. Instead of our normal trip recap, we decided to focus on the 50th Anniversary celebration, the new attractions/features in the park, and Food and Wine.
If you're going down to Disney any time during the 50th, we definitely have a few pointers as crowd levels have gone up significantly since the last few times we've been there.
We have some hot takes on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, this year's Food and Wine, Harmonious, Enchantment, Kite Tales, Steakhouse 71, and Space 220. Rounding off today's episode, we also discuss finally getting to go to Boma and Ghirardelli. Finally! And giving up our reservations to sit at the counter at Beaches and Cream!
Thank you so much for listening, and have a magical week.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney! Our Disney news is brief this week. We went to Disney over the weekend, so this has been recorded in advance! Our one shred of Disney news is that Disney Genie drops on October 19th.
We LOVE the parks so much, but the one big issue we see with them is the new properties are all but absent. This is, of course, for a number of awesome reasons. Still, this week we decided to play a little with incorporating Luca into the parks. We discuss where we think it would fit best and then how we would build it out. Let's just say that Luca fits in so perfectly, we couldn't help but give it multiple attractions and a restaurant. Thank you so much for listening. If you have any suggestions of other properties you'd love to see in the parks, let us know on our Facebook, Enchanted Ears. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where us two, party animals discuss anything and everything Disney and occasionally throw imaginary dinner parties for some very special dishonored guests.
This week in Disney News, more entertainment is coming back to parks! Character meet and greets, the Indiana Jones Stunt Show, and other forms of in-park entertainment will slowly start returning to the parks over the next few months.
Also, Disney rumor mill is that Marvel will be making a show for Disney+ centered around Catherine Han’s Agatha from WandaVision! We’re so excited to hopefully see Agatha return to Disney+!
This week, we decided to give the ol' imagination a workout and think about who we'd like to invite to a dinner party of Disney Villains.
We took a number of things into account like how interesting the conversation would be, keeping the interactions civil among our guests, who would provide the most entertainment, who would be helpful with the meal, who could really get the party bumpin', and so much more!
Let's just say both of our parties would be lit!
Be sure to head on over to Facebook and tell us who you would like to invite to your very own Disney Villains dinner party and why, and as always, thanks for listening!
Have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Disney definitely heard Angela complain about there not being enough new food offerings for the 50th so overnight, they created 150 new food items to serve.
Disney also announced MagicBand+, a new magicband for the 50th that has interactive features and lights up!
For those of us who couldn't be at the 50th celebration, Disney also streamed Harmonious and Disney Enchantment!
And finally, we got our first peaks at the Galactic Starcruiser as well as an opening date! Let's say we're both cautiously optimistic.
This week, we power rank the different lands of Disney. In this list, we've included the newer lands developed for Disneyland and Disney World: Pandora, Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land, Cars Land, Avengers Campus, and Pixar Pier.
We approach ranking them by examining the attractions, food, atmosphere, architecture, and our overall favorite. We definitely were surprised with our results!
When you're finished listening, be sure to head on over to our Facebook page, Enchanted Ears, to let us know how you'd rank the lands.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, we have an update on lines at Rise of the Resistance since it officially switched from having a virtual boarding group to a standby line last week.
We're very much looking forward to Disney+ Day on November 12, where we're getting new shows, seasons of shows we love, movies are being released, and we're getting a sneak peak into the future of Star Wars and Marvel!
Finally, if you're unable to make it to the 50th anniversary celebration (or you just can't wait), Disney will be live streaming Harmonious and Disney Enchantment at the end of this month!
This week, we talk about how Disney's celebrating the 50th anniversary in Disney World! There's a lot of new restaurants, decorations, rides, cavalcades, and the return of some parties that'll help kick off the 50th in style. (And seriously, in style...did you see the characters' new iridescent costumes?!)
But, it wouldn't be a celebration of 50 years if we didn't do a little dive into where Disney World started! No way! So, we also discuss the park's origins, how much it would've cost you to get in when it opened, and what is original to the park.
When you're finished listening, don't forget to swing on over to our Facebook page, Enchanted Ears, to let us know what you're most excited about when it comes to the upcoming celebration!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney!
This week in Disney News, Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios is "temporarily pausing" the virtual boarding groups. It's an interesting choice with the 50th about to commence, so we discuss why they may have chosen now to do this.
The Finding Nemo stage show at Animal Kingdom won't be returning in its current form.
AND OH MY GOSH, DUFFY GOT A NEW FRIEND!!!! LinaBella is a curious fox and she's ADORABLE!
This week, we bring to you a delightful game of "Guess the movie based on the bad IMDB review." Seriously, we haven't had this much fun recording an episode in a while because honestly...the things people say about some of our favorite movies are so absurd, we can't even be that mad. Play along with Angela and try to guess which of your favorite movies someone eviscerated for no particular reason other than they were bored.
Thank you for listening! Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk about anything and everything Disney! This week we be re-Imagineering the Hollywood studios, but first, Disney News!
The new Creation Shop and Club Cool will be opening in EPCOT this week on September 15!
Expedition Everest will be closed for extended refurbishment for 3 months starting in January.
And finally, we got some additional casting for Haunted Mansion: Owen Wilson and Rosario Dawson.
We are so excited to share with you how we’d re-Imagineer the Hollywood Studios. Fresh slate, money’s no object. Hollywood Studios is a nice park that is no longer cohesive, so we completely revamp it putting the idea of history and Hollywood at its heart.
We even go as far as to change the layout of the park. Some of our ideas include fixing Galaxy’s Edge and changing Toy Story Land to be more of a Pixar Land. Then we add a Marvel Land, Fox Land, and an old Hollywood area. We also have ideas for new eateries and experiences that would make this more of a full-day park!
And seriously Disney, if you’d like to hire us full time or as consultants, we’d be more than willing to give you ideas (or you can just listen to this podcast where we give them to you for free).
Thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, the 50th anniversary magic bands are/were back in stock. You best believe we snatched a pair while we could.
The signs for the lightning lanes have started going up in Disney World.
And the annual passes for Disney World were announced. We go over the different types.
This week we compare and contrast The Jungle Cruise to Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
On the surface level, these movies have a LOT in common: they’re both based on rides in the Disney parks, there’s an element of immortality gained by stealing from native people, and you have at least one major movie star attached to the movie. But that’s pretty much where the comparisons stop.
We explain why we think Pirates works better as the first movie of a franchise, and where we think The Jungle Cruise falls short.
Thanks again to Breanna S. for the question that we definitely over-answered. And thank you listeners for listening to us prattle on about Disney-related things week-in-and-week-out.
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we have a battle royale between Disneyland and Disney World, but first, we have some news.
This week in Disney News, it was Princess Week, and we FINALLY got our first peek into the Splash Mountain redo featuring Tiana! The artwork that will be inspiring the ride shows Tiana and an ultimate Mardi Gras celebration. It’s certainly a party we want to be invited to!
The NBA experience closed for good at Disney Springs.
Disney will be developing a retirement community at Lake Nona. Joe and I already bought a piggy bank to start saving up.
And the Spiderman: No Way Home trailer dropped. It seems to have a very different feel than the other Spiderman movies, and the trailer raises more questions than it answers.
This week, we take the most popular rides featured in the Magic Kingdom over in Disney World and pit them against their counterparts in Disneyland. The rides are Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Small World, and Pirates of the Caribbean. We discuss some of the differences between the rides in both parks (there are so many subtle differences). Then we pick our favorites, which is a lot harder than you may think.
Thank you so much for tuning in and listening to us blather on about something we both love.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney. This week, we scrapped our main topic in favor of Disney News because (plays "Taps" in the background) Fastpass is dead. Disney's "new" app and system to replace it is confusing and complicated, so we explain it during the episode.
Disney Genie is an app for helping you plan out your day. It'll give you estimated wait times, provide a place to mobile order, help you get in line in virtual queues, and assist you in planning out your day. It basically has the same functionality as the My Disney Experience App. So not that complicated right? Wrong. You can also purchase Genie+ to help you jump the lines on many rides or further, purchase access to Lightning Lanes to get on the top tier attractions. So how do you do it? What's included? Do you need Genie+ to get Lightning Lanes? We answer it all in this podcast, while also talking about what we think the impact of these decisions will be. Should people really be mad? What do we think, if done correctly, the impact on the lines will be? And what's the biggest issue with all the changes that people are missing? There's so much to unpack, and we appreciate you being here with us for it! Please, feel free to send us any additional questions on our Facebook page EnchantedEars. We'll answer them on a future show. And as always, have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney!
Holy news this week! Buckle in! We got our first look inside the new Space 220 Restaurant and wow does it look cool (and like it belongs inside Galaxy's Edge). Speaking of previews, we got a peek of the music for EPCOT's new show, Harmonious. We joke about how we'll probably love it despite the amount of trash talk we've dished about the alien vessels in the middle of the lake. And oh my...the pricing for the Christmas after-hours event at Disney World, uninspiringly named Disney Very Merriest After-Hours Event, has been released. You may be merry until you see the cost that is! This week we do another rendition of "You can only keep one." This Disneyland Edition has us choosing between the most popular mountains, biggest attractions in DCA, best desserts, original rides, shows, and more! Let us know on our Facebook what you agree with and what we got totally wrong...we couldn't even agree with each other on some of them. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and bienvenidos to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, there's been SO MUCH pricing news it's been bonkers! We learned about the new annual pass system at Disneyland called Magic Key, the suggested pricing for the Galactic Starcruiser (aka the Star Wars hotel), and how much the Magical Express replacement service through Mears is going to cost. Talking about all of this makes my wallet feel famished. This week is a major SPOILER ALERT for anyone not up-to-speed on all of the Marvel shows on Disney+, as we talk about WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki and definitely reveal some of the big secrets. We don't give you a play-by-play of everything, but instead favor talking about what about the shows worked and didn't work, the impact all of this will have on the MCU, how the MCU is going to continue when the lore behind it seems to be growing faster than the number of actors on the MCU's payroll, and probably a lot of things I'm forgetting right now. We'd love to hear your thoughts too about the direction the MCU is headed and the new shows/movies coming out in the next phase! To do that, head on over to our Facebook page Enchanted Ears! Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney! This week we talk about our trip to Disneyland! But before we dive in, let’s talk Disney News!
Masks are back indoors at the Disney locations after new cases of COVID are surging.
The other big news this week is that Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over an alleged breach of contract.
We were lucky enough to get to travel to Disneyland a week or so ago, so this week we talk all about that trip! We talk about what we ate, what we rode, where we stayed, and who we saw. (Hint…we were in Disneyland at the same time The Jungle Cruise was premiering!!!! Someone big and bulky may have just been a stone’s throw away.)
Thank you for listening this week and if you’re looking to travel to Disneyland (or Disney World) any time soon, don’t forget to contact our friend, Becky Ginther at Castle Dreams Travel. Email her at beckyg@castledreamstravel.com. Tell her Enchanted Ears sent cha!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re going to talk all about the Muppets, but first, there’s some news to share!
This week in Disney News, Disney World announced this year’s Christmas party, Disney Very Merriest After Hours Event. This 4 hour event will even have...wait for it...fireworks! Yay!
Also, for the holidays, Disney’s bringing back projection mapping for the holidays in Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Gingerbread houses will also be returning to resorts.
And now for this weeks topic: the Muppets! Muppets are so much more than puppets. They have such a long and crazy history, we decided to do a whole episode about them, and we just scratch the surface. In this episode, we, of course, talk about Jim Henson and how he eventually worked his creations, the Muppets, into a cultural phenomenon. Have you ever wondered how a Muppet is controlled? We answer that question for you! From there, we discuss how Disney got involved and ended up eventually acquiring the Muppets.
Thank you so much for listening!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. After some recent news regarding added costs at the parks, we’re going to discuss whether Disney’s getting too expensive.
Recently, Disney’s announced many changes that benefit guests who are willing to spend even more for their Disney experience. These changes include evening magic hours for deluxe and DVC guests, random character meet and greets in DVC hotels, and Disneyland Paris new FastPass system called Premier Access. We discuss the pros of these changes, but also the not-so-glamourous side of what’s definitely Disney trying to recoup their losses and make some green.
In our discussion, we also talk ticket prices of today compared to the past, prices compared to Universal, and cutting annual passes at Disneyland.
Thank you as always for taking us with you wherever you are.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re going to talk all about Spike the Bee but first, let’s talk about a little Disney News.
Marvel’s back in the theaters and with quite an impressive showing. Black Widow had smashing numbers for its first weekend both in theaters and on Disney+.
Disneyland announced they’ll be having their Oogie Boogie Bash for this Halloween. And we’ll even get...a PARADE!
If you’ve ever been to Flower and Garden, you’ve surely seen a precocious little bee poking his head up among the beautiful flowers. Spike the Bee, the other non-avian mascot, for Flower and Garden has quite the interesting history. This week we talk origins (and it goes back QUITE a ways), character designs, and probably the best part, exactly when Spike first appeared. (The answer isn’t cut and dry, and there’s a bit of a debate.)
Thank you as always for taking us with you wherever you are.
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we talk fireworks, but first, Disney News.
The announcement so many have been waiting for has finally come! Run Disney evens are on, even Food and Wine!
And there’s a new scene coming to Mickey’s Philharmagic mid-July in Disneyland California and Paris. The new scene will star Coco!
This week, for American Independence Day, we talk about the history of fireworks in Disney and the various fireworks shows that have happened in the parks. Then we give our opinion on the shows we’ve seen and pick our absolute favorite!
Thank you so much for listening!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast! Do we have a treat for you today! We interviewed Kevin Lima, director of A Goofy Movie, 102 Dalmatians, and Enchanted. And co-director of Tarzan. If that sounds impressive to you, wait until you hear what he had to say!
This week in Disney News, Disney revealed all of the wonderful events that will be taking place throughout their 50th celebration including a new light show that's sure to be illuminating, dancing animal kites, and interactive character statues.
Disney also announced their selection of Rachel Zeglar as their new Snow White for the upcoming live-action adaptation.
Finally, Scarlett Johansson will be producing the new Tower of Terror movie.
It was a huge honor and privilege to talk to Kevin Lima this week, who had one of the most interesting and inspiring tales we've heard to date. During our interview, Lima talks about his origins from his hard childhood to his passion for drawing to his "never say never" attitude that started at a young age. When things didn't go his way and Disney hired nobody from his graduating class, he took lemons and made lemonade, moving to Taiwan to work for a company on Brave Little Toaster. But, eventually, Disney did start hiring again, and he got to go work for the company during the very beginning of the Disney Renaissance.
His confidence and positive attitude eventually landed him the gig as director of A Goofy Movie, a movie that he wasn't necessarily chomping at the bit to direct, but turned into a labor of love. Eventually, Lima switched from directing animated to live action movies. We also learned some of the difficulties of the movie business and being a director. Lima was a fantastic well of information and also motivation.
Thank you again, Kevin, and thank you for listening. If you're new to the podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. Have a magical week!
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Hello there! Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we like to share all things Disney. This week we had the pleasure of having a super special guest and talking about our latest trip to Disney. But before we dive into that, let's talk a little Disney news.
The big news this week is many of the remaining restrictions from covid are starting to be lifted from the parks. And in the most exciting news of all, fireworks are coming back! Also, Pixar's Luca came out last Friday, and we LOVED it! We promise we won't give you any spoilers, but still give you our take on the movie. We had a blast recording this week because our "guest" was none other than Bill (Joe's dad), who joined us on our last trip to Disney World. As he will tell you many times during our interview, he represents the AARP generation and can give you a fresh perspective on the parks. :) We discuss what we did, what we ate (and didn't eat), who we did (and didn't) see, how this trip differed from our last ones, and our favorite moments. We'd like to give a special thanks to Bill for doing pretty darn well on his first podcast, and also for just being a great dad! We love you! Don't forget to let us know what you think by leaving a glowing review. And tune in next week for our interview with Kevin Lima! Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your premier podcast for anything and everything Disney. This week, we have a great interview in store for you, but first, the important news!
Disney is updating its mask policy. As of June 15, Disney will only require vaccinated individuals to wear masks on public transit. Also, due to the demand for the Boo Bash, Disney added more dates. Behind the Attraction, Disney's new show showcasing everyone's favorite park rides, will debut on Disney+ on June 16th. And finally, Luca, will be available on Disney+ on June 18th! We're so excited to bring you our interview with Aaron H. Goldberg, the author of several books including Buying Disney's World, The Disney Story, Meet the Disney Brothers, and The Wonders of Walt Disney World. Among so many things, Aaron shares with us his inspiration for writing Meet the Disney Brothers, a children's book that draws attention to the critical role Roy played in the development of the Disney legacy. We also talk about how Disney acquired a lot of the land for Disney World, which Goldberg covers in Buying Disney's World which includes mail-order land purchases and receiving aid from a CIA agent. Yes...a CIA agent. We'd love to thank Aaron Goldberg for the incredible interview. Please be sure to check out his books on aaronhgoldberg.com or Amazon. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney! This week, we talk about Disney Vacation Club (DVC), particularly why we decided to buy in. If you're interested to learn more about DVC, check out episode 56, where we do a deep dive into what, exactly, DVC is.
But first, let's talk about that all-important Disney news.
Disneyland will be opening to out-of-state guests on June 15th! We can't wait to head there to check out the amazing new Avengers Campus.
Also, the pricing for Disney After Hours Boo Bash is out and man, Disney didn't pull any punches. The event is 2 hours shorter than Mickey's-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but it costs more!
Around January, we decided we go to Disney enough to make buying DVC through the resale market worthwhile. We talk about how we purchased, why we decided resale, which hotel we bought into, and how many points we settled on among some other things that might be helpful to you if you've ever considered buying DVC or just want to know what it's all about.
Then, we talk to Linda Smit, our agent from DVC Resale Market and a veteran DVC seller. Since she's been a part of selling since the very first DVC property opened, she's a fantastic source of information on the topic. During our interview, she gives us a fabulous insight into how to buy DVC, the advantages of buying, the pros and cons of buying resale vs. straight from Disney, when to buy, the approximate amount of points you may need, and so much more!
Thanks again to Linda for taking the time to let us interview her. If you're interested in DVC, you can reach Linda at linda@dvcresalemarket.com or 352-223-9600.
