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Episodes
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Sorry! Last week we accidentally said Springtime Surprise signups were last week and while we weren’t totally wrong, we weren’t totally right either.
Tiana's Palace will be opening September 7.
There will be New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cartoons coming in 2025 with Duffy!
With the World Cup ending yesterday, we decided to do a World Cup-esque Marvel bracket. With 32 Marvel movies and 32 teams in the World Cup, it worked out perfectly!
There are definitely a lot of heavy hitters, teams that were projected to go far, and even a Cinderella story or two!
Which movie scored the most in our hearts and created the best, most memorable experience?
Which movies don’t quite make the cut?
Listen and you’ll hear Chris and Angela’s picks. Who is Chris you say? Listen and you’ll see!
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
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Disney World and Disneyland changed how you get to book dining reservations.
Do you love animals and Star Wars? And do you not despise running? If so, you may be interested in the Together As One Charity 5k, which benefits Better Life Pet Rescue. Check out @togetherasone5k on Instagram to sign up!
We don’t talk about Universal…but…this week we do.
Because let’s be real for a second, Universal is also pretty awesome!
On our last Disney trip, we decided to finally make our way over to the “third theme park,” Universal’s water park, Volcano Bay. So this week, we go over the history of Volcano Bay (which interestingly enough predates Universal Studios), the lore behind the park, our experience, the deal with the Tapu Tapus, some tips and tricks on having the best experience, and what our final opinions are about the park including whether or not we’ll go back! (Spoiler alert, you’re so cool, we can’t keep a secret from you. We most certainly will!) Tune in and enjoy!
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
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We start off this week by discussing the good news and bad news about Fantasmic over at Disneyland. Plus more restaurants at Disneyland are going to serve alcohol in September.
Imagineers have created some of the most immersive lands and attractions at Disney parks, but what happens when their vision misses the mark?
From budget cuts to disco balls to trying to make classic attractions “relevant” we count down the worst and shortest-lived attractions at the Disney Parks. And if you thought the Galactic Starcruiser didn't last long, there are a few on this list that didn't even last ONE YEAR!
Plus we get into a heated debate about whether the Tiki Room should run a Boy Band karaoke show.
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
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This week in Disney News, EPCOT’s getting a few new things for the Disney 100.
Also, Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Treasure, had its bow reveal this week. Which character’s are on it?
This week’s episode is Keep, Update, Replace: Disneyland edition.
We go though some of your favorite Disneyland and DCA rides and vote whether to keep them as is, update them to make them better, or completely tear them down and replace them.
The “future” of Storybook Land Canal Boats, Matterhorn, Webslingers, Alice in Wonderland, and more rest in our hands. We also check the Instagram data to see how you all felt about these rides and their fates.
Looking to book a Disney trip? Reach out to Beckyg@castledreamstravel.com for a free quote.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
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Bob Iger’s contract got extended through 2026.
And a new Turduckin hat has been released in EPCOT that Figment fans will fawn over.
Our episode this week is sort of a double-feature.
We briefly talk about our short Disney trip before we did the Galactic Starcruiser and holy cow was it really awesome!
We actually had a lot of Disney firsts like riding Tron Lightcycle Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and getting to see a warthog get some dental work.
After that, we move on to our main topic of the week, Disneyland vs Disney World Ride Comparisons. We stack 10 rides and attractions up against each other from both coasts and see which one is better.
So which Pirates of the Caribbean comes away with the booty?
Which Haunted Mansion would we rather inhabit?
And which would win in a race for our hearts: Test Track or Radiator Springs Racers?
Tune in and see!
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week in Disney News, past and current Disney CEO Bob Iger said recently that the parks are too expensive.
D23 is coming up, and not much of new substance is expected. The panels appear to be reflective or learning-oriented. What does that mean?
Finally, Food and Wine announces five new booths and a couple of interesting new menus items.
This week we talk about our recent and final voyage on the Galactic Star Cruiser aka the “Star Wars hotel.” One would think we would find it less magical the second go around, after all, the storyline stays the same, but no.
This time, we both enjoyed it even more, from the cast to the other passengers to our experience in Galaxy’s Edge. We talk about how this second voyage enhanced our understanding and allowed us to interact better with the cast. In that, beware, we definitely include spoilers.
We dive into the differences in our paths from the first time and what we think Disney needs to take away from this experience after they close it down in September.
We wrap up with our biggest takeaways from the experience that we will cherish and apply in our everyday lives.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Today, we’re keeping our news in Walt Disney World. Imagineers have started testing Moana Journey of Water.
In addition to that, Genie+ has undergone some changes. You can now purchase based on what park you’re at if you don’t have park-hoppers or all of the parks.
This week we wanted to cover two of what we think are some of Disney’s biggest unsung heroes, the Sherman Brothers.
If you’re not familiar with their work, they’re the ones responsible for the “It’s a Small World” song as well as many other Disney hits both in the parks and on film.
Even though they didn’t always get along, their working relationship was very fruitful and their extended jingle-style music still continues to capture the hearts and minds of people today.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
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For those of you over by Disneyland or with a very close Disneyland trip booked, Rogers: The Musical starts playing tomorrow at the Hyperion Theater.
Also, due to the writers’ strike, Disney is delaying a lot of movies from your favorite Disney-owned properties: Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar.
This week is part two of our two-part trip recap to Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland. This week, we’re talking Disneyland!
With Disney World being our home park, we’re always partial, but this time we feel like something changed for us. We were able to appreciate the special magic that Walt’s original park has.
We talk about the wonderful Magic Happens parade, World of Color water show and subsequent drenching, eating at the Magic Key Terrace and Lamplight Lounge, and buying Genie+ for the first time. Thanks to our friends Jennifer and Keifer for showing us a great time!
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney announced a new winter holiday celebration in Hollywood Studios called Jollywood Nights.
Also, a new Mickey short is coming called Steamboat Silly. Is this a play to keep the rights to Steamboat Willie?
This week is part one of our two-part trip recap to Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland.
This week, we’re talking Universal, and more specifically, Super Mario World. We answer all of your pressing questions.
Is it worth the trip from Anaheim?
What kinds of snags might you face when trying to get into the park?
And are the $40 power up bands necessary?
We also share our thoughts on the rides, minigames, and Express Pass. If you plan on going yourself, you’ll benefit from our mistakes and successes. Plus, we’ll let you know what to do and what you can skip, especially if you go to Universal in Orlando.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Today’s episode is brought to you by The Cheesecake Factory.
Okay, not really. We aren’t getting those kinds of bucks from this pod, but when you listen, you’ll get the age-old question, how did The Cheesecake Factory make us talk about DisneyQuest this week?
If that isn’t enough to draw you in, you can learn all about this sort-of failed Disney concept that lasted a respectable 20 years when our beloved Starcruiser didn’t even last 2!
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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