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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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1:34

We're on Spring Break! (No New Episode)

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/04/08

see you next wednesday!!!Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusing299 for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on good stuff (like my bike shorts!!!) at: quince.com/amusingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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72:16

The GOOFIEST Things To Happen At Disney World (w/...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/04/01

It’s APRIL FOOL’S so we’re celebrating the goofiest things that have ever happened while covering Disney World with theme park king…Scott Gustin!Come for the Plant Donald and t-shirt mystery, and stay for the greatest online moment of our collective lives!!!Relevant Links…Kite Tails! NBA Experience! Plant Donald! The Greatest Tweet of All Time! Paddlefish Robbery Mystery! Scott’s Favorite T-shirt! Poop Candy: And the real MVP, Theme Park Turkeys! Thanks to our special guest…Scott Gustin! Follow

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81:31

Gab Sesh: March!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Who's ready to GAB about everything that's gone down this month!!! From the major new Disney Cruise Line announcement to life and schedules and adulthood and television and everything else in between, this one's a doozy! Featuring...Disney Stuff We Gotta Discuss, (MANY) Things I've Done Lately That I Wanna Chat With You About, the Tireless Pursuit of Feeling Good All The Time, and Stuff I Am Currently Obsessed With! (new favorite tv show alert!!)Book your next Disney trip (for free!)

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79:53

The PROS and CONS of a SHORT Disney Cruise! (Disney...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/03/18

I just sailed for 3 nights on the Disney Wonder out of San Diego and I have...a lot to say!! Some highlights, some lowlights, but most importantly: an episode that's going to highlight a lot of BIIIIIG Disney Cruise Line *truths* that you simply NEED to know.This one is sO MUCH MORE than a trip recap — it's basically a big ol' feature story on why you should (or shouldn't!) consider a short Disney sailing.aAAAAND if it's Disney Cruise Line with toddlers questions you're

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64:46

Hidden Mickey: Stephanie Styles!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/03/11

STEPHANIE STYLES IS HERE!!!! Star of stage (Disney's Newsies! Kiss Me Kate!) and screen (Loot! Curb Your Enthusiasm!) is FINALLY on Very Amusing talking about all things Disney!She's an incredible actress, singer and performer but most importantly...she's quite possibly THE biggest Disney fan we've ever had on the podcast. A D23 member from the start, she's got the deepest lore about fandom, Disney parks, and even her time as Larry David's Cinderella. (Oh yeah!!)We literally

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71:35

A Churros Hotline Episode!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/03/04

It's time for some churros calls, baby! we're talking...Disneyland Resort! Disney Cruise Line! life with ADHD! amuse-a-palooza, our podcast event! even the current state of Disney news! we got it ~all~ in this week's episode! eh it's fun just listen enjoy!!!!Book your next Disney trip (for free!) with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them! Save money and time at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing!Spend more time with

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68:16

Gab Sesh: February!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/02/25

or...is it a mish-mosh?! EITHER WAY, this week we are discussing a little bit of everything!like...Disney Stuff We Gotta Discuss! Things I've Done Lately That I Wanna Chat With You About! The Tireless Pursuit of Feeling Good All The Time! and...Stuff I'm Currently Obsessed With!(Y-E-S, we've FINALLY made Gab Sesh an organized affair and I hope you enjoy this extensive chit-chat about Disney news, my favorite new podcast, the two new kitchen condiments that blew me away, why I'm

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65:26

The 13 New-To-Me Things I Did at Disney World!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Even if you've been ten billion times, there is always something new to do at Disney. OKAY, and yes, sometimes it's just something new to ME, but that counts as new!!!! This place is huge!!!!!! We're talking restaurants I've never been to — and ones I haven't visited in a millennia — and even an attraction I'd never experienced! First-time character meet-and-greets, a brilliant hotel room choice I'll be seeking out again, and even a dish from a spot in Magic Kingdom I

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97:15

AMUSE-A-PALOOZA!!!!!!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/02/11

I just got home from our FIRST-EVER podcast group trip and I'm bringing you all WITH ME as we discuss it !!!!!!!!!!!NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT MEI MOUSE FAN TRAVEL! Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with them. They'll do it for free! It's amazing!! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusingRelevant Links…Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! Don't forget to call us at

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73:18

...Can We Make Rebecca Serle A Disney Adult?!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/02/04

No WAY we got the New York Times bestselling author of books like "One Italian Summer" and "In Five Years" to come on the podcast and yap about Disney and motherhood and sitcoms and her personal connection to Gilmore Girls and SO MUCH FREAKING MORE!!!This may be our most high energy episode in a while (!!!) which friends, you know is saying a LOT. I adore Rebecca Serle and her new book "Once and Again" drops March 10 and I can't wait for you all to read it!!!!Thanks to