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Hello and welcome back to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, one of your top (ten?) favorite podcasts. Number one Disney one though, right?
This week in Disney News, Matterhorn Mountain’s at the precipice of opening...okay not really, but the pun was nice, right?! It’ll be opening on July 2nd.
Over in Disney World, the Grand Floridian will be opening up more rooms to DVC members.
And in least welcome news of the week, the animatronics in the Three Caballeros ride in the Mexico pavilion are fixed just in time for us to go down to Disney and not get to make fun of the cardboard cutouts.
This week we're delighted to share our interview with Gray Houser, the man behind Monorailnews.com and Disabilityatdisney.com. Gray does a fabulous job at both reporting the latest and greatest Disney news and helping other people with disabilities get around at Disney. He shares some of his tips and tricks with us and tells the crazy story of how he, while at Disney World, lost total vision in his left eye. (Let's just say that Disney handled the whole situation with the aplomb and expertise you'd only expect from...well...Disney.) This episode gives us the warm and fuzzies because Disney really goes to infinity and beyond in ways that many don't even understand.
Thank you again to Gray for being on the show. Be sure to check out his websites monorailnews.com and disabilityatdisney.com for more about him, Disney, and how to navigate Disney if you yourself have a disability or you'll be traveling with someone who does.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney news, Disney Paris finally receives an opening date! Hooray!!! Also, the new Disney’s Hotel New York- The Art of Marvel is set to open this year.
The Avengers campus food looks incredible over at Disneyland in California! We can’t wait to go and get the Cosmic Creme Orb and the Impossible Victory Falafel! Also, the new Spiderman ride Web Slingers will be selling merch that can be used in ride. Smart, Disney. Take our money now.
This week, we talk about the worst, as in not very good, Disney villains. Which villains fall just a little bit short of being intimidating, well thought out, or just bot fitting that mustache-twirling evil villain that were so used to. Please let us now on social media (Enchanted Ears on Facebook and enchantedearspodcast on Instagram) whether you agree or disagree, and let us know which villains we missed. Thank you again for listening. Have a magical week!
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re honored and excited for you to hear the second part of our interview with Disney Legend, Tom Nabbe. But before we get to that, let’s talk about that all-important Disney News.
Since getting rid of annual passes when COVID hit, Disneyland hasn’t reinstituted the system. Instead, they’re starting a new punch card system (much like a froyo place) where you’ll get a reward after so many visits.
And over at Disney World, under the cover of darkness last Friday night, they removed the requirement to wear masks outside. However, you still must wear a mask entering the park, in lines, and on rides.
In this second installment of our interview with Tom Nabbe, we discuss Nabbe’s move to Disney World and his role on the Monorail. There were a lot of early issues and interesting specs Imagineers had to consider. We also talk about EPCOT of today vs. what Walt had in mind, Green Mail and Mike Eisner, getting his own window on Main Street, becoming a Disney Legend, how much merchandise Disney sells through in a day, and much much more!
Thank you so much for for listening. Please be sure to check out Tom Nabbe’s website and book From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re honored and excited for you to hear our interview with Disney Legend Tom Nabbe. But before we get to that, let’s talk about that all-important Disney News.
The Galactic Star Cruiser is set to now open in 2022.
The Disney College Program will return this summer!
And instead of Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disney World announced it’ll have Boo Bash, a scaled-down event with characters and cavalcades.
Tom Nabbe proved to be such a fabulous source of information, we’re excited to bring to you part one of our two part interview this week! In this portion, we talk about Nabbe’s humble beginnings at the park going from selling papers, to convincing Walt to let him play Tom on Tom Sawyer’s Island. When he aged out of that awesome position, Nabbe moved to Skipper on the Jungle Cruise and we get some fabulous insight on what it’s like to do that crazy cool job. We finish up when Nabbe moved to WDW for the opening of the Monorail. Mr. Nabbe also provides really interesting insight into what it was like working for Walt Disney and how to advocate for yourself to get what you want.
Thank you so much for for listening. Please be sure to check out Tom Nabbe’s book From Disneyland’s Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place for all kinds of Disney information and tomfoolery.
This week in Disney news, the Disney Wish recorded presentation was released this week, and let’s just say, we’ve never wanted to go on a cruise so bad in our lives. (Oh and destinations do not matter...it’s that cool.) Everything looks incredible from the shows, to the attractions, to the dining experiences.
Disney released its special food items for May the 4th, and they look out of this world! Hopefully, you’ll be in the parks in the next few days though because their availability is extremely limited.
Also, Disneyland, after being closed for well over a year, finally reopened its gates on April 30th!!! It was beautiful to watch the cast members line Main Street as the guests walked in.
This week we rank the 11 countries in EPCOT based on a number of categories. Food, as always, is discussed as well as the shows, shopping, architecture, and overall experience.
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk about anything and everything Disney. This week we were honored to chat with Don Muchow, the runner and Type 1 Diabetic who recently completed his transcontinental run across the US that went through both Disneyland and Disney World! But first, we had a bit of Disney News. The People Mover reopened this week after it's lengthy closure! Even Stitch had to give it a ride! Also, the king is returning! The Festival of The Lion King actors have begun rehearsing to resume their live shows! And in our last bit of news, the Matterhorn will be joining the string of Disney rides that have their own movie/TV show! Running across the United States is quite a feat (no pun intended), so when we heard about Don, his cause, and how he wove both Disney Parks into his journey, we knew we had to talk to him! We ask Don about his incredible mission, planning his trip, mapping his course, the hardest part of it all, how covid impacted his run, how often he had to refuel, how many pairs of shoes he went through, what it felt like to run into Disney World to a huge celebration (and not getting kicked off the property!), and much, much more. Don enlightens us about so many things. Did you know that Disney collaborated with another company to create a Type 1 Diabetes mascot?! And, through Don, we learn what true grit, determination, and dedication to a cause and purpose look like. We really appreciated Don taking the time to talk to us, and we appreciate you for taking the time to listen! If you'd like to learn more about Don, his mission, or how to help folks living with Type 1 Diabetes, please check out his website at t1determined.org Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney. This week in Disney news, Disney enacted a new dress code allowing for greater flexibility for their cast members. Also, there is a new super zoom Magic Shot available in Animal Kingdom Park.
Since this is our 150th episode we thought it would be nice to re-introduce ourselves and talk a little bit more about why we enjoy Disney as much as we do, why we started this podcast, share some of our favorite memories, and more.
Thank you for listening. We wouldn’t do this podcast without you, so thank you for pushing us, inspiring us, and communicating with us. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube at Enchanted Ears. You can also find us on Instagram.
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Welcome to The Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place for the latest in Disney news and usually other Disney-related things...but this week my friends, it's all new is good news! (I think that might be our new favorite saying!) After being closed for over a year, Disneyland is in the process of reopening. Those who had a one-day ticket can start making their reservations today, April 12th! Later this week, ticket sales will then open up to California residents! We also go over ticket prices and rides that won't be opening. Also over in Cali, the Avengers campus is set to open June 4th. It will be complete with amazing experiences and rides that are sure to blow our minds, especially after staring at the same wall in our house for over a year. Runner, Ironman athlete, and all-around baller Don Muchow completed his run from coast to coast this past week. Of course, when Disney found out he went included Land and World in his path, they greeted him with fanfare, merch, and a whole lotta Disney magic! Disney World announced that they are no longer requiring masks to be worn for photos, a topic that sounds both great and a little scary considering it's likely to complicate guest-management. In not-so-shocking-news, Mears announced their connection service from the airport to Disney World, cue the choir singing "Hallelujah." Creations Shop will be opening at Epcot this summer where the old Mouse Gear used to be. It sounds like a bright, airy place with a funky, Mickey-heavy vibe we can't wait to experience. Warning: Be sure to connect your Magic Bands to a credit card with a low limit before entering. Also, Disney has built a gosh-darn REAL lightsaber! 'Nuff said. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney. This week we finish (for now) our series Disney Decade with 2010-2019. But before we get into that, let’s get to the news!
Food and Wine starts early this year, going from July all the way to November.
The cast for Obi-Wan Kenobi was announced and includes has some awesome names attached to it like Kumail Nanjiani, Sung Kang, and O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Also, the new Bamboo Bar and Patio opened at Splitsville in Disney Springs.
This decade was definitely one of the most prosperous in Disney’s history. Bob Iger led Disney through some massive acquisitions of Lucasfilm and Fox. Marvel explodes at the box office, which then seems to feed into all Disney properties owning the box office by the end of the decade. Many of the parks also go through massive improvements and new a new park even opens! If this was the 2020s, we could’ve called this the Roaring ‘20s. The Roaring 10s doesn’t have quite the same flare. Oh well.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place to learn about the things you love and discover (hopefully) things you didn't know you will love. This week, we may have one of the latter for you, but first, there's quite a bit of news to cover.
A while back, we learned that Disney would be changing The Jungle Cruise to make it more suitable for the times we live in. Last week, they announced that part of this change will be a new character named Alberta Falls (granddaughter to Albert Falls). She will be the owner and proprietor of The Jungle Cruise and, of course, has connections to SEA. There was quite a bit of movie news so here. we. go. Black Widow was pushed back yet again to July and will be available as a premium rental on Disney+. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was pushed back as well. Also, Luca, Pixar's next film, will be released on Disney+ just as Soul was: absolutely free. Lastly, Disney announced Disneyland Forward, a project that will rezone their existing property to allow them to expand the shopping, restaurants, and rides at Disneyland in California. This week, we're so excited to talk about "Destino" a short collaboration that was over 50 years in the making and allowed two of the greatest artistic visionaries of their time to create a beautiful work of art together. If you didn't already know, "Destino" is a project that was worked on by both Salvador Dalí, the famous surrealist painter of "The Persistence of Memory," and Walt Disney. It's available to watch on Disney+, so if you have a spare 6 minutes, be sure to check it out. Everything about this short, from the final product itself to how it finally got made, to Disney and Dalí's legendary first meeting is interesting so sit back, relax, and let us tell you a story. Thank you as always for tuning in. Don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher. And as always, have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk everything and anything Disney. We have yet another fun one for you this week, but first, Disney news.
It’s been a long time coming. Finally, Disneyland will be reopening to California natives only on April 30th. Huzzah!
The 100 year archives exhibition is coming to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. As people who really want to visit the Disney Archives, you best believe we’ll be heading over there to check that out.
Disney announced they’re working on a Magic Kingdom TV Universe (MKTU maybe?). In it, they plan to focus on the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA).
We haven’t done a game in a while, so this week we decided to start a new game that we hope to turn into a series called “Lost in Translation.” In it, we use Google translate to take some famous Disney quotes from known to poor clone. Turns out, when you take even the most familiar quotes through 2 languages and back to English, the results can be hilarious and downright unrecognizable. So play along with us as we enjoy trying to crack these crazy word puzzles.
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for Disney news, deep dives, and hot takes. This week we have a good one for you, but first, let’s get to that news! There’s a lot of it.
In tangental to Disney news, Universal Studios announced they will be resuming construction on the new theme park called Epic Universe.
Disneyland will be reopening late April to California residents.
Unfortunately, Remi won’t be opening until October 1st for the 50th anniversary.
Finally, Magic Mobile was announced, an app for your Apple Watch that’ll take the place of your Magic Band (if you so please).
This week is SPOILER HEAVY as we talk about our opinions of Wandavision and Raya and the Last Dragon.
We start with Wandavision. (Time stamp 10:44). We talk about some of the many theories that tied the series to the comic books, our thoughts, what worked, what didn’t work, and how we see it playing a role in the MCU as a whole.
Then we finish with Raya and the Last Dragon (Time stamp 32:28). We discuss how stunning it was in many aspects, but also what it lacked that made the movie fall short for us of recent classics like Moana and Zootopia.
Thank you so much as always for listening. Have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your spot for anything and everything Disney!
There’s lots of news this week, so better get into it! With restrictions easing up in California, talk of Disneyland reopening has ignited.
Across the country, Disney Parks posted our first looks at the newly-renovated rooms at the Polynesian Resort, which pays great tribute to Moana without hitting you over the head with it.
In keeping with the theme of the pandemic, Disney announces it will close 60 Disney stores across the US.
Sunshine Tree Terrace revealed it’s beautiful new Orange Bird wall.
Finally, Harmonious barges have invaded World Showcase Lagoon. (Seriously, they look like alien spaceships.)
This week, we go through each section of the park, Main Street, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, and Tomorrowland, and retool what the park would look like after a massive update from Disney's newest Imagineers: us! (To be clear, we are not Imagineers. We just thought it'd be fun to play one for a day!) We take some MASSIVE liberties by picking up and completely moving rides, magically creating a lot more space, and treating money as absolutely no object. And, heck, why not just make new lands altogether? Why not create a Frozen-themed restaurant? And for goodness sake, Disney, give the people what they want: more pie! (Or is that just me?)
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, a Disney Podcast that covers everything from “Who is Orange Bird” to ranking the MCU movies in NCAA college basketball fashion. If it’s Disney-related, we’re going to talk about it.
This week in Disney News, legendary, newly-retired imagineer Joe Rohde is going to work for Virgin Galactic. We’re excited to see what he’s able to accomplish there!
A Touch of Disney ticketed event will be happening at DCA, where people can walk around the park and get food and photos.
Lastly, Disney+ announced their release dates for the Mighty Ducks Gamechangers, Big Shot, The Bad Batch, Monsters at Work, Turner and Hooch, and Chip n Dale Park Life.
For our main show, we’ll be talking about our Top 5 Disney Heroes. Disney has a whole bevy of chivalrous characters, especially since they acquired Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, but which ones make the top of our list? Which Avengers make the cut? Will I be able to convince Joe that Emperor Palpatine is not an actual hero? Learn the answer to this question and many more by tuning in.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Disney announced Wandavision is getting a making of documentary set to air on March 12th, the week after the last episode of season 1 airs. This means they’ll roll straight from Wandavision to the documentary to Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Marvel fans are definitely doing a happy dance.
The 50th anniversary of Disney World is gearing up to be quite the spectacle with projection mapping shows set to happen on the icon in each park as well as a beautiful EARidescent color motif. Start saving your money now because We bet the merch is going to be fire!
The first Cruella trailer dropped, and man does it look crazy good. It sends some serious Joker vibes, so be sure to check it out if you haven’t already.
We have a blast this week discussing which Disney characters we’d choose to be for 1 day, 1 week, 1 year, and the rest of our lives. As always, our picks reflect a lot about us a people. Also, it’s interesting to see what neither of us want to deal with for the rest of our lives. Tune in to hear who we pick and discover who would like to be a raccoon, who would like to have magic, and who wants to be a chicken.
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Finally, congratulations to our Expedition Roasters giveaway winner, Alexa B! Thanks everyone for entering and don’t forget that you can receive 15% off your next order with Expedition Roasters with the code “Enchanted”.
Thank you as always for tuning in. Have a magical week!
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This week in Disney news, despite the circumstances, Disney would still like Black Widow to be a theatrical release. Also, the Leave a Legacy monoliths are back, but in a different form. There is now a rainbow wall outside the park where you can take your picture and post it on your instagram because walls are a thing.
Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is such a nice, happy holiday. So...let’s imagine we’re in a bizarro world where instead of happy, fun times, Disney is known as a place that can deliver truly chilling ride experiences. They develop a ride around the idea of a well-known sci-fi horror film in which an alien eviscerates human beings. In the ride, an alien escapes its containment pod and rampages throughout the auditorium, surprising and horrifying guests with what seems like blood spatter, neck breathing, and the alien itself jumping onto your shoulder harness.
No need to imagine that, because from 1995-2003, such a ride existed: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Although the ride never ended up including the Xenomorph from the Alien franchise because...wow that’s not a fit with the Disney brand...it did have a horrifying animatronic alien created by George Lucas himself to help audience members have nightmares for days. Why did Disney decide to take this path? Why not use the Xenomorph from Alien? Why Tomorrowland? What kind of crazy parent would take their child on this? We answer these questions and more in this week’s chilling episode.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney news, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler signs a 5-year deal with Disney. He and his company Proximity Media will be helping with new content for Disney+, including a Wakanda series!
Also, in Park news, Tomorrowland Terrace, Lunching Pad, and Westward Ho are going to be closed Monday-Thursday through March 8th, but open for the weekends.
Since the Super Bowl was yesterday, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about the fascinating origin of the Super Bowl MVP saying, “I’m going to Disney World” after winning the big game.
You probably won’t be surprised to learn that the statement isn’t an organic thing that just gets said every year, but instead is a marketing technique. However, you may be surprised to learn the idea cropped up at a dinner with Mike Eisner, Jane Eisner, George Lucas, Dick Rutan, and Jeana Yeager. Rutan and Yeager had just completed the first astounding successful non-stop, non-refueled flight around the world. Rutan joked all that was left to do was go to Disneyland, and an idea was born.
During this episode, we talk about how the idea got off the ground, when this all started, how much the MVP gets paid to say it, and much more!
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Hello and welcome to Enchanted Ears Podcast where we talk about anything and everything Disney. This week we're delighted to share our interview with Tony Bancroft with you, but first, Disney News.
This week in Disney News, The Jungle Cruise is going to be undergoing an update similar to, but not nearly as extensive as, Splash Mountain to make it more PC. This needed change will not have anything to do with the Jungle Cruise movie set to come out this summer.
In rides-on-the-fritz news, The Three Caballeros continues to delight guests (a phrase that hasn’t been used about this ride maybe ever). After The Donald Duck animatronic broke, he was replaced by a plant. Now, all three animatronics are gone and replacing them? Cardboard cutouts. I’m glad to see that even a company as seemingly perfect as Disney has to phone it in every now and again. 🤣
Our guest this week is the ultra-impressive Tony Bancroft, lead animator of Pumbaa and Kronk, one of the directors of Mulan, author of Directing for Animation: Things You Didn't Learn in Art School, and co-host of The Bancroft Brothers Podcast. Dang...the accomplishments...what am I doing with my life?
Tony gives us some incredible insight into what it's like to be both an animator (you may or may not get taxidermied warthog heads in your office and be in danger of getting mauled by a lion) and director of a Disney animated film when you're at the ripe old age of 26.
