If you believe Disney isn’t just for kids—you’ve found your people. We’re a Disney-obsessed couple who dive into everything from Walt Disney World and Disneyland trip planning to the movies that defined our childhoods.
Every Monday, we bring you lively conversations on the best countries in EPCOT, the latest Disney news, hidden gems, and even which rides and restaurants are overrated. Our mix of park tips, debates, and Disney history is made for Disney adults who crave both magic and nostalgia.
We also welcome special guests—including Disney Legends, Imagineers, former animators, and directors—who share behind-the-scenes stories about creating the attractions, films, and music that shaped generations.
Whether you’re planning your next Disney trip, reminiscing about classic movies, or just love talking Mickey shaped food, Enchanted Ears is your weekly dose of pixie dust.
Episodes
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
What’s it really like to cover the Disney parks for a living? To find out, we sat down with Quincy from AllEars.net for an inside look at what goes into making your favorite Disney videos.
In this episode, Quincy shares:
- How much planning and production goes into an AllEars video 🎬
- The INSANE amount of steps she walks in the parks 🏰
- Ideas she’d love to use for a future video
- The one AllEars video that will never see the light of day
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the camera of a Disney YouTube channel, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
The Dracula Animatronic is Sexy? 01:39
Joining the AllEars Team 04:41
The Toll of Being in the Parks Every Day 11:01
Let’s Get Quincy a Chacos Sponsorship! 16:54
The Process of Making an AllEars Video 19:29
Quincy’s Favorite and Least Favorite Videos 27:46
What It Takes to Ride Every Disney World Attraction in One Day 29:58
Expert Lightning Lane Strategy 45:03
The Video That Will Never Be Released 51:31
Potential Upcoming Video Ideas 53:35
Quincy’s Favorite Ride and Disney Movie 58:17
Dungeons and Dragons 1:01:14
What’s Next for AllEars? 1:06:45
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Even the most devoted Disney fans have their secrets… and today, we’re sharing ours. 🤫
In this episode, we make a few confessions that could get our Disney cards revoked:
- Disney movies we still haven’t watched 🎬
- The Disney park that’s totally skippable 🏰
- One of us doesn’t get the fascination with Donald Duck 🦆
Join us as we open up about our controversial Disney takes, laugh through our guilty admissions, and maybe even share some that you secretly agree with too.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:35
Save 15% at Magic Candle Company with code ENCHANTED 05:39
Our Disney Movie Hot Takes 06:54
Donald Duck Isn’t Number One 10:50
You Can Skip EPCOT?!? 12:48
Getting Lost in the Parks 16:22
The Classic Disney Attraction That’s Just OK 18:40
This is Where We Lose the Star Wars Fans 22:55
Coco Take It or Leave It 25:18
Figment Haunts Your Nightmares 26:54
How Cares What Color Cinderella Castle Is? 29:15
Is Anyone Still Even Watching? 31:34
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Disney World trip planning has changed. There we said it.
In this episode, we recap our most recent vacation and share why our approach to Disney has shifted.
Instead of cramming every minute into the parks, we discovered the magic of slowing down and exploring more outside the gates.
From choosing the right hotel to battling the Florida heat in spring and summer, we give you practical tips for planning a Disney World trip that feels both fun and refreshing.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney fan, this episode will help you rethink your strategy and get more magic out of your next vacation.
In this episode we cover:
- Disney World trip planning tips for 2025
- Why resort time can be more magical than the parks
- Fun activities outside of the parks
- How to rethink your Disney strategy for a better trip
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Time Stamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:51
Angela Joins the Mug Club 09:17
Staying at Fort Wilderness 11:48
Disney World Trip Planning has Changed 13:54
Spending Time Outside the Parks 20:16
Foot golf at Oak Trail Golf Course 23:16
Wilderness Back Trail Segway Tour 29:42
Our Hoop De Doo Revue Debacle 38:36
Is There More Magic Outside of the Parks? 45:11
The Importance of Lightning Lanes 48:19
Trader Sam’s 50:03
Our Thoughts on the Disney Starlight Parade 55:53
Unfairly Ever After Villains Show 58:02
What Are Your Favorite Non-Park Activities at Disney? 1:06:05
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, Disney announced some BIG changes for guests staying at the Disneyland hotels. Plus we got our first look at the changes coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World.
It’s August, so you know what that means?
It’s officially spooky season! Well at least for Disney it is.
So we ventured to Disney World for our first time at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
We checked out the special character meet and greets, the exclusive party food, the parade and so much more.
And this week we’re covering it all, along with our tips to help you have the best time at Mickey’s Halloween Party.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 02:05
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 10:07
Game-plan for the Start of the Party 12:29
Our Costumes 15:25
Meeting Jack and Sally 17:24
Our Biggest Mistake? 23:57
Trick or Treating 30:21
Hocus Pocus Show 33:12
Space Mountain is INTENSE 35:16
Photopass Photographer Understood the Assignment 37:39
Boo To You Parade 39:40
Tips to Have the Best Experience 44:17
Party Exclusive Food 51:28
Extra Magic at the Haunted Mansion 56:21
How Much Candy Can You Really Get? 1:00:45
Final Recap 1:05:36
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
With over 30 attractions, Magic Kingdom has more magic packed into it than any of the other Disney World parks.
