The Mad Chatters Podcast | Walt Disney World and Around the Disney Universe
Your very important date with the happenings at Walt Disney World and around the Disney universe. This weekly podcast features roundtable discussions, helpful tips, dining reviews, honest opinions, and silly segments related to the Disney parks, all provided by three passionate and fun-loving Disney fans.
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237: 2020 Coming Attractions – What's Ahead for Disney
01/17/2020
237: 2020 Coming Attractions – What's Ahead for Disney
On our first show of the new decade, we look ahead to what The Walt Disney Company has in store for 2020. From upcoming films like Mulan, Black Widow, and Onward, to exciting attractions and experiences debuting at the parks such as Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Regal Eagle Smokehouse, to the original content premiering on Disney+, we do a deep dive into the many exciting things coming from Disney in the coming year. Plus, we share our spoiler-filled thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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236: The Sixth Annual Chatties
12/31/2019
236: The Sixth Annual Chatties
It's time to pop the bubbly and roll out the red carpet as we honor 2019's biggest moments: the highs and lows, the hits and misses, the surprises, the changes, and much more! Join us for the sixth annual Chatties, our special awards show that celebrates (and bemoans) the moments that most defined 2019. Special guest Marshal Knight helps us bestow honors on the Best Addition to Walt Disney World, the Biggest Surprise, the Weirdest Moment, and more. Help us ring in the new year with our 2019 wrap-up! Also on this week's show, we put together a Mad Chatters Playlist featuring our favorite songs and anthems that either debuted during the past year or in some way sum it up. Plus, we look ahead to 2020 by sharing some New Year's resolutions we hope The Walt Disney Company will make for itself in the coming months. Thanks for making this another fantastic year of podcasting for us. We are so grateful for every single one of our listeners—for your support, your encouragement, your willingness to laugh with us, and your shared love of all things Disney. We don't take the love for granted, and we're so excited to bring you more content in 2020. Be sure to find Marshal on and and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! And if you want more Marshal material, on laughingplace.com. If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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235: Disney and the 2010s – From A to Z
12/18/2019
235: Disney and the 2010s – From A to Z
Blockbuster franchises, immersive theme park expansions, revolutionary nighttime spectaculars, an all-access magic bracelet — the 2010s gave us all of these and more. On this week's episode, special guest Courtney Guth helps us look back at the biggest moments, themes, and cultural shifts that defined The Walt Disney Company over the past ten years. As we close out another decade, join us for this nostalgic journey through the most iconic news items of the 2010s! In another edition of The Disney Fix, we chat about Bob Iger's new book, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and a noteworthy souvenir from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Plus, we have some festive fun with the hashtag #DisneyChristmasMashups. Tune in today! Be sure to find Courtney online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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234: Mad Q Party
12/02/2019
234: Mad Q Party
Our favorite Disney questionnaire is BACK! In our latest round of 10 ask-and-answer questions, we brainstorm themes for a new miniature golf course at Walt Disney World, share the items we wish were banned from the parks, discuss the live-action movies we'd like to see head to Broadway, and much more! In another Mad Chatter game, we try to guess which of two Disney Twitter accounts has more followers. Plus, we chat about what we've been streaming on Disney+. Tune in! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on , , and . Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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233: WDW Resort Hotels – History, Theming, and More
11/13/2019
233: WDW Resort Hotels – History, Theming, and More
More than 20 resort hotels sit on Walt Disney World property, and in typical Disney fashion, each resort has its own unique theme, executed with style and incredible attention to detail. On this week's show, we take a closer look at the three hotels that have been part of Walt Disney World since the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, and then we work our way through the many more that have opened their doors in the years since, all the way to the nearly completed resort: Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Join us as we discuss the unique theming at each hotel, how Disney hotels have evolved over the years, and much more! In another edition of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," we grade the best and worst hotel entrance signs on property. Plus, we play "Cast That Celebrity" by assigning random actors and actresses the Disney roles we think they would be best at playing on potential reboots or remakes for Disney Plus. Come join the fun! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on , , and . Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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232: Let's Talk About Disney Springs
