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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, Disney announced of the closure of a beloved Hollywood Studios attraction . . .Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. The show will be closing to make way for a new Villains show debuting next year.
Who knew a theme park about Hollywood would have so much DRAMA?
Disney-MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios) opened back in 1989 as the 3rd park at Walt Disney World, but unlike its predecessors, its history is filled with lawsuits and corporate disputes.
Plus its mere existence may have single handily started the Theme Parks Wars with Universal Studios.
So join us as we look back at what guests experienced on the park’s opening day and how drastically it’s changed since then.
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Timestamps:
00:00-Welcome!
00:49-Disney News
05:20 - Hollywood Studios is Eisner's Park
09:31-Hollywood Studios' Origins
10:45-Did Disney Copy Universal?
14:14-The Birth of the Theme Parks Wars
16:55-It's Disney-MGM Studios Not Hollywood Studios
18:27-Lawsuits!
22:01-MGM Grand Adventures
26:34-The Park was Just the Backlot Tour
29:42-What Else Was There to Do?
32:56-Superstar TV and Monster Sound Show
38:28-Theater of the Stars
40:18-How the Park Has Changed
42:55-The Great Movie Ride
47:32-Star Today
51:13-See You Next Monday!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney released our first look at the interior garden on the Disney Adventure and it looks beautiful. Plus as the opening date for the new DVC Tower at the Poly, we got some more details on the theme.
If you haven’t seen Deadpool & Wolverine, first of all what are you waiting for?, but also you may want to skip this episode because we do get into some slight spoilers.
But our main goal is to answer the question - did Deadpool save the MCU?
From dominating the box office to seemingly showing up everywhere (looking at you D23 Parks panel) Deadpool seems to have completely changed everyone’s opinion of the MCU.
But will it last?
Listen in and let us know what you think?
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:13
Deadpool & Wolverine is a Box Office FORCE 05:08
Why the MCU has Struggled 07:30
Marvel Needs to Get Back to Its Roots 10:34
The Marvels Wasn’t a Bad Movie 14:58
How Deadpool Led to RDJ Coming Back 16:36
Why the Beginning of Deadpool & Wolverine was Perfect 19:43
Is Marvel Taking the Easy Way Out? 21:26
That Cameo 22:33
Anchor Beings 24:05
Can Secret Wars Make Previous MCU Movies Better? 28:47
Where is Marvel Going Next? 31:03
It’s Not Looking Good for Loki 34:42
What’s After the Multiverse Saga? 35:46
Did Deadpool Save the MCU? 37:37
What MCU Movie are You Most Excited For? 41:27
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Coming off of the high of D23’s major park announcements, Disney dropped the bad news - Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America are going away to make room for Cars land in the Magic Kingdom.
In our main segment we shed some light on Disney’s Accelerator Program.
It’s a little known part of the Disney company that invests in and mentors start up tech companies. You probably haven’t heard of the program before now, but you’ve most likely heard of some of the previous members - most notably Fortnite creator Epic Games.
We give a brief history on the program and discuss what we can learn about the future of Disney be looking at the companies currently enrolled in the program.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 03:05
What is the Disney Accelerator Program 09:32
Notable Companies from the Program 17:26
2024 Cohort Companies 37:09
See You Next Monday! 49:16
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney held the D23 Expo this past weekend and boy did they deliver in terms of announcements for the parks.
Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro declared that nothing would be blue sky (which may have been a little bit of a stretch) and then announced a dozen new attractions at Disney parks throughout the world.
While we’re excited for the new lands (looking at you Lion King) there still is plenty of details we don’t know.
So join us as we recap D23 with a mix of excitement, bewilderment and cautious optimism.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
D23 Recap 00:41
RDJ is back in the MCU 4:00
Disney Entertainment Panel Announcements 05:37
Disney Parks and Experiences Announcements 16:47
Disney Cruise Line 19:58
Disneyland 25:21
International Parks 35:37
Walt Disney World 40:37
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney’s bi-annual fan expo - D23 - is taking place in Anaheim this week.
