That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

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Updated Disney World Tips - Summer 2021 Edition

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0400

We've got 15+ pro tips for you as you plan your next Disney World trip! We want to make sure you're getting the most out of your next visit. Get ready to take some notes!

Also: Greg chats about his dining experience during the re-opening of 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Resort.

Other Episode Topics we've done that we think are helpful:

Episode 75 What’s in our park bag.
Episode 68 Disney Drinks that are worth it
Episode 52 Must have Fastpasses
Episode 44 Top Family Friendly Fun Attractions
Episode 35 Best Disney Breakfasts
Episode 32 Disney Etiquette and Best places to buy merch.
Episode 31 Top places to Zen out at Disney
Episode 24 Money Saving Tips
Episode 23 Nighttime Spectacular Tips
Episode 22 Top 5 Park Quick Service Restaurants
Episode 20 Favorite Non-Park Activities
Episode 19 Beating the Heat in Disney
Episode 16 Top Desserts

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Planning a 4-Day Weekend Trip

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week we lay out our plans for hypothetical 4 day, long weekend trip. We know this type of trip is popular and we often get questions on what's a must-do, what can be skipped, where should I eat, etc. So, get ready to take some notes!

Also, Greg shares his Disney July 4th and fireworks park experiences from the last week.

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Cast Member Chat: Max - Entertainment in All 4 Parks

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0400

Maybe you know Max from his hilarious TikToks, but a few years ago he was a WDW Cast Member, making magic in Entertainment. Some topics we stumbled up: flirting with Peter Pan, Country Bears basketball, DJs in a Jeep in Hollywood Studios and more! Also in this episode: Greg walks us through his recent stay at Bay Lake Tower and breakfast at Chef Mickey's!

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A Look Inside The First Disney College Program Class of 2021

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:35:00 -0400

There's a brand new housing complex just for Disney College Program participants and we've got a friend who just moved in! We chat with Ben about participating in the first round of DCP in 2021 and he describes it so far as the "top 5 experiences of my life." Hear why he says that, along with other things like: stressing over tie dye, human chess, food options, amenities and more!

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Disney Resort Rundown: Yacht & Beach Club

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0400

So much to talk about with these sister resorts - views, pools, food, theming - and a few words of warning as well. The Yacht Club has some unique rooms you may not know about. And the Beach Club has some quiet places to relax that we think you should check out! As always with this series, we're jam packed with info and experiences on these 2 resorts.

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Disney Potpourri: Beth's Magic Kingdom Day & Greg's Boardwalk Resort Staycation

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0400

Beth traveled down to Orlando last week, spent time time with Greg AND visited Magic Kingdom for the first time in over a year! Also, Greg shares his stories from his staycation at Disney's Boardwalk Inn.

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WDW Sounds from the 90s

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:30:00 -0400

Join us as we travel back in time to the 90s at Disney World! Whether you remember this rad decade or want to hear it for the first time, you're in for a treat. The 90s were full of fun (and, if we're being honest, weird!) shows and attractions. We have a total of 26 sound clips! Enjoy!

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Disney World: Would You Rather...?

Tue, 18 May 2021 05:30:00 -0400

We came up with some wacky scenarios for each other AND received some from all of you. Get ready to think and learn quite a bit about the innerworkings of Greg's and Beth's brains because these "Would You Rather" setups are fun to talk through!

Also, Greg's got a few pro tips and items to chat about after doing a bunch of WDW activities this past week.

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Cast Member Chat: Karla - Magic Kingdom & The Disney Store

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:34:00 -0400

Our guest Karla worked at two popular Magic Kingdom restaurants, is currently working at The Disney Store and is publishing a book titled "Imagination Mindset." We hope our conversation with her inspires you to unlock YOUR magic and also gives you even more insight into working for the mouse.