We also learn about his mentor and how he got into designing comedy characters. He gives us interesting insight into what it's like watching a movie you helped create, and it's not all rainbows and butterflies. And have you ever been the boss of your twin brother? Tony has! Find out what it was like to manage Tom during what was certainly a pressure-cooker of an experience. Lastly, he gives some tattoo-on-the-forearm-worthy advice about how to stand out in a creative endeavor.
Once again, we want to thank Tony for letting us steal some time and talking to us. We learned a lot and had a blast (and also received some amazing free entertainment during a brief audio issue at the beginning of our call).
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your one-stop-shop for anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney news, Disney’s officially getting rid of Extra Magic Hours. Instead, they’ll be opening the parks up 30 minutes early if you’re staying on property.
Also, The Festival of the Lion King is coming back to the Animal Kingdom, which bodes well for live entertainment coming back to the parks. Despite the announcement, we’re yet to receive a start date for the return of the king.
Lastly, all five seasons of The Muppet Show have arrived on Disney+.
This week, we’re resuming the Disney Decade series with the 2000s. Like many of the decades we’ve covered so far, this one is filled with its share of struggle, growth, strife, and success. However, this decade also comes with a hefty spoonful of acquisitions.
Disney struggles after the Renaissance of animation ends and the slowdown in tourism caused by 9/11. Fighting in the boardroom ends in the CEO resigning and the rise of a new CEO. Disney acquires Fox Family, Pixar, and Marvel in what turns out to be fantastic deals for them. They fail, however, to acquire Universal Studios, which we think is ultimately a good thing. Amid the many forgettable movies that were produced, Stitch rises to the top and has proven to be a king for them. Also, live action movies like Pirates of the Caribbean and National Treasure flourish. Listen in to hear more about this very important decade.
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Disney News is jam-packed this week. Disney announced that they’ll be discontinuing annual passes for Disneyland. On the East Coast, they announced starting 2022, they’ll no longer be offering the Magical Express service. Both of these announcements shook the Disney community. We speculate why and talk about how this will impact guests, cast members, and drivers.
In much better news, Pixar's Soul will be entering the parks far faster than pretty much any other Disney property. They’ll be having a history of jazz exhibit inside The American Adventure, with Joe Gardner making appearances.
Our episode this week is the final one (for now) in the Overrated/Underrated Disney Attractions series we have using touringplans.com. If you’ve never heard one of these before because listening to more Disney podcasts was your New Year’s resolution, we look at the ratings on touringplans and then pick a 2-4 attractions we believe their users overrated and 2-4 we believe they underrated. We’ve done all of the Disney Tokyo parks and with this episode focusing on Hollywood Studios, we finish our Disney World rankings. (Disneyland, we’re coming for you next!)
So, what rides in Hollywood Studios do we think are overrated? I think you’re going to be surprised by some of our picks. And what rides are underrated?
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast where we talk about anything and everything Disney! We hope you all had a delightful New Year and you’re still working on those resolutions.
This week in Disney News, park hopping’s back! Hooray!
Also, according to the Dis Insider, rumor has it that the West-End version of Aladdin may come to Disney+ by the end of 2021. What would this mean and do we think it’s a good idea?
Finally, Wandavision comes out Friday and is already getting rave reviews saying it’s nothing like anything else they’ve ever done. There will be 9 episodes total, two of which will be released this Friday.
This week we start a new series, Power Ranking our favorite attractions in each park. This time we tackle the Magic Kingdom!
We have some surprising picks and some not-so-surprising-picks. We even tie on a few of our choices! What will be the definitive best ride in Magic Kingdom? Space Mountain? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? Splash Mountain? Country Bears Jamboree? You’ll have to listen and see.
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Have a magical week. We hope this is the start of a magical year!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we sometimes have looooong podcasts about the best subject in the world, Disney!
Soooo, we went to Disney, a situation and decision we definitely wrestled with. But after considering many many factors and after countless conversations, we decided to go. In this episode, we discuss our trip.
The first thing we tackle is the measures put in place to mitigate the risks guests have and the appreciation the cast members showed for the guests. From there, we move into the park capacity and how/why it may seem a little more crowded than you’d think it would be.
There were longer lines for rides, getting into stores, but not to get food, which you mostly had to order through the My Disney Experience app. Then we go into just how delightful it was to spend an entire day on just one park with the absence of park hopping. We got to ride rides we’ve never made a priority before, and we really enjoyed them!
Although we missed the meet and greets, the character cavalcades were soo fun! And the food festivities at EPCOT are always a delight. We also got to meet new characters and see some old favorites wearing some amazing costumes!
Well that about does it for now.
We hope you have a magical week!
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Because a 4 hour long investor's meeting can't be boiled down into the News segment of the regular podcast, this is an extra magical BONUS episode! (Now imagine fireworks and pixie dust exploding into the air around you!) Holy cow, did we learn a LOT by watching this meeting, it's difficult to even know where to begin with a highlight reel for this description. SOOOO, I think the most appropriate thing for us to say is this: there's a WHOLE LOTTA content coming to Disney+ over the next several years. Not only is there a lot, but it all also sounds like quality IP that people are elated about. From a Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers live-action movie with the likes of John Mulaney and Andy Sanberg to everything under the sun MARVEL to a whole lotta Star Wars spinoffs. Like everything. So tune in and learn about/hear our take on all of the announcements that were made. Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and welcome to The Enchanted Ears Podcast! Your place for anything and everything Disney. This week is a weird one since we have 2 episodes. Disney News was supersized due to the investors' meeting, so it gets its own show. Hooray!!
We were so lucky this week to talk to Disney Historian Chris Smith. (How cool is it to be described as a "Disney Historian"?) He gives us the DL on so many things Disney from unbuilt attractions to things you would likely miss at Pecos Bill's to a deep dive into the attic scene on Haunted Mansion. We talked about the Russia pavilion, Fire Mountain, Thunder Mesa, and so much more! Thank you so much to Chris for the awesome interview! Be sure to check out his latest book, Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World's First 50 Years, or his other books, The Walt Disney World that Never Was and Backstories and Magical Secrets of Walt Disney World Volumes I and II. We'll see you next week! Byeeeee! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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This week in Disney News, Disney released more new merch connected with their 40 year partnership with Make a Wish. Currently, you can buy royal blue merch to show your support. If you need some stocking stuffers, if you buy the Aladdin Wishables (Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, the Lamp, and Magic Carpet) 100% of the proceeds go to Make a Wish. In this fun episode, since The Jungle Cruise is getting its own movie, we brainstorm additional Disney rides that we would like to see movies made for. These rides include Space Mountain, Figment, Expedition Everest, Mission Space, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. For some, we have general themes and for others, we have some pretty well fleshed-out ideas. If you have any other ideas for rides that would make great movies or just want to pitch a movie for one of the ones we mention in the podcast, hit us up on social media at Enchanted Ears on Facebook, enchantedearspodcast on Instagram, or try just yelling your ideas at us from the nearest mountaintop. I doubt that last one will be very effective, but it'd sure be funny! Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
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This week in Disney News, Joe Rhode, the ultra-accomplished imaginer behind basically the entirety of Animal Kingdom, Mission Breakout, and Aulani announced that after 40 years with the company, he plans to retire in January. We wish him nothing but the best!
Also, Disney started doing random pyrotechnics in Magic Kingdom to go with the projection mapping on the castle that are set to end on January 1. Is that when the shows will come back? Maybe.
This week, we are happy to welcome Becky Ginther back to the show. As you may recall from Episode 99, where we interviewed her about her RunDisney experiences, Becky is the genius behind the Disney In Your Day blog. This time, we discuss travel agents. What do they do? When should you use them? How much do they cost?
We also talk about Becky’s latest trip to Disney. Did she feel safe? What kinds of precautions is Disney taking to prevent the spread? What are the best items at EPCOT right now?
We’d love to extend a huge thank you again to Becky for coming back to the show. If you’re interested in having Becky plan a trip for you, email her at beckyg@castledreamstravel.com and let her know Enchanted Ears sent ya!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your one-stop-shop for anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, park hopping is set to return to the parks January 1, 2021.
We also get a first look at a lot of new upcoming restaurants and attractions including the Star Wars Hotel.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Toy Story, this week we’re talking about the history of Pixar.
From not-so-humble beginnings with George Lucas to being owned by Steve Jobs, Pixar has had a fascinating trajectory. From its inception as the tech-division of Lucasfilm meant to sell software to being a multi billion (with a b) company that produces films that are beloved by generations of people, it’s been quite a wild ride.
Thank you very much for joining us every week on this wild ride of a podcast. If, for some reason this isn’t enough and you’d like to see more of us, check out our YouTube channel, Enchanted Ears.
Have a magical week, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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This week in Disney News, Disney World has increased their capacity to 35%.
Disney+ reaches 75 million subscribers!! Holy cow!!!
And based on Bob Chapek’s comments about Disney+ and releasing Soul for free, we speculate on the possibility that Disney will be creating tiers for memberships sooner than we thought.
On today’s episode we talk to actor and author Chris Lucas about his book Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond.
We discuss how an influential childhood moment at Radio City Music Hall and his one-man play about Walt Disney lead to him writing this book. Plus, Chris came up with a special top ten list on unbuilt attractions just for our show!
Sure you may have know EPCOT was originally supposed to be a City, but had you heard of the Godzilla Train attraction that Disney almost built in the Japan Pavilion?
If you’d like to buy a copy of Chris’ book you can buy it on Amazon. You can also find his Reach the Stars Program at reachthestarsprogram.com. Be sure to use code SALE for 25% off.
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Hello and welcome to The Enchanted Ears podcast, the best place to be moderately entertained by a couple of people who are relatively knowledgeable about Disney and think they're funny.
This week in Disney News, Disney announced a new donuts shop, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, is coming soon to Disney Springs. Angela has some ideas for the theming plus we discuss a unique way to add a tie-in to a fan-favorite Pixar franchise.
Plus, we also discuss how Disney is getting one step closer to making West World a reality with their new human-like animatronic.
In our main segment this week, strap on your thinking caps and play along with me as we play, Guess the Disney Character By His/Her Voice. Joe will play a clip of a character saying a sentence or two and you (and I) will try to guess based on the voice and context clues alone. How many can you get out of 8? Be sure to let us know how you do in the comments on our social pages or in our Enchanted Ears Family Facebook Group.
Have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears podcast, your home for anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Disneyland Paris is closed again due to the pandemic. If all goes well, they may reopen briefly.....
To add fuel to the flames, Disney announces more layoffs at Disney World.
Ending on a more positive note, Disney makes changes to the virtual cue for Rise of the Resistance. You no longer have to be in-park when it opens to see if you receive a boarding group. You can now log in at 7 am from the comfort of your hotel or home and know whether you’ll be able to ride the ride. 🎉
This week we’re excited to bring you an interview with Disney Food Blog’s own, AJ Wolfe. AJ started Disney Food Blog (DFB) as a way to talk about the delicious food offered in the parks at a time when nobody on the internet was really talking about it and now she has a massively successful blog and YouTube channel mostly dedicated to the delicious treats and eats found in the parks.
Among many other things, we ask AJ about her favorite assignments, favorite places to eat in each park, and one of our favorite topics to discuss on the show: is the Disney dining plan worth it. We think you’ll find her answers enlightening because we sure did!!
A big thank you to AJ for taking time to talk to us and for you for listening. If you’re new to the show, don’t forget to subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts. Also, check out our YouTube channel, Enchanted Ears for more Disney-related fun!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears podcast, your home for all things Disney.
This week in Disney News, California released when theme parks can reopen, but with cases surging and the requirement being that the state needs to be in the lowest tier, it seems that Disneyland’s reopening will be some time far in the future. In better news, parts of DCA will open to the public for shopping and eating.
Also, the trailer for Riya and the Last Dragon released. It has an interesting premise and animation. The looming question in our minds is will the movie be released in March 2021 like it’s supposed to be, or will it be possibly be released directly to Disney+? Time will tell!
With season 2 of The Mandalorian fast approaching, we give you a Mandalorian recap episode (mostly because we needed one ourselves). We talk about the most important takeaways from season one and finish up with our predictions (and concerns) about season 2. Also, we delve into what characters will be returning and which characters will be joining (or are speculated to be joining) the ever-expanding series.
Thank you for tuning in. Have a magical week!
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Hello! Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place to hear a couple of Disney nuts (and their sleeping co-worker, Loki) share Disney News, interview interesting guests, teach Disney history, and engage in general tomfoolery.
This week in Disney news, Disney announces that they’ve restructured their company, putting more emphasis on streaming. We discuss what this could mean for the future of theatrical releases, plus how this might impact the cost of Disney+.
Also, Walt Disney World as opened up bookings through the end of 2021 and it looks like the Park Pass Reservation system is here to stay.
We're excited to bring you another interview this week, this time with Chris from TDR Explorer. Chris runs a fabulous website, podcast, and YouTube channel revolving around the Asian Disney Parks. There he gives innumerable tips, tricks, and info about the parks in order to satiate your curiosity and make your trip to Tokyo, Hong Kong, and/or Shanghai as successful and not stressful as possible.
During the episode, we talk all things Tokyo Disney. Chris answers many pressing questions that both you and we were wondering. "What's The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast actually like?" "What are the best Tokyo Disney snacks?" "What are the biggest mistakes people can make when visiting the parks?" "What's your favorite popcorn bucket?" Soo many questions!
Thank you so much to Chris at TDR Explorer for talking with us! Don't forget to check out Chris on tdrexplorer.com, his podcast TDRNow, and his YouTube channel TDR Explorer. Also, if you're new to this podcast, join us every week for more Disney-related fun. Don't forget to hit subscribe and then just sit and wait for us to pop into your podcast feed to make your Mondays more magical.
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Hey, you! Yes, you! Fancy seeing you here! Thanks for joining us for another week of Enchanted Ears, your place for anything and everything Disney. This week in Disney News, a live-action Lion King sequel has been announced with Moonlight director Barry Jenkins at the helm. This movie is set to explore young Mufasa's life and we're casually optimistic about it. Also, in a not-so-surprising turn of events, Disney announces that Pixar's Soul will be released directly to Disney+ on Christmas day. Lastly, Space Mountain appears to be the next ride in line to join the ranks of Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, and Haunted Mansion by having its own movie. We speculate where it will be released and what on earth they have to go on. It seems to be a dark void of possibility, that's sure to have a few stars. (Puns very very intended.) This week, we were inspired by our new kittens, Laszlo and Nandor, and thought, "If we could have Disney animals as our pets, who would we want to adopt?" In this hilarious episode, you learn a LOT about Joe and I based on our picks. Take a guess on who goes with mostly conventional creatures and who goes with more exotic pets. We also pick apart each other's choices because it wouldn't be any fun if we didn't give each other a hard time. Be sure to let us know who YOU would choose to have as your Disney pets on our social media outlets, especially our Enchanted Ears Family Facebook Group. We hope you have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place to hear a guy named Joe and a lady named Angela talk about Disney until they’re as blue in the face as Stitch (which, to be clear, is a desired look).
Ugh…Disney News this week is a bummer. Disney laid off 28,000 Cast Members due to the pandemic. If you’d like to help out the impacted Cast Members, consider donating to the Cast Member Pantry or local food banks in Orlando and Southern California.
Also, in more bleh news, D23 has been postponed until 2022. The upside though is they’ll announce some of their 100th Anniversary festivities.
It’s hard to introduce the topic this week after that, but this week we continue a fan favorite series, Disney Decade. This go round we’re delving into the 1990s. The ‘90s is maybe one of Disney’s best decades to date. The Disney Renaissance happened, there are massive park expansions and new parks built, great TV shows are made, sooooo many hotels come to fruition, and Disney acquires a major TV network.
Thank you so much as always for listening! We hope you have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the best Disney podcast that is recorded by a couple of Disney-loving, kitten-crazy, floppy eared dog enthusiasts.
This week in Disney News, rumored earnings from Mulan make the movie a huge success. This makes us wonder if the rumor that Pixar's Soul will also be released on streaming has a strong likelihood to be true. Tokyo Disneyland also soft-opened Enchanted Tales of Beauty and the Beast, another trackless ride with lots to see. Joe and I watched the ride video and were a little underwhelmed, but maybe it's different if you actually ride it! Sit back this week and prepare to have your mind bent and your ride experiences forever altered. Let me explain. You know how authors tend to write more background on a character than is ever given in a story? This week, we delve into the not-so-well-known ride backgrounds after seeing the mind-blowing post that you're actually dead when riding The Haunted Mansion. Yep! You read that right! You die during the ride! Hear about this and other crazy ride backgrounds that you wouldn't guess in your wildest dreams. (Seriously, you won't believe the back stories for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad OR Pirates of the Caribbean!) We hope you have a magical week full of pumpkin spice (if that's your sort of thing) and apple-picking. Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
This week in Disney news we discuss the new show all about the Animal Kingdom coming to Disney+. Plus, Chris Hemsworth says he isn’t done with Thor and we couldn’t be happier!
We've already shared how tough it is to rank the Disney Renaissance movies in Episodes 116 and 117. To stay on topic, this week we do another round of You Can Only Keep One with things from the Disney Renaissance. Our choices are:
Tarzan, Aladdin, or Mulan
Hercules, Beauty and the Beast, or The Little Mermaid
Genie, Timon and Pumbaa, or Mushu
"Be Our Guest," "Friend Like Me," or "I Just Can't Wait to Be King"
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "A Whole New World," or "I Won't Say I'm in Love"
and finally, all of the movies scored by Alan Menken vs. each other (that's 6/10 movies!)
We surprised even ourselves with our answers! What did you say? Did you have a family dinner discussion over it? We certainly did!
Thanks for listening as always and have a magical day!
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Hello! It's so good to theoretically see you here! Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney.
This week we'll jump right into the main topic. We interviewed theme park reporter, Carlye Wisel, who has written many ballin' articles for little tiny names like Travel+Leisure, Business Insider, and SyFy Wire. Just kidding obviously. Carlye is smart, funny, and super kind, so it's no wonder why she's achieved such success.