So join us on a musical journey as we preview the expo, plus throw out some wild predictions from a secret Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Movie to Encanto in the parks to news on the Avengers attraction (not the one you’re thinking of, the other one).
And be sure to tune in next week when we find out how totally right we were
Check out our interview with Kevin Lima here.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney Changed How They Sell D23 Tickets 00:53
Previewing D23 02:24
Disney Entertainment Showcase 12:00
Disney Experiences Showcase 27:39
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
D23 is around the corner and Disney is already starting to drop some big announcements. This week, we got our first week at the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Destiny.
And over at the parks, Deadpool has made an appearance at Disneyland in a BIG way.
One of the biggest questions anyone planning a Disney trip has is “how many days should I go for?”
So this week we decided to help you answer that question that by planning trips of varying lengths.
We’ve gone to Disney World for anywhere from two day weekend trips to an entire week and each length has its own set of pros and cons.
From deciding where to stay to how many dining reservations is too many, we give you the low down on planning the perfect trip of any length.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:10
What’s the Ideal Trip Length? 12:53
2 Day Trip Planning 14:36
3-4 Day Trip Planning 21:09
Dining Reservation Tips 27:40
5-6 Day Trip Planning 21:00
10 Day Trip Planning 37:58
Battling Burnout at the Parks 46:56
See You Next Monday 49:00
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
With Deadpool and Wolverine premiering this week, Marvel’s fortunes may just be about to turn. Add to that the rumors that the Russo Brothers are in talks to direct the next two Avengers movies makes us more excited than ever to see what Marvel will announce at Comic Con and D23 in a few weeks
EPCOT officially opened on October 1, 1982, but what was the park like in those early days?
What countries surrounded World Showcase? What attractions were there for guests to enjoy?
This week we take a look back at the early days of Disney World’s second park, from Walt’s original idea to the version Disney ended up building that helped start Orlando on the path to becoming the vacation destination it is today.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 04:40
Walt’s Vision for EPCOT 11:43
Building EPCOT 20:19
Opening Day October 1, 1982 26:39
Fountain of Nations Dedication 28:20
Sherman Brothers Involvement 30:22
Opening Day Attractions-Future World 31:30
Opening Day Attractions - World Showcase 41:00
We Replace Animatronics with Cactuses 42:07
Back to World Showcase 46:08
EPCOT Had a LOT of Sponsors 48:40
What it Cost to Visit EPCOT on Opening Day 53:34
Food Options on Opening Day 55:54
How EPCOT Has Changed 58:17
See You Next Week! 60:52
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, a major sea change occurred in the world of Disney cruises when the Oriental Land Co announced they will operating Disney cruises out of Japan later this decade. Even without any other details we are ready to book our trip.
You’ve picked your hotel and purchased your park hopper tickets, but now comes the most important question - where are you going to eat?
Walt Disney World has hundreds of restaurants across the 4 parks, so determining the best place to eat can be a daunting task.
Luckily we have you covered!
This week we aim to steer you in the right direction by covering the top rated Quick Service and Table Service restaurants in each of the 4 parks and Disney Springs.
P.S. we aren’t responsible for how hungry you get while listening to this episode.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:58
Overview of the List 06:52
Everyone Loves Starbucks 08:48
Best Quick Serve in Magic Kingdom 12:24
Magic Kingdom QS is Lacking 16:57
Best Table Service in Magic Kingdom 18:02
Best Quick Service in EPCOT 21:43
Best Table Service in EPCOT 26:52
Best Quick Service in Animal Kingdom 31:47
Best Table Service in Animal Kingdom 36:20
Best Quick Service in Hollywood Studios 40:05
Best Table Service in Hollywood Studios 45:39
Best Quick Service in Disney Springs 48:11
Best Table Service in Disney Springs 53:04
Where Are You Going to Eat? 57:40
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney released some major news this week that it will be getting rid of Genie+ and replacing it with Lighting Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, which is basically a way for them to move to a paid FastPass system.
Disney Animation and Pixar have struggled connecting with audiences lately and the number of sequels coming out has us worried if we’ll ever see meaningful, original stories again.
