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Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week.It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!

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39:28

All About Velocicoaster!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2021/06/09

Ever wondered how a Jurassic Park themed coaster is designed and built?! Universal Creative's Shelby Honea is here to tell us *everything* about Universal Orlando Resort's new Jurassic World themed Velocicoaster, including what it's like to finally ride something you spent years creating. (Years!!) Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! Don't forget to call us at

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40:02

A Backstage Look at Avengers Campus!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2021/06/02

I took a hard-hat tour of Disney California Adventure's new Marvel themed Avengers Campus land last March. Then came the pandemic.For fourteen months, I've had every detail of Disney's new superhero space memorized. Now, it's time to relay all of it to you.Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone

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93:02

Hidden Mickey: Taran Killam!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2021/05/26

It's the triumphant return of HIDDEN MICKEYS, our series where we speak with a noteworthy celebrity who also happens to be a major theme park fan, and this season we have comedian, actor and writer TARAN KILLAM! You may know him from Saturday Night Live, Single Parents or even the Disney Channel Original Movie "Stuck in the Suburbs" (which we OBVIOUSLY get into), but what you may not know is that Taran is a die-hard Disneyland fan who graciously came on the show to describe a hilarious

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55:33

All About Duffy & Friends!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2021/05/19

Have you ever asked yourself, “who is Duffy the Disney Bear?” “how come Gelatoni paints with his tail?” Or “why is everyone, including the host of this podcast, such massive fans of Duffy & Friends?” Well buckle up, because all of your Disney Duffy questions, from Tokyo to Cape Cod and back, are about to be answered.We’re talking with Charlie Watanabe (senior story editor, Walt Disney Imagineering), Eva Lee (manager of franchise development, Walt Disney Imagineering) and Daniel Jue (portfolio

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38:04

The Happiest Place on Minecraft!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2021/05/12

Disneyland and all its rides, characters and unexpected magic now exists online on Minecraft. To all who come to this happy digital online game space: welcome.Thanks to our special guests…..The Max Lazer!Matthew Serrano!Relevant Links...Minecraft DisneylandNicholas Cappelloni (Mouskegamer) on YoutubeDiscordSpend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS

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51:10

The Creatures, Code Names and Concept Art of Star...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2021/05/05

We're discussing all things Batuu with Walt Disney Imagineering's Scott Trowbridge — a two-time guest! — and author Amy Ratcliffe.The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is jam-packed with never-before-seen concept art, Star Wars secrets and behind-the-scenes stories of how these lands were really made. It's rare to get such a robust look at how these spaces are created — and what was left behind — and both Scott and Amy were game to discuss *everything* between its covers.Come aboard as

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47:27

Shrek Retold!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/12/23

Believe it or not, there is a version of Shrek that is entirely remade, frame by frame, independently by artists. Here's their story!RELEVANT LINKS:Watch Shrek Retold!Full list of artists in Shrek RetoldRead Wired's piece about Shrek RetoldThe Bechdel CastJamie's Lolita and My Year In Mensa podcasts3GI IncorporatedSpend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! Don't forget to call

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46:43

We're Going To Shrekfest!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/12/16

Every year in Madison, Wisconsin, hundreds of people gather to competitively eat onions, rock out to Smash Mouth, roar as loud as they can and celebrate our beloved green ogre Shrek — and you're about to hear ALL about it.Relevant Links...SHREKFEST3GI IncorporatedSHREKFEST 2019Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the

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36:16

The Sun Never Sets On Shrek's Global Attractions!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/12/09

Think Shrek's global footprint is limited to a film franchise!? Think again!!!!From an animatronic marionette show in Dubai to a waterpark in New Jersey, we're bopping around the world to discuss Shrek's long-lasting global legacy!!!!Relevant Links:SHREK 4-D ON YESTERWORLDSHREK 4-D ON NETFLIXSHREK at Motiongate Dubai (thanks to SoCal 360 Attractions!)Stalling! with Alison and Melia bathroom podcast!Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her

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54:13

The First Shrekcember!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/12/02

In which we explore once and for all if a beloved theme park character, Shrek, celebrates Hanukkah or not.A delightfully unhinged holiday episode for you and yours!Thanks to our special guests…..Ben Mekler!Arielle Kaplan on Instagram! (nsfw)Relevant Links...The Tweet That Started It All!Arielle's "Is Shrek Jewish?" story for AlmaPolynesian RefurbishmentElectrical Water PageantSpend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wear your VERY

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51:04

Biden Drones! (Yes! Really!)