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Dealing with Anxiety at Disney

Tue, 04 May 2021 06:44:00 -0400

Visitors of the parks may be dealing with something you can't see - possibly even a member of your family or friends. So, we chat with our friend Shannon on how she navigates the parks in regard to her own anxiety. In this conversation we discuss some possible triggers, tips for you and your traveling party and ways to maximize your trip to WDW. We hope you get some helpful and enlightening info!

We also have some Disney dad jokes! And our usual news, history and everything else.

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Disney Resort Rundown: Caribbean Beach

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:30:00 -0400

Disney's first moderate resort has a lot to offer - more than you might think! Especially if it's been a while since you've visited this resort. We talk about history, stats, food options, room recommendations and more. Greg spent some time there last week to get the most up-to-date experience.

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Guinness World Records at Disney Parks

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:58:50 -0400

World records have been set at Disney Parks worldwide. Although we focus mainly on WDW, we've got one record that spans ALL Disney Parks around the globe: "Fastest Time Visiting All Disney Parks." And, we got to chat with the person who set that record! You've got to hear Lindsay's retelling of her trips!

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Why Do They Call It That? Vol. 3

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:30:00 -0400

We're examining another set of things around WDW and figuring out why they're named the way they are! This time we chat about: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn, Sunshine Tree Terrace, Oscar's Super Service, Mama Melrose, and more!

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Disney Resort Rundown: Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:36:00 -0400

This time we're exploring Disney World's flagship resort. We cover our regular elements: history, statistics, tips, pros/cons and food options. We then cover more unique aspects like bird cages, pineapples, fake wood, and more. Have you stayed here yet? Let us know what you think of the Grand Floridian!

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Cast Member Chat: Meg - Friends with Belle, Ariel & More

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:30:00 -0400

It's not every day we get to talk to a princess. And, like us, you probably have a few things you're curious about. So, we went through our list of questions and boy did we get some great answers!

Also: a Character Dining Review of Chef Mickey from Greg's visit last week. And of course our usual news and history segments.

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Blue Sky Imagineer: Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:33:00 -0400

We're day dreaming about elements we'd love to see in Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival as we play Imagineers this week. And stay tuned until the end to hear our chat with viral video star and proud Dad Bryan! You may remember his baby announcement: it involved Darth Vader and Storm Troopers! It's the first story in our new series of highlighting Magic Moments.

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WDW Earworms: Past & Present

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:32:00 -0500

Warning: this episode WILL get some Disney songs stuck in your head! We offer our picks for top earworms and we go through ones submitted by you & fellow listeners. Also, a quick review of Flower & Garden Day 1 (including an embarrassing story!).

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Disney Resort Rundown: Fort Wilderness Campground

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:30:00 -0500

Tents, Campers, RVs, and Cabins might be the things you DO know about Fort Wilderness. But what about these: Marshmallow Marsh, stealing supplies, an abandoned train, the Lawnmower Tree, Major Joe Scully, Funny Old Trucks and Minnie Moo? Today's Resort Rundown covers all things past & present at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort!

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Things We Wish WDW Keeps Post-Pandemic

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:34:00 -0500

The park experience IS different now than a year ago, and we've got a list of enhancements we hope are not reversed when we hit the "new normal" of WDW. Let us know id you agree or if we left anything off the list!

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Cast Member Chat: TheDapperDanielle (with many roles!)

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:37:00 -0500

Maybe you follow today's guest on TikTok or maybe she's new to you. Either way, Danielle comes to us with plenty of Disney experience and is a huge fan of Disney trivia and history. So, naturally, we've got a lot of questions for her!

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Rating Disney Couples & A Real Life Disney Fairytale

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:31:00 -0500

It's Valentine's Day season! So, we've got a few LOVEly segments for you this week: Rating Disney Couples (characters both in and out of the parks), Dramatic Readings of Disney Love Songs and chatting with Sarah, who had a dream experience getting married at the Grand Floridian and a photo shoot at Magic Kingdom!