11/01/2019
232: Let's Talk About Disney Springs
The restaurants, the live entertainment, the immersive experiences, the nightlife, the pretty atmosphere — Disney Springs is much more than a glorified outlet mall. On this week's show we take a closer look at what this unique complex at Walt Disney World has to offer, from our favorite dining spots to our top reasons to spend a few hours there. Plus, we look back at the many former iterations of Disney Springs/Downtown Disney, share our must-do's, and more! In another edition of Behind the Magic, we shine a spotlight on the many gingerbread constructions on Walt Disney World property. Plus, we pen some Love Letters to Disney. If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on , , and . Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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231: The Magic of Disney Streetmosphere
10/10/2019
231: The Magic of Disney Streetmosphere
From a barbershop quartet to a crew of drumming janitors to a pair of Stormtroopers on patrol, characters and performers help bring magic to the streets and lands that make up Walt Disney World. On this week’s show we take a closer look at Disney “Streetmosphere,” discuss why it’s essential to the parks, and talk about our favorite acts on property. In a special round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, we look back at five years of The Mad Chatters Podcast and share our picks for our favorite moments as well as our lowest lows. Plus, we share stories from the Disney Skyliner, give our thoughts on Epcot Forever, and more! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on , , and . Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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230: The Sounds of Walt Disney World
09/18/2019
230: The Sounds of Walt Disney World
The screams! The explosions! The whistles! The sounds of Steven Tyler! On this week's show we talk about some of the most notable noises and sound effects at Walt Disney World. Special guest Aaron Wallace joins us as we go park by park to discuss the sounds you'd be left with if you stripped away the background music and the attraction soundtracks at the Disney parks. To kick off the show, we do a deep dive into Walt Disney World's newest land: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Hear our first reactions and overall thoughts on the newest addition to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Plus, we each pick three songs to add to a new Mad Chatters Playlist that celebrates Hollywood Studios and its past 30 years. Come join us! Be sure to find Aaron online and check out the awesome projects he’s part of: | Latest Book: | | If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on , , and . Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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229: Disney Legends and the D23 Expo
09/04/2019
229: Disney Legends and the D23 Expo
For The Walt Disney Company, August went out with a bang! At this year's D23 Expo, Disney fans received a ton of information about the Disney+ streaming service, upcoming park attractions, new Marvel movies, and much more. On this week's episode Jeff DePaoli is here to help us break it all down, from news of Epcot's huge transformation, to sneak peeks of Pixar's upcoming films, to big expectations for the original content coming to Disney+. We also take a closer look at the Disney Legend award, what it is, who we'd love to see be named a Legend in the future, and more. For a fun and nerdy discussion about all of the exciting things happening at Disney, tune in! Be sure to find Jeff online and check out the awesome projects he's part of: | | (personal) (podcast) | If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on , , and . Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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228: Disney Game Night IV
08/21/2019
228: Disney Game Night IV
It's all fun and games on this week's episode. No, really! For the fourth year in a row, we've brought together a slew of our former guests—members of The Mad Chatters Podcast Universe—to compete in a series of Disney games. Tune in and play along as we laugh, battle, and stumble our way through Disney-themed rounds of Family Feud, Password, Movie Trivia, and more! This marathon of Disney games would not have been possible without our INCREDIBLE guests. Go check out their social media accounts and the awesome projects they are part of, and let them know you enjoyed hearing them on the show: Jeff Birou: | Marshal Knight: | Jeff DePaoli: | | (personal) (podcast) | Guy Selga: | Jennifer Lapsker: | Courtney Guth: | | Aaron Wallace: | Latest Book: | | Jonathan Harvill: Adam Rucker: | Matt Parrish: Podcasts: and | Teri Deel: | If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on , , and . Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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227: The Signs of Epcot