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/11/25

YES YES Y'ALL WE GOT THE GUY WHO DID THE JAW-DROPPING DRONE SHOW FOR PRESIDENT ELECT BIDEN!!!!! OKAY I'LL STOP YELLING AT YOU IN CAPS, BUT WE GOT THE BIG INTERVIEW!!!Anyway, buckle up for a ROUSING chat with Nils Thorjussen, CEO of Verge Aero, and learn about how creating software and drones in-house aided them in pulling off the best themed entertainment this side of the Magic Kingdom — and why it's surely where the future of themed entertainment is heading.Relevant Links:Read my

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48:43

Churros Hotline: Secret Scents and Plastic Cheese!!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/11/18

Yes yes y'all, tuck in for some listener questions & a wide range of answers, along with a ton of Disney news and call-ins about what little parts of rides you love!!Thank you to AJ Wolfe of Disney Food Blog for calling in for this week's episode!Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3Very

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38:47

Ratatouille: The Musical!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/11/11

Bonjour! Come one, come all, to a feast for the senses! And hear the wild story of how a bunch of strangers created a five-star musical themed to Pixar's film, Ratatouille, entirely on TikTok.FOLLOW THE RATATOUILLE MUSICAL

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60:39

What It Takes To Create Castle Shows and Nighttime...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/11/04

Hello hello hello! Join Daren Ulmer, Founder and Chief Creative at Mousetrappe, who teaches us how projection mapping works and how your favorite theme park nighttime shows are created and hear from the Los Angeles Times' Todd Martens, who shares his expertise about interactivity at theme parks and how we'll experience attractions, merchandise and apps differently in the future!RELEVANT LINKS:Luminarium Shadowbox! Mousetrappe!The Magic, The Memories and You!Todd Martens' Website

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58:48

The Secrets Of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! (with Scott...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/10/28

Join Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, as he gives us a crash course on why new Audio-Animatronics are so impressive, how far robotics have come and even spills some secrets about *that incredible moment* on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (!!!) Come for new knowledge of Disney's animatronic figures, stay for a dedication to your favorite discontinued snacks and me getting fully owned by Olu Mel!AVOIDING RISE OF THE RESISTANCE SPOILERS?STOP listening

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82:32

Step Inside Universal's Bourne Stuntacular (And Learn...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/10/21

Welcome to our interview-packed exploration into how the best parts of your favorite theme parks are created!This week's episode explores the three-year process behind Universal Orlando Resort's new boundary-bending stage stunt show, The Bourne Stuntacular and gains insight from the genius creating some of the best costumed characters on the planet! (That's right — we're learning about how some of the best Universal characters costumes are made, including Guy Diamond, the troll that

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139:15

What Theme Park Reporting Is REALLY Like!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/10/14

Everything you’ve ever, ever, EVER wanted to know about what it’s like to write about theme parks, from the people who do it. We're giving you a VIP tour of what press events are really like, how to conduct interviews with Imagineers, the silly secrets of taking hard hat tours of unbuilt Disney and Universal theme park rides before they open to the public and so much more!Thanks to our special guests….. VALERIE MARINO! DEANNE REVEL! GABRIELLE RUSSON! ARTHUR LEVINE! CRAIG WILLIAMS!Relevant

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90:58

Inside NBA's Secret Disney World Coffee Shop, Dole...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/09/30

Welcome to week two of our theme park food bonanza! This week focuses on solving your long-held Disney and Universal food mysteries. Take a look inside Disney's most exclusive (and secretive!) restaurant, chat with food journalists about Dole Whip secrets and grilled cheese surprises, hear about the way Epcot's festivals come together and get the details on the NBA's underground hotel coffee shop run by Jimmy Butler at Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort Hotel!Thanks to our special

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76:32

How Butterbeer Was Created, Halloween Treats and a...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/09/23

Take a peek inside Disney World's top-secret food laboratory! Find out how Magic Kingdom dreams up their incredible Halloween snacks! Discover how Universal created The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Butterbeer from scratch!Learn food secrets from both theme parks and the many ways Universal's Halloween Horror Nights houses directly inspire their foods!Relevant Links... DAVID'S FOOD & WINE STORY on Disney's Flavor LabMY TRAVEL + LEISURE STORY on Disney's Flavor Lab Thanks to

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58:44

The Great Soda Mystery!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2020/09/16

In April 2020, hundreds of Disney Parks exclusive Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Coca Cola sodas mysteriously appeared at an Alabama supermarket.How did they make their way from a far-flung Disney theme park planet to a discount grocery store? We're about to find out.Thanks to our special guests…..@EscapedStitch, @Schmoofy, Clayton Williams and the one and only ROBIN LOPEZ!The Monorail Times for suggesting this episode!EVERYONE who reached out to teach me about food distribution!!!Cheers to our

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