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Episode 224: Making a Match

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:18:40 +0000

The team plays a game to determine how well they really know each other. Who is most likely to be able to spot a Disney executive in the wild? Who would make the best Disney tour guide? Are we getting too old to be able to drink around the world? Does Rob even have a favorite Disney character? Find out the answers to these burning questions and much more on this week's episode!

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Episode 223: Actual New Stuff at WDW

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:38:33 +0000

Katherine and Matt just got back from a trip down to Walt Disney World and got to do a whole bunch of new stuff. In this episode, they review the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, the new additions to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, Soarin' Across America, and the subtle, recent updates to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

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Episode 222: 10 Years of Trending Trends

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:34:19 +0000

Can you believe we've been doing this podcast for 10 years!? What a Toad-esque wild ride it's been. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the Disney things we've lost and gained in the last decade. Also, we talk about personal worlds colliding with Rob's favorite band performing in front of the castle at the Magic Kingdom.

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Episode 221: Feeling the Heat at the Lava Lounge

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:48:18 +0000

We discuss our thoughts on the recently revealed soundtrack to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets coming soon to Disney's Hollywood Studio next month. Also debuting in May 2026 is the first major update to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run incorporating The Mandalorian and Grogu. Also, Katherine and Matt talk about their recent trip down to Florida.

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Episode 220: Rockin' into the Night

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Rob talks about braving the airport security lines for a quick trip down to Walt Disney World for some EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and more.

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Episode 219: The Great Movie Episode

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:59:27 +0000

Alright, now that we’ve taken care of business, let’s talk about us. Our podcast is called WDW Happy Hour, and we’ll be your guide during this magical journey into the movies. It’s the perfect job for is because we LOVE the movies...

In this episode, Katherine, Matt, and Scott discuss their picks for a whole bunch of movie-related categories including best sidekick, worst message in a Disney movie, and character who you would want with you in the zombie apocalypse.

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Episode 218: It's a Clip Show!

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:48:12 +0000

Allow us the opportunity to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane where we discuss some of our fondest and most memorable Disney parks experiences. In this episode, we talk about past trips to the Disney parks - many of which are pre-podcast - and some stories that still make us smile and laugh to this day.

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Episode 217: Name That DIsney

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:54:26 +0000

The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off on March 4th. We discuss the menu items were most looking forward to. For our main topic, Matt, Katherine, and Rob compete to see who can name a Walt Disney World attraction, restaurant, or resort in the lowest amount of clues. This game was a ton of fun and you can play along at home (or wherever you listen to podcasts).

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Episode 216: Would You Rather (Round Two)

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:08:14 +0000

Big news at the Disney company as it's finally announced that Josh D'Amaro will be taking over as CEO of the Walt Disney Company next month. We give our thoughts on the long rumored organizational shake-up. Also, we play another fun round of Disney "Would You Rather?".

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Episode 215: The Shrimp of Legend

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:38:31 +0000

In this episode, we have TWO trip reviews. One is a recent trip to WDW for Matt and Katherine. The other is a listener-review of a recent trip to Disneyland Paris. Also, Katherine talks about being able to attend a super-exclusive celebration at the Magic Kingdom that you're not going to want to miss!

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Episode 214: Giving Some Love to Things We Don't Do a Lot

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:53:50 +0000

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2026, we are spending some time talking about some Disney rides, attractions, and restaurants that don't get brought up very often on the podcast. Are we overlooking some gems or do we think some of these things are due for a refresh or replacement?

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Episode 213: 2025 Year in Review

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:07:33 +0000

Another year in the books, and we actually achieved some of our resolutions this time around! Thank you again to all our listeners. Hearing that people from all over the world are still enjoying this podcast is so great, and we are so happy to continue sharing this with you. Cheers to 2026!

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Episode 212: Epic Universe Review

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Matt and Kath FINALLY got to visit Epic Universe in Orlando this past week. In this episode, they give a full rundown and review of their full day experiencing all Orlando's latest theme park has to offer.

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Episode 211: 2025 Naughty and Nice Awards

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:31:14 +0000

How is it nearly December?! This year is absolutely flying by. In this episode, we are going over our 2025 Naughty and Nice awards where we make our lists and check them twice. Did some of your favorite things end up on our naughty list? Listen and find out!

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Episode 210: Bird Themed Bars and Chain Restaurants

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:48:38 +0000

Scott just got back from a family vacation in Florida, and he comes to the podcast with spicy takes in tow. Find out if Disney's new avian-inspired lobby bar soars or if you're better off flying elsewhere.

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Episode 209: Disney Attractions Described Poorly

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:02:38 +0000

Greetings! In this episode, we chat about the latest Disney news including Remy's transition to 2D (despite existing in a "3D world"). We also invite you to play along with a new game Scott cooked up, "Disney Attractions Described Poorly"!

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Episode 208: The Gang's Annual Fall Trip to WDW

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:55:28 +0000

It's Fall, y'all! That means that the WDW Happy Hour crew geared up for our annual trip down to Florida to pal around the parks. We talk about our highlights of Food & Wine, the new restaurants and attractions we got to check out, and even eked out some time for some good ol' fashioned dishwasher talk. Cheers!

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Episode 207: We Said What??

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Katherine spent some time taking a trip down memory lane and listening to some old episodes we recorded. In this episode, she tests everyone's power of recall in a new segment we're calling "We Said What??"

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Episode 206: Name that Disney Food and Drink

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:08:39 +0000

Zootopia: Better Together gets an opening date at Disney's Animal Kingdom and we get some fresh details about the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster: Starring The Muppets. For our main topic, we test our knowledge on food and drink offerings in the parks.

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Episode 205: Rubbing Elbows with Imagineers

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Rob regales us with tales of his recent trip down to Walt Disney World where he ran into some Disney VIPs and got himself a bit of an impromptu interview.

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Episode 204: Trip Reviews and Geo 82s

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:16:06 +0000

Matt and Kat just got back from a WDW trip over the July 4th holiday. They did a whole lot of eating and drinking, and they got to check out the new GEO-82 Bar & Lounge at Epcot.

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Episode 203: A Dream Is a Cruise Your Friends Take

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:55:59 +0000

Disney shared new details around the Monsters Inc. Door Coaster coming to Hollywood Studio, and the size and scale is, well, monstrous! Also, we talk a bit about the 2025 Flavors of Florida event going on right now at Disney Springs.

For our main topic, Holly and Rob give a walkthrough and trip review for their recent voyage on the Disney Dream. For our first-time cruisers, is a Disney Cruise as magical as we've all been told? I'll guess you'll just have to sea...

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Episode 202: Would You Rather?

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:58:00 +0000

Thanks for bearing with us this summer. Episodes may be a little less frequent, but we are trying our best. Today's episode features just Matt, Kat, and Scott - We are playing a little game of Disney "Would you rather?" Feel free to hit us up if you agree (or vehemently disagree) with any of our takes. Cheers!

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Episode 201: The Most Immaculate Vibes in Walt Disney World

Sun, 18 May 2025 22:05:16 +0000

"How do you do, fellow kids?" I don't care if it elicits groans from our Gen Z listeners. We are on the hunt for the best vibes in all of Walt Disney World. In this episode, we break down the places where the vibe is just right at all different times of the day. Looking for a relaxing place to meditate in the morning while you watch the sunrise? We got you. Great ambience and atmosphere for pre and/or post-dinner drinks? Got that covered too! So, enjoy, and please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media if you feel there are some places that we may have overlooked. Cheers!

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Episode 200: The Bicentennial

Sun, 04 May 2025 16:20:52 +0000

Blizzard Beach is back for the first time since March, 2024. The gang took a long weekend filled with lightning lanes, pontoon boats, and lazy rivers. Also, we take some time for a little bird talk.

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Episode 199: Flowers, Gardens, Etc...

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:26:46 +0000

The gang all recently had trips to Walt Disney World and are here to chat about their much-needed Florida vacations. They dish about their most and least favorite items at Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival and give you the scoop on the best happy hour on property. Also, they share the winner from last episode's Epcot Festival March Madness Bracket!

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Episode 198: The Epcot Festival March Madness Tournament!

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:00:45 +0000

As we are soon to be in the throes of March Madness, we figured that it'd be a great time to construct a bracket of 64 festival favorites across the Epcot festivals of new and old. This tournament is extra special because we are asking our listeners to help us determine which festival offering brings home the #1 crown!

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Episode 197: Planning a Long Weekend WDW Trip

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:05:08 +0000

In this episode - new nighttime shows coming to Galaxy's Edge and Jelly Rolls announces it will play its last tune. For our main topic, we are going with a listener suggestion: "I was wondering if you all would do a discussion on what you would do if you were planning a long weekend group trip to WDW. Where would you stay, eat, drink etc. what would be the itinerary?" If you were trying to plan a 3-or-4-day weekend down to Walt Disney World, we've got a whole bunch of ideas for you!

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Episode 196: WDW Happy Hour and the Blustery Day

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:34:33 +0000

Happy New Year! The gang is back with a recent cold weather trip review of the new DVC Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort. Also, we talk about our trip to Epcot's Festival of the Arts and our recent follies trying to plan a trip to Universal Studios Orlando.

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Episode 195: 2024 Year in Review

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:20:57 +0000

Did we keep achieve our goals for 2024 this year? If we're to be honest, no. No, we did not. BUT! We still managed to do a lot of fun stuff, and we've amassed our share of opinions on all things Disney that happened this past year. In this episode, we assign our annual prizes and recap the highlights and lowlights of 2024.

Thank you to all the listeners who continue to support WDW Happy Hour. You are the best! Enjoy this episode, and we will see you in 2025.

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Episode 194: 2024 Naughty and Nice Awards

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:01:58 +0000

In this episode, we distribute our annual Naughty and Nice awards to determine who deserves presents and who deserves a big ol' lump of highly-themed coal. Also, we say farewell to Muppet Vision 3D, take a look at the new menu items at Oga's Cantina, and some of the new lounges coming to Walt Disney World.

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Episode 193: The Real Premium Experiences

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:32:04 +0000

We have a super fun episode for you all. We evaluate 11 activities that Disney could potentially offer as Premium Experiences (and by "potentially offer", we mean "would totally never offer this to anyone but we had fun with it"). We then rank them by how desirable they'd be and try to determine what Disney would charge. Enjoy!

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Episode 192: Hurricane Milton Trip Review

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Earlier this month, Matt, Kat, Rob, and Scott had our annual October Walt Disney World trip interrupted by a hurricane. In this episode, we discuss how we weathered the storm! Also, in this episode - We chat the astronomical prices of the new Cake Bake Shop at Disney's Boardwalk and the opening dates for Universal Orlando's Epic Universe (and Super Nintendo World).