In our interview, we discuss such hot topics as popcorn, cuz, I mean, who doesn't love Disney's popcorn? We talk about Adventures by Disney. Yes! We found someone who has actually gone on one and LOVED it! We talk about how she got into writing about Disney, her favorite places to eat, her famed accomplishment of attending 3 Disney openings in one day, and much more!
We had an absolute blast talking to Carlye! Check out her articles and her new podcast Very Amusing! (which I just got is a pun...wow) anywhere you get your podcasts. As you'd expect, she does some hard-core reporting and digs out some really interesting facts about the parks!
Thank you Carlye and to you listeners! Have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to your FAVORITE Disney podcast, Enchanted Ears! I'm so excited to share the game with you this week, but first, let's go over some Disney News.
This week, Disney announced that the Poly would be undergoing a Moana re-theming. Plus, the live-action Mulan dropped on Disney+. We discuss whether it's worth your money.
Back by popular demand is the Guess the Disney Song Lyric game. This time around, we have 10 more lyrics for you to guess. (If you missed it, check out episode 94 where we do the same thing with different songs.) The rules are simple. Either Joe or I will play part of a song and it's up to the other person (and you!) to guess the next line.
Will Joe be able to unseat me as the reigning lyric champion?
Will he lose and cry because he's lost all hope like Anna toward the end of Frozen 2?
Or will I be the one crying and throwing myself on the bed like an old-school Disney princess?
Listen and see. Also, don't forget to let us know how you did on our Facebook page or better yet, on the Enchanted Ears Family Group. Head on over there to interact with us and engage with other Disney fans. We could all always use more pixie dust in our days!
Have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, we pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Boseman passed away on Friday from colon cancer. Known for his roles as Jackie Robinson in 42 and Tchala in The Black Panther and other Marvel movies, Boseman's powerful portrayal of strong, proud, wonderful black men helped tell the stories of people too long kept in the shadows. He helped give representation to the underrepresented. He will truly be missed.
It's hard to now talk about other Disney news, but there is some, so I guess I'll move forward. Mulan will be released on Disney+ in December, just 3 months after when it'll be out on streaming services to be purchased for $30. We discuss how we think this will impact its performance.
Also, Disney has a new Haunted Mansion reboot movie in the works with writer Katie Dippold, who (most notably for me worked) on the glorious show Parks and Rec.
Lastly, Disney announced that despite canceling Mickey's-Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party, they're still decorating, having special character cavalcades, making special desserts, and letting ADULTS WEAR COSTUMES!!!! Just go to Disney any time between September 15 and October 31 to experience this awesome opportunity!
This week we continue our Overrated/underrated series. As per the norm, we look at the amazing website touringplans.com and use their rating system of 1-5 (one being exceptionally bad to five being amazing) to determine what rides we think are too hyped and which need to receive more love. We go far, far away to Tokyo DisneySea this time.
We struggle a bit with the difficult task of trying to find overrated rides in what’s an exquisitely done park. We flourish and actually agree a lot on many of the rides that are underrated.
How is it possible that a roller coaster gets a 1? Should a carousel be ranked higher than a 2.5? Is the ride with the most buzz worth waiting 1.5 hours? We’ll answer this and so much more!
Thank you for checking us out this week! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps us keep doing this and reach a larger audience. Also, if you know someone who loves Disney and likes podcasts, send them a link to our podcast. The more traction we gain, the better we can make this! You guys are awesome!!
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Last week, we covered our favorite Disney Renaissance movies 7-10, so this week is Part 2, our top 6 picks of all 10 Renaissance movies. If you missed last week, be sure to check out that episode first! If you haven't listened to that, stop reading here. Just to recharge your memory, we ranked Pocahontas 7th, The Hunchback of Notre Dame 8th, The Little Mermaid 9th, and Rescuers Down Under 10th. In that episode we also explained that the Disney Renaissance is a group of 10 animated movies released from 1989-1999, which really helped to bring Disney back to the forefront of entertainment.
This week, we have to battle it out with each other to put the movies in the "correct" order, and I'm still not sure we got it quite right. Some things we looked at to determine the top movies (because let's face it, they're all amazing movies) are music, character, storyline, setting, and voice actors. We certainly had our hands full!
Also, again, we'd like to say a big thank you to some of our favorite Disney podcasters and bloggers for picking some of their favorites and explaining why they love them so much!! This was a fun few episodes to make and it wouldn’t be possible without you all and your amazing sound bites!
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Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, The Rock’s #1 choice for best Disney podcast done by a couple of high school sweethearts with a 10 inch height difference.
We can’t wait for you to listen to this week’s episode, but first, some Disney News!
Last week Living with the Land malfunctioned, causing the jets to shut off and the boats to drift backward. If you think that sounds like it would be a fun ride, we’re with you!
Also, Disney comes to an agreement with the Equity Actors’ Union which will enable some of the character shows to restart at the parks. Yay!!
This week we’re so excited to bring to you part 1 of our 2 part series, Ranking the Disney Renaissance Movies.
The Disney Renaissance is a group of 10 animated movies released from 1989-1999, which really helped to bring Disney back to the forefront of entertainment by returning to Walt’s formula of telling well-known tales. In it, Disney found massive success and produced some of their most beloved movies. They also worked through an era of technical growth, with the use of the new CG animation.
This week and next, we go through the movies ranking them 10-1. We discuss what makes these movies so lovable, and in some cases, what makes them not work as well as others. It was a tough job, but someone has to do it!
Also, a big thank you to some of our favorite Disney podcasters (Curtis and Lindsay from Geekin' on WDW and Trent and Jeni from Disney DNA) and bloggers for picking some of their favorites and explaining why they love them so much!! This was a really fun episode to make and it wouldn’t be possible without you all and your amazing sound bites!
Tune in next week for part 2! Have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast! This week we're going to get straight into it because do we have quite an amazing podcast for you!
This week we interviewed Len Testa, president and creator of touringplans.com, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, and one of the two hosts of the Disney Dish podcast. Yeah...we know...super impressive, right? For the majority of the podcast, we talk about touringplans, a website that helps you to create the best plan to get you through the park on any given day. It gives you actual wait times of the rides and allows you to save your valuable time. You may also recognize it because we use touringplans' ratings for our Overrated/Underrated episodes. We talk to Len about how he originally conceived of the idea, what common mistakes people make when planning their day, what the parks have been like since reopening, what he feels is touringplan's most overrated and underrated rides, his favorite restaurant, etc. We had such a fun time talking to Len, and we appreciate his time and candor. Please check out all things Len if you haven't already. Have a fabulous week, everyone! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
This week in Disney News, Animal Kingdom announces a new baby mandrill born on July 25, and Angela gets weirdly emotional about it.
National Geographic will be releasing a new show detailing the behind the scenes activities at Animal Kingdom this fall.
Surprisingly, with new movies still on hold, Pixar announces a new movie, Luca, set to come out summer 2021.
Finally, the latest rumor is that Disney’s looking to replace The Hall of Presidents with something a little more long-lasting (aka doesn’t need updating every 4-8 years).
And for our main topic, we continue our long-running Disney Decade series by heading back to the 1980s.
The 1980s was an interesting and important inflection point for the Walt Disney Company. Between building a new theme park and Board Room shakeups, Disney almost didn’t make it out of the decade as an independent company. But out of this struggle rose an even stronger company with the end of the decade bringing about the beginning of the Disney Renaissance.
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This week in Disney News, photos of Cinderella Castle have come out amidst the massive repaint job revealing that the castle is essentially a massive paint by numbers! Pretty cool, right!?
Also, Food and Wine has officially started! 😋 What delightful delicacies are available this year?
Disney also announces a new animated series to follow the recently concluded and very popular series The Clone Wars. This successor’s called The Bad Batch and it already has a ton of people very excited.
Lastly, Mulan has been taken off the schedule of movies to come out indefinitely while we wait to see how long until the world is able to go back to normal. Fingers crossed it’s sooner rather than later.
In honor of International Day of Friendship, we decided to play “Guess the Disney Best Friend.” Play along as Angela narrates as one best friend describing his/her pal. If you need a little extra help, listen for the 3 hints and definitely don’t listen to Joe’s silly guesses.
Joe, seriously, when did Geralt of Rivia and his horse, Roach, become Disney characters?
Keep track of your points and be sure to gloat to Joe on our Facebook @enchantedears if you beat him.
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This week in Disney News, Disney reopened on July 11th. Since then, it seems that the crowds have been pretty low, and there have already been a few adjustments made to the mask policy. Gaiters and bandanas are no longer accepted as mouth coverings. You need a double-layered mask.
Character interactions are occurring in the form of character cavalcades on floats.
Also, Disney announced some permanent ride closures. Stitch’s Great Escape, Primeval Whirl, and Rivers of Light are all closed for good.
Shhhhhh...this week we’re discussing a super-secret society, shrouded in mystery since it opened in 1967. If you haven’t already guessed (or just read the episode title), that’s Club 33!
We discuss every facet of the club we could find available for the plebeians online. What is Club 33? Why was it created? How do you become a member? Where is it located? How much does it cost? What are the perks? What does it look like? What celebrities might you see if you go? What’s the food like?
And there’s so much more!
End the mystery already, and listen!
Also, congratulations to our contest winners Julia and Brittany! Thanks for supporting the show. And thanks to all of you for supporting the show! We wouldn’t do this without you!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney!
This week in Disney News, James Gun gives a massive endorsement to Cosmic Rewind, the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride going into EPCOT saying it’s, “Utterly mind-blowing.”
Speaking of “utterly mind-blowing,” if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Into the Unknown on Disney+. This binge-able documentary’s about the making of Frozen 2. It’s amazing to get some perspective into how Disney animated films are made.
This week we do another rendition of You Can Only Keep One. This one’s all about food. Out of the following things, what would you keep and what would you give up?
- Le Cellier, Be Our Guest, or Sanaa
- Sci-Fi Diner, Beaches and Cream, or Mama Melrose
- Mickey waffles, Mickey ice cream bars, or Mickey beignets
- Churros, Dole whip, or all of Food and Wine
- Oga’s Cantina, Satu’li Canteen, or Delux Burger
- Character meal or fireworks dessert party
Listen as we nearly split up over our choices. Also, you can help settle our biggest disagreement by voting on our Facebook to once and for all prove that Angela has much better taste than Joe. (Not to bias you or anything...but it’s clear that she’s right on this.)
Thank you for listening and stay safe!
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This week in Disney News, Disney announces they're redoing Splash Mountain after some public pressure due to its ties to the movie Song of the South. It'll be rethemed as Princess and the Frog and it's actually been in the works for about a year.
Also, Disney announces their park reservation system.
We're so excited to talk about the Adventurers' Club this week, which used to be a club in what is currently Disney Springs. It was a magical place where actors, props, and the atmosphere would immerse you in the world of an explorer...oh and it was December 31,1937 every day. That's right, every night culminated in a beautiful New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular!
We go into the details (because this club was all about the details) that were involved in making this experience what sounds like a full-on joyride from when you came in to when you left. This includes one of the highlights of the Adventurers' Club experience, actors that were masters at improv and would converse with guests and star in stage shows. To fill out the experience more, there were talking animatronic heads, puppets, and unique traditions that would make you believe for a night that you were part of a vibrant secret society.
Sadly, this club closed down in the 2000s. Listen to find out answers to questions like: What caused the club's downfall? Is there any portion of the club that lives on today? For more information, please check out the amazing video and article by reviewtyme and wikipedia, which we used as our source.
We hope you're staying safe and well!
Thank you for listening and have a magical week!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast! Let's cut the other stuff for today because do we have a show for you! Today we interview legendary Disney animator Tom Bancroft. Mr. Bancroft managed to break into Disney just as the Disney Renaissance was in its infancy, so he worked on such iconic movies as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Mulan. He addresses topics like how he got hired by Disney, what it was like being one of the first animators to work in MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios), what the most difficult character he ever had to animate was, how to make a drawing come to life, and so so much more. I can't possibly put into words what an amazing source of knowledge Mr. Bancroft is and what a pleasure it was to talk to him. We could definitely see from his steel-trap-of-a-mind why he's so good at noticing all of the nuances of human (and animal) behavior, so he could pour that out onto the page to render the best possible estimation of real life for the movies we all know and love. Be sure to check out his podcast with his twin brother (and also Disney veteran) Tony, called The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast. Also, follow him on Instagram @tombancroft1 for news about his current work and upcoming graphic novel. Thank you to you, the listener, and of course, to Mr. Bancroft for taking the time to talk to us! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
Hello and welcome to the most magical podcast in your feed! This week in Disney News, Disney dropped a bunch of announcements regarding reservations and the reopening of the parks. This includes things like asking you which parks you'd like to visit and the times you'd like to visit, disallowing park hopping, and the sneak announcement of discontinuing giving out magic bands starting in January of 2021. This week we continue our series of Overrated and Underrated Disney attractions. This time, we do it for Tokyo Disneyland. We base our ratings on touringplan.com's ratings of park attractions and talk about why we disagree with the ratings. During this delightful show, I break Joe's programming when I bust the five star rating system. We discuss some of the implications of not speaking Japanese on our ride enjoyment and pay homage to the interesting spins on the American park rides. Thank you so much for lending us your ears. Don't forget to enter our contest to win QPoskets by checking out our website or Facebook. Also, be sure to tune in next week for our interview with legendary Disney animator Tom Bancroft! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
This week in Disney News, Disneyland announces its plan to reopen on July 17 with the hotels opening on July 23. Also, MLS will begin playing their games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Disney World early July through the beginning of August. This will be followed shortly after by the NBA who will play from the end of July until mid-October. Lastly, Artemis Fowl released on Disney+ at the end of last week. This week, we talk about Space Mountain. We go over a brief history, it's spread into the other other Disney Parks, and how it varies from park to park. Then we get into the nitty gritty and compare the original 2 Space Mountains. We finish by declaring our undying love to the best Space Mountain of all. Thank you for tuning in. We'll see you back here next week...or hear you...I guess we don't hear you, you hear us...eeeehhhh, you know what we mean. Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Disney's Head of Streaming leaves for a social media giant and other management shuffles around. Also, there's a rumor circulating that an animated Kingdom Hearts series is being developed for Disney+. We're definitely interested to see what happens and will tune in if this is real! This week we discuss the tumultuous 1970s. After the death of Walt in 1966, the company suffers yet another devastating loss when Roy passes. The company struggles to find its direction, but still manages to produce some really awesome movies and have some other great successes. Thank you so much for listening. We hope you have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk anything and everything Disney.
This week is all news as we discuss the reopening of Disney World after its closure from Covid-19. We address all of the pertinent questions like what dates will the parks reopen? Will there be parades? Fireworks? Can I book a new trip? What about my existing trip? And much much more. Another main point of this episode is to discuss any upcoming Disney trip you may already have planned. In fact, to be honest, we'd have to say that this episode then turns into a pseudo Is it worth it? It's definitely worth hanging around until the end as we discuss what we're doing (or not doing) about our current trip we have planned for August. One final note: remember that as we all start going back out into the world that it's important to actually see each other. We've all developed a new appreciation for fast food workers, grocery store workers, nurses, etc in the midst of this pandemic. It's not over, but we're hopefully moving toward normal. Still, let's take what we learned during this time and remember that everyone's human and dealing with similar issues. Treating each other with love and respect would certainly be magical. And if you're an essential worker, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. There's a lot going on right now and information is still being released at a steady rate, so we'll do our best to answer any questions you may have in future episodes. Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
Hello, and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney!
This week we're so excited to share another interview with you! We talk to Jenny and Jacob Floyd, aka the Frightening Floyds, the authors of the amazing book Be Our Ghost. This book if full of Disney park-related ghost stories and amazing Disney facts!
We discuss topics like what made Jacob and Jenny interested in writing about the paranormal, what park ghost was their favorite to learn about, if they'd ever had any park ghost experiences, etc.
Be sure to tune in and also don't forget that their book is available for purchase on Amazon (affiliate link). It was a really fun read! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week we’re getting married. Okay, we’re not. That ship sailed a while ago. We mean Disney weddings!
With the release of Disney’s Fairytale Weddings on Disney+, it got us thinking a few things:
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It’s soooo ballin’ to get married in Disney!
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Could Rafiki officiate my wedding!?
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What on earth do these things cost?
Okay, mostly the last one. And dang...you’re going to be blown away by these prices! Let’s just say you better have a fairy godmother to bibbidi-bobbidi-boo you some serious caaash.
And, of course, one thing leads to another and suddenly we’re planning a Star War’s fan’s biggest dream wedding in from of the Millennium Falcon complete with emo guest Kylo Ren and Stormtroopers doing the robot.
Thank you so much for joining us week after week! You’re amazing!
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Hello and welcome to another delightful episode of Enchanted Ears, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, we sort of flip the script a little and jump right into what’s on a lot of people’s minds right now: when are the parks going to reopen. Shanghai reopens today, so we discuss the measures being taken to protect park goers. Then we speculate how other parks will follow suit if all goes well.
In News, you know it’s been a few years without a Pirates of the Caribbean movie, so we need to talk reboots. This time around, it seems they’re looking to press the restart button and revitalize the cast with a female lead (possibly played by Nebula actress Karen Gillan).
With the rock-solid lineup of writers and producers, this Pirates fan (who pretends the last movie never happened) is optimistic for a fresh revival.
Thanks as always for tuning in you magical beast, you! Have a great week!
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This week in Disney News, Disney’s announced they’ll be remaking their 1997 animated classic, Hercules. Dispute our mixed feelings over the remakes, we’re actually really excited to see how they update this one!
This week, we talk about a group of 50-year-old cats...okay, you caught me. That was a bit salacious. What I meant to say is that this week we talk about the 1970 classic Aristocats, which turns 50 this year.
Despite some shortcomings, Aristocats is a wealth of Disney history and interesting fun facts. Who would’ve guessed it’s loosely based on a true story? Did you know O’Malley was originally supposed to be a tabby cat? Learn about this and more! (This feels a little infomercially...but wait, there’s more! 🤣)
When you finish listening, head on over to our YouTube channel to check out our content there. We do informational videos, but we also play games and share experiences with lots of visuals. When we hit 100 subscribers, we’re going to hold a competition for a prize, so be sure to throw your hat in the ring.
We hope you’re well and have a magical week!
