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Episodes
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
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
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
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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
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
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
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
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
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
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
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
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
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
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
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
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