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Disney Resort Rundown: Polynesian Village Resort

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:30:00 -0500

It's That Park Life Podcast: Hawaiian Style. We're back with our resort series and we're talking about the lush Polynesian Village Resort across the lagoon from Magic Kingdom. We've got facts, tips, stories, sounds and... an I Love Lucy reference? Whether you're thinking about staying here or just visiting, we hope you get some good info from us!

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Why Do They Call It That? Vol. 2

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0500

We're looking at another set of things around WDW and figuring out why they're named the way they are! This time we chat about: Casey's Corner, Liberty Tree Tavern, Crystal Palace, Rose & Crown, Kali River Rapids and more!

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Disney Resort Rundown: Contemporary Resort

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0500

History, Resort Info, Tips for your Stay and Reasons to Visit! Welcome to the launch of a new series of episodes. We're kicking it off with the first WDW Resort, of course. Greg's spent quite a bit of time at this resort and he's got a lot to say!

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Cast Member Chat: Ben - Epcot, All Star Music & More

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0500

Ben walks us through auditioning for an Entertainment role, interacting with Guests at Turtle Talk with Crush and operating the Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction. Those are just the highlights anyway! And, of course, we play a round of "FastPass Facts"!

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Why Do They Call It That?

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:30:00 -0500

There are so many quirky or unique names for rides, restaurants, characters, etc. But have you ever stopped to think about why a name is chosen? Well, we've done the work for you. So sit back and enjoy as we discuss: Dapper Dans, Memento Mori, Columbia Harbor House, Gertie the Dino, Harambe and more!

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Where Are They Now? 2020 Guests - Part 2

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:30:00 -0500

Closing Down Magic Kingdom, Google Earth Disney, Camping at Fort Wilderness, Pin Trading, Butter Beer Hierarchy, memorable Character Meet & Greets and more are covered with our returning Guests of 2020! We finish out the year reconnecting with guests of the show to see what they're up to now and what's in store for 2021. Happy New Year y'all!

Part 2 includes:

Jen @AdventuresByDrennon
Collin @Guide4WDW
John @TheDisneyMan
The Mouselets @TheMouselets
Paul @TwoHappyHaunts
Lillian @Wishing4Disney
Anne @AnneDoAsDreamersDo

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Where Are They Now? 2020 Guests - Part 1

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:30:00 -0500

Our annual tradition of reconnecting with our guests from this year is upon us! Catch up with the awesome people we got to chat with this year as they update us, talk Disney and play "Two Truths & a Lie"!

Part 1 includes:

Andy @akbaughn007
James @HotDogsAtDisney
Jason @HereWithTheMagic
Nick @NickMarek_
Payton & Jon @PaytonMeetsWorld and @Jon_MeetsWorld
Mike & Steve @The_Magic_Dads

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Things We're Looking Forward to in 2021

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:30:00 -0500

Our sights are set on 2021 and we've got a list of Disney things we're looking forward to. Attractions, resorts, festivals, TV shows, and more are on the list. Plus, we revisit the 2020 list to see what *actually* happened this year!

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Blue Sky Imagineer: Replacing Stitch's Great Escape

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:11:00 -0500

We're joined by Andres @ThrillsAndMagic to discuss our ideas for a *new* attraction in Tomorrowland. What do y'all think - should one of our rides actually happen? Plus, we catch up on Thanksgiving, ask Andres about his Alien collection and more.

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Earliest Disney Memories

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 06:45:00 -0500

What age is the *right* age to start bringing your kids to Disney? We examine this question by talking about our earliest Disney memories and sharing yours too! We put the question out there and your answers take us on a real walk down Disney memory lane today.

Plus: some sound we captured live while hanging out Disney Springs last week!

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Cast Member Chat: John - PhotoPass

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:30:00 -0500

John @TheDisneyMan joins us to chat about his experiences as a PhotoPass Cast Member throughout Disney World. During our conversation he offers some tips for you to maximize your PhotoPass moments AND quick pointers to up your Instagram game with Disney photos.