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Episode 191: The Ultimate WDW Pool Bar Ranking

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

For this episode, we searched far and wide and compiled a list of the best pool bars on Disney property. We take a trip to all the resorts on the east and west coast to see, once and for all, what wins the crown as the ultimate Disney pool bar.

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Episode 190: Diving Into Fantasy Springs

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We recently received a fantastic email from one of our listeners, Katherine (great name!), who wanted to share her recent trip to Japan. We enjoyed hearing all about her family's trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (including the new Fantasy Springs land), and we just couldn't keep it to ourselves! For our main topic, we are going to be talking about all things Tokyo Disney. Thank you again to Katherine for the submission. We love hearing from our listeners and living vicariously through your awesome trips. Cheers!

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Episode 189: Bats, Birds, and D23!

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:15:50 +0000

In this episode, we talk all about our recent trip to California. We talk more on what (and who!) we saw at the D23 Expo. We also give a review of our times at the Disneyland Resort and Disney's Grand Californian Resort. Also, we narrowly escape a bird attack during recording.

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D23 Horizons Disney Experiences Showcase: Disney's Twisted Future Revealed

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 06:11:46 +0000

Join the WDW Happy Hour team as they dive into the latest announcements from the D23 Expo, recorded in a unique setting that you won't want to miss! Live from the D23 Expo floor, the hosts discuss the latest and greatest coming to Disney Parks, including the much-anticipated Villains Land, a new Monsters, Inc. coaster, and expansions in both Disneyland and Disney World.

From the cozy confines of their unconventional recording space, they break down the highlights of the Disney 23 Horizons Parks panel, share their personal takes on the upcoming attractions, and give you a sneak peek into future episodes where they'll review their trip in detail. Get ready for an episode filled with insights, laughter, and a few unexpected sound effects!

Episode 188: Gearing Up for D23 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:48:28 +0000

D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is less than 2 weeks away! In this episode, we talk about some of the exciting news and announcements that have come out of San Diego Comic-Con. For our main topic, we break down the scheduled for D23 2024 highlighting the things we're most exciting for and making our predictions for the show.

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Episode 187: Our Park Priorities

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:04:20 +0000

In this episode, we set out to create the definitive list to help you prioritize your visits to your favorite Walt Disney World parks.

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Episode 186: Rainy Days on Batuu

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:26:25 +0000

Rumors abound for the next potential Disney CEO. Also, Matt and Katherine talk about their latest trip to WDW including a spoiler-free review of Tiana's Bayou Adventure from the Passholder Preview.

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Episode 185: Must-Do Must-Dos

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:01:05 +0000

We're often asked for our opinions and guidance for friends, family members, and listeners who are either experiencing Walt Disney World for the first time or returning to WDW after a lengthy absence. In this episode, we go through each of the parks, Disney Springs, and the resorts and share what our must-do must-dos to make your next trip planning a little easier!

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Episode 184: Scott Cooks Up a Little Game

Sun, 19 May 2024 16:49:37 +0000

In this episode, we encourage you guys to play along at home while we ask, "Are You Smarter than WDW Happy Hour?!". We had a ton of fun with this one, and we hope you do too. Cheers!

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Episode 183: Quick Weekend Trip Reviews

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:32:13 +0000

Fresh off some long weekend trips to WDW, the gang discusses their favorite items from Flower & Garden along with some new (to us) restaurant options. Cheers!

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Episode 182: The Spiciest of Takes

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we take 9 categories (including Disney Characters, Movies, Attractions), and lay out each of our spiciest takes. We share all the things that each of us like (and dislike!) considerably more than the general public. We apologize in advance... Hope we can still be friends!

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Episode 181: D23. Hold the Expo.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:00:01 +0000

D23 ditches the "expo" as we ditch on the news leading up to D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Additionally, we debrief on a bunch of other Disney news that has popped up in the past several weeks.

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Episode 180: Mahi Mahi, the Fish

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:35:00 +0000

In this episode, Scott tells us about his recently family trip to Walt Disney World in which he left no dining reservation unreserved and tried as many Flower & Garden offerings as he could muster in a single day. Also, we discuss an interesting new incentive being offered for folks visiting WDW in the near future.

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Episode 179: Lordy, Lordy. Look Who's Turning Forty? (Part Two!)

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:57:27 +0000

Matt, Katherine, Rob, and Scott took a trip down the Most Magical Place on Earth for Scott's b-day. We packed a lot into a long weekend, and you could even say we had some milestone moments.

We ended up recording on-site in Florida and the result was a bit long, so we ended up splitting this episode into two separate episodes. That's right, dear listener. You are getting double the content for the same low price of NOTHING! How did you get so lucky? Enjoy part two of two. Cheers!

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Episode 179: Lordy, Lordy. Look Who's Turning Forty? (Part One)

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:56:44 +0000

Matt, Katherine, Rob, and Scott took a trip down the Most Magical Place on Earth for Scott's b-day. We packed a lot into a long weekend, and you could even say we had some milestone moments.

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Episode 178: A January 2024 WDW Getaway

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:59:02 +0000

Matt and Katherine got to take a quick trip to Walt Disney World where they were able to check out a bunch of new spots including the new Summer House on the Lake restaurant at Disney Springs. Also, we give a mini-review of the new Epcot nighttime spectacular, Luminous: The Symphony of Us.

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Episode 177: 2023 Year in Review

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Our yearly tradition continues... In this episode, we wrap up all the highs and lows of the past year. As always, we want to thank everyone who continues to listen to the podcast and show us support. It means so much to hear from listeners who have kind things to say about the show, so please continue to reach out in the new year. See you in 2024!

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Episode 176: Our 2023 Naughty & Nice List

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:21:37 +0000

On this episode, we look back fondly on the year 2023 making some lists and - as you do - checking them twice. What's ending up on WDW Happy Hour's Naughty & Nice lists? I guess you'll just have to listen to find out!

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Episode 175: Death Row Meals

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:19:58 +0000

Today, the gang shared their quintessential pre-meal bread, apps, entrees, desserts, and drinks to compile their ultimate Death Row Meal. For the uninitiated - a hypothetical scenario in which you are being put to death but granted one final meal before you go. We promise, it's all in fun. Cheers!

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Episode 174: Ranking Villains by Evil-ness

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:16:40 +0000

In this episode, we take a list of 15 Disney villains and try to rank them on a scale from "pure evil incarnate" to "just misunderstood". We had a ton of fun with this one, and we welcome you to play along, make your own ranking, and share them with us. Cheers!

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Episode 173: Saturday in the Park

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:20:18 +0000

In this episode, the gang recaps their recent trip to Walt Disney World. We provide our review of Moana's Journey of Water and tell you what food and drink items we think you should get if you're planning on attending this year's Food & Wine Festival at Epcot (running through November 18th).

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Episode 172: Bungalow Nights

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:07:57 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Disney's recently announced 60 billion dollar spending plan. Also, Matt and Kat give a review of the Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Resort.

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Episode 171: Destination D News Dump

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Taking place September 8th through September 10th 2023, Disney hosted its semiannual Destination D event at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. Disney shared an unprecedented amount of new reveals mostly pertaining to the U.S. Disney parks. In this episode, we break down all the big announcements and share our thoughts on the highs and lows from Destination D.

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Episode 170: The Strangest Places in the Disney Parks

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we span Disney property to find those little nooks and crannies - The places stuck in a time capsule. The places that make us feel uneasy. Maybe there's something that we can't put our finger on, but it just feels... strange. We had a ton of fun recording this one. Enjoy!

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Episode 169: Heat Waves

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:09:13 +0000

In this episode: The Disney Company figuratively dips it toe in the online sports betting pool, and Rob and Holly literally dip their toes into the WDW resort pools to beat the record-breaking Florida heat.

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Episode 168: The Smellephant in the Room

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:34:21 +0000

Katherine and Matt recently got to travel out to the west coast for San Diego Comic-Con. Of course, no trip to Southern California would be complete without a stop at Disneyland! Also, the gang shares their thoughts on a bizarre new experience coming to Fantasyland.

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Episode 167: Disney Parks Restaurant Tournament (Part Two)

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Now for the exciting conclusion of our Disney Parks Restaurants Tournament where we find out the winner of the whole enchilada (Is enchilada a clue or a red herring? I guess you'll have to listen to find out!). Also, apologies for the background noise as there was a major storm happening pretty much the entire time we were recording these episodes. Enjoy!

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Episode 166: Disney Parks Restaurant Tournament (Part One)

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:45:13 +0000

In the first installment of our Disney Parks Restaurant Tournament, 64 of the finest restaurants from around the Disney parks duke it out to see which eatery will be crowned the champion.

In this episode, we go cover one half of the restaurants in round 1. Make sure to check out our next episode for the thrilling conclusion and to find out which is the restaurant to rule them all!

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Episode 165: Strictly Business

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Bob Iger makes an appearance at WWDC 2023 to discuss Disney's involvement in Apple's recently announced Vision Pro. A new Indiana Jones themed "lounge" coming to Disney's Hollywood Studio for a limited time. For our main topic, we put on our Disney Executive hats and give the thumbs up and thumbs down to some decisions made by Disney in the past few years.

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Episode 164: Starships

Sun, 28 May 2023 16:48:06 +0000

Welcome back to dining plans, and sayonara to the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. We had a lot of fun getting back together to discuss all of the big items that have popped up this month. We hope you enjoy!

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Episode 163: Everyone’s a Critic

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:30:39 +0000

In this episode, Scott combs the Internet for 1-star reviews of beloved Disney restaurants, resorts, and attractions, and turns it into a fun game for everyone's enjoyment!

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Episode 162: Second Hand News

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:39:19 +0000

This is an episode chock full of goofy little news nuggets (trademark incoming). Also, Matt and Katherine give a mini vacation recap and a full review of the new Dolphin hotel restaurant, Rosa Mexicano.

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Episode 161: A Whole New World

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we craft a Frankenstein's Monster of a 5th gate at Walt Disney World using all existing (past and present) attractions, restaurants, shows, and more from Disney parks all around the world. The international Disney parks have some must-do rides that we feel would fit right at home in the ol' U.S. of A.

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Episode 160: Holiday in Hawaii

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:41:57 +0000

The gang has done a whole lot of traveling in the past month, so we've got a lot to discuss on this episode. Rob, Scott, and Holly share their experiences from their recent trips to Walt Disney World - including reviews of the Flower & Garden Festival and Tron Lightcycle Run. Meanwhile, Katherine and Matt give highlights of their recent Hawaiian getaway where they got to visit Disney's Aulani resort and hop over to the mainland for a day in Disneyland.

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Episode 159: WDW Happy Hour Battles the Chat Robots, Pt. 1

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:30:00 +0000

ChatGPT seems to be taking the Internet by storm, so we decided to put it through its paces this episode. For the uninitiated, ChatGPT is a Natural Language Processing (NLP) tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to have human-like conversations with people. Did we lose you? Don't worry, you don't have to work at NASA or have a degree in computer science to enjoy this episode.