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This week in Disney News, Disney recently announced a new show coming to Disney+ Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast where we discuss anything and everything Disney. We’re so excited about this week’s episode, but before we get into that: 🎶 bum bum bum bum bum bum 🎶 we have some news.
The Disney Family Singalong aired on Thursday and was a delightful way to spend your time. Amazing singers like Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, and the Broadway cast of Aladdin sang Disney classics, and the words were right there for you to sing along! If you missed it, check it out on Hulu (for the next few days) and probably Disney+ after that.
Also, Disney just released the schedule for many of the movies slated to come out with some notable changes. Artemis Fowl, originally set to release in theaters May 29, will go straight to Disney+ and be available for streaming June 12.
This week was maybe one of our favorite episodes ever as we were lucky enough to get to interview blogger, runner, and all-around-magical person, Becky Ginther. Her blog, Disney In Your Day, is an incredibly useful tool to anyone planning a Disney trip, in love with Disney food, or looking for a fun take on all things Disney.
We had a delightful conversation with Becky about her blog, planning a trip, doing RunDisney races, and how she’s getting her Disney fix right now.
We’d like to thank Becky so much for her time and definitely go check out her website, Disneyinyourday.com.
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This week in Disney News, because of park closures, you can head over to shopdisney.com to purchase the limited edition park pins.
For this episode, we dive into talking about the 1984 movie Splash, starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. In the movie, a mermaid (Daryl Hannah) comes to live in New York in order to have a fun-filled six days with legs and her old/new love, Alan Bauer (Tom Hanks). Despite its many issues, the movie was highly successful and you can watch it on Disney+.
The behind the scenes information is more interesting than the movie itself. Many of the actors and director have gone on to have lucrative careers. And the tale behind the mermaid tail is one of perseverance and triumph. So if you like fun behind-the-scenes talk, this is the episode for you!
Thank you for joining us. We hope you and your families are doing well! ❤️
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Hello and welcome to another edition of best-friends/husband-and-wife-spending-every-waking-minute-around-each-other-and-not-hating-it...I mean Enchanted Ears. As you probably already know, we talk about all things Disney.
This week in News, Disney pushes back all upcoming movie release dates, some even as much as a year! 😱
Onward is now out in Disney+! Go check it out if you haven’t already.
Also, if your trip got canceled, the silver lining is you can now receive a free Disney dining plan if you reschedule before a certain date!
This week we play a theme park edition of a new game called “You Can Only Keep One.” We each give each other a list of three things, and we have to choose which one we would keep if the other two had to go away. We have some really interesting debates and bad impression-related mistakes are made, but we definitely have fun thinking about the parks.
Thank you for lending us your ears. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. If you’re bored and can’t get enough of us two nerds, check out our brand-new YouTube channel appropriately called Enchanted Ears. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. If you’re really feeling ambitious, even leave a comment! You’re magical!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast! We’re so happy you’re here with us and hope you’re well.
We don’t have any Disney News this week because...well...nothing’s happening. But, we’ve been trapped inside so long, Joe’s hallucinating that the tigers have a king now.
This week, we’re so excited to talk to you about the Disney Institute, a program for self-improvement that has had many forms and a singular function over the years: to educate and enrich the people who attend.
The Disney Institute used to be a physical place you could go and take classes in a wide array of topics. At one point, you could even bring your whole family! Find out what they had to offer, where it was, and how it still exists today by listening to the episode.
Thank you so much for your listenership. We appreciate you and hope you’re making the most out of this time at home with family. Take care of each other. We love you guys.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast. We know that by now you’re probably tired of being stuck at home. Some of you may even be jonesing for the comfort of a Disney Park. Don’t worry! The internet’s got you covered! Do like so many people are doing and watch ride videos or even better, make rides at home with your family that replicate the experience of being in the parks.
With all of this uncertainty, there’s a lot of speculation about when the parks will reopen, what deadlines will be pushed back, and even changes to the Disney app. This is cray, ya’ll!
In Disney News, Onward came out at the wrong time and so it didn’t perform well at the box office. But don’t let that deter you if you didn’t already see it. It’s a fantastic movie that you can now rent digitally! And when you’re done with that, Disney released Frozen 2 and Rise of Skywalker early on Disney+!
In other news, the wonderfully talented actor Rosario Dawson signs on to be in the next season of The Mandalorian! 💃🏻
Finally, the new Jungle Cruise trailer dropped a few weeks ago, and we noticed some STRONG similarities to another Disney property.
Our main topic this week is all about Circle Vision, the amazingly cool technology utilized in the Canada and China pavilions in EPCOT. Who came up with it? How long has it been used? How did they create a 360 degree view before 360 degree cameras existed? What are some of the unique challenges? Let your inner techie run wild as you listen to this podcast.
Thanks for listening. We love you guys and appreciate you. Stay safe and enjoy this time with your family.
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Hello and a big welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place to get some stress-free Disney-related entertainment.
We kept Disney News short and sweet because honestly, we don’t want to talk about it and you’re probably sick of hearing it. All Disney Parks around the world closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Everyone stay safe and stay in.
This week, play along as Angela and Joe (to a lesser degree) guess the missing Disney song lyrics. This may be one of our funniest episodes to date. If guessing song lyrics wrong was an Olympic sport, Joe would be sporting the gold medal. 🤣
Thanks for tuning in and lending us your ears. Stay well and love each other.
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This week in Disney News, Disney opened the first attraction to feature Mickey and Minnie. We discuss how Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway compares to Disney’s other trackless ride attractions.
Plus, the Flower & Garden Festival kicks off this week at EPCOT.
This week, you can play along as we challenge each other in a game of guess the movie quote. Each of us has gathered 10 quotes from some of the biggest live action Disney movies to date and the other person tries to guess which movie the quote is from. We had a blast recording this and hope you have a blast listening!
Thanks for listening and supporting us. You all are amazing!
Holy cow, this was a crazy week! Soooo... today’s episode’s all news, all the time!
First off, did you see the Back to the Future deep fake starring Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland!? It’s crazy how well these two fit into the film and look like Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd! We brainstorm some deep fakes (we’d like to see as remakes) we’d love to see made starring MCU actors.
We love EPCOT, buuut when Spaceship Earth closes May 26th, unless Ratatouille is open by then, there may not be much of a point to going there. Almost the whole front of the park is getting refurbished right now!
And with Mardi Gras just passing, it seems Dr. Facilier may have worked his voodoo magic in the Magic Kingdom. Several rides this week seemed cursed and sank/crashed!
And lastly, in an abrupt turn of events, Bob Iger announces the sun has set on his time as Disney’s CEO and risen with Bob Chapek. What does this mean for the company? We discuss implications, concerns, and excitement.
Thanks for lending us your ears. Stay tuned for some new material we’re working on. We think you’re going to love it!!
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This week, in Disney News, Disney releases the 50th anniversary Cinderella Castle renderings. Let’s just say, there is a lot of gray, royal blue, pink, and gold which sounds like a cluster, but trust us, it’s fantastic.
Also, Disney gets more time to deliver the third Paris park per the agreement with France. Originally, they were to begin work in the next few years, but with all of the park improvements they’ve been making, they now don’t have to deliver the park until 2036.
This week, we do a Galaxy’s Edge edition of our recurring “Is It Worth It” series. We delve into such important topics such as lightsaber building, Oga’s cantina, building your own droid, whether or not to try the blue/green milk, and showing up an hour early to ride Rise of the Resistance. (Hint, most of this stuff IS worth it. Just what isn’t? You’ll have to listen to see.)
We also discuss the likelihood of Disney adding wallet-stealing droids to find an even faster way to siphon your money away from you. And there’s a Smuggler’s Run cheat code to reveal Chewie!? Yep. We even have a fabulous Chewie impressionist come on the show to tell us all about it in Shyriiwook.
Thanks for lending us your ears. We appreciate you and all you do! Have a fantastic week! Byyeeeee
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To honor Valentine’s Day last Friday, our episode highlights some of Disney’s best relationships.
But before we get all cutesy on you, we have some news. Despite the cutbacks last year, Disney now announces an expansion to their Photopass program. For a little extra money, you can get a personal photo shoot! Sign us up.
Also, because nothing is assured in life besides death, taxes, and Disney Park ticket increases, prices are set to go up again. This time taking the price of a one day park hopper to Disneyland to over $200 at certain times of the year.
As promised, this week we talk about some of our favorite Disney couples. As to not ruin the surprise, we’ll only say that this episode feels like it’s been a long time coming. These ironclad couples have stood tests that seem insurmountable, but nothing can wreck their relationships. Through their incredible journeys, they accomplish their goals and grow together. Enough talk, hop on in!
Thank you for listening and supporting us. We hope you have a wonderful week!
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In this groovy episode of Enchanted Ears Podcast, we talk about Disney during the 1960s. But first, there was quite a bit of news last week.
In a fantastic turn of events, we finally get to talk about Hamilton the Musical as a Disney property!!! Yep...Disney paid $75 mil to own the filmed version of the original cast’s performance on Broadway, which they’ll make back in 1 night.
Disney announced the release dates for several of their most highly-anticipated shows including The Mandalorian season 2, Wandavision, and more.
Also, you’ll be able to start booking your fully-immersive Star Wars experience at the Galactic Starcruiser hotel later this year, so start saving your money now!!!
Finally, someone is rumored to be in talks to direct the new Star Wars films and let’s just say we called it.
This week, we continue our Disney Decades series with the 1960s. So much happens in this decade it’s hard to fit it all in (and we certainly missed a lot).
During this decade we see the inception of a lot of iconic Disney classic movies, the creation of a new animation process, park ride innovations that blew people’s minds, new parks and parks that never were, and, of course, the death of Walt Disney.
This decade brings about a lot of changes that forever impact the trajectory of the Disney company. Don’t miss out!
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Sooo...it’s the day after the Superb Owl and we’d like to formally congratulate the 49ers or The Chiefs! Yay! Someone’s going to Disney!
This week in Disney News, the stuntronics are almost ready and a new Spider-Man stunt show at DCA will be the first opportunity we’ll have to see these live and in action.
Also, Disney makes progress in their never-ending crusade to remake every animated classic. They announced a live action Bambi movie.
Also, in exciting and curious news, Owen Wilson joins the cast of the sure-to-be-a-hit Loki show on Disney+.
This week we continue our series of picking the most overrated and underrated attractions at various parks according to touringplans.com. This week we tackle Animal Kingdom, which we quickly realized has some of the best attractions of any of the parks.
Joe makes a few unpopular picks, and I nearly fight him over it. Luckily, we make it out with our marriage unscathed.
Let us know what you think and if we missed talking about any rides that are underrated or overrated.
Thanks for lending us your ears. Catch you next week!
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Hello and welcome to your (favorite) Disney podcast! We’re super excited for you to hear our topic this week, but first, the news!
FastPasses for Smuggler’s Run are finally here, and with that comes an overhaul of Hollywood Studios FastPass system. Don’t worry, we think you’ll like the changes. 😉
And, what’s this?! The Declaration of Independence? No! Benjamin Franklin Gates already stole that and unlocked its secrets, BUT he may be up to his shenanigans again in a rumored new National Treasure movie.
Drumroll please.... This week we’ll be discussing Colin Trevorrow’s leaked script and the concept art that goes along with his dead Star Wars film that was eventually replaced by The Rise of Skywalker called Duel of the Fates. (Ballin’ title...we know.)
In the leaked information, we learn many of the plot points of this movie that shines in the pits of the never-to-be-made movie graveyard. These points include Rey’s new double-sided staff, maintaining that Rey is a nobody, Kylo Ren as the ultimate big bad, and Kylo’s lightsaber battle with Darth Vader. Ummmm...what made Lucasfilm say no to this?!
We discuss the impact of this now defunct story on the Skywalker saga as a whole and how it would’ve fit into the already established movies (spoiler alert...it would’ve fit MUCH better).
Thank you again for listening this week and don’t forget to check out the Banter? I Hardly Know Her Podcast. They’re the real deal! Have a great week!
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Hello and welcome to our Disney podcast! With the 2020 Olympics fast approaching and a new Beauty and the Beast attraction opening in April, you may be thinking to yourself, “Self, there’s no better time to go to Japan than the present.” Well, we’ve got you covered. In this episode, we give 10 tips on planning your trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.
We talk about everything from the language barriers to accessibility to buying your tickets ahead of time. And can you park hop? We try to answer all of your most pressing questions to make your life more magical.
Thanks for listening and supporting us. We appreciate your time and listenership. You rock!
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Hello and welcome to this real Disney podcast. Today we talk all about a Figment of your Imagination, the beloved little dragon who’s been with us since the 80s.
But first, we talk about the latest in Disney News. R2-D2 has been spotted in Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Yay! And less buses are being sent to Pop Century and Art of Animation to encourage their guests to take advantage of the Skyliner.
Come with us into your imagination as we explore Figment, a dragon character created for the Journey into the Imagination ride in EPCOT We discuss Figment’s origins, the tumultuous history of his ride, and his current popularity at Epcot because of the Epcot Forever show.
Thank you for lending us your ears! We’ll be back next Monday with another fresh episode for you. In the meantime, have a fantastic week. Byyyeeee!
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This week in Disney News, Jon Favreau announces The Mandalorian will get a season 2, and it will come out Fall 2020. Yay!!! Plus, we discuss the rumor that Disney World is planning to move to a paid FastPass system this year and why we think this is a bad idea.
For our main topic, we took a Udemy (not a sponsor) class from Madame Leota, purchased a crystal ball, and make predictions for the next decade. What will Disney do from 2020-2030? Well...we’re going to tell you.
We see some major changes for the stateliness parks as they continue to expand. The WDW parks will get larger and larger with new lands. But do we see a fifth park in their future?
Plus, we see Disney building new park(s) in some interesting international markets.
The company itself will grow too with some major acquisitions.
The future of their entertainment is bright, with Moana being at the heart (of the ocean) of it all. Angela has the full plot synopsis for Moana 2 and Joe foresees a Moana musical with new exclusive music from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Angela also has some bold predictions for the Jungle Cruise movie you won’t want to miss.
Don’t worry...we didn’t forget to mention our beloved Baby Yoda who will speak his first, adorable words. Listen to find out what they are.
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Hello! Thanks for tuning in to our podcast where we discuss the latest in Disney News followed by a main topic.
News:
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The Rise of Skywalker came out to some pretty mixed reviews. Check out our bonus episode coming out soon all about our take on the last installment in the Skywalker saga.
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Disney announces Disney after Dark Events in Disneyland. They sound awesome!
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Disney gives us a sneak peak at Mickey’s Runaway Rail.
This week we have 2 main topics. First, we cover all things Skyliner. When’s it best to ride? Not ride? When does it close down? Is it handicapped accessible?
Next, in honor of the man in the big, red suit, we make our own Disney Naughty Or Nice List. Topics to receive presents or coal are:
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The Skyliner
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Live Action Remakes
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Marvel
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Epcot Forever show
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Galaxy’s Edge
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Baby Yoda
Thanks as always for lending us your ears! 🐭
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Hello, Listener! Thanks for checking out our podcast this week.
News:
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We all missed the opportunity to buy a legit script from The Rise of Skywalker on ebay.
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Disney’s Box Office is the first to hit over 10 billion worldwide in a single year
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The Mulan trailer dropped and it looks INCREDIBLE.
With The Rise of Skywalker coming out this week, we decided to keep it on theme and talk Galaxy’s Edge. We go over our experience when we went in November which includes:
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Droid building
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Shopping in the many markets
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Ordering drinks at Oga’s Cantina
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Getting all the milks
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Riding Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run twice
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Building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop
We also discuss just how early you need to get to the parks to ride the recently opened Rise of the Resistance.
Thanks for lending us your ears, Mouseketeers
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This week in Disney News: - Rise of the Resistance has finally opened. - Disney announces a whole slew of other rides and release dates including the much anticipated Star Wars hotel. Our main topic this week is Disney +. As promised, we checked out a lot of the original programming and discuss our favorites and favorites (there really isn’t a least favorite).
We gush over baby Yoda and revel in the treasure that is Jeff Goldblum. Plus, we discuss Disney’s new Christmas movie, Noelle, and wish it was Elf.
Thank you as always for lending us your ears. You’re magical!
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This week in Disney News, Frozen 2 opened and if you haven’t seen it, what are you doing? Seriously, stop reading this and go to the nearest movie theater. This is an emergency situation!!
And Disney Plus is officially out and officially cool! Watch the Mandalorian. Even if the Mandalorian himself isn’t super lovable, he has a lovable costar...that’s all I’m going to say.
This week, we talk about our most recent trip to Disney, where we were able to hit both Food and Wine AND Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Since Food and Wine is over now, we spend only a short amount of time discussing what we ate and would recommend getting next year (and what we wouldn’t).
Mickey’s Very Merry was jolly in almost every way. There’s free cookies, Christmasified rides, special shows, and festive character meet-and-greets. We talk about what we did and give you tips and tricks.
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This week in Disney News, Disney shares its financial report and we learn that although park attendance is down, overall guest spending is up. Also, Disney World takes a page out of Tokyo Disneyland’s book and is now offering a special edition popcorn tin for Christmas.
This week we discuss the highlights from Bob Iger’s book, The Ride of a Lifetime. Starting at ABC, Iger was an unlikely candidate for CEO after Mike Eisner. We discuss Iger’s important contributions to the Disney company and speculate what was the most important acquisition that happened during his reign.
Plus, stay until the very end for some outtakes from our intro.
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Hello, and welcome to your hub for anything and everything Disney. This week in Disney News, the new trailer for Pixar’s Soul dropped. It looks like a really interesting exploration of an existential crisis...packaged as a children’s movie. We’re interested to see how they attack such a difficult and depressing topic as death in a way that still leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy like Pixar movies often do.
This week we discuss The Little Mermaid Live that just aired on Tuesday, November 5. It was an interesting mix of the animated movie with live performances of the songs.
The performances were by famous actors like Auli’i Cravalho (as Ariel) Queen Latifa (as Ursula), Shaggy (as Sebastian), and John Stamos (as Chef Louis) and definitely made watching interesting. While some took to their parts like a fish to water, others seemed to drown in their roles.
