Secrets of Disney

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It's midsummer in North America and Debbie, Lisa, and David are discussing all the big Disney happenings, including Hamilton and Muppets Now on Disney+, plus updates on the reopening of Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The post Disney Summer appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dom Bettinelli shares an important message about the future of this podcast and all the shows at StarQuest. The post An important message from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What's your favorite Disney music? Deborah, Lisa, and David talk about the newest musical offerings from Disney+, including Hamilton and a family sing-along. Then they discuss their favorite Disney movie song, park ride songs, and music in the parks. What's yours? The post Your Favorite Disney Music appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Who's your inner Disney hero or villain? Deborah, Lisa, and David took some "scientific" online quizzes to channel their inner villains and reveal all, plus discuss their favorite heroes as well and why we have favorites. And they want to hear from you too: Who's your favorite? Which villain or hero are you? Send us an email to [email protected] and maybe include a video or audio of you doing your imitation of the character. The post Heroes and Villains appeared first on StarQuest Media.

New guidelines in California and Florida offer a glimmer of hope for re-opening the Disney Parks in the near future. But how will that work with social distancing and other precautions? Plus, Deborah, David, and Lisa dream of where they want to travel when that's possible again and what they miss from the parks. The post When They Can Show You the World Again appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What will a re-opening of the Disney parks look like? Lisa Hendey, Deborah Schaben, and David Handlos take an inside look at how the parks could re-open, what furlough means for Disney workers, and then what they've been watching on Disney+, including a discussion of the new Onward. The post Furloughs, What Normal Will Look Like, and Onward appeared first on StarQuest Media.

From all of us at StarQuest, we wish you a Happy and Blessed Easter with this brief message from our chaplain, Fr. Cory Sticha. The post Happy Easter from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

With kids home from school and parents working from home, Deborah Schaben, Lisa Hendey, and David Handlos talk about their favorite Disney movies that bring them comfort, about all the Disney+ content when screentime is appropriate for the kids, and other non-Disney livestreaming opportunities. The post Streaming Disney at Home appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Recorded just before the big Disney shutdown of the parks, Deborah Schaben, David Handlos, and Lisa Hendey talk about how Disney handles major events, disasters, and catastrophes, and assess how the company is handling the coronavirus pandemic worldwide. The post Disney and Coronavirus appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Warning: Don't listen while hungry! Deborah Schaben, Lisa Hendey, and David Handlos talk about their favorite Disney snacks and iconic food, including how to eat at Disney with and without kids, vegetarian and not, fine dining and fast food, and even your own food you can bring into the parks. The post Disney Snacks and Dining appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Walking down memory lane, Deborah Schaben, Lisa Hendey, and David Handlos recall their favorite Disney memories at the theme parks, and discuss visiting as a single, as a couple, and as a family. They also hint at future topics. The post Our Favorite Disney Memories appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Christmas at the Disney Parks can be very crowded, but these tips for navigating the busy throngs apply to any tourist attraction over holidays too. Plus Deborah tells why her favorite spot for quiet is Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Sheri gives tips for taking a nap and finding quiet areas while in the parks. The post Dealing with Christmas Crowds at Disney Parks appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In this episode, Sheri and Deborah discuss Toy Story Land at Disney Hollywood Studios theme park, reviewing the rides and theming of that part of the park. The post Toy Story Land appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Wrapping up their recent visit to Disney World, Deborah and Sheri revisit their experience at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and then finish up their discussion of all the new attractions and everything else going into EPCOT, including a Moana ride. The post Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Disney has revealed the future of Epcot and Sheri and Deborah invite you to "step in time" to the newest and most exciting changes coming to Epcot in 2019, 2020, 2021 and beyond. Sheri is most excited to hear about the renovations happening in Future World, while Deborah thinks the new ride and restaurants coming the France pavilion will be her favorite. There's so many new announcements and rumors about all the changes that they didn't get to talk about them all! What are you excited about? The post The Future of EPCOT appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Using Fastpasses well is the secret to a great visit to a Disney theme park. Sheri and Deborah talk about the Fastpass system, how it works, how to set it up ahead of your trip for greatest efficiency, and whether you even need it to have a good time. The post The Secrets of Fastpasses appeared first on StarQuest Media.