Essentially, Scott asked the chatbot a bunch of questions about Disney and we went around the table grading its responses. This episode was so much fun that we may just do a part 2 in the future. We hope you have even half as much fun listening to this one as we did recording it.

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Episode 158: Disney Cast Member Clip Show

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:33:07 +0000

CEO Bob Iger recently announced a plan for a roughly 7,000 layoffs throughout The Disney Company. We send out positive thoughts to the Disney CMs as they deal with this difficult and challenging scenario. For our main topic, we thought it may be nice to balance this bad news with some tales of our favorite and most cherished cast member interactions over the past several years.

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Episode 157: The Only Bait in Town

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:13:48 +0000

In this episode - Matt and Katherine's recent trip to the Epcot International Festival of the Arts and a review on the new version of Fantasmic in Hollywood Studios.

We also give a preview for the Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land and even take a brief trip to a nearby Florida Parrothead Paradise.

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Episode 156: So This is The New Year

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:06:07 +0000

Happy New Year, everyone! We've got plenty of news to discuss on this episode including opening dates for Tron Lightcycle Run, runDisney events returning to Disneyland, and new (and old) nighttime spectaculars. Also, we break down the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts menu.

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Episode 155: 2022 Year in Review

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000

First of all, we want to wish all of our listeners an extra special holiday season. We want to express our supreme gratitude to everyone who has listened to the podcast, sent kind words, and spread the word by telling their friends and family about our podcast. It means the world to us that there are people all over the world enjoying the episodes just as much as we enjoy recording them for you.

In this episode, we recap our highlights of this past year. Our biggest surprises, our favorite moments, our favorite TV and movies, and more! Also, we talk about our goals for 2023 and all the things we are most looking forward to in the near future.

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Episode 154: The 2nd WDW Happy Hour Official Toppin’ it Off Tournament

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We had every intention of posting this 2 weeks ago, but the Bob Iger CEO shakeup forced us to push this episode back. For our regular listeners, you'll no doubt know that we start each podcast episode with a segment that we call Toppin' it Off where we talk about a drink that you can find in the Disney parks. Well, we've done another 64 TIOs - Enough for our 2nd tournament to determine the one drink to rule them all!

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Episode 153: The Tale of Two Bobs

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:11:23 +0000

In an extremely shocking turn of events this past week, Bob Chapek was ousted as the head of The Walt Disney Company to be replaced by none other than former CEO/President of Disney, Bob Iger.

In this episode, we break the entire situation down including comments on the rumor mill, what this means for the company and the parks, and Bob Iger's biggest challenges for his second tenure as CEO.

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Episode 152: Your Ideal Solo Disney Day

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:35:03 +0000

Who says you can't have fun all by yourself? In this episode, the gang describes their individual ideal day if they had to traverse the parks all by themselves. How would you spend a day in the parks if you had to go solo?

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Episode 151: Hypothetical Family from Seattle

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:30:00 +0000

It's been some time, but we are back with a brand spanking new episode for you!

In news this week, we cover the new "Holiday Remix" coming soon to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, general price increases at the parks, and Bob Chapek's continued defense of the park pass reservation system.

We also talk about the gang's recent trip to Walt Disney World including some of our favorite items from Epcot Food & Wine Festival. We also talk a lot about Universal Studios and some of the ways they may be leading the way in theme parks.

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Episode 150.5: Status Check - Be Back Soon!

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:49:01 +0000

Just dropping a quick message to let you know that we apologize for the lack of episodes this month, and we will be back very soon with new content. See you real soon!

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Episode 150: West Coast Parks Trip Recap

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:14:23 +0000

The gang recaps their recent California vacation and all the new (or at least new to us) things we got to experience at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. We also discuss a listener email to provide some advice around planning your trips to Walt Disney World during the holiday season and New Year's.

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D23 Expo 2022 - Day 3 Recap

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 22:15:53 +0000

See you real soon, D23 Expo! In this episode, we recap all the sights and sounds from our final day at the 2022 D23 Expo. Katherine and Matt give you the scoop on all the things announced at the Josh D'Amaro-led parks panel -- A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Hope you all like character meet-and-greets!

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D23 Expo 2022 - Day 2 Recap

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 01:45:15 +0000

We got to attend the big Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios panel this afternoon. We talk about all the huge sightings and announcements. We also give our "smashes" and "passes" for all the projects that were shown in Hall D23 today.

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D23 Expo 2022 - Day 1 Recap

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:29:56 +0000

Coming to you live from Anaheim, CA - This is our recap for our first day at the 2022 D23 Expo. From the Disney Legends Induction Ceremony to the Disney Animation Studios and Pixar panel, we talk about all our highlights from day 1.

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Episode 149: Our D23 Expo 2022 Predictions

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:56:53 +0000

In a few short weeks, most of the WDW Happy Hour crew will be headed to Anaheim to attend this year's D23 Expo. In this episode, we discuss what panels we are looking forward to, and importantly, which panels we think are worth skipping.

We also talk about rumors & rumblings, and general wish list items to make our predictions for announcements at this year's Disney convention.

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Episode 148: Pop Quiz - Best & Worst!

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:21:34 +0000

OK - Let me start by saying that we recorded this one on a beautiful summer day in the suburbs. We picked up the sound of a fellow suburbanite mowing their lawn at the beginning of this episode. It fades out around the 9-minute mark. Apologies up front! (You get only the most genuine, high-quality product here on WDW Happy Hour) - Matt

With that out of the way, this episode was a fun one. Rob came up with several categories that the rest of the team needed to think of their best & worst options right on the spot. It led to some good ol' fashioned debate and shined a light on some potentially unpopular opinions. Also, has Bob Chapek fixed all his image problems with his new beard? Listen and find out!

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Episode 147: Things We Wish We’d Known

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:54:37 +0000

As you can imagine, the WDW Happy Hour crew has amassed a large amount of Disney Parks trips in the past decade or so. In this episode, we compile a list of things "we wish we'd known" sooner.

We hope you gain some tips & tricks for your next trip to Disney!

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Episode 146: Food & Wine is Back, Jack!

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:43:24 +0000

One of the best rides in Walt Disney World is getting a holiday overlay, and we finally get a little more information about the Princess and the Frog re-theming of Splash mountain. Also, we bid farewell to the ill-fated Brightline train line to Walt Disney World.

For our main topic, we preview the recently announced 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival menus.

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Episode 145: The Best and Worst Bathrooms on Disney Property

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This is an episode topic that we've talked about doing for a while, and we're finally getting to live out our dreams. We've been asked by many a friend, family member, and listener about restrooms at the Disney parks.

Which bathrooms should you absolutely avoid and which do we think are the diamonds in the rough? We had a ton of fun recording this one, and we hope you find this episode as entertaining as it is informative. Cheers!

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Episode 144: Peach Is Good

Sun, 29 May 2022 16:08:53 +0000

The gang is fresh off a visit to WDW, and we've got plenty to discuss. In this episode, we detail a boozy off-site brunch locale, and we also give our spoiler-free review of the newly opened Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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Episode 143: Swan vs. Dolphin

Sun, 15 May 2022 23:09:41 +0000

In 2022, we will see the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but have we also seen the last of KiteTails?

For our main topic, we have two powerhouse podcast favorite resorts going head-to-head with an in-depth analysis of the Swan and Dolphin resorts.

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Episode 142: Where Do You See Disney in 5 Years?

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:16:32 +0000

In this episode - We break down the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and we give you the scoop (Sorry...) on all the offerings at the new Disney Springs ice cream joint, Salt & Straw.

For our main topic, we try to make our best predictions for what is in store for Disney 5 years from now.

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Episode 141: Walt Disney World Trivia

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:47:23 +0000

Think you've got what it takes to be a Walt Disney World trivia champion? Well, prepare to play along at home while we take you through 25 questions from all around the parks, and see if you can beat the high scores of the WDW Happy Hour team. Cheers!

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Episode 140: The Ghosts of D23 Expos’ Past

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:05:07 +0000

In this episode, we look back on the park-related announcements made at the past D23 Expo events (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and give our grades on how good Disney made on their promises. Also, we touch on the new DVC property announced for the Polynesian, the return of Minnie Vans, and some subtle changes being made to park hours.

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Episode 139: The Mary Poppins of it All

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:27:34 +0000

Why does it cost more to go to Walt Disney World than to travel to Hawaii? Is Bob Chapek a complete fool? Is corn on the cob an acceptable food item to share? We answer these questions (and many more!) on a very special episode of WDW Happy Hour. Cheers!

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Episode 138: FotA Trip Reviews

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:06:54 +0000

The gang talks about their highlights of their recent WDW trips including their favorite food and drink items for the Epcot Intl' Festival of the Arts. Also, we break down some of the shortcomings of Genie+.

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Episode 137: The Things We Hate Bracket (Part Two!)

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Part Two of Two of our Things We Hate episode. Cheers!

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Episode 137: The Things We Hate Bracket (Part One!)

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 19:50:51 +0000

The Disney things that make you mad, that grind your gears, that give you the shakes. We pit 64 of these things against each other to determine the winner, err- loser? Not sure! We had a lot of fun with this one, so enjoy!

(Part One of Two - Tune in on February 13th to hear the conclusion!)

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Episode 136: Getting Artsy at Epcot

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We weigh in on Bob Chapek's three "strategic pillars" and then give our thoughts on the highlights from this year's Epcot International Festival of the Arts.

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Episode 135.5 - See You Next Week

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Sorry friends! No episode today. We will be back next Sunday with episode 136. In the meantime, make sure you sign up for notifications on whatever app you use to listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode!

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Episode 135: Our 2021 Year in Review

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:17:24 +0000

In our first episode of the new year, we take a look back at 2021 -- Our highlights (and lowlights) in the world of Disney. Join us as we take a look back at 2021 and look ahead to what we are most looking forward to in the new year!

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Episode 134: Holiday Trips and Second Chances

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:56:27 +0000

We talk about a recent trip to WDW that involved checking out the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and giving some restaurants a much-needed second chance.

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Episode 133: What Your Favorite WDW Restaurant Says About You

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

For our episode's main topic, we're using one of the popular TikTok trends - "What Your Favorite Whatever Says About You" and applying it to restaurants at Walt Disney World. We hope you'll have as much fun listening as we did recording this one!

Oh - And we are officially on TikTok now @wdwhappyhour so go check us out!

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Episode 132: Our Interview with Listener Cal

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 19:38:31 +0000

In this episode, Katherine and Matt get to sit down and have a great conversation with one of our listeners, Cal. Cal recently had a cross country Disney honeymoon that brought the newlyweds from Walt Disney World to the Aulani Resort in Hawaii to Disneyland in California. We had a fantastic time hearing about his recent adventure, and we hope you do too!

