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Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast

Angela & Joe: Your Disney Friends

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

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42:25

The One Song Disney Parks Can't Lose

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/10/05

If every Disney park song disappeared except one, which would you save?Today, we debate the music that makes Disney feel like Disney—from Grim Grinning Ghosts and It’s a Small World to the Main Street Electrical Parade, Living with the Land, and Happily Ever After. The catch: we’re choosing the song the parks need most, which might be different from the one we love listening to. Along the way, we get into attraction storytelling, the emotional power of fireworks, and a surprisingly divisive

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70:32

Has Disney Perfected Cruises With the Destiny?

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2026/09/28

The Disney Destiny feels different. After five days onboard, we’re asking whether its character-driven experiences are the future of Disney cruising—and why its best moments left us wanting even more.We compare our Destiny and Disney Wish experiences, share what made De Vil’s, the storytellers and Hercules stand out, and get into the scheduling frustrations and Worlds of Marvel disappointment that kept the trip from feeling perfect. Plus: could Disney bring more of this interactive storytelling

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56:22

Which Disney World Park Has the Best Future?

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/09/21

When the construction is finished, which Disney World park will deserve the #1 spot?This week, we compare the futures of Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, from Villains Land and Cars to Monsters Inc., Encanto and Indiana Jones. We debate whether Magic Kingdom could become a two-day park, whether EPCOT needs more than festivals, and what would give Animal Kingdom a reason to stay open later. Then we make our picks: which parks rise, which fall, and which changes could

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44:06

Disney Lorcana: Cash Grab or Legitimate Game?

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2026/08/31

Disney Lorcana exploded from a $50 D23 promotional set into one of the world’s most popular trading card games. In only three years, it has sold nearly 3 billion cards, produced five-figure collectibles and inspired hours-long product-launch lines.But Lorcana also releases four sets a year and retires relatively new cards from competitive play. Is that necessary to keep the game balanced—or a strategy designed to keep Disney fans buying? In this episode we cover: -Lorcana’s origin -How the game

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83:07

The True Story of Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/08/24

The Enchanted Tiki Room may look like a charming little show filled with singing birds, but it fundamentally changed what Disneyland—and theme-park attractions—could be.Ken Bruce, the author who spent years researching its history, joins us to separate Disney mythology from the real story. We discuss the attraction’s unexpected origin, the birth of Audio-Animatronics, its connection to the Polaris missile program, the restaurant story Disney fans often repeat incorrectly and why the finished

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59:13

Has D23 Gotten Too Big for Disney?

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/08/17

Disney’s latest D23 Parks and Experiences presentation was packed with musical performances, celebrity appearances, concept art, and attraction names—but very few firm details or opening dates.That raises two questions: Can fans trust Disney’s D23 announcements, and has the event become so big that Disney can no longer meet the expectations surrounding it? We examine Disney’s checkered history of announced projects, the ambiguity surrounding the Yeti and Dreamfinder, what Villains Land actually

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61:58

Inside runDisney Race Weekend with Carissa Galloway

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/08/03

What makes runDisney worth the 2:30 AM alarm?Carissa Galloway—RunDisney’s first female race announcer—joins us to explain why these races feel different, what happens behind the scenes before runners reach the start line, and how the community has changed during her two decades with the event. Carissa also shares the finish-line story she has never forgotten, how runDisney can turn first-time participants into lifelong runners, and the fueling mistake that leaves too many athletes starting their

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50:46

Is This the Beginning of a More Restricted Disney World?

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2026/07/25

Disney has restricted access to resort buses departing Disney Springs, closing a loophole that allowed guests to park for free and travel through a resort to the theme parks.But is this really about parking—or is Disney beginning to make the “Disney bubble” less open? We break down who the new rule affects, why some resort guests support it, the unexpected problems it creates for locals and Annual Passholders, and whether resort hopping, holiday displays, the monorail, or the Skyliner could

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40:20

The Best Thing at Walt Disney World, According to...

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/07/13

What is the single greatest thing in all of Walt Disney World? Are classic attractions better than modern rides? Can a Disney snack beat a character meet-and-greet? And when listeners vote, which part of the parks rises above everything else? In our 400th episode, we reveal the final results of our Best of the Parks Tournament, as voted on by you, the listeners. After weeks of matchups across classic attractions, modern attractions, food and snacks, and character meet-and-greets, only one Disney

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76:43

Bret Iwan on Becoming the Voice of Mickey Mouse

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/07/06

What would you do if you opened your email and saw a message asking if you wanted to audition for Mickey Mouse? This week, we’re joined by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, to talk about the surreal path that led him from artist and Disney fan to one of the most iconic roles in entertainment history. Bret shares how he found out about the opportunity, what the audition process was like, and how he approaches voicing a character who means so much to so many people around the world. In

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67:13

The Future of Theme Parks with Sage Starkey

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/06/29

What does immersive entertainment actually mean — and why does it feel like the future of theme parks? This week, we’re joined by Sage Starkey to talk about storytelling, guest agency, themed entertainment, and what it takes to make audiences feel like they truly belong inside a world. From experiences like Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to interactive theater, live performance, and projects like The Good Neighbor Game, Sage helps us understand how immersive experiences are built from the ground up

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55:40

What is the BEST Thing at Disney World? ft. Quincy...

