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62: Do This, Not That (Magic Kingdom)

It’s hard to do everything at Magic Kingdom in one day. That’s why it’s important to prioritize ahead of time the attractions you don’t want to miss. We’re here to help you out. This week we share our tips for the must-do shops, restaurants, and rides at Magic Kingdom, as well as the elements of the park we think you can skip if it comes to that.

In our first of four Very Merry “Chatmas” Moments, Jeremy reports on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. He breaks down the highlights (and the low points) of this year’s ticketed event. Plus, we get transparent in the segment “Disney Confessions.” Come join the fun on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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61: Fantasy Thanksgiving Draft

If you could invite characters from the Disney films and from Walt Disney World to join you for Thanksgiving dinner, who would you want around the table? On this week’s episode, we “draft” our picks for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner companions.

In the new segment “Armchair Imagineering,” we create Thanksgiving experiences for the Disney parks. Plus, Jeremy reports on his recent trip to Animal Kingdom, including the tastes of Harambe Market and an update on Pandora’s construction. Come gather around the table and feast on another new episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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60: The Perfect Disney Park

What if you could take your favorite parts of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the other Disney parks worldwide, and unite them to create your very own happiest place on earth? That’s exactly the question we set out to answer on this week’s show. We have some Imagineering fun as we describe what we think would be the perfect mashup of Disney attractions.

In “The Disney Fix,” topics of discussion include Starbucks/Disney ornaments, the new Twenty Eight & Main line of merchandise for men, and a behind-the-scenes look at Aladdin. Plus, we share some personal Love Letters to Disney. Our 60th show includes all that and more. Tune in now!

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59: Let’s Talk About Epcot

“Epcot will be Disney World’s Least Visited Park by 2020.”

That was the headline from November 1 over on The Motley Fool. In the article, the author made some interesting points about Epcot’s growth (or lack thereof) in the last several decades. On episode 59, we discuss the article and give our own thoughts about Epcot, where it has been, and what needs to change going forward.

Also on this week’s show, we take a peek into the future of Walt Disney World in the segment “In the Year 2071.” Plus, we dish on the latest developments involving Pandora and Star Wars Land, we answer a listener’s question about the Disney Movie Club and vacationing with a large group, and more. Come join the conversation!

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58: Animated Films in the Parks – The 2000s

Our search for signs of Disney films at Walt Disney World gets a bit harder this week as we venture into the 2000s. On this week’s show, we chat about films like Atlantis, Chicken Little, and The Emperor’s New Groove, discussing why they’ve been all but forgotten by Disney executives and fans alike. We also speculate about why movies like Lilo & Stitch and The Princess and the Frog have had such lasting power.

In “You Be the Judge,” we go head to head in a few friendly debates regarding topics such as nighttime spectaculars, disposable opening-day attractions, and shoddy audio-animatronics. Plus, we play a few rounds of “Take 5,” in which we use just five words to express our feelings about gourmet hot dogs, the PeopleMover, and more. Episode 58 of The Mad Chatters Podcast is now available for your listening pleasure!

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57: Mad Q Party: Halloween Edition

Our favorite hypothetical extravaganza is back, and this time it’s all things Halloween. We try to plus Halloween Time at Walt Disney World by answering questions like, “If you could hide somewhere in Walt Disney World and scare people, where would you do it?” and, “If you had to add a fall or Halloween ‘twist’ to a classic Disney snack, what would you do?”

In the segment Munchies and Merch, we each share about a fall snack and a spooky piece of merchandise we’d like to get our hands on, and in another Mad Chatter game, Matt and Derek try to match movie quotes with the villains who said them. Plus, the latest news includes a Tower of Terror film and some interesting gourmet hot dogs at Grand Floridian Resort. Lots of creepy fun awaits you on episode 57 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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56: Food and Wine Preview: Our 5 Must-Haves

With the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in full swing, on this week’s show we take a virtual tour around World Showcase and visit the various booths in order to find the five food items we most want to try. From the lamb meatballs in New Zealand to the haggis in Scotland, we discuss the scrumptious treats we have our eyes on.

Staying in World Showcase, we play another round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, this time focusing on American Adventure, the Canada pavilion, and the nations in between. Plus, Jeremy and Matt talk about their experience at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, and we dish on the latest park news, including new quick-service menus in Magic Kingdom and this year’s Candlelight Processional narrators. All that and more awaits you on the latest episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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55: Walt Disney World Vs. Disneyland: Ranking the Disney Parks Using Our Completely Subjective and Meaningless Point System

Which is better: Disneyland or Walt Disney World?

Because we hear that question all the time, we thought we’d pit the two resorts against each other on this week’s show. Comparing everything from attractions, to hotels, to weather, to elbow room, we award points to both parks depending on how they stack up in various categories. While at the end of the day we couldn’t possibly choose a park to call our “favorite,” we always enjoy talking about the pros and cons of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Also on this week’s show, we discuss the recently announced Club Disney, a new Mary Poppins film, Disney comic books, attraction posters, and more!

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54: Star Wars Land and the Future of Disney Parks

Once again, the Disney Twitterverse has been up in arms as of late. During the past week, two specific news items have gotten our favorite Disney Tweeters talking: an increase in Annual Pass prices and big changes coming to Disneyland’s Rivers of America (thanks to Star Wars Land). On this week’s show, we chat about these announcements and what they mean for the future of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. How much is too much for entrance into Walt Disney World? What parts of the parks are too sacred to be touched by incoming franchises?

In a round of personal stories, we each share about a time in a Disney park that made us ask, “Did that just happen?” Plus, we answer a listener’s question about making the most of FastPass+. All that and more awaits you on episode 54 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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53: Disneyland Diamond Celebration Trip Report

We’ve been teasing (and boring) you for months about a Mad Chatter trip to Disneyland, and it finally happened. On this week’s show, Jeremy and Derek give the lowdown on their week spent in Anaheim. Tune in as they review Disneyland’s newest nighttime shows, spill the details about Club 33, talk about their experience at Napa Rose’s chef’s counter, and gush about all of the other exciting things happening in celebration of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary.

Also on episode 53, Matt holds nothing back as he reports on Magic Kingdom’s “Night of Joy,” which was held September 11-12 in Walt Disney World. Plus, we discuss the latest park news, including the end of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, the beginning of Food & Wine, Duffy’s farewell, and more.

1:40 — Night of Joy report

13:36 — Disney news

30:33 — Disneyland Diamond Celebration report

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