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Disney Ride Rundown: TTA PeopleMover & Tom Sawyer Island

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Today we're diving deep into the TTA PeopleMover in Tomorrowland and Tom Sawyer Island in Frontierland. Two very different attractions but both are full of fun facts! Also, we've got some 1-Star Reviews, Giveaway updates/results (more coming!), Disney History and our usual Disney Quote to end the episode.

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Episode 100!

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:30:00 -0500

To celebrate hitting 100 episodes we've jam-packed this episode with: Ask Us Anything, a look back at old eps, Disney Potpourri, Jokes, A Contest, and more! THANK YOU for listening and allowing us to find our way to you 100 times!

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The Haunting of Disney Parks: Volume 1

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:21:00 -0400

Reports of first-hand paranormal experiences, quick urban legends and other spooky sightings. And no, we're not just talking about Haunted Mansion! Join us for a special Halloween-time episode. Sorry if you get a cold chill or two!

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Cast Member Chat: Payton & Jon

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:55:25 -0400

From dancing on stilts down Main Street USA to being integral to updates within the MyDisneyExperience App, Payton & Jon have quite the Disney resume. That's really just scratching the surface. We also chat about: Lights Motors Action, Jungle Cruise, Toy Story Mania and several parades. Plus: a new game is born today: Finish the Line! Payton & Jon have to finish the line from attraction or show safety spiels, pre-shows and on-ride audio.

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WDW "Facts" - True or False?

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:55:00 -0400

Harry Potter in Magic Kingdom, Epcot gets split, The Beatles are over in Disney, Incorrect Statues at the Swan & Dolphin Hotels, Imagineers pranking with jars of sausages... these are just some of the "facts"/myths/legends we explored in this episode.

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Disney Ride Rundown: Test Track & Soarin'

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 23:30:00 -0400

Greg's got a big life update during these odd times. Plus, get ready to nerd out. We've got a bunch of info on two iconic Epcot attractions - Test Track & Soarin'.

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Disney Restaurants, At-home Recipes & More with @The_Magic_Dads

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:45:00 -0400

Greg's a big fan of the YouTube videos from @The_Magic_Dads! So, we hope you enjoy getting to know Mike & Steve as they answer our questions about Disney restaurants, date nights, and more! And we put a twist on our classic game for them to play.

As usual we also have our Disney history, news nuggets and a Disney quote for you!

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Updated Tips for Disney During Covid-19

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:19:51 -0400

Things are changing so quickly in the parks these days. Greg spent 3 days at Magic Kingdom this weekend and is here to offer some updated tips! Yes, it's more crowded than July and August, but there's still so many cool things going on. Especially Halloween things! Also in this ep: Greg asks "What Would You Do?" and we have our usual news & history segments.

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Are You a Disney Foodie?

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:55:15 -0400

We've got 10 easy questions to determine if you're a Disney Foodie. We're pretty #FoodMotivated on this show, so let's see how we did. More importantly, how will YOU rate with our questionnaire?

We also chat about some of our listeners' attempts at making Disney Dishes at home, a few news nuggets and some rad history about a certain group of old ladies that Greg loves.

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Behind the Gram: Cam the Bibbidi Bobbidi Bartender

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:50:00 -0400

Meet Cam, the former Cast Member from over a dozen WDW locations who now lives in Seattle and posts Disney drink how-to videos on YouTube. And that's just the beginning. Also on this episode: Disney history, news and the return of our 1-Star Reviews.

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Refurb or No Refurb: Magic Kingdom

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:52:00 -0400

Greg's been all over Disney the past few days including 2 resort stays, so he's got a few stories to tell. Our main topic this week is our game of "Refurb or No Refurb" in Magic Kingdom! How'd we do with our choices? Let us know!

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Disney Confessions

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:32:00 -0400

We've all done some weird/embarrassing/shady things at Disney, and now we're just getting around to sharing! Thanks to our great listeners/followers we have a list of confessions - and a bunch from us as well. We've kept all entries anonymous! Hope you enjoy.