Is it worth the watch? I’d say yes if you like the movie and don’t have super high expectations. No, if you’re a die-hard fan and don’t want to see your favorite movie look a little less-than-appealing at times.
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This week in Disney News, the Game of Thrones co-creators DB Weiss and David Benioff backed out of doing the upcoming Star Wars trilogy that’s set to come out in the early 2020s. We’re not crying too hard after the much-hated final season of GoT garnered them much criticism from die-hard fans. We suggest some alternate choices for directors that we think would be a good fit for this beloved franchise.
This week we discuss the Disney Value Hotels: The Campsites at Fort Wilderness Lodge, All-Star Sports, All-Star Music, All-Star Movies, POP Century, and Art of Animation. We go into what the advantages there are to staying in each one and some of the drawbacks. Then we rank which one we like to stay at the most. (We always stay in a value hotel since we’re at the parks so much.)
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This week, we do another rendition of Is It Worth It? In this episode we discuss whether or not the following is worthwhile:
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Minnie Vans
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Waiting 2 hours to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Car
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The Disney Dining Plan
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Flying 12 hours to Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea
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Visiting all 4 main parks in WDW in one day
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Waiting more than 15 minutes for a character meet-and-greet
Plus we discuss the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer and surprising lack of intergalactic let jag.
Thank you for lending us your ears. If you have any thoughts about any of the topics or ideas for another “Is It Worth It?” episode, let us know on Facebook or Instagram. We appreciate all input! Have a great week!
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This week, in Disney News, The Void opens its new VR experience. The Avengers: Damage Control follows a group of Shuri’s recruits who are testing a new Wakandan/ Stark Industries tech suit. Of course things go awry and you have to fight bad guys with appearances by Dr. Strange, Ant-Man, and the Wasp. We can’t wait to go!
Tokyo Disneyland is shutting down Fantasmic as of March 25.
And lastly, review.org is offering 5 people the opportunity to earn $1000 and a year free membership to Disney+ to watch 30 Disney movies in 30 days and submit reviews. We discuss whether this sounds like a good deal or not.
This week, we do a deep dive into the offerings on Disney+ following Disney+’s 600 tweets and release of a 3 hour long trailer for the streaming service. We talk about the shows and movies we’re most excited to see.
Looking at the Disney back catalog, we pull out some bizarre-sounding movies and discuss what they’re about and whether or not we’re excited to watch them. Not sold yet? With movies like Fuzzbucket, The Barefoot Executive, and Greyfriars Bobby, how can you not be intrigued?
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This week, in Disney News, we spoke too soon about the smooth opening of the Skyliner a few weeks ago. On October 6th, six days after opening, it broke down leaving visitors stranded for a few hours. Hopefully, they can work out the kinks soon.
Also, this week, the trailer for Jungle Cruise dropped and so did our jaws. The movie looks like it’ll be as much fun as Pirates of the Caribbean and have even closer ties to the ride which inspired it.
This week, we’re really excited to discuss The Lion King Broadway Musical. At our fourth time to see the show, we received a really nice magazine that tells all about the production of the musical and served as our source material.
We share our five major takeaways from reading the magazine from the musical’s not-so-storied-past to the meaning behind everything you see. It’s incredible how much all of the people involved poured into making this the spectacular spectacle it is!
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This week, in Disney News, Kevin Feige is moving on over to Star Wars! He’ll be helping produce a new movie with LucasFilm’s Kathleen Kennedy and we’re really excited to see what he brings to the table.
Spider-Man’s back!!! Sony and Disney finally reach that agreement we’ve been hoping for.
Also, the dates for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival were announced and this year, there’s going to be a Remyiary!!
This week we pick up on our Disney Decades series with the 1950s. This decade is driven by some huge developments in movies, TV, and parks.
Some Disney heavy-hitters came out in the 50s including Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Sleeping Beauty.
Also, Walt continues to prove he’s a visionary when he jumps head-first into the newest technology TV and is handsomely rewarded in being able to help fund his newest idea of a theme park.
Then in 1955, Disneyland opens to huge crowds (thanks to thousands of counterfeit tickets) and changes the world as we know it!
Thanks for lending us your ears! We’ll catch you back here again this week.
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This week, in a snippet released to the public from Bob Iger’s book The Ride is a Lifetime, he mentions how he believes Disney and Apple would’ve merged had Steve Jobs still been alive. We discuss what Disney would be like if this occurred.
Also, Disney patents “capturepult” technology to stop and kick start boat rides to prevent traffic jams.
Also, Tokyo Disney finally announces an epic expansion set to open in April of 2020 before the Olympics.
In this fun episode, Joe tests Angela’s memory of ride music two months after their trip to Tokyo Disney. Never been to these parks? No problem. You can still play along since some of the music includes popular songs from the movies the rides are meant to emulate.
Thank you for lending us your ears! Have a great week!
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Hello and welcome! This week, Disney News starts out sweet with the introduction of the Peanut butter brownie at Hollywood Studios Backlot Express. Look up a picture because this incredible little dessert will have you booking your next trip (or buying an endless supply of Reese’s Pieces and Peanut Butter Cups to try to replicate the magic).
Disney World cuts a few shows and moves over more character meet and greets from photographers to Photo Boxes. We discuss why this may be and possible impacts it could have.
Lastly, the MCU is making more changes with the planned introduction of the X-Men. They discuss also using the X-Men to add more diversity to the MCU.
This week, our episode is inspired by a listener question. Rachel R. asked what our favorite Avenger is. So, in this episode, we discuss the heroes who are the strongest and smartest, along with the one with the best superpowers, best dad bod, most underutilized etc.
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We discuss a heart-warming story of a boy with a dream, who gives it up to help others. (And Disney being involved, is generously rewarded for his selfless actions.)
Also, the next installment of drama between Sony and Disney over the use of Spider-man in the MCU continues. The two companies are trying to work things out, which includes rumored larger percentages for Disney and the inclusion of Venom in the MCU.
This week, we discuss and rank Pixar movies in two separate categories: franchises and one-offs. We also point out the magic and genius of the Pixar creative process along with the unique themes and ideas they apply to their works.
Some of our opinions will probably have you cheering and others will likely have you jeering. Did you know that The Incredibles is a secret mash-up of the MCU with the Fast and Furious Franchise? (Okay, not really, but Joe makes a great argument for that.)
Since sentimentality seems natural this week, we want to express how grateful we are for your time and listenership. We love talking every week about Disney, prepping notes, and supporting a company we feel does it’s best to make the world a better place. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity and occasion to do that. You’re magical!
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This week in Disney news, two of the most magical titans of industry unite: Disney and Target! Twenty-five Targets are getting mini Disney Stores inside. (Is anyone else hearing all of the Disney princesses sing in beautiful harmony inside your head?) Hopefully, this venture succeeds and they can roll this out to more stores sooner rather than later.
Disney rereleased Aladdin on Blu-ray, so we take a quiz to prove our Aladdin knowledge.
And the Star Wars hotel’s rumored price has many Disney fans saying “Naw thanks” according to our very scientific Facebook poll. (That’s quite the oxymoron, isn’t it?)
In this episode, we batten down the hatches!With Dorian ripping through the Caribbean and southeast, it made us curious what Disney’s hurricane preparation plans are. So, we discuss what happens when a hurricane blows through the Most Magical Place on Earth.
As expected, they do as much as they can to make you comfortable and keep your trip as magical as possible, which includes rarely seen characters, discounts, and free things!
And if you’re able to donate to help rebuild and clean up the Bahamas, you can transfer money to The Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund or the American Red Cross.
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This week is ALL news. We cover the announcements made at D23.
There were tons of movie announcements. Black Panther will finally get a sequel in 2022. Pixar announced Soul, a movie that will feature Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. Also, he might not know much, but Kit Harrington knows he’s going to play the Black Knight in the Eternals.
Some new trailers came out for movies going straight to Disney+ and provide yet another reason to buy it come November. Most excitingly, Anna Kendrick stars as Noelle Claus in a new Christmas movie. Check out the trailer. It looks so cute!
Also, the new Star Wars trailer has some crazy buzz surrounding it. Joe and Angela speculate why Rey’s wearing that hood and has a red lightsaber.
The parks are also receiving some cool updates. There are new parades and logos. Also, Epcot’s getting a massive facelift.
Finally, the Star Wars hotel is announced and its speculated to be awesome and to break the bank!
And in possibly the biggest news, Disney announces the Disney Genie app. It sounds like it’s going to help make trip planning far easier and more personalized.
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This week in Disney news, pour one out for Spider-man. Since Sony and Disney can’t reach an agreement moving forward to allow Disney to continue to use Spider-Man in their movies, Tom Holland has officially been kicked out of the MCU. This leads into a discussion about whether Disney is becoming too large and is throwing their weight around. Or if their size could cause potential issues with creativity.
This week we talk about our Disney World must-dos. We surprise each other with our typical and some more...eclectic choices.
Also, serious request, if you have recommendations on places for us to eat, we’d love to hear them! Send us a message on our social media sites.
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This week in Disney News, "it's a small world" in Disney World is rumoured to be getting some new Disney character animatronics. A big secret will be revealed at D23 on the 22nd. We speculate what that may be and hold out hope that another park is getting built in India! This week, we talk DisneySea, Disney's second park in Tokyo. Sea's sea-based (duh) with many different lands. We take a counterclockwise walk through the park and discuss our experiences in each section. Like Disneyland Tokyo, the shows reign supreme in Sea. Be sure to check out their Big Band Beat and King Trident's Concert shows for some spectacular choreography and music. Again, Duffy is everywhere and even our pal Gelatoni isn't as bad as previously thought. As Joe says, "The camera adds 10 nightmares.) Thank you for lending us your ears! Don't forget to send us your questions about the Japanese parks or just anything Disney on our social media outlets. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
Konnichiwa! We're back from Japan and so excited to share our trip to Tokyo Disneyland with you! We did so much in the short day and a half we were there. (The other day and a half were spent at Disney Sea. Stay tuned for that episode next week!)
Environment-wise, the Tokyo Disneyland park was like an even cuter, less commercialized version of the American parks. Duffy the Disney Bear is king and Donald is his royal knight...sorry, Mickey, but you deserve a break from all the hard work. Duffy and Donald merchandise are everywhere from headbands to purses to keychains. The setup of the park is similar to Disneyland in California or the Magic Kingdom in Florida, which makes navigating the park a little more intuitive. Language-wise, there are some cast members who speak English, but even those who don't are easy enough to communicate with (for things like ordering food or asking directions) as long as you don't have any special needs. The Japanese are excellent at using emphatic hand signals that really help to convey their points. Ride-wise, Disneyland has some really cool, original rides like Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! and Pooh's Hunny Hunt (yes, I spelled that correctly). If you ever go to this park, you have to ride Hunny Hunt! The trackless ride system is incredible! The cars weave in and out of each other in near-Broadway-choreographed fashion. Monsters, Inc. is a fun ride that adopts the style of the old shooting gallery: you shoot at a target and the target moves. There are some serious cool animatronics in there, too! Also, a pretty cool experience unique to this park your ability to go into Cinderella Castle to see the dioramas and sit on the royal throne. In addition to these new rides, many of the classics got really fun and interesting upgrades. For example, "it's a small world" not only includes the same animatronics as the American parks, but also includes many familiar faces from the Disney movies. One of the best upgrades to the Japanese parks were the abundance of and quality of shows. Judy and Nick's Jumpin' Splash takes place directly in front of the castle and is a dance party with a (much needed) splash zone! Also, One Man's Dream 2 features many of the Disney characters you know and love dancing and singing to both original songs and songs from the movies. And, of course, the food! Popcorn and popcorn containers were the biggest story in both of the parks. The tins ranged from alien claw machines to Stitch to Steamboat Willie on his boat! Thank you so much for lending us your ears! Tune in next week to hear our experience at Tokyo DisneySea! And as always, interact with us and see some awesome trip photos on our social media outlets on Facebook and Instagram.
And we’re back. And boy are we rusty. Seriously, it took 5 tries to get the intro right (stay after the episode for the outtakes)
Fresh off our journey to Japan we catch up on all the Disney News we missed in the last three weeks.
But before we get to news, Angela gives us her take on the live action Lion King movie.
First up, we discuss Disney’s absolute dominance at the global box office this year. There are still five months left in the year and they are already smashing records.
Next, we finally have an opening date for Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland and Disney World. Plus Disney announced their special holiday offerings at Animal Kingdom.
We wrap up this week discussing Marvel’s phase 4 announcement from Comic Con.
Thanks as always for listening and be sure to tune in next week for the beginning of our Tokyo Disney trip recap.
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When we say we’re doing a whole episode on a voice actor, you might be like, “Angela and Joe...I’ve supported you through some strange episode ideas, but one based on some dude I don’t even know...I don’t know if I can follow you here.”
If you don’t already know, I’ll assure you he isn’t just a voice actor. Alan Tudyk is THE voice actor.
A former student at the prestigious Julliard, Tudyk has played iconic characters in AI (Sonny), Dodgeball: An Underdog Story (Steve the Pirate), A Knight’s Tale (Wat), and his most recognizable role in the cult classic, Firefly (as Hoban “Wash” Washburne).
But lately, he’s been doing some serious work for Disney. He’s voiced over 8 different characters since 2012 from Wreck It Ralph’s bumbling villain, King Candy (which he received a voice actor award for) to Moana’s lovable and unexpected sidekick, Heihei. We try to rank the movies/roles, but honestly, it’s hard...he’s so talented.
Whether you were unaware of his talent before listening to this or not, you’ll definitely be searching for his name in the credits when you see the next big Disney flick.
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This week in Disney News, are Disney pins going digital? Disney filed for a patent for trading tiles. From the sound of it, you could collect them like pins, but they’d be entirely on your phone. We discuss the implications of this and whether or not we’d be interested.
As our main topic, we canvas several Disney-related topics and answer the question: “Is it worth it?”
Is it worth purchasing the Memory Maker?
Is it worth waiting 3 hours to ride Flight of Passage?
Is waiting in line for character meet and greets worth it?
Is it worth staying at a Deluxe resort?
We have big opinions and tell you where to spend and save in case you’re unsure of how to get the best value for you. Remember that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to Disney vacations, so we try to give you some caveats that’ll help you assess what you need out of your trip. But no matter what you do, remember it’s Disney, so it’s magical.
Remember, a Mickey bar a day keeps the doctor away! (This is in no way medical advice. Please consult your doctor for all things regarding your help. Consult us for all things Disney.)
Thank you for lending us your ears and also for reading these messages. We’re pretty sure we just write these just for you, yes you, the one listener who reads these that is most definitely not our moms. (You know…the writing on phone screens is quite small.) Have a magical week!
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In Disney News, there are big changes coming to Epcot. As of July 8th, the Liberty Inn closed to make room for a new BBQ restaurant called The Regal Eagle. In addition to this, essentially the whole front of the park (minus Spaceship Earth) is closing to be redone. This week, we talk about the most overrated and underrated Epcot attractions. What rides are the cream of the crop and which rides should Epcot drop? We're your source for definitive opinions about the best rides that do not at all conflict with each other. :) Thanks, as always, for lending us your ears. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram for more fun times...if that's your thing. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
This week, on our series Disney Decades, we jump right into the most interesting and tumultuous decade yet: the 1940s. The Disney Company is struggling to stay on top with the high cost of animation and the declining foreign market due to World War II. After the smashing success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, films like Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi don’t quite generate the money that it cost to fund them.
Walt feels attacked when his “family” tries to unionize, causing him to fire one of his most valued animators. Also, the U.S. government seizes part of the Disney Studio to house troops after the Pearl Harbor attack. Disney makes propaganda and morale boosting films during this time. Personally, Walt can’t catch a break either. His father dies while he’s away in South America.
Despite the hardships Walt and his company face, Disney continues to receive recognition for the innovative nature of his films. Of these, the most notable is the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at the Oscars. This award is only given on occasion to people who demonstrate consistently high quality in film making.
Walt also finds himself embroiled in a bit of controversy after releasing Song of the South, the only movie in the Disney vault to never be released.
Trains become a main focal point in Walt’s life after going to a train show. More importantly, the seed for a theme park is planted. The decade wraps up on a high note. The Disney Company wins yet another Oscar, this time for a nature documentary.
Thanks as always for lending us your ears. We wouldn’t have a podcast without wonderful listeners like you! You know where to find us if you’d like to reach us on Facebook or Instagram. Have a magical week!
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This week, in Disney News, prices for the American Disney parks are going up again, specifically for the Annual Passholders. (Shocking, right? 😂)
Also, after a sad year or so of the animation experience not being in Hollywood Studios, Disney World is set to bring it back. This time, you can draw your favorite characters with a Disney animator in Animal Kingdom at Rafiki’s Planet Watch!!
This week’s episode is bad. Not bad as in “don’t listen to this,” but bad because it’s all about the villains. Joe and Angela select Disney’s best villains and discuss why they were so memorably malicious. From strong motivations to horrible acts, to character vices, these characters have their pictures next to the word “evil” in the dictionary.
Thanks to the listeners who responded to the question about where Mickey lives. And to the two people who probably read this (one of those is the show editor), thanks for reading and especially for listening. Have a magical week!
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Oh boy, what a week. Turns out Endgame’s going to be re-released with a bonus 6 minutes! Gotta beat that Avatar record somehow.
Our second piece of news leads right into the main topic for the week: FastPass at Disney World are changing in Hollywood Studios.
Basically, several of the parks operate off of a tier system with tier 1 rides being the most desired and 2 a little less popular. When booking fast passes, you can only get one tier 1. Up until now, Hollywood Studios hasn’t had this system allowing you to book several of the most popular rides in advance, but with the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, that’ll change.
So if you haven’t already guessed, this week’s all about FastPasses.
If you’re staying on a Disney property, you can book them 60 days before the first day of your stay. You get 3 a day in one park. After that, you can nab more FastPasses one at a time in any park.
Booking FastPasses can be overwhelming, so we give you some tips and tricks to help you get the best ones. We talk a lot about this, but they basically boil down to:
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You have to plan in advance.
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Be flexible.
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Strategically plan your passes for good times.
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Keep in mind down times and don’t book fast passes for then.