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49:17

An INSIDE Look At Disney Cruise Line Entertainment...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Jenny Weinbloom is the coolest Disney executive around — there, I said it! — and this week, she's on Very Amusing! Our interview aboard the Disney Destiny REALLY feels like peeking behind the curtain of how Disney Cruise Line decides what experiences to bring us. (And even better -- we got to chat in the suite! the suite!!!) I'm blown away by her career and how she's brought New York's best theatrical experiences into Disney storytelling, and i guarantee you will be too! THIS ONE IS

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67:14

Gab Sesh: January!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Oh yeah dude, we have SO much to catch up on so let's gab about Disneyland! and Lunar New Year! and life! and scheduling! and shopping! and television! and sitcoms! and so much more!!!!!!Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusingSpend

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50:22

Disneyland Was Built In JUST ONE YEAR?!?!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/01/14

HOW DID WALT DO IT?!! That's right we're talking about Disneyland Handcrafted, the new mind-boggling film documenting the year (THE SINGLE! YEAR!) it took to build Disneyland. As you'll soon hear me yell about at length, director Leslie Iwerks' film is an absolutely stunning look at the process, complete with archival footage that, oh ya know, had no sound until it was added to this film. It's out January 22, but this episode will give you the lowdown on the film, what it was

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54:09

Our 2026 Bucket List!!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2026/01/07

We are back for the second year with our bucket list travel episode (!) featuring seven INCREDIBLE sights you (and I!) both need to see. They're theme park-y enough to give you an absolute thrill but also all domestic (WHEE!) which means it's easier than ever to cross one of these off your list. (even if I wanna cross 'em ALL off because miniatures, audio-animatronics AND indoor cities!? this one's got it all!Relevant Links…Fairy Castle!Dr Feelgood (yikes) Fancy luxury colonial

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64:21

It's A Churros Hotline Holiday Special!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2025/12/24

okay in fairness it's not entirely holiday themed, but it is our final episode (!!!) of 2025 (!!!) so embrace the virtual icicle lights and gingerbread lattes and enjoy our 747-Churros Q&A!~my voice is not one hundred percent back, but I recorded this over multiple days so it should sound good!!!~have a happy holidays and happy new year, everyone! We are off 12/31 and will be back with our first episode of the year on 1/7!!!Relevant Links…Your Disney Cruise Line Questions, Answered!My

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2:48

Our Next Episode Is...Delayed!! (I have been SILENCED...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2025/12/15

...on account of me STILL NOT HAVING MY WHOLE VOICE BACK! (seriously, we're on like, 9? 10? days now?!)ANYWAY, I am able to now produce noise which is great but talking for an hour is just....not possible. (you'll hear in this little short clip, I'm hoarse! I'm big time hoarse, and I'm doing my best to recover ASAP.)Our final episode of 2025 (!) will air sometime between the end of this week (12/19) and next Wednesday (12/14). Yeah, I don't love it either, but I will get it

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51:19

Universal Studios Singapore! (with Julia Prescott!)

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Writer, director, comedian and friend of the pod Julia Prescott trekked to FAR, FAR AWAY — both literally and figuratively — to experience the SHREK themed land at Universal Studios Singapore!Julia wrote one of The Simpsons' most-praised episodes, runs a brilliant screenwriting class and clocked in as Very Amusing's International Shrek Correspondent. WHAT CAN'T SHE DO!!!! She's here to discuss her WILD AND WHIMSICAL TRAVELS (truly no one does it like her) and walks us through a

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47:07

SHREK FOREVER AFTER...with DIRECTOR Mike Mitchell!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2025/12/03

OH? An absolute GET for our first episode of SHREKCEMBER 2025?! YOU BET!!!Mike Mitchell — director of "Shrek Forever After", "Trolls" and "Kung Fu Panda 4" —is an absolute legend who spilled sO MANY INCREDIBLE STORIES ON THE PODCAST THIS WEEK!Stop reading and just listen...this is one of the best ones we've ever done!!!Thanks to our special guest…Mike Mitchell! (go see his movies!)Relevant Links…Book your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel!! They'll give you

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49:30

We're Going To STARS HOLLOW (w/Warner Bros. Studio...

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2025/11/26

It's the most wonderful time of the year…and no, not because of the holidays or whatever. Because the set of "Gilmore Girls" is ALMOST HERE! If you've ever wanted to know how an entire city is created on a backlot and then *whoosh!* removed just 18 days later, prepare to have your mind blown!During Holidays Made Here, the *super special* version of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood that lastsfrom December 18 - January 4, you can visit the REAL set of one

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74:07

All Aboard the Disney DESTINY!

Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast ·

2025/11/19

I went on Disney Cruise Line's NEWEST cruise ship and have SO much to tell you about it!!!! The Heroes & Villains theme sets this ship apart from the others...and what I have to say about it is not at all what I expected I would!!!!! (The main thing I'm raving about....oh my gosh?!?!!It's got a Hercules stage show, a Lion King restaurant, character meets up the wazoo, an adults-only Marvel show, a Cruella De Vil-themed bar and so, so much more!Hear my entire review of what makes this

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