As October arrives, Deborah and Sheri get spooky, but not-so-scary as they talk about Mickey's Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, revisit the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and ask what you do with all of your Halloween candy after trick or treating. The post Not-So-Scary Halloween at Disney appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Deborah and Sheri talk about the hype surrounding the new immersive Star Wars Galaxy's Edge land, which just opened in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. And yes, Deborah mispronounces "Batuu" many times throughout the episode for which she is extremely sorry. Sheri and Deborah talk about the plans to build the new Star Wars Immersive hotel and the crazy price tag. Deborah revisits how much money her side "hustles" netted her over the summer towards her Disney Vacation. The post Inside Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dom Bettinelli has an urgent message to all listeners of StarQuest shows. We need your help right now. Please listen to this brief recording and then visit sqpn.com/give today. Thank you. (If you subscribe to multiple StarQuest shows, you may receive this message more than once.) The post A Special Message from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Planning a Disney vacation can include budgeting, which Deb and Shari discuss, including how Deborah is working, saving, and "shopping" her way to her next trip. They also discuss Disney gift cards as well as apps that Deborah is using to save and earn money. The post Budgeting for Your Disney Vacation appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In this episode, Sheri and Deborah finish up talking about Deborah's least favorite attraction, and then talk about their tips for first-time visitors to Disney Parks, including Disney Magic Bands, Extra Magic Hours, and little tips from their upcoming trip. The post Tips for New Disney Visitors appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Discussing their most and least favorite rides at Walt Disney World, Deborah and Sheri discover that and Sheri discover that one of Deborah's favorites is Sheri's least; recall stories of wayward fireworks; and Sheri also shares a cautionary tale about literally missing the boat. The post Missing the Boat appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Deborah Schaben and Sheri Tamamoto are former Disney cast members who are experts on all things Disney, but especially the parks, the cruises, and the vacation aspects including behind-the-scenes tips, tricks, and techniques to get the most enjoyment out of your Disney experience. With this episode, they are re-launching the Secrets of Disney podcast and while they talk a little bit about some Disney movies, they jump into a discussion of the theme parks, how to manage the crowd flow, and slowing down to take it all in. The post Return to Disney appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The story in recent Pixar animated movie Coco revolved around the Mexican celebration of the Days of the Dead/Dia de Muertos. Dom Bettinelli, Deborah Schaben, and Angela Sealana discuss the Mexican and Catholic cultural traditions that informed the movie from both insider and outsider perspectives, as well as the deeper layers and meanings in the music and even the names. The post SCR020: The Secrets of Disney Pixar’s Coco appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Fr. Roderick talks with Secrets of Once Upon a Time co-host Shelly Kelly about hope, the possibility of change, magic and transformation, Belle and the Beast, Prom Dresses and Cinderella, Once Upon a Time, forgiveness and Disney music! The post ELFD003: Transformation appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In this episode, Fr. Roderick talks with Deborah Schaben about life lessons from Disney World and Peter Pan. The post ELFD002: The Second Star To The Right appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In the first episode, Fr. Roderick talks with Kathy Kelly about important life lessons in the movies Dumbo and Finding Nemo. Disclaimer: 'Everything I Learned From Disney' is an unofficial Disney fan podcast and not affiliated or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. The post ELF001: Baby Mine appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In part 2 of our analysis of 'Dumbo', Deborah, Fr. Jay and Fr. Roderick do a scene-by-scene analysis of the movie. The post SDN012: Dumbo, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Part 1 of our review and analysis of the classic Disney movie 'Dumbo'. Deborah and Fr. Roderick are joined by train-loving priest Fr. Jay, who talks about Walt Disney's fascination with trains and about the trains featured in Dumbo. The post SDN011: Dumbo, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In part 2 of the classic Disney movie 'Bambi', Deborah, Inge and Fr. Roderick do a scene-by-scene analysis of Bambi. The post SDN010: Bambi, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Part 1 of our analysis of the classic Disney movie 'Bambi'. Fr. Roderick is joined by Disney expert Deborah and by Inge from the Netherlands who share their earliest memories of watching 'Bambi' and talk about the genesis of the movie. The post SDN009: Bambi, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In part 2 of our discussion about The Princess and the Frog, we talk about the themes, the culture and the deeper layers of the movie. And Jeff tells us all about Mardi Gras in New Orleans! The post SDN008: The Princess and the Frog, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Part 1 of our detailed analysis of the Disney movie ‘The Princess and the Frog’! Deborah and Fr. Roderick are joined by Jeff Young from New Orleans, who tells us all about the music, the food and the culture of New Orleans in the movie and in real life. The post SDN007: The Princess and the Frog, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Part II of our analysis of the Disney movie 'Enchanted'! The post SDN006: Enchanted, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In this new episode of 'Secrets of Disney', we analyze the Disney movie 'Enchanted'! Listen to part 1; part 2 will follow soon! The post SDN005: Enchanted, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Part 2 of our analysis of the classic Disney movie 'Pinocchio'! The post SDN004: Pinocchio, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Deborah, Mike and Fr. Roderick analyze the classic Disney movie 'Pinocchio'. The post SDN003: Pinocchio, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Part 2 of our analysis of the classic Disney movie 'Snow White'! The post SDN002: Snow White, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In the first episode of the Secrets of Disney, Deborah and Fr. Roderick analyze the classic Disney movie 'Snow White'. The post SDN001: Snow White Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.