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/06/22

Mickey Bar or Dole Whip?TRON or Big Thunder Mountain? Chip or Dale? Every Disney fan has their favorites, but what is truly the Best of the Parks? This week, we're kicking off our Episode 400 celebration with the launch of our Best of the Parks Tournament, and we're joined by special guest Quincy from AllEars to help set the field. Together, we determine the matchups in four categories: 🎢 Classic Attractions ✨ Modern Attractions 🍦 Food & Snacks 📸 Character Meet & Greets Now it's your

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20:26

How Disney Fans Can Make a Difference

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/06/17

We're officially kicking off the countdown to Episode 400! Over the next few weeks, we'll be celebrating with some incredible guests and special episodes, but first, we're launching something even more important—our fundraiser for Give Kids The World Village. Give Kids The World is an amazing nonprofit that provides cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families, creating memories that last a lifetime. Our goal is to raise $4,000 over the next month, and we would love

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32:29

Can You Guess the Disney Ride From a 1-Star Review?

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/06/08

There's something about the dolls that's kind of creepy." Believe it or not, that's a real review of It's a Small World. This week, Joe challenges Angela to a game where she has to identify Disney World attractions based solely on real guest reviews—and many of them aren't exactly glowing. From classic attractions to modern favorites, some of these reviews make the answers obvious... while others are hilariously misleading. In this episode, we cover: Real Disney World attraction reviews ⭐ Mostly

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42:16

Disney Fans Won't Agree on This

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/06/01

If you could only keep one Disney character, who would it be?Mickey. Minnie. Donald. Goofy. Four Disney icons that have entertained generations of fans. But today, we're forcing ourselves to make some impossible choices. In this episode, we're playing You Can Only Keep One, pitting beloved Disney characters, attractions, movies, snacks, and more against each other to determine what stays—and what has to go forever. In this episode, we cover: Mickey vs. Minnie vs. Donald vs. Goofy Fan-favorite

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39:25

Dream Acquisitions for Disney

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/05/18

Disney has made some massive acquisitions over the years. Pixar. Marvel. Lucasfilm. 20th Century Fox. Each one reshaped the future of the company—and pop culture itself.But now that Josh D’Amaro is stepping into the CEO role, the question becomes… what should Disney buy next? In this episode, we play armchair executives and pitch our picks for the best acquisition targets for Disney’s future. In this episode, we cover: What Disney currently lacks in its portfolio The companies and brands we think

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37:37

How Disney Entered the Luxury Travel Business

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/05/12

Most people know Disney for its theme parks and cruise ships… but did you know Disney also offers fully curated guided vacations around the world?Today, we’re diving into the history of Adventures by Disney—how Disney entered the luxury travel business, what makes these trips so unique, and why they’ve become a dream vacation for many Disney fans. In this episode, we cover: How Adventures by Disney got started ✈️ What makes these guided vacations different from normal travel The types of trips

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34:04

Top 4 Star Wars Characters of All Time

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/05/04

May the 4th be with you!In this special Star Wars episode, we’re taking on an impossible challenge: creating the Mount Rushmore of Star Wars characters. With an entire galaxy of iconic heroes, villains, and droids to choose from, narrowing it down to just four was no easy task—and definitely sparked some debate. In this episode, we cover: Our picks for the 4 most iconic Star Wars characters The criteria we used (impact, legacy, fan love) The toughest cuts that just missed the list A few

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49:09

How to Plan Your First Disney World Trip

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/04/28

Planning your first trip to Walt Disney World can feel overwhelming. Where do you stay? How many days do you need? Should you get Park Hopper tickets? In this episode, we walk through the exact process we used when we finally convinced our friends to take their family on their first Disney vacation—and everything we learned along the way. In this episode, we cover: Where to stay (on-property vs off-property) How many days you actually need Park Hopper vs single park tickets How to prioritize rides,

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40:17

The Most Expensive Disney Parks Items Ever Sold

Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast ·

2026/04/20

How much would you pay for a piece of Disney Parks history?A ride vehicle? A park sign? Even an animatronic? For some collectors, the answer is hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this episode, we’re counting down the most expensive Disney Parks items ever sold at auction—from iconic attraction props to one jaw-dropping sale that went for over $600,000. In this episode, we cover: The highest-priced Disney Parks memorabilia ever sold Why collectors are willing to spend six figures 💸 Which pieces

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