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Episode 131: Our Genie Plus Review (with Special Guests Joey and Jen!)

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:13:02 +0000

In this very special episode, we sit down and have a conversation with two friends of the podcast, Joey and Jen, who share with us takeaways from their recent trip to Walt Disney World. They, along with Matt and Katherine, weigh in on their first-hand experience using Disney Genie.

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Episode 130: So Many New Activities at WDW!

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:11:17 +0000

The gang had a recent trip to Walt Disney World, and we got to try so many new things! From attractions, dining spots, and nighttime spectaculars - we provide our review on all the shiny new WDW offerings for 2021.

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Episode 129: Underrepresented Disney Properties in the Parks

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:24:52 +0000

Space 220 is officially open for business. Also - More 50th anniversary festivities set to debut very soon. For our main topic, the gang weighs in on some underrepresented Disney properties at the parks.

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Episode 128: Our Pie in the Sky Park Changes

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:09:50 +0000

Walt Disney World announces the details and pricing for their new Annual Passes that began this month. For our main topic, we discuss our "big picture, pie in the sky" changes we would make to improve the parks.

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Episode 127: Disney Dreams of Genie

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:03:47 +0000

OK, OK... We know that some other things have happened in the world of Disney parks. However, none have shaken up the community quite like the recent announcement for the rollout of Disney Genie. In this episode, we dish on the potential positives and negatives on Disney's upcoming FastPass successor.

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Episode 126: Our Updated "Must Do Must Dos"

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:16:49 +0000

If you've stayed on property at Walt Disney World recently, you may have noticed that Stacy is no longer broadcasted on the in-room Disney TV promotional channel. Many may remember her segment of "Must Do" Disney items. (iykyk) In her absence, we are excited to provide you an updated list of our "Must Do Must Dos". Enjoy!

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Episode 125: Feeling the Heat

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 18:03:09 +0000

In the news this week: Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over Black Widow contract disputes, more restaurants re-opening at WDW, and updates to the mask policy in the parks.

The gang gives a review of their recent trip to Walt Disney World, park hopping amidst Florida in July. (It was hot. Extremely hot.)

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Episode 124: Dead Men Tell No KiteTales

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we have a TON of news items including the announced reopening of the remaining resorts at WDW, new nighttime spectaculars, and rumblings of a potential new deluxe hotel. Also, we pore over the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Menus highlighting the items we are most excited about this year.

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Episode 123: Never Have I Ever (Disney Edition)

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the gang plays a classic game of Never Have I Ever with a Disney twist! (Don't worry, we keep it rated PG) Play along at home and see if we can stump you with Disney Parks activities that some of us have never done!

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Episode 122: Are We Still Excited For the Avengers Campus?

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:34:03 +0000

In this episode, Holly and Rob talk about their recent MDW trip to WDW. We also discuss the details about the recently announced Disney After Hours Boo Bash coming to the Magic Kingdom this fall. Also - Are we collectively suffering from Marvel Fatigue? How does this affect the excitement surrounding the opening of the Avengers Campus on the west coast?

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Episode 121: The Disney Ice Cream Hits Different

Sun, 23 May 2021 15:57:04 +0000

There is something about ice cream when you are at the Disney parks on a hot day that just feels right. On this episode, we discuss the changes to the mask policy at the parks, some new additions to the Boardwalk, Gideon's Backhouse, and more!

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Episode 120: Would You Rather? (Disney Edition)

Sun, 02 May 2021 18:02:09 +0000

After more than a full year, U.S. west-coasters can rejoice as the Disneyland parks finally reopen! On this episode, we play a fun game of "Would You Rather?" with a Disney twist.

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Episode 119: An April 2021 Trip Review

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:37:12 +0000

In this episode, we detail the future offerings for airport-to-park transportation at Walt Disney World as well as some major changes made to the "Disney Look" for cast members.

Also, Holly and Rob detail their latest trip to the parks where they were able to sample all that the Flower & Garden Festival had to offer.

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Episode 118: Where in the World is WDW Happy Hour?

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we play a super fun game that we are calling Where in the World is WDW Happy Hour? The best part is that you can play along with us at home! (Exciting!)

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Episode 117: Using Our Disney Time Machines

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:23:40 +0000

We had a blast recording this latest episode. If we were given the ability to use a time machine to travel to any event in Disney history, where would we go? There were so many good ones to choose from, and we were able to have some in-depth discussion about our fascination with Disney history.

Oh, also - Disneyland is going to be back open soon!

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Episode 116: 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Preview

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:12:44 +0000

The 2021 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is scheduled to kick off on March 3rd running until July 5th, 2021. In this episode, we highlight some of the new additions and familiar favorites that have us excited for this year's popular festival.

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Episode 115: Our Disney Parks Hidden Treasures

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:28:37 +0000

In our latest episode, we highlight some things that we feel have not gotten enough love. These may include places that we've only talked about briefly on the podcast, or in some cases, never mentioned at all. We are calling it our Hidden Treasures. We hope you enjoy. Cheers!

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Episode 114: WDW Happy Hour Newlywed Game Revisited

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 20:08:31 +0000

In this episode, the two couples go head-to-head in a revised version of the Newlywed Game (with a WDW Happy Hour spin!) to see how well they know their partner.

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Episode 113: Bringing Some Disneyland to the East Coast

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:11:47 +0000

An unexpected move sparks outrage as Disney retires its Disney's Magical Express transportation service in Orlando. Also - Is this the end of Extra Magic Hours?

For our main topic, we each pick three dream items that we would love to take from the Disneyland Resort and bring to the East Coast.

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Episode 112: Guess that Obscure WDW Location!

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:09:22 +0000

It's our first episode of 2021! We wish all our listeners a happy and healthy new year.

In this episode, we say farewell to the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game at Magic Kingdom and play a very fun game of Guess that Obscure WDW Location.

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Episode 111: Year in Review 2020

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:46:41 +0000

Well - 2020 didn't go exactly as anticipated, but we are here to recap all the ups and downs of the past year as it related to the Disney-verse.

We thank you all for listening, and we wish you all a much improved, happy, and healthy 2021. Cheers!

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Episode 110: Plussing Disney+

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:11:58 +0000

The Walt Disney Company held a whopping four hour presentation for Investor Day 2020 where they announced a bajillion TV series and films coming to Disney+.

Also, Matt and Katherine talk about a recent trip to the WDW parks.

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Episode 109.5: BRB!

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:27:43 +0000

Hey there - We will be back with a fresh episode next week! (Sunday, December 6th) See you real soon!

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Episode 109: Respect, Revamp, or Replace

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:58:17 +0000

In this episode, we take twelve attractions at Walt Disney World and play a new game called "Respect, Revamp, or Replace". The gang has to take three sets of four attractions and choose to either:

Respect - Leave it as is
Revamp - Renovate while still keeping the theme or concepts intact
Replace - Bulldoze that sucker to the ground, and replace it with something completely new

We hope you enjoy - Cheers!

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Episode 108: Virtual Queues and Witches Brews

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:24:42 +0000

Is Disney expanding the virtual queue system to other attractions at the parks? We discuss the details of the upcoming scaled-down Epcot festivals, rumored delays to the Tron Lightcycle Power Run coaster, and most importantly, our favorite cookies.

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Episode 107: How Well Do We Know WDW Happy Hour?

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:26:13 +0000

In this episode, we play "How Well Do We Know WDW Happy Hour" where one podcast member answers questions about their Disney favorites, and the other four have to come up with a consensus of what they think their answer is. It's basically The Newlywed Game. Listen to find out just how well we really know each other!

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Episode 106: The Best (and Worst!) Disney Cast Member Costumes

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:40:35 +0000

Is a Moana-themed re-imagining coming to Disney's Polynesian Resort? Also, new ways to get takeout at Disney may be coming soon!

In this episode, we all channel our inner Edna Mode as we play fashion police at the Disney parks. Find out our top picks for cast member costume choices as well as Disney fashion faux pas.

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Episode 105: Three Resorts. Two People. One Global Pandemic.

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:36:59 +0000

Holly and Rob, fresh off their two-week quarantine discuss their recent trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. They provide tips and tricks as well as insight to what a social distancing trip to Disney may look like for the potential park-goer.

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Episode 104: Our Joint Episode with Drinking Around Disney!

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:46:54 +0000

In this very special episode, we collaborated with Cody and Ross from the podcast Drinking Around Disney! (Be sure to check them out at www.drinkingarounddisney.com) In this mega episode, we discuss reopening news and updates, and for our main topic, each podcast picked their top five bars/lounges to construct what we feel is the ultimate Top 10 List of places to grab a drink on Disney property.

This episode was a ton of fun to record, and we want to thank Cody and Ross for being good sports while the episode descended into madness.

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Episode 103: Rob Vicariously Lives the Bubble Life

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:19:35 +0000

In this episode, we dig into the offerings for the Taste of Epcot Food & Wine Festival that just kicked off. Also, Rob reveals one of his new favorite quarantine activities.

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Episode 102: Revisiting Our 2020 Predictions

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:31:36 +0000

In December 2019, we recorded an episode where we discussed the things at Disney that we were most looking forward to in 2020. We take a look back and see where we stand today. Also, we discuss the new Princess and the Frog renovation for Splash Mountain, the resort opening rollout, and much more!

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Episode 101: We're Back!

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 20:22:53 +0000

It has been far too long, but we've finally been able to record a new episode! We've truly missed being able to record the podcast, and we have been fortunate to interact with our listeners over the course of the past few months on social media and virtual meetups. In this episode, the gang catches up and recaps the plethora of news items from the House of Mouse from the past few months.

Cheers!

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Episode 100.5: A Brief Update on the Disney Closures

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:00:33 +0000

Hello! First off - we hope all of our listeners are staying safe during these serious circumstances. No full, regular-format episode this week. However, Kath and Matt sat down today to record a mini episode to recap some of the recent cancellations and closures at the Disney Parks.

We are currently playing it by ear, but we are hoping to record a full episode in the next week or so. As always, thank you for your support. Stay safe. Stay positive. We'll all be back to our regular routines when everything normalizes.

Episode 100: Cracking the Three Digits (A Retrospective)

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:42:05 +0000

It's been nearly four full years of doing this podcast, and we are now celebrating our 100th episode! We thank all fans of the podcast for the outpouring of support throughout the years.

Boy, do we have some big news to go over as we dissect the recent departure of Bob Iger from his role as CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

Also, we play a game where we look back at some episodes from years past taking quotes and predictions out of context for hilarious results.

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Episode 99: The WDW Happy Hour Awards Show!

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:11:29 +0000

In this episode, we try to crown some award winners in several bar & lounge related categories. Listen for our picks for best theming, best hidden gems, and much more. And as an added bonus, for those categories where we couldn't come up with a consensus pick, we are hitting up our listeners on social media with interactive polls. That's right - We're putting the decisions in YOUR hands! (No pressure...)

