Enchanted Ears - Anything & Everything Disney

Disability at Disney Founder Gray Houser

Hello and welcome back to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, one of your top (ten?) favorite podcasts. Number one Disney one though, right? 

This week in Disney News, Matterhorn Mountain’s at the precipice of opening...okay not really, but the pun was nice, right?! It’ll be opening on July 2nd.

Over in Disney World, the Grand Floridian will be opening up more rooms to DVC members.

And in least welcome news of the week, the animatronics in the Three Caballeros ride in the Mexico pavilion are fixed just in time for us to go down to Disney and not get to make fun of the cardboard cutouts.

This week we're delighted to share our interview with Gray Houser, the man behind Monorailnews.com and Disabilityatdisney.com. Gray does a fabulous job at both reporting the latest and greatest Disney news and helping other people with disabilities get around at Disney. He shares some of his tips and tricks with us and tells the crazy story of how he, while at Disney World, lost total vision in his left eye. (Let's just say that Disney handled the whole situation with the aplomb and expertise you'd only expect from...well...Disney.) This episode gives us the warm and fuzzies because Disney really goes to infinity and beyond in ways that many don't even understand. 

Thank you again to Gray for being on the show. Be sure to check out his websites monorailnews.com and disabilityatdisney.com for more about him, Disney, and how to navigate Disney if you yourself have a disability or you'll be traveling with someone who does.

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Ranking The Worst Disney Villains

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

This week in Disney news, Disney Paris finally receives an opening date! Hooray!!! Also, the new Disney’s Hotel New York- The Art of Marvel is set to open this year.

The Avengers campus food looks incredible over at Disneyland in California! We can’t wait to go and get the Cosmic Creme Orb and the Impossible Victory Falafel! Also, the new Spiderman ride Web Slingers will be selling merch that can be used in ride. Smart, Disney. Take our money now.

This week, we talk about the worst, as in not very good, Disney villains. Which villains fall just a little bit short of being intimidating, well thought out, or just bot fitting that mustache-twirling evil villain that were so used to. Please let us now on social media (Enchanted Ears on Facebook and enchantedearspodcast on Instagram) whether you agree or disagree, and let us know which villains we missed. Thank you again for listening. Have a magical week!

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Disney Legend Tom Nabbe Part 2

Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re honored and excited for you to hear the second part of our interview with Disney Legend, Tom Nabbe. But before we get to that, let’s talk about that all-important Disney News.

Since getting rid of annual passes when COVID hit, Disneyland hasn’t reinstituted the system. Instead, they’re starting a new punch card system (much like a froyo place) where you’ll get a reward after so many visits.

And over at Disney World, under the cover of darkness last Friday night, they removed the requirement to wear masks outside. However, you still must wear a mask entering the park, in lines, and on rides.

In this second installment of our interview with Tom Nabbe, we discuss Nabbe’s move to Disney World and his role on the Monorail. There were a lot of early issues and interesting specs Imagineers had to consider. We also talk about EPCOT of today vs. what Walt had in mind, Green Mail and Mike Eisner, getting his own window on Main Street, becoming a Disney Legend, how much merchandise Disney sells through in a day, and much much more!

Thank you so much for for listening. Please be sure to check out Tom Nabbe’s website and book From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe

Have a magical week!

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Disney Legend Tom Nabbe Part 1

Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re honored and excited for you to hear our interview with Disney Legend Tom Nabbe. But before we get to that, let’s talk about that all-important Disney News.

The Galactic Star Cruiser is set to now open in 2022.

The Disney College Program will return this summer!

And instead of Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disney World announced it’ll have Boo Bash, a scaled-down event with characters and cavalcades.

Tom Nabbe proved to be such a fabulous source of information, we’re excited to bring to you part one of our two part interview this week! In this portion, we talk about Nabbe’s humble beginnings at the park going from selling papers, to convincing Walt to let him play Tom on Tom Sawyer’s Island. When he aged out of that awesome position, Nabbe moved to Skipper on the Jungle Cruise and we get some fabulous insight on what it’s like to do that crazy cool job. We finish up when Nabbe moved to WDW for the opening of the Monorail. Mr. Nabbe also provides really interesting insight into what it was like working for Walt Disney and how to advocate for yourself to get what you want.

Thank you so much for for listening. Please be sure to check out Tom Nabbe’s book From Disneyland’s Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe

Have a magical week!

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Ranking the Countries in EPCOT

Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place for all kinds of Disney information and tomfoolery.  

This week in Disney news, the Disney Wish recorded presentation was released this week, and let’s just say, we’ve never wanted to go on a cruise so bad in our lives. (Oh and destinations do not matter...it’s that cool.) Everything looks incredible from the shows, to the attractions, to the dining experiences.  

Disney released its special food items for May the 4th, and they look out of this world! Hopefully, you’ll be in the parks in the next few days though because their availability is extremely limited. 

Also, Disneyland, after being closed for well over a year, finally reopened its gates on April 30th!!! It was beautiful to watch the cast members line Main Street as the guests walked in. 

This week we rank the 11 countries in EPCOT based on a number of categories. Food, as always, is discussed as well as the shows, shopping, architecture, and overall experience.  

Thanks again for joining us! Have a magical week! 

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Running Coast to Coast with Don Muchow

Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk about anything and everything Disney. This week we were honored to chat with Don Muchow, the runner and Type 1 Diabetic who recently completed his transcontinental run across the US that went through both Disneyland and Disney World! But first, we had a bit of Disney News.

 

The People Mover reopened this week after it's lengthy closure! Even Stitch had to give it a ride!

