If you think Disney isn’t just for kids, then you’ve come to the right place. We’re a couple with a passion for all things Disney! Join us every Monday as we discuss different Disney topics from the best countries in EPCOT to the latest Disney news to the most overrated attractions at the theme parks. Plus, we frequently have guests, including Disney Legends, Imagineers, and former Animators and Directors to talk about their time with Disney and the role they played in shaping all of our childhoods. So help us to spread some pixie dust and subscribe today!
Episodes
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
The dining plan is back and officially bookable for your 2024 vacations!
Disney also released more concept art for the Pixar Place remodel at Disneyland.
Today, we’ll tackle the last Disney World Park, Magic Kingdom, in our ongoing series: Keep, Update, Replace.
Should Disney keep Haunted Mansion?
Would it be a good idea to replace Jungle Cruise?
Would a staged alien invasion be the solution to the eternal issue that is the Hall of Presidents?
And should Tomorrowland become an ever-lasting world’s fair with different company booths that rotate out every few years? We answer these pertinent questions and more!
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Scott Lange’s memoir, Look Out for the Little Guy, a fictional book in Ant Man is going to become real.
Plus, Josh D’Amaro dropped some interesting park news at a recent investor conference.
And in our main segment, we ask, “What if Disney+ used ChatGPT to write their movie descriptions?”
Joe used the AI chatbot to create overly simplistic descriptions of Disney movies, and Angela tries to guess them.
The struggle’s real in this one as Angela grapples with the AI’s vague wording and hopes after seeing her results, the listeners don’t kick her off the show.
All the while, Joe fights with his tongue’s resistance to pronouncing the word enigmatic.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Our news this week is our main topic because it’s a shocker. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is closing.
That’s right, this cutting-edge, not-even-toddler-age endeavor will stop “taking flight” come September.
This week, we share our feelings about this. We also speculate why we think it happened, and contemplate the direction of the Disney company as a whole. We also share what we think Disney’s going to do with the Starcruiser after it closes.
In a moment of levity, Joe posits more accounting questions than most (or at least Angela) would care to know, and for you the valued listener, she steps in to prevent any sort of boredom-related sleep issues that could arise from too much money talk.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Exciting Disney News! Park reservations are gone starting January 9th, 2024 (sort of)!
Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat acts were announced.
This week we play Keep, Update, Replace: EPCOT.
What should Disney do with some of EPCOT’s hottest rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as well as some older, but beloved rides like Spaceship Earth. And is customizable rides in Disney’s future?
Plus, Joe begs people to unsubscribe based on their stance on of Living with the Land.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 just came out at the end of last week, and this week we need to talk about it.
This podcast sits somewhere between a movie review (we have some big thoughts on the story and realism of the issues discussed in the movie) and a discussion of Marvel at large and where they’re headed.
At this point, it seems as though they’ve lost their way in the Galaxy a bit, not that the movie is bad because it’s not. But, they also don’t seem to have the clarity they once had during the Infinity Saga.
Where are they going with all of this?
Why are people getting a bit tired of these movies?
Where should they go from here?
And how can they see themselves out of these awkward teenage years?
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Walt Disney announced a big fitness initiative. We’re most excited about the new pickleball courts!
Plus, is Disney developing an Encanto musical for Broadway?
Food is important. As Disney World people, we're constantly trying new restaurants and returning to old favorites.
But what about Disneyland?
What are the best and most highly-rated places to take a load off and enjoy a nice treat or meal?
During today's episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Disneyland food and end up with some unexpected questions. Like why does Disneyland seem so reasonably priced or should Disney just serve Dole Whip at every restaurant to boost guest ratings?
So join us on this culinary adventure as we undercover everything from the best places to eat on Main Street to where the ideal spot to unwind with a cocktail in hand is at in DCA to the character dining we would rather order off of the kid’s menu.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Animal Kingdom turned 25 this past weekend! It’s wild to think that in our very first episode ever, we commemorated the 20th anniversary!
350 cabins at Fort Wilderness are getting replaced by more modern cabins and the restaurant, and potentially getting a new restaurant, since Trail’s End Restaurant is closed.
And the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland caught fire during a show last week, which forced them to shut down the Fantasmic show for audience safety.
It’s our 250th episode extravaganza, and because of that, we’re going Inside Out to talk about our Top Disney Core Memories.
We cover our trips to international parks, the many Adventures we’ve had, and the friends we’ve made along the way.
Also, Angela reacts to the fact that Joe’s #1 Disney memory is sans her. Can you believe that!? (It’s a pretty good memory though.)
Thank you to all of the listeners who have supported us throughout these five years! It’s been so great to have you along for the ride!
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
A few additional things came out of the Star Wars Celebration that give us the feels. A Gaya album will be dropping on May 4th. On the not-so-great news front, The Bad Batch will get a third and final season next year.
We did Animal Kingdom and had so much fun, we decided to play Keep, Update, Replace: Hollywood Studios.
We assess some of the most popular and, let’s face it, unpopular rides in the park. And we even got your opinion on the matter using a poll on our Instagram @enchantedearspodcast.
What should be done with Muppet Vision 3D, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Slinky Dog Dash, Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run, and the Frozen Sing Along Celebration?
We think some pretty big changes need to occur to revive the tributes to movie magic while also teaching the next generation what amazing possibilities exist with a little spark…of inspiration. Some other big changes, in the form of locking restraints, might be needed if Frozen gets Angela’s suggested update to keep Joe from charging the stage to meet a Disney (and cultural) icon.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
There was a lot of news this week!
Star Wars Celebration was going on in London this past week. At it, new movies were said to be in the works including one tying up the Mandoverse.
Plus, a live action Moana is in the works as announced by The Rock. We’re very interested to see what direction this takes, as it’s super early in the process.
Disney’s so woven into the fabric of our culture and society, it’s not at all surprising that some pretty amazing things have happened on their hallowed ground.
Did you know Doritos were invented at Disneyland?
Or that Disneyland had a Wizard of Bras?
Or that the Beatles broke up at the Polynesian?
Or that Elton John wrote Rocket Man while riding the Astro Obiter?
OK, maybe one of those didn’t happen, but three of them totally did.
This week, we cover these absolutely wild stories plus the one world record set at a Disney Park that we think we could break.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
The Aristocats live action movie was announced with Quest Love directing and doing music for it.
Also, the first round of layoffs at the Disney Company are happening. Some of the big cuts are in the divisions dealing with Bob Chapek’s focuses: Meta verse and Disney Prime.
Sometimes in life, one has to make the hard decision to get rid of things that you no longer want or need, to maybe repair what's broken, and to keep things that spark joy exactly as they are.
What if we applied this decisive Marie Kondo-esque philosophy to the Disney World parks?
What would we keep, update, and replace in Animal Kingdom?
This week, we tackle this difficult question when it comes to some of Animal Kingdom's biggest (and smallest) attractions including Flight of Passage, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, and Joe's favorite, Feathered Friends in Flight.
Also, Angela has ideas about just who could repair the Yeti. It's definitely NOT Bob Iger wearing jean overalls like the long-lost Super Mario Brother. Nonetheless, fan art of that would be appreciated - which you can send to @enchantedearspodcast on Instagram.
As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week!
Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
Don’t forget to check us out on:
Be sure to check out our Instagram for our Magic Candle giveaway and save 15% off of your next order at Magic Candle Company by using code “Enchanted” at checkout.