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Episode 98: Ranking the Epcot World Showcase Pavilions

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:45:31 +0000

We are filing this episode under "How the heck have we not done this already"? In this episode, we collectively rank the 11 pavilions in Epcot's World Showcase! We had a ton of fun doing this, and we hope you enjoy discovering what the team deems the best of the best and the bottom of the barrel at Epcot's World Showcase!

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Episode 97: 2020 Disney Parks Music Tournament

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:27:46 +0000

We have a very special episode for you all this week. Katherine and Scott took 32 pieces of music that you can hear in the Disney Parks and put them into a bracket for a segment we have dubbed The 2020 Disney Parks Music Tournaments. Find out which song was deemed the #1 song in the parks!

Did your song make the cut? Did we leave off one of your favorites? Make sure to let us know on any of our social media links listed below.

Also, check out this Spotify Playlist [WDW Happy Hour Parks Music] we put together to correspond with the tournament!

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Episode 96: Rating Disney's Upcoming 2020 Experiences

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:51:02 +0000

Happy New Year, everyone!

Last week, D23 released an article titled Must-See Disney Experiences Coming in 2020 [Link]. In this episode, we go over the list of all the things coming this year and give our ratings and takes. Find out what we are most excited for, what we think has the biggest potential to fall flat, and what things YOU should be looking forward to in the new year!

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Episode 95: Our 2019 Year in Review

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:38:58 +0000

Happy Holidays, everyone! Thank you all so much for joining us for another whole year of the WDW Happy Hour podcast. We really do appreciate every single one of your listeners and hope you have a great holiday spent with family and friends. In this episode, we review all of our favorite moments of the year in our recap of 2019.

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Episode 94: News Galore!

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 20:17:47 +0000

In this episode, we ditch our planned main topic and instead discuss a TON of new Disney-related news items. We then talk a bit more about Disney+ as we struggle to keep from going off the rails! Enjoy!

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Episode 93: Our 2019 Superlatives

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 17:23:30 +0000

In this episode, we discuss what we've been watching on Disney+ since its launch. We also discuss our 2019 superlatives and awards. Come find out our favorite park dessert, under-the-radar photo spots, romantic locations, and more!

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Episode 92: The Skyliner Bar Crawl

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:47:29 +0000

With Disney+ arriving in the states this Tuesday, the gang talks about what they are going to watch when the new streaming service launches. Also, we fill you in on a brand new bar crawl that takes advantage of the many stops available using the Disney Skyliner!

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Episode 91: Apple Orchards and Airballs

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:15:59 +0000

The gang just got back from a long trip to Walt Disney World. We dish about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, EPCOT Forever, the new Enchanted Rose lounge at Grand Floridian, and the NBA Experience (among others). We really packed a ton into this trip and we have so much to share with you guys!

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Episode 90.5 - We'll Be Back!

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:02:37 +0000

Pardon Our Pixie Dust... (for just a week!)

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Episode 90: The Disney Skyliner Accident

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 19:24:21 +0000

It's only been officially running a week, but we've already had a major malfunction involving Walt Disney World's new gondola system. We discuss the particulars and the fallout. Also on this week's episode, we discuss our all-time favorite food and drink items from past and present EPCOT festivals.

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Episode 89: Is Galaxy's Edge Better In Walt Disney World?

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:28:10 +0000

Scott had the pleasure of visiting both Star Wars Galaxy's Edge locations in the past month. Despite Disney advertising a nearly identical experience on both coasts, is it possible that the Walt Disney World version of Galaxy's Edge has a leg up on its west coast counterpart?

Also, if you haven't already, please go check out Tony Goldmark's video from the D23 Expo featuring WDW Happy Hour! Some Jerk Attends D23 Expo 2019!

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Episode 88: What They DIDN'T Announce at D23 Expo 2019

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 17:21:14 +0000

Katherine, Scott, and Rob are back from California. We've all had a bit of time to digest all of the news and announcements from the D23 Expo. However, we are going to talk about all the stuff they didn't talk about D23. We're talking rumors, attraction refurbs, and just things we thought were a sure-thing to be at least discussed at the expo.

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D23 Expo 2019 Day 3: Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:35:42 +0000

Sadly, the 2019 D23 Expo has come to a close, but don't be sad! Katherine, Scott, and Rob are here to share all the big announcements and discussions from today's "Sneak Peek! Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products" panel. We got a bunch of new information on the EPCOT transformation, the Star Wars-themed hotel, and even some surprises!

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D23 Expo 2019 Day 2: D23's HUGE Film Panel and Annoucements

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 01:07:28 +0000

Yay! We fixed our sound issues from our Day 1 podcast.

Katherine and Scott got to attend the nearly 3-hour Walt Disney Studios film panel earlier today. We are sitting down to discuss all the huge announcements from Disney Studios, Marvel, Pixar, and LucasFilm. Which upcoming film projects are we most excited for? Listen and find out!

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D23 Expo 2019 Day 1: Is Disney+ an A+?

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 03:34:14 +0000

First, apologies for some of the extra background noise in this episode. Katherine, Rob, and Scott are coming to you live from the D23 Expo. We recorded a quick episode for you in our hotel room with just a cell phone, because we wanted to deliver you all the big news as soon as possible. We share all the big news from the Disney+ panel and give our impressions on all the streaming content we are looking forward to at launch!

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Episode 87: Gran Destino and Grand Redemptions

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 17:48:26 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Ant Man Microbrewery coming to Disney's California Adventure, and the drink options coming exclusively to the Walt Disney World version of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Also, we talk about recent visits to Walt Disney World, and our impressions of the Gran Destino tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

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Episode 86: Galaxy's Edge Review and Huge MCU Announcements

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 16:59:20 +0000

Fresh off our recent California trip, we have a ton of stuff to discuss! We give our first impressions and review of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park. We discuss what you can expect on day one as a subscriber to the Disney+ streaming service. Also, Katherine and Matt discuss their trip to San Diego Comic-Con and the crazy amount of announcements from Marvel.

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Episode 85: Relaxing Mini-Trips and Food & Wine 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 17:35:05 +0000

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival menu has been released. We look at all the additions and subtractions from the upcoming festival. Also, Katherine gives us a trip review of her recent relaxing quick trip to WDW.

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Episode 84: Revisiting Our Disney Bucket Lists

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:30:06 +0000

Ticket prices are on the rise again. Also, rumors of another beloved Walt Disney World attraction possibly being replaced by a Toy Story Marionette Show?

In this episode, we revisit our Disney Bucket List items that we shared way back on our 5th episode (originally released June 12th, 2016) to see what we've crossed off our lists, what still remains, and if there are any new additions we've added in the past few years.

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Episode 83.5: Bonus Episode (feat. Skipper Kyle of Tales From the Jungle Crews)

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

We feel bad that we shorted you a podcast last time around. So, we are hooking you up with a very special bonus episode this week! Matt and Katherine got to sit down and talk to our dear friend Skipper Kyle (who has his very own, very-good podcast, Tales From the Jungle Crews). We were eager to talk to Kyle because he has gotten to visit Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland Park multiple times at this point, and we needed to get some fresh impressions of everything there was to see and do.

We had a ton of fun with this interview, and we hope you enjoy listening. Cheers, and Kungaloosh!

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Episode 83: WDW Summer Trip Review

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 17:11:51 +0000

We are back with a fresh, new episode! The five us have all had recent Walt Disney World trips, and got a chance to check out a lot of new places to eat, drink, and explore.

Also, we talk about some fresh EPCOT rumors, D23 Expo News, and even talks of a possible Incredibles-themed restaurant coming to one of the resorts.

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Episode 82.5: Long Weekend Off

Sun, 26 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Hello there! Unfortunately, no episode this week. We are all super busy with various things, but we will be back with a fresh episode for you on Sunday, June 9th!

To our U.S. listeners, have a very happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. And - A special 'Thank you' to our listeners who have served or have loved ones who have served (or presently serve) in the military.

See you soon -- Cheers!

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Episode 82: The Best and Worst Queues in the Parks

Sun, 12 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000

For those who have visited any of the parks, you know that part of the authentic Disney experience includes waiting in some long lines for rides and attractions. In this episode, the gang discusses some of their least favorite queues and some of their favorites that have something to offer to make the long wait times more bearable.

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Episode 81: Our Favorite Things

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 19:12:12 +0000

Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens... How about cocktails, people watching, and rainy afternoon activities in the parks? In this episode, the gang discusses some of their assorted favorite things at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

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Episode 80: Crafting The Perfect Progressive Dinner

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:28:20 +0000

Big announcements regarding Disney's upcoming streaming service, Disney+. We also talk the big changes happening in EPCOT's Futureworld including a permanent Festival Center and Beer Garden. Also, we chat a bit about Will Smith as the Genie.

Our main topic has us all planning on a budget to craft our ideal progressive dinner at Walt Disney World.

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Episode 79: WDW Parks Report Card 2019 vs. 2021

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:00:15 +0000

An authentic French crêperie is coming to Epcot. Some exciting additions to the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are coming this fall. Also, we discuss the upcoming smoking ban in the parks and what some are calling stroller-gate.

Our main topic has us assigning grades to all the parks and Disney Springs. Then, we forecast our expected grades for 2021 when Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary, taking into consideration a lot of the exciting upcoming changes.

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Episode 78: Classin' It Up at WDW

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:44:59 +0000

The gang just got back from a trip at Walt Disney World where they got to check out the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Also, we got to try out some new signature and fine dining experiences. Matt & Katherine review their first trip to Victoria & Albert's.

We've also got some fresh news about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and the Disney Plus streaming service.

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Episode 77: Standing on the Edge of the Galaxy

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 18:51:03 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the tons of new information that was just released to the public about the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge coming to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park later this year. We also talk about all the delicious food and drink options that we are excited to try at the 2019 Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival.

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Episode 76.5: No Episode This Week (We're Sorry!)

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

We're sorry! Due to weather, illness, and scheduling conflicts, there will be no episode this week. We will be back next Sunday!

Cheers!

- Matt

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Episode 76: Winter Trips to Disneyland

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:01:22 +0000

Rob and Holly got to travel out to the west coast for a quick trip to Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure. Along the way, they got to try a bunch of new food and drink options and check out some of the new park offerings.

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Episode 75: First Time Visiting WDW With a Human Child

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 20:38:48 +0000

In this episode, we share a lot of exciting news about the new DVC property, Disney's Riviera Resort. Also, the Ballast Point brewery finally arrives in Downtown Disney in California.

Katherine and Matt just got back from a trip to WDW where they traveled with their best friends and their four-year old son. Listen for their trip recap and to hear how it compared to traveling with just adults.

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Episode 74.5 - Sorry, We're Not Here!

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:22:22 +0000

Due to multiple scheduling conflicts, we have to skip our episode this week. Our sincerest apologies! We will be back on Sunday, January 27th.

