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Episodes
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney announced a stacked group being inducted as Disney Legends this year. Plus, some new summer offerings at Disney World and the return of activity we didn’t even realize went away.
In our main segment, we conclude our two part Disney Cruise trip recap.
This week we dive deep into the history of Castaway Cay, from bootleggers to hidden treasure to the Disney films that were filmed on the island.
Plus, we cover our day in paradise from all of the activities and food Castaway Cay has to offer to a review of the Grand Cabana.
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
ello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney’s expansion plans took a step forward this week as the Anaheim Planning Commission voted to send Disney’s proposal to the full council.
This week we’re heading to the high seas as we recap our first ever Disney Cruise aboard Disney’s newest ship, the Wish.
Being our first cruise, we didn’t fully know what to expect and while there were some bumps along the way, we still had a blast!
We cover everything you need to know before your first Disney Cruise, from Fish Extenders to the pre-boarding check in process.
Plus we cover all of the shows, food and entertainment the ship has to offer. And we answer the all important question . . . would we do it again?
Timestamps
8:03- Pre Cruise Checkin and Boarding Process
17:40 - Keys to the World Card
19:34- Rainforest Room Review
23:07 - Disney Wish Ship Overview
26:30 - Shows
36:47 - Castaway Cay
40:21 - Tips to make your Disney Cruise Memorable
49:08 - Food Review
59:50 - AquaMouse
1:01:44 - Overall Thoughts
1:06:35 - Disembarking
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
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This week Disney announced some big changes to dining reservations that guests are sure to enjoy. Plus all hotel guests will get a free day at the waterparks in 2025.
Have you ever thought about purchasing Disney Vacation Club?
Maybe you weren’t sure how it works or if it was worth it.
Well after a few years of DVC ownership we’ve learned a thing or two and this week we’re sharing it all with you!
From our best tips to things we would do differently to how to determine what’s a good value when it comes to DVC, if you’ve ever thought about buying DVC, this episode has you covered.
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Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Recently Disney announced they are shutting down the Disney Movie Club. We discuss what that means and how you might want to stop throwing away your DVDs.
Walt Disney World is a place full of amazing experiences, some of which are more obscure.
This week, we're discussing the various paid tours and experiences you can do in the Walt Disney World parks.
We've done 4 of the 10 tours, so in this week's pod, we report briefly on our experiences. Then we explain the remaining tours we have not taken.
To finish, we talk about which tours we'd like to redo and which of the tours we haven't taken yet, but would like to do based on the information presented. What are the most exciting tours? What tours give you the most bang for your buck? Listen in to find out!
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Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
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We got our first look at the new Tiana animatronic and it looks beautiful.
Plus, Disney filed permits to demolish the building of the short-lived NBA Experience. We speculate on what could be next for the location.
Have you ever dreamed of riding a bantha?
Walking through a Revolution-era town?
Battling evil forces in a Quinjet in Wakanda?
If you have, you're either an imagineer, or you stay up-to-date with all of the things Disney said they would build at one time, but alas, it wasn't meant to be. This week we talk canceled attractions or refurbishments and rank them based on how excited we would be to ride them if they were ever actually made.
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Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Universal Studios finally announced all of the lands in Epic Universe and we question what the reception will be like once the park opens.
We love Walt Disney, and his name is synonymous with the Disney parks, movies, and company as a whole.
But, today, we want to take a step back and pay some respects to one of the other, lesser known, Disney brothers: Roy O. Disney.
Roy, ever his brother's companion and in many ways, his other half, doesn't always come up in the conversation.
However, without Roy, there is some question as to whether Walt would've had the great success he did.
So who was Roy Disney? And what did he do to make Walt's dream become a reality?
Listen in and you'll see just why Roy deserves a little more credit than he often gets.
And don’t forget to send us those Sea Shanties
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney had their earnings release this week and had some surprise announcements including a new movie and another venture into gaming.
When you're used to the Disney World parks, it can be a little overwhelming going over to Disneyland in Anaheim and figuring out just where you want to eat.
But not to worry! We've got you covered.
This week we review 9 different eating establishments on Disneyland property, including one 10/10, would return daily if we could, and one 1/10, avoid at (almost) all costs.
Since we were with friends, thank you Jennifer and Keifer, we got an even larger variety of food than we usually do to talk about and even some drinks. So, maybe consider listening to this episode on your way to get food because after, you may want to eat!
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
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When one door closes, another opens and this week while Disney was closing Country Bears’ Jamboree at Disney World, they opened Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland.
This week as we talk to Becky Ginther from Disney In Your Day and Castle Dreams Travel about the secrets to planning a Disney vacation.
She divulges a lot of really helpful trip-planning tips to keep in mind like how to set your expectations, good times to go if you’d like to avoid the crowds, some exciting places to check out on your next trip.
Along the way, we learn about the time Becky got the presidential upgrade and get some of her hot takes on perks returning to Walt Disney World resorts.
Looking to book at trip with Becky? Reach out to Beckyg@castledreamstravel.com for a free quote or check our her blog disneyinyourday.com
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, Meilin and Ming Lee are now doing a meet and greet in DCA for the Lunar New Year that looks top notch!
Also, Mickey and Minnie's new fits for Lookout Key are bright and beautiful.
What would you say if we told you there is a Disney Park in Germany?
Some of you may say, cool. Some probably would start naming the parks and conclude that we've lost our minds!
But, after this episode, you may be convinced that there's an unofficial/knockoff park that does come close to reproducing some of the magic that, if you're listening to this podcast, you know and love.
Europa Park just might be the next park on your list because they have a mouse mascot, their own pilfering pirate boat ride, many highly-themed hotels, a Casper-haunted castle, and the list goes on...to the point that it sounds like, you've guessed it, we're describing a Disney Park.
So travel with us to Rust, Germany and learn what this hubbub is all about.
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
A lot of Disney News dropped while we were away including the launch of the incredible Electrical Sky Parade over in Disneyland Paris.
Plus, Imagineer Lanny Smoot was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and showed off his latest invention, the Hallow Tile Floor. We speculate how Disney plans to use it.
We're back from our 10K and 1/2 marathon races in Disneyland, and we're so ready to spill the tea about our first race on the west coast.
When we registered for this race, we assumed RunDisney would run it (pun intended) the exact same way as the Disney World races, but boy were we wrong!
We talk about why that is, what we really enjoyed about Disneyland, and what we missed about the larger Disney World races. Plus, we reveal the most important answer to the most important question IMHO, "What characters were there?"
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