And that doesn’t even count all of the characters to see or restaurants to eat at.
So with only so many hours in the day, how do you prioritize it all?
How do you know which attraction is a can’t miss and which is a skip?
Well, lucky for you, you don’t have to. Because we rode every single attraction at the Magic Kingdom and today we’re ranking them all from worst to first.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Tier Ranking System 02:10
Tomorrowland 05:11
Fantasyland 16:30
Liberty Square 34:13
Frontierland 41:04
Adventureland 50:43
Ranking Every Attraction 1:03:18
Tell Us Why We’re Wrong 1:11:28
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, Disney announced plans to merger Hulu and Disney+. We discuss why this is a big win for Disney fans. Plus we got our first look at the offerings for the new Beak and Barrel lounge coming to Magic Kingdom.
Walt Disney was a visionary who was constantly looking for ways to entertain people in new and innovative ways.
And he built that vision and drive right into the DNA of the Disney Company.
So with 100 years of history under its belt, the Company had to create a few groundbreaking inventions, right?
Well today, we’re counting down the top 5 inventions that came out of Disney that completely changed the course of history. From changing the movie going experience to forever solidifying the theme park industry, these inventions have become engrained in our culture.
Let us know what your pick for the top invention is.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:21
MultiPlane Camera 12:09. +11:09
Fantasound 22:02
Pixar Renderman 31:15
Fastpass 37:51
Run Disney Sign Up Issues 53:04
Audio Animatronics 54:57
What’s Your Pick? 1:06:01
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
The internet loves crazy hypothetical choices, so why not give the internet what it wants?
This week we are debating some of the craziest, most over the top would you rather scenarios about the Disney parks we could dream up.
Would you rather wait hours for your favorite attraction or ride your least favorite attraction dozen or times in a row?
How about a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite instead of a free week at your favorite resort?
These are just a few of the all of the choices and let us know what you’d pick.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Crazy Theme Park Choices 02:12
Hotel Dilemmas 13:53
Food & Merch - The Important Stuff 21:43
The Scenarios Every True Disney Fan Debates 30:28
What you mentioned shifted my mindset 31:49
Tell Us Your Picks 46:14
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, Disney announced some more changes for Hollywood Studios. Plus Angela gets way too excited for popcorn buckets.
Today, we’re taking a look back at one of the biggest misfires in movie history - the 2015 version of Fantastic Four.
What seemed like a promising movie, with a solid cast and rising director, ultimately failed to live up to even the lowest expectations.
Critics hated it, fans hated it, no one went to see it.
But we wanted to know - was it really that bad?
So we come to you this week, having watched it, with the details behind its demise and whether the Fantastic Four is worth your time.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:02
A Fantastic History 6:49
This Should Have Succeeded 16:02
But It Didn’t 23:32
Fantastic Four Recap 25:05
Fantastic Four “Snyder Cut” 31:57
The Problem With the Ending 33:31
The Problem With the Rest of the Movie 38:45
How To Fix the Movie 44:59
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, Disneyland kicked off it’s 70th anniversary celebration. With that came the reveal of the new Walt Disney animatronic and the internet has some thoughts.
Then in our main topic, we welcome back Disney Historian and Author Chris Smith.
Chris joins us to discuss the Disney parks that never was and helps us count down the top 5 greatest unbuilt Disney attractions.
From rides with 30 foot, fire breathing dragons to Muppets spoofing popular movies to a massive land that was cut from the opening of Magic Kingdom, Chris shares the stories of why these attractions never came to be.
Let us know which attraction you wished Disney had built.
Check out Chris’s books at https://chrissmithbooks.com
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Time Stamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:52
Top 5 Unbuilt Disney Attractions 07:48
Roger Rabbit’s Hollywood 09:51
Dragon Tower 19:35
Will Disney Build All of New Attractions They Announced? 28:29
Fire Mountain and Villain Mountain 32:45
Idea for a Fifth Disney World Park 37:56
The Great Muppets Movie Ride 42:27
Western River Expedition 50:09
Check Out Chris’s Work 1:11:08
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week we talk with journalist and author Chuck Schmidt about his new book Marty, Mickey and Me.
You may already by familiar with Chuck’s work from his previous books or his regular column on Allears.net, but even if you aren’t, this isn’t an episode you want to miss.
We get into Chuck’s incredible career, from making early connections within the Disney company to numerous stories involving some incredible Disney Legends (I mean how amazing would it be to just causally run into Joe Rohde?)
And if you want to read about even more of Chuck’s incredible stories with Disney Legend Marty Sklar, check out his book Marty, Mickey and Me which is out now.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Chuck’s Love of Disney 02:53
How Has Covering Disney Changed Over the Years? 07:47
Meeting Marty Sklar 10:23
Stories with Marty 15:07
The Journey of Making Marty, Mickey and Me 27:48
Favorite Disney Story Chuck’s Covered 37:50
Disneyland Was Kind of a Mess When it Opened 39:49
Imagineers Can Do Anything 46:16
Kevin Rafferty in The Rolling Stones?!? 48:14
Chuck’s Other Books 49:50
Marty, Mickey and Me is Out Now! 54:29