Cheers!

- Matt

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Episode 74: The 2019 Disney Resorts Tournament

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:50:48 +0000

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2019, we discuss some recent Bob Iger interview/Twitter drama and also review some of our dining picks for the upcoming Epcot International Festival of the Arts.

For our main course, we complete a tournament bracket to determine our favorite Disney resorts (both traditional and DVC) in both Florida and California.

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Episode 73: Happy Festivus! (A 2018 Year in Review)

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 17:48:06 +0000

Get out that Festivus pole, and gear up for those feats of strength! This years is coming to close, and the gang is here to tell you about all their favorite (and not-so-favorite) things in 2018. We're also talking about the things in 2019 that we are most looking forward to and sharing our Disney resolutions.

Thank you to all our listeners for another fantastic year, and we will see you in 2019!

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Episode 72: Scott's Bold 2019 Predictions

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 23:39:48 +0000

In this episode, Scott presents Matt and Katherine with some of his bold Disney predictions for 2019 and we all have to decide whether or not we "buy" or "sell".

Also, we discuss the new details for the third hotel at the Swan & Dolphin complex as well as the potential leaked information about the new Cirque de Soleil show at Disney Springs.

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Episode 71: The Ultimate Dual-Coast Bar/Lounge Rankings

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:36:13 +0000

In this episode, we talk about the ton of park additions expected in Fall 2019. We discuss the recent announcements regarding the interim World Showcase nighttime spectacular, Epcot Forever, and the reveal of names of the Ratatouille and Star Wars attractions coming soon.

For our main event, we take thirteen bars and lounges from both Walt Disney World and Disneyland and rank them to determine the best-of-the-best and the worst-of-the-rest.

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Episode 70: Disney+ & Mickey's Super Sweet 90

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:36:07 +0000

Disney shares more details about its upcoming streaming service, Disney+. Also, we talk about the recent ABC special for Mickey's 90th birthday celebration. (Spoiler alert: It was awful) We also discuss a recent trip to WDW where we gave a couple places some second chances.

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Episode 69: New Hotels and Prepping for Inclement Weather

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 19:19:36 +0000

Disney announces a new nature-themed resort set to be housed between Fort Wilderness and the Wilderness Lodge. Also, we speak on the recent price hikes at the parks.

For our main topic, we discuss our tips and tricks on conquering Walt Disney World during times of inclement weather.

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Episode 68: Our Annual Food & Wine VaCa

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:28:25 +0000

Greetings!

The gang just got back from a great trip to WDW where we took in all that the Epcot Food & Wine Festival had to offer. We also got to check out Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios and attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We got to do so many new, fun things on this trip and we're eager to tell you all about it!

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Episode 67: The Disney Newlywed Game!

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 18:50:41 +0000

In this episode we pit couple vs. couple! The Wozniaks face off against the Walshes in our own version of The Newlywed Game (obviously with a Disney twist!)

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Episode 66: Can't Miss Dining for Short Trips

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:07:46 +0000

Greetings everyone!

Our main topic this week comes from a listener suggestion. If you only had a certain number of days to spend in Walt Disney World, what are the restaurants and dining experiences that you think are absolutely worthwhile and un-skippable?

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Episode 65: The Toppin' It Off Tournament

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Our regular listeners will know that we start off every episode with a segment called "Toppin' it Off" where one of us shares a drink that you can find at Disney. We have taken all 64 drinks and put them into a tournament bracket to battle it out to find out the best drink in all of Disney!

In other important news, our very own Katherine wrote a book! It's called: Adulting in Disney: A Grown-Up’s Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Playing in Walt Disney World. It is available on Amazon to purchase in both physical and digital formats today!

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Episode 64: Disney's Streaming Service and Toy Story Land

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 20:39:08 +0000

Disney recently went into further detail about the type of content coming to their upcoming streaming service. Do their big exclusives and original content have enough power to compete with the other big-name streaming providers?

Also, Holly and Rob talk about their recent trip to Walt Disney World where they got to try a bunch of new things and check out Toy Story Land for the first time!

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Episode 63: You Know I Like My Chicken Guy!

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

The time has come... That's right, friends! The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival menu has been released. New additions, old favorites. We talk about what we're excited about this season.

Also, we talk about Matt and Katherine's recent trip to San Diego Comic-Con. Also, we talk for way too long about the Orange Bird and Guy Fieri's new restaurant outing coming to WDW.

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Episode 62: Scott Lives in an Underwear Drawer

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

**We recorded this episode in advance due to scheduling, so if anything crazy news occurs in the week leading up to the release of this podcast, you'll know why we didn't mention it**

Matt, Katherine, Rob, and Holly are in Anaheim. Regrettably, Scott is at home in Pennsylvania, but don't fret listeners, we Skyped him in and sat his virtual body in a drawer in our hotel room! In this episode, we dish about our first impressions of Pixar Pier including the Incredicoaster and the brand-new Lamplight Lounge.

Cheers!

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Episode 61: Ranking (pretty much every one of) the Pixar Films

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:32:50 +0000

To celebrate the opening of Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park, we sit down and rank all of the Pixar films! We are leaving Pixar's most recent release, Incredibles 2, off the list at the time as none of us have seen it yet. (I know... We feel ashamed.)

Spoiler alert: Not all of us agree with each other's rankings! Crazy!

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Episode 60: Disneyland Resort Bar Crawl

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:44:23 +0000

Pete Docter has become the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar, and some exciting additions are announced for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

In this episode, to celebrate the completion of Pixar Pier, the team has devised a bar crawl for you west-coasters to tackle at Disneyland Resort.

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Episode 59: No FastPass Necessary

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Since the introduction of My Disney Experience, it seems that adding spontaneity to your Walt Disney World trips has become increasingly more difficult.

In this episode, we highlight some our favorite things to do in both the parks and at the resort that don't require a bit of scheduling in advance!

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Episode 58: Let's Play Souvenir Spree!

Mon, 28 May 2018 19:47:17 +0000

First of all, apologies for being late in getting this episode out. Katherine and Matt were in Las Vegas and had a bunch of unfortunate flight delays returning to the East Coast, so we could not record on Sunday as we usually do.

In this episode, Matt and Holly square off again Rob and Scott in a game that Katherine designed that we are calling "Souvenir Spree"! We had a ton of fun in this episode, and we encourage everyone who has been to Walt Disney World to play along. We guarantee some of these will really stump you!

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Episode 57: Cinco de Mayo, Parades un Fuego

Sun, 13 May 2018 13:21:45 +0000

Hola! The crew was just in WDW during Cinco de Mayo and got to experience the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. We also talk about some exciting rumors surrounding some recent construction and permits at the parks and resorts.

Also on this episode, some rants about Living with the Land and a review of the brunch offerings at Maria and Enzo's at Disney Springs.

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Episode 56: Bi-Coastal Trip Reviews

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:25:39 +0000

Scott gives us the rundown about his recent family trip to Walt Disney World where he recently ran the Star Wars First Order Challenge.

Also, Matt and Katherine review their recent trip to Anaheim where they got to experience a bunch of exciting new Pixar sites and attractions and got to say goodbye to a beloved friend...

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Episode 55: Our Most Unpopular Opinions

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss our unpopular opinions. Is there a Disney restaurant that most people love that Matt just doesn't understand the appeal? Does someone not really see what the big deal is with the Magic Kingdom? Listen here, and find out!

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Episode 54: LAX to WDW Battle of the Sexes!

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

This week on WDW Happy Hour, Rob and Matt face Katherine and Holly head-to-head to plan a trip from California to Walt Disney World. See who reigns victorious!

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Episode 53: The 2018 Disney March Madness Tournament

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 18:37:53 +0000

It's that time of year again! We ask our U.S. listeners to pry yourself away from the NCAA basketball tournament to dig into our own form of March Madness! We have crafted a tournament bracket that includes Disney drinks, snacks, bars, and apps. Listen yourself to find out what comes out on top!

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Episode 52: Epcot Flower & Garden Festival on Oscar Sunday

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 20:03:39 +0000

Hello everyone!

We are recording this on Oscar Sunday where Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios have combined for 9 total nominations!

In this episode, we delve into the food and drink offerings for this year's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Warning: You may not want to listen to this episode with an empty stomach!

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Episode 51: Trip Planning for Special Events

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:53:26 +0000

A lot of fun, exciting news coming out from the 2018 D23 Expo Japan, including more information about the new, interactive Star Wars resorts at WDW! Also, we finally get an official date for the opening of Toy Story Land at Disney Hollywood Studios.

For our main topic this episode, we discuss trip planning when you are attending a special event like a RunDisney event, holiday party, or festival.

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Episode 50: Disney Springs Is Actually the Place to Be

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 15:23:20 +0000

This is exciting! The big 5-0!

We just recently got back from a long weekend trip at WDW, and we spent more time at Disney Springs than any of us ever have. We got to check out some new places like The Edison and Enzo's Hideaway, so we give our first impressions of both establishments. Also, we got to do the Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Hyper-Reality Experience (YouTube impression/review video coming soon!).

Thank you to all of our listeners for the support. We appreciate every single one of you that reach out to us online or when you see us in the parks. This has been an awesome ride, and we look forward to the next 50 episodes.

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Episode 49: The 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:11:50 +0000

We discuss a new exciting restaurant coming to the Japan pavillion in EPCOT and a new option for some guests to purchase additional FastPasses.

Also, we talk about all the delicious food and beverage options we are looking forward to when we visit EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts next week!

P.S. -- Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear a very special WDW Happy Hour freestyle rap made by one of our loyal fans.

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Episode 48: WDW Happy Hour Disney Fantasy Draft

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 23:03:23 +0000

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2018, the five of us draft our very own Disney Fantasy Teams! We all choose from our favorite resorts, films, restaurants, and more to try to craft the perfect Disney experience.

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Episode 47: Our 2017 Year in Review Awards

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:38:42 +0000

Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! The crew got together for a very special Festivus episode to give you our 2017 Year in Review Awards. Curious to know what we thought was the best Disney film of 2017? We also discuss our biggest Disney disappointments and best Disney moments of the year. And, of course, it wouldn't be Festivus without a good bit of "Airing of the Grievances"!

Thank you to all our supporters for an amazing 2017, and we look forward to bringing you so exciting new content in 2018!

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Episode 46: The Quintessential Disney Scent Tournament

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:41:25 +0000

Say - What's that smell? Why, it's the sweet smell of another great WDW tournament bracket lovingly crafted by our very own Scott Eshelman! We picked 32 scents from all across Walt Disney World parks, attractions, restaurants, and hotels to determine the number one Disney smell!

We had a ton of fun recording this, and we hope you enjoy playing along!