Disney needs a way to release original animated movies without the high expectations that come with Pixar.
Luckily they can look back at their own history for a solution.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:25
Inside Out 2 is Dominating the Box Office 17:07
Disney’s Sequel Problem 20:43
History of Touchstone Pictures 25:29
Why Disney Purchased Pixar 33:12
Is Pixar Spending Too Much? 35:27
Taking Creative Risks 36:17
How Disney Changed Pixar’s Model 40:07
20th Century Animation and Blue Sky Animation 45:54
Should Disney Produce Movies for Other Streamers? 48:39
The Advantage of Another Animation Studio 51:51
What Do You Think? 53:32
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney Cruise Line released some special voyages for late 2025, early 2026. Plus Disneyland made an announcement about the return of a fan favorite Holiday overlay.
It seems like nowadays that a lot of people are talking about how Disney parks have lost some of their magic.
But is that really true?
We’re on the case to get to the bottom of this question.
Sure, there is a lot of evidence that the magic is gone - from the loss of free FastPass and Magical Express to the increased complexity of navigating a Disney Vacation - but all of those criticisms center around one place, Walt Disney World.
So we’re here to tell you that the Disney magic is alive and well, you’re just looking in the wrong place.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:40
Are Disney Parks Losing Their Magic? 06:40
Box Office Troubles 10:40
How IP Drives the Parks 16:20
Disney World Crowds 16:54
Price Issue and Learning Curve for Guests 20:14
Does Disney Ignore Disney World? 24:15
The Magic is Still Alive 26:16
Concerning WDW Expansion Plans 27:57
Disney is Learning the Wrong Lessons 35:47
Festivals and Characters 39:03
Where to Find the Disney Magic 42:27
See You Next Monday! 46:06
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney obviously heard we were talking about the Magic Kingdom this week, so they decided to drop a lot of news about the closing of an opening day attraction and the reopening of another one.
Plus we got a first look at the replacement of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show coming to Hollywood Studios this Fall.
Today we’re jumping in our Time Machine and going back to October 1, 1971. That was the day that Disney officially opened the Magic Kingdom.
What was the park like in those early days?
How many of the opening day attractions are still around today?
It was amazing to see how much the Magic Kingdom and Disney World as a whole as grown in the past 50 years, but also how much is still the same.
Check out the Mickey Mouse Revue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgXEeZ-UXMs
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:45
Creating the Magic Kingdom 11:46
Opening Day Hotels 16:24
The Park on Opening Day 17:38
The Cost to Build Magic Kingdom 21:27
How Many People Attended Opening Day 23:24
The Monorail 28:14
Opening Day Map 30:46
Opening Day Attractions 34:31
Opening Day Restaurants 29:07
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
There are reports that Disney has a new movie in development and it’s setting is none other than the secretive Club 33. Described as a murder mystery we discuss the potential pros and cons of having a movie about a place most of us will never see and some initial casting picks.
Then we put our spin on Wired’s Autocomplete by answering the internets most commonly asked questions about Disney Vacation Club.
We cover:
-Why join DVC?
-Is DVC worth it?
-How do DVC points work?
And so much more!
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:53
Answering the Most Searched DVC Questions 09:25
What is Disney Vacation Club? 09:52
What is the point of Disney Vacation Club? 14:05
What is Disney World Club 33? 15:40
Is Disney Vacation Club like a timeshare? 16:38
Is Disney Vacation Club legit? 18:50
Is Disney Vacation Club worth it? 20:02
Is Disney Vacation Club for life? 22:16
Is Disney Vacation Club a good investment? 23:46
Why join Disney Vacation Club? 25:28
Why is Disney Vacation Club so expensive? 29:38
How much does Disney Vacation Club cost? 32:28
How do Disney Vacation Club points work? 37:26
How to rent Disney Vacation Club points? 41:38
DVC Home Resort Advantage 45:16
See you next Monday 47:40
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney’s Media Team must have forgotten that there’s a month left until Tiana’s opens because they released the entire ride POV on their social media. Plus we got the first trailer for Moana 2.