Also, in this episode, Joe’s conferred with a Doctorate in Fastpassery and Angela earns a Master’s. Also, we have a special guest: Antony from Antman. Quite the exciting episode!
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Happy 85th birthday to Donald Duck whose been causing trouble since 1934! In honor of the lovable and ornery duck, Joe kicks off the pod by quizzing me on some Donald facts. Do I crush his score on the trivia? You’ll have to listen and see!
This week, we talk about the opening of Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. The first week, wait times were pretty low, especially when you contrast them with the 10 hour wait at Universal to ride Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.
So far, so good. People seem to love the Galaxy’s Edge addition. The land looks great. The build your own lightsaber (and droid) experience is a hit. Fun fact, you can take your lightsaber with you on the plane as one of your carryons.
People don’t love the prices of the merchandise (but if you’re a hard-core fan of Star Wars, the merch may be worth it) and the Millenium Falcon experience can vary greatly depending on your crew. Blue and green milk is a little odd for a lot of people, especially if you’re not a fan of dairy milk alternatives, but come on, you have to try it!
We also talk about what we think the impact of Disney losing the deal to Harry Potter Land back in 2003-2004 was on the future of theme parks (spoiler: we speculate it had a MAJOR POSITIVE impact).
Thank you as always for listening and remember to smile, spread cheer, and to not only have a magical week yourself, but make sure those around you have one as well! ❤️
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Better late than never!
On this week's episode, once we get past Angela's awesome (?) DJ Khaled impersonation we take a deep dive into Disney Vacation Club.
We start with the basics and quickly move into the pros and cons of becoming a DVC member. If you’ve ever been interested in whether DVC is a good idea, this episode is for you.
Plus, in Disney news we discuss the recent TEA/AECOM Theme Park report and Disney’s continued global dominance.
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So much news this week! First of all, this is the last week for our contest. Just post a review using whatever podcasting platform you use and then screenshot it. Check out our Facebook and Instagram for more details.
Also, as of our recording, Galaxy’s Edge opens this upcoming weekend, but for you time travelers, it’s already happened! It was probably crazy. But yay, Galaxy’s Edge! Speaking of GE, if you have $25,000 just lying around, do we have the souvenir for you! Get your R2D2 at the park and impress all of your house guests for a week before it sits and collects dust.
Animal Kingdom this year is joining Magic Kingdom in decorating for the Holiday season. We can’t wait to see what they do!
And lastly, in Disney news, someone needs a proofreader and Angela’s available for freelance work. The town of Celebration got a new fountain with Walt’s name on it...except it was spelled wrong. Oops!
Do you know who Duffy the Disney Bear is? If not, we’re about to change that with this character-specific episode. In it, we’ll tell you everything from who Duffy is to how he came to be and discuss his popularity explosion overseas.
In America, you can find him on some merch or even buy a bear and some outfits to change him into, but Duffy’s an institution that rivals Mickey in the Asian parks. There, he has a whole posse including a girlfriend and several different animal friends including a gremlin-looking cat, an adorable dancing bunny, a baking puppy, and a ukelele-playing turtle.
This episode will have you wanting to join or at least experience the Duffy-mania. I’m pretty sure StellaLou will be accompanying us home on our long flight back from Japan. 🐰 🇯🇵
Thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate you allowing our raucous voices to meet your ear holes. Tell your kids, tell your wife, tell everybody about us and until next time...have a fantastic week!
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In this week’s Disney News, if you happen to be one of the lucky people going to Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge this weekend and you happen to overstay your welcome, you’ll be kicked out by Storm Troopers!!! Yes, you read that right, Storm Troopers! (Disclaimer: Enchanted Ears doesn’t endorse overstaying your welcome, but it would be pretty cool to be kicked out by Storm Troopers!!!)
Also, to accommodate the increased crowds that Disney World is anticipating for their own opening of Galaxy’s Edge, there will be extra extra magic hours added for guests at Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. We would like to offer an unpaid internship opportunity to anyone with Rainman-level counting abilities, so the actual capacity of Hollywood Studios would be known.
A few listeners posed the question of whether or not Goofy is a cow and not a dog. Joe and I debate and arrive at an official podcast position on this heated debate.
This week, we “Let It Go” and tell you all about our amazing experience seeing Frozen on Broadway. There are new songs and almost all of your favorite movie songs performed by high-quality actors. Oaken’s sauna song is hilarious (and a bit risqué), while Elsa’s new song, “Monster,” gives us fabulous insight into exactly how she feels about her powers.
Elsa and Anna get a wonderful upgrade in the Broadway version. We can peer much deeper into both of their psyches and get to know them much more as people. The pain is much more real and believable and it makes the musical an amazing addition to the Frozen canon.
We rank the three Disney musicals on Broadway which inevitably resulted in me gushing over The Lion King and then trying to express a small amount of interest in the new movie. Joe smacks me down in the funniest (and quite well-deserved) way possible.
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In this week’s brief Disney News, there’s a rumored second park in the Shanghai Disney location…and even better, Bob Iger has hinted that it could be a whole park dedicated to Marvel!!
For the rest of the episode….
Welcome to the Roaring 30s…for Disney at least. While everyone was suffering through the Great Depression, Disney doubled down and worked hard to stay afloat and to continue innovating. This decade sees the advent of three-strip Technicolor that was used for the “Silly Symphonies” and eventually the multiplane camera that Disney used to film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Many important characters emerge including Goofy, Donald, and the whole Duck crew.
But mostly everything in this decade centers around the iconic film that started a revolution in film making and had an Oscar created just for it: Snow White. The film certainly wasn’t easy to make and Walt wanted perfection, but the gamble totally paid off with the highest grossing film to that date.
Joe and Angela also come up with a fantastic cough cough terribleretirement plan of going around to garage sales and trying to find old Disney artifacts like two knuckle-headed Indiana Joneses.
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This week in Disney News, Disney released their cryptic list of movies for the next 8 years. Good news is there will be a lot more Marvel. Disney will own your Christmas season with Star Wars and Avatar. Also, the space-themed restaurant is slated to open this year.
Boy-Howdy did we miss a lot talking about our last Disney trip, so this week we review the things we missed in our recap episode. We begin with the Instagram walls that have grown a cult following over the past several years. Let me tell you, Disney has walls everywhere (all buildings have at least one :) ). We discuss the wall that started it all, the Purple Wall and move on to the many other walls that have been given a life of their own after PW's Insta success. I'm not quite sure how we managed to forget our review of the Behind the Seeds Tour at Living With the Land. We had such a great time on this short tour of the Living With the Land facility learning how they keep pests at bay and how they farm mostly everything hydroponically! If you get a chance to go on this fabulous tour, go! Also, while down in Disney, we spent way too much money on Minnie Vans (hey, we had to research for ya'll, right?). It was so nice to go directly to where we wanted in a short time with our knowledgeable and friendly drivers. If you're in a pinch, they're a good way to get around. We also went to the Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, which just opened March 31st. This kid-centric show was a good way to get out of the heat and check out Disney's cool Lightning McQueen animatronic. The show though...not entirely thrilling. Finally, we couldn't forget to mention our delicious dinner at Beaches & Cream. If you're gluten free and tired of eating sand-tasting bread, go here. They bake it fresh daily and the chicken sandwich was sooo tasty! And the desert...duh. If you've never been...seriously, go. Thank you so much for the support over this first year of our podcast! We really appreciate you listeners. Don't forget to leave us a review. They help with getting new listeners. Also, check out our facebook and Instagram pages. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
Welcome to Episode 51: It’s all downhill from here! In this week’s news, we discuss the new We Are One show that will replace the Rivers of Light show in Anima Kingdom. Also, get your phone ready to snap a few Instagrammable pictures of the new Kylo Ren cupcake and the incredible-looking lightsaber churros!
In this episode, have fun playing along as we try to guess the land or ride using the music from that particular place. One of us is incredible at this and the other one not so much. (Spoiler alert: Angela demonstrates her superiority in yet another useless skill. Joe’s good at many things. This isn’t one of them.) how many can you get right?
Thanks to all of the wonderful Youtubers who recorded this music. We couldn’t play without you! Also, thanks to you, the magically wonderful listener!
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In this week’s Disney News, Disney announces they’re taking a break on Star Wars movies, which is no real surprise after Solo didn’t do as well as expected. Also, Disney finally released that Galaxy’s Edge reservations give you a 4 hour window to explore the park and fit you with shock collars to enforce the time limit. (Okay…not really, but it’d get people out of the park on time, wouldn’t it?)
Today, Orange is the new black. We’re discussing Orange Bird. Maybe you’ve heard of him, maybe you haven’t, but if you’ve been to EPCOT lately—or on Instagram for that matter—he’s pretty hard to miss. We go into detail of who he is, where he came from, and talk about his comeback.
Back in 1967, Disney struck up a deal with the Florida Citrus Commission to create a loveable character to be featured in orange juice commercials and in the new Walt Disney World Resort’s Enchanted Tiki Room. And unto us, a star was born!
Or at least sort of a star.
You see, Orange Bird went on a bit of a vacation, which is why a lot of kids raised in the 90s don’t know much about him. But now, he’s back to claim his rightful place in the park. We answer why he went and how he got created in the first place and so much more.
Again, special thanks to our listeners for allowing us to reach this amazing milestone of 50 episodes. It seems like we just started, but we’re officially almost at our year marker! Also, thanks to Rob Plays on YouTube, allears.net, and Wikipedia for the amazing information.
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Hello! We’re back from Disney and anxious to talk about it! But first, we discuss the latest (week old) Disney news. (Sorry, ‘bout that. Too much excitement over the End Game ticket release last time!) A new trailer for The Lion King dropped and Joe learned his lesson not to bring it up no matter how incredible he thinks it is. Also, the 2019 Food and Wine Festival dates were released ensuring that August 29thwill be the most insane day in park history.
In this episode, we go park-by-park reviewing the highlights of the FOOD and the rides and the FOOD, starting in Animal Kingdom. This being our first trip to Disney World since Pandora opened, we discuss all things Pandora. Two incredible fastpass grabs by Joe enabled us to ride Flight of Passage twice, which I’m thankful for. Definitely don’t ride this for the first time on a full stomach. The second ride, though, was a delight. We both appreciated the ride’s unique qualities that make it actually feel and look and smell like you’re on the back of a banshee.
All we did in Hollywood Studios was visit Toy Story Land, which was vibrant and so much fun! Slinky Dog Dash and our (untalked about) interaction with Buzz Lightyear made the trip to this park well worth it. (Check the Instagram for the story about Buzz.)
And then it was EPCOT…oh EPCOT…the place that all parents love and kids are like, “Hey, can we please go to Magic Kingdom now?” I never understood the love affair either until I developed a palette. I’d say that everything we ate there was the highlight of my trip: poutine, maple popcorn milkshake, Orange Bird Slushie, and the cauliflower dish at The Honey Bee-stro. Plus, we rode Frozen, a ride that will make you love the movie.
In Magic Kingdom, we rode the staples, but talked a lot more about the rides that are easy to miss like The Peoplemover and Spaceship Earth. (Hot tip: These two rides are perfect to fall asleep on if you’re tired.) We thoroughly enjoyed the cute Donald Duck cartoon in Mickey’s Philharmagic. And again, after running so much during our trip, we enjoyed sitting down for 10 minutes or so.
Finally, we end our trip discussion in Disney Springs. If you have the chance to do the Ralph Breaks VR at The Void before it’s gone, do it! It’s a riveting competition between you and the other characters that I wouldn’t promote nearly as much if I hadn’t beaten Joe. ;)
We had a fabulous trip and are so happy to share it with you! Thanks so much for listening and making it all the way down here in the description. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook and Instagram accounts @enchantedearspodcast. Have a magical day!
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Hello, you wonderful balls of sunshine! This week, we still have that Disney glow that you only get when you’ve visited the happiest place on earth.
In Disney news, the new Star Wars trailer dropped and gives fans plenty to think about. From new characters (including an adorable new droid) to Rey’s sweet ninja flips to Kylo’s pieced together mask, the trailer already looks better than the whole of the last movie. (Ow…burn.) Also, Disney finally gave more information about their new streaming service, Disney+. The price point and content have both of us saying, “Take our money now!”
Our main topic this week is the 2019 Star Wars Rival Run. We discuss our experience running the race, our fatigue with having to get up at 3 am for 2 days in a row, the busing, race expo, route, and pretty much anything else that you’d like to know. The high points of the race were definitely the lasers and character photos. The low was running past the sewage treatment plant and just running in general. We also sprinkle in a few other hot tips about getting around Disney. If you’re thinking about running a 5K, 10K, half, or full marathon, we’d highly suggest trying a Disney one. We had so much fun! Just be sure to pack your extra pair of legs.
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Most of you have probably heard of D23 because of the Expo held every two years where many major announcements are made. Did you know that it’s a special club, too? We just joined and hope to reap its many benefits. From going on studio tours with our family membership—and bringing Loki and Cas along in special pet strollers and getting an unlimited supply of dirty looks—to receiving discounts at restaurants and stores, joining D23 may just be one of our best adulting decisions ever!
Also, we discuss the awesome quarterly magazine that comes with a membership and again…discounts. Everything’s great until Joe reveals to me that we missed out on a behind-the-scenes opportunity on the set of Broadway’s production of The Lion King. With my soul crushed, I spend the rest of the episode trying not to stare out the window and dream of seeing where they keep the costumes and meeting the cast as they perform acoustic versions of the songs just for me.
In Disney News, entry to Galaxy’s Edge upon opening is reservation-only to help with crowd control. It’s also timed. Also, they give bathroom passes, which is totally not what I thought they were. The NBA Experience opens August 12th and sounds ballin’. Also, Disney’s in a fight with Scotland over the possession of their beloved national icon, Nessie, which Disney captured and now uses as a ferry to the gondolas.
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With our trip to Disney looming over us like a big, heavy sun, I was wondering, what the heck can I eat in Disney now that I’m on a gluten-free diet. The short answer is a lot! With the growing number of people with food allergies, Disney’s impeccable customer service shows itself again in their varied menus and amazing accommodations for people with a myriad of dietary needs.
Find out the best places to eat, how to prepare and make sure Disney can be prepared to accommodate you, and the best places to get food that’s typically off-limits. Sorry in advance for Joe’s serenade. He only ever failed one class, and that class wasn’t Calculus.
Plus, in news, we cover Disney’s new policies regarding strollers, smoking, and ice ice, baby. And when on earth are those Avenger’s End Game tickets coming out!?
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Nick Wilde and Tod will be happy to have another Fox in the house. With Disney's recent acquisition of Fox to a tune of $71.3 billion, change is afoot. Joe and I discuss what properties Disney will gain the rights to, how it may change the face of cable and streaming services, and how it may impact the movies going forward. It's a crazy, exciting time!
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Welcome to Galaxy’s Edge Episode II. In this second part of our two part series, we dive into how Disney has integrated the Disney Play app into the Galaxy’s Edge experience. We also talk about each new ride in depth, detailing how the rides will operate, what the backstories are, how you’re going to participate, etc. If you aren’t excited about this addition yet, you certainly will be! Strap in for a wild ride my friends!
If you like this episode, don't forget to check out our Galaxy's Edge Episode I, which is all about the backstory of the park, what there'll be to eat and drink, and what merch you can buy!
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Baaaaa baaaaa ba ba ba baaaaa baaaa ba ba ba baaaaaaaaa baaa ba ba ba baaaa. (Cue scrolling text that disappears into space.) Welcome to Galaxy’s Edge Episode I, part of our two part series on Disney’s new additions to Disneyland in California and Hollywood Studios in Florida. We discuss the backstory to the new section, what there is to eat and drink, and how you’re going to spend your money aka merch. Everything seems so immersive and fantastic that you’re going to want to go right away! May the force (of navigating the crowds) be with you! (Honestly…it sounds like it’ll be worth it!)
Keep your eyes peeled for next week's episode about the rides and how the Disney Play app will integrate with the park.
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Treat Yo’self in Disney
In this fun-filled episode, we spitball what we’d love to do if we celebrate—a birthday specifically—just about anything in Disney. Where would we like to go? What would we like to do? What are our favorite experiences or things we typically wouldn’t splurge for? Have fun and dream with us. Also, hey, maybe you have a special something coming up and you need ideas! You’ve found the right place!
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If I Were a Rich Girl (Daidle deedle daidle, Daidle daidle deedle daidle dumb)
This week, we dream about what we’d do if we had the ability to pay for Disney’s newest VIP experience: the World of Dreams Tour. Essentially, it’s the Lebron James of tours that allows you to do almost anything you want in the parks as long as Disney says yes. Joe and I let our imaginations run wild as we dream up as many fun and crazy experiences as we can that the normal person doesn’t get a chance to do. Now, we just have to figure out where to get $12,000….
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Everyone loves to go to Disney, but planning can be a logistical nightmare for most of us. Where do you start? What should you book and when? It’s so overwhelming! In this episode, we walk you through the top five things to do when planning a trip to Disney World.
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It’s cold outside on the Northern Hemisphere, so travel with us to Hawaii, a beautiful paradise with “mischievous” swirling waters, pristine beaches, and its very own Disney Resort! You read that right! Aulani is Disney’s Premium Resort and Spa with tons to do for the whole family. In this pea pod (it’s a thing I’m trying to get started...) we’ll discuss what there is to do and how much it’s going to cost. Put on your sunscreen, dust the cobwebs off your lounge chair, relax, and learn about this amazing resort!
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Happy What-should-be-a-national-holiday Day. (Seriously, who wants to go to work after watching the Superb Owl 🦉?) Also, welcome to all of our new listeners who unwittingly heard our Superb Owl spot and felt compelled to download this amazing podcast.
This week, despite having other plans, we followed our Hearts and decided to discuss SquareEnix’s much-anticipated release of Kingdom Hearts 3, a video game that takes place in the Disney universe. Join Sora, Donald, Goofy, and many others as they try to prevent the worlds from falling into the wrong hands. Check out the game’s amazing graphics and fantastic use of Disney characters. If you’re a fan of Disney and like video games, this is a game I’d definitely check out. But first, let us get you up-to-date on all you need to know before playing. 😉
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There’s always something to do in Disney World, no matter how many times you’ve gone. But have you ever felt like you needed to pack more into a short period of time? (Answer: always) Have you ever dreamed of having your own cast member escort you around the park and get you into the hottest rides? Or maybe the food is more your thing. Wouldn’t it be nice to see the behind-the-scenes machinations of Disney Parks food prep and while you’re at it, try some park favs along with a new experimental concoction? This week we talk about the many VIP tours offered by the parks on a scale from pretty cool to Lebron James-style ballin’.