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Episode 45: Our 2017 Disney Holiday Gift Guide

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 21:41:59 +0000

In news this week, we discuss the misconduct and subsequent leave of absence of John Lasseter. We also discuss the many issues surrounding the recent release of Star Wars Battlefront II.

In our main topic, the gang compiles the ultimate list of gift ideas to get for the Disney person in your life! The holidays are just around the corner, and we are here to provide you with plenty of gift-giving ideas!

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Episode 44: Disney-Opoly

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:20:19 +0000

In this episode, we dish on the new details coming out about California Adventure's Pixar Pier. Also, we discuss the backlash of the Disney press boycott as well as talks that Disney has interest in acquiring 21st Century Fox.

We also do a mini-trip review as Holly and Scott talk about their latest RunDisney Two Course Challenge!

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R.I.P. Cove Bar (2001-2018)

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 01:16:18 +0000

So long, sweet prince...

Episode 43: Let's Play - Always, Sometimes, Never!

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:01:29 +0000

In news this week, we discuss the new hotel plans at Disneyland, some drastic changes to west coast Run Disney events, as well as additional parades and nighttime spectaculars.

Rob has created a game specially for this episode that we are dubbing: Always, Sometimes, Never! We take three Disney items across many different categories and then make the difficult choices of what we will do always, sometimes, and never. Feel free to play along if you are listening at home!

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Episode 42: Canine Companions and Restaurant Rants

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:29:04 +0000

Welp - Back to reality! The gang is back from their recent trip to Walt Disney World, and ready to talk all about the highlights and lowlights of Food & Wine and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Also, we discuss the upcoming Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Hyper-Reality Experience at Disney Springs (tickets now on sale) and Matt's fascination with the word "clamoring"

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Episode 41: Live from WDW (with special guests!)

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:44:33 +0000

This is a very special episode of the podcast as it is the first time we have ever recorded on property at Walt Disney World! (I know! Exciting!) The WDW:HH crew is down at WDW to enjoy the fall festivities including Epcot Int'l Food & Wine Festival and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

We are on vacation with some of our dearest friends, and since you guys get to listen to the five of us yammer on regularly, we thought it'd be fun to hear from some other Disney fans. We also give you our first impressions of the brand-new Baseline Tap House at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Episode 40: October WDW Trip Preview

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 20:24:44 +0000

This week, we discuss the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the damage caused at the parks and hotels due to Hurricane Irma, and Ecpot's 35th Anniversary Celebration.

The team is gearing up for a big trip to Walt Disney World in a few weeks. We discuss our plans and the things we are most looking forward to.

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Episode 39: How to FastPass Like a Pro (Rob Goes to EPFOT)

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:34:22 +0000

Walt Disney World closes for two days due to the effects of Hurricane Irma. EPCOT adds one more exciting festival for the holiday season. Also for this holiday season, Flurry of Fun comes to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

In this episode, we discuss the absolute best way to efficiently conquer each of the Walt Disney World parks and schedule your FastPass+ like a pro!

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Episode 38: Gearing Up For Food, Wine, and Halloween

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 20:34:51 +0000

Autumn is right around the corner, and you know what that means... The Epcot Food & Wine Festival! We talk about some of the new offerings that we are excited about. Also, we discuss Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party as well as our listener submissions to our Theme Park Power Rankings from last episode!

**UPDATE - 9/10/17 - I made a mistake last time, and instead of our intro music, there was just 13 seconds of silence. Rob told me to change this like 2 weeks ago, and I totally forgot. Better late than never! Cheers! - Matt**

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Episode 37: U.S. Disney Parks Power Rankings

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:40:22 +0000

Greetings!

This is easily the beefiest and longest podcast episode that we have ever recorded. Please do not be scared away by the length, because this is one of the most exciting episodes we've recorded to date!

In this episode, we use our advanced, scientific rubric in order to rank all six of the U.S. Disney Parks and provide you with the definitive 2017 WDW Happy Hour U.S. Disney Parks Power Rankings!

Keep your eyes peeled to Facebook as you, the listener, will have the opportunity to fill out your own poll and contribute to our rankings in exchange for some WDW Happy Hour swag! (So exciting!)

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Episode 36: The D23 Expo and Cali Vacation Rundown

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:16:30 +0000

We are already missing the West Coast! We had a great time out a Disneyland during the D23 Expo. We covered a lot of news and announcements on our two mini-sodes, but we still have plenty of things to share with you guys! Did we mention that we miss being on vacation?

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D23 Expo 2017: Day 2 Recap

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:59:20 +0000

Day two of the 2017 D23 Expo brought an insane amount of news! Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm live action announcements! A staggering amount of news in the Parks and Resorts panel, and much more! We summarize all of the big news items in a rapid-fire episode. Thanks for listening!

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D23 Expo 2017: Day 1 Recap

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 01:03:41 +0000

We survived Day one of the 2017 D23 Expo! We recap our day of the announcements, the panels, the panic, the lines, and all the fantastic things we saw at the Anaheim Convention Center!

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Episode 35: Disneyland Excitement and an End to Wench Auctions

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 20:06:29 +0000

We are going to be in California for the D23 Expo in less than 2 weeks! We talked a ton about the expo last episode, but there is so much more to look forward to outside of the Anaheim Convention Center! In this episode, we discuss the things we are most excited to check out at Disneyland.

Also, we discuss turmoil at The Hall of Presidents and some changes happening to a certain classic scene in the Pirates of the Carribbean ride.

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Episode 34: D23 Expo 2017 Preview!

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 13:16:00 +0000

The 2017 D23 Expo is officially less than a month away! From July 14-16, the WDW Happy Hour team will be seeing all there is to see at the Anaheim Convention Center. In this episode, we are going to discuss what we are most excited about, and we also talk about the best ways to conquer the D23 Expo for both first-timers and veterans.

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Episode 33: Zooop! (There It Is)

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000

So much to cover on this special bonus episode! Katherine and Matt discuss their experience with the Highway In The Sky Dine Around. Rob, Holly, and Scott did The Music of Pixar Live! Dining Package. They give their impressions on the brand new show at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Also, Rob and Scott bravely drank around the world at Epcot and lived to tell the tale. We discuss their journey. Be on the lookout for a YouTube video documenting their rise to triumph. (See the link below. Be sure to subscribe!)

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Episode 32: Impressions of Pandora

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:42:54 +0000

The WDW Happy Hour team was down in Walt Disney World for the opening weekend of Pandora: World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We give you the lowdown on the attractions, the theming, the food, and (of course) the drink selection. Did Flight of Passage take our breath away? Does this make us actually care about the movie Avatar? Listen for yourself and find out!

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Episode 31: That's Gonna Be a 'No' from Me, Dog

Sun, 21 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000

American Idol is returning to Disney. Do people still care about American Idol? In this episode, we talk about Matt's true-life Disney American Idol Experience. Also, we provide the ultimate guide for those (like our very own Rob and Scott) who plan to legitimately tackle the task of Drinking Around the World at Epcot's World Showcase.

Cheers!

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Episode 30: Let Me Upgrade You (Teenage Starlord)

Sun, 07 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000

The opening of Pandora: World of Avatar is right around the corner. While we patiently await our banshee rides, we are here asking the important questions. If it were up to us, what rides and attractions are worth getting rid of, and which ones should stay the same forever?

Also, we talk about Disney's new autonomous transportation systems, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, and more!

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Episode 29: Star Wars Celebration and Hangovers

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:17:34 +0000

This week, we recap all the exciting news from Orlando's recent Star Wars Celebration. Also, we address the rumors of an Uber-like service coming to Walt Disney World as well as new Club 33 locations coming to Florida. Also, D23 news and drink options at Pandora: World of Avatar!

Also, as requested by a listener, we discuss what to do if you find yourself hungover at Walt Disney World.

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Episode 28: Dolphins, Legends, Flowers, Gardens

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:57:48 +0000

This week, we talk about the crew's experience with the 2017 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. We also talk about some of our new favorite restaurants and bars of 2017. The list of upcoming Disney Legend inductees for the upcoming D23 Expo were recently announced. (Did we happen to mention how psyched we are for D23 this year!?)

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Episode 27: The 2017 Disney March Madness Tournament

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:51:04 +0000

Hello!

We have an exciting episode for everyone this week! Our very own Rob Wozniak took on the task to create a Disney-themed March Madness tournament bracket. We have several different rides, resorts, lands, and restaurants fighting for the honor of 2017 WDW Happy Hour Champion!

Also, we talk some more about recent company happenings and news from the Pandora opening!

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Episode 26: The Definitive Disney Springs Bar Crawl

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:06:49 +0000

We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar! We talk about some of the exciting previews of the rides, attractions, and dining options at the new Animal Kingdom expansion.

Also, we construct our ultimate Disney Springs bar crawl. We summarize everything you need to know if you want to participate in your own bar crawl around some of the great new restaurants, bars, and lounges you can find in the freshly renovated Disney Springs.

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Episode 25: Designing Air Gondolas with Nikola Tesla

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:01:26 +0000

Rumor has it that Disney is working on a new gondola transportation system at Walt Disney World! Also, plans have been released for expansions to Coronado Springs and Carribean Beach Resorts!

More exciting news when the gang discusses the recently leaked menu for the 2017 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. Also, Matt puts Katherine to sleep by talking about science/Disney magic.

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Episode 24: Best Disney Film Presence in the Parks

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Pandora: The World of Avatar finally has an opening date for Disney's Animal Kingdom! Also, new tours and nighttime spectaculars!

For our main topic, we discuss the best Disney film presences and representations that can be found in the parks. Whether it's rides, general references and homages, or character meet-and-greets, we discuss our favorites.

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Episode 23: Disney Oscar Noms and our Festival of the Arts Review

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 02:02:44 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the rumors of DVC expansion coming to the Caribbean Beach Resort. The 2017 Academy Award nominations were recently announced, and we discuss the Disney, Marvel, and LucasFilm properties nominated and their chance for winning. OK, yes... We also talk entirely too much about Guy Fieri. (It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it!)

Rob and Holly recently took a weekend trip to WDW and give a comprehensive review on the inaugural Epcot's International Festival of the Arts.

Cheers!

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Episode 22: Bi-Coastal Happy Hour

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:50:24 +0000

Greeting to listeners new and old, near and far!

Last week, Scott took a trip down to Walt Disney World to participate in the WDW Marathon Weekend. He also got to indulge in some first-time restaurant experiences. While Scott was in Florida, Matt and Katherine were on vacation in Southern California. They dish on their first time staying at the Disneyland Hotel as well as the end of the most recent slates of holiday sights and attractions.

Also, let us give a huge shoutout to Skipper Kyle from the Tales from the Jungle Crews podcast. Matt and Katherine got to be guests on the most recent episode, and had an awesome time. We are ecstatic to have been dubbed "honorary skippers" and encourage you check out the most recent episode. If you like what you hear, please go ahead and subscribe on your favorite podcast client! (https://junglecrews.podbean.com/ - Matt and Katherine were featured on Season 6, Episode 5 "Skippers and Happy Hour")

Cheers and Kungaloosh!