 

Also, the king is returning! The Festival of The Lion King actors have begun rehearsing to resume their live shows!

 

And in our last bit of news, the Matterhorn will be joining the string of Disney rides that have their own movie/TV show! 

 

Running across the United States is quite a feat (no pun intended), so when we heard about Don, his cause, and how he wove both Disney Parks into his journey, we knew we had to talk to him! We ask Don about his incredible mission, planning his trip, mapping his course, the hardest part of it all, how covid impacted his run, how often he had to refuel, how many pairs of shoes he went through, what it felt like to run into Disney World to a huge celebration (and not getting kicked off the property!), and much, much more. 

 

Don enlightens us about so many things. Did you know that Disney collaborated with another company to create a Type 1 Diabetes mascot?! And, through Don, we learn what true grit, determination, and dedication to a cause and purpose look like. 

 

We really appreciated Don taking the time to talk to us, and we appreciate you for taking the time to listen! If you'd like to learn more about Don, his mission, or how to help folks living with Type 1 Diabetes, please check out his website at t1determined.org

 

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Our Disney Favorites

Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney. This week in Disney news, Disney enacted a new dress code allowing for greater flexibility for their cast members. Also, there is a new super zoom Magic Shot available in Animal Kingdom Park.

Since this is our 150th episode we thought it would be nice to re-introduce ourselves and talk a little bit more about why we enjoy Disney as much as we do, why we started this podcast, share some of our favorite memories, and more.

Thank you for listening. We wouldn’t do this podcast without you, so thank you for pushing us, inspiring us, and communicating with us. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube at Enchanted Ears. You can also find us on Instagram.

Have a magical week!

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Disney Parks News

Welcome to The Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place for the latest in Disney news and usually other Disney-related things...but this week my friends, it's all new is good news! (I think that might be our new favorite saying!)

 

After being closed for over a year, Disneyland is in the process of reopening. Those who had a one-day ticket can start making their reservations today, April 12th! Later this week, ticket sales will then open up to California residents! We also go over ticket prices and rides that won't be opening.

 

Also over in Cali, the Avengers campus is set to open June 4th. It will be complete with amazing experiences and rides that are sure to blow our minds, especially after staring at the same wall in our house for over a year.

 

Runner, Ironman athlete, and all-around baller Don Muchow completed his run from coast to coast this past week. Of course, when Disney found out he went included Land and World in his path, they greeted him with fanfare, merch, and a whole lotta Disney magic!

 

Disney World announced that they are no longer requiring masks to be worn for photos, a topic that sounds both great and a little scary considering it's likely to complicate guest-management.

 

In not-so-shocking-news, Mears announced their connection service from the airport to Disney World, cue the choir singing "Hallelujah."

 

Creations Shop will be opening at Epcot this summer where the old Mouse Gear used to be. It sounds like a bright, airy place with a funky, Mickey-heavy vibe we can't wait to experience. Warning: Be sure to connect your Magic Bands to a credit card with a low limit before entering.

 

Also, Disney has built a gosh-darn REAL lightsaber! 'Nuff said. 

 

Have a magical week!

 

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Disney Decade: The 2010s

Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your place for anything and everything Disney. This week we finish (for now) our series Disney Decade with 2010-2019. But before we get into that, let’s get to the news!

Food and Wine starts early this year, going from July all the way to November.

The cast for Obi-Wan Kenobi was announced and includes has some awesome names attached to it like Kumail Nanjiani, Sung Kang, and O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Also, the new Bamboo Bar and Patio opened at Splitsville in Disney Springs.

This decade was definitely one of the most prosperous in Disney’s history. Bob Iger led Disney through some massive acquisitions of Lucasfilm and Fox. Marvel explodes at the box office, which then seems to feed into all Disney properties owning the box office by the end of the decade. Many of the parks also go through massive improvements and new a new park even opens! If this was the 2020s, we could’ve called this the Roaring ‘20s. The Roaring 10s doesn’t have quite the same flare. Oh well.

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And as always, have a magical week!

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Destino: A Disney Collab with Salvador Dali

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, your favorite place to learn about the things you love and discover (hopefully) things you didn't know you will love. This week, we may have one of the latter for you, but first, there's quite a bit of news to cover.

A while back, we learned that Disney would be changing The Jungle Cruise to make it more suitable for the times we live in. Last week, they announced that part of this change will be a new character named Alberta Falls (granddaughter to Albert Falls). She will be the owner and proprietor of The Jungle Cruise and, of course, has connections to SEA.

 

There was quite a bit of movie news so here. we. go. Black Widow was pushed back yet again to July and will be available as a premium rental on Disney+. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was pushed back as well. Also, Luca, Pixar's next film, will be released on Disney+ just as Soul was: absolutely free.

 

Lastly, Disney announced Disneyland Forward, a project that will rezone their existing property to allow them to expand the shopping, restaurants, and rides at Disneyland in California. 

 

This week, we're so excited to talk about "Destino" a short collaboration that was over 50 years in the making and allowed two of the greatest artistic visionaries of their time to create a beautiful work of art together. If you didn't already know, "Destino" is a project that was worked on by both Salvador Dalí, the famous surrealist painter of "The Persistence of Memory," and Walt Disney. It's available to watch on Disney+, so if you have a spare 6 minutes, be sure to check it out. Everything about this short, from the final product itself to how it finally got made, to Disney and Dalí's legendary first meeting is interesting so sit back, relax, and let us tell you a story.

 

Thank you as always for tuning in. Don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher. And as always, have a magical week!

 

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