08/07/2019
227: The Signs of Epcot
Join us for a virtual stroll around Epcot as we take a closer look at the many signs throughout the park. Attraction signs, restaurant signs, directional signs—they're all up for grabs as guest Marshal Knight helps us break down the best and worst signage in Future World and World Showcase, from our favorite fonts to the best designs to the most questionable shape choices. In another Mad Chatter Top Ten, we celebrate the Haunted Mansion's 50th anniversary by listing ten facts we love about the classic attraction. Plus, we preview the D23 Expo and we share some Disney Confessions. Come join the fun! Be sure to find Marshal on and and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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226: Space Travel and The Walt Disney Company
07/24/2019
226: Space Travel and The Walt Disney Company
50 years ago a manned space shuttle touched down on the moon for the first time. But 15 years before that giant leap for mankind, Walt Disney was already working with scientists and engineers in order to communicate to the general public that space travel was not just science fiction; it was a possible reality. On this week’s episode we trace The Walt Disney Company’s connections with space travel, beginning with three documentary shorts produced by the company in the 50s, and ending with a closer look at the many space-themed attractions that have made their way to the Disney parks over the years. Plus, in a round of Armchair Imagineering we share our own ideas for how space can play a role at the parks moving forward. In another edition of The Windows of Main Street, U.S.A., we look at the contributions of John Hench, who designed a lot of opening-day Tomorrowland at Disneyland. We also share a few bizarre stories from our adventures in WDW in the segment “Did That Just Happen?” Tune in now! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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225: 25 Years of The Lion King
07/10/2019
225: 25 Years of The Lion King
We can't guarantee no worries for the rest of your days, but our latest episode delivers plenty of "Lion King" chatter and will have you feeling the love tonight for the classic Disney film. Join us and guest Courtney Guth as we look back on 25 years of The Lion King, including its huge response at the box office, the Broadway show it spawned, the ways it has shown up at the parks, and the lasting legacy it has created. Also on show 225, we discuss some of the latest happenings at Walt Disney World and play a round of "Where in WDW Am I?" Come join the fun! Be sure to find Courtney online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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224: Top 10 Attraction Soundtracks at Walt Disney World
06/26/2019
224: Top 10 Attraction Soundtracks at Walt Disney World
Patriotic anthems, eerie waltzes, soaring ballads, Broadway-style musical numbers—music plays a key role in making our favorite attractions what they are. Join us on this week's show as we count down our top ten favorite soundtracks and musical moments in Walt Disney World attractions. Plus, hear our thoughts on Toy Story 4, check out our reviews of Jiko and Bongos, and play along in our latest round of Disney Hashtags. It's all happening now on episode 224! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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223: The Attraction Vehicles of Magic Kingdom
06/12/2019
223: The Attraction Vehicles of Magic Kingdom
Come with us to a magical land where you can ride a pirate ship, an elephant, a rocket, and a double-decker omnibus, all on the same day! On this week's episode, special guest Jonathan Harvill joins us for an in-depth look at every attraction vehicle in Magic Kingdom, from its theming to its comfort to its ornate details and beyond. Also on show 223: we play a round of Mad Chatter Jeopardy, share our picks for the good, bad, and ugly doors at Walt Disney World, and more. Come join us! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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222: The Disney Dark Ride
05/29/2019
222: The Disney Dark Ride
From Snow White's Scary Adventures to Frozen Ever After, this week we're discussing a type of ride that has had deep roots with the Disney Parks ever since Disneyland opened in 1955: the DARK RIDE. Join us for a discussion about the history of dark rides, the evolution of dark rides at the Disney Parks, and the reason dark rides have become such an essential element of theme parks today. Plus, we do some Armchair Imagineering by sharing our own ideas for the Disney films that would make good dark rides. In another Mad Chatter game, we bring back a fan favorite, "You Get a Star," in which we try to guess the Walt Disney World experience based on its Yelp reviews. That, our thoughts on the new Aladdin, and so much more. Tune in now! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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221: On the Scene! Reports From Disneyland and Moonlight Magic at Epcot
05/15/2019
221: On the Scene! Reports From Disneyland and Moonlight Magic at Epcot