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This week we talk about the history of animation. We find out what “shadow play” is and it’s not what you think and discuss some really awesome early animation that preceded Walt (that you can watch yourself) and eventually talk about how Walt revolutionized the game.
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This new year is full of so many amazing Disney developments and this week we talk about them all. (Okay, I’m sure we missed things, but bear with us.) Disney’s killin’ it with sequels this year- Frozen 2, Avengers: End Game, Star Wars Episode 9- and a few new, exciting movies like Captain Marvel. Speaking of Star Wars, holy 🐄 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens this year!!! Ahhhh!!!! Plus, we talk about taxidermied lions cats and start the rumor that whoever wins the Star Wars Rival Run will get early access to Galaxy’s Edge- it certainly won’t be us. Plus we adopt a new tag line: Enchanted Ears Podcast: Settin’ the Bar Low Since 2018.
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Happy New Year!! Did you miss us? This week we slow down a bit to talk about our resolutions and then jump right into Disney News from the end of 2018 (and there was quite a lot). From photographers to Disney purchasing more land to food (I mean...would we not talk about food?) to amazing animatronics, we run the gamut. Get caught up with us and start your New Year off right!
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Happy holidays! It’s been quite an amazing year! In this final episode of 2018, we recap our 2018 Disney highlights and discuss what we’re looking forward to most in 2019. Quality, yet again, is really the focal point here. It’s incredible what Disney does with consistency...they just make it look so EASY to produce greatness. Joe introduces the phrase audience-goer into the vernacular and we do a brief review of a non-Disney product, Aquaman, which we saw on Saturday. (If you go see it, record how many times they steal lines from The Lion King to reiterate that Jason Momoa...I mean Arthur Curry...is the “one true king.” I think I counted at least three.) Anyway, thanks for listening and helping us get this podcast off the ground! We’re looking forward to what 2019 has to bring! 😁
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Merry Christmas!!! This week we cover the ins and outs of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. There’s so many lights and garlands and did I say lights? Find out all you need to know about this after-hours event. Good news, it’s still going on and you get free cookies and hot coco (and all that for just $105...at least). 🤣 Also, in Disney news, two Marvel trailers dropped! 🎉What an exciting week!
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Hello, listener! You’re the next contestant on Who Are You? I give clues about a Disney animated character while you (and Joe) try to guess who it is. How well will you do? Also discussed, our cat and his propensity to find his way into our ceiling. Join us for another fun episode! Disclaimer: don’t expect to win anything...pride only. 😆
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Happy Birthday, Mickey!! 🎂🎈On this week’s episode, our main topic is Mickey’s 90th Birthday Spectacular on ABC. We discuss our highlights, and lowlights, and marvel at some of Mickey’s many amazing accomplishments. In addition to the show, we discuss what we thought of Ralph Breaks the Internet (hint: stop reading this and get thee to a movie theater) and my surprise, Lion King themed 30th birthday. Speaking of The Lion King, OF COURSE, we talk about the Thanksgiving drop of the live action trailer.
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Welcome to our most MARVELous episode yet! To honor Stan Lee’s amazing life, we dedicate this whole episode to the Netflix Marvel Televisic (totally not a word in case you were wondering) Universe. This episode doubles as our love letter to Daredevil, our first love and muse. Don’t worry if you like the other shows. We talk about them, too (a little). Also, we speculate what will happen once Disney+, Disney’s streaming system, comes out. Parents be warned, we do discuss some graphic violence from the shows’ heroes and villains.
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n preparation for Disney’s release of Ralph Breaks the Internet (out November 21), we watched Wreck It Ralph again. In this episode, we remind ya’ll about what happens in the first movie and highlight some of the high points of the original concept. We also predict what we think Disney should emphasize in this larger-than-life concept where literally all of human existence and every meme ever created is fair game. Will Disney be able to keep control with such an over abundance of possible pop culture references?
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I don’t like to pick favorites, but this is one of my favorite episodes we’ve done so far. We’re so excited to tell you about the Pixar Theory this week. What is the Pixar Theory exactly? It might be confusing and a little crazy, but this theory ties all of the Pixar flicks together in the same universe and under a unifying theme. Plus we discuss Ed Catmull’s retirement.
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Most of them are cute. A lot of them are fuzzy. All of them are awesome! This week we discuss some of our favorite Disney sidekicks. From gorillas to chameleons to genies, Disney’s thought of it all. We categorize and discuss what makes a truly great sidekick (hint: it’s not big eyes and an adorable face, although that helps). Also, we propose Enchanted Ears podcast bingo, a game where you as the listener can try to win depending on whether we mention our favorite topics of conversation that week or not. Did I mention my job? Get your stamper. Did Joe say his favorite phrase, “We have another great one for you this week?” Put a stamp on the page. Everyone’s a winner when you play Enchanted Ears Bingo!
Mentioned in the Episode
-Pirates of the Carribean reboot
-Mickey Oreos
-Our favorite Disney sidekicks
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Did you hit the Powerball? Are you the CEO of Walmart? Then do we have the travel service for you! Enter Adventures by Disney, an amazing travel service that comes at an amazing (amazingly high) price. This week, delve into the ins and outs of Adventures by Disney and see the many great advantages of traveling with Disney as your travel agent. They offer trips that’ll have you jet-setting to the many corners (if a globe had corners) of this planet and include many solid-sounding experiences. But no worries if the price tag is too great. Joe and Angela have some suggestions to get around that, too.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Adventures by Disney
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Hello from the Modern-Day Shakespeare and the Undercover Horticulturist. It’s been a busy week for Disney, so in this episode, we discuss all of the changes and developments that have taken place. From Aladdin Disneybounding as Dopey to solar panels to price hikes to the possible closure of Spaceship Earth, we cover a lot of ground in this episode. Also, we answer some fun listener questions. Turns out more people than just our moms listen! This message has been brought to you by Millenials, gettin’ it since the early ‘80s. It’s also been brought to you by our moms, love ya and wouldn’t be here without ya! 💕
Mentioned in the Episode
-Increase in food prices
-Disneyland Hotel
-Spaceship Earth Refurbishment
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We don’t go to trivia night anymore, but we certainly would if it was Disney Trivia! So this week, play along to our game of two truths and a lie. Who will reign supreme? And by supreme, I mean just a little better at lying than the other person...and there’s always next time. Not bitter. We discuss hidden Mickeys, voice acting, original names of Disney Parks, which toys were and were not considered for Toy Story, etc. Also, there’s something about a villains board game, but I don’t want to talk about it here, you’ll just have to listen and see. 😏
Mentioned in the Episode
-Disney Villainous Board Game
-Lilo and Stitch live action movie
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Hi, mom (and our three other listeners)! Angela and Joe here, deafening listeners since 2018! On this week’s episode, we discuss the Disney ticket price bump. Angela accepts Joe’s challenge to beat him in the Star Wars Rival Run and they announce their next Disney trip! 🎉 And Anjoe also determine the ideal Disney trip length assuming you can’t spend eternity there. ☹️ You also won’t want to miss Joe’s story about using his child ticket as an adult and confusing the heck out of the ticket taker.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Walt Disney World ticket price increase
-Which Disney park we would want to live in
-Ideal trip length for your next Walt Disney World vacation
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This week we begin our Disney Decades series with the Roaring 20s, a time when people spent out the wazoo and men had never heard of hair gel or used tar to tame their crazy locks (unsuccessfully). #alternativefacts During this time, Walt Disney experiences difficulty between bankruptcy and “Bad Blood” Taylor Swift/Katy Perry-level fights, reminding us all that failure paves the road to success. (That is unless your failure is the failure to do a good Mickey Mouse or Goofy impression. In that case, give up, you’re scaring the kids.) We keep the singing to a minimum again this week, but struggle to not make a Hamilton reference every five minutes. But it is true, all conflicts should be settled by rap battles. In other news, we had so much Disney news this week that it’s hard to remember it all. We hope you enjoy learning about early Disney as much as we did.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Disney's streaming service
-The birth of Mickey Mouse
-Disney's Laugh - O - Grams
-Disney World update and rumors
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“Be Our Guest” this week, as we discuss our favorite Disney soundtracks in the hopes of crowning the Best Disney Soundtrack of All.
It was a tough battle, but one hit-filled chart-topper ascends the throne to claim its rightful place! Will we decide we’ve never “Had a Friend Like [Aladdin]”? Toss aside our inhibitions and “Let It Go” with Frozen? Will we dive down and go “Under the Sea” with The Little Mermaid? With Disney, you can’t really go wrong!
Although this episode is Hemsworth-free, we talk about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson yet again and reassert that he can do no wrong. In further news, the USA has apparently annexed 22 more states! I, the Great #angellerthefortuneteller , forsee a great listening experience in your future!
Mentioned in the Episode
-Ralph Breaks VR
-Star Wars Rival Run Weekend
-Best Soundtrack from a Disney Animated Movie
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his week we discuss the Food and Wine Festival and all of its many magical wonders! There’s food! Alcohol! Celebrity chefs! Concerts! And so much more. Join us as we fantasize about Pacmanning our way through EPCOT and preparing (incorrectly) for hibernation. Our only complaint about the FAWF? That we can’t visit Wakanda...yet.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Disney - Zynga partnership
-New baby giraffe at Animal Kingdom
-Eat to the Beat Concert Series
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This is what you get when we spend all weekend home improving...lots of singing and tangents. Warning: this episode contains Joe and Angela attempting to sing. (We are not responsible for any ear bleeding it may cause.) It also has Jane the Virgin spoilers for season 2.
It might be a good idea to say what this episode is about, huh? Three words: Aladdin the Musical. Go see it. Take your kids. Take your dog. Take everybody cuz it’s a great musical up in here. Also randomly mentioned: crystal ball heads, glitter!, and the Disney Broadway Challenge (name subject to change). Join us for this fun episode of highs and...mostly highs.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Aladdin the Musical
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On this week’s episode, we see who’s a bigger Disney (Parks) addict and find out Joe needs to get a new cohost. That is until Angela gets Hei Hei tattooed on her arm. We also discuss favorite Disney movies by state (The Lion King for the win!). Amazingly, Angela manages to record despite her peppermint fire mustache which is still better than Chris Evan’s beard in Avengers Infinity War no matter what Joe says. Chris, don’t hide that jaw bro. It’s one of your best features. Stubble or clean shaven.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Cabletv.com Top Disney Movie by State
-10 Signs You're a Disney Addict Quiz
-Avengers Infinity War Blu Ray Release
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Boo! Bet we didn’t scare you! This week we talk about the very not scary Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween.
In this episode, we explain what it is, when you can buy tickets, how much it costs, what cool and unique extras Disney offers, and we don’t miss an opportunity to talk about the food. Angela gets on a soapbox (shaped like Pride Rock) about Disney needing to include Scar in their celebration.
We also suggest clever ways to get around paying over $40 for dessert for your children. The only thing scary about this episode and the party, in general, is how much money you could potentially spend.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Everything you need to know about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
-New Wreck It Ralph trailer
-5 foods we can't wait to try at Mikey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
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Well, hello there, friends! This week we have fun talking about the most overrated and underrated Magic Kingdom rides. We make it through maybe 25 minutes without mentioning The Rock, probably a podcast first. We also learn that Angela’s memory doesn’t even extend back 10 minutes...I kid you not, she forgot what she was writing before she finished writing this sentence.
She also likes to write in the third person sometimes but promises she’s mentally sound. (Promise is a strong word. She believes she’s mostly mentally sound on the best days.)
Buckle up and join us for this fun, short episode and try not to hate us too much if we dish on one of your favs. We do not recommend making your own Space Mountain despite our hairbrained idea to do exactly that.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Epcot space themed restaurant
-Rumored new nighttime show at Epcot
-Touringplans.com Magic Kingdom ride ratings
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Ready your blasters and prepare for this week’s discussion of the Star Wars VR experience. In this “virtually” spoiler-free episode, we touch on the exciting future of VR, give our reviews of the overall experience, and discuss the value of studying up before...well basically everything (especially reading Shakespeare). Also, prepare to enter Flavortown where Clint Eastwood will shoot you with one of Guy Fieri’s patent-pending sauce blasters.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Virtual Reality
-Clint Eastwood
-Shakespeare
Wait . . . this is a Disney podcast, right?
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Disneybounding’s another amazing thing to do when you’re in the parks (or just at home and feeling like having some fun). In this episode, we talk about what it is, where it came from, and how to do it. Joe talks about accidentally bounding out to dinner (it wasn’t that good) and not Winnie-the-Poohing to the parks.
We also answer which two Disney World theme parks we’d choose to go to if we could only pick two. It was a toughie.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Disney - Fox merger
-Disney Bounding
-Which WDW parks to visit if you can only pick two
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It’s the epic conclusion of our Marvel Royal Rumble, and the movies come to blows like The Incredible Hulk and Thor to win the Grandmaster’s Contest of Champions. Joe and Angela are forced to pick favorites and come up with arguments as strong as blanket forts. Joe’s brain explodes, giving greater credence to the theory that he’s actually a robot.
Also, #joestradomus—getting cocky after his accurate Incredibles 2 prediction—foresees a Jon Favro-voiced wildebeest in The Lion King live action movie.
Mentioned in the Episode
-joestradomus
-What Batman vs. Superman and Captain America: Civil War have in common
-Is Thor: Ragnarok the best ending to a trilogy of all time?
-The best MCU movie of all time
-Our top five Marvel movies
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Welcome to part one of the Marvel Royal Rumble! In this episode, we put all 20 current Marvel movies through a NCAA-style bracket to see which movie comes out on top for us. Also mentioned, Dr. Strange’s Sorcerer Supreme Pizza and Chris Hemsworth’s abs.
Plus we answer a listener question and explain why Pandora: The World of Avatar is like Disney’s new boyfriend.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Christoper Robin trailer
-Pandora: The World of Avatar
-Rotten Tomatoes MCU rankings
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Godzilla v Mothra. Ali v Frazier. Disneyland v Disney World. Which will win?
This week’s episode is a continuation of our discussion about our Disneyland experience. (We really, really enjoyed it!) We start out talking about Disney stunt robots and their potential in the Disney parks (and Joe sucks up some more to our future robot overlords). Then we move on to compare the two parks’ rides, castles, atmosphere, pin trading, and more. Which park will be our favorite? You’ll have to listen to see.
Mentioned in the Episode
-Robot stunt doubles
-Sleeping Beauty Castle v Cinderella Castle
-Comparing the food options between the parks
-Getting Fast Passes at Disneyland and Disney World
-Which park we would pick if we could only choose one
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Welcome to the INCREDIBLE ride that was our vacation in Disneyland. In this episode, we discuss the rides, the park in general, and the food. Oh the food... the thought of the Cheese Monte Cristo sandwich has me practically drooling like one of Pavlov’s dogs. Also, you learn about Dr. Sheldon Cooper’s—oops, I mean Joe’s—nerdy obsession with ride mechanics and theme park design.
Mentioned in This Episode
-Tips for 1st-time visitors to Disneyland
-Pixar Pier
-Cafe Orleans
-Paint the Night Parade
-MaxPass
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This week, we discuss the star-producing machine that is/was the Mickey Mouse Club. We cover the origins, its various iterations, and the stars that the show churned out like Krispy Kreme churns out donuts. Get 'em while they're hot! Angela also has to explain to the whippersnappers what a CD is...wow, we're getting old.
Mentioned in This Episode
-Dumbo Trailer
-The Ultimate Disney Glamping Experience
-Mickey Mouse Club Original Intro
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In this spoiler-packed episode, we discuss Avengers: Infinity War. We also share where we think the next movie will go next based on rumors, our experience with the franchise, and comic books. Also, Angela and Joe harmonize (Capital Records give us a call), we talk about the strongest Avenger, and Angela debuts "Angela's App Corner." Join us for this fun-filled adventure through space and time!
Mentioned in This Episode
- Disney Magic Kingdoms by Gameloft
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Potential titles for the next Avengers movie
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This week we rewatch The Incredibles to prepare for the release of Incredibles 2 on June 15. We summarize the first film, discuss the highs and lows, and point out what we’d like to see more of in the next film. All hail Driveway Boy!! Plus, #Joestradamus dusts off the old crystal ball.
Mentioned in This Episode
- The Incredibles
- Incredibles 2
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This week, we discuss our upcoming trip to Disneyland. We go over our must-rides which include a lot of park originals. We also talk about our must-eats. Angela's going to need to pack an extra stomach and a whole lotta Tums (not a sponsor). Also discussed, the best idea ever: a Dwayne the Rock Johnson animatronic.
Mentioned in this Episode
- 15 Facts About Space Mountain
- MagicBand 2 Smartwatch holder
- Cafe Orleans
- Cozy Cone Motel
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Spoiler alert. Join us for a ride on the Millennium Falcon. This week, Angela has to stop playing Disney's Emoji Blitz long enough to discuss Solo: A Star Wars Story. This episode is rife with spoilers, so don't listen if you haven't seen it yet. We discuss the pros and cons of the movie. Other talking points: phone addiction and the space kraken. Plus, we discuss Chewy's beautiful beach waves and Disney's opportunity for a line of hair care products.
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Collectors beware. This episode details the ins and outs of the most fun (and kind of expensive) things you can do in almost all of Disney parks. Pin trading may sound a bit juvenile, but let's be honest, in a Disney Park, we're all kids. Not to mention, it's so much fun!
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Angela and Joe reveal their favorite Disney characters. Listeners discover Angela has very good taste and Joe is a robot or at least a robot sympathizer angling to gain a prominent position in the robot uprising.
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Happy 20th Anniversary, Animal Kingdom! In this episode, we take a brief look at Animal Kingdom’s history, overall enormous size, and our favorite parts of the park. This episode’s Wild (Apologies for the bad pun...I just couldn’t contain it.)
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