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Unique Disney Jobs

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:45:00 -0400

There are so many roles a Cast Member can play! We've picked out a bunch we find interesting, unique and sometimes kinda odd. Would you like to work at Disney doing any of these roles?

Oh, and Greg is back with JOKES!

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Bluesky Imagineering: Iconic Movie Scenes

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:34:00 -0400

We're joined by our friend Anne to discuss attractions we WISH Disney would make that showcase some iconic scenes in Disney movies. We're crossing our fingers these actually some true one day! (Hey, we can dream, right?)

Also, we introduce the brand new game "Name That Attraction" and it's not your typical game. AND we're giving a That Park Life Podcast Prize Pack if you guess the last attraction correctly. Visit thatparklifepodcast.com to submit your guess!

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Deep Dive: Spinning Rides of WDW - Part 2

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:45:00 -0400

We're closing out this chapter of the Deep Dive series on Spinning Rides of WDW with a look at: Prince Charming Regal Carousel, Alien Swirling Saucers and Triceratop Spin. Plus, we've got another round of 1-Star Disney Reviews!

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An Honest Chat About the Parks

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:15:00 -0400

Lillian, who's been all over the parks these days, joins us again. This time, we talk about the challenges, the bright spots and even trips/tricks of visiting the parks of WDW in this new world.

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Cast Member Chat: Andy at Flame Tree BBQ (Animal Kingdom)

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:45:00 -0400

There really is no one quite like Andy! You just have to hear him for yourself. From his days driving the Tram to his love of The Little Mermaid, we go on quite the journey this episode. Plus, he does killer voice impressions!

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Disney World Sounds We Live For - Part 2

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:30:00 -0400

Turns out we have even more iconic WDW sounds that bring life to our days. Maybe it was Greg's recent trip to Magic Kingdom or Beth's quarantine playlists that inspired this episode (or both!). Either way, we're serving up some serious escape sounds. Also: a NEW segment! Stick around after our Sounds to hear it.

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Bonus: Greg's Visit to MAGIC KINGDOM

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:26:59 -0400

The magic is BACK. Greg got to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday 7/7 and he's got a LOT to talk about. The rides, shops, restaurants, cavalcades, masks - so much is different. Yes, so much is the same magic you'd expect from Disney World. We hope this episode answers your burning questions about park life during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Disney Potpourri #3

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:30:00 -0400

Time for more random Disney stories and memories! This time Greg walks you through his recent once-in-a-lifetime stay at Bay Lake Tower, Beth brings in some vintage Disney moments and, well, you'll just have to hear Greg's other story to believe it.

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Deep Dive: Spinning Rides of WDW - Part 1

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 22:53:00 -0400

Chances are you've ridden a spining ride at WDW - because they include some classics! On this episode we're diving deep into Dumbo, Astro Orbiter, Mad Tea Party (Tea cups), the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Hope ya learn something new!

News this week: park pass reservations, Epcot festivals, re-theming rides, and more!

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Greg's First Stay at Disney's Vero Beach

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 22:30:00 -0400

Not only was it Greg's first time, it was during the pandemic. So, today we chat about what it's like to stay at a Disney resort during Covid-19 and a review of the resort itself. We also chat about the many parks related stories swirling around these days.

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Bonus: Who Do We Want To Meet & Name That Disney Tune

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:36:00 -0400

In case you missed it, here is the audio-only version of a recent Live Show we did on YouTube. Anne @AnneDoAsDreamersDo competes in a special Name That Disney Tune. We also go around the room and say who in the Disney Universe we want to meet.

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How Will Our Trip to Reopened Universal Compare to Disney?

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:22:00 -0400

Greg had the opportunity to visit the recently reopened Universal Studios parks last week and we can't help but wonder: How will it compare to Disney? We chat a bit about what Universal is like right now AND what's currently going on in Disney Springs. Plus our usual News Nuggets and Disney History.