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Episode 21: Spending Extra to "Plus" Your Vacation

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 14:03:03 +0000

Happy New Year! We know that 2016 hasn't had the greatest rep, but we here at WDW Happy Hour are ready to get your 2017 started on the right foot!

In this episode, we discuss the many ways you can add value to your Disney vacations. Walt Disney loved the term of "plussing" things as a way to take a project or event to the next level. We are going to tell you some ways to spend your hard-earned cash to "plus" your vacation!

We are so excited about the upcoming plans we have for 2017, and we thank all our fans for the continued support! Don't forget that if you are enjoying the podcast, tell your friends and family!

Episode 20: 2016 Year in Review

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 17:58:14 +0000

In our last episode of 2016, we discuss our favorite Disney moments from this past year!

Our first episode of WDW Happy Hour debuted this past April, and the feedback and experiences we have had since then have been nothing short of amazing. Thank you SO MUCH to all our listeners. We hope you have a happy and safe holiday season. We look forward to creating more great content for you in the new year.

Cheers!

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Episode 19: Underrated Disney

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 21:46:19 +0000

Hey everyone!

Now that you have had time to recover from those Thanksgiving food comas, it is time for an exciting new episode of WDW Happy Hour!

In this episode, we discuss some of our most underrated Disney items. From movies to resorts to food items, we chat about some hidden gems and things that are worth a closer look.

(27:51) Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

(31:08) Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

(32:30) Disney's Art of Animation Resort

(36:43) Crew's Cup Lounge

(39:45) Tambu Lounge

(42:18) Belle Vue Lounge

(45:02) Kimonos

(48:00) The Hunchback of Notre Dame

(50:43) Meet the Robinsons

(53:07) Meeting Kylo Ren at Star Wars Launch Bay

(54:37) Single Riding

(56:36) Living with the Land and the Behind the Seeds Tour

(58:58) Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor

(1:00:54) The American Adventure at Epcot

(1:02:19) Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival

(1:04:02) Jungle Skipper Canteen Restaurant

(1:05:18) Cheeseburger Spring Rolls at Magic Kingdom

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Episode 18: Destination D Recap and More Holiday Fun

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:35:43 +0000

Last week saw the Destination D event at the Contemporary Resort hotel at Walt Disney World. We are talking about all the exciting news including the upcoming Avatar expansion in Animal Kindgom, new magic bands, and big expansion plans on the horizon for EPCOT.

Also, Matt and Katherine talk about their recent trip to WDW to check out all the holiday events and activities. Matt has quite a few complaints to issue regarding the new stage show at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. We also talk about our experiences with Pizzerizzo and 'Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!'

Cheers!

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Episode 17: Preparing for the Holidays at Walt Disney World

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:03:07 +0000

Yes - We understand that we haven't even hit Thanksgiving yet. However, we are starting to hear Christmas songs in department stores and on the radio. Also, the parks at Walt Disney World are already ready to start celebrating the holiday season!

The gang talks about their connection with Disney during Christmastime. In addition, we talk about some of our favorite experiences and things to do at the parks and resorts over the course of the next few months.

Also, we talk about the impending drone invasion at Disney Springs, Disney's historic year in film, and rumblings of more resorts popping up at Walt Disney World.

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Episode 16: Our Favorite Disney Rides, Attractions, and Films!

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 21:50:13 +0000

This week on WDW Happy Hour, we discuss the opening of PizzeRizzo and a new nighttime show at the Magic Kingdom.
Also, to satisfy the Internet's unquenchable thirst for lists, we have compiled our favorite (and least favorite) rides and attractions at all four parks at Walt Disney World. We find out that not everyone is a fan of some beloved WDW rides... Also, as a bonus, we quickly list some our favorite Disney films!

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Episode 15: Our October WDW Trip Recap

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:59:16 +0000

The WDW Happy Hour team is a bit sad to be back home after a week-long trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth. We are, however, super psyched to be back to record a fresh episode of the podcast for you lovely listeners. We did not let Hurricane Matthew get in the way of our vacation. We conquered the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. We got into the spirit at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Matt and Katherine attended their first Disney wedding. Also, we dish on the new Magic Kingdom Great Moments in History show (featuring the Muppets).

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Episode 14: Our Favorite Restaurants at Walt Disney World

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 19:30:48 +0000

To all who listen to this merry podcast-Welcome! In this episode, we share our absolute favorite options for both quick-service and full-service dining at Walt Disney World. This episode left us all hungry and craving a trip to some of our favorite spots.
In our news segment, we discuss the extended special offers and discounts for Annual Passholders and DVC members to celebrate the 45th anniversary of WDW. Also - Will Twitter become Disney's next, big acquisition?

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Episode 13: Touring Walt Disney Studios and Scott's Ears and Jeers

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Scott recaps his first-ever trip to Disneyland in a segment he dubbed, Disneyland: Scott's Ears and Jeers. We breakdown the things that he loved about Disneyland and DCA and generally compare his experience versus that of his Walt Disney World trips.
Also, four of us got to go on a private tour of The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank! This tour is only available via redemption of Disney Rewards Points, so we certainly have Holly to thank for her impressive collection of Disney DVDs and Blu-Rays. We also talk about our run-in with a certain Disney CEO!

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Episode 12: We Went to Club 33!

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:19:40 +0000

You read that right, guys. We got to fulfill a HUGE item on our collective bucket lists. We went to Club 33! And for you lucky listeners, we are here to dish about it. So exciting!
Also, we are in the swing of 2016's Epcot Food & Wine Festival. We talk about some of the new additions you can find as well as some of our old favorites.

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Episode 11: How to Combat "Disney Fatigue"

Sun, 04 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0000

In the news this week, Disney institutes new, direct shuttle bus service from the four theme parks in WDW to Disney Springs. Also, Walt Disney World provides complementary insect repellant in wake of the threat of Zika Virus.
For our main topic, we discuss the ways that we all combat "Disney Fatigue". For those of you Disney park regulars, you may have found yourself a bit burnt out on visiting the parks at some point. We are here to provide tips and tricks on how we keep it fresh and still manage to find new and exciting things to do at Walt Disney World!

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Episode 10: Frozen Ever After and Quick Weekend Trips

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:50:50 +0000

The Main Street Electrical Parade is scheduled to make its farewell tour at Walt Disney World, rumors of interchangeable Magic Band straps, and a possible roller coaster-type Guardians of the Galaxy ride may replace The Universe of Energy!
Katherine, Matt, and Holly talk about their recent trips to the park and discuss how short of a trip is too short? Also, the gang finally weighs in and gives their review of the Frozen Ever After ride in EPCOT.

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Episode 9: News-travaganza, Park Changes, and Comic-Con

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0000

The WDW Happy Hour team is so psyched to be back home and recording a new episode for all you lovely listeners! Katherine and Matt were out in California at Disneyland and San Diego Comic-Con. Rob and Holly were down in Walt Disney World. Scott was out in Las Vegas. We go over a bunch of exciting news items including the upcoming Muppets live-show in the Magic Kingdom, the end of some great nighttime spectaculars at Disneyland, and much more. If you haven't already, head over to our YouTube channel where you can find some great videos that Matt and Katherine recorded at San Diego Comic-Con. Be sure to subscribe!

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Episode 8: Tips & Tricks for Disneyland First-Timers

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Katherine and Matt are currently conquering Disneyland and San Diego Comic-Con. As such, the gang had to pre-record this episode as we wouldn't all be on the same coast for a couple weeks. However, we used this opportunity to provide our tips and tricks for those less familiar or making their first trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Scott will be making his first trip to Disneyland later this year and served as an awesome moderator for this episode.
Also, please check out all of our social media accounts, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel where Matt and Katherine will be posting videos of their California adventures!

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Episode 7: The Magic of the Monorail Bar Crawl

Sun, 10 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the rumors of a beloved Marvel franchise making its way to Future World in Epcot. We also talk about rides and attractions at Walt Disney World that might be replaceable or, at least, due for an upgrade. Our main topic was a listener-submitted question in which we discuss the best way to plan and execute a monorail bar crawl.

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Episode 6: Is There Value in Staying at a Deluxe Resort?

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Hello! In this episode, we discuss some fresh new attractions and shows including "Soarin' Around the World", "Frozen Ever After", "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire, and the new Star Wars fireworks show at DHS. Then, we spend some time discussing if shelling out the extra money to stay at a deluxe resort is worth it.
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Episode 5: What's On Your Disney Bucket List?

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 16:55:25 +0000

On this episode, we discuss the opening of the new DVC Member Lounge at Epcot, Jake the Droid, and the upcoming news for Star Wars video games at E3. Our main topic comes from a listener question where we were asked "What's on your Disney bucket list?" We would love to hear from our listeners on what makes your list! Find us on Facebook and let us know!

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Episode 4.5: A Bonus Chaser

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:59:06 +0000

B-B-B-B-Bonus! We felt the need to do an extra episode before our next official one, because we had so much that we didn't get to cover on episode 4. We give a review of our dinner experience at the Ohana restaurant at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. We discuss some of the changes Disney has made to their security policies for guests entering the parks. Also, we provide some details about a new restaurant and lounge that just opened up at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Episode 4: Flower & Garden Festival Impressions & Spider Attacks

Sun, 29 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000

The WDW Happy Hour team just got back from Walt Disney World. We give our impressions of the 2016 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival as well as the fresh, new additions to Disney Springs. Also, we provide our reviews of the Nine Dragons and Skipper Canteen restaurants. We had so much to talk about this episode, we didn't even get to all we wanted to discuss! And, the team survives a vicious spider attack during the episode. Enjoy!

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Episode 3: Disney Springs Town Center and the End of Disney Infinity

Mon, 16 May 2016 00:50:54 +0000

In this episode, the gang discusses the major additions to Disney Springs and the abrupt end to the Disney Infinity franchise. Also, we answer our first batch of listener questions, giving some general travel and planning tips and taking about some rides and attractions no longer found in the parks.

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Episode 2: Big Park Announcements and Aulani Resort Review

Sun, 01 May 2016 21:48:01 +0000

Disney announces plans for 9 new live-action films. We give you the rundown of the big announcements involving Disney's Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT resorts. Also, Katherine and Matt give their review on the Aulani Resort in Hawaii.
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Episode 1: DVC Changes and New Bars

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:59:43 +0000

We are excited to present our first ever episode of WDW Happy Hour. We discuss changes to the resale market for DVC properties, rumors of a spooky new bar opening in Hollywood Studios, and much more.

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5/1/16 edit: Fixed the theme song at the beginning of the episode and deleted the minute-or-so extra of silence at the end. Enjoy! 1/10/16 edit: Added an intro message for all you new listeners!