This week guest Aaron Wallace joins the show to help us break down some of the Disney-Parks fun we've been able to experience over the last two weeks. First, he and Jeremy discuss the after-hours event Moonlight Magic, which they had the chance to attend at Epcot. Then, he and Derek report on the new attractions they experienced and the big changes they noted during their weeklong trip to Disneyland, including Galaxy's Edge construction, Pixar Pier, a new space for Mickey's PhilharMagic, and much more. Also on show 221, we discuss some of the biggest news that has come from the Disney universe recently, including a new Disney Villains After Hours event, new fireworks for Mickey's Not-So-Scary, and more. Plus, we test our knowledge of Disney villains in a new game. Come play along now! Be sure to find Aaron on and and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! Plus, check out his to find out where you can get his awesome books about Walt Disney World and more. If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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220: World of Emotion: The Fear, Disgust, Laughter, Sadness, and Joy We Experience at Walt Disney World
04/24/2019
220: World of Emotion: The Fear, Disgust, Laughter, Sadness, and Joy We Experience at Walt Disney World
Anyone who has visited Walt Disney World knows that a trip to a Disney park can take you on a roller coaster of emotions. On this week's show, special guest Vincent from Vincent Vision joins us as we each share the moments, attractions, and places that, for us, spark joy, sadness, fear, laughter, and disgust. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, we discuss the elements of the parks that stir up our emotions the most. Also on show 220, we share our picks for the good, bad, and ugly gift shops at the Walt Disney World Resort. Plus, we put together a playlist of our favorite covers of Disney songs. Come join the fun now! Be sure to check out and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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219: Park News, Dining Reviews, and Other Chatter
04/17/2019
219: Park News, Dining Reviews, and Other Chatter
This week we're bringing you some of the latest updates from Walt Disney World and around the Disney universe in a hodge-podge series of short segments. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the new on-ride photo on Haunted Mansion, the latest updates on Disney's upcoming streaming service, an in-depth look at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, dining reviews of The Hollywood Brown Derby and Rose & Crown, and more! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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218: Mad Q Party
04/03/2019
218: Mad Q Party
It's our 20th Mad Q Party! Join us and guest Brandon Hawkins for the 20th edition of our favorite hypothetical questionnaire. This week's questions have us creating challenges for a Walt Disney World edition of "The Amazing Race," discussing the theme park characters we think should have meet and greets, dreaming up the perfect spot in the parks to have a movie night after park closing, and much more! Also on this week's show, we spout off some 11-Second Rants and share some stories from the parks that made us ask, "Did that just happen?" Plus, we share our thoughts on Tim Burton's Dumbo, review Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, discuss the latest WDW news, and more! Be sure to find Brandon on and (@brandonahawkins) and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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217: Disney's Hollywood Studios: 30 Years, 30 Properties
03/20/2019
217: Disney's Hollywood Studios: 30 Years, 30 Properties
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is turning 30! And if the new logo and the new parking signs are any indication, then characters from Frozen, Toy Story, and Star Wars are to be the official faces of the park, moving forward. But these are just the latest franchises to join the park’s deep well of past properties and characters, and on this week's show we’re looking back at all of them! Join us and special guest Marshal Knight for a deep dive into 30 properties that have had a presence at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since the park first opened. Think of it as a DHS yearbook... In another Mad Chatter game, we test our knowledge of which celebrities have handprints in front of the Chinese Theater, and which do not. Plus, Jeremy shares about a park scavenger hunt he hosted, and we discuss the latest Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge news. Be sure to find Marshal on and and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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216: Heads Up: Our Favorite Overhead Details in Walt Disney World
03/06/2019
216: Heads Up: Our Favorite Overhead Details in Walt Disney World
