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91: 10 Ways to Enjoy a WDW Vacation Outside the Parks

Did you know you can parasail in Walt Disney World? Or golf? Or sing along with Chip and Dale around a campfire? On this week’s show, we list ten ways you can enjoy Walt Disney World without even stepping foot in a theme park or water park. Our list takes us from the gorgeous resorts to the miniature golf courses and beyond.

Plus, in “The Disney Fix,” we chat about the Duck Tales soundtrack, a new partnership between Netflix and Disney, and Disney Channel Original Movies. Then, we share some of our favorite hidden gems in Walt Disney World.

If you want to connect with us online, check out our Twitter (@MadChatters), Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), and Instagram pages (@madchatters). Send emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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90: Disneyland FAQs + A Peek at “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head”

If Walt Disney toured Magic Kingdom today, what would he say about the current state of the park? That’s the premise of the upcoming film “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head,” in which a low-level employee stumbles upon Walt’s head in storage and is persuaded to take him around Walt Disney World. Ben Lancaster, the man behind the film, joins us to discuss what it was like shooting in Magic Kingdom without permission, what he hopes to accomplish with the piece, and how Disney fans can get involved. Plus, he joins us for a “Price is Right”-style game, in which we try to guess the costs of various Walt Disney World items and experiences.

After that, we turn our attention to Disneyland to address a few listener questions about what it’s like vacationing at Walt’s original park. Special guest Teri, who is taking a trip to Disneyland in July, presents us with her own list of questions about what to expect, whether or not a Park Hopper is worth it, where to eat, and more.

To find out more about “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head,” follow Ben on Twitter (@WaltsFrzenHead) and check out the film’s Kickstarter site.

You can find us online too. Check out our Twitter (@MadChatters), Instagram (@madchatters), and Facebook pages (/madchatterspodcast). Send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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89: Quick-Service Restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It’s time to go menu diving once again in our continuing series on the quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. This time our search takes us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where we discuss the casual offerings at places like Harambe Market, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe. We list every menu item and give our tips for what to try and what to pass up.

In the segment “Behind the Magic,” we turn our attention to Adventureland to discuss its backstory, theme, and details. Plus, we set our sights on the future and predict what WDW will be like “In the Year 2071.” All that and more awaits you on episode 89 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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88: Disney News and Rumors

Frozen Ever After, the return of Mary Poppins, a new Star Wars fireworks spectacular, Aristocrepes . . .

With so much happening at Walt Disney World and around the Disney universe, we thought we’d take some time to focus on the biggest Disney news and process our thoughts on what’s new and what’s coming. We catch up on the latest announcements regarding live-action films, eateries at Disney Springs, nighttime entertainment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and more.

In this week’s lineup of recurring segments, we do some Disney debating, share our ideas for the hashtag #SadDisneyAttractions, and try to stump one another in the 20 Questions-style game “Where in WDW Am I?” Come join the fun now!

We really appreciate those iTunes reviews, so keep them coming! Join us on Twitter (@MadChatters), Instagram (@madchatters), and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). Send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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87: Top 5 Original Disney Park Characters

We wants the redhead! From lovable audio-animatronics to quirky on-screen personalities to the unseen voices that fill our ears, this week we count down our favorite characters that are original to the Disney parks.

Plus, as promised, Jeremy shares the five films you need to watch during Disney Channel’s epic marathon of their 51 most popular original films from days gone by. As a bonus, we’ve brought on special guest David to share his five picks as well. Then, David joins us for a Mad Chatter game, in which we determine whether or not specific celebrities ever lent their voices to animated Disney characters. The fun awaits on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Come connect with us online! Twitter: @MadChatters | Facebook: madchatterspodcast | Instagram: @madchatters | Email: comments@madchatters.net

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86: Countdown to Parkstinction – Millennium Celebration (1999-2001)

This week we board our Time Rovers once again to travel back to the past, and this time our destination is the Millennium Celebration that overtook Epcot from October 1, 1999 to January 1, 2001. We reminisce about the Mickey wand on Spaceship Earth, the construction of Leave a Legacy, the World Showcase parade “Tapestry of Nations,” Millennium Village, and much more.

In the latest round of “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” we discuss the best and worst restrooms at Walt Disney World. Plus, the segment Take Five returns as we use just five words to describe categories such as the future Hall of Presidents and the arrival of FastPass+ in Disneyland. It’s all happening now on episode 86 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Come join the conversation online! You can find us on Twitter (@MadChatters), Instagram (@madchatters), and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). We welcome your emails at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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85: Mad Q Party

Let’s get hypothetical! The questions on this week’s Mad Q Party have us dreaming up Marvel overlays, pitching ideas for films set in Walt Disney World, imagining worst-case scenarios in the parks, revealing our dream Cast Member positions, and more.

In The Disney Fix, we chat about the newest issue of Life magazine dedicated to all things Walt, Thrillist’s tips for avoiding children in Walt Disney World, and a must-hear Disney playlist. Plus, we get transparent in another round of Disney Confessions. Join the fun now!

To connect with us online, find us on Twitter (@MadChatters), Instagram (@madchatters), and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). Email us at comments@madchatters.net. We appreciate your reviews on iTunes. That’s a great way for our listeners to support the show, so leave your thoughts there if you are so inclined. Thanks for listening!

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84: Mad Chatter Mishmash | Reports, Rants, and Randomness

This week we dive into the Mad Chatter mailbag to read trip reports from three of our listeners. Letters include thoughts on the Star Wars Half Marathon, opinions about Disneyland from a Disney World regular’s perspective, and fun memories from the parks.

Other segments on this week’s hodgepodge show include 11-Second Rants, Love Letters to Disney, current news, the biggest headlines, and our new segment “Behind the Magic” in which we do a deep dive into Main Street, U.S.A. to discuss its backstory, details, and more.

Have you connected with us online? Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). Send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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83: Walt Disney World Trip Report

After spending an entire week in Walt Disney World, Derek and Matt have a lot to talk about. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear their thoughts on the latest additions to the parks, new table service restaurants like Morimoto Asia and Skipper Canteen, one of the best snack items on Disney property, Star Wars at Hollywood Studios, and much more.

In this week’s news, we chat about the many announcements made on the Disney Parks Blog last week, including two rides in Toy Story Land, opening dates for Tiffins and Soarin’ Around the World, and an update on Town Center in Disney Springs. Lots of Disney magic awaits you on episode 83 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Thanks to everyone who followed along on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as we reported from the parks. You guys make what we do extra special. If you don’t follow us online, check out our accounts on Twitter (@MadChatters), Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), and Instagram (@madchatters). If you want to email us, write to comments@madchatters.net.

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82: By Land, Sea, or Skyway: Transportation at WDW

Buses, railroads, boats, ferries, monorails… When you want to get from one place to another, Walt Disney World has you covered. This week we discuss the many wonderful forms of transportation the Vacation Kingdom of the World has to offer. We list the pros and cons of each one and share our personal tips for when to take each form of travel.

In current news, we chat about the results of the first “Disney After Hours” event, the new Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet characters, new food kiosks in Disney Springs, and more. It’s also time for another Resort Roundup, and this time we set our sights on Pop Century Resort. Plus, we share personal stories from the parks that made us ask, “Did that just happen?” Join the conversation now!

If you want to connect with us, be sure to follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast) or send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Look for Matt and Derek on Periscope (@MadChatters) this Friday evening (April 22) as they broadcast live from Skipper Canteen. Thanks for listening!

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