Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast

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: 1. It’s soooo ballin’ to get married in Disney! 2. Could Rafiki officiate my wedding!? 3. 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! 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 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! 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! Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney! 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! 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 Enchanted Ears, your podcast for anything and everything Disney. 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. 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 favorite place for the latest Disney News and discussions on other Disney-related things. 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! ❤️ 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 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! 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! 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. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Check us out on Facebook 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. 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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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!! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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 Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Pa

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

Hello! Thanks for tuning in to our podcast where we discuss the latest in Disney News followed by a main topic. News: 1. 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. 2. Disney announces Disney after Dark Events in Disneyland. They sound awesome! 3. 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: 1. The Skyliner 2. Live Action Remakes 3. Marvel 4. Epcot Forever show 5. Galaxy’s Edge 6. Baby Yoda Thanks as always for lending us your ears! 🐭 Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

Hello, Listener! Thanks for checking out our podcast this week. News: 1. We all missed the opportunity to buy a legit script from The Rise of Skywalker on ebay. 2. Disney’s Box Office is the first to hit over 10 billion worldwide in a single year 3. 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: 1. Droid building 2. Shopping in the many markets 3. Ordering drinks at Oga’s Cantina 4. Getting all the milks 5. Riding Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run twice 6. 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 Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Thanks for lending us your ears! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Thanks for lending us your ears! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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.) Thank you for lending us your ears! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

This week, we do another rendition of Is It Worth It? In this episode we discuss whether or not the following is worthwhile: - Minnie Vans - Waiting 2 hours to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Car - The Disney Dining Plan - Flying 12 hours to Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea - Visiting all 4 main parks in WDW in one day - 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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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? Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Thanks for lending us your ears! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Thank you for lending us your ears. You rock!! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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. Thanks for lending us your ears! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode

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. Thanks for lending us your ears! If you feel so inclined, check us out on Facebook or Instagram. As always, have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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: 1. You have to plan in advance. 2. Be flexible. 3. Strategically plan your passes for good times. 4. 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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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! ❤️ Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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. Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.

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! Check us out on Facebook or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.