Sometimes the best details and an entirely different perspective are awaiting you overhead, and all you have to do to see them is look up. On this week's show, guest Jeff Birou joins us for a tour of Walt Disney World, in which we stop in each park to share our favorite architectural details, beautiful artwork, and other features that are above eye level. In another edition of "The Windows of Main Street, U.S.A." we pay homage to the late Ron Miller, Walt's son-in-law who made great contributions to The Walt Disney Company in the 70s and 80s. Plus, we play another round of "Where in WDW Am I?" and we provide our own suggestions for which bands we think should appear at the Garden Rocks concert series in Epcot. Come join the fun! Be sure to find Jeff on or and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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215: Top 15 Counter Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World
02/20/2019
215: Top 15 Counter Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World
Not all theme park restaurants are created equal. One of the biggest mistakes first-time guests can make when visiting a Disney park is to stop and eat at the first place they see because they assume every restaurant will serve the same cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets. Walt Disney World actually has a large variety of counter-service options, and many of them are quite good. On this week's show, we count down our 15 favorites across property. In another edition of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, we share our picks for the most well designed attraction entrances, the most unattractive, and the ones that could use a bit of work. Plus, we have some fun with the hashtag #BadDisneySequels, and in another Mad Chatter game we try to guess how much certain Disney items sold on eBay. Come play along now! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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214: EPCOT Center '82-86 and the Lost Art of Original Songs
02/07/2019
214: EPCOT Center '82-86 and the Lost Art of Original Songs
Feel the flow, spread your golden wings, and just make believe you're a tiny little seed, because we're taking a look back at the original songs that debuted throughout Epcot when the park first opened in 1982. On episode 214, guest Guy Selga joins us for a discussion about songs like "Universe of Energy" and "Listen to the Land," why these songs are so fondly remembered by fans today, and why the practice of giving attractions original songs seems to have become a lost art. Come along on our musical tour! Also on this week's show, we host another wacky edition of Mad Chatter Jeopardy. Plus, we break down some of the new-to-us experiences we tried at Walt Disney World last week, including the Behind the Seeds tour at Epcot and Trivia Night at Port Orleans - Riverside. Be sure to find Guy on and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! Also, check out for your Disneyland travel needs. If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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213: Mickey's Celebration, Festival of the Arts, Kingdom Hearts, and More
01/30/2019
213: Mickey's Celebration, Festival of the Arts, Kingdom Hearts, and More
In this bonus episode of the podcast (look for a brand new full episode next week!), we take a closer look at the new Disney offerings that debuted in January of this year. First, we give our take on Mickey and Minnie's Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom, as well as "An Incredible Celebration" at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In special editions of "Munchies and Merch" and "Armchair Imagineering," we talk about the new treats and souvenirs we have our eyes on, plus we come up with ideas for a Pixar character meal at Walt Disney World. Also on show 213, we discuss why we are so excited to attend this year's Festival of the Arts at Epcot, and we create a Mad Chatters Playlist featuring some of our favorite tunes from Disney Theatrical productions. Plus, friend of the show Zach clues us in on Kingdom Hearts III, what to expect from the brand new video game, and why Disney fans might want to dive in to the Kingdom Hearts series if they have not already. All that and more awaits you on this episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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212: 60 Years of Disney Roller Coasters
01/16/2019
212: 60 Years of Disney Roller Coasters
2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the very first roller coaster to open at a Disney park: the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Disneyland was open for four years before it got its first coaster, and when the mountain-themed attraction debuted, it was anything but your average, off-the-shelf ride. In fact, it was the first tubular steel coaster in the world! That attraction was the first in an iconic lineup of roller coasters that would eventually be introduced at the U.S. Disney parks, and on this week’s show we work our way chronologically through all 12 of them. Join us and special guest Courtney Guth as we discuss the impact and legacy of the Disney coasters and how we feel each one succeeds as a Disney attraction. Also on episode 212, we review some of our recent meals at Ale & Compass, Liberty Tree Tavern, and Olivia’s Cafe. Plus, we have some fun with the hashtag #DisneyfyDisney by adding Intellectual Properties to original Walt Disney World attractions and restaurants. Come join the fun! Be sure to find Courtney online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show! Podcast: Twitter: *We apologize for the audio issues you’ll hear throughout this episode. We were dealing with loud computer fans and a microphone that ended up not being plugged in, which we unfortunately realized too late. We hope you still enjoy the episode! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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211: The Unsung Heroes of WDW: 15 Attractions and Experiences That Don't Get the Attention They Deserve