Over the years, Disney has given us countless memorable characters, from Snow White to Aladdin.
But which ones are the greatest of all time?
We each pick out Top 5 favorite Disney characters and no fandom is off limits.
Will we agree on any picks? Will you, the listener agree with with any of our picks? Tune in to find out.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney news has been light the past few weeks, but we did get a new Matterhorn themed Dole Whip at Disneyland, plus the return of Fantasmic.
Then in our main segment, Angela is put in the hot seat as she must guess who said and what movie these famous Disney quotes are from.
Joe has been plotting his revenge ever since Angela embarrassed him a few weeks ago with some of the most challenging (according to Joe) quotes.
So Joe searched far and wide to find the most impossible quotes of all time.
So join us and test your Disney movie knowledge by playing along at home.
Be sure to let us know how many you got right.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Bob Iger said all future investments in the park will be IP driven. He also confirmed Avatar will be a part of Disneyland expansion.
Also, the new nighttime drone show, Disney Dreams That Soar presented by AT&T, will be premiering at Disney Springs on May 24.
Those annual pass holder magnets sure look cool on the back of your car.
It’s very tempting to want to pay for one yourself, but the passes tend to be expensive, and not everyone is a short drive away from the Happiest Place on Earth.
All things considered, today we answer the age old question, “When is it worth it to buy an annual pass to Disney World?”
We go through all the types of annual passes including current prices, perks, and limitations. Finally, we tell you about how long you have to stay at Disney to make it worth the price for the most expensive pass (which is the only one available to non-DVC, non-Florida residents).
Thanks again for listening and your continuous support.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
We’re Halfway to Halloween and Disney gave us a first look at some new merch plus dates for the Halloween parties on both coasts.
This week, we look back at our (very brief) trip to Walt Disney World for Springtime Surprise Weekend.
Even though it was a short trip, we got to experience a lot of firsts - including checking some restaurants off of our bucket lists.
Plus we cover just how incredibly wrong our guesses, for which characters would be at the race, actually were.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney has released more info about the entertainment at Lighthouse Point. Plus AirBNB has built a house that every PIXAR fan will want to stay in.
This week is our 300th episode!
It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this podcast for 6 years, but you all keep listening so we keep talking.
We take a look back at some of our most popular shows and then we get the tables turned on us, as we get interviewed by our friend Ethan.
We cover our favorite episodes, who we think should replace Bob Iger and why Donald is #1.
Thanks again for listening and your continues support. Here’s the next 300!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Pixar Fest has begun and we’re absolutely amazed by the number of amazing characters they’re bringing out!
Disney can be such a great conversation starter and way to find friends in unexpected places.
That’s exactly what happened when we were able to connect with a fellow podcast host over our mutual love of Disney (and running). This week’s guest, Joe Corcione, is the host of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, an ultra runner who will be running the Cocodona 250 next week, and a HUGE Disney fan.
This week we talk about why he connects so deeply on a personal level with the characters and messaging in the movies. From there we get into a really awesome deep conversation about life, running, activating your inner superhero, and so much more.
Even if you loathe running, you’ll still be able to listen and apply so much of Joe’s knowledge and mental tricks to activating your best self in order to be a better person.
And don’t forget to head on over to Joe’s Instagram @joecorcione and subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Podcast. There’s so much gold to be found there!!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
How well do you know Disney’s most popular movies?
Could you name the movie from a single quote?
Could you name the character delivering the line?
Well this week we put that knowledge to the test when we play “Guess the Movie”. Angela offers up a series of quotes and Joe must prove his love of Disney or embarrass himself so much that Angela is forced to find a new Co-Host.
Be sure to let us know how many you got correct.
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disneyland Paris announced they will be changing the name of the Studios Park and it’s a bit . . .underwhelming.
Plus Disney announced some release dates for its movie schedule next year.
Do you consider yourself a Disney Parks Newbie or a Superfan?
This week we tackle the Disney Park iceberg and discuss the varying levels of fandom.
So whether you’ve visited one park or been on an Adventures by Disney, tune in to see where you fall.
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