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148: Fantasmic! Celebrating 25 Years of Mysteries, Magic, and Visions Fantastic

Dreams are make believe . . . But could they all come true? To discover the answer to that question, we’re going deep inside Mickey’s imagination, where we’ll encounter princesses, a fire-breathing dragon, and all the forces of evil, all while searching for the true reason Fantasmic has been such a popular show since it debuted in Disneyland 25 years ago. Celebrate this epic nighttime spectacular with us as we dive deep into the show’s history, its changes over the years, and what the future might hold.

Also on this week’s show, we look more closely at some of D23 Expo’s biggest announcements and toss in our own ideas for how to plus them. Plus, in another round of the Mad Chatter Top Ten, we present the Top Ten Uses for the Great Movie Ride Audio-Animatronics After the Ride Has Closed.

We now invite you to join Mickey and experience Fantasmic!—a journey beyond your wildest imagination.

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146: Magic Kingdom and Disneyland – What’s the Difference?

Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, It’s A Small World – Many of the classic attractions for which Disney parks are known can be found on both U.S. coasts. The assumption, therefore, is that Magic Kingdom is simply a replica of Disneyland. In reality, though, the two parks are different in many ways. On this week’s show, special guest Jeff Birou (@jetsetterjeff) helps us take a closer look at these two parks and highlight the attractions, food, and landscapes that make each of them unique.

Also on this week’s show, we look ahead to the D23 Expo and discuss the panels that sound most interesting to us. Plus, we play the 20 Questions-style game “Where in WDW Am I?” Play along and join the fun now!

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141: Dining in Epcot – Part 2

Our culinary tour of Epcot concludes this week as we visit the table service restaurants in Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. We read the menus and give our personal thoughts on places like Teppan Edo, Chefs de France, and Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room. (Be sure to check out episode 136 if you didn’t catch Part 1.)

Also on this week’s show, we do some Armchair Imagineering by coming up with ideas for new table service restaurants at the current World Showcase pavilions. Plus, we play our favorite 20 Questions-style game, “Where in WDW Am I?” Come join us!

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137: Meanwhile at Walt Disney World…

This week we’re bringing you up to date on all the latest happenings at the Walt Disney World Resort, from the biggest news (Baby Groot! Johnny Depp! Driverless shuttles?) to an on-the-scene report from our most recent trip. We share stories from the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, the 28th birthday of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our final viewing of Wishes, and much more!

Also on this week’s show, Matt and Derek review their recent meal at 50’s Prime Time Cafe. Plus, we put on our Imagineering hats and come up with ideas for limited-time Mother’s Day celebrations at WDW. Come join the conversation!

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121: Putting the “Magic” in Magic Kingdom

What makes Magic Kingdom worthy of its name? Is it the rides? The smells? The Cast Members? The music? Is it a mixture of all of the above? Or is it different for every person?

On this week’s show we open up (read: gush) about what makes Magic Kingdom so “magical” to us. From single moments to breathtaking views to the smallest of details, we talk about what puts the “magic” in our favorite park.

In the latest news, we discuss the opening weekend of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts, two new hard-ticket Star Wars events, and the brand new MaxPass at Disneyland. Plus, we put on our creative hats for another round of Armchair Imagineering, and we try to stump each other in the game “Where in WDW Am I?” All that and so much more awaits on this week’s episode!

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115: Christmastime at Walt Disney World

Once upon a Christmastime at Christmas, the Mad Chatters experienced as many of Walt Disney World’s holiday offerings as they possibly could in two and a half days, and then they reported on it. On episode 115, join us for a closer look at Christmastime at the parks as we experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Candlelight Processional, Holidays Around the World, Jingle Cruise, and much more!

In another round of Armchair Imagineering, we present our ideas for what an appropriate overhaul of Future World should look like. Plus, we discuss the latest upcharge events being offered at WDW. Come join the festive fun now!

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109: Mad Chatter Spooktacular

It’s Halloween-loween, everybody! (Let out a scream!) This week we’re getting in the Halloween spirit by putting spooky twists on some of our favorite Mad Chatter segments, including Armchair Imagineering, Disney Hashtags, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Our discussions take us everywhere from the fall decorations and merchandise at Walt Disney World to the hidden gems and magical details inside Haunted Mansion to the moments in Disney films that really bring a chill. Warm up some cider, light a candle or two, and get ready for some ghostly fun. As our friends in Halloween Town say… This is Halloween!

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105: Countdown to Parkstinction – WDW’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

With Walt Disney World turning 45 years old this weekend, we thought it would be fun to go back in time and take a look at one of Magic Kingdom’s biggest birthday celebrations of the past. As we discuss the park’s 25th anniversary, we take a closer look at the Remember the Magic Parade, Illuminations 25, and the infamous, love-it-or-hate-it Cakestle.

But first, we do a bit of Armchair Imagineering as we create our own ideas for how Walt Disney World and its guests should celebrate 45 years. Plus, we pen Love Letters to Disney. Strap in and hang on tight: this Time Rover is ready for departure!

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94: Mad Chatter Mishmash | Trips, Tips, and Instagram

It wouldn’t be The Mad Chatters Podcast without a bit of madness, which is why this week’s show is a grab bag of Disney tips, Disney chatter, and Disney fun.

We check in with a few listeners to get the scoop on their recent trips to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri. Plus, we answer one California listener’s questions about her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World, providing suggestions for how and when to start planning.

In another round of Armchair Imagineering, we tackle Disney’s latest obsession with projection mapping and throw out our own ideas for where the technology could be used next. Plus, Instagram and Pokemon Go pop up in the segment “The Disney Fix.” Episode 94 awaits!

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92: What’s New at WDW or (Soarin’ Around the Galactic Frozen Friendship Spectacular)

Stage shows, nighttime spectaculars, dark rides, restaurants… All sorts of new experiences have just debuted at Walt Disney World, and on this week’s show we break it all down. Derek and guest Aaron Wallace (@aaronspod | aaronwallaceonline.com) were on the scene to see attractions like Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, Soarin’ Around the World, and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular premiere, and they report on what opening day was like and what they thought of these new experiences. Other new offerings such as D-Luxe Burger, Amorette’s Patisserie, and Animal Kingdom after dark also take the spotlight.

In a round of Armchair Imagineering, we present our ideas for summer-long events at Walt Disney World. Plus, Matt and Derek review lunch at Via Napoli in the segment “Eating Around the World.” Come for the reviews, stay for Jeremy’s Christoph Waltz impression. Episode 92 is online now!

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