01/02/2019
211: The Unsung Heroes of WDW: 15 Attractions and Experiences That Don't Get the Attention They Deserve
Just about every attraction, restaurant, show, and snack at Walt Disney World has made a Top Ten list at some point, whether it’s the best rides to experience at night, the best ways to use a snack credit, the worst places to take your kids, or something else. But what about the experiences that don’t get talked about at all? What about the offerings that aren’t anyone’s favorite or least favorite but are still worth experiencing? Enter episode 211. On this week’s show, guest Aaron Wallace joins us as we share 15 Walt Disney World experiences that are almost never talked about but are worth checking out if you take the time to notice them. Hear why offerings like Trivia Night at Port Orleans or Main Street Philharmonic just might give your Disney vacation the extra burst of magic it needs. Also on show 211, we look ahead to what’s coming in 2019 around the Disney universe, including blockbuster films, new attractions, and more. Plus, we play the game “Which Came First?” in which we try to remember when certain WDW attractions opened. Come play along now! Be sure to find Aaron or on social media ( | ) and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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210: The 5th Annual Chatties
12/19/2018
210: The 5th Annual Chatties
A new land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, a flammable parade float, two Marvel box-office juggernauts, a handful of monorail mishaps — 2018 brought them all! On this week's show we look back at the biggest, the best, and the worst things 2018 gave us. Tune in to find out which events and attractions are going home with Chatties for Best Addition to WDW, Worst Change at WDW, Weirdest Moment, and much more! Plus, hear our picks for a Disney playlist devoted to all things 2018. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has tuned in to The Mad Chatters Podcast during 2018. We love our listeners and cannot adequately express how much it means to us to have you along for the ride. Here's to a magical 2019! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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209: Magic in the Air: Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World
12/05/2018
209: Magic in the Air: Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World
It's the most wonderful time of the year — to be at Walt Disney World! (Or at least we think it is.) Last week we packed in as many of WDW's Christmas offerings as we could in four days, including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the Candlelight Processional at Epcot, the gorgeous decorations at the deluxe resorts, and much more! On this week's show, guest Teri Deel helps us break down all of the limited-time experiences the parks and resorts have to offer this time of year, from the so-so to the cant-misses. Tune in for this on-the-scene report of what it's like to celebrate the holidays at Walt Disney World! Warning: Not suitable for those averse to Christmas cheer. Also on show 209, we do some Armchair Imagineering by coming up with our own ideas for limited-time holiday overlays, new floats for the Christmas parade, and more. Plus, we play a festive holiday edition of Mad Chatter Jeopardy. Come join the fun now! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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208: Live-Action Films, Documentaries, and the Disney Parks
11/21/2018
208: Live-Action Films, Documentaries, and the Disney Parks
Did you know Disney released 16 live-action films between One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) and The Sword in the Stone (1963)? You've probably never met anyone whose favorite Disney film is Greyfriars Bobby, but the fact is these films hold a special place in many people's hearts, and they make up a huge portion of the Disney film catalog. On this week's show, Jeff DePaoli of Dizney Coast to Coast joins us for a deep dive into Disney's live-action films, from 1950's Treasure Island to the upcoming live-action remake of Dumbo. We discuss the history of Walt's interest in live action, our favorite films from this category, where these films show up in Walt Disney World, and much more! Plus, Jeremy walks us through ten Disney documentaries he especially recommends Disney fans watch. In another round of Take 5, we use just five words to respond to categories such as "The Current Condition of WDW Monorails" and "Song Titles in Frozen 2." Plus, we discuss the big news that was announced at this year's Destination D. Come join the discussion now! Be sure to check out Jeff's podcast and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on our show: . If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
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