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Behind the Gram: Collin @Guide4WDW

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:38:00 -0400

Get to know Collin @Guide4WDW a little more as he chats about his Disney experiences, maintaining a blog beyond "listicles", and his love for photography. And, of course, Greg has a bone to pick with a point made in one of Collin's posts (ok, so it's a small bone!). Plus we have Collin play FastPass Facts!

Follow Collin @Guide4WDW and check out his blog here: guide4wdw.com

Cast Member Chat: Amy, Queen of Disney Internships

Sun, 31 May 2020 22:34:10 -0400

Self-proclaimed queen of Disney Internships, Amy completed 5 before becoming a full-fledged Cast Member. From resort pool lifeguard, to Hollywood Studios attractions (a now-defunct one too!) to vacation planning, Amy has been around the Disney block. She also shares some great advice on how to handle a trip that wasn't quite perfect.

Follow Amy on Instagram here: @PharisOfThemAll

Replay of our 5/29 LIVE Show on YouTube

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What's In Our Park Bag

Sun, 24 May 2020 22:49:57 -0400

From light packer to hauling a small convenience store, we've got a wide range of park bag contents. We're joined by the writers of the DisneyDreamCo.com blog to discuss what we consider important to bring to the parks. So, if you're looking for ideas - we got you!

See what's new on the DisneyDreamCo blog here!

Follow our guests: @AdventuresByDrennon @CastleBoundKim @DisneyDreamCo

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Cast Member Chat: Nick in All Four Parks

Sun, 17 May 2020 22:43:42 -0400

Quick Service at Hollywood Studios, Custodial at Epcot, Attractions at Animal Kingdom and Guest Experience Team at Magic Kingdom - our guest Nick has been all over the place! And, like any Cast Member Chat episode, we had a ton of questions.

Follow Nick: @nickmarek_ on Instagram or on TikTok @NickMarek

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Bonus: Live Show with @_AdventureBros

Thu, 14 May 2020 23:04:09 -0400

Match Game, Topic Monorail and lots of laughs! Here is the audio-only version of our May 14 Live Show on YouTube. We were joined by Dan & Todd from @_AdventureBros. For the full video version, visit our YouTube channel for the replay.

Deep Dive: Coasters of WDW - Part 2

Sun, 10 May 2020 22:23:59 -0400

We're back with the thrilling (see what we did there?) conclusion of our Deep Dive on the roller coasters of Disney World. So much detail went into the coasters we chat about today - well, maybe 3 out of the 4!

Join us for a LIVE SHOW on YouTube 5/14 @ 7:30PM

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Theater Kid's Perspective on Live WDW Shows

Sun, 03 May 2020 22:30:00 -0400

We discuss some of the most popular live Disney World Stage show with a friend who is a former theater kid. Meet Kelley, who has been in multiple versions of Beauty & the Beast herself! We walk though that show at Hollywood Studios, Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo The Musical and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular.

You can follow Kelley's Disney account @CinderKelley or her personal @KellyDaiker

Live Show Replay from Thurs 4/30

Live Show Replay from Thurs 4/23

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Cast Member Chat: Brandon from Aulani & Animal Kingdom Lodge

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:41:02 -0400

This time we're going all the way to Hawaii for our Cast Member chat! Brandon joins us from Aulani to talk about his time there and even looks back at his other Disney roles along the way. He's had quite the variety of jobs!

Here's a link to the Space Mountain TV Clips we talked about!

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Deep Dive: Coasters of WDW - Part 1

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 22:30:00 -0400

We're at the top of the lift hill, ready to drop into all kinds of info on the Roller Coasters of WDW. In Part 1 we cover: Space Mountain, Goofy's Barnstormer, Seven Dwarf's Mine Train and Big Thunder Mountain. You love the rides, but how much do you know about them?

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Disney Drinks That Are Worth It

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:51:16 -0400

Today we talk with Paul from @TwoHappyHaunts. The thing about Paul is he's, well, FRUGAL. So, here's here to tell us what he considers a great value when you're drinking your way through the parks and resorts. And, we play a modified version of "Disney Dish or Made Up Ish" with him!